The Space Coast Symphony Orchestra will take you on a virtual “Scandinavian Road Trip” on Sunday afternoon at the Community Church of Vero Beach. The idea here, according to the press release, is to let you cool down during encounters with “fjords, trolls and Vikings.” The concert begins with Hans Christian Lumbye’s “Copenhagen Steam Railway Galop,” which “faithfully recreates the sounds of a chugging train.” There will also be a performance of the overture to “Maskarade,” a Danish opera by Carl Nielsen. Sibelius’ “Symphony No. 2” was composed to give hope to people living with Russia oppression. Miami trombone teacher, composer and arranger Thomas McKee will perform “Trombone Concerto” by Launy Grondahl. McKee attended the University of Miami’s prestigious Frost School of Music where he was a teaching assistant and a fellow at the Henry Mancini Institute Orchestra. The concert begins 3 p.m. Sunday, July 24, at the Community Church of Vero Beach, 1901 23rd St. Tickets are $30 on the symphony’s website and $35 at the door. Those 18 years and younger or with a college ID are admitted free. The Space Coast Symphony Orchestra performs under the baton of conductor and artistic director Aaron Collins. For more information, visit SpaceCoastSymphony.org or call 855-252-7276. And by the way, the Space Coast Symphony is also looking for host families for visiting musicians. If you are interested in that, email g.schak@hotmail.com.
Environmental Learning Center invites you to come out to the Treasure Coast Waterway Cleanup, taking place 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. this Saturday, July 23 along the Wabasso Causeway Park. Bring gloves and a bucket. You can sign up by emailing Nancy@DiscoverELC.org. The Environmental Learning Center is at 255 Live Oak Dr., Vero Beach. And if you’re interested in that, you might consider joining the Eco-Action Society. The organization encourages its participants to learn about environmental issues and to adjust their behaviors to help Mother Earth. Meetings will begin Meetings will begin in September and then take place on the third Thursday of each month thereafter. The program will include guest speakers, field trips, projects, workshops, documentary screenings and more. Meetings will generally be free, but organizers could impose a small fee for field trips and other activities. To get involved, email EASY@DiscoverELC.org or call 772-589-5050.
The Galleries at First Pres presents its “Summer Art Show.” It opens with a reception 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, July 24. The show features works of area artists Bruno Paz, Pamela Schwartz and Huey Zaplin. Paz, formerly known as Leonardo Severo, was born in Cuba where he graduated from the Escuela Provincial de Arte. He’s been shown extensively in Cuba, New York and Coral Gables. He works in oils, acrylics, tempera and sculpts with papier mâché. Schwartz is known for her abstract acrylics paintings and her watercolor animal portraits. She studied painting and drawing at Humboldt State University in California. Zaplin uses unconventional tools for his unique style. The award-winning artist is responsible for the mural at the Pareidolia Brewery. The galleries at housed throughout the campus at the First Presbyterian Church, 520 Royal Palm Blvd., Vero Beach. Admission to the reception is free and includes light refreshments. The art will be on display noon to 3 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays and between church services on Sunday mornings. Admission is free. For more information, call 772-562-9088 or visit FirstPresVero.org.