The Treasure Coast Waterway Cleanup takes place 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, July 22, at various spots in the Treasure Coast. For Vero residents, that means the Riverside Park boat ramp, the Vero Beach Municipal Marina, the Wabasso Causeway boat ramp, the Sebastian Main Street boat ramp and the Sebastian Inlet Marina. Along with other communities, the goal is to clean up 125 miles of waterways in three counties – Martin, St. Lucie and Indian River. Since the organization was founded in 2008, it has involved more than 13,000 volunteers with more than 3,000 boats removing nearly 100 tons of trash from Treasure Coast waters. The event is designed for all ages to participate. Volunteers will receive a T-shirt and boats will receive a special flag to fly. For more information, visit TCWaterwaycleanup.com.
The Space Coast Symphony Orchestra begins its next season with Igor Stravinsky’s “Rite of Spring.” The symphony will be performed by the full 88-piece orchestra led by Aaron T. Collins. The concert also features professional musician Andrew Cleaver performing Michael Kamen’s Concerto for Saxophone. Cleaver performed with numerous bands affiliated with the U.S. Air Force, and teaches privately and at schools throughout Brevard. He performed on numerous Grammy Award-winning albums. While with the USAF, Cleaver performed for numerous world leaders. Also on the concert program is a piece from the 1995 film “Mr. Holland’s Opus.” Tickets are $30 in advance and $35 at the door. Concertgoers aged 18 and under or with a college ID are admitted free to every SCSO concert. The concert begins 3 p.m. Sunday, July 23, at the Community Church of Vero Beach, 1901 23rd St. For more information, visit SpaceCoastSymphony.org.
Riverside Theatre has a lot to offer this week. For the young audience members, the theater’s children’s programming presents Disney’s “Newsies JR.” The show is performed by theater students ages 8 to 13 years. As the “junior” name might suggest, this show is a 60-minute version of the longer 2012 Broadway musical. It tells the story of newsboys in turn-of-the-century New York City. The show’s pedigree is a strong one led by Tony Award winners Alan Menken and Jack Feldman, who wrote the music, and Harvey Fierstein, who wrote the book. The storyline follows Jack Kelly who inspired newsboys (newsies) to strike against unfair working conditions. The show is a fully staged production and is held on Riverside’s large Stark Main Stage. The curtain goes up at 5:30 p.m. Friday, July 21, and at 1 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. Saturday, July 22. Tickets are $10. There’s also entertainment planned for adults, courtesy of Riverside’s Comedy Zone. This weekend, the stand-up comics are Andy Beningo and Des Mulrooney. Beningo prides himself on being a “clean” comic. Mulrooney co-stars in the upcoming film “The Road Dog.” Steve Kalisk is the emcee. All seats are $25. The Comedy Zone performs 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. Friday, July 21, and Saturday, July 22. The Live in the Loop free concerts presents Dave and the Wave performing classic rock, Motown, smooth jazz and more, 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, July 21; and Lionheart Band performing rock, reggae, Calypso and beachy music from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, July 22. Live in the Loop concerts are free. Bring a chair if you want to make sure you have a place to sit. Riverside Theatre is at 3250 Riverside Park Dr., Vero Beach. Call 772-231-6990 or visit RiversideTheatre.com.
“Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” opens Friday, July 21, at the Vero Beach Theatre Guild. It runs until Aug. 6. The musical, composed by Andrew Lloyd Webber with lyrics by Tim Rice, follows the misfortunes and then fortunes of Joseph, whose father gives him a beautiful coat, much to the dislike of his jealous brothers. There will be an “Joseph Opening Night After Party” with complimentary snacks and a welcome drink at the American Icon Brewery, 1133 19th Place, Vero Beach. Tickets to the party are $35. Tickets to the show are $35 to $40. The Theatre Guild is at 2020 San Juan Ave. Call 772-562-8300 or visit VeroBeachTheatreGuild.com.
