The Gainesville Brass Quintet will perform this Sunday afternoon at First Presbyterian Church of Vero Beach. The program will include works from Gabrielli to John Philip Sousa. There will also be the “Navy Hymn,” “Catwalk Blues,” “Salsa” and more. The Quintet is led by trumpet player Joseph Jamerson who founded the organization. The church’s director of music and arts, Jacob Craig, says the audiences are “always enthusiastic” when the group comes to town. This is the fifth time they will perform at the church. “Each concert has been better than the last, filled with energy, precision and the pure sound that is uniquely brass,” Craig says. The concert begins at 4 p.m. Sunday, March 10. Admission is free. First Presbyterian Church of Vero Beach is at 520 Royal Palm Blvd. Admission is free. For more information, call 772-562-9088 or visit FirstPresVero.org.
Live from Vero Beach presents “The Sixties Show” beginning 7 p.m. Thursday, March 14, at the Emerson Center, 1590 27th Ave., Vero Beach. Tickets are $45 to $90. For more information, call 800-595-4849 or visit MusicWorksConcerts.com.
The Vero Beach Theatre Guild opens the musical “9 to 5” this Friday. The show runs through March 24. The musical comedy concerns a trio of women co-workers who join forces to teach their harassing boss a lesson. It was written by Dolly Parton. The show is directed by Ben Earman. It performs at 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Tickets are $35 to $40. The Vero Beach Theatre Guild is at 2020 San Juan Ave., Vero Beach. Call 772-562-8300 or visit VeroBeachTheatreGuild.com.
The Firefighters’ Fair is back and is loaded with reasons why you should go and take your family and friends as well. There will be rides, midway games, live entertainment, 4H competitions, competitions for hand crafts, quilting, baked goods, candies and more, a firefighter training show and, yes, lots of food. The opens p.m. Friday, March 8, and runs through Sunday, March 17. Regular opening hours are 5 p.m. weekdays and 1 p.m. weekends. The main exhibit building closes at 10 p.m. daily and 6 p.m. on the final Sunday. Admission is $10 general, and free to children under the age of 6 years. You can buy wristband ride specials for $35. The only animals allowed to accompany guests are those for handicapped assisted. Some of the entertainment lineup includes: Jon Simon Comedy Hypnosis Show, Firefighter Training Show, Cowboy Circus, Los Moralitos Circus, Magicman T.J. Hill and Aerial Antics. For specific performance times, check the website at FirefightersFair.org and then click on “entertainment.” The Firefighters’ Fair is at the Indian River County Fairgrounds, 7955 58th Ave., Vero Beach. For more information, call 772-571-3247 or visit FireFightersFair.org.
The Emerson Center’s “E-Series” finishes its season this week when it presents Michael J. Tougias speaking on “In Harm’s Way: The Sinking of the USS Indianapolis.” This is described as “an incredible tale of survival … (a) … tragic event marked by the single loss of life at sea from a single ship in U.S. Navy history.” Tougias explores the stories of the survivors and what characteristics made them “victorious against all adversity.” He also explores the “rescue of the bounty.” Tougias is a New York Times bestselling author who holds lectures around the country. The lecture begins at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 12, at the Emerson Center (address above). Doors open one hour before the lecture. Admission is free but a $10 donation is appreciated. For more information, call 772-778-5249 or visit TheEmersonCenter.org.
The Treasure Coast Chorale presents “20th Century Celebration Concert” this Sunday. The program includes well known songs encompassing a wide range of styles, from “Jeepers Creepers” to “Aquarius” and from singers like Frank Sinatra to Elvis Presley and more. The concert begins 4 p.m. Sunday, March 10, at the First Baptist Church, 2206 16th Ave., Vero Beach. There is a suggested donation of $10. For more information, call 540-809-3778.
“Kinky Boots” the musical runs through March 17 at Riverside Theatre. This is a fun, lively musical comedy with a tender touch. The storyline follows a man who may have to close his father’s shoe factory when, out of nowhere, a drag queen and his band of sashaying “Angels” saves the day. Tickets start at $45; sales are brisk, so if you’re interested it would be smart to get your ticket now. Riverside Theatre is at 3250 Riverside Park Dr., Vero Beach. For more information, call 772-410-0476 or visit RiversideTheatre.com.
