The Disney favorite “Frozen” has been turned into a stage musical and will be performed this weekend by the Vero Beach Theatre Guild’s Winter Camp. The heartwarming story enchants all ages with its tale of love, courage and the magic of family. It revolves around Queen Elsa, who accidentally brings an unending winter to a small town. Along with Kristoff, Olaf and Sven, the Queen’s sister, Anna, sets off to save the kingdom. The show performs at 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 3, and 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 4 and Jan. 5. Tickets are $15 to $20. Additionally, the theater will hold auditions for the play “Is He Dead?” at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, Jan. 6-8, with callbacks scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 9. The comedy was adapted by David Ives from the Mark Twain story about Jean-François Millet, an impoverished French painter who fakes his own death to elevate the value of his art. Packed with burlesque humor, mistaken identities and social satire, performances are scheduled for March 21 through April 6. The Vero Beach Theatre Guild is at 2020 San Juan Ave. Call 772-562-8300 or visit VeroBeachTheatreGuild.com for more information.
Kickstart your weekend with a healthy dose of philanthropy at the 1-Mile Run and 5K Walk/Run, starting at 7:30 a.m. and 8 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 4, at the Quail Valley River Club, 2341 Highway A1A, Vero Beach. The run will take runners on a scenic outback route through Riomar. There will be T-shirts for first 200 runners, awards, food and beverages, a kids’ zone, and more. Proceeds benefit Quail Valley Charities. Entry fee is complimentary donations of $20 on the day of the race. For registration details, visit RunningZone.com.
The Treasure Coast Chapter of the American Guild of Organists will host an inspiring Epiphany Organ Concert starting 4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 5, at St. Mark’s Anglican Church, 1795 45th St., Vero Beach. This musical celebration of the Twelfth Day of Christmas features esteemed organists Thomas Goetz of St. Mark’s, Brady Johnson of Christ Church of Vero Beach, Jack VanderPlate of Redeemer Lutheran Church, and Ryan Kasten of St. John of the Cross Roman Catholic Church. Admission is free, with donations to the Scholarship Fund graciously accepted. For more details, visit tccago.org or call 772-563-0450.
The Emerson Center’s E-Series kicks off with an illuminating lecture by Jürgen Schwanitz, CEO of ACT Computers. Titled “Computers on AI – The Future of Business is Here,” the talk will delve into the transformative power of artificial intelligence in modern business. The event begins at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 7, at the Emerson Center, located on the campus of the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Vero Beach. Admission is free, with a suggested $10 donation. For more information, call 772-778-5249 or visit TheEmersonCenter.com.
Riverside Theatre brings a beloved classic to life with the musical adaptation of the movie “Mystic Pizza.” Based on the 1988 romcom starring Julia Roberts, the production tells the story of three working-class women navigating life, love and family in a small-town pizza joint. The infectious score features iconic hits from the ’80s and ’90s, including “Girls Just Want to Have Fun” and “Nothing’s Gonna Stop Us Now.” Performances run from Jan. 7 through Jan. 26, with tickets starting at $45. Riverside will also be hosting free “Live in the Loop” concerts with Blue Sky Jazz Band from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 2; Johnny Nick’s Beachland Band from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, Jan. 3; and the Lattitudes from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 4. Riverside Theatre is at 3250 Riverside Park Dr., Vero Beach. For tickets and showtimes, call 772-231-6990 or visit RiversideTheatre.com.
Literary enthusiasts are in for a treat as New York Times bestselling author Lisa Jewell visits the Vero Beach Book Center 5 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 7, at 5 p.m. Jewell will discuss her gripping novel “None of This Is True,” a psychological thriller that unravels dark secrets and explores the dangerous entanglements of two women. The story follows Alix Summers, a podcaster who becomes embroiled in the mysterious life of Josie Fair, a woman she meets by chance. As their paths intertwine, Alix discovers a terrifying truth that turns her own life into the subject of a true crime podcast. The Vero Beach Book Center is at 392 21st St. For tickets and more details, call 772-569-2050 or visit VeroBeachBookCenter.com.
