Spring Orchestra Concert begins at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 30, at the Vero Beach High School Performing Arts Center, 1707 16th St. The program showcases student musicians performing a selection of classical and contemporary orchestral works as part of the school’s spring performance series. The event highlights the continued work of the school’s music program and its developing performers. Admission details and additional information are available at VeroBeachPerformingArts.com.
The Space Coast Symphony Season Announcement Party and “The Music Between Us” recital begins at 12:30 p.m. Saturday, May 2, at First Presbyterian Church, 520 Royal Palm Blvd., Vero Beach. The ticketed party includes a season preview, meet-and-greet with conductor Aaron Collins and musicians, and opportunities to renew subscriptions, followed by a free 2 p.m. recital featuring soprano Tesia Kwarteng and pianist Jacob Craig performing works from Bizet to Gershwin. Admission to the recital is free, with a suggested $20 donation. Reserve tickets at SpaceCoastSymphony.org or call 855-252-7276.
The MFCF USTA Pro Circuit Tennis Championships take place daily from Monday, May 4, through Sunday, May 10, at Sea Oaks Beach & Tennis Club, 8825 S. Highway A1A, Vero Beach. The professional tournament supports the Mardy Fish Children’s Foundation, which funds local afterschool and summer programs for youth in the community. Matches feature rising and established tennis professionals competing in a USTA-sanctioned event. Ticket pricing varies depending on session and seating. Tickets start at $50. Admission for children 18 and under is free. For more information, visit MardyFishChildrensFoundation.org.
McKee Botanical Garden’s “Florigami in the Garden” exhibition will be open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Sunday, May 24, at 350 U.S. 1, Vero Beach. The outdoor exhibit features large-scale metal sculptures inspired by the art of origami, displayed throughout the garden’s landscaped grounds and winding pathways. The installation blends nature, sculpture and geometry in an immersive setting designed for visitors of all ages. Admission is $25 and free for members. For details, visit McKee
Garden.org or call 772-794-0601.
There are still tickets left for “The Painted Life of Gregory Gillespie” film screening scheduled for 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 9, in the Leonhardt Auditorium at the Vero Beach Museum of Art, 3001 Riverside Park Dr. The documentary examines the life and work of painter Gregory Gillespie using archival footage and interviews, and will be followed by a discussion with director Evan Goodchild and producer Rick Segal. Admission to the film screening is free but pre-registration required. General admission tickets are $12 with discounts available. Free for museum members. The exhibitions explore American artistic development across styles, media and time periods. Visit VBMuseum.org or call 772-231-0707.
