Ballet Vero Beach’s Spring Flings will be presented Friday, May 22, through Sunday, May 24, with performances at 7:30 p.m. Friday, and 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Saturday at Riverside Theatre, 3250 Riverside Park Dr., Vero Beach. Tickets start at $10. The season finale program features George Balanchine’s “Valse Fantaisie” in its company premiere, staged with permission of the George Balanchine Trust, alongside Adam Schnell’s “ABBAsolutely,” set to music by the Swedish pop group ABBA, and Matthew Lovegood’s returning work “Caprice.” The production blends classical ballet precision with contemporary energy and theatrical flair, offering a varied repertory designed to appeal to a broad audience. A special accessible and family-friendly performance will take place at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 24. This is a shorter, hourlong format tailored for families with young children and individuals with sensory sensitivities. Organizers describe the program as a high-energy close to the season, combining musicality, movement and visual spectacle. Visit BalletVeroBeach.org or call 772-269-1065.
Space Coast Symphony Orchestra’s “Made in America: Side by Side” begins at 3 p.m. Sunday, May 24, at the Vero Beach High School Performing Arts Center, 1707 16th St. Tickets are $35 in advance and $40 at the door, with free admission for audience members ages 18 and younger or those presenting a valid college ID. The concert highlights works by prominent American composers including George Gershwin, Leonard Bernstein, John Williams and Kenneth Fuchs, reflecting a wide range of styles from early 20th-century jazz-influenced orchestral music to contemporary symphonic writing. Brazilian-American pianist Alessandro da Fonseca will be the featured soloist in Gershwin’s “Second Rhapsody,” a rhythmically vibrant work that captures the energy of urban America. The program also includes the Southeast U.S. premiere of Fuchs’ “Quiet in the Land, a Poem for Orchestra,” with the composer expected to attend. In the second half, selected student musicians from across Central Florida will join the orchestra onstage as part of its mentorship initiative, performing side by side with professional players in a combined ensemble exceeding 100 musicians. Guest conductor Frederick Blanchard will lead Williams’ “Summon the Heroes,” composed for the 1996 Summer Olympics, while Music Director Aaron T. Collins conducts Bernstein’s “Symphonic Dances from West Side Story,” concluding the orchestra’s 17th season. Tickets and information are available at SpaceCoastSymphony.org or by calling 855-252-7276.
Treasure Coast Chorale’s Let Freedom Ring begins at 4 p.m. Sunday, May 24, at First Baptist Church, 2206 16th Ave., Vero Beach. A suggested donation of $10 is requested for admission. The concert commemorates the 250th anniversary of the United States while honoring veterans past and present through a program reflecting key moments in American history, including the Louisiana Purchase, the women’s suffrage movement, the Apollo 11 moon landing and national unity following the Sept. 11 attacks. Organizers invite attendees to wear red, white and blue in recognition of the patriotic theme. The performance is intended as both a musical celebration and a community observance recognizing the nation’s historical milestones and those who have served. Additional details, including how to honor a veteran, are available at TreasureCoastChorale.org or by calling 772-562-3500.
