Join County Commissioner Susan Adams , guest speaker for tomorrow's Veteran's Day Observance at Veteran's Memorial Island Sanctuary, as Vero Beach gathers to honor our men and women who served. The MOAA Indian River Chapter has hosted this observance for years, and each November 11th, the community shows up in full force with an awe-inspiring level of reverence. The ceremony begins at 9:00 AM and will include full military honors and the Parade of the Colors, with performa

Left to right: Jeff Justen, Brad Cloepfil,  Claire Agre, Mayor John Cotugno, Campaign Committee Chair Emily Sherwood,  Ned Sherwood, Board Chair  Richard Segal, Executive Director Brady Roberts, and  Monica Segal It's official! On Friday, the shovels hit the ground to kick off the Vero Beach Museum of Art's sweeping "Museum in the Garden" expansion, expected to not only modernize the Museum, but redefine its role as one of Vero's core community institutions. The new expansi

Ballet Vero Beach's annual Nutcracker on the Indian River returns, this time at Riverside Theatre from December 11-13. Tickets range from $10 - $90, and for $25 extra, you can purchase the VIP add-on experience, where you can meet and take photos with select cast members. The experience also includes VIP merchandise, including a signature Nutcracker on the Indian River ornament. For more information and to purchase tickets, click here Set in 1919 Florida, this reimagined

MusicWorks launches its highly anticipated 2025-26 season this Thursday  at the Emerson Center with the legendary Carl Palmer   and his Emerson, Lake and Palmer legacy band , fresh off a sold-out U.S. tour. Palmer, the last surviving member of the original trio, takes the stage with his ELP Legacy band for a night of prog-rock classics, alongside rare multimedia footage of his late bandmates Keith Emerson and Greg Lake from their 1992 Royal Albert Hall Show. Limited spots re

After months of buzz, it’s finally happening -- the Main Street Mural Festival  arrives this weekend, Nov. 7–9, in step with First Friday Gallery Stroll . Downtown Vero is about to transform into one big, open-air art studio thanks to the vision of Linda Moore , owner of Kilted Mermaid, and Main Street Vero Beach . The Festival will feature stationed artists the length of 14th Ave. painting both permanent installations and pop-up panels which will become a semi-permanent disp

You asked for it...and we’re excited to announce the launch of our new podcast, More Than a Minute, hosted by Morgen Reynolds.

The countdown is on! Dancing with Vero’s Stars  is back, and the race for the Mirror Ball Trophy is officially underway. Ten community leaders are lacing up their dance shoes and raising money to support the Indian River County Healthy Start Coalition  and its mission to provide essential services for mothers, babies, and families in Indian River County, culminating in the big performance on May 16, 2026. Over the past 13 years, this event has raised more than $3 million  for

In addition to the Main Street Mural Festival , this weekend’s First Friday Gallery Stroll  on November 7 from 5–8 pm includes a special artist reception at Gallery 14 , celebrating Spiritual Explorations  by Jane Johnson , on display through November 28. Johnson has been painting professionally since 1996, exhibiting widely across the country and earning numerous awards. Drawing influence from her studies in Japan, her work reflects an ethos of balance, fearlessness, streng

For more details on all upcoming events and to register for these, see " The Week Ahead " section here . Tuesday, November 11, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. -- MOAA Annual Veteran's Day Observance Wednesday, November 12, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. -- Gifford Academy for the Performing Arts Fall Concert: Allegro! Thursday, November 13, 7-10 p.m. -- MusicWorks Presents: An Evening with Emerson, Lake and Palmer Saturday, November 15, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. -- Schacht Groves Fall Festival Saturday, November