Lectures and Performances
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Public Programs Inspired by Exhibitions on View
The VBMA is excited to offer a selection of public programs designed to complement and enhance the vibrant array of exhibitions on view.
The Art of the Cocktail
Drawing inspiration from the exhibitions on view, guests will immerse themselves in the evening’s theme through a lively docent-guided tour and by creating a carefully selected cocktail with an expert mixologist. Sip your beverage and savor light hors d’oeuvres in the Holmen Hall and take home a recipe card to recreate the experience at home. All ingredients are provided. A mocktail option will be available upon request.
$40 per person for VBMA Members; $50 per person for non-members
Space is limited; pre-registration is required. Participants must be 21 years of age or older.
Friday, October 17 at 6:30pm | American Mule – An American twist on the classic cocktail.
Friday, November 21 at 6:30pm | Perfect Pearing – A fruity pairing with a smooth finish.
Friday, December 19 at 6:30pm | Double Take – A sparkling sip with a festive flair.
Photo Walk: Snapshot Photography
Friday, December 5, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.
Meet in front of Main Street Vero Beach
Group will depart at 6:05 p.m.
Meet us on 14th Street in Downtown Vero Beach for an engaging photo walk led by teaching artist and photographer Kenneth George. This one-hour session will focus on the art of snapshot photography; discovering moments in everyday life, framing compelling images, and practicing observational skills in real time. Participants of all skill levels are welcome; camera or smartphone required.
Ballet Vero Beach
Made in America
Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 12pm and 3pm
Leonhardt Auditorium
$30 per person for VBMA Members and Ballet Vero Beach Members; $36 per person for non-members
Space is limited; pre-registration required.
Tickets include admission to the galleries. Come early to see the exhibition.
Ballet Vero Beach responds with a series of original dance works that reflect the spirit, resilience, and innovation found throughout more than a century of American art. This performance serves as a living, breathing complement to the visual experience, bringing movement to the themes and stories captured in paint and sculpture. Join us for this extraordinary performance that reimagines American artistry through the transformative lens of dance.
Register for Made in America at 12pm Register for Made in America at 3pm
Vero Beach Opera
Puccini’s Girl of the Golden West
Sunday, March 1, 2026 at 2:30pm
Leonhardt Auditorium
$20 per person for VBMA Members and Vero Beach Opera Members; $25 per person for non-members
Space is limited; pre-registration required.
Tickets include admission to the galleries. Come early to see the exhibition.
The first opera to have its world premiere at the Metropolitan Opera, The Girl of the Golden West confused audiences and critics in 1910. It had a different shape from Butterfly and Tosca, it seemed to lack arias, and Puccini was trying to create a new musical style for the twentieth century. In this lecture, Ian Campbell, Vero Beach Opera’s master of ceremonies, will discuss the impact of the libretto and its historical background, as the California gold miners of 1849 come to America from all corners of the world seeking their fortunes. Minnie, the beautiful, chaste owner of the Polka Saloon, is courted by lonely miners, the sheriff, and a Mexican bandit. She finds love with her first kiss but must save her chosen man from a lynch mob. Is it the first “spaghetti western”, an “American opera”, an “Italian opera” set in America, or a story of love, hope and moral redemption?
Space Coast Symphony Orchestra, The Strings – Princess and the Pea
Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 11 a.m.
Leonhardt Auditorium
Free; No preregistration required.
Designed for preschool and kindergarten-aged children and their families, the 45-minute story time will feature members of the string family, including the violin, viola, and cello. The Princess and the Pea is a literary fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen about a princess who is tested. Narrated by Aaron Collins, Artistic Director and Conductor, the string quartet brings this story to life through music and props. There are many features in this work that are sure to interest audiences of all ages. Different motifs are used to differentiate between characters and settings. Following the performance, join the performers for a chance to try out instruments of the string family!