Kindred Spirits: Paintings & Letters from the Kiplinger Family The A.E. Backus Museum is pleased to present an important exhibition that explores the close friendship between artist “Bean” Backus and publishing magnate “Kip” Kiplinger. The exhibition, Kindred Spirits: Paintings & Letters from the Kiplinger Family Collection, will be on view November 17, 2023 through January 7, 2024 [...]
Heathcote's Garden of Lights almost here Heathcote's Garden of Lights is almost here. Starting November 24th and running Friday and Saturday evening's through December 30th, Heathcote's gates open at 5:30 p.m. for admission and the last guests are allowed to enter until 8:30 pm. With your paid admission you are treated to not just several acres [...]
Sister Hazel and Soul Asylum will rock SLC Sister Hazel and Soul Asylum are set to rock it out this fall at the MIDFLORIDA Event Center. Tickets for the much-anticipated November 18, 2023 concert are on sale now at the MIDFLORIDA Event Center box office and online at Etix.com. Originating from Gainesville, FL, rock music group Sister [...]
Developer to renovate historic Fort Pierce Coast Guard Station The Indian River State College District Board of Trustees has unanimously accepted a proposal from Audubon Development Inc. to renovate and redevelop the historic IRSC Coast Guard House located at 1420 Seaway Trail in Fort Pierce. The project will have synergies with Audubon's King's Landing [...]
Win an original Guy Harvey painting to benefit the Backus Museum The A.E. Backus Museum & Gallery is offering the chance to win a dynamic masterpiece of a familiar Florida subject by the internationally-renowned marine wildlife artist and conservationist Guy Harvey valued at $10,000. The painting, titled Blanco Solo, is acrylic on canvas and measures 30" x 40" [...]
Hobson represents FP in Washington, DC Former Fort Pierce resident and Indian River State College professor Dr. Marvin Hobson recently traveled to Washington, D.C., to represent the Zora Neale Hurston Foundation as a guest of the National Religious Partnership for the Environment. The organization found Hobson through an article published in Indian River Magazine and [...]
HBOI 'Discovery' boat tours Florida Atlantic University's Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute offers a new public boat tour of the Indian River Lagoon aboard "The Discovery," a 36-passenger pontoon. Tours depart every Friday at 10:30 a.m. and Saturday at 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. from FAU Harbor Branch, 5600 U.S. 1 North, Fort Pierce. Explorers of [...]
Sunrise Theatre announces Centennial Speakeasy Join the SunriseTheatre for the Centennial Celebration at the Sunrise Theatre's Speakeasy on Saturday, July 29, 2023, from 7 p.m. - 11p.m.. The evening will feature delicious food and beverages in multiple locations throughout the theatre, entertainment, music and much more! Imagine entering through the speakeasy door with a special [...]
Stuart Air Show named one of ten best in country In announcing the Stuart Air Show as one of the USA Today 10 Best Air Shows in the country, the publication said "The Stuart Air Show is a three-day event in the Treasure Coast area of Florida. Helicopter rides in famous historic vehicles are available [...]
FAU Harbor Branch Boat Tours returning May 26 FAU Harbor Branch public boat tours are back and excited to invite explorers of all ages to join us for a fun and educational 1.5-hour excursion on the Indian River Lagoon! During this experience, an expert guide will discuss the wildlife encountered as well as the research [...]