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Events for 2008-2009 Season

Emerson Center Florida Humanities Series
October, 2008 - April, 2009
Vero Beach
The Emerson Center at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship
7 p.m.
Six interesting programs (presented in partnership with the Florida Humanities Council) with Florida topics presented in speech, video and play formats.
Free Admission.
(772) 778-5249
www.TheEmersonCenter.org

Thursday, October 23, 2008
Judge Nelson Bailey
Florida Cracker Storyteller of the late 1800s
Thursday, December 4, 2008
Bill Belleville
Filming a PBS Documentary on Marjorie K. Rawlings: The Weave of Nature, Literature & Art on the St. Johns
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Eliot Kleinberg
Florida’s Wacky History and Why You Should Care
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Jon Anderson
Silver Wings and Civil Rights: WWII Tuskegee Airmen Video
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Ron Cooper
Our Place in Nature: Are We In or Out?
Thursday, April 9, 2009
James Miller
Florida Archaeological Heritage


Emerson Center Celebrated Speakers Series
January - March, 2009
Vero Beach
The Emerson Center at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship
Single performance tickets available.
Performances at 4 p.m. and 8 p.m.
(772) 778-5249
www.TheEmersonCenter.org .

Saturday, January 17, 2009
Thomas L. Friedman
One of the world’s preeminent commentators on international affairs and three-time Pulitzer Prize winner.
Saturday, February 7, 2009
Nina Totenberg
National Public Radio’s award-winning legal affairs correspondent.
Saturday, February 28, 2009
Juan Williams
Emmy Award winning writer, and radio and television correspondent on Fox News Sunday and Fox News Channel.
Saturday, March 21, 2009
David McCullough
An American historian, bestselling author, Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award winner.


Indian River County Healthy Start Coalition
Thursday, February 5, 2009
A Taste of the Treasure Coast
Sponsored by the Indian River County Healthy Start Coalition
Popular annual fundraiser comprised of local Restaurant/Chefs preparing food “tastings”.
Ticket information call 772-563-9118.
www.irchealthystart.org

Saturday, March 28, 2009
Dancing with Vero’s Stars
Sponsored by the Indian River County Healthy Start Coalition
New fundraiser with a local spin on the popular TV show Dancing with the Stars.
Local dance instructors and local celebrity dancers will perform in competition.
For information call 772-563-9118.
www.irchealthystart.org


Downtown Friday
Presented by Main Street Vero Beach on 14th Avenue in historic downtown
Friday, October 24, 2008
14th Anniversary Celebration
Friday, March 27, 2009
Spring Fling
Preview of Dancing with Vero’s Stars
Friday, June 26, 2009
Bike Nite
Live Music, Food, Booths, Children’s Activities and more.
(772) 480-8353
(772) 234-4412
(772) 473-6909
www.mainstreetverobeach.org

Sebastian Area Chamber of Commerce
Friday-Sunday, November 14-16, 2008
Fellsmere
Sebastian River Area Chamber Foundation, Inc. "Blues Birthday Bash"
Weekend Blues Festival at the Fellsmere Riding Club Rodeo Arena
Live entertainment daily, beer and wine, food booths and more. Fundraiser towards a matching grant from the Indian River Lagoon National Scenic Highway, to refurbish 50 year old building in Sebastian.
For ticket information call 589-5969 or email info@SebastianChamber.com
www.SebastianChamber.com or www.myspace.com/bluesbirthdaybash

Christmas in Downtown at Downtown Friday
November 28, 2008
Presented by Main Street Vero Beach and Vero Heritage, Inc. on 14th Avenue in historic downtown
Family-oriented event showcasing holiday entertainment, craft booths, food and beverage, children’s entertainment, Santa’s arrival, tree lighting ceremony.
Free admission.
(772) 480-8353
(772) 234-4412
(772) 473-6909
(772) 770-2263
www.mainstreetverobeach.org


8th Treasure Coast Wine Festival
Thursday-Sunday, January 22-25, 2009
Vero Beach
Presented by The Indian River Medical Center Foundation, Visiting Nurse Association and Hospice Foundation, Vero Beach Museum of Art (VBMA), Riverside Theatre and Children’s Home Society on the grounds at Riverside Park
Renowned Chefs will be paired with World Class Vintners on Friday, January 23, creating exquisite dining experiences at area restaurants and private residences. An exclusive black tie dinner will be held on Saturday, January 24, with its exceptional silent and live auctions held under an expansive tent on the grounds by Riverside Theatre. The weekend will culminate under the tent on Sunday, January 25 with an afternoon of wine tasting, demonstrations and seminars, all for a nominally priced admission.
(772) 794-9386
www.TreasureCoastWineFestival.com


Hibiscus Festival
April 17 & 18, 2009
Vero Beach
Presented by Main Street Vero Beach, Vero Heritage, Inc. and The Indian River County Historical Society on 14th Avenue in historic downtown
Historic Festival highlighting Miss Hibiscus Pageant, all day festival with 5K race, entertainment, children’s activities, farmer’s market and marketplace booths, historic and antique automobile displays, antique appraisals, pancake breakfast, a myriad of food vendors and a community party and dance band.
(772) 480-8353
(772) 567-2897
(772) 234-4412
www.mainstreetverobeach.org