2nd & 4th Wednesdays, 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM, NSB Council on Aging, 2650 N. Dixie Frwy., New Smyrna Beach. Led by registered music therapist Vicki Gross, our community choir invites the participation of care partners, caregivers, and anyone wishing to keep their mind healthy and active. You don’t need to carry a tune, we’re interested in having fun, making memories, and expressing our creativity!
Mondays, 1 PM - 3 PM, Bishop’s Glen, 900 LPGA Blvd., Daytona Beach
Caregiving for a loved one is a journey of joy and difficulty. Join ACA Arts & Wellness ambassadors Vicki Gross (MT-BC) and Ashlee Hughes (MT-BC) as they guide you through creative ways to enhance the quality of your daily routine. Come learn how to connect mind, body and spirit by using the arts as a tool of self-care, social interaction, and lifelong learning. RSVP required, limited to 20 participants per session
Giving Tuesday is a global day of celebration dedicated to helping others through the gift of a donation, your time, goods and your voice. #GivingTuesday
Handmade for the Holidays - Shop with intention and share the joy of Art this season! Support the Arts in our community by shopping at the ACA Volunteer League Boutique. You’ll find unique, handmade gifts like jewelry, crafts, decorations, décor and more by our dedicated group of volunteer artisans. Thursday, November 29, 10 AM - 2 PM | Saturday, December 1, 9 AM - 3 PM (Tour of Homes Day!) | Sunday, December 2 - Wednesday, December 5, 10 AM - 4 PM
The IMAGES Holiday Tour of Homes will present unique homes decorated for the holidays and showcasing the charm of New Smyrna Beach. This is a favorite event of the Central Florida community, and groups of friends attend year after year as a kick-off to the holiday season. The popular IMAGES Boutique is included in your tour and features handmade items created by ACA Volunteer League Members. This year we have added a Friday night cocktail party! Join us at the riverfront Davenport Home for live music, a full bar, and delectable hors d’oeuvres prepared by Chef Sue of New Smyrna Beach. This event is included with your $50 ticket. Friday Cocktail Party, Saturday Tour, and Boutique. Tickets: $50 (Limited quantity)
Saturday Tour and Boutique only. Tickets: $25. For full details and. tickets call (386) 423-4733 or email images@IMAGESARTFESTIVAL.ORG. #IMAGESHolidayTourofHomes
Join local artist and expressive arts facilitator Bethany Bennett Behr, MFA to explore acrylic painting techniques with attention to mindfulness and emotional awareness. Learn about color and mood associations, the repetition and meditation of brushstrokes and how to use emotion as fuel for creativity. $45 / ACA members $30. Limited to 30 participants.
Is thinking about the upcoming holidays getting you stressed out already? Don’t let the holidays become something you dread. Take steps to prevent the stress and anxiety that can descend at this time of year. Join Michele Benton, certified yoga instructor for a Yin Yoga workshop that focuses on self-care. Learn specific poses and breathing techniques that aid in relaxation to lighten your mood and help you sleep well. Yin Yoga is a slower, specific type of Yoga meant for release, recovery, prevention and healing. Michele will bring a light and fun approach to the workshop. She will offer instruction in Pranayama (basic breathing techniques) and share her knowledge of anatomy, helping participants target the connective tissue around the hips and spine. Learn about connective tissue and how to access those areas to enjoy the full benefit of the poses that release tension and relax sore and sensitive muscles. No prior experience required. Props and blocks provided. Please bring your own yoga mat. $30 / ACA members $20. Limited to 12 participants. Secure your spot now!
Opera Orlando presents Engelbert Humperdinck’s Hansel & Gretel. Sung in English, this retelling of the Grimm fairy tale features lush music and charmingly familiar characters. Robin Jensen conducts and Grant Preisser directs this perfect holiday treat for the entire family. Friday, December 14 at 5 PM & 7:30 PM at Atlantic Center for the Arts, 1414 Art Center Ave, New Smyrna Beach. Tickets for Hansel & Gretel Into the Woods are free for youth under 18 years old and $25 for adults. Ticket and admission information can be found at www.OperaOrlando.org/Han-Gret, via email at info@OperaOrlando.org, or call (407) 512-1900.
Just like summer art camp only in December. Teachers Mrs. Amy Fernandez and Miss Heather Pastor. Bring your lunch and come create! Ages 6-12. Crafts of all kinds. Pre Registration required.
Join us for readings, talks, and performances by distinguished artists and writers, including our third graduating cohort. All readings are free and open to the public. Schedule of Readings/Public Lectures:
Wednesday, January 2, |8:00-9:00 pm| MFA Graduating Students: Nikki Barnes, Savannah Kater, Pablo Vindel, and Wendy Wakeman
Thursday, January 3, |8:00-9:00 pm| Cyriaco Lopes & Terri Witek / Patty Yumi Cottrell
Friday, January 4, |8:00-9:00 pm| Sergio Vega
Saturday, January 5, |8:00-9:00 pm| Samuel R. Delany
Sunday, January 6, |8:00-9:00 pm| Teresa Carmody / Veronica Gonzelez Peña / Urayoán Noel
Monday, January 7, |8:00-9:00 pm| Latasha N. Nevada Diggs
Tuesday, January 8, |8:00-9:00 pm| Jena Osman / Poupeh Missaghi
Wednesday, January 9, |8:00-9:00 pm| Pola Oloixarac