Calendar: Don't miss Art in the Park at Rockefeller Gardens

What to do this week in Ormond Beach.


Attend the annual Art in the Park festival at Rockefeller Gardens. File photo by Nicky Kubizne
Attend the annual Art in the Park festival at Rockefeller Gardens. File photo by Nicky Kubizne
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Friday, April 29

Majesty of Rock, a tribute to Journey and Styx

When: 7:30 p.m.

Where: Ormond Beach Performing Arts Center, 399 N. US. 1, Ormond Beach

Details: The Majesty of Rock, a group of five musicians, recreate the sound and feel of two American super groups: Journey and Styx — all in one show. Tickets cost $30 in advance; $35 at the door. This is part of weekend of fundraising events for the Performing Arts Center's lobby renovation campaign. The PAC's box office is open Tuesday-Friday from noon to 5 p.m. Tickets can also be purchased online at ormondbeach.org/267/Performing-Arts-Center

Saturday, April 30

Timicua Indians and the Missions of Spanish Florida

When: 9:30-11 a.m. 

Where: Anderson-Price Memorial Building, 42 N. Beach St.

Details: Attend this Ormond Beach Historical Society speaker series event, sponsored by a grant from the Florida Humanities. University of Florida professor Jerald T. Milanich will recount how, despite Spain having founded over 150 missions from Florida to the Chesapeake Bay beginning in the 1560s with the largest number of Timucua towns in south Georgia and north Florida, only two missions remained by 1763. Visit ormondhistory.org

48th-annual Art in the Park

When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, April 30; and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, May 1

Where: Rockefeller Gardens, 26 Riverside Drive

Details: Attend this annual art festival presented by the city of Ormond Beach Department of Leisure Services and the Ormond Memorial Art Museum and Gardens. There will be 100 artists, crafters, food trucks and more. Free admission and parking. Call 386-676-3241.

Free lunch and learn

When: 11:30 a.m.

Where: South Ormond Neighborhood Center, 176 Division Ave.

Details: Join Healthier, Wealthier, Wiser, Inc. for a lecture on hypertension and heart disease by Dr. Rebecca Williams Ryan. There will also be blood pressure screenings and community resources. RSVP at Eventbrite or by emailing Belinda Davis at [email protected]

U. S. Stones — A tribute to the Rolling Stones

See the ultimate Rolling Stones tribute band featuring Doug Baird and Eric Anderson portraying Mick Jaggers and Keith Richards. Courtesy photo
See the ultimate Rolling Stones tribute band featuring Doug Baird and Eric Anderson portraying Mick Jaggers and Keith Richards. Courtesy photo

When: 7:30 p.m.

Where: Ormond Beach Performing Arts Center, 399 N. US. 1, Ormond Beach

Details: See the ultimate Rolling Stones tribute band featuring Doug Baird and Eric Anderson portraying Mick Jaggers and Keith Richards. This six-piece band is high-energy and has the ability to reproduce the classic rock band's persona. Tickets cost $30 in advance; $35 at the door. This is part of weekend of fundraising events for the Performing Arts Center's lobby renovation campaign. The PAC's box office is open Tuesday-Friday from noon to 5 p.m. Tickets can also be purchased online at ormondbeach.org/267/Performing-Arts-Center

Sunday, May 1

Divas of Jazz present "A Golden Afternoon of Jazz Greatness"

When: 2:30 p.m.

Where: Ormond Beach Performing Arts Center, 399 N. US. 1, Ormond Beach

Details: The Ormond Beach Performing Arts Center welcomes back the Divas of Jazz as they present this show featuring Nina Skyy. Tickets cost $30 in advance; $35 at the door. This is part of weekend of fundraising events for the Performing Arts Center's lobby renovation campaign. The PAC's box office is open Tuesday-Friday from noon to 5 p.m. Tickets can also be purchased online at ormondbeach.org/267/Performing-Arts-Center

Ongoing

Florida Women's Art Association presents 'Collective Wisdom'

When: April 24 through May 31

Where: The Art League of Daytona Beach, 433 S. Palmetto Ave. Daytona Beach 

Details: See the latest art exhibition by the Florida Women's Arts Association.Visit flwaa.com

Seated fitness classes

When: 11 a.m. on select Mondays, starting April 4; 3:30 p.m. on select Tuesdays, beginning April 5

Where: Ormond Beach Regional Library, 30 S. Beach St., Ormond Beach

Details: The library is offering two programs for adults who would rather work out while seated. On select Mondays, staff will lead "Sit and Be Fit" classes, which focus on stretch and strengthening exercises. On select Tuesdays, certified yoga instructor Carol Jones will offer a gentle chair yoga practice. Seating is limited. All fitness levels are welcome. Free and registrations are not required.  Call 386-676-4191 for more information.

MOAS exhibitions

When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday

Where: Museum of Arts and Sciences, 352 S. Nova Road, Daytona Beach

Details: Want to spend a day looking at fine art? The Museum of Arts and Sciences has the following shows on display: "The Color of Rain: From the Florida Women's Art Association" ; "Diamond, Sapphire, Ruby and Emerald: Clear and Colored Glass Traditions in the Collection" ; " A River Runs Through It: Hudson River School and Other Landscapes from the Collection" ; "Beyond the Plate: Murals and Other Ceramics from the Kendall Art Center" (Opens April 30) ; and "Child’s Play: Historical Toys and Games from the Collection" (Opens April 30).

 

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