May 29 Wednesday
“Baby Lemonade”, (Samantha Deebel), was born in Bangkok, Thailand. Her first picture storybook, made at age five, was about her grandma being a witch. Today she resides in Cape Canaveral, FL.She defines her art as “Cosmic Abstract Expressionism” and her artist statement: “Love and More Love”.“I have always had a fascination with Japanese Culture, especially Samurai’s, Sumo Wrestling and Kabuki. I love watching Akira Kurosawa’s films and believe I was a Samurai Warrior in one of my past lives.A friend gifted me a Katana Sword and I was inspired to pick it up one day and paint with it! I really had fun creating new interpretations of texture on canvas. My work is the result of this Cosmic Encounter with a Katana.”Jax Kwok, an acrylic artist, was born in Malaysian and studied in Taiwan. He has been featured in magazine publications and won art awards locally and internationally. At the present time he lives between Morristown, NJ and Cocoa Beach, FL.He is always enamored with the natural beauty of his homeland geography and the distinct botanicals that thrive there. His passion and unique artistic interpretation of both the geography of the land and the many floras of the gardens, enable him to change the "ordinary" to the "extraordinary" in his expressive paintings.“I only paint subject matter which makes me joyful, because I want the final product to make my audiences joyful as well! My artistic creations exemplify the natural beauty of nature, but with touches of whimsy and the magic of fantasy.”The May Exhibition runs from Tuesday, April 30 – Sunday, June 2. Meet Baby Lemonade and Jax Kwok at the reception on Friday, May 3 from 6:00 to 9:00 PM and witness their unique creations.
Sailing from Cocoa Village Marina at 10:00 am daily for a one hour historic scenic tour.. We will begin boarding at 9:30am so please allow enough time to park in Cocoa Village and walk over.We leave the dock at 10:00 am. DON'T MISS THE BOAT!This tour features onboard audio commentary that tells stories about the quaint history of the first settlers who arrived in the City of Cocoa in 1860. You will also discover the wonder of how this small community became Florida’s Space Coast.Passengers will be able to see the historic estates that line the river’s edge as they travel along the intro-coastal waterway (ICW) onboard the Indian River Lagoon. The Indian River Lagoon is North America’s most diverse estuary, with more than 2100 species of plants and 2200 animals. It is home to herds of manatees, flocks of birds and playful dolphins."The Queen’s Coffee & Ice Cream Shop" will be open after we leave the dock.This tour is the perfect way to start your day in Cocoa Village! Following your cruise be sure to pick up some souvenirs from one of the many gift shops and boutiques in Cocoa Village or grab a bite to eat at one of the amazing restaurants. There is plenty to keep you busy in the historic and picturesque Cocoa Village.$25pp++ (Reg. price $34pp)No parking onsite. All passengers must park in Cocoa Village and stroll over to the marina to board. Parking is also available at the Tin Whiskey Restaurant as you enter Cocoa Village which is across the street from the Cocoa Village welcome ship sign.Private charters for groups, school field trips and events are also available.We look forward to having you onboard!
May 30 Thursday
May 31 Friday
Jun 01 Saturday
Open House at Green Gables for May will be each Saturday, May 4th, May 11th, May 18th, and May 25th. Time is 10 AM to 2 PM
Green Gables at Historic Riverview Village1501 S. Harbor City Blvd.Melbourne, FL 32901Phone: 321-306-8635
$10 for a tour; children 12 and under are free
Drone Photograph by Bob Bernier Photography
Green Gables remains a living history museum situated on over 1 acre of green space on the Indian River Lagoon and serves as a community outreach center for you to enjoy. Green Gables at Historic Riverview Village, Inc. has reached a milestone with the acquisition of Green Gables, the home and property. After protecting Green Gables from demolition, the next stage begins the rehabilitation of this landmark over time, transforming her to her former grandeur. The 127-year-old historic home remains “Melbourne’s Bridge to the Past”. The Wells family vision and generosity brought many firsts to the area for Melbourne. They gifted the area with Wells Park, the first auditorium, the first library, establishing the first high school, and many more community projects, all of which have been enjoyed by several generations. We invite you to come and visit Green Gables and learn more about the architecture, the family, and with your help, our plans for the future of Green Gables.
Guitarist, composer, producer, and arranger Chieli Minucci longtime leader of the Grammy-nominated jazz-fusion group Special EFX featuring Chieli Minucci, is a major force on the jazz and world music scene for 40 years. Mr. Minucci brings a powerhouse band with him to the King Center in Melbourne, on June 1st, coinciding with BMG Concerts’ 31st Anniversary. Featured with Chieli Minucci is Eric Marienthal (Chick Correa, Dave Weckle) on sax, Brian Bromberg (Dave Grusin, Billy Cobham, Michael Bublé) on bass, Jay Rowe (Dave Koz, Russ Freeman, Wayman Tisdale) and Joel Rosenblatt (Bill Evans, Foben Ford, Larry Carlton). Jazz-Fusion at it’s best!