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Past Events
UNIVERSE, Where We Are All Celestial Bodies Saturday, March 26, 2022
STOUTHOUSE will hold an open house featuring the works of our current Artist-in-Residence, Candida Rodriguez. She will have numerous works on display and for sale, many of which have been created while in residence at STOUTHOUSE. Please join us March 26th from 1 to 4pm to celebrate Candida's time with STOUTHOUSE, visit some of the other works in our collection on display, and enjoy the spectacular stained glass installations at STOUTHOUSE. All are welcome and light refreshments will be served. Thanks for your support!
For more information about Candida Rodriguez, please visit the "Artist Residencies" page of our website.
Sebastian Art Studio Tour, Saturday, February 12, 2022
STOUTHOUSE participated in the Sebastian Art Studio Tour in February, featuring works by our current Artist-in-Residence, Candida Rodriguez - the image at right is one of her pieces. STOUTHOUSE was one of nine local artists/facilities participating in the tour. For more information, visit the SAST website at http://sebastianartstudiotour.com. Thanks to all who stopped by for a visit!
Progression OF AN Idea, Saturday, November 27, 2021, 7 to 10pm
This event, "Progression OF AN Idea," will feature an exhibition of recent artwork by renowned artist Geoffrey Myers. For those familiar with Mr. Myers, and STOUTHOUSE, may recall that two of his statues are on display in the gardens at our facility.
We are also excited to have jazz pianist Mike T. join us to provide musical entertainment. Mike is an alumnus of the Berklee School of Music.
A special thank you to our sponsors Leeward Roofing, Paul Williamson and Co., and an anonymous donor!
Martinis With Manny, Saturday, November 28, 2020
Our fall fundraiser was held at STOUTHOUSE in Sebastian on November 28th featuring musical entertainment by Brazilian guitarist Manny Moreira. Moreira is a musician who is well-known on Broadway and founder of the New Deco Orchestra, who now lives in Vero Beach. He performed and sang many classic standards of Latin and American jazz, R&B, original music and more.
Your donation supports the mission of STOUTHOUSE and we are looking forward to welcoming a couple of new artists for our Artists-in-Residence program in the near future. Thanks for your support!
Movie Mania, Saturday, April 2020 - CANCELED due to the COVID-19 virus
The spring STOUTHOUSE fundraiser will feature three "artsy" documentary shorts, plus one full-length film, "Hail Mary," for diehards. The event will also feature a selection of pizza from Pizza Mia and gelato from Vero Caffe, both in Vero Beach.
Sebastian Art Studio Tour, Saturday, February 8, 2020, 10am to 5pm
STOUTHOUSE once again participated in the Sebastian Art Studio Tour on Saturday, February 8, 2020. The event provides a free, self-guide tour of local artists in the studios, in an effort to raise awareness of the quality of art and the growing community of artisans in Sebastian. For more information, visit the SAST website.
Dave Bazinet shows off his doodlings, left, and above
Initimate Collages and Visions of STOUTHOUSE, Saturday, November 30, 2019
This year's STOUTHOUSE fall fundraiser will feature collages of artist and STOUTHOUSE Artistic Director, Quentin Walter. Original collage works and cards featuring the collage art will be available for sale. The event will also feature the jazz and Latino music of guitarist Maurice Sedacca, silent auction, eclectic hors d'oeuvres and a variety of martinis!
The event will be held at the STOUTHOUSE residence at 13700 Ruffner Lane in Sebastian. In addition to the art and delectable appetizers, we plan to unveil the rendering of architect Mike Beaty's "Vision" for the future STOUTHOUSE facility - an eco-friendly art studio, archive and residence for visiting artists.
Reservations are required for a suggested donation of $75 and can be made by contacting STOUTHOUSE at 772-589-8826 or by email at info-at-StouthouseWhereArtistsCreate.org. We hope you can join us for an evening of wonderful music, art, food and friends. Thank you for supporting STOUTHOUSE and our Visions for the future!
Martini Madness, March 2019
Martini Madness was our spring fundraiser, featuring the art of Artists-in-Residence, Mary Pratt.
Poetry, Wine & all that Jazz, Saturday, November 24, 2018
The STOUTHOUSE fall fundraiser will feature our latest artist-in-residence, John Lunar Richey. Richey is a poet and song writer who hails from New Jersey.
When it comes to poetry, its strength is proven in New Jersey poet John Lunar Richey’s new book Dark Pastures (Iniquity Press/ Vendetta Books, 2018), a selection of old and new songs and poems. Richey is no stranger to the scene. He has played with such greats as Thomas Chapin in the cult band Machine Gun, as well as in the bands Lunar Bear Ensemble and Lunar Ensemble along with musicians like Bob Musso. As Danny Shot puts it in his blurb, this book is “the story of a life…as impossible as it sounds, decadent and innocent simultaneously.” The work is dark, at times, frightening but also tender.
Richey will be joined by Indian River County Poet Laureate, Sean Sexton, for a select reading of his poetry, as well. The event will feature jazz music by the Ron Pirtle Quartet while enjoying enticing hors d'oeuvres, wine and coffee provided by Cafe Latte da, and the opportunity to bid on the following silent auction works-of-art items:
Jim Cohoe, ceramic vase
Mark C. Kirby, mixed media
Greg Hills, photograph
Don Ray, fish print
Quentin Walter, "Jazz Series" watercolors
Riverside Theatre Evita tickets
The event will also feature a special performance by musicisn and songwriter Alesandra Valenzuela, a STOUTHOUSE Artist-in-Residence Program alumni. And an additional treat, the amazing Xaque Gruber has graciously agreed to be our Master of Ceremonies!
Xaque Gruber’s first TV writing credit came with reuniting the cast of his favorite 80s soap “Dynasty” for the 2006 CBS special “Dynasty Reunion: Catfights & Caviar.” Since then, he’s written many other TV and film projects, hundreds of pieces for The Huffington Post, The Press Journal, and other news outlets. He is author/illustrator of the book, A Big Adventure In The Smallest State: A History of Rhode Island For All Ages. His fine art has been shown in galleries from Maine to Los Angeles. Through the 1990s, Xaque taught art in New England to thousands of schoolchildren. In 1999, he was nominated for Massachusetts Art Teacher Of The Year. He teaches art all around the country including at The Vero Beach Museum of Art. He runs the Monhegan House Watercolor Workshop in the summer. Xaque holds a BFA in Drawing from Pratt Institute, a Masters in Education from Tufts University and a Masters in Television Production from Boston University. He recently wrote and directed his first film, a short comedy called The Pistol, which premiered at the 2018 Cannes Film Festival - making him the first Vero Beach filmmaker to be accepted at the world's largest film festival. He is currently working on directing his first comedy feature film, Sallywood.
Poetry, Wine & all that Jazz is generoulsy underwritten by Robert Beeman, Peter Roberts, and an anonymous donor. In addition to our silent auction items, sponsors also include Varietals and More of Vero Beach. If you are interested in being a sponsor, please contact STOUTHOUSE Artistic Director Quentin Walter at 772.589.8826, or send us an email.
TWO CHORDS, March 25, 2018
STOUTHOUSE is excited to present Peter Myers, current artist-in-residence in a benefit concert, TWO CHORDS. Click here to watch a video of Peter's performance of "Dance Again" at the TWO CHORDS concert. The event will be held on Palm Sunday, March 25th, 2018 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Mr. Myers composes his own songs and plays guitar. Mr. Myers received the Jersey Acoustic Music Award for TOP FOLK/AMERICANA ACT in 2013 and Album of the Year for his CD release “Jigsaw Monet.” Daniel Boone, his friend who is also from New Jersey, will perform on bass and Geoffrey Myers, Peter’s brother, will complete the trio on mandolin.
George Ireland, a local thespian, will read a compilation of poetry written by Mr. Myers as well.
The location for TWO CHORDS is the art filled Lagoon front home of sculptor and musician Geoffrey Myers, and brother of Peter, at 13725 North Indian River Drive, Sebastian, FL.
Wine will be provided courtesy of Varietals and More of Vero Beach, and will feature the culinary talents of "Chef Huey."
Please reserve in advance for $40.00, check payable to STOUTHOUSE 13700 Ruffner Lane Sebastian, FL 32958 or by using the PayPal option below. Price at the door, if seating is available, is $50. Funds benefit the STOUTHOUSE artist-in-residence program and building fund.
Click on the image above for the event flyer
Peter Myers at STOUTHOUSE
viva STOUTHOUSE !, November 18, 2017
Thank you everyone for your participation and support of the viva STOUTHOUSE ! fundraising concert, on November 18th, for the STOUTHOUSE "Artist in Residence" program and new building fund. The event was held at the Marsh Island Club, featuring classical guitarist Miguel Bonachea, hors d'oeuvres and sweets, with refreshments. The food, weather, setting, and music were all spectacular!. Please see the very nice article the VeroBeach 32963 newspaper did on our event, with photos of some of those attending.
Marsh Island is an exclusive private residential community located along the County Route 510 causeway in Wabasso. The address is 9155 Marsh Island Drive, Vero Beach and you may find more information about the community at www.marshislandvero.com.
For more information about Maestro Bonachea, click here.
To listen to a sample of Maestro Bonachea's playing, visit this YouTube site.
ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE HOUSE CONCERT, April 23, 2017
At the home of artist Geoffrey Myers, Sebastian
Performing Artists - Geoffrey Myers, Penny and Mike Brown, Bob Bronar, Chris Campbell, Robert Johnson, Richard Powell, Chris Salerno, and Al Scortino. Click here to link to the full-length video from the House Concert, on the STOUTHOUSE Facebook page. Video by David Bazinet, Director, STOUTHOUSE
NURTURE THE FLEDGLING, Saturday, April 18, 2015 Photos by David Bazinet, board member of STOUTHOUSE
"Writing the check to STOUTHOUSE" left Suza Talbot, right George Ireland
Musician, Geoffrey Myers; Artistic Director of STOUTHOUSE, Quentin Walter; supporter George Ireland; guest Diane Rose, and guest from Baltimore, Maryland, Seth Foster.
"Magnificent Thirteen" left to right: David Bazinet, Tim Glover, Chris Salerno, Marlin MacLaughlin, Geoffrey Myers, Richard Wise, Lisa Angell, Suza Talbot, Diane Rose, Quentin Walter, George Ireland, Seth Foster, and Dawn Miller.
"In Conversation" Dawn Miller and Seth Foster.
Sebastian Art Studio Tour February 7, 2015
House Concert with Thomas Wesley Bowman
December 19, 2014
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