From the earliest times of Indian
settlements to the present day,
the St. Lucie River has played a
vital part in the history of Florida’s
Treasure Coast. Today, the river
is frequently plagued with toxic
algae blooms and pollutants
that have caused immeasurable
damage to the environment. But
why has our river become one of
the most polluted bodies of water
in the nation? To find the answers,
photographer, and documentarian
John Nelson tirelessly worked over three years to create America’s
Amazon: The story of the St. Lucie River. All E-Series programs are
open to all and are free of charge as part of the Emerson Center’s
mission to provide quality educational and thought-provoking events
for our community.
E-Series: Speakers, Films and Forums
FREE
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THE EMERSON CENTER 2021 – 2022 SEASON
First Ladies and Their Presidents
Sunday, Feb. 20, 3 p.m.
This Presidents Day Weekend the American Association
of University Women Vero Beach (AAUW) presents First
Ladies and Their Presidents starring Sue and William Wills
as Abigail and John Adams and Lou and Herbert Hoover.
To raise money for AAUW’s local program fund, which
supports scholarships, grants and programs for women
and girls in Indian River County. AAUW is a 501(c)3
charitable organization. Presidents and Their First Ladies,
dramatically speaking, is the creation of William and Sue
Wills, a veteran husband-and-wife writing and acting team.
They’ve spent 44 years in theater, have presented over
9,000 performances together, and are in their 26th year
of bringing to life the stories of 34 different Presidential
couples.
Tickets: TheEmersonCenter.com
(772) 778-5249
E-Series: America’s Amazon,
The Story of the
St. Lucie River
Tuesday, Feb. 22, 7 p.m.
www.TheEmersonCenter.com | 772.778.5249 (tickets) | info@theemersoncenter.com
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