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Scrap Metal Horse Sculpture, Avenue A Intersection

Black Box Presents - Avenue D Boys' Choir Fundraising Red Carpet Gala

The Avenue D Boy’s Choir is on a mission to make a positive impact on its singers and to reshape the image of Avenue D, one of the most infamous neighborhoods in the Treasure Coast. The group has performed across the state as well as in Europe, and last year expanded to a girl’s section. After six years, the choir finally has a dedicated “home” for rehearsals right down the street from us.

But the home needs some work done before the choir can put it to use, and that’s where this Saturday’s Fundraising Red Carpet Gala at the Black Box comes in. For a $100 donation you can hear both choirs and the co-ed group Praise~n~Motion perform, participate in live and silent auctions, and make a difference in the community. There is also a raffle for a private performance at $5 a ticket or $20 for five.

The gala starts at 5:30 p.m., with the performances at 7:00 p.m. For more information, contact the choir at either (772) 359-2337 or (772) 489-7870 or avenuedboyschoir@yahoo.com

Sunrise Theatre Presents - Sleeping Beauty by the Missoula Children's Theatre

This Friday the Sunrise will host a musical production of Sleeping Beauty, the first of three plays from the Missoula Children’s Theatre. Started in the 1970s in Missoula, Montana, the MCT places gives local children the chance to perform on stage, teaching them teamwork, communication, and more in the process. The company makes an effort to reach areas with few drama programs, and has been covered by the PBS NewsHour.

The play starts at 7 p.m. with tickets at $10. For more information, click here.

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Sunrise Theatre Presents - St. Lucie Ballet's Spring Performance 2010

The St. Lucie Ballet has been teaching local students the grace and form of classical dance since 2004. Nearing its seventh anniversary, the program takes to the Sunrise stage this Saturday for its Spring Performance.

The show starts at 7:30 p.m. For more information on the St. Lucie Ballet, click here. For tickets, call (772) 461-4775.

Sunrise Theatre Presents - America's Top Ten Dance Awards Showcase

Eleven dance ministries will bring their own styles of Christian dance to the America's Top 10 Dance Awards Showcase this Saturday at 7:30 p.m. In this show traditional ballet and gospel acts will share the stage with hip-hop dancers and mime troupes for a variety of performances. Musicians Melvin Dawson, Vision of Harmony, and other acts will also perform at this event.

For more information check out the official web page here. For tickets, contact World Harvest Ministries at 772-263-6989.

Black Box Presents - Dak Rakow

Groucho’s Comedy at the Black Box is dedicated to bringing the funniest acts to the Fort Pierce Marina every second and fourth Saturday of the month. While there may never be another Groucho Marx, these seasoned and up-and-coming comedians always bring their best to the stage.

This week’s featured act is Dak Rakow, whose humor explores the odd occurrences in everyday life. A Florida native, Rakow is a straightforward comedian who cares less about being known for a certain type of comedy and more about entertaining his audience. Click here for a clip of Rakow’s act, and click here for more information and tickets.

Sunrise This Month - June 2010

We post a preview on every show at the Theatre on this blog, but sometimes a few days aren't enough time to clear your schedule. While you can find all the upcoming shows on the Coming Soon section at the main Web site, starting this month we'll post a rundown of every show coming to the Sunrise Theatre and Black Box each month. It's all for your convenience, so enjoy.

Tuesday, June 8th - Fort Pierce Jazz & Blues Society Jazz Jams

Live music by local jazz musicians

7-10 p.m., Black Box

Tickets: $5

Saturday, June 12th - World Harvest Ministries Presents America's Top 10 Dance Awards Showcase

Christian dance ministries with live music by Melvin Dawson, Vision of Harmony, and other Gospel Music Recording Artists

7:30 p.m., Sunrise Theatre

Call (772) 263-6989 for tickets

Saturday, June 12th - Dak Rakow: Comedy on the Go

Stand-up comedian

8:30 p.m., Black Box

Tickets: $15

Saturday, June 19th - St. Lucie Ballet's Spring Performance 2010

Student and professional dancers perform excerpts from Swan Lake, Paquita, and other works

7:30 p.m., Sunrise Theatre

Call (772) 461-4775 for tickets

Tuesday, June 22nd - Fort Pierce Jazz & Blues Society Jazz Jams

Live music by local jazz musicians

7-10 p.m., Black Box

Tickets: $5

Friday, June 25th - Missoula Children's Theatre Presents Sleeping Beauty

An adaptation of the classic fairy tale as performed by over 50 local children

7 p.m., Sunrise Theatre

Tickets: $10