Brevard Live November 2016 - 1 2 - Brevard Live November 2016 Brevard Live November 2016 - 3 4 - Brevard Live November 2016 Brevard Live November 2016 - 5 6 - Brevard Live November 2016 Contents November 2016 FEATURES RODNEY O’QUINN ARTWORKS Columns Born and raised in Melbourne and Class ArtWorks of Eau Gallie features 80 art- of ’84 Eau Gallie High School graduate, Charles Van Riper ists who will display and sell original Rodney O’Quinn is the hardest working 22 Political Satire works of art. And they will also be creat- local musician. Now on the road with Alternatives ing new works of art in their booths and classic rock legends Foghat, you’ll fi- demonstrating their techniques. nally be able to see Rodney play in Mel- Calendars Page 11 bourne. 25 Live Entertainment, Page 16 Concerts, Festivals SPACE COAST STATE FAIR This fall, the 30th Space Coast State Fair Local Download is open for unlimited rides and family TRUMP by Andy Harrington fun until November 13th at the stadium Matt Bretz went to see Bernie in Kissim- 33 Local Music Scene in Viera. As always, the fair offers many mee, spent time outside the DNC, and free shows included in the price of a gen- last month he visited the Trump rally at eral admission. the Melbourne International Airport. Behind The Scene MIFF 2016 Page 11 Page 20 34 Flori-duh! ROGER EARL MIFF 2016 by Charles Knight In the 45 years since their inception Scheduled for early October and in its 36 Foghat has gone through numerous line- 18th year the annual festival was de- The Dope Doctor up changes with their one constant mem- layed by hurricane Mathew, and despite Luis A. Delgado, CAP ber being drummer Roger Earl. John the change of dates played host to record 40 Leach had the pleasure to interview him. breaking attendance on all three days. Florida Arts Page 14 Charles and Lissa Knight were there. Page 34 44 Robert Kirsch Brevard Live November 2016 - 7 8 - Brevard Live November 2016 BREVARD LIVE BREVARD LATELY The largest and most popular free entertainment magazine on the Space Coast and beyond for 25 years. PUBLISHER EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Heike Clarke ASSISTANT EDITOR John Leach ACCOUNT MANAGER Charlene Hemmle MUSIC WRITERS John Leach Charles Knight Matthew Bretz Andy Harrington PHOTOGRAPHY Chuck Van Riper Joe Sekora COLUMNISTS It happens every evening in our paradise: Chuck Van Riper photographed the Chuck Van Riper beautiful autumn sunset over the Indian River Lagoon. Charles Knight Spence Servoss Andy Harrington Luis A. Delgado Reproduction of any portion of Brevard Live Magazine is strictly prohibited without the written permission of the publisher. ADVERTISEMENT/ SALES Phone: (321) 956-9207 [email protected] COMMENTS & LETTERS Brevard Live Magazine P.O. Box 1452, Melbourne, Fl 32902 Copyright © 2016 Brevard Live All rights reserved We are not responsible for photos or scripts sent to Brevard Live Magazine. Published photos and articles become property of this publication. We are not responsible for wrongful advertised or canceled venues. Download a pdf file BREVARD FLORIDA The surf was up: Joe Sekora captured the surf-fun a day after Hurricane Matthew LIVE passed by Brevard County without leaving major damage behind. at www.brevardlive.com Brevard Live November 2016 - 9 10 - Brevard Live November 2016 Brevard Live in the Education Center. Admission Nov 19-20, Eau Gallie Oct 27-Nov 13, SC Stadium, Viera Art District, Melbourne to these exhibits is free. Critically ac- claimed films on art and culture will be Space Coast State Fair shown in the Museum’s Harris Audito- ArtWorks rium on both days at 11 am and 2 pm. he fair is back in town! This fall, the 30th Space Coast State Fair rtWorks of Eau Gallie, a unique The art of contemporary art- T is open for unlimited rides and family fine arts festival on the Space ist Derek Gores is the artwork on the A fun until November 13th at the stadi- Coast, will be held on November Festival poster which was designed by um in Viera. As always, the fair offers 19 through 20, the weekend before Ryan Speer. The poster will be avail- many free shows included in the price Thanksgiving. Now in its 20th year, able for purchase at the Information of a general admission of $12 (Mon- ArtWorks takes place along Highland Booth during the festival. Thurs) or $15 (Fri-Sun): AG Magic Avenue in Melbourne’s Eau Gallie Arts The Brevard Ballet Academy will Shows, Banana Derby (that’s monkeys District. Hours will be 10 am to 5 pm be performing at the intersection of riding dogs), and free laser tag. Back both days. Highland Ave. and St. Clair Street at by popular demand is the Flying Wal- ArtWorks of Eau Gallie features 80 12 noon on Saturday. There will be live lenda Show, and the Torres Family Cir- artists who will display and sell original music in Eau Gallie Square on both cus. New this year are the live shark works of art. And they will also be cre- days. The Saturday lineup is Jon Par- encounters. This is the only travelling ating new works of art in their booths rot, Haze Over Hollywood, and Bob- shark encounter in the US. Using an and demonstrating their techniques. by Day. On Sunday, the Grumpy Ol’ under water mask that enables a diver ArtWorks founder, the late Link John- Trolls and Cotta Vibes will perform. to communicate to others outside the sten, Eau Gallie Florist, wanted festival A “Meet the Authors” Book Fair water, the diver will give a play by play goers to see what artists do and how and the Brevard Porcelain Artists show of what’s happening in the 5000 gallon art comes together. High school artists will be in the Eau Gallie Civic Center; aquarium. This is a unique opportu- will be on St. Clair Street. Like the pro- and there will be an “Instrument Pet- nity to understand what it feels like to fessional artists, these emerging artists ting Zoo” at the Brevard Symphony dive and interact with sharks. Once the will displayand sell their art and create Orchestra House. show concludes the audience is invited new artwork. For more information about Art- for a close up view of the sharks and Art exhibits will be in the Foosaner Works visit artworksofeaugallie.org. the staff will answer any questions. Art Museum and the Renee Foosaner Beside all the rides and attractions Education Center. The exhibits in the SC Art Festival Canceled there is lot of delicious fair food with Museum galleries will be “Radiant guaranteed heart burn. There’s live en- Messenger: Drawings by China Marks” If you wonder about the Space Coast tertainment with Good Luck Audrey, and “Light Up the Arts,” an exhibition Art Festival that has been held for 52 Bring Da Rock, and Changes. For of stained glass lamps and wall pieces years, first in Cocoa Beach and in 2015 detailed schedule go to www.Space- by Preston Studios. The mixed media at Port Canaveral, during Thanksgiv- CoastStateFair.com works of Grace Leal will be exhibited ing weekend - it got canceled. Brevard Live November 2016 - 11 12 - Brevard Live November 2016 Brevard Live Friday, November 11, 8pm, King Center, Melbourne Nov 10-13, at Wickham Park, WAR Wednesday, November 18, Melbourne AR (originally called Eric Bur- 8pm, King Center, Melbourne Wdon and War) is an American Native Rhythms Leon Russell funk band from Long Beach, Cali- Festival fornia, known for the hit songs “Spill he Leon Russell concert was sched- the Wine”, “The World Is a Ghetto”, n celebration of Native American Tuled for July 25th and he graced “The Cisco Kid”, “Why Can’t We Be IHeritage Month, the Native Heritage our July cover when the news hit that Friends?”, “Low Rider”, and “Sum- Gathering, Inc., the Indian River Flute the legend had postponed all upcoming mer”. Formed in 1969, WAR was a Circle and the Native Rhythms Festival tour dates after suffering a heart attack musical crossover band which fused Committee will host the eighth annual that needed by-pass surgery. The show elements of rock, funk, jazz, Latin, Native Rhythms Festival. This event was re-scheduled for November 16th. rhythm and blues, and reggae. Their will be held at the Wickham Park am- The recovery went well and you can album The World Is a Ghetto was the phitheater, Melbourne, the weekend of consider yourself very lucky to see this best-selling album of 1973. November 10 thru13, 2016. The 2016 rock’n roll icon perform. The band also transcended racial event will include even more entertain- Leon Russell is perhaps the most and cultural barriers with a multi-eth- ment, craftsmanship, art and learning accomplished and versatile musi- nic line-up. WAR was also subject to experiences. Admission to the festi- cian in the history of rock ‘n roll. In many line-up changes over the course val is free. Musical performances are his 50 year career, he has played on, of its formation, leaving member Le- scheduled throughout each day, with arranged, written and/or produced roy “Lonnie” Jordan as the only origi- headliner performances starting in the some of the best records in popular nal member in the current line-up. late afternoon through 10 pm most music. Leon has played on pop, rock, They continued to record in the 80s days. blues, country, bluegrass, standards, which produced their next string of Multiple award-winning musi- gospel, and surf records. As a session singles including, “Outlaw,” “You Got cians from all over the United States musician, arranger, producer, singer, The Power,” and “Cinco De Mayo.” will be on stage throughout the week- songwriter, pianist, guitarist, record 50 million records sold to date - end along with competitions for flute- company owner, bandleader, and tour- 17 Gold, Platinum and Multi-Platinum playing, flute-making, and art creation.