New Smyrna Beach Events

New Smyrna Beach Events January 2016

Jan. 6: ‘Island Education’ on walking the wrack

The 2016 New Smyrna Beach Island Education begins Wednesday, January 6, with a discussion on walking the wrack with the Marine Discovery Center. The class begins at 9 a.m. at Esther Street Beachfront Park, one block north of Flagler Avenue. The one-hour class is part of a free educational series on the City’s barrier island.  The series runs through May 25 and is open to the public. Registration is not required. For more information, please call 386.424.2175 or log on to www.cityofnsb.com/island-education .

Jan. 8: Music Night at the Hub January 8 On the second Friday of the month, the Hub on Canal hosts Music Night at the Hub. From 6-9 p.m. enjoy live entertainment. Member admission is free. The fee for non-members is $3. The Hub is at 132 Canal Street, New Smyrna Beach. For more information, please visit www.thehuboncanal.org or call 386.957.3924.

January 9: Canal Street Cruise  The Canal Street Cruise will be from 4-8 p.m., Saturday, January 9, along historic Canal Street, New Smyrna Beach. Sponsored by the East Coast Cruisers, the family-friendly classic car show offers food and entertainment in a historic setting on the second Saturday of each month. For more information, please call Pat Teehan at 386.547.7319.   Jan. 13: ‘Island Education’ on Audubon birding  The New Smyrna Beach Island Education series continues Wednesday, January 13, with a class on Audubon birding. The class begins at 9 a.m. at Esther Street Beachfront Park, one block north of Flagler Avenue. The one-hour class is part of a free educational series on the City’s barrier island.  Weekly classes run through May 25 and are open to the public. Registration is not required. For more information, please call 386.424.2175 or log on to www.cityofnsb.com/programs.   January 15-31: A Grand Night for Singing The Little Theatre of New Smyrna Beach will stage the Rodgers and Hammerstein revue – A Grand Night for Singing January 15-31. The Tony Award winning show features innovative musical arrangements including a sultry Andrews Sisters-esque ‘I’m Gonna Wash That Man Right Out-a My Hair,’ a swingin’ ‘Honeybun’ worthy of the Modernaires, and a jazzy ‘Kansas City,’ which leaves no question about how terrifically up to date the remarkable songs of R&H remain.  All performances are at 8 p.m. except Sunday shows, which are 2 p.m. matinees. For more information, please visit www.nsbplayers.org.

6th annual Home Show and Business Expo

The Southeast Volusia Chamber of Commerce will hosts its 6th annual Home Show and Business Expo from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Saturday, January 16, along Historic Canal Street, New Smyrna Beach. The outdoor event will include exhibits, demonstrations, entertainment, food and fun. For more information, please contact the Southeast Volusia Chamber of Commerce at 386.428.2449 or log on to www.sevchamber.com .

Jan. 20: ‘Island Education’ on nesting sea turtles

The New Smyrna Beach Island Education series continues Wednesday, January 20, with a class on the NSB’s nesting sea turtles.  Taught by the NSB Turtle Trackers, the class begins at 9 a.m. at Esther Street Beachfront Park, one block north of Flagler Avenue. The one-hour class is part of a free educational series on the City’s barrier island.  The weekly series runs through May 25 and is open to the public. Registration is not required. For more information, please call 386.424.2175 or log on to www.cityofnsb.com/island-education.

January 23: Flagler Avenue Wine Walk

Explore interesting wines as you walk Flagler Avenue from 1-7 p.m., Saturday, January 23.  During the progressive event, taste your choice of more than 100 showcased wines. Wine tasting passports are $25 and are available at the corner of Flagler Avenue and Peninsula Avenue, at the corner of Flagler Avenue and Cooper Street, or at the corner of S. Atlantic and Flagler Avenue. Passports include 20 tasting tickets and a keepsake wine glass. Some locations feature both one- and multi-ticket wines to sample. Those who want to share their 20 tasting tickets with a friend may get an additional wine glass for $5. For more information on the progressive wine tasting, please log on to www.partyonflagler.com.

January 23: Art Walk on Flagler 

Art Walk will be on Flagler Avenue from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Saturday, January 23.  Nearly a dozen local and Florida artists scatter along the Avenue at 12 retail locations. Artists change each month to offer a unique variety of fine art and crafts.  Sponsored by The Gallery Group of Flagler Avenue, the event has been a part of the community for more than six years. For more information, please call (386) 428-1770.

Jan. 27: ‘Island Education’ on beach combing The New Smyrna Beach Island Education series continues Wednesday, January 27, with a discussion on beach combing. The class begins at 9 a.m. at Grayce K. Barck Park on N. Atlantic Avenue between Sapphire Road and Peninsula Avenue. The one-hour class is part of a free educational series on the City’s barrier island.  Participants should park in the Peninsula Avenue parking lot. The weekly series runs through May 25 and is open to the public. Registration is not required. For more information, please call 386.424.2175 or log on to www.cityofnsb.com/island-education.

Jan. 29-31: 40th Annual IMAGES: A Festival of the Arts More than 40,000 visitors from around the state are expected to visit the 39th annual IMAGES: A Festival of the Arts. The festival will be from 1-5 p.m., Friday, January 29, and 9 a.m. – 5p.m., Saturday, January 30, and 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Sunday, January 31, at Riverside Park, 105 Riverside Dr., New Smyrna Beach. Enjoy artwork by the 225 juried artists from across the United States. IMAGES is presented by Atlantic Center for the Arts. This is a free public event. For more information, please log on to www.imagesartfestival.org.