Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 12th of June.
Good morning, Melbourne.
Residents in Brevard have a full weekend of events from June 13 to 19 that include Space Coast Comic Con at Wickham Park on June 14 and 15, a Wings and Wheels auto show at Valiant Air Command in Titusville on June 14, and Classic Albums Live at the King Center on June 14 at 8 p.m.—each event offering unique local flair. Other activities feature Food Truck Friday in Rockledge on June 13 from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., auditions at Surfside Playhouse on June 15 and 16, Third Thursday at The Avenue Viera on June 19, a Songwriter Showcase at Merritt Island, a historic open house at Green Gables, a Flag Day program at Liberty Bell Museum on June 14 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., and the ongoing play Present Laughter at Melbourne Civic Theatre through June 29—organizers advise checking with venues for updates as schedules may change.
SpaceX will launch its Falcon 9 rocket carrying Starlink broadband satellites from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station on Friday, June 13, with a 4½-hour window opening at 7:45 a.m.—the first-stage booster will target a drone ship in the Atlantic to avoid sonic booms over Brevard County.
Andrew Cleaver and the Space Coast Symphony JAZZ Orchestra will perform 'In the Mood: A Glenn Miller Celebration' on June 21 at 2 p.m. at the Scott Center for the Performing Arts in north Melbourne—Hungarian clarinetist Joe Fritz will join to play classic Glenn Miller tunes.
Free Juneteenth celebrations will take place in Brevard, with an arts and cultural event at Riverfront Park in Cocoa and a mini documentary at the Harry T.
Moore Cultural Center in Mims on June 14th. Melbourne’s Onyx Gifts + Books will host an event with storytelling and music on June 19th + Mims will have a family festival on June 21st to support a Little Black Book Drive for local youth.
Space Florida launched a study—examining how NASA and U.S. Space Force operations could merge at Cape Canaveral as Florida leaders pushed to move the space agency headquarters to Brevard County.
Retired Navy captain Winston Scott discussed the plan on Good Day Orlando.
Tru Phonic ft. Syd Taylor Band Live Show
7-11:30 p.m. — Pineapples — $19.10 — Enjoy an evening of funk music with Florida legends Tru Phonic and a soulful opening by Syd Taylor Band.
International Yoga Day Celebration
9:00 – 9:50 AM — The Avenue Viera — Free entry — Light up your morning with a community yoga session led by lululemon ambassador Britt Pryor.
On-Site Tour at Discovery Village
9 AM - 7 PM — Discovery Village At Melbourne — Free entry — Explore a vibrant senior living community with top-rated amenities and engaging activities.
Children's Art Workshop with Ms. Sara Bohman
12-3 p.m. — Thrive Local — Cost info not provided — Explore creativity and crafts while making 3D Beehives in a fun environment for kids.
Melbourne Municipal Band Concert: Things With Wings
7-9 p.m. — Melbourne Auditorium — Free entry — Explore the aerial wonders of birds, jets, and mythical dragons through live music.
Summer Series #2
Join Keep Brevard Beautiful for our second Summer Series cleanup at Riverview Park in Melbourne from 8am-12pm. Be part of something impactful, spend your morning giving back to our beautiful community and waterways!
Children's Art Workshop with Ms. Sara Bohman
12-3 p.m. — Thrive Local — Cost TBD — Create colorful tile mosaics and explore creativity in a fun, supportive environment.
Fourth of July Fireworks Celebration
4-10 p.m. — Claude Edge Front St. Park — Free entry — A ‘blast’ of a fireworks display that thousands anticipate every year at Front Street Park.
Bridgewater Boots and Bling
10 PM - 1 AM — Bridgewater at Viera Ballroom — $10 tickets — Enjoy a lively country western-themed dance party with live music and line dancing.
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