Classics at the Beach, now in its 23rd year, is the Elliott Museum’s biggest fundraising event of the year, featuring nearly 100 rare, antique, classic, luxury, sport, and other vehicles from all over Florida.  This year, the featured marques are Volkswagen, Porsche, and Audi, although other cars of all years, makes, and models will be shown.  Vote for your favorites for the People’s Choice and Kid’s Choice Awards and see the judges’ picks drive down the red carpet to claim their prizes.  Octane & Opulence II: Gentlemen Prefer Race Cars is showing in the gallery through March 31, so attendees have an opportunity to see the race cars as well as the vehicles in the permanent collection.  The Rickie Report shares the details and some sneak peeks.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  825 NE Ocean Blvd.  Stuart, FL. 

Hours: Daily 10 am – 5 pm 

 772-225-1961     ElliottMuseum.org 

 

 

 

The Elliott Museum Presents the 23^rd Annual Classics at the Beach Car Show March 23rd

 

 

Pre-Car Show Benefit Reception 

Friday, March 22   6-8 pm

$60 per person

 

 

Infiniti Stuart and Audi Stuart will kick things off with a Pre-Car Show Benefit Reception on Friday, March 22 from 6-8 pm.  Live music, dancing, silent auction, open bar, and a variety of finger foods will highlight the evening. Mix and mingle with other car aficionados and Car Show participants showing off their rides. Admission to this Pre-Car Show Benefit Reception is $60 per person and will benefit the Elliott Museum. RSVP: https://elliottmuseum.org or call 772.225.1961.

 

 

 

 

 

Classics at the Beach

Saturday, March 23      10 am – 3 pm

Awards Presentation 2:30 pm

 

 

 

Classics at the Beach, now in its 23^rd year, is the Elliott’s biggest fundraising event of the year, featuring nearly 100 rare, antique, classic, luxury, sports, and other vehicles from all over Florida.  This year, the featured marques are Volkswagen, Porsche, and Audi, although cars of all years, makes, and models will be shown.  Vote for your favorites for the People’s Choice and Kids’ Choice Awards and see the judges’ picks drive down the red carpet to claim their prizes.  Classics at the Beach runs from 10 am – 3 pm, with the Awards Presentation at about 2:30 pm.  

 

 

 

 

 

Octane & Opulence II: Gentlemen Prefer Race Cars is showing in the gallery through March 31^st, so attendees to Classics at the Beach on Saturday, March 23^rd, will also have an opportunity to see the race cars as well as the vehicles in our permanent collection.  The Elliott boasts one of the largest collections of Model AA work and commercial vehicles around. 

 

 

 

 

“Little Black Dress” (1956 Corvette) Acrylic on canvas by John E. Schaeffer

 

 

All attendees (including Members) pay regular admission to the Car Show and we do not honor any coupons or discounts during this fundraiser.  Admission to the Car Show also includes the Museum.  This year our Museum Members will be invited to enjoy the Elliott’s Pit Crew VIP Lounge set up in our art studio from 11 am – 2:30 pm.  This Members-Only Lounge in the Museum will offer complimentary munchies and a cash bar with beer, wine, soft drinks, and water.  VIP Kids will enjoy coloring pages with a few of our cars that they may pin on the cork board in the studio and be part of the show.  

 

 

SC1 – 1966 SPG GT40 – photo by Bob Bennett

 

 

 

Speaking of auto art: in addition to the gorgeous vehicles, we are featuring original artwork by John E. Schaeffer who specializes in auto and chrome acrylic paintings that roll off the canvas.  For Art Down the Hall, guests will enjoy The Need for Speed, race car photos by local photographer Bob Bennett.  Works are available for purchase and sales will benefit the Elliott.  

 

CATB – 2018 Classics at the Beach Car Show

 

All guests will enjoy great food trucks on site.  Beer, wine, water, and soft drinks will be available from the Museum’s walk-up window.  In the lobby, you will have a chance to bid on a wide variety of more than 50 fabulous Silent Auction items from 10 am until 1 pm donated by our generous local establishments.  Parking will once again be available at Smithfield Plaza at the end of Monterey Road at East Ocean Blvd, with free shuttle busses provided by Eagle Luxury Transport running from 9:30 am until 4:30 pm.  There is very limited parking at Stuart Beach across from the Museum.

 

 

 

 

The Elliott Museum is located on beautiful Hutchinson Island

825 NE Ocean Blvd. in Stuart

Across the street from Stuart Beach  

Open daily from 10 am – 5 pm

 Admission: Adults – $14; Seniors – $12; $6 for kids from 6-12; Under 6 free. 

Call 772-225-1961 for more information or visit our website: www.elliottmuseum.org.

 

THANK   YOU   TO   OUR   SPONSORS!

 

Pre-Car Show March 22nd  Reception Sponsor:

 

 

 

 

Car Show Sponsors:  

Presenting Sponsor:

 

 

Gold Sponsor:

 

 

 

 

Bronze Sponsors:

 

 

Rocky (Rachelle) & Henry Grady 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Elliott’s Pit Crew VIP Lounge sponsor:

 

European Car Performance Service, Inc. 

 

 

 

 

 

For more information about this exhibit, upcoming exhibits, classes and workshops :

Robin Lee Makowski, Art Studio & Exhibitions Coordinator
The Elliott Museum
825 NE Ocean Boulevard    Stuart, FL 34996
772-225-1961, ex 121
www.elliottmuseum.org

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For coverage of your events, to place an advertisement, or speak to Rickie about appearing in The Rickie Report, contact:

Rickie Leiter, Publisher

Rickie@therickiereport.com   561-537-0291

17019 SW Sapri Way   Port St. Lucie, FL 34986

 

 

 

 

 

The Changing Exhibitions Gallery at the Elliott Museum  will transform into a showroom for ten luxurious, rare, over-the-top racing vehicles in the exhibition, “Octane & Opulence II: Gentlemen Prefer Race Cars“.  There will be a champagne reception on Thursday, February 7 to get your engines revved-up!  Original artworks by John E. Schaeffer who specializes in auto and chrome acrylic paintings that roll off the canvas and race car photos by Bob Bennett will be for sale to benefit the Elliott.  Meet the artists at the reception!  The Rickie Report shares the details, sneak peeks, and information about the 23rd Annual Classic Car Show.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  825 NE Ocean Blvd.  Stuart, FL. 

Hours: Daily 10 am – 5 pm 

 772-225-1961     ElliottMuseum.org 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OPENING  CHAMPAGNE  RECEPTION

THURSDAY,  FEBRUARY 7

6 – 8 pm

 

 

Exhibit is available February 7  through March 31, 2019

 

 

The gallery will be decked-out in all things racing, including uniforms, posters, tools, engines, and other race-related items.  Reception guests are encouraged to dress the part in fan-friendly garb, race-wear, Florida casual, or exquisitely opulent.  A photographer will be on site to take your photo with the cars.  Champagne, fine wines, beer, and hors d’oeuvres will be served.  There will be complimentary valet parking so pull right up to the front.

 

 

 

“Little Black Dress “(1956 Corvette) Acrylic on canvas by John E. Schaeffer

 

 

 

In addition to the gorgeous vehicles, we will feature original artwork by John E. Schaeffer who specializes in auto and chrome acrylic paintings that roll off the canvas.  For Art Down the Hall, we will feature The Need for Speed, race car photos by local photographer Bob Bennett. You will have a chance to meet the artists who will both be attending the reception.  Works will be available for purchase and sales will benefit the Elliott.  

 

 

 

SC1 – 1966 SPG GT40 – photo by Bob Bennett

 

Octane & Opulence II: Gentlemen Prefer Race Cars will show in the gallery from February 7 through March 31, so attendees to our Annual Car Show Classics at the Beach on Saturday, March 23, will also have an opportunity to see the race cars.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Saturday, March 23

10 am – 3 pm

 

 

 

 

Classics at the Beach, now in its 23 year, is the Elliott’s biggest fundraising event of the year, featuring nearly 100 rare, antique, classic, luxury, sports, and other vehicles from all over Florida and out of state.  This year, the featured marques are Volkswagen, Porsche, and Audi, although cars of all years, makes, and models will be shown.  Vote for your favorites for the People’s Choice and Kids’ Choice Awards and see the judges’ picks drive down the red carpet to claim their prizes.  Classics at the Beach  runs from 10 am – 3 pm, with the Awards Presentation at about 2:30 pm.  

 

 

 

CATB – 2018 Classics at the Beach Car Show

 

 

All attendees pay admission to the Car Show which also includes admission to the Museum.  This year our Museum Members will be invited to enjoy a Members-Only Lounge in the Museum with soft drinks, water, and snacks.  There will be great food trucks on site, and beer, wine, water, and soft drinks will be available from the Museum.  In the lobby, you will have a chance to bid on a wide variety of fabulous Silent Auction items from 10 am until 1 pm donated by our generous local establishments.  Parking will once again be available at Smithfield Plaza at the end of Monterey Road at East Ocean Blvd, with free shuttle busses provided by Eagle Luxury Transport running from 9:30 am until 4:30 pm.

 

 

Our good friends at Audi Stuart will kick things off with a Pre-Car Show Reception, Friday, March 22 from 6-8 pm.  Live music, dancing, open bar, and a variety of finger foods will highlight the evening.  Mix and mingle with other car aficionados and Car Show participants showing off their rides.  Admission to the Audi Stuart Pre-Car Show Reception is $60 per person.  RSVP at https://elliottmuseum.org/classics-at-the-beach-car-show/.

 

 

The Elliott Museum is located on beautiful Hutchinson Island 825 NE Ocean Blvd. in Stuart

across the street from Stuart Beach

  Open daily from 10 am – 5 pm  

Admission: Adults – $14; Seniors -$12; $6 for kids from 6-12; Under 6 free. 

Call 772-225-1961 for more information or visit our website: www.elliottmuseum.org.

 

THANK   YOU   TO   OUR   SPONSORS!

Octane & Opulence February 7th Reception Presenting Sponsor: 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pre-Car Show March 22nd  Reception Sponsor:

 

 

 

 

Car Show Sponsors:  

Presenting Sponsor:

 

 

 

Gold Sponsor:

 

 

 

Bronze Sponsors:

 

 

Rocky (Rachelle) & Henry Grady 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For more information about this exhibit, upcoming exhibits, classes and workshops :

Robin Lee Makowski, Art Studio & Exhibitions Coordinator
The Elliott Museum
825 NE Ocean Boulevard    Stuart, FL 34996
772-225-1961, ex 121
www.elliottmuseum.org

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For coverage of your events, to place an advertisement, or speak to Rickie about appearing in The Rickie Report, contact:

Rickie Leiter, Publisher

Rickie@therickiereport.com   561-537-0291

17019 SW Sapri Way   Port St. Lucie, FL 34986