The Arts Connection Minute for August 25 - August 31 - Support Central Florida Public Media

The Arts Connection Minute lists arts events across Central Florida - it's heard weekdays at 9:59 a.m.

To find more cultural events, visit The Red Chair Project, Central Florida's official guide to arts and culture.

Monday August 25^th

Hi. I’m Secily Wilson, here’s a look at your local arts scene this week with The Arts Connection Minute for Monday August 25^th.

Enjoy a performance of the Imperial Symphony Orchestra while sipping creative concoctions at their event called “Music & Martinis." That’s tomorrow night from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Lakeland Center. Visit imperialsymphony.org for more information.

And tomorrow at noon stop by the Southeast Museum of Photography for the screening of “When Pigs Fly.” Plus meet filmmaker, Eric Breitenbach and his co-producers. Visit smponilne.org for more information.

Remember, to check us out on the web at wmfe.org/arts for the links to all these events and more with The Arts Connection Blog. Plus check out new web-exclusive features. That’s all at wmfe.org/arts.

Tuesday August 26^th

Hi. I’m Secily Wilson, here’s a look at your local arts scene this week with The Arts Connection Minute for Tuesday August 26^th.

You still have this week to see the exhibition titled “Is That New?” at The Maitland Art Center. It features 46 newly acquired works plus a few favorites’ visitors always enjoy. Call 407-539-2181 or visit maitlandartcenter.org for more information.

And tonight don’t miss the screening of Spike Lee’s academy award nominated film “Do the Right Thing” that’s part of The Enzian Theater’s Cult Classic series. The movie starts at 9:30 p.m. so check out enzian.org for your tickets.

Wednesday August 27^th

Hi. I’m Secily Wilson, here’s a look at your local arts scene this week with The Arts Connection Minute for Wednesday August 27^th.

You still have this week to see “The World of William Joyce” at the Orlando Museum of Art. You’ve seen his work just about everywhere including the popular PBS television series “George Shrinks.” So visit omart.org for more information.

And this is your last chance to see the Highwaymen Artists Exhibit at the Deltona Arts & Historical Center. A closing reception is being held Saturday the 23^rd from noon to 4 p.m. For more information on this event and others visit deltonaarts.com.

Remember, to check us out on the web at wmfe.org/arts for the links to all these events and more with The Arts Connection Blog. Plus check out new web-exclusive features. That’s all at wmfe.org/arts.

Thursday August 28^th

Hi. I’m Secily Wilson, here’s a look at your local arts scene this week with The Arts Connection Minute for Wednesday August 27^th.

This weekend brush up on your film noir at the Garden Theatre with screenings of “The Postman Always Rings Twice,” “The Maltese Falcon,” and “Double Indemnity” all part of the Summer Movie Series. Visit wgtheatre.org for show times.

And tonight’s the night to rock out to power pop group “The Knack” at Orlando’s only Rock N’ Roll Cocktail party, “Velvet Sessions” tonight at the Hard Rock Hotel at Universal Orlando. The party starts at 6:30 p.m. so checkout velvetsessions.com for details.

Friday August 29^th

Hi. I’m Secily Wilson, here’s a look at your local arts scene this week with The Arts Connection Minute for Friday August 29^th.

The Central Florida Film Festival is taking place all weekend at the Osceola Center for the Arts. For a complete listing of all show times and special events visit centralfloridafilmfestival.com.

The Surfside Players kick off their Second Stage 50^th anniversary Series with the emotional drama, “Rabbit Hole” tonight at 8 p.m. The show runs through September 7^th so visit surfsideplayers.com for more information.