The Arts Connection Minute for September 8 - September 12, 2008

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 September 8^th

Hi. I’m Secily Wilson, here’s a look at your local arts scene this week with The Arts Connection Minute for Monday September 8^th.

The Museum of Florida Art is showcasing Florida’s Native American history through the oil paintings of Theodore Morris with “Florida’s Lost Tribes.” Now on display through November 22^nd. Visit delandmuseum.com for more details.

And Jeanine Taylor Folk Art in Sanford is hosting Ruby C. Williams’ whimsical show “Let Your Light Shine, Buttercake Baby” now through September 28^th. So check out jtfolkart.com for more details.

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 September 9^th

Hi. I’m Secily Wilson, here’s a look at your local arts scene this week with The Arts Connection Minute for Tuesday September 9^th.

Tonight at 7 p.m. Rollins College in Winter Park will host former U.S. Poet Laureate, Billy Collins for a reading from his new book, Ballistics. This event is free and open to the public so visit winterparkinstitute.org for more information.

And stop by the Lake Wales Arts Center for “Connections & Combinations…With a Twist.” featuring Florida artists, Rocky Bridges, Susan Livingston, and Arnolkis Turro now through October 17^th. You can find out more by calling (863) 676-8426.

Wednesday September 10^th

Hi. I’m Secily Wilson, here’s a look at your local arts scene this week with The Arts Connection Minute for Wednesday September 10^th.

This weekend travel the magical lands of Fantastica with the stage play of “The Neverending Story” now at the Orlando Repertory Theatre. Visit orlandorep.com for all the show dates to this neverending adventure.

And this Saturday September 13^th the Orlando Shakespeare Theatre presents the 20^th Anniversary Season Opening Gala starting at 6 p.m. There will be musical selections from the upcoming show “Kiss Me Kate” featuring Michael Andrew and much more. Call (407) 447-1700 for your tickets.

Thursday September 11^th

Hi. I’m Secily Wilson, here’s a look at your local arts scene this week with The Arts Connection Minute for Thursday September 11^th.

Visit the Polk Museum of Art in Lakeland this Friday at 6 p.m. for the opening reception to “Fredrick Remington Makes Tracks.” It’s only here through November 9^th so visit polkmuseumofart.org for more information.

And don’t miss the Tony Award nominated play “Shining City” now at Theatre Downtown in Orlando. You can see this contemporary ghost story now through September 20^th so visit them online at theatredowntown.net for more details.

Friday September 12^th

Hi. I’m Secily Wilson, here’s a look at your local arts scene this week with The Arts Connection Minute for Friday September 12^th.

The world class Brass Band of Central Florida will be performing this Saturday at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. to kick off the 15^th Anniversary Season of the St. Luke’s Concert Series. For more information call (407) 365-3408.

And the Maitland Art Center will be hosting a metal arts open house this Saturday featuring sculpting, bronze casting and jewelry fabrication. You can see live demonstrations and lectures from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. so visit maitlandartcenter.org for more details.