The Arts Connection Minute for September 15 - September 19, 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 15^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 15^th.

Twenty-two pianists from around the world will compete this week at The Florida International Piano Competition. The Concerto Finals are Saturday at 7: 30 p.m. at the Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre. Visit floridapiano.org for more details.

And The Lake Eustis Institute continues its Great Ideas Discussion of Faith and Politics with the reading of Dante’s Inferno. New members are always welcome to this discussion group so visit lakeeustisinstitute.org 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 16^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 16^th.

Kiss Me Kate, the musical adaptation of Taming of the Shrew, opens tonight at The Orlando Shakespeare Theatre. The production runs through October 12^th and stars local talent, Michael Andrew. Log onto orlandoshakes.org for a list of all the show dates.

And experience cultural immersion with Passport to Persia in Daytona Beach. Starting this Thursday, you can attend various events highlighting Iranian culture including film screenings, lectures, art exhibits, music and much more! Visit iasdb.org for more details.

Wednesday September 17^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 17^th.

Today you can visit the historic Casa Feliz in Winter Park, for their annual “Art at the Casa” series featuring an exhibit by local artist Stacy Barter. The series runs through September 23^rd so call 407-628-8200 for more information.

And tomorrow the 6^th Annual Daytona Beach Film Festival opens with a Fundraiser at 6 p.m. followed by a screening of “JAWS” at the News-Journal Center. Log onto dbff.org for a list of all the events happening now through Sunday.

Thursday September 18^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 18^th.

Tonight The Brevard Cultural Alliance presents: Fall For The Arts…a celebration of Brevard’s arts and culture community. The events begin at 5:30 in the Eau Gallie Arts District in Melbourne. Find out more at artsbrevard.org.

Tomorrow settle in at the Winter Park Playhouse for what the New York Post calls “an absolutely hilarious evening” with the production Groucho: A Life in Revue showing until October 11^th. Visit winterparkplayhouse.org for more details.

Friday September 19^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 19^th.

Tonight check out Millenia Fine Art in Orlando for the opening reception of The Art of the Vessel, an exhibit featuring international glass artists. The party starts at 7 p.m. so call 407-304-8100 for directions.

And the Orlando Museum of Art debuts the exhibit Provocative Pairings this Saturday. This exhibit pairs contrasting items to stimulate your point of view. Visit omart.org for more details.