The Arts Connection Minute for October 6 - October 10, 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 October 6^th

Hi. I’m Secily Wilson, here’s a look at your local arts scene this week with The Arts Connection Minute for Monday October 6^th.

Today, Rollins College will host Tony Nominated Alum; Christopher Fitzgerald for a Q and A session.. He will be at the Anne Russell Theatre at 4:30 p.m. call the theatre department at 407-646-2501 for more information.

And tomorrow at 10 a.m. The Orlando Opera’s Education Department presents The Billy Goats Gruff at the Downtown Orange County Library. This is a great way to get kids excited about music, call the opera at 407-426-1717 for your reservation.

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…And don’t forget to catch The Arts Connection’s all new season. That’s Thursday night at 8 on WMFE-TV.

Tuesday October 7^th

Hi. I’m Secily Wilson, here’s a look at your local arts scene this week with The Arts Connection Minute for Tuesday October 7^th.

Tonight at 7:30 electronic music composer and performer Curtis Bahn will be at Stetson University for a truly unique performance combining Indian and electronic music. Call the concert hotline at 386-822-8947 for your tickets.

And visit Bok Sanctuary in Lake Wales for Stefan Alexandres’ award-winning exhibit Repousse Artscapes. His exhibit will be on display through November 23^rd with a demonstration on October 11^th. Visit boksanctuary.org for more details.

Wednesday October 8^th

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

Check out the new exhibit Family Ties: Three Generation by Judy Gelles at The Brevard Art Museum. This humorous social commentary on life will on display through November 9^th. Visit brevardartmuseum.org for more details.

And this week visit the Mennello Museum of American Art for the Donald DeLue sculpture exhibit. And save the date for the closing reception on October 19^th from 6 to 8 p.m. Visit mennellomuseum.org for more information.

Remember, to check us out on the web at wmfe.org/arts. And don’t forget to catch The Arts Connection’s all new season. This week we shake things up with the Orlando Shakespeare Theatre as they celebrate 20 years in showbiz. That’s tomorrow night at 8 on WMFE-TV.

Thursday October 9^th

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

This week there is plenty to do with the Steinway Society of Central Florida as they kick off their 2008 event program.

Thursday visit the Seminole Cultural Arts Council Exhibit at the Steinway Piano Galleries in Altamonte from 6 to 8 p.m. showcasing the art of local Seminole County artists.

Friday join Bob Frier and Simulcast Band at the Lake Mary Dexter’s at 9 p.m.

Saturday is the charity golf tournament at Magnolia Plantation and they wrap things up on Sunday with the Piano Gifting Celebration at the Steinway Piano Galleries starting at 2:30 p.m.

Visit steinwayorlando.com for more information about these events that helps keep music alive in our children’s lives.

Remember, to check us out on the web at wmfe.org/arts. And don’t forget to catch The Arts Connection’s all new season. Tonight we’re at The Orlando Shakespeare Theatre for a look at the last 20 years and a peek into the next 20. That’s tomorrow night at 8 on WMFE-TV.

Friday October 10^th

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

Tonight at 6 Mount Dora hosts an evening of art and music with The Mount Dora Downtown ART STROLL. Visit mountdora.com for a complete list of all the participating artists, shops and more…

And at 8 p.m. tonight, the Orlando Ballet raises the curtain on the 2008-2009 season with Don Quixote. This festive ballet is on stage this weekend only so visit orlandoballet.org for your tickets.