The Arts Connection Minute for November 17 - November 21, 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 November 17^th

Hi. I’m Secily Wilson, here’s a look at your local arts scene with The Arts Connection Minute for Monday November 17^th.

Grab your coat and head over to “ICE” at Gaylord Palms in Orlando for a look at over two-million pounds of hand carved ice! It’s on display through January 4^th. Visit gaylordhotels.com for tickets.

And The Festival of Trees is back for its 22^nd year at the Orlando Museum of Art. These amazing trees are only on display through November 23^rd so visit omart.org for all the 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 watch all of your favorite episodes online! That’s all at wmfe.org/arts.

Tuesday November 18^th

Hi. I’m Secily Wilson, here’s a look at your local arts scene with The Arts Connection Minute for Tuesday November 18^th.

Beatlemania is here! Rain: A Beatles Tribute is at the Peabody Auditorium in Daytona Beach tonight at 7:30 p.m. for one night only. Call the box office at 3866713461 for more information.

And stop by Jeanine Taylor Folk Art in Sanford for the seasonal show Folk Art for the Holidays with one-of-a-kind art available through December 28^th. Visit jtfolkart.com for directions.

Wednesday November 19^th

Hi. I’m Secily Wilson, here’s a look at your local arts scene with The Arts Connection Minute for Wednesday November 19^th.

Get into the holiday spirit with the classic holiday show … A Christmas Story now playing at the Orlando Repertory Theatre through December 21^st. Find out more at orlanrorep.com.

And don’t miss Jill Greenberg at the Southeast Museum of Photography in Daytona. Known as the manipulator…her stylized hyper-real imagery is an intense experience. Visit smponline.org for more information.

Thursday November 20^th

Hi. I’m Secily Wilson, here’s a look at your local arts scene with The Arts Connection Minute for Tuesday November 20^th.

Tonight at 6:30 the Orange County Regional History Center presents In Focus: National Geographic Portraits with an opening reception with food, music and a special guest speaker. Call 407-836-8580 for your reservation.

And the University of Central Florida’s Theatre Department presents Marisol a play billed as a thought-provoking dramatic-commentary about the ruin of the world. Call the box office at 407-823-1500 for tickets.

Friday November 21^st

Hi. I’m Secily Wilson, here’s a look at your local arts scene with The Arts Connection Minute for Friday November 21^st.

Tonight at 7:30 you won’t want to miss Bill Pinkney’s original Drifters performing at Lake Receptions in Mount Dora for a night of classic harmony and choreography. For more details visit mountdoraconcerts.com.

And on the other side of town check out A Blues Evening presented by the Garden Theatre in Winter Garden. The show is one night only tonight at 8 featuring the Smokin’ Torpedoes. Call the box office at 407-877-4736 for tickets.