The Arts Connection Minute for November 24, 2008 - November 28, 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 24^th

Hi. I’m Secily Wilson, here’s a look at your local arts scene with The Arts Connection Minute for Monday November 24^th.

Tonight at 7:30 join Prarie Home Companion’s Garrison Keillor for night of laughs at the Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre in Orlando. He’s here for one night only so visit wmfe.org/events for more information.

And check out Old Meets New a contemporary art exhibit by artist Gesa Barto at the Eustis Historical Museum. This is a rare event for the museum so stop by before December 5^thto see what it’s all about. Visit eustishistoricalmuseum.com 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 watch all of your favorite episodes online! That’s all at wmfe.org/arts.

Tuesday November 25^th

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

Visit the Terrace Gallery in Orlando for the exhibit Far and Near Horizons for a look at how contemporary landscape artists seek to create environmental awareness. Visit cityoforlando.net for more information.

And the Christmas at Pinewood Holiday Home Tour is back this year with the theme Once Upon a Time … A Storybook Christmas. For more information on how Central Florida designers transformed this mediterainian mansion into a whimsical wonderland call 863-676-1408.

Wednesday November 26^th

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

Get inspired this holiday season at the Icehouse Theatre in Mount Dora as they present A Wonderful Life: The Musical. The show runs Wednesdays through Sundays until December 7^th. Visit icehousetheatre.com for all the details.

And the 45^th Annual Space Coast Art Festival is this weekend featuring art, entertainment, a 5k turkey trot and more! This is one of Florida’s most established art festivals attracting over 50,000 people each year. Visit spacecoastartfestival.com for more information.

Thursday November 27^th

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

Starting tomorrow you can experience Holidays Around the World at EPCOT. The event runs through December 30^th. Visit Disneyworld.com for more information about the holiday magic happening at Disney.

And Mad Cow Theatre Company presents Molly Sweeney a powerful play following the journey of a woman as she begins to regain her sight. This performance runs through December 7^th. Visit madcowtheatre.com for your tickets.

Friday November 28^th

Hi. I’m Secily Wilson, here’s a look at your local arts scene with The Arts Connection Minute for Friday November 28^th.

This Saturday join the Orlando Philharmonic at Home for the Holidays with conductor Andrew Lane and special guests Annie Sims and The Holiday Singers. There are two performances tomorrow at 2 and 8 p.m. visit orlandophil.org for tickets.

And the Museum of Arts and Sciences celebrates Fifty Years of an American icon with over 400 Barbie dolls all part of a private collection on loan for this exhibit. Visit moas.org for all the details.