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Arts Connection for August 2, 2007

An exhibit at the Holocaust Center explores how the nazis persecuted homosexuals, and related events from other local arts groups, including the play BENT. Also, the Einstein Players use theatre to teach science in a fun way.

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ART NEWS -

CNL Financial Group gives $10 million to DPAC - the Dr. Philips Arts Center.  It's the 3rd largest gift to the performing arts center, one of the venues approved by Orange County Commissioners last week.

Lt. Governor Jeff Kottkamp received a commendation from the Florida district of IATSE, the union of theatrical stage employees, in recognition of his support of Florida film and television industry.

A contest for a new state song is underway, led by Jacksonville Senator Anthony Hill.  The contest is being organized by the Florida Music Educator's Association - entries are due October 1st.

Read more news in the arts at ArtsJournal, the daily digest of arts, culture and ideas.


Nazi Persecution of Homosexuals, 1933-1945  is the current exhibit at the Holocaust Memorial Resource and Education Center in Maitland.  It explores the nearly-unknown part of Holocaust history where gay men were imprisoned and thousands sent to concentration camps.  The exhibit runs through August 25.  The center is at 851 N. Maitland Avenue; hours are Monday-Thursday, 9am-4pm; Friday, 9am-1pm; and Sunday, 1-4pm.  For information, call 407-628-0555.

Two local arts groups have partnered with the Holocaust Center to bring related events --
Empty Spaces Theatre presents Martin Sherman's provocative play, BENT, at the Shakespeare Center in Loch Haven Park.  The drama looks at the fate of gay men sent to the camps.  It opens Friday, August 3 and runs through August 12 - Fridays & Saturdays at 8pm and Sundays at 2pm.  For information, call 407-328-9005.

On Sunday, August 19th, the Orlando Gay Chorus will give a concert called OF GHOSTS AND GLORY, looking first at the music of the pre-war German cabarets, which catered to a large gay and lesbian clientele.  The 2nd half of the concert features songs of hope and acceptance.  There are 2 performances on 8/19 - 2:30 and 4:30 at the Jewish Community Center (next door to the Holocaust Center, which will stay open until 6pm that day).

 

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THIS WEEK -

URINETOWN THE MUSICAL closes this weekend, with the Moonlight Players in Clermont

MY WINTER HAVEN is a juried art exhibit/competition, now at Winter Haven City Hall

PETER PAN opens Friday night at Seaside Music Theatre in Daytona

GO DOG GO continues at Seaside, with shows at 10:00 am on Friday & Saturday mornings on August 3-4, 10-11 and 17.  There's also a 10am show on Tuesday, August 7.

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The Einstein Players perform daily at the Orlando Science Center.  The science theatre troupe has added new members in the last couple of years - mostly actors with improv skills.  They use theatre techniques to teach science in a fun way.  Most shows are in the Darden Theatre, and the Players also participate in this month's Dark Science event, Saturday nights at 7pm in August, where the popular laser light shows return.

 

 

 

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