The Arts Connection - 

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ART NEWS - The Dr. Philips Orlando Performing Arts Center secures $80million loan.
Read national news at the Arts Journal.com

Michael Andrew has entertained thousands with swing and big band music in the style of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Bobby Darin.  His annual Christmas show is this weekend and we talk about what led him to be a "crooner" and his upcoming collaboration with his idol, Jerry Lewis.

A Swingin' Christmas with Michael Andrew and the Atomic Big Band is at the Plaza Theatre -- showtimes are Friday, Dec. 21st at 2pm and 7:30pm and Saturday, Dec. 22 at 4pm and 7:30

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Jim Morris has led the Arts and Cultural Alliance through 3 name changes and an expansion of service not only to arts groups across Central Florida, but to audiences as well.  Morris will step down from his position next week; we talk to him about his efforts to raise awareness of the arts. 
 Listen to Jim's thoughts on people who've made a difference in Orlando's arts community

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 CASTING CALL - follow this link to read online

Cultural highlights for the week include:

Orlando Ballet's Nutcracker at the Bob Carr

Central Florida Ballet's Nutcracker at the Linda Chapin Auditorium