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 7/7
Hi I’m Secily Wilson with your Arts Connection Minute for Monday July 7th.

Be sure to visit The Museum of Florida Art in Deland for the 4^th Biennial Juried Competition. Judged by the director of The Mennello Museum of American Art, Frank Holt, this show includes emerging as well as established artists now through August 24^th. Visit delandmuseum.org or call (386) 734 4371.

And don’t forget to sign up for The Maitland Art Center’s latest art travel trip to the Norton Gallery in West Palm Beach. View such amazing exhibits as “Magnificent Women” and “New York New York.” For more information call (407) 539 - 2181 or visit maitlandartcenter.org.

Remember, you can check us out on the web and send us your ideas at wmfe.org/arts, and don't forget to watch The Arts Connection Thursday night at 8 on WMFE-TV.


Tuesday 7/8 
Hi I’m Secily Wilson with your Arts Connection Minute for Tuesday July 8th.

The Gallery at Avalon Island in downtown Orlando is hosting the artist’s reception for David Phillip’s latest exhibit of paintings and sculptures, this coming Friday July 11th from 6 to 9 pm. Be sure to call (407) 803 - 6670 or visit galleryatavalonisland.com for more information.

And tonight you can catch the “Swing Time Jazz Band” for their “Not In The Park” picnic concert at 6:30 pm in the Melbourne Auditorium. So grab your picnic basket and leave the bug spray at home for night of great tunes. The doors open at 5:30 pm. You can call (321) 647 - 5700 for more information.

Remember, you can check us out on the web and send us your ideas at wmfe.org/arts, and don't forget to watch The Arts Connection Thursday night at 8 on WMFE-TV.

Wednesday 7/9
Hi I’m Secily Wilson with your Arts Connection Minute for Wednesday July 9th.

Visit The Atlantic Center for the Arts for their annual group exhibition now featuring a diverse group of Florida photographers and a wide variety of styles. This exhibit will be available through July 26^th. Visit atlanticcenterforthearts.org or call (386) 427 - 6975 for more information.

And if you haven’t been already you must catch the last few days of “Post Secret” the postcard experiment that has swept the nation. It’s now showing at the Brevard Art Museum through July 13^th. This is the only South Eastern venue to host this show so call (321) 242 - 0737 or visit brevardartmuseum.org for more information.

Remember, you can check us out on the web and send us your ideas at wmfe.org/arts, and don't forget to watch The Arts Connection Thursday night at 8 on WMFE-TV.

Thursday 7/10
Hi I’m Secily Wilson with your Arts Connection Minute for Thursday July 10th.

There are great options for you theater fans out there this weekend.

First, cool down with the UCF Theatre Conservatory’s performance of “Leading Ladies” a hilarious comedy similar to “Some Like It Hot” playing tonight through July 20^th. Call the box office for your tickets at (407) 823 - 1500 or visit theatre.ucf.edu.

And The Bay Street Players will be presenting “The Sound of Music” Saturday July 11^th through August 3^rd. There will be a wine and cheese reception with the cast following the 8 pm opening performance at The Historic Sate Theatre in Eustis. Visit baystreetplayers.org or call (352) 357-777.

Remember, you can check us out on the web and send us your ideas at wmfe.org/arts, and don't forget to watch The Arts Connection Thursday night at 8 on WMFE-TV.

Friday 7/11
Hi I’m Secily Wilson with your Arts Connection Minute for Friday July 11th.

Mingle with the artists of central Florida at The Plaza Theatre this Saturday at 6 pm for “Art Fusion”. Watch art come to life before your eyes to the inspiration of live music and don’t worry about going hungry, there will also be food and drinks! Visit theplazatheatre.com or call (407) 228 - 1220 for more information.

Then Sunday, expand your artistic knowledge with The Enzian Theater’s “Film Slam” at 1 pm. This popular indie film festival showcases the best upcoming filmmakers in the state of Florida. You may even see the next Steven Spielberg there! Visit enzian.org for more information.

Remember, you can check us out on the web and send us your ideas at wmfe.org/arts, and don't forget to watch The Arts Connection Thursday night at 8 on WMFE-TV.