The Arts Connection Minute for September 1 - September 5, 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 September 1^st

Hi. I’m Secily Wilson, here’s a look at your local arts scene this week with The Arts Connection Minute for Monday September 1^st.

The Seminole Community College Fine Arts Gallery is kicking off their new season with an opening reception Tuesday at 5 p.m. featuring the works of Robin Maria Pedrero and Elizabeth St. Hilaire Nelson. Call 407-708-2039 for more information.

And tomorrow visit the Albin Polasek Museum & Sculpture Garden’s new exhibit… “From Swords to Plowshares: Trench Art from World War II.” Showcasing art created by soldiers in the field. Visit polasek.org for more 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 check out new web-exclusive features. That’s all at wmfe.org/arts.

Tuesday September 2^nd

Hi. I’m Secily Wilson, here’s a look at your local arts scene this week with The Arts Connection Minute for Tuesday September 2^nd.

Tonight at 7:30 p.m. the Melbourne Municipal Band presents one of two free concerts this week in recognition of Honor America, Inc, a non-profit raising awareness for American ideals and accomplishments. Visit mmband.org for more information.

The Kieve Symphony Orchestra presents, “Romeo & Juliet” featuring the Russian Ballet of Orlando. They will grace the stage of Northland church in Longwood at 7:30 tonight for one performance only so visit northlandchurch.net for more information.

Wednesday September 3^rd

Hi. I’m Secily Wilson, here’s a look at your local arts scene this week with The Arts Connection Minute for Wednesday September 3^rd.

This Friday night at 7 p.m. peek inside the award winning exhibit “Private Spaces: The Kansas and Florida Projects” at Crealde School of Art for the opening reception and lecture with artist Les Slesnick. Visit crealde.org for more information.

Then Saturday September 6^th at 8 p.m. join the Orlando Philharmonic and Casa de Mexico for the Gala of Mexican Independence Concert at the Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre. Visit orlandophil.org for more information about this annual celebration.

Thursday September 4^th

Hi. I’m Secily Wilson, here’s a look at your local arts scene this week with The Arts Connection Minute for Thursday September 4^th.

Laugh out loud with the Melbourne Civic Theatre’s performance, “The Underpants” opening this week. This Steve Martin adaptation of a Carl Sternheim play runs through September 21^st.So visit mymct.org for all the show dates.

Don’t miss the “Legends of Doo Wop” bringing back some of rock n’ roll’s top 100 hits at The Wayne Densch Performing Arts Center Saturday night at 7:30 p.m. So visit waynedenschperformingartscenter.com for your tickets.

And don’t forget that tonight is 1^st Thursdays at the Orlando Museum of Art starting at 6 p.m. Visit omart.org for more information.

Friday September 5^th

Hi. I’m Secily Wilson, here’s a look at your local arts scene this week with The Arts Connection Minute for Friday September 5^th.

Tonight is Jazz Friday at the Brevard Art Museum from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. This month they will be hosting the Ron Teixeira Trio plus while you’re there try your luck at the raffle and door prizes. Visit brevardartmuseum.org for more information.

And the 4^th Annual Red Chair Affair is this Sunday at 7:30 p.m. You’ll see performances by Cirque du Soleil, The Orlando Opera, The Orlando Shakespeare Theatre and many more. Visit redchairproject.com for more information.