The Arts Connection Minute for September 22 - September 26, 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 22^nd

Hi. I’m Secily Wilson, here’s a look at your local arts scene this week with The Arts Connection Minute for Monday September 22^nd.

Tonight and tomorrow Bela Fleck, the Grammy winning jazz banjo player will be at Rollins College in Winter Park. Events include a screening of his recently completed documentary Throw Down Your Heart, rehearsal with the Jazz Ensemble and a concert. Visit rollins.edu/music for more details.

The Leesburg Center for the Arts presents Art: One Stitch at a Time featuring over three-hundred pieces of needlepoint art. The stitched art is on display through October 17^th. Visit leesburgcenter4arts.com or call 352-365-0232 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, and don't forget to watch The Arts Connection, Thursday night at 8 on WMFE-TV.

Tuesday September 23^rd

Hi. I’m Secily Wilson, here’s a look at your local arts scene this week with The Arts Connection Minute for Tuesday September 23^rd.

Tonight at 6:30 The Enzian Theater in Maitland will host the Manhattan Short Film Festival. Join people from around the world to vote for the film you think is the best. Visit enzian.org for more details.

And visit the Zora Neale Hurston National Museum of Fine Art for Conversations with the World: Eatonville Lonnie Graham’s photographic exhibit featuring the residents of historic Eatonville. Call 407-647-3307 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, and don't forget to watch The Arts Connection, Thursday night at 8 on WMFE-TV.

Wednesday September 24^th

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

The Deltona Arts & Historical Center presents Abstract & Fused Glass featuring the works of two local female artists. This fragile exhibit will be on display through September 27^th. To find out more visit deltonaarts.com.

And Mixed, a mixed media group show is now at the City Arts Factory’s Pound Gallery in downtown Orlando. You can stop by now through October 1st so call 407-648-7060 for directions.

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, and don't forget to watch The Arts Connection, tomorrow night at 8 on WMFE-TV.

Thursday September 25^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 25^th.

Tonight the New Smyrna Beach Jazz festival kicks off at 5:30 with music by Thom Chambers and Greg Pakstis at the OM Bar & Chill Lounge. Visit nsbfla.com for a complete list of events.

And Fanfare, the opening performance of The Orlando Philharmonic’s Super Series 2008 is tonight at 8:30 at the Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre. The U.S. Army Herald Trumpets join conductor Christopher Wilkins for a night to remember Visit orlandophil.org for tickets.

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, and don't forget to watch The Arts Connection, tonight at 8 on WMFE-TV.

Friday September 26^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 26^th.

Tonight RV Studios hosts War-hol: Artists in respect to Andy Worhol starting at 7 p.m. Listen to Warhol inspired music as you take in the exhibit. Visit takedownmag.com/worhol.htm for the details.

And tomorrow you can enjoy free admission to several of Orlando’s favorite museums including The Museum of FL Art. Just log onto smithsonian.com/museumday for a listing of all the venues and your Museum Day Admission Card.