The Arts Connection Minute lists arts events across Central Florida - it's heard weekdays at 9:59 a.m. And don't forget to watch The Arts Connection Thursday nights at 8 on WMFE-TV.

To find more cultural events, visit The Red Chair Project, Central Florida's official guide to arts and culture.

Monday November 10^th

Hi. I’m Secily Wilson, here’s a look at your local arts scene with The Arts Connection Minute for Monday November 10^th.

The Maitland Art Center presents: Moments of Light, Water and Air a collection of oil paintings by William Orr focusing on light and movement. The exhibit will be on display through December 21^st. Visit maitlandartcenter.org for more details.

And the Comma Gallery hosts the Second Tuesday reception tomorrow night from 6:30 to 9 p.m. featuring Enigmatic Expressions with artists Nancy Jay, Hudson Hill and Karen Carasik. Visit commagallery.com 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 catch The Arts Connection on WMFE-TV … this week we show you the underground music scene here in Central Florida. That’s Thursday night at 8 on WMFE-TV.

Tuesday November 11^th

Hi. I’m Secily Wilson, here’s a look at your local arts scene with The Arts Connection Minute for Tuesday November 11^th.

Happy Veterans Day! Today Bok Tower Gardens will be hosting Veterans Day concerts at 1 and 3 p.m. in honor of our nation’s veterans and the current members of the armed forces. Call 863-676-1408 for more information.

And Walking with Dinosaurs: The Live Experience will be at the Amway Arena tomorrow through Sunday November 16^th with 15 snarling live dinosaurs to recreate life as it was when they roamed the earth. Call the box office at 407-849-2000 for your 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 catch The Arts Connection on WMFE-TV …  this week we meet the local Christian-Rock band Fireflight.  That’s Thursday night at 8 on WMFE-TV. 

Wednesday November 12^th  

Hi. I’m Secily Wilson, here’s a look at your local arts scene with The Arts Connection Minute for Wednesday November 12^th.

Visit the By Women For Women Gift Market today at Timucuan Golf Club in Lake Mary, for a showcase of female home-based businesses with one-of-a-kind-gifts just in time for the holidays. Visit thesharingcenter.org for more details.

And Crealde has a new exhibit you’ll want to see Narrative Tactics: Paintings and Drawings by Michael Ananian an exhibit examining the dualities of life. It runs through January 3^rd so visit crealde.org 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 catch The Arts Connection on WMFE-TV … tomorrow night we discover the art of choral-ography with the Orlando Gay Chorus. That’s tomorrow night at 8 on WMFE-TV. 

Thursday November 13^th

Hi. I’m Secily Wilson, here’s a look at your local arts scene with The Arts Connection Minute for Thursday November 13^th.

The Theatre For Young Audiences Series at the Orlando Shakespeare Theatre continues Saturday and Sunday with If You Give a Moose a Muffin playing through November 22^nd. Visit orlandoshakes.org for tickets.

And check out the photography exhibit Then and Now… pairing vintage photographs of Winter Garden with contemporary black and white images. The opening reception is tomorrow from 6 to 8 p.m. in the historic Edgewater Hotel. Visit wintergardenheritagefoundation.org.

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 catch The Arts Connection on WMFE-TV … tonight we share some of our favorite stories about music. That’s tonight at 8 on WMFE-TV.  

Friday November 14^th

Hi. I’m Secily Wilson, here’s a look at your local arts scene with The Arts Connection Minute for Friday November 14^th.

Tonight at 8 the Orlando Opera Company returns to the Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre for its Fifty-First Season with Verdi’s…Il Travatore, a tragic love story conducted by famed Maestro Anton Coppola. For your tickets visit orlandoopera.org.

And on the coast…Surfside Players presents Sweet Charity the musical adapted from Neil Simon and original choreography by Bob Fosse. This energetic musical runs through November 23^rd. Visit surfsideplayers.com for all the 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 catch The Arts Connection on WMFE-TV …  next week we meet the talented musicians of the brass band of Central Florida. That’s Thursday night at 8 on WMFE-TV.