The Orlando Shine Show - Bonus Episode: Shannon Fitzgerald talks Indie-Folkfest

Brendan sat down with Shannon Fitzgerald, executive director of the Mennello Museum of American Art (Website), to talk about the museum's upcoming Indie-Folkfest (Website) scheduled for February 14. Indie-Folkfest is a free, all-ages celebration of live music and local creative talent designed to activate the museum's outdoor spaces and deepen community engagement. Fitzgerald highlights the lineup of regional folk and acoustic performers and emphasized the inclusion of local artisans and makers, whose work will be featured alongside food vendors and interactive activities. Fitzgerald said the event reflects the museum's broader mission to expand access to art and culture in Orlando, inviting residents and visitors alike to experience the museum in a relaxed, festive setting on Valentine's Day.