Thank You for an Unforgettable Night!
March 22, 2025
The BIG ARTS Annual Benefit was a night to remember! From the electrifying Shadows of the 60s tribute to Motown’s greatest hits to the delicious dinner, lively cocktails, and an outdoor dance party under the stars—it was truly a celebration of music, community, and the arts.
A heartfelt thank you to our sponsors, supporters, and everyone who joined us. Your generosity helps keep the arts thriving on Sanibel and Captiva.
Stay tuned for 2026 sponsorship opportunities! For more information, contact the box office at 239-395-0900.
Platinum Star Sponsors
Gustav & Vibeke Christensen
Jim & Gaye Pigott
Chart-Topping Sponsors
The Malone Family Foundation
Golden Hits Sponsors
Judy & Barry Bronstein
Barb & Tom Dunham
Bob & Kathy Wiesemann
Motown Magic Sponsors
Ed & Catherine Anderson
Dick & Mary Butler
Ralph & Carolyn Clark
Gordon & Linda Coons
Susan & John Freund
JoAnn & Bob Glick
George & Susan Heisler
Brian & Kim Rist
on behalf of the Rist Family Foundation
Maureen & Gary Saage
Jeffrey & Rene Savarise
Nancy Traylor & Patrick O’Daniel
Robert & Betty Van Tassel
Penny Wilkinson & Dick Boehning
Dr. Michael & Mrs. Marilee Wood
Gene & Margaret Zelek
Vinyl Enthusiast Sponsors
David & Jackie Lurio
Pam & Bob Norton
Joyce & Don Rice
Chip & Nancy Roach
Don & Nancy Rolley
Soulful Supporter Sponsors
Charlie & Linda Adams
Curtis Barton
Bob & Sharon Barton
Melissa & Scot Congress
Nancy & Joe Daversa
Kim Eastman & Louise Sinclair Eastman
Dave & Linda Essig
Doug & Sherry Gentry
Gift Shop Team: Anni, Jan, Libby & Linda
The Health Whisperer
J.S. Plank and D.M. Dicarlo Family Foundation
Linda M. Gibbs
Jean & John Halligan
Mike & Barbara Lies
Adele & Richard Mattern
Bill & Barbara Millar
David & Nora Mimms
Phillip & Diane Olsson
Rob & Mindy Pierce
Stephanie Rahe
Katharine duP. Sanger
Charlie & Gail Sheetz
Cathie & Bill Thiede
Tom & Linda Uhler
Douglas & Priscilla Viets
Barry & Fran Wilson
Deb & Lee Wilson
(As of 03/21/25)