Portrait of Aretha is graciously sponsored by Dr. Michael & Mrs. Marilee Wood.
Award-winning vocalist CeCe Teneal honors the legacy of the “Queen of Soul,” in this electrifying tribute to Aretha Franklin.
Monday, January 26 & Tuesday, January 27, 2026, 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM
This amazing studio seascape-painting workshop will yield several waves and seascapes with dynamic skies over a 2-day period. Sunrise, sunset and various cloud formations will be included.
In 1943, lyricist Lorenz Hart confronts his shattered self-confidence in a bar as his former collaborator, Richard Rodgers, celebrates the opening night of his groundbreaking hit musical “Oklahoma!”
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Barbara will begin the class with a demonstration discussing elements of composition and dynamic use of color then guide students through the process of creating their very own acrylic painting of a fishing boat pulled up on the beach.
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Back by Popular Demand!
After a sold-out show in 2025, we are thrilled to welcome The Players back to BIG ARTS, as they return with another high-energy evening of music!
Join Sissi for a 3-hour start-to-finish PAINT-ALONG class designed for islanders and visitors alike who are ready to bring joyful art and sunshine into their lives. Students will create a charming island landscape while learning new techniques and amazing effects. Awaken the joy of playful discoveries with acrylics!
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Morgan James is graciously sponsored by Gustav and Vibeke Christensen.
Morgan James is a Juilliard trained singer, songwriter, actress and recording artist in New York City. Morgan is currently on tour supporting her 6th studio album, “Soul Remains the Same”: a concept album of heavy rock tunes from the 80s and 90s through a feminine soul lens.
Bill Kristol will visit BIG ARTS to share his thoughts and ideas gleaned from a decades-long distinguished political career in leadership roles in the Reagan and George H.W. Bush administrations, and as a distinguished author and observer of world affairs.
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Apollo’s Fire is graciously sponsored by BIG ARTS Classical Series Circle
Nancy Dehmlow, David Huggin & Ken Nees.
Baroque passion ignites the stage with Apollo’s Fire, the GRAMMY®-winning ensemble led by harpsichordist and conductor Jeannette Sorrell.
A Ken Sneeden production and Sanibel Historical Museum & Village collaboration with the Captiva Island Historical Society
Premiere of the documentary includes exclusive interviews and motivative facts which reveal what made barrier island’s Esperanza Woodring a legend.
Brooklyn Rider is graciously sponsored by BIG ARTS Classical Series Circle
Nancy Dehmlow, David Huggin & Ken Nees.
Hailed as “the future of chamber music” (Strings Magazine), Brooklyn Rider presents both traditional and eclectic repertoire that continues to draw rave reviews from classical, world, and rock critics alike.
Yesterday and Today is graciously sponsored by Bob and Kathy Wiesemann & Charles and Gail Sheetz.
This is not just another Beatles tribute show; it’s an unforgettable journey that places the audience at the very heart of the experience.