Experience the magic of music with the Gulf Coast Symphony, a distinguished professional orchestra from Southwest Florida, whose rich traditions of unique and innovative collaborations create high-quality, dynamic performances.
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Graciously Sponsored by Brian & Kim on behalf of the Rist Family Foundation
This must-see show is an incredible tribute to George Michael and the music of WHAM! Robert Barko is a spot-on look-alike and sound- alike to the late, great legendary artist and brings energy and passion to his performances.
Two-day workshop. Monday & Tuesday, March 10 & 11, 2025 from 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM. New Workshop! Class will cover the basic principles of oil painting regarding painting Palms. Includes interesting and memorable discussions on composition, massing, building form, light and shadow: and depending on your own style, knowing when a work is finished (learning how to not overwork your painting).
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Two-day workshop. Monday & Tuesday, March 10 & 11, 2025 from 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM. Discover the breathtaking allure of Alcohol Inks – a remarkably dynamic and vibrant medium that almost effortlessly brings your artwork to life! Join our class and create three paintings: a gentle, watery group of flowers, a magnificent, blooming centerpiece, and a charming field of daisies.
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One-day class. Wednesday, March 12, 2025 from 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM. This class welcomes artists of all levels, from beginners eager to explore their artistic abilities to experienced artists seeking to embrace a playful and whimsical artistic approach where they will learn the basics of sculpting with masking tape.
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We live in an age obsessed with the prospect of ever-longer lifespans. The Wall Street Journal reports that the anti-aging industry sells longevity as “the ultimate luxury good.” Researchers are delving into the mysteries of stem cells and the human genome, discovering what causes physical aging and how to keep those processes from happening.
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3-session class. Thursdays, March 13, 20 & 27, 2025 from 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM. Students will learn how to draw and tone an image to make objects appear 3 dimensional on a 2-dimensional surface. Students will learn freehand drawing and drawing using a grid.
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One-day class. Thursday, March 13, 2025 from 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM. Barbara will begin the class with a demonstration and help students prep their canvases and mix paint. While painting your canvases, we will discuss elements of composition and dynamic use of color and guide you through the process of creating your very own acrylic painting of a fishing boat pulled up on the beach.
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Artist Reception: : Saturday, March 15
In their collaborative installation, Monika Larsen Dennis and Frida Oliv invite us to wonder and think about obstacles that may be keeping us from loving ourselves and each other more fully, and consider how to bypass those obstacles to expand our capacity for love.
Graciously Sponsored by Michael and Marilee Wood
Join the masterful musicians of the acclaimed Jazz at Lincoln Center Presents as they bring the soul of New Orleans and the sizzling spirit of Mardi Gras to beautiful BIG ARTS Christensen Performance Hall.
Two-day workshop. Monday & Tuesday, March 17 & 18, 2025 from 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM. Intermediate & Advanced painters this information-packed workshop is designed to give a good foundation for bold, direct palette knife paintings. Participants can expect to produce at least one painting.
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Two-day workshop. Wednesday & Thursday, March 19 & 20, 2025 from 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM. Helen will begin this watercolor workshop with an exploration of shape using a collection of variously shaped objects of assorted sizes then applying paint to the paper surface in a somewhat arbitrary manner, paying attention to the use of harmonious and contrasting colors, while getting a feeling for the mood the colors and shapes suggest.
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