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Al Franken – “Will Washington Work Again?”

BIG ARTS Sanibel 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel, FL, United States
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Live Streamed from his New York StudioAl Franken is a former U.S. Senator from Minnesota, author, comedian, writer, producer, and five-time Emmy winner, as well as the author of four #1 New York Times bestsellers. He offers humorous-but substantive insights into how the decision-making process in Washington might better serve the country. One of the […]

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Common Ground, an Urban Experience - Shah Hadjebi and Al Chailosky

BIG ARTS Sanibel 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel, FL, United States
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Shah Hadjebi is the consummate watercolorist. He pays close attention to detail and infuses magical color. His renderings range from the aviary sublime to the flash of chrome on a 1957 Chevy. Shah brings us closer to nature with joy and love. He has made a shift collaborating with Al Chailosky. Al’s three-dimensional models are […]

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Twisted Pine

BIG ARTS Sanibel 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel, FL, United States
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Rooted in bluegrass, their music has garnered widespread critical acclaim for its boundary-defying virtuosity that draws from jazz, pop, indie folk and funk. Twisted Pine features Kathleen Parks on fiddle and lead vocals, Dan Bui on mandolin, Chris Sartori on bass and Anh Phung on flute.“...Upbeat, poppy vibe; energetic, driving rhythms; and virtuoso solos." — […]

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Young Concert Artists on Tour

BIG ARTS Sanibel 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel, FL, United States
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2024 Classical Circle Producing Sponsors Virginia and Ed Stringer 2024 Classical Circle Leadership Supporters David Huggin & Ken Nees YCA is a dynamic chamber ensemble made up of some of the most gifted classical artists in the world playing fabulous repertoires in cities all over North America! This season’s tour offers a special program of chamber music and song, […]

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The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art - History Comes Alive: a Fun and Informative Guided Field Trip.

BIG ARTS Sanibel 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel, FL, United States
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BUS TRIP SOLD OUT!...BUT! Join us for the exciting accompanying workshop with Dr. Bouche. CLICK HERE for information.Dr. Bouche, former Assistant Professor of Western Medieval Art at Princeton University, professor at Columbia University and lecturer at The MET Cloisters museum in New York, will guide us through part of the remarkable Ringling permanent collection with […]

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Let's Write
Instructor: Vicky Lettmann

BIG ARTS Sanibel 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel, FL, United States
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SOLD OUT!  In this four-week workshop open to all levels, you will discover the joy of writing as you write with others to generate fresh material, whether it be for fiction, nonfiction, or poetry – or simply for your own pleasure. You will have the opportunity to practice using ten-minute free writings with prompts and […]

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Playful Discoveries with Acrylics
Instructor: Sissi Janku

BIG ARTS Sanibel 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel, FL, United States
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This workshop is designed for islanders and visitors alike who are ready to bring joyful art and sunshine into their lives. After the hurricane took some of the beauty away from this island, Sissi Janku will brighten your hearts and homes with a new FUN look at Florida's tropical landscape. Join her on a magical […]

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Structural Drawing
Human Skull
Instructor: Juli Bobman

BIG ARTS Sanibel 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel, FL, United States
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In this class, beginner and intermediate students will demystify complex forms by breaking down the objects into the simplest common shapes to understand their basic structure. We will discuss the magic of adding light and shadow to create the 3-D illusion of the form. These drawing skills will also enhance your painting experience. Supply list: […]

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Past Lives

BIG ARTS Sanibel 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel, FL, United States
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(2023) PG-13, 105 min | Drama, Romance Nora and Hae Sung, two deeply connected childhood friends, are wrested apart after Nora's family emigrates from South Korea. Twenty years later, they are reunited for one fateful week as they confront notions of love and destiny. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kA244xewjcI

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Glass Fusing Instructor: Petra Kaiser

BIG ARTS Sanibel 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel, FL, United States
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Glass fusing, also called kiln‐formed glass, offers an outlet for creativity for those who are artistically blessed, as well as those who are artistically challenged. As Petra always says, "Glass is difficult to mess up." You will be able to create anything from functional to expressive, from jewelry to sculpture, from tableware to wall art. […]

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An Invitation to Photographic Storytelling
Instructor: Dr. Harvey Schipper

BIG ARTS Sanibel 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel, FL, United States
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Modern digital technology frees us to be artists and storytellers first, technicians second. This highly interactive three-day workshop is about the expression of inner vision through photography. In each session, we will examine (and create) images and ask the questions, What is the story I am trying to tell? How did I come to that […]

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Watercolor Fundamentals
Instructor: Sunny Krchmar

BIG ARTS Sanibel 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel, FL, United States
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This class is for those new to watercolors or at an intermediate level who are interested in improving current skills. Sunny will introduce you to the wide assortment of watercolor supplies. You’ll learn how to mix your colors through a variety of painting exercises, add interesting texture, and be inspired to create more freely. Basic […]

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