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Daryl Johnson – “How the Domestic Terrorism Threat Is Being Ignored”

BIG ARTS Sanibel 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel, FL, United States
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Daryl Johnson is one of the foremost experts on domestic terrorism in the U.S. Beginning his career as a civilian in the U.S. Army, Johnson was also senior analyst at the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF), and, more recently, as lead analyst for domestic terrorism at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). […]

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Avi Loeb – “Extraterrestrial Life”

BIG ARTS Sanibel 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel, FL, United States
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Avi Loeb, PhD, Harvard’s top astronomer, is the Frank B. Baird, Jr., Professor of Science at Harvard University. We are not alone, believes Avi Loeb, chair of Harvard’s Department of Astronomy, founding director of Harvard’s Black Hole Initiative, director of the Institute for Theory and Computation within the Harvard Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics and author. […]

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Uprising - Wendy Klemperer

BIG ARTS Sanibel 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel, FL, United States
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An exhibition of drawings, paintings, and sculptures of local wildlife. Sculptures sited outdoors on BIG ARTS grounds will emerge from the surrounding vegetation and offer a fleeting glimpse of fascinating wildlife creatures. Wendy Klemperer’s work is often described as three-dimensional drawing; and she uses the limitless character of line to evoke motion and emotion. The […]

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10 rock legends for the price of one.

The Hit Men – Classic Rock Supergroup

BIG ARTS Sanibel 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel, FL, United States
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SPONSORED BY Charles and Gail Sheetz & Bob and Kathy Wiesemann
Relive Rock’s greatest hits with the real guys who performed with legendary artists, including members of Foreigner, Journey, Styx, Steely Dan, Cheap Trick, Alan Parsons, Cream, Grand Funk and The Who. […]

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Expressive Palette Knife in Oil
Instructor: Jan Ellen Atkielski

BIG ARTS Sanibel 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel, FL, United States
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This information-packed workshop is designed to give a good foundation for bold, direct palette knife painting. (Beginners – Advanced). Participants can expect to produce at least one painting. Class starts with a demonstration focusing on the most direct and effective methods for painting strong, vibrant oils using painting knives and a limited palette. Participants are […]

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Fallen Leaves

BIG ARTS Sanibel 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel, FL, United States
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(2023) Finland, 81 min | Comedy, Drama In modern-day Helsinki, two lonely souls in search of love meet by chance in a karaoke bar. However, their path to happiness is beset by obstacles - from lost phone numbers to mistaken addresses, alcoholism, and a charming stray dog. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=usReZGPdlsA

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Event Series Zentangle Drawing Series

Zentangle Drawing
Instructor: Donna Lee Cole

BIG ARTS Sanibel 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel, FL, United States
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Experience the art of Zentangle®, a relaxing drawing concept that anyone can enjoy, one stroke at a time. It is a wonderful, meditative art form suitable for both beginners and experienced artists. Zentangle will help increase focus and relax the mind. Students will learn the history and concept of this unique art form and then […]

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Craig Pittman – “The State You’re in: Florida”

BIG ARTS Sanibel 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel, FL, United States
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Craig Pittman is a native Floridian, a best selling author, a podcaster and an award-winning environmental reporter. That name. That combination of sounds. Three simple syllables packing mixed messages. To some people, it’s a paradise. To others, it’s a punchline. As award-winning journalist and New York Times bestselling author Craig Pittman shows it’s both of […]

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Pastel Painting
Instructor: Mary Klunk

BIG ARTS Sanibel 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel, FL, United States
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Learn techniques for successful pastel painting. Work with an instructor experienced in the use of pastels to depict portraits, still lifes, and/or figure studies. Instruction will consist of (1) selection of materials to use for successful pastel paintings, (2) demonstrations of various techniques to use with pastels, (3) arrangement of objects for still life subjects, […]

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BIG ARTS Annual Benefit the Doo Wop Project

BIG ARTS Sanibel 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel, FL, United States
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PRESENTING SPONSORS Gustav and Vibeke Christensen & Jim and Gaye Pigott
Fun, food, and fabulous music are the hallmarks of the always memorable BIG ARTS annual benefit. The 2024 benefit concert is the Doo Wop Project […]

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The “Un-Basket”
Instructor: Gisela Damandl

BIG ARTS Sanibel 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel, FL, United States
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Call the box office at (239) 395-0900 to join the waitlist.
In this class, we will be using seagrass to weave one-of-a-kind pieces. Seagrass is several feet long and is easy to work with. It is an ideal medium for coiling and open weaving. […]

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R.M.N.

BIG ARTS Sanibel 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel, FL, United States
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(2022) Romania, 125 min | Drama A few days before Christmas, having quit his job in Germany, Matthias returns to his multi-ethnic Transylvanian village. He wishes to involve himself more in the education of his son, Rudi. The film is a non-judgmental analysis of the driving forces of human behavior when confronted with the unknown, […]

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