BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//BIG ARTS of Sanibel - ECPv6.2.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://bigarts.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for BIG ARTS of Sanibel REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261102T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261102T190000 DTSTAMP:20260824T105840 CREATED:20260805T171537Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T145519Z UID:10000933-1793646000-1793646000@bigarts.org SUMMARY:The Hunt DESCRIPTION:In the fourth collaborative production between the Captiva Island Historical Society and the Sanibel Historical Museum & Village\, Children of the Islands offers a rare and heartwarming look at what it was like growing up on Sanibel and Captiva before the Sanibel Causeway forever changed island life. Acclaimed documentarian and award-winning broadcast journalist Ken Sneeden combines extensive archival research with moving first-person recollections to preserve the voices of those who experienced this remarkable way of life firsthand. From the adventures of children growing up in pioneer homesteads to the enduring legacy of prominent Black pioneer families such as the Gavins and Walkers—whose world-famous shell collecting supported the island’s early shell industry—the documentary celebrates a community shaped by agriculture\, commercial fishing\, hard work\, and strong family ties. Filled with rarely seen photographs\, historic film footage\, and unforgettable personal stories\, Children of the Islands captures a disappearing way of life and preserves it for future generations. \n \n \n \n Tickets coming soon! CLICK HERE to join our email list and be the first to know when they’re available. URL:https://bigarts.org/event/the-hunt/ LOCATION:BIG ARTS Sanibel\, 900 Dunlop Rd\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States CATEGORIES:Monday Night Cinema ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/The-Hunt.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261103 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261209 DTSTAMP:20260824T105840 CREATED:20260715T153337Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T143630Z UID:10000904-1793664000-1796774399@bigarts.org SUMMARY:INTERMEDIATE POTTERS WHEEL DESCRIPTION:In the fourth collaborative production between the Captiva Island Historical Society and the Sanibel Historical Museum & Village\, Children of the Islands offers a rare and heartwarming look at what it was like growing up on Sanibel and Captiva before the Sanibel Causeway forever changed island life. Acclaimed documentarian and award-winning broadcast journalist Ken Sneeden combines extensive archival research with moving first-person recollections to preserve the voices of those who experienced this remarkable way of life firsthand. From the adventures of children growing up in pioneer homesteads to the enduring legacy of prominent Black pioneer families such as the Gavins and Walkers—whose world-famous shell collecting supported the island’s early shell industry—the documentary celebrates a community shaped by agriculture\, commercial fishing\, hard work\, and strong family ties. Filled with rarely seen photographs\, historic film footage\, and unforgettable personal stories\, Children of the Islands captures a disappearing way of life and preserves it for future generations. \n \n \n \n Tickets coming soon! CLICK HERE to join our email list and be the first to know when they’re available. URL:https://bigarts.org/event/intermediate-potters-wheel-3/ LOCATION:FL CATEGORIES:Pottery ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Smith.Int_.Nov_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261103 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261216 DTSTAMP:20260824T105840 CREATED:20260713T171037Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T143636Z UID:10000875-1793664000-1797379199@bigarts.org SUMMARY:Intermediate/Advanced Handbuilding DESCRIPTION:In the fourth collaborative production between the Captiva Island Historical Society and the Sanibel Historical Museum & Village\, Children of the Islands offers a rare and heartwarming look at what it was like growing up on Sanibel and Captiva before the Sanibel Causeway forever changed island life. Acclaimed documentarian and award-winning broadcast journalist Ken Sneeden combines extensive archival research with moving first-person recollections to preserve the voices of those who experienced this remarkable way of life firsthand. From the adventures of children growing up in pioneer homesteads to the enduring legacy of prominent Black pioneer families such as the Gavins and Walkers—whose world-famous shell collecting supported the island’s early shell industry—the documentary celebrates a community shaped by agriculture\, commercial fishing\, hard work\, and strong family ties. Filled with rarely seen photographs\, historic film footage\, and unforgettable personal stories\, Children of the Islands captures a disappearing way of life and preserves it for future generations. \n \n \n \n Tickets coming soon! CLICK HERE to join our email list and be the first to know when they’re available. URL:https://bigarts.org/event/intermediate-advanced-handbuilding-2/ LOCATION:BIG ARTS Sanibel\, 900 Dunlop Rd\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States CATEGORIES:Pottery ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Nicloy-Advanced-Handbuilding.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261104 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261119 DTSTAMP:20260824T105840 CREATED:20260622T161120Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T191730Z UID:10000815-1793750400-1795046399@bigarts.org SUMMARY:Glass Fused Art\, Nov DESCRIPTION:In the fourth collaborative production between the Captiva Island Historical Society and the Sanibel Historical Museum & Village\, Children of the Islands offers a rare and heartwarming look at what it was like growing up on Sanibel and Captiva before the Sanibel Causeway forever changed island life. Acclaimed documentarian and award-winning broadcast journalist Ken Sneeden combines extensive archival research with moving first-person recollections to preserve the voices of those who experienced this remarkable way of life firsthand. From the adventures of children growing up in pioneer homesteads to the enduring legacy of prominent Black pioneer families such as the Gavins and Walkers—whose world-famous shell collecting supported the island’s early shell industry—the documentary celebrates a community shaped by agriculture\, commercial fishing\, hard work\, and strong family ties. Filled with rarely seen photographs\, historic film footage\, and unforgettable personal stories\, Children of the Islands captures a disappearing way of life and preserves it for future generations. \n \n \n \n Tickets coming soon! CLICK HERE to join our email list and be the first to know when they’re available. URL:https://bigarts.org/event/glass-fused-art-nov/ LOCATION:BIG ARTS Sanibel\, 900 Dunlop Rd\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States CATEGORIES:Glass Fusing ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Glass-Fused-Art-Nov-Dec.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261104 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261210 DTSTAMP:20260824T105840 CREATED:20260713T170103Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T191723Z UID:10000873-1793750400-1796860799@bigarts.org SUMMARY:Beginning Pottery – Handbuilding DESCRIPTION:In the fourth collaborative production between the Captiva Island Historical Society and the Sanibel Historical Museum & Village\, Children of the Islands offers a rare and heartwarming look at what it was like growing up on Sanibel and Captiva before the Sanibel Causeway forever changed island life. Acclaimed documentarian and award-winning broadcast journalist Ken Sneeden combines extensive archival research with moving first-person recollections to preserve the voices of those who experienced this remarkable way of life firsthand. From the adventures of children growing up in pioneer homesteads to the enduring legacy of prominent Black pioneer families such as the Gavins and Walkers—whose world-famous shell collecting supported the island’s early shell industry—the documentary celebrates a community shaped by agriculture\, commercial fishing\, hard work\, and strong family ties. Filled with rarely seen photographs\, historic film footage\, and unforgettable personal stories\, Children of the Islands captures a disappearing way of life and preserves it for future generations. \n \n \n \n Tickets coming soon! CLICK HERE to join our email list and be the first to know when they’re available. URL:https://bigarts.org/event/beginning-pottery-handbuilding-2/ LOCATION:BIG ARTS Sanibel\, 900 Dunlop Rd\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States CATEGORIES:Pottery ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Nicloy-Beginner-Handbuilding.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261104 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261210 DTSTAMP:20260824T105840 CREATED:20260714T163709Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T191704Z UID:10000895-1793750400-1796860799@bigarts.org SUMMARY:ADVANCED POTTERS WHEEL DESCRIPTION:In the fourth collaborative production between the Captiva Island Historical Society and the Sanibel Historical Museum & Village\, Children of the Islands offers a rare and heartwarming look at what it was like growing up on Sanibel and Captiva before the Sanibel Causeway forever changed island life. Acclaimed documentarian and award-winning broadcast journalist Ken Sneeden combines extensive archival research with moving first-person recollections to preserve the voices of those who experienced this remarkable way of life firsthand. From the adventures of children growing up in pioneer homesteads to the enduring legacy of prominent Black pioneer families such as the Gavins and Walkers—whose world-famous shell collecting supported the island’s early shell industry—the documentary celebrates a community shaped by agriculture\, commercial fishing\, hard work\, and strong family ties. Filled with rarely seen photographs\, historic film footage\, and unforgettable personal stories\, Children of the Islands captures a disappearing way of life and preserves it for future generations. \n \n \n \n Tickets coming soon! CLICK HERE to join our email list and be the first to know when they’re available. URL:https://bigarts.org/event/advanced-potters-wheel-2/ LOCATION:BIG ARTS Sanibel\, 900 Dunlop Rd\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States CATEGORIES:Pottery ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Smith-Adv-Fall-26.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261105 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261218 DTSTAMP:20260824T105840 CREATED:20260714T135005Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T191700Z UID:10000889-1793836800-1797551999@bigarts.org SUMMARY:BEGINNING POTTERY WHEEL DESCRIPTION:In the fourth collaborative production between the Captiva Island Historical Society and the Sanibel Historical Museum & Village\, Children of the Islands offers a rare and heartwarming look at what it was like growing up on Sanibel and Captiva before the Sanibel Causeway forever changed island life. Acclaimed documentarian and award-winning broadcast journalist Ken Sneeden combines extensive archival research with moving first-person recollections to preserve the voices of those who experienced this remarkable way of life firsthand. From the adventures of children growing up in pioneer homesteads to the enduring legacy of prominent Black pioneer families such as the Gavins and Walkers—whose world-famous shell collecting supported the island’s early shell industry—the documentary celebrates a community shaped by agriculture\, commercial fishing\, hard work\, and strong family ties. Filled with rarely seen photographs\, historic film footage\, and unforgettable personal stories\, Children of the Islands captures a disappearing way of life and preserves it for future generations. \n \n \n \n Tickets coming soon! CLICK HERE to join our email list and be the first to know when they’re available. URL:https://bigarts.org/event/beginning-pottery-wheel-2/ LOCATION:BIG ARTS Sanibel\, 900 Dunlop Rd\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States CATEGORIES:Pottery ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Smith-Beg-Sep-Nov.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261105 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261218 DTSTAMP:20260824T105840 CREATED:20260714T180346Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T161250Z UID:10000900-1793836800-1797551999@bigarts.org SUMMARY:POTTERY: BEGINNING HAND-BUILDING DESCRIPTION:In the fourth collaborative production between the Captiva Island Historical Society and the Sanibel Historical Museum & Village\, Children of the Islands offers a rare and heartwarming look at what it was like growing up on Sanibel and Captiva before the Sanibel Causeway forever changed island life. Acclaimed documentarian and award-winning broadcast journalist Ken Sneeden combines extensive archival research with moving first-person recollections to preserve the voices of those who experienced this remarkable way of life firsthand. From the adventures of children growing up in pioneer homesteads to the enduring legacy of prominent Black pioneer families such as the Gavins and Walkers—whose world-famous shell collecting supported the island’s early shell industry—the documentary celebrates a community shaped by agriculture\, commercial fishing\, hard work\, and strong family ties. Filled with rarely seen photographs\, historic film footage\, and unforgettable personal stories\, Children of the Islands captures a disappearing way of life and preserves it for future generations. \n \n \n \n Tickets coming soon! CLICK HERE to join our email list and be the first to know when they’re available. URL:https://bigarts.org/event/pottery-beginning-hand-building-4/ LOCATION:BIG ARTS Sanibel\, 900 Dunlop Rd\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States CATEGORIES:Pottery ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Tetmeyer.Begin_.April_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261106 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261212 DTSTAMP:20260824T105840 CREATED:20260624T135643Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T161452Z UID:10000833-1793923200-1797033599@bigarts.org SUMMARY:Open Studio Nov Dec DESCRIPTION:In the fourth collaborative production between the Captiva Island Historical Society and the Sanibel Historical Museum & Village\, Children of the Islands offers a rare and heartwarming look at what it was like growing up on Sanibel and Captiva before the Sanibel Causeway forever changed island life. Acclaimed documentarian and award-winning broadcast journalist Ken Sneeden combines extensive archival research with moving first-person recollections to preserve the voices of those who experienced this remarkable way of life firsthand. From the adventures of children growing up in pioneer homesteads to the enduring legacy of prominent Black pioneer families such as the Gavins and Walkers—whose world-famous shell collecting supported the island’s early shell industry—the documentary celebrates a community shaped by agriculture\, commercial fishing\, hard work\, and strong family ties. Filled with rarely seen photographs\, historic film footage\, and unforgettable personal stories\, Children of the Islands captures a disappearing way of life and preserves it for future generations. \n \n \n \n Tickets coming soon! CLICK HERE to join our email list and be the first to know when they’re available. URL:https://bigarts.org/event/open-studio-nov-dec/ LOCATION:BIG ARTS Sanibel\, 900 Dunlop Rd\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States CATEGORIES:Pottery ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Open-Studio.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261109T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261109T130000 DTSTAMP:20260824T105840 CREATED:20260629T192519Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T191644Z UID:10000842-1794218400-1794229200@bigarts.org SUMMARY:Zentangle Drawing DESCRIPTION:In the fourth collaborative production between the Captiva Island Historical Society and the Sanibel Historical Museum & Village\, Children of the Islands offers a rare and heartwarming look at what it was like growing up on Sanibel and Captiva before the Sanibel Causeway forever changed island life. Acclaimed documentarian and award-winning broadcast journalist Ken Sneeden combines extensive archival research with moving first-person recollections to preserve the voices of those who experienced this remarkable way of life firsthand. From the adventures of children growing up in pioneer homesteads to the enduring legacy of prominent Black pioneer families such as the Gavins and Walkers—whose world-famous shell collecting supported the island’s early shell industry—the documentary celebrates a community shaped by agriculture\, commercial fishing\, hard work\, and strong family ties. Filled with rarely seen photographs\, historic film footage\, and unforgettable personal stories\, Children of the Islands captures a disappearing way of life and preserves it for future generations. \n \n \n \n Tickets coming soon! CLICK HERE to join our email list and be the first to know when they’re available. URL:https://bigarts.org/event/zentangle-drawing/ LOCATION:BIG ARTS Sanibel\, 900 Dunlop Rd\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States CATEGORIES:Fine Art ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Cole3.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261109T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261109T180000 DTSTAMP:20260824T105840 CREATED:20260805T171229Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T145604Z UID:10000932-1794247200-1794247200@bigarts.org SUMMARY:Nashville DESCRIPTION:In the fourth collaborative production between the Captiva Island Historical Society and the Sanibel Historical Museum & Village\, Children of the Islands offers a rare and heartwarming look at what it was like growing up on Sanibel and Captiva before the Sanibel Causeway forever changed island life. Acclaimed documentarian and award-winning broadcast journalist Ken Sneeden combines extensive archival research with moving first-person recollections to preserve the voices of those who experienced this remarkable way of life firsthand. From the adventures of children growing up in pioneer homesteads to the enduring legacy of prominent Black pioneer families such as the Gavins and Walkers—whose world-famous shell collecting supported the island’s early shell industry—the documentary celebrates a community shaped by agriculture\, commercial fishing\, hard work\, and strong family ties. Filled with rarely seen photographs\, historic film footage\, and unforgettable personal stories\, Children of the Islands captures a disappearing way of life and preserves it for future generations. \n \n \n \n Tickets coming soon! CLICK HERE to join our email list and be the first to know when they’re available. URL:https://bigarts.org/event/nashville/ LOCATION:BIG ARTS Sanibel\, 900 Dunlop Rd\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States CATEGORIES:Monday Night Cinema ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Nashville.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261110T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261110T180000 DTSTAMP:20260824T105840 CREATED:20260623T175228Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T191639Z UID:10000828-1794326400-1794333600@bigarts.org SUMMARY:Wine & Raku Mixer November DESCRIPTION:In the fourth collaborative production between the Captiva Island Historical Society and the Sanibel Historical Museum & Village\, Children of the Islands offers a rare and heartwarming look at what it was like growing up on Sanibel and Captiva before the Sanibel Causeway forever changed island life. Acclaimed documentarian and award-winning broadcast journalist Ken Sneeden combines extensive archival research with moving first-person recollections to preserve the voices of those who experienced this remarkable way of life firsthand. From the adventures of children growing up in pioneer homesteads to the enduring legacy of prominent Black pioneer families such as the Gavins and Walkers—whose world-famous shell collecting supported the island’s early shell industry—the documentary celebrates a community shaped by agriculture\, commercial fishing\, hard work\, and strong family ties. Filled with rarely seen photographs\, historic film footage\, and unforgettable personal stories\, Children of the Islands captures a disappearing way of life and preserves it for future generations. \n \n \n \n Tickets coming soon! CLICK HERE to join our email list and be the first to know when they’re available. URL:https://bigarts.org/event/wine-raku-mixer-november/ LOCATION:BIG ARTS Sanibel\, 900 Dunlop Rd\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States CATEGORIES:Wine & Art MIXERS ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Raku2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261112 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261120 DTSTAMP:20260824T105840 CREATED:20260629T192453Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T191631Z UID:10000841-1794441600-1795132799@bigarts.org SUMMARY:Exploring Watercolor Painting November DESCRIPTION:In the fourth collaborative production between the Captiva Island Historical Society and the Sanibel Historical Museum & Village\, Children of the Islands offers a rare and heartwarming look at what it was like growing up on Sanibel and Captiva before the Sanibel Causeway forever changed island life. Acclaimed documentarian and award-winning broadcast journalist Ken Sneeden combines extensive archival research with moving first-person recollections to preserve the voices of those who experienced this remarkable way of life firsthand. From the adventures of children growing up in pioneer homesteads to the enduring legacy of prominent Black pioneer families such as the Gavins and Walkers—whose world-famous shell collecting supported the island’s early shell industry—the documentary celebrates a community shaped by agriculture\, commercial fishing\, hard work\, and strong family ties. Filled with rarely seen photographs\, historic film footage\, and unforgettable personal stories\, Children of the Islands captures a disappearing way of life and preserves it for future generations. \n \n \n \n Tickets coming soon! CLICK HERE to join our email list and be the first to know when they’re available. URL:https://bigarts.org/event/exploring-watercolor-painting-november/ LOCATION:BIG ARTS Sanibel\, 900 Dunlop Rd\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States CATEGORIES:Fine Art ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Krchmar2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261112T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261112T190000 DTSTAMP:20260824T105840 CREATED:20260803T141437Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T145404Z UID:10000917-1794510000-1794510000@bigarts.org SUMMARY:Sum Function DESCRIPTION:In the fourth collaborative production between the Captiva Island Historical Society and the Sanibel Historical Museum & Village\, Children of the Islands offers a rare and heartwarming look at what it was like growing up on Sanibel and Captiva before the Sanibel Causeway forever changed island life. Acclaimed documentarian and award-winning broadcast journalist Ken Sneeden combines extensive archival research with moving first-person recollections to preserve the voices of those who experienced this remarkable way of life firsthand. From the adventures of children growing up in pioneer homesteads to the enduring legacy of prominent Black pioneer families such as the Gavins and Walkers—whose world-famous shell collecting supported the island’s early shell industry—the documentary celebrates a community shaped by agriculture\, commercial fishing\, hard work\, and strong family ties. Filled with rarely seen photographs\, historic film footage\, and unforgettable personal stories\, Children of the Islands captures a disappearing way of life and preserves it for future generations. \n \n \n \n Tickets coming soon! CLICK HERE to join our email list and be the first to know when they’re available. URL:https://bigarts.org/event/sum-function/ LOCATION:BIG ARTS Sanibel\, 900 Dunlop Rd\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Engagement ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Sum-Function.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261113 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261214 DTSTAMP:20260824T105840 CREATED:20260804T141945Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T150647Z UID:10000921-1794528000-1797206399@bigarts.org SUMMARY:Naturally Connected DESCRIPTION:In the fourth collaborative production between the Captiva Island Historical Society and the Sanibel Historical Museum & Village\, Children of the Islands offers a rare and heartwarming look at what it was like growing up on Sanibel and Captiva before the Sanibel Causeway forever changed island life. Acclaimed documentarian and award-winning broadcast journalist Ken Sneeden combines extensive archival research with moving first-person recollections to preserve the voices of those who experienced this remarkable way of life firsthand. From the adventures of children growing up in pioneer homesteads to the enduring legacy of prominent Black pioneer families such as the Gavins and Walkers—whose world-famous shell collecting supported the island’s early shell industry—the documentary celebrates a community shaped by agriculture\, commercial fishing\, hard work\, and strong family ties. Filled with rarely seen photographs\, historic film footage\, and unforgettable personal stories\, Children of the Islands captures a disappearing way of life and preserves it for future generations. \n \n \n \n Tickets coming soon! CLICK HERE to join our email list and be the first to know when they’re available. URL:https://bigarts.org/event/naturally-connected/ LOCATION:BIG ARTS Sanibel\, 900 Dunlop Rd\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States CATEGORIES:Fine Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Naturally-Connected.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261116T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261116T190000 DTSTAMP:20260824T105840 CREATED:20260805T171810Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T144638Z UID:10000934-1794855600-1794855600@bigarts.org SUMMARY:Tony DESCRIPTION:In the fourth collaborative production between the Captiva Island Historical Society and the Sanibel Historical Museum & Village\, Children of the Islands offers a rare and heartwarming look at what it was like growing up on Sanibel and Captiva before the Sanibel Causeway forever changed island life. Acclaimed documentarian and award-winning broadcast journalist Ken Sneeden combines extensive archival research with moving first-person recollections to preserve the voices of those who experienced this remarkable way of life firsthand. From the adventures of children growing up in pioneer homesteads to the enduring legacy of prominent Black pioneer families such as the Gavins and Walkers—whose world-famous shell collecting supported the island’s early shell industry—the documentary celebrates a community shaped by agriculture\, commercial fishing\, hard work\, and strong family ties. Filled with rarely seen photographs\, historic film footage\, and unforgettable personal stories\, Children of the Islands captures a disappearing way of life and preserves it for future generations. \n \n \n \n Tickets coming soon! CLICK HERE to join our email list and be the first to know when they’re available. URL:https://bigarts.org/event/tony/ LOCATION:BIG ARTS Sanibel\, 900 Dunlop Rd\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States CATEGORIES:Monday Night Cinema ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Tony.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261117T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261117T180000 DTSTAMP:20260824T105840 CREATED:20260623T164358Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T163512Z UID:10000826-1794931200-1794938400@bigarts.org SUMMARY:Wine & Paint Mixer DESCRIPTION:In the fourth collaborative production between the Captiva Island Historical Society and the Sanibel Historical Museum & Village\, Children of the Islands offers a rare and heartwarming look at what it was like growing up on Sanibel and Captiva before the Sanibel Causeway forever changed island life. Acclaimed documentarian and award-winning broadcast journalist Ken Sneeden combines extensive archival research with moving first-person recollections to preserve the voices of those who experienced this remarkable way of life firsthand. From the adventures of children growing up in pioneer homesteads to the enduring legacy of prominent Black pioneer families such as the Gavins and Walkers—whose world-famous shell collecting supported the island’s early shell industry—the documentary celebrates a community shaped by agriculture\, commercial fishing\, hard work\, and strong family ties. Filled with rarely seen photographs\, historic film footage\, and unforgettable personal stories\, Children of the Islands captures a disappearing way of life and preserves it for future generations. \n \n \n \n Tickets coming soon! CLICK HERE to join our email list and be the first to know when they’re available. URL:https://bigarts.org/event/wine-paint-mixer/ LOCATION:BIG ARTS Sanibel\, 900 Dunlop Rd\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States CATEGORIES:Wine & Art MIXERS ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/LaBounty.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261119 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261122 DTSTAMP:20260824T105840 CREATED:20260730T135446Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T153415Z UID:10000914-1795046400-1795305599@bigarts.org SUMMARY:2026 Documentary Film Festival DESCRIPTION:In the fourth collaborative production between the Captiva Island Historical Society and the Sanibel Historical Museum & Village\, Children of the Islands offers a rare and heartwarming look at what it was like growing up on Sanibel and Captiva before the Sanibel Causeway forever changed island life. Acclaimed documentarian and award-winning broadcast journalist Ken Sneeden combines extensive archival research with moving first-person recollections to preserve the voices of those who experienced this remarkable way of life firsthand. From the adventures of children growing up in pioneer homesteads to the enduring legacy of prominent Black pioneer families such as the Gavins and Walkers—whose world-famous shell collecting supported the island’s early shell industry—the documentary celebrates a community shaped by agriculture\, commercial fishing\, hard work\, and strong family ties. Filled with rarely seen photographs\, historic film footage\, and unforgettable personal stories\, Children of the Islands captures a disappearing way of life and preserves it for future generations. \n \n \n \n Tickets coming soon! CLICK HERE to join our email list and be the first to know when they’re available. URL:https://bigarts.org/event/2026-documentary-film-festival/ LOCATION:BIG ARTS Sanibel\, 900 Dunlop Rd\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Film-Festival-Layout.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261120T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261120T150000 DTSTAMP:20260824T105840 CREATED:20260629T192557Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T191619Z UID:10000843-1795168800-1795186800@bigarts.org SUMMARY:Alcohol Ink Dynamic Fluid Color DESCRIPTION:In the fourth collaborative production between the Captiva Island Historical Society and the Sanibel Historical Museum & Village\, Children of the Islands offers a rare and heartwarming look at what it was like growing up on Sanibel and Captiva before the Sanibel Causeway forever changed island life. Acclaimed documentarian and award-winning broadcast journalist Ken Sneeden combines extensive archival research with moving first-person recollections to preserve the voices of those who experienced this remarkable way of life firsthand. From the adventures of children growing up in pioneer homesteads to the enduring legacy of prominent Black pioneer families such as the Gavins and Walkers—whose world-famous shell collecting supported the island’s early shell industry—the documentary celebrates a community shaped by agriculture\, commercial fishing\, hard work\, and strong family ties. Filled with rarely seen photographs\, historic film footage\, and unforgettable personal stories\, Children of the Islands captures a disappearing way of life and preserves it for future generations. \n \n \n \n Tickets coming soon! CLICK HERE to join our email list and be the first to know when they’re available. URL:https://bigarts.org/event/alcohol-ink-dynamic-fluid-color/ LOCATION:BIG ARTS Sanibel\, 900 Dunlop Rd\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States CATEGORIES:Fine Art ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Tibus.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261123T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261123T150000 DTSTAMP:20260824T105840 CREATED:20260629T194332Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T191614Z UID:10000844-1795435200-1795446000@bigarts.org SUMMARY:Playful Discoveries with Acrylics DESCRIPTION:In the fourth collaborative production between the Captiva Island Historical Society and the Sanibel Historical Museum & Village\, Children of the Islands offers a rare and heartwarming look at what it was like growing up on Sanibel and Captiva before the Sanibel Causeway forever changed island life. Acclaimed documentarian and award-winning broadcast journalist Ken Sneeden combines extensive archival research with moving first-person recollections to preserve the voices of those who experienced this remarkable way of life firsthand. From the adventures of children growing up in pioneer homesteads to the enduring legacy of prominent Black pioneer families such as the Gavins and Walkers—whose world-famous shell collecting supported the island’s early shell industry—the documentary celebrates a community shaped by agriculture\, commercial fishing\, hard work\, and strong family ties. Filled with rarely seen photographs\, historic film footage\, and unforgettable personal stories\, Children of the Islands captures a disappearing way of life and preserves it for future generations. \n \n \n \n Tickets coming soon! CLICK HERE to join our email list and be the first to know when they’re available. URL:https://bigarts.org/event/playful-discoveries-with-acrylics/ LOCATION:BIG ARTS Sanibel\, 900 Dunlop Rd\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States CATEGORIES:Fine Art ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Janku2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261123T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261123T190000 DTSTAMP:20260824T105840 CREATED:20260805T173043Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T173420Z UID:10000935-1795460400-1795460400@bigarts.org SUMMARY:The Invite. DESCRIPTION:In the fourth collaborative production between the Captiva Island Historical Society and the Sanibel Historical Museum & Village\, Children of the Islands offers a rare and heartwarming look at what it was like growing up on Sanibel and Captiva before the Sanibel Causeway forever changed island life. Acclaimed documentarian and award-winning broadcast journalist Ken Sneeden combines extensive archival research with moving first-person recollections to preserve the voices of those who experienced this remarkable way of life firsthand. From the adventures of children growing up in pioneer homesteads to the enduring legacy of prominent Black pioneer families such as the Gavins and Walkers—whose world-famous shell collecting supported the island’s early shell industry—the documentary celebrates a community shaped by agriculture\, commercial fishing\, hard work\, and strong family ties. Filled with rarely seen photographs\, historic film footage\, and unforgettable personal stories\, Children of the Islands captures a disappearing way of life and preserves it for future generations. \n \n \n \n Tickets coming soon! CLICK HERE to join our email list and be the first to know when they’re available. URL:https://bigarts.org/event/the-invite/ LOCATION:BIG ARTS Sanibel\, 900 Dunlop Rd\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States CATEGORIES:Monday Night Cinema ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/The-Invite.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261124T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261124T140000 DTSTAMP:20260824T105840 CREATED:20260629T194359Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T191609Z UID:10000845-1795514400-1795528800@bigarts.org SUMMARY:Silk Painting DESCRIPTION:In the fourth collaborative production between the Captiva Island Historical Society and the Sanibel Historical Museum & Village\, Children of the Islands offers a rare and heartwarming look at what it was like growing up on Sanibel and Captiva before the Sanibel Causeway forever changed island life. Acclaimed documentarian and award-winning broadcast journalist Ken Sneeden combines extensive archival research with moving first-person recollections to preserve the voices of those who experienced this remarkable way of life firsthand. From the adventures of children growing up in pioneer homesteads to the enduring legacy of prominent Black pioneer families such as the Gavins and Walkers—whose world-famous shell collecting supported the island’s early shell industry—the documentary celebrates a community shaped by agriculture\, commercial fishing\, hard work\, and strong family ties. Filled with rarely seen photographs\, historic film footage\, and unforgettable personal stories\, Children of the Islands captures a disappearing way of life and preserves it for future generations. \n \n \n \n Tickets coming soon! CLICK HERE to join our email list and be the first to know when they’re available. URL:https://bigarts.org/event/silk-painting/ LOCATION:BIG ARTS Sanibel\, 900 Dunlop Rd\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States CATEGORIES:Fine Art ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Zwetsch4.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261130T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261130T190000 DTSTAMP:20260824T105840 CREATED:20260805T173306Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T173550Z UID:10000936-1796065200-1796065200@bigarts.org SUMMARY:The Florida Project DESCRIPTION:In the fourth collaborative production between the Captiva Island Historical Society and the Sanibel Historical Museum & Village\, Children of the Islands offers a rare and heartwarming look at what it was like growing up on Sanibel and Captiva before the Sanibel Causeway forever changed island life. Acclaimed documentarian and award-winning broadcast journalist Ken Sneeden combines extensive archival research with moving first-person recollections to preserve the voices of those who experienced this remarkable way of life firsthand. From the adventures of children growing up in pioneer homesteads to the enduring legacy of prominent Black pioneer families such as the Gavins and Walkers—whose world-famous shell collecting supported the island’s early shell industry—the documentary celebrates a community shaped by agriculture\, commercial fishing\, hard work\, and strong family ties. Filled with rarely seen photographs\, historic film footage\, and unforgettable personal stories\, Children of the Islands captures a disappearing way of life and preserves it for future generations. \n \n \n \n Tickets coming soon! CLICK HERE to join our email list and be the first to know when they’re available. URL:https://bigarts.org/event/the-florida-project/ LOCATION:BIG ARTS Sanibel\, 900 Dunlop Rd\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States CATEGORIES:Monday Night Cinema ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/The-Florida-Project.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261201T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261201T180000 DTSTAMP:20260824T105840 CREATED:20260623T162928Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T191604Z UID:10000824-1796140800-1796148000@bigarts.org SUMMARY:Wine & Mosaic Mixer DESCRIPTION:In the fourth collaborative production between the Captiva Island Historical Society and the Sanibel Historical Museum & Village\, Children of the Islands offers a rare and heartwarming look at what it was like growing up on Sanibel and Captiva before the Sanibel Causeway forever changed island life. Acclaimed documentarian and award-winning broadcast journalist Ken Sneeden combines extensive archival research with moving first-person recollections to preserve the voices of those who experienced this remarkable way of life firsthand. From the adventures of children growing up in pioneer homesteads to the enduring legacy of prominent Black pioneer families such as the Gavins and Walkers—whose world-famous shell collecting supported the island’s early shell industry—the documentary celebrates a community shaped by agriculture\, commercial fishing\, hard work\, and strong family ties. Filled with rarely seen photographs\, historic film footage\, and unforgettable personal stories\, Children of the Islands captures a disappearing way of life and preserves it for future generations. \n \n \n \n Tickets coming soon! CLICK HERE to join our email list and be the first to know when they’re available. URL:https://bigarts.org/event/wine-mosaic-mixer/ LOCATION:BIG ARTS Sanibel\, 900 Dunlop Rd\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States CATEGORIES:Wine & Art MIXERS ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Mayhew2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261202 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261217 DTSTAMP:20260824T105840 CREATED:20260622T162228Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T191559Z UID:10000816-1796169600-1797465599@bigarts.org SUMMARY:Glass-Fused Art Dec DESCRIPTION:In the fourth collaborative production between the Captiva Island Historical Society and the Sanibel Historical Museum & Village\, Children of the Islands offers a rare and heartwarming look at what it was like growing up on Sanibel and Captiva before the Sanibel Causeway forever changed island life. Acclaimed documentarian and award-winning broadcast journalist Ken Sneeden combines extensive archival research with moving first-person recollections to preserve the voices of those who experienced this remarkable way of life firsthand. From the adventures of children growing up in pioneer homesteads to the enduring legacy of prominent Black pioneer families such as the Gavins and Walkers—whose world-famous shell collecting supported the island’s early shell industry—the documentary celebrates a community shaped by agriculture\, commercial fishing\, hard work\, and strong family ties. Filled with rarely seen photographs\, historic film footage\, and unforgettable personal stories\, Children of the Islands captures a disappearing way of life and preserves it for future generations. \n \n \n \n Tickets coming soon! CLICK HERE to join our email list and be the first to know when they’re available. URL:https://bigarts.org/event/glass-fused-art-dec/ LOCATION:BIG ARTS Sanibel\, 900 Dunlop Rd\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States CATEGORIES:Glass Fusing ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Glass-Fused-Art-Nov-Dec.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261203 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261205 DTSTAMP:20260824T105840 CREATED:20260629T194423Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T191554Z UID:10000846-1796256000-1796428799@bigarts.org SUMMARY:Pastel Painting DESCRIPTION:In the fourth collaborative production between the Captiva Island Historical Society and the Sanibel Historical Museum & Village\, Children of the Islands offers a rare and heartwarming look at what it was like growing up on Sanibel and Captiva before the Sanibel Causeway forever changed island life. Acclaimed documentarian and award-winning broadcast journalist Ken Sneeden combines extensive archival research with moving first-person recollections to preserve the voices of those who experienced this remarkable way of life firsthand. From the adventures of children growing up in pioneer homesteads to the enduring legacy of prominent Black pioneer families such as the Gavins and Walkers—whose world-famous shell collecting supported the island’s early shell industry—the documentary celebrates a community shaped by agriculture\, commercial fishing\, hard work\, and strong family ties. Filled with rarely seen photographs\, historic film footage\, and unforgettable personal stories\, Children of the Islands captures a disappearing way of life and preserves it for future generations. \n \n \n \n Tickets coming soon! CLICK HERE to join our email list and be the first to know when they’re available. URL:https://bigarts.org/event/pastel-painting/ LOCATION:BIG ARTS Sanibel\, 900 Dunlop Rd\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States CATEGORIES:Fine Art ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Klunk2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261207T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261207T130000 DTSTAMP:20260824T105840 CREATED:20260629T194449Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T191550Z UID:10000847-1796637600-1796648400@bigarts.org SUMMARY:Colorful Creative Gel Prints DESCRIPTION:In the fourth collaborative production between the Captiva Island Historical Society and the Sanibel Historical Museum & Village\, Children of the Islands offers a rare and heartwarming look at what it was like growing up on Sanibel and Captiva before the Sanibel Causeway forever changed island life. Acclaimed documentarian and award-winning broadcast journalist Ken Sneeden combines extensive archival research with moving first-person recollections to preserve the voices of those who experienced this remarkable way of life firsthand. From the adventures of children growing up in pioneer homesteads to the enduring legacy of prominent Black pioneer families such as the Gavins and Walkers—whose world-famous shell collecting supported the island’s early shell industry—the documentary celebrates a community shaped by agriculture\, commercial fishing\, hard work\, and strong family ties. Filled with rarely seen photographs\, historic film footage\, and unforgettable personal stories\, Children of the Islands captures a disappearing way of life and preserves it for future generations. \n \n \n \n Tickets coming soon! CLICK HERE to join our email list and be the first to know when they’re available. URL:https://bigarts.org/event/colorful-creative-gel-prints/ LOCATION:BIG ARTS Sanibel\, 900 Dunlop Rd\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States CATEGORIES:Fine Art ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Cole.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261207T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261207T190000 DTSTAMP:20260824T105840 CREATED:20260805T174430Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T173709Z UID:10000937-1796670000-1796670000@bigarts.org SUMMARY:Everybody to Kenmure Street DESCRIPTION:In the fourth collaborative production between the Captiva Island Historical Society and the Sanibel Historical Museum & Village\, Children of the Islands offers a rare and heartwarming look at what it was like growing up on Sanibel and Captiva before the Sanibel Causeway forever changed island life. Acclaimed documentarian and award-winning broadcast journalist Ken Sneeden combines extensive archival research with moving first-person recollections to preserve the voices of those who experienced this remarkable way of life firsthand. From the adventures of children growing up in pioneer homesteads to the enduring legacy of prominent Black pioneer families such as the Gavins and Walkers—whose world-famous shell collecting supported the island’s early shell industry—the documentary celebrates a community shaped by agriculture\, commercial fishing\, hard work\, and strong family ties. Filled with rarely seen photographs\, historic film footage\, and unforgettable personal stories\, Children of the Islands captures a disappearing way of life and preserves it for future generations. \n \n \n \n Tickets coming soon! CLICK HERE to join our email list and be the first to know when they’re available. URL:https://bigarts.org/event/everybody-to-kenmure-street/ LOCATION:BIG ARTS Sanibel\, 900 Dunlop Rd\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States CATEGORIES:Monday Night Cinema ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Everybody-to-Kenmure-Street.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261210 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261212 DTSTAMP:20260824T105840 CREATED:20260629T194514Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260810T151435Z UID:10000848-1796860800-1797033599@bigarts.org SUMMARY:Abstract Printmaking DESCRIPTION:In the fourth collaborative production between the Captiva Island Historical Society and the Sanibel Historical Museum & Village\, Children of the Islands offers a rare and heartwarming look at what it was like growing up on Sanibel and Captiva before the Sanibel Causeway forever changed island life. Acclaimed documentarian and award-winning broadcast journalist Ken Sneeden combines extensive archival research with moving first-person recollections to preserve the voices of those who experienced this remarkable way of life firsthand. From the adventures of children growing up in pioneer homesteads to the enduring legacy of prominent Black pioneer families such as the Gavins and Walkers—whose world-famous shell collecting supported the island’s early shell industry—the documentary celebrates a community shaped by agriculture\, commercial fishing\, hard work\, and strong family ties. Filled with rarely seen photographs\, historic film footage\, and unforgettable personal stories\, Children of the Islands captures a disappearing way of life and preserves it for future generations. \n \n \n \n Tickets coming soon! CLICK HERE to join our email list and be the first to know when they’re available. URL:https://bigarts.org/event/abstract-printmaking/ LOCATION:BIG ARTS Sanibel\, 900 Dunlop Rd\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States CATEGORIES:Fine Art ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Harrison.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261210T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261210T190000 DTSTAMP:20260824T105840 CREATED:20260515T182447Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T141649Z UID:10000804-1796929200-1796929200@bigarts.org SUMMARY:Chorus and Band Holiday Concert DESCRIPTION:In the fourth collaborative production between the Captiva Island Historical Society and the Sanibel Historical Museum & Village\, Children of the Islands offers a rare and heartwarming look at what it was like growing up on Sanibel and Captiva before the Sanibel Causeway forever changed island life. Acclaimed documentarian and award-winning broadcast journalist Ken Sneeden combines extensive archival research with moving first-person recollections to preserve the voices of those who experienced this remarkable way of life firsthand. From the adventures of children growing up in pioneer homesteads to the enduring legacy of prominent Black pioneer families such as the Gavins and Walkers—whose world-famous shell collecting supported the island’s early shell industry—the documentary celebrates a community shaped by agriculture\, commercial fishing\, hard work\, and strong family ties. Filled with rarely seen photographs\, historic film footage\, and unforgettable personal stories\, Children of the Islands captures a disappearing way of life and preserves it for future generations. \n \n \n \n Tickets coming soon! CLICK HERE to join our email list and be the first to know when they’re available. URL:https://bigarts.org/event/chorus-and-band-holiday-concert/ LOCATION:BIG ARTS Sanibel\, 900 Dunlop Rd\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Engagement ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Holiday-Band-Chorus.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR