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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.
URL:https://bigarts.org/event/intermediate-potters-wheel-5/
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.Int_.Apr_.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270406T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270406T180000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T190905Z
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SUMMARY:Wine & Raku Mixer April
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.
URL:https://bigarts.org/event/wine-raku-mixer-april/
LOCATION:BIG ARTS Sanibel\, 900 Dunlop Rd\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States
CATEGORIES:Wine & Art MIXERS
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270407
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270429
DTSTAMP:20260824T235811
CREATED:20260622T171804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T190857Z
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SUMMARY:Glass Fused Art\, Wed\, Apr
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.
URL:https://bigarts.org/event/glass-fused-art-wed-apr/
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-Apr.jpg
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270407
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270513
DTSTAMP:20260824T235811
CREATED:20260713T220716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T162809Z
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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.
URL:https://bigarts.org/event/pottery-beginning-hand-building-3/
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
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270407
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270513
DTSTAMP:20260824T235811
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T162819Z
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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.
URL:https://bigarts.org/event/advanced-potters-wheel-5/
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-Apr-Jun.jpg
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270408
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270514
DTSTAMP:20260824T235811
CREATED:20260710T170317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T162828Z
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SUMMARY:Beginning Pottery - 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.
URL:https://bigarts.org/event/beginning-pottery-hand-building-3/
LOCATION:BIG ARTS Sanibel\, 900 Dunlop Rd\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States
CATEGORIES:Pottery
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270408
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270514
DTSTAMP:20260824T235811
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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.
URL:https://bigarts.org/event/beginning-pottery-wheel-5/
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-Apr.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270409
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270508
DTSTAMP:20260824T235811
CREATED:20260624T140939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T163033Z
UID:10000836-1807228800-1809734399@bigarts.org
SUMMARY:Open Studio Apr May
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.
URL:https://bigarts.org/event/open-studio-apr-may/
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270409T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270409T130000
DTSTAMP:20260824T235811
CREATED:20260630T154213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T190826Z
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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.
URL:https://bigarts.org/event/colorful-creative-gel-prints-2/
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-1.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270410T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270410T160000
DTSTAMP:20260824T235811
CREATED:20260515T184302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T183050Z
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SUMMARY:Friends & Family Day
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.
URL:https://bigarts.org/event/friends-family-day/
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/BucketsNBoards.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270413T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270413T180000
DTSTAMP:20260824T235811
CREATED:20260623T163736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T190737Z
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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.
URL:https://bigarts.org/event/wine-mosaic-mixer-2/
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/Mayhew3.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270417T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270417T193000
DTSTAMP:20260824T235811
CREATED:20260515T184014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T155749Z
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SUMMARY:The Long Run
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.
URL:https://bigarts.org/event/the-long-run/
LOCATION:BIG ARTS Sanibel\, 900 Dunlop Rd\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performing Arts
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/The-Long-Run.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270502
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270605
DTSTAMP:20260824T235811
CREATED:20260804T154314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T154455Z
UID:10000929-1809216000-1812153599@bigarts.org
SUMMARY:Annual Artists Collective 2027
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.
URL:https://bigarts.org/event/annual-artists-collective-2027/
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/Artists-Collective.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270507
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270605
DTSTAMP:20260824T235811
CREATED:20260804T145254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T145444Z
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SUMMARY:Art as Therapy 2027
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.
URL:https://bigarts.org/event/art-as-therapy-2027/
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/Art-as-Therapy.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270607
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270713
DTSTAMP:20260824T235811
CREATED:20260714T140503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T163043Z
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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.
URL:https://bigarts.org/event/beginning-pottery-wheel-6/
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-Jun.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270608
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270714
DTSTAMP:20260824T235811
CREATED:20260715T154650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T163055Z
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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.
URL:https://bigarts.org/event/intermediate-potters-wheel-6/
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.Int_.Jun_.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270609
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270715
DTSTAMP:20260824T235811
CREATED:20260714T165521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T163102Z
UID:10000899-1812499200-1815609599@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.
URL:https://bigarts.org/event/advanced-potters-wheel-6/
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-Jan-Jun.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270610
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270716
DTSTAMP:20260824T235811
CREATED:20260714T181014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T163317Z
UID:10000901-1812585600-1815695999@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.
URL:https://bigarts.org/event/beginning-pottery-wheel-7/
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-Jun.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270611
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270710
DTSTAMP:20260824T235811
CREATED:20260624T141335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T163324Z
UID:10000837-1812672000-1815177599@bigarts.org
SUMMARY:Open Studio Jun Jul
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.
URL:https://bigarts.org/event/open-studio-jun-jul/
LOCATION:BIG ARTS Sanibel\, 900 Dunlop Rd\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States
CATEGORIES:Pottery
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270611
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270725
DTSTAMP:20260824T235811
CREATED:20260804T152415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T152522Z
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SUMMARY:FSW Student Exhibit 2027
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.
URL:https://bigarts.org/event/fsw-student-exhibit-2027/
LOCATION:BIG ARTS Sanibel\, 900 Dunlop Rd\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fine Arts
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270611
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270901
DTSTAMP:20260824T235811
CREATED:20260804T154831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T154924Z
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SUMMARY:Sanibel School K-8 2027
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.
URL:https://bigarts.org/event/sanibel-school-k-8-2027/
LOCATION:BIG ARTS Sanibel\, 900 Dunlop Rd\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fine Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270612T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270612T170000
DTSTAMP:20260824T235811
CREATED:20260515T185026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T183305Z
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SUMMARY:Art Vibe 2027
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.
URL:https://bigarts.org/event/art-vibe-2027/
LOCATION:BIG ARTS Sanibel\, 900 Dunlop Rd\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Engagement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270615T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270615T180000
DTSTAMP:20260824T235811
CREATED:20260623T175303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T190702Z
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SUMMARY:Wine & Raku Mixer June
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.
URL:https://bigarts.org/event/wine-raku-mixer-june/
LOCATION:BIG ARTS Sanibel\, 900 Dunlop Rd\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States
CATEGORIES:Wine & Art MIXERS
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