Image Title: To the Left Artist Reception: Friday, November 7, 2025, 5:00 PM “The process of making art starts with an abstract memory or feeling that sparks inspiration, leading to a colorful, gestural exploration. As the work progresses, my conscious thoughts and personal symbols emerge, often through groups or lone swimmers—metaphors for navigating life. My […]
Artist Reception: Friday, November 7, 2025, 5:00 PM Without the corals, the octopus has no sanctuary. Without the reef, a thousand of species lose their story. Without care, we lose our home. To hold life, we must protect what sustains it. To feel at home in this world, we must remember we are not alone […]
Image: Bouquet, Nancy Sperte Artist Reception: Friday, December 19, 2025, 5:00 PM An Exhibition of Artworks by the Sanibel-Captiva Art League Let your spirit be uplifted by original artworks of Southwest Florida artists. This exhibit features a collection of fine art embracing various media, styles, colors, moods, and techniques, inviting you to explore the beauty […]
Steven Soderbergh, 2025, 1h 33mR for language including some sexual references, and some violenceWhen intelligence agent Kathryn Woodhouse is suspected of betraying the nation, her husband - also a legendary agent - faces the ultimate test of whether to be loyal to his marriage, or his country.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Du0Xp8WX_7I
Monday & Tuesday January 5 & 6, 2026from 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM2-day workshop fee: $495 / $376 annual donorsIn this workshop, students will experience the freedom of acrylics, and look forward to painting still life, landscapes, and figures. Jane says, “My students leave with more than a few canvases in hand; they leave with […]
Mondays, January 5, 12, 19, 26, & February 2, 9, 2026from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM 6-week class fee: $295 / $236 donorsSupply fee: $65 per 20 lb. bag of clay & glaze used. Purchased as needed through the box office.Have you always wanted to learn the basics of throwing clay on the pottery wheel?Beginning […]
Mondays January 5, 12, 19, 26 & February 2, 9, 2026from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM 6-week class fee: $295 / $236 donorsSupply fee: $65 per 20 lb. bag of clay & glaze used. Purchased as needed through the box office.Discover the timeless art of pottery through hand-building!This beginner-friendly class is perfect for those new […]
Joachim Trier, 2025, 2h 13m R for some language including a sexual reference, and brief nudity A family drama about a reunion between a once-renowned director, Gustav, and his estranged adult daughters, Nora and Agnes, after their mother's death. Gustav tries to reconnect by offering Nora a lead role in his new, autobiographical comeback film, […]
Tuesdays, January 6 13, 20, 27 & February 3,10, 2026 from 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM 6-week class fee: $295 / $236 donors Supply fee: $65 per 20 lb. bag of clay & glaze used & purchased as needed through the box office. If you’re comfortable with the basics of throwing and eager to learn […]
Tuesdays, January 6, 13, 20, 27 & February 3, 10, 2026 from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM 6-week class fee: $295 / $236 donors Supply fee: $65 per 20 lb. bag of clay & glaze used. Purchased as needed through the box office. Discover the timeless art of pottery through hand-building! This beginner-friendly class is […]
Wednesdays, January 7, 14, 21, 28, 2026from 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM4-session class fee: $168 / $135 annual donorsBeginning Student Kit: $125 This class will combine beginning and advanced students. A hands‐on learning experience offering an outlet for creativity for those who are artistically blessed, as well as those who are artistically challenged.Petra will provide […]
Wednesdays, January 7, 14, 21, 28 & February 4, 11, 2026 from 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM 6-week class fee: $295 / $236 donors Supply fee: $65 per 20 lb. bag of clay & glaze used & purchased as needed through the box office. Prerequisite: Participants must have taken Beginner and Intermediate Pottery Wheel classes […]
Wednesdays, January 7, 14, 21, 28, & February 4, 11, 2026from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM 6-week class fee: $295 / $236 donorsSupply fee: $65 per 20 lb. bag of clay & glaze used for that bag of clay. Purchased as needed through the box office.Designed for students with basic hand-building experience, this class deepens […]
Thursdays, January 8, 15, 22, 29, 2026from 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM4-session class fee: $168 / $135 annual donorsBeginning Student Kit: $125 This class will combine beginning and advanced students. A hands‐on learning experience offering an outlet for creativity for those who are artistically blessed, as well as those who are artistically challenged.Petra will provide […]
Thursdays, January 8, 15, 22, 29 & February 5, 12, 2026from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM 6-week class: $295 / $236 donorsSupply fee: $65 per 20 lb. bag of clay & glaze used for that bag of clay. Purchased as needed through the box office.Discover the art of creating with your hands in this all-levels […]
Thursdays, 8, 15, 22, 29, & February 5, 12, 2026from 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM6-week class fee: $295 / $236 donorsSupply fee: $65 per 20 lb. bag of clay & glaze used & purchased as needed through the box office.Have you always wanted to learn the basics of throwing clay on the pottery wheel?Beginning students […]
Fridays, January 9, 16, 23, 2026from 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM3-session class fee: $168 / $135Supply fee: $90 per student payable to the instructor for all tools, mirror base (18 x 18 inch), mirror, tile, stained glass, adhesive, and grout. If students have their own glass nippers, the supply fee is $70.Learn how to create […]
Fridays, January 9, 16, 23, 30 & February 6, 2026from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM1-day fee: $30 for all participants each Friday; available to registered students only.Students who are registered in the January/February 6-week pottery sessions will be allowed to participate in these Friday open studio classes. The open studio will offer current students extra […]
Shades of Bublé is graciously sponsored by George Heisler and Familyin memory of Susan Heisler.Swing into an evening of velvety vocals, retro charm, big-band glamour, and contemporary hits with this dynamic trio of vocal stylists, who have been wowing audiences around the country with exciting harmonies, smooth choreography, and charming good looks. This three-man tribute […]
Monday & Tuesday, January 12 & 13, 2026from 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM2-day workshop fee: $245 / $196 annual donorsWelcome Intermediate & Advanced Painters. Have you wondered how artists paint vibrant yet translucent watercolor birds? If so, this is the class for you.Each artist will be given an image of a Great Blue Heron and […]
Jafar Panahi, 2025, 1h 34m PG-13 for thematic elements, violence, strong language, and smoking Vahid, a mechanic and former political prisoner who believes he has identified his torturer, Eghbal, by the squeak of his prosthetic leg. Vahid impulsively kidnaps Eghbal, but as he seeks help from other former inmates to confirm his identity, doubt and […]
Margaret Hoover, host of the Primetime Emmy Award winning show on PBS, “Firing Line” and great granddaughter of President Herbert Hoover will join James Carville, the “Ragin Cajun” guru of political strategy on stage together to share their perspectives on compelling topical issues. They invite you into the conversation with a robust Q&A period. As always, […]
Few bluegrass groups have been around for forty years, and even fewer have been more popular, more widely admired, or more influential than the Lonesome River Band. With four decades of chart-topping hits and signature “rock ’n’ roll attitude,” Lonesome River Band returns to touring with music from Heyday, a powerful new album featuring fresh energy, […]
Yacht Rock & Soul delivers a unique experience featuring the best of classic R&B, soft rock, and soul. This six-piece touring band has recorded and toured around the world with some of the most respected names in music. Frontman Jimmy Williamson contributed vocals on the 1976 hit “Play That Funky Music” and has shared the […]
Monday, January 19, 2026, 10:00AM - 2:00PMFriday, March 20, 2026, 10:00AM - 2:00PMFriday, April 10, 2026, 10:00AM - 2:00PMAny 1-day class fee: $115 / $92 annual donors Any 2-classes fee: $210 / $168 annual donorsAll 3-classes fee: $285 / $228 annual donorsWe are unable to alter discounted packages once purchased.Artists of all levels are welcome to […]
A feature documentary about wealth, inequality and the American Dream, viewed through the lens of the estate tax and the very personal story of a father and son at odds over what kind of inheritance we want to leave our kids and our country. Filmmaker Justin Schein’s father, Harvey Schein, liked to say he lived […]
1-day class fee: $90 / $72 annual donorsSupply fee: $10 per student and payable to the instructor for all supplies provided.Create your own whimsical free-standing bird sculpture using masking tape as your sculpting medium. This class is perfect for artists of all levels, whether you're a beginner looking to explore your creativity or an experienced […]
YCA on Tour is graciously sponsored byBIG ARTS Classical Series CircleNancy Dehmlow, David Huggin & Ken Nees.Experience the future of classical music—with young stars who combine world-class talent and creative vision to bring new reach and relevance to the art form. Violinist Oliver Neubauer, pianist Zhu Wang, and cellist Benett Tsai—three rising stars from the […]
Image Title: Visita al Oraculo Artist Reception: Friday, January 30, 2026, 5:00 PM Ebenezer Leyva is carrying out an experimental inquiry about perception. This introspective search has led him to pursue the essential plot that unites things, the energetic mesh that links all in existence. LEARN MORE
Portrait of Aretha is graciously sponsored byDr. Michael & Mrs. Marilee WoodAward-winning vocalist CeCe Teneal honors the legacy of the "Queen of Soul," in this electrifying tribute to Aretha Franklin. From “Respect” to “Rock Steady,” Teneal’s powerhouse vocals reimagine the hits and hidden gems of Aretha’s 50-year legacy in a soul-stirring performance.“This show forces you […]
Monday & Tuesday, January 26 & 27, 2026from 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM2-day workshop fee: $423 / $345 annual donorsThis amazing studio seascape-painting workshop will yield several waves and seascapes with dynamic skies over a 2-day period. Sunrise, sunset and various cloud formations will be included. The class will cover the basic principles of oil […]
Richard Linklater, 2025, 1h 40m R for language and sexual references In 1943, lyricist Lorenz Hart confronts his shattered self-confidence in a bar as his former collaborator, Richard Rodgers, celebrates the opening night of his groundbreaking hit musical "Oklahoma!" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qo7gRHip0lI
Left Image: Central Bank Intel Right Image: EllipseArtist Reception: Friday, January 30, 2026, 5:00 PMJonas Stirner returns to BIG ARTS with Impressions and Relics, a powerful exhibition of new two- and three-dimensional works, including maquettes of large-scale outdoor sculptures and photographic collages inspired by his global travels. Known for his bold abstract forms and innovative […]
1-day class fee: $65 / $52 annual donors Supply fee: $15 per student payable to the instructor for all supplies provided to create your art project.Barbara will begin the class with a demonstration discussing elements of composition and dynamic use of color then guide students through the process of creating their very own acrylic painting […]
Back by Popular Demand! After a sold-out show in 2025, we are thrilled to welcome The Players back to BIG ARTS, as they return with another high-energy evening of music! Featuring former “Chicago” bandmates Keith Howland (guitar/vocals) and Jeff Coffey (bass/tenor vocals), this powerhouse group blends classic rock hits, grooving "Earth, Wind & Fire" tunes, and fan […]
1-day class fee: $75 / $60 annual donorsSupply fee: $15 per student for all materials provided by the instructor to create your projectJoin Sissi for a 3-hour start-to-finish PAINT-ALONG class designed for islanders and visitors alike who are ready to bring joyful art and sunshine into their lives.Students will create a charming island landscape while […]
Morgan James is graciously sponsored by Gustav and Vibeke Christensen "A phenomenal talent whose feel for classic soul music is bone deep...This woman is on fire." - The New York Times Morgan James is a Juilliard trained singer, songwriter, actress and recording artist in New York City. Morgan is currently on tour supporting her 6th […]