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 […]
SOLD OUT!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 […]
SOLD OUT!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 […]
Tuesdays, January 6 13, 20, 27 & February 3,10, 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.If you’re comfortable with the basics of throwing and eager to learn more advanced techniques, this […]
SOLD OUT!Tuesdays, January 6, 13, 20, 27 & February 3, 10, 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 […]
Wednesdays, January 7, 14, 21, 28 & February 4, 11, 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.Prerequisite: Participants must have taken Beginner and Intermediate Pottery Wheel classes in advance of this […]
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 & 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, 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 […]
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 Artist reception sponsored by
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 […]
Mondays, February 2, 9, 16, 23, 2026from 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM4-session class fee: $150 / $120 annual donors In this four-week workshop open to all levels, you will discover the joy of writing as you write with others to generate fresh material, whether it be for fiction, nonfiction, or poetry – or simply for your […]
Tuesdays, February 3, 10, 17, 24, 2026from 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM4-week class fee: $245 / $196 annual donorsLearn the fundamentals of drawing as Mary demonstrates and guides students through this 4-week class.Week 1: Tonal Drawing, Students will learn how to draw and tone an image working from still life objects supplied by the instructor. […]
SOLD OUT! Wednesdays, February 4, 11, 18, 25, 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 […]
SOLD OUT! Thursdays, February 5, 12, 19, 26, 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 […]
Bill Kristol will visit BIG ARTS to share his thoughts and ideas gleaned from a decades-long distinguished political career in leadership roles in the Reagan and George H.W. Bush administrations, and as a distinguished author and observer of world affairs. BILL KRISTOL BIOGRAPHYJoining him is Ambassador Peter Galbraith. READ MORE.Please note, no streaming tickets available.
SOLD OUT!Fridays, February 6, 13, 20, 27, 2026from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM4-day multi-week class fee: $175 / $140 annual donorsMulti-level watercolor artists will enjoy this relaxed 4-week session of watercolor painting classes covering composition, color theory, and texture. Students will work at their own pace and learn to paint with confidence under Sunny’s guidance, from […]
LIMITED TICKETS REMAIN. PLEASE CALL THE BOX OFFICE 239.395.0900.Apollo’s Fire is graciously sponsored byBIG ARTS Classical Circle Nancy Dehmlow, David Huggin & Ken NeesBaroque passion ignites the stage with Apollo’s Fire, the GRAMMY®-winning ensemble led by harpsichordist and conductor Jeannette Sorrell. Known for their electrifying performances and vivid storytelling, the ensemble brings centuries-old music to […]
Kelly Reichardt, 2025, 1h 50m R for some language and profanity In 1970, failed architect James Blaine Mooney and cohorts wander into a museum in broad daylight and steal four paintings. When holding onto the art proves more difficult than stealing them, Mooney is relegated to a life on the run. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AWokrf6yeEU
SOLD OUT!A Ken Sneeden production and Sanibel Historical Museum & Village collaboration with the Captiva Island Historical Society!Premiere of the documentary includes exclusive interviews and motivative facts which reveal what made barrier island’s Esperanza Woodring a legend.A longtime friend of Esperanza’s, Charles LeBuff said, “everyone who knew her loved her.” Her indomitable spirit and perseverance—combined […]
Brooklyn Rider is graciously sponsored by BIG ARTS Classical Circle Nancy Dehmlow, David Huggin & Ken NeesJohnny Gandelsman, violin; Colin Jacobsen, violin; Nicholas Cords, viola; Michael Nicolas, celloHailed as “the future of chamber music” (Strings Magazine), Brooklyn Rider presents both traditional and eclectic repertoire with gripping performances that continue to draw rave reviews from classical, […]
SOLD OUT! Yesterday and Today is graciously sponsored byBob and Kathy Wiesemann&Charles and Gail SheetzThis is not just another Beatles tribute show; it’s an unforgettable journey that places the audience at the very heart of the experience. Created by brothers Billy, Matthew, and Ryan McGuigan, the show builds the entire setlist on the spot from […]
Mondays, February 16, 23, & March 2, 9, 16, 23, 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, February 16, 23, & March 2, 9, 16, 23, 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 […]
Yorgos Lanthimos, 2025, 1h 58m R for bloody violent content including a suicide, grisly images and language Two conspiracy-obsessed young men kidnap the high-powered CEO of a major company, convinced that she is an alien intent on destroying planet Earth. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bd_5HcTujfc
Tuesdays, February 17, 24 & March 3,10, 17, 24, 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.If you’re comfortable with the basics of throwing and eager to learn more advanced techniques, this […]
Tuesdays February 17, 24, & March 3, 10, 17, 24, 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 […]
Wednesdays, February 18, 25 & March 4, 11, 18, 25, 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.Prerequisite: Participants must have taken Beginner and Intermediate Pottery Wheel classes in advance of this […]
Wednesdays, February 18, 25, & March 4, 11, 18, 25, 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 […]
SOLD OUT! Naturally 7 isn't just another a cappella group; they transform voices into drums, guitars, and brass in a jaw‑dropping art form they call “Vocal Play.” Their new show, Closer Look, blends cinematic themes with signature originals (“Follow the Leader,” “Wall of Sound”) and bold covers like “Another Brick in the Wall” and “I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For.” After […]
Thursdays, February 19, 26 & March 5, 12, 19, 26, 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 […]
Fridays, February 20, 27 & March 6, 13, 20, 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 February/March 6-week pottery sessions will be allowed to participate in these Friday open studio classes. The open studio will offer current students extra […]
Join us for a heartfelt celebration of early folk, country, gospel, and Western swing music with Women of Americana! This isn’t just a concert—it’s an exuberant exploration of this singular American genre that planted the roots of American music. Featuring vocalists and instrumentalists Cristina Vane and Brennen Leigh, the show includes songs made famous by […]
Lynne Ramsay, 2025, 1h 58m R for sexual content, graphic nudity, language, and some violent content In a forgotten patch of countryside, a woman is battling her demons: embracing exclusion yet wanting to belong, craving freedom whilst feeling trapped, yearning for family life but wanting to burn the entire house down. Given surprising leeway by […]
Journalism at the CrossroadsWhy did respected Executive Producer of 60 MINUTES walk off the show in protest?Bill Owens, former executive producer of 60 MINUTES and a 37-year veteran of CBS News, recently garnered headlines when he chose to leave the show rather than bow to the pressures on journalistic independence. He stood up.But Bill’s presentation […]
LIMITED TICKETS REMAIN. PLEASE CALL THE BOX OFFICE 239.395.0900. To the delight of audiences across the country, the beloved, wisecracking Sister returns! Part catechism class, part stand-up routine, and “wHOLY” hysterical, this latest installment in the sinfully funny Late Nite Catechism series is not to be missed! Sister’s Easter Catechism: Will My Bunny Go to Heaven? […]