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 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, 2026 from 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM 4-session class fee: $168 / $135 annual donors Beginning 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 […]
SOLD OUT! Thursdays, February 5, 12, 19, 26, 2026 from 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM 4-session class fee: $168 / $135 annual donors Beginning 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 CrossroadsBill 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 and interview with Mike Kiniry of WGCU is more than a headline story.Starting […]
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? […]
Monday & Tuesday, March 2 & 3, 2026from 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM2-day workshop fee $315 / $252 annual donors Intermediate & Advanced painters: This information-packed workshop is designed to give a good foundation for bold, direct palette knife paintings. Participants can expect to produce at least one painting. Class starts with a demonstration focusing […]
Paul Thomas Anderson, 2025, 2h 41m R for pervasive language, violence, sexual content, and drug use When their evil enemy resurfaces after 16 years, a group of ex-revolutionaries reunite to rescue the daughter of one of their own. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kQUPdVxZNPk
Wednesdays, March 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 will provide […]
SOLD OUT! A Tribute to Jimmy Buffett is graciously sponsored byDoug and Sherry Gentry& When Jimmy Buffett lost his fight with cancer, he left behind a legion of fans and a very fine band. Now, some of the members of the Coral Reefer Band and friends have gathered to celebrate his life and his music! […]
Thursdays, March 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 will provide […]
Monday & Tuesday, March 9 & 10, 2026from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PMWorkshop fee: $180 / $144 annual donorsSupply fee: $40 per student, payable to the instructor for all supplies provided.Grab a smock and dive into this fun and friendly world of alcohol-ink, collage art. No experience required! During this two-day workshop, you will learn […]
Josh Safdie, 2025, 2h 29mNot yet ratedAn American sports comedy-drama film loosely inspired by American table tennis player Marty Reisman. Starring and co-produced by Timothée Chalamet, the film also features Gwyneth Paltrow, Odessa A'zion, Kevin O'Leary, Tyler Okonma, Abel Ferrara and Fran Drescher in supporting roles.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6L2VYovP4JQ
Graciously Sponsored by Susan Freund in Memory of John Freund&BIG ARTS Classical CircleNancy Dehmlow, David Huggin & Ken NeesAt just 13, he stunned the world. Today, pianist Alexander Malofeev is a global sensation hailed for his technical brilliance and emotional depth. Called “a world piano revolution” (Der Standard), he has performed with major orchestras and […]
Big Top Betty combines joy, brass, circus, and vaudeville, with a twist, in a feel-good spectacle like no other, blending a bold brass band, dazzling dance, aerial artistry, roller skating, comedy, and pure showbiz magic! Fronted by the irresistible duo Corey and Beth, this immersive, genre-bending experience delivers nonstop fun and laughter. Tap your toes, […]
Monday & Tuesday, March 16 & 17, 2026from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PMWorkshop fee: $151 / $121 annual donorsSupply fee: $40 per student, payable to the instructor for all supplies provided.In this fun class, we will be working with natural and dyed pine needles to create colorful baskets. Students will learn how to weave clusters […]
Park Chan-wook, 2025, 2h 19m R for violence, language and some sexual content After being unemployed for several years, a man devises a unique plan to secure a new job: eliminate his competition. Korean with English subtitles https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HKZpuG_ezvY&t=1s
5 Remarkably Hopeful Things We Learned About Alzheimer’s This YearFrom an accurate blood test to a novel role for lithium, these findings will enhance the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of the most common forms of age- related memory loss.DR. PETER R. MOUTON BIOGRAPHYPlease note, no streaming tickets available.This event includes free valet parking.
Image Title: CaughtArtist Reception: Friday, March 20, 2026, 5:00 PMMiville, an innovator in the process of chemical manipulation using the classic darkroom printing method, created a substantial body of work in the late 1980s and early 1990s, at the dawn of digital photography. Each work consists of silver gelatin-paper with the basic chemical elements of […]
Friday, March 20, 2026, 10:00AM - 2:00PM Friday, April 10, 2026, 10:00AM - 2:00PM Either 1-day class fee: $115 / $92 annual donors 2-classes fee: $210 / $168 annual donors We are unable to alter discounted packages once purchased. Artists of all levels are welcome to explore the art of printmaking. Register for one or […]
Get ready to “Listen to the Music!” Brothers Doobie brings the legendary sound of The Doobie Brothers to life in this powerhouse tribute show. Covering hits from both the Tom Johnston and Michael McDonald eras, this six-piece band of top-tier musicians delivers stunning harmonies, infectious energy, and spot-on renditions of classics like “Long Train Running,” […]
1-day class fee $165 / $132 annual donorsSupply Fee: $65 per student, payable to the instructor for all supplies providedStudents will learn how to mix fluid art paints and create multiple fluid art canvases with a variety of techniques in this full day workshop. Ideal for beginners and those who have experience with fluid art. […]
Mascha Schilinski, 2025, 2h 35m This film is not rated German with English subtitles A remote German farm harbors generations of secrets. Four women, separated by decades but united by trauma, uncover the truth behind its weathered walls. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O-jgGbvLgVo&t=27s
1-day class fee: $90 / $72 annual donorsSupply fee: $10 per student and payable to the instructor for all supplies provided Take your time, twist some tape, and create your own charming garden dweller as you coil, shape, and smooth your way to a handmade spiral-shelled snail sculpture. Students of all artistic levels are welcome, whether […]
Welcome spring with an uplifting evening of music by the BIG ARTS Community Chorus and BIG ARTS Concert Band. This cherished tradition showcases creative vocal arrangements of the BIG ARTS Community Chorus combined with the stirring compositions of the BIG ARTS Concert Band! Watch and listen to these talented members of our community as they […]
1-day class fee: $48 / $39 annual donorsSupply fee: $10 per student for all supplies provided and payable to the instructorYou are about to embark on a wonderful and beautiful creative journey!The art of Zentangle® was founded in 2004 by Rick Roberts, a monk, meditator, and the “ZEN,” along with Maria Thomas, an artist, calligrapher, […]
Jazz at Lincoln Center is graciously sponsored byTom and Linda Uhler.Soak in the sounds of the silky melodies and smoky rhythms of quintessential crooners, as you step into the golden age of swing with Great American Crooners, a swoon-worthy salute to the legends—Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Bobby Darin, and anyone who made the girls scream! Led […]
Mondays, March 30 & April 6, 13, 20, 2026from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM 4-week class fee: $196 / $157 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 will […]
Mondays, March 30 & April 6, 13, 20, 2026from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM 4-week class fee: $196 / $157 donorsSupply fee: $65 includes a 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 to […]
Ira Sachs, 2025, 1h 16m Not Rated Conversation between photographer Peter Hujar and Linda Rosenkrantz from 1974 sheds light on New York's vibrant downtown art world and the introspective journey of an artist's life. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rzp8uw-t-eA
Tuesdays, March 31 & April 7, 14, 21, 2026from 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM4-week class fee: $196 / $157 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 class […]
Tuesdays, March 31 & April 7, 14, 21, 2026from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM4-week class fee: $196 / $157 donorsSupply fee: $65 includes a 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 to working […]
Wednesdays, April 1, 8, 15, 22, 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, April 1, 8, 15, 22, 2026from 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM4-week class fee: $196 / $157 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 class -OR- have significant […]
Wednesdays, April 1, 8, 15, 22, 2026from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM 4-week class fee: $196 / $157 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 your understanding of techniques […]
Thursdays April 2, 9, 16, 23, 2026from 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM 4-week class fee: $196 / $157 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 pottery handbuilding class!Whether […]
Thursdays, April 2, 9, 16, 23from 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM4-week class fee: $196 / $157 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 will discover how to […]
1-day class fee: $65 / $52 annual donors Supply fee: $15 per student, payable to instructor for all supplies providedJoin us for this 2-hour PAINT-ALONG class and create your very own ibis under Sissi’s instruction.Journey into a mix of realism, a hint of childlike joy, and a harmonious play of bright colors with a sneaky dash of […]
Fridays, April 3, 10, 17, 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 March/April 4-week pottery sessions will be allowed to participate in these Friday open studio classes. The open studio will offer current students extra time outside of class […]