Afternoons at BIG ARTS will continue to offer a wide range of lively, 2-hour sessions by leading authorities. Audience members are encouraged not only to ask questions, but offer their point of view, experiences and knowledge.
Talking Points 2021 kicks off on January 28, 2021. Only 200 (physically distanced) seats are available in the Hall and are now on sale. You may also choose a virtual seat or a combination of Hall seating or virtual experience, including the ability for audience members to participate via chat Q&A. For further information and to purchase tickets please contact the box office at 239-395-0900.
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- UpcomingJan 28
Fred Guttenberg:
From Grieving Father To Gun Safety Advocate1/28/2021
4:00 PM
Christensen HallIn February 2018, Fred Guttenberg’s 14-year-old daughter Jamie was gunned down at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. He is aggressively pursuing strategies…
UpcomingFeb 04Lyn Millner:
Fake News: How To Tell Fact From Fiction2/4/2021
4:00 PM
Christensen HallLyn Millner studies misinformation, filter bubbles, cults and conspiracy theories. Join us as she discuses the phenomenon of fake news: what it is, where it…
UpcomingFeb 11Ian Sherr:
Is Internet Privacy Even Possible?2/11/2021
4:00 PM
Christensen HallAs we’ve long suspected, the internet has made privacy a thing of the past. Companies like Google and Facebook create profiles of everything from our…
UpcomingFeb 25Kinfay Moroti:
Race Relations In Southwest Florida: A Photographic Study2/25/2021
4:00 PM
Christensen HallExperience the intimate images and passionate storytelling of photojournalist Kinfay Moroti. His stunning and powerful photographs capture the richness and complexity of both black and…
UpcomingMar 04Katharine Hayhoe:
Reduce Your Carbon Footprint3/4/2021
4:00 PM
Christensen HallJoin us for a virtual visit by climate expert Katharine Hayhoe, co-director of the Climate Center at Texas Tech University. Named one of TIME’s 100 Most…
UpcomingMar 11Sam Sifton:
You Don’t Need a Recipe: Cooking During Covid3/11/2021
4:00 PM
Christensen HallWe've all been cooped up at home for months and many of us have been cooking more than we ever have before. The founding editor…