https://pressroom.prlog.org/BIGARTS/ About BIG ARTS - Whether your interest is in classical, jazz, or popular music; dance; the visual arts; lectures; film or live theater; or in attending a class or workshop – BIG ARTS has something for everyone! https://www.prlog.org/11359999-big-arts-and-sanibel-sea-school-present-bag-it-film-and.html The 2010 Blue Ocean Film Festival Winner "Bag It," with Q & A with the film's Director, Suzan Beraza, in Schein Performance Hall, located at 900 Dunlop Road, Sanibel at 7 p.m. Wed.y, April 13. Admission is $10, Student/Child free. (239) 395-0900.Tue, 08 Mar 2011 19:44:53 GMT https://www.prlog.org/11252006-mardi-gras-celebration-at-big-arts-monday-february-28.html BIG ARTS is celebrating Mardi Gras at this year’s Annual Benefit, with Deacon John and the Ivories. The Big Easy comes to BIG ARTS Monday, February 28. All attendees will enjoy Louisiana-style buffet in Boler Garden with concert to follow.Wed, 26 Jan 2011 16:12:24 GMT https://www.prlog.org/11238890-big-arts-visual-arts-instructors-exhibit-artists-reception-february-4.html Art created by BIG ARTS Visual Arts Instructors Exhibit open through February 28 at BIG ARTS on Periwinkle Gallery and Gift Shop, located near the Sanibel Bean at 2244 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. Reception is Friday, February 4 at 5 p.m.Fri, 21 Jan 2011 03:16:21 GMT https://www.prlog.org/11238882-the-persuasions-croon-classic-soul-from-the-60s-and-70s-on-february-5th-at-big-arts-on-sanibel.html A cappella’s elite The Persuasions will sing at BIG ARTS Saturday, February 5, at 8 p.m. BIG ARTS Schein Performance Hall is located at 900 Dunlop Road, Sanibel. Tickets are general admission $41, loge $46, student $15. (239) 395-0900.Fri, 21 Jan 2011 03:04:54 GMT https://www.prlog.org/11238851-aint-misbehavin-opens-april-2-at-big-arts-strauss-theater.html Ain’t Misbehavin’ runs April 2 to 30 at BIG ARTS Strauss Theater, 2200 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. Shows are 8 PM Tuesday through Saturday. Tickets are $30 for adults, $20 for child 16 and under. Call Strauss Theater box office at (239) 472-6862.Fri, 21 Jan 2011 02:53:40 GMT https://www.prlog.org/11234687-florida-reps-sylvia-plays-to-critical-acclaimwill-be-on-stage-at-big-arts-sanibel-february-3.html The Florida Repertory Theatre will bring the smash hit comedy "Sylvia" to Sanibel on Thursday, February 3, at 8 p.m. to BIG ARTS Schein Performance Hall, 900 Dunlop Road. Call BIG ARTS at (239) 395-0900 for tickets.Wed, 19 Jan 2011 22:15:16 GMT https://www.prlog.org/11234616-dan-hicks-hot-licks-wit-wisdom-and-tangled-tales-on-sanibel-april-9.html Dan Hicks and the Hot Licks perform 8 p.m. Saturday, April 9, at BIG ARTS, located at 900 Dunlop Road, Sanibel. Tickets are general admission $41, Loge $46, Student $15. Call Marks Box Office at (239) 395-0900 for tickets.Wed, 19 Jan 2011 21:27:31 GMT https://www.prlog.org/11234585-hormonal-imbalance-four-bitchin-babes-perform-at-big-arts-friday-march-18.html The Bitchin’ Babes take the stage 8 p.m. Friday, March 18, at BIG ARTS, located at 900 Dunlop Road, Sanibel, Florida. Tickets are general admission $41, Loge $46, Student $15. To purchase tickets call Marks Box Office at (239) 395-0900.Wed, 19 Jan 2011 21:15:51 GMT https://www.prlog.org/11234125-rave-reviews-for-sold-out-opening-night-for-the-25th-annual-putnam-spelling-bee-on-sanibel.html Two-time Tony Award®-winner, "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee" runs through February 12 at BIG ARTS Strauss Theater. Performances are Monday- Saturday, and start at 8 p.m. Tickets are $30 for adults, $20 for 16 and under. (239) 472-6862Wed, 19 Jan 2011 17:30:35 GMT https://www.prlog.org/11231401-cashore-marionettes-perform-at-big-arts-show-celebrates-the-richness-of-life.html Cashore Marionettes “Life in Motion” will be at BIG ARTS 8 p.m. Wednesday, March 30. BIG ARTS Schein Performance Hall is at 900 Dunlop Road, Sanibel. Tickets are general admission $36, student $15. (239) 395-0900Wed, 19 Jan 2011 16:59:29 GMT https://www.prlog.org/11222244-classical-afternoons-series-presents-new-arts-trio-at-big-arts-sanibel-january-30.html BIG ARTS will present New Arts Trio Sunday, January 30, at 3:30 p.m. BIG ARTS is at 900 Dunlop Road, Sanibel. Tickets: general $31, Student/Child: free with paying adult. Call (239) 395-0900 for more info.Fri, 14 Jan 2011 21:05:41 GMT https://www.prlog.org/11221978-bergonzi-to-perform-schubert-at-big-arts-sanibel-january-27.html The Bergonzi Quartet & cellist Adam Satinsky will perform at BIG ARTS 8PM Thursday, January 27. BIG ARTS is at 900 Dunlop Road, Sanibel. Tickets: general $41, Loge $46, Student: free. Call (239) 395-0900 for info.Fri, 14 Jan 2011 18:40:15 GMT https://www.prlog.org/11221896-houston-ballet-ii-leaps-to-the-stage-at-big-arts-sanibel-on-saturday-january-29.html Houston Ballet II performs at BIG ARTS Saturday, January 29, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are general admission $41, Loge $46, Student $15. HBII is well suited for BIG ARTS intimate space, located at 900 Dunlop Road, Sanibel. Call (239) 395-0900 for info.Fri, 14 Jan 2011 17:38:05 GMT https://www.prlog.org/11204276-take-me-home-the-music-of-john-denver-starring-jim-curry-at-big-arts-january-22.html John Denver tribute artist, Jim Curry, and his band perform at BIG ARTS Saturday, January 22, at 8 p.m. BIG ARTS Schein Performance Hall is located at 900 Dunlop Road, Sanibel. Tickets are general admission $41, Loge $46, Student $15. (239) 395-0900.Sat, 08 Jan 2011 02:35:55 GMT https://www.prlog.org/11204211-the-25th-annual-putnam-county-spelling-bee-opens-january-15-at-big-arts-strauss-theater-sanibel.html The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee opens Saturday, January 15, at BIG ARTS Herb Strauss Theater. This musical comedy is a two-time Tony Award®-winner. Show runs January 15 - February 12, Monday - Saturday, at 8 p.m. $30 adults, $20 children.Sat, 08 Jan 2011 02:01:05 GMT https://www.prlog.org/11204166-big-arts-classical-afternoons-series-presents-pianist-julio-elizalde-and-cellist-bonnie-hampton.html BIG ARTS presents Pianist Julio Elizalde and Cellist Bonnie Hampton Sunday, January 16, at 3:30 p.m. BIG ARTS is at 900 Dunlop Road, Sanibel. Tickets are general admission, $31; Student/Child; free with paying adult. Call (239) 395-0900.Sat, 08 Jan 2011 01:11:42 GMT https://www.prlog.org/11204152-will-stutts-returns-to-sanibel-in-journey-through-the-mind-edgar-allan-poe.html A Journey Through the Mind ... Edgar Allan Poe with Will Stutts, will be performed at BIG ARTS 8 p.m. Wednesday, January 26, at BIG ARTS, 900 Dunlop Road, Sanibel. Tickets are $36, student $15. Call (239) 395-0900 or www.BIGARTS.org.Sat, 08 Jan 2011 01:01:12 GMT https://www.prlog.org/11204145-euclid-string-quartet-perform-schuberts-popular-trout.html A concert featuring Schubert's Trout with The Euclid String Quartet is Thursday, January 13, at 8 p.m. at BIG ARTS Schein Performance Hall, Sanibel. Tickets are general admission $41, Loge $46, Student/Child free with paying adult. (239) 395-0900.Sat, 08 Jan 2011 00:45:53 GMT https://www.prlog.org/11203182-lippman-to-speak-at-big-arts-about-future-of-saudi-arabia.html BIG ARTS welcomes Thomas W. Lippman, Wednesday, January 12, to Schein Performance Hall, located at 900 Dunlop Road, Sanibel. This program is sold out, though interested patrons can come the night of the lecture to see if tickets are turned back in.Fri, 07 Jan 2011 14:01:53 GMT https://www.prlog.org/11191831-big-arts-brings-verdis-aida-to-the-big-screen-in-hi-def-thursday-january-6.html BIG ARTS brings Verdi’s "Aida" to the big screen in Schein Performance Hall. This opera film will be presented 7 p.m. on Thursday, January 6. Tickets $20, student $15. See www.BIGARTS.org or call (239) 395-0900 for more information.Mon, 03 Jan 2011 16:51:42 GMT https://www.prlog.org/11186602-century-of-jazz-piano-highlights-in-the-history-of-an-american-art-form-with-dick-hyman.html Dick Hyman performs "A Century of Jazz Piano: Highlights in the History of an American Art Form" at BIG ARTS Saturday, January 8, at 8 p.m. Schein Hall is at 900 Dunlop Road, Sanibel. Tickets: Gen. $41, Loge $46, Student $15. (239) 395-0900.Thu, 30 Dec 2010 20:15:43 GMT https://www.prlog.org/11125613-new-educational-experience-at-big-arts-on-sanibel-winter-academy.html A Winter Academy series will launch at BIG ARTS in January, with courses in economics, international law, art appreciation, religion and media studies. For more information call (239) 395-0900.Sun, 05 Dec 2010 04:37:21 GMT https://www.prlog.org/11103658-gulfshore-ballet-presents-excerpts-from-the-nutcracker-at-big-arts-on-december-11.html Gulfshore Ballet and BIG ARTS present "Excerpts from The Nutcracker" on Saturday, December 11, at BIG ARTS, 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel. The matinee is at 4 p.m. and evening show is at 7 p.m. Call (239) 395-0900 for ticket info, or www.BIGARTS.org.Fri, 26 Nov 2010 21:20:00 GMT https://www.prlog.org/11103597-big-arts-classical-music-scholarship-recipient-announced-december-12.html BIG ARTS announces an additional educational initiative to its arts scholarship programs. The inaugural BIG ARTS/Kenneth L. Nees Scholarship Award recipient will be announced at a piano recital with Vanessa Perez, at 3:30 p.m. Sunday, December 12.Fri, 26 Nov 2010 20:27:32 GMT https://www.prlog.org/11103574-big-arts-monday-night-films-documentary-and-lots-of-drama-for-december.html Upcoming Monday Night films: 12/6 "Food, Inc." (2008) U.S. 12/13 "The Maid" (2009) Chile, Not Rated; Subtitles 12/20 "Me and Orson Wells" (2008) U.S., Rated PG 12/27 "Sugar" (2008) U.S./Dominican Republic, Rated R; SubtitlesFri, 26 Nov 2010 20:22:01 GMT https://www.prlog.org/11082672-workshops-in-pilates-piano-and-papier-mch-at-big-arts-on-sanibel.html BIG ARTS is now accepting enrollments for December workshops in dance, music, pottery, painting, drawing, papier-mâché and Pilates. For further information stop by 900 Dunlop Road Sanibel, email info@BIGARTS.org, or log on to www.BIGARTS.org.Fri, 19 Nov 2010 00:14:53 GMT https://www.prlog.org/11082482-hollywood-speaks-out-film-festival-at-big-arts-on-sanibel.html "Hollywood Speaks Out" matinee film series begins 1p.m. December 1. Based on Dr. Robert Hilliard's recent book, "Hollywood Speaks Out: Pictures That Dared to Protest Real World Issues," there will be film discussion led by Hilliard.Thu, 18 Nov 2010 20:37:03 GMT https://www.prlog.org/11032833-workshops-in-pilates-papermaking-photoshop-and-more-at-big-arts-on-sanibel.html BIG ARTS workshops in pilates, pottery, Spanish, glass fusing, tap dance, jazz and hip hop, painting, ceramics, studio drawing, and book discussion available in November. Full schedule is available online at BIG ARTS.org or call (239) 395-0900.Thu, 28 Oct 2010 18:14:53 GMT https://www.prlog.org/11032813-documentary-comedy-and-drama-in-november-monday-night-films-at-big-arts.html A mix of comedy, documentaries, and drama in BIG ARTS Monday Night Film Series. Admission is $7. All Monday Night films begin at 7 p.m. Refreshments and discussions on Gainer Veranda to follow. Listening devices available for the hearing impaired.Thu, 28 Oct 2010 18:03:31 GMT https://www.prlog.org/10970259-doug-macgregors-cartoons-1980-2010-hysterical-and-historical-journey-at-big-arts-on-sanibel.html Doug MacGregor's Cartoons 1980-2010: A Hysterical and Historical Journey Exhibit will open at BIG ARTS October 1 through November 10. Artists Reception is Saturday, October 23, from 5 to 6:30 p.m.Sat, 02 Oct 2010 02:35:09 GMT https://www.prlog.org/10970183-songs-for-new-world-opens-at-big-arts-herb-strauss-schoolhouse-theater-on-sanibel.html "Songs for a New World" runs October 14 through November 6 at BIG ARTS Herb Strauss Schoolhouse Theater. Performances are Tuesday through Saturday, and start at 8 p.m. Tickets are $30 for adults, $20 for child 16 and under.Sat, 02 Oct 2010 01:30:29 GMT https://www.prlog.org/10966311-big-arts-seeks-entries-from-southwest-florida-filmmakers.html BIG ARTS Film Society is seeking entries for its Filmmakers Showcase, where the work of local film producers will be screened followed by Q & A. There is no entry fee. Deadline is Wednesday, November 30, 2010. Films will be shown March 16, 2011.Thu, 30 Sep 2010 11:51:00 GMT