Dec 30, 2010
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.
Dec 04, 2010
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.
Nov 26, 2010
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.
Nov 26, 2010
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.
Nov 26, 2010
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; Subtitles
Nov 18, 2010
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.
Nov 18, 2010
"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.
Oct 28, 2010
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.
Oct 28, 2010
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.
Oct 01, 2010
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.