http://news.prlog.org/tag/sanibel/sanibel - Latest News (Press Releases) - Read news before it's newsen-us3600 http://www.prlog.org/12115161-summer-arts-camp-for-kids-to-12th-at-big-arts-sanibel.htmlKids Summer Arts Camp at BIG ARTS runs weekly Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., June 3 through July 26. Activities include painting, ceramics, dance, photography, puppetry, improv, music, film editing, folk art and arts & crafts. http://www.prlog.org/12115094-community-theater-play-readings-april-21-at-big-arts-sanibel.htmlBIG ARTS Community Players presents staged play readings 7 p.m. on April 21: Paul Newman Hops the Amtrak Auto-Train, Waiting for Wilma and Oz in the Clozet. These readings will take place at the Herb Strauss Theater, 2200 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. http://www.prlog.org/12102608-fully-committed-evening-of-laughs-live-theater-on-sanibel.htmlBIG ARTS Herb Strauss Theater, the only professional theater on Sanibel, launches its production of Fully Committed March 29 through April 27. http://www.prlog.org/12102051-national-geographic-live-kenny-broad-at-big-arts-sanibel-march-29.htmlBIG ARTS presents National Geographic Live! Explorer Kenny Broad, 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 29. http://www.prlog.org/12102046-community-theater-auditions-march-23-and-24-at-big-arts.htmlBIG ARTS launched a program for community theater and staged play readings of works by playwrights in southwest Florida. All readings will feature the Community Players and other local talent, volunteering onstage and backstage. http://www.prlog.org/12077872-forum-speaker-dr-fiona-hill-at-big-arts-february-24-her-topic-where-is-putin-taking-russia.htmlThe FORUM at BIG ARTS Distinguished Scholars Lecture Series welcomes Dr. Fiona Hill, Sunday, February 24, to Schein Performance Hall, located at 900 Dunlop Road, Sanibel. Her topic is "Where is Putin Taking Russia?" http://www.prlog.org/12077866-save-the-date-conceptual-scavenger-hunt-is-tuesday-april-9.htmlCreative Photography Team Scavenger Hunt is Tuesday, April 9. Each four-person team will use a digital camera to capture images inspired by the clues, followed by dinner, silent auction, and slideshow of the photos collected during the day. http://www.prlog.org/12072424-call-to-artists-for-upcoming-fine-craft-exhibit-at-big-arts-on-sanibel.htmlCall to artists for entries of original, fine art objects with a high level of craftsmanship, deadline is April 2. Juror is Anica Sturdivant, Interim Gallery Director, Florida Gulf Coast University. Exhibit open April 4 through 30. http://www.prlog.org/12072426-big-arts-classical-concert-series-presents-storioni-trio-february-21.htmlBIG ARTS will present the Storioni Piano Trio, Thursday, February 21, at 7:30 p.m. BIG ARTS is located at 900 Dunlop Road, Sanibel, Florida. Tickets: $42, loge: $47, student/child: free with adult. http://www.prlog.org/12069388-upcoming-films-and-special-valentines-reception-at-big-arts-sanibel.htmlBIG ARTS Monday Night Film Series brings critically-acclaimed indy and foreign films and documentaries to Sanibel. A group of film buffs lead informed post-movie discussions, complemented by refreshments, all films begin at 7 p.m. http://www.prlog.org/12069379-koresh-dance-to-perform-at-big-arts-february-9.htmlBIG ARTS presents Koresh Dance Company’s “Twenty Years” performance at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, February 9, funded in part by a grant from South Arts in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts. http://www.prlog.org/12058397-outrageous-musical-comedy-spamalot-at-herb-strauss-theater-on-sanibel-through-february-16.htmlMonty Python’s Spamalot, is now showing at BIG ARTS Herb Strauss Theater at 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and and matinées 2 p.m. January 23 and February 6. Show runs through February 16. http://www.prlog.org/12052189-big-workshops-in-art-technology-discussion-fine-crafts-wealth-management-and-more.htmlEnrollment has started for upcoming workshops at BIG ARTS. Full workshop schedules are available online at www.BIGARTS.org, or by contacting the main BIG ARTS office at (239) 395-0900. http://www.prlog.org/12052180-big-arts-dance-season-to-feature-hammerstep-and-koresh-dance-companies.htmlBIG ARTS presents several dance performances this season, including Irish Step and Hip Hop dance group Hammerstep (Jan. 19) and Koresh Dance Company’s “Twenty Years” (Feb. 9). http://www.prlog.org/12052185-big-arts-opera-in-cinema-screening-of-norma-opera-from-teatro-antico-taomina-italy.htmlBIG ARTS continues its 2012-2013 Opera & Ballet in Cinema season continues Thursday, January 10 with the opera, "Norma," screened via satellite from Teatro Antico - Taomina, Italy. http://www.prlog.org/12040485-on-quest-for-laughs-laugh-lot-at-spamalot-at-herb-strauss-theater-on-sanibel.htmlTony-Winner Monty Python's Spamalot runs January 11 through February 16 at BIG ARTS Herb Strauss Theater on Sanibel. Tickets adult: $42, Child: $20. http://www.prlog.org/12049358-folk-legend-tom-rush-performs-on-sanibel-florida-january-12.htmlBIG ARTS presents a concert by popular folk and blues man Tom Rush. Concert begins at 8 p.m. Saturday, January 12. General: $37, Loge: $42, Student: $15. http://www.prlog.org/12049275-champagne-for-new-years-eve-with-plaid-tidings-at-herb-strauss-theater-sanibel.html"Forever Plaid: Plaid Tidings" is now showing at Sanibel's Herb Strauss Theater at 2244 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, Florida. New Year’s Eve show will include a champagne reception, appetizers and dessert. http://www.prlog.org/12049039-big-arts-classical-afternoons-series-presents-ars-nova-string-trio-january-6.htmlBIG ARTS will presents Ars Nova String Trio, Sunday, January 6, at 3:30 p.m. BIG ARTS is located at 900 Dunlop Road, Sanibel, FL. Tickets are general admission $32, Student/Child: free with paying adult. http://www.prlog.org/12045787-new-years-eve-champagne-reception-forever-plaid-plaid-tidings-at-herb-strauss-theater-on-sanibel.htmlBIG ARTS Herb Strauss Theater, the only professional theater on Sanibel, shows "Forever Plaid: Plaid Tidings" by Stuart Ross. Runs December 17 - 31. Tickets are $42 for adults, $20 for children. New Year's eve tickets $75. http://www.prlog.org/12042894-adventures-in-paradise-presents-santas-dolphin-cruise-to-picnic-island.htmlWhere is Santa on his last day before flying out? We found him on a deserted island in the waters surrounding Sanibel! Join Adventures In Paradise as they offer Santa’s Dolphin & Wildlife Cruise on Christmas Eve. http://www.prlog.org/12017091-just-announced-talk-back-added-to-beckys-new-car-at-herb-strauss-theater-november-20.htmlBIG ARTS Herb Strauss Theater on Sanibel presents Theatre Conspiracy’s production of Becky’s New Car, this comedy runs November 13 – 20. Closing night talk-back just added for Tuesday, Nov. 20. Tickets $15 to $28. http://www.prlog.org/12006599-just-in-time-for-the-holidays-forever-plaid-plaid-tidings-at-herb-strauss-theater-on-sanibel.htmlBIG ARTS Herb Strauss Theater, the only professional theater on Sanibel, delivers a musical gift for the holiday season, "Forever Plaid: Plaid Tidings" by Stuart Ross. Show runs December 17 - 31. Tickets are $42 for adults and $20 for children. http://www.prlog.org/12007834-just-added-nederlands-dans-theaters-move-to-move-in-hi-def-at-big-arts.htmlBIG ARTS and Emerging Pictures present a screening of Nederlands Dans Theater’s "Move to Move" 7 p.m. Thursday, November 15. Four contemporary dance masterpieces will be presented in Hi-Def on the big screen, tickets are $20. http://www.prlog.org/12006382-workshops-in-life-drawing-pottery-iphone-and-painting-at-big-arts-this-fall.htmlWorkshops have begun this season at BIG ARTS. Full workshop schedules are available online at www.BIGARTS.org, or by contacting the main BIG ARTS office at (239) 395-0900. http://www.prlog.org/12005532-new-speakers-added-to-myra-roberts-project-tolerance-event-on-november-2-at-big-arts.htmlBIG ARTS will host an ARTSalon multimedia presentation; Project Tolerance 4:30 p.m. Friday, November 2, with Ella Nayor, Myra Roberts, Robert Hilliard and Cesare Frustaci. Admission $5. http://www.prlog.org/12000583-big-arts-community-band-resumes-practice-october-22.htmlThe Community Band Director Don Knowland invites musicians to join the band. They rehearse at 6:30 p.m. Monday nights, starting October 22, at St. Michaels & All Angels Episcopal Church, 2304 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. http://www.prlog.org/11997384-award-winning-cabaret-duo-entertains-with-the-songs-of-musical-families-november-24-at-big-arts.htmlBeckie Menzie and Tom Michael celebrate famous families in their “All in the Musical Family” show at BIG ARTS, 900 Dunlop Road, Sanibel, 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 24. Gen.: $37, Loge: $42, Child: $15. http://www.prlog.org/11997165-miriam-margolyesthe-ultimate-dickens-character-actorperforms-her-one-woman-show-at-big-arts.htmlSanibel's Herb Strauss Theater presents award-winning British actress Miriam Margolyes in her one-woman show, "Dickens’ Women," Dec. 4 through 9. Adult $42, Chld $20. Margolyes' world tour is part of the celebration of 200 years of Charles Dickens. http://www.prlog.org/11989647-big-arts-world-of-fashion-exhibit-opens-october-15.htmlBIG ARTS “World of Fashion” runs Oct. 15 through Dec.1. Juror is textile artist Aida Bukovica. Juror’s talk is Friday, Oct. 12, at 2:30 p.m. Artists Reception is 5:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 2. Phillips Gallery is open Monday-Friday, 1 - 4 p.m. http://www.prlog.org/11989176-open-call-to-audition-october-22-for-spamalot-ensemble-cast-at-big-arts-herb-strauss-theater.htmlBIG ARTS Herb Strauss Theater invites local talent to come out for an open casting call to recruit local singer/dancers for Monty Python’s Spamalot ensemble cast. Auditions will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. Monday, October 22, at the Theater. http://www.prlog.org/11982383-faces-of-anne-frank-project-tolerance-exhibit-at-big-arts-opens-october-15.html“Faces of Anne Frank: Project Tolerance,” with works by Myra Roberts, will be on display in BIG ARTS Founders Gallery October 15 through December 1. An artists reception will be held 5:30 to 7 p.m. Friday, November 2. http://www.prlog.org/11974526-community-chorus-ramps-up-for-season-starting-october-12.htmlThe Community Chorus resumes practice October 16, and meets during season on Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. at BIG ARTS, 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel. No auditions are required to join. Community Chorus Holiday Concert will be held 7 p.m. Thursday, December 6. http://www.prlog.org/11974512-community-band-practice-resumes-october-22.htmlCommunity Band invites musicians to join the band. The group rehearses during season at 6:30 p.m. Mondays, starting October 22, at Saint Michaels & All Angels Episcopal Church, 2304 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. No auditions required to join. http://www.prlog.org/11971996-new-workshops-offered-this-season-at-big-arts-on-sanibel.htmlThere are many new classes offered at BIG ARTS this season, including African dance and drumming, Weaving, Basket-making, Guided Improv Dance, Italian for Travelers, Painting with Alcohol Inks, Applied Drawing, and Mindfulness health classes. http://www.prlog.org/11956594-family-concert-kicks-off-big-arts-2012-2013-live-jazz-pop-season-on-sanibel.htmlBIG ARTS music season: All in the Musical Family, Tom Rush; “A Toast to the Ladies of Cool”; The Glenn Miller Orchestra; Corky Siegel’s Chamber Blues; Fred Hersch Trio; “Cinema Toast: Celebrating Music of the Movies”; & Wendy Webb. http://www.prlog.org/11937751-big-arts-announces-2012-2013-herb-strauss-theater-season-and-online-ticket-sales.htmlBIG ARTS Herb Strauss Theater the only professional theater on Sanibel, has announced its 2012-2013 live theater season beginning this fall. Tickets now available online. Groups of 10 or more are eligible for group discount rates for these shows. http://www.prlog.org/11935164-big-arts-gift-shop-has-the-cure-for-the-summertime-blues.htmlCheck out new items in the gift shop at BIG ARTS Center, painted umbrellas, jewelry, vases, purses and more. You’ll see why BIG ARTS is rated number one on Trip Advisor’s “Traveler Recommended Shopping on Sanibel” category. http://www.prlog.org/11922134-neil-simons-the-star-spangled-girl-sparkles-at-big-arts-herb-strauss-theater.htmlBIG ARTS Community Players at Herb Strauss Theater perform Neil Simon’s "The Star-Spangled Girl" at 8 p.m. July 12, 13, 14, 19, 20 and 21. Tickets are $15 adults, $5 for children. BIG ARTS Herb Strauss Theater is at 2200 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. http://www.prlog.org/11911843-pottery-and-performing-arts-ramp-up-the-fun-at-big-arts-summer-arts-camp-on-sanibel.htmlSummer arts camp runs weekdays 9 AM to 3 PM, through July 27. Grades K through 5 activities include painting, ceramics, dance, puppetry, improv, & music appreciation. $115 to $130 per week. Middle and High school programs available, $80 per week. http://www.prlog.org/11886220-photography-film-editing-painting-and-dance-planned-for-big-arts-summer-arts-camp.htmlSummer Arts Camp at BIG ARTS lets kids get creative and keep engaged during the summer break. Camp runs Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., June 4 through July 27. Tuition for grades K through 5 is $130 per week. Middle and H.S. is $80 per week. http://www.prlog.org/11879579-adventures-in-paradise-4th-of-july-fireworks-cruise.htmlBoom. Pow. Splash? Sounds like it’s time again for the Fourth of July Fireworks Cruise on Sanibel Island. Adventures In Paradise will take to the waters on the Miss Paradise, Dolphin Waters, and Sun Princess to view the show. http://www.prlog.org/11867211-community-players-add-more-dates-to-the-star-spangled-girl-run.htmlBIG ARTS Community Players at Herb Strauss Theater perform "Marriage is Murder," 8 p.m. performances May 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, 19, and May 13 at 2 p.m. "The Star-Spangled Girl" is 8 p.m. July 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14, 19, 20, 21. Call (239) 395-0900. http://www.prlog.org/11864560-art-council-of-southwest-florida-sanibel-captiva-art-league-touch-of-red-award-winners.htmlArtist Reception and Awards Presentation was held in BIG ARTS Phillips Gallery, Saturday, April 6, for the Sanibel-Captiva Art League 36th Annual Juried Art Exhibit, “A Touch of Red.” http://www.prlog.org/11862436-big-arts-presents-gulfshore-ballets-spring-showcase-may-20.htmlBIG ARTS presents Gulfshore Ballet’s Spring Showcase Sunday, May 20, at 4 p.m. Jose Gamero, principal dancer with Des Moines Ballet, and 55 ballet students will perform excerpts from 'Sleeping Beauty,' 'Paquita' & other works. Adult $5, child free. http://www.prlog.org/11854311-big-arts-summer-arts-camp-starts-june-4-on-sanibel.htmlBIG ARTS Summer Arts Camp runs Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., June 4 through July 27. Activities include painting, ceramics, dance, glass fusing, photography, puppets, improv acting, music appreciation, film editing, and arts and crafts. http://www.prlog.org/11854307-big-arts-community-players-set-the-stage-for-two-comedies-at-herb-strauss-theater-on-sanibel.htmlBIG ARTS Community Players will perform at Herb Strauss Theater: "Marriage is Murder," May 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, 19 and a 2 p.m. matinee May 13. Neil Simon’s "The Star-Spangled Girl" on July 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, and 14. Evening shows are at 8 p.m. http://www.prlog.org/11845163-upcoming-workshops-at-big-arts-in-glass-fusing-tap-dance-and-drawing.htmlSignups are ongoing for upcoming BIG ARTS workshops. Full workshop schedules are available online at www.BIGARTS.org, or by contacting the main BIG ARTS office at (239) 395-0900. http://www.prlog.org/11841659-rigoletto-to-be-shown-live-via-satellite-from-royal-opera-tuesday-april-17-at-big-arts-sanibel.htmlThe Royal Opera’s Rigoletto will screen live via satellite from London, Tuesday, April 17, at 2:30 p.m. at BIG ARTS Schein Performance Hall, 900 Dunlop Road, Sanibel, Florida. Admission is $25. http://www.prlog.org/11841651-fabrication-visual-arts-exhibit-artists-reception-is-friday-april-6.html“Fabrication,” an exhibit with artwork by Tania Begg, Vicki Kessler and Donna Kjonaas, will be on display in BIG ARTS Founders Gallery April 5 through 30. Artists reception is Friday, April 6, at 5:30 p.m. at 900 Dunlop Road, Sanibel, FL.