Sanibel Island News (Florida, United States)

Melissa Richards Realtor at John R. Wood Island Real Estate Inc. was recognized for achieving her GRI designation

BIG 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.

Sanibel Island Real Estate company John R Wood Island Real Estate was up 77% in volume (outperforming the board by 55%!) and our office was up 27% in sales made, (up 16% over all other agents)

BIG ARTS presents acclaimed singer-songwriter keyboardist Wendy Webb, Monday, April 2, at 8 PM, at BIG ARTS Strauss Theater, 2200 Periwinkle, Sanibel. Webb will sing & play piano, accompanied by Danny Morgan on guitar & John McLane on saxophone.

BIG ARTS held its Annual Benefit February 27, to help fund their mission to provide quality cultural and educational experiences to the residents and visitors of Southwest Florida. BIG ARTS is grateful for the generous support it receives each year.

BIG ARTS Community Chorus Director Steve Cramer invites all to the Chorus Concert at 7 p.m., Thursday, March 22. The Chorus is taking a fresh look at old standards, from Verdi to Gershwin to Manhattan Transfer, with musicians accompanying them.

'Young at Heart' Film Festival is Sunday, March 25, at 3 p.m. at BIG ARTS, 900 Dunlop Road, Sanibel, Fl. The festival features two films about people thriving in their 60s, 70s and beyond. Admission is $30 and includes a boxed dinner & discussion.

Adaskin String Trio will perform a classical concert Sunday, January 29, at 3:30 p.m. in BIG ARTS Schein Performance Hall, 900 Dunlop Road. Admission is General $32 and Child free with paying adult.

BIG ARTS has announced its workshop schedule for season, signups are ongoing. This season there are new classes in iPods, iPads, and iPhone apps as well as new workshops in pastels, open studio, African jewelry, and improv.

BIG ARTS welcomes Dr. Michael A. Levi to Sanibel Sunday, January 22, to speak about the future of energy. Lecture begins at 7:30 p.m. in BIG ARTS Schein Performance Hall, 900 Dunlop Road, Sanibel, Florida. Tickets are $35.

BIG ARTS has announced Dr. Jay Apt, of Carnegie Mellon University (Mar. 17); Joshua Foer, author of the best-selling Moonwalking with Einstein (Mar 21); and Dr. Anthony Ritaccio, of Albany Medical College Human Brain Mapping Program (Apr. 12).

BIG ARTS invites artists to submit entries for its juried Multiples Exhibit. Entries must be delivered on January 17, from 9 a.m. to noon. Art must include multiples of objects, subjects or images in one piece or connected pieces.

The critically-acclaimed musical Dirty Rotten Scoundrels takes the stage Friday, January 13, through Saturday, February 11, Monday through Saturday. All shows begin at 8 p.m. Opening Night Reception starts at 7 p.m. on January 13.

The Golden Dragon Acrobats take the stage on Sanibel at BIG ARTS Saturday, January 7, 2012. General admission is $42, Loge $47 and Child $15. The show begins at 7:30 p.m. in BIG ARTS Schein Performance Hall, 900 Dunlop Road, Sanibel.

New Year’s Eve performance of the musical 'Winter Wonderettes' Sat., December 31 at BIG ARTS Herb Strauss Theater, 2200 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. Refreshments, appetizers, champagne and dessert reception for $75. Show begins at 9 p.m.

“The Coast – A Collaboration,” an evening of photography, music and poetry featuring Charles Sobczak, a Sanibel writer, and his son, Logan Sobczak, a composer, will take place at BIG ARTS Phillips Gallery Thursday, November 10, at 7:30 p.m.

Pop legend Livingston Taylor returns to Sanibel Saturday, November 26 for a special Thanksgiving weekend performance at BIG ARTS, 900 Dunlop Road.

"Journey to an Exhibition” featuring painter Pat Dunn and sculptor Yuri Tarnawiecki is open at BIG ARTS Founders Gallery now through November 29. There will be an artists reception from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Friday, October 28.

BIG ARTS Film Society brings back the ever-popular Monday Night Film series in November with a mix of critically acclaimed independent and foreign films and documentaries: Mademoiselle Chambon, The Concert, Circo and Mao's Last Dancer.

A juried exhibit of fine arts sculpture is open at BIG ARTS Phillips Gallery through Tuesday, November 29. Juror is Barbara Hill, of Hill Fine Art Consulting. Her talk will be held Friday, October 28, at 5 p.m., followed by a reception and awards.

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Melissa Richards Realtor at John R. Wood Island Real Estate Inc. was recognized for achieving her GRI designation

BIG 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.

Artist 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.”

Sanibel Island Real Estate company John R Wood Island Real Estate was up 77% in volume (outperforming the board by 55%!) and our office was up 27% in sales made, (up 16% over all other agents)

BIG 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.

John r. Wood Island Real Estate on Sanibel Island is proud to announce their March sales producers, Tonya Johnson, Phairda Mcdermott and Mary and Fred Bondurant

BIG 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.

BIG 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.

Signups 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.

The 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.

“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.

Sanibel-Captiva Art League 36th Annual Juried Art Exhibit at BIG ARTS, “A Touch of Red” opens Thursday, April 5, in Phillips Gallery, 900 Dunlop Road, Sanibel. A reception and awards ceremony will take place Friday, April 6, from 5:30 to 7 p.m.

Over the Tavern is now playing at BIG ARTS Herb Strauss Theater, 2200 Periwinkle Way. Show runs through April 21, Tuesday through Saturday. All shows begin at 8 p.m. Tickets: $42 for adults, $20 children.

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BIG ARTS presents acclaimed singer-songwriter keyboardist Wendy Webb, Monday, April 2, at 8 PM, at BIG ARTS Strauss Theater, 2200 Periwinkle, Sanibel. Webb will sing & play piano, accompanied by Danny Morgan on guitar & John McLane on saxophone.

BIG ARTS held its Annual Benefit February 27, to help fund their mission to provide quality cultural and educational experiences to the residents and visitors of Southwest Florida. BIG ARTS is grateful for the generous support it receives each year.

BIG ARTS Community Chorus Director Steve Cramer invites all to the Chorus Concert at 7 p.m., Thursday, March 22. The Chorus is taking a fresh look at old standards, from Verdi to Gershwin to Manhattan Transfer, with musicians accompanying them.

BIG ARTS invites local talent to submit plays for 2012-2013 Community Theater play reading series, deadline is Monday, April 2. To submit, e-mail script to info@BIGARTS.org. Put “Community Theater Play Submission” in the subject line.

BIG ARTS opens its invitational "Guests Will Be Hung" exhibit Friday, March 2, in Phillips Gallery, 900 Dunlop Road, Sanibel. Artists Reception will take place Friday, March 9, from 5:30 to 7 p.m.

Signups are ongoing for upcoming BIG ARTS workshops and Winter Academy courses. Full workshop and Winter Academy schedule is available online at www.bigarts.org or by contacting BIG ARTS at (239) 395-0900. 20% off workshops for BIG ARTS members.

“The Beat Goes On,” an exhibit with music-themed artworks by Renée Rey and Peter Zell, will be on display in BIG ARTS Founders Gallery Friday, March 2, through Thursday, March 29. An artists reception will be held 5:30 p.m. Friday, March 9.

'Young at Heart' Film Festival is Sunday, March 25, at 3 p.m. at BIG ARTS, 900 Dunlop Road, Sanibel, Fl. The festival features two films about people thriving in their 60s, 70s and beyond. Admission is $30 and includes a boxed dinner & discussion.

Award-winning singer/songwriter Jim Van Slyke brings his popular Sedaka Show to BIG ARTS Friday, March 2, at 8 p.m. in Schein Performance Hall, 900 Dunlop Road, Sanibel, Florida. Tickets are General $42, Loge $47 and Child $15.

BIG ARTS FORUM Lecture Series welcomes war strategy expert and author Dr. Frederick Kagan Sunday, March 4. Dr. Kagan speaks at 7:30 p.m. in BIG ARTS Schein Performance Hall, 900 Dunlop Road, Sanibel, FL.Tickets are $35.

BIG ARTS presents Dr. Jay Apt, a renewable energy expert (Sat, Mar 17); Joshua Foer, author of the bestseller Moonwalking with Einstein (Wed, Mar 21); and Dr. Anthony Ritaccio, a researcher in Brain Mapping (Thur, Apr 12). $26, Student $10.

David Pomeranz brings multimedia "Chaplin: A Life in Concert" show to BIG ARTS Friday, March 9, at 8 p.m. in Schein Performance Hall, 900 Dunlop Road, Sanibel. Tickets are General $42, Loge $47 and Child $15.

Michael Miller CPA has opened a full service CPA firm on Sanibel at 2340 Periwinkle, Suite J-2 in the Village Shops executive suites. Services include taxes, bookkeeping, auditing, CFO services and small business/nonprofit consulting.

Das Barbecü, a new musical comedy, makes its S.W. Florida debut at BIG ARTS Herb Strauss Theater, 2200 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. Show runs through Saturday, March 17, Mon - Sat. All shows begin at 8 p.m., with matinee Wed., March 7, at 2 p.m.

Auditions for two full-length plays to be performed at BIG ARTS Herb Strauss Theater, actors needed are: one man, one woman 25 - 60 yrs old, and two men, one woman 20 - 40 yrs old. Shows are in May and July. Auditions are 2 PM Sunday, March 18.

Community theater play readings: Never Too Late Mar 11, Carmen Garmin, Lady Godiva of Flamingo Landing & Homecoming for Sergeant Porter Apr 1, at 7:30 PM at BIG ARTS Herb Strauss Theater, 2200 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. $12 Adult and $5 Child.

Sanibel Oscar Night's Champagne reception and "The African Queen," is 7 p.m. Monday, March 5. Locals will dress as Hollywood stars. The “Sanibel Oscar” Award winners will be announced, followed by film, and reception. $15.

Le Corsaire, a ballet performed by the Bolshoi Ballet in Moscow, will screen live via satellite on Sanibel Sunday, March 11, at 11 a.m. at BIG ARTS Schein Performance Hall, 900 Dunlop Road, Sanibel. Admission is $20.

Artist Reception and Awards Presentation was held in BIG ARTS Phillips Gallery, Saturday, January 21. More than 80 artists are exhibiting in"Multiples," show open through Monday, February 27 1 to 4 p.m., Mon-Fri, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Sat.

BIG ARTS has announced its workshop schedule for season and signups are ongoing. Full workshop and Winter Academy schedule is available online at www.BIG ARTS.org or by contacting the main BIG ARTS office at (239) 395-0900.

BIG ARTS Winter Academy offers courses in international law, music history, literature, music and art appreciation, religion, economics, and creative thinking.

The BIG ARTS Scholarship Award Program is now accepting applications for students with goals to pursue careers in visual arts, music, dance, theater, literary arts or film. Deadline to apply is Friday, March 30.

The award-winning Linden String Quartet will perform in a classical concert Thursday, February 16, at 8 p.m. in BIG ARTS Schein Performance Hall, 900 Dunlop Road, Sanibel. General $42, Loge $47 and Child Free.

BIG ARTS FORUM Lecture Series welcomes Robert Gallucci Sunday, February 12, to speak about the nuclear challenge from North Korea and the changing nature of nuclear threat. 7:30 p.m. in BIG ARTS Schein Performance Hall, 900 Dunlop Road, Sanibel.

BIG ARTS hosts Valentine’s Reception in Monday Night Film Series on February 13. A special reception with wine & chocolate tasting begins at 6 p.m. A $15 ticket includes film & reception, $8 ticket for film - "Midnight in Paris," at 7 p.m..

BIG ARTS and Sanibel Sea School presents An Evening with Vikki Spruill 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, February 15. Her conservation lecture will be held in BIG ARTS Schein Performance Hall, located at 900 Dunlop Road, Sanibel.

Das Barbecü runs Friday, February 17 - Saturday, March 17, Mondays-Saturdays. All shows begin at 8 p.m., with special 2 p.m. performance Wednesday, March 7. Tickets are $42 for adult/$20 child. Herb Strauss Theater ~ 2200 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel.

BIG ARTS Film Society is screening three exceptional films in February as part of its Monday Night Film Series. All films are $8 and begin at 7 p.m. in Schein Performance Hall.

Verdi’s Rigoletto will screen live via satellite from London's Royal Opera House Tuesday, April 17, at 2:30 p.m. Eastern at BIG ARTS Schein Performance Hall, 900 Dunlop Road, Sanibel, Florida. $25. Child 17 and Under Free.

BIG ARTS is Puttin’ on the Ritz for its Annual Benefit Monday, February 27, at 6:30 p.m. at BIG ARTS Center, 900 Dunlop Road, Sanibel, Florida. The benefit includes a piano and vocal tribute by Steve Ross to the King of Debonair, Fred Astaire.

Ocean's Reach just passed a rigorous “spot audit inspection” from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) designed to ensure that the resort remained dedicated Environmental Protection (DEP).

Critically-acclaimed award-winning singer/songwriter Jim Van Slyke brings his massively popular Sedaka Show to BIG ARTS Friday, March 2, at 8 p.m. in Schein Hall, 900 Dunlop Road, Sanibel, FL. General Admission $42, Loge $47 and Child 17 & Under $15.

Legendary cabaret artist Marilyn Maye returns to Sanibel for an evening of Broadway and cabaret favorites Saturday, February 11, 8 p.m. in BIG ARTS Schein Performance Hall, 900 Dunlop Rd. Tickets are General $42, Loge $47, children 17 and under $15.

BIG ARTS welcomes alto sax legend Richie Cole and critically-acclaimed musical group Five By Design Saturday, January 28, for Cool & Swingin’ concert at 8 p.m. in Schein Hall, 900 Dunlop Road, Sanibel, Florida. $47 Loge, $42 General, $15 child .

BIG ARTS will screen The Royal Opera's production of Puccini’s "Il trittico" via satellite Thursday, February 9, at 7 p.m. in BIG ARTS Schein Performance Hall, 900 Dunlop Road, Sanibel, Florida. Admission is $20, children under 17 are free.