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BIG ARTS (Barrier Island Group for the Arts), located between Sanibel City Hall and the Sanibel Historical Museum, was established in 1979 as a community
organization to promote the arts on the Island. Today it is the island’s hub of cultural activity. There you will find classes in painting, pottery, weaving or dance, an evening with international jazz and classical performers, a National Songwriter’s Concert, or stimulating discussion with friends or an artist in residence. With over 160 art workshops and 22 concerts annually, plus award winning films, lectures, discussion groups, and language workshops, there is something for everyone. The BIG ARTS center includes a 414-seat performing arts hall with dance studio, 5 classrooms, two art galleries and a peaceful sculpture garden.
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Sanibel Island’s Old Schoolhouse Theater was originally built in 1896. This charming island treasure was Sanibel’s one room schoolhouse for many years until it was transformed into a theater in 1964. For the past nine years, it has been home to a very special kind of theatrical magic. J.T. Smith, Artist-in-Residence, along with some of the country’s finest performers create the perfect balance of music, laughter, excitement and pure entertainment nightly. With 94 comfortable seats, the entire audience experiences a “front row” seat to all the action in this totally unique, intimate theater. The casual and friendly atmosphere enchants islanders and visitors alike as they enjoy a high energy, fast paced evening of extraordinary entertainment. |
The Pirate Playhouse Company offers superbly entertaining plays by top-rank dramatists: A.R. Gurney and Joe Orton will delight your sense of humor, Tennessee Williams will touch you with gentle beauty like that of a Gulf Coast sunset, and Lanford Wilson and John Olive will do both. Acting talent comes from all over Florida, as well as from New York, Toronto, Los Angeles . . . in settings created by experienced directors and innovative design artists. A performance at The Pirate Playhouse is sure to enrich your evening with quality professional theatre.
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The new Sanibel Library located at 770 Dunlop Road is considered one of the finest in the state of Florida. There is a professional library staff who is aided in their work by over 130 local volunteers who enjoy working on a part-time basis. Any property owner in Lee County may obtain a free resident library card. Visitor cards are available at a cost of $10.00.
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