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John Vessels as Lillian Baxter

John Vessels in
An Evening with Lillian Baxter

8 PM June 11 to 13
at Herb Strauss Theater

John Vessels is Hollywood's favorite has-been: Lillian Baxter!
From her early days at MGM to her short but fruitful television career on such hit shows as The Thrifty Vittles Happy-Time Song Hour, Life with Maureen, and The Lillian Baxter Show, Ms. Baxter will sing the songs and tell the stories of her arduous climb to the middle. Along for the ride on this musical romp-down-memory-lane is Lillian's faithful accompanist, international playboy and favorite ex-husband, Corky Weinstopper (played by Jay Schwandt). You simply cannot miss this delightful comedy-cabaret-memoir of the greatest star nobody's ever heard of—so come share An Evening with Lillian Baxter!
Show starts at 8 p.m., Tuesday, June 11, Wednesday, June 12 and Thursday, June 13.

Adults: $42
Child 17 & Under: $20




John Vessels

An Evening with John Vessels

8 PM June 14 to 16
at Herb Strauss Theater

Has it really been NINE years since John Vessels has been on a Sanibel stage?! It has, and now the Herb Strauss Theater brings him back for a limited time! John has been performing all around the country in theater and musicals, comedies and dramas, school plays and home movies (he ain't proud) - and now he's back on his favorite island to sing a song or two and to tell folks what he's been up to for the last near-decade. An alumnus of the Old Schoolhouse Theater in such hits as Forever Plaid, Run for Your Wife, The Big Bang, Swing Sisters, Lend Me a Tenor, and a whole bunch of Ho! Ho! Ho! the Christmas Shows, Vessels has written this cabaret—featuring accompanist and arranger, Jay Schwandt—just for you. Don't miss this Valentine to the best little island in the world from Sanibel's biggest fan. Come spend An Evening with John Vessels!
Show starts at 8 p.m., Friday, June 14, Saturday, June 15 and Sunday, June 16.

Adults: $42
Child 17 & Under: $20





BIG ARTS Summer Arts Camp

BIG ARTS Summer Arts Camp

Camp runs June 3 through July 26

Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 3 PM

Camp will be closed Thursday, July 4

Summer arts camp will offer children from kindergarten through 5th grades hands-on activities on a rotating schedule that includes 2-D art, murals, music, pottery and dance. The program for middle and high school students provides an opportunity to volunteer or to take classes. Courses include fused glass, acting, pottery, photography and film production. Kindergarten through 5th grade tuition is $130 per week, ($105 for week three) Middle and High School fee for classes is $75 per week. Week three is the week of the July 4th holiday. There is a discount if enrolling in three or more weeks.

Sponsor L.A.T. Foundation and
Sanibel-Captiva Kiwanis Foundation
and Sanibel-Captiva Community Bank


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Click here for Kindergarten through 5th grade registration form


Click here for Middle & High School registration form


BIG ARTS workshops

BIG ARTS Workshops

Classes offered include: Art and Technology, Discussion Groups, Fine Crafts, Foreign Language, Music Lessons, Painting and Drawing, Pottery, Religion, Economics, Art History and Writing.

Click Here for BIG ARTS 2012-2013 Workshop Schedules








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