{"id":175223,"date":"2026-03-02T17:52:10","date_gmt":"2026-03-02T17:52:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/175223\/"},"modified":"2026-03-02T17:52:10","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T17:52:10","slug":"big-arts-to-present-annual-benefit-sanibel-captiva","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/175223\/","title":{"rendered":"BIG ARTS to present Annual Benefit – SANIBEL-CAPTIVA"},"content":{"rendered":"


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\nLeading up to its 2026 Annual Benefit, BIG ARTS is holding an online auction for a limited edition Arkrocket Elvis Presley jukebox and an Arkrocket Saturn V jukebox.<\/p>\n

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Tickets are still available for a fundraiser that will benefit and support the arts on the islands.<\/p>\n

BIG ARTS will host its 2026 Annual Benefit on March 7 starting at 6 p.m. at its campus on Sanibel. This year\u2019s event will feature a performance by The Doo Wop Project, plus food, drinks and more.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is our main fundraising event,\u201d Development Director Elizabeth Gromko said.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s what allows us to offer arts education, arts outreach, scholarships,\u201d she added. \u201cIn addition to the live music and performances that everybody knows us for.\u201d<\/p>\n

This year\u2019s theme is \u201cSo in Love.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s a fun \u201950s vintage theme,\u201d Gromko said, explaining that there will be a 1957 Chevy Bel Air on display, a car hop on skates and more.<\/p>\n

The evening will kick off with gourmet chef stations, drinks and pre-show mingling.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re going to have amazing offerings by Jamie\u2019s Cuisine,\u201d she said. \u201cAnd an open bar with specialty themed drinks.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Doo Wop Project will then take the stage to perform its new 90-minute show, \u201cEchoes of the Street.\u201d Attendees will hear classics like the Del Vikings\u2019 \u201cWhispering Bells,\u201d The Tymes\u2019 \u201cSo Much in Love,\u201d The Marcels\u2019 \u201cBlue Moon,\u201d The Four Seasons\u2019 \u201cSherry\u201d and Motown\u2019s \u201cMy Girl,\u201d along with contemporary songs by artists like Taylor Swift, Pharell Williams, Daft Punk and Chris Stapleton.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis phenomenal group is straight from Broadway,\u201d Gromko said. \u201cThey\u2019re going to not only perform a lot of the favorite classic doo-wop songs, they\u2019re also taking modern songs and doing what they\u2019re calling doowop-ified versions.\u201d<\/p>\n

Following the show, the Malone Family Sculpture Garden will transform into an after party.<\/p>\n

\u201cA completely different vibe with lights and music,\u201d she said. \u201cWe\u2019ll have a deejay.\u201d<\/p>\n

There will be desserts, plus a few surprise elements.<\/p>\n

\u201cAnd there is a meet and greet with the band members,\u201d Gromko added of The Doo Wop Project.<\/p>\n

Attendees are invited to dress in line with the theme.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re encouraging people to enjoy the evening and wear their poodle skirts or leather jackets,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

The presenting sponsors are Gustav and Vibeke Christensen and Bob and Kathy Wiesemann.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe couldn\u2019t do this amazing event without them,\u201d Gromko said.<\/p>\n

\u201cAnd the community has really stepped up to show us love,\u201d she added. \u201cThe heartfelt gratitude is just overflowing.\u201d<\/p>\n

Floral Artistry is providing the flower arrangements.<\/p>\n

Leading up to the event, BIG ARTS is holding an online auction for a limited edition Arkrocket Elvis Presley jukebox and an Arkrocket Saturn V jukebox, sponsored by Doc Ford\u2019s Rum Bar & Grille.<\/p>\n

The Elvis Presley jukebox was released in conjunction with the 90th anniversary of his birthday. The Saturn jukebox is a retro-style music player that blends \u201950s aesthetics with modern technology.<\/p>\n

Both can play vinyl, stream music or play favorites from the radio.<\/p>\n

Bidding will be open from now through March 6 at 6 p.m.<\/p>\n

\u201cYou have to be able to pick up the item by the end of the month,\u201d Gromko said of the winners.<\/p>\n

Tickets for the annual benefit are $325.<\/p>\n

The community is invited to secure a seat for the big show.<\/p>\n

\u201cIf they have a passion for the arts and want to continue to see it thrive, then they should come in and get a ticket and see what we\u2019re all about,\u201d she said. \u201cAnd it\u2019s just so much fun.\u201d<\/p>\n

For tickets, call the box office at 239-395-0900 or stop by.<\/p>\n

For more information, visit https:\/\/bigarts.org\/annual-benefit\/<\/a> or contact the box office.<\/p>\n

To place a bid in the auction or for more information, visit https:\/\/givebutter.com\/c\/big-arts-2026-annual-benefit-auction-kajkof\/auction<\/a>.<\/p>\n

BIG ARTS is at 900 Dunlop Road, Sanibel.<\/p>\n

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IF YOU GO<\/p>\n

What<\/p>\n

2026 Annual Benefit<\/p>\n

Who<\/p>\n

BIG ARTS<\/p>\n

When<\/p>\n

March 7 starting at 6 p.m.<\/p>\n

Where<\/p>\n

BIG ARTS, 900 Dunlop Road, Sanibel<\/p>\n

Details<\/p>\n

Tickets are $325<\/p>\n


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