PROUDLY PRESENTS
Judith Hill CHRISTENSEN PERFORMANCE HALL on The Madeline Janis Courter Stage
JANUARY 27, 2024 8:00PM
Graciously Sponsored By
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… wowed the [Staples Center] crowd and the millions watching around the world … -ROLLING STONE
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JUDITH HILL GRAMMY award-winning vocalist, and The Voice finalist, Judith Hill brings her dazzling talent to Sanibel! Come see what drew artists like Prince, Michael Jackson, Spike Lee and George Benson to her. Judith Hill has toured with Ringo Starr, Elton John and Stevie Wonder. She is credited with singing vocals for Gregg Allman, Josh Groban, Carole King, and Rod Stewart, and was featured in the GRAMMY-and Academy Award-winning film, 20 Feet from Stardom.
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Hill’s voice is distinctive, soulful and has an earthy quality that makes it unique. She moves easily from R&B to funk to hip-hop to jazz to gospel. -LA WEEKLY
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Save the Date! BIG ARTS 45TH ANNUAL BENEFIT MARCH 22, 2024 Lavish pre-show buffets & open bars followed by post-concert desserts, dancing, drinks & more in the Malone Family Sculpture Garden!
THE DOO WOP PROJECT featuring stars of Broadway’s smash hits Jersey Boys and Motown: The Musical CLICK HERE TO LISTEN!
Benefit Sponsorship Opportunities PRESENTING SPONSORS ($10,000)
8 complimentary event tickets VIP backstage photo with The Doo Wop Project artists VIP seating Plus Pacesetter additional benefits
PACESETTERS ($5,000) 6 complimentary event tickets Premium seating Name on event e-blasts Name on sponsor webpage Recognition on social media Plus Fan additional benefits
FANS ($2,500) 4 complimentary event tickets Plus Groupie additional benefits
GROUPIES ($1,500) 2 complimentary event tickets Preferred seating Complementary valet parking Name on Benefit webpage Name listed in post-event “thank you” newspaper ad Name on printed invitation (print deadline February 10)
PLEDGE YOUR SUPPORT TODAY! Contact Michelle Schweber, Director of Development mschweber@bigarts.org | 239.395.0900 ext. 308 | 404.441.2261
Meet Our Supporters Thank you to our loyal donors. Your support is needed now, as never before. PREMIERE Gustav & Vibeke Christensen Leslie Fleischner Florida Department of State Kenneth L. Nees Jim & Gaye Pigott Bob & Kathy Wiesemann
PACESETTER Sanibel Captiva Trust Company Dr. Michael & Mrs. Marilee Wood
BENEFACTOR Bank of The Islands James C. & Susan H. Berg Ginny Bowen Andrew & Ruthelen Burns Dick & Mary Butler Congress Jewelers Janice Devitt Barb & Tom Dunham Kathleen & John Green Jr. Dorothy & Seth Hemming
Bob & Marilyn Klaskin Dorothy Lichtenstein Northern Trust Sue Pick Jeffrey & Rene Savarise Charlie & Gail Sheetz Patricia Thurber Linda & Tom Uhler Linda & John Wulff
GRAND PATRON Edward & Catherine Anderson Lore Bahnik, The Bahnik Foundation David and Judy Baum Mary Buck Jack & Fay Chestnut Nancy Dehmlow David Filkins Doug & Sherry Gentry Laurie & Steve Hafener Melissa & Jason Halliburton George & Susan Heisler David Huggin Peter & Ann Lambertus
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ANGEL Hazel Barber Curtis A. Barton Lynn Bernard Walter & Wendy Berninger Naomi Bloom Robert & Dixie Bowden Philip & Helen Bradbury Dan & Donna Casey Ralph & Carolyn Clark
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CONTRIBUTOR Robert M. Allen David & Diann Frantz Teresa Anzalone Ted Gasteyer Richard & Carol Arnould Phyllis K. Gresham Doug & Lu Bannerman Ed & Sharon Hannon Christopher Berman Madeline Etkin & Jeff Hayward Laurence Bettcher Mr. & Mrs. Richard Healey Douglas & Meg Born Mark & Paula Henry Donald Breitner & Debbie Gurman Becky Higbie Pamela Z. Brislin Jo-Ann & Robert Hilliard John & Sarabess Cahill Norma Hoppenfeld Reynolds & Barbara Challoner Doug & Janie Jacobson Nancy Clark Louis & Mary Kahn David & Robyn Cook Roger & Christine King Peter & Sue Danford Donna & Jim Kraft James & Maggie Davis Linda Kramer Robin & W. Patrick Dickson Bob & Helen Lambiase Jim & Catrina Drotleff Donna Leahy Ron & Jeannie Ellington Brenda & Matt Levatich Carolyn & Oliver Esman Dale Luchsinger Mary & Millard Everhart Ann McCarthy Myra Fisher Don & Joan McDonald Greater Milwaukee Foundation James and Mary LaVelle Fund
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FRIEND Thomas LaFond Dr. Allen & Wendy Pois Melissa Laidlaw & Menashe Ben-David Anonymous Linda Laird Isabella Rasi Virginia & Tim Lattner Marianne Nyhan Ravenna Mr. & Mrs. Paul R. Lawrence Debra & David Ray Annie Layman James Reynolds Ann Lindberg Jan Rice Karen Holder & Randy Lisk Rob & Debbie Rizzo Maryann L. Loh Carlos & Mary Roche Gary & Margot Long Carol & Bill Rosenberg Howard Lorsch & Tracy Dwyer Margaret Ross David & Kelly Lowden Carolyn Ruff David & Jackie Lurio Jolene & Kooroush Saeian Janet MaGirl Di Saggau Marla Manning Mr. & Mrs. Peter Saltz Joan M. Martyn Michael Samet & Elissa Karasin-Samet Pamela M. Mascio Pat Santucci, M.D. John & Jennifer Masters David Scheiber Roy & Judith McCloskey Laurence & Jeanie Schiffer John & Janet McLaughlin John & Lisa Schmidlin Dana Mehlig Craig & Lynn Schneider Michele Messenger Bob & Caren Schoen Sarah Ashton & Jim Metzler Steve & Laurie Schulz Eleanor Miller Walter & Betsy Schuman Rene & Margarethe Miville Michelle Schweber Joseph & Linda Mondelli Debbie Scray Mike & Debbie Morgan Mr. Terry See & Mrs. Theresa Shea-See Mary Beth & Scott Morrison Mr. Juan Serret & Mrs. Karen Serret Drs. John & Gwendolynn Newman Jack & Karen Shaw Randall & Marilyn Niehoff Sally & Dwight Shelton Fred C. Nordstrom Bradford Shingleton Mr. & Mrs. John L.S. Northrop Joseph Shuster & Barbara Bazzone Jim & Barbara O’Hare Karen Shutway Bruce & Catherine Odlaug Cathy Simon Tom & Barbara Olson Dennis & Brooke Simon Carl Ordemann Anonymous Enid Packard Joyce & Joe Sirkin Jim & Nancy Patterson Ellen Smiley & David Bollinger Mica Pennington Jon & Kathryn Sternburg Nathan Perkins Priscilla Stevens Mr. & Mrs. Erich Pfanzelt Betsy Sugerman Dr. Anjanette Stoltz & Mr. Anthony Bango
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Ina Weissblatt Lyman & Deana Welch Lynne Wesolowski Berta & Carroll Wetzel Helene Weyant Brian & Susan White Patricia Pombo Wilson Elaine & Sanford Winer Linda & Jim Winn J Pamela Weiner & James Wittenberg E. Blake Wood The Dunham Children Nancy Zeedyk Mr. & Mrs. Jeffry Zimmer
LEGACY SOCIETY Jack T. Bailey Jerry Churchill K. Ann Dempsey Elizabeth Eagleton Ruth F. Frank Roni Freer
Deborah & John La Gorce Kenneth L. Nees Don & Joyce Rice John Schork Penny Wilkinson & Dick Boehning
GIFTS IN HONOR OF Chuck Bonser Donna Leahy The Dunham Family Kris Gurall Patrick Harder David and Ann Hedges George & Susan Heisler Ken Nees
Dan & Gerri Perkins Jim & Gaye Pigott Carol Rosenberg Elmer Stilbert Janet M. Strickland, P.A. Monica Taylor Ellen Whitten
GIFTS IN MEMORY OF Henry Foltz Suzanne Crawford Suzanne Crawford Dave Havrilla Blake Devitt Bea Pappas Blake Devitt Beth Murphy Beth Murphy
Dr. Laurence Oberhill Tom Pick Paul Powers Blake Devitt Karen Shaw Davis Thurber Ronald Glenn Wallace Pat Whitaker
IN-KIND DONORS Landgraphics Sanibel-Captiva David M. Platt, PA DONOR LIST AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023
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Meet Our Staff
Lena Baranova - Staff Accountant Denise Dillon - Events Assistant Marina Dowling - Office Manager Barbara Freeman - Executive Assistant Meghan Govoni - Marketing Manager Melody Hampton - Database and Information Manager Lee Ellen Harder - Executive Director Charlotte Hardt - Customer Service Associate Wendy Harriman - House Manager Aimee Harrison - Workshops Manager Richard Jones - Technical Director David Kolson - Chief Financial Officer Greg LeBlanc - Facilities and Maintenance Supervisor Kelly Lowden - Customer Service Associate Wilson McCray - Gallery Director Michelle Schweber - Development Director Olga Semreen - Staff Accountant
Meet Our Board Chair - Rene Savarise Vice Chair - Bob Wiesemann Treasurer/Secretary - David Lowden Past Chair - Don Rice Gustav Christensen Scot Congress Mike Wood
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Great communities create great organizations – not the other way around. In 1979, BIG ARTS was created, by, and for the community, and owes its rich history to a small band of dedicated artists who drew inspiration from each other and from the breathtaking island beauty that infused their work with grace and authenticity. They set out to create a special gathering place where artistic and educational experiences were accessible to all. Today that vision is alive and well. With the help of our loyal donors and supporters, BIG ARTS will carry that vision forward – providing joy, inspiration and a sense of community for generations to come.
Vision
To create great arts, entertainment and learning experiences that always inspire, enrich and delight.
Mission
Provide an array of quality entertainment, arts and education programs that enrich and nurture the lives of Sanibel and Captiva residents and visitors through: • professionally led arts and enrichment classes and workshops for students of all ages • stimulating and informative lectures and group discussions with renowned national thought leaders and educators • dynamic visual and performing arts presentations of the highest caliber
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