Annual Benefit
MARCH 22, 2025
Experience
Get ready to rock the night away at the BIG ARTS Annual Benefit featuring Shadows of the 60s, an electrifying tribute to Motown’s legendary supergroups like The Supremes and The Temptations.
This interactive production brings Motown’s rich musical legacy to life with top-tier musicians, dazzling choreography, and beautiful costumes. Sing along to timeless hits from icons like Smokey Robinson, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, and more!
Experience Motown!
SATURDAY, MARCH 22, 2025
6:00 P.M.
Sumptuous pre-show buffets & open bars
7:30 P.M.
Concert curtain in Christensen Performance Hall
Post Concert
Desserts, dancing & drinks in the Malone Family Sculpture Garden
HOST COMMITTEE
Vibeke Christensen
Melissa Congress
Carmen Courter
Susie Freund
Gaye Pigott
Rene Savarise
Janet Strickland
Linda Uhler
Kathy Wiesemann
Marilee Wood
Thank You Dear
PLATINUM STAR SPONSORS
Gustav and Vibeke Christensen
Jim and Gaye Pigott
CHART-TOPPING SPONSORS
The Malone Family Foundation
GOLDEN HITS SPONSORS
Judy & Barry Bronstein
Barb & Tom Dunham
Sanibel Captiva Trust Company
Bob & Kathy Wiesemann
Sponsors as of March 19, 2025
Dear Friends
MOTOWN MAGIC SPONSORS
Ed & Catherine Anderson • Dick & Mary Butler
Ralph & Carolyn Clark • Gordon & Linda Coons
Susan and John Freund • JoAnn & Bob Glick
George & Susan Heisler • Maureen & Gary Saage
Jeffrey & Rene Savarise • Nancy Traylor & Patrick O’Daniel
Robert & Betty Van Tassel • Penny Wilkinson & Dick Boehning
Dr. Michael & Mrs. Marilee Wood • Gene & Margaret Zelek
VINYL ENTHUSIAST SPONSORS
David & Jackie Lurio • Pam & Bob Norton
Joyce & Don Rice • Chip & Nancy Roach
Don & Nancy Rolley • Law Office of Janet M. Strickland, P.A.
SOULFUL SUPPORTER SPONSORS
Charlie & Linda Adams • Curtis Barton • Bob & Sharon Barton
Melissa & Scot Congress • Nancy and Joe Daversa
Doc Ford’s Rum Bar & Grille • Kim Eastman & Louise Sinclair Eastman
Dave & Linda Essig • Doug & Sherry Gentry
Gift Shop Team: Anni, Jan, Libby & Linda • The Health Whisperer
J.S. Plank and D.M. Dicarlo Family Foundation • Linda M. Gibbs
Jean & John Halligan • Mike & Barbara Lies • Adele & Richard Mattern
Bill & Barbara Millar • David & Nora Mimms • Phillip & Diane Olsson
Rob & Mindy Pierce • Stephanie Rahe • Katharine duP. Sanger
Charlie & Gail Sheetz • Cathie & Bill Thiede • Tom & Linda Uhler
Douglas & Priscilla Viets • Barry & Fran Wilson • Deb & Lee Wilson
Meet the Band!
Shadows of the 60s presents the music of Motown with the intensity of the original recorded performances.
Each singer and musician was chosen because they embody the spirit, style and excitement of the original artists. Close your eyes and you will hear the magic of Motown, open them and you will see and feel the raw “front row” experience of attending a live Motown concert, circa 1964! Click Here for a sneak peek of their stunning performance!
Ways to Give
CHART-TOPPING SPONSOR ($20,000)
• 8 complimentary event tickets Includes Golden Hits Sponsor benefits
GOLDEN HITS SPONSOR ($10,000)
• 6 complimentary event tickets • VIP seating
• VIP backstage photo with “Shadows of the 60s” Includes Motown Magic Sponsor benefits
MOTOWN MAGIC SPONSORS ($5,000)
• 6 complimentary event tickets • Premium seating Includes Vinyl Enthusiast benefits
VINYL ENTHUSIAST SPONSORS ($3,000)
• 4 complimentary event tickets • Preferred seating Includes Soulful Supporter benefits
SOULFUL SUPPORTER SPONSORS ($1,500)
• 2 complimentary event tickets
• Recognition as sponsor in digital event program, BIG ARTS Benefit webpage, and post-event newspaper ad
PATRON TICKET ($325 EACH)
FOR SPONSORSHIP AND TICKETS, CONTACT THE BOX OFFICE AT 239-395-0900.
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. Per IRS regulations, donor-advised funds (DAFs) cannot be used for transactions that provide tangible benefits, such as event tickets. Therefore, tickets must be purchased separately in addition to your DAF contribution. For assistance, please call the box office.
BIG ARTS is a nonprofit organization. EIN # is 59-1956939. All donations are tax deductible to the full extent of regulation. A copy of the official Florida registration and financial information (registration #SC-11924) may be obtained from Division of Consumer Services. Toll-free within Florida, 800-435-7352. Registration does not imply endorsement, approval, or recommendation by the State.