BIG ARTS Celebration on Sanibel-Captiva

A celebration of fashion, gems, art and island lifestyle to benefit BIG ARTS and sponsored by The Royal Shell Companies last Wednesday at Ellington's on Sanibel, was a great success. More than 80 people attended and over $6300 was raised.

Jean Baer was fashion show emcee and auctioneer. Alan Maltz work "In The Flow" brought in the most money. The main auction item, a special edition framed print by famous Captiva Artist Darryl Pottorf is still avaiable and can be seen at William E. Wilson Fine Jewelry Design in The Village Shops, 2340 Periwinkle Way on Sanibel through Wednesday, April 28. If the print is sold by Wednesday, Mr. Pottorf will donate the proceeds to BIG ARTS. Reserve amount on this charming print "Tulips are Better Than One" is $1750. Interested persons should contact Barbara Harrington at 239-472-2783 by Wednesday, April 28th.

The SP edition print is one of the first 50 run and preceeds the numbered prints 1-100 which will be auctioned unframed at the Arts for Act Auction later this year. Those prints will be priced higher than the current framed piece.

Photos: http://insite-photography.com/clients/rs_big_arts_ellingtons/index.html

Participating shops: Adventures In Paradise, Island Girl Boutique, Pelican's Roost, The Cedar Chest Fine Jewelry, William E. Wilson Fine Jewelry Design.

A Sanibel-Captiva Celebration for BIG ARTS

If you're on Sanibel or Captiva Wednesday, April 21, stop in Ellington's 1244 Periwinkle Way at noon.A true island celebration sponsored by The Royal Shell Companies! is taking place. The first 100 attendees receive a box of Norman Love Chocolates courtesy of The Royal Shell Companies.

BIG ARTS benefits from this island extravaganza. Fashions and jewelry courtesy of Adventures In Paradise, Island Girl Boutique, Pelican's Roost, The Cedar Chest Fine Jewelry and William E. Wilson Fine Jewelry Design. All individually owned island boutiques with a flair for tropical fashion and beautiful jewelry.

In addition to the fashions and jewelry, we have raffle items that emphasize island experiences such as: boat cruises, dinner & a movie, golf packages, spa treatments, kayak trips, pet goodies,dining out around the island and other activities and services.

The live auction, conducted by island resident Jean Baer, includes:
a print by Captiva artist Darryl Pottorf,
a fine art photograph by Alan Maltz,
beautiful jewlery pieces,
advertising packages,
a fishing trip for four and
vacation stays.

RSVP with your menu selection to: 239-333-3575 by April 19th.
Cost: $35 at the Door.


Lunch choices: Caesar Salad with Grilled Chicken or Seared Tuna
Vegetable Wrap with Poppy Seed Dressing
Chicken Caesar Wrap

Wine Choices: Beaulieu Vineyards Century Cellars
Cabernet, Merlot, Chardonnay (% of wine proceeds benefit BIG ARTS)

Fashion Show supports BIG ARTS on Sanibel-Captiva

Next Wednesday’s Fashion Show benefitting BIG ARTS is coming together nicely. The live auction includes art from famous Captiva artist Darryl Pottorf, vacation stays, fine art photography from Alan Maltz and jewelry. Items are still coming in!

Sanibel & Captiva businesses have dontated raffle items such as a mom’s morning at a local resort where the kids play in the organized program and mom & friends get to hang out at the pool, boat excursions, shelling trips, kayak rentals, gift certificates for local eateries, spa treatments, pet supplies, and more.

The first 100 attendees receive a box of Norman Love Confections courtesy of The Royal Shell Companies, the event sponsors.

Ellington’s Restaurant, located at 1244 Periwinkle Way, is the location for the fashion show. Cost is $35 per person payable at the door. Lunch choices are 1 Caesar Salad with Grilled Chicken, 2 Caesar Salad with Seared Tuna, 3 Vegetable Wrap with Poppy Seed Dressing, 4 Chicken Caesar Wrap. The sommeliers wine choices are: Beaulieu Vineyards Century Cellars Cabernet, Merlot & Chardonnay. A portion of the sommeliers choice wines benefits BIG ARTS. Make your reservation by calling the RSVP line at 239-333-3575 no later than Monday, April 19th.

We anticipate a fun afternoon celebrating island fashion and life style!