Tickets are now available for the Sanibel Historical Museum and Village’s next “Twilight Talk” program, a special film screening and discussion held in partnership with BIG ARTS.
The event, titled “Wreckage, Resilience & Recovery: THE HISTORY OF HURRICANES ON SANIBEL,” is scheduled for November 8 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the BIG ARTS center. Doors will open at 6 p.m., with a cash bar and popcorn available.
This program will feature a screening of the hour-long documentary, which details Sanibel’s harrowing experiences with major hurricanes in the century before Hurricane Ian. The film covers the significant storms of 1910, 1921, 1926, 1944, 1960, and 2004.
Using historic transcripts, the film brings the words of early settlers to life through voice actors, painting a picture of an era without advanced warning systems or a causeway for escape.
According to Pamela Miner, Executive Director of the historical village, the film highlights how each of these events shaped the island’s community and natural environment. “It shows that progression of response, recovery and resilience each time,” she said.
After the film, attendees will be treated to a discussion with the filmmaker, Ken Sneeden. An award-winning journalist, Sneeden will talk about his process and the “Documentary as Art Form.” He has produced numerous acclaimed films for both the Sanibel Historical Museum and the Captiva Island Historical Society. A Q&A session will follow.
“We’re very excited about the upcoming collaborations that we have with the Sanibel historical museum this year,” added BIG ARTS Executive Director Lee Ellen Harder.
Tickets are $25 and reservations are required.
How to Attend:
- What: Twilight Talk: “Wreckage, Resilience & Recovery”
- When: Nov. 8, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. (Doors open at 6 p.m.)
- Where: BIG ARTS, 900 Dunlop Road, Sanibel
- Cost: $25
- Tickets: Visit bigarts.org to reserve your seat.
- More Info: Visit sanibelmuseum.org or call 239-472-4648.
