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CONVERSATIONS 2027 speakers at BIG ARTS Sanibel set

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Margaret Hoover and H.R. McMaster. PHOTOS PROVIDED

Last year, the CONVERSATIONS Speaker Series was launched by BIG ARTS Sanibel, and it was a hit and terrific experience for all. Don’t miss CONVERSATIONS 2027 and the opportunity to ask questions, share your thoughts and meet the speakers at the complimentary post talk reception.

This year’s speaker lineup includes:

• Margaret Hoover and Herbert Raymond “H.R.” McMaster — Wednesday, Jan. 13 at 7:30 p.m.

Sponsored by Bob and Kathy Wiesemann

January’s CONVERSATION features Margaret Hoover in conversation with Herbert Raymond “H.R.” McMaster — Hoover, a journalist and host of PBS Firing Line, in conversation with United States retired Army Lieutenant General McMaster.

Hoover is an American political commentator, political strategist, journalist, media personality, author, and great-granddaughter of Herbert Hoover, the 31st U.S. president. She hosts PBS’s reboot of the conservative interview show Firing Line.

McMaster is a retired United States Army lieutenant general who served as the 25th United States National Security Advisor from 2017 to 2018. He is also known for his roles in the Gulf War, Operation Enduring Freedom, and Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Meet the speakers at a post-conversation reception where beverages and bites will be served.

For tickets, visit my.bigarts.org.

Feb. 10’s CONVERSATION speaker is American politician, lawyer and former New Jersey governor Chris Christie, and March 10’s CONVERSATION speaker is Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer Jon Meacham, sponsored by JoAnn and Bob Glick.

Both Wednesday events also start at 7:30 p.m.

BIG ARTS (Barrier Island Group for the Arts) is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization. It is at 900 Dunlop Road in Sanibel and is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and on Sundays 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information, visit or call (239) 395-0900.