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Archives for November 2018

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January 9 – Mariela Shaker: FINDING REFUGE ON THE STAGE – 12:30 p.m.

November 29, 2018 by Dogwood

shakerThe Dogwood Center is once again a remote location for the live broadcast of Calvin College’s 2019 January Series.

Mariela Shaker

FINDING REFUGE ON THE STAGE

Wednesday, January 9
Underwritten by: I.C.N. Foundation

Due to contract restrictions, this presentation is not recorded or archived.

Mariela Shaker is an accomplished Syrian violinist and award winning refugee advocate who survived the war in Syria and the University of Aleppo attack in January 2013.  During her time at the university, she was the youngest violin teacher at the Arabic Institute of Music, where she risked death every day commuting between home and the Institute to create beauty through her violin and inspire children to pursue their dreams.  Having received a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, she fled to the United States to further study music with a full scholarship to Monmouth College.  Unable to return home, Mariela was granted refugee status in the US.  She was named a “Champion of Change” by President Barack Obama and appointed a UNHCR High Profile Supporter in 2015.  Since then she has received a number of additional awards including the Points of Light Award in 2017 and the Anne Frank Honorary Award in 2018.  She has performed at prestigious venues such as The Kennedy Center, Lincoln Center, United Nations, among others and has traveled to Hong Kong, Netherlands, UK, Geneva, UAE and all over the US using her music to build bridges, promote peace, and raise awareness of the plights of refugees.

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This lecture will be broadcast live in the Black Box and Main Stage from 12:30-1:30 p.m. Admission is free. For those who would like a lunch ($5), please call 231.924.8885 to reserve one at least 24 hours in advance of the lecture you would like to attend.

For more information on the Calvin College January Series click here.

The Dogwood Center, a remote site for the Calvin College January Series, is supported in part by the Fremont Area Community Foundation.

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January 8 – Kara Powell: GROWING YOUNG: HELPING YOUNG PEOPLE DISCOVER AND LOVE THE CHURCH – 12:30 p.m.

November 29, 2018 by Dogwood

karapowellThe Dogwood Center is once again a remote location for the live broadcast of Calvin College’s 2019 January Series.

Kara Powell

GROWING YOUNG: HELPING YOUNG PEOPLE DISCOVER AND LOVE THE CHURCH

Tuesday, January 8
Underwritten by: Calvin Academy for Lifelong Learning

In the midst of the discouraging reports about the aging and decline of churches today, what steps do savvy churches take that help them best love and serve teenagers and young adults?  Kara Powell is the executive director of the Fuller Youth Institute and associate professor of youth and family ministry at Fuller Theological Seminary who will be addressing this question and many like it in her talk.  Named by Christianity Today as one of “50 Women to Watch,” she is the author or coauthor of several books, including Growing Young and Sticky Faith, and a regular speaker at national leadership and youth ministry conferences across the country.

Learn more»

This lecture will be broadcast live in the Black Box and Main Stage from 12:30-1:30 p.m. Admission is free. For those who would like a lunch ($5), please call 231.924.8885 to reserve one at least 24 hours in advance of the lecture you would like to attend.

For more information on the Calvin College January Series click here.

The Dogwood Center, a remote site for the Calvin College January Series, is supported in part by the Fremont Area Community Foundation.

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January 7 – Jimmy Lin: FINALLY, SOME GOOD NEWS ABOUT CANCER – 12:30 p.m.

November 29, 2018 by Dogwood

jimmylinThe Dogwood Center is once again a remote location for the live broadcast of Calvin College’s 2019 January Series.

Jimmy Lin

FINALLY, SOME GOOD NEWS ABOUT CANCER

Monday, January 7
Underwritten by: Russ & Leann Jelsema

Due to contractual restrictions, this presentation is not recorded or archived.

Dr. Cheng-Ho Jimmy Lin is the Chief Scientific Officer of Oncology, at Natera. Most recently, he led the clinical genomics program at the National Cancer Institute at the National Institutes of Health. He was part of one of the first clinical genomics labs in academia at Washington University in St. Louis and led the computational analyses of the first ever exome sequencing studies in cancer, including breast, colorectal, pancreatic, glioblastoma, medulloblastoma, and melanoma at Johns Hopkins. He has published in top academic journals, such as Science, Nature, and Cell, and has been an expert in national and international media outlets, such as The New York Times, Forbes, Bloomberg Businessweek, and The Washington Post.

Learn more»

This lecture will be broadcast live in the Black Box and Main Stage from 12:30-1:30 p.m. Admission is free. For those who would like a lunch ($5), please call 231.924.8885 to reserve one at least 24 hours in advance of the lecture you would like to attend.

For more information on the Calvin College January Series click here.

The Dogwood Center, a remote site for the Calvin College January Series, is supported in part by the Fremont Area Community Foundation.

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January 4 – Arthur C. Brooks: BRINGING AMERICA TOGETHER – 12:30 p.m.

November 29, 2018 by Dogwood

arthurbrooksThe Dogwood Center is once again a remote location for the live broadcast of Calvin College’s 2019 January Series.

Arthur C. Brooks

BRINGING AMERICA TOGETHER

Friday, January 4
Underwritten by: Barnes & Thornburg, LLP and the Henry Institute for the Study of Christianity and Politics

Arthur C. Brooks is an American social scientist, musician, and columnist for The New York Times. He is the president of the American Enterprise Institute, a conservative think tank, and is best known for his work on the junctions between culture, economics, and politics.  He is the author of 11 books, including two New York Times best sellers: The Road to Freedom: How to Win the Fight for Free Enterprise and The Conservative Heart: How to Build a Fairer, Happier, and More Prosperous America.

Learn more»

This lecture will be broadcast live in the Black Box and Main Stage from 12:30-1:30 p.m. Admission is free. For those who would like a lunch ($5), please call 231.924.8885 to reserve one at least 24 hours in advance of the lecture you would like to attend.

For more information on the Calvin College January Series click here.

The Dogwood Center, a remote site for the Calvin College January Series, is supported in part by the Fremont Area Community Foundation.

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January 3 – Todd Cioffi: THE TRANSFORMATIVE AND REDEMPTIVE POWER OF (A CHRISTIAN) EDUCATION – 12:30 p.m.

November 29, 2018 by Dogwood

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The Dogwood Center is once again a remote location for the live broadcast of Calvin College’s 2019 January Series.

Todd Cioffi

THE TRANSFORMATIVE AND REDEMPTIVE POWER OF (A CHRISTIAN) EDUCATION

Thursday, January 3
Underwritten by: Holland Litho Printing Services and Howard Miller

Dr. Todd Cioffi is a professor and department chair in the Congregational and Ministry Studies department and the director of the Calvin Prison Initiative (CPI). Created in 2016 through a partnership between Calvin College and Calvin Theological Seminary, CPI is a unique program that provides a Christian liberal arts education to inmates at Handlon prison in Ionia, MI. This five-year program results in a Bachelor of Arts degree from Calvin College. The Calvin Prison Initiative brings hope, dignity and the opportunity for real accomplishment.

Learn more»

This lecture will be broadcast live in the Black Box and Main Stage from 12:30-1:30 p.m. Admission is free. For those who would like a lunch ($5), please call 231.924.8885 to reserve one at least 24 hours in advance of the lecture you would like to attend.

For more information on the Calvin College January Series click here.

The Dogwood Center, a remote site for the Calvin College January Series, is supported in part by the Fremont Area Community Foundation.

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January 25 – Jason Bishop: Straight Up Magic – 7:30 p.m.

November 28, 2018 by Dogwood

jb-cl-webWorld premiere presented on November 18, 2016 by The New 42nd Street at The New Victory Theater, New York

As America’s hottest illusionist, Jason Bishop might read your mind one second or make goldfish appear the next, he performs stunning, state of the art magic and illusions! Each show features amazing sleight of hand, exclusive grand illusions and even close-up magic projected onto huge screens. Jason was handpicked by LiveNation to perform with Ke$ha, Matt & Kim, Paramore, Weezer, Drake, and many other celebrities at multiple Bamboozle Festivals.

His performance abilities have led him from L.A to NYC and Mexico to Sweden, as well as every state and many countries in-between. Jason has entertained celebrities like Jennifer Aniston and Bam Margera, who after seeing him perform said, “Jason Bishop is the best magician I’ve ever seen.” Bishop’s combination of modern music, fast paced magic, sleight of hand and audience participation have landed him in several notable venues, including Celebrity & Disney Cruise lines, Hollywood’s Magic Castle and the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis. He was also named APCA’s Best Performing Artist of the Year.

Click here to purchase tickets! $17.50 Adults, $5.00 Children under 18. Main Stage. Reserved seating. 7:30 p.m.
Dogwood Box Office hours are Tuesday – Friday from 10:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. and two hours prior to an event. For more information please contact Dogwood Box Office at 231.924.8885.
Tickets may also be purchased at the NCCA-Artsplace in downtown Fremont. Hours are Monday – Friday 9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., Thursday, 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m., and Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. For more information please contact NCCA-Artsplace at 231.924.4022.

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February 9 – SOLD OUT – West Michigan Luthier Concert – 7:30 p.m.

November 28, 2018 by Dogwood

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NCCA-Artsplace and Dogwood Center for the Performing Arts present the West Michigan Luthier Concert, an event that is the ultimate combination of music and visual arts. On Saturday, February 9, at 7:30 p.m., the concert will combine the beautiful artistry of local luthiers, stringed instrument makers, from throughout West Michigan with the talents of gifted musicians.

This great evening will begin with Catlin Hill and Soul Vine (Jennifer Schofield, Tallulah Lancaster, and Brooke Fletcher) performing with violins made by Elon Howe. Luthier Keith Caldwell, accompanied by Jerry Roberts, Jack Schipper, and Michelle Emmorey, will be performing with Caldwell’s handmade instruments. Luthier and Dobro expert, Tim Scheerhorn will be performing for the first time in the West Michigan Luthier Concert with one of his Resonator guitars. Following Tim will be luthier Don Benson accompanied by his granddaughters, Cyanne and Cora, who are both learning the art of lutherie. Sue Anderson will begin the second half of the concert performing with one of the late Robert Sayers guitars. Luthier Jim Spalink will again be performing with his beautiful harps. The evening will wrap up with Ralston Bowles, performing with a guitar made by luthier Bryan Galloup.

The live performance will also include a chance to meet the artists. A meet and greet reception will be from 6:30 to 7:15 p.m. in the lobby of the Dogwood Center. This is an opportunity to learn about the instrument building process and view the instruments. The concert will begin at 7:30 p.m., in the Dogwood Center Black Box with doors opening at 7:00 p.m. for seating.

To complement the concert, an exhibit of photographs of handmade instruments made by West Michigan luthiers will be on display in the Dogwood Lobby Gallery from January 22 through February 23. The photographs include ukuleles, violins, violas, banjos and acoustic guitars.

Come out and enjoy this popular concert by regional musicians performing on hand-made instruments from West Michigan luthiers.

SOLD OUT. Black Box. General admission seating. 7:30 p.m. Tables can be reserved with the purchase of eight tickets.

Dogwood Box Office hours are Tuesday – Friday from 10:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. and two hours prior to an event. For more information please contact the Dogwood Box Office at 231.924.8885.
Tickets may also be purchased at NCCA-Artsplace in downtown Fremont. Hours are Monday – Friday 9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., Thursday 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m., and Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. For more information please contact NCCA-Artsplace at 231.924.4022.

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January 12 – Harmonious Wail – 7:30 p.m.

November 28, 2018 by Dogwood

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These purveyors of Americana infused Gypsy Jazz take their listeners on a ride ranging from the music of the Hot Club sounds of Paris to the deepest blues of the Memphis Delta to the folk scenes across “every town” America. Harmonious Wail recently celebrated their 30th anniversary as sublime entertainers who have mastered the art of lifting spirits. The band consists of Sims Delaney-Potthoff, a mandolin virtuoso, bandleader, vocalist and master of all things behind the curtain, Maggie Delaney-Potthoff, vocalist extraordinaire whose percussive instrument of choice is a cardboard box, but who also has a knack for exploring the musicality of almost any household object, and Jeffo Weiss, master bassist who dazzles and mesmerizes on both upright and electric bass.

Harmonious Wail works with with National Public Radio where they are honored to be recognized as the “favorite house band” for the program “Says You” where they’ve matched their wits with the panelists. Their songs have graced the program “All Things Considered” and they have gifted their composition “The Money Song” to NPR stations across the country for annual fundraising programs.  Their songs, “People Stuff and “ I Like to Feel My Bones” both received International Songwriters Award, and four of their Gypsy Jazz compositions were cleverly woven into the film score of the internationally acclaimed independent film, ”I Really Hate My Job”.

True warriors for musicians worldwide, they are founding members of the highly respected International Folk Alliance, have created their own foundation, the Henry Mac Fund, supporting the arts in their hometown of Madison, Wisconsin and are recipients of the 2017 Musicnotes Outstanding Musical Career Achievement Award.

Click here to purchase tickets! $15.00. Black Box. General admission seating. 7:30 p.m. Tables can be reserved with the purchase of eight tickets.

Dogwood Box Office hours are Tuesday – Friday from 10:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. and two hours prior to an event. For more information please contact the Dogwood Box Office at 231.924.8885.
Tickets may also be purchased at NCCA-Artsplace in downtown Fremont. Hours are Monday – Friday 9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., Thursday 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m., and Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. For more information please contact NCCA-Artsplace at 231.924.4022.

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