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The Dogwood Center is once again a remote location for the live broadcast of Calvin College’s 2017 January Series.
On Wednesday, January 11, Gary Haugen will present “Until All Are Free: A Look at Slavery Today and the Church’s Invitation to End It “.
Gary Haugen is CEO and founder of International Justice Mission. Before founding IJM in 1997, Gary was a human rights attorney for the U.S. Department of Justice, where he focused on crimes of police misconduct. In 1994, he served as the Director of the United Nations’ investigation in the aftermath of the Rwandan genocide. In this role, he led an international team of lawyers, criminal prosecutors, law enforcement officers, and forensic experts to gather evidence that would eventually be used to bring the perpetrators of the genocide to justice. Gary received a B.A. in Social Studies from Harvard University and a J.D. from the University of Chicago. Gary has been recognized by the U.S. State Department as a Trafficking in Persons “Hero” – the highest honor given by the U.S. government for anti-slavery leadership. His work to protect the poor from violence has been featured by Foreign Affairs, The New York Times, the New Yorker, The Times of India, Forbes, U.S. News & World Report, the Guardian and National Public Radio, among many other outlets. He is the author of several books, including Good News About Injustice; Just Courage; and, most recently, The Locust Effect: Why the End of Poverty Requires the End of Violence.

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

The Dogwood Center is once again a remote location for the live broadcast of Calvin College’s 2017 January Series.
On Tuesday, January 10, Abraham Nussbaum will present “Tinkering in Today’s Healthcare Factories: Pursuing the Renewal of Medicine“.
Abraham Nussbaum is a physician and writer. His memoir, The Finest Traditions of My Calling: One Physician’s Search for the Renewal of Medicine, explores how healthcare reform is transforming the practice of medicine, turning physicians into technicians, and hospitals into factories. Dr. Nussbaum practices at Denver Health, an academic safety-net hospital in downtown Denver. He previously directed its adult impatient psychiatry units, which care for adults throughout Colorado experiencing mental health crises. He currently serves as Chief Education Officer, providing strategic vision, daily direction, and administrative oversight for Denver Health’s clinical education programs. Dr. Nussbaum grew up in Colorado, studied literature and religion at Swarthmore, and completed medical school and psychiatry residency at the University of North Carolina. In his practice, he strives to inhabit the roles described in his book, asking how he and his fellow practitioners can restore patients to health through person-centered care.

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

The Dogwood Center is once again a remote location for the live broadcast of Calvin College’s 2017 January Series.
On Monday, January 9, Reshma Saujani will present “Closing the Gender Gap in Technology”.

Reshma Saujani is the founder and CEO of Girls Who Code, a national non-profit organization working to close the gender gap in technology and prepare young women for jobs of the future.  In her groundbreaking book, Women Who Don’t Wait in Line, Saujani advocates for a new model of female leadership focused on embracing risk and failure, promoting mentorship and sponsorship and boldly charting your own course – personally and professionally.  Saujani has worked both in the private sector as an attorney and in public service as the deputy public advocate of New York City, most recently running a spirited campaign for public advocate on a platform of creating educational and economic opportunities for women and girls, immigrants and those who have been sidelined in the political process.  A true political entrepreneur, Saujani has been fearless in her efforts to disrupt both politics and technology to create positive change.  Saujani is a graduate of the University of Illinois, Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government and Yale Law School.  She was named to CNBC’s Next List; Crain’s 40 under 40; FORTUNE’s 40 under 40; Forbes’ Most Powerful Women Changing the World; Fast Company’s 100 Most Creative People; and a number of other honors.

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

The Dogwood Center is once again a remote location for the live broadcast of Calvin College’s 2017 January Series.
On Thursday, January 5, Matthew Desmond will present “Poverty and Profit in the American City”.

Matthew Desmond is John L. Loeb Associate Professor of the Social Science at Harvard University and the co-founder of the Justice and Poverty Project. His writing on poverty in America has appeared in the New York Times, The New Yorker, and Chicago Tribune. In 2015, Desmond was awarded a MacArthur “Genius” grant. His newly released book, Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City, draws on years of embedded fieldwork and painstakingly gathered data. The reality in our country is that most poor renting families spend more than half of their income on housing, and eviction has become ordinary, especially for single mothers. In his book, Desmond provides a ground-level view of one of the most urgent issues facing America today. Its unforgettable scenes of hope and loss remind us of the centrality of home, without which nothing else is possible.

This lecture will be broadcast live 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.

The Dogwood Center is once again a remote location for the live broadcast of Calvin College’s 2017 January Series.
On Wednesday, January 4, Karin Maag will present “500 Years Later: Why the Reformation Still Matters”.

Karin Maag is the director of the H. Henry Meeter Center for Calvin Studies at Calvin College, one of the world’s foremost collections of works on or by John Calvin.  She is also a member of Calvin’s History department, having begun her work at Calvin in 1997.  She obtained her PhD from the University of Saint Andrews in Scotland and is the author, editor, or translator of nine books including Seminary or University? The Genevan Academy and Reformed Higher Education, 1560-1620; Worship in Medieval and Early Modern Europe: Change and Continuity; and most recently Lifting Hearts to the Lord: Worship with John Calvin in Sixteenth-Century Geneva. She has obtained five major grants from the National Endowment for the Humanities to direct summer seminars and institutes at Calvin College.  The most recent of these, “Teaching the Reformation after 500 Years,” brought 25 faculty and graduate students from across the US to Calvin College for an intensive three-week institute in July 2016.

This lecture will be broadcast live 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.

A favorite holiday tale by Valentine Davies, made famous by the 1947 movie of the same name.

Kris Kringle fills in for Santa Claus in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade, and proves to be such a hit that he is soon appearing regularly at the store on 34th Street. Kringle subsequently causes an uproar when he sends Macy’s customers to a rival store for better deals. But, when he claims he is the real Santa Claus, Kringle is forced to go on trial to defend his own sanity!
Will he be able to prove he is who he claims to be? Will he be able to prove to the world that Santa really exists?
With a touching story and wonderful songs, such as “Just Imagine,” “Macy’s Madrigals,” and “I Believe in Miracles,” you will truly believe in the miracles of the season.
Rediscover your own childhood – and restore your faith in miracles – in this fun-filled musical classic for the whole family! This show will feature top notch actors, live music, beautiful costumes and a great set!
The presenting sponsors of “Miracle on 34th Street” at the Dogwood Center are HS&C Wealth Management – a financial advisory practice of Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. and H&S Companies.
Click here to purchase tickets! $25 Adults, $15 Kids 18 and Under. Main Stage. Reserved seating. 7:30 p.m.

Dogwood Box Office Hours are Tuesday-Friday 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 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 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. For more information please contact NCCA-Artsplace at 231.924.4022.

Baffling Bill is back at the Dogwood to present “Baffling Bill’s MAGIC of Christmas Show”!  With over 19 years of experience as an educator/entertainer, Baffling Bill knows how to have fun through dazzling magic, audience participation, and non-stop laughter!

Let the fun begin!  Card tricks, illusions, rabbits, and puzzling magic!  Things will disappear and re-appear later in the show when you least expect it.  Be ready to giggle, laugh and then wonder… “How did he do that”???  A special appearance (or will it be a disappearance?) by Santa and Mrs. Claus!  Bring the family for a fun night out at the Dogwood!

Click here to purchase tickets. $15 for adults and $5 for children 18 and under.  7:30 p.m. One hour show. Main Stage. General Admission.
Tickets are available here online, at the Dogwood Box Office, or at NCCA-Artsplace in downtown Fremont.
Box Office hours are Tuesday – Friday 10:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. and two hours prior to an event.  For information, phone 231.924.8885.
NCCA-Artsplace hours are Monday – Friday 9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., Thursdays 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m., and Saturdays 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

The Braunschweiger Blues Band will be back in the Black Box on November 26 for another sold out show!  Come on out for a great time with Doug Harmon and crew….these guys know how to have fun! This popular local group has a great sound, gets everyone up and dancing, and having fun! Join us for a great night!

Band members include:  John Chandonnet on drums and vocals; Todd Juengel on guitar, keyboard and vocals; Wade Perkins on horns, keyboard and vocals; Randy Seabolt on bass and vocals; Doug Harmon on guitar and vocals; Lola Harmon-Ramsey on vocals; Angie Seabolt Burgess on vocals; and Cousin Richie on vocals and sound technician.
Click here to purchase tickets! $12.50. Black Box. 7:30 p.m. Tables can be reserved with the purchase of 8 tickets. Please call the Dogwood Box Office to reserve yours today!

Dogwood Box Office Hours are Tuesday-Friday 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 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 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.. For more information please contact the NCCA-Artsplace at 231.924.4022.

Hailing from Pittsburgh, PA, Rachel B is a driven, passionate and charismatic artist with a unique approach to her blend of Soul, Motown & Pop.
Her music is true soul empowerment pop, as she likes to call it: It is all about connecting with listeners through playful energy, hints of sass, uplifting melodies, and witty lyrics, not unlike influential performers such as Amy Winehouse, Ella Fitzgerld, and Minnie Riperton.
Find out more at www.rachelbmusic.com and let the music tell you the rest of this story.
“Her set was brimming with sass, playful energy and unquestionable talent. One moment she was giggling about ripping pantyhose and teasing her guitar player, next belting out originals “I’m the Boss” and “Vicious”. I’m all about lady-power so needless to say I was into the equally flirty and ferocious set.”  -Carnegie Mellon’s The Cut.
Click here to purchase tickets! $12.50. Black Box. General admission seating. Tables can be reserved with the purchase of eight tickets. Call the Dogwood to reserve yours today!
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. You may also purchase tickets from the Dogwood Center Facebook page!

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.