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The annual NCCA West Michigan Luthier concert is back at the Dogwood on February 8!
The ultimate combination of music and visual arts happens at the NCCA’s West Michigan Luthier Concert! Come out and enjoy live performances by West Michigan musicians performing on hand-made instruments from regional luthiers. A stunning photographic exhibit in the lobby gallery accompanies the concert. Join musicians Mark Swanson, Ralston Bowles, Don Benson, Chester Winowiecki, David and Lee Middleman, Bud Greenman and others for a great night!
The NCCA West Michigan Luthier Concert is sold out! Black Box. 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 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. For information, phone 231.924.4022.

You know Jeff Daniels as the Emmy winning star of HBO’s The Newsroom, his film Dumb and Dumber with Jim Carrey, his role as the husband in the Oscar winning film Terms of Endearment, or maybe from the 1996 Disney remake of 101 Dalmatians when he starred as the owner of a litter of Dalmatians.

Now, Jeff Daniels brings his original music to the Dogwood Center in an intimate musical evening. The songs are tuneful, funny, honest and true, with titles like “If William Shatner Can, I Can Too”, “You Can Drink An Ugly Girl Pretty”, and “Have a Good Life (Then Die)”. Filled with laugh-out-loud humor and poignancy, this is a wondrous night with one of television’s biggest stars that you don’t want to miss.
What started out as a “good idea” to raise funds for The Purple Rose Theatre (a not-for-profit professional company Jeff founded in his hometown of Chelsea, MI, dedicated to producing New American Plays and creating opportunities for Midwest theatre professionals), has now turned into five albums, and a recent tour across the country in support of his recently released album Keep It Right Here. Produced by Steve Curran, Keep It Right Here is Jeff’s fifth album and includes contributions from several esteemed musicians including Brad Phillips, Dominic John Davis, Joshua Davis, and Amanda Merte.
“Arthur Miller once said he looked forward to seeing what his plays inspired in others. In his spirit, I handed these songs, most of them mine, to Brad and Dominic. The only thing I told them was to play what they heard. Oh did they ever. Mr. Miller was right. There is no greater joy than to hear talented artists take your songs and make ’em sing.” – Jeff Daniels
* This grass-roots effort is intended to create a greater awareness of the arts. Proceeds from the sale of Jeff’s albums go to The Purple Rose Theatre (a non-profit arts organization founded by Daniels.)
* The songs on Keep It Right Here were recorded by Daniels’ son Ben except for Two Finger Rag, It’s Not That She Don’t Love Me, and What Who Jesus Do (recorded by Mark Miller).
* Daniels has had the great pleasure of sharing the stage with lengends such as Keb’ Mo’, Lyle Lovett, John Hiatt, and Guy Clark.
* Daniels has expanded his shows to venues across the country (a number of which have sold-out).
For more on Jeff Daniels and to hear his music click here.
This show is SOLD OUT. Main Stage. Reserved seating.
Box Office hours will be Tuesday – Friday 10:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. and two hours prior to an event. For information, phone 231.924.8885.
Tickets are also available at the 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. For information, phone 231.924.4022.
HARRINGTON INN SPECIAL! Book a reservation at the Harrington Inn and receive a discount equal to the amount of the price of the ticket!
Offer valid for any type of room, the weekend of January 25, 2014. Must show ticket stub to receive discount. May only receive a discount equal to the price of one ticket per day. May book up to two nights to receive a discount equal to the price of two tickets.
Visit Harrington Inn’s website here. For more information, or to make you reservation call 231-924-3083.

The Grand Rapids Ballet presents one of the most celebrated ballets of all time!  The music of Tchaikovsky and the choreography of Petipa produced a collaboration that marked a pinnacle of Russian ballet in the 19th century.  The Grand Rapids Ballet and the Dogwood Center are thrilled to bring this epic story to our audience in a performance perfect for all ages. This program is funded in part by grants from the Fremont Area Community Foundation and The Gerber Foundation.
Thank you to The White Agency for being the program sponsor of the performance of “Sleeping Beauty” at the Dogwood Center!

Tickets are available online, at the Dogwood Box Office, or at NCCA-Artsplace in downtown Fremont.

This performance is SOLD OUT. $17.50 Adults, $10.00 Children 18 and under. Main Stage. Reserved Seating. 7:30 p.m.

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.  For information, phone 231.924.4022.

The Grand Rapids Symphony and conductor John Varineau return to the Dogwood Center on Wednesday, April 16 for a sure to be incredible performance! Join us and you will experience a world-class orchestra performing for you live at the Dogwood!

The evening’s program will include Glinka’s Overture to Ruslan and Ludmilla, Tchaikovsky’s Capriccio italien, selected movements from Symphonic Dances by Grieg featuring the artwork of Newaygo County youth, and Grieg’s Concerto for piano and Orchestra in A minor.  Andrew Le will be featured on piano.

A wonderful evening with a wonderful orchestra!

Program sponsors are Fremont Area Community Foundation and Nestle Nutrition/Gerber.

Tickets are on sale now!  Click here to purchase tickets now! $17.50 Adults, $5.00 Children 18 and Under. Main Stage. Reserved Seating. 7:30 p.m.

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.  For information, phone 231.924.4022.

The Dogwood Center and NCCA-Artsplace invite you and your friends to join us on Sunday, December 22 at 3:00 p.m. for the film “White Christmas”! Free admission! Enjoy the holiday time with Bing Crosby and Danny Kaye in this 1954 classic film as they star as two song-and-dance men who team up after the war to see a charming New England inn through its holiday season. A veritable treasure of Irving Berlin classics including “Count Your Blessings Instead Of Sheep”, “Sisters”, “Blue Skies”, and, of course, Bing Crosby’s immortal rendition of “White Christmas”. A great way to enjoy the holiday season! Join us for the show and some hot chocolate and Christmas cookies!

With renowned musicians from NYC’s diverse jazz, roots, and world music scenes, Matuto features violin, guitar, accordion, bass, drums, and various Brazilian percussion instruments: the alfaia (a large, wooden, rope-tuned bass drum), the pandeiro (a Brazilian tambourine), the berimbau (a single-string on a bow struck with a small stick), and the agogo (a pair of small, pitched metal bells).

In May 2013 the band released their second full length album, “The Devil and the Diamond” on Motema Music. The recording reflects the inspiring live show that the band has developed over hundreds of performances around the world. Appalachian fiddle tunes bounce with a Northeastern Brazilian lilt while the one string berimbau resonates withe a strangely effective blues riff. Curto spins long chromatic melodies over intricate arrangements and infectiously funky folkloric rhythms. Like a true southern preacher, Ross delivers colorfully satirical lyrics reminiscent of David Byrne, Tom Ze, and Caetano Veloso.
With an honest love for roots music, genuine Brazilian styles, and improvisations experimentation, Matuto creates a unique and inspired sound from the heart of New York City’s diverese musical culture.
For more on Matuto and their music please visit their website by clicking here.
Click here to purchase tickets. $15. Main Stage. General Admission. 7:30 p.m.
Box Office hours will be Tuesday – Friday 10:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. and two hours prior to an event. For information, phone 231.924.8885.
Tickets are also available at the 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. For information, phone 231.924.4022.

Calvin College January Series 2014 – Remote Live Webcast
A Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and bestselling author, Isabel Wilkerson spent 15 years interviewing more than 1,200 people to write The Warmth of Other Suns, her award-winning work of narrative nonfiction that tells the epic story of the decades-long migration of black citizens who fled the South for northern and western cities in search of a better life. From 1915 to 1970, this exodus of almost six million people changed the face of America and has become known as the Great Migration. Toni Morrison calls the book “profound, necessary, and a delight to read.” Tom Brokaw praises it as “an epic for all Americans who want to understand the making of our modern nation.” Wilkerson is a gifted and passionate speaker who has addressed the topics of migration, social justice, urban affairs, and 20th Century history at universities across the country and in Europe. She has appeared on national programs such as CBS’s 60 Minutes, PBS’s Charlie Rose, NPR’s Fresh Air with Terry Gross, NBC’s Nightly News, MSNBC, C-SPAN, and others. She has lectured on narrative writing at the Nieman Foundation at Harvard University and has served as Ferris Professor of Journalism at Princeton University and as the James M. Cox Jr. Professor at Emory University. She is currently Professor of Journalism and Director of Narrative Nonfiction at Boston University.
This lecture will be broadcast via webcast at the Dogwood Center from 12:30-1:30 p.m. Admission is free. For those who would like a lunch provided for a suggested $5 donation, 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.

Calvin College January Series 2014 – Remote Live Webcast
An outspoken centrist, Senator Snowe stunned Washington in February 2012 when she announced she would not seek a fourth term and offered a sharp rebuke to the Senate, citing the dispiriting gridlock and polarization. After serving in the legislative branch at the state and federal levels for 40 years, including 18 years in the U.S. Senate, she explained that Washington wasn’t solving the big problems anymore. In her book Fighting for Common Ground she explores the roots of her belief in principled policy-making and bipartisan compromise. A leading moderate with a reputation for crossing the aisle, Senator Snowe proposes solutions for bridging the partisan divide in Washington, most notably through a citizen’s movement to hold elected officials accountable. In 2005, Snowe was named the 54th most powerful woman in the wold by Forbes magazine. In 2006, Time magazine name her one of the top ten U.S. Senators.
This lecture will be broadcast via webcast at the Dogwood Center from 12:30-1:30 p.m. Admission is free. For those who would like a lunch provided for a suggested $5 donation, 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.

Calvin College January Series 2014 – Remote Live Webcast
Bob Goff is the New York Times Best-Selling Author of Loves Does, as well as an attorney who founded Restore International, a nonprofit human rights organization operating in Uganda and India. Bob often appears at leadership and university events, inspiring current and future influencers to get to the “do” part of life. With a team of dedicated people, Restore International has pursued justice for the needy. Restore worked with Uganda’s judiciary in bringing to trial over 200 cases, including cases involving children who were languishing in jail without trial. In India, Restore investigated and interviewed to relieve minor girls from a life of forced prostitution, leading to the identification and arrest of over 80 perpetrators. Bob’s inspiration has been fueled by the friendships he has developed with others around the world who desire to pursue strategic ways to help people in need. As an attorney, Bob shares leadership in a Washington law firm, Goff & DeWalt. Additionally, he serves as the Hon. Counsel for the Republic of Uganda to the United States. He is also an adjunct professor at Pepperdine Law School where he teaches Nonprofit Law, and Point Loma Nazarene University, where he teaches Business Law.
This lecture will be broadcast via webcast at the Dogwood Center from 12:30-1:30 p.m. Admission is free. For those who would like a lunch provided for a suggested $5 donation, 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.

Calvin College January Series 2014 – Remote Live Webcast
As associate professor and chair of the department of media and communication at Trinity Western University in British Columbia, Schut writes about the intersection of communication, culture, media, technology and faith, primarily by talking about computer and video games. He has published articles or chapters on fantasy-role-playing computer games and masculinity, on computer games and myth, on the presentation of history in computer games, and on evangelicals and games. He has also guided interdisciplinary groups of students in designing and constructing small indie-style computer games. He is a Calvin College alum returning to share his insights into the compatibility of the Christian faith and interactive entertainment.
This lecture will be broadcast via webcast at the Dogwood Center from 12:30-1:30 p.m. Admission is free. For those who would like a lunch provided for a suggested $5 donation, 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.