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When listening to the Midnight Cattle Callers, you find yourself back in a time when AM radio is king.  They have the ability to transport the listener to a different time.  Since the  Midnight Cattle Callers have come on the scene in late 2009, they have been carving out their own unique style of country music.  It’s swingy, much like the 30’s/40’s big band era that they pull influences from.  The vocals are sweet and juicy, yet with the distinct Telecaster growl behind them, it’s too twang not to be country. 
The core-band; comprised of Dee Foster on guitar and lead vocals, Seth Sutton on upright bass, with Roger Brown on the electric twang-box and Luke Gitchel on the jazz box guitar, banjo and mandolin, rounding out the ensemble; epitomizes the sound that embraces a simpler time.  Their warm country sounds are a tribute to the hardscrabble towns and the people scattered across the American landscape.
  Their songs have the lyrical sensibilities of the wandering cowboy poets of yesterday, songs filled with heartache, pain, unrequited love all with the underlining hope and longing for something better.  Dee Foster, the songbird for the Midnight Cattle Callers, pens the original material with Seth Sutton who, with help from the rest of the band, compliments her with rich harmonies. 
With the release of their first studio album “Midnight Cattle Callers”, the group scored a home run, winning the G.L.A.M.A (the Great Lakes Acoustic Music Association) band competition, earning them a coveted slot and rave reviews at the 2011 Cooper’s Glen Music Festival, along side Grammy Award winner, Peter Rowen.  A few months later the Midnight Cattle Callers received a 5 out of 5 star review and was chosen to be May 2011’s album of the month from “Country Music People magazine”.
Tickets $12.50.  7:30 p.m.  Black Box.  Click here to purchase your tickets now!
 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.
For information, phone 231.924.4022

Fremont Rotary Club invites you to relax and enjoy the blended sound of Cool  Change on the Dogwood Center’s Main Stage!
Cool Change have been performing together for ten years and is a versatile group that promises a fun-filled and exciting music expereince.  They have been a hit playing at venues throughout the Gulf Coast area and they have a wealth of performing history throughout Baldwin County, Alabama and beyond.
With tunes such as “Please Come To Boston”, “The City of New Orleans”, “Love will Keep Us Alive”, “Jambalaya”, “Mountain Music”, “Broken Lady”, “Deep River Woman”, and many others, Cool Change has delighted audiences with their close harmony, down home style and humor, and fun-filled antics during their performances.  With their smooth harmony, Cool Change will take you on a trip down memory lane with the great songs from the past and the present.
Cool Change members are Walter Tatum and David Horton of Foley, Alabama, John Andrews and Don McPherson (bass player) of Magnolia Springs, Alabama.
Click here to buy tickets online!
Main Stage. 7:30 p.m. $12.50.
Tickets available online, or at the Dogwood Box Office or at NCCA-Artsplace in downtown Fremont.
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.
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.
Fremont Rotary Club meets every Tuesday at 12 noon at the Dogwood Center.  rotary International is the world’s first service club organization, with more than 1.2 million members in 33,000 clubs worldwide.  Rotary Club members are volunteers who work locally, regionally, and internationally to combat hunger, improve health and sanitation, provide education and job training, promote peace, and eradicate polio under the motto “Service Above Self”.

Mr. Phan Van Do, Project Coordinator for Madison Quakers, Inc, will speak about his work on humanitarian projects in Vietnam.  His presentation is sponsored by The Religous Society of Friends – Fremont Worship Group (Quakers).
Mr. Do has been both the driving force and the persistent presence behind the success of all of Madison Quakers, Inc.’s humanitarian projects in Vietnam.  He is a remakable Vietnamese activist who has been working for many years with Mike Boehm and Madison Quakers, Inc. in Quang Ngai Province, Vietnam.  He is said to connect with people of all walks, allowing his humor and humanity to shine through.
Mr. Do will touch on his and Mike Boehm’s collaborative efforts, the relationship-building inherent in the facilitating of projects and what the relationship-building means to the Vietnamese people, and his own journey to peace.  Despite the deaths of many members of his family during the American war he has put his hatred aside and devoted his life to work for peace.
Mr. Do’s presentation occurs during Newaygo County’s “30 Days of Peace”, September 10 – October 10.  “30 Days of Peace is a collaborative effort that includes representatives from nonprofits, faith based organizations, businesses, and other local community groups, as well as individuals unaffiliated with any group.    “30 Days of Peace” seeks to unite people around two common goals:  become aware of ways to acknowledge and celebrate peace each day and to promote unity, understanding, kindness, service, compassion, and non-violence in everyday living. 
Black Box.  7:00 p.m.  Donations accepted at the door to benefit Madison Quakers, Inc.

John Berry’s “Country Christmas Tour” is coming back to the Dogwood on  December 2!  Tickets for this performance are now on sale! 
His angelic voice will excite your soul and remind you what the season is really about:  family, friends, and faith.  This will be an unforgettable night with a country music legend!
Berry is most known for his stand-out hits Your Love Amazes Me, Kiss Me in the Car, and Standing on the Edge of Goodbye, but it was Berry’s stunning performance of the title track of the 1995 CD O Holy Night that led to his most enduring legacy – the Country Christmas Tour.
The show is filled with traditional Christmas songs, childhood stories told only the way John can tell them, and his country hits.
The Georgia tenor has been recognized by the Grammy Association, the Academy of Country Music, and the Country Music Association as a nominee in the Best Male Vocalist category and is no stranger to the top single charts.
Click here to purchase your tickets online!
Tickets:  $35 adult advance purchase, $40 adult day of show; $30 children 18 and under in advance, $35 children 18 and under day of show.  Main Stage.  7:30 p.m.
Tickets are available here online, at the Dogwood Box Office, or at NCCA-Artsplace in downtown Fremont.
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.
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.

Juice is a musical pipe bomb:  an explosion of energy and invention!  They make music the hard way…whether stomping on barrels, inventing and reinventing   instruments, impersonating percussion, or battling with poles, electronics or cellos.  Fusing it all together, they build music to be seen as well as heard in one electrifying show.
Juice fills up any stage with their unique set and sound, using over 40 drums along with other percussion they have collected, built and invented.  Their nine members come from different musical backgrounds, bringing with them talents from classical and electronic music, drum corps, dance, and composition – and all the members share a love of percussion and years of experience performing. 
Juice will get you stomping and clapping along as they drum on barrels, guitars, poles, cymbals, air tanks, pipes, and even each other!  Juice members are:  Phil Arreola, Brandon Krieg, Noah Link, Collin McLaughlin, Julie Minerd, Cassie Monzan, and Hiroki Saotome.
Tickets: $15 adults, $5 children 18 and under.  Tickets available now!  Main Stage.  7:30 p.m.
Click here to buy your tickets online now!  Tickets are available here online, at the Dogwood Box Office, or at NCCA-Artsplace in downtown Fremont. 
 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.
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 Braunschweiger Blues Band will be back in the Black Box on September 10!  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; and Cousin Richie on vocals and sound technician.
Tickets available now!   Tickets $12.50.  Black Box.  7:30 p.m.  Click here and buy your tickets online!
Tickets are available here online, at the Dogwood Box Office, or at NCCA-Artsplace in downtown Fremont.
The Dogwood Center Box Office is currently open Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. and one hour prior to an event.  Beginning Tuesday, September 6,  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.
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.

Providence Christian High School is excited to bring country music legend John Berry back to Fremont!  PCHS has a special night planned with a Christian music concert by John Berry for July 23 at the Dogwood Center and invites you to join them for what is sure to be a great evening!
The Georgia tenor has been recognized by the Grammy Association, the Academy of Country Music, and the Country Music Association as a nominee in the Best Male Vocalist category and is no stranger to the top single charts.
Berry is most known for his stand-out hits Your Love Amazes Me, Kiss Me in the Car, and Standing on the Edge of Goodbye. His connection with the audience makes each and every one of his performances a wonderful experience.
The evening begins at 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. with a special “Meet and Greet Dinner” and social time with John in the Black Box.  By purchasing a “VIP Ticket” package, you will be able to attend the “Meet and Greet Dinner” with John …..which includes great food! …….and receive seating in the VIP section for the performance!  The “VIP Ticket” is available for purchase at $50 per person.  Click here to purchase your “Meet and Greet” and VIP Tickets now!
Tickets for the main stage performance is also available now!  Tickets will be $25 in advance and $30 the day of the show. Click here to purchase your John Berry tickets now!
The timeline for the evening will be:
6:00 – 7:00 p.m. “Meet and Greet Dinner” with John Berry for “VIP Ticket” holders.
7:30 – 8:00 p.m. Special Guest – Andrew Van Boxel – Nashville recording artist and 2007 Providence Christian High School graduate will be opening for John Berry!
8:00 p.m.             Country Music Legend John Berry!
Tickets available at the Dogwood Box Office, at NCCA-Artsplace in downtown Fremont, or here online.
The Dogwood Center Box Office is open Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. and one hour prior to an event.  For information, phone 231.924.8885.

The Voices of Freedom is West Michigan’s premier 8-part, acapella vocal ensemble, specializing in singing patriotic and Americana music.  The group is comprised of men and women from the greater Grand Rapids area.
This year, 2011, The Voice of Freedom celebrates fifteen years of singing together!  They perform music arranged by Derric Johnson who arranged and directed music for Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida for many years.  The group’s credo… “to sing songs about our great land, America the Beautiful”!
The group has performed at the Fourth of July celebration at Ah-Nab-Awen Park in Grand Rapids, in addition to the Coast Guard Festival in Grand Haven and the Festival of the Arts in GR.  They have also sung numerous times at the Frederick Meijer Gardens and the Gerald Ford Presidential Museum for the tree-lighting ceremony and for naturalization ceremonies for new citizens.  Concerts in the Park in Wyoming, Ada, Parchment, Montague and Canadian Lakes are other venues where The Voice of Freedom have performed.
Mark Pope is the director of The Voice of Freedom.  He graduated from Biola University in Southern California with a bachelor’s degree in vocal performance and performed at Walt Disney World for several years.
Tickets:  $12.50 for adults, $5 for children 18 and under.  Main Stage.  7:30 p.m.
Tickets available online at the Dogwood Box Office, or at NCCA-Artsplace in downtown Fremont.
Click here to buy tickets now!
The Dogwood Center Box Office is open Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. and one hour prior to an event.  For information, phone 231.924.8885.

The Community Chamber Orchestra Rehersal has been cancelled.  If you are interested in a fall Community Chamber Orchestra, please call Becky Jansma at 231.924.0657.
Grab your instrument and come join us for an afternoon making music, just for the fun of it!  Advanced/intermediate adults and advanced students, strings, winds, percussion.  Enjoy an afternoon of playing music and socializing with other musicians.
RSVP and more information by calling Becky Jansma at 231.924.0657 or Sondra Cross at 231.329.3056.

Newaygo County People for Peace present Tom Cordle’s film, “The Seventh Day” at the Dogwood Center on Sunday, August 7 at 7:30 p.m. 
“The Seventh Day”, written and directed by Cordle, examines the history of war.   The Seventh Day is not for the faint of heart or the narrow of mind. It is an evocative blend of music and pictures that exposes the long, sad history of war – and man’s inhumanity to man. It is a sometimes brutal look at the worst evil humans inflict upon each other. A discussion period with Tom will follow the movie.
Tickets:  $5 at the door.  7:30 p.m.  Main Stage.   Newaygo County People for Peace encourage everyone to bring in a non-perishable food donation that will be distributed to local food pantries.
The Dogwood Center Box Office is open Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. and one hour prior to an event.  For information, phone 231.924.8885.