Click here for Tickets to The Faulkners! This unique Father/Daughter Duo brings 100 years of American Music to the Dogwood! Scott Faulkner has played guitar professionally throughout the Midwest and Florida for 52 years – and daughter Carmen brings a modern vocal twist. Though this duo plays locallys, this will be and all-new, one time […]

Click here for Tickets to Chicka Chicka Boom Boom: The Musical! Tickets - Adults $17.50, Child (18 & under) $10.00 Chicka Chicka Boom Boom: The Musical bursts onto the stage in a bright, musical, and joy-filled celebration of letters, words, and imagination that will captivate kids and adults alike. With infectious rhythms, dazzling puppets, lively […]

Naomi Tutu - Our Shared Humanity: Creating Understanding Through the Principles of MLK Rev. Naomi Tutu will share how Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s principles can guide reconciliation, justice, and cross-cultural understanding. Drawing on her lifelong activism and experience leading Truth and Reconciliation workshops, Naomi offers practical insights for building bridges across race, gender, and […]

Kaitlin Curtice - Journeying with Story Kaitlin Curtice will reveal how powerful stories function like living seeds, growing into trees that define who we are. An award-winning author and poet-storyteller, Kaitlin will incorporate readings from her newest book, Everything Is a Story, to discover ways we can interact with stories and reclaim them for love […]

Majora Carter - Developing Healthy, Equitable Cities for All Majora Carter will share how economic diversity is a cornerstone of healthy, vibrant communities. Guided by her experience in urban revitalization, Majora illustrates how low-status communities need to use the same talent-retention strategies that successful business implement, reducing the brain-drain that cripples local economic progress. Majora […]

Vivek Murthy - Human Connection in a Sometimes Lonely World Dr. Vivek Murthy will discuss the growing epidemic of loneliness and its profound impact on health and well-being. Drawing from his book Together and his experience as U.S. Surgeon General, Vivek will explore how human connection and strong communities are essential for personal and public […]

Harry Smith - Less is more. More or less. Harry Smith will share insights on how simplifying life can create more meaning, satisfaction, and peace. Drawing on decades of storytelling as an Emmy- and Peabody-winning journalist, Harry offers reflections on balance, fulfillment, and what truly matters. Harry Smith is a professor at Central College in […]

Click here for Tickets to Dave Bennett! “Bennett is a player superbly well balanced between purity and power. Bennett injects three heady shots of adrenalin that bring the music sharply to life.” - Downbeat Magazine Dave Bennett doesn’t fit the mold. For starters, you don’t find many jazz clarinet players who name Alice Cooper, Stevie […]

David Brooks - The Path to Cultural Repair David Brooks will help us become more understanding toward others and find the joy that comes from being seen. His latest book, How to Know a Person, draws on neuroscience, theater, philosophy, history, and education. He will share how this integrated approach can enhance human connection. David […]

Samantha Nutt - Conflicted? The World of War Dr. Samantha Nutt will explore the devastating impact of war on civilians and the global implications of conflict. Drawing from over 20 years of frontline humanitarian work and her bestselling book Damned Nations, she offers a powerful, firsthand perspective on war, aid, and public health. Dr. Samantha […]

Wu Man - The Pipa - A Musical Bridge Between Cultures Wu Man will share how the pipa, a pear-shaped, four-stringed Chinese lute, serves as a bridge between cultures. Through music and storytelling, she explores how this ancient instrument has helped her connect with her heritage and engage audiences across the globe. Drawing on decades […]

Tom Medema - America at 250: How Our National Parks Inspire a More Perfect Union Tom Medema will explore how America’s National Parks serve as living classrooms. Drawing on decades of experience as a ranger and senior leader in the National Park Service, Tom shares powerful stories that illuminate how these treasured landscapes contribute to […]