Dogwood

Monday, January 20 - January Series Calvin University - JONATHAN EIG 12:30 p.m.
2025-01-20 12:30 - 13:30 (America/Detroit) | Dogwood Center for Performing Arts, 4734 S. Campus Court, Fremont, MI, 49412, United States
Jonathan Eig – King: A Life
Jonathan Eig will discuss his most recent title, “King: A Life,” which earned him the 2024 Pulitzer Prize for Biography. He’ll explore Martin Luther King Jr. as a deep thinker, brilliant strategist, and committed leader of one of history’s greatest movements. Jonathan will also explain why King’s demands for justice remain as urgent today as they were in his lifetime.
At age 16, Jonathan Eig began his writing career working for his hometown newspaper, The Rockland County (NY) Journal News, He went on to study journalism at Northwestern University before becoming a reporter for notable news outlets, including The New Orleans Times-Picayune, The Dallas Morning News, Chicago Magazine, and The Wall Street Journal.
Follow Jonathan on Facebook, Instagram, and X, or learn more about him at www.jonathaneig.com.
With appreciation for today’s underwriter:
Larry & Mary Gerbens, Liza & Khan Nedd, The Howard Miller Company
This lecture will be broadcast live at the Dogwood Center from 12:30-1:30 p.m. Admission is free.
For more information on the Calvin University January Series click here.
The Dogwood Center, a remote site for the Calvin University January Series, is supported in part by the Fremont Area Community Foundation.

Tuesday, January 21 - January Series Calvin University - TODD KOMARNICKI 12:30 p.m.
2025-01-21 12:30 - 13:30
Todd Komarnicki – Bravery: A Story of Elf, Sully, and Bonhoeffer
Todd Komarnicki will share stories and themes from his films including his most recent movie, “Bonhoeffer,” the inspiring true story of Dietrich Bonhoeffer, a pastor turned assassin.
Todd Komarnicki is a prolific writer, producer, and director of film and television. His screenplays include Sully and The Professor and the Madman, and he wrote, produced, and directed Bonhoeffer, a World War II movie coming to theaters in November and which premiers on MGM+ in December. Todd is the president and founder of Guy Walks Into a Bar, the production company behind the Christmas blockbuster, Elf. He has also written the television show “Earth Abides” and three novels, Free, Famine, and War.
With appreciation for today’s underwriter:
Holland Litho
This lecture will be broadcast live at the Dogwood Center from 12:30-1:30 p.m. Admission is free.
For more information on the Calvin University January Series click here.
The Dogwood Center, a remote site for the Calvin University January Series, is supported in part by the Fremont Area Community Foundation.

Wednesday, January 22 - January Series Calvin University - JOHN INAZU 12:30 p.m.
2025-01-22 12:30 - 13:30
John Inazu – A Conversation on Learning to Disagree
Through conversation, John Inazu will teach us how to disagree better while shedding light on how we often view our adversaries not only as wrong but increasingly as evil, resist notions of forgiveness, and distrust institutions that try to mediate our disagreements. These are all themes of his latest book, “Learning to Disagree: The Surprising Path to Navigating Differences with Empathy and Respect.”
John Inazu dedicates much of his scholarship to the First Amendment freedoms of speech, assembly, and religion, and related questions of legal and political theory. He integrates his faith and knowledge and shares his passion with others as founder of both The Carver Project and the Legal Vocation Fellowship, a Senior Fellow at Interfaith America and the Trinity Forum, and the Sally D. Danforth Distinguished Professor of Law & Religion at Washington University (St. Louis, Missouri).
Follow John on Facebook, Instagram, and X, or learn more about him at www.jinazu.com.
With appreciation for today’s underwriter:
The Paul Henry Institute for the Study of Christianity and Politics
This lecture will be broadcast live at the Dogwood Center from 12:30-1:30 p.m. Admission is free.
For more information on the Calvin University January Series click here.
The Dogwood Center, a remote site for the Calvin University January Series, is supported in part by the Fremont Area Community Foundation.

Thursday, January 23 - January Series Calvin University - HEATHER TEMPLETON DILL 12:30 p.m.
2025-01-23 12:30 - 13:30
Heather Templeton Dill – A philanthropic approach to inspiring awe and wonder
Heather Templeton Dill will reflect on how a broad-minded philanthropic vision birthed in the 20th century has potential to impact individuals, institutions, and communities in the 21st.
For nearly a decade, Heather Templeton Dill has sat at the helm of The Templeton Foundation, a philanthropy started by her grandfather to create a world where people are curious about the wonders of the universe, free to pursue lives of meaning and purpose, and motivated by great and selfless love. While overseeing the Foundation’s growth to a $3.4 billion endowment and over $120 million in annual giving, she has worked with Foundation staff to promote interdisciplinary research that pushes the boundaries of scientific and spiritual understanding.
Learn more about the Templeton Foundation on Facebook, Instagram, X, and www.templeton.org.
With appreciation for today’s underwriter:
Friend of the January Series
This lecture will be broadcast live at the Dogwood Center from 12:30-1:30 p.m. Admission is free.
For more information on the Calvin University January Series click here.
The Dogwood Center, a remote site for the Calvin University January Series, is supported in part by the Fremont Area Community Foundation.

Friday, January 24 - January Series Calvin University - KRISTJAN PRIKK 12:30 p.m.
2025-01-24 12:30 - 13:30
Kristjan Prikk – The Future of Europe – Should it Still Matter to America
Kristjan Prikk will present the Estonian and European perspectives on current challenges to global security, with a particular focus on Russia’s war against Ukraine and the Western response.
Kristjan Prikk has served as Estonia’s Ambassador to the U.S. since May 2021. Throughout his civil career, he had several roles within the Estonian Ministry of Defense. He’s overseen the management and coordination of defense forces, foreign intelligence, and defense investments; coordinated, developed, and implemented the whole-of-government interagency approach to national defense; advised the prime minister on security matters, and much more. Leading up to his assignment in the U.S., Kristjan served for nearly three years as Permanent Secretary—the highest civil position within the Estonian Ministry of Defense.
Follow Kristjan on Instagram or X, or learn more about him at washington.mfa.ee/ambassador.
With appreciation for today’s underwriter:
Alumni supporters of the January Series
This lecture will be broadcast live at the Dogwood Center from 12:30-1:30 p.m. Admission is free.
For more information on the Calvin University January Series click here.
The Dogwood Center, a remote site for the Calvin University January Series, is supported in part by the Fremont Area Community Foundation.

Friday, January 24 - Ruth and Max Bloomquist 7:30 p.m. Black Box
2025-01-24 19:30 - 21:30
Tickets $15.00 – Buy Tickets for Ruth and Max Bloomquist!
This program is generously sponsored by the Board of Directors for the Dogwood Center for Performing Arts.
Ruth and Max Bloomquist’s acoustic Americana is the stuff of rustic romantic dreams.  Ruth’s songwriting and rich alto voice combined with their blend of harmony, guitar and upright bass draw the listener straight to the heart of every song.
Ruth and Max have been making music together since they first met and discovered their common love for practically any music that features acoustic instruments and lyrics that touch the heart.  Bluegrass, traditional country, folk … the list goes on – Ruth and Max are excited by it all.
Click here for tickets. Tickets are $15.00 each. General admission, Black Box. You must call the box office to reserve a table. The Dogwood Center is located one mile east of downtown Fremont. Doors open for seating at 7:00 p.m. Online sales close two hours prior to events, please call the box office for ticket availability at 231-924-8885 if online sales have ended.

Monday, January 27 – January Series Calvin University – PETER SAGAL 12:30 p.m.
2025-01-27 12:30 - 13:30
Peter Sagal: Front Seat at the Sideshow: What I’ve Learned After 25 Years of Making Fun of Everything
Peter Sagal will provide a peak into his career as a public radio host and insight into what he’s learned from interviewing two U.S. Presidents, a number of Nobel Prize winners, astronauts and rocket scientists, musicians, actors, and many others.
One of the nation’s premier radio humorists and commentators on current events, Peter Sagal is the long-time host the most listened-to hour in public radio, Wait, Wait, Don’t Tell Me. Since 1997, he has used the show to speak about the intersections of politics, civics, humor, and entertainment—and how they all draw from each other to create the American experience.
Listen to Wait, Wait, Don’t Tell Me online or on your local NPR station. You can follow Peter on Instagram and X.
With appreciation for today’s underwriter:
Peter C. & Emajean Cook Foundation
This lecture will be broadcast live at the Dogwood Center from 12:30-1:30 p.m. Admission is free.
For more information on the Calvin University January Series click here.
The Dogwood Center, a remote site for the Calvin University January Series, is supported in part by the Fremont Area Community Foundation.

Tuesday, January 28 – January Series Calvin University – ALASTAIR HUMPHREYS 12:30 p.m.
2025-01-28 12:30 - 13:30
Alastair Humphreys – Adventures Across the World and Around the Neighborhood
Alastair Humphreys will encourage us to break out of our busy schedules and pursue microadventures in the wilderness close to home.
In “Adventures Across the World and Around the Neighborhood,” Alastair Humphreys explores the vast spectrum of adventure, from epic global journeys to everyday exploration. Drawing on experiences like cycling around the world and rowing the Atlantic, he emphasizes how meaningful challenges can be found both far away and close to home. Through examples of microadventures – simple, local escapades – he inspires audiences to break free from routine and find adventure in the ordinary.
Follow Alastair on Facebook, Instagram, and X, or learn more about him at alastairhumphreys.com.
With appreciation for today’s underwriter:
An Anonymous Supporter of the January Series
This lecture will be broadcast live at the Dogwood Center from 12:30-1:30 p.m. Admission is free.
For more information on the Calvin University January Series click here.
The Dogwood Center, a remote site for the Calvin University January Series, is supported in part by the Fremont Area Community Foundation.

Wednesday, January 29 – January Series Calvin University – RESHMA SAUJANI 12:30 p.m.
2025-01-29 12:30 - 13:30
Reshma Saujani – A Conversation on Pay Up and Brave, Not Perfect
Reshma Saujani will argue for innovative corporate leadership, government intervention, and a sweeping culture shift—the topic of her most recent books, “Pay Up: The Future of Women and Work” and “Brave, Not Perfect.” In her conversation with us, she’ll also dismantle the myth of having it all and lift the burden we place on individual women to be primary caregivers and how to celebrate imperfection.
Reshma Saujani dismantles the myth of “having it all” and lifts the burden we place on individual women to be primary caregivers and to work around a system built for and by men. Through powerful data and personal narrative. Saujani shows the cost of inaction and lays out four key steps for creating lasting change: empower working women, educate corporate leaders, revise our narratives about what i means to be successful, and advocate for policy reform.
For more than a decade, Saujani has built movements to fight for women’s and girls’ economic empowerment. An activist, she founded Girls Who Code to address the gender gap in computing classes. She is the author of the international bestseller Brave, Not Perfect, and her influential TED talk, “Teach girls bravery, not perfection,” has more than 5 million views globally. Most recently, she’s advocated for policies that value women’s labor in and out of the home, successfully introducing the Marshall Plan for Moms”(now Moms First) to House and Senate leaders.
Follow Reshma on Facebook, @reshmasaujani, and X, or learn more about her at reshmasaujani.com.
With appreciation for today’s underwriter:
The Howard Miller Company, Calvin Center for Innovation in Business
This lecture will be broadcast live at the Dogwood Center from 12:30-1:30 p.m. Admission is free.
For more information on the Calvin University January Series click here.
The Dogwood Center, a remote site for the Calvin University January Series, is supported in part by the Fremont Area Community Foundation.

Thursday, January 30 – January Series Calvin University – MICHAELA O'DONNELL 12:30 p.m.
2025-01-30 12:30 - 13:30
Michaela O’Donnell – Life in Flux
Michaela O’Donnell will teach us the practical skills needed to navigate constant change: a life in flux. She’ll show us how to face the pain and longings that come with change, embrace the unknown with confidence, and listen to God’s guiding voice.
As the director of the Max De Pree Center for Leadership at Fuller Seminary, Michaela O’Donnell oversees the center’s vision, strategy, program, and team to help leaders respond faithfully to God in all seasons of life and leadership. She is the creator of Road Ahead, a six-week experience designed to help folks in transition take a breath, discern next steps, and gain clarity about whatever God is calling them to do. And, she is the primary visionary and lead professor in Fuller’s redemptive imagination in the marketplace doctorate program—a doctoral program for people who, guided by the hope of Christ, are looking to enact change in their context.
Follow Michaela on LinkedIn, or learn more about her at www.lifeinflux.co/.
With appreciation for today’s underwriter:
Holland Home, Calvin Center for Innovation in Business
This lecture will be broadcast live at the Dogwood Center from 12:30-1:30 p.m. Admission is free.
For more information on the Calvin University January Series click here.
The Dogwood Center, a remote site for the Calvin University January Series, is supported in part by the Fremont Area Community Foundation.

Friday, January 31 – January Series Calvin University – HUNTER WOODHALL 12:30 p.m.
2025-01-31 12:30 - 13:30
Hunter Woodhall – They Told Me I Couldn’t Walk, So I Decided to Run
*This speaker will be joining us virtually. Hunter Woodhall will inspire us with his journey to winning a gold medal at the 2024 Paralympics and encourage us to overcome our own obstacles.
Born with fibular hemimelia, Hunter Woodhall had both legs amputated below the knees at 11 months old. Defying all odds, he became the first double amputee to earn an NCAA Division I scholarship, competing for the University of Arkansas and becoming a four-time All-American Athlete. In 2024, he competed in his third Paralympics and earned gold in the 400-meter dash. He has won five Paralympic Medals and holds the American record for the 100m and 400m (for double amputees).
Follow Hunter on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok.
With appreciation for today’s underwriter:
An Anonymous Supporter of the January Series
This lecture will be broadcast live at the Dogwood Center from 12:30-1:30 p.m. Admission is free.
For more information on the Calvin University January Series click here.
The Dogwood Center, a remote site for the Calvin University January Series, is supported in part by the Fremont Area Community Foundation.

Friday, February 7 - Flip Orley 7:30 p.m. Main Stage
2025-02-07 19:30 - 21:30
Tickets $17.50 – Buy Tickets for Flip Orley!
This program is generously sponsored by the Great Lakes Bee Company.

Since Flip Orley has burst onto the comedy scene he has single-handedly reshaped the image of hypnosis from its Vaudeville image, to an act hip and edgy enough for all ages. Flip’s appearance on the “Today Show” brought rave reviews and stopped traffic in midtown Manhattan. His one-man show has set comedy club attendance records from coast to coast. Faithful fans and new comers alike find themselves screaming with laughter as Flip ignites his volunteers’ subconscious minds and transforms reality. What sets Orley apart from others in his craft, is his true comedic ability, delivering a hilarious stand up set before unleashing his volunteers’ creative imaginations.  The Dallas Morning News reports, “It’s difficult to remain skeptical after seeing Flip transform a panel of well-behaved audience members into a family of trailer-park dwellers from Arkansas, Southern accent and all!”
Flip is adamant about not embarrassing his volunteers. He shares this about his performance – “I want the audience to laugh with them, not at them,” he says. “This is the purest form of improvisational entertainment you will ever see as the show rewrites itself every night, and the volunteers are my partners, not my victims. Each subject is treated with respect and gentility.”
When Flip takes the stage and rolls up his sleeves, his audience can expect two hours of FUN and an experience they will never forget.
Click here to purchase tickets. Tickets are $17.50. The Dogwood Center is located one mile east of downtown Fremont. Doors open for seating at 7:00 p.m. Online sales close two hours prior to events, please call the box office for ticket availability at 231-924-8885 if online sales have ended. The Dogwood Center Box Office is open Tuesday – Friday, 10:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Tickets are available online at www.dogwoodcenter.com, at the Dogwood Box Office, or at NCCA-Artsplace in downtown Fremont. For more information, phone 231.924.8885.

Friday, February 21 - Jake Allen 7:30 p.m. Black Box
2025-02-21 19:30 - 21:30
Tickets $17.50 – Buy Tickets for Jake Allen!
Michigan native, Jake Allen returns to the Dogwood with his crafts of a kaleidoscopic sound that plunges the curious listener into a world of endless sonic possibilities, incorporating prog-pop, waves of ambient instrumentals, and complex musical layers. Allen showcases the guitar, harnessing every nuance of the instrument and transforming it into an ethereal, shape-shifting creature that bends both notes and time.
Allen explores numerous musical styles with his guitar wizardry, ranging from lullaby-like dreams to burgeoning anthems. His fourth album, “Affirmation Day” provides a snapshot of shifting perspectives and personal growth through the means of signature fingerpicking, percussive guitar tapping, and lush musical arrangements.
As a solo artist, Allen utilizes impeccably timed live looping to create a captivating one-man show. Steeped in years of live performance and well-versed in an array of instruments, Allen’s dexterity is only amplified when he wields a single guitar. In an almost hypnotic display, he explores every inch of the instrument with unwavering confidence and creativity. Strings dance as they are plucked awake from their resting tension; percussive rhythms echo; harmonics ring brightly; and intricate chords emerge from each warm strum.
Click here for tickets. Tickets are $17.50 each. General admission, Black Box. You must call the box office to reserve a table. The Dogwood Center is located one mile east of downtown Fremont. Doors open for seating at 7:00 p.m. Online sales close two hours prior to events, please call the box office for ticket availability at 231-924-8885 if online sales have ended.

Friday, February 28 - Leslie Mendelson 7:30 p.m. Black Box
2025-02-28 19:30 - 21:30
$17.50 – Buy Tickets for Leslie Mendelson!
Brooklyn-based singer/songwriter Leslie Mendelson is riding a wave of acclaim for her most recent studio album ‘If You Can’t Say Anything Nice…,’ as well as a solo acoustic EP ‘In The Meantime.’ Described by Relix Magazine as an artist with “a loyal, cross-generational audience that hugs the hippie, hipster, coffee shop and society crowds,” Leslie’s timeless musicality and evocative songwriting indeed cuts a wide swath. All Music writes that Leslie evokes “1970s songwriter influences in the vein of Carole King and Carly Simon,” while The Aquarian calls her “the closest thing one can get to a truly honest musical experience.”
Leslie Mendelson’s previous work, including 2009 Grammy-nominated debut album ‘Swan Feathers’ and 2017 album, ‘Love & Murder’ dealt with matters of the heart. However, when it came time to compose material for her most recent studio album, ‘If You Can’t Say Anything Nice…,’ she and her longtime writing partner Steve McEwan set out to examine the anxiety stemming from the current socio-political climate with songs like “Medication,” “I Need Something To Care About” and “Would You Give Up Your Gun.” It’s fitting extension of a more socially conscious outlook offered on “A Human Touch”—Leslie’s duet with Jackson Browne for the documentary film, ‘5B,’ which is also included on his 2021 Grammy Award-nominated album, ‘Downhill From Everywhere.’
If Leslie Mendelson’s only collaboration with a legendary musician was Jackson Browne, it would be a worthy point to celebrate. What’s truly telling is that Leslie has also drawn the attention of The Grateful Dead’s Bob Weir who recorded a duet with her on Roy Orbison’s standard, “Blue Bayou,” while no less than classic rock royalty The Who has invited her to open shows in the U.S. and U.K. With some of rock music’s most important voices seeking to collaborate with Leslie, it leaves no doubt the rarefied air she inhabits as an artist.
Click here for tickets. Tickets are $17.50. General admission, Black Box. Tables can be reserved with the purchase of eight tickets; to reserve a table, please call the Box Office, 231-924-8885. The Dogwood Center is located one mile east of downtown Fremont. Doors open for seating at 7:00 p.m. Online sales close two hours prior to events, please call the box office for ticket availability if online sales have ended. The Dogwood Center Box Office is open Tuesday – Friday, 10:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Tickets are available online at www.dogwoodcenter.com, at the Dogwood Box Office, or at NCCA-Artsplace in downtown Fremont. For more information, phone 231.924.8885.

Sunday, March 2 - Grand Valley Piano Chamber Series 3:00 p.m. Black Box
2025-03-02 15:00 - 16:00
The Fremont Area Community Foundation invites you to experience a wonderful concert by the Grand Valley Piano Chamber Series on Sunday, March 2 at 3:00 p.m. at the Dogwood Center’s Black Box!
Come on out and enjoy pianist Sookkyung Cho, violinist Grace Kim, cellist Andrew Laven and flutist Kim Dominique as they perform wonderful pieces by Franz Schubert, Antonin Dvorak, and Leos Janácek.
The Grand Valley Piano Chamber Series (GVPCS) was founded in 2021 to share the joy and beauty of classical piano chamber music with all in West Michigan and present performances of the highest caliber.

The concert is free to attend! What a treat to have these talented musicians perform right here in Newaygo County! Join us for a great Sunday afternoon at the Dogwood! For information, phone 231.924.8885. The Dogwood Center is located one mile east of downtown Fremont.

Tuesday, March 11 – Karan Casey 7:30 p.m. Black Box
2025-03-11 19:30 - 21:30
This program is generously sponsored by Jim and Donna Hieftje.
Tickets $22.50 – Buy Tickets for Karan Casey!
Irish singer-songwriter Karan Casey has been blazing a trail for over 25 years. A lover of ballads, love songs and searing versions of social justice songs, fond of a good yarn, she has toured the world making deep connections with her audience connecting via Ireland’s past but crucially repositioning women and songs in a universal and a modern setting.
Karan has been striking out lately to explore new areas of performance on the piano and with spoken word and theatre. She has released eleven albums as well as contributing to numerous other artists’ projects – appearing on more than 50 albums so far – and has toured extensively throughout North America, Europe and Japan, performing with her own band as well as collaborating with such diverse musicians as Maura O’Connell, James Taylor, Bela Fleck, Boston Pops Orchestra, Kate Ellis, Niall Vallely, Pauline Scanlon, The Chieftains, The Dubliners, Peggy Seeger, Karen Matheson, Mick Flannery, Mícheál Ó Súilleabháin, Tim O’Brien and Solas. In 2018 Karan helped found FairPlé which is an organization aimed at achieving fairness and gender balance for female performers in Irish traditional and folk musics. Karan tours with her band Niamh Dunne, Sean Óg Graham and Niall Vallely.
Karan most recent album Hieroglyphs That Tell the Tale produced by Donald Shaw, was released on the Vertical Records Label. Her song “Down in the Glen” was nominated for Best Original Folk Song at the RTE Folk Awards 2019 and she completed a PhD in music in 2019. Karan has recently performed her new show with Director Sophie Motley called I Walked into My Head which was premiered at the Kilkenny Arts Festival 2021. Karan is currently working on a stage show about women in the Irish revolutionary period to be produced at the Everyman Theatre in Cork in 2023. Karan’s new album “Nine Apples of Gold” was released in February 2023.
Click here for tickets. Tickets are $22.50 each. General admission, Black Box. You must call the box office to reserve a table. The Dogwood Center is located one mile east of downtown Fremont. Doors open for seating at 7:00 p.m. Online sales close two hours prior to events, please call the box office for ticket availability at 231-924-8885 if online sales have ended.

Friday, March 21 - Fremont HS Theater Presents: Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella 7:00 p.m.
2025-03-21 19:00 - 21:00
The timeless enchantment of a magical fairy tale is reborn with the Rodgers and Hammerstein hallmarks of originality, charm, and elegance. The story follows Cinderella, a kind-hearted and respectful young maiden who is forced to serve her cruel stepmother and stepsisters. When an announcement is made that the royal family will be hosting a ball for all the eligible young women in the village, Cinderella sets her heart on attending so she can meet the Prince. With the unexpected help of her Fairy Godmother, Cinderella and her animal friends are magically transformed for the evening. Now Cinderella has until the stroke of midnight to make a good impression upon the Prince and hope that when the magic wears off, she still receives her happily ever after.
Click here to purchase tickets. Tickets are $12.00 for adults, $8.00 for children. General admission, Main Stage.

The Dogwood Center is located one mile east of downtown Fremont. Doors open for seating at 6:30 p.m. Online sales close two hours prior to events, please call the box office for ticket availability at 231-924-8885 if online sales have ended.

Saturday, March 22 - Fremont HS Theater Presents: Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella 1:00 p.m.
2025-03-22 13:00 - 15:00

Saturday, March 22 - Fremont HS Theater Presents: Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella 7:00 p.m.
2025-03-22 19:00 - 21:00

Monday, March 31 through Friday, April 4 – Broadway Bootcamp 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
2025-03-31 09:00 - 2025-04-04 11:00
Click here to reserve your spot now!
Give your child the gift of a lifetime with Broadway Bootcamp, the ultimate musical theater experience!
For ages 6 – 12, watch as your child’s confidence soars and their creativity takes center stage. At Broadway Bootcamp, every child has a star inside them waiting to shine. The program is designed to nurture their talents and help them grow into confident performers. From acting to singing and dancing, your child will learn the essentials of musical theater and bring famous Broadway scenes and songs to life.
Our only requirements we have for our classes is to wear comfortable clothing, closed-toed tennis shoes, and to bring a water bottle. Class sizes are limited, so register as soon as possible to guarantee your spot!
Give your child the opportunity to shine bright like a Broadway star! Enroll them in Broadway Bootcamp today and witness their transformation into a confident, expressive, and passionate performer. Sign up now and let their dreams take center stage!
The Bootcamp will take place each day, Monday – Friday March 31 – April 4, from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Friday will include a free performance open to the public that starts at 10:30 a.m. Spots are limited. Workshop price is $40/child for the weeklong Bootcamp.
Click here to reserve your spot now!
The Dogwood Center is located one mile east of downtown Fremont. Doors open will open at 8:30 a.m. Online sales close two hours prior to events, please call the box office for ticket availability at 231-924-8885 if online sales have ended. The Dogwood Center Box Office is open Tuesday – Friday, 10:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Tickets are available online at www.dogwoodcenter.com, at the Dogwood Box Office, or at NCCA-Artsplace in downtown Fremont. For more information, phone 231.924.8885.

Saturday April 12 "Encanto" Sing-along 3:00 p.m. Black Box
2025-04-12 15:00 - 17:00
Click here to purchase your tickets!
Sing along to all the songs in Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Encanto.” This Sing-Along version of the film features on-screen lyrics as you watch your favorite musical numbers, including “The Family Madrigal,” “Surface Pressure,” “We Don’t Talk About Bruno,” “Dos Oruguitas” and more! “Encanto” features original songs by Lin-Manuel Miranda, while Germaine Franco composed the original score. Drinks and snacks will be available for purchase with cash. Tickets are $5.00. Click here to purchase your tickets!
Join the Dogwood Center and Jams Sweet Retreat for froyo and freeze-dried candy, available for purchase before and during the movie! Cash only! Get in on the act!

The Dogwood Center is located one mile east of downtown Fremont. Doors open will open at 2:30 p.m. Online sales close two hours prior to events, please call the box office for ticket availability at 231-924-8885 if online sales have ended. The Dogwood Center Box Office is open Tuesday – Friday, 10:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Tickets are available online at www.dogwoodcenter.com, at the Dogwood Box Office, or at NCCA-Artsplace in downtown Fremont. For more information, phone 231.924.8885.

Thursday, April 17th – The Grand Rapids Symphony 7:30 p.m. Main Stage
2025-04-17 19:30 - 21:00
Tickets $17.50 Adults, $5.00 Children 18 and under – Buy Tickets for The Grand Rapids Symphony!
This program is generously sponsored by the White & Associates Insurance Agency

and funded in part by the Fremont Area Community Foundation

The Grand Rapids Symphony returns to the Dogwood Center on Thursday, April 17 at 7:30 p.m. 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 Grand Rapids Symphony was officially organized in 1930 and is recognized as one of America’s leading regional orchestras. The Grand Rapids Symphony presents more than 400 performances each year, touching the lives of some 200,000. Nearly half of those who benefit are students, senior citizens and people with disabilities reached through extensive education and community service programs. Their mission is “to share great music that moves the human soul”…..and that is what they will be doing right here in Newaygo County!
This program is funded in part by the Fremont Area Community Foundation. Tickets are $17.50 for adults, $5 children 18 and under and seating is reserved.
The Dogwood Center is located one mile east of downtown Fremont. Doors open for seating at 7:00 p.m. Online sales close two hours prior to events, please call the box office for ticket availability at 231-924-8885 if online sales have ended. The Dogwood Center Box Office is open Tuesday – Friday, 10:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Tickets are available online at www.dogwoodcenter.com, at the Dogwood Box Office, or at NCCA-Artsplace in downtown Fremont. For more information, phone 231.924.8885.

Saturday, April 26 Chris Perondi’s Stunt Dog Experience 7:30 p.m. Main Stage
2025-04-26 19:30 - 21:00
This performance is generously sponsored by Loving Care Animal Clinic.

Click here to purchase tickets! Adults $20 – Children 18 and Under $10
Chris Perondi is the ‘Stunt Dog Guy’ and his famous stunt dogs are out of this world! During this “Stunt Dog Experience” you will witness some of the most incredible stunts and behaviors ever performed by dogs. The experience has amazing tricks, big air stunts, comedy antics, dancing dogs, athletic feats, and is the most entertaining show of its kind. You will meet a cast of professional performers along with over a dozen talented pound pups. The show is one-of-a-kind and brings forth pet adoption awareness. All
the dogs have been rescued from pounds and shelters from across the country. The mission is to promote animal rescue, pet adoption, encourage spay and neutering, and encourage people to spend more time with their pets.
These stars have been featured on the Oprah Winfrey Show, David Letterman, the Tonight Show, Ellen DeGeneres Show, Queen Latifah show, Animal Planet’s Pet Stars, worldwide during the annual Rose Parade, the CBS Early Show, and much more. They have also starred in commercials and have been featured on the news and in magazines across the country. The Stunt Dog Guy truly delivers a theater masterpiece; the “Stunt Dog Experience”!
Click here to purchase tickets. Tickets are $20.00 for adults, $10.00 for children. The Dogwood Center is located one mile east of downtown Fremont. Doors open for seating at 7:00 p.m. Online sales close two hours prior to events, please call the box office for ticket availability at 231-924-8885 if online sales have ended. The Dogwood Center Box Office is open Tuesday – Friday, 10:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Tickets are available online at www.dogwoodcenter.com, at the Dogwood Box Office, or at NCCA-Artsplace in downtown Fremont. For more information, phone 231.924.8885.

Friday, May 16 Mark Lavengood w/Tribute to John Prine 7:30 p.m. Black Box
2025-05-16 19:30 - 21:00
Click here for tickets $20.00
Mark Lavengood is regarded as one of the most quintessential, modern, American songwriters. His resonant energy and sparking smile light up every stage, studio, and room. As a talented multi-instrumentalist, Mark specializes in dobro and steel guitar. In 2012, Mark was named winner of the acclaimed Rockygrass Dodro Competition. He performed at Telluride Bluegrass Festival, ROMP, Blissfest, Wheatland Music Festival, Founders Brewing Company, and many, many more. Mark will perform with his band for the first half of the show. The second half is a John Prine Tribute; a true icon who’s influenced generations of musicians since making his debut in the early 1970s. Still, some audiences remain unfamiliar with the work of this revered American singer-songwriter, Mark wants to change that as their Prine Time Tribute recreates the timeless tunes from the late, great John Prine.
Click here for tickets. Tickets are $20.00. General admission, Black Box. Tables can be reserved with the purchase of eight tickets; to reserve a table, please call the Box Office, 231-924-8885. The Dogwood Center is located one mile east of downtown Fremont. Doors open for seating at 7:00 p.m. Online sales close two hours prior to events, please call the box office for ticket availability if online sales have ended. The Dogwood Center Box Office is open Tuesday – Friday, 10:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Tickets are available online at www.dogwoodcenter.com, at the Dogwood Box Office, or at NCCA-Artsplace in downtown Fremont. For more information, phone 231.924.8885.

Friday, June 27 - May Erlewine 7:30 p.m. Black Box
2025-06-27 19:30 - 21:00
Click here for tickets for May Erlewine – $17.50
As one of the Midwest’s most prolific and passionate songwriters, Erlewine has a gift for writing songs of substance that feel both fresh and soulfully familiar. Her ability to emotionally engage with an audience has earned her a dedicated following far beyond her Michigan roots.
Erlewine draws from a wide variety of influences to create her sound. Lyrically, her songs are rooted in hard-wrought wisdom, joy and sorrow, simplicity, and stories from her own everyday experiences. Musically, these messages are wrapped up in traditional folk roots, Americana, old-time country swing, soul, and even rock and pop sensibilities.
Erlewine’s music has touched people all over the world. Her words have held solace for weary hearts, offered a light in the darkness, and held space for the pain and joy of being alive in these times. And, she uses her music as a platform for positive change. She considers her job a service-oriented one and carries the torch of the folk-singer activist. Her voice on stage encourages connectedness and stresses the importance of environmental advocacy, social justice, creative empowerment and community building as necessary work for all of us.
Click here for tickets. Tickets are $17.50. General admission, Black Box. Tables can be reserved with the purchase of eight tickets; to reserve a table, please call the Box Office, 231-924-8885. The Dogwood Center is located one mile east of downtown Fremont. Doors open for seating at 7:00 p.m. Online sales close two hours prior to events, please call the box office for ticket availability if online sales have ended. The Dogwood Center Box Office is open Tuesday – Friday, 10:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Tickets are available online at www.dogwoodcenter.com, at the Dogwood Box Office, or at NCCA-Artsplace in downtown Fremont. For more information, phone 231.924.8885.

Sunday, June 29 Film Screening – "Old Heart" 6:30 p.m. Main Stage
2025-06-29 18:30 - 20:30
Click here to purchase your ticket! – $10
Adapted from Peter Ferry’s award winning novel, Old Heart, a film by West Michigan’s Heartland Independent Film and Drama Forum, tells the story of Tom Johnson, an American soldier who is part of the Allied liberation of the Southern Netherlands in the fall of 1944. He works with a Jewish translator,
Sarah van Praag, to smuggle food and supplies to starving residents of northern cities trapped behind Nazi lines. They also fall in love.
Sixty years later, in the summer of 2005, Tom foils his family’s plan to move him to an assisted living facility by taking a flight to the Netherlands. He is determined to find Sarah again, the love of his life.
Along with the Dogwood Center film screening, Old Heart will screen at theaters, museums, festivals, universities, performing arts centers, libraries and conference across the United States, in many Dutch cities, Belgium and Canada. After the film screening at the Dogwood, Director Kirk Wahamaki and local actress Martha Kallenbach, will speak to the audience and follow up with a Q & A segment.
Click here to purchase your tickets. Tickets are $10.00. The Dogwood Center is located one mile east of downtown Fremont. Doors open for seating at 6:00 p.m. Online sales close two hours prior to events, please call the box office for ticket availability at 231-924-8885 if online sales have ended. The Dogwood Center Box Office is open Tuesday – Friday, 10:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Tickets are available online at www.dogwoodcenter.com, at the Dogwood Box Office, or at NCCA-Artsplace in downtown Fremont. For more information, phone 231.924.8885.

Sunday, July 13 – Bright Star Theatre Presents “The Wizard of Oz” 3:00 p.m. Black Box
2025-07-13 15:00 - 16:00
Click here for tickets for Bright Star Theatre – $7.50
Bright Star Touring Theatre, a national professional touring theater company based in North Carolina, will perform in the Dogwood Center Black Box on Sunday, July 13 at 3:00 p.m. with their production of Wizard of Oz.
Wizard of Oz is a 45-minute, fast-paced version of the literary classic, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum. Wizard of Oz introduces audiences to the comic duo, “Lenny and Mabel” who lead the audience down the Yellow Brick Road to the land of Oz, meeting all of our favorite characters along the way. Gain courage with the Cowardly Lion, take heart with the Tin Man, and find your wits with the Scarecrow in this fun interactive retelling. The performance will be appreciated by audiences’ pre-K to adult.
Click here for tickets. Tickets are $7.50. General admission, Black Box. The Dogwood Center is located one mile east of downtown Fremont. Doors open for seating at 2:30 p.m. Online sales close two hours prior to events, please call the box office for ticket availability if online sales have ended. The Dogwood Center Box Office is open Tuesday – Friday, 10:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Tickets are available online at www.dogwoodcenter.com, at the Dogwood Box Office, or at NCCA-Artsplace in downtown Fremont. For more information, phone 231.924.8885.

Monday - Friday, July 21 - 25 - Broadway Bootcamp's "101 Dalmatians Kids" 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
2025-07-21 09:00 - 2025-07-25 12:00
Click here to reserve your spot now! – $55.00
This special session of Bootcamp is all about putting on a full musical—from auditions to final bows—all in just one week! Open to ages 6 – 12, participants will dive into the exciting process of bringing 101 Dalmatians Kids to life on stage, working with a real script, learning songs, practicing choreography, and exploring their characters.
Throughout the week, participants will also be introduced to key elements of theater production—blocking, costumes, props, and stage direction—in a way that’s fun, age-appropriate, and encouraging. While we support and celebrate each child’s growth, we keep expectations aligned with their developmental stage. Participants are welcome to use scripts on stage during the final performance as they learn how to follow along, but we do encourage a little practice at home throughout the week to help build confidence.
This experience is perfect for both first-time performers and returning stars. The week wraps with a fully staged performance for family and friends, where every child gets to step into the spotlight and shine in their own unique way.
This workshop starts at 9:00 a.m. and ends at 12:00 p.m. Monday – Thursday. Friday will start at 9:00 a.m. with a free show open to the public will be held the same day at 11:00 a.m. Class size is limited. Workshop price is $55.00/child. Pre-registration required.
Once you have registered, please email Casey@dogwoodcenter.com with your confirmation number to receive further instructions for auditions.
Click here to reserve your spot now!
The Dogwood Center is located one mile east of downtown Fremont. Doors open will open at 8:30 a.m. Online sales close two hours prior to events, please call the box office for ticket availability at 231-924-8885 if online sales have ended. The Dogwood Center Box Office is open Tuesday – Friday, 10:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Tickets are available online at www.dogwoodcenter.com, at the Dogwood Box Office, or at NCCA-Artsplace in downtown Fremont. For more information, phone 231.924.8885.

Saturday, August 2 – Jacob McLeod 7:30 p.m. Black Box
2025-08-02 19:30 - 21:00
Click here for tickets for Jacob McLeod – $15.00
A 20 year old singer-songwriter, performer, producer, instrumentalist, and recording artist, Jacob McLeod calls Big Rapids home, and is active in music scenes around the state.
During the 2020 pandemic, a bored 15 year old Jacob started to learn guitar, piano, and how to use his voice. This was when he discovered his true love for music, and was able to learn songs by some of his favorite artists like Billy Joel, John Mayer, Bob Dylan, Tyler Childers, and Ray Charles. Shortly after the shutdown, Jacob used the skills he gained from learning other songs to write his own, something that soon blossomed into his favorite musical venture.
After playing his first show in 2022, and hundreds since then, Jacob released his debut album in September of 2023, “North Woods Music”. In the time that followed, Jacob has released countless other songs, with plans to continue to write and release music for as long as he is able, fulfilling his goal of creating a more musical world. Most recently, Jacob released his debut EP “Mozart,” a collection of five songs written, recorded, produced, and released himself. “Mozart” serves as a musical stepping stone for the 20 year old singer-songwriter, and is now streaming everywhere.
Click here for tickets. Tickets are $15.00. General admission, Black Box. Tables can be reserved with the purchase of eight tickets; to reserve a table, please call the Box Office, 231-924-8885. The Dogwood Center is located one mile east of downtown Fremont. Doors open for seating at 7:00 p.m. Online sales close two hours prior to events, please call the box office for ticket availability if online sales have ended. The Dogwood Center Box Office is open Tuesday – Friday, 10:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Tickets are available online at www.dogwoodcenter.com, at the Dogwood Box Office, or at NCCA-Artsplace in downtown Fremont. For more information, phone 231.924.8885.

Saturday, August 23 – Broadway Bootcamp: High School Musical! 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Main Stage
2025-08-23 09:00 - 12:00
Click here to reserve your spot now! – $25.00
Give your child the gift of a lifetime with Broadway Bootcamp, the ultimate musical theater experience!
For ages 10 – 18, watch as your child’s confidence soars and their creativity takes center stage. At Broadway Bootcamp, every child has a star inside them waiting to shine. The program is designed to nurture their talents and help them grow into confident performers. From acting to singing and dancing, your child will learn the essentials of musical theater and bring famous Broadway scenes and songs to life.
Our only requirements we have for our classes is to wear comfortable clothing, closed-toed tennis shoes, and to bring a water bottle. Class sizes are limited, so register as soon as possible to guarantee your spot!
Give your child the opportunity to shine bright like a Broadway star! Enroll them in Broadway Bootcamp today and witness their transformation into a confident, expressive, and passionate performer. Sign up now and let their dreams take center stage!
This workshop starts at 9:00 a.m. and ends at 12:00 p.m. Saturday, August 23, with students putting together a show in a matter of hours! A free show for the public will be held the same day at 12:00 p.m. (ending around 12:20 p.m.) Class size is limited. Workshop price is $25.00/child. Pre-registration required.
Click here to reserve your spot now!
The Dogwood Center is located one mile east of downtown Fremont. Doors open will open at 8:30 a.m. Online sales close two hours prior to events, please call the box office for ticket availability at 231-924-8885 if online sales have ended. The Dogwood Center Box Office is open Tuesday – Friday, 10:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Tickets are available online at www.dogwoodcenter.com, at the Dogwood Box Office, or at NCCA-Artsplace in downtown Fremont. For more information, phone 231.924.8885.
