Saturday, October 4 – Karen Mills 7:30 p.m. Main Stage Tickets $22.50

Click here for tickets for Karen Mills – $22.50

Karen Mills is a seasoned stand-up comedian with 30 years’ experience. Known for her sharp wit and relatable topics, this Tennessee girl has performed on the iconic stage of the Grand Ole Opry and toured alongside comedy sensation Leanne Morgan. Karen’s Dry Bar Comedy special “Baby Got Bad Back” has amassed over 30 million views. This self-proclaimed “crazy dog lady” has a straight-forward approach to the realities of life. Her smart, funny, keen observations will keep you laughing at yourself as you relate to her experiences. Even Ovarian cancer couldn’t stop her from turning her pain into punchlines. Diagnosed in 2013 after a routine checkup, Karen was determined to take on the disease with hope and humor and in 2016 she was chosen to present her talk, “Cancer is a Laughing Matter” at TEDxChattanooga. Karen can be heard regularly on Sirius/XM comedy channels.

Opening for Karen is local comedian, Steven Jay. As a lifetime lover of laughter, Steven Jay has been doing his best to bring mirth and merriment to audiences across Michigan and beyond for several years. What started as the pursuit of a bucket list item in his fifties, has turned into a rewarding and fulfilling second career. With a wife, kids, and now grandkids, Steven enjoys an endless supply of family friendly comedy material. He’s appeared on great stages like Dr. Grins in Grand Rapids, the historic Park Theater in Holland as well as churches, fundraising comedy evets, and numerous comedy contests. Steven has also organized, produced, and MC’s many sold out clean comedy shows.

Click here to purchase tickets. Tickets are $22.50. 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.