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Center for Performing Arts

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Archives for March 2011

July 6 – BLFAC Faculty Winds – 7:30 p.m.

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The Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp Faculty Winds, a 30-piece concert band, will perform on Wednesday, July 6 on the Main Stage at 7:30 p.m.
kent-krive-smallConductor Kent J. Krive of North Muskegon is Associate Professor of Humanities Emeritus, Ferris State University and taught in several public school systems in Michigan.  Associated with Blue Lake since its founding, Krive has performed as a member of the Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp Festival Band, conducted student ensembles and the Staff and Festival Bands, and led the International Symphony Band on its European tours in 1991, 1999, and 2000.
The program will include “Anatolia” by Paul Creston, “Coat of Arms March” written by George Kenny, “Irish Tune from County Derry and Shepherd’s Hey” by Percy Grainger, “Bugler’s Holiday” by Leroy Anderson, Chicago Tribute March” by Paris Chambers…. plus much more!
Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp, a summer school of the arts located in Twin Lake, offers fine arts education for all ages.  The summer camp annually serves gifted elementary, junior high, and high school students with diverse programs in music, art, dance, and drama, while offering public performances during its Summer Arts Festival.  Blue Lake also operates a widely acclaimed International Exchange Program, two public radio stations and a series of adult programs recently profiled on CNN.
Tickets:  Donations accepted at the door to benefit the programming of the Dogwood Center.  Main Stage.  7:30 p.m.
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.

May 15 – Terry Hancock and Newaygo County Dark Sky Astronomers – 3:00 p.m.

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horsehead-nebulaAustralian Native and now Bridgeton transplant Terry Hancock, has always enjoyed the night sky and the amazing things that can be seen in deep space. “I decided to combine both my passions for Astronomy and Photography with the purchase of my first telescope that would be dedicated to deep sky imaging mounted on a concrete pier in an 8′ x 8′ shed with a “batwing” style removable roof, I call this my backyard observatory. While living in “light polluted” Muskegon I was associated with the Muskegon Astronomical Society where I met Mr. Stephen Wessling, the founder and President of Newaygo County Dark Sky Astronomers and after moving to the tiny town of Bridgeton (close to Fremont) in 2008, I became a member of the Newaygo County Dark Sky Astronomers.”
The images featured in the Dogwood are photographed using Terry Hancock’s back yard observatory using a telescope mounted camera. On May 15 at 3:00 p.m.,  Terry and the Dark Sky Astronomers will be giving a presentation on these deep space images and other wonders of the night sky.
Donations accepted at the door. Great family friendly event.

June 24 – Cirque Amongus – "Circus Day" – 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

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Cirque Amongus will provide “Circus Day” at the Dogwood on Friday, June 24 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 
cirqueDiscover the Big Top Within….Cirque Amongus, a one-day Circus Camp will introduce children, ages 6- 12 years old, to a range of circus skills.  There will definitely be an abundance of fun as participants laugh and giggle while they ride unicycles and tiny bikes, walk a tightrope or with stilts, jump rope, do magic tricks, stay atop a rolling barrel, swing on a trapeze, or learn to juggle.
In the morning, students will learn each of the 10 different circus acts.  After lunch, they chose their favorite and spend the afternoon perfecting it and putting together an act with other participants, assisted by Cirque Amongus instructors and volunteers.  At the end of the day, when their families come back, the whole troupe puts on a show with their newly found skills.
The daylong program by Cirque Amongus, a Livonia company that brings all theglobes-cirque equipment and instructors for “Circus Day”, will promote teamwork, self-esteem and fun throughout the day.
The cost for the day is $30 per child.  Children must be ages 6 – 12 years old to participate and the program will be limited to 50 participants.  It will be a full day of activities between 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.  and followed immediately with a performance for the families at pick-up time.  Children will need to bring a sack lunch.  Light snacks will be provided mid-morning and mid-afternoon.  Advanced registration is required.  Register through the Dogwood Box Office or downtown Fremont at NCCA-Artsplace.
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.

June 10 – Edye Evans Hyde – 7:30 p.m.

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Edye Evans Hyde and The Terry Lower Trio will perform in the Black Box on edye-evans-hyde-webJune 10! 
Edye Evans Hyde has been performing jazz, blues and pop music for over 20 years in West Michigan, Los Angeles and Asia and Europe.  Edye has shared the stage with world renowned blues singer Linda Hopkins, pop singer Michael Bolton, actress Connie Stevens, the late Ray Charles and Cuban trumpet player, Arturol Sandoval.
Edye has also appeared with The Grand Rapids Symphony and the West Michigan Symphony performing songs from her acclaimed CD’c Girl Talk and Lady with a Song.
Musicians performing with Edye include Terry Lower on piano, Tom Lockwood on bass, and Evan Hyde on drums.
7:30 p.m.  Black Box. Tickets $12.50.  Click here to buy tickets now!
 Tickets available online, at the Dogwood Box Office, or at NCCA-Artsplace in downtown Fremont.
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.

May 14 – Soul Street – "The 70's Dance Party" – 7:30 p.m.

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Direct from Detroit, “Soul Street”, one of the top performing dance bands in the Midwest, will feature the greatest hits from the 70’s at the Dogwood!  soul-street-70s1If you remember bell bottoms, platform shoes, hot pants, tube tops….this show is for you!
Soul Street, an 8 piece dance band that specializes in recreating the sounds of Motown, Staxx Records, and the greatest dance music ever made, will feature the music of the chart-topping artists of the decade….Michael Jackson, KC and the Sunshine Band, Stevie Wonder, Chaka Khan, Earth Wind and Fire, Elton John, Cheryl Lynn and many more! 
The professional musicians of Soul Street have shared the stage with artists as diverse as The Temptations, The Drifters, Aretha Franklin, The Four Tops, Frank Sinatra, Jr., The Supremes, Linda Ronstadt, and The Contours.  The band brings a new energy to some of the greatest music ever written. 
Go ahead…dig in your closet…see if you can find a pair of bell bottoms or silk shirt with a nice wide collar….we know it still fits…..and come on out to the Dogwood on May 14!  You can even join the band on stage and get your groove on as Razor Entertainment presents Soul Street and “The 70’s Dance Party”!
7:30 p.m.  Main Stage.  Tickets $15.  Click here for tickets!
Tickets available online, at the Dogwood Box Office, or at NCCA-Artsplace in downtown Fremont.
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.

March 10 – FACF Open Reception – 6:00 p.m.

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The Fremont Area Community Foundation invites you to meet their new President and CEO Carla Roberts! 
You are invited for an open reception on Thursday, March 10 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. to welcome Carla to Newaygo County.  There will be a special program at 6:30 p.m.