Dogwood

Center for Performing Arts

231.924.8885

Archives for March 2013

April 18 – 20 – FHS Theater presents "Done to Death" – 7:30 p.m.

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theatermaskFremont High School Theater presents “Done to Death” by Fred Carmichael on Thursday, April 18; Friday, April 19; and Saturday April 20 on the Main Stage.
What happens when five mystery writers are brought together to write one mystery show on a Caribbean island? WMT studios have brought together these five murderous minds to create the perfect murder mystery program for the station. All is well and the creative juices are flowing until a body is discovered! This mystery/comedy will have you laughing and on the edge of your seats as each of the writers employ their individual styles to solve the crime. Come and enjoy a night of laughter and suspense!
Click here to purchase tickets! Adult Presale Tickets: $10. Adult Night of Show Tickets: $12. Children 18 and under: $5. Reserved Seating. Main Stage. 7:30 p.m. April 18, 19 and 20. 2:00 p.m. show also on April 20.

Dogwood Box Office Hours are Tuesday-Friday 10:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. and two hours prior to an event. For more information please contact Dogwood Box Office at 231.924.8885.

Tickets may also be purchased at NCCA-Artsplace in downtown Fremont. Hours are Monday – Friday 9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., Thursday, 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m., and Saturdays 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.. For more information please contact the Artsplace at 231.924.4022.

Cast and Crew:

Lauren Barnes– Jessica Olive
Josiah Campbell– Whitney Olive
Sierra Schaub– Mildred Maxwell
Devin Mott– Brad Benedict
Brandon Kuck– Rodney Duckton
Thomas Atkins– Jason Summers
“Stagehand”– Quin Cramer
Jane– Nicole Hoisington
Gregory– Dustin Cheney
George– Ian Klahre
“Man”– Quin Cramer
Martha– Sarah Bauer
“Girl”– Janice Wharton and Alexandra Rosenstengal
“Monster”– Vlad Cioceanu
Stephanie Mildaur– Breanna Hillard
Secretary– Jesse Berndt
Box Office Girl– Ivy Veenstra, Emily Nestlé and Rachelle Anderson.
Announcer– Michael Hayes
Stage Manager– Taylor Walton
Crew– Shannon Giberson, Mikaela Mohrbach.
Director– Martha Kallenbach
Co-Directors– Deanna Runions, Javier Boletta.

June 21- Cirque Amongus "Circus Day" – SOLD OUT – 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

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Cirque Amongus will provide “Circus Day” at the Dogwood on Friday, June 21 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.

The Dogwood Center Box Office is open 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.

June 22 – Ragtime Pianist Bob Milne – 7:30 p.m.

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Bob Milne is a world renowned “Boogie-Woogie” ragtime pianist who has performed in Japan and Ireland.  Bob has been recorded by the Library of Congress, played at Bill Gates’ private club in Palm Springs, and for the past president George Bush.bobmilne
Bob’s enthusiasm is contagious; he loves to share his knowledge, and is excited about keeping  ragtime music alive.
Bob is regarded as an American Treasure. As a recording artist, he has produced ten collections of solo piano rags, blues, boogies and folk/traditional tunes, and has written a Concerto for Orchestra and Ragtime Piano.  The Library of Congress has collected memorabilia and made a film of a day in his life to be stored for posterity as part of the American Music Project.  Bob lives in La Peer, Michigan.
Click here to purchase tickets! $15 for adults, $5 for children 18 and under.  Main Stage. General Admission.  7:30 p.m.

Dogwood Box Office Hours are Tuesday-Friday 10:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. and two hours prior to an event. For more information please contact Dogwood Box Office at 231.924.8885.

Tickets may also be purchased at NCCA-Artsplace in downtown Fremont. Hours are Monday – Friday 9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., Thursday, 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m., and Saturdays 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.. For more information please contact the Artsplace at 231.924.4022.

May 11 – Kathy LaMar – 7:30 p.m.

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Kathy Lamar is back in the Black Box!  LaMar has displayed her vocal talents from Vegas to Shang-hi for the past 20 years and is a favorite performer in the Black Box at the Dogwood.  Kathy has supplied her vocal talents to the lamar3likes of Lola Falana, Wayne Newton, Gladys Knight, The Four Tops, and even Todd Rundgren!
Her style ranges from Billy Holiday, Nancy Wilson, Anita Baker, Tina Turner, Sade and Ella Fitzgerald with her sultry Jazz, R/B, and Blues sound. Kathy sings with Ronald McNeir, of the legendary Motown group the Four Tops, on his CD Ronnie Mac & Company.
With a smoky evocative voice, she has mesmerized audiences and captured the hearts of Jazz and R/B lovers around the globe.   She was born and raised in Grand Rapids and is back in Michigan!  LaMar will be accompanied by musicians  Bob Van Stee, Chris Lawrence, Robert Pace, and Scott Veenstra.
Click here to purchase tickets! $12.50.  Black Box.  7:30 p.m.
Tables can be reserved with the purchase of 8 tickets. Please call the Dogwood Box Office to reserve yours today!

Dogwood Box Office Hours are Tuesday-Friday 10:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. and two hours prior to an event. For more information please contact Dogwood Box Office at 231.924.8885.

Tickets may also be purchased at NCCA-Artsplace in downtown Fremont. Hours are Monday – Friday 9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., Thursday, 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m., and Saturdays 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.. For more information please contact the Artsplace at 231.924.4022.