Nancy Steltmann recently retired as principal cello of the Grand Rapids Symphony, a position she held since 1990. Helen Lukan is the principal pianist for the Southwest Michigan Symphony Orchestra and is a regular keyboard substitute for the Grand Rapids Symphony among many others. Together they have created the newly released CD “Music to Dream By” which features the music of Rachmaninoff, Debussy, and Shostakovich. They will be recording another CD in the fall of 2014.
Nancy Steltmann is a native of Albany, New York and holds a Bachelor and Masters Degree from Jilliard School where she studied cello with Leonard Rose and Harvey Shapiro, chamber music with Felix Galimir and the Juilliard Quartet, and played under Leon Barzin in the National Orchestral Association Orchestra. Upon graduation, she received the William Henderson Price in Cello. She also studied with Bernard Greenhouse. Steltmann appeared many times as the featured soloist in her 31 years with the Grand Rapids Symphony. She performed many of the major works for cello and orchestra including Elgar’s Cello Concerto, Tchaikovsky’s Roccoco Variations, Haydn’s Concerto in D Major, the Saint-Saens Concerto, and Richard Strauss’s Don Quixote. She also appeared in the Brahmns Double Concerto for violin and cello, and collaborated with Carter Brey, principal cellist of the New York Philharmonic, in two performances of the David Ott Concerto for 2 Cellos.
In addition to her CD’s with Helen Lukan, Ms. Steltmann will be on a soon-to-be-released CD featuring previously unrecorded chamber music of Alan Hovhaness, performing his cello and piano chamber music. It will be released on the Ogre/Ogress label.
Helen Lukan is a Chicago native and well regarded as a versatile collaborative pianist and harpsichordist throughout west Michigan and Chicagoland. She is gaining national notice as a respected collaborator for such groups as the BostonBrass. She has vast experience accompanying a diverse range of soloists from vocalists to brass and wind instrumentalists, performing music in every genre. Helen recently performed with the Western Winds as the featured soloist in a performance of Rhapsody in Blue using the original orchestration premiered by Paul Whiteman in 1924. She was also invited to perform with TubaCOR at Eastman Conservatory for the Women in Music Series. Helen is the featured artist and co-creator of the multi-media presentation, A Kaleidoscope Of Sound.
In addition to Music to Dream By, Helen’s piano artistry can also be heard on the compact disc recordings, From the Start with Elizabeth Start, composer and cellist, and Shamanic Journey with Deanna Swoboka, tubist. For more on Helen please visit her website here.
Click here to purchase tickets. $12.50. Black Box. General admission. 3:00 p.m.. Tables can be reserved with the purchase of eight tickets. Call the Dogwood to reserve yours today!
Dogwood Box Office hours are Tuesday – Friday from 10:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. and two hours prior to an event. For more information please contact the 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 from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.. For more information please contact the Artsplace at 231.924.4022.
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November 1 – "Monsterpiece Theater" – 3:00 p.m.
“Monsterpiece Theater” is a fun filled youth theater program where local youth will show off their new skills in acting, mime, juggling, acrobatics and very cool backlight illusions. Local performer Mat Emerick is the director…or “monster maker” as he likes to call it. The program is a very funny, family friendly Halloween show. No blood or gore, “Monsterpiece Theater” is a masterpiece of spooky, kooky skits and music!
Free admission. Please call the Dogwood Center Box Office with any questions at 231.924.8885.
*An open call will be held on Thursday, September 4 from 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. at the Dogwood Center for kids ages 8-13 who would like to participate in the program.
September 4 – Open Call for "Monsterpiece Theater" – 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Calling all Monsters! If you’re between the ages of 8-13, you are invited to invade the Dogwood Center for the Performing Arts! “Monsterpiece Theater” is a fun filled youth theater program where you’ll learn skills in acting, mime, juggling, acrobatics and very cool backlight illusions. Local performer Mat Emerick is the director…or “monster maker” as he likes to call it. An open call will be held at the Dogwood on Thursday, September 4 from 6:00 p.m.- 7:30 p.m. with weekly Thursday night practices after that (exception of Thursday October 2 changed to Tuesday September 30). The program concludes with a very funny, family friendly Halloween show on Saturday, November 1. No blood or gore, “Monsterpiece Theater” is a masterpiece of spooky, kooky skits and music!
Free admission. Please call the Dogwood Center Box Office with any questions at 231.924.8885.
October 25 – Aquila Theatre presents "Wuthering Heights" – 7:30 p.m.
Aquila Theatre brings to life Emily Bronte’s classic story of all-consuming passion with its new production of Wuthering Heights.
The novel, one of the most famous works of world literature, was first published in 1847 under a pseudonym and is Emily Bronte’s only work. Wuthering Heights recounts the tale of ill-fated lovers on the lonely moors of northern England. Heathcliff and Catherine meet as children when Catherine’s father brings the abandoned boy home to live with them. The two grow up together, living freely on the moors while Heathcliff is tormented by Catherine’s brother. When Catherine’s parents die, her brother turns Heathcliff out, forcing him to live among the servants. Catherine marries and the crushed Heathcliff disappears. Years later, a wealthy Heathcliff returns, but is it too late for them?
Wuthering Heights is a deep and wide story of passion, revenge, family, class, and the supernatural. Over a century and a half later, Bronte’s magnum opus remains incredibly moving.
Bringing its signature style and dynamic approach, Aquila re-imagines one of the most famous love stories ever told with this heart wrenching new production. Aquila Theatre is renowned for its ability to adapt works of classical literature into enthralling and mesmerizing live performances. Impeccable design and a unique physical style combine with a marvelous cast to make Wuthering Heights an exquisite and captivating theatrical performance.
For more on Aquila Theatre click here.
Click here to purchase tickets. $25 adults, $10 kids 18 and under. Main Stage. Reserved seating. 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 NCCA-Artsplace at 231.924.4022.
September 13 – Satellite Collective – 7:30 p.m.
Satellite Collective, and its roster of New York artists return to present an evening of cutting edge new works at the Dogwood Center for Performing Arts. On September 13th, this vibrant, athletic group of artists and performers will present their fifth Summer Residency season in Michigan. Two new modern dance works with multimedia will be presented by choreographers Manuel Vignoulle and Esme Boyce whose works were well received at last year’s performance.
Original music has been composed and performed by the Satellite Ensemble, under Nick Jaina Director. The evening will include a short stop-motion film by Lora Robertson with music composed by Ellis Ludwig-Leone, a spoken word piece by Nathan Langston with visuals by Daniel Wilson and a solo cello composition by David Moss, of Brooklyn, New York.
Each year the Satellite Collective develops new works through the Summer Residency Program in Newaygo County. New Repertory is refined during our travels across the country, then pieces are workshopped in at the Dogwood Center, and ultimately performed in New York City later in the fall.
Expect surprising, innovative new media, music and dance during this evening with performances developed and produced by top artists from the New York City Ballet, Alvin Ailey, and Juilliard.
Satellite Collective is an arts incubator. They create accessible and diverse opportunities. They are joined by composers, choreographers, musicians, artists, designers, poets, and writers from across the country and the world. The 2014 season is the fifth year at the Dogwood Center. Satellite Collective has created major dance works, a catalog of original music, art commissions in literature, photography, and multimedia – and the launch of a respected arts journal with an international reach.
The Satellite Collective performance at the Dogwood Center is funded in part by grants from the Fremont Area Community Foundation and Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs.
Click here to purchase your tickets! $15 adults, $5 kids 18 and under. 7:30 p.m. Main Stage. Reserved seating.
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 NCCA-Artsplace at 231.924.4022.
September 20 – Rick Reuther and the Tom Hagen All Stars "Sinatra in Vegas" – 7:30 p.m.
Rick Reuther’s Sinatra in Vegas show includes some of Frank’s most beloved classics, such as Luck Be a Lady, Fly Me to the Moon, The Lady is a Tramp, and One for My Baby. The show swings vigorously, with a nod or two to Frank’s artistry with a ballad.
Playing with Rick will be the Tom Hagen All Stars. The band consists of piano, bass, drums, trumpet, sax, trombone, and a percussionist.
This will be a memorable performance with great vocals and instrumentals…one you won’t want to miss!
Click here to purchase tickets! Black Box. $12.50. General admission. 7:30 p.m.. Tables can be reserved with the purchase of eight tickets. Call the Dogwood to reserve yours today!
Dogwood Box Office hours are Tuesday – Friday from 10:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. and two hours prior to an event. For more information please contact the 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 from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.. For more information please contact NCCA-Artsplace at 231.924.4022.