Newaygo County Community Choir presents their spring program! Directed by Joseph Jennings featuring the Fremont High School Orchestra.
3:00 p.m. Main Stage. General admission seating. Free will offering.
Please call the Dogwood Center to reserve any wheelchair spots at 231.924.8885.
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April 23 – An Dro & SRNB Irish Dancers – 7:30 p.m.
West Michigan’s own An Dro returns to the Dogwood along with the Scoli Rince Ni Bhraonain (SRNB) Irish Dancers from the Fremont Academy!
An Dro is an ensemble of eclectic instrumentalists who speak from the heart with uncommon synergy. Their music is a blend of traditional and original melodies from across the globe, reaching back to the past, with an eye to the present and the future. The band takes you on an adventure that is both personal and universal. You’ll hear traditional Irish melodies, medieval French songs, Breton dance tunes, Scandinavian refrains, Appalachian influences, Arabic rhythms, and African grooves all performed with joy and freshness. This is dance music but it’s also listening music. An Dro’s original works have a feel that is both ancient and modern with a dynamic range that takes you from crazy dance grooves to delicately orchestrated waltzes and airs to blazing improvisational assaults. An Dro consists of Jim Spalink on bouzouki, harp, gurdy gurdy; Michele Venegas on fiddle; and Carolyn Koebel handling world percussion. The band is excited to welcome the SRNB Dancers to join them for the performance. Don’t miss this one!
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Click here to purchase tickets! $12.50 adults, $5 kids 18 and under. Main Stage. General admission 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 the Artsplace at 231.924.4022.
April 17 – Ballet Folklorico "Quetzalli" – 7:30 p.m.
The Ballet Folklorico “Quetzalli ” (kets-AH-lee) de Veracruz is a very special group of young people who enjoy the traditions and cultures of their native country, Mexico. In particular, they enjoy performing the traditional music and dances of their home, Veracruz. The company is made up of more than 30 young singers, dancers and musicians, who perform this beautiful art for people all over the world, including in Japan, Europe, Mexico and the United States.
Founded in 1985 by Maestro Hugo Betancourt, Ballet Folklorico “Quetzalli” makes its home in the state capital, Xalapa, Veracruz. They have toured internationally performing traditional folkloric dances, as well as their Afro-Caribbean spectacular, “Carnaval Veracruzano”. The company has been the official representatives for Secretary of Tourism and Economic Development for the State of Veracruz since 1986 having given hundreds of performances across Mexico and the United States, South America, Asia, Europe and the Caribbean.
Click here to see a video of Ballet Folklorico performing.
Click here to purchase tickets! $17.50 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 the Artsplace at 231.924.4022.
March 19 – Watching for Foxes – 7:30 p.m.
With the release of the upcoming full length album, Undone Bird, Watching For Foxes brings new elements to a classic genre. Lush with beautiful progressions, a roots folk feel, and big choruses, the album boasts the aesthetic of indie folk anthems. Although the songs are diverse from one and other, there is a glue that holds the record together much like a concept album. Most importantly, the band never loses sight of the emotional platform great songs are built from.
The first single and title track, Undone Bird, is a neo-folk track that, like the rest of the album, tells a story that comes from a very real place.
“Undone Bird is about the unity of our flawed design. Even though we are all imperfect, we all have people who love us and care about us and we are able to keep living and doing what we love. Everyone has a place to call their own, to call home; this song is about our journey in finding that on the road, as a band.”
Although the single speaks volumes for the Album, to get a real understanding of the band, it should be heard in its entirety.
”We started out playing sad, indie-folk songs. They were simple and definitely more derivative of neo-folk traditions; we drew a lot from contemporary folk artists like Mumford and Sons and cats like that. We still love that music, but as our line-up grew and solidified, we were able to included many more of our diverse influences and make a sound that we like to think is all our own. We have elements of roots rock, folk-rock, and indie-rock in our sound, and I think we’ve created a really cool little niche for ourselves that will serve us well in the future; more importantly, it reflects who we all are, and who inspires us, in a much more complete way.” Says the band their evolution.
Starting as a three piece band, Watching For Foxes consisted of friends that grew up together in Fremont, MI rehearsing in a vacant high school. The band started performing live in early 2014 and continued on touring the Midwest. Wanting to create a bigger sound live, they soon began looking for additional players. After going through some line-up changes, the band finally locked in their members and have been together ever since.
Watching For Foxes released two EP’s while they were still operating as a three piece band, and shortly after, released their single Two Lovers. The Undone Bird album will be the bands first actual release with their finalized full band line up. Undone Bird is set to be released in early April and the band continues to gig incessantly throughout Michigan and the Midwest in support of their upcoming album release.
Having shared the stage with the likes of Langhorne Slim, Larry and His Flask, Joseph, Saintseneca, Roadkill Ghost Choir, and Knox Hamilton, the band fell in love with the performing live pretty quickly and obviously feel comfortable putting themselves out there as story tellers to those who will listen. As the band themselves put it, “We love playing music together, and we want this to be our entrance into doing music for a living; we work really hard at what we do. Our songs yearn to be heard, to tell our stories, and inspire others to do the same!”
To learn and hear more of Watching For Foxes click here.
Click here to purchase tickets! $12.50 Black Box. General admission seating. Tables can be reserved with the purchase of eight tickets. Call the Dogwood 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.
April 15 – Grand Rapids Ballet School Junior Company presents "Snow White" – 7:30 p.m. – Sold Out
This performance is sold out.
A magic mirror and a malicious queen makes “Snow White” one of the most famous stories of all time. Performed by Grand Rapids Ballet School Junior Company, this Brothers Grimm favorite is full of love, jealousy, and obsession with youthful beauty. This rich and immersive fantasy production is choreographed by Attila Mosolygo.
The story line of “Snow White”, a Brothers Grimm favorite, includes a magic mirror – “Mirror, Mirror on the wall, who’s the fairest of them all?” – a malicious queen, a charming little princess, a group of seven adorable dwarfs, and of course the handsome prince. Our story ends with the wedding celebration of Snow White and the Prince who live happily ever after.
This program is funded in part by grants from the Fremont Area Community Foundation and The Gerber Foundation.
Celebrating its 44th anniversary this season, the Grand Rapids Ballet remains committed to lifting the human spirit through the art of dance. Grand Rapids Ballet is Michigan’s only professional ballet company and has a rich history marked by steady growth, a commitment to excellence, and strong community support.
Adults $17.50, kids 18 and under $10. 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 the Artsplace at 231.924.4022.
March 12 – MI Youth Ballet Theatre presents "Star Wars Tribute Ballet & Graduation Ball" – 4:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.
The Michigan Youth Ballet Theatre will present their “Star Wars Tribute Ballet and Graduation Ball” on Saturday, March 12 at 4:00 and 7:00 p.m. on the Main Stage!
Star Wars Tribute Ballet is an original choreography by Sean France, former soloist with the Royal Swedish Ballet, set to the extraordinary music of John Williams. Relive the romance and adventure as you’ve never seen it before – through the beautiful art of dance. Audience members are encouraged to come dressed as their favorite character.
Graduation Ball is a comedic ballet set it one act to the music of Johann Strauss II and choreographed by Sean France. It takes place at a girls finishing school in the late 1800’s during a ball celebrating the graduating class. The headmistress has invited a boys military school to attend and flirtations, comedy and romance all are present.
Click here to purchase tickets! Adults $15. Kids 18 and under $10. Main Stage. General admission seating. Two shows, 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
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.
March 5 & 6 – LionHeart Productions presents "Charlotte's Web" – 7:30 p.m & 2:00 p.m.
LionHeart productions presents “Charlotte’s Web” on Saturday, March 5 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, March 6 at 2:00 p.m. on the Dogwood Center Main Stage!
E.B. White’s beloved children’s tale is brought to life in this production, which finds the young farm pig Wilbur attempting to avoid a dire fate. Of all the barnyard creatures, Wilbur’s staunchest ally is Charlotte, a thoughtful spider who devises an intriguing plan to keep the gentle little swine out of the slaughterhouse. Although Charlotte’s efforts, which involve words written in her delicate web, seem far-fetched, they may just work.
Click here to purchase tickets! Adults $15. Students and Seniors $10. Groups of 10 or more receive $2 off. Main Stage. Reserved Seating.
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.
March 5 & 6 – LionHeart Productions presents "Charlotte's Web" – 7:30 p.m. & 2:00 p.m.
LionHeart productions presents “Charlotte’s Web” on Saturday, March 5 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, March 6 at 2:00 p.m. on the Dogwood Center Main Stage!
E.B. White’s beloved children’s tale is brought to life in this production, which finds the young farm pig Wilbur attempting to avoid a dire fate. Of all the barnyard creatures, Wilbur’s staunchest ally is Charlotte, a thoughtful spider who devises an intriguing plan to keep the gentle little swine out of the slaughterhouse. Although Charlotte’s efforts, which involve words written in her delicate web, seem far-fetched, they may just work.
Click here to purchase tickets! Adults $15. Students and Seniors $10. Groups of 10 or more receive $2 off. Main Stage. Reserved Seating.
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.