| The Arts |
Fremont is full of musicians and vocalists, such as the renowned Fremont Pathfinder Barbershop Chorus. The chorus, which is the Number 1 barbershop chorus in Nebraska, performs an annual spring show at Fremont Senior High School and a Christmas program which is a fund-raising event for the Fremont Salvation Army and local food pantry. The Elkhorn Valley Country Music Association sponsors music festivals which draw thousands of spectators and musicians each spring and fall. Fremont's elementary and secondary schools also provide a variety of vocal and instrumental music opportunities for youth, such as the All-City Chorus and Band. Jim Elsberry, choral music director at Midland Lutheran College, conducts The Master Singers, who perform major works every two years. The college also sponsors a variety of musical events including faculty-student jazz, vocal and instrumental performances. Midland Lutheran College provides many cultural events in Fremont, such as sponsoring African Dancers during Black History Month. Hundreds of Fremont youth take dance lessons from a variety of teachers. Most perform during John C. Fremont Days and at other local events. Studios include:
The Louis E. May Museum, 17th Street and Nye Avenue, houses our history-and entertains us as well. A community favorite is the "Concert on the Lawn" series on Sunday nights during summer when hundreds bring lawn chairs and blankets. The museum also sponsors events during John C. Fremont Days, summer classes for children, a "Day in the Past" in September for about 600 area fourth graders, the annual Homesteaders Fair in October, and the Fremont Travel Film series each winter. The museum is a 25-room mansion that was built by Fremont's first mayor, Theron Nye. It is owned by Dodge County and contains the Dodge County Historical Society's collections. Hours are:
Admission charged at the door. Group tours are available. Patty Manhart is museum curator; 721-4515. |
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