TEAM Bartholomew & Vivian

Al Bartholomew

Making his way via Reed City and Vestaburg, Al has lived most of his adult life in Alma. Though he may claim to be retired from his careers in building and grounds maintenance and as a church organist, he is far from retired. Al has a deep love for music, playing the tuba, accordion, and, with a lifelong passion, the piano and organ. His musical pursuits include performing in the pit orchestra for the Gratiot County Players and accompanying the Alma Public Schools middle and high school choirs and bands for their concerts and festivals. He stays active by walking five miles every day and enjoys a koi fish pond in his backyard.

Tina Vivian

Tina lived in Holt, Michigan as a youngster then moved to Big Rapids where she lived for many years and graduated from high school. Eventually she moved to Alma where she has lived the last 35 years with her husband, Bob. Tina retired from Alma College as the costume designer for theatre and dance and now volunteers at the Alma Community Art Center. She has a love for painting and spends many days along the waterways of Michigan as a plein air artist. Not really a dancer, her dance partner Al encouraged her to do a disco dance with him at a Gratiot County Players Gala and by the end, she was sailing around the floor!

FAQs

  • Arts United is an annual Alma College fundraising event to raise money for United Way of Gratiot & Isabella Counties. During the show, you will be able to bid on a variety of artwork in the silent auction, as well as enjoy an array of music, song, dance and theatrical performances from both the local and Alma College communities.

  • A VIP ticket is $50 and you’ll gain early access to the event (5:30-7:00pm in the Hogan Center) to enjoy an open bar (beer/wine) and hors d'oeuvres. There will also be entertainment and your ticket price includes entry to the show.

  • General Admission tickets are $10 each and include entry to the show. Doors open at 7:00pm and the show starts at 7:30pm in the Oscar E. Remick Heritage Center.

    Tickets for students 18 and under are $5.

  • Funds raised at Arts United support the year-round work of United Way of Gratiot & Isabella Counties, where we focus on uniting people and resources to improve the health, education, and financial stability of every person in our communities. To learn more about our community investment, signature programs, and impact, we invite you to look around our website!

  • There are many opportunities to support our dance teams! You can designate your ticket price to a specific team, purchase an art piece, or make a donation online. Additionally, you can share team fundraising pages to spread the word and encourage your network to join in this exciting event! If you would like to designate or split your gift between multiple teams, please donate by doing separate transactions or contact the United Way team at (989) 773-9863.

  • Throughout the event, there will be multiple opportunities to bid on artwork. A silent auction will be available to all attendees and will take place in the Heritage Center lobby. Bidding will be available before the show and during intermission.

  • There is no official dress code to attend Arts United, meaning you won’t be turned away for dressing too casually. However, attending a performance like Arts United can be a special occasion, so think of what you might wear to a dinner and dress to feel your best.

  • Guests of all ages are welcome to attend Arts United! If you're attending with a young child, please prepare them for performances by explaining theatre etiquette and what to expect (dim lighting, quiet voices, no light or sounds from cell phones or screens, etc.).

  • Arts United is held on the Alma College campus in the Oscar E. Remick Heritage Center for the Performing Arts. Parking is available directly outside of the Heritage Center, but space is limited. Additional parking can be found along Superior Street. To view Alma College parking & maps information, please visit alma.edu/admissions/connect-and-visit/parking-maps/.

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