BOBBI BUSH
Born and raised in Alma and a 1985 Alma High School Graduate, Bobbi pursued a career in Human Resources and retail management within the pharmacy and logistics industries and moved out of the area. She moved back to the area in 2023 and is currently the owner of Bread Works, a Cottage Law Home Bakery in Alma. Bobbi is also a personal trainer and group fitness instructor at Zenlightenment Wellness Center downtown Alma. Bobbi has participated in several Ragnar Relay races (200 mile races from Muskegon to Traverse City). Just tie up her shoes and go!
MIKE SWIMS
Born in North Carolina and raised in Northwest Indiana, Mike came to Michigan in 1973 to enroll in the pharmacy program at Ferris State. He spent most of his adult life in Oakland County, serving as a field supervisor for 20 years at Perry Drugs and Rite Aid Pharmacy, and is now a retired pharmacist with 50 years of licensure. He continues to work part-time at Genoa Healthcare in the Gratiot Integrated Health Network building on Wright Avenue. Fun fact, according to Bobbi: Mike is related to author William Faulkner and Daniel Tucker (as in the song “Old Dan Tucker”), though he is not related to singer/musician Teddy Swims.
TEAM BUSH & SWIMS
FAQs
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Arts United is an annual Alma College fundraising event to raise money for United Way of Greater Central Michigan. 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.
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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.
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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.
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Funds raised at Arts United support the year-round work of United Way of Greater Central Michigan, 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!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.).
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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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