April 2010

EXHIBITION: ARTFULLY ADORNED: THE JAPANESE KIMONO MARCH 5-APRIL 26, 9-5 EST AND DURING EVENING PERFORMANCES IN THE BERTHA KRUEGER REID EXHIBITION HALL, FREE OF CHARGE. ARTFULLY ADORNED SHOWCASES THE MOTIF AND TECHNIQUES - STILL DONE ENTIRELY BY HAND - THAT HAVE INSPIRED EVERYTHING FROM ARCHITECTURE TO MODERN COUTURE. FROM PAININTG AND STENCILING TO EMBROIDERY AND BROCADE, SEE CLOSE-UP THESE REMARKABLE TWORKS OF FASHION THAT ARE SLSO BREATHTAKING WORKS OF ART. SAUGATUCK CENTER FOR THE ARTS, 400 CULVER ST. SAUGATUCK

1 GALLERY TALK-MOTIFS IN KIMONO DESIGN W/ETTA HESSELINK-

7 pm., at the Saugatuck Center for the Arts, 400 Culver St. Saugatuck, Free of Charge. The Artfully Adorned exhibition features many kimonos from Etta Hesselink's private collection. Join her as she gives participants a tour of the exhibit and discusses key motifs commonly usd in Kimono design.

1-10 THE WHITE BOX SHOW-

Small works at Water Street Gallery, 98 Center Street, Douglas. For further information call (269) 857-8485 or visit waterstreetgallery.com

4 EASTER PARADE-

Hat draeing at 1 PM at the Douglas Police Station. Than march down "Fifth Avenue" to Beery Field for a candy and egg hunt.

4 EASTER SERVICES-

8:30 am and 11:15 am traditional services in our sanctuary; 9:45 am contemporary service in our Congregational Life Center. Flowering of the cross, special music, message of praise. Community Church of Douglas, (269) 857-1492

4 EASTER SUNRISE SERVICE-

Short (45 minute) non-denominational service to welcome the dawn of Easter Sunday, at the First Congregationsl Church grounds sunrise, outdoor location weather permitting.

6 WORKSHOP FOR ADULTS-AIKIDO CLASS W/DAVE MATA-

7-8:30 PM, at the Saugatuck Center for the Arts, 400 Culver Street, Saugatuck. Whether you're interested in engaging exercise, safety techniques, or learning about this Japanese martial art form, you won't want to miss this 4-week class. For further information call (269) 857-2399, 9 to 5 Monday through Friday or visit www.sc4a.org

6 1000 PAPER CRANES W/ELLEN SPROULS-

children's programs - 10-noon at the Saugatuck Center for the Arts, 400 Culver St. Saugatuck. Watch animated Japanese "short films" and learn about a variety of Japanese art forms usiing paper. For further information call (269) 857-2399, 9 to 5 Monday through Friday or visit www.sc4a.org

7 JAPANESE FOLKLORE: FAN PAINTING W/ELLEN SPROULS-

children program 10-noon, at The Saugatuck Center for the Arts, 400 Culver St., Saugatuck. View a delightful series of films sharing tales of Japanese folklore. For further information call (269) 857-2399, 9 to 5 Monday through Friday or visit www.sc4a.org

8 WOMAN OF THE YEAR-

1942 George Stevens director with Spencer Tracy and Katharine Hepburn. 7 pm at the Saugatuck-Douglas Library. Free admission and free popcorn.

9-10 MURDER MYSTERY WEEKEND-

25th Season. The intrigue begins at the welcome party on Friday when you meet your counterparts from other inns. Saturday you gather in costume and transform yourself into another era and another personality. The drama unfolds for a suspenseful dinner as you assume your role as a suspect, murderer, victim or detective. Solving the murder is the ultimate goal, but the objectives are fun & excitement. Weekend lodging, dining and entertainment package. The Grand Escape Inns, grandescapeinns.com or 800-647-6023

10 TOWN CRIER RUN-

5Kand 10K RUN-WALK-an adult 5k and 10k around historic Saugatuck plus a kid's fun run. For further information call Caribbean Colors & Nostalgia. (269) 857-1116 or (616) 392-4314

10 UNLOCKING THE SECRETS OF CALLIGRAPHY W/MICHIKO YOSHIMOTO-

childrens program 10 - Noon at the Saugatuck Center for the Artsk, 400 Culver St., Saugatuck. 8-10 year olds will lean about the beautiful, ancient Japanese art of calligraphy from Michiko Yoshimoto of the Michitoshi Soga Japen Center. For further information call (269) 857-2399, 9 to 5 Monday through Friday or visit www.sc4a.org

12 FROM THE PALACE TO THE FARM: JAPANESE POETRY FOR THE MASSES-

Workshop for adults 7:00 pm., free of charge at the Saugatuck Center for the Arts, 400 Culver St., Saugatuck. Jeremy Robinson assistant professor of Japanese at Grand Valley State University shares the fascinating story of how the centures old "shared writing" form, Renga, gave birth to the popular Haiku form. For further information call (269) 857-2399, 9 to 5 Monday through Friday or visit www.sc4a.org

13 WORKSHOP FOR ADULTS-AIKIDO CLASS W/DAVE MATA-

7-8:30 PM, at the Saugatuck Center for the Arts, 400 Culver Street, Saugatuck. Whether you're interested in engaging exercise, safety techniques, or learning about this Japanese martial art form, you won't want to miss this 4-week class. For further information call (269) 857-2399, 9 to 5 Monday through Friday or visit www.sc4a.org

13 ANTIQUES ROAD WHOW: JAPAN W/ DAVID PEPPER-

Public Presentation 7 PM free of charge at the Saugatuck Center for the Arts, 400 Culver St., Saugatuck. Mr. Pepper begins with an overview of the major themes in Japanese art then evaluates your Japanese antiques and collectibles. For further information call (269) 857-2399, 9 to 5 Monday through Friday or visit www.sc4a.org

15 NOTABLE PAGES PRESENTATION OF "KAMISHIBAI MAN"-

7 pm., free of charge at the Saugatuck Center for the Arts, 400 Culver St., Saugatuck. Presented by children participating in this program from the Saugatuck/Douglas District Library, this performance tells the traditional Japanese tale of the kamishibai man who pedaled his bicycle into town, clapping wooden blocks together to begin his presentation. For further information call (269) 857-2399, 9 to 5 Monday through Friday or visit www.sc4a.org

16 SAKE TASTING WORKSHOP W/JIM WARREN-

workshop for adults 7-9 PM at the Saugatuck Center for the Arts, 400 Culver St. Saugatuck. Instructor Jim Warren shares the history of Japan's famous fermented rice alcohol and discusses how to drink - and evalutate - sake.For further information call (269) 857-2399, 9 to 5 Monday through Friday or visit www.sc4a.org.

16 OPENING NIGHT OF THE FANTASTIC MUSICAL l "ALWAYS . . . PATSY CLINE"-

starring Delilah DeWylde and the Lost Boys Band and Jackie Carpenter of the Red Barn Players. The story is about the friendship between Patsy Cline and Louise Seger. The play features over 20 Songs which Cline made famous. The Red Barn Theater is located at 3657 63rd St at Blue Star Highway just one quarter of a mile east of Exit 41 on I-196/US31. The play begins at 8 PM. For further information call The Red Barn Theater, (269) 857-5300. Admission $20/$18

17 ART DART-

At Water Street gallery 98 Center Street, Douglas. For further ionformation call (269) 857-8485 or visit waterstreetgallery.com

17 COMPOSING JAPANESE POETRY: RENGA AND HAIKU W/JEREMY ROBINSON-

workshop for adults 1-4 PM at the Saugatuck Center for the Arts, 400 Culver St., Saugatuck. Jeremy Robinson assistant professor of Japanese at Grand Valley State University continues his discussion of Japanese poetry with this hands on workshop. For further information call (269) 857-2399, 9 to 5 Monday through Friday or visit www.sc4a.org

17 FUN WITH ORIGAMI W/MICHIKO YOSHIMOTO-

workshop for children 10- Noon at the Saugatuck Center for the Arts, 400 Culver St., Saugatuck. 8-10 year olds will learn about the cool and complex Japanese art of paper folding. For further information call (269) 857-2399, 9 to 5 Monday through Friday or visit www.sc4a.org

17 MAKE YOU OWN KIMONO W/ELLEN SPROULS-

childrens workshop 10 - Noon at the Saugatuck Center for the Ars, 400 Culver St., Saugatuck. 5-7 year olds will lean about he fascinating history of Japan's national dress. For further information call (269) 857-2399, 9 to 5 Monday through Friday or visit www.sc4a.orgs (for ment and women) then make their own dazzling paper craetion.

17 PERFORMANCE OF THE FANTASTIC MUSICAL l "ALWAYS . . . PATSY CLINE"-

starring Delilah DeWylde and the Lost Boys Band and Jackie Carpenter of the Red Barn Players. The story is about the friendship between Patsy Cline and Louise Seger. The play features over 20 Songs which Cline made famous. The Red Barn Theater is located at 3657 63rd St at Blue Star Highway just one quarter of a mile east of Exit 41 on I-196/US31. The play begins at 8 PM. For further information call The Red Barn Theater, (269) 857-5300. Admission $20/$18

18 PERFORMANCE OF THE FANTASTIC MUSICAL "ALWAYS . . . PATSY CLINE"-

starring Delilah DeWylde and the Lost Boys Band and Jackie Carpenter of the Red Barn Players. The story is about the friendship between Patsy Cline and Louise Seger. The play features over 20 Songs which Cline made famous. The Red Barn Theater is located at 3657 63rd St at Blue Star Highway just one quarter of a mile east of Exit 41 on I-196/US31. The play begins at 8 PM. For further information call The Red Barn Theater, (269) 857-5300. Admission $20/$18

20 WORKSHOP FOR ADULTS-AIKIDO CLASS W/DAVE MATA-

7-8:30 PM, at the Saugatuck Center for the Arts, 400 Culver Street, Saugatuck. Whether you're interested in engaging exercise, safety techniques, or learning about this Japanese martial art form, you won't want to miss this 4-week class. For further information call (269) 857-2399, 9 to 5 Monday through Friday or visit www.sc4a.org

22 THE MIRACLE OF MORGAN'S CREEK-

1943 Preston Sturgis director with Betty Hutton and Eddie Bracken. 7 pm at the Saugatuck-Douglas Library. Free admission and free popcorn.

22 LECTURE FROM KUROSAWA TO ANIME: STARS OF JAPANESE CINEMA W/ PEGY GOETZ-

Professor Peggy Goetz (Calvin College) presents a fascinating look at iconic Japanes films that not only defined the nation's cinematic history but also influenced generations of filmmakers aroung the globe. For further information call (269) 857-2399, 9 to 5 Monday through Friday or visit www.sc4a.org

23 PERFORMANCE OF THE FANTASTIC MUSICAL "ALWAYS . . . PATSY CLINE"-

starring Delilah DeWylde and the Lost Boys Band and Jackie Carpenter of the Red Barn Players. The story is about the friendship between Patsy Cline and Louise Seger. The play features over 20 Songs which Cline made famous. The Red Barn Theater is located at 3657 63rd St at Blue Star Highway just one quarter of a mile east of Exit 41 on I-196/US31. The play begins at 8 PM. For further information call The Red Barn Theater, (269) 857-5300. Admission $20/$18

24 THE RITUAL OF KIMONO DRESSING W/ KIMIKO GUNJI-

workshop for adults 10 - noon at the Saugatuck Center for the Arts, 400 Culver St. Saugatuck. Professor Kimiko Gunji reveals the beauty, complexity, and mystery of Japan's national outfit. For further information call (269) 857-2399, 9 to 5 Monday through Friday or visit www.sc4a.org

24 TEA CEREMONY W/TEA CEREMONY W/KIMIKO GUNJI-

workshop for adults 1-3 pm at the Saugatuck Center for the Arts, 400 Culver St., Saugatuck, Prof. Kimiko Gunji shares "the Way of Tea" which is the ceremonial perpartion and presentation of tea. For further information call (269) 857-2399, 9 to 5 Monday through Friday or visit www.sc4a.org.

24 NAGATA SHACHU JAPANESE DRUMMING ENSEMBLE-

Kiyoshi Nagata thrilled the audience two years ago his troupe is back with thundering, athletic drumming and beautiful costumes and dance. 8 pm at the Saugatuck Center for the Arts, 400 Culver Street, Saugatuck. For further information call (269) 857-2399, 9 to 5 Monday through Friday or visit www.sc4a.org

24 FIELD TRIP AT THE SAUGATUCK HARBOR NATURAL AREA-

Celebrating Earth Day! Come ready to hike and learn about this unique evironment with the guidance of the Land Conservancy of Western Michigan. 1:00 PM for an Introduction and overview of the SHNA. All events will start from the North end of the Oval Beach City Park parking lot. Please feel free to contact the office at lcwm@naturenearby,.org or (616) 451-9476 if you have any questions.

24 PERFORMANCE OF THE FANTASTIC MUSICAL l "ALWAYS . . . PATSY CLINE"-

starring Delilah DeWylde and the Lost Boys Band and Jackie Carpenter of the Red Barn Players. The story is about the friendship between Patsy Cline and Louise Seger. The play features over 20 Songs which Cline made famous. The Red Barn Theater is located at 3657 63rd St at Blue Star Highway just one quarter of a mile east of Exit 41 on I-196/US31. The play begins at 8 PM. For further information call The Red Barn Theater, (269) 857-5300. Admission $20/$18

25 ALLEGAN ANTIQUE MARKET-

Allegan County Fairgrounds, 400 exhibitors rain or shine, last Sunday of the month April - September 8 am-4 pm. (616) 735-3333.

25 PERFORMANCE OF THE FANTASTIC MUSICAL "ALWAYS . . . PATSY CLINE-

" starring Delilah DeWylde and the Lost Boys Band and Jackie Carpenter of the Red Barn Players. The story is about the friendship between Patsy Cline and Louise Seger. The play features over 20 Songs which Cline made famous. The Red Barn Theater is located at 3657 63rd St at Blue Star Highway just one quarter of a mile east of Exit 41 on I-196/US31. The play begins at 8 PM. For further information call The Red Barn Theater, (269) 857-5300. Admission $20/$18

27 WORKSHOP FOR ADULTS-AIKIDO CLASS W/DAVE MATA-

7-8:30 PM, at the Saugatuck Center for the Arts, 400 Culver Street, Saugatuck. Whether you're interested in engaging exercise, safety techniques, or learning about this Japanese martial art form, you won't want to miss this 4-week class. For further information call (269) 857-2399, 9 to 5 Monday through Friday or visit www.sc4a.org