April 2013

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5 & 6 MURDER MYSTERY WEEKEND

Sponsored by The Grand Escape Inns of Saugatuck (800)647-6023. A weekend package featuring you, cast in a murder mystery event over a 5-course dinner. Call or visit our website: grandescapeinns.com.

5 WINE PAIRING DINNER

6 pm. The Belvedere Restaurant is offering an informative and fun wine pairing dinner series the first Saturday of the month. Wines from a particular region will be featured, paired with a six course gourmet meal prepared by Chef Shaun Glynn. The dinners focus on ingredients, dishes and style of cooking indigenous to the featured wine region. Call (269)857-5777 or visit www.thebelvedereinn.com.

6 WINEMAKER'S DINNER - MICHIGAN WINE MONTH

Join us for an elaborate affair you won't soon forget. These dinners often start with a cellar tour followed by a sparkling wine and cheese reception.Each course contains a Fenn Valley wine specifically paired by the chef and winemaker. The winemaker and other Fenn Valley staff are also available to talk about the wine and theory behind the pairings Reservations are required and available online starting March 1st. For more info call: (269) 561 - 2396 or visit: www.fennvalley.com.

11 REAL TO REEL

7 pm. Ai Weiwei: The inside story of a dissident for the digital age who inspires global audiences and blurs the boundaries of art and politics. Admission is $5/ Members & $7 /Non-Members. Saugatuck Center for the Arts, 400 Culver Street. For tickets or more info, call (269) 857-2399 or visit, sc4a.org.

13 TOWN CRIER RACE

10K (9 am) & 5K (10 am) run/walk around historic Saugatuck plus a kid's fun run (9:15 am). For more info call Saugatuck Area Business Association at (269) 857-1626 or email: rbauer@saugatuckps.com.

18 50 MILE DINNER SERIES

7 pm - Salt of the Earth hosts a dinner featuring ingredients and beverage sources within a 50 mile radius. Today's "50 Mile Michigan Brewers Guild Dinner" features a five course dinner paired with the finest southwest Michigan craft beers, with commentary by Fennville resident and New Holland Brewing 'Beervangelist' Fred Bueltmann and other Michigan Brewers Guild leaders. Space is limited and reservations are required; call Salt of the Earth for pricing and event details, call: (269)561-SALT or visit: saltoftheearthfennville.com.

18 TOM JONES

7 pm - Thursday night classic movie series at Saugatuck-Douglas District Library. This week - Tom Jones (1963) with Albert Finney and Susannah York. Directed by Tony Richardson. Admission is free and so is the popcorn! Courtesy of the Friends of the Library. For more information visit www.sdlibrary.org or call (269) 857-8241.

20 & 21 WINE & FOOD PAIRING WEEKEND

Join us during the month of April as we give you a behind the scenes look at some of our newest wines before they are released to the public. These unreleased wines are paired with food samples that complement each wine so that you can experience the way food and wine work together. There is no charge for this fun and educational event, but seating is limited and reservations are required. For more info call: (269) 561 - 2396 or visit: www.fennvalley.com.

25 INTRIGUING CONVERSATION: EXPERIENCE BALI WITH CUDAMANI

7 pm - Experience the rich, ancient music and dance culture of Bali with the seven-member ensemble. Saugatuck Center for the Arts, 400 Culver Street. Admission is free. For more information, call (269) 857-2399 or visit sc4a.org.

25 BEER SCHOOL 101 AT SAUGATUCK BREWING

7pm. The fourth of four monthly tasting events hosted by Saugatuck Brewing Company Sales Manager Scott Farney and brewers John Steward and Dexter Gauntlett. This month's theme is "All About Hops." The event is designed to further educate and develop the palate of you, the craft beer lover. Cost is $10 per person ($8 for Pint Club Members). For more information, call:(269) 857-7222 or visit: saugatuckbrewing.com.

26 GOLDEN GALA - AN EVENING WITH LUIS AND TUESDAY

6:30 pm, Please join us for a special evening with Former Captain Luis Carlos Montalvan, author of New York Times bestseller, "Until Tuesday: A Wounded Warrior and the Golden Retriever Who Saved Him," and of course, his beautiful best friend and service dog, Tuesday. A benefit supporting Wishbone Pet Rescue Alliance & Operation Injuried Soldier will be held at the Laketown Golf and Conference Center. For information, donations or tickets visit: goldengala.eventbrite.com or check out the Golden Gala Facebook page.

27 PATTY LARKIN AT THE SCA

8 pm, Patty Larkin is part of the urban-folk/pop music phenomenon that spun off of the singer/songwriter explosion of the seventies, reinterpreting traditional folk melodies, rock, pop, bossa nova, drawing on anything from Dylan (Bob) to Dylan (Thomas). Saugatuck Center for the Arts, 400 Culver Street. For more information, call (269) 857-2399 or visit sc4a.org.

27 SOUNDS OF SAUGATUCK

Our waterfront communities present an evening of live music. Visit www.saugatuckvenetianfestival.com for artist and venue information or call the Visitors Bureau (269) 857-1701.

27 & 28 WINE & FOOD PAIRING WEEKEND

Join us during the month of April as we give you a behind the scenes look at some of our newest wines before they are released to the public. These unreleased wines are paired with food samples that complement each wine so that you can experience the way food and wine work together. There is no charge for this fun and educational event, but seating is limited and reservations are required. For more info call: (269) 561 - 2396 or visit: www.fennvalley.com.

28 ALLEGAN ANTIQUE MARKET

8 am - 4 pm. Open the last Sunday of each month April - September. Michigan's Largest Antique Show. Celebrating 35 years at the Allegan County Fairgrounds. 200 exhibitors inside, 200 outside, rain or shine. Admission $4. For info call: (616) 735-3333, or visit: www.alleganantiques.com.