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August 2012

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1, 8, 11, 15, 22, 29 MUSIC IN THE PARK

7-9pm Live performances in the Wicks Park Gazebo, Water Street, Saugatuck. Sponsored by Saugatuck-Douglas Area Business Association. For more info call (269) 857-1626

3 PICNICS IN THE VINEYARDS

6-9pm. You bring the grill-master and we supply everything else – wine, food, grill, and the live music. Reservations required (accepted June 1) Fenn Valley Vineyards, Fennville. (269) 857-1626, fennvalley.com

4 DOUGLAS DUTCHER VINTAGE BASEBALL

2pm at Beery Field, Douglas. Dutchers vs South Haven Bark Peelers BBC.

6 BALLROOM DANCING

7-8:30pm, Mondays. One hour of Beginner/Intermediate Dance Class and 30 minutes of dance practice. Andre Matthews instructor. Couples and Singles welcome. $10.00 per person. At The Saugatuck Brewing Co. Banquet Hall, Douglas. Info: (269)857-4883 or (269)543-5039.

6 SUMMER IN THE STUDIO

8pm. Musical performances (TBA). July-August; every Monday Saugatuck Center for the Arts, sc4a.org

7, 14, 21, 28 HISTORICAL SOCIETY’S TUESDAY TALKS

11am-12pm at the Old School House in Douglas. Presentations will coordinate with this year's Saugatuck-Douglas museum exhibit - "Our Village Life". See the Society's website, sdhistoricalsociety.org for topics and presenters.

7 TUESDAYS IN THE PARK

7pm. free concert series in Fennville

9 DOUGLAS SOCIAL

The “in” place to be, downtown Douglas Beery Field, Center & Main Streets. A great summer evening with family and friends for live music, food and drink. Playground for children. Free admission & narrated Trolley Tours. 5:30-9pm.

9 DOUGLAS HISTORY TROLLEY TOURS

Saugatuck-Douglas Historical Society historians conduct the 40-minute tours of Douglas. 5:30-8pm. In collaboration with City of Douglas “Community Summer Socials” at Beery Field Park.

10 OXBOW OPEN STUDIO

Join us on select Friday Night Open Studios when students, fellows, and Artists in Residence from the preceding week mount an exhibit of their work. The work on display comes from an variety of media including painting, drawing, ceramics, metals, papermaking, printmaking, and glass. Open studios also feature an artistic demonstration at 9pm. Past demos have included papermaking in the lagoon, glassblowing and casting, and collaborative demonstrations between studios like print and metals or glass and metals. Attendees are also encouraged to visit the Ox-Box Gallery (located in the Inn) to view the current show by the Ox-Bow staff and fellows. A live auction of student, staff, visiting artist, and faculty work begins at 8pm. This is a great opportunity to support emerging artists, while building your collection! For further info, call (269)857-5811 or visit ox-bow.org

10 FRIDAY OLDIE CRUISE-IN NIGHT

6:30-8:30pm. Cruise in with your Oldie Car or just come enjoy an evening of Cool Cars. Ice Cream & Homemade Desserts. All Drivers of oldie cars receive half off one single dessert. Door prizes & Live Music. Earl’s Farm Market, 1630 Blue Star Hwy, Fennville/Glenn. (269)227-2074. info@earlsfarmmarket.com

11 DOUGLAS DUTCHER VINTAGE BASEBALL

2pm at Beery Field, Douglas. Dutchers vs Paw Paw Corkers BBC.

11 ART & ALL THAT JAZZ

WDowntown Douglas. 6 – 8pm. Stroll through the galleries and shops, enjoy live music and dine in our great restaurants. Dancing in the streets encouraged. Call 269-857-1438 for more info.

11 EXPLORE THE ARTS

Second and fourth Saturday each month, 10am-12 noon, beginning February 11. Different forms of art in our community will be explored. A local artist will share their work. Children will have an opportunity to try different mediums. The Children’s Museum of Fennville, 202 East Main Street, Fennville. For further information, contact (269)561-8494.

13 SUMMER IN THE STUDIO

8pm. Musical performances (TBA). July-August; every Monday Saugatuck Center for the Arts, sc4a.org

13 BALLROOM DANCING

7-8:30pm, Mondays. One hour of Beginner/Intermediate Dance Class and 30 minutes of dance practice. Andre Matthews instructor. Couples and Singles welcome. $10.00 per person. At The Saugatuck Brewing Co. Banquet Hall, Douglas. Info: (269)857-4883 or (269)543-5039.

16 SAUGATUCK-DOUGLAS SIDEWALK SALES

9am – 6pm Lots of fun, great bargains on merchandise, giveaways, entertainment. Sponsored by Saugatuck-Douglas Area Business Association. For more info call (269) 857-1626

17-Sept 2-BOEING BOEING

Tues-Sat 8pm; Sunday 7pm (final Sunday @ 2pm). Professional musical theatre production at Saugatuck Center for the Arts, 400 Culver St., Saugatuck. For more info, call 269.857.2399 or visit masonstreetwarehouse.org.

18 WET PAINT

6-8pm. Artists spend the day painting local scenes returning to the gallery for a reception and sale. Water Street Gallery, 98 Center Street, Douglas. (269)857-8485.

18 WHITE PARTY WITH A SPLASH OF RAINBOW

Gala dedicated to raising money for local 501C3 charities serving the lakeshore communities. Drinks, dinner, auctions, and dancing. For more info call (760)285-5445

20 SUMMER IN THE STUDIO

8pm. Musical performances (TBA). July-August; every Monday Saugatuck Center for the Arts, sc4a.org

20 BALLROOM DANCING

7-8:30pm, Mondays. One hour of Beginner/Intermediate Dance Class and 30 minutes of dance practice. Andre Matthews instructor. Couples and Singles welcome. $10.00 per person. At The Saugatuck Brewing Co. Banquet Hall, Douglas. Info: (269)857-4883 or (269)543-5039.

21 DOUGLAS DUTCHER VINTAGE BASEBALL

9:30am–5pm at Beery Field, Douglas. The Basket Factory Vintage Baseball Festival. For more info go to douglasdutchers.org

22-25 QUILT HOP

Go from farm to farm and you can discover some real hidden treasures in Lakeshore Harvest Country. For info visit bluecoastartists.com

23 GIANT

7pm. First in the Classic Texas, My Texas Films running at the Saugatuck/Douglas District Library. 1956 movie directed by George Stevens with Elizabeth Taylor, James Dean.

23 DOUGLAS SOCIAL

The “in” place to be, downtown Douglas Beery Field, Center & Main Streets. A great summer evening with family and friends for live music, food and drink. Playground for children. Free admission & narrated Trolley Tours. 5:30-9pm.

23 DOUGLAS HISTORY TROLLEY TOURS

Saugatuck-Douglas Historical Society historians conduct the 40-minute tours of Douglas. 5:30-8pm. In collaboration with City of Douglas “Community Summer Socials” at Beery Field Park.

25 TASTE OF SAUGATUCK, 25th ANNUAL

Noon to 7:00 pm, a street festival of fine foods sponsored by the Saugatuck-Douglas CVB and area restaurants. (269) 857-170126

25 EXPLORE THE ARTS

Second and fourth Saturday each month, 10am-12 noon, beginning February 11. Different forms of art in our community will be explored. A local artist will share their work. Children will have an opportunity to try different mediums. The Children’s Museum of Fennville, 202 East Main Street, Fennville. For further information, contact (269)561-8494.

25 ALLEGAN ANTIQUE MARKET

Allegan County Fairgrounds. 200 exhibitors inside, 200 outside, rain or shine. Open 8am – 4pm, last Sunday of the month April-September. Admission $4 (616) 735-3333, alleganantiques.com

27 SUMMER IN THE STUDIO

8pm. Musical performances (TBA). July-August; every Monday Saugatuck Center for the Arts, sc4a.org

27 BALLROOM DANCING

7-8:30pm, Mondays. One hour of Beginner/Intermediate Dance Class and 30 minutes of dance practice. Andre Matthews instructor. Couples and Singles welcome. $10.00 per person. At The Saugatuck Brewing Co. Banquet Hall, Douglas. Info: (269)857-4883 or (269)543-5039

 
         
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