February 2010

3 LEARN TO DRAW WHAT YOU SEE-

Learn from artist and instructor Peggy Boyce in this class designed for beginning and intermediate artists. For further information call (269) 857-2399 9 to 5 Monday through Friday or visit www.sc4a.org

2 STAGECOACH (NR)

1939 Drama 96 minutes With rumors buzzing about a potential Indian raid, a mélange of troubled passengers climbs aboard the Overland Stage headed for Lordsburg. En route they run into the Ringo Kid (John Wayne), a notorious outlaw who's bolted from jail seeking vengeance on the men who framed him for murder. But the true threat looms down the road, where marauding Apaches could strike without warning. Will the travelers band together -- or unravel under the pressure? Film begins at 6:30 PM at The Saugatuck Brewing Co., 2948 Blue Star Hwy., Saugatuck. Located 1 ½ miles North off Exit 36 on US 31/I-196. Suggested Donation $5. FREE popcorn from CNJ Popcorn Co. Call (269) 857-5300 for more information.

5-6 SAUGATUCK WINERY WEEKEND-

Enjoy a gourmet dinner with award winning wines from Michigan wineries! Hors d'oeuvres, desserts, and wine tasting at Friday evening's welcome party. Saturday evening prepare your palate for a 5 course gourmet dinner with special vintner selected recipes. Each course will be paired with a different Michigan wine! The perfect weekend for those thirsting for knowledge....or just thirsting! Sponsored by The Grand Escape Inns. For further information call 800 647-6023 or go to www.grandescapeinns.com

5 OPEN FIGURE STUDIO-

Draw, paint, sculpt from a live model. 10 am at the Saugatuck Center for the Arts, 400 Culver St. Saugatuck. For further information call (269) 857-2399 9 to 5 Monday through Friday or visit www.sc4a.org

5 SAC "COACHES VS. CANCER" NIGHT-

Saugatuck-Fennville rivalry games with the varsity boys playing at 5:30 pm and the girls playing at 7:00 pm. All money raised during the entire campaign will be donated to the American cancer Society. Doors open at 4:00 for events, Gym doors will open at 4:45 pm.There willl be a raffle, a free throw contest, "artists" for cancer silent auction, spaghetti dinner. luminary ceremony, etc. For futher information contact Liz Wilson at (269) 857-2133 or ewilson@saugatuckps.com or Trisha Nyhof at (616) 610-0195.

6 POEMS THAT GO DEEP: WRITING THE SENSORY WORLD-

Join Patricia Clark, former Poet Laureate of Grand Rapids, for this hands-on workshop focusing on writing and using poems and exercises as inspirational models. For further information call (269) 857-2399 9 to 5 Monday through Friday or visit www.sc4a.org

9 THE GREAT DICTATOR (NR)

1940 Comedy 126 minutes Charlie Chaplin plays dual roles in this prescient twist on the immortal prince-and-the-pauper tale: look-alikes Adenoid Hynkel -- Tomania's anti-Semitic ruler -- and an amnesiac Jewish barber. After 20 years in a hospital, the barber goes home, oblivious to the plight of Tomania's Jews. Soon Hynkel cracks down on them … but a case of mistaken identity gives the unassuming barber a chance to make an impassioned speech for a return to democracy. Film begins at 6:30 PM at The Saugatuck Brewing Co., 2948 Blue Star Hwy., Saugatuck. Located 1 ½ miles North off Exit 36 on US 31/I-196. Suggested Donation $5. FREE popcorn from CNJ Popcorn Co. Call (269) 857-5300 for more information.

10 LEARN TO DRAW WHAT YOU SEE-

Learn from artist and instructor Peggy Boyce in this class designed for beginning and ntermediate artists. For further information call (269) 857-2399 9 to 5 Monday through Friday or visit www.sc4a.org

10 JAZZ LAB: MUSIC APPRICIATION SESSIONS-

at Saugatuck Brewing Company. 7:00PM Session is free. Come listen to the soul music of Nina Simone. For further information call: 269-857-7222, or visit their website at: www.sdjazz.com

11 MIDNIGHT (1939)-

Mitchell Leisen director with Claudette Colbertand Don Ameche. 7 pm at the Saugatuck-Douglas Library. Free admission and free popcorn

11 OPEN FIGURE STUDIO-

Draw, paint, sculpt from a live model. 10 am at the Saugatuck Center for the Arts, 400 Culver St. Saugatuck. For further information call (269) 857-2399 9 to 5 Monday through Friday or visit www.sc4a.org

12-13 SWEET ART FOR VALENTINES-

Rubinkam Studio/Gallery, 20 East Center St. in beautiful downtown Douglas is celebrating its first year in business. New Sweet Art by Steve Rubinkam, Kyle Ragsdale and Gayla Hodson is featured. Lots of Hearts and Flowers to delight the loves of our lifel. Come and help us celebrate. Open noon to 8 pm Friday and Saturday, from 11 to 5 pm Sunday and Monday. For further information call (269) 857-7100.

12-15 WINTERFEST WEEKEND-

Snow Sculpture Contest (2/8-13) Snow Sculpture Judging (2/13) "Sweet Deals" for WINTERFEST in downtown Saugatuck & Douglas, Annual Stew & Brew, White House Bistro (2/14) 2-5 pm. For information call (269) 857-1626 or info@saugatuckdouglas.com Sponsored by the Saugatuck/Douglas Area Business Association.

13 PET ADOPTION EVENT-

Wishbone Pet Rescue Alliance Where rescued pets find forever homes! at the Masonic Lodge, 3150 Blue Star Highway, Saugatuck 11 am to 4 pm. Face Painting,Popcorn, Refreshments, Family Fun, Games for Kids, Bake Sale. Visit www.wishbonepetrescue.com

13 CHOCOLATE TASTING WORKSHOP WITH PATRICIA CHRISTOPHER-

Whether you're with friends or your sweetheart don't miss this double dip Valentine's weekend! 6-7:30 pm, trained at the French Pastry School in Chicago, Patricia creates recipes that combine cocoa, fresh butter, and creams with exotic varieties of imported spices, fresh herbs, fruit purees, coffees, teas and fine liqueurs. For further information call (269) 857-2399 9 to 5 Monday through Friday or visit www.sc4a.org

13 LISA MC CLOWRY TRIO-

Heat up Valentines weekend with sultry Pop, R&B, and Jazz from this Windy city performer. 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

13 MARDI GRAS PARADE FOOD, FUN, FOOLERY-

Big fun in a small town atmosphere! New Orleans style parade through downtown Douglas and ending at a local restaurant and bar for prizes and dancing. Starts at 8pm. For information call (269) 857-8738.

13 POST-PARADE MARDI GRAS BASH-

New Orleans style Mardi Gras celebration immediately following the Douglas Parade. DJ, food and prizes. For further information call The Dunes Resort at (269) 857-1401

13-14 MAKE YOUR OWN VALENTINES-

with artist Marcia Perry on an antique Chandler and Price "Old Style" Pilot Press. For further information call (269) 857-4210 or email marcia@marciaperry-ark.com

13-14 WINTERFEST GALLERY STROLL-

12-5 PM galleries open in downtown Douglas and Saugatuck featuring the newest work, demonstrations, refreshments, and goodies! Treat your Valentine to a day on the town. For further information call (269) 857-1626 or info@saugatuckdouglas.com

13-14 WINTER OPEN HOUSE-

New works by Bruce Baughman at the Bruce Baughman Studio and Gallery. For further information call (269) 857-1299.

13-28 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

14 VALENTINES DAY WEEKEND GALLERY EXHIBIT-

Refreshments, music inspired artwork at the James Brandess Studio & Gallery, Inc. 12-5 pm. For further information call (269) 857-1937.

16 HARVEY (NR)

1950 Comedy 105 minutes Affable tippler Elwood P. Dowd (James Stewart) lives with his sister, Veta (Josephine Hull), and her bashful daughter. They hate his drinking, but what rankles them more is his faithful companion: a 6-foot-tall invisible rabbit named Harvey. Elwood's embarrassing flight of fancy is foiling Veta's plans to marry off her daughter, so Veta decides to commit Elwood. But when she confesses she's seen Harvey, the doctor institutionalizes Veta instead!
Film begins at 6:30 PM at The Saugatuck Brewing Co., 2948 Blue Star Hwy., Saugatuck. Located 1 ½ miles North off Exit 36 on US 31/I-196. Suggested Donation $5. FREE popcorn from CNJ Popcorn Co.
Call (269) 857-5300 for more information

16 "FAT TUESDAY" CHILI SUPPER-

at Everyday People Cafe, 11 W. Center in Douglas from 5:30-8:30 PM. The Chili Supper is sponsored by the Douglas Congregational United Church of Christ and all proceeds benefit the Church's community activities. There will be three kinds of chili and apple crips for dessert. For more information please contact tthe church at (269) 857-2085.

18 OPEN FIGURE STUDIO-

10 am at the Saugatuck Center for the Arts, 400 Culver St. Saugatuck. Draw, paint, sculpt from a live model. For further information call (269) 857-2399 9 to 5 Monday through Friday or visit www.sc4a.org

18 STANDING IN THE SHADOWS OF MOTOWN-

7:00 PM at the Saugatuck Center for the Arts, 400 Culver St., Saugatuck. Based on a book with the same title that won the Rolling stone/BMI "Ralph Gleason Music Book Award" in 1989. For further information call (269) 857-2399 or visit our website at http://www.sca.org

19-20 SWEETHEART PROGRESSIVE DINNER-

A great way to fall in love all over again! A welcoming party of chocolate, hors d'oeuvres, and soft music. Saturday evening join the other guests for a candlelight dinner featuring a gourmet five-course meal as you progress from Inn to Inn. This event is perfect for a Valentine Gift Certificate for your sweetheart! Sponsored by The Grand Escape Inns. For further information call 800 647-6023 or go to www.grandescapeinns.com

20 FIELD TRIP AT THE SAUGATUCK HARBOR NATURAL AREA-

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.

23 SHERLOCK HOLMES AND THE SPIDER WOMAN (NR)

1944 Mystery 63 minutes. When several wealthy gamblers are found dead in their beds with no visible sign of forced entry or foul play, it's a case made to order for the Baker Street sleuth. Sherlock Holmes (Basil Rathbone) and ever-trusty assistant Dr. Watson (Nigel Bruce) investigate these "pajama suicides," and when Holmes meets the alluring but cryptic Adria (Gale Sondergaard), he suspects this so-called "Spider Woman" of being the mastermind behind the murders.
Film begins at 6:30 PM at The Saugatuck Brewing Co., 2948 Blue Star Hwy., Saugatuck. Located 1 ½ miles North off Exit 36 on US 31/I-196. Suggested Donation $5. FREE popcorn from CNJ Popcorn Co.
Call (269) 857-5300 for more information.

24 LEARN TO DRAW WHAT YOU SEE-

Learn from artist and instructor Peggy Boyce in this class designed for beginning and ntermediate artists. For further information call (269) 857-2399 9 to 5 Monday through Friday or visit www.sc4a.org

25 OPEN FIGURE STUDIO-

Draw, paint, sculpt from a live model.10 am at the Saugatuck Center for the Arts, 400 Culver St. Saugatuck. For further information call (269) 857-2399 9 to 5 Monday through Friday or visit www.sc4a.org

25 DESIGN FOR LIVING (1933)-

Ernest Lubitsch director with Gary Cooper, Fredric March, and Miriam Hopkins. 7 pm at the Saugatuck-Douglas Library. Free admission and free popcorn

27 PUT THE PIECES TOGETHER-

The PTA for the Douglas Elementary School is having a party and silent auction to support programs and services as well as a 2010-2011 grant program for its school teachers. Wicks Park Bar and Grille in Saugatuck will host the event from 7 to 10PM. Enjoy hors d' oeuvres, desserts, DJ music, door prizes. (269) 857-3281 or go to bdayhuffman@comcast.net