February 2012

2 CHARADE

7 pm. Third in the Audrey Hepburn series running at the Saugatuck-Douglas District Library. 1963 movie directed by Stanley Donen, with Cary Grant and Walter Matthau.

2 GRANDPARENTS DAY AT THE MUSEUM

10 am-3 pm, every Thursday. One free grandparent admission with a paid child admission. At The Children’s Museum of Fennville, 202 East Main Street, Fennville. For further information call (269) 561-8494 or visit fennvillechildren.org

3-5 ON THE AIR: MYSTERY

A Live 1940-style Radio Show-7:30 pm Friday and Saturday;  2pm on Sunday. Boston Blackie, Dragnet, The Whistler preformed by The Red Barn Players. Admission: $15 for Adults, $10 for Seniors, Students, LAA Members. The Red Barn Theater, 3657 63rd St at Blue Star Highway, Saugatuck. (269) 857-5300, redbarnsaugatuck.com

4 GIRL’S AFTERNOON OUT

11-2pm. Join us for a fun and informative afternoon with the talented Chef Christine Ferris as she presents “Valentine Dinner Food & Wine Pairing”. The demonstration is followed by a lunch, complete with a selection of wines. $30/pp includes lunch, wine, tax, tip. Reservations required (accepted Jan. 1) Fenn Valley Vineyards, Fennville. (269) 857-1626, fennvalley.com

4, 5 SOS: SALES OF SAUGATUCK

11-5pm. 10-75% off in selected stores. For information contact Saugatuck Area Business Association (269) 857-16265.

5 PANCAKE BREAKFASTS

Masons: 9 am-1 pm, Blue Star Highway in Saugatuck, 1st Sunday every month. saugatuckmasons.com St. Peter Church: 8 am-1 pm, Blue Star Highway in Douglas, 2nd Sunday every month.

6 BALLROOM DANCING

7-8:30 pm, Mondays. One hour of beginner/intermediate dance class and 30 minutes of dance practice. Andre Matthews instructor. Couples and singles welcome. $10 per person. At The Saugatuck Brewing Co. Banquet Hall, Douglas. Call the Pavilion Ballroom Dance Group for information call (269) 857-4883 or (269) 543-5039.

7 NO TIME FOR SERGEANTS

The Red Barn Theater’s film series continues with the outrageous comedy which marked the 1958 screen debut of Andy Griffith as Will Stockdale, a hillbilly who out-slicks the entire U.S. Air Force. Contemporary filmgoers will recognize a bit of Forest Gump in Stockdale, the hayseed inductee. Join host John Hardy at 7 pm in front of The Big Screen at The Red Barn, 3657 63rd St. at Blue Star Hwy., Saugatuck, about a quarter mile east of Exit 41 off of I-196. Suggested donation is $5. Free popcorn from CNJ Popcorn Co. and $1 concessions. Call (269) 857-5300 for more information or visit redbarnsaugatuck.com

7 TEAM TRIVIA

7 pm Tuesdays. Free to Play, Free to Win, cash prizes! Saugatuck Brewing Company, Douglas. saugatuckbrewing.com

8 BOB BATASTINI & GARY GRAMER

Cocktails, Conversation & Crooners, an early Valentines party featuring the world’s favorite love songs. At the lounge keyboard, 5-8pm. 269-561-4030, www.fennvillestation.com

9 REAL TO REEL

7 pm. The Interrupters tells the moving and surprising stories of three Violence Interrupters who try to protect their Chicago communities from the violence they once employed. Saugatuck Center for the Arts.sc4a.org

9 MADCAT, KANE, AND MAXWELL STREET AT ONE TRICK PONY ACOUSTIC STEW!

Don't miss this special evening of acoustic blues from four of Michigan's finest practitioners of blues roots music. Peter Madcat Ruth, Shari Kane, Mark Schrock, and Michael Shimmin are Madcat, Kane, and Maxwell Street. Music starts at 8 pm, reservations accepted. 616-235-7669, www.madcatmusic.net/maxwellstreet.html

9 GRANDPARENTS DAY AT THE MUSEUM

10 am-3 pm, every Thursday. One free grandparent admission with a paid child admission. At The Children’s Museum of Fennville, 202 East Main Street, Fennville. For further information, call (269) 561-8494 or visit fennvillechildren.org

10-11 “SAY I LOVE YOU” VALENTINE CELEBRATION

The Romantic setting of The Belvedere Mansion–once given to a bride as a wedding gift from her husband – sets the scene for a five-course candlelit dinner event for lovers (with lots of additional romantic touches). The Belvedere Inn or Bentley Waterfront Suites properties of BoutiqueInnsOfSaugatuck.com For more info call (269) 857-5777

10 & 11 ON THE AIR: MYSTERY

A Live 1940-style Radio Show-7:30 pm Friday and Saturday; 2 pm on Sunday. Boston Blackie, Dragnet, The Whistler preformed by The Red Barn Players. Admission: $15 for Adults, $10 for Seniors, Students, LAA Members. The Red Barn Theater, 3657 63rd St at Blue Star Highway, Saugatuck. (269) 857-5300, redbarnsaugatuck.com

11 EXPLORE THE ARTS

10 am-12 pm, 2nd and 4th Saturday each month. 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 or visit fennvillechildren.org

11 LOVE NOTES

8 pm. Presented by the Holland Chorale’s small ensemble Showtime. Bring your Valentine to the show featuring songs made popular by Frank Sinatra and great vocal standards of the twentieth century. The joint will be jumpin’ as the group sings vocal jazz, pop and the old standards. Some of the musical selections will include: I’ve Got the World on a String, Blue Skies, I’ve Got you Under My Skin, Come Fly with Me and so many more. The show will be held in the newly renovated Singapore Room at Saugatuck Brewing Company, 2948 Blue Star Highway in Douglas. Cash bar and dessert menu will be available. Tickets are available online or by calling the Holland Chorale office. (616) 494-0256, hollandchorale.org

12 PANCAKE BREAKFAST

8 am-1 pm, 2nd Sunday every month. St. Peter Church:, Blue Star Highway in Douglas.

12 HEMPY KEYBOARD SERIES WITH THOMAS PANDOLFI

2 pm. Considered a leading interpreter of Gershwin, the young American pianist will play an all-Gershwin program in the SCA's beautiful Bob and Bobbie Lobby. $10. Saugatuck Center for the Arts, sc4a.org

13 BALLROOM DANCING

7-8:30 pm, Mondays. One hour of beginner/intermediate dance class and 30 minutes of dance practice. Andre Matthews instructor. Couples and singles welcome. $10 per person. At The Saugatuck Brewing Co. Banquet Hall, Douglas. Call the Pavilion Ballroom Dance Group for information call (269) 857-4883 or (269) 543-5039.

14 AN AMERICAN IN PARIS

The Red Barn Theater’s film series continues with the 1951 MGM big-screen musical-dance extravaganza which makes full use of the athletic moves of Gene Kelly and the winsome charm of Leslie Caron, not to mention the gorgeous Gershwin score. Join host John Hardy at 7 pm in front of The Big Screen at The Red Barn, 3657 63rd St. at Blue Star Hwy., Saugatuck, about a quarter mile east of Exit 41 off of I-196. Suggested donation is $5. Free popcorn from CNJ Popcorn Co. and $1 concessions. Call (269) 857-5300 for more information or visit redbarnsaugatuck.com

14 TEAM TRIVIA

7 pm Tuesdays. Free to Play, Free to Win, cash prizes! Saugatuck Brewing Company, Douglas. saugatuckbrewing.com

16 HOW TO STEAL A MILLION

7 pm Fourth in the Audrey Hepburn series running at the Saugatuck-Douglas District Library. 1966 movie directed by William Wyler, with Peter O’Toole, Eli Wallach and Hugh Griffiths.

16 GRANDPARENTS DAY AT THE MUSEUM

10 am-3 pm, every Thursday. One free grandparent admission with a paid child admission. At The Children’s Museum of Fennville, 202 East Main Street, Fennville. For further information, call (269) 561-8494 or visit fennvillechildren.org

18, 19 WINTERFEST WEEKEND

12-5 pm. Winter Break Gallery Stroll in Saugatuck & Douglas. For information contact Saugatuck Area Business Association (269) 857-1626

18 PRESIDENT DAY WEEKEND GALLERY OPEN HOUSE

12-5 pm. Winter reception featuring most recent artwork by James Brandess. Food, music and refreshments. James Brandess Studios & Gallery, Inc. (269) 857-1937

19 SPENCERS: THEATRE OF ILLUSION

Prepare to be mesmerized by two of the world’s greatest magicians in this sophisticated production filled with amazing and original magical creations and illusions! Saugatuck Center for the Arts, sc4a.org

20 BALLROOM DANCING

7-8:30 pm, Mondays. One hour of beginner/intermediate dance class and 30 minutes of dance practice. Andre Matthews instructor. Couples and singles welcome. $10 per person. At The Saugatuck Brewing Co. Banquet Hall, Douglas. Call the Pavilion Ballroom Dance Group for information call (269) 857-4883 or (269) 543-5039.

21 MARDI GRAS PARADE

7 pm. Parade, food, fun foolery in a small town atmosphere! New Orleans style parade through downtown Douglas, ending at a local restaurant and bar for prizes and dancing. For more information call (269) 857-1438 or call the Visitor Bureau (269) 857-1701

21 MARDI GRAS PRE-and POST-PARADE NEW ORLEANS STYLE PARTIES

6 pm. Saugatuck Brewing Company, Douglas (269) 857-7222, saugatuckbrewing.com

21 CAPTAIN BLOOD

7 pm. The Red Barn Theater’s film series continues with the swashbuckling 1935 pirate flick that made Errol Flynn a star. Flynn is Dr. Peter Blood, an Irish surgeon sold into slavery in the Caribbean after being wrongfully convicted of treason. Olivia De Havilland is Arabella Bishop, wealthy daughter of Col. Bishop who buys Blood to spite her father. Join host John Hardy in front of The Big Screen at The Red Barn, 3657 63rd St. at Blue Star Hwy., Saugatuck, about a quarter mile east of Exit 41 off of I-196. Suggested donation is $5. Free popcorn from CNJ Popcorn Co. and $1 concessions. Call (269) 857-5300 for more information or visit redbarnsaugatuck.com

21 TEAM TRIVIA

7 pm Tuesdays. Free to Play, Free to Win, cash prizes! Saugatuck Brewing Company, Douglas. saugatuckbrewing.com

22,23 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 five-course dinner. Call or visit our website: grandescapeinns.com

23 GRANDPARENTS DAY AT THE MUSEUM

10 am-3 pm, every Thursday. One free grandparent admission with a paid child admission. At The Children’s Museum of Fennville, 202 East Main Street, Fennville. For further information, call (269) 561-8494 or visit fennvillechildren.org

23 DIFFERENT HOPS-DIFFERENT FLAVORS

7 pm Winter Tasting Event, $10 admission ($8-Pint Club Members) Saugatuck Brewing Company, Douglas (269) 857-7222 , saugatuckbrewing.com

24-26 PAMPER WEEKEND

Psst, want to know the best kept secret in Saugatuck?? Join the thousands who have spent a worry-free, relaxing, all-inclusive, budget-friendly, spa weekend being pampered. Call the girls and then call us! Twin Gables Inn (800) 231-2185

24 PRE-RELEASE WINEMAKER’S DINNER

Taste the Pre-Release wines the way they should be tasted – with food. A gourmet meal matched to the newest Pre-Release wines. Reservations required (accepted Feb. 1) Fenn Valley Vineyards, Fennville. (269) 857-1626, fennvalley.com

25 EXPLORE THE ARTS

10 am-12 pm, 2nd and 4th Saturday each month. 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 or visit fennvillechildren.org

25 WINE PAIRING DINNER

The Belvedere Restaurant is offering an informational and fun wine pairing dinner series the last Saturday of the month, January-April. Wines from a particular region will be featured, paired with a five 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 thebelevedereinn.com

26 OSCAR NIGHT® AMERICA PARTY BENEFITTING THE WATERFRONT FILM FESTIVAL

Starting at 5:30 pm. One of only 50 officially sanctioned Oscar parties in the nation. A red carpet event celebrating the Academy Awards in style. For information call (269) 857-8351

26 HEMPY KEYBOARD SERIES WITH BOB MILNE

2 pm. Milne is considered to be the best ragtime and boogie-woogie pianist in the world, and is most often described as “unbelievable.” Saugatuck Center for the Arts, sc4a.org

27 BALLROOM DANCING

7-8:30 pm, Mondays. One hour of beginner/intermediate dance class and 30 minutes of dance practice. Andre Matthews instructor. Couples and singles welcome. $10 per person. At The Saugatuck Brewing Co. Banquet Hall, Douglas. Call the Pavilion Ballroom Dance Group for information call (269) 857-4883 or (269) 543-5039.

28 OCEAN'S ELEVEN

7 pm. The Red Barn Theater’s film series continues with the ring-a-ding 1960 comedy caper flick featuring Hollywood Rat Pack chieftains Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and Sammy Davis, Jr. along with the sweet and soulful Angie Dickinson. Join host John Hardy in front of The Big Screen at The Red Barn, 3657 63rd St. at Blue Star Hwy., Saugatuck, about a quarter mile east of Exit 41 off of I-196. Suggested donation is $5. Free popcorn from CNJ Popcorn Co. and $1 concessions. Call (269) 857-5300 for more information or visit, redbarnsaugatuck.com

28 TEAM TRIVIA

7 pm Tuesdays. Free to Play, Free to Win, cash prizes! Saugatuck Brewing Company, Douglas. saugatuckbrewing.com