July 2010

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FRESH ART & FRESH FILM

Instructor: Linda Page, Fridays, June 25 - August 13, 10 am - Noon Ages: 5+ years $5, first come first served (no registration) Start with a batch of fun, intriguing children's short films, then take a snack break before heading into the Art Studio to create artwork reflecting themes from the films.

1 DOUGLAS SOCIAL

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

1 MOONSTRUCK

1987 Norman Jewison director with Cher and Nicholas Cage. 7 pm at the Saugatuck-Douglas Library. Free admission and free popcorn.

1-14 NOVEL

Paintings that Tell A Story at Water Street Gallery, 98 Center Street Douglas. For further information call (269) 857-8485 or visit waterstreetgallery.com

1-4 MASON STREET WAREHOUSE

Dirty Rotten Scoundrels. A theatre production at the Saugatuck Center for the Arts, 400 Culver St. Saugatuck.This Broadway smash musical is the hilarious tale of conniving deception produced by Saugatuck's professional theatre! Performances Tuesday through Saturday at 8 pm, Sunday July 4 at 7 pm. Special buy get one free pricing for July 4th. For further information phone (269) 857-4898 or visit masonsstreetwarehouse.org

2 & 3 RUMORS

Neil Simon's Comedy/Mystery begins when several affluent couples gather in the posh suburban residence of a couple for a dinner party celebrating their host's tenth anniversary. When they arrive, they discover there are no servants, the hostess is missing, and the host - the deputy mayor of New York City - has shot himself through the earlobe. Comic complications arise when, given everyone's upper class status, they decide they need to do everything possible to conceal the evening's events from the local police and the media. Curtain is at 7:30 pm. Admission is $20 for Adults/$15 for Seniors, Students and members of LAA. Call (269) 857-5300 for Reservations.

3 WATERFRONT INVITATIONAL FINE ARTS FAIR

Juried fine arts fair in Cook Park, on the waterfront. 10:00 am to 5 pm. Sponsored by the Saugatuck-Douglas Art Club. For further information call (269) 857-2677 OR 857-4823.

3 THE VILLAGE PUPPETEERS

Internationally acclaimed puppeteers riff on classic fairy-tales in downtown Saugatuck on Saturdays at 11am & 2 pm (312) PUPPETS

4 FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION

Parade 2 pm, music at Cook Park 7 pm, fireworks at dusk. Fireworks sponsored by Fireworks Committee, for further information call (269) 857-4110

5-8 FLIP YOUR LID! MOVIE MAKING WITH FLIP VIDEO CAMERAS

Instructor: Brad Raffenaud Monday - Thursday, July 5-8, 9:30 am - Noon or 1:30 - 4 pm. Ages 10+ years $95. Students will learn how to use Flip! video cameras while working in teams to create a short movie. Acting, directing, editing, and fun are the core elements to this program! Flip video cameras are provided but students may also bring their own. Choose either morning or afternoon session. Saugatuck Center for the Arts, 400 Culver St. (269) 857-2399

5-9 YOUNG ACTORS CAMP

Instructor: TBA Monday - Friday, July 5-9, 9 am -1 pm. Ages 8+ years $150. Whether you're dreaming of becoming a star or just want to have some fun, this camp is a week-long adventure in creativity. Students learn the basic skills involved in character exploration, improvisation, musical theatre, and storytelling then use creative dramatic techniques to explore plot and setting. Participants create and perform short scenes during the week, and get a "sneak peek" of a dress rehearsal performed by professional actors from Mason Street Warehouse. Students close the week with an "informance" for parents to showcase their skills. Saugatuck Center for the Arts, 400 Culver St. (269) 857-2399

6 SAUGATUCK-DOUGLAS HISTORICAL SOCIETY'S 'TIL NOON PRESENTATION

Tuesdays 11 am to Noon at the Old School House in Douglas. Presentations will coordinate with this year's Museum exhibit - "Summertime II - Celebrating Ox-Bow and the Many Worlds of Art and Leisure". See the Society's website, sdhistoricalsociety.org for topics and presenters.

6 POLLACK FOR KIDS!

Instructor: Ellen Sprouls Tuesday, July 6, 10 am - Noon Ages: 5+ years $20. Kids will draw inspiration in the same manner as Jackson Pollack - the artist Time magazine once called "Jack the Dripper". Students will be able to define the terms "abstract expressionism" and "action paintings" as they splatter, throw and swirl the colors to create their own "masterpiece"! This class is wonderfully messy - please wear your "grubbies". Saugatuck Center for the Arts, 400 Culver St. (269) 857-2399

6 GIANT

1956 Drama 201 minutes Dinner and a Movie Night at The Red Barn Theater. In Oscar-winning director George Stevens's sprawling epic, Texas cattleman Bick Benedict (Rock Hudson) journeys to Virginia in the early 1920s, falls in love with aristocratic, independent-minded Leslie Lynnton (Elizabeth Taylor) and takes her back to his ranch -- setting the stage for an intergenerational saga that spans decades. James Dean (in his last film appearance) co-stars as sulking, nouveau riche Jett Rink -- the root of Bick's worries. Film begins at 5:30 PM at The Red Barn Theater Saugatuck.. Suggested Donation $5. FREE POPCORN from CNJ Popcorn Co. Concessions only $1! Dinner and a Movie Night with Texas-sized Hot dogs and Brats for sale. Call (269) 857-5300 for more information.

6-11 MASON STREET WAREHOUSE

Dirty Rotten Scoundrels. A theatre production at the Saugatuck Center for the Arts, 400 Culver St. Saugatuck.This Broadway smash musical is the hilarious tale of conniving deception produced by Saugatuck's professional theatre! Performances Tuesday through Saturday at 8 pm, Sunday July 11 at 7 pm. For further information phone (269) 857-4898 or visit masonsstreetwarehouse.org

7 MUSIC IN THE PARK

Don Middlebrook & Living Soul, Trop Rock at the Wicks Park Gazebo on Water Street, Saugatuck. Performance time 7-9 pm. Rain location Crow Bar Coral Gables. Organized by Saugatuck-Douglas Area Business Association

7, 9-10 WALKING TOUR OF HISTORIC DOWNTOWN SAUGATUCK

1 hour 15 minute walking tour of historic Saugatuck - cost $5 for adults and children 12 and over - under 12 free. Time is 2 pm, starts at the information booth at Butler and Culver by the stop light. Sponsored by the Saugatuck Douglas Historical Society. For further information call Harold at (269) 857-2985

8 EXTREME MAKEOVER: INERIOR DESIGN FOR KIDS

Instructor: Ellen Sprouls Thursday, July 8, 9:30 am - Noon Ages 7-13 years $20. Take a tour of our "Home Sweet Home" exhibition and learn about the basic design elements for creating cool, useful interior spaces. Kids will put their imagination to work making dioramas of their favorite living areas. Saugatuck Center for the Arts, 400 Culver St. (269) 857-2399

8-9 CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL OF SAUGATUCK

8 pm at Saugatuck Women's Club at the corner of Butler and Hoffman Streets. Traditional and contemporary chamber music performed by the area's finest musicians in a comfortable, intimate setting. For further information phone (269) 227-3388

9 KIDS CAN COOK, TOO!

Instructor: Chef Jim LaPerriere Fridays, July 9 - August 13, 9-11:3 am. Ages 9-14 years $15 + $5 grocery fee or $110. FOR THE 6 WEEK SERIES Ready for more than PB & J? Chef Jim LaPerriere teaches cooking basics including shopping (at the Green Market), reading recipes, food prep, and creating your own culinary masterpieces. From salsa to chocolate cake, you CAN make it! Jim LaPerriere is an executive chef with extensive culinary experience and a passion for fresh, healthy food and teaching young talent. Saugatuck Center for the Arts, 400 Culver St. (269) 857-2399

10 OX-BOW SUMMER BENEFIT & ART AUCTION

6-10:30 pm, join Ox-Bow as it celebrates 100 years of inspiring artists at its annual event & auction of art work by distinguished friends and alumni. For further information phone (312) 629-6159

10 THE VILLAGE PUPPETEERS

internationally acclaimed puppeteers riff on classic fairy-tales in downtown Saugatuck on Saturdays at 11 am & 2 pm. (312) PUPPETS

10 SAUGATUCK-DOUGLAS HISTORICAL SOCIETY'S 'TIL NOON PRESENTATION

Tuesdays 11 am to Noon at the Old School House in Douglas. Presentations will coordinate with this year's Museum exhibit - "Summertime II - Celebrating Ox-Bow and the Many Worlds of Art and Leisure". See the Society's website, sdhistoricalsociety.org for topics and presenters.

12-14 MOSAICS FOR KIDS-

Instructor: Ellen Sprouls Monday - Wednesday, July 12-14, 9:30 am - Noon Ages 7+ years $35. A mosaic is a pattern or picture made using many small objects (traditionally with stone, tile and glass). We'll make modern mosaic pictures, patterns, collages, and more using pre-cut glass, ceramic tiles, marbles, and buttons (grouting is done during the class - please wear your "grubbies"). Saugatuck Center for the Arts, 400 Culver St. (269) 857-2399

13 TO BE OR NOT TO BE

1942 Comedy 99 minutes. This 1942 comedy manages to eke out barrels of laughs from a contentious time in history, World War II. Joseph Tura (Jack Benny) leads a ragtag band of actors in Poland who come to the aid of an American soldier (Robert Stack) who needs help carrying out his work in the Resistance efforts. But it turns out that Tura's wife (Carole Lombard) has eyes for the military man, which severely undercuts Tura's sympathies for the soldier. Film begins at 6:30 pm at The Red Barn Theater Saugatuck. Suggested Donation $5. FREE POPCORN from CNJ Popcorn Co. Concessions only $1! Call (269) 857-5300 for more information.

13 WEST MICHIGAN DRUM CIRCLE

A 100% free family oriented community style drum circle geared for beginners, but there is always enough jamming that even the best can get their groove on. 6:30-8 pm at Shore Acres Park, Saugatuck - near the Felt Mansion.

13-18 MASON STREET WAREHOUSE

Dirty Rotten Scoundrels. A theatre production at the Saugatuck Center for the Arts, 400 Culver St. Saugatuck. This Broadway smash musical is the hilarious tale of conniving deception produced by Saugatuck's professional theatre! Performances Tuesday through Saturday at 8 pm, Sunday July 18 at 2 pm. For further information phone (269) 857-4898 or visit masonsstreetwarehouse.org

14 MUSIC IN THE PARK

Live performances in the Wicks Park Gazebo, Water Street, Saugatuck 7-9 pm, sponsored by the Saugatuck/Douglas Area Business Association.

14, 16-17 WALKING TOUR OF HISTORIC DOWNTOWN SAUGATUCK

1 hour 15 minute walking tour of historic Saugatuck - cost $5 for adults and children 12 and over - under 12 free. Time is 2 pm, starts at the information booth at Butler and Culver by the stop light. Sponsored by the Saugatuck Douglas Historical Society. For further information call Harold at (269) 857-2985

15 DOUGLAS SOCIAL

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

15-16 CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL OF SAUGATUCK

8 pm at Saugatuck Women's Club at the corner of Butler and Hoffman Streets. Traditional and contemporary chamber music performed by the area's finest musicians in a comfortable, intimate setting. For further information phone (269) 227-3388

16 HELLO, MUDDAH, HELLO, FADDAH!

The Jewish Theater of Grand Rapids returns to the Red Barn Theater with the hilarious musical HELLO, MUDDAH. HELLO, FADDAH! Seven Angels plays host to a musical revue based on Allan Sherman's endearing collection of song parodies. It offers a nostalgic return to an earlier era and a tribute to Sherman. Reaching his creative heights in the '60s, Sherman had the rare gift of turning well-known tunes-from rock to opera-into hilarious parodies. There are no messages, no deep philosophies, to be mined here. "Hello Muddah, Hello Fadduh!" is sheer happy, mindless entertainment. Curtain is at 7 pm. Admission is $20 for Adults/$15 for Seniors, Students and LAA Members. Call (269) 857-5300 for reservations.

17 DOUGLAS DUTCHERS VINTAGE BASEBALL

Dutchers vs Bonneyville Millers BBC 2 pm at Beery Field in Douglas

17 THE VILLAGE PUPPETEERS

Internationally acclaimed puppeteers riff on classic fairy-tales in downtown Saugatuck on Saturdays at 11 am & 2 pm. (312) PUPPETS

17 TAYLOE WHITE RECEPTION

8 pm Ms. White is a painter of the sea and coastal regions of the south. Her show will be at the gallery July 16 through August. Rubinkam Studio/Gallery 20 E. Center St., Douglas. (269) 857-7100

17-31 LOST AND FOUND:-

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

18 HELLO, MUDDAH, HELLO, FADDAH!

Matinee The Jewish Theater of Grand Rapids returns to the Red Barn Theater with the hilarious musical HELLO, MUDDAH. HELLO, FADDAH! Seven Angels plays host to a musical revue based on Allan Sherman's endearing collection of song parodies. It offers a nostalgic return to an earlier era and a tribute to Sherman. Reaching his creative heights in the '60s, Sherman had the rare gift of turning well-known tunes-from rock to opera-into hilarious parodies. There are no messages, no deep philosophies, to be mined here. "Hello Muddah, Hello Fadduh!" is sheer happy, mindless entertainment. Curtain is at 2 pm. Admission is $20 for Adults/$15 for Seniors, Students and LAA Members. Call (269) 857-5300 for reservations.

19-21 LEGO DESIGN VEHICLES

Instructor: Brad Raffenaud Monday - Wednesday, July 19-21, 9:30 am - Noon Ages 8+ years $50. For Lego builders with intermediate skills … design and build powered LEGO cars, trucks, robots, or whatever you can dream up! The only limit is your imagination in this "movable" Lego workshop that will develop your problem solving and design skills. Saugatuck Center for the Arts, 400 Culver St. (269) 857-2399

19-23 CIRCUS CAMP!

Instructors: Cirque Amongus staff Monday - Friday, July 19-23, 9:30 am - Noon Ages 7+ years $150. Discover the Big Top within! Led by the educational troupe Cirque Amongus, professional entertainers introduce students to the fundamentals of circus arts - juggling, movement and balancing - in a safe, fun-filled, educational environment. Besides having a blast learning circus skills, getting dressed up, face painting, and performing in a circus show, participants learn teamwork and cooperation in a non-competitive atmosphere. Skills taught: trapeze, tight wire, unicycle, juggling, acrobatics, rolling globe, and magic. Each child learns all skills but chooses three to perform during a public performance on Friday. Saugatuck Center for the Arts, 400 Culver St. (269) 857-2399

20 SAUGATUCK-DOUGLAS HISTORICAL SOCIETY'S 'TIL NOON PRESENTATION

Tuesdays 11 am to Noon at the Old School House in Douglas. Presentations will coordinate with this year's Museum exhibit - "Summertime II - Celebrating Ox-Bow and the Many Worlds of Art and Leisure". See the Society's website, sdhistoricalsociety.org for topics and presenters.

20 KISS ME KATE

1953 Romantic Musical Comedy 110 minutes It's Shakespeare's "Taming of the Shrew" set to Cole Porter's greatest score. Kathryn Grayson and Howard Keel are a divorced, bickering Broadway couple who agree to star in the titular musical. They're joined by the tap-dancing Ann Miller and future Broadway choreographer (and director of the Oscar-winning Cabaret) Bob Fosse in a stunning double dance (with Carol Haney) to the tune "From This Moment On." Film begins 6:30 pm at The Red Barn Theater Saugatuck. Suggested Donation $5. FREE POPCORN from CNJ Popcorn Co. Concessions only $1! Call (269) 857-5300 for more information.

21 MUSIC IN THE PARK

Live performances in the Wicks Park Gazebo, Water Street, Saugatuck 7-9 pm, sponsored by the Saugatuck/Douglas Area Business Association.

21, 23-24 WALKING TOUR OF HISTORIC DOWNTOWN SAUGATUCK

1 hour 15 minute walking tour of historic Saugatuck - cost $5 for adults and children 12 and over - under 12 free. Time is 2 pm, starts at the information booth at Butler and Culver by the stop light. Sponsored by the Saugatuck Douglas Historical Society. For further information call Harold at (269) 857-2985

21-25 MASON STREET WAREHOUSE

Dixie's Tupperware Party. A theatre production at the Saugatuck Center for the Arts, 400 Culver St. Saugatuck. Dixie Longate, the fast-talking Tupperware lady, packed up her catalogues, left here children in an Alabama trailer park and took Off-Broadway by storm! Performances Tuesday through Friday at 8 pm, Saturday July 24 at 2 pm and 8 pm, Sunday July 25 at 7 pm. For further information phone (269) 857-4898 or visit masonsstreetwarehouse.org

26 DUETS

The Grand Award Winner Darla Wortley with the talented Philip Pletcher present fun-filled, outstanding Cabarets at the historic Red Barn this summer. Darla has some talented area professionals join her in presenting fantastic duets from all genre of music. Shows begin at 8 pm. Admission is $20 for Adults/$15 for Seniors, Students and LAA Members. Playing at the historic Red Barn Theater. Call (269) 857-5300 for reservations.

26-28 LEGO DESIGN VEHICLES

Instructor: Brad Raffenaud Monday - Wednesday, July 26-28, 9:30 am - Noon (same as July 19-21 session) Ages 8+ years $50. For Lego builders with intermediate skills…design and build powered LEGO cars, trucks, robots, or whatever you can dream up! The only limit is your imagination in this "movable" Lego workshop that will develop your problem solving and design skills. Saugatuck Center for the Arts, 400 Culver St. (269) 857-2399

22-23 CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL OF SAUGATUCK

8 pm at Saugatuck Women's Club at the corner of Butler and Hoffman Streets. Traditional and contemporary chamber music performed by the area's finest musicians in a comfortable, intimate setting. For further information call (269) 227-3388

24 DOUGLAS DUTCHERS VINTAGE BASEBALL

Dutchers vs South Haven Barkpeelers BBC 2 pm at Beery Field.

24 THE VILLAGE PUPPETEERS

internationally acclaimed puppeteers riff on classic fairy-tales in downtown Saugatuck on Saturdays at 11 am & 2 pm. (312) PUPPETS

24 3rd ANNUAL FAMILY FARM FEST

Planned activities include u-pick produce, wagon rides, cider and wine tasting, fruit harvesting demonstrations, and up close views of farm animals. (269) 214-1227 or LakeshoreHarvestCountry.com

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

27 TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

1962 Drama 130 minutes Southern comforts abound in this big-screen adaptation of Harper Lee's novel as lawyer Atticus Finch (Gregory Peck, in an Oscar-winning role) defends an innocent black man (Brock Peters) against rape charges but ends up in a maelstrom of hate and prejudice. Meanwhile, with help from a friend (John Megna), Finch's children, Jem (Phillip Alford) and Scout (Mary Badham), set their sights on making contact with a reclusive neighbor (Robert Duvall). Film begins at 6:30 pm at The Red Barn Theater Saugatuck.. Suggested Donation $5. FREE POPCORN from CNJ Popcorn Co. Concessions only $1! Call (269) 857-5300 for more information.

27 SAUGATUCK-DOUGLAS HISTORICAL SOCIETY'S 'TIL NOON PRESENTATION

Tuesdays 11 am to Noon at the Old School House in Douglas. Presentations will coordinate with this year's Museum exhibit - "Summertime II - Celebrating Ox-Bow and the Many Worlds of Art and Leisure". See the Society's website, sdhistoricalsociety.org for topics and presenters.

28 MUSIC IN THE PARK

Live performances in the Wicks Park Gazebo, Water Street, Saugatuck 7-9 pm, sponsored by the Saugatuck/Douglas Area Business Association

28, 30-31 WALKING TOUR OF HISTORIC DOWNTOWN SAUGATUCK-

1 hour 15 minute walking tour of historic Saugatuck - cost $5 for adults and children 12 and over - under 12 free. Time is 2 pm, starts at the information booth at Butler and Culver by the stop light. Sponsored by the Saugatuck Douglas Historical Society. For further information call Harold at (269) 857-2985

28 through August 29th JOYEOUS PORCELAIN

by Heidi Fahrenbacher at Khnemu Studio. (269) 236-9260 or khnemustudio.com

28-31 MASON STREET WAREHOUSE

Dixie's Tupperware Party. A theatre production at the Saugatuck Center for the Arts, 400 Culver St. Saugatuck. Dixie Longate, the fast-talking Tupperware lady, packed up her catalogues, left here children in an Alabama trailer park and took Off-Broadway by storm! Performances Tuesday through Friday at 8 pm, Saturday July 31 at 2 pm and 8 pm, For further information phone (269) 857-4898 or visit masonsstreetwarehouse.org

29 DOUGLAS SOCIAL

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

29 RECYCLED SCULPTURE

Instructor: Ellen Sprouls Thursday, July 29, 9:30 am - Noon Ages 7+ years $20. During this cool sculpture class participants learn astounding facts about garbage (the amount a person - and a whole town - creates) and easy ways to cut down the amount they make. Then they dig through heaps of (clean) junk to create their own work of art with a message. Saugatuck Center for the Arts, 400 Culver St. (269) 857-2399

29-30 CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL OF SAUGATUCK

8 pm at Saugatuck Women's Club at the corner of Butler and Hoffman Streets. Traditional and contemporary chamber music performed by the area's finest musicians in a comfortable, intimate setting. For further information call (269) 227-3388

30 VENETIAN FESTIVAL KICK-OFF

Food vendors & entertainment under the Big Tent, Coghlin Park, Culver Street, Saugatuck 6-10 pm sponsored by the Saugatuck-Douglas Area Business Association.

31 VILLAGE SQUARE ART AND FINE CRAFTS FAIR

from 10 am to 5 pm. in the Village Square Park, Saugatuck, MI. This fair focuses on a wide variety of crafts and handmade items. For further information call (269) 857-4823 or (269) 857-2677 or visit www.saugatuckdouglasartclub.org/artfairs.html

31 THE VILLAGE PUPPETEERS

internationally acclaimed puppeteers riff on classic fairy-tales in downtown Saugatuck on Saturdays at 11 am & 2 pm. (312) PUPPETS

31 VENETIAN FESTIVAL

Lighted boat parade and fireworks at dusk. Fireworks sponsored by the Fireworks Committee.

31 REDS, WHITES AND THE BLUES

Fenn Valley Vineyards 3-8 pm an evening of live blues in our vineyards. Food and wine available. For further information phone (269) 561-2396