July 2010

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BED AND BREAKFAST AND CHARTER FISHING-

Looking for the ultimate experience in Saugatuck fishing charters? Sherwood Forest B&B is offering an extraordinary package that includes some awesome lodging plus some great fishing with Best Chance Charters, Saugatuck has some of the best salmon, trout, perch and walleye fishing. The cost varies on the time of year and the room. For more info or to book this package, call us at 800 838-1246.

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 July4 at 7 pm. Special buy get one free pricing for July 4th. For further information phone (269) 857-4898 or visit masonsstreetwarehouse.org

3 WATERFRONT INVITATIONAL FINE ARTS FAIR

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

4 FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION-

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

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

Tuesdays 11:00 am to Noon at the Olda 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.

6-11 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 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. 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 2:00 p.m., 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

8-9 CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL OF SAUGATUCK-

8:00 pm at Saugatuck Womans 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

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

Tuesdays 11:00 am to Noon at the Olda 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.

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 2:00 p.m., 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 musicm, food and drink. Playgournd afor children. Free narrated Trolley Tours. Free admission. 5:30 to 9 PM

15-16 CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL OF SAUGATUCK-

8 pm at Saugatuck Womans 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

17 DOUGLAS DUTCHERS VINTAGE BASEBALL-

vs Bonneyville Millers BBC 2:00pm at Beery Field in Douglas

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

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

Tuesdays 11:00 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.

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 2:00 p.m., 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 chldren 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

22-23 CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL OF SAUGATUCK-

8 pm at Saugatuck Womans 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

24 DOUGLAS DUTCHERS VINTAGE BASEBALL-

vs South Haven Barkpeelers BBC 2:00 pm at Beery Field.

24 3rd ANNUAL FAMILY FARM FEST-

Planned activites 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 SAUGATUCK-DOUGLAS HISTORICAL SOCIETY'S 'TIL NOON PRESENTATION-

Tuesdays 11:00 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 2:00 p.m., 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 chldren 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

29-30 CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL OF SAUGATUCK-

8 pm at Saugatuck Womans 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

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 10:00 am to 5:00 p.m. in the Village Square Park, Saugatuck, MI. This fair focuses on a wide variety of crafts and handmade items. For further information phone (269) 857-4823 or (269) 857-2677 or visit www.saugatuckdouglasartclub.org/artfairs.html

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