July 2013

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FELT ESTATE & GARDENS TOURS

Sun-Tues. Tour the Felt Mansion Estate and Gardens, for a moment back in time, a journey to an era of tasteful refinement. Children 12 and under are always free during regular tours. Call (616) 335-3050 for more information and tour times or visit feltmansion.org

2 CRUISE SHIP YORKTOWN

Visiting our port on its journey through the Great Lakes. Visitors Bureau (269) 857-1701.

2-7 PRODUCTION AT SCA

Tues-Sat. 8pm, Sun. 7pm. Mason Street Warehouse presents Xanadu at Saugatuck Center for the Arts. (269) 857-2399 or masonstreetwarehouse.org

3 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

4 FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION

2pm Parade. Fireworks at dusk on the harbor (approx. 10 pm). Saugatuck Douglas Rotary Club. saugatuckdouglasrotary.org

4 CRUISE SHIP YORKTOWN

Visiting our port on its journey through the Great Lakes. Visitors Bureau (269) 857-1701.

5 SAUGATUCK-DOUGLAS (SCA) COMMUNITY MARKET

8am-2pm Fridays June-Oct. Locally grown produce, in-season food, baked goods and flowers. Saugatuck Center for the Arts, (269) 857-2399.

5 OX-BOW OPEN STUDIOS

7:30-10pm. Students, fellows, artists exhibit work. Painting, drawing, ceramics, metals, papermaking, printmaking & glass. Auction, 8pm. Demonstration 9pm. Ox-Bow Gallery. ox-bow.org, (269) 857-5811

6 WATERFRONT INVITATIONAL ART FAIR

10am-5pm. Cook Park. Saugatuck’s summer fine arts fair. Call (269) 857-4823 or saugatuckdouglasartclub.org

6 GUIDED TALK AT SAUGATUCK HARBOR NATURAL AREA

10 am Saturdays through Sept 14th, rain or shine, meeting at the north end of Oval Beach parking lot. An introduction to the natural and cultural history of this magnificent duneland, recently purchased by the City of Saugatuck. The talk is free, but Oval Beach parking costs $6 between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Contact the City of Saugatuck at (269)857-2603.

6 FENNVILLE FARMERS MARKET

10am-2pm. Saturdays June 15-Oct 12. 222 S. Maple St, fennville.com/farmersmarket.html

6 OPENING RECEPTION: SLIGHTLY OBSESSIVE

5-8 pm. LaFontsee Galleries presents "Slightly Obsessive" an exhibition features exceptional artworks by artists that are totally immersed in their craft. From thousands of circles of paint on top of each other, to hundreds of stitches hand-sewn through paper, come and view works by Joel Berry, Michele Bosak, David Huang, Linda LaFontsee, Len Cowgill, Jennifer McCurdy, and more. Join us for a reception at LaFontsee Gallery located at 150 Center Street, Douglas. Everyone is Welcome, Dress is Casual, Admission is Free. Exhibit runs through July 28th with hours on Fri, Sat & Sun from 11 am - 5 pm. For more info, call: (616) 451-9820 or visit: www.lafontsee.us.

6 ART & ALL THAT JAZZ

6-8 pm. Downtown Douglas. Stroll through the galleries & shops, enjoy live music & dine in our great restaurants. Dancing in the streets encouraged. (269) 857-1438

8-14 PRODUCTION AT SCA

Tues-Sat. 8pm, Sun. 7pm. Mason Street Warehouse presents Xanadu at Saugatuck Center for the Arts. (269) 857-2399 or masonstreetwarehouse.org

9 WEST MICHIGAN DRUM CIRCLE

6:30pm-8pm. Second Tuesday of the month, May-October. This 100% free, family oriented drum circle event is geared for the beginner to novice but even the experienced drummer will have the opportunity to learn from the event and meet new friends. The drum circle starts setting up and jamming at 6:30pm but you don't have to be a drummer to participate and have fun! At Shores Acres Park (just in front of the Felt Mansion).

9 TUESDAYS IN THE PARK

7 pm. Live performances at Memorial Park in Downtown Fennville. Today's performance features Madcat Midnight Blues Journey (blues). Inclement weather location is Fennville District Library. Free admission, 50/50 raffle. For more info greaterfennville.com

9 CRUISE SHIP YORKTOWN

Visiting our port on its journey through the Great Lakes. Visitors Bureau (269) 857-1701.

10 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

11 DOUGLAS SOCIALS & HISTORY TROLLEY TOURS

5:30-9pm, Beery Field. Live music, food & drink. Playground for children. Trolley Tours narrated by Historical Society historians 5:30-8pm. (269) 857-1438 or sdhistoricalsociety.org

11 & 12 CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL OF SAUGATUCK

7:30pm. Thurs. & Fri. Saugatuck Woman’s Club. Classical & contemporary music performed by the finest regional musicians. (269) 857-1424, saugatuckmusic.org

12 SAUGATUCK-DOUGLAS (SCA) COMMUNITY MARKET

8am-2pm Fridays June-Oct. Locally grown produce, in-season food, baked goods and flowers. Saugatuck Center for the Arts, (269) 857-2399.

12-14, 19-21, 26-27 RED BARN THEATRE PERFORMANCE

“The Red Velvet Cake Wars”. (269) 857-5300 or redbarnsaugatuck.com

13 GUIDED TALK AT SAUGATUCK HARBOR NATURAL AREA

10 am Saturdays through Sept 14th, rain or shine, meeting at the north end of Oval Beach parking lot. An introduction to the natural and cultural history of this magnificent duneland, recently purchased by the City of Saugatuck. The talk is free, but Oval Beach parking costs $6 between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Contact the City of Saugatuck at (269)857-2603.

13 FENNVILLE FARMERS MARKET

10am-2pm. Saturdays June 15-Oct 12. 222 S. Maple St, fennville.com/farmersmarket.html

13 DOUGLAS DUTCHER VINTAGE BASEBALL

2pm at Beery Field, Douglas. Schedule, douglasdutchers.org

13-19 RAINBOW FAMILY WEEK

Douglas. Rainbow families gather for a week of fun, camaraderie & education. (269) 857-1438 or rfgl.org

13 OX-BOW SUMMER BENEFIT & ART AUCTION

6pm-10pm. Every year, over 400 friends, supporters, alumni and guests gather during the height of summer to celebrate Ox-Bow. Artists, art collectors and admirers can view and bid on over 70 works of art by Ox-Bow alumni and friends. Join us for our 103rd summer by the Ox-Bow lagoon for a gourmet feast prepared by Christine Ferris. For ticket information, Contact: J.R. Magsaysay Stanley at (312) 629-6158 or email: jmagsa@saic.edu

14 LAKESHORE COMMUNITY CHORUS SUMMER CONCERT

7:30pm. Singapore Room, Saugatuck Brewing Co. lakeshorecommunitychorus.org for details.

15 SUMMER IN THE STUDIO

8pm. Musical performances. Saugatuck Center for the Arts. sc4a.org

17 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

18 RAINBOW FAMILY WEEK PARADE

Parade of parents, children, & extended families in downtown Douglas.

18 & 19 CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL OF SAUGATUCK

7:30pm. Thurs. & Fri. Saugatuck Woman’s Club. Classical & contemporary music performed by the finest regional musicians. (269) 857-1424, saugatuckmusic.org

18 HUNGRY VILLAGE TOURS

10am-4 pm. Guided Bicycle Culinary Tour. (269) 857-1700 or hungryvillagetours.com

18 PAULA POUNDSTONE AT SCA

8 pm. Stand-up comedian Paula Poundstone takes the stage with a stool, a microphone, and a can of Diet Pepsi at the SCA! For info visit: sc4a.org or call: (269) 857-2399.

19 SAUGATUCK-DOUGLAS (SCA) COMMUNITY MARKET

8am-2pm Fridays June-Oct. Locally grown produce, in-season food, baked goods and flowers. Saugatuck Center for the Arts, (269) 857-2399.

19 OX-BOW OPEN STUDIOS

7:30-10pm. Students, fellows, artists exhibit work. Painting, drawing, ceramics, metals, papermaking, printmaking & glass. Auction, 8pm. Demonstration 9pm. Ox-Bow Gallery. ox-bow.org, (269) 857-5811

20 GUIDED TALK AT SAUGATUCK HARBOR NATURAL AREA

10 am Saturdays through Sept 14th, rain or shine, meeting at the north end of Oval Beach parking lot. An introduction to the natural and cultural history of this magnificent duneland, recently purchased by the City of Saugatuck. The talk is free, but Oval Beach parking costs $6 between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Contact the City of Saugatuck at (269)857-2603.

20 FENNVILLE FARMERS MARKET

10am-2pm. Saturdays June 15-Oct 12. 222 S. Maple St, fennville.com/farmersmarket.html

20 CLAYTON POND OPENING

12-8pm. Simple things in life expanded in monumental proportions. Armstong DeGraaf International Fine Art. adgifa.com or (269) 857-1882

20 DOUGLAS DUTCHER VINTAGE BASEBALL

2pm at Beery Field, Douglas. Schedule, douglasdutchers.org

20 TASTE OF ART TOUR

5-8 pm. Art’s a Trip. Enjoy the Ride!!...through Douglas and Saugatuck’s fine art galleries. For info call (269) 857-8485

21 CRUISE SHIP YORKTOWN

Visiting our port on its journey through the Great Lakes. Visitors Bureau (269) 857-1701.

23 TUESDAYS IN THE PARK

7pm. Live performances at Memorial Park in Downtown Fennville. Today's performance features Cabildo (Latin). Inclement weather location: Fennville District Library. Free admission, 50/50 raffle. For more info: greaterfennville.com

23 CRUISE SHIP YORKTOWN

Visiting our port on its journey through the Great Lakes. Visitors Bureau (269) 857-1701.

23-28 PRODUCTION AT SCA

Tues-Sat 8pm, Sun 7pm. Mason Street Warehouse presents Game Show at Saugatuck Center for the Arts. masonstreetwarehouse.org For ticket information visit sc4a.org or call (269) 857-2399.

24 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

25 DOUGLAS SOCIALS & HISTORY TROLLEY TOURS

5:30-9pm, Beery Field. Live music, food & drink. Playground for children. Trolley Tours narrated by Historical Society historians 5:30-8pm. (269) 857-1438 or sdhistoricalsociety.org

25 & 26 CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL OF SAUGATUCK

7:30pm. Thurs. & Fri. Saugatuck Woman’s Club. Classical & contemporary music performed by the finest regional musicians. (269) 857-1424, saugatuckmusic.org

26 SAUGATUCK-DOUGLAS (SCA) COMMUNITY MARKET

8am-2pm Fridays June-Oct. Locally grown produce, in-season food, baked goods and flowers. Saugatuck Center for the Arts, (269) 857-2399.

26 VENETIAN FESTIVAL KICKOFF

6-11pm. Food vendors & entertainment under the big tent. Coughlin Park, Culver St., saugatuckvenetianfestival.com or the Visitors Bureau (269) 857-1701

27 VILLAGE SQUARE ART & FINE CRAFTS FAIR

10am-5pm. Saugatuck. Variety of crafts & handmade items. (269) 857-4823 or saugatuckdouglasartclub.org

27-28 VENETIAN FESTIVAL

Music, kids’ fun area with activities, car show, boat parade & fireworks at dusk. 857-1701 or saugatuckvenetianfestival.com

27 GUIDED TALK AT SAUGATUCK HARBOR NATURAL AREA

10 am Saturdays through Sept 14th, rain or shine, meeting at the north end of Oval Beach parking lot. An introduction to the natural and cultural history of this magnificent duneland, recently purchased by the City of Saugatuck. The talk is free, but Oval Beach parking costs $6 between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Contact the City of Saugatuck at (269)857-2603.

27 FAMILY FARM FEST 6TH ANNUAL

10am- 5pm. Play games, pick fresh fruit, learn about animals & experience farm life in this hands-on celebration of country living! lakeshoreharvestcountry.com

27 FENNVILLE FARMERS MARKET

10am-2pm. Saturdays June 15-Oct 12. 222 S. Maple St, fennville.com/farmersmarket.html

27 DOUGLAS DUTCHER VINTAGE BASEBALL

2pm at Beery Field, Douglas. Schedule, douglasdutchers.org

28 ALLEGAN ANTIQUE MARKET

8am-4pm, Allegan County Fairgrounds. 400 exhibitors, rain or shine. Admission $4. (616) 735-3333, alleganantiques.com

29 SUMMER IN THE STUDIO

8pm. Musical performances. Saugatuck Center for the Arts. sc4a.org

30-31 PRODUCTION AT SCA

Tues-Sat 8pm, Sun 7pm. Mason Street Warehouse presents Game Show at Saugatuck Center for the Arts. masonstreetwarehouse.org For ticket information visit sc4a.org or call (269) 857-2399.

31 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