July 2012

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TBA GLENN SUMMERFEST

10am-5pm. an old-town street fair, at the Glenn Square in downtown Glenn, located at Blue Star Highway and 114th Avenue Activities include a pancake eating contest, antique tractor show, art demonstrations, free-throw contest and tours of the Glenn School, the oldest continuously run school in Michigan. In addition, the Glenn United Methodist Church will hold a bake sale. The event will also feature a 50/50 raffle, live music, food booths and Tom Harrington’s chicken dinner from 4 to 6 p.m. For additional information, visit glennmichigan.com. or Visitor Bureau (269)857-1701

1 THE GODDESS SHOW XIV OPENING CELEBRATION

of multimedia art exhibition honoring the Divine Feminine, 2-5pm at Marcia Perry’s Ark Gallery/Sculpture Studio. For more information, call (269)857-4210

2 SUMMER IN THE STUDIO

8pm. Musical performances (TBA). July-August; every Monday Saugatuck Center for the Arts, sc4a.org

2 BALLROOM DANCING

7-8:30pm, Mondays. One hour of Beginner/Intermediate Dance Class and 30 minutes of dance practice. Andre Matthews instructor. Couples and Singles welcome. $10.00 per person. At The Saugatuck Brewing Co. Banquet Hall, Douglas. Info: (269)857-4883 or (269)543-5039.

3 THE CAPITOL STEPS

8pm Saugatuck Center for the Arts, sc4a.org

HISTORICAL SOCIETY'S TUESDAY TALKS

11am until Noon at the Old School House in Douglas. Presentations will coordinate with this year's Saugatuck-Douglas museum exhibit - "Our Village Life". See the Society's website, sdhistoricalsociety.org for topics and presenters.

4 FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION

parade at 2 pm, music in Cook Park 7 pm. Fireworks at dusk. Call the Visitor Bureau (269)857-1701

4, 11, 18, 25 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

6 PICNICS IN THE VINEYARDS

6-9pm. You bring the grill-master and we supply everything else – wine, food, grill, and the live music. Reservations required (accepted June 1) Fenn Valley Vineyards, Fennville. (269) 857-1626, fennvalley.com

9 SUMMER IN THE STUDIO

8pm. Musical performances (TBA). July-August; every Monday Saugatuck Center for the Arts, sc4a.org

9 BALLROOM DANCING

7-8:30pm, Mondays. One hour of Beginner/Intermediate Dance Class and 30 minutes of dance practice. Andre Matthews instructor. Couples and Singles welcome. $10.00 per person. At The Saugatuck Brewing Co. Banquet Hall, Douglas. Info: (269)857-4883 or (269)543-5039.

10, 24 TUESDAYS IN THE PARK

7pm. free concert series in Fennville

12-August 17 CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL OF SAUGATUCK

Thurs. & Fri. evenings 7:30pm at Saugatuck Woman’s Club, on the corner of Butler and Hoffman Streets. Classical and contemporary chamber music performed by the region’s finest musicians. For more info call (269) 857-1424 or visit saugatuckmusic.org

12 DOUGLAS SOCIAL

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

12 DOUGLAS HISTORY TROLLEY TOURS

Saugatuck-Douglas Historical Society historians conduct the 40-minute tours of Douglas. 5:30 – 8pm. In collaboration with City of Douglas “Community Summer Socials” at Beery Field Park.

13-15 SYLVIA

7:30 Fri & Sat, 2pm Sun. A Comedy play by A.R. Gurney. Man brings home a stray dog. His wife isn’t too keen on the idea. At the Red Barn Theatre (269)857-5300, redbarnsaugatuck.com

13 OXBOW OPEN STUDIO

Join us on select Friday Night Open Studios when students, fellows, and Artists in Residence from the preceding week mount an exhibit of their work. The work on display comes from an variety of media including painting, drawing, ceramics, metals, papermaking, printmaking, and glass. Open studios also feature an artistic demonstration at 9pm. Past demos have included papermaking in the lagoon, glassblowing and casting, and collaborative demonstrations between studios like print and metals or glass and metals. Attendees are also encouraged to visit the Ox-Box Gallery (located in the Inn) to view the current show by the Ox-Bow staff and fellows. A live auction of student, staff, visiting artist, and faculty work begins at 8pm. This is a great opportunity to support emerging artists, while building your collection! For further info, call (269)857-5811 or visit ox-bow.org

13 FRIDAY OLDIE CRUISE-IN NIGHT

6:30-8:30pm. Cruise in with your Oldie Car or just come enjoy an evening of Cool Cars. Ice Cream & Homemade Desserts. All Drivers of oldie cars receive half off one single dessert. Door prizes & Live Music. Earl’s Farm Market, 1630 Blue Star Hwy, Fennville/Glenn. (269)227-2074. info@earlsfarmmarket.com

14 EXPLORE THE ARTS

Second and fourth Saturday each month, 10am-12 noon, beginning February 11. 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.

14 – 20 – RAINBOW FAMILY WEEK

Douglas. Call 269-857-1438 for more info.

14 ART & ALL THAT JAZZ

Downtown Douglas. 6 – 8pm. Stroll through the galleries and shops, enjoy live music and dine in our great restaurants. Dancing in the streets encouraged. Call 269-857-1438 for more info.

14-August 8 CONVERSATIONS IN COLOR

Group show of Paintings and Sculptures exploring color. Opening July 13 from 6-8pm with Art and All that Jazz. Water Street Gallery, 98 Center Street, Douglas. (269)857-8485.

16 SUMMER IN THE STUDIO

8pm. Musical performances (TBA). July-August; every Monday Saugatuck Center for the Arts, sc4a.org

16 BALLROOM DANCING

7-8:30pm, Mondays. One hour of Beginner/Intermediate Dance Class and 30 minutes of dance practice. Andre Matthews instructor. Couples and Singles welcome. $10.00 per person. At The Saugatuck Brewing Co. Banquet Hall, Douglas. Info: (269)857-4883 or (269)543-5039.

18-21 BONUS TRACK PERFORMANCES INCLUDING THE GOOD LOVELIES

Professional performances at Saugatuck Center for the Arts, 400 Culver St., Saugatuck. For more info, call 269.857.2399 or visit masonstreetwarehouse.org.

19 RAINBOW FAMILY WEEK PARADE

Parade of parents, children, and extended families in downtown Douglas. Parade starts at Beery Field and ends towards Blue Star Hwy. For more info call (202) 744-5720. Rfgl.org

20-22 SYLVIA

7:30 Fri & Sat, 2pm Sun. A Comedy play by A.R. Gurney. Man brings home a stray dog. His wife isn’t too keen on the idea. At the Red Barn Theatre (269)857-5300, redbarnsaugatuck.com

21 LAKESHORE COMMUNITY CHORUS SUMMER CONCERT

7:30pm at the Singapore Room at the Saugatuck Brewing Company. Check the website: lakeshorecommunitychorus.org for details and ticket purchase.

21 PICNICS IN THE VINEYARDS

6-9pm. You bring the grill-master and we supply everything else – wine, food, grill, and the live music. Reservations required (accepted June 1) Fenn Valley Vineyards, Fennville. (269) 857-1626, fennvalley.com

21-22 ALLEGAN GARDEN TOUR

11am-4pm. Annual Garden Tour hosted by the Friends of Allegan’s Parks. For further information, contact Linda at 269-650-9160

21 ANNUAL CAR SHOW

4pm-dusk. Registration starts at 2:30pm. Come check out the cool cars! Goody bags for 1st 100 vehicles! If it runs, bring it. No entry fee. Street rods, custom cars, trucks, motorcycles, tractors. Everyone votes DJ with great Oldies Music! Homemade dessert specials. Food concessions available. All proceeds go the the American Cancer Society Relay for Life team “Seeds of Hope”. Earls Farm Market, 1630 Blue Star Hwy, Fennville/Glenn. (269)227-2074. info@earlsfarmmarket.com.

23 SUMMER IN THE STUDIO

8pm. Musical performances (TBA). July-August; every Monday Saugatuck Center for the Arts, sc4a.org

23 BALLROOM DANCING

7-8:30pm, Mondays. One hour of Beginner/Intermediate Dance Class and 30 minutes of dance practice. Andre Matthews instructor. Couples and Singles welcome. $10.00 per person. At The Saugatuck Brewing Co. Banquet Hall, Douglas. Info: (269)857-4883 or (269)543-5039.

26 DOUGLAS HISTORY TROLLEY TOURS

Saugatuck-Douglas Historical Society historians conduct the 40-minute tours of Douglas. 5:30 – 8pm. In collaboration with City of Douglas “Community Summer Socials” at Beery Field Park.

26 DOUGLAS SOCIAL

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

27-Aug 12 OUR SINATRA

Tues-Sat 8pm; Sunday 7pm (final Sunday @ 2pm). Professional musical theatre production at Saugatuck Center for the Arts, 400 Culver St., Saugatuck. For more info, call 269.857.2399 or visit masonstreetwarehouse.org.

27 & 28 SYLVIA

7:30 Fri & Sat. A Comedy play by A.R. Gurney. Man brings home a stray dog. His wife isn’t too keen on the idea. At the Red Barn Theatre (269)857-5300, redbarnsaugatuck.com

27 VENETIAN FESTIVAL KICKOFF

Food vendors & entertainment under the big tent. Coughlin Park, Culver St. Saugatuck. 6-10pm Sponsored by the Venetian Festival Committee. For more info call (616) 886-1162 or visit saugatuckvenetianfestival.com

27-29 VENETIAN FESTIVAL

Music, Kids fun area with activities, car show, boat parade & fireworks at dusk. Sponsored by the Venetian Festival Committee. For more info call (616) 886-1162 or visit saugatuckvenetianfestival.com

27 OXBOW OPEN STUDIO

Join us on select Friday Night Open Studios when students, fellows, and Artists in Residence from the preceding week mount an exhibit of their work. The work on display comes from an variety of media including painting, drawing, ceramics, metals, papermaking, printmaking, and glass. Open studios also feature an artistic demonstration at 9pm. Past demos have included papermaking in the lagoon, glassblowing and casting, and collaborative demonstrations between studios like print and metals or glass and metals. Attendees are also encouraged to visit the Ox-Box Gallery (located in the Inn) to view the current show by the Ox-Bow staff and fellows. A live auction of student, staff, visiting artist, and faculty work begins at 8pm. This is a great opportunity to support emerging artists, while building your collection! For further info, call (269)857-5811 or visit ox-bow.org

28 LAKESHORE HARVEST COUNTRY 5TH ANNUAL FAMILY FARM FEST

Visit Lakeshore Harvest Country farms. Play games, pick fresh fruit, learn about animals and experience farm life in this hands-on celebration of country living! Visit lakeshoreharvestcountry.com

28 THE GODDESS SHOW XIV LAST CHANCE CLOSING CELEBRATION

for multimedia arts exhibit honoring the Divine Feminine, 2-5pm at Marcia Perry’s Ark Gallery/Sculpture Studio. For more information, call (269)857-4210

28 VILLAGE SQUARE ART AND FINE CRAFTS FAIR

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 more info call (269) 857-4823 or (269) 857-2677 or visit www.saugatuckdouglasartclub.org/artfairs.html

28 DOUGLAS DUTCHER VINTAGE BASEBALL

Wi2pm at Beery Field, Douglas. Dutchers vs House of David Echoes BBC

28 EXPLORE THE ARTS

Second and fourth Saturday each month, 10am-12 noon, beginning February 11. 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.

29 ALLEGAN ANTIQUE MARKET

Allegan County Fairgrounds. 200 exhibitors inside, 200 outside, rain or shine. Open 8am – 4pm, last Sunday of the month April-September. Admission $4 (616) 735-3333, alleganantiques.com

30 SUMMER IN THE STUDIO

8pm. Musical performances (TBA). July-August; every Monday Saugatuck Center for the Arts, sc4a.org

30 BALLROOM DANCING

7-8:30pm, Mondays. One hour of Beginner/Intermediate Dance Class and 30 minutes of dance practice. Andre Matthews instructor. Couples and Singles welcome. $10.00 per person. At The Saugatuck Brewing Co. Banquet Hall, Douglas. Info: (269)857-4883 or (269)543-5039.