June 2012

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1-3, 8-10 CARNY DREAMS

A Musical by Al VerSchure at the Red Barn Theatre (269)857-5300

2 4 PAWS 4 a CAUSE “CARING HEARTS” GOES to SEA

6:30-10pm at Saugatuck Yacht Club. Cocktails, Martini Bar, Hors d’Oeuvres, Dinner and a Live Auction. Net proceeds awarded to Wishbone Pet Rescue, ALVAN, Harbor Humane and Wild Dog. For information 4pawsforacause.org.

3 AN EVENING WITH JUDY COLLINS

Professional performance at Saugatuck Center for the Arts, 400 Culver St., Saugatuck. For more info, call 269.857.2399 or visit sc4a.org

4,11,18,25 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.

7 WHISKEY GALORE

7pm. Sixth in the Classic British Films running at the Saugatuck/Douglas District Library. 1949 movie directed by Alexander Mackendrick with Basil Radfor, Joan Greenwood.

8 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.

9, 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.

9 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.

12, 26 TUESDAYS IN THE PARK

7pm. free concert series in Fennville

14-17 WATERFRONT FILM FESTIVAL-14th ANNUAL

named as a top ten film festival in the U.S., this annual energetic celebration of film kicks off in downtown Saugatuck, featuring movie premieres, workshops, parties and a chance to mingle with Hollywood's mover and shakers. waterfrontfilm.org

15 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

16 SUMMER SOLSTICE BENEFIT ARTS & CRAFTS SHOW

Saugatuck Center for the Arts, sc4a.org

16 SPRING GALLERY SPECIAL RECEPTION

original artwork by James Brandess. Music and refreshments at James Brandess Studio & Gallery Inc., Saugatuck. Noon til 5pm. For more info (269) 857-1937

16-July 11-FIGURES OF THE IMAGINATION

Group show of figurative works featuring Stephen Hansen. Opening June 16 from 12-5pm. Water Street Gallery, 98 Center Street, Douglas. (269)857-8485.

21 THE MAN IN THE WHITE SUIT

7pm. Second in the Classic British Films running at the Saugatuck/Douglas District Library. 1951 movie directed by Alexander Mackendrick with Alec Guinness, Joan Greenwood.

22-July 15 AVENUE Q

Performances 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.

23 FENN VALLEY WINE FEST & OPEN HOUSE

Once again we will kick off the beginning of summer with outdoor wine tasting, a barrel aging demonstration, ethnic foods and great music. A fun time for all, young and old! $8.00 adults. No reservations required. Fenn Valley Vineyards, Fennville. (269) 857-1626, fennvalley.com

23 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.

23 HAND MADE FURNITURE SHOW

Meet the artists all day Saturday from 10-6pm. Dust furniture studio and Sticks furniture studio join us for this blockbuster furniture weekend at Good Goods, 106 Mason St, Saugatuck.

24 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

25-29 VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

Mon-Fri, 9:30-12 pm. Family picnic 12-2 pm on Friday. Bible stories, games, crafts, music, drama, and fun food. Preschool-5th grade. Community Church of Douglas, 6780 Wiley Rd. Call 269-857-1492

27 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

28 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

28 DOUGLAS SOCIAL

The “in” place to be, downtown Douglas 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.

29 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

30 DOUGLAS DUTCHERS VINTAGE BASEBALL

2pm at Beery Field, Douglas. The Dutchers vs. Wyandotte Stars BBC.

30 WATERFRONT INVITATIONAL ART FAIR

from 10 am to 5 pm. Cooks Park, Saugatuck’s summer fine arts fair. For further information phone (269) 857-4823 or -2677 or visit saugatuckdouglasartclub.org/artfairs.html