SAUGATUCK/DOUGLAS HISTORICAL MUSEUM-
735 PARK STREET (AT THE FOOT OF MOUNT BALDHEAD) SAUGATUCK. THE AWARD WINNING
MUSEUM WILL FEATURE AN EXHIBIT TITLED "MOMENTS IN TIME. THE MUSEUM
IS OPEN DAILY, NOON TO 4 PM FROM SATURDAY, MAY 29, TO SEPTEMBER 4. OPEN
WEEKENDS IN SEPTEMBER AND OCTOBER. SPECIAL SHOWING AVAILABLE FOR GROUPS
BY REQUEST. THE MUSEUM IS LOCATED IN THE OLD PUMPHOUSE ON THE WEST SHORE
OF THE KALAMAZOO RIVER. PARKING IS AVAILABLE AT MT. BALDHEAD PARK, OR TAKE
THE CHAIN FERRY FROM SAUGATUCK ACROSS THE RIVER - THE MUSEUM IS A SHORT
WALK TO THE NORTH. THIS IS AN EXHIBIT NOT TO BE MISSED. MUSEUM GIFT SHOP
FEATURES MANY AWARD WINNING BOOKS ON LOCAL HISTORY. FREE ADMISSION; DONATIONS
APPRECIATED (269) 857-7900. sdhistoricalsociety.org
PANCAKE BREAKFAST-MASONS: 9 AM-1PM., BLUE STAR HIGHWAY, SAUGATUCK 1ST SUNDAY EVERY MONTH. ST. PETERS: 8AM, BLUE STAR HIGHWAY, SAUGATUCK 2ND SUNDAY EVERY MONTH.
KHNEMU STUDIO & GALLERY-EVERY SUNDAY 1:30 PM TO 3:00 PM YEAR 'ROUND, RESERVATIONS REQUIRED, PLAY WITH CLAY-A UNIQUE ONE TIME OPPORTUNITY TO EXPERIENCE THROWING ON THE POTTER'S WHEEL WITH INSTRUCTION. THIS IS TO BE USED AS AN EXPERIENCE, DUE TO THE NATURE OF CLAY IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO BRING YOUR WORK MADE DURING THE EVENT HOME - DRESS TO GET DIRTY
FOR INFORMATION ON ARTS AND CULTURAL PERFORMANCES, CLASSES, AND WORKSHOPS CONTACT THE SAUGATUCK CENTER FOR THE ARTS AT (269) 857-2399 OR www.sc4a.org
1-8 TRENDSETTERS-6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Water Street Gallery in Douglas, new gallery artists show off new works. For further information call (269) 857-8485.
3 MUSIC IN THE PARK-live performances at the Wicks Park Gazebo on Water Street, Saugatuck. Performance time 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Organized by Saugatuck-Douglas Area Business Association
6 FIRST FRIDAYS IN FENNVILLE-music, food
and games in the orchards at Crane's in Fennville from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00
p.m. and then head on down to "1st Fridays" in Fennville for more
fun! For further information go to www.cranespiepanty.com or call (269)
561-2297.
6 ANNUAL SUMMER RECITAL SERIES-at All Saints' Episcopal Church, Saugatuck
(corner of Hoffman and Grand). Recital times 12:10 to 12:40 PM. For further
information, please call All Saints' at (269) 857-5201.
7 MARCIA BALL-at the Saugatuck Center for the Arts, 400 Culver Street, Saugatuck at 8:00 p.m. Grammy-nominated singer/pianist Marcia Ball knows how to raise roofs and tear down walls with her infectious, intelligent, and deeply emotional brand of southern boogies, rollicking, roadhouse blues, and heartfelt ballads. Ball's exquisite piano playing and passionate, playful vocals fuse New Orleans and Gulf Coast R&B with Austin's deep songwriting tradition. See why the Minneapolis Star Tribune proclaimed her "bayou queen of the piano!" For further information call (269) 857-2399 9 to 5 Monday through Friday EST.or go to www.sc4a.org
8 BUTTON GALLERY-Judy Geerts - Raku Potter; Iamba - Oil Paintings; Max Matteson - Oil Paintings on display at the Button Gallery. For further information call the Button Gallery (269) 857-2175.
9-10 TRENDSETTERS-6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Water Street Gallery in Douglas, new gallery artists show off new works. For further information call (269) 857-8485.
10 WEST MICHIGAN DRUM CIRCLE-held at Shore Acres Park which is owned by Laketown Township and is right in front of the Felt Mansion, drumming starts at 6:30 p.m. and wraps up around 8:00 p.m., there is a pavilion down across the soccer and softball field to use if it is raining. The event is only cancelled in case of tornado warning. The drumming is open to the community type drum circle and is free. For further information visit groups.yahoo.com/group/wmdc
11 MUSIC IN THE PARK-live performances
at the Wicks Park Gazebo on Water Street, Saugatuck. Performance time 7:00
to 9:00 p.m. Organized by Saugatuck-Douglas Area Business Association
12-15 10th ANNUAL WATERFRONT FILM FESTIVAL-named as a top ten film festival in the US, 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.
13 EXPRESS YOURSELF ART BARN-Friday night
art in the barn. Roll up your sleeves and join in the fun. Make your own
art in an 1880's barn. For further information call (269) 857-5566.
13 SAUGATUCK GREEN MARKET-fresh produce,
floral, and artisan food products from local farmers and vendors. 8:00 a.m.
to 2:00 p.m. For further information call (269) 857-2399
13 ANNUAL SUMMER RECITAL SERIES-at All
Saints' Episcopal Church, Saugatuck (corner of Hoffman and Grand). Recital
times 12:10 to 12:40 PM. For further information, please call All Saints'
at (269) 857-5201.
14 SAUGATUCK ARTS & CRAFTS-sponsored
by the Saugatuck-Douglas CVB, 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. For further information
call (269) 857-1701.
14-15 PLAYFUL OBJECTS-whimsical works reception 6-8 pm. at Water Street Gallery in Douglas, new gallery artists show off new works. For further information call (269) 857-8485 or go to www.waterstreetgallery.com.
16-22 PLAYFUL OBJECTS-whimsical works reception 6-8 pm. at Water Street Gallery in Douglas, new gallery artists show off new works. For further information call (269) 857-8485 or go to www.waterstreetgallery.com.
18 MUSIC IN THE PARK-live performances at the
Wicks Park Gazebo on Water Street, Saugatuck. Performance time 7:00 to 9:00
p.m. Organized by Saugatuck-Douglas Area Business Association
20 ANNUAL SUMMER RECITAL SERIES-at All
Saints' Episcopal Church, Saugatuck (corner of Hoffman and Grand). Recital
times 12:10 to 12:40 PM. For further information, please call All Saints'
at (269) 857-5201.
20 SAUGATUCK GREEN MARKET-fresh produce,
floral, and artisan food products from local farmers and vendors. 8:00 a.m.
to 2:00 p.m. For further information call (269) 857-2399
20 EXPRESS YOURSELF ART BARN-Friday night
art in the barn. Roll up your sleeves and join in the fun. Make your own
art in an 1880's barn. For further information call (269) 857-5566.
20 FRIDAY NIGHT OPEN STUDIOS-7:30-10:00
p.m. at Ox-Bow. Join us on Friday nights when students, fellows and Professional
Artists in Residence from the preceding week mount a salon style exhibition
of their work. The work on display comes from a variety of media including
painting, drawing, ceramics, metals, papermaking, printmaking, and glass.
Ox-Bow's Friday Night Open Studios also feature an artistic demonstration.
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 Box-Bow Gallery
(located in the Inn) to view the current show by the Ox-Bow staff and fellows.
Additionally, guests are treated to a live auction of student, staff, and
faculty work. This is a great opportunity to support emerging artists, while
building your collection! Ox-Bow invites all guests to carpool or ride our
free shuttle to the Friday Night Open Studios. For more information, call
(269) 857-5811 (after June1).
20-22 MASON STREET WAREHOUSE-theatre
production "Das Barbecu" Wagner's Ring Cycle is spun as a Texas
fable featuring mismatched lovers who meet on the day of their shotgun wedding,
three generations of feuding families, a magic ring, wild west lariat tricks,
a synchronized swimming revue and a tribute to the joys of guacamole. Tuesdays
through Saturdays at 8 pm; Sundays, at 7 pm. For further information call
(269) 857-4898 or go to masonstreetwarehouse.org
21 DOUGLAS DUTCHERS BASE BALL-Dutchers vs. Bonneyville Millers at Beery Field , Douglas at 2:00 p.m.
21 FIRST WEEKEND OF SUMMER GALLERY RECEPTION-an
exhibit of artwork featuring spring landscapes and colorful flowers by Saugatuck
artist James Brandess. For further information call (616) 990-5500.
21-22 TOM COLEMAN WORKSHOP-Exhibit and
Opening of Internationally known visiting artist at Dawn Soltysiak's, Khnemu
Studio & Gallery. For further information call (269) 236-9260.
23-29 PLAYFUL OBJECTS-whimsical works reception 6-8 pm. at Water Street Gallery in Douglas, new gallery artists show off new works. For further information call (269) 857-8485 or go to www.waterstreetgallery.com.
23-27 VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL-9:00 a.m.
- Noon, lively games and singing; dramatic Bible stories and heartwarming
videos. Fun crafts and good food to eat. Open to Preschool to 4th grade
children. Community Church of Douglas. For further information call (269)
857-1492 ext 33 Becky DeBlaey.
24 PLAYFUL OBJECTS-artist opening reception
from 6:00-8:00 P.M. at Water Street Gallery in Douglas. For further information
call (269) 857-8485.
24-29 MASON STREET WAREHOUSE-theatre
production "Das Barbecu" Wagner's Ring Cycle is spun as a Texas
fable featuring mismatched lovers who meet on the day of their shotgun wedding,
three generations of feuding families, a magic ring, wild west lariat tricks,
a synchronized swimming revue and a tribute to the joys of guacamole. Tuesdays
through Saturdays at 8 pm; Sundays, at 7 PM.. For further information call
(269) 857-4898 or go to masonstreetwarehouse.org
25 MUSIC IN THE PARK-live performances
at the Wicks Park Gazebo on Water Street, Saugatuck. Performance time 7:00
to 9:00 p.m. Organized by Saugatuck-Douglas Area Business Association
27 SAUGATUCK GREEN MARKET-fresh produce,
floral, and artisan food products from local farmers and vendors. 8:00 a.m.
to 2:00 p.m. For further information call (269) 857-2399
27 ANNUAL SUMMER RECITAL SERIES-at All
Saints' Episcopal Church, Saugatuck (corner of Hoffman and Grand). Recital
times 12:10 to 12:40 PM. For further information, please call All Saints'
at (269) 857-5201.
27 EXPRESS YOURSELF ART BARN-Friday night
art in the barn. Roll up your sleeves and join in the fun. Make your own
art in an 1880's barn. For further information call (269) 857-5566.
28 WINERY OPEN HOUSE-at Fenn Valley Vineyards,
we open our cellar for wine tasting, ethnic foods, and great music. A fun
time for all, young and old. For further information call (269) 561-2396
or go to fennvally.com
29 BUTTON GALLERY-opening reception for
oil painter Debra Reid Jenkins also Opening reception for garden sculptor
Cynthia McKean. For further information call the Button Gallery (269) 857-2175.
29 ALLEGAN ANTIQUE MARKET-Allegan County Fairgrounds, 400 exhibitors rain or shine. 200 indoors-200 under canopies-always the last Sunday of the month April-Sept 7:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. For further information call (616) 735-3333.
30 PLAYFUL OBJECTS-whimsical works reception
6-8 pm. at Water Street Gallery in Douglas, new gallery artists show off
new works. For further information call (269) 857-8485 or go to www.waterstreetgallery.com.