March 2010

1-31 THE WHITE BOX SHOW-

Small works at Water Street Gallery, 98 Center Street, Douglas. For further information call (269) 857-8485 or visit waterstreetgallery.com

2 THE INFORMER (NR)

1935 Drama 91 minutes Director John Ford nabbed an Oscar, as did star Victor McLaglen, for this atmospheric drama set during Ireland's 1922 Sinn Fein uprising. McLaglen delivers a harrowing performance as Gypo Nolan, a roistering brute who fingers best friend Frankie McPhillip (Wallace Ford) to collect a reward, then promptly fritters away the money on one night of revelry. After British troops kill Frankie, the Sinn Fein proceeds to even the score with Nolan. Film begins at 6:30 PM at The Saugatuck Brewing Co., 2948 Blue Star Hwy., Saugatuck. Located 1 ½ miles North off Exit 36 on US 31/I-196. Suggested Donation $5. FREE popcorn from CNJ Popcorn Co.
Call (269) 857-5300 for more information

3 LEARN TO DRAW WHAT YOU SEE-

Learn from artist and instructor Peggy Boyce in this calss designed for beginning and ntermediate artists. For further information call (269) 857-2399 9 to 5 Monday through Friday or visit www.sc4a.org

5-6 SAUGATUCK WINERY WEEKEND

Enjoy a gourmet dinner with award winning wines from Michigan wineries! Hors d'oeuvres, desserts, and wine tasting at Friday evening's welcome party. Saturday evening prepare your palate for a 5 course gourmet dinner with special vintner selected recipes. Each course will be paired with a different Michigan wine! The perfect weekend for those thirsting for knowledge....or just thirsting! Sponsored by The Grand Escape Inns. For further information call 800 647-6023 or go to www.grandescapeinns.com

4 OPEN FIGURE STUDIO-

10 am at the Saugatuck Center for the Arts, 400 Culver St. Saugatuck. Draw, paint, sculpt from a live model. For further information call (269) 857-2399 9 to 5 Monday through Friday or visit www.sc4a.org

9 SULLIVAN'S TRAVELS (NR)

1942 Romance 90 minutes Joel McCrea plays a Hollywood director, tired of churning out comedies, decides to write a serious, socially responsible film about human suffering. After his producers point out that he knows nothing of hardship, he hits the road as a hobo. On his journey he finds the lovely Veronica Lake and more trouble than he ever dreamed of. Film begins at 6:30 PM at The Saugatuck Brewing Co., 2948 Blue Star Hwy., Saugatuck. Located 1 ½ miles North off Exit 36 on US 31/I-196. Suggested Donation $5. FREE popcorn from CNJ Popcorn Co. Call (269) 857-5300 for more information.

11 OPEN FIGURE STUDIO-

10 am at the Saugatuck Center for the Arts, 400 Culver St. Saugatuck. Draw, paint, sculpt from a live model. For further information call (269) 857-2399 9 to 5 Monday through Friday or visit www.sc4a.org

11 THE THIRTY NINE STEPS (1935)-

Alfred Hitchcock director with Robert Donat and Madeleine Carroll. 7 pm at the Saugatuck-Douglas Library. Free admission and free popcorn

13 ST. PATRICK'S DAY FESTIVAL-

6th annual parade 2 pm. Sponsored by Saugatuck/Douglas Convention & Visitors Bureau. For information call (269) 857-1701

13 8TH ANNUAL PUB PARTY-

annual celebration at Coral Gables featuring traditional Irish food, live & silent auction, music and fun. Sponsored by the Saugatuck-Douglas Historical Society. For more information go to sdhistoricalsociety.org

16 THE QUIET MAN (NR)

1952 Drama 129 minutes John Wayne hangs up his spurs to star as a bachelor ex-boxer in this well-loved classic. Back in his native Ireland, the Duke's thoughts turn to domestic tranquility after courting Maureen O'Hara, but her brother (Victor McLaglen) may need to have some common sense knocked into him -- literally -- before the deal is done.
Film begins at 6:30 PM at The Saugatuck Brewing Co., 2948 Blue Star Hwy., Saugatuck. Located 1 ½ miles North off Exit 36 on US 31/I-196. Suggested Donation $5. FREE popcorn from CNJ Popcorn Co.
Call (269) 857-5300 for more information.

18 OPEN FIGURE STUDIO-

10 am at the Saugatuck Center for the Arts, 400 Culver St. Saugatuck. Draw, paint, sculpt from a live model. For further information call (269) 857-2399 9 to 5 Monday through Friday or visit www.sc4a.org

18 COWBOY JUNKIES-

8 pm at the Saugatuck Center for the Arts, 400 Culver Street, Saugatuck. Indie hipsters fill the SCA's intimate theatre with their soulful, rocking hits including Sweet Jane, Misguided Angel, and A Common Disaster. For further information call (269) 857-2399, 9 to 5 Monday through Friday or visit www.sc4a.org

19-20 MURDER MYSTERY WEEKEND-

25th season. The intrigue begins at the welcome party on Friday when you meet your counterparts from other inns. Saturday you gather in costume and transform yourself into another era and another personality. The drama unfolds for a suspenseful dinner as you assume your role as a suspect, murderer, victim or detective. Solving the murder is the ultimate goal, but the objectives are fun & excitement. Weekend lodging, dining and entertainment package. The Grand Escape Inns, grandescapeinns.com or 800-647-6023

26-27 CULINARY COOKING CLASS-

Advance your culinary skills with this gourmet getaway. Friday night meet your classmates at our "get acquainted party". At Saturday's class you'll be chopping, dicing, slicing, kneading, washing, and learning as you prepare Saturday's dinner. During dinner you will be learning plate and serving presentation, garnishing and wine selection. Call the Kirby House for details 800-521-6473

23 BONNIE SCOTLAND (NR)

1935 Comedy 80 minutes Laurel and Hardy's highest grossing film. The boys travel to Scotland, as Laurel (or "Stanley McLaurel") believes he is heir to his grandfather's fortune. After a series of mishaps Stan and Ollie accidentally join a regiment of soldiers bound for India. Film begins at 6:30 PM at The Saugatuck Brewing Co., 2948 Blue Star Hwy., Saugatuck. Located 1 ½ miles North off Exit 36 on US 31/I-196. Suggested Donation $5. FREE popcorn from CNJ Popcorn Co.
Call (269) 857-5300 for more information.

25 OPEN FIGURE STUDIO-

10 am at the Saugatuck Center for the Arts, 400 Culver St. Saugatuck. Draw, paint, sculpt from a live model. For further information call (269) 857-2399 9 to 5 Monday through Friday or visit www.sc4a.org

25 BALL OF FIRE (1942)-

Howard Hawks director with Barbara Stanwyck and Gary Cooper. 7 pm at the Saugatuck-Douglas Library. Free admission and free popcorn

26-27 GIRLS GETWAWAY WEEKEND-

Come for a little R&R at a B&B in Saugatuck! Work stressing you out? Kids driving you crazy? Midwinter blahs bring you down about this time? Bring a friend for some rest and relaxation in Saugatuck! Reconnect with your mother, daughter, sisters, best friends, or come to make new friends. You are sure to return home rejuvenated and refreshed! For more information call the Newnham Suncatcher Inn at (269) 857-4249 or go to suncatcherinn.com

30 THE TREASURE OF THE SIERRA MADRE (NR)

1933 Drama 126 minutes Wrapped in a classic tale of adventure, this Academy Award winner helmed by John Huston follows a trio of gold prospectors who set out to strike it rich and agree to split the take...until paranoia and greed consumes one of them. Delivering superb performances are Humphrey Bogart, Tim Holt and Walter Huston, John Huston's father. Film begins at 6:30 PM at The Saugatuck Brewing Co., 2948 Blue Star Hwy., Saugatuck. Located 1 ½ miles North off Exit 36 on US 31/I-196. Suggested Donation $5. FREE popcorn from CNJ Popcorn Co. Call (269) 857-5300 for more information.