SAUGATUCK/DOUGLAS HISTORICAL MUSEUM-
735 PARK STREET (AT THE FOOT OF MOUNT BALDHEAD) SAUGATUCK. THE AWARD WINNING MUSEUM WILL FEATURE AN EXHIBIT TITLED "13 MOMENTS IN TIME: THE ARTIST AS STORYTELLER". 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

2-4 BLUE COAST ARTISTS OPENING WEEKEND-the artists open their doors for their 18th season of art-making. Tour the countryside while enjoying artwork 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The tour is free and fun for all ages. For further information call (269) 236-9260.

3 STAR OF SAUGATUCK BOAT CRUISES-open for the season. For further information call (269) 857-4261.

3 DOWNTOWN DOUGLAS SPRING PREVIEW-shops & galleries host open receptions to celebrate the beginning of the summer season. Free refreshments.

3 ANNIVERSARY SHOW AND RECEPTION-at Amazwi contemporary Art Gallery. Season kick-off with our newest arrivals from Africa. For further information call (269) 857-5551

3 A TRIBUTE TO JOHNNY CASH-Rusty Evans/Ring of Fire at the Saugatuck Center for the Arts, 400 Culver Street, Saugatuck at 8:00 p.m. With a voice of rolling thunder and a spirit like gentle rain Rusty Evans and his band Ring of Fire have wowed audiences from Nashville to San Francisco with their stunning tribute to the "Man in Black." Evan's weighted drawl doles our molasses-coated syllables, putting an upbeat spin on less than optimistic situations. Lending his own touch to world famous songs such as "I Walk the Line" and Folsom Prison Blues" Evans honors Johnny Cash with soulful honesty and exuberance. For further information call (269) 857-2399 9 to 5 Monday through Friday EST.or go to www.sc4a.org

3-10 TULIP TIME-this 10-day event is ranked one of the top events in North America, listed in the top 20 events internationally and is the 4th largest flower festival in the US! Headline star, 3 colorful parades, 1500 authentic Dutch costumes dancers, dinner and musical shows, children's events and historical trolley rides all contribute to the unique Dutch atmosphere throughout the community of Holland. For further information call (616) 396-4221 or 800 822-2770.

4-24 BUTTON GALLERY-Lyman Jellema (1907-95) display of painter Lyman Jellema. For further information call the Button Gallery (269) 857-2175.

10-11 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 FOOD PANTRY BENEFIT-for Christian Neighbor's Food Pantry will be held at St. Peter's Center from 1-4 p.m. Silpada Design jewelry will be on sale and an assortment of finger foods and desserts will be provided for your enjoyment. For further information call Lissa or Toni for additional information (269) 857-4814 or (269) 561-6254.

11 DARLA WHORTLEY CABARET-at 2:00 PM Darla Whortley performs, at the Red Barn Playhouse, a special Mother's Day Cabaret, "That Girl that SIngs: a Show That a Mother Could Love," a humorous and warm tribute to our mothers and all we've learned from them. For ticket information call (269) 857-5300 or visit www.redbarnsaugatuck.com

12-18 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.

13 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

15 CRANBROOK INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE DIRECTOR SPEAKS-Dr. Michael Stafford talks abou the intriguing art of the ancient people inhabiting the West Michigan lakeshore are, at 7:00 p.m. at the Saugatuck Center for the Arts. For further information call (269) 857-2399 9 to 5 Monday through Friday EST.or go to www.sc4a.org

16 SAUGATUCK-DOUGLAS GARDEN CLUB-new members reception. For further information call (269) 857-1620.

16 TEEN MOVIE NIGHT-young adults from 11 to 17 are invited for a showing of "Stardust" (PG-13) at the Saugatuck Douglas Library at 7:00p.m. in the Library's Annex.

17 "IT'S PLANTING TIME"-plant sale from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the American Legion in Saugatuck, sponsored by the Saugatuck-Douglas Garden Club. Plant & container sale all proceeds to benefit scholarship program and area beautification. For further information call (269) 857-1620

17 DOUGALS DUTCHERS BASE BALL-Inter-League Club Match at Beery Field, Douglas, MI. at 2:00 p.m.

17 COLIN HAY-at the Saugatuck Center for the Arts, 400 Culver Street, Saugatuck at 8:00 p.m. Singer/songwriter/cult icon Colin Hay in a solo acoustic performance. Grammy award winner and former lead man of the '80's super group "Men at Work", Hay's witty, soulful lyrics have earned him an international following. For further information call (269) 857-2399 9 to 5 Monday through Friday EST.or go to www.sc4a.org

19 COMMUNITY PRIDE DAY-The Saugatuck-Douglas Garden Club will be coordinating Community Pride Day in the City of Saugatuck and the City of the Village of Douglas. For further information call (269) 857-1620.

19-25 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.

23 SHEMEKIA COPELAND-at the Saugatuck Center for the Arts, 400 Culver Street, Saugatuck at 8:00 p.m. Grammy-nominated Shemekia Copeland brings her big-voiced blues to the SCA. The Chicago Tribune calls her "one of the best singers in modern blues, if not all of pop music," and the Los Angeles Times raves, "Copeland has unerring instincts and the raw vocal power of Koko Taylor or Etta James. For further information call (269) 857-2399 9 to 5 Monday through Friday EST.or go to www.sc4a.org

24 GLENN SCHOOL ICE CREAM SOCIAL-2-4 p.m. to benefit the Glenn School Endowment Fund. Also at the school from 10 a..m. to 4:00 p.m. the Glenn School Prent Teacher Child Organization will be holding a plant sale fundraiser. Proceeds fromthe plant sale will benefit the school through the efforts of the PTC.

24 DAVE MASON-at the Saugatuck Center for the Arts, 400 Culver Street, Saugatuck at 8:00 p.m. Grammy-award winner and Rock 'N Roll hall of famer Dave Mason and his band roll into the SCA for an evening of classic rock. co-founder of Traffic, singer/songwriter/guitarist Mason has played with rock icons including Jimi Hendrix, the Rolling Stones, George Harrison and Fleetwood Mac. Major hits include "We Just Disagree" and "Feelin' Alright." Don't miss this opportunity to see Mason in an intimate setting! For further information call (269) 857-2399 9 to 5 Monday through Friday EST.or go to www.sc4a.org

25 BUTTON GALLERY-Oil paintings by Eddie Mitchell. For further information call the Button Gallery (269) 857-2175.

25 DEE ALEXANDER-at the Saugatuck Center for the Arts, 400 Culver Street, Saugatuck at 8:00 p.m. Named "2007 Jazz Performer of the Year" by the Chicago Tribune, Dee Alexander is one of the Windy City's most gifted and respected vocalist/songwriters. Her talents span musical genres from gospel to R&B, from blues to neo-soul, but her heart is rooted in jazz. From soft, sultry jazz ballads, to contemporary Jazz-Funk grooves, to scat-filled romps. Alexander proves why she has earned the title, "Queen of Jazz." For further information call (269) 857-2399 9 to 5 Monday through Friday EST.or go to www.sc4a.org

25 ELLIE GRAMER CABARET-closing the spring cabaret series at the Red Barn Playhouse, Ellie Gramer Grand-Award winner of Hamilton presents her new solo cabaret, "Don't Tell Mama: Confessions of a Theatre Rat," at 7:00 PM. It is a behind the scenes perspective of a chorine and the pitfalls and pratfalls of auditioning. For ticket information call (269) 857-5300 or visit www.redbarnsaugatuck.com

25 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.

26 MEMORIAL DAY PARADE-Butler Street, downtown Saugatuck at 9:00 a.m

26-31 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.

26 MEMORIAL DAY PARADE-downtown Douglas at 10:00 a.m.

31 DOUGALS DUTCHERS BASE BALL-Inter-League Club Match at Beery Field, Douglas, MI. at 2:00 p.m.