May 2013

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2 LIBRARY FILM SERIES

7 pm - Thursday night classic movie series at Saugatuck-Douglas District Library. This week - Like Water for Chocolate (1992) with Marco Leonardi and Lumi Cavasos. Directed by Alfonso Arau. Admission is free and so is the popcorn! Courtesy of the Friends of the Library. For more information call (269) 857-8241 or visit sdlibrary.org.

4 A WALK IN THE WOODS IN SEARCH OF WILDFLOWERS

10am. A Walk in the Woods in Search of Wildflowers tour will be lead by Peggy Boyce. Meet at the entrance to Oval Beach. For info call the City of Saugatuck at (269) 857-2603.

4 STAR OF SAUGATUCK

Boat cruise season opening. Call (269) 857-4261.

4 BREWERY TOURS AT SAUGATUCK BREWING

2pm. The Saugatuck Brewing Company hosts Brewery Tours every Saturday. Tours include tasting and your choice of SBC logo pint glass or growler. Cost is $7.50. The tour will be available to the first 20 people to sign up. If necessary, there will be a second tour at 3:30pm. At Saugatuck Brewing Company in Douglas. For more information call or visit saugatuckbrewing.com.

4 WHO’S THAT?

6-8 pm Opening Reception (show continues thru June 5th). Ten new artists bring new images and energy to Water Street Gallery. (269) 857-8485, waterstreetgallery.com

4 LUNCH WITH THE WINEMAKER

Join Fenn Valley for their first Lunch with the Winemaker. This is a scaled down version of a "Winemaker's Dinner." There will be four courses expertly paired with wine. Though less food, the quality will continue to be at a gourmet level. This first event will celebrate the official release of Vino Verde and Late Harvest Vignoles. This will be the first ever release of Vino Verde – a light, slightly carbonated, white wine perfect for an afternoon treat. Reservations are required. For more information, www.fennvalley.com or call Fenn Valley at 269-561-2396.

4 ANNUAL DERBY DAY CELEBRATION - 9TH ANNUAL

5 pm - Kentucky Derby with all the style comes to town. Wear your bonnets and try a mint julep! Marro's Restatuant, free admission, 269-857-4248.

4 ART & ALL THAT JAZZ/ DOUGLAS PREVIEW

6-8pm. Sroll through the galleries & shops, enjoy live music & dine in our great restaurants. Dancing in the streets encouraged. Celebrate the beginning of the summer season in downtown Douglas! (269) 857-1438.

4 FIRST ANNUAL DERBY DAY IN SAUGATUCK

All the excitement of the Derby with a Better View! Derby Hat contest with prizes, live music in Wicks Park, Sample Spring menus from local eateries, topped off with Mint Juleps. Sponsored by SABA (269) 857-1626.

4 'TALK DERBY TO ME' AT SAUGATUCK BREWING COMPANY

Kentucky Derby Party in the Pub at the Saugatuck Brewing Company. Enjoy traditional Derby Food and Brewery Style Mint Juleps! Live Music with Dragon Wagon Duo starting at 6:30 pm. Free Admission. Call Saugatuck Brewing Company at (269) 857-7222 or visit saugatuckbrewing.com.

4-11 TULIP TIME FESTIVAL

This 7-day event is the 4th largest flower festival in the U.S. Musical shows, parades & Dutch dancers in nearby Holland. Stay in Saugatuck/Douglas close to the action yet far from the maddening crowds. Lodging: (269) 857-1701 saugatuck.com

5 A CELEBRATION OF WOMEN AND CRAFT BEER

2pm-5pm. Join us in the Singapore Room at the Saugatuck Brewing Company, 2948 Blue Star Hwy, Douglas, MI. Professional woman brewers brewing during the event, homebrewing information and much more.... Featuring Keynote Speaker: Annette May. Free Admission. For info call: (269)857-7222 or visit: saugatuckbrewing.com.

5 FELT ESTATE GARDENS TOURS BEGIN FOR SEASON

Sun-Tues. Tour the Felt Mansion Estate and Gardens, for a moment back in time, a journey to an era of tasteful refinement. Children 12 and under are always free during regular tours. Call (616) 335-3050 for more information and tour times or visit feltmansion.org

5 LIVE MUSIC AT SALT OF THE EARTH

7pm. Enjoy Salt of the Earth food, drink and ambience while experiencing the best in American roots music. This week's musical guest is Graham Parsons. For general or ticket information or to make reservations, call Salt of the Earth at 269-561-7258.

9 REAL TO REEL

7pm Detropia. Saugatuck Center for the Arts sc4a.org or (269) 857-2399

10 THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST

6:30 pm. Pigeon Creek Shakespeare Company presents Oscar Wilde's funniest play. Mistaken identities, love and rivalry culminate in one of the most humorous scenes with Scott Wright portraying the plum role of Lady Augusta Bracknell. The Red Barn, 3657 63rd St. at Blue Star Hwy, Saugatuck. Located 1/4 mile east of Exit 41 on US 31/I-196. Admission is $15 for Adults and $12 for Students, Seniors & Members of LAA.

11 BREWERY TOURS AT SAUGATUCK BREWING

2pm. The Saugatuck Brewing Company hosts Brewery Tours every Saturday. Tours include tasting and your choice of SBC logo pint glass or growler. Cost is $7.50. The tour will be available to the first 20 people to sign up. If necessary, there will be a second tour at 3:30pm. At Saugatuck Brewing Company in Douglas. For more information call or visit saugatuckbrewing.com.

11 LIVE MUSIC AT SAUGATUCK BREWING COMPANY

6:30pm. Live music begins at 6:30pm ever y Saturday. Featured this week is Formerly Hip (acoustic classic rock). Saugatuck Brewing is located at 2948 Blue Star Highway in Douglas. For general or ticket information or to make reservations, call Saugatuck Brewing Company at 269-857-7222.

12 MOTHERS DAY BRUNCH

Your Mother has fed you so many times isn't it time you treated her to a special Mothers Day Brunch in the lavish country estate setting of The Belvedere Inn and Restaurant. She will feel like lady of the manor and the whole family can enjoy along with her. Chef Shaun Glynn (Galway, Ireland) will prepare a scrumptious Brunch featuring a wide selection of choices. (269)857-5777 or visit thebelvedereinn.com.

12 LIVE MUSIC AT SALT OF THE EARTH

7pm. Enjoy Salt of the Earth food, drink and ambience while experiencing the best in American roots music. This week's musical guest is Nobody's Darlin'. For general or ticket information or to make reservations, call Salt of the Earth at 269-561-7258.

14 WEST MICHIGAN DRUM CIRCLE

6:30pm-8pm. Second Tuesday of the month, May-October. This 100% free, family oriented drum circle event is geared for the beginner to novice but even the experienced drummer will have the opportunity to learn from the event and meet new friends. The drum circle starts setting up and jamming at 6:30pm but you don't have to be a drummer to participate and have fun! At Shores Acres Park (just in front of the Felt Mansion).

14 TUESDAY FILM SERIES AT THE RED BARN

7 pm. Cards on the Table, Agatha Christe's Hercule Poirot solves a Bridge table mystery as only he can! The Film will be shown ON THE BIG SCREEN at the Red Barn, 3657 63rd St. at Blue Star Hwy, Saugatuck. Located 1/4 mile east of Exit 41 on US 31/I-196. Suggested Donation $5. FREE popcorn! Hosted by Peg Aalderink. For info call: (269) 857-5300.

15 LIVE MUSIC AT SALT OF THE EARTH

7pm. Enjoy Salt of the Earth food, drink and ambience while experiencing the best in American roots music. This week's musical guest is Seth and May. For general or ticket information or to make reservations, call Salt of the Earth at 269-561-7258.

16 LIBRARY FILM SERIES

7 pm - Thursday night classic movie series at Saugatuck-Douglas District Library. This week - Eat Drink Man Woman (1994) with Sihung Lung and Yu-Wen Wang. Directed by Ang Lee. In Chinese with English subtitles. Admission is free and so is the popcorn! Courtesy of the Friends of the Library. For more information call (269) 857-8241 or visit sdlibrary.org.

17-19 THE AMAZING ACRO-CATS CIRCUS AT RED BARN

7 pm on May 17th, 2 pm & 6 pm on May 18th and 1pm & 4pm on May 19th. Circus! The Amazing Acro-Cats, featured on television and online, perform remarkable feats of agility. The majority of these show stopping felines were adopted from shelters. The Red Barn, 3657 63rd St. at Blue Star Hwy, Saugatuck. Located 1/4 mile east of Exit 41 on US31/I-196. Admission is $18 for Adults and $15 for Children 12 and under. Call (269) 857-5300 for more information. One dollar from each ticket goes to the Wishbone Pet Rescue of Allegan County.

17-19 'WALK ON WATER' WEEKEND

Bring your family, friends, and pets and "Walk on Water" Street! Preview new products, Taste the new menus, and Listen to local musicians while strolling the Saugatuck streets. Continue on your "Walk" as you stroll through Saugatuck-Douglas…. "Walk On Butler, Center, Culver, Griffith, Hoffman and many other "Streets! For info: call (269) 857-1701.

18 ANNUAL PLANT SALE

10 am - 2 pm, Saugatuck-Douglas Garden Club Annual Plant Sale. Pots of flowers, herbs and vegetables for sale along with perennials from member's gardens. Azaleas and rhododendrons will also be for sale. Old School House in downtown Douglas.

18 ARMED FORCES DAY LUNCHEON

11:30am to 1pm. Join us for the Second Annual Armed Forces Day Luncheon as local historian Jim Schmiechen will tell about "The Dope", the newsletter sent to our World War II servicemen and women around the world to keep them up to speed on each other and on events here at home. The pulled pork meal, catered by Blue Star Meats, will be accompanied by vintage music. Tickets are $12. (Veterans eat free but must get a ticket). Pick up Tickets at Pump House Gym in Saugatuck or Vicki's Family Diner in Douglas. Special for our veterans and a guest (limited to those attending the luncheon)- Free tickets for a ride on the Star of Saugatuck or the Harbor Duck! Choice of Available times and Dates. At Community Church of Douglas, 6874 Wiley Road in Douglas. For more information contact Armed Forces Day Luncheon Committee, Judy Mauger at (616) 283-6958 or https://www.facebook.com/SaugatuckDouglasAreaArmedForcesDayLuncheon

18 GOOD GOODS TRUNK SHOW RECEPTION

12-4pm, with Terri Logan jewelry and Cynthia Ashby fashion. Opening reception celebrates new work. Show runs thru May 27th. Good Goods, (269) 857-1557, goodgoods.com

18 BREWERY TOURS AT SAUGATUCK BREWING

2pm. The Saugatuck Brewing Company hosts Brewery Tours every Saturday. Tours include tasting and your choice of SBC logo pint glass or growler. Cost is $7.50. The tour will be available to the first 20 people to sign up. If necessary, there will be a second tour at 3:30pm. At Saugatuck Brewing Company in Douglas. For more information call or visit saugatuckbrewing.com.

18 LIVE MUSIC AT SAUGATUCK BREWING COMPANY

6:30pm. Live music begins at 6:30pm ever y Saturday. Featured this week is Nobody's Darlin' (all girl string band). Saugatuck Brewing is located at 2948 Blue Star Highway in Douglas. For general or ticket information or to make reservations, call Saugatuck Brewing Company at 269-857-7222.

18 STARGAZE - SCA ANNUAL GALA

Performance Gala benefiting live performance and theatre at the Saugatuck Center for the Arts. 6:30 pm - evening will begin with cocktails and heavy d'oeuvres by Chef Christine Ferris. 8 pm - live performances and auction will begin. Seating is limited, early registration is encouraged sc4a.org or (269) 857-2399

18 KHNEMU STUDIO RAKU FIRING WORKSHOP

10-5 pm. Experience hands-on the Raku firing technique. Visit khnemustudio.com

18 GIRL'S AFTERNOON OUT

11am-2pm. Join Fenn Valley Vineyards for a fun afternoon as Chef Christine Ferris demonstrates easy to follow cooking techniques. These fun events are a great way to be entertained while learning some culinary skills. These events also touch on wine and food pairings, a constant theme at Fenn Valley. Today's event focuses on jams and jellies – everything you need to know about making sauces, jams and jellies from fruits, flowers and herbs. Tickets are $30/person which includes lunch, wine, tax and tip. Reservations required and accepted online. Fenn Valley is located at 6130 122nd Avenue in Fennville. For reservations or for more information www.fennvalley.com or 269-561-2396.

19 LIVE MUSIC AT SALT OF THE EARTH

7pm. Enjoy Salt of the Earth food, drink and ambience while experiencing the best in American roots music. This week's musical guest is Nic Gareiss & Jessie Nieves. For general or ticket information or to make reservations, call Salt of the Earth at 269-561-7258.

21 TUESDAY FILM SERIES AT THE RED BARN

7pm. Secondhand Lions,a charming coming of age tale featuring Michael Caine and Robert Duvall as a pair of eccentric uncles who must care for their young nephew (newcomer Haley Joel Osment) after his mother ships him out. The Film will be shown ON THE BIG SCREEN at The Red Barn, 3657 63rd St. at Blue Star Hwy, Saugatuck. Located 1/4 mile east of Exit 41 on US 31/I-196. Suggested Donation $5. FREE popcorn! Hosted by Peg Aalderink. For info call:(269) 857-5300.

24 CHAIN FERRY OPENS

Weekends only until June 16, then open daily until Labor Day. Call for hours, 269-857-4261.

25 -27 SPRINGFEST STUDIO OPEN HOUSE

10am - 5pm. New in 2013, preview the new works and new member artists of the Blue Coast Artists. Come and enjoy the countryside during the lush green spring. The plants are emerging as well as the new art created by the artists over the winter months. Enjoy the fresh new artwork and a behind the scenes look in the studios.

25 BREWERY TOURS AT SAUGATUCK BREWING

2pm. The Saugatuck Brewing Company hosts Brewery Tours every Saturday. Tours include tasting and your choice of SBC logo pint glass or growler. Cost is $7.50. The tour will be available to the first 20 people to sign up. If necessary, there will be a second tour at 3:30pm. At Saugatuck Brewing Company in Douglas. For more information call or visit saugatuckbrewing.com.

25 LIVE MUSIC AT SAUGATUCK BREWING COMPANY

6:30pm. Live music begins at 6:30pm ever y Saturday. Featured this week is The Trace (acoustic classic rock). Saugatuck Brewing is located at 2948 Blue Star Highway in Douglas. For general or ticket information or to make reservations, call Saugatuck Brewing Company at 269-857-7222.

26 ALLEGAN ANTIQUE MARKET

8am-4pm, Allegan County Fairgrounds. 400 exhibitors, rain or shine. Admission $4. (616) 735-3333, alleganantiques.com

26 LIVE MUSIC AT SALT OF THE EARTH

7pm. Enjoy Salt of the Earth food, drink and ambience while experiencing the best in American roots music. This week's musical guest is Andy Young & Al Tauber. For general or ticket information or to make reservations, call Salt of the Earth at 269-561-7258.

27 MEMORIAL DAY PARADES

Saugatuck 9am; Douglas 10am.

28 TUESDAY FILM SERIES AT THE RED BARN

7pm. Henry V, This version of Shakespeare's patriotic epic Henry V, adapted, directed, and starring Kenneth Branagh in the title role. The production received immense critical praise, making the Laurence Olivier "patriotic" version of 1944 pale by comparison. The Film will be shown ON THE BIG SCREEN at The Red Barn, 3657 63rd St. at Blue Star Hwy, Saugatuck. Located 1/4 mile east of Exit 41 on US 31/I-196. Suggested Donation $5. FREE popcorn! Hosted by Peg Aalderink. For info call:(269) 857-5300.

30 EXHIBITION OPENING FRANK DUDLEY

The History of Dunes Conservation in Indiana. 6-8 pm. (exhibit open until August 9, 2013). SCA, sc4a.org

30 LIBRARY FILM SERIES

7 pm - Thursday night classic movie series at Saugatuck-Douglas District Library. This week - Big Night (1996) with Tony Shalhoub and Stanley Tucci. Directed by Campbell Scott and Stanley Tucci. Admission is free and so is the popcorn! Courtesy of the Friends of the Library. For more information call (269) 857-8241 or visit sdlibrary.org.