November 2012

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1 TRUE STORIES

7pm. Sixth in the Classic Texas, My Texas Films running at the Saugatuck/Douglas District Library. 1986 movie directed by david Byrne with John Goodman, Annie McEnroe.

3 WINE PAIRING DINNER

The Belvedere Restaurant is offering an informative and fun wine pairing dinner series the last Saturday of the month,. Wines from a particular region will be featured, paired with a five course gourmet meal prepared by Chef Shaun Glynn. The dinners focus on ingredients, dishes and style of cooking indigenous to the featured wine region. Call (269)857-5777 or visit thebelvedereinn.com

3 WORLD FEST: WUST EL BALAD/POPULAR EGYPTIAN MUSIC

8pm Saugatuck Center for the Arts, sc4a.org

5,12,19,26 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

15 NADINE

7pm. Seventh in the Classic Texas, My Texas Films running at the Saugatuck/Douglas District Library. 1987 movie directed by Robert Benton with Jeff Bridges, Kim Basinger.

10 SOUNDS OF SAUGATUCK

An evening of live music in this waterfront community. Visit saugatuckvenetianfestival.com for artist and venue information.

10 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

16, 17 HOLIDAY CRAFT BAZAAR & BAKE SALE

9am-4pm. Holiday craft items and delicious baked goods. First Congregational Church of Saugatuck, 296 Hoffman St Info (269)8572929 or 1stcongregational.net

17 SAUGATUCK & DOUGLAS HOLIDAY PREVIEW

12-9pm Welcoming the Christmas Season in downtown Saugatuck & Douglas. Trolley service runs between the two communities. Sponsored by Saugatuck-Douglas Area Business Association. For more info call (269) 857-1626

17 CHILDREN’S FILM FESTIVAL

2-4pm Saugatuck Center for the Arts, sc4a.org

22 A THANKSGIVING FEAST TO REMEMBER

Chef Shaun Glynn (Galway, Ireland) blends tradition with gourmet and elegance with a spectacular traditional Thanksgiving Dinner Buffet at 3 p.m., turkey and all the trimmings. We prepare enough to ensure leftovers for the famous turkey sandwiches later that evening. The Belvedere Inn and Restaurant. For more info call (269) 857-5777 thebelvedereinn.com

23 ANNUAL TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY & VISIT FROM SANTA

5pm Wicks Park, Water Street, Saugatuck. Enjoy the twinkling lights turned on for the season, music, refreshments, games for the kids and a visit from Santa Claus. Sponsored by Saugatuck-Douglas Area Business Association. For more info call (269) 857-1626

23-24 CARRIAGE RIDES

In downtown Douglas & Saugatuck. Sponsored by Saugatuck-Douglas Area Business Association. For more info call (269) 857-1626

24 MAINSTAGE PERFORMANCE (TBA)

8pm Saugatuck Center for the Arts, sc4a.org

24 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.

29 BOTTLE ROCKET

7pm. Eighth in the Classic Texas, My Texas Films running at the Saugatuck/Douglas District Library. 1995 movie directed by Wes Anderson with Owen Wilson, Luke Wilson.

30-Dec 1 CHRISTMAS PROGRESSIVE DINNER I and II

Sponsored by The Grand Escape Inns of Saugatuck (800)647-6023. A weekend package featuring Friday evening welcoming reception and a Saturday evening candlelight culinary tour . Call or visit our website grandescapeinns.com