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Halloween Festival in Saugatuck, MI
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October 2008
Saugatuck residents participate in the Halloween Festival which features live music, storytelling, arts & crafts, and a parade.

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

HAUNTED CORN MAIZE AT CRANE'S ORCHARDS , A KALEIDOSCOPE OF TWISTS AND TURNS AND HEART STOPPING BOOS (WEATHER PERMITTING), THURSDAY THROUGH SATURDAY, 7:00 - 10:00 p.m. IN OCTOBER. FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL (269) 561-8651 OR GO TO WWW.CRANEORCHARDS.COM

1 FIGURE IT OUT-artist reception from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Water Street Gallery in Douglas. For further information call (269) 857-8485 or go to www.waterstreetgallery.com.

3 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


4 OCTOBER FEST-Bier tent at Beery Field. Event will be from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. While it's not Germany, it does have a festive atmosphere. So drop in for some beer, brats, prizes galore, and music.

4-5 19TH ANNUAL BLUE COAST ARTISTS FALL TOUR OF STUDIOS-10am-6pm. The artists offer free art-making demonstration including glass flame-working, Raku-firing, wood-working, throwing-pottery, painting and other art making demonstrations. For further information call (269) 236-9260 or visit bluecoastartists.com

4-5-SAND MEETS SKY-artist reception from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Water Street Gallery in Douglas. For further information call (269) 857-8485 or go to www.waterstreetgallery.com.

6-12 SAND MEETS SKY-artist reception from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Water Street Gallery in Douglas. For further information call (269) 857-8485 or go to www.waterstreetgallery.com.


10 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


11-12 AUTUMN OPEN HOUSE-at the Bruce Baughman Studio & Gallery showcasing the new works by resident artist Bruce Baughman. For further information call (269) 857-1299

11-12 GALLERY STROLL WEEKEND-local Saugatuck and Douglas art galleries and artists host special weekend evens and exhibits.


11-12 GALLERY STROLL RECEPTION-glorious color in oil and watercolor in the panorama of Autumn by artist James Brandess. For further information call (616) 990-5500.


12 CHILI COOK-OFF-enjoy chili from your favorite area restaurants, special musical feature-hear many of your favorite local performers. Wicks Park parking lot from 1:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. Admission $5, kids free. Sponsored by Cow Hill Yacht Club. For further information call River Market at (616) 886-0749.

13-19 SAND MEETS SKY-artist reception from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Water Street Gallery in Douglas. For further information call (269) 857-8485 or go to www.waterstreetgallery.com.

14 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


17 WORLD CLASS WINE DINNER SERIES-at the Dining Room at Clearbrook, 7:00 P.M. Exceptional wines paired with gourmet cuisine from Clearbrook's award winning wine room & professional culinary schooled chefs. For reservations call (269) 857-2000 Ext. 113 at least 3 days ahead.

20-26 SAND MEETS SKY-artist reception from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Water Street Gallery in Douglas. For further information call (269) 857-8485 or go to www.waterstreetgallery.com.


25 HALLOWEEN FESTIVAL-10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., country music, entertainment, storytelling, arts & crafts featuring Harvest and Christmas items, parade at 4:00 p.m. Sponsored by the Saugatuck-Douglas CVB for further information call (269) 857-1701.


25 HALLOWEEN CALIBRATION AND PARADE-downtown Douglas at 10 p.m.


25 POST PARADE HALLOWEEN BASH-big costume party, large cash prizes - biggest party in town! Immediately following the Douglas Parade. For further information call the Dunes Resort at (269) 857-1401

27-28 SAND MEETS SKY-artist reception from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Water Street Gallery in Douglas. For further information call (269) 857-8485 or go to www.waterstreetgallery.com.

 

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