October 2009

EXPRESS YOURSELF ART BARN - WEEKENDS IN OCTOBER - ROLL UP YOUR SLEEVES AND HAVE SOME FUN MAKING ART IN AN 1880'S BARN! (269) 857-5566 FOR HOURS!

1-7 CAST OF CHARACTERS-

Explorations of the Figure at Water Street Gallery 6-8 PM. For information visit www.waterstreetgallery.com or phone (269) 857-8485.

SAUGATUCK GREEN MARKET-

fresh to your home every Friday - locally grown produce, baked breads, foods & floral. Browse the stands & catch up with friends at the Saugatuck Center for the Arts parking lot 400 Culver Street, Saugatuck. 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. For further information call (269) 857-2399 9 to 5 Monday through Friday or visit www.sc4a.org

3 OKTOBERFEST-

Beery Field in Douglas, while it's not Germany, it does have a festive atmosphere, beer, brats, prizes galore and music. The festival begins at Noon and goes until 8:00 PM.

3-4 20TH ANNUAL BLUE COAST ARTISTS FALL TOUR OF STUDIOS-

10am-6pm. The artists offer free art-making demonstrations 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

7 ART a' LOAN-

at the Saugatuck Center for the Arts in the Bertha Krueger Reid Exhibition Hall, 400 Culver Street, Saugatuck, leasing begins promptly at 7:00 p.m. Open to the public thru November 3, Monday thru Friday, 9-5 EST and during performances. Admission is free. Don't miss the gala "leasing party" for Saugatuck Public Schools' award-winning Art a' Loan student art program

9 SAUGATUCK GREEN MARKET-

fresh to your home every Friday - locally grown produce, baked breads, foods & floral. Browse the stands & catch up with friends at the Saugatuck Center for the Arts parking lot 400 Culver Street, Saugatuck. 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. For further information call (269) 857-2399 9 to 5 Monday through Friday EST or visit www.sc4a.org

9-11 FENNVILLE GOOSE FESTIVAL-

SIlver Anniversary Friday 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.; Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; Sunday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Arts and Crafts, musical entertainment, gosling run and wild goose chases, car show, carnival and rides, etc. For last-minute updates visit www.fennvillegoosefestival.com

10 3RD ANNUAL LAKESHORE HARVEST COUNTRY ROAD RALLY-

starts at 2:00 pm at Casco Township Hall 7104 107th Avenue. A rollicking ride thorough the countryside-it is not a race! Follow clues to visit farms and other notable locations in your own car. This family-friendly ride through the countryside will take about three hours-including closing festivities!. For further information call (269) 214-1227 or 866-254-4633 or visit www.LakeshoreHarvestCountry.com

10-11 32nd ANNUAL GALLERY STROLL WEEKEND-

the studios and galleries of Saugatuck, Douglas and the surrounding area are preparing for their thirty-second annual Gallery Stroll. This year's event will be another art extravaganza with participating artist studios and galleries - many featuring artists working on site for the weekend.

10-11 AUTUMN OPEN HOUSE-

new works by Bruce Baughman at Bruce Baughman Studio & Gallery. For further information call (269) 857-1299.

10-11 GALLERY STROLL RECEPTION-

Recent paintings, prints, refreshment and music by artist James Brandess.

10-11 "STRUCTURED STYLES"-

exhibit by Mary Kuilema: a hands-on architectural ceramics workshop. Learn to make tiles and build a fireplace made totally of clay. Khnemu Studio for further information call (269) 236-9260.

10-17 HEAVY METAL-

Metalwork and Abstractions at Water Street Gallery 6-8 PM. For further information visit www.waterstreetgallery or phone (269) 857-8485.

11 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 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

16 WORLD CLASS WINE DINNER SERIES-

6:30 pm Exceptional wines paired with gourmet cuisine. The Dining Room at Clearbrook, award winning wine room & professional culinary schooled chefs. Reservations (369) 857-2000 ext. 113, call at least three days ahead.

17 FALL FUNFEST DAY-

11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. in Coghlin Park, Saugatuck. pumpkin carving, Pumpkin launch, pie eating. Food vendors, Band Tug of War, Family Fun! For further information call (269) 857-1620 or info@saugatuckdouglas.com Sponsored by the Saugatuck/Douglas Area Business Association.

18-24 HEAVY METAL-

Metalwork and Abstractions at Water Street Gallery 6-8 PM. For further information visit www.waterstreetgallery or phone (269) 857-8485.

25 STAR OF SAUGATUCK BOAT CRUISES-

last trip of the season.

25-31 HEAVY METAL-

Metalwork and Abstractions at Water Street Gallery 6-8 PM. For further information visit www.waterstreetgallery or phone (269) 857-8485.

31 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.

31 HALLOWEEN CELEBRATION AND PARADE-

downtown Douglas at 10 p.m.

31 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