July 2012

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1 THE GODDESS SHOW XIV OPENING CELEBRATION

of multimedia art exhibition honoring the Divine Feminine, 2-5pm at Marcia Perry’s Ark Gallery/Sculpture Studio. For more information, call (269)857-4210

1-Sept. 3 FELT MANSION SELF-GUIDED TOURS

Sunday-Tuesday. 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

2 SUMMER IN THE STUDIO

8pm. Musical performances (TBA). July-August; every Monday Saugatuck Center for the Arts, sc4a.org

2 BALLROOM DANCING

7-8:30 pm, Mondays. One hour of beginner/intermediate dance class and 30 minutes of dance practice. Andre Matthews instructor. Couples and singles welcome. $10 per person. At All Saints' Episcopal Church at Hoffman and Grand Streets. Call the Pavilion Ballroom Dance Group for information. Call Carolyn at (269) 857-4883 or Mary at (269) 543-5039.

2-Aug. 3 DAY CAMP AT PINE TRAIL CAMP

8am-4:30pm Monday thru Friday. Children ages 6-13 can join us for crafts, stories, swimming, canoeing, field games and hiking. Cost varies. For information or to register (269) 857-2564.

3 THE CAPITOL STEPS

8pm Saugatuck Center for the Arts, sc4a.org

4 FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION

parade at 2 pm, music in Cook Park 7 pm. Fireworks at dusk. Call the Visitor Bureau (269)857-1701

4, 11, 18, 25 MUSIC IN THE PARK

7-9pm Live performances in the Wicks Park Gazebo, Water Street, Saugatuck. Sponsored by Saugatuck-Douglas Area Business Association. For more info call (269) 857-1626

5 ORCHARD FILM SERIES

Movie will start at dusk (between 9:30 and 10pm) at Crane’s Pie Pantry. Bring your blanket and lawn chair and enjoy tonight’s showing of 1977’s Star Wars, written and directed by George Lucas and starring Carrie Fisher, Harrison Ford, Mark Hamill and Alec Guinness. Crane’s will have popcorn and beverage concession. Admission is free but donations are welcome. At Crane’s Pie Pantry, 6054 124th Ave., Fennville. For more information www.cranespiepantry.com or (269) 561-2297.

6 PICNICS IN THE VINEYARDS

6-9pm. You bring the grill-master and we supply everything else – wine, food, grill, and the live music. Reservations required (accepted June 1) Fenn Valley Vineyards, Fennville. (269) 857-1626, fennvalley.com

7 AMAZWI EXHIBIT OPENING

Graphic Style: Paintings by Kenyan Artist Bulinya Martins at Amazwi Contemporary Art. For information (269) 857-5551 or www.amazwi.com

7 LOVE’S LABOURS LOST

7:30pm. This Shakespeare Comedy is produced and acted by The Pigeon Creek Shakespeare Company, Michigan’s only professional Shakespeare Company. Admission: $15. At the Red Barn Theater, 3657 63rd Street at Blue Star Highway, Saugatuck. For more information (269) 857-5300.

8 ARTIST RECEPTION AND OPENING

1-5pm at the Button-Petter Gallery. Art by Debra Reid Jenkins and Gert Olsen is featured. Refreshments will be served and the artists will be present for a public meet and greet. For more information (269) 857-2175 or www.buttonpettergallery.com

9 SUMMER IN THE STUDIO

8pm. Musical performances (TBA). July-August; every Monday Saugatuck Center for the Arts, sc4a.org

9 BALLROOM DANCING

7-8:30 pm, Mondays. One hour of beginner/intermediate dance class and 30 minutes of dance practice. Andre Matthews instructor. Couples and singles welcome. $10 per person. At All Saints' Episcopal Church at Hoffman and Grand Streets. Call the Pavilion Ballroom Dance Group for information. Call Carolyn at (269) 857-4883 or Mary at (269) 543-5039.

10, 24 TUESDAYS IN THE PARK

7pm. free concert series in Fennville

12 FELT FOOD FEST CULINARY SHOWCASE

6-9pm at the Felt Mansion. Culinary experts from West Michigan's premiere restaurants, and micro brews and wines from local breweries and wineries, come together for an evening of fun, food, and music. Musical performance by Delilah DeWylde and The Lost Boys. For more information www.feltmansion.org

12 DOUGLAS SOCIAL

The “in” place to be, in Douglas at Beery Field, Center & Main Streets. A great summer evening with family and friends for live music, food and drink. Playground for children. Free admission & narrated Trolley Tours. 5:30-9pm.

12 DOUGLAS HISTORY TROLLEY TOURS

Saugatuck-Douglas Historical Society historians conduct the 40-minute tours of Douglas. 5:30 – 8pm. In collaboration with City of Douglas “Community Summer Socials” at Beery Field Park.

12 ORCHARD FILM SERIES

Movie will start at dusk (between 9:30 and 10pm) at Crane’s Orchards. Bring your blanket and lawn chair and enjoy tonight’s showing of Big directed by Penny Marshall and starring Tom Hanks. Crane’s will have popcorn and beverage concession. Admission is free but donations are welcome. At Crane’s Pie Pantry, 6054 124th Ave., Fennville. For more information www.cranespiepantry.com or (269) 561-2297.

12-August 17 CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL OF SAUGATUCK

Thurs. & Fri. evenings 7:30pm at Saugatuck Woman’s Club, on the corner of Butler and Hoffman Streets. Classical and contemporary chamber music performed by the region’s finest musicians. For more info call (269) 857-1424 or visit saugatuckmusic.org

13-15 SYLVIA

7:30 Fri & Sat, 2pm Sun. A Comedy play by A.R. Gurney. Man brings home a stray dog. His wife isn’t too keen on the idea. At the Red Barn Theatre (269)857-5300, redbarnsaugatuck.com

13 OXBOW OPEN STUDIO

Join us on select Friday Night Open Studios when students, fellows, and Artists in Residence from the preceding week mount an exhibit of their work. The work on display comes from an variety of media including painting, drawing, ceramics, metals, papermaking, printmaking, and glass. Open studios also feature an artistic demonstration at 9pm. Past demos have included papermaking in the lagoon, glassblowing and casting, and collaborative demonstrations between studios like print and metals or glass and metals. Attendees are also encouraged to visit the Ox-Box Gallery (located in the Inn) to view the current show by the Ox-Bow staff and fellows. A live auction of student, staff, visiting artist, and faculty work begins at 8pm. This is a great opportunity to support emerging artists, while building your collection! For further info, call (269)857-5811 or visit ox-bow.org

13 FRIDAY OLDIE CRUISE-IN NIGHT

6:30-8:30pm. Cruise in with your Oldie Car or just come enjoy an evening of Cool Cars. Ice Cream & Homemade Desserts. All Drivers of oldie cars receive half off one single dessert. Door prizes & Live Music. Earl’s Farm Market, 1630 Blue Star Hwy, Fennville/Glenn. (269)227-2074. info@earlsfarmmarket.com

14 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.

14 ART & ALL THAT JAZZ

Downtown Douglas. 6 – 8pm. Stroll through the galleries and shops, enjoy live music and dine in our great restaurants. Dancing in the streets encouraged. Call 269-857-1438 for more info.

14 – 20 – RAINBOW FAMILY WEEK

Douglas. Call 269-857-1438 for more info.

14-August 8 CONVERSATIONS IN COLOR

6-8pm "Artini" reception with the artists on July 14 at the Water Street Gallery. Exhibit open during normal business hours. The exhibit features paintings by Arntson, Bailey, Haynes, Doilney, Doherty, Gasca, Havard, Parke and Taylor. for more information (269) 857-8485 or www.waterstreetgallery.com

16 SUMMER IN THE STUDIO

8pm. Musical performances (TBA). July-August; every Monday Saugatuck Center for the Arts, sc4a.org

16 BALLROOM DANCING

7-8:30 pm, Mondays. One hour of beginner/intermediate dance class and 30 minutes of dance practice. Andre Matthews instructor. Couples and singles welcome. $10 per person. At All Saints' Episcopal Church at Hoffman and Grand Streets. Call the Pavilion Ballroom Dance Group for information. Call Carolyn at (269) 857-4883 or Mary at (269) 543-5039.

18-21 BONUS TRACK PERFORMANCES INCLUDING THE GOOD LOVELIES

Professional performances at Saugatuck Center for the Arts, 400 Culver St., Saugatuck. For more info, call 269.857.2399 or visit masonstreetwarehouse.org.

19 RAINBOW FAMILY WEEK PARADE

Parade of parents, children, and extended families in downtown Douglas. Parade starts at Beery Field and ends towards Blue Star Hwy. For more info call (202) 744-5720. Rfgl.org

19 ORCHARD FILM SERIES

Movie will start at dusk (between 9:30 and 10pm) at Crane’s Pie Pantry. Bring your blanket and lawn chair and enjoy tonight’s showing of Willow written by George Lucas, directed by Ron Howard and starring Val Kilmer. Crane’s will have popcorn and beverage concession. Admission is free but donations are welcome. At Crane’s Pie Pantry, 6054 124th Ave., Fennville. For more information www.cranespiepantry.com or (269) 561-2297.

20-22 SYLVIA

7:30 Fri & Sat, 2pm Sun. A Comedy play by A.R. Gurney. Man brings home a stray dog. His wife isn’t too keen on the idea. At the Red Barn Theatre (269)857-5300, redbarnsaugatuck.com

21 LAKESHORE COMMUNITY CHORUS SUMMER CONCERT

7:30pm at the Singapore Room at the Saugatuck Brewing Company. Check the website: lakeshorecommunitychorus.org for details and ticket purchase.

21 PICNICS IN THE VINEYARDS

6-9pm. You bring the grill-master and we supply everything else – wine, food, grill, and the live music. Reservations required (accepted June 1) Fenn Valley Vineyards, Fennville. (269) 857-1626, fennvalley.com

21-22 ALLEGAN GARDEN TOUR

11am-4pm. Annual Garden Tour hosted by the Friends of Allegan’s Parks. For further information, contact Linda at 269-650-9160

21 ANNUAL CAR SHOW

4pm-dusk. Registration starts at 2:30pm. Come check out the cool cars! Goody bags for 1st 100 vehicles! If it runs, bring it. No entry fee. Street rods, custom cars, trucks, motorcycles, tractors. Everyone votes DJ with great Oldies Music! Homemade dessert specials. Food concessions available. All proceeds go the the American Cancer Society Relay for Life team “Seeds of Hope”. Earls Farm Market, 1630 Blue Star Hwy, Fennville/Glenn. (269)227-2074. info@earlsfarmmarket.com.

23 SUMMER IN THE STUDIO

8pm. Musical performances (TBA). July-August; every Monday Saugatuck Center for the Arts, sc4a.org

23 BALLROOM DANCING

7-8:30 pm, Mondays. One hour of beginner/intermediate dance class and 30 minutes of dance practice. Andre Matthews instructor. Couples and singles welcome. $10 per person. At All Saints' Episcopal Church at Hoffman and Grand Streets. Call the Pavilion Ballroom Dance Group for information. Call Carolyn at (269) 857-4883 or Mary at (269) 543-5039.

26 DOUGLAS HISTORY TROLLEY TOURS

Saugatuck-Douglas Historical Society historians conduct the 40-minute tours of Douglas. 5:30 – 8pm. In collaboration with City of Douglas “Community Summer Socials” at Beery Field Park.

26 DOUGLAS SOCIAL

The “in” place to be, in Douglas at Beery Field, Center & Main Streets. A great summer evening with family and friends for live music, food and drink. Playground for children. Free admission & narrated Trolley Tours. 5:30-9pm.

26 ORCHARD FILM SERIES

Movie will start at dusk (between 9:30 and 10pm) at Crane’s Pie Pantry. Bring your blanket and lawn chair and enjoy tonight’s showing of Fly Away Home directed by Carroll Ballard and starring Anna Paquin, Jeff Daniels and Dana Delany. Crane’s will have popcorn and beverage concession. Admission is free but donations are welcome. At Crane’s Pie Pantry, 6054 124th Ave., Fennville. For more information www.cranespiepantry.com or (269) 561-2297.

27-Aug 12 OUR SINATRA

Tues-Sat 8pm; Sunday 7pm (final Sunday @ 2pm). Professional musical theatre production at Saugatuck Center for the Arts, 400 Culver St., Saugatuck. For more info, call 269.857.2399 or visit masonstreetwarehouse.org.

27 & 28 SYLVIA

7:30 Fri & Sat. A Comedy play by A.R. Gurney. Man brings home a stray dog. His wife isn’t too keen on the idea. At the Red Barn Theatre (269)857-5300, redbarnsaugatuck.com

27 VENETIAN FESTIVAL KICKOFF

Food vendors & entertainment under the big tent. Coughlin Park, Culver St. Saugatuck. 6-10pm Sponsored by the Venetian Festival Committee. For more info call (616) 886-1162 or visit saugatuckvenetianfestival.com

27-29 VENETIAN FESTIVAL

Music, Kids fun area with activities, car show, boat parade & fireworks at dusk. Sponsored by the Venetian Festival Committee. For more info call (616) 886-1162 or visit saugatuckvenetianfestival.com

27 OXBOW OPEN STUDIO

Join us on select Friday Night Open Studios when students, fellows, and Artists in Residence from the preceding week mount an exhibit of their work. The work on display comes from an variety of media including painting, drawing, ceramics, metals, papermaking, printmaking, and glass. Open studios also feature an artistic demonstration at 9pm. Past demos have included papermaking in the lagoon, glassblowing and casting, and collaborative demonstrations between studios like print and metals or glass and metals. Attendees are also encouraged to visit the Ox-Box Gallery (located in the Inn) to view the current show by the Ox-Bow staff and fellows. A live auction of student, staff, visiting artist, and faculty work begins at 8pm. This is a great opportunity to support emerging artists, while building your collection! For further info, call (269)857-5811 or visit ox-bow.org

28 LAKESHORE HARVEST COUNTRY 5TH ANNUAL FAMILY FARM FEST

Visit Lakeshore Harvest Country farms. Play games, pick fresh fruit, learn about animals and experience farm life in this hands-on celebration of country living! Visit lakeshoreharvestcountry.com

28 THE GODDESS SHOW XIV LAST CHANCE CLOSING CELEBRATION

for multimedia arts exhibit honoring the Divine Feminine, 2-5pm at Marcia Perry’s Ark Gallery/Sculpture Studio. For more information, call (269)857-4210

28 VILLAGE SQUARE ART AND FINE CRAFTS FAIR

10:00 am to 5:00 p.m. in the Village Square Park, Saugatuck, MI. This fair focuses on a wide variety of crafts and handmade items. For more info call (269) 857-4823 or (269) 857-2677 or visit www.saugatuckdouglasartclub.org/artfairs.html

28 DOUGLAS DUTCHER VINTAGE BASEBALL

Wi2pm at Beery Field, Douglas. Dutchers vs House of David Echoes BBC

28 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 ALLEGAN ANTIQUE MARKET

Allegan County Fairgrounds. 200 exhibitors inside, 200 outside, rain or shine. Open 8am – 4pm, last Sunday of the month April-September. Admission $4 (616) 735-3333, alleganantiques.com

29 ARTIST RECEPTION AND OPENING

1-5pm at the Button-Petter Gallery. Art by Sue Holdaway-Heys is featured. Refreshments will be served and the artist will be present for a public meet and greet. For more information (269) 857-2175 or www.buttonpettergallery.com

29 VETERANS ICE CREAM SOCIAL

2-4pm at the Felt Mansion. The Friends of the Felt Estate and Representative Bob Genetski will host a Veterans’ Ice Cream Social. All veterans past and present and their families and friends are welcome to join us for a beautiful afternoon at the Felt Estate. Enjoy a stroll through the park, self-guided tours through the Felt Mansion and the Chapel at Shore Acres, ice cream and lemonade, and a patriotic slide show and music. Admission is free. You may bring your own blanket or lawn chairs if you would like to enjoy your refreshments out on the lawn. Please join us for a wonderful family event to honor the Veterans who serve and served us to preserve the freedom we enjoy. For information directions, and map see www.feltmansion.org

30 SUMMER IN THE STUDIO

8pm. Musical performances (TBA). July-August; every Monday Saugatuck Center for the Arts, sc4a.org

30 BALLROOM DANCING

7-8:30 pm, Mondays. One hour of beginner/intermediate dance class and 30 minutes of dance practice. Andre Matthews instructor. Couples and singles welcome. $10 per person. At All Saints' Episcopal Church at Hoffman and Grand Streets. Call the Pavilion Ballroom Dance Group for information. Call Carolyn at (269) 857-4883 or Mary at (269) 543-503