Published: Saturday, December 18, 2010, 11:22 PM
By Chris Killian | Special to the Kalamazoo Gazette
SOUTH HAVEN — A local historical society is leading the effort to save the South Haven Pierhead Lighthouse, a landmark that no longer guides ships but is as synonymous with this small lakeshore town as its white beaches and towering dunes.
The Historical Association of South Haven has begun an extensive application process to take ownership of the lighthouse from the U.S. Coast Guard. Three weeks ago, the association began collecting pledges to repair the interior of the 37-foot tall lighthouse, which opened in 1903.
So far, about $25,000 has been pledged, said Ed Appleyard, treasurer of the association. Preliminary engineering studies show repairs to the interior of the lighthouse — which has significant corrosion damage — will cost about $300,000, he said.
“It’s been a modest pledge drive so far,” he said.
HOW TO CONTRIBUTE
To pledge money for the South Haven Pierhead Lighthouse, visit the Historical Association of South Haven’s website at: www.historyofsouthhaven.org and click “Lighthouse Acquisition Pledge,” or mail in a pledge to the Historical Association of South Haven, P.O. box 552, South Haven, MI 49090.
The application to the National Parks Service is due Jan. 28, at which time the association would like to have $30,000 pledged, Appleyard said. The application requires information on restoration plans and planned uses for the structure. The association also must show there are funds committed to keep the lighthouse from going into disrepair.
If the association is granted ownership of the lighthouse, the city of South Haven has said it would partner with the group to provide funds to maintain the structure,
Appleyard said. The transfer of ownership would be at no cost.
The catwalk and pier that lead to the lighthouse are owned by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and would not be a part of the transfer of ownership.
The lighthouse for decades guided Great Lakes ship captains. But the development of modern navigation technology, such as global- positioning systems, has meant such lighthouses are no longer needed, according to the Coast Guard.
In the past 50 years, ownership of 77 lighthouses in Michigan have been transferred from the Coast Guard to public or private entities.
The association is getting about $1,000 pledged every day from groups and individuals, with donations ranging from a few dollars to nearly $1,000, Appleyard said.
“It’s a piece of us,” he said of the lighthouse, which appears on everything from city letterhead to the covers of tourism publications. “It’s a symbol of this area.”
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Sunday, December 19, 2010
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
Snowmobiling on the Kal-Haven Trail
Category: South Haven Events
Here are the details:
Wells Street
South Haven, Mi 49090
Hours: Everyday 8am to 10 pm
Travel through small towns, beautiful wooded areas, countryside, and pass points of historical interest. Towns along the way have food and lodging for trail users. Unique experience for cross-country skiing and snowmobiling. 34-mile trail from South Haven to Kalamazoo. Snowmobilers are exempt from buying daily or annual Kal-Haven Trail Passes, but instead are required to purchase a Michigan Snowmobile Trail Permit to use the trail.
There must be a minimum of 4 inches of snow. Snowmobiles must be registered with the Michigan Secretary of State and riders MUST display a snowmobile Trail Permit. Annual Michigan Snowmobile Trail Permits are sold for $35 in most cases are available where you would purchase a hunting and or fishing license. Also available online at: http://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,1607,7-153-10366_34947-32299--,00.html, from the DNR Service center in Plainwell or at Dunham Sports in South Haven
Here are the details:
Wells Street
South Haven, Mi 49090
Hours: Everyday 8am to 10 pm
Travel through small towns, beautiful wooded areas, countryside, and pass points of historical interest. Towns along the way have food and lodging for trail users. Unique experience for cross-country skiing and snowmobiling. 34-mile trail from South Haven to Kalamazoo. Snowmobilers are exempt from buying daily or annual Kal-Haven Trail Passes, but instead are required to purchase a Michigan Snowmobile Trail Permit to use the trail.
There must be a minimum of 4 inches of snow. Snowmobiles must be registered with the Michigan Secretary of State and riders MUST display a snowmobile Trail Permit. Annual Michigan Snowmobile Trail Permits are sold for $35 in most cases are available where you would purchase a hunting and or fishing license. Also available online at: http://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,1607,7-153-10366_34947-32299--,00.html, from the DNR Service center in Plainwell or at Dunham Sports in South Haven
South Haven Center For The Arts Presents "Clown Around"
Location: South Haven Art Center
Category: South Haven Events
Here are the details:
This is a family oriented show--a history of the circus--contemporary art work relative to the circus--clowns, tumbling acts, etc. Opening reception Friday, December 17th from 5-7PM. A wonderful exhibit for all ages!! It will run thru Feb. 6, 2011
Hours are 10-4PM-Monday-Friday and 1-4PM Saturdays and Sundays
Contact-southhavenarts.org
Location Details
South Haven Art Center
600 Phoenix
South Haven Mi
Category: South Haven Events
Here are the details:
This is a family oriented show--a history of the circus--contemporary art work relative to the circus--clowns, tumbling acts, etc. Opening reception Friday, December 17th from 5-7PM. A wonderful exhibit for all ages!! It will run thru Feb. 6, 2011
Hours are 10-4PM-Monday-Friday and 1-4PM Saturdays and Sundays
Contact-southhavenarts.org
Location Details
South Haven Art Center
600 Phoenix
South Haven Mi
Felt Mansion Holiday Tours
Winter at the Felt Mansion-Each year the Felt Mansion staff decks the halls — and rooms! — with over 20 Christmas trees. Each tree has a unique theme highlighting a different aspect of the mansion's history. The special focus this year is on Winter at the Felt Mansion. Sleigh rides, hot cider, romps through the snow — these were all family traditions for the Felt family. Visit the Felt Mansion and take a step back in time to enjoy an old-fashioned holiday. Enjoy hot cider, Christmas cookies and beautiful music — all in the elegant setting of the Felt Estate.
Holiday Tours
Thursday, Dec 16: 6–8 p.m.
Friday, Dec. 17: 6–8 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 18: 6–8 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 19: 2–4 p.m.
Thursday, Dec 23: 6–8 p.m.
Sunday Dec. 26: 2–4 p.m.
Thursday, Dec 30: 6–8 p.m.
Saturday, Jan 1: 2–4 p.m.
Tour Prices:
$10 for adults
$8 for seniors and students
Children 12 and under are free.
Holiday Tours
Thursday, Dec 16: 6–8 p.m.
Friday, Dec. 17: 6–8 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 18: 6–8 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 19: 2–4 p.m.
Thursday, Dec 23: 6–8 p.m.
Sunday Dec. 26: 2–4 p.m.
Thursday, Dec 30: 6–8 p.m.
Saturday, Jan 1: 2–4 p.m.
Tour Prices:
$10 for adults
$8 for seniors and students
Children 12 and under are free.
Monday, December 13, 2010
St. Joseph Mi. Announces Theme For 2011 Summer Public Art Project
The City of St. Joseph is pleased to announce the 2011 Public Art Display, “Barnyard at the Beach”. This is the 7th year showcasing public art in downtown St. Joseph, with previous displays being “Horses on the Beach”, “Beach Bears, “Hot Cars Cool Beaches”, “Boats and Beaches”, “Surf ‘N Safari”, and “Hot Diggity Dogs”.
The City is grateful to St. Joseph Improvement Association, a major sponsor, contributor, and supporter of public art in downtown St. Joseph. Bob Gerbel, President, states, “It is important to keep up the momentum with public art since it is proven that it brings people to our community spending dollars in our downtown retail stores, which in turn, makes for a sustainable community. The merchants had a great 2010 so it is a win-win for everyone. We enjoy partnering with the City of St. Joseph in making St. Joseph a progressive community.” There will be 14 different types of farm animals included in the 2011 public art display, with a total of 43 pieces to be painted. Among the animals will be a longhorn steer, dairy cows, a bull, turkeys, pigs, sheep, goats, roosters, hens, and ducks.
“When there was rumor that the City may discontinue public art due to budget constraints, we merchants got together and some of us attended a City Commission meeting in late summer asking the City Commission to reconsider”, stated Janet Dykstra, owner of Kilwin’s. “Customers continually come into Kilwin’s and tell us how wonderful the public art is. Families now plan their summer vacations around the public art display with excitement to see what will be next year. We are very appreciative to the City for their leadership and hard work in continuing the public art project next year.”
Now that the theme has been chosen and the farm animals ordered, the City is calling for artists to paint these fun fiberglass statues. Interested artists can fill out an application, which is now online at www.sjcity.com. A design/sketch will need to be submitted along with the application. Application deadline is December 15th. Artists selected will be notified by January 7, 2011 and their animal will be delivered to them in mid- January with a requested completion date of April 15, 2011. The City Commission and staff truly appreciate the support of the artists over these past years. Never would this have been successful without artists’ cooperation!
Sponsors are also being requested. A sponsor’s responsibility includes paying the artist $300 for their paint supplies and time, and, in turn, they will have their name placed on the plaque near the finished piece on the street as well as in the glossy brochure. Artists and interested sponsors are encouraged to contact Susan Solon at City Hall (269)983-5541 if they are interested in painting and/or sponsoring one of the 43 farm animals. Again, applications are now available on the City’s web site at sjcity.com or artists/sponsors can stop at City Hall, located at 700 Broad Street, to pick up an application form.
If you have questions, please contact Susan Solon (269) 983-5541 or by email at solon@sjcity.comThis e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
The City is grateful to St. Joseph Improvement Association, a major sponsor, contributor, and supporter of public art in downtown St. Joseph. Bob Gerbel, President, states, “It is important to keep up the momentum with public art since it is proven that it brings people to our community spending dollars in our downtown retail stores, which in turn, makes for a sustainable community. The merchants had a great 2010 so it is a win-win for everyone. We enjoy partnering with the City of St. Joseph in making St. Joseph a progressive community.” There will be 14 different types of farm animals included in the 2011 public art display, with a total of 43 pieces to be painted. Among the animals will be a longhorn steer, dairy cows, a bull, turkeys, pigs, sheep, goats, roosters, hens, and ducks.
“When there was rumor that the City may discontinue public art due to budget constraints, we merchants got together and some of us attended a City Commission meeting in late summer asking the City Commission to reconsider”, stated Janet Dykstra, owner of Kilwin’s. “Customers continually come into Kilwin’s and tell us how wonderful the public art is. Families now plan their summer vacations around the public art display with excitement to see what will be next year. We are very appreciative to the City for their leadership and hard work in continuing the public art project next year.”
Now that the theme has been chosen and the farm animals ordered, the City is calling for artists to paint these fun fiberglass statues. Interested artists can fill out an application, which is now online at www.sjcity.com. A design/sketch will need to be submitted along with the application. Application deadline is December 15th. Artists selected will be notified by January 7, 2011 and their animal will be delivered to them in mid- January with a requested completion date of April 15, 2011. The City Commission and staff truly appreciate the support of the artists over these past years. Never would this have been successful without artists’ cooperation!
Sponsors are also being requested. A sponsor’s responsibility includes paying the artist $300 for their paint supplies and time, and, in turn, they will have their name placed on the plaque near the finished piece on the street as well as in the glossy brochure. Artists and interested sponsors are encouraged to contact Susan Solon at City Hall (269)983-5541 if they are interested in painting and/or sponsoring one of the 43 farm animals. Again, applications are now available on the City’s web site at sjcity.com or artists/sponsors can stop at City Hall, located at 700 Broad Street, to pick up an application form.
If you have questions, please contact Susan Solon (269) 983-5541 or by email at solon@sjcity.comThis e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Thursday, December 9, 2010
Felt Mansion Winterfest
Date: Saturday, December 11, 2010
Start Time: 12:00 pm End Time: 2:00 pm
Location: Felt Mansion
Category: Saugatuck & Douglas Events
Here are the details:
Winter Fest
When- Sat, December 11, 12pm – 2pm
Where-Felt mansion
Description See Santa and Mrs Clause, have a wonderful (free!) lunch, and listen to great music at this year's WinterFest!
This is a free event. You will be able to tour the mansion and see it decked out for Christmas.
Location Details
Felt Mansion
6597 138Th Ave
Holland MI 49423
Start Time: 12:00 pm End Time: 2:00 pm
Location: Felt Mansion
Category: Saugatuck & Douglas Events
Here are the details:
Winter Fest
When- Sat, December 11, 12pm – 2pm
Where-Felt mansion
Description See Santa and Mrs Clause, have a wonderful (free!) lunch, and listen to great music at this year's WinterFest!
This is a free event. You will be able to tour the mansion and see it decked out for Christmas.
Location Details
Felt Mansion
6597 138Th Ave
Holland MI 49423
Crane's Pie Pantry Restaurant
Welcome to Crane's Pie Pantry Restaurant! We're located In Southwest Michigan in Fennville, right near the Lake Michigan shoreline and the longtime favorite travel destinations of Saugatuck and Douglas.
When you visit, you'll find us nestled amongst the lush, fruit-growing ourchards on our farm. Our huge menu of homemade, handcrafted soups, sandwiches, Michigan fruit pies & desserts, breads and more is sure to please any appetite.You can also take home any of our famous homemade Michigan fruit pies, desserts and Michigan fruit preserves.
Between your visits, you can even order our famous Michigan fruit pies, desserts and preserves right here on our site for delivery to your home, year round.
We look forward to meeting you soon!
.Restaurant Hours:
May 1 - Oct 31
Mon. thru Sat., 9AM - 8PM
Sunday 11AM - 8PM
Nov 1 - Dec 31
Tues - Sat 10AM - 6PM
Sunday 11AM - 6PM
Closed on Mondays
Jan 2 - March 31
Tuesday thru Sunday, 11AM - 4PM
April 1 - April 30th
11AM - 5PM Daily
(Note: Closed April 5th thru 9th
for painting and mantenance stuff)
Cherry Pies, Apple Pies, Raspberry Pies, Blueberry Pies, Raspberry-Rhubarb Pies, Peach Pies, Sugar Free Michigan Fruit pies, homemade crisps & desserts, cider & more...
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When you visit, you'll find us nestled amongst the lush, fruit-growing ourchards on our farm. Our huge menu of homemade, handcrafted soups, sandwiches, Michigan fruit pies & desserts, breads and more is sure to please any appetite.You can also take home any of our famous homemade Michigan fruit pies, desserts and Michigan fruit preserves.
Between your visits, you can even order our famous Michigan fruit pies, desserts and preserves right here on our site for delivery to your home, year round.
We look forward to meeting you soon!
.Restaurant Hours:
May 1 - Oct 31
Mon. thru Sat., 9AM - 8PM
Sunday 11AM - 8PM
Nov 1 - Dec 31
Tues - Sat 10AM - 6PM
Sunday 11AM - 6PM
Closed on Mondays
Jan 2 - March 31
Tuesday thru Sunday, 11AM - 4PM
April 1 - April 30th
11AM - 5PM Daily
(Note: Closed April 5th thru 9th
for painting and mantenance stuff)
Cherry Pies, Apple Pies, Raspberry Pies, Blueberry Pies, Raspberry-Rhubarb Pies, Peach Pies, Sugar Free Michigan Fruit pies, homemade crisps & desserts, cider & more...
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Saturday, December 4, 2010
Free Ebook Cherry Health Benefits & Recipes
Official Cherry Health Benefits Report and 40 Pg Cherry Cookbook!
100% Free. No Catches. Great holiday recipes with the nice, bright, red color of healthy tart cherries.
Monday, November 29, 2010
Glenn Comm. Pancake Blizzard
Date: Saturday, December 4, 2010
Start Time: 5:00 pm End Time: 7:00 pm
Category: West Michigan Coastal Surrounding Areas
Here are the details:
5-7pm
Glenn Comm. Center--114th St @ Blue Star Hwy
Contact: 1-269-227-2262
Come out on a winter evening for this annual pancake dinner--many years ago a blizzard stranded many motorist & Glenn residents came to the rescue & served them meals & many, many pancake!!
Start Time: 5:00 pm End Time: 7:00 pm
Category: West Michigan Coastal Surrounding Areas
Here are the details:
5-7pm
Glenn Comm. Center--114th St @ Blue Star Hwy
Contact: 1-269-227-2262
Come out on a winter evening for this annual pancake dinner--many years ago a blizzard stranded many motorist & Glenn residents came to the rescue & served them meals & many, many pancake!!
Fenn Valley Vineyards Nouveau Fest
Date: Saturday, December 4, 2010
Start Time: 1:00 pm End Time: 5:00 pm
Location: Fenn Valley Vineyards
Category: Saugatuck & Douglas Events
Here are the details:
Join us from 1-5 PM as we introduce the first wine from the vintage. Visit the wine cellar where you will taste the newest Fenn Valley wines in their infancy. Fun, food, and good wine.
No admission charge, no reservations.
Location Details
Fenn Valley Vineyards
6130 122ND AVE
FENNVILLE MI 49408
Start Time: 1:00 pm End Time: 5:00 pm
Location: Fenn Valley Vineyards
Category: Saugatuck & Douglas Events
Here are the details:
Join us from 1-5 PM as we introduce the first wine from the vintage. Visit the wine cellar where you will taste the newest Fenn Valley wines in their infancy. Fun, food, and good wine.
No admission charge, no reservations.
Location Details
Fenn Valley Vineyards
6130 122ND AVE
FENNVILLE MI 49408
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Saugatuck Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony
Date: Friday, November 26, 2010
Start Time: 5:00 pm
Category: Saugatuck & Douglas Events
Here are the details:
5 pm, 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. For further information call (269) 857-1626 or info@saugatuckdouglas.com Sponsored by the Saugatuck-Douglas Area Business Association.
Start Time: 5:00 pm
Category: Saugatuck & Douglas Events
Here are the details:
5 pm, 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. For further information call (269) 857-1626 or info@saugatuckdouglas.com Sponsored by the Saugatuck-Douglas Area Business Association.
South Haven Santa Parade
Santa's Comin' to Town Parade
Date: Friday, November 26, 2010
Start Time: 6:30 pm
Category: South Haven Events
Here are the details:
Downtown South Haven
Contact: 637-4342
There will be a Santa Parade thru downtown South Haven proceeding east to City Hall where there will be a tree-lighting ceremony. Also, pictures with Santa will be offered- $5. This is the kick-off for the Festival of Trees!
Date: Friday, November 26, 2010
Start Time: 6:30 pm
Category: South Haven Events
Here are the details:
Downtown South Haven
Contact: 637-4342
There will be a Santa Parade thru downtown South Haven proceeding east to City Hall where there will be a tree-lighting ceremony. Also, pictures with Santa will be offered- $5. This is the kick-off for the Festival of Trees!
South Haven's Ice Rink Opens For Winter Season
Date: Wednesday, November 24, 2010
Category: South Haven Events
Here are the details:
Tues - Thurs 4-7pm, Fri 4-9pm, Sat 12-10pm, Sun 12-6pm
Huron Street Pavilion-South Haven
Contact: 269.639.1113
Come and enjoys another season of ice skating - a fun-filled family activity!
Category: South Haven Events
Here are the details:
Tues - Thurs 4-7pm, Fri 4-9pm, Sat 12-10pm, Sun 12-6pm
Huron Street Pavilion-South Haven
Contact: 269.639.1113
Come and enjoys another season of ice skating - a fun-filled family activity!
Saturday, November 20, 2010
SINGAPORE, MICHIGAN
NAME: Singapore
COUNTY: Allegan
CLIMATE: snow in winter, hot in summer, cool in spring/autumn
COMMENTS: just downriver of Saugatuck on the northernmost bend of the Kalamazoo River along Lake Michigan. Buried beneath sand dunes.
REMAINS: 23 buildings and 2 mills beneath sand dunes
Founded in 1836, started out as a single saw mill. First schoolhouse in Michigan was built on Singapore Road in Singapore. First teacher was Elizabeth Peckham. Shortly after the Civil War, Singapore was involved in a bank scandal. Federal banks were required to maintain a minimum amount of currency, and neither Singapore nor Allegan was at that level. Allegan Federal Bank would receive warning from nearby towns that the bank inspector was coming through. They would arrange for all the money from Sinapore Federal Bank would be transfered to Allegan Federal Bank. After the inspection, the banker in Allegan would take the bank inspector out and get him drunk. While he slept it off, they would get a head start on him and take all the money from Allegan to Singapore Federal Bank in time to pass the inspection there. At its peak in the 1870s, had 23 buildings, 2 working saw mills, and about 200 residents. In 1871, its remaining timber was cleared for use in rebuilding after the Great Fire of 1871 in Holland, MI (which occurred at the same time as the Great Fire of 1871 in Chicago, IL). Without the trees to shelter the town from the winds coming in off Lake Michigan, it was soon covered by the sand drifts and is now buried beneath the dunes. Submitted by: Brian Tice
COUNTY: Allegan
CLIMATE: snow in winter, hot in summer, cool in spring/autumn
COMMENTS: just downriver of Saugatuck on the northernmost bend of the Kalamazoo River along Lake Michigan. Buried beneath sand dunes.
REMAINS: 23 buildings and 2 mills beneath sand dunes
Founded in 1836, started out as a single saw mill. First schoolhouse in Michigan was built on Singapore Road in Singapore. First teacher was Elizabeth Peckham. Shortly after the Civil War, Singapore was involved in a bank scandal. Federal banks were required to maintain a minimum amount of currency, and neither Singapore nor Allegan was at that level. Allegan Federal Bank would receive warning from nearby towns that the bank inspector was coming through. They would arrange for all the money from Sinapore Federal Bank would be transfered to Allegan Federal Bank. After the inspection, the banker in Allegan would take the bank inspector out and get him drunk. While he slept it off, they would get a head start on him and take all the money from Allegan to Singapore Federal Bank in time to pass the inspection there. At its peak in the 1870s, had 23 buildings, 2 working saw mills, and about 200 residents. In 1871, its remaining timber was cleared for use in rebuilding after the Great Fire of 1871 in Holland, MI (which occurred at the same time as the Great Fire of 1871 in Chicago, IL). Without the trees to shelter the town from the winds coming in off Lake Michigan, it was soon covered by the sand drifts and is now buried beneath the dunes. Submitted by: Brian Tice
GLENN, MICHIGAN
Glenn was first settled in 1843. Before 1876 this area was known by many names, including Packard's Corner and New Casco. Glenn has been used since 1856. As the land was cleared, crops and orchards were planted. Shipping became necessary, so piers were built out into the lake. The boats that carried fruit into the cities would bring vacation-bound passengers on the return trip. The resort business increased and Glenn grew rapidly. By 1897 the community had developed enough to support three grocery stores, a drug store, a meat market, two blacksmiths, a barber shop, two hotels, and several other businesses. During the 1920's truck transportation replaced the need for the piers. The blizzard of 1937 established Glenn as a community filled with hospitality. Travelers who were marooned in Glenn spread the word about this area=s people and warmth. A pancake festival was set up to celebrate the blizzard that next spring. This festival continued until 1941, when World War II forced its cancellation. The festival was revived in the 1960's and continues today. Since the construction of Interstate 196 rerouted traffic, Glenn saw a decline in tourism during the 1960's. The resort businesses were gone and life styles were changed forever.
PIER COVE, MICHIGAN
Pier Cove was laid out by Deacon Sutherland in 1851 as a platted town in Allegan County. A steam sawmill and wood shop were constructed. The wood shop was later made into a grist mill, which was needed in the area. Two piers, measuring approximately 323 foot, were built. This area was thought of as a village, which boasted about its twenty families, four stores, a tavern, post office, grist mill and three hotels. As the cord wood supply was depleted, the fire of 1871 occurred, and the railroad came to Fennville, the Village of Pier Cove diminished in population and importance. One pier remained in service into 1919. Both piers were destroyed by storms in the 1900's and were not rebuilt.
Thursday, November 18, 2010
South Haven Presents Ross Richardson-Shipwreck Hunter
Date: Sunday, November 28, 2010
Start Time: 2:00 pm
Category: South Haven Events
Here are the details:
2pm
Maritime Museum--Dyckman @ the bridge
Contact: 1-269-637-8078
Shipwreck Diver & Maritime History Researcher, Ross Richardson recently discovered the propeller "Westmoreland," an arched steamship which went down in the Manitou passage in the 1850's. He will tell the tale of her all too brief career as a once beautiful ship, her recent discovery, shedding light on that for some 150 years, been shrouded in the darkness of the deep! Hosted by the MI Maritime Museum
Start Time: 2:00 pm
Category: South Haven Events
Here are the details:
2pm
Maritime Museum--Dyckman @ the bridge
Contact: 1-269-637-8078
Shipwreck Diver & Maritime History Researcher, Ross Richardson recently discovered the propeller "Westmoreland," an arched steamship which went down in the Manitou passage in the 1850's. He will tell the tale of her all too brief career as a once beautiful ship, her recent discovery, shedding light on that for some 150 years, been shrouded in the darkness of the deep! Hosted by the MI Maritime Museum
South Haven Santa Dog Parade
Date: Friday, November 26, 2010
Start Time: 6:00 pm
Category: South Haven Events
Here are the details:
6pm
Meet at Black River Books
In anticipation of developing a Bark Park, we are putting our best paw forward and creating some great dog activities. The first one is a Santa Dog Parade as part of the We Care Festival of Trees Santa Clause Parade. What better way to showcase our community dogs than to have them welcome Santa to town front and center in a parade? To have your dog participate please pick up a registration form at the South Haven Visitors Bureau.
Start Time: 6:00 pm
Category: South Haven Events
Here are the details:
6pm
Meet at Black River Books
In anticipation of developing a Bark Park, we are putting our best paw forward and creating some great dog activities. The first one is a Santa Dog Parade as part of the We Care Festival of Trees Santa Clause Parade. What better way to showcase our community dogs than to have them welcome Santa to town front and center in a parade? To have your dog participate please pick up a registration form at the South Haven Visitors Bureau.
Saugatuck's Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony & Visit From Santa
Date: Friday, November 26, 2010
Start Time: 5:00 pm
Category: Saugatuck & Douglas Events
Here are the details:
5 pm, 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. For further information call (269) 857-1626 or info@saugatuckdouglas.com Sponsored by the Saugatuck-Douglas Area Business Association.
Start Time: 5:00 pm
Category: Saugatuck & Douglas Events
Here are the details:
5 pm, 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. For further information call (269) 857-1626 or info@saugatuckdouglas.com Sponsored by the Saugatuck-Douglas Area Business Association.
Monday, November 15, 2010
CITY OF SOUTH HAVEN-STEAMSHIP
Originally the civilian steamship City of South Haven (1903)
USS CITY OF SOUTH HAVEN, a 1719 gross ton coastal troop transport, was built at Toledo, Ohio, in 1903 as the passenger steamship of the same name. She operated commercially on the Great Lakes, primarily on southern Lake Michigan, for the next fifteen years. In April 1918 the ship was purchased by the Navy and sent to Chicago, Illinois, for conversion work.
Commissioned in November 1918,
two days before the Armistice ended the First World War fighting, CITY OF SOUTH HAVEN left the lakes later in the month and went to Boston, Massachusetts, to prepare for service in European waters. However, this requirement soon evaporated and she remained in the U.S.
Sold in December 1919,
Her new owners renamed her CITY OF MIAMI and operated her between Florida and Cuba. The steamer returned to the Great Lakes in 1923. Under the name E.G. CROSBY, she was employed on Lake Michigan until laid up in 1931. While idle at Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, she suffered massive fire damage in December 1935 and was subsequently scrapped.
USS CITY OF SOUTH HAVEN, a 1719 gross ton coastal troop transport, was built at Toledo, Ohio, in 1903 as the passenger steamship of the same name. She operated commercially on the Great Lakes, primarily on southern Lake Michigan, for the next fifteen years. In April 1918 the ship was purchased by the Navy and sent to Chicago, Illinois, for conversion work.
Commissioned in November 1918,
two days before the Armistice ended the First World War fighting, CITY OF SOUTH HAVEN left the lakes later in the month and went to Boston, Massachusetts, to prepare for service in European waters. However, this requirement soon evaporated and she remained in the U.S.
Sold in December 1919,
Her new owners renamed her CITY OF MIAMI and operated her between Florida and Cuba. The steamer returned to the Great Lakes in 1923. Under the name E.G. CROSBY, she was employed on Lake Michigan until laid up in 1931. While idle at Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, she suffered massive fire damage in December 1935 and was subsequently scrapped.
Sunday, November 14, 2010
Saugatuck & Douglas Holiday Preview-
Date: Saturday, November 20, 2010
Start Time: 12:00 pm End Time: 9:00 pm
Category: Saugatuck & Douglas Events
Here are the details:
Welcoming the Christmas Season in downtown Saugatuck & Douglas 12 - 9 pm with trolley service running between the two communities. Sponsored by the Saugatuck/Douglas Area Business Association
Start Time: 12:00 pm End Time: 9:00 pm
Category: Saugatuck & Douglas Events
Here are the details:
Welcoming the Christmas Season in downtown Saugatuck & Douglas 12 - 9 pm with trolley service running between the two communities. Sponsored by the Saugatuck/Douglas Area Business Association
South Haven Center For The Arts Presents Mistletoe Market
Date: Saturday, November 20, 2010 -Dec. 12, 2010
(All day or non-timed event)
Category: South Haven Events
Here are the details:
Mon-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 12-5pm
South Haven Center for the Arts
Contact: 269.637.1041
Handmade holiday items, home decor creations, all-occasion greeting cards, jewelry, pottery, photographs by popular local photographers and a variety of other "surprises" you'll have to see to appreciate. Over 50 artists from southwestern Michigan are providing their one-of-a-kind creations at the market.
(All day or non-timed event)
Category: South Haven Events
Here are the details:
Mon-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 12-5pm
South Haven Center for the Arts
Contact: 269.637.1041
Handmade holiday items, home decor creations, all-occasion greeting cards, jewelry, pottery, photographs by popular local photographers and a variety of other "surprises" you'll have to see to appreciate. Over 50 artists from southwestern Michigan are providing their one-of-a-kind creations at the market.
Saugatuck Douglas Library Presents David Copperfield-movie
Date: Thursday, November 18, 2010
Start Time: 7:00 pm
Location: Saugatuck Douglas Library
Category: Saugatuck & Douglas Events
Here are the details:
1935 George Cukor, director, with W.C. Fields, Lionel Barrymore. 7 pm at the Saugatuck-Douglas Library. Free admission and free popcorn.
Location Details
Saugatuck Douglas Library
Mixer & Center Streets
Douglas Mi 49406
Start Time: 7:00 pm
Location: Saugatuck Douglas Library
Category: Saugatuck & Douglas Events
Here are the details:
1935 George Cukor, director, with W.C. Fields, Lionel Barrymore. 7 pm at the Saugatuck-Douglas Library. Free admission and free popcorn.
Location Details
Saugatuck Douglas Library
Mixer & Center Streets
Douglas Mi 49406
Thursday, November 4, 2010
South Haven's-Martha's Vineyard Bed & Breakfast
Welcome to Martha's Vineyard Bed & Breakfast. We invite you to come and experience our private oasis. While only minutes from downtown South Haven and Lake Michigan beaches, the Inn is located on 5 acres of park-like setting with beautifully landscaped gardens, private pond with fountain and our very own vineyard nestled alongside the 2nd fairway of the South Haven Golf Course.
Escape from the ordinary to our private piece of South Haven. With an air of relaxed elegance, away from the hustle and bustle, Martha's Vineyard offers luxurious accommodations of unparalleled comfort, heartfelt hospitality, service that anticipates and pampers and soul-inspiring surroundings. Enjoy quiet solitude that allows for a picnic by the pond or a nap in the hammock, watching the sun rise or set from your private verandah, or take a stroll through the vineyard. Just the surroundings that you are looking for to create that quiet respite or romantic getaway that you so much deserve.
Select from eleven elegantly appointed guestrooms, each with private bath & fireplace, many with luxurious 2-person whirlpool tubs. All of our rooms are steeped with charm, and designed with your comfort in mind. Choose from either our main house or Martha's guesthouse accommodations.
Enjoy a scrumptious 4-course breakfast each morning and refreshments served mid-day. Guests staying in our main house enjoy personalized service as we serve breakfast course by course. When weather permits breakfast is served on the vine-covered verandah. For those who enjoy breakfast in bed, our guesthouse offers a little more privacy with breakfast delivered right to your door.
We invite you to come and refresh your spirit and restore your soul.
The memories you make will keep you returning time after time, after time. . .
Martha's Vineyard Bed & Breakfast
Innkeepers, Lou & Ginger Adamson
473 Blue Star Highway
South Haven, MI 49090
269-637-9373
Fax: 269-639-8214
adamson@marthasvy.com
www.marthasvy.com
Escape from the ordinary to our private piece of South Haven. With an air of relaxed elegance, away from the hustle and bustle, Martha's Vineyard offers luxurious accommodations of unparalleled comfort, heartfelt hospitality, service that anticipates and pampers and soul-inspiring surroundings. Enjoy quiet solitude that allows for a picnic by the pond or a nap in the hammock, watching the sun rise or set from your private verandah, or take a stroll through the vineyard. Just the surroundings that you are looking for to create that quiet respite or romantic getaway that you so much deserve.
Select from eleven elegantly appointed guestrooms, each with private bath & fireplace, many with luxurious 2-person whirlpool tubs. All of our rooms are steeped with charm, and designed with your comfort in mind. Choose from either our main house or Martha's guesthouse accommodations.
Enjoy a scrumptious 4-course breakfast each morning and refreshments served mid-day. Guests staying in our main house enjoy personalized service as we serve breakfast course by course. When weather permits breakfast is served on the vine-covered verandah. For those who enjoy breakfast in bed, our guesthouse offers a little more privacy with breakfast delivered right to your door.
We invite you to come and refresh your spirit and restore your soul.
The memories you make will keep you returning time after time, after time. . .
Martha's Vineyard Bed & Breakfast
Innkeepers, Lou & Ginger Adamson
473 Blue Star Highway
South Haven, MI 49090
269-637-9373
Fax: 269-639-8214
adamson@marthasvy.com
www.marthasvy.com
South Haven Mi- Seymour House Bed And Breakfast
The Seymour House is a beautiful brick Italianate style mansion built by William H. Seymour in 1862. Our Bed and Breakfast is perfectly located half way between South Haven and Saugatuck. Our 11 acre grounds are complete with maintained nature trails and a stocked 1-acre pond. Five tastefully decorated guest rooms, large guest living room with fireplace and a library with books and movies, as well as a two bedroom log cabin are all featured on our grounds. Our Inn also makes a lovely place for weddings and retreats. For our B & B guests we prepare a full gourmet breakfast each morning*. Enjoy our special house blend of excellent coffee and fresh produce from the finest farm markets in West Michigan. Lighter fare always available upon request. There are also many activities in the area during the year, click here to see what's happening. So spend your days in South Haven or Saugatuck and then come back to quiet in the country at The Seymour House just eight miles from South Haven and eight miles from Saugatuck.
South Haven- Kal-Haven Trail
Here are the details:
The Kal-Haven Trail is a 33.5 mile long linear multi-use trail that links Kalamazoo a major southwest Michigan city to South Haven a Lake Michigan resort area. The trail starts in South Haven on North Bailey Avenue and ends in Kalamazoo on 10th Street.
The route of the Kal-Haven originally was a railroad compleated in 1870, the railroad bed has been converted to a trail with a limestone/slag surface. It is usable for all non-motorized bicycles, hiking, and snowmobiling when there is a 4-inch snow base. In 2004 Van Buren County obtained a use permit to operate and maintain The Kal-Haven Trail Sesquicentennial State Park. Van Buren County continues to operate the trail under this permit.
The trail fee was suspended the first of 2011.
Hours of Operation:
8:00 AM to 10:00 PM 7 days a week
The Kal-Haven Trail is a 33.5 mile long linear multi-use trail that links Kalamazoo a major southwest Michigan city to South Haven a Lake Michigan resort area. The trail starts in South Haven on North Bailey Avenue and ends in Kalamazoo on 10th Street.
The route of the Kal-Haven originally was a railroad compleated in 1870, the railroad bed has been converted to a trail with a limestone/slag surface. It is usable for all non-motorized bicycles, hiking, and snowmobiling when there is a 4-inch snow base. In 2004 Van Buren County obtained a use permit to operate and maintain The Kal-Haven Trail Sesquicentennial State Park. Van Buren County continues to operate the trail under this permit.
The trail fee was suspended the first of 2011.
Hours of Operation:
8:00 AM to 10:00 PM 7 days a week
Glenn Mi, Social-CANCELLED
Date: Thursday, November 11, 2010
Start Time: 6:00 pm End Time: 8:00 pm
Category: West Michigan Coastal Surrounding Areas
Here are the details:
What: Glenn Social
Where: Seymour House - 1248 Blue Star Highway, south of Glenn
When: Nov 11, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Description: Visit and network with local business owners; refreshments served. All donations go to helping maintain the park.
Start Time: 6:00 pm End Time: 8:00 pm
Category: West Michigan Coastal Surrounding Areas
Here are the details:
What: Glenn Social
Where: Seymour House - 1248 Blue Star Highway, south of Glenn
When: Nov 11, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Description: Visit and network with local business owners; refreshments served. All donations go to helping maintain the park.
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
Saugatuck Presents Cocktails With Larry Miller: Little League, Adultery, And Other Bad Ideas
Date: Saturday, November 13, 2010
Start Time: 8:00 pm
Location: Saugatuck Center For The Arts
Category: Saugatuck & Douglas Events
Here are the details:
Ready for all the relatives, parties, and holiday hoopla? Indulge in the perfect pre-holiday escape with comedian Larry Miller. Larry shares his comic perspective about marriage, children and drinking…and how each one leads to the other two. As one of Hollywood's most recognizable faces, Larry Miller has appeared in over 50 films, including Pretty Woman, Waiting for Guffman, Best in Show, and The Princess Diaries. He can be seen on television starring in "10 Things I Hate About You" and as a regular on "The Tonight Show," "The Late Show with David Letterman" and "Real Time with Bill Maher." When not busy with his acting career, Larry still performs as a standup comic, and writes a humor column for The Daily Standard. 8 pm, Saugatuck Center for the Arts. $35 reserved seats, cash bar. Tickets and info at www.sc4a.org or 269-857-2399
Location Details
Saugatuck Center For The Arts
400 Culver St
Saugatuck MI 49453
Location Phone: 269-857-2399
Start Time: 8:00 pm
Location: Saugatuck Center For The Arts
Category: Saugatuck & Douglas Events
Here are the details:
Ready for all the relatives, parties, and holiday hoopla? Indulge in the perfect pre-holiday escape with comedian Larry Miller. Larry shares his comic perspective about marriage, children and drinking…and how each one leads to the other two. As one of Hollywood's most recognizable faces, Larry Miller has appeared in over 50 films, including Pretty Woman, Waiting for Guffman, Best in Show, and The Princess Diaries. He can be seen on television starring in "10 Things I Hate About You" and as a regular on "The Tonight Show," "The Late Show with David Letterman" and "Real Time with Bill Maher." When not busy with his acting career, Larry still performs as a standup comic, and writes a humor column for The Daily Standard. 8 pm, Saugatuck Center for the Arts. $35 reserved seats, cash bar. Tickets and info at www.sc4a.org or 269-857-2399
Location Details
Saugatuck Center For The Arts
400 Culver St
Saugatuck MI 49453
Location Phone: 269-857-2399
Fennville's Fenn Valley Vineyard-Fall Harvest Dinner
Date: Saturday, November 13, 2010
Start Time: 6:30 pm
Location: Fenn Valley Vineyards
Category: West Michigan Coastal Surrounding Areas
Here are the details:
6:30pm
FennValley
Contact: 269-561-2396
Chef Christine Ferris is our featured Chef
$70pp includes food, wines, taxes and tip.
Reservations required, accepted October 1st.
Come and enjoy the delicous food and visit with wonderful people.
Evergreen Lane’s Pyramid Pointe goat cheese and chanterelle mushroom tart
Roasted winter squash salad with arugula, bacon lardons, toasted pecans,
shaved Evergreen Lane’s goat milk tomme and sherry vinaigrette
Rabbit confit with french lentils and garlic crostini
Braised bison short ribs
With celeriac-youkon mashed potatoes and swiss chard
Chocolate hazelnut tart
Topped with caramelized pears and candied ginger
Location Details
Fenn Valley Vineyards
6130 122ND AVE
FENNVILLE MI 49408
Start Time: 6:30 pm
Location: Fenn Valley Vineyards
Category: West Michigan Coastal Surrounding Areas
Here are the details:
6:30pm
FennValley
Contact: 269-561-2396
Chef Christine Ferris is our featured Chef
$70pp includes food, wines, taxes and tip.
Reservations required, accepted October 1st.
Come and enjoy the delicous food and visit with wonderful people.
Evergreen Lane’s Pyramid Pointe goat cheese and chanterelle mushroom tart
Roasted winter squash salad with arugula, bacon lardons, toasted pecans,
shaved Evergreen Lane’s goat milk tomme and sherry vinaigrette
Rabbit confit with french lentils and garlic crostini
Braised bison short ribs
With celeriac-youkon mashed potatoes and swiss chard
Chocolate hazelnut tart
Topped with caramelized pears and candied ginger
Location Details
Fenn Valley Vineyards
6130 122ND AVE
FENNVILLE MI 49408
South Haven Presents Fred Eaglesmith & The Fabulous Ginn Sisters
Date: Sunday, November 7, 2010
Start Time: 3:00 pm
Location: Foundry Hall
Category: South Haven Events
Here are the details:
$20 / $18 members
Since leaving the family farm at 15 to pursue the hitchhiking & train-hopping trail of a traveling troubadour, Fred Eaglesmith has forged one of the most unique and hands-on careers in contemporary music. The Juno award-winner's songs have been recorded by Toby Keith, Cowboy Junkies, Kasey Chambers, Mary Gauthier, Ralph Stanley II, Dar Williams and Todd Snider. A bit vaudeville, hoedown, jamfest, rockin' country and straight ahead rock-n-roll, Eaglesmith & the Ginn Sisters are not to be missed!
Location Details
Foundry Hall
422 Eagle St
South Haven Mi
Start Time: 3:00 pm
Location: Foundry Hall
Category: South Haven Events
Here are the details:
$20 / $18 members
Since leaving the family farm at 15 to pursue the hitchhiking & train-hopping trail of a traveling troubadour, Fred Eaglesmith has forged one of the most unique and hands-on careers in contemporary music. The Juno award-winner's songs have been recorded by Toby Keith, Cowboy Junkies, Kasey Chambers, Mary Gauthier, Ralph Stanley II, Dar Williams and Todd Snider. A bit vaudeville, hoedown, jamfest, rockin' country and straight ahead rock-n-roll, Eaglesmith & the Ginn Sisters are not to be missed!
Location Details
Foundry Hall
422 Eagle St
South Haven Mi
Douglas,Mi-Molten-Reception-1St Annual Glass Show
Date: Saturday, November 6, 2010
Category: Saugatuck & Douglas Events
Here are the details
MOLTEN - A Glass-tastic event in beautiful downtown Douglas, MI
Galleries, merchants and restaurants unite for the first MOLTEN Glass-tastic event. Opening receptions and glass art-making demonstrations will be held Saturday, November 6, from 6-8 pm. Exhibit continues through December 8, 2010.
Area galleries will showcase a tremendous variety of striking glass works by well known artists. Among the presentations you'll find glass vessels, glass mosaic window pieces, sculptures and jewelry.
Each participating merchant will also have artful glass selections on display and available for early Holiday shopping.
Participating restaurants will feature a "molten delight", something bright, hot, delicious or by the "glass" in keeping with the MOLTEN theme of the evening.
Participating Galleries & Merchants:
Button Petter Gallery - (269) 857-2175
Water Street Gallery
Respite Cappuccino Court
Kubiak Gallery
Brackett and Co.
Wild Dog Grille
Circa
Thistle Gallery
Rubinkam Gallery
Every Day People Cafe
Cookies on Call / Cafe Francesca
Possessions
Parrot in the Square
Fancy Nancy
Lakeview Lanes Bowling Lounge & Grill
For further information contact:
Durenda Walker
269 857-7100
317 753-2776
Category: Saugatuck & Douglas Events
Here are the details
MOLTEN - A Glass-tastic event in beautiful downtown Douglas, MI
Galleries, merchants and restaurants unite for the first MOLTEN Glass-tastic event. Opening receptions and glass art-making demonstrations will be held Saturday, November 6, from 6-8 pm. Exhibit continues through December 8, 2010.
Area galleries will showcase a tremendous variety of striking glass works by well known artists. Among the presentations you'll find glass vessels, glass mosaic window pieces, sculptures and jewelry.
Each participating merchant will also have artful glass selections on display and available for early Holiday shopping.
Participating restaurants will feature a "molten delight", something bright, hot, delicious or by the "glass" in keeping with the MOLTEN theme of the evening.
Participating Galleries & Merchants:
Button Petter Gallery - (269) 857-2175
Water Street Gallery
Respite Cappuccino Court
Kubiak Gallery
Brackett and Co.
Wild Dog Grille
Circa
Thistle Gallery
Rubinkam Gallery
Every Day People Cafe
Cookies on Call / Cafe Francesca
Possessions
Parrot in the Square
Fancy Nancy
Lakeview Lanes Bowling Lounge & Grill
For further information contact:
Durenda Walker
269 857-7100
317 753-2776
Monday, October 25, 2010
Fennville Mi. Haunted Corn Maze
Date: Friday, October 29, 2010 -October 31, 2010
Start Time: 7:00 pm End Time: 10:00 pm
Category: West Michigan Coastal Surrounding Areas
Here are the details:
Dark to 10 pm
Location: Crane Orchards, Fennville
URL: www.craneorchards.com
We have a 20-acre Haunted Corn Maze; a lot of creative energy and a huge amount of work goes into this project every year to make it the best (& spookiest!) corn maze anywhere. This year's corn maze design will have many new and different challenges, For those of you who've tested the maze in previous years, it will be a brand new challenge. (Each year we have a completely new maze design).
Expect some major screams and goosebumps with 30 to 40 minutes of suspense, excitement and FUN! Sure, you'll pay to get in, but you'll likely "prey" to get out! *Not recommended for 12 yrs & under
Enjoy our Haunted Corn Maze together with the 3-d special effects barn for only $14
Our 3-D special effects barn is like something from a nightmare and unlike anything you've ever seen! You won't believe your eyes! Professional 3-d art work, eerie and dramatic lighting effects and a vortex tunnel to walk through; full of surprised everywhere!
Contact Information:
Crane Orchards
Phone: 269-561-5545
Start Time: 7:00 pm End Time: 10:00 pm
Category: West Michigan Coastal Surrounding Areas
Here are the details:
Dark to 10 pm
Location: Crane Orchards, Fennville
URL: www.craneorchards.com
We have a 20-acre Haunted Corn Maze; a lot of creative energy and a huge amount of work goes into this project every year to make it the best (& spookiest!) corn maze anywhere. This year's corn maze design will have many new and different challenges, For those of you who've tested the maze in previous years, it will be a brand new challenge. (Each year we have a completely new maze design).
Expect some major screams and goosebumps with 30 to 40 minutes of suspense, excitement and FUN! Sure, you'll pay to get in, but you'll likely "prey" to get out! *Not recommended for 12 yrs & under
Enjoy our Haunted Corn Maze together with the 3-d special effects barn for only $14
Our 3-D special effects barn is like something from a nightmare and unlike anything you've ever seen! You won't believe your eyes! Professional 3-d art work, eerie and dramatic lighting effects and a vortex tunnel to walk through; full of surprised everywhere!
Contact Information:
Crane Orchards
Phone: 269-561-5545
Grand Rapids Presents Christmas Traditions Around the World
Date: Monday, October 25, 2010 -January 9,2010
Start Time: 9:00 am End Time: 5:00 pm
Location: Meijer Gardens
Category: West Michigan Coastal Surrounding Areas
Here are the details:
What: Experience the most magical time of year as Meijer Gardens transforms into a world of winter magic with the glow of 300,000 lights, more than 40 captivating international trees and displays, strolling carolers, horse-drawn carriage rides and more surprises than can fit under the tree. The gorgeous holiday displays will be even more extensive this year, with additions to the nativity scenes, the Railway Garden and the Diwali display in the Lena Meijer Conservatory. Diwali is the five-day Hindu festival known as the “Festival of the Lights.” Hindus in India and Nepal mark the end of the harvest season with colorful designs made of sand, rice and flowers, especially marigolds. The Gardens Holiday Express train exhibit, a holiday favorite designed by railway garden designer Paul Busse, winds its way through three separate indoor garden and will feature five new structures: the Lena Meijer Conservatory, Civic Theater, Fish Ladder, Covered Bridges and Temple Emanuel. The new nativity scene this year is the Polish Szopka (pronounced shop-ka). The ornate structures are replicas of the most beautiful buildings of Krakow, with the Bethlehem stable scene situated on the second floor.
When:
Repeats every day until Sun Jan 09 2011 .
Link-meijergardens.org
Location Details
Meijer Gardens
1000 E Beltline Ave NE
Grand Rapids Mi 49525
Location Contact: 616-957-1580
Start Time: 9:00 am End Time: 5:00 pm
Location: Meijer Gardens
Category: West Michigan Coastal Surrounding Areas
Here are the details:
What: Experience the most magical time of year as Meijer Gardens transforms into a world of winter magic with the glow of 300,000 lights, more than 40 captivating international trees and displays, strolling carolers, horse-drawn carriage rides and more surprises than can fit under the tree. The gorgeous holiday displays will be even more extensive this year, with additions to the nativity scenes, the Railway Garden and the Diwali display in the Lena Meijer Conservatory. Diwali is the five-day Hindu festival known as the “Festival of the Lights.” Hindus in India and Nepal mark the end of the harvest season with colorful designs made of sand, rice and flowers, especially marigolds. The Gardens Holiday Express train exhibit, a holiday favorite designed by railway garden designer Paul Busse, winds its way through three separate indoor garden and will feature five new structures: the Lena Meijer Conservatory, Civic Theater, Fish Ladder, Covered Bridges and Temple Emanuel. The new nativity scene this year is the Polish Szopka (pronounced shop-ka). The ornate structures are replicas of the most beautiful buildings of Krakow, with the Bethlehem stable scene situated on the second floor.
When:
Repeats every day until Sun Jan 09 2011 .
Link-meijergardens.org
Location Details
Meijer Gardens
1000 E Beltline Ave NE
Grand Rapids Mi 49525
Location Contact: 616-957-1580
South Haven's Foundry Hall Presents Charlie Chaplin Festival
Date: Tuesday, November 2, 2010
Start Time: 7:00 pm
Location: Foundry Hall
Category: South Haven Events
Here are the details:
Foundry Hall debuts the Tuesday Cinema Series, featuring an eclectic variety of films on the big screen, Tuesday evenings at 7 pm! After you vote on November 2, join us at Foundry Hall to view four Charlie Chaplin shorts from 1917: "The Adventurer," "The Cure," "Easy Street" and "The Immigrant," presented with music and sound effects.
Location Details
Foundry Hall
422 Eagle St
South Haven Mi
Start Time: 7:00 pm
Location: Foundry Hall
Category: South Haven Events
Here are the details:
Foundry Hall debuts the Tuesday Cinema Series, featuring an eclectic variety of films on the big screen, Tuesday evenings at 7 pm! After you vote on November 2, join us at Foundry Hall to view four Charlie Chaplin shorts from 1917: "The Adventurer," "The Cure," "Easy Street" and "The Immigrant," presented with music and sound effects.
Location Details
Foundry Hall
422 Eagle St
South Haven Mi
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Douglas,Mi- Halloween Celebration & Parade
Date: Saturday, October 30, 2010
Start Time: 10:00 pm
Category: Saugatuck & Douglas Events
Here are the details:
Downtown Douglas at 10pm
Start Time: 10:00 pm
Category: Saugatuck & Douglas Events
Here are the details:
Downtown Douglas at 10pm
South Haven-Monster Bash Costume Party-CANCELLED
Date: Friday, October 29, 2010
Category: South Haven Events
Here are the details:
Location- Foundry Hall-Eagle St
Contact: 269.637.1041
South Haven Center For The Arts presents The Monster Bash Costume Party held at Foundry Hall.
Live rock band with oldies rock played during band breaks--dancing, cash bar for beer & witches brew, light hors d'oeuvres, 50/50 raffle--must be present to win. Prizes for best costume, make-up, etc. MUST be 21 or over, ID required!. THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED AS OF 10-24-10.
Cost: $10 in advance, $15 in advance
Category: South Haven Events
Here are the details:
Location- Foundry Hall-Eagle St
Contact: 269.637.1041
South Haven Center For The Arts presents The Monster Bash Costume Party held at Foundry Hall.
Live rock band with oldies rock played during band breaks--dancing, cash bar for beer & witches brew, light hors d'oeuvres, 50/50 raffle--must be present to win. Prizes for best costume, make-up, etc. MUST be 21 or over, ID required!. THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED AS OF 10-24-10.
Cost: $10 in advance, $15 in advance
Saugatuck Presents- The House Of Dracula
Date: Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Start Time: 6:30 pm
Location: Red Barn Theatre
Category: Saugatuck & Douglas Events
Here are the details:
(NR) – 1943 Horror Classic A well-meaning sawbones (Onslow Stevens) tries to "cure" fiends such as Dracula (John Carradine) and Frankenstein's monster (Glenn Strange), with middling results. Erle C. Kenton directs. 6:30 p.m. at The Red Barn Theater Saugatuck Hosted by John Hardy. Located only one quarter of a mile from Exit 41 on I-196/US31 at 3657 63rd St at Blue Star Hwy. Suggested Donation $5. FREE POPCORN from CNJ Popcorn Co. Concessions only $1! Call (269) 857-5300 for more information.
Location Details
Red Barn Theatre
63RD & Blue Star Hwy.
Saugatuck Mi 49453
Location Phone: 269-857-5300
Start Time: 6:30 pm
Location: Red Barn Theatre
Category: Saugatuck & Douglas Events
Here are the details:
(NR) – 1943 Horror Classic A well-meaning sawbones (Onslow Stevens) tries to "cure" fiends such as Dracula (John Carradine) and Frankenstein's monster (Glenn Strange), with middling results. Erle C. Kenton directs. 6:30 p.m. at The Red Barn Theater Saugatuck Hosted by John Hardy. Located only one quarter of a mile from Exit 41 on I-196/US31 at 3657 63rd St at Blue Star Hwy. Suggested Donation $5. FREE POPCORN from CNJ Popcorn Co. Concessions only $1! Call (269) 857-5300 for more information.
Location Details
Red Barn Theatre
63RD & Blue Star Hwy.
Saugatuck Mi 49453
Location Phone: 269-857-5300
South Haven Presents-Boo On Your Bike
Date: Sunday, October 24, 2010
Start Time: 12:00 pm End Time: 3:00 pm
Category: South Haven Events
Here are the details:
12-3pm
Kal-Haven Trail Head
Contact: 269.639.0003
Ride the Kal-Haven Trail with your family & friends where you will find treats & scary surprises along the way. Costumes are encouraged. This event will start at the trailhead & there will be a free safety clinic on biking, plus free helmets will be given to kids until they run out. You can come on the trail any time between noon-3pm. This is a FREE event!
Start Time: 12:00 pm End Time: 3:00 pm
Category: South Haven Events
Here are the details:
12-3pm
Kal-Haven Trail Head
Contact: 269.639.0003
Ride the Kal-Haven Trail with your family & friends where you will find treats & scary surprises along the way. Costumes are encouraged. This event will start at the trailhead & there will be a free safety clinic on biking, plus free helmets will be given to kids until they run out. You can come on the trail any time between noon-3pm. This is a FREE event!
South Haven- American Legion Annual Holiday Bazaar
Date: Saturday & Sunday, October 23-24
Category: South Haven Events
Here are the details
Sat--9-4pm--Sun--9-1pm
Amer. Legion--129 Michigan Ave
This is a great 2- day annual event--many items to view & purchase. Lunch & beverage offered on Saturday. A breakfast buffet will be offered on Sunday
Category: South Haven Events
Here are the details
Sat--9-4pm--Sun--9-1pm
Amer. Legion--129 Michigan Ave
This is a great 2- day annual event--many items to view & purchase. Lunch & beverage offered on Saturday. A breakfast buffet will be offered on Sunday
South Haven Presents Seventh Son Blues Band
Date: Friday, October 22, 2010
Start Time: 7:30 pm
Location: Foundry Hall
Category: South Haven Events
Here are the details:
Seventh Son is the oldest blues band in Kalamazoo, Michigan. They perform for the love of the music. Where "professional" musicians are compelled by the marketplace to perform the same set of saleable musical commodities night after night, Seventh Son revels in the freedom to play the music that moves them, which means even their regular listeners never hear the same set twice. The 7-piece band's instrumentation includes: harmonica, guitar, keyboards, bass, drums and two saxophones. Doors open at 7 pm. Tickets: $10 at www.foundryhall.com, 800.838.3006, at the Roger Mason Gallery, and at the door 1/2 hr. before show time unless sold out.
Location Details
Foundry Hall
422 Eagle St
South Haven Mi
Start Time: 7:30 pm
Location: Foundry Hall
Category: South Haven Events
Here are the details:
Seventh Son is the oldest blues band in Kalamazoo, Michigan. They perform for the love of the music. Where "professional" musicians are compelled by the marketplace to perform the same set of saleable musical commodities night after night, Seventh Son revels in the freedom to play the music that moves them, which means even their regular listeners never hear the same set twice. The 7-piece band's instrumentation includes: harmonica, guitar, keyboards, bass, drums and two saxophones. Doors open at 7 pm. Tickets: $10 at www.foundryhall.com, 800.838.3006, at the Roger Mason Gallery, and at the door 1/2 hr. before show time unless sold out.
Location Details
Foundry Hall
422 Eagle St
South Haven Mi
Thursday, October 14, 2010
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Saugatuck Presents The Wolfman-Movie
Date: Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Start Time: 6:30 pm
Location: Red Barn Theatre
Category: Saugatuck & Douglas Events
Here are the details:
(NR) – 1941 Horror Classic Lon Chaney Jr. stars as the unfortunate Larry Talbot, who gets bitten by a werewolf and survives to carry the curse. Bela Lugosi, Claude Rains and the wonderful Maria Ouspenskaya (as a spooky gypsy woman) co-star in this Universal classic. 6:30 p.m. at The Red Barn Theater Saugatuck Hosted by John Hardy. Located only one quarter of a mile from Exit 41 on I-196/US31 at 3657 63rd St at Blue Star Hwy. Suggested Donation $5. FREE POPCORN from CNJ Popcorn Co. Concessions only $1! Call (269) 857-5300 for more information.
Location Details-
Red Barn Theatre
63RD & Blue Star Hwy.
Saugatuck Mi 49453
Location Phone: 269-857-5300
Start Time: 6:30 pm
Location: Red Barn Theatre
Category: Saugatuck & Douglas Events
Here are the details:
(NR) – 1941 Horror Classic Lon Chaney Jr. stars as the unfortunate Larry Talbot, who gets bitten by a werewolf and survives to carry the curse. Bela Lugosi, Claude Rains and the wonderful Maria Ouspenskaya (as a spooky gypsy woman) co-star in this Universal classic. 6:30 p.m. at The Red Barn Theater Saugatuck Hosted by John Hardy. Located only one quarter of a mile from Exit 41 on I-196/US31 at 3657 63rd St at Blue Star Hwy. Suggested Donation $5. FREE POPCORN from CNJ Popcorn Co. Concessions only $1! Call (269) 857-5300 for more information.
Location Details-
Red Barn Theatre
63RD & Blue Star Hwy.
Saugatuck Mi 49453
Location Phone: 269-857-5300
Saturday, October 2, 2010
Saugatuck Presents- Revival at Possum Kingdom Community Church
Date:,Friday October 22-Sunday October 24, 2010
Start Time: 8:00 pm
Location: Saugatuck Center For The Arts
Category: Saugatuck & Douglas Events
Here are the details:
$20 – Adults
$10 – Children
Performances Friday, Oct. 22 and Saturday, Oct. 23 at 8 pm; Sunday, Oct 24 at 2 pm. Discounts available for groups of 10 or more!
Named “Best Play” in Michigan’s 2007 theatre competition, Revival at Possum Kingdom Community Church comes to SCA mainstage!
This original comedy has entertained audiences with its unforgettable characters, all of whom learn some of life’s important lessons during a rollicking revival meeting in Possum Kingdom, Texas.
The play’s new director, Phil Sturdevant, brings a fresh, creative vision and scope to the play, revealing deeper layers of comic interpretation and characterization as he tells the story of a couple of bumbling down-and-out con men who find themselves in a small rural Texas town on a hot July day. The pair attempt to earn some fast cash by staging an impromptu revival meeting for the kindly townsfolk. Ultimately they learn lessons about themselves and the power of generosity and goodness.
Author of several locally produced plays, popular South Haven playwright Linda LaRocque’s Revival at Possum Kingdom Community Church has been produced from Holland Civic to Detroit Repertory. Since its 2007 triumph in the ACTM theater competition, Revival has attracted buzz in the Michigan theater community touring with the same award-winning cast.
Revival cast includes: Loretta Adomeit, Brian M. Everitt, Jolee Hanson, William Muzzillo, Jack C. Oonk, .Linda Larocque - Playwright, and Phil Sturdevant - Director.
The Revival at Possum Kingdom Community Church performance is part of the Fall Mainstage Series, sponsored by Maxton Motors of Allegan and Benton Harbor/Bobbie Gaunt and Jeff Phillips, Restaurant Toulouse and Chequers of Saugatuck, and media partner WGVU.
Location Details
Saugatuck Center For The Arts
400 Culver St
Saugatuck MI 49453
Location Phone: 269-857-2399
Start Time: 8:00 pm
Location: Saugatuck Center For The Arts
Category: Saugatuck & Douglas Events
Here are the details:
$20 – Adults
$10 – Children
Performances Friday, Oct. 22 and Saturday, Oct. 23 at 8 pm; Sunday, Oct 24 at 2 pm. Discounts available for groups of 10 or more!
Named “Best Play” in Michigan’s 2007 theatre competition, Revival at Possum Kingdom Community Church comes to SCA mainstage!
This original comedy has entertained audiences with its unforgettable characters, all of whom learn some of life’s important lessons during a rollicking revival meeting in Possum Kingdom, Texas.
The play’s new director, Phil Sturdevant, brings a fresh, creative vision and scope to the play, revealing deeper layers of comic interpretation and characterization as he tells the story of a couple of bumbling down-and-out con men who find themselves in a small rural Texas town on a hot July day. The pair attempt to earn some fast cash by staging an impromptu revival meeting for the kindly townsfolk. Ultimately they learn lessons about themselves and the power of generosity and goodness.
Author of several locally produced plays, popular South Haven playwright Linda LaRocque’s Revival at Possum Kingdom Community Church has been produced from Holland Civic to Detroit Repertory. Since its 2007 triumph in the ACTM theater competition, Revival has attracted buzz in the Michigan theater community touring with the same award-winning cast.
Revival cast includes: Loretta Adomeit, Brian M. Everitt, Jolee Hanson, William Muzzillo, Jack C. Oonk, .Linda Larocque - Playwright, and Phil Sturdevant - Director.
The Revival at Possum Kingdom Community Church performance is part of the Fall Mainstage Series, sponsored by Maxton Motors of Allegan and Benton Harbor/Bobbie Gaunt and Jeff Phillips, Restaurant Toulouse and Chequers of Saugatuck, and media partner WGVU.
Location Details
Saugatuck Center For The Arts
400 Culver St
Saugatuck MI 49453
Location Phone: 269-857-2399
SAUGATUCK FALL FUNFEST DAY
Date: Saturday, October 16, 2010
Start Time: 11:00 am End Time: 4:00 pm
Category: Saugatuck & Douglas Events
Here are the details:
11-4pm Coghlin Park, Culver Street, Saugatuck Pumpkin Carving, Pumpkin launch, Pie Eating, Food Vendors, Band, Tug of War, Family Fun! For further information call (269) 857-1626 or info@saugatuckdouglas.com Sponsored by the Saugatuck-Douglas Area Business Association.
Start Time: 11:00 am End Time: 4:00 pm
Category: Saugatuck & Douglas Events
Here are the details:
11-4pm Coghlin Park, Culver Street, Saugatuck Pumpkin Carving, Pumpkin launch, Pie Eating, Food Vendors, Band, Tug of War, Family Fun! For further information call (269) 857-1626 or info@saugatuckdouglas.com Sponsored by the Saugatuck-Douglas Area Business Association.
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
SAUGATUCK-AN EVENING WITH JOAN BAEZ
Date: Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Start Time: 8:00 pm
Location: Saugatuck Center For The Arts
Category: Saugatuck & Douglas Events
Here are the details:
$50
Iconic performer Joan Baez comes to the SCA’s mainstage for a one-night only show. This intimate concert features Ms. Baez in a very special evening of conversation, longtime favorite melodies, and songs from her latest release, “Day After Tomorrow” which features songs by Steve Earle, Elvis Costello, and T-Bone Burnett. Ms. Baez has been an international musical force for 50 years, picking up 8 Gold records, the Grammy's prestigious "Lifetime Achievement Award", and a multitude of honors along the way.
This is Ms. Baez’s only Michigan appearance during the tour – don’t miss this opportunity to experience her music in the SCA’s 400-seat theatre.
TICKETS on sale for SCA members Wed., August 25 + Thurs., August 26; on sale to the general public FRIDAY, August 27.
Contact-sc4a.org
Location Details
Saugatuck Center For The Arts
400 Culver St
Saugatuck MI 49453
Location Phone: 269-857-2399
Start Time: 8:00 pm
Location: Saugatuck Center For The Arts
Category: Saugatuck & Douglas Events
Here are the details:
$50
Iconic performer Joan Baez comes to the SCA’s mainstage for a one-night only show. This intimate concert features Ms. Baez in a very special evening of conversation, longtime favorite melodies, and songs from her latest release, “Day After Tomorrow” which features songs by Steve Earle, Elvis Costello, and T-Bone Burnett. Ms. Baez has been an international musical force for 50 years, picking up 8 Gold records, the Grammy's prestigious "Lifetime Achievement Award", and a multitude of honors along the way.
This is Ms. Baez’s only Michigan appearance during the tour – don’t miss this opportunity to experience her music in the SCA’s 400-seat theatre.
TICKETS on sale for SCA members Wed., August 25 + Thurs., August 26; on sale to the general public FRIDAY, August 27.
Contact-sc4a.org
Location Details
Saugatuck Center For The Arts
400 Culver St
Saugatuck MI 49453
Location Phone: 269-857-2399
SAUGATUCK CHILI COOK OFF
Date: Sunday, October 10, 2010
Start Time: 1:00 pm End Time: 5:00 pm
Category: Saugatuck & Douglas Events
Here are the details:
Enjoy chili from your favorite area restaurants while listening to many of your favorite local performers. Wicks Park parking lot from 1-5pm. Admission $5, kids free. For further information call River Market @ (616) 886-0749.
Start Time: 1:00 pm End Time: 5:00 pm
Category: Saugatuck & Douglas Events
Here are the details:
Enjoy chili from your favorite area restaurants while listening to many of your favorite local performers. Wicks Park parking lot from 1-5pm. Admission $5, kids free. For further information call River Market @ (616) 886-0749.
SOUTH HAVEN TO SAUGATUCK HARVEST COUNTRY ROAD RALLY
Date: Saturday, October 9, 2010
Start Time: 2:00 pm End Time: 5:30 pm
Category: West Michigan Coastal Surrounding Areas
Here are the details:
2pm - 5:30pm
South Haven area farms
Contact: (866) 254-4633
The Road Rally is fun for all ages...and includes an amazing amount of door prizes. There is no particular advantage to being "local"--navigation clues & maps are distributed.
Tickets are available in advance for just $15 per car.
Make plans to bring a carload of friends & family to this rollicking ride through the countryside. With a new departure point--Overhiser Orchards--you'll have a great time navigating rural roads and visiting our collection of farms. The Road Rally is NOT a race, but rather a time to see what's out and about, during harvesting season, throughout Lakeshore Harvest Country.
You'll have chance to get your pumpkin, try some wines or ciders, find decorative gourds and Indian corn, and enjoy the apple harvest while en route!
visit-lakeshoreharvestcountry.com
Start Time: 2:00 pm End Time: 5:30 pm
Category: West Michigan Coastal Surrounding Areas
Here are the details:
2pm - 5:30pm
South Haven area farms
Contact: (866) 254-4633
The Road Rally is fun for all ages...and includes an amazing amount of door prizes. There is no particular advantage to being "local"--navigation clues & maps are distributed.
Tickets are available in advance for just $15 per car.
Make plans to bring a carload of friends & family to this rollicking ride through the countryside. With a new departure point--Overhiser Orchards--you'll have a great time navigating rural roads and visiting our collection of farms. The Road Rally is NOT a race, but rather a time to see what's out and about, during harvesting season, throughout Lakeshore Harvest Country.
You'll have chance to get your pumpkin, try some wines or ciders, find decorative gourds and Indian corn, and enjoy the apple harvest while en route!
visit-lakeshoreharvestcountry.com
SAUGATUCK & DOUGLAS GALLERY STROLL WEEKEND
Date: Saturday, October 9-Sunday, October 10,2010
Start Time: 12:00 pm End Time: 5:00 pm
Category: Saugatuck & Douglas Events
Here are the details:
The studios and galleries of Saugatuck, Douglas and the surrounding area are preparing for their thirty-third annual Gallery Stroll Noon to 5pm. This year's event will be another art extravaganza with participating artist studios and galleries - many featuring artists working on site for the weekend.
Start Time: 12:00 pm End Time: 5:00 pm
Category: Saugatuck & Douglas Events
Here are the details:
The studios and galleries of Saugatuck, Douglas and the surrounding area are preparing for their thirty-third annual Gallery Stroll Noon to 5pm. This year's event will be another art extravaganza with participating artist studios and galleries - many featuring artists working on site for the weekend.
FENNVILLE GOOSE FESTIVAL
Date: Friday, October 8- Sunday, October 10, 2010
Category: West Michigan Coastal Surrounding Areas
Here are the details:
Downtown Fennville
Attendees are treated to a wide variety of activities throughout the weekend, including a craft show, parades, carnival, Loose Goose Trolley, Wild Goose Chase 5k Run & Gosling Run, live entertainment, dog show, car show and much more. For more information on this event call (269) 561-2981
Category: West Michigan Coastal Surrounding Areas
Here are the details:
Downtown Fennville
Attendees are treated to a wide variety of activities throughout the weekend, including a craft show, parades, carnival, Loose Goose Trolley, Wild Goose Chase 5k Run & Gosling Run, live entertainment, dog show, car show and much more. For more information on this event call (269) 561-2981
DOUGLAS, MI. OKTOBERFEST
Date: Saturday, October 2, 2010
Start Time: 12:00 pm End Time: 8:00 pm
Category: Saugatuck & Douglas Events
Here are the details
Downtown Douglas @ Beery Field; Come Enjoy Food, Drink, Games for the Kids, and Dance along with the Ein Prosit 35 piece traditional German Band!!!
Start Time: 12:00 pm End Time: 8:00 pm
Category: Saugatuck & Douglas Events
Here are the details
Downtown Douglas @ Beery Field; Come Enjoy Food, Drink, Games for the Kids, and Dance along with the Ein Prosit 35 piece traditional German Band!!!
SOUTH HAVEN TO SAUGATUCK BLUE COAST ARTISTS FALL STUDIO TOUR
Date: Saturday, October 2 & Sunday, October 3, 2010
Start Time: 10:00 am End Time: 6:00 pm
Category: West Michigan Coastal Surrounding Areas
Here are the details:
Blue Star Hwy (Between So. Haven & Saugatuck)
Contact: 269.236.9260
For over twenty years the Blue Coast Artists have been delighting and educating the public with their annual Fall Tour of Studios. Viewers are invited once again to experience the creative process in action on Saturday & Sunday, October 2nd and 3rd.
See a piece of pottery form, watch glass beads take shape in the torch, a tree come alive through brushstrokes, a piece of pottery become engulfed in flames during a Raku firing or watch colors come alive with felted wool. These are just a few of the demonstrations that art lovers of all ages are sure to enjoy during the 21st Annual Blue Coast Artists Fall Tour of Studios. This annual West Michigan autumn event runs from 10AM-6PM both days and is free of charge.
Over the past twenty-one years the tour has continued to be an educational and interesting experience for all, by offering a behind-the-scenes look into the studios of working artists.
The 2010 tour includes seven working artists' studios located between South Haven and Saugatuck. Each site features demonstrations, original artwork, refreshments and more. Hands-on art making projects, unique art abodes, a haunted garden and fall color makes this creative experience fun for the whole family. The tour can be completed in one day and a tour map is available at each site or on the web at: http://www.bluecoastartists.com/
The 2010 Blue Coast Artists Fall Tour includes:
1) Lattner Studio (319 Blue Star Hwy., South Haven) The studio of Suzi Lattner Zwissler features her original paintings and drawings in a variety of media. The gardens and woodland that surround her home inspire Suzi. She will be on hand demonstrating pastel drawing techniques.
2) Blue Star Pottery (337 Blue Star Hwy., South Haven) The studio of Mark Williams features handmade stoneware. Bowls, pitchers, casseroles, teapots and platters are embossed with Mark’s elegant textured designs, which he creates by uniquely combining the pottery techniques of textured slab and throwing on the pottery wheel. Come see his newly built salt kiln. Mark will open a new kiln load of his work daily on tour weekend.
3) Khnemu Studio LLC (6322 113th Ave., Fennville) Enjoy the fall harvest at this 1890's farm estate, complete with a restored barn which houses a unique contemporary fine art and craft gallery featuring over 20 Michigan Artists and the working studio of ceramic artist Dawn Soltysiak. Dawn will have wheel throwing, Raku pottery firing and also a "make & take" art opportunity for kids of all ages. Come and see the newly built down-draft car kiln in an old silo. Farm fresh pumpkins and popcorn are also available.
4) Blue Roan Studio (6301 122nd Ave., Fennville) This stop features the flame worked glass bead and wire sculptures of artist Jessica Bohus and an exhibition entitled "Dog Show” featuring Chihuahuas and many other breeds. Jessica will have a wide array of jewelry made with glass beads, silver & copper. The studio is in an1890’s schoolhouse with many original features including a swing set and blackboards and will Jessica will offer flameworked glass bead making demonstrations on both days.
5) Lakeshore Textiles (2750 60th St, Fennville) A textile artist for over 30 years Suzie Jenkins’ home and fiber studio is situated on a wooded tranquil setting overlooking a ravine Suzie’s “sheep to shawl” method uses naturally prepared raw wool, spun on a spinning wheel, and then woven on the hand loom. She uses sustainable materials as much as possible, and utilizes green techniques in her studio. Suzie will be honoring National Felt Day by offering felting demonstrations daily.
6) Lake Effect Pottery (2139 66th St., Fennville) Surrounded by vegetable and herb gardens, with her horses and chickens nearby, an antique turkey barn is the workplace for potter Lee Mckee. Lee makes oil lamps, French butter keepers and other affordable functional pottery. Lee will demonstrate pottery making techniques during Fall Tour.
7) Green Fire Studios (2181 Blue Star Hwy, Fennville) Artist Damian Koorey has transformed the former Ganges Town Hall into a multi-media studio and gallery. Damian’s artwork consists of photography, portrait & figure studies, sculpture and jewelry design. Damian will be demonstrating how he carves sculpture and uses the lost wax casting process to create bronze sculpture and fine jewelry.
A GREAT ART GETAWAY IN WEST MICHIGAN...SINCE 1990!.
Start Time: 10:00 am End Time: 6:00 pm
Category: West Michigan Coastal Surrounding Areas
Here are the details:
Blue Star Hwy (Between So. Haven & Saugatuck)
Contact: 269.236.9260
For over twenty years the Blue Coast Artists have been delighting and educating the public with their annual Fall Tour of Studios. Viewers are invited once again to experience the creative process in action on Saturday & Sunday, October 2nd and 3rd.
See a piece of pottery form, watch glass beads take shape in the torch, a tree come alive through brushstrokes, a piece of pottery become engulfed in flames during a Raku firing or watch colors come alive with felted wool. These are just a few of the demonstrations that art lovers of all ages are sure to enjoy during the 21st Annual Blue Coast Artists Fall Tour of Studios. This annual West Michigan autumn event runs from 10AM-6PM both days and is free of charge.
Over the past twenty-one years the tour has continued to be an educational and interesting experience for all, by offering a behind-the-scenes look into the studios of working artists.
The 2010 tour includes seven working artists' studios located between South Haven and Saugatuck. Each site features demonstrations, original artwork, refreshments and more. Hands-on art making projects, unique art abodes, a haunted garden and fall color makes this creative experience fun for the whole family. The tour can be completed in one day and a tour map is available at each site or on the web at: http://www.bluecoastartists.com/
The 2010 Blue Coast Artists Fall Tour includes:
1) Lattner Studio (319 Blue Star Hwy., South Haven) The studio of Suzi Lattner Zwissler features her original paintings and drawings in a variety of media. The gardens and woodland that surround her home inspire Suzi. She will be on hand demonstrating pastel drawing techniques.
2) Blue Star Pottery (337 Blue Star Hwy., South Haven) The studio of Mark Williams features handmade stoneware. Bowls, pitchers, casseroles, teapots and platters are embossed with Mark’s elegant textured designs, which he creates by uniquely combining the pottery techniques of textured slab and throwing on the pottery wheel. Come see his newly built salt kiln. Mark will open a new kiln load of his work daily on tour weekend.
3) Khnemu Studio LLC (6322 113th Ave., Fennville) Enjoy the fall harvest at this 1890's farm estate, complete with a restored barn which houses a unique contemporary fine art and craft gallery featuring over 20 Michigan Artists and the working studio of ceramic artist Dawn Soltysiak. Dawn will have wheel throwing, Raku pottery firing and also a "make & take" art opportunity for kids of all ages. Come and see the newly built down-draft car kiln in an old silo. Farm fresh pumpkins and popcorn are also available.
4) Blue Roan Studio (6301 122nd Ave., Fennville) This stop features the flame worked glass bead and wire sculptures of artist Jessica Bohus and an exhibition entitled "Dog Show” featuring Chihuahuas and many other breeds. Jessica will have a wide array of jewelry made with glass beads, silver & copper. The studio is in an1890’s schoolhouse with many original features including a swing set and blackboards and will Jessica will offer flameworked glass bead making demonstrations on both days.
5) Lakeshore Textiles (2750 60th St, Fennville) A textile artist for over 30 years Suzie Jenkins’ home and fiber studio is situated on a wooded tranquil setting overlooking a ravine Suzie’s “sheep to shawl” method uses naturally prepared raw wool, spun on a spinning wheel, and then woven on the hand loom. She uses sustainable materials as much as possible, and utilizes green techniques in her studio. Suzie will be honoring National Felt Day by offering felting demonstrations daily.
6) Lake Effect Pottery (2139 66th St., Fennville) Surrounded by vegetable and herb gardens, with her horses and chickens nearby, an antique turkey barn is the workplace for potter Lee Mckee. Lee makes oil lamps, French butter keepers and other affordable functional pottery. Lee will demonstrate pottery making techniques during Fall Tour.
7) Green Fire Studios (2181 Blue Star Hwy, Fennville) Artist Damian Koorey has transformed the former Ganges Town Hall into a multi-media studio and gallery. Damian’s artwork consists of photography, portrait & figure studies, sculpture and jewelry design. Damian will be demonstrating how he carves sculpture and uses the lost wax casting process to create bronze sculpture and fine jewelry.
A GREAT ART GETAWAY IN WEST MICHIGAN...SINCE 1990!.
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
SAUGATUCK PRESENTS JIMMY DILLON AND THE WEREWOLVES
Date: Saturday, September 18, 2010
Start Time: 8:00 pm
Location: Saugatuck Center For The Arts
Category: Saugatuck & Douglas Events
Here are the details:
$25
Guitar slinger Jimmy Dillon storms the SCA stage for another rocking show!
The Werewolves are a 7-piece band of veteran musicians including Grammy winner Peter "Madcat" Ruth on harmonica and vocals, Mark Schrock on guitar, mandolin, fiddle and vocals, bassist Mark Moore, Jeff Moehle on drums and vocals, and The Lyon Street Horns led by Grand Rapids sax man John Gist.
Dillon latest CDs include “Raw” recorded live in Europe, and a “Best of Jimmy Dillon” compilation featuring 17 songs from his four studio disks.
San Francisco-based Dillon, characterized by his searing brand of slide guitar, soulful vocals and original songs, has played with rock and blues icons including Carlos Santana, Bruce Springsteen, Joe Walsh, and Bob Dylan. During his European tours, Dillon has shared the stage with Buddy Guy, Joe Cocker, and Clarence Clemons.
Don't miss howling at the moon with Dillon and the Werewolves!
Fall mainstage shows are sponsored by media partner WGVU. Thank you to Lakeshore Lodging for housing SCA performers
Location Details
Sc4a.org
Saugatuck Center For The Arts
400 Culver St
Saugatuck MI 49453
Location Phone: 269-857-2399
Start Time: 8:00 pm
Location: Saugatuck Center For The Arts
Category: Saugatuck & Douglas Events
Here are the details:
$25
Guitar slinger Jimmy Dillon storms the SCA stage for another rocking show!
The Werewolves are a 7-piece band of veteran musicians including Grammy winner Peter "Madcat" Ruth on harmonica and vocals, Mark Schrock on guitar, mandolin, fiddle and vocals, bassist Mark Moore, Jeff Moehle on drums and vocals, and The Lyon Street Horns led by Grand Rapids sax man John Gist.
Dillon latest CDs include “Raw” recorded live in Europe, and a “Best of Jimmy Dillon” compilation featuring 17 songs from his four studio disks.
San Francisco-based Dillon, characterized by his searing brand of slide guitar, soulful vocals and original songs, has played with rock and blues icons including Carlos Santana, Bruce Springsteen, Joe Walsh, and Bob Dylan. During his European tours, Dillon has shared the stage with Buddy Guy, Joe Cocker, and Clarence Clemons.
Don't miss howling at the moon with Dillon and the Werewolves!
Fall mainstage shows are sponsored by media partner WGVU. Thank you to Lakeshore Lodging for housing SCA performers
Location Details
Sc4a.org
Saugatuck Center For The Arts
400 Culver St
Saugatuck MI 49453
Location Phone: 269-857-2399
Monday, September 13, 2010
SAUGATUCK-DOUGLAS HERITAGE FESTIVAL
Date: Saturday, September 18, 2010
Start Time: 11:00 am End Time: 4:00 pm
Category: Saugatuck & Douglas Events
Here are the details:
Discover the rich historical and architectural heritage of the Saugatuck-Douglas area. See the Society's website, sdhistoricalsociety.org, for events and details.
11am to 4pm (with last tour entering the site at 2 pm) Featuring a once-in-a-century guided tour
of the Ox-Bow School of Art
Please join us for an unforgettable day at Ox-Bow, a century after Frederick Fursman and Walter Marshall Clute, artists from the Art Institute of Chicago, gazed across the Kalamazoo River and envisioned a natural artist's respite from the noise and havoc of a newly industrialized America.
With field guide in hand, we invite you to feel the muse of the woods that inspired so many; to see secluded artists' cabins; to tour the campus studios; to observe artists at work; to fully experience the spirit of a place called Ox-Bow.
The Ox-Bow campus is closed to the public but in honor of the institution's 100th anniversary, visitors will be allowed inside selected historic and contemporary buildings. You will see Ox-Bow beyond the Meadow.
The Ox-Bow tour will include:
A pocket-sized event field guide
A hospitality break inside the Metternich Lodge Guest House
An optional guided hike through Tallmadge Woods to the Crow's Nest for views of the pristine Saugatuck Harbor Natural Area and Lake Michigan beyond
Artists painting plein air in the Ox-Bow Meadow
A raffle for Dinner for Eight at the Historic Park House Inn in Saugatuck
Start Time: 11:00 am End Time: 4:00 pm
Category: Saugatuck & Douglas Events
Here are the details:
Discover the rich historical and architectural heritage of the Saugatuck-Douglas area. See the Society's website, sdhistoricalsociety.org, for events and details.
11am to 4pm (with last tour entering the site at 2 pm) Featuring a once-in-a-century guided tour
of the Ox-Bow School of Art
Please join us for an unforgettable day at Ox-Bow, a century after Frederick Fursman and Walter Marshall Clute, artists from the Art Institute of Chicago, gazed across the Kalamazoo River and envisioned a natural artist's respite from the noise and havoc of a newly industrialized America.
With field guide in hand, we invite you to feel the muse of the woods that inspired so many; to see secluded artists' cabins; to tour the campus studios; to observe artists at work; to fully experience the spirit of a place called Ox-Bow.
The Ox-Bow campus is closed to the public but in honor of the institution's 100th anniversary, visitors will be allowed inside selected historic and contemporary buildings. You will see Ox-Bow beyond the Meadow.
The Ox-Bow tour will include:
A pocket-sized event field guide
A hospitality break inside the Metternich Lodge Guest House
An optional guided hike through Tallmadge Woods to the Crow's Nest for views of the pristine Saugatuck Harbor Natural Area and Lake Michigan beyond
Artists painting plein air in the Ox-Bow Meadow
A raffle for Dinner for Eight at the Historic Park House Inn in Saugatuck
ST JOE MI.- BLUES, BREWS & BBQ
Date: Saturday, September 18, 2010
Start Time: 12:00 pm End Time: 6:00 pm
Category: Saugatuck & Douglas Events
Here are the details:
John E.N. Howard Band Shell, Port St.
Downtown St. Joseph, Mi.
Bid a fond farewell to summer with soothing Blues, refreshing brews and local BBQ! The John E. N. Howard Bandshell and Port St. play host to the second version of this event. The infamous Bean Bag tourney also returns to the streets of St. Joe!
2010 Performance Schedule
Oblates of Blues 12:30 - 2:00 p.m.
Bryan Michael Fischer Band 2:30 - 4:00 p.m.
Elwood Splinters Blues Band 4:30 - 6:00 p.m.
Start Time: 12:00 pm End Time: 6:00 pm
Category: Saugatuck & Douglas Events
Here are the details:
John E.N. Howard Band Shell, Port St.
Downtown St. Joseph, Mi.
Bid a fond farewell to summer with soothing Blues, refreshing brews and local BBQ! The John E. N. Howard Bandshell and Port St. play host to the second version of this event. The infamous Bean Bag tourney also returns to the streets of St. Joe!
2010 Performance Schedule
Oblates of Blues 12:30 - 2:00 p.m.
Bryan Michael Fischer Band 2:30 - 4:00 p.m.
Elwood Splinters Blues Band 4:30 - 6:00 p.m.
Friday, September 10, 2010
SAUGATUCK CLOTHESLINE ART SHOW
Date: Saturday, September 18, 2010
Start Time: 10:00 am End Time: 2:00 pm
Category: Saugatuck & Douglas Events
Here are the details:
Local artists display their works on clotheslines at this uniquely charming small-town event. 10 am to 2 pm. Wicks Park, Saugatuck, MI. For further information phone (269) 857-4823 or (269) 857-2677 or visit www.saugatuckdouglasartclub.org
Start Time: 10:00 am End Time: 2:00 pm
Category: Saugatuck & Douglas Events
Here are the details:
Local artists display their works on clotheslines at this uniquely charming small-town event. 10 am to 2 pm. Wicks Park, Saugatuck, MI. For further information phone (269) 857-4823 or (269) 857-2677 or visit www.saugatuckdouglasartclub.org
BANGOR HARVEST FESTIVAL
The Harvest Festival
The City of Bangor is proud to hold the Bangor Harvest Festival , sponsored by: The Bangor Harvest Festival Committee, The Bangor Lions Club, The Bangor Arts Council and the Bangor Parks and Recreation Board. This years event will be held September 17 - 19 throughout Bangor. Events will include the 21st Annual Car Show in Downtown, the 16th Annual Quilt Show, Arts and Crafts Fair, Used Book Sale, Kids Events in Mora Park (including a kids magician), Casino Night, Live Music in Lions Park and much more.
Those who want more information on specific events may contact:
Car Show: John at 269-427-5108
Arts & Crafts: Jane at 269-427-8403
All other questions: Teresa at 269-655-5000
The City of Bangor is proud to hold the Bangor Harvest Festival , sponsored by: The Bangor Harvest Festival Committee, The Bangor Lions Club, The Bangor Arts Council and the Bangor Parks and Recreation Board. This years event will be held September 17 - 19 throughout Bangor. Events will include the 21st Annual Car Show in Downtown, the 16th Annual Quilt Show, Arts and Crafts Fair, Used Book Sale, Kids Events in Mora Park (including a kids magician), Casino Night, Live Music in Lions Park and much more.
Those who want more information on specific events may contact:
Car Show: John at 269-427-5108
Arts & Crafts: Jane at 269-427-8403
All other questions: Teresa at 269-655-5000
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
SAUGATUCK PRESENTS -THE AMBER BEADS-PLAY
Date: Friday-Sunday, September 10-12, 2010
Category: Saugatuck & Douglas Events
Here are the details:
The talented Red Barn Players will present The Amber Beads written by award-winning Glenn playwright, Pearl Kastran Ahnen. Alternately humorous and touching - real life with an ethnic Greek twist - The Amber Beads portrays a grieving mother and her journey to forgive her son for having died before he could fulfill his promise to her. Show times are 7 pm Friday, and 2 pm matinees on Saturday and Sunday. Admission is $15 for adults, $10 for seniors, students, Lakeshore Arts Alliance Members and groups of 5 or more. Also view the Saugatuck-Douglas Art Club’s Exhibit display through September 12. The Red Barn is located a quarter mile east of Exit 41 on I-196/US31 at 3657 63rd St at Blue Star Highway. (269) 857-5300
Category: Saugatuck & Douglas Events
Here are the details:
The talented Red Barn Players will present The Amber Beads written by award-winning Glenn playwright, Pearl Kastran Ahnen. Alternately humorous and touching - real life with an ethnic Greek twist - The Amber Beads portrays a grieving mother and her journey to forgive her son for having died before he could fulfill his promise to her. Show times are 7 pm Friday, and 2 pm matinees on Saturday and Sunday. Admission is $15 for adults, $10 for seniors, students, Lakeshore Arts Alliance Members and groups of 5 or more. Also view the Saugatuck-Douglas Art Club’s Exhibit display through September 12. The Red Barn is located a quarter mile east of Exit 41 on I-196/US31 at 3657 63rd St at Blue Star Highway. (269) 857-5300
SAUGATUCK PRESENTS CHANTAL CHAMBERLAND
Date: Saturday, September 4, 2010
Start Time: 8:00 pm
Location: Saugatuck Center For The Arts
Category: Saugatuck & Douglas Events
Here are the details:
$35
Smooth as a dry martini and equally intoxicating, smoky-voiced Chantal Chamberland returns to the Saugatuck Center for the Arts over Labor Day Weekend for her only U.S. appearance of 2010!
Chamberland (accompanied by her full band) dishes up sultry renditions of pop and jazz hits ranging from the Bee Gee’s "How Deep is your Love” to the Rodgers and Hart classic "Bewitched, Bothered, and Bewildered”. Toronto Life Magazine calls Chantal, “A consummate jazz cabaret performer; the owner of a husky, longing-laden voice that can suggest both passion and nostalgia.” Jazz on the Rocks says of her current album, “The Other Woman”, “Just when you thought the voice could not get any smoother, stronger or sexier, Chantal serves up this latest release.”
Chamberland, who is a Canadian grammy winner, was raised in Montreal on the music of Edith Piaf, Ella Fitzgerald and Artie Shaw. Eventually, she moved to Ontario to pursue music professionally. Chamberland launched her professional career as part of an acoustic folk-rock duo, performing at venues and festivals throughout North America and sharing the stage with notables including Sarah McLachlan and the Barenaked Ladies. She then took a brief sabbatical during and began exploring new areas of music and experimenting in a genre that had always been close to her heart – Jazz. Since then, Chamberland has never looked back.
Says music writer Jerry D’Souza, “Chantal has a warm, toasty voice that can light up a dark room and send a glow through her audience.” Her vocal delivery is so alluring that Canadian music critic, Nick Krewen, describes her singing as "making love to her songs". For more information about Chantal Chamberland, visit http://www.chantalchamberland.com/
Don’t miss this opportunity to see Chamberland in her only United States performance this year!
The SCA’s Fall Mainstage Series is sponsored by Lakeshore Lodging and media partner WGVU.
Contact-sca.org
Location Details
Saugatuck Center For The Arts
400 Culver St
Saugatuck MI 49453
Location Phone: 269-857-2399
Start Time: 8:00 pm
Location: Saugatuck Center For The Arts
Category: Saugatuck & Douglas Events
Here are the details:
$35
Smooth as a dry martini and equally intoxicating, smoky-voiced Chantal Chamberland returns to the Saugatuck Center for the Arts over Labor Day Weekend for her only U.S. appearance of 2010!
Chamberland (accompanied by her full band) dishes up sultry renditions of pop and jazz hits ranging from the Bee Gee’s "How Deep is your Love” to the Rodgers and Hart classic "Bewitched, Bothered, and Bewildered”. Toronto Life Magazine calls Chantal, “A consummate jazz cabaret performer; the owner of a husky, longing-laden voice that can suggest both passion and nostalgia.” Jazz on the Rocks says of her current album, “The Other Woman”, “Just when you thought the voice could not get any smoother, stronger or sexier, Chantal serves up this latest release.”
Chamberland, who is a Canadian grammy winner, was raised in Montreal on the music of Edith Piaf, Ella Fitzgerald and Artie Shaw. Eventually, she moved to Ontario to pursue music professionally. Chamberland launched her professional career as part of an acoustic folk-rock duo, performing at venues and festivals throughout North America and sharing the stage with notables including Sarah McLachlan and the Barenaked Ladies. She then took a brief sabbatical during and began exploring new areas of music and experimenting in a genre that had always been close to her heart – Jazz. Since then, Chamberland has never looked back.
Says music writer Jerry D’Souza, “Chantal has a warm, toasty voice that can light up a dark room and send a glow through her audience.” Her vocal delivery is so alluring that Canadian music critic, Nick Krewen, describes her singing as "making love to her songs". For more information about Chantal Chamberland, visit http://www.chantalchamberland.com/
Don’t miss this opportunity to see Chamberland in her only United States performance this year!
The SCA’s Fall Mainstage Series is sponsored by Lakeshore Lodging and media partner WGVU.
Contact-sca.org
Location Details
Saugatuck Center For The Arts
400 Culver St
Saugatuck MI 49453
Location Phone: 269-857-2399
DOUGLAS WINE TASTING & ART STROLL
Date: Saturday, September 11, 2010
Start Time: 12:00 pm End Time: 5:00 pm
Category: Saugatuck & Douglas Events
Here are the details:
Wine tasting and light hors d'oeuvres sponsored by local restaurants [ fee for wine tasting ] outdoor art displays throughout town and in galleries.
Start Time: 12:00 pm End Time: 5:00 pm
Category: Saugatuck & Douglas Events
Here are the details:
Wine tasting and light hors d'oeuvres sponsored by local restaurants [ fee for wine tasting ] outdoor art displays throughout town and in galleries.
Monday, August 30, 2010
SAUGATUCK VICTORY PARTY
You're invited to a town-wide party to celebrate winning placement in Budget Travel's "Coolest Small Town in America" contest. Street corner bands, parade, and festivities. For more information call 269-857-1701, or contact saugatuck.com. This party is being held on Saturday, September 11, 2010.
1-2 pm CELEBRATION SALSA MUSIC with VIBRA
SABROSA Michigan’s “Hottest” Salsa Band!
Cruising barge /
Saugatuck Harbor
1:30 - 2 pm
VICTORY PARTY KICK OFF CEREMONY Butler & Mason,
Downtown Saugatuck-
2-3 pm “Coolest Small Town Victory Parade” Butler, Main & Water
3-4 pm Free Puppet Show for Children - performed
by Village Puppeteers
Woman’s Club,
Hoffman Street
3-6 pm SAUGATUCK ROCKS! All bands play
throughout the town at various locations.
Butler, Main & Hoffman
closed for dancing
from 3-6 pm
Soulz of Rhythm - R&B, Motown, Latin Butler & Mason St.
Chaos - Rock Gazebo, Wicks Park
Rum Boogie - Classic Rock White House, Griffith St.
What Not Band - Jazz & Standards Butler near Main St.
Eddy & the Breakers - Oldies & Classic Rock Hoffman & Water St.
Vibra Sabrosa - Hot Latin Salsa Coral Gables, Water St.
3-6pm Eddy Curtis & Freddy De Gennaro - Blues/Jazz Restaurant Toulouse,
Griffith St.
Lew Russ - R&B Variety The Butler, Butler St.
Tom Bryant & Randy Johnson - Classic Rock Jazzies, Water Street
Don Middlebrook - Buffett Style Rock Del Sol, Culver Street
Jim Cooper - Classic Jazz Center Street, Douglas
Reggae Music Red Dock Bar
*Musicians and Bands playing from 3-6 pm are donating their time and are not being
paid. Tips will be greatly appreciated.
6 pm PARTY MOVES OFF THE STREETS INTO BARS & RESTAURANTS
Bands are at the following locations after 6 pm until closing
Jimmy Pop - Classic Rock White House, Griffith St.
Vibra Sabrosa - Hot Latin Salsa Wally’s Bar, Hoffman St.
Rock Shop - Classic Rock Coral Gables, Water St.
Don Middlebrook - Buffett Style Music Wicks Park Bar & Grille,
Water St.
DJ Music - requests Marro’s Restaurant,
Water St.
Jam Session with Sam Philippe Respite, Center St.
Weezil Molone - Blues Band Sand Bar Saloon,
Butler St.
Eddy Curtis & Freddy De Gennaro - Blues/Jazz Restaurant Toulouse,
Griffith St.
visit www.SAUGATUCK.COM for more information
Transportation Services between Saugatuck and Douglas:
Free Trolley - courtesy of Douglas DDA
Interurban Bus Service - door-to-door $1 per ride 269-857-1418
Water Taxi For Hire between Coral Gables & Red Dock Bar $3 per person
1-2 pm CELEBRATION SALSA MUSIC with VIBRA
SABROSA Michigan’s “Hottest” Salsa Band!
Cruising barge /
Saugatuck Harbor
1:30 - 2 pm
VICTORY PARTY KICK OFF CEREMONY Butler & Mason,
Downtown Saugatuck-
2-3 pm “Coolest Small Town Victory Parade” Butler, Main & Water
3-4 pm Free Puppet Show for Children - performed
by Village Puppeteers
Woman’s Club,
Hoffman Street
3-6 pm SAUGATUCK ROCKS! All bands play
throughout the town at various locations.
Butler, Main & Hoffman
closed for dancing
from 3-6 pm
Soulz of Rhythm - R&B, Motown, Latin Butler & Mason St.
Chaos - Rock Gazebo, Wicks Park
Rum Boogie - Classic Rock White House, Griffith St.
What Not Band - Jazz & Standards Butler near Main St.
Eddy & the Breakers - Oldies & Classic Rock Hoffman & Water St.
Vibra Sabrosa - Hot Latin Salsa Coral Gables, Water St.
3-6pm Eddy Curtis & Freddy De Gennaro - Blues/Jazz Restaurant Toulouse,
Griffith St.
Lew Russ - R&B Variety The Butler, Butler St.
Tom Bryant & Randy Johnson - Classic Rock Jazzies, Water Street
Don Middlebrook - Buffett Style Rock Del Sol, Culver Street
Jim Cooper - Classic Jazz Center Street, Douglas
Reggae Music Red Dock Bar
*Musicians and Bands playing from 3-6 pm are donating their time and are not being
paid. Tips will be greatly appreciated.
6 pm PARTY MOVES OFF THE STREETS INTO BARS & RESTAURANTS
Bands are at the following locations after 6 pm until closing
Jimmy Pop - Classic Rock White House, Griffith St.
Vibra Sabrosa - Hot Latin Salsa Wally’s Bar, Hoffman St.
Rock Shop - Classic Rock Coral Gables, Water St.
Don Middlebrook - Buffett Style Music Wicks Park Bar & Grille,
Water St.
DJ Music - requests Marro’s Restaurant,
Water St.
Jam Session with Sam Philippe Respite, Center St.
Weezil Molone - Blues Band Sand Bar Saloon,
Butler St.
Eddy Curtis & Freddy De Gennaro - Blues/Jazz Restaurant Toulouse,
Griffith St.
visit www.SAUGATUCK.COM for more information
Transportation Services between Saugatuck and Douglas:
Free Trolley - courtesy of Douglas DDA
Interurban Bus Service - door-to-door $1 per ride 269-857-1418
Water Taxi For Hire between Coral Gables & Red Dock Bar $3 per person
SAUGATUCK/DOUGLAS MOUNT BALDHEAD CHALLENGE-
Date: Saturday, September 11, 2010
Category: Saugatuck & Douglas Events
Here are the details:
An annual 5K & 15K event drawing approximately 700 participants and over 100 volunteers from both local and distant communities. For more information phone (269) 857-3245 or email: gingbrower@hotmail.com
The race takes participants up Mt. Baldhead's 287 steps.
The Challenge will offer Little Feet Big Feat for runners, for 12-and-under at 8:40 a.m., followed by a 15K at 9 a.m. and a 5K at 9:15 a.m.
Interested runners may register online at mtbaldhead.com.
The fee for the 15K is $24 and the 5K is $22 by Sept. 5. Late registrations will be charged an additional $4.
Category: Saugatuck & Douglas Events
Here are the details:
An annual 5K & 15K event drawing approximately 700 participants and over 100 volunteers from both local and distant communities. For more information phone (269) 857-3245 or email: gingbrower@hotmail.com
The race takes participants up Mt. Baldhead's 287 steps.
The Challenge will offer Little Feet Big Feat for runners, for 12-and-under at 8:40 a.m., followed by a 15K at 9 a.m. and a 5K at 9:15 a.m.
Interested runners may register online at mtbaldhead.com.
The fee for the 15K is $24 and the 5K is $22 by Sept. 5. Late registrations will be charged an additional $4.
MACKINAW BRIDGE WALK -53RD ANNUAL
Date: Monday, September 6, 2010
Category: West Michigan Coastal Surrounding Areas
Here are the details:
There is NO FEE or registration to participate in the walk. Bus transportation from Mackinaw City to St. Ignace is available at $5 per person (infants are free).
The walk begins at 7:00 a.m. You may START walking anytime after the Governor's party starts the walk at approximately 7:00 a.m. NO ONE WILL BE PERMITTED TO START AFTER 11:00 a.m., so ARRIVE EARLY.
Category: West Michigan Coastal Surrounding Areas
Here are the details:
There is NO FEE or registration to participate in the walk. Bus transportation from Mackinaw City to St. Ignace is available at $5 per person (infants are free).
The walk begins at 7:00 a.m. You may START walking anytime after the Governor's party starts the walk at approximately 7:00 a.m. NO ONE WILL BE PERMITTED TO START AFTER 11:00 a.m., so ARRIVE EARLY.
ST JOSEPH, MI TRI STATE REGATTA
Date: Saturday, September 4-5, 2010
Category: West Michigan Coastal Surrounding Areas
Here are the details:
Every Labor Day weekend The St. Joseph River Yacht Club plays host to this annual event that includes well over 140 boats racing for bragging rights amongst numerous awards. The Yacht Club hosts the annual Party at their facility which is OPEN TO THE PUBLIC! This party includes music from P.S. Dump Your Boyfriend, as well as dinner and drinks.
The City of St. Joseph, Michigan hosts the Tri-State Regatta to its shores each Labor Day Weekend. The annual event is presented by the Saint Joseph River Yacht Club (SJRYC). The sailboats race between Chicago, St. Joseph and Michigan City, IN in a spectacular array of boats and fierce competition.
Tri-State Regatta boats begin arriving in the morning on Sat. Sept 4th.
Tri-State Regatta Boats Depart on Sun, Sept 5th
Category: West Michigan Coastal Surrounding Areas
Here are the details:
Every Labor Day weekend The St. Joseph River Yacht Club plays host to this annual event that includes well over 140 boats racing for bragging rights amongst numerous awards. The Yacht Club hosts the annual Party at their facility which is OPEN TO THE PUBLIC! This party includes music from P.S. Dump Your Boyfriend, as well as dinner and drinks.
The City of St. Joseph, Michigan hosts the Tri-State Regatta to its shores each Labor Day Weekend. The annual event is presented by the Saint Joseph River Yacht Club (SJRYC). The sailboats race between Chicago, St. Joseph and Michigan City, IN in a spectacular array of boats and fierce competition.
Tri-State Regatta boats begin arriving in the morning on Sat. Sept 4th.
Tri-State Regatta Boats Depart on Sun, Sept 5th
LAWRENCE, MI ANNUAL OX ROAST
The 26th annual Lawrence Ox Roast and Homecoming will be held Sept. 3-6, with a variety of activities planned throughout the three-day weekend, with most of those activities planned in the Lawrence Village Park. Some events may charge a nominal fee.
Events begin Friday, Sept. 3, with the Lawrence Lions Club sponsoring a Texas Hold'em. The group will also sponsor bingo in the village park all weekend.
Other events on Saturday include the 11th annual Lawrence Ox Roast and Homecoming Classic Car Show, and a Motorcycle Show, sponsored by 2 Orange Harleys, of Lawton. Many booths will be set up in the park throughout the weekend.
Also on tap for Saturday are garden tractor pulling contests, and a variety of musical groups throughout the weekend. Teen dances will also be held on Saturday and Sunday nights.
Sunday's events include a non-denominational Sunday morning service in the park, and a 5K walk, and 5K and 15K run. The Lawrence branch of the Van Buren District Library will hold a book sale on Monday, Labor Day, with a pre-sale on Sunday afternoon.
Monday, Labor Day, a parade and the handing out of free Ox Roast sandwiches, and music by the Green Valley Boys highlight the day's activities.
For more information, call (269) 655-9147, or (269) 674-8327 or by mail at: P.O. Box 261 Lawrence, Mich., 49064, or e-mail at: lawrenceoxroast@hotmail.com.
Events begin Friday, Sept. 3, with the Lawrence Lions Club sponsoring a Texas Hold'em. The group will also sponsor bingo in the village park all weekend.
Other events on Saturday include the 11th annual Lawrence Ox Roast and Homecoming Classic Car Show, and a Motorcycle Show, sponsored by 2 Orange Harleys, of Lawton. Many booths will be set up in the park throughout the weekend.
Also on tap for Saturday are garden tractor pulling contests, and a variety of musical groups throughout the weekend. Teen dances will also be held on Saturday and Sunday nights.
Sunday's events include a non-denominational Sunday morning service in the park, and a 5K walk, and 5K and 15K run. The Lawrence branch of the Van Buren District Library will hold a book sale on Monday, Labor Day, with a pre-sale on Sunday afternoon.
Monday, Labor Day, a parade and the handing out of free Ox Roast sandwiches, and music by the Green Valley Boys highlight the day's activities.
For more information, call (269) 655-9147, or (269) 674-8327 or by mail at: P.O. Box 261 Lawrence, Mich., 49064, or e-mail at: lawrenceoxroast@hotmail.com.
Monday, August 23, 2010
ALLEGAN COUNTY FAIR
Date: Friday, September 10-18, 2010
Category: West Michigan Coastal Surrounding Areas
Here are the details:
Allegan County Fairgrounds
Contact: 269.673.6501
Live music, games, petting farm, dancing, and much more! Come and enjoy the fun.
Category: West Michigan Coastal Surrounding Areas
Here are the details:
Allegan County Fairgrounds
Contact: 269.673.6501
Live music, games, petting farm, dancing, and much more! Come and enjoy the fun.
SOUTH HAVEN-MICHIGAN FLYWHEELERS ANTIQUE ENGINE & TRACTOR SHOW
Date: Thursday, September 9-Sunday, September 12, 2010
Start Time: 8:00 am End Time: 6:00 pm
Category: South Haven Events
Here are the details:
Michigan Flywheelers Museum
Contact: 269.637.2010
Antique steamers, old engines & tractors, consignment auction, large outdoor flea makret, nightly entertainment, log cabin display, daily equipment parades, kids' acitivies, great food, cake walk!
8am-6pm Thur/Fri/Sat
8-2pm Sunday
Start Time: 8:00 am End Time: 6:00 pm
Category: South Haven Events
Here are the details:
Michigan Flywheelers Museum
Contact: 269.637.2010
Antique steamers, old engines & tractors, consignment auction, large outdoor flea makret, nightly entertainment, log cabin display, daily equipment parades, kids' acitivies, great food, cake walk!
8am-6pm Thur/Fri/Sat
8-2pm Sunday
SAUGATUCK & DOUGLAS 12TH ANNUAL LABOR DAY BRIDGE WALK
Date: Monday, September 6, 2010
Start Time: 9:00 am
Category: Saugatuck & Douglas Events
Here are the details:
9 am (9:30 start) celebrate labor Day with our great community and be a part of this fun tradition. The walk starts on the Douglas side of the Blue Star Bridge. For further information phone (269) 857-1389.
Start Time: 9:00 am
Category: Saugatuck & Douglas Events
Here are the details:
9 am (9:30 start) celebrate labor Day with our great community and be a part of this fun tradition. The walk starts on the Douglas side of the Blue Star Bridge. For further information phone (269) 857-1389.
SOUTH HAVEN ROTARY ANNUAL PANCAKE BREAKFAST
Date: Sunday, September 5, 2010
Start Time: 8:00 am End Time: 12:00 pm
Category: South Haven Events
Here are the details:
8-12noon
SH Maritime Museum (Dyckman @ Bridge)
Contact: 1-269-637-8078
This breakfast has become very popular for a Labor Day "Must." (on your route to the All-Crafts Fair)
Start Time: 8:00 am End Time: 12:00 pm
Category: South Haven Events
Here are the details:
8-12noon
SH Maritime Museum (Dyckman @ Bridge)
Contact: 1-269-637-8078
This breakfast has become very popular for a Labor Day "Must." (on your route to the All-Crafts Fair)
SOUTH HAVEN MARITIME MUSEUM OUTBOARD MOTOR SWAP
Date: Saturday, August 28, 2010
Start Time: 9:00 am End Time: 3:00 pm
Category: South Haven Events
Here are the details:
Dyckman @ The Bridge
Contact: 1-269-637-8078
Michigan Maritime Museum-South Haven
A most popular annual event--great buys!
Antique Outboard Motor Show/Swap Meet/Auction
When -Sat, August 28, 9am – 3pm
Where -Museum Campus and Parking Lot
Description- National Chapter of the Antique Outboard Motor Club--Wolverine Chapter 9 AM-3 PM
Web-michiganmaritimemuseum.org
Start Time: 9:00 am End Time: 3:00 pm
Category: South Haven Events
Here are the details:
Dyckman @ The Bridge
Contact: 1-269-637-8078
Michigan Maritime Museum-South Haven
A most popular annual event--great buys!
Antique Outboard Motor Show/Swap Meet/Auction
When -Sat, August 28, 9am – 3pm
Where -Museum Campus and Parking Lot
Description- National Chapter of the Antique Outboard Motor Club--Wolverine Chapter 9 AM-3 PM
Web-michiganmaritimemuseum.org
DOUGLAS SOCIAL
Date: Thursday, August 26, 2010
Start Time: 5:30 pm End Time: 9:00 pm
Category: Saugatuck & Douglas Events
Here are the details
The "in" place to be...Downtown Douglas at Beery Field, Center and Main Streets. A great summer evening with family and friends for live music, food and drink. Playground for children. Free narrated Trolley Tours. Free admission. 5:30 to 9 PM
Start Time: 5:30 pm End Time: 9:00 pm
Category: Saugatuck & Douglas Events
Here are the details
The "in" place to be...Downtown Douglas at Beery Field, Center and Main Streets. A great summer evening with family and friends for live music, food and drink. Playground for children. Free narrated Trolley Tours. Free admission. 5:30 to 9 PM
Saturday, August 21, 2010
PAW PAW WINE & HARVEST FESTIVAL
September 10-12, 2010 Events
Friday, September 10, 2010
9:00 am to 4:30 pm -Winery Tours
St. Julian Wine Company
10:00 am to 8:00 pm - Tours and Tasting
Warner Vineyards
5:00 pm to 11:00 pm - Carnival Midway
5:00 pm to 10:00 pm- Grape Kaleidoscope for Teens
Brigges Pond parking lot -enjoy climbing wall, Bonzi bikes, Purple People eater Obstacle Course and more
5:00 pm to 11:00pm - Big Mo's Wonderful World of Electric Trains
5:00 pm to Midnight - Festival Beer and Wine Tent
Come out and enjoy the great beer and local wines. Enjoy the festival fireworks right in the beer tent along with great music.
5:00 to 7:00 pm - Kathryn Tapper & Friends - Festival Beer Tent
5:00 pm to Dusk - Grape Escape Marketplace
Corner of Michigan and Niles St.
6:00 pm to 7:00 pm - Illisionist Christian Paul Hill - Maple Lake Amphitheatre
6:00 pm - Coca-Cola Grape Stomp
Find your seat on the south bank of Maple Lake and settle in for an evening of free fun and entertainment, beginning when the Coca-Cola teams compete in their preliminary stomp.
6:00 pm to 9 pm - Douglas James Band - St. Julian Tent
7:00 pm to 10:00 pm - Alex Mays - Maple Lake Amphiptheatre
7 pm to 9 pm - Mike Phillips - Festival Beer Tent
8:30pm to 11:30pm - Borderlyne Band - Festival Beer Tent
Dusk - Fireworks over Maple Lake
Get a great view from all over town
9 pm to 12 am - The Unknowns - Warner Deck
9:30 pm to midnight - Duke Tomatoe
Saturday, September 11, 2010
7:00 am - 9:00 am - Paw Paw Rotary Scholarship Book Sale Presale
Cost is $5.00 admission, all proceeds go to local college scholarships.
8:00 am - Grape Lake 5K Run/Walk
Join us for this fast, flat, TAC-Certified 5k course around beautiful Maple Lake. Brought to you by Bronson Lakeview Hospital.
8:00 am to 5:00 pm - Drive One 4UR School - Paw Paw Middle School
8:00 am to 3:00 pm - Grape Escape Classic Car, Truck & Motorcycle Show
Downtown Paw Paw
9:00 am to 5:00 - Paw Paw Rotary Scholarship Book Sale - American Legion
No admission, all proceeds go to local college scholarships. Excellent selection of fiction both hard cover and paperback, mystery thrillers, self help, childrens, youth and romance (nearly new less than 5 yrs old).
9:00 am to 11:00 pm - Big Mo's Wonderful World of Electric Trains
9:00 am to 4:30 pm -Winery Tours
St. Julian Wine Company
9:00 am to 3:00 pm - Paw Paw Day Care for Seniors Rummage Sale - Day Care Center
9:00 am to 6:00 pm - Arts & Crafts Fair
Located on Paw Paw St. next to the Courthouse. Homemade crafts abound at one of the best shows in Southwest Michigan! Come find that perfect unique gift for someone else or a treat for yourself!
9:00 am to Dusk - Grape Escape Marketplace
Corner of Michigan and Niles St.
9:00 am to Noon - Kiwanis Turtle Derby - Courthouse Lawn
10 am to 11:00 am- Grape Escape Motorcycle Ride Registration & Breakfast
NEW LOCATION 308 E. Michigan Ave.(next to Village Drug- Sponsored By Paw Paw Rotary-all proceeds benefit the Greater Paw Paw Area.
10:00 am to 5:00 pm - Fine Art Show and Sale Paw Paw Art Assoc.
Carnegie Center. View our art exhibit from 10 am to 5 pm.
10:00 am to 4:00 pm - Stompyland Inflatable/Activity Area
Bounce and play
10:00 am to 4:00pm - E.S.C.A.P.E. will be open in Stompyland
11:00 am to Noon - Ben Jammin will be performing in Stompyland
11:00 am to 7:00 pm - Hole in One Contest on Maple Lake
A challenge "fore" even the best golfer and yet lady luck has graced even the amateurs in the past! Take your chances as you tee off from the banks of Maple Lake and try to hit the green floating on the lake.
11:00 am to 4:00 pm - Coca-Cola Grape Stomp
Find your seat on the south bank of Maple Lake and settle in for an evening of free fun and entertainment, beginning when the Coca-Cola teams compete in their preliminary stomp.
11:00 am to 6:00 pm - Masonic Lodge Sloppy Joe Lunch - Masonic Building
11:15 am - Grape Escape Motorcycle Ride Blessing & Ride
NEW LOCATION - 308 E. Michigan Ave. (next to Village Drug)
Noon to 11:30 pm - Festival Beer and Wine Tent
Come out and enjoy the great beer and local wines. Enjoy the festival fireworks right in the beer tent along with great music.
Noon to 11:30 pm - Carnival Midway
Parking lot on Michigan Ave
1:00 pm to 2 pm - Magician Trino Schincariol - Stompyland
1pm to 3 pm - Cowboy Up - Festival Beer Tent
2:00 pm to 10:00 pm- Grape Kaleidoscope for Teens
Brigges Pond parking lot -enjoy climbing wall, Bonzi bikes, Purple People eater Obstacle Course and more.
3:00 pm to 4 pm - Excel Dance Performance - Amphitheatre
3:00 pm to 6:00 pm - In Custody - St. Julian Tent
4:00 pm to 6 pm - Jerry's Nugget - Festival Beer Tent
4:00 pm - Their Teeth Will Be of Lions - Maple Lake Amphitheatre
5:00 pm - Violets For Verona - Maple Lake Amphitheatre
5:30 pm to 8:30pm - Goin Nowhere - Festival Beer Tent
6:00 pm - Virginia Wolf - Maple Lake Amphitheatre
6:00 pm to 9 pm - Skeeter - Warner Deck
6:30 pm to 9:00 pm - Crossroads Blues Band - St. Julian Tent
7:00 pm - We The Sophists - Maple Lake Amphitheatre
8:00 pm - Hello Victor - Maple Lake Amphitheatre
8:30 pm to 11:30 pm - Kalamazoo Avenue Band - Fetival Beer Tent
9:00 pm - Patience, Patients - Maple Lake Amphitheatre
9:00 pm to 12 am - Borderline - Warner Deck
9:30 pm to midnight - Bottoms Up - St. Julian Tent
10:00 pm - Please Promise - Maple Lake Amphitheatre
Sunday, September 12, 2010
7:00 am - 9:00 am - Vineyard Classic Bike Tour Registration
9:00 am - Vineyard Classic Bicycle Tour
9:00 am - 5:00 pm - Grape Escape Marketplace
10:00 am - Morning Prelude, instrumental music on the lake
Amphitheater
10:00 am - 5:00 pm - Arts & Crafts Fair
Located on Paw Paw St. next to the Courthouse. Homemade crafts abound at one of the best shows in Southwest Michigan! Come find that perfect unique gift for someone else or a treat for yourself!
10:00 am to 5:00 pm - Big Mo's Wonderful World of Electric Trains
10:20 am - Violinist, Jean Watson - Amphitheatre
11:00 am - A Gathering For All, worship, song and word - Amphitheater
11:00 am to 3:00 pm - Masonic Lodge Sloppy Joe Lunch - Masonic Building
Noon - Teen Showcase - Area Teen Musicians - Amphitheatre
Noon to 5:00 pm - Fine Art Show and Sale Paw Paw Art Assoc.
Carnegie Center. View our art exhibit from Noon to 5 pm.
Noon to 5:00 pm - Wine Tasting
Warner Vineyards
Noon to 2:30 pm - Hole in One Contest on Maple Lake - 4pm finals
A challenge "fore" even the best golfer and yet lady luck has graced even the amateurs in the past! Take your chances as you tee off from the banks of Maple Lake and try to hit the green floating on the lake.
Noon pm to 5:00 pm - Carnival Midway
Parking lot on Michigan Ave
Noon to 4:30 pm -Winery Tours & Tasting
St. Julian Wine Company
Noon to 5:00 pm- Grape Kaleidoscope for Teens
Briggs Pond parking lot -enjoy climbing wall, Bonzi bikes, Purple People eater Obstacle Course and more.
1:00 pm - St. Julian Festival Parade
Downtown Paw Paw
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm - The Kalamazoo Big Band - St. Julian Tent
2:00 p.m. - Kalamazoo 1st Worship Choir - Amphitheatre
2:00 pm to 5:00 pm - Skeeter - Warner Deck
2:30 pm - New Wine Festival Choir a musical "Help Is On The Way" - Amphitheatre
2:30 pm - Duck Race
Sponsored by the Paw Paw Area Rotary, Paw Paw Lions Club & Paw Paw Kiwanis
3:30 p.m. - Freshwater Worship Band - Amphitheatre
4:00 pm - Coca Cola Grape Stomp Finals
4:00 pm - Hole-In-One Finals
Friday, September 10, 2010
9:00 am to 4:30 pm -Winery Tours
St. Julian Wine Company
10:00 am to 8:00 pm - Tours and Tasting
Warner Vineyards
5:00 pm to 11:00 pm - Carnival Midway
5:00 pm to 10:00 pm- Grape Kaleidoscope for Teens
Brigges Pond parking lot -enjoy climbing wall, Bonzi bikes, Purple People eater Obstacle Course and more
5:00 pm to 11:00pm - Big Mo's Wonderful World of Electric Trains
5:00 pm to Midnight - Festival Beer and Wine Tent
Come out and enjoy the great beer and local wines. Enjoy the festival fireworks right in the beer tent along with great music.
5:00 to 7:00 pm - Kathryn Tapper & Friends - Festival Beer Tent
5:00 pm to Dusk - Grape Escape Marketplace
Corner of Michigan and Niles St.
6:00 pm to 7:00 pm - Illisionist Christian Paul Hill - Maple Lake Amphitheatre
6:00 pm - Coca-Cola Grape Stomp
Find your seat on the south bank of Maple Lake and settle in for an evening of free fun and entertainment, beginning when the Coca-Cola teams compete in their preliminary stomp.
6:00 pm to 9 pm - Douglas James Band - St. Julian Tent
7:00 pm to 10:00 pm - Alex Mays - Maple Lake Amphiptheatre
7 pm to 9 pm - Mike Phillips - Festival Beer Tent
8:30pm to 11:30pm - Borderlyne Band - Festival Beer Tent
Dusk - Fireworks over Maple Lake
Get a great view from all over town
9 pm to 12 am - The Unknowns - Warner Deck
9:30 pm to midnight - Duke Tomatoe
Saturday, September 11, 2010
7:00 am - 9:00 am - Paw Paw Rotary Scholarship Book Sale Presale
Cost is $5.00 admission, all proceeds go to local college scholarships.
8:00 am - Grape Lake 5K Run/Walk
Join us for this fast, flat, TAC-Certified 5k course around beautiful Maple Lake. Brought to you by Bronson Lakeview Hospital.
8:00 am to 5:00 pm - Drive One 4UR School - Paw Paw Middle School
8:00 am to 3:00 pm - Grape Escape Classic Car, Truck & Motorcycle Show
Downtown Paw Paw
9:00 am to 5:00 - Paw Paw Rotary Scholarship Book Sale - American Legion
No admission, all proceeds go to local college scholarships. Excellent selection of fiction both hard cover and paperback, mystery thrillers, self help, childrens, youth and romance (nearly new less than 5 yrs old).
9:00 am to 11:00 pm - Big Mo's Wonderful World of Electric Trains
9:00 am to 4:30 pm -Winery Tours
St. Julian Wine Company
9:00 am to 3:00 pm - Paw Paw Day Care for Seniors Rummage Sale - Day Care Center
9:00 am to 6:00 pm - Arts & Crafts Fair
Located on Paw Paw St. next to the Courthouse. Homemade crafts abound at one of the best shows in Southwest Michigan! Come find that perfect unique gift for someone else or a treat for yourself!
9:00 am to Dusk - Grape Escape Marketplace
Corner of Michigan and Niles St.
9:00 am to Noon - Kiwanis Turtle Derby - Courthouse Lawn
10 am to 11:00 am- Grape Escape Motorcycle Ride Registration & Breakfast
NEW LOCATION 308 E. Michigan Ave.(next to Village Drug- Sponsored By Paw Paw Rotary-all proceeds benefit the Greater Paw Paw Area.
10:00 am to 5:00 pm - Fine Art Show and Sale Paw Paw Art Assoc.
Carnegie Center. View our art exhibit from 10 am to 5 pm.
10:00 am to 4:00 pm - Stompyland Inflatable/Activity Area
Bounce and play
10:00 am to 4:00pm - E.S.C.A.P.E. will be open in Stompyland
11:00 am to Noon - Ben Jammin will be performing in Stompyland
11:00 am to 7:00 pm - Hole in One Contest on Maple Lake
A challenge "fore" even the best golfer and yet lady luck has graced even the amateurs in the past! Take your chances as you tee off from the banks of Maple Lake and try to hit the green floating on the lake.
11:00 am to 4:00 pm - Coca-Cola Grape Stomp
Find your seat on the south bank of Maple Lake and settle in for an evening of free fun and entertainment, beginning when the Coca-Cola teams compete in their preliminary stomp.
11:00 am to 6:00 pm - Masonic Lodge Sloppy Joe Lunch - Masonic Building
11:15 am - Grape Escape Motorcycle Ride Blessing & Ride
NEW LOCATION - 308 E. Michigan Ave. (next to Village Drug)
Noon to 11:30 pm - Festival Beer and Wine Tent
Come out and enjoy the great beer and local wines. Enjoy the festival fireworks right in the beer tent along with great music.
Noon to 11:30 pm - Carnival Midway
Parking lot on Michigan Ave
1:00 pm to 2 pm - Magician Trino Schincariol - Stompyland
1pm to 3 pm - Cowboy Up - Festival Beer Tent
2:00 pm to 10:00 pm- Grape Kaleidoscope for Teens
Brigges Pond parking lot -enjoy climbing wall, Bonzi bikes, Purple People eater Obstacle Course and more.
3:00 pm to 4 pm - Excel Dance Performance - Amphitheatre
3:00 pm to 6:00 pm - In Custody - St. Julian Tent
4:00 pm to 6 pm - Jerry's Nugget - Festival Beer Tent
4:00 pm - Their Teeth Will Be of Lions - Maple Lake Amphitheatre
5:00 pm - Violets For Verona - Maple Lake Amphitheatre
5:30 pm to 8:30pm - Goin Nowhere - Festival Beer Tent
6:00 pm - Virginia Wolf - Maple Lake Amphitheatre
6:00 pm to 9 pm - Skeeter - Warner Deck
6:30 pm to 9:00 pm - Crossroads Blues Band - St. Julian Tent
7:00 pm - We The Sophists - Maple Lake Amphitheatre
8:00 pm - Hello Victor - Maple Lake Amphitheatre
8:30 pm to 11:30 pm - Kalamazoo Avenue Band - Fetival Beer Tent
9:00 pm - Patience, Patients - Maple Lake Amphitheatre
9:00 pm to 12 am - Borderline - Warner Deck
9:30 pm to midnight - Bottoms Up - St. Julian Tent
10:00 pm - Please Promise - Maple Lake Amphitheatre
Sunday, September 12, 2010
7:00 am - 9:00 am - Vineyard Classic Bike Tour Registration
9:00 am - Vineyard Classic Bicycle Tour
9:00 am - 5:00 pm - Grape Escape Marketplace
10:00 am - Morning Prelude, instrumental music on the lake
Amphitheater
10:00 am - 5:00 pm - Arts & Crafts Fair
Located on Paw Paw St. next to the Courthouse. Homemade crafts abound at one of the best shows in Southwest Michigan! Come find that perfect unique gift for someone else or a treat for yourself!
10:00 am to 5:00 pm - Big Mo's Wonderful World of Electric Trains
10:20 am - Violinist, Jean Watson - Amphitheatre
11:00 am - A Gathering For All, worship, song and word - Amphitheater
11:00 am to 3:00 pm - Masonic Lodge Sloppy Joe Lunch - Masonic Building
Noon - Teen Showcase - Area Teen Musicians - Amphitheatre
Noon to 5:00 pm - Fine Art Show and Sale Paw Paw Art Assoc.
Carnegie Center. View our art exhibit from Noon to 5 pm.
Noon to 5:00 pm - Wine Tasting
Warner Vineyards
Noon to 2:30 pm - Hole in One Contest on Maple Lake - 4pm finals
A challenge "fore" even the best golfer and yet lady luck has graced even the amateurs in the past! Take your chances as you tee off from the banks of Maple Lake and try to hit the green floating on the lake.
Noon pm to 5:00 pm - Carnival Midway
Parking lot on Michigan Ave
Noon to 4:30 pm -Winery Tours & Tasting
St. Julian Wine Company
Noon to 5:00 pm- Grape Kaleidoscope for Teens
Briggs Pond parking lot -enjoy climbing wall, Bonzi bikes, Purple People eater Obstacle Course and more.
1:00 pm - St. Julian Festival Parade
Downtown Paw Paw
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm - The Kalamazoo Big Band - St. Julian Tent
2:00 p.m. - Kalamazoo 1st Worship Choir - Amphitheatre
2:00 pm to 5:00 pm - Skeeter - Warner Deck
2:30 pm - New Wine Festival Choir a musical "Help Is On The Way" - Amphitheatre
2:30 pm - Duck Race
Sponsored by the Paw Paw Area Rotary, Paw Paw Lions Club & Paw Paw Kiwanis
3:30 p.m. - Freshwater Worship Band - Amphitheatre
4:00 pm - Coca Cola Grape Stomp Finals
4:00 pm - Hole-In-One Finals
Thursday, August 12, 2010
SOUTH HAVEN 34TH ANNUAL ALL CRAFTS FAIR
Date: Saturday, September 4 & Sunday, September 5- 2010
Start Time: 10:00 am End Time: 5:00 pm
(Time Zone: US/Eastern)
Category: South Haven Events
Here are the details:
10am - 5pm
Stanley Johnston Park
Contact: (269) 637-5171
South Haven's scenic Stanley Johnston Park hosts over 250 exhibitors of fine arts and crafts. Interspersed are food booths with gourmet selections and other more casual fare. Hosted by the Greater South Haven Area Chamber of Commerce.
Start Time: 10:00 am End Time: 5:00 pm
(Time Zone: US/Eastern)
Category: South Haven Events
Here are the details:
10am - 5pm
Stanley Johnston Park
Contact: (269) 637-5171
South Haven's scenic Stanley Johnston Park hosts over 250 exhibitors of fine arts and crafts. Interspersed are food booths with gourmet selections and other more casual fare. Hosted by the Greater South Haven Area Chamber of Commerce.
TASTE OF SAUGATUCK
Date: Sunday, August 22, 2010
Start Time: 12:00 pm End Time: 7:00 pm
(Time Zone: US/Eastern)
Category: Saugatuck & Douglas Events
Here are the details:
SAUGATUCK, MICHIGAN- The 23rd Annual Taste of Saugatuck will be held Sunday, August 22 from noon until 7:00pm at Wick's Park and Water Street in downtown Saugatuck.
This family event brings together over a dozen local culinary artisans and restaurants preparing a vast array of edibles. Featured items this year include BBQ sandwiches, Margarita chicken, Gyro wraps, Saganaki, roasted chicken, pork ribs, ice cream desserts, pizza and various wraps & sandwiches, just to name a few. Some of the restaurants joining Taste this year include: Mermaid Bar & Grill, The White House Bistro, Wicks Park Bar & Grille, The Hickory Pit, Spectators, River Market, Kilwin's and more. In addition to the largest line up of food in recent years, a beer tent featuring beer from the Saugatuck Brewery is available along with wine from all three local wineries, Fenn Valley, Tabor Hill and Round Barn.
As always a special kids corner will be available to entertain the kids. This year will also see the return of Shoreline Realtor's "Celebrity Dunk" Tank. There is no general admission charge for this annual event. Food and beverage tickets are available in fifty-cent increments and no single taste item is more than $5.00, making it a very affordable afternoon for a family.
Taste of Saugatuck, through its association with the Saugatuck/Douglas Convention & Visitors Bureau, raises funds from this event for local school scholarships and events. This year, additional sponsorship is provided by the Stage Sponsor: Chemical Bank.
The Gazebo in the park will feature live entertainment all afternoon. The day begins with West Michigan's Rock & Roll legends, Rock Shop. "Tombo", Ron, Rich and Bob have been featured all over west Michigan. Their classic rock sound with "dueling" guitars will have the crowd on their feet. Rock Shop performed this summer at the Coral Gables Deck, and is a White House Bistro year-round favorite.
Returning to headline Taste this year is Holland's Random Play. Playing favorites from the 60's, 70's, 80's and 90's, this high energy band of six blends keyboards, flute, saxophones and more with its traditional four piece, rock driving guitar, bass and drum sound. They are featured performers at The White House Bistro and perform at many fundraising events throughout the area. Taste co-chair, David Barton, brags, "The crowd will be on their feet from the minute they start until the last, rocking song at seven o'clock."
Over eight thousand attended Taste last year, and an even larger crowd is expected this year. Visitors and locals alike mingle while enjoying great food, great music, and great wine and beer in a beautiful Saugatuck downtown setting. "When you get to Saugatuck, you can hear the sounds and smell the great food as you drive into town," co-chair Sharon Shanahan adds.
Additional information is available from the Saugatuck-Douglas Are Convention & Visitors Bureau at either 269-857-1701 or www.saugatuck.com
Start Time: 12:00 pm End Time: 7:00 pm
(Time Zone: US/Eastern)
Category: Saugatuck & Douglas Events
Here are the details:
SAUGATUCK, MICHIGAN- The 23rd Annual Taste of Saugatuck will be held Sunday, August 22 from noon until 7:00pm at Wick's Park and Water Street in downtown Saugatuck.
This family event brings together over a dozen local culinary artisans and restaurants preparing a vast array of edibles. Featured items this year include BBQ sandwiches, Margarita chicken, Gyro wraps, Saganaki, roasted chicken, pork ribs, ice cream desserts, pizza and various wraps & sandwiches, just to name a few. Some of the restaurants joining Taste this year include: Mermaid Bar & Grill, The White House Bistro, Wicks Park Bar & Grille, The Hickory Pit, Spectators, River Market, Kilwin's and more. In addition to the largest line up of food in recent years, a beer tent featuring beer from the Saugatuck Brewery is available along with wine from all three local wineries, Fenn Valley, Tabor Hill and Round Barn.
As always a special kids corner will be available to entertain the kids. This year will also see the return of Shoreline Realtor's "Celebrity Dunk" Tank. There is no general admission charge for this annual event. Food and beverage tickets are available in fifty-cent increments and no single taste item is more than $5.00, making it a very affordable afternoon for a family.
Taste of Saugatuck, through its association with the Saugatuck/Douglas Convention & Visitors Bureau, raises funds from this event for local school scholarships and events. This year, additional sponsorship is provided by the Stage Sponsor: Chemical Bank.
The Gazebo in the park will feature live entertainment all afternoon. The day begins with West Michigan's Rock & Roll legends, Rock Shop. "Tombo", Ron, Rich and Bob have been featured all over west Michigan. Their classic rock sound with "dueling" guitars will have the crowd on their feet. Rock Shop performed this summer at the Coral Gables Deck, and is a White House Bistro year-round favorite.
Returning to headline Taste this year is Holland's Random Play. Playing favorites from the 60's, 70's, 80's and 90's, this high energy band of six blends keyboards, flute, saxophones and more with its traditional four piece, rock driving guitar, bass and drum sound. They are featured performers at The White House Bistro and perform at many fundraising events throughout the area. Taste co-chair, David Barton, brags, "The crowd will be on their feet from the minute they start until the last, rocking song at seven o'clock."
Over eight thousand attended Taste last year, and an even larger crowd is expected this year. Visitors and locals alike mingle while enjoying great food, great music, and great wine and beer in a beautiful Saugatuck downtown setting. "When you get to Saugatuck, you can hear the sounds and smell the great food as you drive into town," co-chair Sharon Shanahan adds.
Additional information is available from the Saugatuck-Douglas Are Convention & Visitors Bureau at either 269-857-1701 or www.saugatuck.com
SOUTH HAVEN PEACH ICE CREAM FESTIVAL
Date: Saturday, August 21, 2010
Start Time: 2:00 pm End Time: 4:00 pm
(Time Zone: US/Eastern)
Category: South Haven Events
Here are the details:
2-4pm
Liberty Hyde Bailey Museum
Contact: 269.637.3251
Come and have fun while eating peach ice cream!
Start Time: 2:00 pm End Time: 4:00 pm
(Time Zone: US/Eastern)
Category: South Haven Events
Here are the details:
2-4pm
Liberty Hyde Bailey Museum
Contact: 269.637.3251
Come and have fun while eating peach ice cream!
SAUGATUCK & DOUGLAS SIDEWALK SALES
Date: Thursday, August 19, 2010
Start Time: 9:00 am End Time: 5:00 pm
(Time Zone: US/Eastern)
Category: Saugatuck & Douglas Events
Here are the details:
Downtown Douglas & Saugatuck lots of fun, great bargains on merchandise, give- aways, entertainment, continuous trolley between two communities 9-5 pm sponsored by the Saugatuck-Douglas Area Business Association.
Start Time: 9:00 am End Time: 5:00 pm
(Time Zone: US/Eastern)
Category: Saugatuck & Douglas Events
Here are the details:
Downtown Douglas & Saugatuck lots of fun, great bargains on merchandise, give- aways, entertainment, continuous trolley between two communities 9-5 pm sponsored by the Saugatuck-Douglas Area Business Association.
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
FENNVILLE PERFORMING ARTS IN THE VINEYARD
Date: Sunday, August 15, 2010
Start Time: 2:30 pm End Time: 4:30 pm
(Time Zone: US/Eastern)
Location: FENN VALLEY VINEYARDS
Category: West Michigan Coastal Surrounding Areas
Here are the details:
Enjoy performing arts recitals in our vintage garden each Sunday afternoon from 2:30 until 4:30. No reservations, no admission charge.
Aug 15: Keith Scott - Blues
Location Details
FENN VALLEY VINEYARDS
6130 122ND AVE
FENNVILLE MI 49408
Start Time: 2:30 pm End Time: 4:30 pm
(Time Zone: US/Eastern)
Location: FENN VALLEY VINEYARDS
Category: West Michigan Coastal Surrounding Areas
Here are the details:
Enjoy performing arts recitals in our vintage garden each Sunday afternoon from 2:30 until 4:30. No reservations, no admission charge.
Aug 15: Keith Scott - Blues
Location Details
FENN VALLEY VINEYARDS
6130 122ND AVE
FENNVILLE MI 49408
Saturday, August 7, 2010
SOUTH HAVEN AIRPORT REGINAL FLY IN/ROTARY BLUEBERRY PANCAKE BREAKFAST
Date: Sunday, August 15, 2010
Start Time: 8:00 am End Time: 12:00 pm
(Time Zone: US/Eastern)
Category: South Haven Events
Here are the details:
South Haven Airport-CR 380
Contact: 1-269-637-7343
This event is a must for the blueberry Festival activities--many vintage planes & more aviation activities/plus a great breakfast!
Start Time: 8:00 am End Time: 12:00 pm
(Time Zone: US/Eastern)
Category: South Haven Events
Here are the details:
South Haven Airport-CR 380
Contact: 1-269-637-7343
This event is a must for the blueberry Festival activities--many vintage planes & more aviation activities/plus a great breakfast!
South Haven-Biking The Kal-Haven Trail
While vacationing in Michigan recently, I rented a bike and checked out the Kal-Haven Trail, a 33.5-mile multi-use trail that runs from South Haven to Kalamazoo.
Awesome!
The bike rental cost $14; entry fee to the trail was $3, which I slipped into a drop box at the trailhead in South Haven.
The route, part of the Rails-to-Trails program that converts old railroad tracks to hike-and-bike (and cross country ski and snow mobile) trails, stretched out long and straight from the quaint little resort town on Lake Michigan where my mom lives.
I rolled past the Black River, over a wonderful covered bridge, past fields of blueberry bushes and into the woods.
I know Texas has trees, but it doesn’t have trees like this, which grow tall and thick and spread their shady arms overhead like a protective umbrella.
I passed a few runners and other cyclists close to town, but the farther away from South Haven I pedaled, the fewer folks I saw. I rode 15 miles out, then turned and came back the same 15.
No hills, no traffic, no stoplights, no cars to deal with — just miles of limestone/slag path, a herd of baby frogs and the occasional swam of mosquitoes.
There’s also a quirky little museum in a train car and a little shop that bakes up fresh cinnamon rolls along the way.
Next time, I’m going all the way to Kalamazoo! Folks at the bike shop told me a shuttle service will pick you up and bring you back to South Haven for $6 a person.
By Pam LeBlanc
Tuesday, July 20, 2010, 05:10 AM
Awesome!
The bike rental cost $14; entry fee to the trail was $3, which I slipped into a drop box at the trailhead in South Haven.
The route, part of the Rails-to-Trails program that converts old railroad tracks to hike-and-bike (and cross country ski and snow mobile) trails, stretched out long and straight from the quaint little resort town on Lake Michigan where my mom lives.
I rolled past the Black River, over a wonderful covered bridge, past fields of blueberry bushes and into the woods.
I know Texas has trees, but it doesn’t have trees like this, which grow tall and thick and spread their shady arms overhead like a protective umbrella.
I passed a few runners and other cyclists close to town, but the farther away from South Haven I pedaled, the fewer folks I saw. I rode 15 miles out, then turned and came back the same 15.
No hills, no traffic, no stoplights, no cars to deal with — just miles of limestone/slag path, a herd of baby frogs and the occasional swam of mosquitoes.
There’s also a quirky little museum in a train car and a little shop that bakes up fresh cinnamon rolls along the way.
Next time, I’m going all the way to Kalamazoo! Folks at the bike shop told me a shuttle service will pick you up and bring you back to South Haven for $6 a person.
By Pam LeBlanc
Tuesday, July 20, 2010, 05:10 AM
Friday, August 6, 2010
SOUTH HAVEN VINTAGE BASEBALL GAME
Date: Saturday, August 14, 2010
Start Time: 2:00 pm
(Time Zone: US/Eastern)
Category: South Haven Events
Here are the details:
2pm
Kids Corner Park--Monroe Blvd.
Contact: 1-269-637-6424
A great way to spend a Saturday afternoon--South Haven's Bark Peelers vs. St. Joe. Good players, popcorn & anything else you have at a game!
If you've never seen a vintage baseball game, it's worth your time. Retro uniforms, no gloves - this is how the game used to be played
Start Time: 2:00 pm
(Time Zone: US/Eastern)
Category: South Haven Events
Here are the details:
2pm
Kids Corner Park--Monroe Blvd.
Contact: 1-269-637-6424
A great way to spend a Saturday afternoon--South Haven's Bark Peelers vs. St. Joe. Good players, popcorn & anything else you have at a game!
If you've never seen a vintage baseball game, it's worth your time. Retro uniforms, no gloves - this is how the game used to be played
Thursday, August 5, 2010
SOUTH HAVEN TALL SHIPS WEEKEND
Date: Wednesday August 18-22
(All day or non-timed event)
Category: South Haven Events
Here are the details:
Begins 8/18/10 - 8/22/10
260 Dyckman Ave., South Haven,Mi
Contact: Michigan Maritime Museum (800) 747-3810
The Michigan Maritime Museum will host a spectacular tall ship parade & five day event showcasing five tall ships, August 18-22, 2010. They are: Amistad, La Revenante,
Madeline, Royaliste & South Haven's own Tall Ship, Friends Good Will!
(All day or non-timed event)
Category: South Haven Events
Here are the details:
Begins 8/18/10 - 8/22/10
260 Dyckman Ave., South Haven,Mi
Contact: Michigan Maritime Museum (800) 747-3810
The Michigan Maritime Museum will host a spectacular tall ship parade & five day event showcasing five tall ships, August 18-22, 2010. They are: Amistad, La Revenante,
Madeline, Royaliste & South Haven's own Tall Ship, Friends Good Will!
SAUGATUCK AREA FELT ESTATE
Beautifully situated ten miles south of Holland (Michigan) and six miles north of Saugatuck, the Felt Estate was once the luxurious summer home and hobby of self-made millionaire and inventor Dorr E. Felt. The mansion, listed on the National Register of Historic Places and the Michigan State Register of Historic Sites, retains the architectural beauty of a bygone era and offers a glimpse into the wealth and lifestyle of the Roaring 20s – a time cut short by The Great Depression.
The Man & His Invention
Born in Wisconsin on March 18, 1862, Dorr Eugene Felt left his home at age 14 to work in a machine shop where he honed his mechanical skills. In 1882 he moved to Chicago to secure employment and advance his keen interest in machine design. He had 50 cents in his pocket.
In 1886, Felt invented the first office processing machine, the Comptometer, which was able to perform quickly and accurately four math functions. Dramatically increasing bookkeeping skills and speed, the Comptometer was an instant success and made Dorr Felt a millionaire.
Dorr was attracted to the pristine beauty of the West Michigan coastline and in 1919 purchased several hundred acres on Lake Michigan in the rolling dunes between Holland and Saugatuck, which the family referred to as ‘Shore Acres’. Felt began construction of the “Big House” in 1925 for his wife, Agnes. This summer home would be large enough to accommodate his married daughters and their families. Completed in 1928, the 17,000 square foot mansion consists of 25 rooms, including a third-floor ballroom.
Unfortunately, Agnes died in August of 1928, six weeks after the family moved in, and
Dorr died a year and a half later in 1930. The family kept the home until 1949, but after WWII and the advent of more sophisticated calculators, the family business declined. The Felt descendants decided to sell ‘Shore Acres’. In 1949, they held a large auction, selling off many of the items original to the mansion and grounds.
The Seminary Years
The St. Augustine Seminary, a Catholic prep school for young men, bought the mansion and grounds in 1949. Outgrowing the carriage house, which they used for classrooms, and the mansion which they used for housing, the Seminary built a school on the ridge west of the mansion. After moving into the school, in the mid 1960s, a group of cloistered nuns lived in the mansion.
The Prison Years
In the late 1970s, the State of Michigan purchased the property to use as a prison. The mansion became offices for the State Police, and for WEMET, a drug enforcement agency. The State owned the grounds until the early 1990s when Laketown Township bought the land for one dollar, with the stipulation that the mansion be used for the public, not sold or razed.
The Restoration Project
Today, Laketown Township and surrounding communities are restoring the mansion and grounds to their 1920’s splendor. It is the vision of the Township and volunteers to return the structure and grounds to their original splendor so the public can appreciate its beauty, while learning more about our local history, and the era when great effort was put to the task of building fine homes. The restoration is a unique community project, in some ways as impressive as the mansion itself, involving many individual, student, group, and corporate volunteers.
The Man & His Invention
Born in Wisconsin on March 18, 1862, Dorr Eugene Felt left his home at age 14 to work in a machine shop where he honed his mechanical skills. In 1882 he moved to Chicago to secure employment and advance his keen interest in machine design. He had 50 cents in his pocket.
In 1886, Felt invented the first office processing machine, the Comptometer, which was able to perform quickly and accurately four math functions. Dramatically increasing bookkeeping skills and speed, the Comptometer was an instant success and made Dorr Felt a millionaire.
Dorr was attracted to the pristine beauty of the West Michigan coastline and in 1919 purchased several hundred acres on Lake Michigan in the rolling dunes between Holland and Saugatuck, which the family referred to as ‘Shore Acres’. Felt began construction of the “Big House” in 1925 for his wife, Agnes. This summer home would be large enough to accommodate his married daughters and their families. Completed in 1928, the 17,000 square foot mansion consists of 25 rooms, including a third-floor ballroom.
Unfortunately, Agnes died in August of 1928, six weeks after the family moved in, and
Dorr died a year and a half later in 1930. The family kept the home until 1949, but after WWII and the advent of more sophisticated calculators, the family business declined. The Felt descendants decided to sell ‘Shore Acres’. In 1949, they held a large auction, selling off many of the items original to the mansion and grounds.
The Seminary Years
The St. Augustine Seminary, a Catholic prep school for young men, bought the mansion and grounds in 1949. Outgrowing the carriage house, which they used for classrooms, and the mansion which they used for housing, the Seminary built a school on the ridge west of the mansion. After moving into the school, in the mid 1960s, a group of cloistered nuns lived in the mansion.
The Prison Years
In the late 1970s, the State of Michigan purchased the property to use as a prison. The mansion became offices for the State Police, and for WEMET, a drug enforcement agency. The State owned the grounds until the early 1990s when Laketown Township bought the land for one dollar, with the stipulation that the mansion be used for the public, not sold or razed.
The Restoration Project
Today, Laketown Township and surrounding communities are restoring the mansion and grounds to their 1920’s splendor. It is the vision of the Township and volunteers to return the structure and grounds to their original splendor so the public can appreciate its beauty, while learning more about our local history, and the era when great effort was put to the task of building fine homes. The restoration is a unique community project, in some ways as impressive as the mansion itself, involving many individual, student, group, and corporate volunteers.
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
Sunken Treasure In Lake Michigan: Century-Old Ship
June 24, 2010
A century-old maritime mystery has been solved. In 1898, the wooden steamship L.R. Doty sank during a fierce storm in the waters of Lake Michigan, killing all 17 people — and two cats — aboard.
The ship was never seen again — until last week. A group of Wisconsin divers discovered the shipwreck at the bottom of the lake, not far from the Milwaukee shores.
The search team was operating on a 20-year-old tip from a commercial fisherman, says Brendon Baillod, president of the Wisconsin Underwater Archaeology Association. Baillod is the Great Lakes maritime historian who led the search for the L.R. Doty.
"The L.R. Doty was found by a commercial fisherman in 1991 who was out netting chubs in deep water, and he snagged a large obstruction on the bottom of the lake," Baillod tells NPR's Michele Norris. "He told a couple of people about it locally, but not much was made of it — because it was in 300 feet of water and at that time it might as well have been on the moon."
Baillod says he became interested in the L.R. Doty around the time he started collecting accounts of Great Lakes shipwrecks from a database of all of the master vessels lost on the lakes.
So he and his crew picked a day that had good weather and sent divers looking for the ship.
"We were waiting for them to reappear on the line when a large red lift bag shot up our mooring line and came to the surface with a note attached to it," Baillod says. "And our hearts all sank because we really felt that there had been an accident below — usually notes like that say, 'Call the Coast Guard.' We pulled the note off and read it and it said: 'All divers safe, back in 80 minutes, huge wooden freighter on the bottom.' So we knew right then and there we had found the long-lost wreck of the L.R. Doty."
Unlike shipwrecks in the ocean, this one is in "pristine condition," Baillod says.
"Because the lakes don't have any of the marine boring worms that the ocean has, there's not much life on the bottom of the lake — it preserves wood tremendously well," he says.The ship is upright, intact and looks like it did when it sailed Lake Michigan, except the pilothouses and deck hatches blew off in the disaster, Baillod says.
Modern-day divers photographed a wheelbarrow that ended up on the deck of the sunken L.R. Doty, which is upright and intact on the bottom of Lake Michigan."All of the articles from 1898 that the crew had on them are still in the cabins of the ship in the same condition they were left," he says. "Unfortunately, there's also 17 human bodies on the ship. None of the human remains were ever found after she was lost in 1898, and we suspect that most of the crew was hunkered down in the ship because they were in 30-foot seas in a vessel that only came 20 feet above the surface. And the waves were literally broaching right over her deck so we suspect that none of the crew were even able to escape to the surface."
Shipwrecks in the Great Lakes are protected under state law.
"This wreck is owned by the people of Wisconsin," he says. "It's considered an archaeological site and a gravesite. Divers are welcome to visit the site, but we take only pictures. It requires a salvage permit from our state historical society to remove anything. And really we haven't had a lot of luck removing artifacts: It's expensive to preserve them and there's really limited interest in them once they come to the surface."
A century-old maritime mystery has been solved. In 1898, the wooden steamship L.R. Doty sank during a fierce storm in the waters of Lake Michigan, killing all 17 people — and two cats — aboard.
The ship was never seen again — until last week. A group of Wisconsin divers discovered the shipwreck at the bottom of the lake, not far from the Milwaukee shores.
The search team was operating on a 20-year-old tip from a commercial fisherman, says Brendon Baillod, president of the Wisconsin Underwater Archaeology Association. Baillod is the Great Lakes maritime historian who led the search for the L.R. Doty.
"The L.R. Doty was found by a commercial fisherman in 1991 who was out netting chubs in deep water, and he snagged a large obstruction on the bottom of the lake," Baillod tells NPR's Michele Norris. "He told a couple of people about it locally, but not much was made of it — because it was in 300 feet of water and at that time it might as well have been on the moon."
Baillod says he became interested in the L.R. Doty around the time he started collecting accounts of Great Lakes shipwrecks from a database of all of the master vessels lost on the lakes.
So he and his crew picked a day that had good weather and sent divers looking for the ship.
"We were waiting for them to reappear on the line when a large red lift bag shot up our mooring line and came to the surface with a note attached to it," Baillod says. "And our hearts all sank because we really felt that there had been an accident below — usually notes like that say, 'Call the Coast Guard.' We pulled the note off and read it and it said: 'All divers safe, back in 80 minutes, huge wooden freighter on the bottom.' So we knew right then and there we had found the long-lost wreck of the L.R. Doty."
Unlike shipwrecks in the ocean, this one is in "pristine condition," Baillod says.
"Because the lakes don't have any of the marine boring worms that the ocean has, there's not much life on the bottom of the lake — it preserves wood tremendously well," he says.The ship is upright, intact and looks like it did when it sailed Lake Michigan, except the pilothouses and deck hatches blew off in the disaster, Baillod says.
Modern-day divers photographed a wheelbarrow that ended up on the deck of the sunken L.R. Doty, which is upright and intact on the bottom of Lake Michigan."All of the articles from 1898 that the crew had on them are still in the cabins of the ship in the same condition they were left," he says. "Unfortunately, there's also 17 human bodies on the ship. None of the human remains were ever found after she was lost in 1898, and we suspect that most of the crew was hunkered down in the ship because they were in 30-foot seas in a vessel that only came 20 feet above the surface. And the waves were literally broaching right over her deck so we suspect that none of the crew were even able to escape to the surface."
Shipwrecks in the Great Lakes are protected under state law.
"This wreck is owned by the people of Wisconsin," he says. "It's considered an archaeological site and a gravesite. Divers are welcome to visit the site, but we take only pictures. It requires a salvage permit from our state historical society to remove anything. And really we haven't had a lot of luck removing artifacts: It's expensive to preserve them and there's really limited interest in them once they come to the surface."
SOUTH HAVEN GARDEN CLUB FLOWER SHOW
Date: Thursday, August 12, 2010
Start Time: 11:00 am End Time: 5:00 pm
(Time Zone: US/Eastern)
Category: South Haven Events
Here are the details:
11-5pm
Liberty Hyde Bailey Museum--S. Bailey
Contact: 1-269-637-3251
This is always a popular event--numerous beautiful arrangements!
Start Time: 11:00 am End Time: 5:00 pm
(Time Zone: US/Eastern)
Category: South Haven Events
Here are the details:
11-5pm
Liberty Hyde Bailey Museum--S. Bailey
Contact: 1-269-637-3251
This is always a popular event--numerous beautiful arrangements!
DOUGLAS SOCIAL
Date: Thursday, August 12, 2010
Start Time: 5:30 pm End Time: 9:00 pm
(Time Zone: US/Eastern)
Category: Saugtuck & Douglas Events
Here are the details:
The "in" place to be...Downtown Douglas at Beery Field, Center and Main Streets. A great summer evening with family and friends for live music,, food and drink. Playground for children. Free narrated Trolley Tours. Free admission. 5:30 to 9 PM
Start Time: 5:30 pm End Time: 9:00 pm
(Time Zone: US/Eastern)
Category: Saugtuck & Douglas Events
Here are the details:
The "in" place to be...Downtown Douglas at Beery Field, Center and Main Streets. A great summer evening with family and friends for live music,, food and drink. Playground for children. Free narrated Trolley Tours. Free admission. 5:30 to 9 PM
Fennville Performing Arts In The Vineyard
Date: Sunday, August 8, 2010
Start Time: 2:30 pm End Time: 4:30 pm
(Time Zone: US/Eastern)
Location: FENN VALLEY VINEYARDS
Category: Surrounding Area Events - South Haven to Saugatuck
Here are the details:
Enjoy performing arts recitals in our vintage garden each Sunday afternoon from 2:30 until 4:30. No reservations, no admission charge.
Aug 8: Folias Tango Quartet - 3 guitars and flute play classical tango
Location Details
FENN VALLEY VINEYARDS
6130 122ND AVE
FENNVILLE MI 49408
Start Time: 2:30 pm End Time: 4:30 pm
(Time Zone: US/Eastern)
Location: FENN VALLEY VINEYARDS
Category: Surrounding Area Events - South Haven to Saugatuck
Here are the details:
Enjoy performing arts recitals in our vintage garden each Sunday afternoon from 2:30 until 4:30. No reservations, no admission charge.
Aug 8: Folias Tango Quartet - 3 guitars and flute play classical tango
Location Details
FENN VALLEY VINEYARDS
6130 122ND AVE
FENNVILLE MI 49408
Cheating scandal AT U.S. Open rocks bass- fishing community
A professional angler found to have stuffed lead sinkers down the throats of fish he submitted for weigh-ins during a prestigious bass-fishing tournament has been banned for life from that and other competitions in a scandal that has rocked the tight-knit and passionate bass-fishing community.
Mike Hart, a successful Southern California pro whose career earnings total more than $200,000, was accused of cheating in this manner during the recent $100,000 U.S. Open held at sprawling Lake Mead on the Nevada-Arizona border. An official with the Western Outdoor News bass tour said Hart confessed after he was caught virtually red-handed.
WON Bass will not pursue criminal charges against Hart, but the episode has tournament organizers around the country speaking out against cheating and seeking ways to prevent their events from being similarly tarnished.
"On the one hand it was a day of infamy for organized bass fishing in America," said Harvey Naslund, director of the WON circuit. "But on the other hand it was a major victory for all who have long cared for, and taken steps to protect the integrity of bass-fishing tournaments."
Catching a cheat is difficult because tournaments are catch-and-release, so bass are kept in aerated wells on the boats and weighed live at the end of each fishing day, then released.
However, sometimes bass die after being caught and Hart had offered three dead fish during the weigh-in on the second-to-last day of the U.S. Open. They were filleted so the meat could be delivered to a charity, and found to contain weights.
Officials waited until the final day to confront Hart, who turned in a full limit of five bass. All five were found to contain lead sinkers.
In all, nine sinkers were removed from bass turned in by Hart. Naslund said each sinker was torpedo-shaped and weighed two ounces. Each was attached to a short line and tied to a small treble hook, presumably to catch in the throat and hopefully keep the weights from entering the belly and being detected if the bass were cut open.
WON Bass determined that Hart acted alone, even though he had a lower-tier "Triple-A" fishing partner aboard his boat during each of the three days of the U.S. Open.
Naslund explained that the Triple-A partner fishes from the back of the boat while the pro stands at the bow, driving and steering with a foot-powered trolling motor.
On the third day of fishing, Naslund said, Hart was said to have asked his partner -- who had flown in from South Korea -- to change places while he rigged some tackle and checked on the fish in the live-well.
"The same scenario existed on Day 1 and Day 2 of the U.S. Open," Naslund said.
The South Korean angler, who would have shared part of whatever purse Hart had been entitled to after the third and final day, was given a refund for his entry fee.
For what it's worth, the U.S. Open was won by Arizona pro Clifford Pirch, with a total weight of 31.44 pounds. He earned $40,000, plus a new bass boat.
Mike Hart, a successful Southern California pro whose career earnings total more than $200,000, was accused of cheating in this manner during the recent $100,000 U.S. Open held at sprawling Lake Mead on the Nevada-Arizona border. An official with the Western Outdoor News bass tour said Hart confessed after he was caught virtually red-handed.
WON Bass will not pursue criminal charges against Hart, but the episode has tournament organizers around the country speaking out against cheating and seeking ways to prevent their events from being similarly tarnished.
"On the one hand it was a day of infamy for organized bass fishing in America," said Harvey Naslund, director of the WON circuit. "But on the other hand it was a major victory for all who have long cared for, and taken steps to protect the integrity of bass-fishing tournaments."
Catching a cheat is difficult because tournaments are catch-and-release, so bass are kept in aerated wells on the boats and weighed live at the end of each fishing day, then released.
However, sometimes bass die after being caught and Hart had offered three dead fish during the weigh-in on the second-to-last day of the U.S. Open. They were filleted so the meat could be delivered to a charity, and found to contain weights.
Officials waited until the final day to confront Hart, who turned in a full limit of five bass. All five were found to contain lead sinkers.
In all, nine sinkers were removed from bass turned in by Hart. Naslund said each sinker was torpedo-shaped and weighed two ounces. Each was attached to a short line and tied to a small treble hook, presumably to catch in the throat and hopefully keep the weights from entering the belly and being detected if the bass were cut open.
WON Bass determined that Hart acted alone, even though he had a lower-tier "Triple-A" fishing partner aboard his boat during each of the three days of the U.S. Open.
Naslund explained that the Triple-A partner fishes from the back of the boat while the pro stands at the bow, driving and steering with a foot-powered trolling motor.
On the third day of fishing, Naslund said, Hart was said to have asked his partner -- who had flown in from South Korea -- to change places while he rigged some tackle and checked on the fish in the live-well.
"The same scenario existed on Day 1 and Day 2 of the U.S. Open," Naslund said.
The South Korean angler, who would have shared part of whatever purse Hart had been entitled to after the third and final day, was given a refund for his entry fee.
For what it's worth, the U.S. Open was won by Arizona pro Clifford Pirch, with a total weight of 31.44 pounds. He earned $40,000, plus a new bass boat.
Monday, August 2, 2010
Saugatuck Dune Rides
The dune rides date back to 1954 when Ron Jousma, then 21 and home from the Army, decided Saugatuck needed a dune ride similar to those at Silver Lake near Hart. He bought the present dune property west of Goshorn Lake from a Chicago man and turned his 1942 Ford convertible into a dune buggy with seats in the rumble seat.
He added a 1946 and 1947 Ford coupe, cut off the tops, outfitted the cars with super-wide tires and cut trails in the dunes.
In 1961, Jousma and a friend picked up two half-ton Ford truck chassis and drove them back from Kansas City sitting on wooden boxes. They were outfitted with steel beds and seats and joined the fleet.
Still later Dodge Power Wagons were added and equipped with aircraft tires to operate in the sand.
In 1971 Jousma opened a dune ride in Great Sand Dunes National Monument, Colorado and operated both rides until selling them in 1978 to an Indiana family.
In 1981, Linus and Janice Starring purchased the business. The two never had ridden on the schooners until they inspected them prior to purchasing the business. Saugatuck Dune Rides remains a part-time job for the Starring family. Linus, with a degree in heavy equipment, is a railroad engineer for two small freight lines in Michigan during the off-season. Janice manages the office and handles all booking and scheduling.
Even as a part time business, there's plenty of maintenance to do. Shifting sands require daily grading of the trails in the dunes. Driving in sand dunes means the schooners need oil changes and engine maintenance every 100 miles. During the off season, equipment is fabricated and updated for the following season.
Hours of Operation
For the 2010 Season
Late April, May & June Mon - Sat 10:00 am to 5:30 pm
Sunday Noon to 5:30 pm
July - August Mon - Sat 10:00 am to 7:30 pm
Sunday 11:30 am to 7:30 pm
Late hours end August 27th
September Mon - Sat 10:00 am to 5:30 pm
Sunday Noon to 5:30 pm
Labor Day Weekend Friday & Saturday 10:00 am to 7:30 pm
Sunday 11:30 am to 7:30 pm
Monday 10:00 am to 5:30 pm
September weekdays end September 24th
October Saturday 10:00 am to 5:30 pm
Sunday 12 noon to 5:30 pm
Closing Day for 2010 Sunday - October 23, 2010
2010 Prices
Standard Prices
Adult $17.00
Children Ages 3 to 11 $10.00
Infants under 3 Free
Prices are subject to change without notice.
He added a 1946 and 1947 Ford coupe, cut off the tops, outfitted the cars with super-wide tires and cut trails in the dunes.
In 1961, Jousma and a friend picked up two half-ton Ford truck chassis and drove them back from Kansas City sitting on wooden boxes. They were outfitted with steel beds and seats and joined the fleet.
Still later Dodge Power Wagons were added and equipped with aircraft tires to operate in the sand.
In 1971 Jousma opened a dune ride in Great Sand Dunes National Monument, Colorado and operated both rides until selling them in 1978 to an Indiana family.
In 1981, Linus and Janice Starring purchased the business. The two never had ridden on the schooners until they inspected them prior to purchasing the business. Saugatuck Dune Rides remains a part-time job for the Starring family. Linus, with a degree in heavy equipment, is a railroad engineer for two small freight lines in Michigan during the off-season. Janice manages the office and handles all booking and scheduling.
Even as a part time business, there's plenty of maintenance to do. Shifting sands require daily grading of the trails in the dunes. Driving in sand dunes means the schooners need oil changes and engine maintenance every 100 miles. During the off season, equipment is fabricated and updated for the following season.
Hours of Operation
For the 2010 Season
Late April, May & June Mon - Sat 10:00 am to 5:30 pm
Sunday Noon to 5:30 pm
July - August Mon - Sat 10:00 am to 7:30 pm
Sunday 11:30 am to 7:30 pm
Late hours end August 27th
September Mon - Sat 10:00 am to 5:30 pm
Sunday Noon to 5:30 pm
Labor Day Weekend Friday & Saturday 10:00 am to 7:30 pm
Sunday 11:30 am to 7:30 pm
Monday 10:00 am to 5:30 pm
September weekdays end September 24th
October Saturday 10:00 am to 5:30 pm
Sunday 12 noon to 5:30 pm
Closing Day for 2010 Sunday - October 23, 2010
2010 Prices
Standard Prices
Adult $17.00
Children Ages 3 to 11 $10.00
Infants under 3 Free
Prices are subject to change without notice.
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