Shoreline Visitors Guide Fall & Winter 2013-2014 by Cobb Communications

Contents FALL/WINTER 2013/14

Shoreline communities to visit New Buffalo 7 Southwest Michigan 8 South Haven 12 Saugatuck/Douglas Area 16 Fennville 17 Holland 18 Grand Rapids 29 Zeeland 30 Grand Haven/Spring Lake Area 32 Muskegon 35 White Lake 38 Pentwater 40 Ludington 42 Manistee 44 Benzie County 46

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Events 4 Festivals 6 Halloween Spooktaculars 11 Arts, Crafts & Collectibles 28 Holiday Celebrations 36-37 Cover Photo: Sharon VanderBoon Contents Photo: Todd and Brad Reed Other photo contributors: Rhonda Cobb, Bill Cobb, Gerald R. Ford Museum, Angie L. Martinez, Muskegon Museum of Art, Todd and Brad Reed, Karen Jousma, and Sharon VanderBoon. Also, a special thank you to our Chamber of Commerce and Convention and Visitors Bureau partners for their photo contributions. www.shorelinevisitorsguide.com

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South Haven Benton Harbor St. Joseph

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Barb Bare creates art from her sheep to spinning to wall hangings, rugs, etc.

Waterfront Stadium, Grand Haven

New Buffalo to St. Joseph/Benton Harbor......................................... 25 minutes St. Joseph to South Haven..................................................................20 minutes South Haven to Saugatuck/Douglas..................................................20 minutes South Haven to Kalamazoo..................................................................55 minutes Saugatuck/Douglas to Holland............................................................15 minutes Holland to Grand Rapids.....................................................................35 minutes Holland to Grand Haven..................................................................... 25 minutes Grand Haven to Muskegon.............................................................15-20 minutes Muskegon to White Lake Area............................................................20 minutes White Lake Area to Silver Lake Area................................................... 25 minutes Silver Lake Area to Pentwater......................................................... 10-15 minutes Pentwater to Ludington...................................................................15-20 minutes Ludington to Manistee........................................................................ 30 minutes Manistee to Frankfort..........................................................................40 minutes COPYRIGHT © 2013 COBB COMMUNICATIONS, INC. Shoreline Visitors Guide is published in September by Cobb Communica-

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Nuveen Community Center for the Arts, Montague

Now through September 28 Grand Haven Musical Fountain

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Now through September 14 “Water and Sky”

South Haven Center for the Arts, South Haven

New Buffalo Business Association White Lake Area Chamber of Commerce www.newbuffalo.org 1-800-879-9702 • www.whitelake.org Southwestern Michigan Tourist Council Pentwater Chamber of Commerce 269-925-6301 • www.swmichigan.org www.pentwater.org, 866-869-4150 South Haven Visitors Bureau Ludington Area 1-800-SO-HAVEN (764-2836) Convention and Visitors Bureau www.southhaven.org www.pureludington.org 800-542-4600 Holland Area Convention Benzie County Visitors Bureau & Visitors Bureau 800-882-5801 • www.visitbenzie.com 1-800-506-1299 Leelanau Peninsula Chamber of Commerce www.holland.org www.leelanauchamber.com 231-994-2202

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We suggest that you call ahead to confirm the details before finalizing your plans. Most times the convention and visitors bureaus in the area are the best to contact - listed on this page.

Now through September 22 “Wild & Wooly: The Art of Barb Bare”

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responsibility for errors or omissions found therein. For advertising information call (616) 772-9820.

8th Street MarketPlace, Holland Civic Center

Every Wednesday through November 13, and every Saturday until December 13.

Now through December “From Craft to Industry: The Boatbuilders of Holland” Holland Museum, Holland

This exhibit portrays the men and women of this fascinating industry.

Now through May 2014 “Growing Up Grand”

Experience the beauty and mystery of these nonterrestrial realms.

New Buffalo

Now through December 13 Holland Farmer’s Market

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Allegan

Get a “Peanuts”-eye view of the universe – “webs of nature,” trees, birds, the elements, gardening, and Charlie Brown’s EPA escapade.

Now through December “Harnessing the Wind” Exhibition

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Lakeshore Museum Center, Muskegon

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Now through November 1 “Peanuts . . . Naturally”

Friday and Saturday evenings only in September, 8:30pm.

Now through September 28 “All Aboard!” Downtown St. Joseph

Outdoor art exhibit of more than two dozen sculptures of trains, planes, and helicopters.

Now into October U-pick Apples

Crane Orchards, Fennville

Visit the website for dates and times, www. craneorchards.com

Now through October 10 “War on the Great Lakes” Exhibition Michigan Maritime Museum, South Haven This exhibition commemorates the War of 1812 and explores Michigan’s involvement.

Now through October 12 Manistee Farmer’s Market 9am to 12pm

Downtown Manistee

Now through October 19 Fiber Invitational Exhibit

Ludington Area Center for the Arts, Ludington

Fiber as a means of expression beyond function.

Now through October 20 “American Painting Today: Physical & Visceral” Krasl Art Center, St. Joseph

Holland Museum, Holland

The history and future of Dutch culture’s iconic windmills.

Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum, Grand Rapids

A first-of-its-kind look at the making of the 38th president of the U.S., Gerald R. Ford; from his birth in Nebraska to his growing up in Grand Rapids, and his graduation from the University of Michigan.

Now through December 2014 “Southwest Michigan in the Civil War” The Heritage Museum and Cultural Center, St. Joseph This exhibit explores the life of a local soldier – from recruitment to training camp and arrival on the battlefield for the Civil War.

September 17 through December 9 “Happy Animal Clinic” Exhibit Grand Rapids Children’s Museum, Grand Rapids

September 24 through February 17, 2014 “To the Rescue” Exhibit Grand Rapids Children’s Museum, Grand Rapids

This popular exhibit races back for another season of teaching kids how to play it safe!

September 27 through November 10 4th Annual Regional Juried Art Exhibit South Haven Center for the Arts, South Haven

October 4 through November 3 Watercolor Society Exhibition

Elizabeth Lane Oliver Art Center, Frankfort

November 8 through January 12, 2014 “Sketches to Sculpture: Rendered Reality, Sixty Years with Marshall M. Fredericks” Krasl Art Center, St. Joseph

View the creative process of one of America’s 20th century figurative sculptor, Marshall Fredericks.

November 16 through January 26, 2014 “Bittersweet Harvest: The Bracero Program, 1942-1964” Lakeshore Museum Center, Muskegon

This bi-lingual (English/Spanish) Smithsonian Institution Traveling exhibit explores the largest Mexican guest-worker program in U.S. history and the challenges they faced as workers and afterwards.

SEPTEMBER September 6

“Maid’s Tour”

Hackley & Hume Historic Site, Muskegon

Find out what life was like in the Hackley House from the maid’s perspective.

September 6-7 LRCR Manistee Monster Mania Fishing Tournament Manistee

This collection features a diverse array of contemporary paintings.

September 6-8 Paw Paw Wine & Harvest Festival

Chinook Pier, Grand Haven

September 6-14 Allegan County Fair

Now through October 30 Grand Haven Farmers Market Wednesdays and Saturdays, 8am-2pm.

Now through October “Here Come the Humes”

Hackley & Hume Historic Site, Muskegon

This exhibit marks the 100th anniversary of the double wedding of Florence and Constance Hume at the family home. Also open selected days through December 29.

Now through October “Dunelands,”

Open weekends only, 12Noon to 4pm

Saugatuck-Douglas Historical Museum, Saugatuck

Learn how ice-age glaciers created the largest freshwater dunes system in the world and how human activity has changed the land.

Now through October South Haven Farm Market Huron Street Pavilion, Downtown South Haven

8am to 2pm every Wednesday and Saturday through September; every Saturday through October.

Now through November 1 MI ARTS: All Michigan Regional Art Competition

Holland Area Arts Council, Holland

Paw Paw

Allegan County Fairgrounds, Allegan

September 6-29 Annual Juried Exhibition

Elizabeth Lane Oliver Art Center, Frankfort

September 7 Barodafest Baroda

September 7 House of David Echoes vs Baroda Bulldogs, 5pm Baroda

September 7 “Heritage Singers with Pete McLeod” Howard Performing Arts Center, Berrien Springs

September 7 Mt. Baldhead 5K & 15K Challenge Run, 8am Beery Field, Douglas

September 7 Art & All That Jazz / Wine Stroll, Douglas

Stroll from 6 - 8 pm through galleries and shops, listen to mellow jazz, grab a drink, have a bite, and dance in the streets of beautiful downtown Douglas.

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September 7 7th Annual Taste of Benzie / Fish & Lighthouse Auction Frankfort

September 7 Annual Sportsmen for Youth – Youth Day

September 14 Market Kids, 8am to 2pm

Dyckman Park, Downtown South Haven

Educational program focused on improving a child’s knowledge in local agriculture, health eating habits, and green living.

Muskegon County Fairgrounds, Fruitport

September 14-15 WMUS Weekend

Butch’s Dry Dock, Holland

September 15 House of David Echoes vs Chicago Salmon & House of Bob (doubleheader), 1pm

September 7 Le Style de Vie, 5-9pm

Fashionable fundraiser includes a style show, auction, wine tasting, and hors d’oeuvres.

September 7 Corn Maze Opens!

Lewis Farm Market, New Era

Eastman Field, Mary’s City of David, Benton Harbor

Snug Harbor Marina, Pentwater

September 15 Blessing of the Animals & Farm Olympics, 1:30 pm

Box Factory for the Arts, St. Joseph

September 15 Wedding Walk

September 7 Wine & Art at the Harbor, 2-5pm September 7 Lake Effect Jazz Big Band Concert September 7-8 Civil War Muster

Historic Van Raalte Farm Park, Holland NEW for 2013: Free admission!

September 7-8, 14-15, 21-22, 28-29 Jammin’ in the Vineyard Round Barn Winery, Baroda Live music and wine tasting.

September 8 MSBA Mount Baldy Hill Climb

Silver Lake State Park, Silver Lake Area

Circle Rocking S Children’s Farm, Freesoil Shadowland Silver Beach and other locations, St. Joseph

September 18-October 5 Grand Haven ArtWalk 2013 Downtown Grand Haven

A showcase of works by artists from near and far.

September 18-October 6 ArtPrize

Various locations throughout Grand Rapids. ArtPrize is one of the most prestigious art competitions in the world and is open to any artist.

September 10 West Michigan Drum Circle, 6:30-8pm

September 19-21 Myrtle Beach Film Festival

September 10-15 Scottville Harvest Festival

September 20 Live Mannequin Night

September 11 Nights at the Light: Ben Bedford, historical folk music

September 20-21 Hispanic Heritage Celebration

Shore Acres Park (inside Dunes State Park), Saugatuck Downtown Scottville

Big Sable Point Light, Ludington

Bus transportation available from 6pm-9pm.

September 12 House of David Echoes vs Bangor Cubs, 6pm Bangor

September 13 Western Michigan Old Engine Club Tractor Pulls Scottville Riverside Park, Scottville

September 13-14 Honor Fiddler’s Jamboree Jam Session & Pot Luck

Platte River Association Hall, Honor

September 13-14 Annual Silver Lake Apple & BBQ Cook-Off Festival Silver Lake Sand Dunes Area

September 13-15 10th Annual Grand Haven Salmon Festival

South Haven

The best films of the 2013 Myrtle Beach Film Festival will be shown in South Haven.

Frauenthal Center, Muskegon

September 21 Artoberfest

Benton Harbor Arts District, Benton Harbor

September 21 “Kennedy’s Kitchen”

Box Factory for the Arts, St. Joseph

September 13-15 “Goldilocks & the Three Bears,” Manistee Civic Players Ramsdell Theatre, Manistee

September 13-15 Michigan Irish Music Festival Heritage Landing, Muskegon

September 14 British Car Corral Invades Round Barn

Lewis Farm Market & Petting Farm, New Era

Eastman Field, Mary’s City of David, Benton Harbor

September 22 Par for Paws Golf Outing

HawksHead Links, South Haven

September 22 Ski Racer Sale

Crystal Mountain Resort & Spa, Thompsonville

Last week of September through October Crane Orchards Hayrides and Cow Train Weekends Crane Orchards, Fennville

Open Saturdays and Sundays only from 12Noon to 5pm as long as U-pick apples are available.

LMC Mendel Center Mainstage, Benton Harbor Downtown Manistee

September 27 4th Friday of the Month Gallery Stroll

Enjoy craft brews and classic wooden boats.

Downtown Manistee

MAI fall festival of fine arts and crafts. A juried fair.

September 14 “Wayne Brady”

Little River Casino Resort, Manistee

September 14 C.O.V.E. Benefit 5K & Beach Run/Walk Pentwater

September 14 Riversong Music Society presents the Young Talent Showcase Box Factory for the Arts, St. Joseph

September 14 Western Michigan Old Engine Club Tractor Pulls Scottville Riverside Park, Scottville

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October 5 Gina McLaughlin, Jazz Singer

September 28 Market Kids – “It’s All About Fall”

October 5 White Lake Area Guided Nature Walk

Lake Bluff Park/Downtown, St. Joseph

Whirlpool Centennial Park, St. Joseph Dyckman Park, South Haven

September 28 Annual Fall Fest

North Mears Parking Lot, Whitehall

Niles

St. Simon Family Center & Gym, Ludington

Little River Casino Resort, Manistee Muskegon Winter Sports Complex, Muskegon Box Factory for the Arts, St. Joseph

White Lake Area

Naturalists lead guided tours of local natural areas talking about native plants and wildlife.

Enjoy a farmers’ market, arts and crafts, live entertainment, hayrides, cider mill, food vendors, and more!

October 5 Pumpkinfest Parade

Zeeland East High School, DeWitt Auditorium, Zeeland

October 5-6 Fall Bonsai Show

Lewis Farm Market & Petting Farm, New Era

October 5-6 Rocktober Festival Weekend

On the Village Green, Pentwater

October 5-6 Western Michigan Old Engine Club Tractor Pulls

Khnemu Studio at Fernwood Farm, South Haven

October 5-6 24th Annual Blue Coast Artists’ Fall Tour

Allegan County Fairgrounds, Allegan

October 5-8 10th Anniversary Celebration

Grand Rapids Children’s Museum Veteran’s Park, Grand Rapids

October 5, 12, 19 Depot to Depot Fall Color Tour

Michigan Maritime Museum, South Haven

October 5-6, 12-13, 19-20, 26-27 Jammin’ in the Vineyard

September 28 Holland Symphony Orchestra, “Classics I – Virtuosic Violin”

September 28-29 S’More Summer Festival Weekend

September 29 Allegan Antiques Market September 29 “Kids’ ArtFest! 2013

South Haven

September 26-29 & October 3-5 “The Great American Trailer Park Musical,” Muskegon Civic Theatre

September 14 “Arts Alive”

September 28 St. Joseph Wine & Art Festival and Public Art Auction

September 30 Critical Discourse

September 21 South Beach Triathlon

September 26-29 Four Flags Area Apple Festival

September 14 Hops & Props on the River

October 5 Oktoberfest – Taste of the Trail

Ottawa County Fairgrounds, Holland

September 29 2013 Apple Cider Century Bicycle Tour

Round Barn Winery, Distillery and Brewery, Baroda

September 14 Chris Mann in Concert

September 28 Fall Festival

Wicks Park, Saugatuck

Downtown Holland

Holland Civic Center, Holland

October 5 “Elvis and Friends Musical Tribute”

Weko Beach, Bridgman

September 29 “War on the Great Lakes Lecture Series”

September 21 Clothesline Art Show, 10am-2pm

Fenn Valley Winery, Fennville

September 28 Park2Park ½ Marathon & 5K

Saugatuck Dunes State Park, Saugatuck

September 21 Dunes Duathlon

Coloma

October 5 Vine Wine’d 5K & 1 Mile Run October 5 St. Simon Applefest, 9am – 5pm

September 28-29 “Understanding Cone 6 Glazes,” with John Britt

September 20-22, September 26-29 & October 3-5 “The Great American Trailer Park Musical,” Muskegon Civic Theatre

October 5 Emerald Avenue Fall Harvest Celebration, 10am-6pm

September 28 Weko Beach Brewers Festival

Downtown Hart

September 22 House of David Echoes vs Benton Township Fire Department, 1pm

September 13-15 Annual Rock, Gem, Fossil & Jewelry Show

LMC Mendel Center Mainstage, Benton Harbor

September 28-29 Fall Festival Arts & Crafts Fair

September 21-22 Rock 101 Weekend

A celebration of Latino art and culture through film, visual arts, music, dance, and poetry.

Frauenthal Center, Muskegon

September 28 “Little River Band”

Downtown Holland

Downtown Grand Haven and Grand Haven Municipal Marina

September 13-15 Tulipanes Latino Art and Film Festival

September 27-28 West Michigan Symphony, “Cirque de la Symphonie,” 7:30 pm

Three Oaks, MI

The HUB, Grand Rapids

Share your opinions on the works selected as the Top 10 ArtPrize finalists.

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Downtown Zeeland

October 5-6 Benzie County Fall Festivals Beulah and Benzonia

Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, Grand Rapids Lewis Farm Market & Petting Farm, New Era

Scottville

South Haven to Saugatuck

Howard Performing Arts Center, Berrien Springs Whitehall to Muskegon

Travel one of Michigan’s most scenic drives.

Round Barn Winery, Baroda Live music and wine tasting.

October 6 “In the Round Tour,” featuring Bebo Norman, Andrew Peterson, and Sara Groves Howard Performing Arts Center, Berrien Springs

October 6 Holland Train Show

Holland Civic Center, Holland

Check out model trains from vintage to late models.

October 1-24 Crystal Spa Days

Crystal Mountain Resort & Spa, Thompsonville

Enjoy incredible savings on select spa services.

October 1-31 “Science Month!”

Grand Rapids Children’s Museum, Grand Rapids Special science programs all month long, Wednesday through Saturday mornings.

October 1-31 Free Tour Days!

Historic Sites of the Lakeshore Museum Center, Muskegon

Open Wednesday through Sunday, 12Noon to 4pm.

October 3 Pumpkinfest – Dinner On Us, 5-7pm Downtown Zeeland

Downtown merchants cook and serve FREE dinner to the community.

October 6 Antiques on the Bluff

Lake Bluff Park, St. Joseph

October 6

31st Annual Black River Crop Walk South Haven

October 6 Annual Betsie Valley Run – Half Marathon, 10K & 5K

Crystal Mountain Resort & Spa, Thompsonville

October 8 “Chanticleer”

Howard Performing Arts Center, Berrien Springs

October 8 West Michigan Drum Circle

Shore Acres Park (inside Dunes State Park), Saugatuck

Frauenthal Center, Muskegon

October 3-5 PumpkinFest

October 10 Fall History in Action Day

Downtown Pentwater

October 3 & 10 Fall History in Action Days

October 10 Paint Our Towns Pink Little Black Dress Event

September 27 Gemini Twins & All God’s Children Choir Concert

Box Factory for the Arts, St. Joseph

Downtown Zeeland

Historic White Pine Village, Ludington

October 4 ArtPrize Awards Grand Rapids

September 27 Opening reception for Helen Kleczynski, Julie Koch, Member Show

October 4-5 Buster Keaton Society Convention & Film Festival

September 27-28 5th Annual Indie Rock Music Festival

October 4-6 Bangor Harvest Festival

Box Factory for the Arts, St. Joseph

Shadowland Silver Beach & other locations, St. Joseph

October 12 “The Carve”

Eighth Street Market, Holland

Culinary student food-sculpting competition.

Frauenthal Theater, Muskegon

October 11-12 Autumn Days

Downtown Bangor

October 11-12 17th Annual Oktoberfest & 5th Annual Hot Rod Show

Downtown Grand Haven

October 4-6 Annual Pulaski Days Celebration

John Ball Zoological Garden Park, Grand Rapids

October 5 10th Anniversary Celebration Gala

September 27-28 Oktoberfest West Michigan

Historic White Pine Village, Ludington

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Pentwater

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ollowing is a sampling of upcoming festivals and events. Mark your calendar now so you won’t miss a moment of merriment. Please consider calling ahead for more information and to reconfirm dates and times. (We suggest using the local information contacts listed on page 4.)

September 6-8 Paw Paw Wine & Harvest Festival Paw Paw

A grape time for everyone! Grape stomp, fireworks, parade, car show, craft show, and several entertainment stages. Wine tasting, beer tent, and more.

September 27-28 Indie Rock Music Festival Downtown Grand Haven

2 days, 10 bands, outdoors, free!

September 27-28 Oktoberfest West Michigan

John Ball Zoological Garden Park, Grand Rapids Continuous music and entertainment and authentic German food and beer!

September 7 Barodafest Baroda

A small-town festival with live entertainment, kids games, crafters, food vendors, tractor pull, duck race, and more.

September 12-14 Scottville Harvest Festival Downtown Scottville

Ox roast, midway carnival, queen and princess contests, farmers market, grand parade, horse shoe tournament, garden and antique tractor pulls, the Scottville Clown Band, and an entertainment tent.

September 13-14 Annual Silver Lake Apple & BBQ Cook-Off Festival

Silver Lake Sand Dunes Area All day activities include crafts show, fresh farm produce, entertainment, golf scramble, and apple pie contest.

September 13-15 Grand Haven Salmon Festival

Grand Haven Municipal Marina

September 28 Weko Beach Brewers Festival Weko Beach, Bridgman

“Toast the coast” and sample fine Michigan craft beers and cuisine from local restaurants.

September 28 Fall Festival and St. Joseph Wine & Food Festival and Public Art Auction State & Pleasant Streets & Centennial Field, St. Joseph Celebrate the harvest with the last farmers market of the season, free horse-drawn trolley rides, the Furry Friends Petting Zoo, face painters, wine and food, public art auction, and much more!

October 3-5 Zeeland Pumpkinfest Downtown Zeeland

Enjoy games, scarecrow displays, entertainment, a parade, and more.

October 4-6 Annual Pulaski Days Celebration Grand Rapids

This annual celebration commemorates and honors revolutionary war hero, General Casimir Pulaski. Local private clubs open their doors to the public to promote Polish music, food, and dance.

October 5 Benzie County Fall Fest Beulah and Benzonia

Music, wine tasting, gourmet salmon cook-off contest, beer and entertainment pavilion, art fair, and fishing contest.

Enjoy pumpkin chucking, gourd and pumpkin carving by masters, kids’ activities, and more.

October 5 Emerald Avenue Fall Harvest Celebration, 10am-6pm

September 13-15 Tulipanes Latino Art and Film Festival

Centennial Park, Holland

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Celebrate the fall harvest with Emerald Avenue. Picnic in a pumpkin patch, enjoy the colorful landscapes at a U-pick orchard, or delight in a cornfield maze and haunted house. Shop for fresh pies, cider donuts, or produce for your favorite fall recipes; and don’t forget to pair them with a full-bodied Bordeaux or one of 25 flavors of apple cider. Visit www.THEEMERALDAVENUE.com for more information.

This free festival celebrates Latino culture through art, film, music, dance, and more.

September 13-15 Michigan Irish Music Festival Heritage Landing, Muskegon

Three days of Irish and Celtic music, vendors, food, and fun.

September 14 Hops & Props on the River Downtown Manistee

Enjoy autumn at the Hops & Props on the River festival in historic Manistee with craft beer tasting, a wooden boat round up, and juried fine art and craft fair.

October 11-12 17th Annual Oktoberfest & 5th Annual Classic Car & Hot Rod Show

September 26-29 Four Flags Apple Festival Niles

Something for everyone: carnival rides, food vendors, arts and crafts show on Saturday and Sunday, grand parade, live entertainment, apples, and more!

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Pentwater

Car show, chili cook off and streusel bake off, entertainment tent, live auction, sprint for the stein, barrel race, face and pumpkin painting, music, chicken and polka dance contest, beer, brats, and kraut.

October 11-13 Fall Fest 2013 & Outhouse Races South Haven

Celebrate the season with pumpkin carving contests, biggest pumpkin and squash competitions, a street dance with live music, farm and winery ‘cruises,’ farmers market, and of course, outhouse races!

October 12 New Buffalo Harvest & Wine Festival Downtown New Buffalo

Festival includes live music, wine tastings from local wineries, unique hand-made Items from vendors, kids arts and activiites, horse drawn wagon rides

October 12 Benzie County Fall Fest Frankfort and Elberta

Enjoy pumpkin chucking, gourd and pumpkin carving by masters, kids’ activities, and more.

October 12 Oktoberfest Craft Beer & Music Festival Downtown Ludington

Bicycles, beverages, music, food, and more make up this full day of fall fun!

October 12 Pumpkinfest

Downtown Montague

Celebrate the icon of fall, the pumpkin, with pumpkin decorating, seed spitting contests, pumpkin carving, the largest pumpkin competition, and the pumpkin roll down Dowling Hill.

October 19-20 & 26-27 Benzie County Fall Festival Benzie County-wide

Benzie County’s annual fanfare to fall!

October 24-27 5th Annual Frankfort Film Festival Garden Theater, Frankfort

Enjoy the best films from prestigious festivals worldwide at the recently restored Garden Theater.

October 26-27 Benzie County Fall Festival Benzie County-wide

Benzie County’s annual fanfare to fall!

December 7 Nouveau Fest

Fenn Valley Vineyard, Fennville

Taste the first wines from the 2012 vintage, hors de oeuvres, and cellar tasting tours. A great way to kick off the holiday season with family and friends.

January 23-26, 2014 Grand Haven Winterfest Grand Haven

Cardboard sled races, snow angel competition, polar plunge, pancake breakfast, and so much more at this annual salute to winter.

January 25, 2014 Wintervention 2014 Downtown Zeeland

Participate in this annual “Snowman Building Competition of the Free World” – weather permitting! The goal is to build more snowmen than the other competing Michigan communities – St. Clair, Saline, Douglas, and Three Rivers!

January 25-26, 2014 White Lake Annual Perch Festival Montague

Ice fishing tournament, chili cook off, fish dinner, and more!

January 31 – February 2, 2014 Ice Breaker Festival Downtown South Haven

Ice carving, Chili cook-off, Texas hold-‘em, ice skating, and more.

February 1, 2014 Second Season Ball/New Buffalo Business Association Silver Creek Event Center/ Four Winds Casino

Enjoy dinner, dancing, and bid on spectacular silent auction items.

February 7-9, 2014 Magical Ice Carving Festival Downtown St. Joseph

Watch as some of the country’s finest professional ice sculptors create extraordinary crystal-like carvings from ordinary blocks of ice.

February 8, 2014 Winterfest in Benzie County Beulah

Fun activities for the whole family, including a frozen fish toss, frozen turkey bowling, a chili cook off, bonfire on the beach, fireworks, and more.

February 8 & 15, 2014 Hart & Pentwater Winterfest Hart & Pentwater

Enjoy fishing tournaments, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, a polar dip, chili cook off, beer tasting, and more!

February 15, 2014 Shiver By the River Frankfort

Snow activities, ice carvings, snowmobile snow cross races, fish tossing, frozen turkey bowling, hot chocolate, kids’ activities, and much more!

February 15-16, 2014 Winter Break Gallery Stroll Saugatuck/Douglas Area

The studios and galleries of Saugatuck, Douglas, and the surrounding area host special exhibits, demonstrations, and receptions.

March 15, 2014 St. Patrick’s Day Festival & Parade Saugatuck/Douglas Area

March 22, 2014 Annual Maple Syrup Festival Crystal Mountain Resort & Spa, Thompsonville

Celebrate sunshine and spring skiing with a weekend filled with music, art, food, fun, and maple syrup!

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October 11-13 & 18-20 “Rocky Horror Show”

Historic Ramsdell Theatre, Manistee

October 11-20 Fiber Art, Ceramics & Photography Exhibit, Manistee Art Institute Ramsdell Theatre, Manistee

October 12 Susan Ashton

LMC Mendel Center Mainstage, Benton Harbor

October 12 Art & All That Jazz, 12Noon-5pm Downtown Douglas

Stroll through galleries and shops, listen to mellow jazz, grab a drink, have a bite, and dance in the streets of beautiful downtown Douglas.

October 12 Dowagiac Under the Harvest Moon Front Street, Dowagiac

October 12 Historic White Pine Village closes for the 2013 season. Historic White Pine Village, Ludington

Research Library, gift shop, and administrative offices are open Tuesday and Thursday 11am to 4pm, November through April.

October 12 Oktoberfest Craft Beer & Music Festival Downtown Ludington

Bicycles, beverages, music, food, and more make up this full day of fall fun!

October 12 Pumpkinfest Montague

Annual Pumpkin Roll down Dowling Hill plus many more pumpkin events!

October 12 New Buffalo Harvest & Wine Festival Downtown New Buffalo

October 12 C.O.V.E. Home Tour & Used Book Sale Pentwater

October 12 Riversong Music Society Concert Box Factory for the Arts, St. Joseph

October 12 Saugatuck Shorts Film Competition Saugatuck Center for the Arts, Saugatuck

Visit New Buffalo

ew Buffalo is recognized as the southernmost gateway to Michigan. Just over the state line, heading west off Exit 1 or Exit 4 will take you into this beautiful harborfront community. In fall and winter, the charming shops of downtown New Buffalo offer a warm welcome to visitors. Two must-see events during the season include the the Harvest and Wine Fest on Saturday, Oct 12, taking place at the Beachfront Park; and the Second Season Ball scheduled for Saturday, February 1, held at Four Winds Casino.

October 12-13 Benzie County Fall Festival Frankfort and Elberta

October 12-13 Autumn Fest Weekend

Lewis Farm Market & Petting Farm, New Era

October 12-13 36th Annual Fall Gallery Stroll Weekend, 12Noon5pm Saugatuck and Douglas

October 12-13, 19-20, 26-27 Jammin’ in the Vineyard Round Barn Winery, Baroda Live music and wine tasting.

October 12, 19 Depot to Depot Fall Color Tour Whitehall to Muskegon

Travel one of Michigan’s most scenic drives.

October 13 Last sailing day of the 2013 season for the S.S. Badger Ludington

Wicks Park, Saugatuck

Enjoy chili from your favorite area restaurants while listening to local performers.

October 18 Fall Art Hop: “Paint the Town Pink”

Benton Harbor Arts District, Benton Harbor

October 18 “Hell’s Belles”

Little River Casino Resort, Manistee

October 18-20 “Rocky Horror Show”

Historic Ramsdell Theatre, Manistee

October 19 1st Annual Lakeshore Brew Fest Camp Blodgett, Holland

October 19 Downtown Holland Groove Walk, 9pm – 1am Downtown Holland

Live music at pubs and eateries in Downtown Holland! Wristband required.

October 19 Laura Whidden Concert

Box Factory for the Arts, St. Joseph

October 19 8th Annual Founders Peak2Peak Mountain Bike Classic

New Buffalo Second Season Ball Feb. 1, 2014 Harvest & Wine Fest Saturday Silver Creek Event Center Saturday • Oct 12, 2013 Beachfront park in New Buffalo Live Music, Local wineries wine tastings, unique handmade vendors, kids arts and activities, horse drawn wagon rides.

inside Four Winds Casino Dinner, dancing, four tier chocolate fountain and desserts and spectacular silent auction items like vacations, golf cart, bikes, gift certificates, hand bags and more!

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October 13 Chili Cookoff, 1-5 pm

Crystal Mountain Resort & Spa, Thompsonville

October 19 Tour de Tykes Bike Race

Crystal Mountain Resort & Spa, Thompsonville

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ou couldn’t pick a better place to enjoy autumn than in Southwest Michigan – the state’s fertile fruit belt. U-pick orchards heavy with apples and peaches, family-owned wineries, countless farmers markets, mysterious corn mazes, and high-spirited fall festivals promise bushels of family fun! And when the cool autumn air plucks the last crimson and gold leaves from the trees, another exciting season waits in the wings. You’ll find cross-country ski trails in parks throughout the region and exhilarating downhill slopes within an hour’s drive of St. Joseph. The area’s serpentine snowmobile trail system leads in every direction, rambling through the woods and offering scenic beauty and adventure around every bend. Cozy lakeshore cottages, gourmet restaurants, unique boutiques, and inspiring cultural offerings make fall and winter especially memorable in Michigan’s great southwest. For more information, visit www.swmichigan.org or call (269) 925-6301.

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xperience the hometown feel of downtown St. Joseph. Shops, boutiques, and galleries offer a fine selection of casual wear, upscale fashions, jewelry, original art, hand-crafted pieces, antiques, home décor items, gourmet foods, Michigan wines (which you can sample!) and more. The best part is that it is within walking distance from downtown hotels and beaches, and parking is free on city streets and in municipal lots. After a day of some serious shopping, cozy up at fine dining restaurants and bistros that are guaranteed to warm you even on the coolest autumn days and darkest winter nights.

Light Up The Bluff

e’re not bluffing! Watch as St. Joseph’s official Christmas tree and thousands of twinkle light displays – starry arches, multi-colored trees, and cartoon-like characters – are lit for the season in downtown’s Lake Bluff Park near the waterfront (Dec. 6, 6:30 p.m.). This annual community tree-lighting ceremony is like no other!

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September 28, 2013

Fall Festival and the St. Joseph Wine & Food Festival

elebrate autumn from dawn to dusk at St. Joseph’s annual Fall Festival and at the St. Joseph Wine & Food Festival, both on September 28. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., family fun reigns at the Fall Festival with free horsedrawn trolley rides around town, a Farmer’s Market, and a Bounce House, face painting, pony rides, and a petting zoo especially for kids! And when the evening hour rolls around, you can sample regional wines, taste local cuisine, and listen to hot jazz on a cool evening with family and friends at Centennial Park from 5:00-10:00 p.m. You may even want to bid on some of the public art that will be up for auction. www.shorelinevisitorsguide.com

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Magical Ice Carving Festival “Do you believe in magic? . . .” You will as you watch some of the country’s finest professional ice sculptors perform at St. Joseph’s 10th Annual Magical Ice Fest, Feb. 7-9. Dremels, chisels, and chainsaws are used to create extraordinary crystal-like carvings from ordinary blocks of ice. Only the sculptor knows what will emerge from the glistening cube of ice – a fish, falcons, or perhaps a fanciful fairy? Kicking off the magic weekend is the Fire & Ice Reception at the Shadowland Ballroom, (Feb. 7) with live music, Hawaiian fire dancers, and a martini ice luge. Also on tap are Ice Wars!, a speed-carving competition that gives competitors 15-minutes to create a carving; magic shows by magician John Dudley (Feb. 8); the SnowBiz Scavenger Hunt, which has you searching for ice sculptures throughout town for an opportunity to win prizes; kids’ activities (with cookies and hot cocoa!); ice skating; and of course, food and spirits! And if all of these icy activities have your teeth chattering, make your way down to the Silver Beach Carousel where you can escape from the cold into a tropical paradise during Waikiki Weekend. Sporting grass skirts, floral leis, and other tropical attire from our 50th state, the carousel critters await your arrival and promise a hula-va good time with surfing music, hula demonstrations, and warm Aloha greetings!

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Amazin’ Corn Maze

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Pet Halloween Party & Costume Party, 12Noon

Lewis Farm Market & Petting Farm, New Era

VanRaalte Farm Park, Holland Start your journey on the trails at the VanRaalte Farm where volunteers and staff will be on hand to help you discover wild creatures and fun activities. $3 admission charged. Wear your costume!

October 26

September/October Get Lost in Our Corn Maze! Crane Orchards, Fennville New 20-acre maze for 2013! Kiddies love the Cow Train and hayrides.

October 25-26 Haunted Fairgrounds

Just Dogs, Saugatuck

Halloween Harvest Festival & Parade Saugatuck/Douglas Area Family costume parade at 4pm in downtown Saugatuck; adult costume parade at 10pm in downtown Douglas.

Mason County Fairgrounds, Ludington

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Manistee County All month long enjoy harvest festivals, haunted houses, costume contests, craft shows, Halloween parades, the Manistee Ghost Ship, and much more!

October 26

Free bus rides in Saugatuck, Douglas, and Saugatuck Township.

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Halloween Cemetery Tours

October 1-31 Macabre Manistee County

Manistee’s Ghost Ship, 7:30-10:30pm S.S. City of Milwaukee Historic railroad car ferry, Manistee Can you survive five decks of chills, thrills, and scares? Guaranteed to scare the “yell” out of you!

October 19 & 26 Haunted Forest Crystal Mountain Resort & Spa, Thompsonville

October 20 Boo on Your Bike! Kal-Haven Trail, South Haven Ride the Kal-Haven Trail where you will find treats and scary surprises along the way. Be sure to wear your costume, too!

October 24 Trick or Treat at the GRCM! Grand Rapids Children’s Museum, Grand Rapids Wear your costume and trick or treat throughout the museum, 5-8pm. $1.50 fee.

HalloWine Party Round Barn Winery & Distillary, Baroda

October 26 Coloma & Watervliet Tour the Coloma and Watervliet Cemeteries.

October 26

Free Rides from Interurban, 7pm-2am

October 26 Costume Party South Haven Memorial Library, South Haven Food, costume contest, and lots of games!

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Crystal Mountain Resort & Spa, Thompsonville

Celebration & Parade, 10pm Douglas

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October 26 Halloween Trick or Treating Downtown Ludington

October 26 Boos, Brews & Brats Halloween Event Downtown Manistee Dine on gourmet brats while kids trick or treat downtown! An event tent, Zombie Run, and costume contest round out the activities.

October 26

“It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown” movie and pumpkin painting, 5-6:30pm Lakeshore Museum Center, Muskegon For kids ages 5-12. Registration required; call (231) 722-0278.

October 31 Halloween Downtown, 4-6pm Downtown Grand Haven Participating merchants provide treats for downtown’s annual trick or treating event. Come join in on the fun on Washington Avenue.

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October 31

Downtown Pentwater Children’s activities and costume contest, 1 pm. Trick-ortreating at downtown merchants, 2-4pm. Parade at 4pm. Haunted trolley rides at 7pm.

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Halloween Trick or Treating, 4:30-6pm

October 31 Halloween Downtown, 4-6pm Spring Lake Participating merchants provide treats for downtown’s annual trick or treating event.

October 31 Halloween Haunted Ship Michigan Maritime Museum, South Haven

October 31 Downtown Trick or Treat, 3-5:30pm Zeeland

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little bit of heaven awaits you in South H(e)aven! Nestled in southwest Michigan’s bountiful fruit-growing region, a patchwork quilt of orchards, vineyards, and family farms embrace this picturesque lakeside community. Beginning in August and stretching into late autumn, you can enjoy the just-picked goodness of blueberries, apples, peaches, and vegetables still warm from the sun, and sample lip-smacking fresh-pressed apple cider, wines, and spirits from area wineries and distilleries. When winter snow transforms the colorful quilt of farmers’ fields to one of pure white, strap on your cross-country skis or snowshoes for an invigorating workout on area trails. The 34-mile-long Kal-Haven Trail, which stretches between South Haven and Kalamazoo, is a popular route for snowmobilers. And the ice rink in downtown’s Dyckman Park will have skaters going in circles! Intimate cafés and restaurants serve up warm beverages and local dishes; and you can cozy up in quaint bed and breakfasts, luxurious inns, and convenient motels after a playful day in the snow. For more information, visit www.southhaven.org, or call (269) 637-5252.

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Clementine’s

ake your darlin’ to Clementine’s in downtown South Haven for a leisurely lunch or delightful dinner. A South Haven institution, Clementine’s restaurant is on the corner of Phoenix and Center Streets in the stately Old Citizen’s Bank building. It’s a virtual time capsule with original turn-of-the-century tin ceilings, brickwork, and a massive wood bar, and its walls are covered with photographs of the early days in South Haven. A favorite of locals and tourists alike for more than 30 years, this family-owned restaurant has an extensive menu, but is known for its fresh perch and hand-battered onion rings. You’ll also want to check out the “Brown Bag Specials” available during the fall and winter months. A second location – Clementine’s Too – sits on the banks of the St. Joseph River in St. Joseph, less than 25 miles south of South Haven. It features the same delicious menu items found at South Haven’s Clementine’s. For hours of operation and to check out the menu, visit www.ohmydarling.com. Clementine’s does not accept reservations.

Second Annual Fall Fest & Out House Races

ou’ll be flush with excitement as you watch one of the most unusual races around – South Haven’s 2nd Annual Fall Fest & Outhouse Races, Oct. 11-13. This outrageously fun and funny toitie tournament awards prizes for categories such as the funniest, prettiest, and strangest outhouse, and more! Then scoot your boots on down to the “Boot Scoot” Bar Hop hosted by local wineries and pubs for some libations and grub, pick up produce at the farmers market, enjoy the biggest pumpkin and squash competition, pumpkin carving contests, seed-spitting contests, the Hoedown Street Dance with live band, and so much more. For more information and a detailed schedule of events, visit www.southhaven. org, www.southhavenmi.com, check out the South Haven Chamber of Commerce on Facebook, or call (269) 637-5171.

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riendly store keepers, personalized service, and convenient parking are the hallmarks of shopping in downtown South Haven. Leave the hustle and bustle of the big box stores behind when you browse dozens of interesting boutiques, shops, and galleries festooned in holiday finery. Here you will find a wide selection of gift items including books, toys, antiques, collectibles, jewelry, gourmet foods, home décor, fine art and crafts, and more. There’s even a shop that carries everything blueberry – from barbeque sauce to body butter.

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WOW! Third Annual Women’s Only Weekend

ound up your besties and head to South Haven for its third annual Women’s Only Weekend (WOW!), Nov. 8-10. Enjoy a long, relaxing weekend of shopping, dining, pampering, and fun! This highly-anticipated event includes a wine and cheese reception, seminars and demonstrations at downtown merchants, and a sensational Sunday brunch. All new entertainment is on tap this year, including some local theater and a few surprises! Local merchants also offer special deals on food, beverages, merchandise, and spa services. For more information, to purchase tickets, or to make a lodging reservation with special WOW pricing, visit www.wowsouthhaven.com, check out WOW’s Facebook page, or call (269) 637-5252.

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or winter fun on ice, head on down to South Haven’s downtown ice skating rink to lace up your old skates or rent a fresh pair. The pavilion will protect you from the elements so you can focus on your form – or just not falling down. Whether you have a future Olympic skater on your hands or just want to remember your own childhood, a trip to the rink is the perfect way to spend an afternoon or an evening. Visit www.southhaven.org for more information.

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Ice Breaker 2014

arving, curling, and cook offs highlight South Haven’s Ice Breaker 2014. Watch as professional, amateur, and student carvers sculpt 300-pound blocks of ice into dazzling works of frozen art. During the three-day festival, you can take curling or ice skating lessons at South Haven’s outdoor ice rink, vote for your favorite chili at two chili cook-off events, and get your fill of s’mores at the Boy Scouts’ “Heat the Streets” fire pits! Other fun family activities include horse-drawn wagon rides, kids’ crafts, the Pub Slide, which has area restaurants and bars offering food, drink, and entertainment specials all weekend long! For more information, visit www.southhaven.org, www.southhavenmi.com, or call (269) 637-5171.

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Weddings & Reunions Free Wi-Fi New Jacuzzi, Lakeview Suites with Fireplaces, DVD’s & Mini-Kitchens DirecTV - 6 HBO’s DW from Europe Full Size Pool & Children’s Pool Recreation Building Kitchenettes & 2 Bedroom Suites Dlx Continental Breakfast Hot Tub & Sauna Handicap Suites Conference Room

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ike the graceful strokes of a painter’s brush on canvas, autumn arrives in Saugatuck and Douglas with quiet beauty. Experience nature’s masterpiece first-hand on self-guided tours of colorful hardwood forests, rolling dunes, and wind-swept lakeshore; and celebrate the season at any one of the of the communities’ entertaining fall festivals. Signature events include Douglas’s Oktoberfest (September 28), the fall open house weekend hosted by the Blue Coast Artists (October 5-6), and the annual Halloween Harvest Festival & Parade (October 26). And when the trees shed their colorful cloaks, the streets, shops, and turn-of-the-century homes of Saugatuck and Douglas get dressed in their holiday finery with fresh greenery, red velveteen bows, and thousands of sparkling twinkle lights – a festive backdrop for the Annual Saugatuck Christmas Parade on December 7. Wine tastings and special holiday dinners, along with theater and arts events will fill your days and nights in Saugatuck and Douglas. Mark your calendar now for the Winter Break Gallery Stroll (February 15-16, 2014), the Mardi Gras Parade (March 4, 2014), and the annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Pub Crawl (March 15, 2014). For more information about the Saugatuck/Douglas area, LAKE MICHIGAN SAUGATUCK stop in at the new Saugatuck/Douglas Visitor & Convention Bureau Welcome Center at 95 Blue Star Highway (the former DOUGLAS You’nique Art Gallery building), visit www.saugatuck.com, or call (269) 857-1701. North

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2013-14 Saugatuck & Douglas Events September 28 Oktoberfest October 12 Saugatuck Shorts Film Competition October 12-13 36th Annual Gallery Stroll Weekend October 13 Chili Cook Off October 26 • Halloween Harvest Festival & Parade November 9 • Sounds of Saugatuck November 23 • Holiday Preview November 29 • Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony & Visit from Santa November 23 & 30, December 7, 14 & 21 Sensational Saturdays December 7 • Saugatuck Christmas Parade December 31 • New Year’s Eve in Saugatuck and Douglas February 15-16, 2014 • Winter Break Gallery Stroll March 15, 2014 • St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Pub Crawl

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Fenn Valley Vineyards & Wine Cellar

ed + White = Gold for Fenn Valley Vineyards & Wine Cellar at the 2013 Michigan Wine & Spirits Competition. Fenn Valley continued in its awardwinning ways by bringing home 22 medals from this annual competition. Judges from around the country awarded Gold medals to the winery’s 2012 Riesling Proprietors Reserve, a semi-dry white wine, and Capriccio, a dry red. Be on hand December 7 when Fenn Valley introduces its first wines from the vintage. Sample the winery’s newest wines in their infancy while enjoying hors d’oeuvres and taking cellar tours. What a great way to kick off the holiday season with family and friends! Open year-round, Fenn Valley Vineyards & Wine Cellar offers free wine tastings at its Fennville location and at its Saugatuck tasting room. Established in 1973, Fenn Valley Vineyards is a family-owned and operated 230-acre vineyard and winery complex dedicated to producing world-class wines from Michigan-grown grapes. For hours, information about vineyard and cellar tours, and upcoming events, visit www.fennvalley.com or call (800) 432-6265.

Crane’s Pie Pantry Restaurant & Bakery

ake a walk down Memory Lane at family-owned and operated, Crane’s Pie Pantry Restaurant and Bakery in Fennville. Not only will the goodness of homemade, handcrafted soups, sandwiches, breads, and desserts remind you of grandma’s house, the dining room’s extensive collection of antiques and collectibles also serves as a reminder of days gone by. Surrounded by lush orchards in Fennville’s rolling farmlands, Crane’s is known for its award-winning apple pie – which you can take home either fresh baked or frozen – and its great service. All of Crane’s fruit pies are made with Michigan fruit, as are its fruit preserves, desserts, and fresh-pressed apple cider. You can also take out any of their cakes, strudels, crisps, cider donuts and more. You can even order online for delivery right to your door. Be sure to visit Crane’s website for coupon specials and to see which fruits are being harvested. You might even want to give Crane’s Pie Pantry gift cards for the holidays! For more information, visit www.cranespiepantry.com or call (269) 561-2297.

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olland’s vivid tulips have long since faded, but a colorful new season awaits under a leafy canopy of crimson and gold. Autumn strolls into town Labor Day weekend with the annual Labor Day BoardWALK and Truck Parade, and picks up its pace as the months rush toward the New Year. A full roster of festivals and special events guarantee wagon-loads of family fun even as the color of autumn fades to winter white. Holland’s streets light up at the annual Parade of Lights (Dec. 3), followed by a month-long display of special holiday events and Christmas markets. Even though the area is blanketed in new-fallen snow, walking and driving in downtown Holland is a snap due to its state-of-the-art snowmelt system. The radiant heat that warms the cobblestone sidewalks and streets keeps snow and ice at bay all winter long. And the outdoor fireplace on Eighth Street not only toasts chilly fingers and noses, it also warms the soul. For more information, visit www.holland.org or call the Holland Area Convention and Visitors Bureau at (800) 506-1299.

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hop an exciting collection of stores, boutiques, and galleries in awardwinning downtown Holland – where personal, one-on-one customer service is the norm, not the exception. Savor the sweet aroma of roasting chestnuts and enjoy the cheery sound of holiday harmonies wafting on the chilly winter air. Browse hip boutiques carrying the latest fashions and one-of-a-kind-jewelry, sport6th St. gift shops, and interior design studios that showcase trendy furniture and ing goods stores, hard-to-find antiques. About the only thing 7th St. you won’t find in downtown Holland is snowDowntown Shopping 8th St. covered, slippery sidewalks! Civic Center 9th St. The city’s radiant-heat system 10th St. warms downtown streets and Hope College sidewalks, keeping them clear 12th St. and dry all winter long! Holland

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et into the spirit of the season in Downtown Holland where you can enjoy a multitude of exciting holiday happenings from November into the New Year. Following is just a few of the many scheduled events. For more information, visit www.holland.org. Holiday Open House – November 23, 6-9 p.m. Holland’s annual Holiday Open House marks the beginning of the holiday season. Stroll downtown’s decorated streets filled with holiday carolers and vendors roasting chestnuts, and shop one-of-akind boutiques and galleries offering holiday treats and free gift-wrapping. You may even catch Santa doing a bit of shopping! Dutch WinterFest – November 23 – December 14 Enjoy three weeks of holiday activities in downtown Holland, including the European Open-Air Kerstmarkt, Sinterklaas Eve, the Parade of Lights, a Holiday Open House, special theater and musical offerings, and more! Parade of Lights – December 3, 6:30 p.m. Santa arrives in Holland during the annual Parade of Lights, escorted by bands, floats, and vehicles all decked out in sparkling holiday lights! You won’t want to miss this dazzling procession. Sinterklaas Eve Procession – December 6, 7 p.m. Reminiscent of years gone by, this special event celebrates Sinterklaas, the benevolent St. Nicholas. In true Dutch folk tradition, Sinterklaas arrives each December on his great white horse surrounded by his mischievous Zwarte Piets who bring candy to the children. Following his arrival, meet Sinterklaas at the Holland Museum. Up on the Rooftops – December 13, 6-9:30 p.m. Tour rarely-seen homes and businesses on the upper floors of the historic buildings in downtown Holland. (Tickets are $20 and must be purchased in advance.)

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Holiday Kerstmarkt

ring your list and check it twice! Shop the open-air European Christmas Market at Holland’s Eighth Street Market Place. Vendors in historically crafted booths offer fresh greenery, trees, wreaths, handmade clothing and accessories, wooden boxes and toys, pet items, ornaments, Dutch gifts, folk art, and handmade jewelry. Chase the chill away with a warm beverage, snacks, and more!

Holiday Kerstmarkt Days and Hours:

Saturday, November 23 – 9:00 am – 3:00 pm Friday, November 29 – 9:00 am – 8:00 pm Saturday, November 30 – 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Tuesday, December 3 – 3:00 pm – 8:00 pm Friday, December 6 – 3:00 am – 8:00 pm Saturday, December 7 – 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Friday, December 13 – 3:00 pm – 8:00 pm Saturday, December 14 – 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

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Create your own masterpiece. The possibilities are endless! • 16 delicious flavors that constantly change • 60+ fresh fruit and fun toppings • enjoy coffee/homemade creamy hot cocoa by fireplace seating

intriguing creations handcrafted by skilled artisans from 30 Third World countries. Jewelry

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Pottery Basket & Bags Clothing & Nativities

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rom the old country to the New World, Holland Museum presents a diverse collection of art, artifacts, and permanent and temporary exhibits that tell the story of Holland, Michigan. Now through December in the museum’s Wichers Gallery is “From Craft to Industry: The Ship and Boat Builders of Holland.” This special exhibit tells the story of Holland’s watercraft building industry from its earliest beginnings dating back to 1836. It focuses on the personal stories of the men and women of Holland who built ships and boats, and delves into the creativity, skills, and tenaciousness they employed during challenging times. Also on exhibit in the Focus Gallery through the end of December is “Harnessing the Wind,” which explores the past, present, and future of windmills – one of the most well-known Dutch icons. The exhibit looks at how they are used for industry, as a tourist attraction, and their future in the energy field. Visit historic Van Raalte Farm the weekend of September 7-8, when it hosts Holland Museum’s 5th Annual Civil War re-enactment extravaganza. This free event features two days of music, portrayals of historic figures, medical scenarios, period-style vendors, a dinner and night fire, Dutch church service, and of course, battle re-enactments. Coming to the Local History Gallery in November is a new exhibition, “Medal of Honor.” Get into the holiday spirit at Holland Museum’s Holiday Open House on December 12 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Enjoy refreshments, live music, and holiday merriment in the festively decorated museum. Holland museum’s permanent exhibits include an extensive collection of Dutch fine and decorative arts spanning 400 years, and an historic paper collection highlighting the history of both the Netherlands and Holland, Michigan. For more information, visit the Holland Museum online at www.hollandmuseum.org, or call (616) 796-3329.

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December 14 & 15, 2013

Cappon House Victorian Christmas Teas

he silver is polished and the ornaments are hung with care for the annual Cappon House Victorian Christmas Teas, Dec. 14 and 15 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. The opulent Italianate-style house of Holland’s first mayor is adorned in authentic Victorian Christmas decorations, creating a festive, magical atmosphere. You’re sure to be transported back in time as holiday music from the early 1900s plays softly in the background and you sip hot tea out of delicate china cups and dine on dainty tea foods and old-fashioned cookies prepared from the recipes of Holland’s founding families. Space is limited so reservations are required; call (616) 392-9084.

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GRETCHEN’S LANDING

HAIR • SKIN • NAILS • SPA 436 Washington Square • Holland, MI 49423

ith multiple locations along the shoreline, Gazelle Sports embraces its vision to make Western Michigan one of the healthiest places to live, work and play. In addition to being a sports store, specializing in footwear and apparel, Gazelle Sports also organizes community events, gives free presentations on health, trains local runners for marathons and inspires new runners to hit the pavement. For all your sports training and outdoor gear needs, check out Gazelle Sports.  They have the necessary equipment and clothing, along with expert advice.

616.396.8609 • www.gretchenslanding.com

Taste the Season at New Holland Brewing Co.! Live Music on Friday & Saturday Nights • Group Friendly Visit our store for merchandise, beer & spirits to go. See our full menu & upcoming events online!

• Run • Soccer • Swim • • Casualwear • Downtown Holland

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Special Events & Festivals in Holland

September 11-15 • Tulipanes Latino Art and Film Festival This free festival celebrates Latino culture through art, music, film, dance, and more. Films include shorts, animation, documentaries, and feature-length, all of which explore Latino stereotypes, politics, race, and social issues. (Most films are screened in Spanish with English subtitles.) Other Tulipanes events include a fine arts fair, cantina food court, bilingual worship celebration, outdoor movie, giant piñata, and main stage musical entertainment. October 12 • “The Carve,” Eighth Street Market Place Make the cut at The Carve! Culinary students from schools across the country gather with professional chefs and foodies at the Holland Farmers Market to compete in this U.S. Collegiate National Fruit and Vegetable Carving Competition. Students get to show off their carving skills and creative talent in singles, team, compulsory, freestyle, and people’s choice competitions. Watch as competitors fashion works of art out of cabbages, cantaloupes, eggplants, watermelons, zucchinis, and more! For more information, visit www.hollandfarmersmarket.com or call (616) 355-1138.

Located in downtown Holland on the historic campus of Hope College. • 50 beautifully appointed guest rooms • 10,000 sq ft of meeting & banquet space • Unique shopping & fine dining within walking distance 225 College Avenue 616-395-7200 or 800-903-9142 www.haworthinn.com

OPEN 7 DAYS Live entertainment lunch & dinner outside patio - featuring irish & american foods & beers from around the world “Named one of the Great Whisky Bars of the World” by Whisky Magazine

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October 19 • Downtown Holland GrooveWalk, 9pm – 1am Get in the groove on one of the coolest evenings of the year in downtown Holland. Experience a night of live music with different bands playing at more than a dozen different venues at the GrooveWalk pub crawl! A wristband (purchased in advance or at the door) gets you into all participating locations, each of which features special drink and menu items for the evening. Special wristbands and free water and fountain beverages are available for designated drivers. Taxi service is also available or you can walk the “groove walk” route or ride the free GrooveXpress bus with on-board entertainment. For more information, visit www.groovewalk.com or call (616) 796-1210. November 23 • Holiday Open House, 6-9pm This annual Holiday Open House marks the ‘official’ beginning of Holland’s holiday season. Stroll the decorated streets filled with holiday carolers, vendors roasting chestnuts, and one-of-a-kind shops, boutiques, and galleries offering holiday treats and free gift-wrapping. January 2014 • Ice Sculpting Competition Watch as the ice flies at the 5th annual Collegiate Invitational Ice Sculpting Competition hosted by Downtown Holland and the National Ice Carving Association (NICA). Students from colleges around the Midwest and beyond participate in this very “cool” event. (please verify dates before making travel plans) March 7-9, 2014 • Girlfriend’s Weekend Where the boys aren’t! Enjoy an indulgent mix of wining, dining, fashion, makeovers, fitness, and shopping just for girls during downtown Holland’s Girlfriend’s Weekend! Visit www.girlfriendsweekend.org for the complete schedule of events and registration details. Advance registration is required. (please verify dates before making travel plans)

• Many Unique Breakfast Items • Old world style bagels made here from our own recipes • Sandwiches with fresh sliced deli meats & cheeses on Good Earth breads & bagels • Panini’s and wraps some vegetarian • Hot soups & chilis

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14 East 7th Street • Holland, MI • 49423

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City Flats Hotel

njoy a special experience at City Flats Hotel and CityVu Bistro in Downtown Holland. Each uniquely designed hotel room contains environmentally friendly custom décor and furniture along with a wide range of in-room luxuries. Check out their room packages including: Bed & Breakfast, Romance, and Suite Dreams. (For information call 616-796-2100). At City Vu Bistro they offer decadent fare, morning, noon and night – and all times in-between. From unique breakfast creations, and an array of flatbread dinners and small plates celebrating the sweet and savory sides of life, to a 100+ wine list with 24 wines available by the glass, there’s something for everyone. Check out their website, www.cityflatshotel.com to view menus and learn more.

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hether it’s old-world recipes, New American cuisine, or comfort food favorites, the Holland area offers a wide variety of restaurants and menus to satisfy nearly every craving and please every budget. Enjoy dining on a rooftop with chic city-skyline views, settle in for a romantic evening at a candle-lit lakeside table, or grab a booth or bar stool at a cozy café or brew pub to catch up with friends. Many restaurants and cafés also offer glutenfree, vegan, and vegetarian options; you can request a listing of establishments with special dietary menus from the Holland Convention & Visitors Bureau, www.holland.org.

It’s no secret that locally-grown produce tastes better and is the

freshest you can find – but if you need proof, shop Holland Farmer’s Market Wednesdays and Saturdays through November 23, and then on Saturdays through Dec. 14. You’ll find the freshest in fruits, vegetables, and holiday goodies including pumpkins and Christmas trees, from more than 50 vendors.

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With 56 uniquely designed rooms, CityFlatsHotel blends luxury with eco‐friendly design to provide a distinct experience every time. Stay at CityFlatsHotel.

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Located on the top floor of CityFlatsHotel, CityVū Bistro boasts fantastic views of Holland in a casual dining atmosphere. We feature unique flatbread creations and delectable entrées. Try the Flat Fee Lunch for just $8.99 or unwind with Happy Hour, Monday thru Friday.

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Holland

“East side, west side, all around the town” . . . take a spin through Ottawa County this fall perched on the seat of a bicycle. Feel the crisp autumn air caress your face, hear the crunch of leaves under your tires, and be embraced by spectacular autumn-tinged landscapes and shoreline. A web of more than 150 miles of paved, separate-use bike paths meander throughout the county, offering adventure around every bend. Holland’s bike path network includes several looped routes that incorporate some of the area’s most popular parks. A favorite is the Lakeshore Connector Path between Holland and Grand Haven. This trail runs for nearly 20 miles along the shoreline between Holland State Park and downtown Grand Haven. It features several beachfront parks including Holland’s Tunnel Park, Rosy Mound Natural Area, and Grand Haven State Park. And if you want to get off the beaten path, the Holland area also has a number of off-road trails for mountain biking. The “Holland & Grand Haven Bike” brochure features trail maps and information about picnic areas, popular attractions, and places to stay. You’ll also find out where you can rent a bicycle if you don’t have one of your own. Several merchants even offer electric bikes! To download and print the brochure, visit www.holland.org, or you can pick one up at the Holland Area Convention & Visitors Bureau at 78 East 8th Street.

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he Lost City in Holland is an indoor family entertainment center with more than 14,000 square feet of the latest in high-tech fun. The Jewel of The Lost City is the 5,000 square foot, multilevel, Laser Storm laser tag arena. Designed by the leading laser tag consultant in the country, it has proven to be the most fun, challenging arena in West Michigan. Family members of all ages and groups of almost any size (five to 150) can engage in such hi-tech activities as Highway 66 Mini Bowling, Cosmic Mini Golf, Fire ‘til you Tire, and on and on. For more information, visit www.the-lostcity.com.

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Angling for a good time in Holland

ARTS/CRAFTS & COLLECTIBLES E V E N T S

September 1

37th Annual All Crafts Fair

Stanley Johnston Park, South Haven

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he temperatures may cool down in autumn, but the fishing action heats up! Fish one of the finest freshwater fisheries in the world while you’re in the Holland area. Choose from a variety of experiences that include inland-lake fishing from your own boat for bluegill, perch, bass, and walleye; fishing from the pier and walkway at Holland State Park for Chinook and brown trout; or plying the wide open waters of Lake Michigan aboard a charter boat, where an experienced captain will guide you to prime spots for lake trout, steelhead, and Chinook and Coho salmon. The choice is yours! A Michigan fishing license is required. For more information, visit www.holland.org , or stop by the Holland Area Convention & Visitors Bureau (78 East 8th Street) to pick up the “Fish Grand Haven & Holland” brochure, which shows the locations of public fishing sites, the species of fish you can catch in area waters, and more.

Antiques on the Bluff Lake Bluff Park, St. Joseph

September 6-29

2013 Annual Juried Exhibition

Elizabeth Lane Oliver Center for the Arts, Frankfort

September 7

Art & All That Jazz / Douglas Wine Stroll Downtown Douglas

Stroll through galleries and shops, enjoy wine tasting, dance to live music, and dine in Douglas’ great restaurants.

September 7

Wine & Art at the Harbor Snug Harbor Marina, Pentwater

Art auction and wine tasting.

September 13-15

Annual Rock, Gem, Fossil & Jewelry Show

Holland Civic Center, Holland

September 14

“Arts Alive” Juried Art Show Downtown Manistee

Fine arts and crafts fair.

September 18 – October 5

September 28-29

Annual Fall Fest / Arts & Crafts Fair

The Village Green, Pentwater

More than 130 vendors offer hand-made crafts, art work, and antiques on the Village Green. Enjoy live music and more.

September 29

Allegan Antiques Market

Allegan County Fairgrounds, Allegan

October 4 – November 3

“Michigan Watercolor Society Exhibition”

Elizabeth Lane Oliver Center for the Arts, Frankfort

October 5

Chapel Hill Arts & Crafts Show, 8am – 4pm Berrien County Youth Fairgrounds, Berrien Springs

More than 280 exhibitors; food and bake sale.

October 5-6

24th Annual Blue Coast Artists’ Fall Tour

Participating galleries along the Blue Star Highway, between Saugatuck & South Haven.

Free art-making demonstrations including glass flame working, Raku-firing, wood-working, throwing pottery, painting, and more.

October 6

Antiques on the Bluff Lake Bluff Park, St. Joseph

October 12

Art & All That Jazz, 6-8pm Downtown Douglas

Enjoy fine wines, hors d’oeuvres, and fabulous art as you stroll through downtown Douglas.

October 12-13

36th Annual Gallery Stroll Weekend, 12Noon-5pm Saugatuck and Douglas

An art extravaganza weekend with many artists working on-site in their studios and galleries.

October 26-31

2013 Artisan Market Krasl Art Center, St. Joseph

Enjoy fine crafts focusing on jewelry, art, and unique affordable hand-made gifts.

November 1-2

Holland Gallery Walk Downtown Holland

Enjoy artist receptions, live music, art, and a punch contest.

November 2

Art & All That Jazz, 6-8pm Downtown Douglas

Enjoy fine wines, hors d’oeuvres, and fabulous art as you stroll through downtown Douglas.

December 13

Winter Art Hop

Benton Harbor Arts District, Benton Harbor

Local businesses and galleries open their doors for this winter salute to art!

Grand Haven ArtWalk 2013 Downtown Grand Haven

Downtown Grand Haven streets and businesses feature artwork from artists near and far.

September 18 – October 6 ArtPrize

Downtown Grand Rapids, Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, Grand Rapids

September 21 Artoberfest

Benton Harbor Arts District, Benton Harbor

Enjoy regional artists, live music, and the creations of local winemakers and brew-masters.

September 21

Clothesline Art Show Wicks Park, Saugatuck

Local artists display their works on clotheslines at this uniquely charming small-town event.

September 28

St. Joseph Wine & Art Festival and Public Art Auction Whirlpool Centennial Park, St. Joseph

Sample Michigan wines and local cuisine while enjoying live jazz and bidding on your favorite public art piece.

September 28

West Michigan’s Largest & Finest Selection of High Quality Wigs

Annual Arts & Crafts Fall Festival

North Mears Parking Lot, Whitehall

lacefront • monofilament • handtied

specializing in: Chemo • Alopecia • Trichotillomania Female Pattern Baldness • Everyday Wig Wearer

11539 E. Lakewood Blvd • Holland

Celebrate autumn at the farmer’s market, live entertainment, arts and crafts, cider mill, hayrides, food vendors, and more.

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Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum 303 Pearl St. NW Grand Rapids, MI 49504 fordlibrarymuseum.gov

rom international art to the indomitable American spirit, the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum offers some exciting exhibits this fall and well into the New Year. To kick off the season, the museum is exhibiting 25 works of art for ArtPrize 2013, the largest art exhibition of its kind in the world, September 18 through October 6. Art will be displayed both inside and outside the museum. Through May 2014, the museum is hosting a special exhibition, “Growing up Grand,” which follows Gerald R. Ford, our nation’s 38th president, from his birth in Nebraska to his growing up in Grand Rapids and his graduation from the University of Michigan. Also at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum you can see a full-scale replica of the Oval Office; the actual tools used in the Watergate burglary; a section of the Berlin Wall; a tribute to First Lady Betty Ford, who helped pave the way for modern First Ladies; and on the museum grounds, the resting places of President and Mrs. Ford in the shade of towering pines. For more information and hours, visit www.fordlibrarymuseum.gov or call (616) 254-0400. fa l l / w i n t e r

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ip on over to the charming city of Zeeland for fall and winter family fun! This friendly, closeknit community, just minutes from downtown Holland, loves to get together to celebrate each new season. Join in as Zeeland pays homage to autumn at “Pumpkinfest,” October 3-5, with a parade, scarecrows, kids’ games, a 5K run, and of course, pumpkins. When the vibrant colors of fall fade into winter white, Zeeland’s Magical Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting Ceremony (Dec. 2) ushers in another exciting season with fabulous floats, marching bands, jolly old St. Nick, and a couple of his prancing reindeer! For more information about these events and others, visit www.feelthezeel.com.

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hop delightful downtown Zeeland for all of your gift-giving needs! Specialty boutiques festooned in holiday finery offer convenient street-front parking and a great selection of items. Choose from fashion accessories, games and toys, bicycles, fitness gear, floral designs, home décor, fine jewelry, and more.

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et into the spirit of the season during downtown Zeeland’s annual “Feel the Zeel of Giving” event, which supports local businesses and an area charity. Enjoy downtown merchants’ extended shopping hours and in-store promotions, horse-drawn trolley rides, and strolling carolers. Wee ones can have their picture taken with Santa and see his live reindeer! For more information, visit www.feelthezeel.com.

Zeeland Holiday Events

October 3-5: Pumpkinfest October 31: Downtown Trick or Treat 3-5:30pm December 2: Magical Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting Ceremony December 9-14: “Feel the Zeel of Giving” January 25, 2014: Wintervention

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ou’re ‘shore’ to have a great time in the Grand Haven, Spring Lake, and Ferrysburg area! More than 30 miles of Lake Michigan shoreline and countless bayous, estuaries, islands, and peninsulas offer adventures untold during Michigan’s most colorful season. You can explore from a canoe or kayak on the meandering Grand River Heritage Water Trail. Bike along more than 100 miles of trails that run through all three communities. Stroll the 2-½-mile-long wooden boardwalk that runs along Grand Haven’s scenic waterfront. Or get behind the wheel of your car for a self-guided tour of the lakeshore. Skis and snowshoes are in order when the landscape sports a coat of new-fallen snow. Listen to the quietude as you trek or glide over snow-covered trails that wind through silent woodlands and along ice-encrusted lakeshores. And if you prefer the great indoors, the local history museum offers exhibits and events that will ignite and inspire you on the coolest days. Lodging is plentiful and includes bed and breakfast inns, cabin and cottage rentals, and convenient hotels and motels, many of which offer fall and winter specials.

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our favorite summertime shopping grounds in and around Grand Haven are welcoming all fall and winter. The specialty shops in Downtown Grand Haven are brimming with clothing and kitchenware, home furnishings and gifts, galleries, and Christmas trims.

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up your friends and enjoy a merry mix of massages, manicures, shopping, and specials all weekend long. A pre-purchased weekend pass is $20; $25 on the day of the event. The pass will get you into all events including a fashion show featuring the season’s hottest trends, and includes special discounts and deals at downtown shops, boutiques, salons, and restaurants. For more information about events and special pricing at area hotels and lodges, visit www. downtowngh.com/festivals-events/girlfriendsweekend.

February 21-March 1, 2014

Restaurant Week

his is the second year for Grand Haven’s Restaurant Week. Last winter over 20 businesses participated with specially prepared offerings at great try-me prices. For details go to visitgrandhaven.com.

HAND PRINTED CLOTHING

Tasting Rooms Open Daily

Sample from over 28 award-winning wines! Berrien Springs, MI • 269.471.1321 Grand Haven, MI • 616.844.1709 www.lemoncreekwinery.com

DOWNTOWN GRAND HAVEN 121 washington • 616-846-3510 www.michiganrag.com

gliks.com 202 Washington Ave • Grand Haven, MI

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September 18 - October 5, 2013

2013 ArtWalk

rand Haven’s 2013 ArtWalk will feature intriguing sculptures, enchanting paintings, and captivating photography…and that’s just a smattering of the types of artwork that attendees will discover during this event taking place between September 18 and October 5. The annual Art Walk event is a compilation of several hundred art entries, displayed in businesses and community buildings throughout Grand Haven’s historic Downtown, Centertown and Waterfront districts. Along with daily public judging and juried voting, ArtWalk boasts a series of public events that highlight the artists, venues and friends of ArtWalk. There are also street parties complete with free food and live music, a community based art project, school field trips and a youth competition for artists ranging in age from 8 to 17 years, to name a few corresponding activities. The two and a half week art competition has something for everyone. All ages. All free. To find out more about ArtWalk, visit ghartwalk. com and follow ArtWalk on Facebook or Twitter at @ ghartwalk.

January 23-26, 2014

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here else could you ride a trolley to a cardboard sled race, to snowboard and ski competition, to a “Family Dog Pull” or an “Intergalactic Human Sled Race”? Well, Grand Haven at the end of January for one. We’re not sure where else or “when else” might qualify as number two. A luau in January in Grand Haven? You bet. In fact, it’s billed as a Luau Extravaganza. A music pass will get you into the luau and into local bars for music, fun and drinks on Friday and Saturday nights. And as if that weren’t enough, Snow Angels will be competing, hamsters and gerbils will be racing and euchre players will be slamming down the cards and dueling to the . . . well, whatever in the Euchre Tournament. Where else but in Grand Haven? For more information visit http://winterfestmi.org

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A lakeshore getaway any time of year, fall truly brings a season of change to Jack’s as our weekly specials and express lunches make a return. Join us for year-round live entertainment, Thursday comedy nights and delicious features.

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xperience the special effects of Muskegon’s lake effect. Blowing in on cool autumn breezes comes fantastic fall color; and when frosty winds sweep in off the lake, abundant snow transforms the area’s lakeside resort communities into winter wonderlands. Travel one of Michigan’s most scenic drives during the annual Depot to Depot Fall Color Tour, October 5, 12, and 19. Enjoy nature’s most photogenic show under a colorful canopy of leaves and participate in fun family activities as you drive along the lake shore between Muskegon and Whitehall. Muskegon County’s expansive Lake Michigan shoreline and dozens of inland lakes and parks offer all kinds of outdoor fun including miles of hiking and biking trails, fishing, canoeing, and kayaking. A flurry of holiday activities begins in November. The Lakeshore Museum Center hosts special holiday tours of its historic sites November 29-30, December 1, 7-8, 14-15, 21-22, and 28-29. And no winter holiday would be complete without cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and luging on one of only four luge tracks in North America. ice Pr

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eanuts, pumpkins, workers, and weddings highlight the exhibitions at Muskegon’s Lakeshore Museum Center. “Peanuts . . . Naturally,” takes a light-hearted look at Charles Schultz’s exploration of the natural world through Peanuts comic strips, videos, objects, and interactive stations. Activity stations allow kids to learn more about and appreciate the wonders of the natural world. This exhibition runs through November 1. “They’re gettin’ married in the mornin’. . .” Running through December 29 is the “Here Come the Humes” exhibit. Twenty thirteen marks the 100th anniversary of the double wedding of the daughters of one of Muskegon’s most famous lumber barons. The Hume family home has been restaged as if the family were preparing for the 1913 wedding breakfast for Florence and Constance. The sisters’ wedding dresses are on display in the gallery of the City Barn, as is that of the bride of Tim Hume, who was also married in 1913. Opening November 16 and running until January 26, 2014, is “Bittersweet Harvest: The Bracero Program, 1942-1964.” This bi-lingual (English/Spanish) exhibit created by the national Museum of American History and organized for travel by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Services explores the Braceros’ contributions to communities in Mexico and the United States. It features the opportunities that became available and the challenges they faced as guest workers during the war years and afterwards. The exhibition includes oral histories and quotes and photographs by Leonard Nadel, a photographer who exposed employer violations endured by many braceros in 1956. October at the Lakeshore Museum Center and Hackley & Hume Historic Site means FREE tours all month long! The homes are filled with lavish wood carvings, stained glass, and furniture from the Muskegons “ONLY” Pancake House late 1800s, and are among the best examples of Queen Anne residential architecture in the country. Serving The massive City Barn shared by both families once housed horses, equipment, and separate living NEW HO Breakfast & Lunch Mon-SURS quarters for two coachmen. at 6am-3 Open Every Day Sundapm Experience the Hackley & Hume Historic Site, Scolnik House of the Depression Era, and Fire y 7 am-3p (except Thanksgiving m Barn Museum in their Christmas finery during the Holiday Tours November 29-30, December 1, & Christmas) 7-8, 14-15, 21-22, and 28-29. Enjoy free horse-drawn carriage rides between the three sites. For tour hours and more information about the museum, visit Lakeshore Museum Center’s website at 1910 E. Apple Ave • Muskegon, MI 49442 www.lakeshoremuseum.org or call (231) 722-0278.

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November 21 through December 1 Festival of Trees

Muskegon Museum of Art, Muskegon

Featuring themed trees decorated by professional designers to be auctioned to benefit the MMA.

November 22

Luminary Festival, Dusk Downtown St. Joseph

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shopping has you hopping, West Michigan’s shoreline towns invite you to explore their festively adorned downtown shopping districts for a taste of the slower pace. The joy of the season peeks out from every garland-draped window, inviting shoppers in to make those special holiday purchases. Enjoy personal attention from shopkeepers and top-of-the-line merchandise. Attention to detail and customer service are second to none! From glittering garland to toys for tykes and sugar and spice, specialty shops and boutiques can fill most every wish on holiday shopping lists.

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November 16

Artisan Market 2013 (formerly HollyMarket)

Annual Holiday Craft Bazaar & Bake Sale

Krasl Art Center, St. Joseph

First Congregational Church, Saugatuck

The bazaar features homemade baked goods and jams. Handwork items (knitting, crochet, sewing).

November 2

Holiday Market

Fernwood Botanical Garden & Nature Preserve, Niles

November 16 through December 8 27th Annual Mistletoe Market South Haven Center for the Arts, South Haven

November 7

Annual Holiday Bazaar

Find one-of-a-kind holiday gifts, stocking stuffers, and maybe even something for yourself from southwest Michigan artists.

First United Methodist Church, Holland

November 13

SHOUT Bridge Christmas Decorating Dyckman Bridge, South Haven

November 16 through January 5, 2014 “Happy Owl-i-days” Show & Sale

Get the drawbridge ready for the holiday season!

November 15

Box Factory for the Arts, St. Joseph

Featuring works from the Fiber Challenge.

November 19 through December 28

Light Night, 5-9pm

“GiftWorks: Make it. Take it. Give it.”

Downtown Grand Haven

Kick off the holiday season with the lighting of the holiday lights in downtown Grand Haven. Luminaries line the streets and participating retailers host open houses.

Grand Rapids Children’s Museum, Grand Rapids Kids practice the art of giving back.

November 20

Annual Outdoor Tree Lighting, 7pm

November 15

Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum, Grand Rapids

27th Annual Mistletoe Market Preview Party, 5-8pm

South Haven Center for the Arts, South Haven

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Enjoy the annual tree lighting, a sing-along, refreshments, and free admission to the museum!

Stroll candle-lit streets with more than 800 luminaries lighting Downtown St. Joseph. Enjoy free horse-drawn trolley rides, holiday music, and refreshments.

November 22-23

White Lake Area Holiday Walk Montague and Whitehall

Enjoy holiday shopping, carriage rides, visits with Santa, and riding the Muskegon Trolley between stores all day Saturday. On Friday evening, listen to carolers sing and enjoy luminaries lining the streets. Maps are available at participating merchants.

November 22-24, Nov. 29-Dec. 1, Dec. 5-8 “The Games Afoot or Holmes for the Holidays”

Frauenthal Center, Muskegon

November 23

Old-fashioned Christmas Celebration Downtown Dowagiac

November 23

Holiday Open House, 6-9pm Downtown Holland

Celebrate the beginning of the holiday season! Stroll the festively decorated streets filled with holiday carolers and vendors roasting chestnuts; and shop one-of-a-kind shops, boutiques, and galleries.

November 23

Holiday Preview, 12Noon-9pm Saugatuck/Douglas Area

Greet the holiday season in downtown Saugatuck and Douglas! Shops are open ‘til 9:00 p.m., luminaries line the sidewalks, and trolley service will run between the two communities.

November 23

Al-Van Humane Society Cookie Caper First Congregational Church, South Haven

Donations help our 4-legged friends.

November 23 & 30

Sensational Saturdays

Saugatuck/Douglas Area

Stores stay open late in Saugatuck and Douglas.

November 23 through December 14 Dutch WinterFest

Downtown Holland

Kick off the holiday season at WinterFest. Activities include a European open-air Kerstmarkt, Sinterklaas Eve, a Parade of Lights, music, and more!

November 26 through January 5, 2014 Christmas & Holiday Traditions Around the World Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park

Three hundred thousand lights, more than 40 captivating international trees and displays, strolling carolers, and horse-drawn carriage rides bring holiday cheer to Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park.

November 28

Annual Bake Sale & Bazaar

All Saints Episcopal Church, Saugatuck

November 29

Hart’s Hometown Christmas Parade, 6:30pm Downtown Hart

Following the parade, meet Santa and enjoy cider and doughnuts in the Hart Historic District.

November 29

Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony & Visit from Santa, 5pm

November 29

Santa Claus is Coming to Town Parade, 6:30pm Downtown South Haven

November 29

Black Friday Sales, 6am-5pm Downtown Zeeland

November 29-30

Made in Michigan Holiday Market Hart

November 29-30

Holiday Tours, 5-8pm

Historic Sites of the Lakeshore Museum Center, Downtown Muskegon

Tour the homes of Muskegon’s most famous lumber barons. Visit the Hackley & Hume Historic Site, Scolik House of the Depression Era, and Fire Barn Museum. Free horsedrawn carriage rides between the sites! Walk-through tours are offered at the Hackley House, Fire Barn, and Scolnik House.

November 29 through December 1 Khnemu Studio’s Annual Holiday Open House, 10am-5pm Khnemu Studio on Fernwood Farm, Fennville

November Nov. 29-Dec. 1, Dec. 5-8

“The Games Afoot or Holmes for the Holidays” Frauenthal Center, Muskegon

November 29 through December 7 2013 Festival of Trees City Hall, South Haven Hours vary.

November 30

Holly Berry Art & Crafts Fair

Frankfort High School, Frankfort

Annual indoor art and craft fair featuring more than 90 artists. Starts at 10 am.

November 30

Frankfort Community Tree Lighting, Rotary Park, Downtown Frankfort Starts at 7 pm.

November 30

Holiday Craft Show

Ludington Area Center for the Arts, Ludington

November 30

Aglow on the Avenue Holiday Parade Ludington

November 30

Silver Lake Tree Lighting Downtown Silver Lake

November 30

Festival of Lights Tree Lighting and Santa’s Arrival, 5pm The Village Green, Pentwater

Enjoy an old-fashioned hometown Christmas with the lighting of the community tree, Santa’s arrival, and merchant open houses.

November 30

Sensational Saturdays

Stores stay open late in Saugatuck and Douglas.

Saugatuck/Douglas Area

November 30

Small Business Saturday Statewide

Buy locally to support community businesses.

November 30 – December 1 Merchant Open Houses Downtown Pentwater

Refreshments, food, and in-store specials.

November 30 through December 24 Christmas Menus & Specials Pentwater

Enjoy special holiday menus at Pentwater eateries.

Wicks Park, Saugatuck

Enjoy the twinkling lights turned on for the season, music, refreshments, games for the kids and a visit from Santa Claus.

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December 14

Bridge Lighting

Saugatuck/Douglas

The Blue Star Highway Bridge is lit and carols are sung.

December 7

61st Annual White Lake Area Christmas Parade, 2pm Whitehall to Montague

Enjoy this festive parade starting that concludes with Santa’s arrival.

Walker Park, North Muskegon

View the Tree Lighting Ceremony in Walker Park, then enjoy the Community Carol Sing and Doggie Parade as people and their pets parade to the community center for hot chocolate and chili.

December 1, 7-8, 14-15, 21-22, and 28-29 Holiday Tours, 12Noon-4pm

Historic Sites of the Lakeshore Museum Center, Muskegon

Tour the homes of Muskegon’s most famous lumber barons. Visit the Hackley & Hume Historic Site, Scolik House of the Depression Era, and Fire Barn Museum. Free horse-drawn carriage rides between the sites! Walk-through tours are offered at the Hackley House, Fire Barn, and Scolnik House.

December 1-31

Christmas in the Village Pentwater

Enjoy the month-long festive atmosphere on Main Street with its shops, art galleries, and restaurants decked out for the season.

December 2

Zeeland’s Magical Christmas Parade, 6:30pm Downtown Zeeland

December 3

Parade of Lights, 6:30pm Downtown Holland

Santa arrives in Downtown Holland during the annual Parade of Lights, escorted by bands, floats, vehicles, and individuals decked out in sparkling holiday lights!

December 4-8

Victorian Sleighbell Parade & Olde Christmas Weekend Manistee

December 5-7

Mona Shores Singing Christmas in the Frauenthal Frauenthal Center, Muskegon

Enjoy the sights and sounds of the Mona Shores Singing Christmas Tree.

December 5-8

Holiday Open House

North Berrien Historical Museum, Coloma

December 5-8

“The Games Afoot or Holmes for the Holidays” Frauenthal Center, Muskegon

December 6

Welcome Christmas! Choral Concert Howard Performing Arts Center, Berrien Springs

December 6

Candlelight Christmas Parade, 7pm Downtown Dowagiac

December 6

Sinterklaas Eve, 7pm Downtown Holland

The Dutch St. Nicholas arrives in Holland astride his white horse, and accompanied by his mischievous Zwarte Piet helpers. Meet Sinterklaas at the Holland Museum.

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Holland Museum, Holland

December 6

Light Up the Bluff, 6:30pm Lake Bluff Park, St. Joseph

December 6

Live Mannequin Night, 7-8:30pm Downtown St. Joseph

December 6-7

Made in Michigan Holiday Market Downtown Hart

December 6-8

“It’s a Wonderful Life”

Historic Ramsdell Theatre, Manistee

December 7

Wind Symphony Holiday Concert, 8pm Howard Performing Arts Center, Berrien Springs

December 7

Jingle Bell Parade, 6pm Downtown Grand Haven

December 7

Sleighbell Craft Fair

Manistee Art Institute, Manistee

December 7

Victorian Sleighbell Parade, 5:30pm Downtown Manistee

December 7

Holidays In Lakeside Lakeside District, Muskegon Santa, carriage rides, carolers, merchant specials, community bake sale, and an abundance of holiday cheer.

December 7

Holiday Heritage Home Tour, 12Noon-5pm

Union Depot, Muskegon

December 7

Christmas Craft Fair, 9am-3pm Pentwater Public School, Pentwater

December 7

Reindog Holiday Parade, 1pm Downtown St. Joseph

Costumed pets and their owners escort Santa into the downtown to kick off the holiday season. Bands, carolers, and crazy floats and free horse-drawn trolley rides are all part of this extraordinary parade.

December 7

Save a Stray Christmas Event Silver Beach Hotel, St. Joseph

December 7

Christmas Parade, 1pm Downtown Saugatuck

December 7

Winter Greenmarket

Saugatuck Center for the Arts, Saugatuck

Deck your halls with fresh greens and wreaths from the Greenmarket!

Al-Van Humane Society, South Haven

December 14

Breakfast with Santa

Whitehall United Methodist Church, Whitehall Eat breakfast with Santa!

Victorian Christmas Tea at The Cappon House, 1-4pm

Sensational Saturdays

Sinterklaas Visits the Holland Museum, 7:30pm

Christmas for the Animals Open House

December 14-15

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Stores are open late for your shopping convenience. Enjoy carriage rides!

December 8

2nd Sunday Concert Series: Old Fashioned Carol Sing, 4pm

Cappon House, Holland

See the stately Cappon House decorated in its Victorian Christmas finery and sample dainty tea foods of Victorian Holland. Reservations are required.

December 21

Winter Solstice Celebration, 4-7 pm

Howard Performing Arts Center, Berrien Springs

Bethany Lutheran Church, Kaleva More than 1,000 luminaries are lit in the Kaleva Cemetery on the longest night of the year.

December 8

Holiday Open House, 1-5pm

Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum, Grand Rapids

December 22

Holiday music, storytelling for children, a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus and a few of their reindeer! Free admission.

December 8

Mannheim Steamroller Christmas by Chip Davis, 4pm LMC Mendel Center Mainstage, Benton Harbor

December 31

Hospice Holiday Home Tour

New Year’s Early Eve!, 6-8pm

South Haven

Grand Rapids Children’s Museum, Grand Rapids

December 8-22

Decorate a top hat, make a noisemaker, and join in the countdown and balloon drop at 7:30pm! Reservations required. Fee charged.

Visit Santa

Downtown St. Joseph

Visit Santa in his house: Thurs-Fri.: 4-6pm; Sat: 12Noon-5pm; Sun.: 12Noon-3pm

December 9-14

“Feel the Zeel of Giving” Christmas Events, 5:30-8pm

December 31

Downtown Zeeland

Horse drawn trolley rides, photos with Santa, extended shopping hours, and more.

4th Annual Resolution Run 5K

Downtown Ludington

December 31

December 12

Light Up the Lake, 8-12 Midnight

Holiday Open House, 5:30-7:30pm Holland Museum, Holland

Music, refreshments, and holiday merriment in the decorated lobby of the Holland Museum. Free.

December 13

Up On The Rooftops, 6:30-9:30pm Downtown Holland

Downtown Ludington

December 31

5th Annual New Year’s Eve Ball Drop, 12Midnight

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Downtown Ludington

Tour rarely seen second-story residences and businesses in historic downtown Holland buildings.

December 13-14

West Michigan Symphony presents, “Swingin’ Holiday Celebration” Frauenthal Center, Muskegon

December 13-15

“It’s a Wonderful Life”

Historic Ramsdell Theatre, Manistee

December 13-15 & 20-22

Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” Saugatuck Women’s Club, Saugatuck

December 14

SMSO presents “Jingle Bells Forever” LMC Mendel Center Mainstage, Benton Harbor

December 14

Christmas Magic Beulah

Santa makes his annual visit! Enjoy a parade, sleigh rides, and face painting and cookie decorating for the kids.

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ind-swept clouds, sparkling blue lakes, and the glow of golden leaves hugging the shoreline signal the start of a new season in the White Lake Area. Guaranteed to stimulate your senses and fill you with new energy are a host of community festivals and seasonal events. Mark your calendar now for the annual Fall Arts & Crafts Fall Fest (Sept. 28), which features a farmer’s market, hayrides, live entertainment, cider mill, food vendors, and an arts and crafts show set amidst blazing fall color. Pumpkins in Montague take to the road (although no carriages appear!) during Pumpkinfest, Oct. 13. Dowling Hill is closed to traffic and power pushers propel their pumpkins in a race to the finish line at the bottom of the hill. A whole new season of fun arrives on the winter winds that sweep in off the lakes, bringing with it abundant snow for cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, ice fishing, and a host of holiday happenings. The Annual White Lake Area Holiday Walk, Nov. 22-23, features strolling carolers, luminaries on Friday evening, holiday shopping in both Montague and Whitehall, free rides on the Muskegon Trolley, and visits with Santa. And you won’t want to miss the spectacular 61st annual White Lake Christmas Parade on Dec. 7. Nearly 75 entries line up for this festive event! For more information, visit www.whitelake.org, or stop in at the Welcome Center housed in the redtrimmed C&O Railroad Depot on the causeway between Whitehall and Montague. Friendly staff can help you plan your stay and provide you with brochures, maps, and area information – at 124 W. Hanson Street, Whitehall, MI; (800) 879-9702.

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October 5, 12, 19, 2013

8th Depot to Depot Fall Color Tour

hoose a Saturday (or pick all three!) and explore one of Michigan’s most scenic drives, Oct. 5, 12, and 19, during the 8th Annual Depot to Depot Fall Color Tour. Drive your car or pedal your bike on a self-guided tour between Montague and Muskegon (doesn’t matter in which city you start) to see fantastic fall color along the lakeshore. Anchoring each end of the route are two historic train depots that house the White Lake Area Chamber of Commerce and the Muskegon County Convention & Visitors Bureau. Stop in at either location to pick up a free map of the tour route that you can get stamped at designated sites. Get seven stamps on your map and turn it in at either depot to be entered to win either two round-trip passes on the Lake Express Ferry, which provides high-speed ferry service between Muskegon and Milwaukee, or four tickets to Muskegon’s own Michigan’s Adventure Amusement & Water Park to use in the 2014 season. Color-tour participants who stop in at the depots also receive discounts to area museums, fall refreshments, and coupons from area businesses. Free pumpkins to children while they last! Both the chamber and the convention and visitors bureau can provide you with details. For more information, visit www.whitelake.org, www.visitmuskegon.org, or call (231) 893-4585 or (231) 724-3100.

December 7, 2013

61st Annual White Lake Christmas Parade

f you’re dreaming of a White Lake Christmas, mark Dec. 7 on your calendar now. The 61st Annual White Lake Christmas Parade kicks off at 2:00 p.m. at Whitehall City Hall and winds over the river and through two towns to Montague City Hall. Watch as nearly 75 entries, including marching bands, clowns, fire trucks, Scout troops, and cartoon characters prance along the parade route creating wide-eyed wonder and bringing smiles to the faces of kids of all ages. Last, and certainly not least, Santa arrives in his signature red velveteen suit atop a regal horse-drawn carriage to exuberant squeals of delight!

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January 25-26, 2014

Annual White Lake Perch Festival

olish off your Swedish Pimples, pick up your tip ups, and make your way to Montague VFW Post #3256 for the annual White Lake Perch Festival, January 25-26. Hosted by the White River Steelheaders organization, this annual fishing festival features a perch fishing competition (including a youth division) with Sunday weigh in, prizes and trophies, a chili cook off on Saturday, and an all-you-can-eat fish dinner Saturday night! There is definitely something fishy going on here! Visit www.whitelake.org for more information.

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ut your family in the picture-perfect lakeside setting of Pentwater for fall and winter fun! The warm sunny days and long cool nights of autumn transform the village’s trees and gardens from lush greens and pastel pinks to a vibrant palette of primary colors against a backdrop of sparkling blue. View the radiant reds and glowing golds from the comfort of your car, a hiking or biking trail, or while paddling quiet waters in a canoe or kayak. And when crisp winter winds bring in the first snow of the season, join the flurry of skiers, sledders, and snowmobilers whose colorful outerwear looks like multi-colored sprinkles against the white of new-fallen snow. Pentwater likes to party and invites you to celebrate the seasons at community festivals and special events. Head downtown for Oktoberfest and the Annual Classic Car and Hot Rod Show & Cruise (Oct. 11-12), the annual Festival of Lights (Nov. 29), Christmas in the Village (Dec. 1-31), and WinterFest weekends in Hart and Pentwater (Feb. 8 & 15, 2014). Make a weekend out of it, and stay in any one of the area’s cozy motels, Victorian-era bed and breakfast inns, or a lakeside rental cottage. For more information, visit www.pentwater.org.

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Pentwater Events

September 7 • Wine & Art at the Harbor Snug Harbor Marina, 2-5 p.m.

Shopping in Pentwater

September 27 • Last Friday of the Month Gallery Stroll Downtown Pentwater • 6 p.m.

September 28-29 • Fall Fest Arts & Crafts Fair On the Village Green, (Saturday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Sunday 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.) More than 130 vendors provide hand-made crafts, works of art, and antiques on the green. Enjoy live music and special offers from local merchants. October 11-12 Oktoberfest & Classic Car & Hot Rod Show Enjoy a chili cook off, strudel bake off, kids’ games, barrel race, hot dogs, brats, beer, a classic car and hot rod show, live entertainment, dancing, and much, much more! October 25 • Harvest Season Concert Pentwater Arts Council October 25-26 • Annual Halloween Spooktacular Weekend & Parade October 26 • Halloween on the Green The Village Green, 1 p.m. Children’s activities, costume contest, and more. October 26 • Trick-or-Treating Downtown merchants and at Mears State Park, 2-4 p.m. October 26 • Halloween Spooktacular Parade Downtown Pentwater • 4 p.m. October 26 • NEW for 2013! A Glow in the Park Take a luminescent night hike (at dusk) up the Old Baldy Trail at Charles Mears State Park. October 26 • Pub Crawl Downtown Pentwater • 6 pm Visit local watering holes for ghoulish food, scary drinks, and spooky treats. October 31 • Pentwater Village Trick-or-Treating Downtown Pentwater • 5-8 p.m.

ooking very much like a charming Dicken’s village, downtown Pentwater shops, galleries, and restaurants, ‘put-on-the-Ritz’ for the holiday season. Browse stores for everything from soup to nuts and skin care to casual wear in the glow of white twinkle lights and amidst the sparkle of silver tinsel. To kick off the monthlong celebration of the holidays, downtown hosts its annual Merchant Open Houses, Nov. 29 & 30. Enjoy refreshments, carolers, great one-on-one customer service, and in-store holiday specials. Area restaurants also get in on the act with special Christmas menus prepared especially for you! Call for s storytime session

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rom its expansive, award-winning white sand beach-front and iconic lighthouses to the massive murals adorning downtown buildings, the popular port city of Ludington offers old-fashioned charm and an exciting slate of festivals and fun for the entire family. Kicking off the fall season is Downtown Ludington’s Oktoberfest Music & Craft Beer Festival (Oct. 12), which brings together Michigan beer, music, and cycling to celebrate the season and vibrant downtown Ludington. And closing out the old year and welcoming in the new is Ludington’s 5th Annual New Year’s Eve Ball Drop (Dec. 31). Ludington’s woods and waters offer endless opportunities to experience the crisp air and beautiful fall colors. Enjoy invigorating jaunts along more than 21 miles of hiking and biking trails that wind through the dunes, along the Lake Michigan shoreline, and through the colorful woodlands of one of Michigan’s top state parks, Ludington State Park. Meandering through Mason County is the Pere Marquette River, which offers the opportunity to kayak or canoe through kaleidoscopically-colored leaves and experience fall from a unique perspective. Autumn in Pure Ludington also brings travelers discounts on overnight stays. Many hotels and motels in the area offer 50 percent off a second night stay on weekdays. When the snow falls, it blankets the trails to the delight of cross-country skiers, snowshoers, and snowmobilers; and it forms dramatic ice sculptures on windblown beaches. Fishing is a year-round sport in Mason County and winter is no exception. Many of the area’s inland lakes and rivers freeze over in winter, creating the perfect place to ice fish. Anglers can expect to catch blue gills, walleye, and more. For more information on places to stay and play this fall and winter, visit www.PureLudington.com, or call the Ludington Area Convention & Visitors Bureau at (800) 542-4600.

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Holiday Shopping & Dining

xplore the great mix of retail shopping and hometown eateries in downtown Ludington. Shop stores for the latest in fashion, footwear, and sporting goods, as well as one-of-a-kind gift items in art galleries and antiques and collectibles shops. Don’t see what you need? Ludington merchants can fill custom orders as well as do gift wrapping for you. When you’re done shopping, slip into a cozy booth at any one of Ludington’s family-friendly restaurants, bistros, and brew pub for a quick pick-me-up.

Oktoberfest Music & Craft Beer Festival

eer, bikes, and BBQ highlight Ludington’s Oktoberfest Music & Craft Beer Festival, Saturday, Oct. 12. Presented by the Downtown Ludington Board and Bell’s Brewery of Kalamazoo, the event features Ludington’s first annual MITTCRIT Bike Race, a BBQ Cook Off, a Chili Walk, and of course, craft beer! Festivities begin in the morning with the MITTCRIT criterium bike race, a short-course race that makes a circuit through downtown streets. The bike race is followed by the Chili Walk at participating locations and a BBQ Cook Off that takes place throughout the day. All the day’s activities will surely leave you hungry and thirsty, so make your way to the Loomis Street entertainment tent where you can enjoy Bell’s Brewery products, food, and live music by Chad Rushing, Gasta, The Northern Skies, The Crane Wives, Seth Bernard & the Family Business, and Rootstand. For more information, including MITTCRIT registration and tickets for the craft beer and music tent, visit www.downtownludington.org/oktoberfest.

Make Ludington your New Year’s Party

here is no better place to start 2014 than in Downtown Ludington at the New Year’s Eve Ball Drop! This high-energy, FREE event is packed with fun for everyone! Come enjoy music, an entertainment tent, commemorative light-up glasses, fireworks, and more beginning at 9:30 p.m. in the North James Street Plaza. The highlight of the evening is when the six-and-a-half-foot-in-diameter ball, lit by more than 6,000 LED lights, descends from its perch in the center of Downtown Ludington as the seconds are counted down by thousands. Once ToddandBradReed.com the ball touches down at the stroke of midnight, a spectacular fireworks display lights the sky in celebration of the New Year! You can even get a head start on your New Year’s resolution to be more active by taking part in the Resolution Run 5K earlier in the day (9:00 a.m.) at O.J. DeJonge Middle School North Gym. For more information on the New Year’s Eve Downtown Ludington Ball Drop and other activities, visit http://www.downtownludington.org/light-up-the-lake/

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ake the most of autumn in beautiful Manistee County! The magnificent Manistee National Forest is a kaleidoscope of color, setting the stage for a season of thrilling, chilling, and grilling times! Family-friendly harvest festivals offer live entertainment, kids’ activities, and the opportunity to sample local brews, wines, and food. Halloween festivities promise spine-tingling adventures aboard Manistee’s Ghost Ship, the S.S. City of Milwaukee, and at the Boos, Brews & Brats Festival, Oct. 26! And Manistee County’s lakes, rivers, and streams offer some of the most thrilling sports fishing action in the entire state. Kick off the winter holiday season at the annual Victorian Sleighbell Parade & Olde Christmas Weekend, December 4-8. Highlights include the arrival of the community Christmas tree poised on a sleigh drawn by Belgian horses, tree-lighting ceremony, and so much more. And you won’t want to miss “It’s a Wonderful Life,” by the Manistee Civic Players, Dec. 6-8 & 13-15, at the historic Ramsdell Theatre.

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or an evening of merriment and masquerading for the entire family, gather your pint-sized pirates and princesses and make your way to downtown Manistee for the annual Boos, Brews & Brats party on Oct. 26. Here, kids can trick-or-treat downtown merchants, compete in a costume contest, parade their pooches in the costumed pet parade, play games, and more! And you can work up an appetite at the Zombie 5K Shuffle, and then get your fill of grilled gourmet brats and frosty craft brews and local wines in the hospitality tent, featuring live entertainment.

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hot summer days to the crisp days and brisk early winter, fisherman can take to the tranquil open waters to land themselves the catch of the day. Chartered excursions are a great way to enjoy Michigan’s lakeshore, rivers, or inland lakes. Experienced fishing guides can provide you with everything you need for some serious fishing fun. For more information about the fantastic fishing opportunities in Manistee, and to check out a picture of the whopper go to www.fishmanistee.com.

December 4-8, 2013

Victorian Sleighbell Parade & Olde Christmas Weekend

ou’ll hear sleighbells, the clip-clopping of horses hooves, and squeals of delight during Manistee’s annual Victorian Sleighbell Parade & Olde Christmas Weekend, December 4-8. This year marks the 25th anniversary of this delightful tradition, which promises to be even more magical than ever! Enjoy a host of family-friendly activities all weekend long that include a Gingerbread House contest, the Festival of Trees, guided tours of a lumberman’s mansion, the sweet songs of carolers dressed in Victorian-period costume, and so much more. Horse-drawn sleighs and the sound of jingling bells on the crisp evening air are the stars in the authentic Victorian Sleighbell Parade (Dec. 7 at 5:30 p.m.) Carriages and sleighs are bedecked in greenery and red velvet bows, and a special sled topped with a giant Christmas tree is drawn by regal Belgian horses. The spectacle is Victorian in every sense – no electric lights, and no motorized vehicles. For more information, visit www. manisteedowntown.com.

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anoramic Great Lakes shoreline, hardwood covered hills, towering sand dunes, and dozens of inviting inland lakes offer a dramatic backdrop for fall and winter getaways in Benzie County. Come see for yourself why viewers of ABC’s Good Morning America voted the area “The Most Beautiful Place in America.” Whether you’re driving the scenic M-22 route or exploring Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, you’ll be enveloped by a fall coat of many colors. Enjoy the serenity of the season from a canoe or kayak. Hike or bike the bucolic Betsie Valley or FrankfortElberta Beach Trails. Bring some clubs and make a tee-time for any of the area’s great golf courses. Or fish the area’s freshwater rivers and lakes for trout, salmon, or panfish. The area’s first snowflakes usher in a whole new season of fun, too! Zip up your jacket, step into your boots, and pull on your mittens for some of northern Michigan’s best downhill and cross-country skiing, snowboarding, tubing, snowshoeing, and snowmobiling. Award-winning Crystal Mountain in Thompsonville, recently awarded “Best Terrain in the Midwest” Visitors Choice Award for 2013 by “On the Snow,” the most-visited ski and snowboard-related website, has added a new chair lift for the 2013-14 season. Through October 31, take advantage of Benzie County’s “Passport to Fun” promotion. By booking two or more consecutive nights at one of the participating lodging properties, you will receive vouchers* good for discounts and free items at area restaurants, shops, attractions, and for activities (kayaking, golfing, float tubing, etc.) throughout the county, good only during your stay. *Note, some restrictions apply. For more information, visit www.visitbenzie.com or call toll free (800) 882-5801.

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all 4 Fall Fun at all four of Benzie County’s Fall Festival weekends! Every weekend in October, Benzie County communities honor the harvest with a host of family-friendly events. Participate in back-to-back festivals, Oct. 5 in Beulah and Benzonia, and Oct. 12 in Frankfort and Elberta. Kids rule at Beulah and Benzonia’s festival (Oct. 5) where activities include pumpkin and gourd decorating, a sidewalk chalk art contest, face painting, petting zoo, hula hoop contest, climbing wall, and more. And adults will want to check out the “Park & Shine” classic vehicle and motorcycle show on the shores of Crystal Lake, and enjoy food and wine sampling. The highly popular Scottville Clown Band is the highlight of Frankfort and Elberta’s festival parade, which steps off Saturday, Oct. 12. You can watch as master pumpkin carver, Ed Moody, works his magic; try your hand at pumpkin chucking; and everyone’s favorite – the 900+ pound pumpkin drop onto a car! Tours of historic Point Betsie Lighthouse, horse-drawn carriage tours, and scenic chairlift rides at Crystal Mountain are also on tap. For a detailed listing of events and times in each community, and a listing of other special events the weekends of Oct. 19-20 and Oct. 26-27, visit www.visitbenzie.com.

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xperience a little local color against a backdrop of awe-inspiring autumn color as you shop in Benzie County communities. Specialty boutiques and galleries feature fine selections of merchandise, including home décor items, jewelry, furniture, books, apparel, and original works of art. Local restaurants and eateries – including a new brewery, wine tasting cellar, and café in downtown Frankfort – will satisfy your hunger and thirst while offering picturesque lake and marina views, too! And when the winter snow dusts the treetops and frosts the lighthouses and piers, a stop at any one of the local restaurants or pubs will satisfy your appetite and warm your fingers and toes!

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Frankfort Film Festivals

ights, camera, popcorn! Add a pinch of international flavor to your Northern Michigan fall-color tour at the annual Frankfort Film Festival, presented by The Garden Theater, Oct. 24-27. Enjoy an impressive lineup of award-winning international films, as well as short films made by students in the Interlochen Motion Picture Arts program, at The Garden Theater in downtown Frankfort. For four afternoons and evenings, you can view some of the world’s best comedies, dramas, thrillers, and documentaries. For the 2013 movie line-up and to purchase four-day film festival passes, visit www.frankfortgardentheater.com.

February 8, 2014

Annual Winterfest in Benzie County

ishing for something fun to do with your family this winter? Make your way to Beulah in Benzie County for Winterfest, Feb. 8! This annual festival features a full day of fun, food, and flying fish! One of the festival’s highlights is the frozen fish toss. Participants (adults and children’s divisions) line up to see how far they can fling a frozen fish for awards and prizes! Also on tap are the Winterfest Parade, outhouse races, an IWPA dog sled weight-pulling competition, chili cook off, ice fishing contest, horse-drawn wagon rides, frozen turkey bowling, and a spectacular fireworks display over Crystal Lake. For more information, visit www.visitbenzie.com, or call 1 (800) 882-5801.

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Snowmobiling in Benzie County

Shiver by the River, Frankfort and Elberta

hake up your winter at the annual “Shiver by the River” in Frankfort and Elberta (Feb. 15 – weather permitting)! At this family-friendly event, Kids’ Snow World rules with sledding, games, and other snow activities – just for kids! And the Sno Cross snowmobile races in downtown Frankfort highlight the winter weekend event (weather permitting). Numerous warming stations strategically placed throughout town help chase the shivers away; and local restaurants serve up specials that will warm you from the inside out. The village of Elberta, just two minutes away, also gets in on the fun with sledding, snow art, a fire pit, hot cocoa and coffee, and more. For more information, visit www.frankfort-elberta.com.

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here’s no business like snow business in Benzie County! With 135 miles of groomed snowmobile trails curling across the county, you can explore the backcountry as well as quaint resort towns from the heated seat of your snow machine. Area trails have a number of staging areas and head north to Maple City in Leelanau County and south to Bear Lake and Manistee. You’ll even find dining and lodging facilities accessible right off the trail. If you don’t own your own machine, no worries, you can rent one for the weekend or by the day at Crystal Adventures in Thompsonville.

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SHORELINE CALENDAR CONTINUED FROM PAGE 7 October 19 Depot to Depot Fall Color Tour

November 2 Glass Stroll / Art & All That Jazz, 6-8 pm Douglas

Stroll through galleries and shops, listen to mellow jazz, grab a drink, have a bite, and dance in the streets of beautiful downtown Douglas.

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Travel one of Michigan’s most scenic drives.

October 19-20 Fall Fling Festival

November 2 Lomax Big House Concert

October 19-20 & 26-27 Jammin’ in the Vineyard

November 2 & 9 Harvest Winemaker’s Dinner

Lewis Farm Market & Petting Farm, New Era Round Barn Winery, Baroda

Box Factory for the Arts, St. Joseph

October 19-20 & 26-27 Benzie County Fall Festivals Countywide

October 20 Benzie Area Symphony Orchestra Concert, 4pm Benzie Central High School Auditorium, Benzoni

October 20 Bridal Show 2013

Saugatuck

Foundry Hall, South Haven Every Saturday.

November 3 AutumnFest

Enjoy locally-crafted beer and spirits, food, and live music.

November 8-10 3rd Annual Women’s Only Weekend (WOW) Enjoy a long, relaxing weekend of shopping, dining, pampering, and fun!

November 9 “Dinosaur Train Live!”

Howard Performing Arts Center, Berrien Springs

Lake Michigan College Mainstage, Benton Harbor

October 24-27 Frankfort Film Festival Garden Theater, Frankfort

October 26 “Sandy Hackett’s Rat Pack Show” LMC Mendel Center Mainstage, Benton Harbor

November 9 Harvest Winemaker’s Dinner Fenn Valley Winery, Fennville

November 9 “Thunder from Down Under”

Proceeds go to the spaying and neutering program at Al-Van Humane Society.

Howard Performing Arts Center, Berrien Springs

Krasl Art Center, St. Joseph

October 27 “War on the Great Lakes Lecture Series”

Michigan Maritime Museum, South Haven

October 27 Closing Open Golf Scramble

A unique cross-country golf event. Three-person scramble teams play, eat hot chili and soup, and win prizes.

NOVEMBER

November 1-2 Holland Gallery Walk Downtown Holland

Participating galleries showcase artists and their works and serve hors d’oeuvres, and libations.

November 1-2 “Gypsy Fire,” West Michigan Symphony

November 1-30 “Celebrate Harvest Month!”

March 1-31 “March is Reading Month!”

Grand Rapids Children’s Museum, Grand Rapids

March 4 Mardi Gras Parade Saugatuck

Exhibition features the contemporary art of paper cutting.

March 6-8 “The Dixie Swim Club,” Muskegon Civic Theatre

Howard Performing Arts Center, Berrien Springs Fenn Valley Vineyards, Fennville

Howard Performing Arts Center, Berrien Springs

January 23-26 Grand Haven WinterFest Grand Haven

January 25 Wintervention, 11am-1pm Downtown Zeeland

Snowman-building competition.

Frauenthal Center, Muskegon

LMC Mendel Center Mainstage, Benton Harbor

March 8 Great Piano Trios featuring Chi Yong Yun, piano; Claudio Gonzalez, violin; and German Marcano, cello Howard Performing Arts Center, Berrien Springs

March 13 “Hair”

March 14-16 Girls Getaway Weekend

January 31 Hiroya Tsukamoto in Concert

March 14-16 West Michigan Women’s Expo

November 16 “A Night of Music, Art & Folklore in Mexico: Carlos Flores, piano; Laura Ortiz, soprano; Mariachi Band” November 16 Holland Symphony Orchestra, “Classics II – Impressionism & Spanish Dances” Zeeland East High School, Dewitt Auditorium, Zeeland

Montague VFW Post #3256, Montague Chili cook-off, fish weigh-in, and awards.

Vineland Center, St. Joseph Foundry Hall, South Haven Composer, guitarist.

January 31-February 2 Ice Breaker 2014 Downtown South Haven

November 30 “Nobodies of Comedy”

LMC Mendel Center Mainstage, Benton Harbor

November 30 Single Track Showdown 8K Running/Walking Race

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November 30 Single Track Showdown Mountain Bike Race Downtown Ludington

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December 6 Live Mannequins

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LMC Mendel Center Mainstage, Benton Harbor

March 15 St. Patrick’s Day Weekend & Annual Pet Parade

Hamlin Lake, Ludington

March 16 Holland Symphony Orchestra Family Concert, “Tubby the Tuba,” 3:30pm

February 1 Second Season Ball/ New Buffalo Businesses

Manistee Art Institute, Manistee

DeVos Place, Grand Rapids

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November 24 “War on the Great Lakes Lecture Series”

November 29-December 8 Manistee Art Institute Members’ Show & Sale

Downtown and Centertown, Grand Haven

March 15 3rd Annual St. Patrick’s Day Celebration

November 23 David Lahm Concert

November 25 South Haven Ice Rink Opens! (weather permitting)

LMC Mendel Center Mainstage, Benton Harbor

Ice carving, chili cook off, ice skating, horse-drawn wagon rides, kid crafts, and much more!

February 1 Michigan Ice Open Ice Fishing Tournament

Huron Street Pavilion, South Haven

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January 31 Dueling Pianos!

Holland Museum, Holland

Michigan Maritime Museum, South Haven

Grand Rapids Children’s Museum, Grand Rapids

This exhibit explores glass as a fragile medium as made by some of today’s finest glass artists.

January 9 through March 16 “Papercuts: The Art of Contemporary Papercutting”

MARCH 2014

November 14 “Boyz II Men”

Box Factory for the Arts, St. Joseph

Frauenthal Center, Muskegon

South Haven Center for the Arts, South Haven

LMC Mendel Center Mainstage, Benton Harbor

January 25-26 Perch Festival

Howard Performing Arts Center, Berrien Springs

January 3 through February 16 “Breaking Possibilities: Constructing the Impossible”

Cast glass and stoneware sculpture of Vivian Wang.

February 21 “Brass Transit – The Musical Legacy of Chicago”

November 11 Medal of Honor Interactive Exhibit Opening

LMC Mendel Center Mainstage, Benton Harbor

Crystal Mountain Resort & Spa, Thompsonville

Grand Rapids Children’s Museum, Grand Rapids

Muskegon Museum of Art, Muskegon

March 8 “PFX – The Pink Floyd Experience”

November 10 SMSO, “Russian Masterworks”

October 26-31 2013 Artisan Market

January 1-31 “Get Healthy!”

Statewide

February 20 through April 27 “Royalty in Ancient China and Japan: Vivian Wang, Children of the Court”

January 19 Israel Houghton and New Breed

Lakeside Entertainment, South Haven

Countywide

Saugatuck/Douglas Area

February 15-16 Free Fishing Weekend

Saugatuck/Douglas

November 9 Spay-Ghetti & No Balls Dinner & Bowling

October 26-27 Benzie County Fall Festival

JANUARY 2014

Frankfort

February 15-16 Winter Break Gallery Stroll

March 7-8 Beethoven & Blue Jeans, West Michigan Symphony

An evening of live music at a variety of venues.

Live music and wine tasting.

More than 1,000 luminaries light up the cemetery on the longest night of the year.

February 14-16 Shiver By the River

January 18 15th Annual Chili Cook Off

November 9 Sounds of Saugatuck

Round Barn Winery, Baroda

Kaleva Cemetery, Kaleva

Fishing tournaments, chili cook off, snowman building contest, food, live music, the “Freezin’ for a Reason” Polar Bear Dip, and so much more!

Box Factory for the Arts, St. Joseph

October 26 String Theory & Friends Concert Box Factory for the Arts, St. Joseph

Hart and Pentwater

January 18 Faith Esham, lyric soprano

November 9 Riversong Music Society Concert

October 26-27 Jammin’ in the Vineyard

Benton Harbor Arts District, Benton Harbor

February 8 & 15 Hart & Pentwater WinterFest

Little River Casino Resort, Manistee

October 26 Run for our Lives 5K Downtown Ludington

Taste the first wines from the new vintage, enjoy hors d’oeuvres, and take cellar tours. A great way to kick off the holiday season with family and friends.

December 21 Winter Solstice Celebration

South Haven

October 23 Omer Quartet

Fenn Valley Vineyards & Wine Cellar, Fennville

Baroda

New Holland Brewing, Holland

October 20 Star of Saugatuck Last Trip of the Season

December 7 Nouveau Fest, 1-5 pm

December 13 Winter Art Hop

November 2 through April 2014 Indoor Farm Market, 11am to 3pm

Little River Casino Resort, Manistee

Box Factory for the Arts, St. Joseph

Fenn Valley Winery, Fennville

November 2-3 Apparel from the Past & Shawnee Road Antiques Fall Sale

Live music and wine tasting.

December 6-7 Out of the Box Playfest

Silver Creek Event Center in Four Winds Casino

Downtown Ludington

Saugatuck and Douglas

Zeeland East High School, DeWitt Auditorium, Zeeland

Dinner, dancing, silent auction

March 23 “Young By Design”

Grand Rapids Children’s Museum, Grand Rapids

March 26 “Newport Jazz Festival: Now 60”

February 3 “Open Wide”

This exhibition returns to GRCM with fun dental health.

February 7-8 “Tooth Time!”

Grand Rapids Children’s Museum, Grand Rapids

Join friends from the West Michigan Dental Society and the West Michigan Dental Foundation to explore dental health fun.

February 7-9 10th Annual Magical Ice Fest Downtown St. Joseph

Watch as some of the country’s finest professional ice sculptors magically transform blocks of ice into works of art!

February 8 “MAJESTY: The Best of British Music” LMC Mendel Center Mainstage, Benton Harbor

February 8 Winterfest

Benzonia and Beulah

Enjoy a full day of food, fun, fish tossing, and so much more!

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March 28-30 LEGO Big City Build All Over Town St. Joseph

APRIL 2014

April 12 “Atlantic Steps”

LMC Mendel Center Mainstage, Benton Harbor

April 18-19 “Simple Songs,” West Michigan Symphony Orchestra Frauenthal Center, Muskegon

April 18-20 Easter Weekend

Saugatuck/Douglas Area

April 25 through June 22 Biennial Sculpture Invitational Krasl Art Center, St. Joseph

April 26 SMSO, “Beloved Classics”

LMC Mendel Center Mainstage, Benton Harbor

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