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Contents SHORELINE COMMUNITIES TO VISIT Southwest Michigan South Haven Saugatuck/Douglas Area Fennville Grand Rapids Holland Zeeland Grand Haven/Spring Lake Area Muskegon White Lake Pentwater Ludington Manistee Benzie County
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Open Wednesday through Sunday, 12 Noon – 4 pm
Lewis’ Farm Market & Petting Farm, New Era
September 3-21 Krasl Art Center closed to the public to complete the Chihuly Beacon Gold Chandelier Renewal Project. Krasl Art Center, St. Joseph
Arts, Crafts & Collectibles ................... 13
September 6-9 Antique Engine & Tractor Show
Halloween Events ........ 18
September 6 – November 4 “Songs in Steel and Other Dreams: The Sculpture of Caroline Lee”
Holiday Celebrations... ..............30-31
September 6 – June 13, 2013 Family Fun Night, 4-8:30 pm
Through 16 to confirm the We suggestSeptember that you call ahead Creative Force 2010 details before finalizing your plans. Most times Beyond the and convention andComfort visitors bureaus in the area Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum, are the best to contact - listed on page 3. Grand Rapids
South Haven Center for the Arts, South Haven
Muskegon County Convention and Visitors Bureau 1-800-250-9283 www.visitmuskegon.org White Lake Area Chamber of Commerce 1-800-879-9702 • www.whitelake.org Pentwater Chamber of Commerce www.pentwater.org, 866-869-4150 Benzie County Visitors Bureau 800-882-5801 • www.visitbenzie.com
Lakeshore Museum Center, Muskegon
September 1 – October 31 Fall Fun
September 4-30 Alumni Show
Through September 23 “Water Works: The Art of Diane Lynne Cheeseman”
local information
Free Tours – Hackley & Hume Historic Site
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These exhibits explore the best of Studio Art Quilt Associates, giving viewers an extraordinary opportunity to study the styles, themes, and talent from top fiber artists.
New Buffalo
Southwestern Michigan Tourist Council 269-925-6301 • www.swmichigan.org South Haven Visitors Bureau 1-800-SO-HAVEN (764-2836) www.southhaven.org Holland Area Convention & Visitors Bureau 1-800-506-1299 www.holland.org
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SEPTEMBER September 1-30
Through September 28 “Ken Carls: Public Designer Private Artist” Saugatuck Center for the Arts, Saugatuck
Through September 29 Walking SculpTours Downtown St. Joseph
Learn about St. Joseph’s sculptures.Walking tours start at Lake Bluff Park at 2 pm on Saturdays through September.
Through September “MMAsterpieces: Museum Favorites, Salon Style” Muskegon Museum of Art, Muskegon
This is a selection of some of the best and brightest works of art from MMA’s first 100 years.
September/October U-pick Apples Crane Orchards, Fennville
Visit the website for dates and times, www. craneorchards.com
Through October 7 “New Art for the New Century” Muskegon Museum of Art, Muskegon New works on display for the first time.
Through October 28 “Fifty X Fifty: A Glass Invitational” Muskegon Museum of Art, Muskegon
This exhibit marks the 50th anniversary of the contemporary studio glass movement.
Through October 28 “Our Village Life” 2012 Saugatuck-Douglas Historical Museum, Saugatuck
Photographs, artifacts, and stories uncover the mysteries and stories of daily life in the Saugatuck area. Open Labor Day through October, Saturdays and Sundays only, 12 Noon – 4 pm
Through October “From Sawdust to Symphonies” Hackley & Hume Historic Site, Muskegon
More than 60 years of entertainment in Muskegon is the topic of this exhibit. Journey from the rough and ready sawmill days of the 1870s through the lumber queen era of the 1890s into the freespirited fun of the 1930s.
Through December 27 Family Fun Thursdays, 4-8:30 pm Silver Beach Carousel, St. Joseph
Through December 31 Latin Americans United for Progress Youth Exhibit Holland Museum, Holland
Through January 6, 2013 “Run, Jump, Fly:Adventures in Action,” kids’ traveling exhibit
White River Gallery, Montague Michigan Flywheelers Museum, South Haven
Muskegon Museum of Art, Muskegon Silver Beach Carousel, St. Joseph
Games for kids, make-and-take arts and crafts, and carousel rides for $1!
September 7 Trendway CRUISE- IN, 6-9 pm Trendway Corporation, Holland
The benefit car show features more than 500 vehicles including street rods, customs, motorcycles, trucks, and restored vehicles of all kinds; supports anti-bullying efforts.
September 7 Mount Baldhead 1K Little Feet, Big Feat (Kids) Challenge, 7 pm Beery Field, Douglas
September 7-8 Annual Silver Lake Apple & BBQ Cook-Off Festival Silver Lake Sand Dunes Area
September 7-9 Paw Paw Wine & Harvest Festival Paw Paw
September 7-9 Epicurean Classic Grand Traverse Commons, Traverse City
The Epicurean Classic is one of the premiere culinary events in America. Enjoy seminars, food and wine tastings, and much more. Tickets/ reservations required.
September 7-15 Allegan County Fair Allegan County Fairgrounds, Allegan
September 8 Barodafest Baroda
September 8 Annual Harvest Festival Lemon Creek Winery, Berrien Springs
Enjoy the fruits of the harvest and of the vine, as well as hot air balloon rides!
September 8 Mt. Baldhead Challenge Run, 8 am Beery Field, Douglas
September 8 Art & All That Jazz / Wine Stroll, 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.
September 8 6th Annual Taste of Benzie / Fish & Lighthouse Auction Frankfort
September 8 Annual Sportsmen for Youth Day Muskegon County Fairgrounds, Fruitport
September 8 Civil War Kids, 10 am – 1 pm Holland Museum, Holland
September 8 Holland Rescue Mission Benefit Car Show Immanuel Church, Holland
September 8 Hops & Props on the River (formerly the Port City Street Fair) Downtown Manistee Enjoy craft brews and classic wooden boats.
September 8 1st Annual Arts Alive Downtown Manistee
A fine arts and crafts fair.
Curious Kids’ Museum, St. Joseph
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September 8 KOOL 101.5/United Way Chili Cook Off, 3 pm Manistee Fire Hall, Manistee
September 8 Tommy James and the Shondells Little River Casino Resort, Manistee
September 8 C.O.V.E. Benefit 5K and Beach Run/Walk Pentwater
September 8 Wine & Art at the Harbor, 2-5 pm Snug Harbor Marina, Pentwater
September 8 Young Talent Showcase Box Factory for the Arts, St. Joseph
September 8 Extreme Muck Ruck Crystal Mountain Resort & Spa, Thompsonville Challenging 7-mile-long mud run/obstacle course.
September 8 MDA Ride 4 the Cure Crystal Mountain Resort & Spa, Thompsonville
September 8-9 Heirloom Tomatoes Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, Grand Rapids
September 8-9 Honor Fiddlers Jamboree Jam Session & Pot Luck Platte River Association Hall, Honor
September 8-9 Harvest Stompede Annual Vineyard Run & Walk Leelanau Peninsula
This annual weekend features a spectacular race through Leelanau’s vineyards followed by a selfguided wine tour of Leelanau Peninsula Vintner’s Association member wineries.
September 8, 15, 22, 29 The Bottle House Museum, Kaleva Open Saturdays only, 12 Noon – 4 pm Anglers will want to see the Makinen Tackle Collection.
September 8-9, 15-16, 22-23, 29-30 Jammin’ in the Vineyard Round Barn Winery, Baroda Live music and wine tasting.
September 9 MSBA Mount Baldy Hill Climb Silver Lake State Park, Silver Lake Area
September 9, 16, 23, 30 Live Music on the Porch, Sundays Douglas Valley Organic Vineyard Community, Manistee
September 11 West Michigan Drum Circle Shore Acres Park (inside Dunes State Park), Saugatuck
September 13 “Titanic Ties to Southwest Michigan,” 6:30 pm Heritage Museum & Cultural Center, St. Joseph
Presentation by Jennifer Quail, Museum at Southwestern Michigan College and Tracy Gierada, North Berrien History Museum
September 13 – November 3 “A Pirate’s Quest” Art Exhibit Nuveen Community Center for the Arts, Montague
View 29 exquisite paintings illustrating the children’s book, “A Pirate’s Quest,” by Laura Sams and Robert Sams
September 14 Agriculture Symposium, 5-9 pm Tri-Cities Historical Museum, Grand Haven
September 14 Downtown Art Walk, 5-9 pm Downtown Traverse City
September 14-15 Concert on the Hill: “You’ve Got to have Heart” St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, Beulah
September 14-15 Paint the Town, a Plein Air Event, Sun up to sun down Downtown Zeeland
Watch artists paint on location in downtown Zeeland.
September 14-16 Bangor Harvest Festival Bangor
September 14-16 43rd Annual Tulip City Gem & Mineral Show Holland Civic Center, Holland
September 14-16 Michigan Irish Music Festival Heritage Landing, Muskegon
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September 14 – October 28 Chrysanthemums and More! Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
September 15 Hispanic Heritage Celebration, 4-10:30 pm Downtown Hart
September 15 Le Style de Vie, 5-9 pm Butch’s Dry Dock, Holland
September 15 Leland Heritage Festival Downtown Leland & Fishtown
September 15 Green Art Fair Douglas Valley Organic Vineyard Community, Manistee
Works of art made from salvaged, recycled, and reused materials.
September 15 5th Annual Harvest Festival Charles Mears State Park, Pentwater
September 15 Gemini and All God’s Children Choir Box Factory for the Arts, St. Joseph
September 15 Clothesline Art Show, 10 am – 2 pm Wicks Park, Saugatuck
September 15 9th Annual Fall Heritage Festival Saugatuck/Douglas Area
September 15 Cemetery Tour Lakeshore Museum Center, Muskegon
Tour the Casnovia Cemetery and learn about the community and grave markers. Reservations required.
September 15-16 Herb & Gourd Fest Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, Grand Rapids
September 15-16 Tulipanes Latino Art and Film Festival Centennial Park, Holland
September 16 House of David Echoes vs Chicago Salmon
Eastman Field, Mary’s City of David, Benton Harbor
September 16 Blessing of the Animals & Farm Olympics, 1:30 pm Circle Rocking S Children’s Farm, Freesoil
September 16 Lakeshore Wedding Walk St. Joseph
September 18-28 Paint the Town Exhibit Howard Miller Library, Zeeland
Paintings from the Plein Air painting event will be displayed and auctioned.
September 19 – October 6 Grand Haven ArtWalk 2012 Downtown Grand Haven A showcase of works by artists from near and far.
September 19 – October 7 ArtPrize Various locations throughout Grand Rapids. ArtPrize offers the largest art prize in the world and is open to any artist in the world.
September 19 – January 6, 2013 “Body Double: The Figure in Contemporary Sculpture” Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, Grand Rapids
This exhibition of contemporary sculpture explores the human figure as both an object and a metaphor. More than 25 U.S. and international artists will be on display.
September 20 Smallmouth, Bluegrass Concert, 6:30 pm Heritage Museum and Cultural Center, St. Joseph
September 20-22 Scottville Harvest Festival Downtown Scottville
September 20-23, September 27-30 & October 4-7 Dial “M” for Murder, Muskegon Civic Theatre Frauenthal Center, Muskegon
September 21 Live Mannequin Night Downtown Holland
September 21 Civil War Dance Holland Armory, Holland
September 21-22 Civil War Muster Days
September 28-29 AAUW Annual Used Book Sale
Historic White Pine Village, Ludington
September 21-22 West Michigan Symphony, “I Love the 80s,” 7:30 pm Frauenthal Center, Muskegon
September 21-23 9th Annual Grand Haven Salmon Festival Downtown Grand Haven and Grand Haven Municipal Marina
September 21 – November 4 “Sculpture Here: The Krasl Art Center Permanent Collection” Krasl Art Center, St. Joseph
September 21 – November 4 “Tentacle House,” by Monica Correia and Terry Rathje Krasl Art Center, St. Joseph
One-of-a-kind sculpture that creates a fantastical environment.
September 22 American Piano Quintet Howard Performing Arts Center, Berrien Springs
September 22 ArtPrize Art Walk
Holland Civic Center, Holland
September 28 – October 7 Grand Valley Shakespeare Festival Grand Valley State University, Allendale
September 28 – November 11 3rd Annual Regional Juried Art Exhibit South Haven Center for the Arts, South Haven
September 28 – February 28, 2013 75th Anniversary Exhibition Holland Museum, Holland
September 29 Jim Brickman: The Romanza Tour Lake Michigan College Mainstage, Benton Harbor
September 29 Oktoberfest St. Joe Kickers Sport Club, Berrien Springs
September 29 Alumni Gala Howard Performing Arts Center, Berrien Springs
September 29 Weko Beach Brewers Festival Weko Beach, Bridgman
Downtown Grand Rapids
September 22 Park2Park ½ Marathon & 5K Holland
September 22 Gordon Lightfoot Little River Casino Resort, Manistee
September 22 1st Annual Championship Croquet Tournament Lakeshore Museum Center, Muskegon
September 22 Blues, Brews & BBQ Downtown St. Joseph
September 22 Lake Effect Jazz Big Band Box Factory for the Arts, St. Joseph
September 22-23 Civil War Muster Van Raalte Farm Park, Holland
September 22-23 Autumn Air Fall Festival Fernwood Botanical Gardens & Nature Preserve, Niles
September 22-23 Fall Fest Arts & Crafts Fair On the Village Green, Pentwater
September 22-23, 29-30 Crane Orchards Hayrides and Cow Train Weekends Crane Orchards, Fennville
Open Saturdays and Sundays only from 12 Noon to 5 pm as long as U-pick apples are available.
September 22 – March 2013 “The Year of the Girl: Celebrating 100 Years of Girl Scouts, USA” The Heritage Museum & Cultural Center, St. Joseph
September 23 House of David Echoes vs Livery Brewery Eastman Field, Mary’s City of David, Benton Harbor
September 23 Northern Michigan PGA Chapter Championship Crystal Mountain Resort & Spa, Thompsonville
September 26-28 Destination: Plein Air Crystal Mountain Resort & Spa, Thompsonville
Relaxing spa weekend offers outdoor painting, drawing, and cooking classes, guided hikes, and dinner.
September 27-30 Four Flags Area Apple Festival Niles
September 27-30 & October 4-7 Dial “M” for Murder, Muskegon Civic Theatre Frauenthal Center, Muskegon
September 28 George Jones
September 29 Du North Duathlon Manistee
September 29 St. Joseph Wine & Art Festival and Public Arrrt Auction Centennial Park, Downtown St. Joseph
September 29 Brian & Judy Box Factory for the Arts, St. Joseph
September 29 Oktoberfest Marathon, Half Marathon, and 5K Old Boys Brewhouse, Spring Lake
September 29 White Lake Fall Fest, 10 am – 5 pm North Mears Parking Lot, Whitehall
September 29 Holland Symphony Orchestra Season Fanfare, “Classics I” Zeeland East High School, DeWitt Auditorium, Zeeland
September 30 Allegan Antique Market Allegan County Fairgrounds, Allegan
September 30 Critical Discourse Art Prize Hub, Grand Rapids Share your opinions on the works selected as the Top 10 ArtPrize finalists.
September 30 “Kids’ ArtFest 2012: A Birthday Celebration” Grand Rapids Children’s Museum, Grand Rapids
September 30 Ski Racer Sale Crystal Mountain Resort & Spa, Thompsonville
September 30 2011 Apple Cider Century Bicycle Tour Three Oaks, MI
OCTOBER October 1-21 Crystal Spa Days Crystal Mountain Resort & Spa, Thompsonville Enjoy incredible savings on select spa services.
October 1-30 “Into the Woods” Exhibition Ludington Area Center for the Arts, Ludington
October 2 “John Muir: Nature’s Visionary,” by Gretel Ehrlick Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, Grand Rapids
October 4 Pumpkinfest – Dinner On Us, 5 pm Downtown Zeeland
Little River Casino, Manistee
September 28-29 4th Annual Indie Rock Music Festival Downtown Grand Haven
September 28-29 Oktoberfest West Michigan John Ball Zoological Garden Park, Grand Rapids FA L L / W I N T E R
Downtown merchants cook and serve FREE dinner to the community.
October 4-6 Zeeland Pumpkinfest – “Made in Zeeland” Downtown Zeeland
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October 6, 13, 20, 27 The Bottle House Museum, Kaleva Open Saturdays only, 12 Noon – 4 pm Anglers will want to see the Makinen Tackle Collection.
October 6-7, 13-14, 20-21, 27-28 Jammin’ in the Vineyard Round Barn Winery, Baroda
Frauenthal Center, Muskegon
Live music and wine tasting
October 4 & 11 Fall History in Action Days Historic White Pine Village, Ludington
October 5 ArtPrize Awards
October 7 House of David Echoes Final Game of the Season Benton Harbor
Grand Rapids
October 5 Realtor Tour of the Hackley House
October 7 SMSO presents, “The Sounds of France” Lake Michigan College Mainstage, Benton Harbor
Hackley & Hume Historic Site, Muskegon
Tour the Hackley House like a prospective buyer might in 1905.
October 5-6 “The Carve V”
October 7 Holland Train Show, 10 am – 3 pm Holland Civic Center, Holland
Eighth Street Market, Holland
Culinary student food-sculpting competition.
October 5-6
October 7 White Lake CROP Hunger Walk Montague
Fiber Festival Old Art Building, Leland
October 5-6 Buster Keaton Society Convention & Film Festival Frauenthal Theater, Muskegon
October 7 Antiques on the Bluff, 10 am – 3 pm Lake Bluff Park, St. Joseph
October 7 Chili Cookoff, 1-5 pm Downtown Saugatuck
October 5-7 Glen Arbor Art Association Member Show
Enjoy chili from your favorite area restaurants while listening to local performers.
Glen Arbor Art Association, Glen Arbor
October 5-7 Annual Pulaski Days Celebration
October 7 7th Annual Betsie Valley Run Half Marathon, 10K & 5K Crystal Mountain Resort & Spa, Thompsonville
Grand Rapids
October 6 The Blues Brothers Review Lake Michigan College Mainstage, Benton Harbor
October 6 Oktoberfest, 12 Noon – 8 pm
October 9 West Michigan Drum Circle Shore Acres Park (inside Dunes State Park), Saugatuck
October 11 Fall History in Action Days
Downtown Douglas
Historic White Pine Village, Ludington
October 6 30th Annual Fire Truck Parade Downtown Holland
Antique and modern fire trucks parade down 8th Street from College Avenue to the fire station.
October 11 “Foundries to Flowers: Berrien County’s Natural Heritage Through Artists’ Eyes,” 6:30 pm Based on the new book by Greg Ladewski, “Tee Markers: Flame & Flower, Glass and Steel,”
October 6 Oktoberfest
Heritage Museum & Cultural Center, St. Joseph
Downtown Ludington
October 6 St. Simon Applefest, 9 am – 5 pm St. Simon Family Center & Gym, Ludington
October 6 Lumber Baron’s Ball Lakeshore Museum Center, Muskegon
October 6 New Buffalo Wine & Harvest Festival
October 12 Department of Music Vespers Howard Performing Arts Center, Berrien Springs
October 12-13 Autumn Days, 10 am – 5 pm Historic White Pine Village, Ludington
October 12-13 16th Annual Oktoberfest & 4th Annual Hot Rod Show
Downtown New Buffalo
October 6 Harvest Festival
Pentwater
October 12-14 1st Annual Fall Fest & Outhouse Races
Downtown St. Joseph
October 6 HA!MAN
South Haven
Box Factory for the Arts, St. Joseph
October 12-14 & 19-21 “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee”
October 6 Happy Apple Days / Annual Fall Festival
Historic Ramsdell Theatre, Manistee
Downtown Traverse City
Merchants share apples with customers as they browse shops decked out in fall splendor.
October 6 White Lake Area Guided Nature Walk
October 12-14 & 19-21 MAI Juried Art Show Manistee Art Institute, Manistee
October 13 Oktoberfest St. Joe Kickers Sport Club, Berrien Springs
White Lake Area
On the first Saturday of the month, naturalists lead guided tours of local natural areas talking about native plants and wildlife.
October 6 Pumpkinfest Parade, 3 pm
October 13 Empire Heritage Day, 1-4 pm Empire Museum Complex, Empire
October 13 Glen Lake Fire Department Open House, 1-4 pm
Downtown Zeeland
October 6-7 Benzie County Fall Festival
Glen Lake
Beulah and Benzonia
October 6-7 Gallery Stroll / Art & All That Jazz, 12 Noon – 5 pm 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 6-7 35th Annual Fall Gallery Stroll Weekend, 12 Noon – 5 pm
October 13 Barns & Byways Tour, 10 am – 4 pm Ludington
October 13 Pumpkinfest Montague
Annual Pumpkin Roll down Dowling Hill, 11 am.
October 13 Luncheon & Style Show Gull Landing, Pentwater Proceeds benefit Oceana County Animal Friends.
Saugatuck
October 6-7 23rd Annual Blue Coast Artists’ Fall Tour, 10 am – 6 pm
October 13 Pentwater Home Tour & Used Book Sale, 10 am – 4 pm
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October 13 Cameo and the Feldmans Box Factory for the Arts, St. Joseph
October 13 Fall FunFest Day, 11 am – 4 pm Coghlin Park, Saugatuck
October 13 DeGrandchamp’s Cranberry Harvest Demonstration Day, 10 am – 4 pm South Haven
October 13 6th Annual Lakeshore Harvest Country – Road Rally Riverbend Farms, South Haven Saugatuck Areas
A rollicking ride through the countryside – it is not a race! Follow clues to farms and other notable locations in your own car. This family-friendly ride through the countryside will take about three hours – including closing festivities.
October 13 6th Annual Peak2Peak Mountain Bike Classic Crystal Mountain Resort & Spa, Thompsonville
October 13 Tour de Tykes Bike Race Crystal Mountain Resort & Spa, Thompsonville
October 13-14 Goose Festival Fennville
October 13-14 Benzie County Fall Festival Frankfort and Elberta
October 13-14 Fall Bonsai Show Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, Grand Rapids
October 13-14 Western Michigan Old Engine Club Tractor Pulls Scottville
October 13-14 “Handles, Lids Production – Tips, Tools & Techniques,” with Chris Trabka, 10 am – 5 pm Khnemu Studio at Fernwood Farm, South Haven
October 14 The Capitol Steps Lake Michigan College Mainstage, Benton Harbor
October 14 Last sailing day of the 2012 season for the S.S. Badger Ludington
October 14 One Sky, One World International Kite Fly for Peace Charles Mears State Park, Pentwater
October 14 Leelanau County CROP Hunger Walk, 1:30 pm Suttons Bay
October 18-21 Frankfort Film Festival Garden Theater, Frankfort
October 19 Fall Art & Wine Walk, 5-9 pm Suttons Bay
October 19-21 “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” Historic Ramsdell Theatre, Manistee
October 19-21 MAI Annual Juried Art Show
October 20 “Uphill Climb” Box Factory for the Arts, St. Joseph
October 20-21 Prodigious Pumpkins Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, Grand Rapids
Giant pumpkins on display at Michigan’s Farm Garden weighing in at hundreds of pounds!
October 21 Benzie Area Symphony Orchestra Concert, 4pm Benzie Central High School Auditorium, Benzonia
October 21 Museum Free 4 All Grand Rapids Children’s Museum, Grand Rapids
Free admission on Sunday to the Grand Rapids Children’s Museum, Grand Rapids Art Museum, Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum, and the Grand Rapids Public Museum.
October 21 Bridal Show Little River Casino Resort, Manistee
October 21 Star of Saugatuck Last Trip of the Season Saugatuck
October 23-24 “Menopause the Musical” Frauenthal Center, Muskegon
October 26 Vince Neil of Mötley Crüe Little River Casino Resort, Manistee
October 26-27 & November 2-3 “Old Men and Fig Newtons,” a play by Linda LaRocque Box Factory for the Arts, St. Joseph
October 27 Spirituals to Funk: Dr. John & The Blind Boys of Alabama Lake Michigan College Mainstage, Benton Harbor
October 27 Symphony Orchestra Fall Concert Howard Performing Arts Center, Berrien Springs
October 27 Holland Symphony Orchestra “Classics II – King of the Instruments” Dimnent Chapel, Hope College, Holland
October 27 Fall Frenzy Downtown Leland and Fishtown Enjoy end of season sales, cider, and donuts.
October 28 Barkada Quartet Howard Performing Arts Center, Berrien Springs
October 28 Lakeshore Museum Center’s Historic Sites close for the 2012 season. Lakeshore Museum Center, Muskegon Lakeshore Museum Center is open year-round.
October 28 Closing Open Golf Scramble Crystal Mountain Resort & Spa, Thompsonville
A unique cross-country golf event. Three-person scramble teams play, eat hot chili and soup, and win prizes.
October 29-30 Blue Man Group Lake Michigan College Mainstage, Benton Harbor
Manistee Art Institute, Manistee
October 20 Downtown Holland Groove Walk, 9 pm – 1 am Downtown Holland
Live music at pubs and eateries in Downtown Holland! Wristband required.
October 20 Historic White Pine Village closes for the 2012 season. Historic White Pine Village, Ludington
October 20 Strange Days: Doors Tribute Little River Casino, Manistee
October 20 Depot to Depot Fall Color Tour Whitehall to Muskegon
NOVEMBER November 1, 2012 – January 13, 2013 “ReMix: The New Permanent Collection” Muskegon Museum of Art, Muskegon
November 2-3 Holland Gallery Walk Downtown Holland
Participating galleries will showcase artists and their works, hors d’oeuvres, and libations. Friday walk hours, 6:30-8:30 pm; Saturday hours, 12 Noon – 4 pm.
November 3 Manistee Artists’ Salon Manistee Art Institute, Manistee
Experience vibrant fall color along the lakes and through the dunes as you travel from the White Lake Depot to the Muskegon Union Depot on one of Michigan’s most scenic drives.
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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 3.) September 1-2 Hart Heritage Days Hart Historic District
Enjoy activities in the Historic District where buildings from the past have been moved and restored for all to view.
September 6-9 Antique Engine & Tractor Show Michigan Flywheelers Museum, South Haven
Hundreds of antique engines and tractors are on display during the four-day show. Other activities include outdoor flea market, equipment parades, blacksmith shop, saw mill and shingle mill demonstrations, and musical entertainment. Lots of kids activities too!
September 7-8 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 7-9 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 7-15 Allegan County Fair
Allegan County Fairgrounds, Allegan
September 8 Barodafest Baroda
A small-town festival with live entertainment, kids games, crafters, food vendors, tractor pull, duck race, and more
September 8 Hops & Props on the River formerly the Port City Street Fair) Downtown Manistee
Enjoy autumn and classic and antique wooden boats at the new Hops & Props on the River festival in historic Manistee. Enjoy craft beer tasting, a wooden boat round-up, and a juried fine art and craft fair.
September 14-16 Bangor Harvest Festival Bangor
Enjoy a craft show, antique and classic car show, quilt show, food, and children’s events.
September 14-16 Michigan Irish Music Festival Heritage Landing, Muskegon
Three days of Irish and Celtic music, vendors, food, and fun.
September 15 Leland Heritage Festival Downtown Leland and Fishtown
This annual event features wooden boat and antique car shows, live music, and more!
September 15 5th Annual Harvest Festival, 1-5 pm Charles Mears State Park, Pentwater
Festivities include pumpkin painting, games, a horse-drawn hay ride through the park, storytelling around the campfire, and cider and donuts. Don’t miss out on Chris’ Campfire Cobbler and s’mores!
September 15-16 Tulipanes Latino Art and Film Festival Centennial Park, Holland
This free festival celebrates Latino culture through art, film, music, dance, and more.
September 19 – October 7 Art Prize Downtown Grand Rapids & Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, Grand Rapids ArtPrize offers the largest art prize in the world and is open to any artist in the world.
September 20-22 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 21-23 Grand Haven Salmon Festival Grand Haven Municipal Marina
Music, wine tasting, gourmet salmon cook-off contest, beer and entertainment pavilion, art fair, and fishing contest.
September 22-23 Fall Fest Arts & Crafts Fair 10 am – 5 pm 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 27-30 Four Flags Apple Festival Niles
Four-day festival with carnival rides, food vendors, arts and crafts on Saturday and Sunday, a parade, live entertainment, and more.
September 28-29 4th Annual Indie Rock Music Festival Downtown Grand Haven
September 28-29 Oktoberfest West Michigan John Ball Zoological Garden Park, Grand Rapids
September 29 Weko Beach Brewers Festival Weko Beach, Bridgman
September 29 White Lake Fall Fest, 10 am – 5 pm North Mears Parking Lot, Whitehall
Celebrate autumn at the farmer’s market, live entertainment, arts and crafts, cider mill, hayrides, food vendors, and more.
October 4-6 Zeeland Pumpkinfest “Made in Zeeland” Downtown Zeeland
Enjoy games, scarecrow displays, entertainment, a parade, and more.
October 5-6 Buster Keaton Society Convention & Film Festival Frauenthal Theater, Muskegon
Film and vaudeville star, Buster Keaton, grew up in the Blufton Neighborhood of Muskegon. The festival features film and television footage, a tour of the Keaton family home, and more.
October 5-7 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 6 Douglas Oktoberfest, 12 Noon – 8 pm Downtown Douglas
Fun for the whole family! Parade, rifle ceremony, tapping of the keg with Alphorn performance, bier tent, food court, traditional German bands, dancing, kinderplatz kids games, root beer barrel roll, face painting, and sack and mug races.
October 6 Oktoberfest
October 18-21 4th Annual Frankfort Film Festival Garden Theater, Frankfort
Enjoy the best films from prestigious festivals worldwide at the recently restored Garden Theater.
January 18-19, 2013 White Lake Annual Perch Festival Montague
Ice fishing tournament, chili cook off, fish dinner, and more.
January 24-27, 2013 Grand Haven Winterfest Grand Haven
Participate in a host of activities including glow bowling and cardboard sled contest
January 29 – February 2, 2013 Snowfest 2012
Downtown Ludington
Music, food, games, craft fair, and many more events make up this day of fun.
October 6 Harvest Festival, 10 am – 4 pm Lake Bluff Park, 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, and much more!
Downtown Muskegon
Great events that include snow volleyball, trivia, a game night, broomball, and our famous soup and chili cook-off.
February 1-3, 2013 Ice Breaker Festival Downtown South Haven
Ice carving, Chili cook-off, Texas hold-‘em, ice skating, and more.
February 8-10, 2013 Magical Ice Carving Festival
October 6-7 Benzie County Fall Fest
Downtown St. Joseph
Beulah and Benzonia
Enjoy pumpkin chucking, gourd and pumpkin carving by masters, kids’ activities, and more.
October 12-14 16th Annual Oktoberfest & 4th Annual Classic Car & Hot Rod Show 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. MSU football on the big screen.
October 12-14 1st Annual Fall Fest & 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 tours, farmers market, outhouse races, and more!
February 9, 2013 Winterfest in Benzie County Beulah and Benzonia
Fun activities for the whole family, including a frozen fish toss, a chili cook off, turkey bowling, bonfire on the beach, fireworks, and more.
February 9 & 15-16, 2013 Hart & Pentwater Winterfest Hart and Pentwater
Join in the fun in Pentwater on Feb. 9 and in Hart on Feb. 15-16 with fishing tournaments, arts and crafts shows, live entertainment, and more!
February 12, 2013 Mardi Gras Parade Douglas
February 16, 2013 Frostbite HomeGrown Saturday Downtown Manistee
Enjoy live entertainment and a chili cook off.
October 13 Pumpkinfest 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 13 Fall FunFest Day, 11 am – 4 pm Coghlin Park, Saugatuck
Pumpkin carving, pumpkin launch, pie eating, food vendors, band, tug-of -war. Great family fun!
October 13-14 Goose Festival
February 16-17, 2013 Shiver By the River Frankfort
Snow activities, ice carvings, snowmobile snow cross races, hot chocolate, kids’ activities, and much more!
February 16-17, 2013 Winterfest Weekend Saugatuck/Douglas Area
Visit art galleries with artists at work, shop downtown shops, and enjoy area restaurants.
March 15, 2013 St. Patrick’s Day Festival & Parade
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October 13-14 Benzie County Fall Fest
March 30, 2013 5th Annual Maple Syrup Festival
Frankfort and Elberta
Enjoy pumpkin chucking, gourd and pumpkin carving by masters, kids’ activities, and more.
September 15 9th Annual Heritage Fest
Crystal Mountain Resort & Spa, Thompsonville
Celebrate sunshine and spring skiing with a weekend filled with music, art, food, fun, and maple syrup!
Saugatuck/Douglas Area
Discover the rich historical and architectural heritage of the Saugatuck-Douglas area. Visit www. sdhistoricalsociety.org for details.
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n Southwest Michigan, the first hint that the seasons are about to change comes in on Lake Michigan’s freshening breezes. The warm summer wind gives way to cool autumn air, which picks off the red and gold-colored leaves from the trees revealing quaint lakeshore towns hidden among the forested dunes. U-pick orchards, wineries, and farmers markets display the fruits (and vegetables!) of the season while corn mazes and fall festivals promise bushels full of family fun! And when the snow flies, so do outdoor sports enthusiasts: down hills, along trails, and over the ice. You’ll find cross-country trails in nearby parks and exhilarating ski slopes within an hour’s drive of St. Joseph. The area’s serpentine snowmobile trail system leads in every direction, winding through the dunes and rambling through the woods 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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t. Joseph’s lakeside shopping district is within walking distance from downtown hotels and the lake, and offers a hometown feel with free parking on the streets and in city lots. Here you will find a fine selection of original art, hand-crafted pieces, antiques, casual wear and upscale fashions, jewelry, home décor items, and more in a variety of shops, boutiques, and galleries. Tastings at downtown and nearby wineries and fine dining at area restaurants and bistros are guaranteed to warm you even on the coolest of autumn days and winter nights.
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6 from 10 am to 4 pm. Smiling scarecrows in their Sunday best greet you at downtown shops and eateries, bundled corn stalks along the sidewalks stand at attention with jolly pumpkins resting at their feet, a horsedrawn trolley offers free rides around town, and fresh, locally grown produce is available for sale at the last Farmer’s Market of the season. Especially for kids are the Bounce House on the Bluff, face painting, pony rides, and the Furry Friends Petting Zoo!
Come Play At Our House This Fall & Winter No matter what the weather outside is doing, you’ll always feel warm and happy inside the Silver Beach Carousel house. Send your spirits soaring on 48 beautifully hand-carved and painted figures and two chariots (one is perfect for wheelchairs). Come often so you can ride all of your favorites! Don’t miss the weekly fun of Family Night, every Thursday from 4-8:30 p.m. All ages ride the Carousel for half price ($1). There are new, themed activities each week from September to mid-June such as a pirate party, football, pumpkin and gingerbread fun. (For more information visit www.silverbeachcarousel.com or follow us on facebook.com/silverbeachcarousel). See you soon!
February 8-10, 2013
Magical Ice Carving Festival t was once said, “There is a bit of magic in everything . . .” and Ithat’s just what you’ll get at St. Joseph’s Magical Ice Carving Festival. Watch as some of the country’s finest professional ice sculptors use chisels and chainsaws to create extraordinary carvings from ordinary blocks of ice. When the carving commences, only the sculptor knows what will emerge from the glistening cube of ice – a dragon, a fish, a castle, or perhaps a winged horse. Adding to the magic of the festival are cooking demonstrations, carousel rides, kids’ activities (with cookies and hot cocoa!), ice skating, food and spirits, and of course, magic shows. www.shorelinevisitorsguide.com
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avor the seasons in South Haven. Nestled in southwest Michigan’s bountiful fruit-growing region, this lakeside community is embraced by countless orchards, vineyards, and farms that fan out over the rolling landscape. Starting in late summer and stretching out into late autumn, you can enjoy the just-picked goodness of blueberries still warm from the sun, home-grown fruits, vegetables, and pumpkins, lip-smacking freshpressed apple cider, and wines and spirits from local wineries. When winter snows blanket farmers’ fields, strap on your cross-country skis or snowshoes for an invigorating afternoon on area trails, ride your snowmobile to Kalamazoo on the 34-mile-long Kal-Haven Trail, or enjoy a spin around the ice rink at downtown’s Dyckman Park. Then you can chase the chill away in intimate cafés and restaurants or cozy up in a quaint bed and breakfast, luxurious inn, or convenient motel. For more information, visit www.southhaven.org, or call (800) SO-HAVEN.
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The Olive Cart “purveyors of superb flavored olive oils, balsamic vinegars and olive products”
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hoose from more than 70 flavors at downtown South Haven’s award-winning Olive Cart gourmet food shop. Owners Jeff McDonald and David Drees have compiled a superb selection of flavored olive oils, balsamic vinegars, and olive products from Spain, Greece, Italy, and California – all for your sampling pleasure at the store’s tastetesting bar. What could be more fun than sampling Jeff and David’s flavored olive oils and vinegars or creating a signature flavor all your own to bring home?! The Olive Cart distinguishes itself by using homemade recipes when creating flavors, and by using fresh, locally-grown products – herbs, spices, fruits, and vegetables – when possible. The shop also offers a full line of stuffed olives, balsamic barbecue sauces, pastas, different pesto sauces, cutting boards, olive oil soap in a variety of scents, pottery made by local artists, and an array of other food and gift items. You can even have a stunning gourmet gift basket made up for special occasions. For more information, hours of operation, a selection of recipes, or to order online, visit www.olivecart.com, or call (269) 637-4754.
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October 1-31, 2012
November 9-11, 2012
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resounding success in its inaugural year, South Haven’s Second Annual Women’s Only Weekend (WOW) kicks off on Friday, November 9. So grab your girlfriends for a weekend of shopping, pampering, dining, and fun! Events include a wine and cheese reception; seminars and demonstrations at downtown merchants; deals on food and beverages, merchandise, and spa services; a scavenger hunt; and lots of live entertainment. New this year is a Sunday jazz brunch sponsored by Midwest Living magazine, which features a menu of their tastiest recipes. Participating lodging facilities in the area are also offering special WOW weekend rates. For more information or to make a reservation, visit www.wowsouthhaven.com, check out WOW’s Facebook page, or call (269) 637-5252.
“Shine on harvest moon, for me and my gal . . .� and for the 6th annual Harvest Moon Gathering in South Haven, October 1-31. This month-long celebration salutes the area’s rich agricultural heritage, the colorful changing of the leaves, apple and pumpkin picking, football, Halloween, and all things related to the harvest season. Events include the annual “Sweet & Cider� (free cider and donuts compliments of downtown retailers), “Scarecrows on Parade,� a taffy apple sale and farmers’ market, “Boo on your Bike,� “In Search of the Great Pumpkin,� and many other family-friendly activities. The newest event is the 1st Annual Fall Fest & Outhouse Races, October 12-14. Scoot your boots on down to the Hoedown Street Dance with a live band, a farmers market, contests for the biggest pumpkin and squash, pumpkin carving contests, seed-spitting contests, and of course, the outhouse races, and more all weekend long! For more information and a detailed schedule of events, visit www.southhavenmi.com, check out the South Haven Chamber of Commerce on Facebook, or call (269) 637-5171.
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ecadent Dogs, an upscale boutique just for dogs in South Haven, is the place to go for all of your canine’s needs. Here you can buy dog food, tasty treats, dog toys, and stylish apparel for your pup. You can also buy merchandise for humans from one of the largest selections of breed items in West Michigan. From Airedale to Yorkie, and 148 other breeds in-between, you’re sure to ďŹ nd the image of your favorite Fido on a wide selection of t-shirts, totes, coffee mugs, towels, hoodies, socks, and more. For cat lovers, there’s even a little bitty kitty cat corner! For more information about Decadent Dogs, hours of operation, and to see the shelter dog of the day, visit Facebook or call (269) 639-0716.
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ake a break for it at South Haven’s annual Ice Breaker festival, February 1-3, 2013. Watch as skilled artisans turn massive blocks of bluish ice into dazzling crystal sculptures. You can also take curling or ice skating lessons at South Haven’s outdoor ice rink, vote for your favorite chili at the chili cook-off, and enjoy a smorgasbord of family fun that includes a pancake breakfast, a ďŹ shfry dinner, wagon rides, card tournaments, kids’ crafts, and more! For more information, visit www.southhavenmi.com or call (269) 637-5171.
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h, my darlin’, you will be dreadfully sorry if you don’t eat at Clementine’s! A must stop in South Haven, Clementine’s restaurant is a favorite haunt among locals and visitors alike. Housed in the stately old Citizen’s Bank building on the corner of Phoenix and Center Streets, signature items on Clementine’s menu include the wildly popular Clem’s Homemade Onion Rings, Clementine’s classic Mess of Lake Perch, and Ruppert’s Dark Ale, brewed especially for and available only at Clementine’s. You will also want to check out the “Brown Bag Specials.” 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 available at Clementine’s. For hours and to view the menu, visit www.ohmydarling.com.
September 1 Regatta Craft Fair Lake Bluff Park, St. Joseph
September 1-2 36th Annual All Crafts Fair South Haven
September 2 Antiques on the Bluff, 10-3 Lake Bluff Park, St. Joseph
September 6-9 Antique Engine & Tractor Show Michigan Flywheelers Museum, South Haven
September 7-30 2012 All Media Juried Exhibition Oliver Art Center, Frankfort
September 8 Art & All That Jazz / Wine Stroll, 6-8 pm Douglas
Enjoy fine wines, hors d’oeuvres, and fabulous art as you stroll through downtown Douglas.
September 8 1st Annual Arts Alive, 5-9 pm Downtown Manistee
A fine arts and crafts fair
September 8 Wine & Art at the Harbor, 2-5 pm Snug Harbor Marina, Pentwater
September 14 Downtown Art Walk, 5-9 Downtown Traverse City
September 14-16 Tulip City Gem & Mineral Show Holland Civic Center, Holland
September 15 Green Art Fair Douglas Valley Organic Vineyard Community, Manistee
September 15 Clothesline Art Show, 10 am – 2 pm Wicks Park, Saugatuck
Local artists display their works on clotheslines at this uniquely charming small-town event.
September 19 – October 6 Grand Haven ArtWalk 2012
Downtown Grand Haven Walk Downtown Grand Haven and enjoy artwork from artists near and far.
September 19 – October 7 ArtPrize Downtown Grand Rapids, Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, Grand Rapids
September 22 ArtPrize Art Walk Downtown Grand Rapids
September 22-23 23rd Annual Fall Fest and Arts & Crafts Fair The Village Green, Pentwater
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More than 130 vendors offer hand-made arts and crafts and antiques.
September 29 St. Joseph Wine & Art Festival and Public Arrrt Auction Centennial Park, St. Joseph
September 29 White Lake Fall Fest Arts & Crafts North Mears Parking Lot, Whitehall
September 30 Allegan Antiques Market Allegan County Fairgrounds, Allegan
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November 15 – December 22 Fall into the Arts: Celebrations White River Gallery, Montague
This annual exhibit of school art projects features work by students from the White Lake area.
November 16-17 Women’s Friendship Circle Annual Holiday Craft Bazaar
October 5-6 11h Annual Fiber Festival
First Congregational Church, Saugatuck
Old Art Building, Leland
October 6 33rd Annual Chapel Hill Arts & Crafts Show, 8 am – 4 pm Berrien County Youth Fairgrounds, Berrien Springs
More than 260 exhibitors; food and bake sale.
October 6-7 Art & All That Jazz 12 Noon – 5 pm Douglas
Enjoy fine wines, hors d’oeuvres, and fabulous art as you stroll through downtown Douglas.
October 6-7
The bazaar features homemade baked goods, jams, and handwork items (knitted, crocheted, sewn).
November 17 – December 9 Mistletoe Market
South Haven Center for the Arts, South Haven Find holiday gifts, stocking stuffers, and maybe even something for yourself! More than 50 artists from southwest Michigan offer one-of-a-kind creations.
November 24 17th Holly Berry Art & Craft Fair, 10 am – 4 pm Frankfort-Elberta High School, Frankfort
35th Annual Gallery Stroll Weekend 12 Noon – 5 pm Saugatuck/Douglas
An art extravaganza weekend with many artists working on-site in their studios and galleries.
October 6-7
More than 100 vendors gather to create a festive beginning to the holiday season. Choose from carved wooden toys, candied treats, holiday wreaths, and so much more.
December 1 Christmas Craft Fair
23rd Annual Blue Coast Artists’ Fall Tour 10 am – 6 pm
Pentwater Public School, Pentwater
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 7 Antiques on the Bluff Lake Bluff Park, St. Joseph
October 19 Fall Art & Wine Walk, 5-7 pm Downtown Suttons Bay
October 27 Harvest Art & Craft Show, 9 am – 5 pm First Reformed Church of Zeeland, Zeeland
More than 60 vendors will showcase hand-crafted items.
November 2-3 Holland Gallery Walk Downtown Holland
Enjoy artist receptions, live music, art, and a punch contest.
November 3 Glass Stroll / Art & All That Jazz, 6-8 pm Downtown Douglas
Douglas annual glass show. Enjoy fine wines, hors d’oeuvres, and fabulous art as you stroll through downtown Douglas.
November 10 Lake Michigan College Holiday Bazaar Mendel Center, Benton Harbor
November 10 Holiday Gift Show, 9 am – 5 pm Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, Grand Rapids
November 10-11 Apparel from the Part & Shawnee Road Antiques Fall Sale Baroda
November 10-15 Artisan Market 2012 (formerly Holly Market) Krasl Art Center, St. Joseph
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utumn in Saugatuck and Douglas arrives like the graceful stroke of a painter’s brush. Cool nights transform the lush green of trees and gardens to a vibrant palette of colors, much like those found on canvases in local galleries. Here you can experience nature’s masterpiece first-hand on a self-guided tour of colorful hardwood forests, rolling dunes, and wind-swept lakeshore, and celebrate it at any one of the of the area’s entertaining fall festivals. Signature events include the Fall Heritage Festival (September 15), the annual fall open house weekend hosted by the Blue Coast Artists (October 6-7), and the annual Halloween Harvest Festival & Parade (October 27). 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 best with fresh greenery, red velveteen bows, and thousands of sparkling twinkle lights – a festive backdrop for the Annual Saugatuck Christmas Parade on November 23.Â
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andsharks – Outfitters for Active People, LSaugatuck is a specialty outdoor store in downtown quite unlike any other you’ve ever
he only big boxes you’ll find in Saugatuck and Douglas are the gifts tucked under your arm! Escape from the crush of crowds and acre-sized parking lots to the intimacy of these small-town downtowns. You can even get a head start on your Christmas shopping at the annual Holiday Preview event on November 17. Shops, boutiques, and galleries roll out the red carpet offering special discounts and extended hours (open ‘til 9 pm), glowing luminaries line the sidewalks, and a trolley service runs between the two communities. Wine tastings and special holiday dinners, along with theater and arts events, will fill your days and nights in Saugatuck and Douglas. Plan to usher in 2013 while watching fireworks bloom over Saugatuck’s harbor at midnight on New Year’s Eve. And be sure to make plans to return to the area in the new year for Winter Fest Weekend (February 16-17, 2013), the Mardi Gras Parade (February 12, 2013), and the annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Pub Crawl (March 15, 2013).
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shopped. While it carries all the top names in outdoor gear that you’d expect to find – Patagonia, Smartwool, Oakley, Keen, Merrell, Ugg, and more – staff also work tirelessly to bring in new and upcoming brands every season, especially those products made in the USA and Michigan. Want a brand they don’t carry? Just ask. Chances are they can get it for you. But what makes Landsharks a standout from its competitors is its exceptional customer service. Its “Rockstar Staff” are committed to making your shopping experience the absolute best, whether you’re purchasing an item from stock or placing a special order. Be sure to stop in when you’re in the Saugatuck area for an unforgettable shopping experience. Landsharks also rents cross-country skis and snowshoes for your winter outdoor adventure needs. For more information, hours of operation, and to read a rockin’ blog, visit Landsharks on Facebook, online at www. shoptheshark.com, or call (269) 857-8831.
Kilwins “Sweet in every sense since 1947.” Satisfy your sweet tooth at either one of two Kilwin’s confectionaries in Saugatuck. Using only the freshest premium ingredients and original recipes, Kilwin’s still makes its signature chewy caramels, creamy Mackinac Island fudge, crisp caramel apples (a fall favorite!), and hand-crafted corns and brittles in traditional copper kettles. Be sure to try their number one seller, the Milk Pecan Tuttle, a fantastic flavor combination of nuts, milk chocolate, and caramel. Another perennial favorite, Kilwin’s small-batch Original Recipe Ice Cream, comes in more than 30 flavors! A Michigan tradition, Kilwin’s has grown from its original store in Petoskey to confectionaries in 19 states – from Michigan to Florida and Colorado to North Carolina!
Experience a European Tradition of Sampling the Freshest Selection of Small Batch & Artisan Extra Virgin Olive Oils & Balsamic Vinegars From All Over The World. 220 Culver St. ~ Saugatuck, MI 49453 (269) 857-5900 Check Website for Store Hours olivemillsaugatuck.com www.shorelinevisitorsguide.com
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ettle in at Saugatuck Brewing Company (SBC) for great beer, wine, food, and service! This familyfriendly micro-brewery and its Irish-style eatery, The Lucky Stone Pub, feature a great menu, live entertainment every Saturday night, and a superb selection of brews, including small-batch beers served only in the pub. From SBC’s mainstay Oval Beach Blonde Ale to its seasonal BonďŹ re Brown (September through Thanksgiving), you’re sure to ďŹ nd a brew to suit your taste. “One of our most popular beers is the Oval Beach Blonde Ale,â€? said Kerry O’Donohue, vice president of marketing. “It’s an easy drinking beer that complements many items on our menu.â€? If you can’t make it in to the brewery, you can buy SBC beer at locations throughout Michigan and now in Chicago. Have you ever fancied yourself a Brewmaster? Try your hand stirring the copper kettle while you “Make Your Own Brew.â€? Saugatuck Brewing provides the recipes, ingredients, brewing equipment, and the expertise to guide you through the entire process. It takes approximately four hours to brew your batch; then you return in two weeks to bottle, put on your own personalized labels, and sample your beer. This is a popular group activity. And what a unique gift to present at the holidays! A fee is charged and reservations are required. SBC also offers brewery tours on Saturdays, a game room for kids, a dart league (October through March), and a banquet facility (The Singapore Room) for parties, wedding receptions, reunions, and other private events. For more information visit www.saugatuckbrewing.com, check SBC out on Facebook, or call (269) 857-7222.
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October 6 – Oktoberfest, 12 noon – 8 pm Beery Field, Downtown Douglas. Parade, rie ceremony, tapping of the keg, a beer tent, and food court. Traditional German bands and dancing. Kinderplatz kids’ games, root beer barrel roll, face painting, and sack and mug races, and more! October 6-7 – 35th Annual Gallery Stroll Weekend This annual art extravaganza features artists working in their galleries. October 7 – Chili Cook Off Enjoy chili from area restaurants while listening to live entertainment. Vote for your favorite! October 13 – Fall FunFest Day, 11 am – 4 pm Coghlin Park on Culver Street, Saugatuck. Pumpkin carving, pumpkin launching, pie eating, food vendors, live entertainment, a tug-of-war, and loads of family fun! October 27 – Halloween Harvest Festival 10 am – 5 pm Enjoy musical entertainment, storytelling, and arts and crafts booths featuring harvest and holiday items. Don’t miss the parade at 4 pm! November 17 – Holiday Preview, Saugatuck & Douglas, 12 Noon – 9 pm Welcome the holiday season in downtown Saugatuck and Douglas. Shops are open ‘til 9 pm, luminaries line the sidewalks, and trolley service runs between the two villages. November 23 – Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony & Visit from Santa, 5 pm Wicks Park on Water Street in downtown Saugatuck. Enjoy the twinkling lights, music, refreshments, kids’ games, and a visit from Santa Claus.
The Most Unusual Antiques and Gifts in Southwest Lower Michigan!
November 23-24; December 1, 8, 15, 22 Carriage Rides in Downtown Saugatuck & Douglas November 24, December 1, 8, 15, 22 Sensational Saturdays Downtown Saugatuck and Douglas Stores are open late for your holiday shopping convenience.
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December 1 – Luminary Lane Douglas, 6-8 pm Beery Field on Center Street in Douglas Enjoy candle lights, carolers, refreshments, and a visit from Santa and his elves.
A Destination Mall . . . voted BEST of the BEST with over 175 Dealer Booths!
December 31 New Year’s Eve ďŹ reworks over Saugatuck Harbor 3AUGATUCK s -IDNIGHT February 16-17, 2013 – Winterfest Weekend Saugatuck and Douglas
1. To shop 175 quality antique booths, then recharge (within our building) at the Saugatuck Brewing Company for great food and drink! REPEAT AS NEEDED!
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nd the gold goes to . . . Fenn Valley Vineyards & Wine Cellar! Fenn Valley continues its award-winning tradition bringing home 19 medals from the 2012 Michigan Wine & Spirits Competition. Judges from around the country were duly impressed with its Vignoles Reserve 2011, a semi-dry white wine, awarding it a Best of Class Double Gold. Fenn Valley also earned gold medals for its Cabaret Rose 2011, Capriccio NV, Edelzwicker 2011, and Premier Cuvee NV. Fenn Valley Vineyards is a family-owned and operated vineyard and winery complex established in 1973 dedicated to world-class wines from Michigan-grown grapes. Be on hand December 8 for Nouveau Fest when Fenn Valley introduces its first wine from the 2012 vintage. Enjoy hors d’oeuvres, wine tasting, and 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. For hours, information about vineyard and cellar tours, and upcoming events, visit www.fennvalley.com or call (800) 432-6265.
Su Casa Restaurante
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i casa es su casa at Fennville’s Su Casa Restaurante! And you will feel right at home with the friendly service and fantastic food whether you’re there for breakfast, lunch or dinner. For more than 20 years, this family-owned restaurant has been dishing up freshly-prepared traditional Mexican food from family recipes. From chorizo and chimichangas to magnificent margaritas and homemade chips and salsa, Su Casa delivers the authentic tastes of Mexico. You can also purchase grocery items at the SuperMercado Mexico right next door. Visit www.sucasarestaurante.com for restaurant hours and to view the menu.
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urrounded by lush orchards in Fennville’s rolling farmlands is Crane’s Pie Pantry Restaurant and Bakery. This family-owned and operated restaurant and bakery serves up homemade soups, sandwiches made with fresh-baked bread, fruit pies (a specialty!), desserts, fruit preserves, and fresh-pressed cider – year-round. Be sure to leave room for dessert, but if you don’t, you can take home any of their cakes, strudels, crisps, or homemade pies – including their award-winning apple pie – fresh baked or frozen. Have a special event coming up and can’t make it into the bakery? You can order online for delivery right to your door! Be sure to visit Crane’s website for coupon specials, and in season, to see which fruits are being harvested. For more information, visit www. cranespiepantry.com or call (269) 561-2297.
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September 1 through October 31
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Amazin’ Corn Maze
Zeeland Pumpkinfest Parade, 3 pm
The Great Halloween Spectacle, 5-9 pm
Lewis Farm Market & Petting Farm, New Era
Downtown Zeeland
September 1-2, 8-9, 15-16, 22-23 & 29-30
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Downtown St. Joseph Trick-or-treating at downtown businesses from 5:30-6:30 pm, dog dress up contest at 7 pm, rides on the Silver Beach Carousel are free from 6:30-7:30 pm!
Beulah & Benzonia Enjoy awesome fall color, food, pumpkin carving, kids’ games, parades, pumpkin chucking, and much more. Frankfort and Elberta host a second weekend of fun Oct. 13-14.
October 1-31 – Open Daily (weekdays 3-6 pm; weekends 12 Noon – 6 pm)
Corn Maze* Crane Orchards, Fennville *Note – a special Haunted Corn Maze will be open from dark until 10 pm on Fridays and Saturdays in October. Not recommended for children 10 years and under.
October 6-7, 13-14, 20-21, 27-28 (Saturdays & Sundays only, 12 Noon – 5 pm) Cow Train and Hayrides Crane Orchards, Fennville
September 29-30; October 6-7, 13-14, 20-21, 27-28 (Saturdays and Sundays only) The Famous Pumpkin Train Coopersville & Marne Railway, Coopersville Enjoy a train ride and pick a pumpkin from the pumpkin patch! Tickets required. Times vary, so contact C&MR.
October 1-31 Scarecrow Harvest Bear Lake Come visit Bear Lake and see a creative collection of scarecrows displayed throughout town.
October 6, 13 Crystal Mountain Resort & Spa Scenic Chairlift Rides
October 27
Chairlift rides to view fall colors. Saturdays only Fee charged. Crystal Mountain Resort & Spa, Thompsonville
Adult Halloween Celebration & Parade
October 13
Haunted Museum, 2-4 pm
Pumpkinfest, 9:30 am
Tri-Cities Historical Museum, Grand Haven
Montague Celebrate the pumpkin with pumpkin decorating, seed spitting contests, pumpkin carving, the largest pumpkin competition, and the pumpkin roll down Dowling Hill in Montague.
Downtown Coopersville See imaginatively decorated scarecrows lining Main Street in Historic Downtown Coopersville.
October 1-31 Manistee County All month long enjoy harvest festivals, haunted houses, costume contests, craft shows, Halloween parades, the Manistee Ghost Ship, and much more!
October 4
Downtown Ludington
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Frankfort and Elberta Celebrate the fall season with a parade featuring the Scottville Clown Band, pumpkin carving demonstrations by Ed Moody, kids’ games, the great pumpkin drop, tours of Point Betsie Lighthouse, and much more.
Downtown Zeeland
October 5-6, 12-13 & 19-20 Haunted History Hayrides
Downtown Manistee Kids will enjoy trick or treating downtown while mom and dad dine on gourmet brats! An event tent and costume contest round out the activities.
October 5-6, 12-13, 19-20, 26-27 S.S. City of Milwaukee Historic railroad car ferry, Manistee Can you survive ďŹ ve decks of chills, thrills, and scares? Guaranteed to scare the “yellâ€? out of you!
October 6 Scarecrow-making Workshop, 10 am – 4 pm
October 27 Halloween Harvest Festival & Parade 3AUGATUCK $OUGLAS !REA s AM PM Musical entertainment, storytelling, and arts and crafts featuring harvest and Christmas items. Parade at 4 pm.
October 27 Scottville Halloween Downtown Scottville
October 27-28 Benzie County Fall Festivals Countywide Enjoy special fall weekend events and activities held in communities through Benzie County.
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Countywide Enjoy special fall weekend events and activities held in communities through Benzie County.
Dark Side of the Museum ,AKESHORE -USEUM #ENTER -USKEGON s PM Tours for kids 5 and under, accompanied by parents. Call (231) 722-0278 to register.
Pumpkin Party, 4-5 pm
October 31
Ludington Library, Ludington
Halloween Downtown
October 26
Manistee’s Ghost Ship
Downtown Pentwater Children’s activities and costume contest, 1 pm. Trick-ortreating at downtown merchants, 2-4 pm. Parade at 4 pm. Haunted trolley rides at 7 pm.
Benzie County Fall Festivals
October 25
Honor Fee charged.
Annual Halloween Spooktacular
Boos, Brews & Brats Halloween Event
October 20-21
Zeeland Pumpkinfest – “Made in Zeeland�
Tri-Cities Historical Museum, Grand Haven
Coghlin Park, Saugatuck Pumpkin carving, pumpkin launch, pie eating, food vendors, band, a tug of war, and loads of family fun!
Overhiser Orchards, South Haven
October 4-6
Zombie Walk, 5 pm
Downtown Trick or Treat, 3-5 pm
In Search of the Great Pumpkin, 3 pm
Downtown Zeeland Downtown retailers cook dinner for the community.
October 27
Fall FunFest Day, 11 am - 4 pm
October 20
Zeeland Pumpkinfest – Dinner on Us, 5 pm
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Benzie County Fall Festival
Scarecrows on Main Street
Downtown Halloween Walk $OWNTOWN 4RAVERSE #ITY s PM Pint-sized ghosts and goblins parade downtown streets, trick or treating at participating shops.
October 13-14
October 1-31
October 26
Halloween at VanRaalte Farm VanRaalte Farm Park, Holland Start your journey on the trails at the VanRaalte Farm. Volunteers and staff will be on hand to help you discover wild creatures, do fun activities, and eat treats. Enjoy a campďŹ re, cider, and cookies at the end of the trail. Admission charged. 5:00 - 7:30 pm
$OWNTOWN 'RAND (AVEN s PM Participating merchants provide treats for downtown’s annual trick or treating event. Come join in on the fun on Washington Avenue.
Ludington Center for the Arts, Ludington
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Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum rom international art to the indomiFFordtable American spirit, the Gerald R. Presidential Museum offers some exciting special exhibits this fall. To kick off the season, the museum is hosting 24 works of art for ArtPrize, the largest art exhibition of its kind in the world, September 19 through October 7. Opening October 10 is a popular exhibit that has traveled the country, “Pro Football and the American Spirit.” This exhibition tells the story of professional football players and personnel who have served our country in the armed forces, from World War II to Desert Storm and the conflict in Afghanistan. The exhibition features Hall of Famer, Art Donovan’s Marine uniform; the career medals of General Ernest Cheatham, pro-football’s highest-ranking former player; and Pat Tillman’s Army Ranger uniform. The exhibition runs through January 6, 2013. The Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum’s permanent exhibitions feature hands-on, interactive displays that make history come alive. You can travel (by video) with President Ford and Secretary of State Kissinger to various hot spots around the globe; take a holographic tour of the Ford White House; and experience a day in the Oval Office through a sound and light show. The Watergate gallery includes a six-minute, multi-screen presentation beginning with the June 1972 break-in and has on display the actual burglary tools. For more information, visit www.fordlibrarymuseum.gov or call (616) 254-0400.
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nder a canopy of golden leaves rustling in the breeze, Holland embraces the new season with gusto. This lakeshore town hosts autumn festivals and special events that guarantee wagon-loads of family fun and farmers’ markets offer the bounty of the season – everything from apples and cranberries to pumpkins and squash. As the fall color fades to winter white, Holland lights up its streets and the season with its annual Parade of Lights and a month-long roster of special holiday events. While the countryside may be blanketed in 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 warms 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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Holiday Shopping Holland Style
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he only thing you won’t find in downtown Holland during winter is slushy snow and slippery sidewalks! The city’s radiant heat system warms the cobblestone streets and sidewalks keeping them clear and dry all winter long. As you peer into snow-framed store windows, soothing music of the season plays and the sweet aroma of roasting chestnuts fills the air. Shop hip boutiques with upscale fashions and one-of-a-kind jewelry, fine-art galleries, and interior design shops that showcase trendy and traditional furniture and antiques. Here you will experience personal, one-on-one customer service that is reminiscent of days gone by.
Model Drug Store and Apothecary Gift Shop has been voted the #1 gift shop in West Michigan for eight years in a row by readers of The Holland Sentinel. From prescriptions to Pandora, Model Drug Store and Apothecary Gift Shop can fill your medical and giftgiving needs in one convenient location. The pharmacy is family owned and has been serving Holland for more than 100 years. The gift shop, tucked in back of the drug store, carries Vera Bradley, cottage décor and accessories, jewelry, scarves, Crabtree & Evelyn bath and body products, and much more. For more information and hours, visit www.modeldrugstore.com or call (616) 392-4707.
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ultures, colors, textures, and fragrances meld into an eyecatching collection of unique merchandise at The Bridge, downtown Holland’s only fair trade store. Here you will find just the right items for even the most discriminating on your gift-giving list. Dedicated to promoting the fair trade of artisans’ goods from around the world, your purchase of The Bridge’s handmade items supports fair wages and safe working conditions for the artisans. Choose from hand-made beaded jewelry, casual clothing, colorful scarves, woven wall hangings, coffee and tea, baskets, purses, and so much more. The Bridge is an outreach of Holland’s Western Theological Seminary. For more information and hours, visit The Bridge on Facebook. #OMING 3OON /PENING )N .OVEMBER
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Annual Downtown Holland Gallery Walk Friday November 2, 6:00 to 9:00 Saturday, November 3rd, 12:00 to 4:00
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rt lovers of all ages ock to downtown Holland for the city’s premier art event of the year, The Downtown Holland Gallery Walk, Friday November 2, 6:00 to 9:00 and Saturday, November 3rd, 12:00 to 4:00. The six principle downtown galleries: Lake Effect Gallery, Uptown Gallery & Frame, Moynihan Gallery, The Nines, Thistle Gallery and The Shaker Messenger provide a venue overowing with visual arts, live music, featured artists, demonstrations and creative refreshments. ‘Frost’ - Lake Effect Gallery’s themed Gallery Walk show will feature solo pianist, Janice Faber, debuting her fourth CD, titled, ‘Peace * Joy * Noel’. The new CD is a collection of Faber’s arrangements of classic Christmas pieces. Janice paints owing, relaxing musical paintings that capture the magic and wonder of the holiday and while refreshing the listener. She will be performing her pieces on the in-house grand piano while visitors enjoy a presentation of sparkling, frosty winter scenes painted in watercolor, oil and acrylic by many of the Lake Effect Gallery artist family. To add additional glitter to the event, Kevin Gray’s latest collection of his iridescent, blown glass ‘friendship’ balls, known for the branching tree shapes within each piece, will ďŹ ll the gallery with movement and light. “Inside and Outâ€? - Uptown Gallery & Frame Shop themed show will feature collages by Joan Bonnette and watercolors by Deb Skirnski for the Fall Gallery Walk. Joan’s new colorful collages feature an introspect theme which includes self portraits with images that reect the inuences of music and humanity in her life. Birds also are prominent in her new artwork “Bird Songs I & llâ€?. An experienced casein artist for years, Joan incorporates the water medium to enhance her photo transfers. Artist, Deb Skirnski, explores the outside world with a fresh collection of watercolors featuring the beauty of the lakeshore and venues that may be hidden from the casual tourist. Color, light and texture are given close attention in her new paintings To learn more about this event please visit www.lakeeffectgallery.com and check the Events tab or call 616-395-3025.
7INERY $OOR Deb Skirnski watercolor
It’s no secret that locallygrown produce tastes better and is the freshest you can ďŹ nd – but if you need proof, shop Holland Farmer’s Market Wednesdays and Saturdays through November 24, and then on Saturdays through Dec. 15. You’ll ďŹ nd the freshest in fruits, vegetables, and holiday goodies including pumpkins and Christmas trees, from more than 50 vendors.
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Galleries in Holland UPTOWN GALLERY & FRAME SHOP
Contemporary & whimsical original art, ďŹ ne art prints and quality custom framing for any decor.
205 Columbia Ave. Holland, MI 49423 616-392-4756 www.uptown-gallery.com
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“A tradition of goodness since 1916”
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rane’s in the City in downtown Holland serves up the same farm-fresh, homemade goodness that has been a staple at Crane’s Pie Pantry Restaurant in Fennville for more than 90 years. Enjoy homemade soups and chili, salads, sandwiches, Michigan fruit pies, crisps, dumplings, strudels, sundaes, cider floats, and more! Stop by for lunch and a piece of pie ala mode, or bring home a whole pie for your entire family. You may even want to try one of Crane’s Cidersicles, cider with a little taste of honey, frozen on a stick. An autumn staple – cider and donuts – is available year-round! For more information and upcoming specials and events visit Crane’s in the City on Facebook or call (616) 796-CITY.
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ine in an elegant, old-world atmosphere at the Alpen Rose Restaurant & Café in downtown Holland. The tastes of the Alps are featured on the menu with entrées representative of Austria, France, Germany, Italy, and Switzerland. Enjoy regional favorites such as French crepes, German Wiener schnitzel, Tuscan lamb, and lasagna Bolognese. An outdoor patio with umbrella tables is available for alfresco dining on pleasant autumn afternoons. During the holiday season, the warmth of twinkle lights greets you on your arrival. You can even purchase Alpen Rose gift certificates for the foodie on your gift list! For hours, menu specials, and coupons, visit Alpen Rose Restaurant & Bakery on Facebook, at www.alpenroserestaurant. com, or for reservations call (616) 393-2111.
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ake the cut at The Carve V! Culinary students from schools all across the country, professional chefs, and foodies gather at the Holland Farmers Market to compete in this U.S. Collegiate National Fruit and Vegetable Carving Competition. Competitors get to show off their carving skills and creative talent individually and in teams by fashioning works of art out of cabbages, cantaloupes, watermelons, zucchinis, and more. For more information, visit www.hollandfarmersmarket. com or call (616) 355-1138.
CELEBRATE the sights, sounds and textures of intriguing creations handcrafted by skilled artisans from 30 Third World countries. Jewelry U Pottery Basket & Bags Clothing & Nativities
18 W. 8th Street Downtown Holland
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rom old country to New World, Holland Museum presents a diverse collection of art and artifacts that tell the story of this vibrant west Michigan community. Its permanent exhibitions 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. Celebrating its 75th Anniversary this year, Holland Museum opens a special “75th Anniversary Exhibit” to the public on October 6, which runs through February 28, 2013. On exhibit through December is “Tenemos un voz / We Have a Voice.” Created by Hollandarea high school students who are part of Mas Adelante, a youth group with Latin Americans United for Progress (LAUP), the exhibit celebrates the culture, traditions, and community that unites the students, their families and friends, and shows that even though they are a diverse group they possess more similarities than differences. Get into the holiday spirit at Holland Museum’s Holiday Open House on December 13, 5:30-7:30 pm. Enjoy refreshments, live music, and holiday merriment in the festively decorated museum. For more information, visit the Holland Museum online at www.hollandmuseum.org, or call (616) 796-3329.
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ee what goes into making award-winning brews at a New Holland Brewing Company brewery tour. Every Saturday, New Holland brew masters conduct tours of the Production Brewery (684 Commerce Court) where you can learn about the beer-making process and sample some of the country’s best craft brews. For just $10 per person, you will get an informative and entertaining brewery tour, samples of beer, and a take-home New Holland pint glass. New Holland also offers tours of its award-winning distillery, also on Saturdays, for just $5 per person. Distillery tours include an informative and entertaining tour and samples of spirits. Tickets for the one-hour-long production brewery and distillery tours are available for purchase online and on-site the day of the tours. It is recommended that you purchase your ticket(s) in advance as tours are well-attended and frequently sell out (maximum of 25 guests per tour). You’re sure to work up a thirst and an appetite on the tours, so plan to stop in at the New Holland Restaurant and Pub for great soups, salads, sandwiches, pizzas, beer, spirits, and wine. Dine inside or weather permitting, on the patios in front or outback. For tour hours and calendar of special events hosted by New Holland Brewing Company, visit New Holland Brewing on Facebook, online at www.newhollandbrew.com, or call (616) 355-6422.
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oted the “Most Romantic Restaurant� in West Michigan by the readers of The Holland Sentinel, Piper restaurant overlooks beautiful Lake Macatawa. Here you can enjoy a gourmet meal and friendly service in a casual yet sophisticated setting while watching the sun set over the lake. For a peek at the menu, hours of operation, and chef’s specials, visit Piper on Facebook, online at www.piperrestaurant.com, or call (616) 335-5866.
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Event Happenings in Holland 3EPTEMBER s 4ULIPANES ,ATINO 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.
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or hearty Irish and American dishes and more than 20 different draft beers from around the globe, The Curragh Irish Pub in Holland is the place to go. Named one of the great whisky bars of the world by Whisky Magazine, the pub offers a fine selection of single malt scotches, Irish and Japanese whiskies, as well as Canadian and American blends. Enjoy live music, entertainment, and trivia contests throughout the year. For more information, visit The Curragh on Facebook, online at www.curraghholland.com, or call (616) 393-6340.
3EPTEMBER s #IVIL 7AR -USTER Bring your troops to historic Van Raalte Farm for Holland Museum’s annual weekend-long Civil War re-enactment extravaganza. Enjoy period music, dancing, and special impressions of historic figures. For more information and hours, visit www.hollandmusem.org or call (616) 796-3329. /CTOBER s 4HE #ARVE 6 %IGHTH 3TREET -ARKET 0LACE Make the cut at The Carve V! Culinary students from schools all across the country, professional chefs, and foodies gather 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 individually and in teams by fashioning works of art out of cabbages, cantalopes, watermelons, zucchinis, and more. For more information, visit www.hollandfarmersmarket.com or call (616) 355-1138. /CTOBER s TH !NNUAL &IRE 4RUCK 0ARADE In honor of Fire Prevention Week, more than 50 antique and modern fire trucks parade down 8th Street (beginning at Columbia Avenue) to the Kollen Park Fire Station.
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/CTOBER s $OWNTOWN (OLLAND 'ROOVE7ALK PM n AM Get in the groove on one of the coolest nights of the year in downtown Holland at the GrooveWalk pub crawl! Experience a night of live music with different bands playing at nearly a dozen different venues. Your wristband (purchased in advance or at the door) gets you into all participating locations, each featuring special drink and menu items for the evening. Special wristbands and free water and fountain beverages are available for designated drivers. Taxi service is available, you can take a “groove walk,â€? or ride the free GrooveXpress bus with on-board entertainment. For more information, visit www.groovewalk.com or call (616) 796-1210. .OVEMBER s (OLIDAY /PEN (OUSE PM This annual Holiday Open House marks the beginning of the holiday season. Stroll the decorated streets ďŹ lled with holiday carolers, vendors roasting chestnuts, and one-of-a-kind shops, boutiques, and galleries offering holiday treats and free gift-wrapping. *ANUARY s )CE 3CULPTING #OMPETITION Watch as the ice ies 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 “coolâ€? event. -ARCH s 'IRLFRIEND S 7EEKEND Where the boys aren’t! Enjoy an indulgent mix of wining, dining, fashion, makeovers, ďŹ tness, 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.
The Good Earth CafĂŠ T
reat your taste buds to the homemade goodness at The Good Earth CafĂŠ in the heart of downtown Holland. Beginning with breakfast, the menu features breakfast casseroles and sandwiches, baked oatmeal with seasonal fresh fruit, and out-of-the-oven-fresh mufďŹ ns, Danishes, turnovers, cinnamon rolls, scones, bagels, and more. The CafĂŠ takes great pride in making its bagels from scratch using old-world recipes and the freshest natural ingredients. No additives or preservatives are used. Enjoy your favorite coffee drinks made with coffee imported from the Netherlands. You can even grab a mug of hot chocolate made from scratch – the old fashioned way! For lunch, choose from homemade soups, salads, and sandwiches made with artisan breads freshly baked at the cafĂŠ. For hours, information about breakfast and lunch specials, and printable coupons, visit The Good Earth CafĂŠ on Facebook, online at www.goodearthcafeofholland.com, or call (616) 396-3061.
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deBoer’s Bakkerij-Restaurant F
amily owned and operated since 1956, deBoer’s Bakkerij-Restaurant is one of those places where the locals eat. Over the years, word-of-mouth has made it a must visit destination when in town. As soon as you walk through the door, the warm aromas of baked goods straight from the oven and fresh-roasted coffee make you feel right at home – and plenty hungry! DeBoer’s breakfast menu includes a little bit of everything, including oatmeal, omelets, and made-from-scratch buttermilk pancakes. The lunch menu features salads and sandwiches and deBoer’s famous homemade pea soup and croquettes. Even if you don’t have a meal, stop by the bakery for artisan breads, breakfast pastries, muffins, scones, desserts, and more. To look at the menu, see what they’re cookin’ up in the bakery, and information about hours, visit deBoer’s on Facebook, online at www.deboerbakery.com, or call (616) 396-2253.
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Holidays in Downtown Holland & Dutch Winterfest G
et into the spirit of the season in Downtown Holland where you can enjoy a multitude of exciting holiday happenings from November through January. Here are just a few of the many scheduled events. For more information, visit www.holland.org. (OLIDAY /PEN (OUSE s .OVEMBER P M This annual Holiday Open House marks the beginning of the holiday season. Stroll the decorated streets ďŹ lled with holiday carolers, vendors roasting chestnuts, and one-of-a-kind shops, boutiques, and galleries offering holiday treats and free gift-wrapping. (OLIDAY +ERSTMARKT s .OVEMBER n $ECEMBER SEE SPECIlC DATES AND TIMES BELOW This authentic, open-air European Christmas Market at the Eighth Street Market Place is the ideal place to shop for unique hand-crafted gifts and enjoy authentic Dutch holiday treats. 3ANTA S (OUSE s .OVEMBER n $ECEMBER (days and hours vary) Enjoy a favorite holiday tradition in Downtown Holland. Children have a chance to sit on Santa’s lap and tell him their holiday wishes. 0ARADE OF ,IGHTS s .OVEMBER PM Santa arrives in Holland during the annual Parade of Lights, escorted by bands, oats, vehicles, and individuals decked out in sparkling holiday lights! More than 50 different entries illuminate downtown streets during this dazzling procession. 3INTERKLAAS %VE 0ROCESSION s $ECEMBER PM 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. Up on the Rooftops – December 7, 6-9:30 pm Tour homes and businesses on the upper oors of the historic buildings in downtown Holland. (Tickets must be purchased in advance.)
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ring your list and check it twice! This open-air European Christmas Market at the Eighth Street Market Place is an ideal place to do your holiday shopping. Vendors in historically crafted booths offer fresh greenery, trees, wreaths, hand-made clothing and accessories, wooden boxes and toys, pet items, ornaments, Dutch gifts, folk art, handmade jewelry, warm snacks and beverages, and much more!
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Summer Hours Open 7 Nights at 5:00 p.m.
The Lake Macatawa View is Spectacular All Year Round
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Saturday, November 17 – 9:00 am – 3:00 pm Friday, November 23 – 9:00 am – 8:00 pm Saturday, November 24 – 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Tuesday, November 27 – 3:00 pm – 8:00 pm Friday, November 30 – 3:00 am – 8:00 pm Saturday, December 1 – 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Friday, December 7 – 3:00 pm – 8:00 pm Saturday, December 8 – 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
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November 17 Wind Symphony Holiday Concert, 8 pm
Howard Performing Arts Center, Berrien Springs
November 17 Holiday Shopping Center
Grand Haven Community Center, Grand Haven
More than 50 vendors present jewelry, unique treasures, and more. 9am-4pm
November 17 Holiday Open House, 6-9 pm
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f holiday 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.
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 17 Holiday Preview, 12 Noon – 9 pm Saugatuck/Douglas Area
Greet the holiday season in downtown Saugatuck and Douglas! Shops are open ‘til 9 pm, luminaries line the sidewalks, and trolley service will run between the two communities.
November 17, 23-24, 27, 30; December 1, 7-8 Holiday Kerstmarkt, Downtown Holland
This authentic, open-air European Christmas Market at the Eighth Street Market Place is an ideal place to shop for unique handcrafted gifts and enjoy authentic Dutch holiday treats.
November 17 – December 9 Mistletoe Market
holiday C E L E B R AT I O N S
South Haven Center for the Arts, South Haven
Find holiday gifts, stocking stuffers, and maybe even something for yourself. More than 50 artists from southwest Michigan provide one-of-a-kind creations.
November 20 – January 6, 2013
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S H O R E L I N E November 15-18, 23-25, 29-30 & December 1-2
51st Annual Holiday Bazaar 9:30 am – 7:00 pm
Forever Plaid’s, “Plaid Tidings”
First United Methodist Church, Holland
November 10
Frauenthal Center, Muskegon
November 16
Lake Michigan College Holiday Bazaar Craft Fair
Light Night, 5-9 pm
Downtown Grand Haven
Mendel Center, Benton Harbor
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.
10 am – 4 pm
November 10 Christmas Marketplace Boutique
November 16
Tri-Cities Historical Museum, Grand Haven
Window Wonderland Unveiling Downtown Ludington
10 am – 6 pm
November 16
November 10 Holiday Gift Show, 9 am – 5 pm
Luminary Festival, Dusk to 9 pm
More than 30 international artists offer unique items that will help complete your holiday shopping.
Stroll candle-lit streets with more than 800 luminaries lighting Downtown St. Joseph. Enjoy free horse-drawn trolley rides, holiday music, and refreshments.
Downtown St. Joseph
Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, Grand Rapids
November 10
November 16-17 The Barn Christmas Show
Mistletoe Market, 9 am – 4 pm
The Barn, Ludington
Lincoln Hills Golf Club, Ludington
November 16-17
November 10-15
Women’s Friendship Circle Annual Holiday Craft Bazaar
Artisan Market 2012 (formerly HollyMarket)
First Congregational Church, Saugatuck
Krasl Art Center, St. Joseph
The bazaar features homemade baked goods and jams. Handwork items (knitting, crochet, sewing).
November 10 – December 31 Box Factory for the Arts Holiday Open House
November 16-17
St. Joseph
White Lake Area Holiday Walk
November 15-25
Montague and Whitehall
Festival of Trees
Muskegon Museum of Art, Muskegon
This community event features themed trees decorated by professional designers to be auctioned to benefit the MMA.
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Enjoy holiday shopping, carriage rides, visits with Santa, and riding the Muskegon Trolley between stores. On Friday evening, listen to carolers sing and enjoy luminaries lining the streets. Maps are available at participating merchants.
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Downtown Saugatuck and Douglas
November 23-25 Khnemu Studio’s Annual Holiday Open House
Khnemu Studio on Fernwood Farm, Fennville 10 am – 5 pm
November 23 – December 1 South Haven Festival of Trees
South Haven City Hall, South Haven
The 5th Annual Festival of Trees “Santa’s Workshop.” Hours vary.
November 23 – December 24 Santa’s House
Downtown Holland
Enjoy a favorite holiday tradition and visit Santa Claus in Downtown Holland! Children will have a chance to sit on Santa’s lap and tell him of their holiday wishes.
(Days and Hours Vary)
November 24 Holly Berry Art & Crafts Fair
Frankfort-Elberta High School, Frankfort
Annual indoor art and craft fair the Saturday after Thanksgiving.
10 am – 4 pm
November 24 Santa & Mrs. Claus Horse Drawn Carriage Rides Downtown Frankfort 1-3 pm
November 24 Frankfort Community Tree Lighting, Rotary Park, Downtown Frankfort
Enjoy free horse-drawn carriage rides!
7 pm
November 24 Holiday Market Place
Township Hall, Glen Arbor 10 am – 4 pm
November 24 Holiday Arts & Crafts Show
Ludington Center for the Arts, Ludington
Christmas & Holiday Traditions Around the World
November 24
Three hundred thousand lights bring holiday cheer to Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park during the Christmas and Holiday Traditions Around the World Exhibit.
November 24
Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
November 23 The Pajama Party!, 5-7 am Downtown Glen Arbor
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November 23-24
Wear your PJs and receive discounts at village shops!
November 23 Tree Lighting & Carols, 7 pm Downtown Glen Arbor
November 23 Holiday Marketplace Preview Township Hall, Glen Arbor 7:30 pm
November 23 Hart’s Annual Santa Parade & Tree Lighting, 6:30 pm Downtown Hart
Following the parade, meet Santa and enjoy cider and doughnuts in the Hart Historic District.
November 23 Where the Holidays Begin Leland
PJ party and sales! 8-10am
November 23 Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony & Visit from Santa 7ICKS 0ARK 3AUGATUCK s PM
Enjoy the twinkling lights turned on for the season, music, refreshments, games for the kids and a visit from Santa Claus.
November 23 Santa Claus is Coming to Town Parade, 6:30 pm Downtown South Haven
November 23 Black Friday Sales
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November 23-24 Holiday Tours at the Historic Sites,
Historic Sites of the Lakeshore Museum Center, Downtown Muskegon
Tour the homes of Muskegon’s most famous lumber barons and experience the holidays of the late 1800s and early 1900s. Visit the nearby Fire Barn Museum and the Scolnik House to see how the holidays were celebrated during the Great Depression. New this year at the Hume House is a special tour following the story, “The Night Before Christmas.” Free horse-drawn carriage rides between the sites! 5-8 pm
Aglow on the Avenue Parade Ludington 6:30 pm
Holiday Craft Bazaar
Manistee Armory, Manistee 9 am – 3 pm
November 24 Family Christmas / Holidays in the City
Hackley Park, Muskegon
Enjoy the tree lighting ceremony, caroling, the decorated park, and a visit from Santa.
November 24 Festival of Lights Tree Lighting and Santa’s Arrival The Village Green, Pentwater 5 pm
November 24 Old Fashioned Hometown Christmas Downtown Pentwater
Shop and dine in festive downtown Pentwater starting at 5:30 pm
November 24 Silver Lake Tree Lighting Downtown Silver Lake
November 24 Small Business Saturday
Shop locally to support area businesses. 10 am
November 24 – December 24 Christmas Menus & Specials Pentwater
Enjoy special holiday menus at participating Pentwater eateries.
November 25; December 1-2, 8-9, 15-16, and 27-28 Holiday Tours at the Historic Sites
Historic Sites of the Lakeshore Museum Center, Downtown Muskegon
Tour the homes of Muskegon’s most famous lumber barons and experience the holidays of the late 1800s and early 1900s. Visit the nearby Fire Barn Museum and the Scolnik House to see how the holidays were celebrated during the Great Depression. New this year at the Hume House is a special tour following the story, “The Night Before Christmas.” 12 Noon – 4 pm
November 24 – January 1, 2013 Sparkle in the Park Bear Lake
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Downtown Holland
South Haven
Reminiscent of years gone by, this special event celebrates Sinterklaas, the benevolent St. Nicholas. In true Dutch folk tradition, Sinterklaas arrives on his great white horse, surrounded by his mischievous Zwarte Piets who bring candy to the children.
5-8 pm
December 14-16 & 21-23 Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” Saugatuck Women’s Club, Saugatuck
December 15
December 7
Lee Greenwood Tennessee Christmas
Sinterklaas Visits the Holland Museum,
Lake Michigan College Mendel Center, Benton Harbor
Holland Museum, Holland 7:30 pm
December 15
December 7
Tillis Family Christmas
Christmas Craft Night, 7-9 pm
Little River Casino Resort, Manistee
Ludington Library, Ludington
December 15
December 7
The Leffring Sisters Christmas Concert
Light Up the Bluff, 6:30 pm Lake Bluff Park, St. Joseph
Frauenthal Center, Muskegon
December 7 Downtown Suttons Bay
A fun and festive way to start your holiday shopping! Many shops serving wine and hors d’oeuvres. 5-9 pm
November 26 Zeeland’s Magical Christmas Parade Downtown Zeeland 6:30 pm
November 26 – December 19 Annual Holiday Train Show Zeeland
November 27 Parade of Lights, 6:30 pm 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!
November 29 – December 2 Holiday Open House North Berrien Historical Museum, Coloma
November 30 Welcome Christmas! Choral Concert
Howard Performing Arts Center, Berrien Springs
November 30 Holiday Parade, 7 pm Downtown Allegan
November 30, December 1-2 & 7-9 Irving Berlin’s “White Christmas” Historic Ramsdell Theatre, Manistee
December 1 SMSO presents “Holiday Traditions” Lake Michigan College Mainstage, Benton Harbor
December 1 Symphony Orchestra Christmas Concert, 8 pm
Howard Performing Arts Center, Berrien Springs
December 1 Luminary Lane, 6-8 pm
Beery Field, Center Street, Douglas
Lights, carolers, refreshments, and a visit from Santa and his elves.
December 1 Holiday Celebration, All Day Downtown Fennville
December 1 Jingle Bell Parade, 6 pm Downtown Grand Haven
December 1 Merry Marketplace at the Old Art Building, 10 am – 4 pm Leland
Annual Christmas arts and crafts show features the creations of local artisans.
December 1 Annual Holidays In Lakeside, 11 am – 5 pm Lakeside District, Muskegon
Santa, carriage rides, carolers, merchant specials, community bake sale, and an abundance of holiday cheer.
December 2 Annual Circle of Trees
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 Christmas Craft Fair, 9 am – 4 pm
December 1 Reindog Holiday Parade, 1 pm 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 1 Christmas Parade, 1 pm Downtown Saugatuck
December 1 Christmas in Scottville Downtown Scottville
December 1 Festival of Trees Hometown Taste 5-8 pm Downtown South Haven
December 1 60th Annual White Lake Area Christmas Parade, 2 pm Whitehall to Montague
Enjoy this festive parade starting that concludes with Santa’s arrival.
December 1-2 Forever Plaid’s, “Plaid Tidings” Frauenthal Center, Muskegon
December 1-2 Merchant Open Houses Downtown Pentwater
Refreshments, food, and in-store specials.
December 1-2 & 7-9 Irving Berlin’s “White Christmas” Historic Ramsdell Theatre, Manistee
December 1-2, 8-9, 15-16, 22-23 Visit Santa
Downtown St. Joseph Visit Santa in his house!
December 1, 8, 15, 22 Carriage Rides
Downtown Saugatuck and Douglas
December 1, 8, 15, 22 Sensational Saturdays Saugatuck and Douglas
Stores are open late for your shopping convenience.
December 1-31
December 15-16
Live Mannequin Night, 7-8:30 pm
Victorian Christmas Tea at The Cappon House
Lake Bluff Park, St. Joseph
December 7
Cappon House, Holland
Santa’s Arrival and Holiday Open House, 5-10 pm
See the stately Cappon House decorated in its Victorian Christmas finery and sample dainty tea foods of Victorian Holland. Reservations are required. 1 pm
Downtown Traverse City
Shop at downtown retailers who will offer seasonal specials and prizes. Caroling, live entertainment, and more throughout the evening.
December 17 Dinner with Santa, 5-7 pm
Downtown Bakery & Deli, Allegan
December 7-8
December 17-21
West Michigan Symphony presents “A Christmas Carol”
Feel the Zeel of Giving Christmas Events, 5:30-8:30 pm
Frauenthal Center, Muskegon
Downtown Zeeland
December 7-9
Horse drawn trolley rides, photos with Santa, extended shopping hours, and more.
Irving Berlin’s, “White Christmas” Historic Ramsdell Theatre, Manistee
December 21
December 7 & 14 South Haven
Enjoy crafts, music, lighted displays and Santa! 5-8 pm
December 23
Downtown Allegan 6-9 pm
Mannheim Steamroller Christmas
December 8
Frauenthal Center, Muskegon
Dailey & Vincent, “A Bluegrass Christmas”
December 24, 26-28
Howard Performing Arts Center, Berrien Springs
Christmas Crafts at The Holland Museum
December 8
Holland Museum, Holland
Holiday Concert, “Songs of the Season,” Holland Symphony Orchestra
Complimentary crafts, activities, and refreshments for families in the museum lobby. Regular admission charged to galleries and special exhibits.
Dimnent Chapel, Hope College, Holland 3:30 & 7:30 pm
December 8
December 31
Victorian Sleighbell Parade, 5:30 pm
New Year’s Eve Harbor Fireworks 12 Midnight
Downtown Manistee
Douglas
December 8 Mike Struwin & the Holiday Ramblers
December 31 Light Up the Lake
Box Factory for the Arts, St. Joseph
Downtown Ludington
December 8 Breakfast with Santa, 10 am
8-12 Midnight
December 31
Whitehall United Methodist Church, Whitehall
New Year’s Eve Ball Drop Downtown Ludington
Eat breakfast with Santa!
December 8
12 Midnight
Celebrate Christmas 1860s style at the Harbor View Grille Restaurant
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 2 Christmas Open House
Kaleva Bottle House Museum and Kaleva Art Gallery Kaleva 12 Noon – 4 pm
December 6-9 Victorian Sleighbell Parade & Olde Christmas Weekend Manistee
December 7 Up On The Rooftops, 6:30-9:30 pm Downtown Holland
Tour 2nd story residences and businesses in historic downtown Holland buildings.
Holiday Gala, 7-11 pm
Tri-Cities Historical Museum, Grand Haven
Festive Fridays: Visits with Santa and horse-drawn wagon rides
Enjoy the month-long festive atmosphere on Main Street with its shops, art galleries, and restaurants decked out for the season.
Annual Circle of Trees
Bethany Lutheran Church, Kaleva
December 22
December 7, 14, 21
Hometown Holiday, 2-7 pm
December 2
Winter Solstice Celebration, 4-7 pm
Christmas at the Flywheelers Museum,
Christmas in the Village Pentwater
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Christmas at the Flywheelers Museum
Sinterklaas Eve Procession, 7 pm
Suttons Bay Holiday Open House
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December 7
November 25
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Harbor View Grille Restaurant, Whitehall
December 9 2nd Sunday Concert Series: Old Fashioned Carol Sing, 4 pm
Howard Performing Arts Center, Berrien Springs
December 10 Christmas Marketplace Boutique Tri-Cities Historical Museum, Grand Haven 10 am – 6 pm
December 10 Moscow Ballet’s “Great Russian Nutcracker” Frauenthal Center, Muskegon
December 13 Holiday Open House, 5:30-7:30 pm Holland Museum, Holland
Music, refreshments, and holiday merriment in the decorated lobby of the Holland Museum.
December 14 A Holiday Harmony of Voice & WINDS Frauenthal Center, Muskegon
Pentwater Public Schools, Pentwater
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ust a hop, skip, and a zip from Holland is the charming city of Zeeland. This friendly, closeknit community loves to get together to celebrate the seasons with pumpkins, parades, picnics, and Santa. You, too, can share in celebrating the change of seasons during “Pumpkinfest – Made in Zeeland,” October 4-6. Scarecrow displays, kids’ games, a 5K run, a parade packed with pumpkins, and more promise a weekend full of merriment. And when fall finally glides into winter, Zeeland’s Magical Lighted Christmas Parade on November 26 at 6:30 p.m. kicks off the season in style with fabulous floats, marching bands, and a sensational grand finale – Santa himself. For more information about these events and more, visit www.feelthezeel.com, or call (616) 772-2494.
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ou’re sure to have a little pep in your step when you shop downtown Zeeland for all of your holiday gift-giving needs. Specialty boutiques, all within steps of one another, offer a great selection of items including games, bicycles, ďŹ tness gear, oral designs, home dĂŠcor, ďŹ ne diamonds and watches, and one-of-a-kind jewelry. Special to downtown Zeeland during the holiday season is “Feel the Zeel of Giving,â€? December 17-21. During this special promotion, downtown merchants offer extended shopping hours and free horse-drawn trolley rides. Not only is it great family fun, you are helping support local charities. For more information, contact the Zeeland Chamber of Commerce at (616) 772-2494.
Don’s Flowers & Gifts
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Zeeland mainstay since 1950, Don’s Flowers & Gifts is family owned and operated and takes great pride in creating beautiful oral arrangements and gift baskets using only the freshest owers and plants, and the highest quality products. Don’s gift shop also carries greetings cards, women’s accessories, ornaments, dips and spreads, and so much more. So whether you’re buying a delicate birthday spray, elegant bridal bouquet, or a gift to say “glad you’re OK,â€? you will get the small town, personalized service that Don’s Flowers & Gifts is known for. Right next door is Mainstreet Beanery where you can also get your favorite coffee beverage or a mug of hot chocolate and a pastry. For more information about Don’s or to place an order, visit www.donsowers.com or call toll free (616) 772-DONS.
Pumpkinfest Now in its 28th year, Pumpkinfest is a fun, family-oriented festival. Many of the events and activities are offered free of charge, and are designed to be enjoyed by all people of all ages.
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Fruitport Road
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xplore the countless bayous, estuaries, islands, and peninsulas of Grand Haven, Spring Lake, and Ferrysburg during the Michigan’s most colorful season. Settle into a canoe or kayak and paddle the meandering Grand River Heritage Water Trail, hop on a bike and explore more than 100 miles of trails that run through all three communities, lace up your sneakers for a stroll on 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. Whichever mode you choose, you’re sure to be enchanted by the radiant beauty of nature’s autumn landscape. When the snow flies and the dunes sport a coat of new-fallen snow, just snap on your skis or snowshoes for a quiet trek over snow-covered trails winding through silent woodlands and along ice-encrusted lakeshores. 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. You may even want to plan your getaway around one of the area’s seasonal festivals and events, which celebrate everything from salmon to Santa.
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hopping is always an adventure in Grand Haven. Here you will ďŹ nd history and high fashion sharing the same space. From Harbourfront Place, a restored century-old piano factory that now houses boutiques, specialty shops, and restaurants, to the charm of the historic buildings on Washington Street, Grand Haven is full of sensational shops and unique boutiques. Spend the day browsing antiques, women’s wear and children’s clothing, hats, and one-of-a-kind jewelry; or galleries showcasing original ďŹ ne art and sculpture; and tasting rooms where you can sample locally-produced wines and brews.
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ote for your favorite artist at the annual Grand Haven ArtWalk, which runs September 19 through October 6. Artists from the local area and beyond compete in various categories, including photography, painting, mixed media, and sculpture, and showcase their work in downtown businesses and community buildings and on the waterfront. ArtWalk also invites you to express yourself at Family Art Day (September 22) with painting, live entertainment, food, and beverage; and enjoy the creative spirit of ArtWalk at the Centertown Block Party (September 26); at the Indie Rock Music Festival on September 28-29; and at awards night on October 3 when winners of ArtWalk 2012 will be announced. For more information, visit www.ghartwalk.com.
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ander along Washington Avenue among glowing luminaries, strolling carolers, and thousands of twinkling lights during Grand Haven’s annual Light Night. This special evening kicks off the holiday shopping season with special promotions at downtown retailers, live music, and the aroma of fresh-roasted chestnuts. Enjoy refreshments, extended shopping hours, and the personal assistance of business owners who are on hand to help you shop for everyone on your gift-giving list.
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et up to speed on area history at the Tri-Cities Historical Museum in downtown Grand Haven. This gem of a museum offers a glimpse into the fascinating history of Northwest Ottawa County. On two oors of the historic 1870 H. C. Akeley Building, the early people and places of the Tri-Cities are featured, while the upper galleries contain exhibitions that change throughout the year. Opening October 25 is Form and Function: Ethnographic Functional Art from Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. Kids especially will want to be at the museum for Halloween festivities. From 2-4 pm on October 27, youngsters can experience the Haunted Museum, while older kids will be chilled and thrilled at the Zombie Walk beginning at 5 pm. Visit www. tri-citiesmuseum.org for more information and a calendar of events.
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ake it Muskegon, where autumn lingers a little longer and there’s no business like snow business! Muskegon’s inland lakes and expansive Lake Michigan shoreline offer all kinds of outdoor fun for active families, including miles of hiking and biking trails, fishing, canoeing, and kayaking, as well as cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and luging on one of only four luge tracks in North America. Travel one of Michigan’s most scenic drives around lakes, over the dunes, and under the colorful canopy of leaves between Muskegon and Whitehall during the annual Depot to Depot Fall Color Tour, October 20. A flurry of holiday activities begins in November with the Muskegon Museum of Art kicking off the season with its annual Festival of Trees, November 23 through December 2. The Lakeshore Museum Center also hosts special holiday tours of its historic sites November 23-25, December 1-2, 8-9, 15-16, and 27-28. And for an evening of family fun, you won’t want to miss “Family Christmas” in Hackley Park on November 24. Enjoy the tree-lighting ceremony, Christmas caroling, and a visit from Santa.
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elebrating its 100th anniversary, the Muskegon Museum of Art is hosting a number of special exhibits, including: - “New Art for the New Century,” which runs through October 7. This collection contains all media forms, and ranges in date from the 17th century to the present and includes about 100 new works that are on public display for the first time. - Running through late September is “MMAsterpieces: Museum Favorites, Salon Style,” a selection of some of the best and brightest works of art from the MMA’s first 100 years. - On exhibit through October 28 is “Fifty X Fifty: A Glass Invitational,” which marks the 50th anniversary of the contemporary studio glass movement. The exhibition features the creations of 50 glass artists working in the field today. - “Songs in Steel and Other Dreams: The Sculpture of Caroline Lee” is on display through November 4. This exhibition features the works of Caroline Lee, a Chicago native with strong ties to West Michigan. On display are 24 sculptures as well as a selection of 20 sketches and technical drawings. The exhibition includes a machined aluminum sculpture, Projectile, a gift of the artist, and now part of MMA’s Centennial Collection. - Opening November 1 and running through January 13, 2013, is “ReMix: The New Permanent Collection.” This exhibit combines the best of old favorites from the collection and new friends from the Centennial Collection. - Opening December 13 and running through March 17, 2013, is “Innovators and Legends: Generation in Textiles and Fibers.” In this exhibition, works by internationally celebrated fiber artists explore the fine-art textile movement over the past century. - Opening February 14, 2013 and running through May 19 is “Hughie Lee-Smith: Meditations,” an exhibition of the paintings, drawings, and prints by African American artist, Hughie Lee-Smith. Considered one of the country’s premier art museums in a community of its size, The Muskegon Museum of Art’s permanent collection includes works by Winslow Homer, Edward Hopper, Dale Chihuly John Stewart Curry, and Elizabeth Catlett. For more information and hours, visit www. muskegonartmuseum.org or call (231) 720-2570.
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LakeshoreMuseumCenter Fire Barn Museum Scolnik House of the Depression Era Hackley & Hume Historic Site (Tours $3)
Joe Beyrle: A Hero of Two Nations » Exhibit Open thru February
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ance halls, heroes, and the holidays highlight offerings at the Lakeshore Museum Center. Exhibitions include “From Sawdust to Symphonies,” running through the end of the year and featuring more than 60 years of entertainment in Muskegon. The exhibit explores the development of musical entertainment from the rough and ready sawmill days of the 1870s through the lumber queen era of the 1890s into the free-spirited fun of the 1930s. Photos, artifacts, and archival materials illustrate the talented Muskegon residents who contributed to the community’s rich cultural life. On exhibit through February 2013 is “Joel Beyrle: A Hero of Two Nations.” One of the most incredible stories that emerged from World War II is about Muskegon native, Joe Beyrle, who was a member of the elite 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment of the 101st Airborne Division that parachuted into France on D-Day. He was captured by the Germans and held in POW camps, escaped three different times, and eventually joined the Russian Army. He is the only known soldier who officially fought with both the American and Russian armed forces during WW II. This exhibit includes artifacts and photographs from Joe’s military career and a replica of a WW II aircraft. Also on tap is the “Dark Side of the Museum” on October 30 at the Lakeshore Museum Center. This free family program offers tours starting at 4:30 p.m. running on the half hour through 6:00 p.m. The program is designed for children 5 and older. Registration is required. Experience Christmas as it was celebrated in the late 19th and early 20th centuries during the Holiday Tours of the Hackley & Hume Historic Site, Scolnik House of the Depression Era, and Fire Barn Museum November 23-25, December 1-2, 8-9, 15-16, and 27-28. Enjoy free horsedrawn carriage rides between the three sites. Walk-through tours are offered of the Hackley House, Fire Barn, and Scolnik House. New this year at the Hume House is a special tour following “The Night Before Christmas.” For tour hours and more information about the museum, visit Lakeshore Museum Center’s website at www. lakeshoremuseum.org or call (231) 722-0278.
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WHITE LAKE AREA
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utumn in the White Lake Area is guaranteed to stimulate your senses and fill you with new energy – energy you’re going to need for all of the fun festivals and special events waiting in the wings. Mark your calendar now for the Annual White Lake Fall Fest (Sept. 29), which features a farmer’s market, hayrides, and an arts and crafts show set amidst blazing fall color. Pumpkins rule and roll in Montague during Pumpkinfest, Oct. 13. Dowling Hill is closed to traffic and pumpkin pushers propel the orange orbs to the bottom of the hill to the finish line. Winter brings a whole new season of fun to the area. Enjoy cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, ice fishing, and a host of holiday happenings. The Annual White Lake Area Holiday Walk, Nov. 16-17, 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 60th annual White Lake Christmas Parade on Dec. 1. 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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xplore one of Michigan’s most scenic drives, Oct. 20, on the Annual Depot to Depot Fall Color Tour. Drive your car or pedal your bike 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 now house the White Lake Area Chamber of Commerce and the Muskegon County Convention & Visitors Bureau. Attractions along the picturesque path include the White River Light Station, the Muskegon Blockhouse, Duck Lake State Park, White Lake Community Library, the Muskegon Farmer’s Market, and the Caboose Museum. If you register for the event (not required), you’ll receive a card that you have stamped at designated sites, qualifying you to win a great prize at the end of the tour! Both the chamber and convention and visitors bureau can provide you with details. Just visit www.whitelake.org, www.visitmuskegon.org, or call (231) 893-4585 or (231) 724-3100.
December 1, 2012
60th Annual White Lake Christmas Parade S
porting a little more sparkle than usual is the annual White Lake Christmas Parade, which celebrates its 60th anniversary this year! Pick your perch along the parade route, which begins at Whitehall City Hall (at 2:00 p.m.) and winds over the river and through the towns to Montague City Hall. Watch as more than 70 entries, including marching bands, clowns, fire trucks, Scout troops, and cartoon characters strut and prance the parade route. Last, but not least, Santa arrives to enthusiastic squeals of delight in his signature red velveteen suit in a regal horse-drawn carriage!
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ngling for a good time? Make your way to the annual White Lake Perch Festival, January 19-20, 2013. Hosted by the White River Steelheaders organization, this annual fishing festival features a fishing competition, including a youth division, with prizes and trophies; a chili cook off; and an all-you-can-eat fish dinner on Saturday night! Go fish! Visit www.whitelake.org for more information.
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ne hundred seventy-five miles of groomed snowmobile trails lace through the Manistee National Forest, forging a winter bond between Whitehall and Montague and their neighbors-Blue Lake Township and Twin Lake. The West Shore and Hart-Montague trails form part of a network that knits Muskegon and Oceana counties with much of the state.
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entwater is picture perfect for your fall and winter getaways! Perched on the shores of Lake Michigan and Pentwater Lake, fall color appears slowly and subtly like a Polaroid snapshot, but by mid-October, it reaches full brilliance. Put yourself and your family in the picture enjoying a fall-color tour by automobile, hiking or biking, or paddling in a canoe or kayak. And when crisp winter winds bring in the ďŹ rst snow of the season, join the urry of skiers, sledders, and snowmobilers on area trails where colorful outerwear looks like multi-colored sprinkles against the white of the new-fallen snow. Celebrate the season in Pentwater at a variety of festivals and special events, most of them held on The Village Green. Head downtown for Oktoberfest (Oct. 12-13), the Festival of Lights Weekend (Nov. 24), Christmas in the Village (Dec. 1-31), and WinterFest weekends (Feb. 9 & 15-16, 2013). You will not lack for photo opportunities! Lodging in the area includes cozy motels, Victorian-era bed and breakfast inns, and lakeside cottages. For more information, visit www.pentwater.org.
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Pentwater Events September 8 Wine & Art at the Harbor Snug Harbor Marina, 2-5 pm
Shopping in Pentwater
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rom soup to nuts and skin care to casual wear, Pentwater boutiques, specialty shops, and art galleries are ďŹ lled with enticing selections of gourmet foods, ďŹ ne art and collectibles, cottage and home accents, and eye-catching fashions. Mark your calendar now for the annual downtown Merchant Open Houses, November 24 and December 1-2. Browse downtown shops in the glow of twinkle lights and the sparkle of holiday tinsel as you enjoy refreshments and in-store specials just in time for the holiday gift-giving season! Beginning November 24 and running through December 24, area restaurants offer special holiday menus during the “Christmas Menus & Specialsâ€? promotion.
October 27 Halloween Spooktacular Parade, 4 pm
September 28 Last Friday of the Month Gallery Stroll October 27 – Pub Crawl, 6 pm $OWNTOWN 0ENTWATER s PM Visit local watering holes for ghoulish food, scary drinks, and spooky treats. 3EPTEMBER s &ALL &ESTIVAL !RTS Crafts Fair, on the Village Green November 24 Saturday 10 am – 5 pm; Sunday 10 am – 3 pm Festival of Lights Weekend More than 130 vendors provide hand-made $OWNTOWN s PM crafts, works of art, and antiques on the Kick off the holiday season at Pentwater’s angreen. Enjoy live music and special offers nual tree lighting ceremony and watch kids’ from local merchants. eyes light up when Santa arrives. October 12-14 16th Annual Oktoberfest & 4th Annual 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! /CTOBER s h/NE 3KY /NE 7ORLDv International Kite Fly for Peace Charles Mears State Park /CTOBER s !NNUAL (ALLOWEEN Spooktacular Weekend & Parade Downtown Pentwater
November 24 Old Fashioned Hometown Christmas 5:30-7:30 pm Enjoy merchant open houses, carolers, horse-drawn carriage rides, and the aroma of roasting chestnuts. November 24 – December 24 Christmas Menus & Specials Enjoy special holiday menus at participating dining establishments. $ECEMBER s #HRISTMAS #RAFT &AIR Pentwater Public School, 9 am – 4
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rom its expansive white sand beachfront and iconic lighthouse to the massive murals adorning downtown buildings, the pretty port city of Ludington offers old-fashioned charm and a great slate of festivals and special events for fall and winter fun, including Oktoberfest (Oct. 6) and the annual New Year’s Eve Ball Drop (Dec. 31). In autumn, enjoy invigorating jaunts along more than 21 miles of hiking and biking trails that wind through the dunes, along the Lake Michigan shore, and through the colorful woodlands of Ludington State Park. A two-mile-long loop leads to Big Sable Point Lighthouse – one of the tallest on the Great Lakes. When the snow flies, whimsical ice sculptures form on wind-blown beaches and blanket the trails for the pleasure of cross-country skiers, snowshoers, and snowmobilers. A favorite destination for outdoor enthusiasts is nearby Manistee National Forest with its miles of scenic trails through unspoiled wilderness. And when the area’s many inland lakes freeze over, you can fish through the ice for blue gills, perch, walleye, and Northern pike.
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ust a few blocks from Ludington’s waterfront is a great mix of retail shopping and hometown eateries. Shop downtown stores for the latest styles 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. Be sure to make time to slip into a cozy booth at any one of Ludington’s family-friendly restaurants, bistros, and brew pub for a quick pick-me-up.
4th Annual New Year’s Eve Ball Drop
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ave a ball at the annual Light Up the Lake Ball Drop in downtown Ludington on New Year’s Eve! The highlight of the evening comes when the six-and-a-half-foot-in-diameter ball, lit by 6,000 LED lights, descends from its perch as the seconds are counted down and fireworks light the sky. Evening activities start at 9:30 p.m. at the North James Street Plaza where you can listen to live music and meet up with friends in the entertainment tent. Check out the full roster of activities, including family events that take place earlier in the evening, at www.downtownludington.org.
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rom pumpkins and pirates to puka shells and Auld Lang Syne, the Best Western Splash Park Inn in Ludington offers fun family festivities year ‘round. This fall, gather up your little ghosts and goblins and get to Best Western’s 4th Annual Spooktacular on Saturday, Oct. 27. Participate in free indoor door-to-door trick-or-treating, a Spooky Haunted House, free snacks, and much more. Make your reservation now because rooms are disappearing fast . . . Shiver me timbers, Matey, is that the Jolly Roger flying over the Best Western Splash Park Inn? Join Capt. Sparrow, Long John Silver, and Calico Jack for an evening of piratey playhem on Pirate Night (Nov. 10) complete with parrots, patches (arrrr!), and a swashbucklin’ scavenger hunt! Other special events include Best Western’s annual New Year’s Eve celebration and a Hawaiian Luau in the spring. The Best Western Splash Park Inn offers a complimentary hot breakfast bar, high-tech fitness center with flat screen televisions, free high speed Internet, and more. Enjoy free shuttle service (with advance reservation) to and from the S.S. Badger Car Ferry. Pets are allowed based on the availability of pet-friendly rooms. For more information about special discounts, events and packages, or to make a reservation, visit the Best Western online at www.bestwesternludington.com, on Facebook, or call toll free (866) 703-2380.
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all into some great deals at the Holiday Inn Express in Ludington! For just $1.00, you will get a fall-color tour basket when you book a room at the hotel’s best flex rate (Sept. 21 through Oct. 14, 2012). The basket includes bottled water, seasonal snacks, and a map highlighting the best fall-color tour routes in Mason County. Another special, offered in partnership with the Ludington Area Convention & Visitors Bureau, gives you a second night’s stay for half price! Just book a room at the best flex rate, Saturday through Wednesday. Family friendly, the Holiday Inn Express features exclusive KIDSUITE rooms with special bunk areas just for kids, a large indoor heated pool and whirlpool, a 24-hour game room, a playground, fitness facility, and a free hot breakfast bar. Your four-legged family members are also welcome (for an additional fee). For more information, to make a reservation, or to check out specials and packages, visit www.stayludington.com, or call (866) 493-5171. www.shorelinevisitorsguide.com
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or a thrilling, filling, and chilling time, visit Manistee County in autumn, where the Manistee National Forest is a kaleidoscope of color, setting the stage for a month’s worth of merriment and masquerading! During Macabre Manistee County (Oct. 1-31), more than two dozen events, including harvest festivals, haunted houses, live theatre, and Manistee’s Ghost Ship are guaranteed to fill you and chill you to the bone. The area’s lakes, rivers, and streams also promise some of the most thrilling sports fishing action in the entire state. And when old man winter arrives blanketing the woods and towns in snow and creating a crusty coat on area lakes, a whole new season of fun begins. In downtown Manistee, Michigan’s Victorian Port City, the holiday season kicks off with the Victorian Sleighbell Parade and Olde Christmas Weekend, December 6-9. And the historic Ramsdell Theatre presents Irving Berlin’s “White Christmas,” Nov. 30-Dec. 1 and Dec. 7-9.
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Boos, Brews & Brats
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ather your pint-sized pirates and princesses and make your way to downtown Manistee’s Boos, Brews & Brats tailgate party on October 20. Here, kids can trick-or-treat downtown merchants, compete in a costume contest, parade their pooches in the costumed pet parade, and enjoy thrilling carnival rides. Adults can get their fill of grilled gourmet brats and frosty brews in the hospitality tent and enjoy the Michigan vs Michigan State football game. Go Green – Go Blue!
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tay, play, and relax at the River . . . the Little River Casino Resort in Manistee. This luxurious casino resort offers 2012 Concert Schedule the best in top-shelf entertainment, Sept. 8 – Tommy James & the Shondells luxurious accommodations, fine dining, daily promoSept. 22 – Gordon Lightfoot tions, and more. Hotel rooms range from standard to Oct. 5-6 – Viva Little River luxury suites with fireplaces, and a full range of ameniOct. 20 – Strange Days: Doors Tribute ties include cable television and movies and high-speed Oct. 26 – Vince Neil of Motley Crue wireless internet. Relax in the heated whirlpool or Nov. 10 – Thunder from Down Under sauna or take a dip in the indoor heated pool. Choose Nov. 17 – Tanya Tucker from three dining rooms, nearly 1,500 slot machines, Nov. 23 – Asia friendly table games, and a players’ club. The casino Dec. 1 – Vince Neil: John Denver Tribute even offers smoke-free areas for players and free valet parking. Little River Casino Resort also offers a deluxe RV park with concrete pads that include cable, water and electric, restrooms with shower facilities, free high speed wireless internet, and access to the hotel’s pool, sauna, and fitness center. For more information about daily promotions, concerts and entertainment, or to book your stay, visit www.lrcr.com, or call toll free (888) 568-2244 or (231) 723-1535.
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Victorian Sleighbell Parade & Olde Christmas “I’m dreaming of a white Christmas . . . Where the tree tops glisten and children listen to hear sleigh bells in the snow . . .” ~ Irving Berlin
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f you’re dreaming of a White Christmas, then you’ll want to be at Manistee’s annual Sleighbell Parade and Olde Christmas Weekend, December 6-9. The sound of sleigh bells ringing and the clip-clop of horses hooves snapping in the crisp night air will make you feel like you have stepped into a Dickens Christmas village. The authentic Victorian Sleighbell Parade (Dec. 8 at 5:30 p.m.) features carriages bedecked in greenery and red velvet bows and sleds topped with giant Christmas trees drawn by regal Belgian horses. The parade is Victorian in every sense – no electric lights or motorized vehicles are allowed. The entire weekend is filled with activities for the whole family, including a Gingerbread House contest, a Festival of Trees, soup cook off, guided tours of a lumberman’s mansion, and the sweet song of carolers dressed in period dresses, coats, and top hats. For more information, visit www.manisteedowntown.com. www.shorelinevisitorsguide.com
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enzie County’s hardwood-covered hills, rolling sand dunes, and dozens of lakes provide a dramatic backdrop any time of the year, but they are especially beautiful during autumn. Whether you’re driving the famous M-22 route or exploring Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, “the most beautiful place in America,” you will be enveloped by the area’s fall coat of many colors. You can enjoy the serenity of the season from a canoe or kayak. You can hike or bike the Betsie Valley or Frankfort-Elberta Beach Trails. Bring some clubs and make a tee-time for any of the area’s great golf courses. Or fish the area’s cold, freshwater rivers, streams, and lakes for trout, steelhead, salmon, and panfish. When the first snowflakes of the season fall, zip up your jacket, step into your boots, and pull on your mittens for a whole new season of fun. Downhill and cross-country skiing, snowboarding, and tubing are tops at Crystal Mountain Resort & Spa, named among the top 50 “Best Places to Ski & Stay in North America” by readers of Condé Nast Traveler magazine. Holiday shopping in Benzie County for unique gifts is like nowhere else. Galleries display the works of local artisans and craftspeople, and boutiques offer a fine selection of home décor items, upscale fashions, jewelry, and antiques. Through October 31, you can take advantage of Benzie County’s “Passport to Fun” promotion. By booking two or more consecutive nights at one of many participating lodging properties, you will receive $175 worth of free activity vouchers* for restaurants, shops, attractions, and activities (kayaking, golfing, lighthouse tours etc.) throughout the county. *Note, some restrictions apply. For more information, visit www.visitbenzie.com or call toll free (800) 882-5801.
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ouble your fun at Benzie County’s Fall Festival weekends! Back-to-back festivals, October 6-7 in Beulah and Benzonia, and October 13-14 in Frankfort and Elberta, feature a host of fun family activities all weekend long. Kids rule at Beulah and Benzonia’s festival (Oct. 6-7) where activities include pumpkin and gourd decorating, a sidewalk chalk art contest, face painting, petting zoo, hula hoop contest, and climbing wall. Adults will want to check out the Car & Truck classic vehicle show on the shores of Crystal Lake and browse antiques and collectibles. The infamous Scottville Clown Band is the highlight of Frankfort and Elberta’s festival parade, which steps off Saturday, Oct. 13. Throughout the weekend (Oct. 13-14) 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 resort are also on tap. For a detailed listing of events and times in each community, visit www.visitbenzie.com.
n autumn, the trees lining the streets in downtown Frankfort wear colors that rival those on mannequins in store windows. Specialty boutiques and galleries feature a fine selection of merchandise, including home décor items, jewelry, furniture, books, apparel, and original works of art. 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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orthern Rental Management in Beulah can find you the perfect fall or winter vacation rental in Benzie County. Northern Rental’s knowledgeable staff live in the area and know their properties intimately so they can match you with the accommodations you desire – from spacious waterfront homes with panoramic Lake Michigan views, secluded cottages tucked away in the woods, or slopeside resort condominiums. For more information, visit www.northernrental.net or call (800) 326-2352.
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his full-service resort looks out over Frankfort Harbor and offers Tperfect a private sandy beach on Lake Michigan, which is a picture setting for a Northern Michigan beach wedding. Rooms range from motel rooms with queen-size beds; luxury suites with whirlpools and fireplaces; to one, two, or three-bedroom vacation condos with Lake Michigan and Frankfort Lighthouse views. When temperatures are too chilly for beach-going, you can still slip into your swimming suit and enjoy the heated indoor pool and spa, or walk downtown for some shopping therapy! To inquire about room specials or to make a reservation, visit www.harborlightsresort.net or call (800) 346-9614.
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et ready to shake, rumble, and roll at one of the ‘coolest’ events in Benzie County – the annual “Shiver by the River” weekend in Frankfort and Elberta (Feb. 16-17, 2013). A whole lot of activities promise to keep you all shook up all weekend long! In Frankfort, more than 100 riders will compete in a series of Snow Cross snowmobile races, the highlight of the weekend. At this family-friendly event, kids won’t want to miss Kids’ Snow World where they can go sledding and participate in games and other snow activities. Rounding out the weekend are a winter parade, Frozen 5K run, and “Bowling on Main Street.” Numerous warming stations strategically placed throughout town will help chase the shivers away! Local restaurants also 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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Stroll through galleries and shops, listen to mellow jazz, grab a drink, have a bite, and dance in the streets of beautiful downtown Douglas.
November 3-4 & 10-11 Toast the Season Leelanau Peninsula Vintner’s Association, Leelanau Peninsula This wine tour is a Northern Michigan holiday tradition. Enjoy a self-guided wine-tasting tour, gourmet food, and gift bags. Tickets required.
November 4 John Tartaglia’s “ImaginOcean” Lake Michigan College Mainstage, Benton Harbor
November 6 “The Paper Garden: An Artist Begins Her Life’s Work at 72,” by Molly Peacock Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, Grand Rapids
November 8 Dinner with the Lincolns, 6:00 pm
Join President and Mrs. Lincoln for an 1860s dinner and one-act play, “An Evening with Mr. and Mrs. Lincoln at the White House.”
Heritage Museum and Cultural Center, St. Joseph
November 9-11 2nd Annual Women’s Only Weekend (WOW) South Haven
November 10 Thunder from Down Under Little River Casino Resort, Manistee
November 10 Steve and Sarah Dowell & The Atilla Trio Box Factory for the Arts, St. Joseph
November 10 Sounds of Saugatuck Saugatuck/Douglas
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November 10 Shop Your Community Day Downtown Traverse City
Downtown Traverse City gives back during this one day promotion. Shop at participating stores and they will make a donation to the non-profit organization of your choice!
November 10-11 Apparel from the Past & Shawnee Road Antiques Fall Sale Baroda
November 10-11 Toast the Season Leelanau Peninsula Vintner’s Association, Leelanau Peninsula This wine tour is a Northern Michigan holiday tradition. Enjoy a self-guided wine-tasting tour, gourmet food, and gift bags. Tickets required.
November 10-11 West Michigan Symphony presents, “Stars of the Joffrey Ballet” Frauenthal Center, Muskegon
November 12 Veterans Day Free Admission Holland Museum, Holland
Free admission for veterans and their families all day at the Holland Museum and the Col. Geerds exhibit in the Holland Armory.
November 13 “Hi, I’m Ernie Pyle” Program Lakeshore Museum Center, Muskegon
November 13 Grins & Grants! Rachel Feinstein, comedian Frauenthal Center, Muskegon
November 15 – December 22 “Fall into the Arts: Celebrations” Nuveen Community Center for the Arts, Montague
Students from four local school districts contribute their finest work for the annual “Fall into the Arts” exhibit. This year’s theme of “Celebrations” is in honor of Nuveen Center’s 10th birthday.
November 16 Dutch American Heritage Day Holland Museum, Holland
November 17 Parsons Dance Lake Michigan College Mainstage, Benton Harbor
November 17 Tanya Tucker
December 8 Nouveau Fest, 1-5 pm Fenn Valley Vineyards & Wine Cellar, Fennville
Little River Casino Resort, Manistee
November 17 “Fiddler’s Green,”
Taste the first wines from the 2012 vintage, enjoy hors d’oeuvres, and take cellar tours. A great way to kick off the holiday season with family and friends.
West Michigan Concert WINDS Frauenthal Center, Muskegon
November 17 Rick Willey Irish Band
December 13, 2012 – March 17, 2013 “Innovators and Legends: Generation in Textiles and Fibers”
Box Factory for the Arts, St. Joseph
November 21 South Haven Ice Rink Opens (weather permitting)
Works by internationally celebrated fiber artists explore the fine-art textile movement over the past century.
Huron Street Pavilion, South Haven
Muskegon Museum of Art, Muskegon
November 23 Asia
December 14 Gourmet Glide, 6 pm
Little River Casino Resort, Manistee
Sarett Nature Center, Benton Harbor
November 24 Lomax Big House
Cross-country ski or hike the center’s nature lighted trails. Bring a dish to pass and table service for an informal meal following the hike.
Box Factory for the Arts, St. Joseph
December 14-15 “The Language of Birds,” a play by Donna Blue Lachman
November 24 Steelheaders River Fishing Tournament, 7:30 am – 12:30 pm
Box Factory for the Arts, St. Joseph
Black River, South Haven
December 16, 2012 – February 23, 2013 “Land of the Rising Sun”
November 30 – January 13, 2013 “The Natural & The Imaginary: Kathleen Elliot/Primordial Inspirations From Habatat Galleries”
South Haven Center for the Arts, South Haven
This exhibit brings a taste of Japan to Michigan by welcoming artists working in traditional Japanese techniques and artists who have been so inspired by this wonderful culture.
Krasl Art Center, St. Joseph
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December 21 Winter Solstice Celebration Kaleva Cemetery, Kaleva
Ted Vigil, John Denver Tribute
More than 1,000 luminaries light up the cemetery on the longest night of the year.
Little River Casino Resort, Manistee
December 4 “A Naturalist Buys an Old Farm,” by Edwin Way Teale Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, Grand Rapids
JANUARY 2013 January 4-5, 2013 Ice Sculpting Competition
December 2012 – December 2014 Southwest Michigan in the Civil War
Downtown Holland
Downtown Holland partners with the National Ice Carving Association (NICA) to host a Collegiate Ice Sculpting Invitational, bringing in students from schools around the Midwest and beyond for this exciting weekend-long competition.
Heritage Museum & Cultural Center, St. Joseph
December 7 Live Mannequins Downtown St. Joseph
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February 9, 2013 Winterfest Benzonia and Beulah
February 9, 2013 Winterfest Hart
February 9, 2013 Mozart and Friends, West Michigan Symphony Frauenthal Center, Muskegon
February 10, 2013 “Traces” Lake Michigan College Mainstage, Benton Harbor
February 12, 2013 Mardi Gras Parade, 7 pm Douglas
February 14-17, 21-24, 28 & March 1-3, 2013 “Crimes of the Heart,” Muskegon Civic Theater
January 26, 2013 January Slide Hanson Hill at North Mears, Whitehall
An open sledding competition for kids of all ages. Registration at 12 Noon, slide begins at 1 pm.
SHORELINE CALENDAR CONTINUED FROM PAGE 49 January 8, 2013 “The Flower Confidential: The Good, the Bad, and the Beautiful,” by Amy Stewart Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, Grand Rapids
January 12, 2013 19th Annual Vintage Snowmobile Show
January 26, 2013 Wintervention, 11 am – 1 pm Downtown Zeeland Snowman building competition.
January 29 – February 2, 2013 29th Annual Greater Muskegon Jaycee’s Snowfest Downtown Muskegon
FEBRUARY 2013 February 1-3, 2013 Ice Breaker Festival Downtown South Haven
White Lake Area
The Twisting Trails Snowmobile Club hosts its annual Great Lakes Snow Drifters Antique, Vintage & Classic Winter Snowmobile Show featuring raffles, radar runs, slalom runs, and vintage snowmobiles.
January 13, 2013 The Russian National Ballet presents, “Swan Lake”
Ice carving, chili cook off, Texas hold-‘em, and ice skating.
February 1 – April 28, 2013 “Connected and Disconnected: The Sculpture of Hanneke Beaumont” Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, Grand Rapids
Lake Michigan College Mainstage, Benton Harbor
February 2-3, 2013 Taste the Passion
January 17-20 & 24-27, 2013 “Leaving Iowa,” Muskegon Civic Theater
The Leelanau Peninsula Vintner’s Association hosts this special weekend that celebrates wine, chocolate, and love in anticipation of Valentine’s Day! The combination of winter’s beauty in Leelanau with the special pleasures of life make for a wonderful weekend. Tickets required.
Frauenthal Center, Muskegon
January 18-19, 2013 Michigan Ice Open on Hamlin Lake (formerly the NAIFC) Hamlin Lake, Ludington
January 18-19, 2013 White Lake Annual Perch Festival
February 2-3, 2013 Women’s Winter Tour Weekend Crystal Mountain Resort & Spa, Thompsonville
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Exhilarating outdoor activities, spa services, food, wine, chocolate, and friends make this the ultimate women’s weekend getaway.
January 19, 2013 Winter Delights: A Festival of Wine, Food & Jazz Lake Michigan College Mendel Center, Benton Harbor
January 19, 2013 Annual Chili Cook Off
February 5, 2013 “The Private Lives of Impressionists,” by Sue Roe Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, Grand Rapids
February 8-10, 2013 Magical Ice Carving Festival
Fenn Valley Vineyards, Fennville
January 24-27, 2013 Grand Haven WinterFest
Downtown St. Joseph
February 9, 2013 Omaha Theater Company presents, “How I Became a Pirate”
Grand Haven
January 24-27, 2013 “Leaving Iowa,” Muskegon Civic Theater
Lake Michigan College Mainstage, Benton Harbor
Frauenthal Center, Muskegon
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February 14 – May 19, 2013 “Hughie Lee-Smith: Meditations”
March 15, 2013 St. Patrick’s Day Festival & Annual Pet Parade, 2 pm Saugatuck/Douglas Area
March 15-16, 2013 Beethoven & Blue Jeans, West Michigan Symphony Frauenthal Center, Muskegon
March 20, 2013 The Acting Company presents, “As You Like It” Lake Michigan College Mainstage, Benton Harbor
March 23, 2013 The Enchantment Theatre Company presents, “The Velveteen Rabbit” Lake Michigan College Mainstage, Benton Harbor
March 17, 2013 Holland Symphony Orchestra, Family Concert – “Concert of the Animals” Zeeland East High School, DeWitt Auditorium, Zeeland
Muskegon Museum of Art, Muskegon
Paintings and drawings of African American artist, Hughie Lee-Smith.
February15-16, 2013 Pentwater WinterFest Pentwater
Fishing tournaments, chili cook off, snowman building contest, food, live music, the “Freezin’ for a Reason” Polar Bear Dip for the Crystal Valley Care Fund, and so much more!
February 16, 2013 SMSO presents “Latin Romance” Lake Michigan College Mainstage, Benton Harbor
February 16, 2013 Frostbite HomeGrown Saturday Downtown Manistee
Midwinter cabin fever beater! Enjoy live music, a winter beer garden, ice carving, and a chili cook off.
February 16-17, 2013 Shiver By the River Frankfort
APRIL 2013 April 6, 2013 SMSO presents, “All Beethoven Concert” Lake Michigan College Mainstage, Benton Harbor
April 7, 2013 Laura Story, Christian Singer & Songwriter Howard Performing Arts Center, Berrien Springs
April 14, 2013 “Sounds of France,” The Diamonds with the Glenn Miller Orchestra Lake Michigan College Mainstage, Benton Harbor
April 18-21 & 25-28, 2013
Tony n’ Tina’s Wedding Lake Michigan College Mainstage, Benton Harbor
February 16-17, 2013 Winterfest Weekend Saugatuck/Douglas Area
February 16-17, 2013 Free Fishing Weekend Statewide
February 17, 2013 Charles Reid & Trina Thompson Recital Howard Center for the Performing Arts, Berrien Springs
February 24, 2013 Kathy Troccoli, Christian Artist Howard Center for the Performing Arts, Berrien Springs
MARCH 2013 March 1-3, 2013 Girlfriends Weekend Downtown Holland
March 9, 2013 Jonathon Nelson Gospel, Praise & Worship Howard Performing Arts Center, Berrien Springs
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