Calendar of Events
February and March 2014
February 2014 1 Coffee with the Birds, Hemlock Crossing-Nature Education Center, 8115 West Olive Road, West Olive. 10am-11:30m. Enjoy coffee and a pastry at the Nature Center while watching the birds at the Center feeders with fellow birders. Bring your favorite mug. Call 616-786-4847 for details. 1 Snowfest 2014, downtown Muskegon. Come join the fun as the Greater Muskegon Jaycees host a number of activities including a snow volleyball tournament, team trivia night, snow cornhole tournament, kidsfest, and battle of the bowls. 1 Steelheader Ice Fishing Tournament, School Section Lake near Glendale, Waverly Township. 7am-Noon. Awards and lunch at Maria’s Lonestar Bar. Call 269-637-6720 for details. 1 Saturday Snowshoe Hike, Gillette Visitor Center, 6585 Lake Harbor Road, Muskegon. 10:30am. Every Saturday in winter, Hoffmaster State Park hosts snowshoe outings for the entire family. Children 7 and up may participate in the hike if accompanied by an adult. Snowshoes may be reserved for $5 in advance. Call 231-798-3573 to pre-register. Meet at the Visitor Center. 1 Groundhog Puppet Show, Gillette Visitor Center, 6585 Lake Harbor Road, Muskegon. 1pm. Celebrate Groundhog Day with an entertaining puppet show that shows why everyone is so worried about Gary Groundhog. Suitable for young children. Afterwards, audience members can make their own groundhog. Call 231-798-3573 for more information. 1 16th Annual Super Bowl Spectacular Sportscard & Collectible Show, Holland Civic Center, 150 W. Eighth Street, Holland. 9am-3pm. Free admission. 1-2 21st Annual Ice Breaker Festival, downtown South Haven. Ice carving competition, curling and skating lessons, Knights of Columbus Fish Fry, Heat the Street S’more roasting, chili cook-off, wagon rides, sidewalk sale, kids’ arts and crafts, Texas Hold’Em, Mardi Gras Dinner, pancake breakfast and more. Call 269-637-5171 for info. 1-2 Winter Fest followed by Bev’s Second Season Ball, New Buffalo. Visit downtown New Buffalo from noon-5pm for ice-skating, free sleigh rides, ice sculpting. Saturday night ball held at the Four Winds Resort Silver Creek Event Center starting at 6:30pm. Call 888-660-6222 for ticket information. 
1-9 Coastline Children’s Film Festival, Michigan Theatre, 210 Center Street, South Haven. The best of the New York Children’s Film Festival. Call 269-637-1041 for details. 1-14 ‘The Woodcarving of Lamidi Fakeye: Four Generations of Yorba Masters and Apprentices’, Muskegon Museum of Art, 296 W. Webster Avenue, Muskegon. Fakeye’s wood sculptures will be shown for the first time besides the work of his celebrated teachers and his apprentices. Runs through February 9. 231-720-2570. 1-15 ‘Trap For A Lonely Man’, Holland Civic Theater, 50 W.9th Street, Holland. A psychological thriller by Robert Thomas. 7:30pm. Call 616-396-2021 for ticket info. 1-28 ‘Pauline Palmer, Impressionist: Chicago’s Painter Lady’, Muskegon Museum of Art, 296 W. Webster Avenue, Muskegon. This exhibition celebrates a versatile artist who was a vital member of the art community in early 20th century Chicago. Runs through February 23. 231-720-2570. 2 Michigan Winter Triathlon, Muskegon State Park460 Scenic Drive, Muskegon. 10am-11am. Compete in speedskating, luge and cross-country skiing. Designed for beginners, but serious competitors are welcome. Great family fun. Prizes awarded. Call 877-879-5843 or visit http://www.msports.org to register. 2 Ski Sarett, Sarett Nature Center, 2300 Benton Center Road, Benton Harbor. 2pm. Ski Sarett’s lesser known trails with a naturalist. Free for members. Non-members: $5. Ski rental available for $7. 6 Night for the Museums Dinner, Amicarelli Vineyard, 259 Broadway Street, South Haven. Proceeds from this monthly dinner help support local museums and cultural groups. 5-8pm. Call 269-637-5252 for details. 7 Ed Subler Fishing Derby, Lakeside Eagles, 2355 W. Sherman Blvd, Muskegon. Sponsored by the Michigan Anglers Association’s Fishing Derby. Fishing begins at midnight, with a 3pm final weigh-in at the Lakeside Eagles. Prizes awarded. 
7 Winter Birding Field Trip, Hemlock Crossing-Nature Education Center, 8115 West Olive Road, West Olive. Free, but registration is required. Participants will receive meeting location in advance. Call 616-786-4847. 7 Keb’ Mo’, Saugatuck Center of the Arts, 400 Culver Street, Saugatuck. 8pm. Three-time Grammy winner singer-songwriter-guitarist Keb’ Mo’ performs for one night only. Tickets: $57. Call 269-857-2399. 7 Rotary Winter Walk & Fun Run – 5K and 1 Mile, Washington Avenue and Third, Grand Haven. Run or walk along downtown Grand Haven’s new snowmelt sidewalks. 6-7:30pm. Participants receive a free headlamp and shirt. 7-9 10th Annual Magical Ice Carving Festival, downtown St. Joseph. Professional Ice carving and team competition, Friday night Opening Ceremony, ice skating, wine tasting, magic shows for the kids. 8 Muskegon Lake Polar Bear Plunge, Fricano’s Muskegon Lake, 1050 W. Western Avenue, Muskegon. Participants who raise $75 for the Special Olympics will plunge into the freezing lake. The Plunge begins at 2pm. Prizes and free t-shirts.. Those who do not want to plunge can instead collect money to attend the after-party at Fricano’s. 8 Saturday Snowshoe Hike, Gillette Visitor Center, 6585 Lake Harbor Road, Muskegon. 10:30am. Every Saturday in winter, Hoffmaster State Park hosts snowshoe outings for the entire family. Children 7 and up may participate in the hike if accompanied by an adult. Snowshoes may be reserved for $5 in advance. Call 231-798-3573 to pre-register. Meet at the Visitor Center. 8 26th Annual Choco-mania 2014, First Congregational Church, 651 Phoenix Street, South Haven. Get ready for Valentines Day by filling up a plate of fudge, candies, cupcakes and more. 9am-3pm. $5 donation. 269-767-2900 for details. 9 Winter Birding, Sarett Nature Center, 2300 Benton Center Road, Benton Harbor. 10am. Bring a sack lunch and get ready to travel with us for bird watching. Maybe Muskegon, or even Allegan State Park to catch sight of eagles. Dress for the weather. Call 269-927-4832 to register. $15.00 per person, $10.00 for members. 9 "The Making of a Musical" by Alice Gambel - 7:00 p.m. at Arts Council of White Lake, 8695 Ferry St. Montague. Tickets are $5. Theater director and playwright Alice L. Gambel will present an overview of what goes into the making of the American Musical during a 90 minute lecture/performance at the Nuveen Community Center for the Arts. She will provide insight as to why some musicals work and others fail. By becoming more familiar with the process of creating a musical, discovering how a song’s style can set a mood, understanding the importance of marrying melody and lyrics, and realizing how the story can make or break it, she hopes that you will enjoy and appreciate your musical theatre experience more. 
15 2nd Annual Snow Jam Festival, Spring Lake Central Park, Spring Lake. Live music, ice skating, hockey, dart tournament, food and beverages, and more. 4-9pm. 15 Building for Wildlife, Sarett Nature Center, 2300 Benton Center Road, Benton Harbor. 10am-12:30pm. Get ready for nesting season by building a birdhouse for either a wren, chickadee or bluebird family. Call 269-927-4832 to register. $20.00 per house. 15 Saturday Snowshoe Hike, Gillette Visitor Center, 6585 Lake Harbor Road, Muskegon. 10:30am. Every Saturday in winter, Hoffmaster State Park hosts snowshoe outings for the entire family. Children 7 and up may participate in the hike if accompanied by an adult. Snowshoes may be reserved for $5 in advance. Call 231-798-3573 to pre-register. Meet at the Visitor Center. 15 David Youngman Folk Fingerstyle guitarist performs at Foundry Hall, 422 Eagle Street, South Haven - 7:30-9pm - David Youngman's music includes elements of Jazz, Bluegrass, Pop, Celtic, Funk, and Classical genres. Tickets $8 member, $10 general, $12 reserved - visit the event website or call 269-206-3059 for more info. 16 Brahms Trio Plus - Sundays @ 3 Concert Series, First Reformed Church of Holland, 630 State Street, Holland. Paul Austin/horn, Haijin Choi/violin, Kelly Karamanov/piano. 616-392-8085. 3pm. Free admission. 19-23 69th Annual Grand Rapids Boat Show, DeVos Place, 303 Monroe Ave. NW, Grand Rapids. Michigan’s longest running boat show. Pontoons, deck boats, the latest power boats, ski boats, canoes, kayaks, runabouts and more. Adults: $10, Children 6-14: $4, Children: 5 & Under: Free. 616-742-6500 22 Girls Afternoon Out, Fenn Valley Winery, 6130 122nd Avenue, Fennville. Join Chef Christine Ferris as she demonstrates ‘Homemade Soups and Breads’. 11am-2pm. $30 per person, includes lunch, wine, tax and tip. Reservations required. 269-561-2396. 22 Saturday Snowshoe Hike, Gillette Visitor Center, 6585 Lake Harbor Road, Muskegon. 10:30am. Every Saturday in winter, Hoffmaster State Park hosts snowshoe outings for the entire family. Children 7 and up may participate in the hike if accompanied by an adult. Snowshoes may be reserved for $5 in advance. Call 231-798-3573 to pre-register. Meet at the Visitor Center. 23 Hempy Keyboard Series with I-Chen Yeh, Saugatuck Center of the Arts, 400 Culver Street, Saugatuck. 8pm. Award winning pianist I-Chen Yeh performs new works. Tickets: $10. Call 269-857-2399. 25 Blue Lake Public Radio's Foley Schuler speaking on "Composers in Love. Intimate Letters and Passionate Declarations." 7pm at the Arts Council of White Lake offices - 8695 Ferry St, Montague. Schuler will explore musical expressions of romantic love - sometimes unrequited, other times fulfilled and sometimes clandestine - in works of Beethoven, Schumann, Brahms, Dvořák, Mahler and Janáček, and will shed light on the women who inspired those works. Tickets are $5 for this limited-seating event, and are available at the Arts Council of White Lake office, 8695 Ferry St., (231-893-2524) and the Book Nook and Java Shop, 8726 Ferry St, (231-894-5333). 
March 2014 1 3rd Annual Indoor Garage Sale, Grand Haven Community Center. Grand Haven. 9am-3pm. Antiques, books, furniture, tools, kitchen ware, and more. 1 Coffee with the Birds, Hemlock Crossing-Nature Education Center, 8115 West Olive Road, West Olive. 10am-11:30m. Enjoy coffee and a pastry at the Nature Center while watching the birds at the Center feeders with fellow birders. Bring your favorite mug. Call 616-786-4847 1 Paul Byrom, Saugatuck Center of the Arts, 400 Culver Street, Saugatuck. 8pm. Celebrated Irish tenor Paul Byrom performs. Tickets: $31. Call 269-857-2399. 2 Montecristo Quartet - Sundays @ 3 Concert Series, First Reformed Church of Holland, 630 State Street, Holland. Lisa Nelson/viola, Mihai Craioveanu/violin, Mark Clinton/piano, Nina Gordon/cello. 616-392-8085. 3pm. Free admission. 4 Douglas Mardi Gras Parade, Center Street, Downtown Douglas - 7pm. 6 Night for the Museums Dinner, Taste, 402 Phoenix Street, South Haven. Proceeds from this monthly dinner help support local museums and cultural groups. 5-8pm. Call 269-637-5252 for details. 7-8 West Michigan Symphony, ‘Beethoven and Blue Jeans’, Frauenthal Theater, 425 W. Western Avenue, Muskegon.7:30pm. Violinist Chee-Yun performs Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto. 7-9 Girlfriends Weekend, downtown Holland. A weekend for you and your best girlfriends. Shopping, makeovers, dining. Advance registration required. Visit www.girlfriendsweekends.org to register and view a complete schedule of events, or call 616-796-1210. 9 Dynamic Duo I - Sundays @ 3 Concert Series, First Reformed Church of Holland, 630 State Street, Holland. Martha Walvoord/violin, Jack Unzicker/double bass. 616-392-8085. 3pm. Free admission. 
11 Annual Dutch Costume Resale, Holland Civic Center, 150 W. Eighth Street, Holland. 5-8pm. New and used Dutch costumes for both adults and children. This popular annual event is organized by the Holland Newcomers Club. Call 616-298-8427. 13 Maple Sugar Time, Historic VanRaalte Farm, 1076 16th Street, Holland. Noon-4pm. Get ready to help tap a maple tree and gather the sap. Demonstrations of how Native Americans made sugar. Ice cream topped with the farm’s maple syrup will be served in the barn. $1 per person entry fee. No registration required. 15 St. Patrick’s Day Parade, downtown Holland. Noon. Parade begins at the Civic Center and marches up 8th Street to College Avenue. 15 3rd Annual St. Patrick’s Day Breakfast, Saugatuck Brewing Company, 2948 Blue Star Highway, Douglas. Full Irish buffet at 9am. Live music by the Moxie Strings. $12.50 tickets must be purchased in advance. 269-857-7222. 15 12th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Pet Parade & Festival, downtown Saugatuck. 2pm parade along Butler Street. The Annual Pub Party follows at Coral Gables at 220 Water Street; silent auction, Irish food, live music. 269-857-1701. 22 Winemaker’s Ethnic Dinner, Fenn Valley Winery, 6130 122nd Avenue, Fennville. The winery pairs a Fenn Valley wine with each course. A cellar tour starts things off, followed by a sparkling wine with cheese. Reservations are required. 269-561-2396. 22 4th Annual Art of Beer Festival, Mendel Center, Lake Michigan College, 2755 East Napier Avenue, Benton Harbor. Sample craft beers brought by brewers from across the country. Live music, food. 5-9pm. Tickets are $35 in advance, or $40 at the door. Must be 21 years of age to attend. Designated driver tickets are $15. Each festival ticket buys tastes of fifteen beers and a Festival beer pint glass. 25 "Two Heros" by Bob Swan - 7:00 p.m. at Arts Council of White Lake, 8695 Ferry St. Montague. Ludwig van Beethoven and Alexander Wheelock Thayer were two men inspired by passion, their work forever joined in history. Bob will speak of Beethoven’s life and how the New Englander Thayer, driven by the search for the truth, wrote the definitive biography of Beethoven. 27-29 ‘Come Blow Your Horn’, Holland Civic Theater, 50 W.9th Street, Holland. A comedy by Neil Simon. 7:30pm. Call 616-396-2021 for ticket info. 
February - March 2014
| 1 | Coffee with the Birds, Hemlock Crossing-Nature Education Center, 8115 West Olive Road, West Olive. 10am-11:30m. Enjoy coffee and a pastry at the Nature Center while watching the birds at the Center feeders with fellow birders. Bring your favorite mug. Call 616-786-4847 for details. |
1 | Snowfest 2014, downtown Muskegon. Come join the fun as the Greater Muskegon Jaycees host a number of activities including a snow volleyball tournament, team trivia night, snow cornhole tournament, kidsfest, and battle of the bowls. |
1 | Steelheader Ice Fishing Tournament, School Section Lake near Glendale, Waverly Township. 7am-Noon. Awards and lunch at Maria’s Lonestar Bar. Call 269-637-6720 for details. |
1 | Saturday Snowshoe Hike, Gillette Visitor Center, 6585 Lake Harbor Road, Muskegon. 10:30am. Every Saturday in winter, Hoffmaster State Park hosts snowshoe outings for the entire family. Children 7 and up may participate in the hike if accompanied by an adult. Snowshoes may be reserved for $5 in advance. Call 231-798-3573 to pre-register. Meet at the Visitor Center. |
1 | Groundhog Puppet Show, Gillette Visitor Center, 6585 Lake Harbor Road, Muskegon. 1pm. Celebrate Groundhog Day with an entertaining puppet show that shows why everyone is so worried about Gary Groundhog. Suitable for young children. Afterwards, audience members can make their own groundhog. Call 231-798-3573 for more information. |
1 | 16th Annual Super Bowl Spectacular Sportscard & Collectible Show, Holland Civic Center, 150 W. Eighth Street, Holland. 9am-3pm. Free admission. |
1-2 | 21st Annual Ice Breaker Festival, downtown South Haven. Ice carving competition, curling and skating lessons, Knights of Columbus Fish Fry, Heat the Street S’more roasting, chili cook-off, wagon rides, sidewalk sale, kids’ arts and crafts, Texas Hold’Em, Mardi Gras Dinner, pancake breakfast and more. Call 269-637-5171 for info. |
1-2 | Winter Fest followed by Bev’s Second Season Ball, New Buffalo. Visit downtown New Buffalo from noon-5pm for ice-skating, free sleigh rides, ice sculpting. Saturday night ball held at the Four Winds Resort Silver Creek Event Center starting at 6:30pm. Call 888-660-6222 for ticket information. |
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1-9 | Coastline Children’s Film Festival, Michigan Theatre, 210 Center Street, South Haven. The best of the New York Children’s Film Festival. Call 269-637-1041 for details. |
1-14 | ‘The Woodcarving of Lamidi Fakeye: Four Generations of Yorba Masters and Apprentices’, Muskegon Museum of Art, 296 W. Webster Avenue, Muskegon. Fakeye’s wood sculptures will be shown for the first time besides the work of his celebrated teachers and his apprentices. Runs through February 9. 231-720-2570. |
1-15 | ‘Trap For A Lonely Man’, Holland Civic Theater, 50 W.9th Street, Holland. A psychological thriller by Robert Thomas. 7:30pm. Call 616-396-2021 for ticket info. |
1-28 | ‘Pauline Palmer, Impressionist: Chicago’s Painter Lady’, Muskegon Museum of Art, 296 W. Webster Avenue, Muskegon. This exhibition celebrates a versatile artist who was a vital member of the art community in early 20th century Chicago. Runs through February 23. 231-720-2570. |
2 | Michigan Winter Triathlon, Muskegon State Park460 Scenic Drive, Muskegon. 10am-11am. Compete in speedskating, luge and cross-country skiing. Designed for beginners, but serious competitors are welcome. Great family fun. Prizes awarded. Call 877-879-5843 or visit http://www.msports.org to register. |
2 | Ski Sarett, Sarett Nature Center, 2300 Benton Center Road, Benton Harbor. 2pm. Ski Sarett’s lesser known trails with a naturalist. Free for members. Non-members: $5. Ski rental available for $7. |
6 | Night for the Museums Dinner, Amicarelli Vineyard, 259 Broadway Street, South Haven. Proceeds from this monthly dinner help support local museums and cultural groups. 5-8pm. Call 269-637-5252 for details. |
7 | Ed Subler Fishing Derby, Lakeside Eagles, 2355 W. Sherman Blvd, Muskegon. Sponsored by the Michigan Anglers Association’s Fishing Derby. Fishing begins at midnight, with a 3pm final weigh-in at the Lakeside Eagles. Prizes awarded. |
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7 | Winter Birding Field Trip, Hemlock Crossing-Nature Education Center, 8115 West Olive Road, West Olive. Free, but registration is required. Participants will receive meeting location in advance. Call 616-786-4847. |
7 | Keb’ Mo’, Saugatuck Center of the Arts, 400 Culver Street, Saugatuck. 8pm. Three-time Grammy winner singer-songwriter-guitarist Keb’ Mo’ performs for one night only. Tickets: $57. Call 269-857-2399. |
7 | Rotary Winter Walk & Fun Run – 5K and 1 Mile, Washington Avenue and Third, Grand Haven. Run or walk along downtown Grand Haven’s new snowmelt sidewalks. 6-7:30pm. Participants receive a free headlamp and shirt. |
7-9 | 10th Annual Magical Ice Carving Festival, downtown St. Joseph. Professional Ice carving and team competition, Friday night Opening Ceremony, ice skating, wine tasting, magic shows for the kids. |
8 | Muskegon Lake Polar Bear Plunge, Fricano’s Muskegon Lake, 1050 W. Western Avenue, Muskegon. Participants who raise $75 for the Special Olympics will plunge into the freezing lake. The Plunge begins at 2pm. Prizes and free t-shirts.. Those who do not want to plunge can instead collect money to attend the after-party at Fricano’s. |
8 | Saturday Snowshoe Hike, Gillette Visitor Center, 6585 Lake Harbor Road, Muskegon. 10:30am. Every Saturday in winter, Hoffmaster State Park hosts snowshoe outings for the entire family. Children 7 and up may participate in the hike if accompanied by an adult. Snowshoes may be reserved for $5 in advance. Call 231-798-3573 to pre-register. Meet at the Visitor Center. |
8 | 26th Annual Choco-mania 2014, First Congregational Church, 651 Phoenix Street, South Haven. Get ready for Valentines Day by filling up a plate of fudge, candies, cupcakes and more. 9am-3pm. $5 donation. 269-767-2900 for details. |
9 | Winter Birding, Sarett Nature Center, 2300 Benton Center Road, Benton Harbor. 10am. Bring a sack lunch and get ready to travel with us for bird watching. Maybe Muskegon, or even Allegan State Park to catch sight of eagles. Dress for the weather. Call 269-927-4832 to register. $15.00 per person, $10.00 for members. |
9 | "The Making of a Musical" by Alice Gambel - 7:00 p.m. at Arts Council of White Lake, 8695 Ferry St. Montague. Tickets are $5. Theater director and playwright Alice L. Gambel will present an overview of what goes into the making of the American Musical during a 90 minute lecture/performance at the Nuveen Community Center for the Arts. She will provide insight as to why some musicals work and others fail. By becoming more familiar with the process of creating a musical, discovering how a song’s style can set a mood, understanding the importance of marrying melody and lyrics, and realizing how the story can make or break it, she hopes that you will enjoy and appreciate your musical theatre experience more. |
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15 | 2nd Annual Snow Jam Festival, Spring Lake Central Park, Spring Lake. Live music, ice skating, hockey, dart tournament, food and beverages, and more. 4-9pm. |
15 | Building for Wildlife, Sarett Nature Center, 2300 Benton Center Road, Benton Harbor. 10am-12:30pm. Get ready for nesting season by building a birdhouse for either a wren, chickadee or bluebird family. Call 269-927-4832 to register. $20.00 per house. |
15 | Saturday Snowshoe Hike, Gillette Visitor Center, 6585 Lake Harbor Road, Muskegon. 10:30am. Every Saturday in winter, Hoffmaster State Park hosts snowshoe outings for the entire family. Children 7 and up may participate in the hike if accompanied by an adult. Snowshoes may be reserved for $5 in advance. Call 231-798-3573 to pre-register. Meet at the Visitor Center. |
15 | David Youngman Folk Fingerstyle guitarist performs at Foundry Hall, 422 Eagle Street, South Haven - 7:30-9pm - David Youngman's music includes elements of Jazz, Bluegrass, Pop, Celtic, Funk, and Classical genres. Tickets $8 member, $10 general, $12 reserved - visit the event website or call 269-206-3059 for more info. |
16 | Brahms Trio Plus - Sundays @ 3 Concert Series, First Reformed Church of Holland, 630 State Street, Holland. Paul Austin/horn, Haijin Choi/violin, Kelly Karamanov/piano. 616-392-8085. 3pm. Free admission. |
19-23 | 69th Annual Grand Rapids Boat Show, DeVos Place, 303 Monroe Ave. NW, Grand Rapids. Michigan’s longest running boat show. Pontoons, deck boats, the latest power boats, ski boats, canoes, kayaks, runabouts and more. Adults: $10, Children 6-14: $4, Children: 5 & Under: Free. 616-742-6500 |
22 | Girls Afternoon Out, Fenn Valley Winery, 6130 122nd Avenue, Fennville. Join Chef Christine Ferris as she demonstrates ‘Homemade Soups and Breads’. 11am-2pm. $30 per person, includes lunch, wine, tax and tip. Reservations required. 269-561-2396. |
22 | Saturday Snowshoe Hike, Gillette Visitor Center, 6585 Lake Harbor Road, Muskegon. 10:30am. Every Saturday in winter, Hoffmaster State Park hosts snowshoe outings for the entire family. Children 7 and up may participate in the hike if accompanied by an adult. Snowshoes may be reserved for $5 in advance. Call 231-798-3573 to pre-register. Meet at the Visitor Center. |
23 | Hempy Keyboard Series with I-Chen Yeh, Saugatuck Center of the Arts, 400 Culver Street, Saugatuck. 8pm. Award winning pianist I-Chen Yeh performs new works. Tickets: $10. Call 269-857-2399. |
25 | Blue Lake Public Radio's Foley Schuler speaking on "Composers in Love. Intimate Letters and Passionate Declarations." 7pm at the Arts Council of White Lake offices - 8695 Ferry St, Montague. Schuler will explore musical expressions of romantic love - sometimes unrequited, other times fulfilled and sometimes clandestine - in works of Beethoven, Schumann, Brahms, Dvořák, Mahler and Janáček, and will shed light on the women who inspired those works. Tickets are $5 for this limited-seating event, and are available at the Arts Council of White Lake office, 8695 Ferry St., (231-893-2524) and the Book Nook and Java Shop, 8726 Ferry St, (231-894-5333). |
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1 | 3rd Annual Indoor Garage Sale, Grand Haven Community Center. Grand Haven. 9am-3pm. Antiques, books, furniture, tools, kitchen ware, and more. |
1 | Coffee with the Birds, Hemlock Crossing-Nature Education Center, 8115 West Olive Road, West Olive. 10am-11:30m. Enjoy coffee and a pastry at the Nature Center while watching the birds at the Center feeders with fellow birders. Bring your favorite mug. Call 616-786-4847 |
1 | Paul Byrom, Saugatuck Center of the Arts, 400 Culver Street, Saugatuck. 8pm. Celebrated Irish tenor Paul Byrom performs. Tickets: $31. Call 269-857-2399. |
2 | Montecristo Quartet - Sundays @ 3 Concert Series, First Reformed Church of Holland, 630 State Street, Holland. Lisa Nelson/viola, Mihai Craioveanu/violin, Mark Clinton/piano, Nina Gordon/cello. 616-392-8085. 3pm. Free admission. |
4 | Douglas Mardi Gras Parade, Center Street, Downtown Douglas - 7pm. |
6 | Night for the Museums Dinner, Taste, 402 Phoenix Street, South Haven. Proceeds from this monthly dinner help support local museums and cultural groups. 5-8pm. Call 269-637-5252 for details. |
7-8 | West Michigan Symphony, ‘Beethoven and Blue Jeans’, Frauenthal Theater, 425 W. Western Avenue, Muskegon.7:30pm. Violinist Chee-Yun performs Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto. |
7-9 | Girlfriends Weekend, downtown Holland. A weekend for you and your best girlfriends. Shopping, makeovers, dining. Advance registration required. Visit www.girlfriendsweekends.org to register and view a complete schedule of events, or call 616-796-1210. |
9 | Dynamic Duo I - Sundays @ 3 Concert Series, First Reformed Church of Holland, 630 State Street, Holland. Martha Walvoord/violin, Jack Unzicker/double bass. 616-392-8085. 3pm. Free admission. |
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11 | Annual Dutch Costume Resale, Holland Civic Center, 150 W. Eighth Street, Holland. 5-8pm. New and used Dutch costumes for both adults and children. This popular annual event is organized by the Holland Newcomers Club. Call 616-298-8427. |
13 | Maple Sugar Time, Historic VanRaalte Farm, 1076 16th Street, Holland. Noon-4pm. Get ready to help tap a maple tree and gather the sap. Demonstrations of how Native Americans made sugar. Ice cream topped with the farm’s maple syrup will be served in the barn. $1 per person entry fee. No registration required. |
15 | St. Patrick’s Day Parade, downtown Holland. Noon. Parade begins at the Civic Center and marches up 8th Street to College Avenue. |
15 | 3rd Annual St. Patrick’s Day Breakfast, Saugatuck Brewing Company, 2948 Blue Star Highway, Douglas. Full Irish buffet at 9am. Live music by the Moxie Strings. $12.50 tickets must be purchased in advance. 269-857-7222. |
15 | 12th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Pet Parade & Festival, downtown Saugatuck. 2pm parade along Butler Street. The Annual Pub Party follows at Coral Gables at 220 Water Street; silent auction, Irish food, live music. 269-857-1701. |
22 | Winemaker’s Ethnic Dinner, Fenn Valley Winery, 6130 122nd Avenue, Fennville. The winery pairs a Fenn Valley wine with each course. A cellar tour starts things off, followed by a sparkling wine with cheese. Reservations are required. 269-561-2396. |
22 | 4th Annual Art of Beer Festival, Mendel Center, Lake Michigan College, 2755 East Napier Avenue, Benton Harbor. Sample craft beers brought by brewers from across the country. Live music, food. 5-9pm. Tickets are $35 in advance, or $40 at the door. Must be 21 years of age to attend. Designated driver tickets are $15. Each festival ticket buys tastes of fifteen beers and a Festival beer pint glass. |
25 | "Two Heros" by Bob Swan - 7:00 p.m. at Arts Council of White Lake, 8695 Ferry St. Montague. Ludwig van Beethoven and Alexander Wheelock Thayer were two men inspired by passion, their work forever joined in history. Bob will speak of Beethoven’s life and how the New Englander Thayer, driven by the search for the truth, wrote the definitive biography of Beethoven. |
27-29 | ‘Come Blow Your Horn’, Holland Civic Theater, 50 W.9th Street, Holland. A comedy by Neil Simon. 7:30pm. Call 616-396-2021 for ticket info. |
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