8 OPENING RECEPTION
4pm-6pm. The Saugatuck Center for the Arts hosts the opening of "Drawn from
Nature: The Plant Lithographs of Ellsworth Kelly." Admission to the opening
reception is free. This exhibit runs from December 8, 2012 through February 28,
2013. For more information, 269-857-2399 or visit
sc4a.org.
8 CARRIAGE RIDES
Downtown Saugatuck. Sponsored by Saugatuck-Douglas Area Business Association.
For more info call (269) 857-1626
8 BREWERY TOURS
2pm. The Saugatuck Brewing Company hosts Brewery Tours every Saturday. Tours
include tasting and your choice of logo pint glass or growler. Cost is $5. At
Saugatuck Brewing Company in Douglas. For more information
www.sbrewing.com or (269)
857-7222
8 SENSATIONAL SATURDAYS
Stores stay open late in downtown Saugatuck & Douglas. Sponsored by
Saugatuck-Douglas Area Business Association. (269)857-1626
8 EXPLORE THE ARTS
Second and fourth Saturday each month, 10am-12 noon, beginning February 11.
Different forms of art in our community will be explored. A local artist will
share their work. Children will have an opportunity to try different mediums.
The Children’s Museum of Fennville, 202 East Main Street, Fennville. For further
information, contact (269)561-8494
9 ON THE AIR: CHRISTMAS 1950s - A LIVE RADIO SHOW
2 PM - Celebrate an old fashioned Christmas at the historic Red Barn in
Saugatuck located at 3657 63rd Street at Blue Star Hwy. Enjoy original Christmas
Radio Episodes of Gunsmoke, My Friend Irma, and Father Knows Best as well as
music and vintage commercials. Admission: $10. For more info call (269)
857-5300.
9 LIVE MUSIC AT SALT OF THE EARTH
7pm. Enjoy Salt of the Earth food, drink and ambience while experiencing the
best of roots and traditional music. Featured this week is Brant Satala and Josh
Rose (singers/songwriters). For general or ticket information or to make
reservations, call Salt of the Earth at 269-561-7258.
12 DECEMBER WINE DINNER
6:30pm. Everyday People Café hosts a five course wine pairing dinner. For
more information or to make reservations, 269-857-4240 or
everydaypeoplecafe.com.
13 DANCER, TEXAS, POP. 81
7pm. Ninth in the Classic Texas, My Texas Films running at the
Saugatuck/Douglas District Library. 1999 movie directed by Tim McCanlees with
Brecken Meyer, Peter Facinelli.
14 TASTE OF VENICE - WINE TASTING EVENT
6:30 pm. This intimate event will be held in the "Monet Private Dining Room"
at Restaurant Toulouse in Saugatuck. It will features 5 wines & hor o'derves
paired specially for each wine. For more info or to reserve tickets, call the
East Village Wine Shoppe at 616-846-4846.
14 & 15 ON THE AIR: CHRISTMAS 1950s - A LIVE RADIO SHOW
7:30 PM - Celebrate an old fashioned Christmas at the historic Red Barn in
Saugatuck located at 3657 63rd Street at Blue Star Hwy. Enjoy original Christmas
Radio Episodes of Gunsmoke, My Friend Irma, and Father Knows Best as well as
music and vintage commercials. Admission: $10. For more info call (269)
857-5300.
14-16 CHARLES DICKENS’ A CHRISTMAS CAROL
Dickens’s classic Christmas tale featuring Ebenezer Scrooge, various ghosts
and an assortment of lovable Londoners. Brought to life by community performers.
Fri-Sat 8pm; Sun. 7pm; Sat. Matinees 2pm. Performances at the Saugatuck Woman's
Club. For ticket reservations, please call the Visitors Bureau at 269-857-1701.
21-23 CHARLES DICKENS A CHRISTMAS CAROL
Dickens’s classic Christmas tale featuring Ebenezer Scrooge, various ghosts
and an assortment of lovable Londoners. Brought to life by community performers.
Fri-Sat 8pm; Sun. 7pm; Sat. Matinees 2pm. Performances at the Saugatuck Woman's
Club. For ticket reservations, please call the Visitors Bureau at
269-857-1701.
22 CARRIAGE RIDES
Downtown Saugatuck. Sponsored by Saugatuck-Douglas Area Business Association.
For more info call (269) 857-1626
22 BREWERY TOURS
2pm. The Saugatuck Brewing Company hosts Brewery Tours every Saturday. Tours
include tasting and your choice of logo pint glass or growler. Cost is $5. At
Saugatuck Brewing Company in Douglas. For more information
www.sbrewing.com or (269) 857-7222
22 SENSATIONAL SATURDAYS
Stores stay open late in downtown Saugatuck & Douglas. Sponsored by
Saugatuck-Douglas Area Business Association. (269)857-1626
22 EXPLORE THE ARTS
Second and fourth Saturday each month, 10am-12 noon, beginning February 11.
Different forms of art in our community will be explored. A local artist will
share their work. Children will have an opportunity to try different mediums.
The Children’s Museum of Fennville, 202 East Main Street, Fennville. For further
information, contact (269)561-8494
23 LIVE MUSIC AT SALT OF THE EARTH
7pm. Enjoy Salt of the Earth food, drink and ambience while experiencing the
best of roots and traditional music. Featured this week is Schrock Bros (folk
rock). For general or ticket information or to make reservations, call Salt of
the Earth at 269-561-7258.
24 CHRISTMAS EVE CANDLELIGHT SERVICE
Carols, choirs, inspirational message and lifting of candles illuminating the
darkness. 7pm in our Sanctuary at Community Church of Douglas, 6780 Wiley Rd.
For more info call (269) 857-1492
24 CHRISTMAS EVE CANDLELIGHT SERVICE
7pm. Candles,& Communion, Celebrating the Birth of Christ! First
Congregational Church of Saugatuck, 296 Hoffman St Info (269)8572929 or
1stcongregational.net
25 JOY OF CHRISTMAS DINNER
3 pm. The Belvedere Inn and Restaurant. Make our home your home for Christmas
Day! The Magical Belvedere Mansion, bedecked with garlanded mantels, staircases
and a 10-forrt Christmas tree is the setting for a spectacular dinner buffet
prepared by Chef Shaun Glynn (Galway, Ireland). Come relax and enjoy the
Holiday! (269)857-5777 or
thebelvedereinn.com.
31 NEW YEARS EVE CELEBRATION
5:30 pm & 8 pm. Ring in the New Year in style. A celebration dinner
offered by Chef Shaun Glynn (Galway, Ireland) highlights this wonderful New
Years Eve event at The Belvedere Inn and Restaurant. A five course meal offered
at 5:30pm or a six course meal offered at 8:00pm. (269)854-5777 or
thebelvedreinn.com.
31 NEW YEAR’S EVE CELEBRATION
Live music, beer, wine, food and festivities. Saugatuck Brewing Company,
Douglas (269)857-7222 , saugatuckbrewing.com
31 LIVE MUSIC AT SALT OF THE EARTH
9pm. On New Year's Eve, Enjoy Salt of the Earth food, drink and ambience
while experiencing the best of roots and traditional music. Hired Hands perform
for Salt of the Earth's New Year's Eve Party. For general or ticket information
or to make reservations, call Salt of the Earth at 269-561-7258.
31 FIREWORKS
New Year’s Eve fireworks at midnight over the harbor in Saugatuck.
