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This document provides information about farmers markets and events in Southwest Michigan. It lists farmers markets held on various days of the week in several towns in the region from spring through fall. The document also lists various festivals and Halloween events happening in October. Additionally, it provides contact information for local tourism bureaus that can provide more information about the featured communities.

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SM Visit “The MOST BEAUTIFUL Place in America*”
Contents FALL/WINTER 2011/12 SHORELINE COMMUNITIES TO VISIT Southwest Michigan 8 South Haven 10 Saugatuck/Douglas Area 14 Fennville 17 Holland 18 Zeeland 30 Grand Haven/Spring Lake Area 32 Grand Rapids 35 Muskegon 36 White Lake 38 Pentwater 40 Ludington 42 Manistee 44 Benzie County 46 Traverse City / Leelanau County 49/50 *Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore was chosen by viewers of ABC’s Good Morning America as “the SHORELINE CALENDAR most beautiful place in America”. Read more about this area on page Area Farmers Markets 3 46, 50 and our back outside cover. Events 4 Festivals 6 Halloween Spooktaculars 7 Arts, Crafts & Collectibles 27 Holiday Celebrations 28 Cover Photo: Ludington, Todd Reed Cover Inset Photo: courtesy Muskegon County Convention and Visitors Bureau Back Outside Cover: Sleeping Bear Dunes, Todd Reed Other photo contributors: Rhonda Cobb, Bill Cobb, Gerald R. Ford Museum, Greg Holcombe, Angie L. Martinez, Muskegon Museum of Art, Karen Jousma, and Sharon VanderBoon. Also, a special thank you to our Chamber of Commerce and Convention and Visitors Bureau partners for their photo contributions.
Shoreline Area FARMERS Traverse City Leelanau County M22 MARKETS WISCONSIN Benzie County Manistee M22 31 115 55 Cadillac Tuesdays Fridays 31 Ludington 10 Allendale Allendale Through September 27, 11 am - 4 pm Through September 30, 11 am - 4 pm Pentwater Heritage Town Square Plaza Parking Lot Heritage Town Square Plaza Parking Lot Silver Lake 131 31 Honor Coopersville Whitehall/ Through mid-September, 8 am - 2 pm Through October, 2-7 pm Montague Maley Park Veteran’s Memorial Park Muskegon 46 Coopersville Muskegon Ludington Grand Haven 96 Spring Lake 45 Through December, 6 am - 3 pm Through October 7, 3-8 pm Grand Rapids Yuba & Seaway Drive North James Street Plaza, Holland Zeeland Wednesdays Benzonia Saugatuck/Douglas Through October 7, 8 am - 2 pm Saugatuck/ Douglas Fennville Saugatuck/Douglas Green Market Through mid-September, 9 am - 1 pm Saugatuck Center for the Arts, Allegan 5885 Frankfort Highway 400 Culver Street South Haven Kalamazoo Benton Harbor Saturdays Coopersville St. Joseph Through October, 8 am - 1 pm N. Main Street Parking Lot Fennville New Buffalo Through October, 8 am - 1 pm Grand Haven South Maple & West Fennville Streets next local information Through October, 8 am - 2 pm to City Hall Chinook Pier, under the Green Canopy Frankfort Muskegon County Convention Holland Through October, 9 am - 1 pm Southwestern Michigan and Visitors Bureau Through November 26, 8 am - 4 pm Open Space Park, Main Street Tourist Council 1-800-250-9283 Eighth Street Marketplace November through April, 9 am - 1 pm 269-925-6301 • www.swmichigan.org www.visitmuskegon.org Betsie Bay Inn South Haven White Lake Area Chamber of Commerce Thompsonville 1-800-879-9702 • www.whitelake.org Through October 5, 3-6 pm Convention & Visitors Bureau Grand Haven 1-800-SO-HAVEN (76-42836) Pentwater Chamber of Commerce Crystal Mountain Resort Through October, 8 am - 2 pm www.pentwater.org, 866-869-4150 www.southhaven.org Chinook Pier, under the Green Canopy Traverse City Holland Area Convention Benzie County Visitors Bureau Through September 21, 8 am - 12 Noon & Visitors Bureau 800-882-5801 • www.visitbenzie.com Holland Sara Hardy Downtown Farmers Market December 3 & 10, 8 am - 4 pm 1-800-506-1299 Traverse City Downtown DDA Parking Lot B, Downtown Traverse City www.holland.org www.downtowntc.com, 231-922-2050 Eighth Street Market Place Thursdays Allegan Manistee Through October 8, 8 am - 12 Noon A P P R O X I M AT E D R I V I N G T I M E S South Haven to Saugatuck/Douglas .................................................20 minutes Veterans Memorial Drive & South Haven to Kalamazoo.................................................................55 minutes Through October, 8 am - 2 pm Washington Street Saugatuck/Douglas to Holland...........................................................15 minutes Water & Cutler Street Parking Lot Holland to Grand Rapids ....................................................................35 minutes Muskegon Holland to Allegan .............................................................................. 25 minutes Elberta Holland to Grand Haven .................................................................... 25 minutes Through December, 6 am - 3 pm Grand Haven to Muskegon............................................................15-20 minutes Through October, 7:30 am - 1 pm Yuba & Seaway Drive Muskegon to White Lake Area ...........................................................20 minutes Elberta Village Marina White Lake Area to Silver Lake Area .................................................. 25 minutes Scottville Silver Lake Area to Pentwater ........................................................ 10-15 minutes Muskegon Through September 24, 9 am - 12 Noon Pentwater to Ludington ..................................................................15-20 minutes Through December, 6 am - 3 pm Ludington to Manistee ....................................................................... 30 minutes West Parking Lot Manistee to Benzonia ......................................................................... 30 minutes Yuba & Seaway Drive Sleeping Bear Dunes to Suttons Bay ................................................. 30 minutes South Haven Benzonia to Interlochen ..................................................................... 25 minutes Spring Lake September 10 through October 22, Interlochen to Traverse City .......................................................... 20-25 minutes Through October 13, 9 am - 2 pm 8 am - 2 pm Suttons Bay to Traverse City.......................................................... 20-25 minutes Church Street Downtown South Haven COPYRIGHT © 2011 St. Joseph published by COBB COMMUNICATIONS, INC. Through October 7, 9 am - 2 pm Lake Boulevard & Broad Street Shoreline Visitors Guide is published 200 N. State Street in September by Cobb Communica- Traverse City Zeeland, MI 49464 Through October, 8 am - 12 Noon (616) 772-9820 ph • 616-772-9814 fax tions, Inc. While making every effort Sara Hardy Downtown Farmers Market www.shorelinevisitorsguide.com to keep this publication as accurate Parking Lot B, Downtown Traverse City Publisher: Rhonda Cobb as possible, the publisher assumes no Sales: Bill Cobb, Pam Preston Sundays Beulah Office Manager: Sandy Dykstra Creative & Graphic Design : responsibility for errors or omissions found therein. For advertising infor- Angie L. East-Martinez Through October 16, 2-5 pm mation call (616) 772-9820. Writer: Cindy Snyder & Rhonda Cobb Myers Granary Antique Market www.shorelinevisitorsguide.com FA L L / W I N T E R 2011/12 | Shoreline Visitors Guide 3
September 17 September 24 4th Annual Barbeque & Brew Fest Du North Duathlon Downtown Glen Arbor Manistee September 17 September 24 Holland Rescue Mission Foghat Benefit Car Show Little River Casino Resort, Manistee Immanuel Church, Holland September 24 September 17 “Evita” Ronnie Milsap Mendel Center Mainstage, Little River Casino Resort, Manistee Benton Harbor September 17 September 24 SHORELINE CALENDAR 2011/12 Leland Heritage Festival ArtPrize Art Walk Downtown Leland & Fishtown Downtown Grand Rapids September 17 September 24 Saugatuck Douglas Heritage Festival Park2Park ½ Marathon & 5K Saugatuck/Douglas Area Holland Through December 30 September 17 September 24 “Unsolved Mysteries: Clothesline Art Show, 10 am - 2 pm 2nd Annual Tri-City Heritage Tour The Shipwreck Thomas Hume” Wicks Park, Saugatuck North Berrien Historical Museum, City Barn at the Hackley & Hume September 17 Coloma Historic Site, Muskegon Morton House Cemetery History Walk September 24-25 Through December 31 Crystal Springs Cemetery, Allegan Historic District Home Tour “Serving You for 75 Years” Benton Harbor Allegan Lakeshore Museum Center, Muskegon September 17-18 September 24-25 Through December 31 Fall Family Day & Herb Festival Autumn Air Fall Festival “Dutch Arcadia: Frederik Meijer Gardens & Fernwood Botanical Gardens & 19th Century Romantic Landscapes” Sculpture Park, Grand Rapids Nature Preserve, Niles Festivals........ 6 Holland Museum, Holland September 17-18 September 24-25 September 21 - December 31 Tulipanes Latino Art and Film Festival Fall Festival Arts & Crafts Fair Halloween “Sculpture Today: Centennial Park, Holland On the Village Green, Pentwater New Forces, New Forms” September 17-18 Events .......... 7 Heritage Harvest Days and Civil War September 25 Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Allegan Antique Market Park, Grand Rapids Muster - “Return to Bull Run” Arts, Crafts & Allegan County Fairgrounds, Allegan Through January 8, 2012 Van Raalte Farm Park, Holland September 25 Collectibles “Benjamin Franklin: September 17 – October 8 Concert On the Hill: OCTET ................... 27 In Search of a Better World” ‘Gallery Exhibition: A Lifetime of Art: St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum, Retrospective of Selected Area Artists” Ludington Area Center for the Arts, Beulah Holiday Grand Rapids September 25 This exhibit presents artifacts related to Benja- Ludington Celebrations ... min Franklin’s inventions, including bifocals, the September 18 “Committed” ..............28-29 Franklin stove, the armonica (glass harmonica), House of David Echoes vs Howard Performing Arts Center, microscope, and his activities in publishing, Chicago Salmon Berrien Springs firefighting, postal service, libraries and educa- Eastman Field, Mary’s City of David, September 25 tion, abolition of slavery, and diplomacy and 2011 Apple Cider Century Bicycle Tour government. Benton Harbor We suggest that you call ahead to confirm the September 18 Three Oaks, MI details before finalizing your plans. Most times Through February 19, 2012 “Tiny Treasures” Blessing of the Animals & September 29 - October 1 the convention and visitors bureaus in the area Muskegon Museum of Art, Muskegon Farm Olympics, 1:30 pm Four Flags Area Apple Festival are the best to contact - listed on page 3. Circle Rocking S Children’s Farm, Niles Through July 31, 2012 “Bling: A History of Costume Jewelry, Freesoil September 30 ONGOING September 18 Critical Discourse Through September 25 1920-1970” Tri-Cities Historical Museum, Hospice Harbor Walk, 2-4 pm Ladies Literary Club, Grand Rapids 2nd Annual Regional South Haven Share your opinions on the works selected as the Juried Art Exhibit Grand Haven Top 10 ArtPrize finalists. September 20, 2011 - South Haven Center for the Arts, January 15, 2012 September 30 - October 1 SEPTEMBER South Haven “To the Rescue with ‘Lil Red #7” exhibit “The Carve IV” Through September Grand Rapids Children’s Museum, Holland “Early 20th Century Team Photos” September 9-17 Grand Rapids Culinary student ice sculpting competition. Holland Museum, Holland Allegan County Fair September 21 September 30 - October 9 Through September Allegan County Fairgrounds, Allegan Song Swap Grand Valley Shakespeare Festival Free Tours - Hackley & Hume Historic Site September 10 - October 31 Foundry Hall, South Haven Grand Valley State University, Allendale Lakeshore Museum Center, Muskegon Fall Fun, 9 am - 6 pm September 21 September 30 - November 13 Open Wednesday through Sunday, Lewis Farm Market & Petting Farm, ArtPrize Artist Meet & Greet, 7 pm “Metamorphose” 12 noon - 4 pm New Era Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum, South Haven Center for the Arts, Through October 3 September 16 Grand Rapids South Haven “Your Picture Here: Live Mannequin Night September 21 - October 8 Metamorphose is an exhibit of new media An Exhibition of Faces in Places that artworks exploring surrealism and the identity of Downtown Holland Grand Haven ArtWalk 2011 a new art movement. Define Saugatuck & Douglas” September 16 Downtown Grand Haven Saugatuck Center for the Arts, Friday Night Conversations: ArtPrize September 21 - October 9 OCTOBER Saugatuck Grand Rapids Art Museum, Art Prize September 8 - October 20 Grand Rapids Downtown Grand Rapids & Frederik “Farm Fresh” Art Exhibit September 16-17 Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park Saturdays in October Nuveen Community Center for the West Michigan Symphony, ArtPrize offers the largest art prize in the world Bottle House Museum open Saturdays Arts, Montague “Oh, What a Night!” 7:30 pm and is open to any artist in the world. only, 12 noon - 4pm Through October 23 Frauenthal Center, Muskegon September 21 - December 31 Kaleva “International Connections: September 16-17 “Sculpture Today: New Forces, Fishermen will want to see the Selected Works of Art from the David Paint the Town New Forms” Makinen Tackle Collection. W. Baas Collection” Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Through October 1 Downtown Zeeland Four Flags Apple Festival Muskegon Museum of Art, Muskegon Watch local artists at work throughout town. Park, Grand Rapids Through October 28 September 16-18 An invitational exhibition of emerging sculptors. Niles “Victoriana” Bangor Harvest Festival September 22 October 1 Lakeshore Museum Center, Muskegon Bangor “VW Bug Makeover” exhibit opens White Lake Area Guided Nature Walk September/October Grand Rapids Children’s Museum, White Lake Area September 16-18 Grand Rapids On the first Saturday of the month, naturalists U-pick apples Michigan Irish Music Festival Take a test drive in the museum’s recently tuned lead guided tours of local natural areas talking Crane Orchards, Fennville Heritage Landing, Muskegon up VW Bug! about native plants and wildlife. September/October September 16-18 September 23-24 October 1 Crane Orchards Hayride Weekends Tulip City Gem & Mineral Show AAUW Annual Used Book Sale Fall Fun Fest, 4-7 pm Crane Orchards, Fennville Holland Civic Center, Holland Holland Civic Center, Holland Brethren Heritage Museum, Brethren Open weekends only from 12 noon to 5 pm for September 16 - October 30 as long as the U-pick apples are available. September 23-24 Enjoy pumpkin painting, bobbing for apples, “Posters, Fans & Songbooks: Oktoberfest West Michigan and Native American activities. Hot stew, corn September/October 19th Century Prints by Toulouse-Lau- bread, and dessert will be served. Donations Corn Maze John Ball Zoological Garden Park, welcome. trec and his Contemporaries” Grand Rapids Lewis Farm Market & Petting Farm, Krasl Art Center, St. Joseph October 1 September 23-24 Weko Beach Brewers Fest New Era September 16 - October 31 Indie Rock Music Festival Through November 6 Chrysanthemums and More! Grand Haven Bridgman “Neighbors: Photography by Frederik Meijer Gardens September 24 October 1 David and Kathy Myers” & Sculpture Park Open Hours at Marilla Museum DeGrandchamp’s Cranberry Harvest Muskegon Museum of Art, Muskegon September 17 and Pioneer Place, 2-4 pm South Haven Through November 6 Scottville Harvest Festival Parade, Marilla October 1 “Local Interest: Photography from The 1 pm September 24 Oktoberfest Muskegon Chronicle Archives” Downtown Scottville Fall Fest, 10 am - 5 pm Downtown Ludington Muskegon Museum of Art, Muskegon North Mears Parking Lot, Whitehall 4 Shoreline Visitors Guide | FA L L / W I N T E R 2011/12 www.shorelinevisitorsguide.com
October 1 October 7 October 9 October 22 Happy Apple Days / “An Evening with George Winston” One Sky, One World International “Pop Go the Sailors - Home Again” Annual Fall Festival Frauenthal Center, Muskegon Kite Fly for Peace Frauenthal Center, Muskegon Downtown Traverse City October 7-8 Charles Mears State Park, Pentwater October 22-23 Merchants share apples with customers as they Wedding Walk 2011 October 9 Hands-on Porcelain Workshop, browse shops decked out in fall splendor. Downtown Holland Chili Cookoff, 1-5 pm 10 am - 4 pm October 1 October 7-8 Downtown Saugatuck Khnemu Studio, South Haven Holland Symphony Orchestra Season Fiber Festival Enjoy chili from your favorite area restaurants October 23 Series, “Classics I” Old Art Building, Leland while listening to local performers. Benzie Area Symphony Orchestra Zeeland East High School, October 7-8 October 11 Concert, 4pm DeWitt Auditorium, Zeeland Autumn Days, 10 am -5 pm West Michigan Drum Circle Benzie Central High Schoo October 1 Historic White Pine Village, Ludington Shore Acres Park, Near Felt Mansion, Auditorium, Benzonia St. Simon Applefest October 7-8 Saugatuck October 23 St. Simon Family Center & Gym, Viva Little River - An Elvis Tribute October 13-14 The Shangri-La Chinese Acrobats Ludington Little River Casino Resort, Manistee “See the Site in a Different Light,” Lake Michigan College Mendel Center October 1 October 7-8 4:30-6:30 pm Mainstage, Benton Harbor Scottville Old Fashioned Barn Dance, Buster Keaton Society Convention & Hackley & Hume Historic Site, October 23 5-10 pm Film Festival Muskegon Francesca Battistelli Scottville Riverside Park, Scottville Special tours of the homes of Muskegon’s most Frauenthal Theater, Muskegon famous lumber barons featuring the carvings of Howard Performing Arts Center, October 1 October 7-9 the Hackley House. Reservations required. Berrien Springs Autumn Glory Day, 10 am - 4 pm 15th Annual Oktoberfest & October 13-16 October 23 Bear Lake School, Bear Lake Classic Car & Hot Rod Show “Hairspray,” Muskegon Civic Theater Bridal Show 2011, 11 am - 3 pm Enjoy the Quilt & Fine Art show plus food, live Pentwater music, a pumpkin chuck contest, quilt raffle, Frauenthal Center, Muskegon Little River Casino Resort, Manistee pumpkin patch, children’s activities, and more. October 7-9 October 14 - December 31 October 23 October 1 Annual Pulaski Days Celebration “Van Raalte the Visionary: Star of Saugatuck Last Trip Oktoberfest, 12 noon - 8 pm Grand Rapids The 200th Birthday of Holland’s of the Season Downtown Douglas October 8 Founder, Albertus Van Raalte” Saugatuck October 1 Pentwater Home Tour & Used Book Holland Museum, Holland October 25 Fall Fest Sale, 10 am - 4 pm Oct. 14-16 & 21-23 “C. Schoenknect & W. Paul Sculpture East End Park, Grand Haven Pentwater “Sweeney Todd - The Demon Barber Lecture: Sean Henry” Watch as re-enactors recreate what it was like October 8 of Fleet Street” Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture to be Art & All That Jazz Historic Ramsdell Theatre, Manistee Park, Grand Rapids a fur-trader in the tri-cities area in the 1800s. Douglas October 14-23 October 26 October 1 Stroll through galleries and shops, listen to mel- “Crème de la Crème!” David Sedaris Live Oktoberfest low jazz, grab a drink, have a bite, and dance in Manistee Art Institute, Manistee Frauenthal Center, Muskegon St. Joe Kickers Sport Club, Berrien the streets of beautiful downtown Douglas. Small works from well-known artists October 28 Springs October 8 on exhibit. Monty Python’s “Spamalot” & October 1 Empire Heritage Days Empire Museum Complex, Empire October 15 Holy Grail Ale Party Lumber Baron’s Ball Depot to Depot Fall Color Tour Lake Michigan College Mendel Center Lakeshore Museum Center, Muskegon October 8 White Lake Area and Muskegon Mainstage, Benton Harbor October 1-2 Fire Truck Parade Experience vibrant fall color along the lakes and October 28-29 Annual Blue Coast Artists’ Fall Tour, Downtown Holland through the dunes as you travel from the White West Michigan Symphony, Antique and modern fire trucks parade down 8th Lake Depot to the Muskegon Union Depot on 10 am - 6 pm Street from College Avenue to the fire station. Brahms Symphony #3 South Haven to Saugatuck one of Michigan’s most scenic drives. October 8 Frauenthal Center, Muskegon October 1-2 October 15 5th Annual Lakeshore Harvest 6th Annual Peak2Peak Mountain October 28-30 Benzie County Fall Festival Country - Road Rally Ski & Snowboard Sale at Beulah and Benzonia Bike Classic Riverbend Farms, Crystal Mountain Resort & Spa, Mountain Sports October 1-2 South Haven/Saugatuck Areas Crystal Mountain Resort & Spa, Grand Valley Renaissance Festival Thompsonville A rollicking ride through the countryside - it Thompsonville October 15 Grand Valley University, Allendale is not a race! Follow clues to farms and other Tour de Tykes Bike Race October 29 October 1, 8, 16, 22 notable locations in your own car. This family- Claudio Gonzalez & Carlos Flores Jammin’ in the Vineyard friendly ride through the countryside will take Crystal Mountain Resort & Spa, Thompsonville Howard Performing Arts Center, Round Barn Winery, Baroda about three hours - including closing festivities. Berrien Springs Live music and wine tasting. October 8 October 15 Fall Fest October 29 October 1-30 Onekama Fall Funfest Mr. Speed - America’s KISS Tribute Exhibit by Artist Steven Donley Village Park, Onekama Marilla Museum and Pioneer Place, Little River Casino Resort, Manistee White River Gallery, Montague October 8 Marilla October 29 October 2 Barns & Byways Tour, 10 am - 5pm October 15 Fall FunFest Day, 11 am - 4 pm Ski Swap, 9 am - 4 pm “The City of Tomorrow” Ludington Crystal Mountain Resort & Spa, Howard Performing Arts Center, October 8 Coghlin Park, Saugatuck Thompsonville Berrien Springs Pumpkinfest October 15-16 Fall Bonsai Show October 30 October 2 White Lake Area The Closing Open 6th Annual Betsie Valley Run - October 8 Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Crystal Mountain Resort & Spa, Half Marathon, 10K & 5K Luncheon & Style Show Park, Grand Rapids Thompsonville Crystal Mountain Resort & Spa, Gull Landing, Pentwater October 16 A unique cross-country golf event. Put together a Thompsonville Proceeds benefit Oceana County Five by Design’s “Radio Days” three-person scramble team for a day of golf, hot October 2 Animal Friends. Lake Michigan College Mendel Center chili, soup, and prizes. “Kids’ ArtFest 2011: October 8 Mainstage, Benton Harbor October 31 A World of Creativity” Harvest Festival October 19 Open Hours at the Kaleva Bottle House Grand Rapids Children’s Museum, Downtown St. Joseph Song Swap Museum, 12 noon - 4 pm Grand Rapids October 8 Foundry Hall, South Haven Kaleva October 2 New Buffalo Wine & Harvest Festival October 20-23 NOVEMBER White Lake CROP Hunger Walk Downtown New Buffalo Frankfort Film Festival Montague October 8 Garden Theater, Frankfort October 2 5th Annual Harvest Party / Pig Roast, October 21-25 November 1 Antiques on the Bluff 12 noon - 3 pm Holland Founder’s Fest Celebration Writers Series Lake Bluff Park, St. Joseph Whitehall Holland Armory and other locations in Frederik Meijer Gardens & October 3-23 October 8 West Michigan Sculpture Park, Grand Rapids Crystal Spa Days Taste of Mason County, 6-9 pm A celebration of the 200th birthday of Rev. Albertus November 1-30 Crystal Mountain Resort & Spa, Ludington Area Center for the Arts, C. Van Raalte, founder of Holland. Artist Marilyn Ryan Thompsonville Ludington White River Gallery, Montague October 22 Enjoy select services and experience the tranquil- October 8-9 Whirlpool 100th Celebration, South- November 1-30 ity of this luxury oasis. 34th Annual Gallery Stroll Weekend, west Michigan Symphony Orchestra Lake Michigan Art Walk October 5 12 noon - 5 pm Downtown Muskegon Song Swap Mendel Center Mainstage, Saugatuck/Douglas Area Benton Harbor November 3, 2011 - January 15, 2012 Foundry Hall, South Haven October 8-9 “Ancient/Modern: Textiles October 6 October 22 Benzie County Fall Festival Downtown Holland Groove Walk, 9 pm by Frank Connet” Fall History in Action Day Beulah and Benzonia Muskegon Museum of Art, Muskegon Historic White Pine Village, Ludington Downtown Holland October 8-9 11 Different Bands. 11 Different Locations. All November 3 October 6 Western Michigan Old Engine Club in Downtown Holland! Autumn Harvest Dinner Pumpkinfest - Dinner On Us, 5 pm Tractor Pulls October 22 Fenn Valley Winery, Fennville Downtown Zeeland Scottville Fall Frenzy November 4-5 Downtown merchants cook and serve FREE October 9 dinner to the community. Downtown Leland and Fishtown Holland Gallery Walk Holland Train Show, 10 am - 3 pm Enjoy end of season sales, cider, and Downtown Holland October 6-8 Holland Civic Center, Holland Zeeland Pumpkinfest - donuts. Participating galleries will showcase artists and October 9 October 22 their works, hors d’oeuvres, and libations. Fri- “Harvesting Goodwill” Last sailing day of the season day walk hours, 6:30-8:30 pm; Saturday hours, Downtown Zeeland Fan Halen 12 noon - 4 pm. for the S.S. Badger Little River Casino Resort, Manistee October 6-9 Ludington Paint Our Towns Pink Benton Harbor & St. Joseph SHORELINE CALENDAR CONTINUED ON PAGE 13 www.shorelinevisitorsguide.com FA L L / W I N T E R 2011/12 | Shoreline Visitors Guide 5
Festival Fever F 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 recon rm dates and times. (We suggest using the local information contacts listed on page 3.) September 2-5 September 16-18 December 3 Shoreline Spectacular Michigan Irish Music Festival Nouveau Fest, 1-5 pm Downtown Muskegon Heritage Landing, Muskegon Fenn Valley Vineyard, Car show/parade, motorcycle show, human foos- Three days of Irish and Celtic music, vendors, October 7-8 Fennville ball tournament, 3 on 3 basketball tournament, food, and fun. Buster Keaton Society Taste the first wines from the 2011 vintage, hors battle of the rock air bands, paint ball games, dog September 17 Convention & Film Festival de oeuvres, and cellar tasting tours. A great and cat petting and adoption, poker walk, bever- 8th Annual Heritage Fest way to kick off the holiday season with family age tent with music, children’s area with games, Frauenthal Theater, Muskegon and friends. art, craft fair, food court, and much more. Saugatuck/Douglas Area Film and vaudeville star, Buster Keaton, grew up Discover the rich historical and architectural in the Blufton Neighborhood of Muskegon. This January 21, 2012 September 2-5 heritage of the Saugatuck-Douglas area. Hosted tribute features some of his film and television Winter Delights : Breakwater Festival by the Saugatuck Douglas Historical Society. footage, a tour of the Keaton family home, and A Festival of Wine, Food & Jazz Pere Marquette Beach, Muskegon Visit www.sdhistoricalsociety.org, for details. more. Lake Michigan College, Mendel Center, Come celebrate the last few days of September 17 October 7-9 Benton Harbor summer at the most beautiful beach in 2011Annual Green Art Fair Annual Pulaski Days Celebration West Michigan. January 21-22, 2012 Douglas Valley Winery, Manistee Grand Rapids White Lake Annual Perch Festival September 3-4 This competition will present creative uses for This annual celebration commemorates and Hart Heritage Days salvaged materials. Montague honors revolutionary war hero, General Casimir Ice fishing tournament, chili cook off, fish dinner, Hart Historic District September 17-18 Pulaski. Local private clubs open their doors to and more. Enjoy activities in the Historic District where Tulipanes Latino Art and Film Festival the public to promote Polish music, food, and buildings from the past have been moved and dance. January 26-29, 2012 restored for all to view. Centennial Park, Holland Grand Haven Winterfest Free festival celebrating Latino culture through September 8-11 art, film, music, dance, and more. October 7-9 Grand Haven Antique Engine & Tractor Show September 21 - October 9 Goose Festival January 31 - February 4, 2012 Michigan Flywheelers Museum, Art Prize Fennville Snowfest 2012 South Haven Downtown Grand Rapids & Frederik October 7-9 Downtown Muskegon Hundreds of antique engines and tractors are 15th Annual Oktoberfest & Great events that include snow volleyball, trivia, on display during the four-day show. Other Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, a game night, broomball, and our famous soup activities include outdoor flea market, equipment Grand Rapids Classic Car & Hot Rod Show and chili cook-off. parades, blacksmith shop, saw mill and shingle ArtPrize offers the largest art prize in the world Pentwater February 3-5, 2012 mill demonstrations, and musical entertainment. and is open to any artist in the world. Car show, chili cook off and streusel bake off, Ice Breaker Festival Lots of kids activities too! September 23-24 entertainment tent, live auction, sprint for the Downtown South Haven September 9-10 Oktoberfest West Michigan stein, barrel race, face and pumpkin painting, music, chicken and polka dance contest, beer, Ice carving, Chili cook-off, Texas hold-‘em, ice Annual Silver Lake Apple & John Ball Zoological Garden Park, brats, and kraut. MSU football on the big skating, and more. BBQ Cook-Off Festival Grand Rapids screen. February 10-12, 2012 Silver Lake Sand Dunes Area September 24 October 8 Magical Ice Carving Festival All day activities include crafts show, fresh farm Fall Fest Arts & Crafts, 10 am - 5 pm Pumpkinfest Downtown St. Joseph produce, entertainment, golf scramble, and apple North Mears Parking Lot, Whitehall Montague February 11 & 18 pie contest. Farmer’s market, live entertainment, arts and Celebrate the icon of fall, the pumpkin, with Hart & Pentwater Winterfest September 9-11 crafts, cider mill, hayrides, and food vendors. pumpkin decorating, seed spitting contests, Hart & Pentwater Paw Paw Wine & Harvest Festival September 29 - October 2 pumpkin carving, the largest pumpkin competi- February 11, 2012 Paw Paw Four Flags Apple Festival tion, and the pumpkin roll down Dowling Hill. Winterfest in Benzie County A grape time for everyone! Grape stomp, Niles October 8 Beulah & Benzonia fireworks, parade, car show, craft show, and Four day festival with carnival rides, food ven- 5th Annual Harvest Party / Pig Roast, several entertainment stages. Wine tasting, beer dors, arts and crafts on Saturday and Sunday, Fun Activities for the whole family, including a tent, and more. 12 Noon - 3 pm frozen fish toss, a chili cook off, turkey bowling, parade, live entertainment, and more. September 9-17 Whitehall bonfire on the beach, fireworks and more. October 1 October 8 February 17-19, 2012 Allegan County Fair Douglas Oktoberfest, 12 noon -8 pm Allegan County Fairgrounds, Allegan Onekama Fall Funfest Cherry Capital Winter Wonder Fest / Downtown Douglas Village Park, Onekama Downtown’s Sweetheart of a Sale September 10 Fun for the whole family! Parade, rifle ceremony, Craft and food vendors, bounce house, wagon, Barodafest tapping of the keg with Alphorn performance, Downtown Traverse City bier tent, food court, traditional German bands, pony, and miniature train rides, plus face paint- Enjoy President’s Day weekend with live music, Baroda ing, and more. ice sculptures, Frozen Bed Races, a Soup’r Bowl A small-town festival with live entertainment, dancing, kinderplatz kids games, root beer barrel roll, face painting, and sack and mug races. October 8 Competition, Monster Dog Pull, and more. kids games, crafters, food vendors, tractor pull, Harvest Festival February 17-20, 2012 Duck race, and more October 1 September 10 Oktoberfest Downtown St. Joseph Winterfest Weekend Port City Street Fair Downtown Ludington October 8-9 Saugatuck/Douglas Area Downtown Manistee Music, food, games, craft fair, and many more Benzie County Fall Fest February 18, 2012 Enjoy autumn at the Port City Festival in his- events make up this day of fun. Frankfort and Elberta Winterfest toric Manistee. Stroll the scenic Riverwalk and October 1 Enjoy pumpkin chucking, gourd and pumpkin Empire and Glen Arbor enjoy entertainment, food, an antique car show, Fall Fun Fest, 4-7 pm carving by masters, kids’ activities, and more. February 18-19, 2012 arts and crafts, historic building tours, special Brethren Heritage Museum, Brethren October 15 Shiver By the River exhibits, and more. Enjoy pumpkin painting, bobbing for apples, Fall Fest, 2-5 pm Frankfort September 15-17 and Native American activities. Hot stew, corn Marilla Museum and Pioneer Place, Snow Activities, Ice Cravings, Snowmobile Sno Scottville Harvest Festival bread, and dessert will be served. Donations Marilla Cross Races and More. Downtown Scottville welcome. Pumpkin painting and carving, campfire and February 25, 2012 Ox roast, midway carnival, annual queen and October 1 hotdogs, and “screaming” apples. Outhouse 500 princess contests, farmers market, grand parade, Fall Fest October 15 Coopersville horse shoe tournament, garden and antique East End Park, Grand Haven Fall FunFest Day, 11 am - 4 pm March 10, 2012 tractor pulls, the Scottville Clown Band, and Watch as re-enactors recreate the life of fur trad- Coghlin Park, Saugatuck entertainment tent. ers in the tri-cities area in the 1800s. St. Patrick’s Day Festival & Parade Pumpkin carving, pumpkin launch, pie eating, Saugatuck/Douglas Area September 16-18 October 1-2 food vendors, band, tug-of -war. Great family Bangor Harvest Festival Benzie County Fall Fest fun! Mid-March, 2012 Bangor Beulah and Benzonia October 20-23 2nd Annual Benzie County Craft show, antique and classic car show, quilt Enjoy pumpkin chucking, gourd and pumpkin 3rd Annual Frankfort Film Festival Water Festival show, children’s events, food, and family fun. carving by masters, kids’ activities, and more. Garden Theater, Frankfort Frankfort September 16-18 October 6-8 Enjoy the best films from prestigious festivals Celebrate the waters of Benzie County. Listen Grand Haven Salmon Festival Zeeland Pumpkinfest - worldwide at the recently restored Garden to world-class Michigan musicians and speeches Theater. from water experts; attend workshops and Grand Haven Municipal Marina “Harvesting Goodwill” presentations; and enjoy art, theater, dance, Music, wine tasting, gourmet salmon cook-off Downtown Zeeland children‘s activities, artisan foods and beverages. contest, beer and entertainment pavilion, art fair, Enjoy games, scarecrow displays, entertainment, Visit www.visitbenzie.com for more information and fishing contest. a parade, and more. as it becomes available. 6 Shoreline Visitors Guide | FA L L / W I N T E R 2011/12 www.shorelinevisitorsguide.com
September 3 through October 31 October 8 October 28 Amazin’ Corn Maze Pumpkinfest Downtown Halloween Walk, 3:30-5 pm Lewis Farm Market & Petting Farm, New Era Montague Downtown Traverse City Celebrate the pumpkin with pumpkin decorating, seed spit- Pint-sized ghosts and goblins parade downtown streets, September 3-5, 10-11, 17-18; ting contests, pumpkin carving, the largest pumpkin competi- trick or treating at participating shops. September 24 through October - Daily tion, and the pumpkin roll down Dowling Hill in Montague. Corn Maze October 28 Crane Orchards, Fennville October 8 The Great Halloween Spectacle, 5-9 pm *Please note - a special Haunted Corn Maze will be open from Zeeland Pumpkinfest Parade, 3 pm Downtown St. Joseph dark until 10 pm on Fridays and Saturdays in October. Not Downtown Zeeland recommended for children 10 years and under. October 28 October 8-9 Halloween at VanRaalte Farm September 24-25; October 1-30 Benzie County Fall Festival VanRaalte Farm Park, Holland (Saturdays and Sundays only) Frankfort and Elberta Start your journey on the trails at the VanRaalte Farm. Volun- The Famous Pumpkin Train Pumpkin carving, kids’ games, parades, pumpkin chucking, teers and staff will be on hand to help you discover wild and much more. creatures, fun activities, and treats. Enjoy a campfire, cider, Coopersville & Marne Railway, and cookies at the end of the trail. Coopersville October 14-15 Enjoy a train ride and pick a pumpkin from the pumpkin patch! October 29 Tickets required; contact C&MR for departure times. Haunted History Hayrides Honor Hometown Halloween, 12 noon - 2 pm Downtown Allegan Through October October 15 Macabre Manistee County October 29 Manistee County Fall FunFest Day, 11 am - 4 pm All month long enjoy haunted houses, costume parties, Coghlin Park, Saugatuck Haunted Museum, 2-4 pm harvest festivals, live theater, intriguing museums, the Manistee Pumpkin carving, pumpkin launch, pie eating, food vendors, Tri-Cities Historical Museum, Grand Haven Ghost Ship, and much more! band, a tug of war, and loads of family fun! October 29 October 15 Halloween on the Green, 12 noon Through October In Search of the Great Pumpkin, 3 pm Scarecrow Harvest The Village Green, Pentwater Overhiser Orchards, South Haven Children’s activities, costume contest, Bear Lake Come visit Bear Lake and see a creative collection of scare- and more. crows displayed throughout town. October 15, 22, 29 Scenic chairlift rides to view fall color, October 29 October 1 live entertainment, and the Haunted Annual Halloween Spooktacular Autumn Glory Day, 10 am - 4 pm Forest. Downtown Pentwater Bear Lake School, Bear Lake Crystal Mountain Resort & Spa, Trick or treating at downtown merchants, 12 noon - 6 pm. Browse the Quilt & Fine Art Show and enjoy food, live music, Thompsonville Parade at 4 pm. Haunted trolley rides at 7 pm. the pumpkin chuck contest, quilt raffle, pumpkin patch, children’s activities, and more. October 21 October 29 Flashlight Tour of Ice Age Imperials, Downtown Trick or Treat, 3-5 pm October 1 6-7:30 pm Downtown Ludington Scarecrow-making Workshop Heritage Museum and Cultural Center, Ludington Center for the Arts, Ludington St. Joseph October 29 Trick-or-treat with the giants of Ice Age Imperials! Enjoy a Halloween Harvest Festival & Parade October 1-2 spooky flashlight tour of the exhibit, treats, and crafts. Fun for 10 am - 5 pm Benzie County Fall Festival the whole family! Ages 5-10 are free with paid adult admis- Saugatuck/Douglas Area Beulah & Benzonia sion and fee for members of The Heritage. Musical entertainment, storytelling, and arts and crafts featuring Enjoy awesome fall color, food, pumpkin carving, kids’ games, harvest and Christmas items. Parade at 4 pm. parades, pumpkin chucking, and much more. Beulah and October 22 Benzonia host the festival Oct. 1-2; Frankfort and Elberta host a Boos, Brews & Brats Halloween Event October 29 second weekend of fun Oct. 8-9. Downtown Manistee Adult Halloween Kids will enjoy trick or treating downtown and a pet costume Celebration & Parade, 10 pm October 6 parade. Gourmet brats, an event tent, and costume contest Saugatuck/Douglas Area Zeeland Pumpkin fest round out the activities on tap. Dinner on Us, 5 pm October 30 Downtown Zeeland October 22-23 Haunted History Hayrides Free admission to both museums. Free rides on the Silver Beach Carousel, 4-6 pm. October 6-8 Honor Curious Kids’ and Curious Kids’ Discovery The Village of Honor hosts two trips each night on an excur- Zeeland Pumpkinfest - sion through its haunted history. Refreshments included. Zone Museums, St. Joseph “Harvesting Goodwill” Downtown Zeeland October 23 October 31 Boo on Your Bike Halloween Downtown, 4-6 pm October 7-8, 14-15, 21-22, 28-29 Kal-Haven Trail, South Haven Downtown Grand Haven Manistee’s Ghost Ship Participating merchants provide treats for downtown’s annual S.S. City of Milwaukee trick or treating event. Come join in on the fun on Washington Historic railroad car ferry, Manistee Avenue from Harbor to Third Street. www.shorelinevisitorsguide.com FA L L / W I N T E R 2011/12 | Shoreline Visitors Guide 7
welcome to Southwest Michigan S outhwest Michigan is a delightful destination for a getaway on crisp fall days or snowy afternoons. Here you will nd quaint little resort towns with gingerbread-trimmed cottages, curious antiques shops, lovely boutiques, romantic bed and breakfast inns, and gourmet restaurants tucked away among the rolling dunes. In autumn, the forested hills resemble a patchwork quilt of reds, golds and yellows; U-pick orchards, wineries, and farmers markets display the fruits (and vegetables!) of the season; and corn mazes and fall festivals promise bushel baskets full of family fun. When the snow ies, so do outdoor enthusiasts - down hills, along trails, and over the ice. ere are trails in state, county, and local parks, as well as ski slopes within an hour’s drive of St. Joseph. Southwest Michigan’s web-like snowmobile trail system spreads out in every direction, threading through the dunes and rambling through the woods with adventure waiting around every bend. Cozy cottages, inviting res- taurants, and intriguing museums make fall and winter especially memorable in Michigan’s great southwest. For more information, visit www.swmichigan.org, or call (269) 925-6301. www.swmichigan.org 8 Shoreline Visitors Guide | FA L L / W I N T E R 2011/12 www.shorelinevisitorsguide.com
S O U T HW E S T MI C H I G A N January 21, 2012 Winter Shopping & Dining Delights: A Festival of in downtown St. Joseph Wine, Food and Jazz S hoppers darting in and out of the dozens of shops, boutiques, and galleries in downtown St. Joseph frequently pause along the brick streets to look at the lake below or listen for the crashing of waves I f cabin fever has got a ‘grippe’ on you, try a night on the beach. is lakeside shopping district o ers an inviting, comfort- out at Winter Delights: A able atmosphere where you will nd home décor, original art, hand-crafted Festival of Wine, items, antiques, resort wear and upscale fashions, jewelry, and more. Enjoy ne dining at Food & Jazz at Lake area restaurants and bistros, or try tastings at nearby wineries. Michigan College’s Mendel Center. Winter Delights promises an evening of great Michigan wines, local cuisine, semi- nars, wine tasting, live entertainment, and fun with friends. Why, it may even cure your October 8, 2011 mid-winter malaise! For more information, visit http://www.winterdelightsfestival.com/ Harvest Festival or call the Mendel Center box office at (269) 927-1221. S carecrows, pumpkins, and cornstalks, oh my! Cele- brate fall and the fall harvest at downtown St. Joseph’s annual Harvest Festival, October 8. Bundled corn stalks line sidewalks and cheery scarecrows greet shoppers as they enter downtown shops and eateries. Watch as cider is made from apples at the cider press demonstration, climb aboard a free horse-drawn trolley ride, and buy fresh fruits and vegetables at the farmer’s market. Especially entertaining for the kids-there’s face painting, balloon twisting, and the Furry Friends Petting Zoo! February 10-12, 2012 Magical Ice Carving Festival S o you believe in magic? You will after watching ice sculptors create extraordinary carvings from ordinary blocks of ice during Downtown St. Joseph’s Magical Ice Carving Festival, February 10-12, 2012. is event brings in some of the nest professional ice sculptors around, as well as their chisels and chainsaws! When the carving commences, only the sculptor knows what will appear from the sparkling ice - a dragon, a sh, a castle, or perhaps a winged horse. Adding to the magic of the festival are cooking demonstra- tions, carousel rides, kids’ activities (with cookies and hot cocoa!), ice skating, food and spirits, and magic shows. www.shorelinevisitorsguide.com FA L L / W I N T E R 2011/12 | Shoreline Visitors Guide 9
EXIT 22 r. ore D Oak St. E. Wells St. h Sh North Nort . Ave Black River St. Nort ley h St. I-I96 nk Dyck Du man Ave. LAKE Ave. Baily Ave. Park MICHIGAN Conger St. Dr. Church St. Shore Quaker North Beach Lake t. EXIT 20 er S Phoenix St. Wat Eagle St. Huron St. BLUE STAR A-2 South Beach Downtown Shopping HWY Broadway Erie St. Pearl St. Superior St. Chambers St. Green St. S. Haven St. S. Haven St. Maple St. Ph illip I-I96 sS t. Elkenburg St. H Monroe Blvd. St. Joseph St. Kalamazoo St. La Grange St. Indian Ave. Baily Ave. Center St. HOSPITAL Aylworth Ave. 11th St. M- 43 to Van Buren K = Downtown Shopping M-104 ala ma State Park zoo welcome to South Haven N estled in southern Michigan’s fruit belt, South Haven is an historic Lake Michigan harbor city that is known as much for its beach town atmosphere as it is for its blueberry farms, orchards, cider mills, and country markets. During autumn, you can enjoy the just-picked goodness of home-grown fruits and vegetables and lip-smacking fresh-pressed cider, and pick from thousands of roly-poly pumpkins resting in farmers fields. And when winter snows blanket the landscape, dust off your skis and skates and rev your engines for yet another season of fun. Enjoy ice-skating at downtown’s covered ice rink pavillion in Dyckman Park, strap on cross-country skis or snowshoes for an invigorating afternoon on the Kal-Haven or Van Buren Trails, or ride a snowmobile across the countryside to Kalamazoo on the 34-mile-long Kal-Haven Trail. In the evening, chase the chill away in cozy Bed and Breakfasts, luxurious inns, convenient motels, or at any one of the town’s inviting cafés or restaurants. 10 Shoreline Visitors Guide | FA L L / W I N T E R 2011/12 www.shorelinevisitorsguide.com
S OU T H H AV E N Shopping Just My in South Haven S outh Haven is a shopper’s paradise o er- ing more than 70 shops and boutiques, convenient parking, and friendly store keepers Bag who make you feel right at home. Here, you will nd a great selection of items for all of your holiday shopping needs, including ne art, resort wear, outdoor gear, nautical items, books, toys, antiques and collectibles, gourmet foods, I t’s Just My Bag and so much more! This stylish boutique in downtown South Haven specializes in women’s handbags and accessories, featuring such brands as Stephanie Dawn, Danny K, and an exciting new designer from Royal Oak, Michigan, and home décor. ere’s even a blueberry Jenna Kator. The designer handbags and acces- store where you sories in the Jenna Kator Collection are classic, can binge on yet trendy, made with animal-friendly vegetar- the berry and ian leather, and named after Michigan places buy everything that reflect great beauty, character, and charm, blueberry from including Holland, Bellaire, Traverse City, and beverages to Charlevoix. Just My Bag owner, Kathy Stscherban, bath gel! is a 20-year summer resident of South Haven., and she takes great pride in supporting Michigan designers, presenting high quality merchandise, WOW! and providing the best in customer service. While Just My Bag will close for the season on November 11-13, 2011 December 1 (reopening April 1, 2012), there is still plenty of time to make your holiday purchases. Women’s Only Weekend... Watch for Just My Bag’s upcoming fall trunk show in late September at www.facebook.com/pages/ justmybag. For more information, visit www.justmybag.com or call (269) 767-7181. G rab your girlfriends and put a little WOW in your weekend at South Haven’s first “Women’s Only Weekend” (WOW), November 11-13. Now that the kids are back in school, it’s a perfect time to kick back and relax with a little ‘me’ time. This special weekend features a host of Crescent Moon events including keynote speaker, Judy Pearson, who will talk about the different kinds of cour- age women possess and how it can help them achieve personal and professional goals. Also on tap are seminars and demonstrations, shopping savings, chick flicks, special menus prepared by Sports Apparel & Footware local chefs, free wine tastings, chocolate, live en- tertainment, and we repeat-chocolate! Old Har- 505 Phoenix St bor Inn, overlooking South Haven’s picturesque South Haven, MI harbor, is offering a special WOW weekend rate, as are other lodging facilities in the area. Ladies, 866-4K9-KIDS you won’t want to miss this exciting and fulfilling 413 Phoenix St., South Haven, MI weekend. For more information and to make www.decadentdogs.com 269.637.5119 reservations visit www.wowsouthhaven.com. crmoon2@frontier.com 269.767.7181 www.shorelinevisitorsguide.com FA L L / W I N T E R 2011/12 | Shoreline Visitors Guide 11
S O U T H H AV E N Clementine’s W hen you can measure the amount of food you serve in miles and tons, you must be doing something right! An institution 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, Clementine’s February 3-5, 2012 varied menu ranges from New Zealand Green Lip Mussels to South of the Border wet burritos, and a Ice Breaker Clementine’s classic - Mess of Lake Perch. And by the way, it’s the perch they sold 11 tons of last year. And it’s Clem’s Homemade Onion Rings on signature wooden pegs that they served six miles’ worth! A second location in St. Joseph - Clementine’s Too - sits on the banks of the St. Joseph River less than 25 B reak up your winter with a fun- lled festival during South Haven’s annual Ice Breaker Festival, February 3-5, 2012. Watch artisans miles south of South Haven and features the same delicious menu items available at the South Haven location. For hours and to check out the menu, visit www.ohmydarling.com. turn blocks of ice into dazzling sculptures and marvel as ice skaters twirl and dance across Murphy’s Antique Mall L the rink in impressive performances. Vote ove antiques? en you will want to shop where the dealers shop - Murphy’s for your favorite chili at the chili cook-o Antique Mall on Phoenix Street. You’re sure to lose yourself to nostalgia and enjoy a smorgasbord of family fun, (and maybe even among the booths!) while browsing two oors of antiques and including a sh dinner, pancake breakfast, collectibles. More than 100 dealers o er glassware, furniture, jewelry, books, a winter picnic, wagon rides, movies, stage records, linens, vintage kitchenware, and other timeless treasures. presentations, shopping, and more! Emergency Department A Little Bit of Everything! Fabulous Stuff. . .Unbeatable Prices & Cool Music While You Shop! 955 S. Bailey Ave., South Haven Vitamins | Teas | Jewelry | Purses Hours: 24 hours/day, 7 days/week Home Decor | Polish Pottery | Unique Gifts Shoreline Wellness Center Celebrating our 22nd Year! 950 S. Bailey Ave., South Haven 509 Phoenix • SOUTH HAVEN 269.639.2949 (269) 637-9277 955 South Bailey Ave., South Haven, MI 49090   www.sh­hs.org 30 Years of Offering Outstanding Food, Drink and Service! Family Owned82 Since 19 Open 7 Days SOUTH HAVEN 500 Phoenix St. 269-637-4755 LUNCH ST. JOSEPH DINNER KIDS MENU 1235 Broad St. 269-983-0990 www.ohmydarling.com 12 Shoreline Visitors Guide | FA L L / W I N T E R 2011/12 www.shorelinevisitorsguide.com
SHORELINE CALENDAR CONTINUED FROM PAGE 5 November 25 Black Friday Sales, 6 am Downtown Zeeland January 13-15, 2012 North American Ice Fishing Circuit (NAIFC) Open Qualifier FEBRUARY 2012 November 25-27 Downtown Ludington February 3-5, 2012 November 4-5 Lemon Creek Winery Black Friday January 14, 2012 Ice Breaker Festival 5th Annual Bridge to the Community “wine down” event and Christmas sale. 18th Annual Vintage Downtown South Haven 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament Lemon Creek Winery, Berrien Springs Snowmobile Show Ice carving, chili cook off, Texas hold-‘em, and Creekside Middle School, Zeeland November 26 - December 18 White Lake Area ice skating. November 4-6, 11-12 The Santa Train Excursion The Twisting Trails Snowmobile Club hosts its February 2, 2012 “Guys and Dolls,” presented by West Coopersville annual Great Lakes Snow Drifters Antique, “I Have a Dream”: The Life and Times Ottawa High School Vintage & Classic Winter Snowmobile Show of Martin Luther King, Jr. November 28 featuring raffles, radar runs, slalom runs, and West Ottawa Performing Arts Center, My Friends and Me Tea Lake Michigan College, Mendel Center vintage snowmobiles. Holland South Haven January 20 Mainstage, All shows at 7:30 pm, except for Nov. 6 show, Benton Harbor which is a matinee at 2:30 pm. “Proof,” Muskegon Civic Theater February 3-4, 2012 DECEMBER November 5 Frauenthal Center, Muskegon Carnival of the Animals, West Art & All That Jazz January 21, 2012 Winter Delights: A Festival of Wine, Michigan Symphony Douglas December 1-17 Frauenthal Center, Muskegon Stroll through galleries and shops, listen to mel- “Fall into the Arts” Food & Jazz February 3-5-2012 low jazz, grab a drink, have a bite, and dance in White River Gallery, Montague Mendel Center, Benton Harbor Women’s Winter Tour Weekend the streets of beautiful downtown Douglas. December 1-31 January 21, 2012 November 5 Annual Chili Cook Off Crystal Mountain Resort & Spa, Artist Nancy Reagh Johnson Thompsonville The Buckinghams White River Gallery, Montague Fenn Valley Vineyards, Fennville Exhilarating outdoor activities, spa services, Lake Michigan College Mendel Center December 1-31 January 21-22, 2012 food, wine, chocolate, and friends make this the Mainstage, Benton Harbor Lake Michigan Art Walk White Lake Annual Perch Festival ultimate women’s weekend getaway. November 5 Downtown Muskegon Montague February 4-5, 2012 DaYoopers December 2-4; 9-11 January 24 - April 16, 2012 Taste the Passion Little River Casino Resort, Manistee “A Christmas Carol” “Open Wide” exhibit The Leelanau Peninsula Vintner’s Association November 5-6 & 12-13 Grand Rapids Children’s Museum, hosts this special weekend that celebrates wine, Historic Ramsdell Theater, Manistee chocolate, and love in anticipation of Valentine’s Toast the Season December 3 Grand Rapids Make a visit to the “just the right size” dentist Day! The combination of winter’s beauty in Leelanau Peninsula Vintner’s Nouveau Fest, 1-5 pm Leelanau with the special pleasures of life make Association, Leelanau Peninsula office. Fenn Valley Vineyards & Wine Cellar, January 26-29, 2012 for a wonderful weekend. Tickets required. This wine tour is a Northern Michigan holiday Fennville February 10 - March 18, 2012 tradition. Enjoy a self-guided wine-tasting tour, Grand Haven WinterFest gourmet food, and gift bags. Tickets required. December 3 Grand Haven “Artists in Transition” The Osmond Brothers Christmas January 26, 2012 South Haven Center for the Arts, November 8, 2011 - January 15, 2012 Lake Michigan College Mendel Center, South Haven “To the Rescue” - WinterFest Glow Bowl This juried show features area middle and high Benton Harbor Mulligan’s Hollow Ski Bowl, Rescue Helicopter Exhibit December 3 school art students’ work. Grand Rapids Children’s Museum, Grand Haven February 10-12, 2012 Hometown Taste, 5-8 pm January 27, 2012 Grand Rapids Downtown South Haven Magical Ice Carving Festival November 8 December 8 “Fiddler on the Roof ” Downtown St. Joseph Holland Symphony Orchestra “Classics Lake Michigan College Mendel Center February 11 & 18, 2012 Holiday Open House Mainstage, Benton Harbor II” Holland Musem, Holland Hart and Pentwater WinterFest Zeeland East High School, January 27, 2012 Hart and Pentwater December 9 WinterFest Intergalactic Human Sled DeWitt Auditorium, Zeeland Holiday Pops, West Michigan Sym- Fishing tournaments, chili cook off, snowman November 11 Race Championships building contest, food, live music, the “Freezin’ phony Washington Street, Between Harbor for a Reason” Polar Bear Dip for the Crystal Veterans Day Free Admission Frauenthal Center, Muskegon Valley Care Fund, and so much more! Holland Museum, Holland December 10 and 1st Free admission for veterans and their families all Grand Haven February 11, 2012 day at the Holland Museum and the Col. Geerds The Ultimate Doo Wop Yule Pops January 27, 2012 Wind Symphony Pops Concert exhibit in the Holland Armory. Little River Casino Resort, Manistee WinterFest Photo & Poster Contest Howard Performing Arts Center, November 11-13 December 11, 2011 - January 29, 2012 Berrien Springs “Pictures of the Best Kind: The First Reception Women’s Only Weekend (WOW) Tri-Cities Museum, Akeley Building, February 11, 2012 South Haven 100 Years” Winterfest In celebration of its 100th year, the Muskegon Grand Haven November 12 January 27, 2011 - April 29, 2012 Benzonia and Beulah Museum of Arts presents a grand display of the Thunder from Down Under works that have defined the excellence of this The Horses of Deborah Butterfield February 16 - March 4, 2012 Little River Casino Resort, Manistee institution since 1912. Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture “Lend Me a Tenor,” November 12 Muskegon Museum of Art, Muskegon Park, Grand Rapids Muskegon Civic Theater Shop Your Community Day December 13, 2011 - January 29, 2012 January 28, 2012 Frauenthal Center, Muskegon Downtown Traverse City “Portfolios, Series, and Collections” WinterFest Family Dog Pull February 16 - May 6, 2012 Downtown Traverse City gives back during this Muskegon Museum of Art, Muskegon Mulligan’s Hollow Ski Bowl, Grand Haven “1934: A New Deal for Artists” one day promotion. Shop at participating stores December 18, 2011 - February 5, 2012 January 28, 2012 Muskegon Museum of Art, Muskegon and donate 15% of your purchase price to the “Michigan Outsider’s Art” WinterFest Cardboard Sled Race This nationally touring exhibition celebrates non-profit organization of your choice! the 75th anniversary of the Public Works of Art South Haven Center for the Arts, Mulligan’s Hollow Ski Bowl, Grand Project by drawing on the Smithsonian Ameri- November 12-13 South Haven Haven can Art Museum’s collection of artworks created Toast the Season This exhibit explores Outsider art, a.k.a. January 28, 2012 for the program. Leelanau Peninsula Vintner’s visionary/intuitive/self taught/naïve art, as it WinterFest Kid’s Day / Race of Kings Muskegon Museum of Art, Muskegon. Association, Leelanau Peninsula continues to grow from remote areas of the rural Grand Haven Community Center, February 17-19, 2012 This wine tour is a Northern Michigan holiday deep south to the far reaches of the north. Grand Haven Cherry Capital Winter Wonder Fest / tradition. Enjoy a self-guided wine-tasting tour, December 21 January 28, 2012 gourmet food, and gift bags. Tickets required. Winter Solstice - Annual Lighting Downtown’s Sweetheart of a Sale November 13 WinterFst Luau Extravaganza Downtown Traverse City of the Cemetery Grand Haven Municipal Marina Park- Elisabeth von Trapp Kaleva Enjoy President’s Day weekend with live Howard Performing Arts Center, ing Lot, Grand Haven music, ice sculptures, Frozen Bed Races, January 28, 2012 a Soup’r Bowl Competition, Monster JANUARY 2012 Berrien Springs November 17 January Slide Dog Pull, and more. “Doubt,” Muskegon Civic Theater Hanson Hill at North Mears, Whitehall February 17-20, 2012 An open sledding competition for kids of all ages. Winterfest Weekend Frauenthal Center, Muskegon January 6 Registration at noon, slide begins at 1 pm. November 18-19 Saugatuck/Douglas Area Wine About Winter January 28, 2012 February 18, 2012 West Michigan Symphony, Dvorak Downtown Grand Haven Wintervention, 11 am Symphony #8 “Clifford the Big Red Dog Live!” January 6-7, 2012 Downtown Zeeland Lake Michigan College Mendel Center Frauenthal Center, Muskegon Ice Sculpting Competition Snowman building competition. November 18 - January 7, 2012 January 28-29, 2012 Mainstage, Benton Harbor Downtown Holland February 18, 2012 “Flow” Downtown Holland partners with the National Orchid Show Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Winterfest Krasl Art Center, St. Joseph Ice Carving Association (NICA) to host a Col- Empire November 18 - January 7, 2012 legiate Ice Sculpting Invitational. Downtown Park, Grand Rapids February 18, 2012 Jennifer Rogers artlab Holland and NICA will bring students from January 29, 2012 schools around the Midwest and beyond together WinterFest Snow Angel Contest Winterfest Krasl Art Center, St. Joseph for this exciting weekend-long competition. Glen Arbor November 19 Central Park, Grand Haven January 8, 2012 January 31 - February 4 February 18, 2012 Clay Walker 18th Annual Downtown Bridal Show Frostbite HomeGrown Saturday Little River Casino Resort, Manistee 28th Annual Snowfest City Opera House, Traverse City Downtown Muskegon Downtown Manistee November 19-20 More than 30 local experts will be on hand to Midwinter cabin fever beater! Enjoy live music, Apparel from the Past & assist in all phases of wedding planning for new a winter beer garden, ice carving, and a chili Shawnee Road Antiques Fall Sale brides-to-be. cook off. Baroda January 14, 2012 February 18-19, 2012 November 23 18th Annual Downtown Free Fishing Weekend South Haven Ice Rink Opens Chili Cook-Off, 11 am - 3 pm Statewide Huron Street Pavilion, South Haven Park Place Dome, Traverse City November 25 Area restaurants will cook up their special recipes in this annual competition. Little River Band Little River Casino Resort, Manistee SHORELINE CALENDAR CONTINUED ON THE INSIDE BACKCOVER www.shorelinevisitorsguide.com FA L L / W I N T E R 2011/12 | Shoreline Visitors Guide 13
welcome to Saugatuck & Douglas A utumn in the villages of Saugatuck and Douglas is a sensory delight. You can see it along the streets where trees are ablaze with color. You can hear it in the crunching leaves under your feet and you can taste it in the crisp, juicy apples picked fresh at local u-pick orchards. While the Saugatuck and Douglas area is known to be a superb summer vacation destination, there are also plenty of activities for a great fall or winter escape. Hop into your car, climb on a bike, or lace up your hiking shoes for a self-guided color tour of the area’s wooded dunes, hardwood forests, and riverbanks and lakeshores. Or join in any of the many fall events celebrating the area, including the Heritage Festival (September 17), the annual fall open house weekend hosted by Blue Coast Artists (Octo- ber 1-2), and the Halloween Harvest Festival (October 29). And when the trees shed their colorful cloaks, the streets, shops, and turn-of-the-century homes of Saugatuck and Douglas get decked out in the spirit of the season with thousands of sparkling twinkle lights, fresh greenery, and red velveteen bows - a festive backdrop for the white of winter and the Annual Saugatuck Christmas Parade. 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 14 Shoreline Visitors Guide | FA L L / W I N T E R 2011/12 www.shorelinevisitorsguide.com
S A U G ATU C K / D O U G L A S Shopping The in Olive Saugatuck & Douglas Mill L ooking for a unique holiday gift for that special someone? On November 19, the Saugatuck and Douglas Holiday Preview welcomes shoppers with specials at many of the boutiques, F or a tasting experience unlike any other, stop in at The Olive Mill in downtown Saugatuck. Here you can sample the fresh- shops, and galleries in both communities. The merchants not only roll out the red carpet, they est selection of small batch and artisinal even have a trolley to transport you between the two cities. extra virgin olive oils and balsamic vinegars Wine tastings and special holiday dinners, along with theater and arts events, will ll your days and from around the world before you buy. nights in Saugatuck and Douglas. Plan to usher in 2012 watching the reworks over the harbor at Taste oils from olive varieties such as Picual, midnight on New Year’s Eve. And be sure to make plans to return to the area in the new year for Win- Arbequina, kalamata, leccino, Ascalana, ter Fest Weekend (February 17-20, 2012), the Mardi Gras Parade (February 21, 2012), and the annual Koroneiki, and Sevillano, as well as balsamic vinegars that range in flavor from traditional St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Pub Crawl (March 10, 2012). to tangerine, fig, raspberry, chocolate, and more. The Olive Mill also carries rubs, Koorey Creations salts and spices; olives and olive salad; tapenades, spreads, and sauces; chips and dips, serving dishes; and olive-based shower, bath, and body creams and cleans- T he jewelry on display at Koorey Creations dazzles the eye and stirs the soul with its artful design. Here, three generations of the Koorey family craft their art to meet customers’ desires. Attention to detail, comfort, and wearability is paramount in each piece of uniquely handcrafted gold and ers. For great gifts for those who love to cook - and especially for those who love to eat - visit The Olive Mill. For more information gemstone jewelry. If you are looking for a classic, timeless design that is truly one-of-a-kind, Koorey and hours, visit www.olivemillsaugatuck.com Creations is a must. For more information, visit www.kooreycreations.com or call (269) 857-8050. or call (269) 857-5900. gliks.com (269) 455-5137 269-857-1195 · Saugatuck@kilwins.com 152 Butler Street · Saugatuck, MI www.shorelinevisitorsguide.com FA L L / W I N T E R 2011/12 | Shoreline Visitors Guide 15
S A U G AT U C K / D O U G L A S Blue Star Saugatuck 2011 EVENTS Antique Pavilion & Douglas S tarring at the Blue Star Antique Pavilion on the Blue Star Highway in Douglas is a unique and varied assortment of one-of-a-kind October 1 Downtown Douglas at Beery Field. Parade, rifle November 19 Preview, Noon - 9 pm ceremony, the tapping of the keg, a bier tent, and food Welcome the Christmas season in downtown Saugatuck and treasures. More than 175 vendors o er some court. Traditional German bands and dancing. Kinder- Douglas. Enjoy trolley service between the two communities. of the nest quality antiques and cherished platz kids’ games, root beer barrel roll, face painting, and sack and mug races. November 25 collectibles available in the area. Open seven Visit from Santa, 5 pm days a week, year-round (closed on anksgiv- October 8-9 Wicks Park on Water Street, Saugatuck. Enjoy the ing Day, Christmas Day, and Easter Sunday), This annual art extravaganza features artists working in twinkling lights, music, refreshments, kids’ games, and a their galleries. visit from Santa Claus. you can select from vintage furniture, dishes, glassware, clocks, pictures, books, jewelry, toys, October 9 November 25-26; December 3, 10, 17 Carriage Rides and so much more. For more information and Enjoy chili from area restaurants while listening to live Downtown Saugatuck & Douglas entertainment and vote for your favorite! hours, visit www.bluestarantiquepavilion.com. December 3 October 15 Beery Field on Center Street, Douglas. Enjoy candle lights, Everyday Coghlin Park on Culver Street, Saugatuck. Pumpkin carving, pumpkin launching, pie eating, food vendors, carolers, refreshments, and a visit from Santa and his elves. People Cafe a band, tug-of-war, and loads of family fun! Halloween Harvest Festival, 10 am - 5 pm December 3, 10, 17 Stores stay open late in downtown Saugatuck and Douglas. Everyday People Cafe Enjoy musical entertainment, storytelling, and arts and features an innovative crafts booths featuring harvest and holiday items. Don’t February 17-20, 2012 menu with suggested miss the parade at 4 pm! Saugatuck and Douglas wine pairings, utilizing fresh, locally farmed ingredients, served at an Kubiak Gallery affordable price. Located in downtown Douglas, A hip art gallery along the Lake Michigan shore, Kubiak Gallery in downtown Douglas, boasts an eclectic collection of works from area artists as well as those from around the world. Here you can choose from colorful lithographic prints, one-of-a-kind jewelry and metal sculptures, and the ceramic pottery the atmosphere is casual, creations of gallery owner, Kim Kubiak, who holds clay classes all year long. For hours and information hip & upbeat. Check out their menu on- about special events and classes, visit www.facebook.com/pages/kubiak-gallery, www.kubiakgallery.com, or call (269) 857-3200. line at www.everydaypeoplecafe.com. A Destination Mall . . . “Casual Dining At It’s Finest” over 175 Quality Dealers! Recharge (w/in our building) at the Saugatuck Brewing Co. for great food/drink! The Most Unusual Antiques and Gifts in Southwest Lower Michigan! “If you could only have one meal.” —Alan Soloman, Chicago Tribune 2918 Blue Star Hwy. Douglas, MI 49406 (269) 857-4240 269-857-6100 16 Shoreline Visitors Guide | FA L L / W I N T E R 2011/12 www.shorelinevisitorsguide.com
F E N N V I L L E Crane’s Pie Pantry Fenn Valley Restaurant & Bakery Vineyards & Wine Cellar C rane’s Pie Pantry Restaurant and Bakery is a west Michigan tradition. Nestled among lush, fruit-growing orchards in T he Lake E ect Everyone Loves . . . is more than just Fenn Valley Vineyards & Wine Cellar’s slogan, it’s the reason they can grow the cold, tender European grape varieties that make fantastic wines. e moderating in uence of Lake Michigan on the vineyards allows this southwest Michigan winery Fennville, Crane’s restaurant serves up homemade soups, sandwiches made with homemade bread, fruit pies (their specialty!), to continue to add to it’s already lengthy list of award-winning vintages. At the 2011 Michigan Wine desserts, fruit preserves, and fresh-pressed ci- & Spirits Competition in August, it brought home 16 awards, including two Best of Class winners: der year-round. Dine in, take out, it doesn’t “Capriccio” a dry red wine, and its 2010 Riesling, a semi-dry white wine, which also won a double gold. matter. You can take home any of their It also received gold medals for its 2009 Meritage and 2010 Traminette. On December 3, Fenn Valley famous homemade pies - including their will introduce its rst wine from the 2011 vintage. Open year-round, Fenn Valley Vineyards & Wine award-winning apple pie, cakes, strudels, or Cellar o ers free wine tastings and vineyard and cellar tours. For more information about the winery crisps - frozen or fresh baked. And for spe- and upcoming events, visit www.fennvalley.com or call (800) 432-6265. cial occasions and holiday dinners, you can even order online for delivery right to your home. Be sure to visit Crane’s website for From chorizo to chimichangas, Su Casa Restaurante in Fennville delivers the authentic tastes of Mexico. This family-owned restaurant has been dishing up freshly monthly coupon specials and to see which prepared Mexican food and beverages from family recipes for more than 20 years. Whether fruits are being harvested in their orchards it’s breakfast, lunch, or dinner, you’re certain to find your favorite Mexican dish on Su Casa’s and when. For more information, visit www. colorful menu, including homemade chips and salsa and magnificent margaritas! Visit www. cranespiepantry.com or call (269) 561-2297. sucasarestaurante.com for restaurant hours and to view the menu. www.shorelinevisitorsguide.com FA L L / W I N T E R 2011/12 | Shoreline Visitors Guide 17
G welcome to et your passport to fall and winter fun in Holland! is vibrant community, founded by Dutch immigrants more than 150 years ago, gears up for fall and winter fun with a host of events Holland and activities, including a special 200th birthday celebration for the Rev. Albertus C. Van Raalte, the founder of Holland, that stretches right into the New Year. Under a canopy of golden leaves that shimmer in the afternoon sun, farmers markets o er the bounty of the season - from apples to pumpkins and cranberries to squash. And as fall color fades to winter white, Holland lights up the season and the streets with its annual Parade of Lights and a full roster of special holiday events. While the countryside may be blanketed in snow, walking and driving in Downtown Holland is a pleasure thanks to its state-of-the-art snowmelt system. e radiant heat that warms the cobble- stone sidewalks and streets keeps snow and ice at bay all winter long. And the outdoor gas replace on Eighth Street not only warms chilly ngers 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. 18 Shoreline Visitors Guide | FA L L / W I N T E R 2011/12 www.shorelinevisitorsguide.com
D O W N T O W N H O L L A N D November 4 - 5, 2011 Downtown Holland Shopping Downtown Holland Gallery Walk H oliday shopping in historic Downtown Holland is a multi-sensory delight! Snow-framed boutique windows are gaily decorated, music of the season serenades shoppers, and the sweet aroma of roasting chestnuts lls the air. Here, you will nd everything from hip boutiques with upscale fashion to interior design shops showcasing trendy and traditional furniture and antiques in the meticulously D elight in an evening of art, hors d’oeuvres, libations, and live music during downtown Holland’s Gallery Walk, restored Victorian-era buildings with the personal, one-on-one customer service that is reminiscent of November 4, 6:30-8:30 days gone by. pm. Participating gal- leries will showcase the works of local artists as well as the works of artists from around the world. At its “Some- thing New” exhibit, Lake Effect Gallery is featuring new oil paintings by artist and gallery owner, Carrie Rodgers-O’Neal, and the acrylic on canvas paintings of new artist, Linda Thompson. Uptown Gallery & OPEN 7 DAYS Frame Shop, which does quality, custom LIVE ENTERTAINMENT framing, is highlighting the fine art, prints, LUNCH & DINNER and photos of Uptown artists, including OUTSIDE PATIO new water colors by Deb Skirnski. Gallery Walk runs through Saturday, November 5, 12 noon to 4 pm. For more information, - FEATURING - IRISH & AMERICAN FOODS & BEERS FROM AROUND THE WORLD call Lake Effect Gallery at (616) 395-3025 or visit www.lakeeffectgallery.com, or call “Named one of the Great Whisky Bars of the World” Uptown Gallery at (616) 392-4756 or visit by Whisky Magazine 73 EAST 8TH STREET • DOWNTOWN HOLLAND www.uptown-gallery.com. (616) 393-6340 • WWW.CURRAGHHOLLAND.COM Galleries in Holland UPTOWN GALLERY & FRAME SHOP Fantastic Framing Contemporary & whimsical original art, fine art prints and quality custom framing for any decor. Lake Effect Gallery Enjoy browsing at www.lakeeffectgallery.com www.uptown-gallery.com www.shorelinevisitorsguide.com FA L L / W I N T E R 2011/12 | Shoreline Visitors Guide 19
D O W N T O W N H O L L A N D EVENT HAPPENINGS in Holland 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 pinata, and main stage musical entertainment. Bring your troops to historic Van Raalte Farm for Holland Museum’s annual weekend-long Civil War re-enactment extravaganza. This year, Civil War re-enactors will recreate the Battle of Bull Run during the “Return to Bull Run.” Enjoy period music, dancing, and special impressions of historic figures. For more information and hours, visit www.hollandmusem.org or call (616) 796-3329. Calling all cut ups! Culinary students from schools all across the country gather at the Holland Farmers Market to compete in this national fruit and vegetable carving competition. Students get to show off their creative talent and carving skills by fashioning works of art out of cabbages, watermelon, zucchinis, and more, using fresh produce from the Holland Farmers Market. For more information, visit www.hollandfarmersmarket.com or call (616) 355-1138. Watch as antique and modern firetrucks parade down 8th Street from College Avenue to the fire station at VanRaalte and 12th Street. 20 Shoreline Visitors Guide | FA L L / W I N T E R 2011/12 www.shorelinevisitorsguide.com
D O W N T O W N H O L L A N D Celebrate the 200th birthday of the founder of Holland, Michigan, the Rev. Albertus C. Van Raalte. A host of fun, educational, and family-oriented activities have been planned including a commis- sioned play about Van Raalte’s life; concerts of Dutch music by the Holland Symphony Orchestra, the Holland Chorale, and Hope College organists Dr. Huw Lewis and Professor Linda Strouf; a community worship service in Van Raalte’s original church; an international conference; films from and about the Netherlands; a heritage exhibition at the Holland Area Arts Council; arts and crafts activities; puppet shows; games; story-telling; and of course, birthday cake! A number of exhibi- tions in museums, libraries, research centers, and churches in Holland, Zeeland, and Grand Rapids run from September to November. September 30 - October 1 The Carve IV 11 Different Bands. 11 Different Locations. All in Downtown Holland! Purchase a wristband in advance or at the door to experience a night of live music in Downtown Holland. Your wristband gets you into all 11 locations. Take a ‘groove walk” or ride the GrooveXpress C bus . . . With onboard entertainment. 9pm to 1am. For more information, visit www.groovewalk. alling all cut ups! Culinary students from com or call (616) 796-1210. schools all across the country gather at the Holland Farmers Market to compete in this This annual Holiday Open House marks the beginning of the holiday season. Stroll the decorated national fruit and vegetable carving competi- streets filled with holiday carolers, vendors roasting chestnuts, and one-of-a-kind shops, boutiques, tion. Students get to show o their creative and galleries offering holiday treats and free gift-wrapping. talent and carving skills by fashioning works of art out of cabbages, watermelon, zucchinis, and more, using fresh produce from the Holland This annual Holiday Open House marks the beginning of the holiday season. Stroll the deco- rated streets filled with holiday carolers, vendors roasting chestnuts, and one-of-a-kind shops, Farmers Market. For more information, visit boutiques, and galleries offering holiday treats and free gift-wrapping. www.hollandfarmersmarket.com or call (616) 355-1138. Feel Great . . . Look Great! Lizzie Ann’s Wool Co. “A yarn for all reasons.” 21 West 8th Street I! I ! Holland, Michigan 49423 I tel 616.396.8333 fax 616.396.0741 fayemira@allcom.net www.shorelinevisitorsguide.com FA L L / W I N T E R 2011/12 | Shoreline Visitors Guide 21
D O W N T O W N H O L L A N D (see additional dates and times below) EVENT 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. HAPPENINGS (days and hours vary) Enjoy a favorite holiday tradition in Downtown Holland. Children have a chance to sit on Santa’s in Holland lap and tell him their holiday wishes. continued Santa arrives in Holland during the annual Parade of Lights, escorted by bands, floats, vehicles, and individuals decked out in sparkling holiday lights! More than 50 different entries illuminate downtown streets during this dazzling procession. Reminiscent of years gone by, this special event celebrates Sinterk- laas, the benevolent St. Nicholas. In true Dutch folk tradition, Sinter- will get you to the nish klaas arrives each December on his great white horse surrounded by his mischievous Zwarte Piets who bring candy to the children. line with the right shoes, clothing and support! Holiday Kertmarkt Bring 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! Holiday Kerstmarkt Days and Hours: Friday, November 19 - 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Friday, November 25 - 9:00 am - 8:00 pm Saturday, November 26 - 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Tuesday, November 29 - 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm Friday, December 2 - 3:00 pm - 3:00 pm or a Join us fun! Saturday, December 3 - 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Fun Rrd road runs Friday, December 9 - 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm Saturday, December 10 - 9:00 am - 3:00 pm ban He orts FREE Urys, 5:45 at Gazelle Sp Tuesd a ns d trail ru irty Her eon Creek Park FREE D m at Pig ,5p Sundays Introducing the New 2012 Collection Now available at Home & Company Downtown Holland Home & Company 190 S River Avenue Holland, MI 49423 Shop NOW @ 616-393-0305 www.facebook.com/homeandcompany Locally owned & operated! 22 Shoreline Visitors Guide | FA L L / W I N T E R 2011/12 www.shorelinevisitorsguide.com
D O W N T O W N H O L L A N D Tour homes and businesses on the upper floors of the historic buildings of downtown Holland. Historic (Tickets must be purchased in advance.) Washington Watch as the ice flies at the annual Collegiate Square Invitational Ice Sculpting Competition hosted by Downtown Holland and the National Ice Carving Holland’sshoppingwith an eclectic mix Square historic, tree-lined Washington tling neighborhood district is a bus- Association (NICA). Students from colleges around of shops. Get pampered at Gretchen’s the Midwest and beyond participate in this very Landing salon and “cool” event. day spa, inspired at Friends of Wool yarn shop, and Downtown Holland’s Girlfriend’s Weekend offers an indulgent and eclectic mix of wining, dining, enjoy what might be fashion, makeovers, fitness, and shopping. Advance registration is required. Visit www.girlfriend- the best breakfast sweekend.org for the complete schedule of events and registration details. you’ve ever had at The Biscuit! 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 gift-giving 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. Dedicated to promoting the fair trade of artisans’ goods from around the world. The Bridge is Holland’s Fair Trade store. Here you will find unique gifts and products including hand-made beaded jewelry, casual clothing, scarves, wall hangings, table runners, baskets, purses, place mats, and so much more for all of your holiday gift-giving needs. For more information and hours, visit www.facebook.com/pages/The-Bridge. 442 Washington Avenue Holland, MI 49423 (616) 395-WOOL www.friendsofwool.com !"#$%&'()*"+','-&&./&+'0'-12#1"+ 3"#22#"4'0'56#""#"4'7/)++&+ GRETCHEN’S LANDING CELEBRATE the sights, sounds and textures of intriguing creations handcrafted by skilled artisans from 30 Third World countries. "#%$,9*7!89,:%$!0;-$48!/$(4!<=> Jewelry Pottery Basket & Bags Musical Instruments 18 W. 8th Street Downtown Holland 35 W. 8th!"#$%%#!&!'()*#()*!+(,,-*. 616-392-3977 616.392.4707 /-0%1((230(454(.%,.$67 An outreach project of Western Theological Seminary )))34(.%,.$678#($%30(4 FAIR TRADE FREE WORLD www.shorelinevisitorsguide.com FA L L / W I N T E R 2011/12 | Shoreline Visitors Guide 23
D O W N T O W N H O L L A N D Crane’s in the City New C rane’s in the City may be new to downtown Holland, but it Holland Brewing Company H continues in the tradition of Crane’s oppy beer? Malty beer? What does it mean? Find Pie Pantry Restaurant in Fennville, out at a New Holland Brewing Company brewery which has been serving up farm- tour. Every Saturday at 12 noon and 3:00 p.m. (through November 19) and at 1:00 pm and 2:30 pm beginning fresh goodness since 1916. On the November 20, New Holland brew masters conduct Pro- menu at Crane’s new location duction Brewery tours where you can learn about the beer are homemade soups making process and what gives beer its flavor. For just $10 and chili, salads, per person, you will get an informative and entertaining brew- ery tour, samples of beer, and a take-home New Holland pint sandwiches, glass. New Holland also offers tours of its distillery at 1:30 p.m. on Saturdays for $5 per person, homemade Michi- which includes samples of the distillery’s spirits - rum, whiskey, vodka, gin, and hopquila. After gan fruit pies, working up a thirst and an appetite on the tours, be sure to stop in at the New Holland Restau- crisps, dumplings, rant and Pub for award-winning beers and spirits and great soups, salads, sandwiches, and piz- strudels, and sundaes zas. For more information about tours and upcoming events hosted by New Holland Brewing Company, visit www.newhollandbrew.com, www.facebook.com/pages/New-Holland-Brewing- and floats. Crane’s also Co, or call (616) 355-6422. offers an autumn staple - cider and donuts - year-round! 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. For more information and upcoming specials and events visit www.facebook.com/pages/Cranes- In-The-City or call (616) 796-CITY. 24 Shoreline Visitors Guide | FA L L / W I N T E R 2011/12 www.shorelinevisitorsguide.com
H O L L A N D Piper Restaurant offers for an exceptional dining experience when in the Holland area. Voted the “Most Romantic Restaurant” in West Michigan by the read- ers of The Holland Sentinel, Piper overlooks Eldean Ma- rina on beautiful Lake Maca- tawa, where you can watch the sun set over the dunes and enjoy a gourmet meal and friendly service in a casual set- ting. For additional information and hours, visit www.piperrestaurant.com or call (616) 335-5866. 616.396.3061 Piper R E S TAU R A N T Winter Hours Open Tue.-Sat. at 5:00 p.m. Summer Hours Open 7 Nights at 5:00 p.m. The Lake Macatawa View is Spectacular All Year Round 616-335-5866 2225 South Shore Drive 225 College Avenue Macatawa, MI 49434 616-395-7200 or 800-903-9142 PiperRestaurant.com www.shorelinevisitorsguide.com FA L L / W I N T E R 2011/12 | Shoreline Visitors Guide 25
H O L L A N D VanWieren Hardware W here can you get your lawnmower serviced and shop for the holidays? At family owned and operated Van Wieren Hardware in Holland. Here you will nd everything you need for home maintenance and fall garden clean up needs, including paint, power tools, closet organizers, home décor, and gardening supplies. Van Wieren’s also carries one of West Michigan’s best selections of holiday ornaments and deco- rations. For more information about upcoming events and specials, visit www.facebook.com/pages/VanWieren-Hardware or call (616) 396-2378. Cross country skiing in Pigeon Creek Park, West Olive 26 Shoreline Visitors Guide | FA L L / W I N T E R 2011/12 www.shorelinevisitorsguide.com
A R T S & C R A F T S E V E N T S arts, crafts 2011 November 18 - December 11 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 south- west Michigan offer one-of-a-kind creations. & collectibles November 25 After Thanksgiving Gift Shop Sale Holland Museum, Holland November 26 16th Annual Holly Berry Craft Fair, 10 am - 4 pm Frankfort-Elberta High School, Frankfort E V E N T S More than 100 vendors gather to create a festive begin- ning to the holiday season. Choose from carved wooden toys, candied treats, holiday wreaths, and so much more. December 1-17 September 3 October 1 Fall into the Arts Regatta Craft Fair Autumn Glory Day, 10 am - 4 pm White River Gallery, Montague Lake Bluff Park, St. Joseph Bear Lake School, Bear Lake This annual exhibit of school art projects features work Quilt & fine art show. by students from the White Lake area. September 3-4 35th Annual All Crafts Fair October 1-2 December 1-30 South Haven 22nd Annual Blue Coast Artists’ Fall Tour, Lake Michigan Art Walk September 4 10 am - 6 pm Downtown Muskegon Antiques on the Bluff Participating galleries along the Blue Star Highway, Lake Bluff Park, St. Joseph between Saugatuck & South Haven. December 3 Free art-making demonstrations including glass flame Christmas Craft Fair September 8-11 working, Raku-firing, wood-working, throwing pottery, Pentwater Public School, Pentwater Antique Engine & Tractor Show painting, and more. Michigan Flywheelers Museum, December 10 South Haven October 2 Happy Elves Craft Show, 9 am - 4 pm Antiques on the Bluff White Pines Middle School, Grand Haven September 9 Lake Bluff Park, St. Joseph Juried Art Show Exhibition Reception, 5-7 pm October 7-8 Crystal Lake Art Center, Frankfort 10th Annual Fiber Festival Old Art Building, Leland September 9 Downtown Art Walk, 5-9 October 8 Downtown Traverse City Art & All That Jazz, 6-8 pm Douglas September 10 Enjoy fine wines, hors d’oeuvres, and fabulous art as you Art & All That Jazz, 1-5 pm stroll through downtown Douglas. Douglas Enjoy fine wines, hors d’oeuvres, and fabulous art October 8-9 as you stroll through downtown Douglas. 34th Annual Gallery Stroll Weekend Saugatuck/Douglas Area September 10 An art extravaganza weekend with many artists working Wine & Art at the Harbor, 2-5 pm on-site in their studios and galleries. Snug Harbor Marina, Pentwater October 29 September 16-18 Harvest Art & Craft Show, 9 am - 3 pm Tulip City Gem & Mineral Show First Reformed Church of Zeeland, Zeeland Holland Civic Center, Holland More than 60 vendors will showcase hand-crafted items. September 17 November 1-30 Clothesline Art Show, 10 am - 2 pm Lake Michigan Art Walk Wicks Park, Saugatuck Downtown Muskegon Local artists display their works on clotheslines at this uniquely charming small-town event. November 4-10 Holly Market & Soup’sOn September 21 - October 8 Krasl Art Center, St. Joseph Grand Haven ArtWalk 2011 Downtown Grand Haven November 5 Walk Downtown Grand Haven and enjoy Art & All That Jazz artwork from artists near and far. Downtown Douglas Enjoy fine wines, hors d’oeuvres, and fabulous art as you September 21 - October 9 stroll through downtown Douglas. ArtPrize Downtown Grand Rapids, Frederik Meijer November 5 Gardens & Sculpture Park, Grand Rapids Festival of Hobbies Grand Traverse County Civic Center, Traverse City September 24 Fall Fest Arts & Crafts November 5 North Mears Parking Lot, White Lake Area Holiday Gift Show Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, September 24-25 Grand Rapids 22nd Annual Fall Fest and Arts & Crafts Fair The Village Green, Pentwater November 11-12 More than 130 vendors offer hand-made arts and Women’s Friendship Circle Annual crafts and antiques. Holiday Craft Bazaar First Congregational Church, Saugatuck September 25 The bazaar features homemade baked goods, jams, and Allegan Antiques Market handwork items (knitted, crocheted, sewn). Allegan County Fairgrounds, Allegan November 12 October 1 Lake Michigan College Holiday Bazaar 32nd Annual Chapel Hill Arts & Crafts Show Mendel Center, Benton Harbor Berrien County Youth Fairgrounds, Berrien Springs More than 260 exhibitors; food and bake sale. www.shorelinevisitorsguide.com FA L L / W I N T E R 2011/12 | Shoreline Visitors Guide 27
H O L I D AY C E L E B R AT I O N S holiday If holiday shopping has you hopping, C E L E B R AT I O N S West Michigan’s shoreline towns invite you A L O N G T H E S H O R E L I N E to explore their festively adorned downtown shopping districts for a taste of the slower pace. The November 22, 2011 - January 8, 2012 November 25-27; Christmas & Holiday Traditions December 3-4, 9-10, 17-18, 28-19 joy of the season peeks out from every garland-draped window, inviting Around the World Holiday Tours at the Historic Sites Frederik Meijer Gardens Historic Sites of the Lakeshore Museum Center, shoppers in to make those special holiday purchases. & Sculpture Park Downtown Muskegon Marvel at 300,000 twinkle lights and more Tour the homes of Muskegon’s most famous Enjoy personal attention from shopkeepers and top-of-the-line mer- than 40 international trees and displays. Enjoy lumber barons and experience the holidays of carolers, horse-drawn carriage rides, and more. the late 1800s and early 1900s. Visit the nearby chandise. Attention to detail and customer service are second to none! Scolnik House to see how the holidays were From glittering garland to toys for tykes and sugar and spice, specialty November 25 celebrated during the Great Depression. Holiday Parade, 7 pm shops and boutiques can fill most every wish on holiday shopping lists. Downtown Allegan November 26 Frankfort Tree Lighting, 7 pm November 25 Rotary Park, Downtown Frankfort November 4-10 November 18-19 Tree Lighting & Christmas Carols / Holly Market & Soup’sOn White Lake Area Holiday Walk Holiday Market Place Preview, 7 pm November 26 Krasl Art Center, St. Joseph Montague and Whitehall Glen Arbor Holiday Market Place Enjoy holiday shopping, carriage rides, visits Glen Arbor November 5 with Santa, and riding the Muskegon Trolley November 25 Holiday Gift Show between stores. On Friday evening, listen to Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony November 26 Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, carolers sing and enjoy luminaries lining the & Visit From Santa, 5 pm Tree Lighting & Park Dedication, 2-5 pm Grand Rapids streets. Wicks Park, Saugatuck Downtown Hart More than 30 international artists offer unique Enjoy the twinkling lights turned on for the items that will help complete your holiday November 18 - December 11 season, music, refreshments, games for the kids November 26 shopping. Mistletoe Market and a visit from Santa Claus. Hart’s Annual Santa Parade, 6 pm South Haven Center for the Arts, Downtown Hart November 11-12 South Haven November 25 Meet Santa and enjoy cider and doughnuts in Women’s Friendship Circle Annual Find holiday gifts, stocking stuffers, and maybe Where the Holidays Begin the Hart Historic District following the parade. Holiday Craft Bazaar even something for yourself. More than 50 Leland artists from southwest Michigan provide one- First Congregational Church, Saugatuck of-a-kind creations. November 26 The bazaar features homemade baked goods November 25 Holiday Arts & Crafts Show and jams. Handwork items (knitting, crochet, After Thanksgiving Gift Shop Sale Ludington Center for the Arts, Ludington sewing). November 19 Holland Museum, Holland Symphony Orchestra Holiday Concert, November 26 November 12 8 pm November 25 Family Christmas Lake Michigan College Holiday Bazaar Howard Performing Arts Center, Berrien Springs Black Friday Sales, 6 am Hackley Park, Muskegon Mendel Center, Benton Harbor Downtown Zeeland Enjoy the tree lighting ceremony, caroling, the decorated park, and a visit from Santa. November 12 November 19 November 25 Mistletoe Marketplace, 9 am - 4 pm Heritage Bazaar Friday Frenzy, 9 am - 12 noon November 26 Lincoln Hills Golf Club, Ludington First Congregational Church, Manistee Downtown Grand Haven Festival of Lights Weekend, November 19 Downtown stores are in a FRENZY offering the Tree Lighting, and Santa’s Arrival November 17-27 best deals around for your Christmas shopping Downtown Pentwater Festival of Trees Celebration of Lights, 10 am - 4 pm needs. Downtown Onekama Muskegon Museum of Art, Muskegon Craft show, chili cook off, caroling, and refresh- November 26 This community event features themed trees ments. November 25 Pentwater Merchants’ Open House, 6-8 pm decorated by professional designers to be Festival of Trees Santa Parade, 6:30 pm Downtown Pentwater auctioned to benefit the MMA. Downtown South Haven Shop and dine in downtown Pentwater in a November 19 festive atmosphere. November 18 Holiday Preview, 12 Noon - 9 pm November 25-26 Light Night, 5-9 pm Saugatuck/Douglas Area Greet the Christmas Season in downtown Carriage Rides November 26 Downtown Grand Haven Downtown Saugatuck & Douglas 16th Annual Holly Berry Kick off the holiday season with the lighting of Saugatuck and Douglas! Shops are open ‘til 9 the holiday lights in downtown Grand Haven pm, luminaries line the sidewalks, and trolley Art & Crafts Fair, 10 am - 4 pm and luminaries lining the streets. service will run between the two communities. November 25-27, November 29 - Frankfort-Elberta High School, Frankfort December 1, December 3 Annual Indoor Art and Craft Fair held the November 19 South Haven Festival of Trees Saturday after Thanksgiving. Get your holiday November 18 South Haven City Hall, South Haven Shopping started or done early! Also in town - A Suttons Bay Holiday Open House & Holiday Open House, 6-9 pm visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus and Carriage Downtown Holland The 4th Annual Festival of Trees “Storybook Evening Stroll, 5-9 pm Christmas.” Hours vary. Rides at the Betsie Bay Inn. Downtown Suttons Bay Celebrate the beginning of the holiday season! Stroll the decorated streets filled with holiday A fun and festive way to start your holiday carolers and vendors roasting chestnuts; and November 25 - December 24 November 26 - December 24 shopping. Many shops serving wine and hors Christmas Menus & Specials d’oeuvres. shop one-of-a-kind shops, boutiques, and Santa’s House galleries. Downtown Holland Pentwater November 19, 25, 26, 29; (Days and Hours Vary) Enjoy special holiday menus at participating November 18 Pentwater eateries. Luminary Festival December 2, 3, 9, 10 Enjoy a favorite holiday tradition and visit Holiday Kerstmarkt Santa Claus in Downtown Holland! Children Downtown St. Joseph Downtown Holland will have a chance to sit on Santa’s lap and tell November 26, 2011 - January 1, 2012 Stroll candle-lit streets with more than 800 lu- him of their holiday wishes. Sparkle in the Park minaries lighting Downtown St. Joseph. Enjoy This authentic, open-air European Christmas Bear Lake free horse-drawn trolley rides, holiday music, Market at the Eighth Street Market Place is an and refreshments. ideal place to shop for unique hand-crafted gifts November 25-26; December 3, 10, 17 and enjoy authentic Dutch holiday treats. Carriage Rides November 28 Downtown Saugatuck & Douglas Magical Christmas Parade, 6:30 pm Downtown Zeeland 28 Shoreline Visitors Guide | FA L L / W I N T E R 2011/12 www.shorelinevisitorsguide.com
H O L I D AY C E L E B R AT I O N S December 4 December 12-16 Christmas Celebration Feel the Zeel of Giving Christmas Events, Kaleva Bottle House Museum, 12-4 pm 5:30-8:30 pm Kaleva Downtown Zeeland Horse drawn trolley rides, photos with Santa, December 4 extended shopping hours, and more. Circle of Trees Walker Park, North Muskegon December 14 View the Tree Lighting Ceremony in Walker Ladies’ Night Park in North Muskegon, then enjoy the Doggie Downtown Manistee Merchants Parade as people and their pets parade to the community center for hot chocolate and chili. December 15 Men’s Night, 5-9 pm December 4 Downtown Traverse City November 29 December 3 Christmas in the Village No need to panic, guys! An evening of shopping Parade of Lights, 6:30 pm Luminary Lane, 6-8 pm Suttons Bay has been designated just for you. Participating Downtown Holland Beery Field, Center Street, Douglas stores will offer sales, specials, refreshments Santa arrives in Downtown Holland during Lights, carolers, refreshments, and a visit from December 6 and food. the annual Parade of Lights, escorted by bands, Santa and his elves. Deck the Halls Family Night floats, vehicles, and individuals decked out in Tri-Cities Historical Museum, December 19 sparkling holiday lights! More than 50 entries December 3 Grand Haven Dinner with Santa, 5-7 pm illuminate Downtown during this brilliant Nouveau Fest, 1-5 pm Enjoy carolers, popcorn, and Downtown Bakery & Deli, Allegan procession. Fenn Valley Vineyard, Fennville cocoa with the kids. Taste the first wines from the 2011 vintage, December 21 December 1-4 enjoy hors d’oeuvres, and take cellar tours. A December 8 Men’s Night Victorian Sleighbell Parade & great way to kick off the holiday season with Holiday Open House, 5:30-7:30 pm Downtown Manistee Merchants Olde Christmas Weekend family and friends. Holland Museum, Holland Manistee Music, refreshments, and holiday December 28-29 December 3 merriment in the decorated lobby of the Christmas at The Holland Museum December 1-4 Jingle Bell Parade, 6 pm Holland Museum. Holland Museum, Holland Holiday Open House Downtown Grand Haven Complimentary crafts, activities, and refresh- North Berrien Historical Museum, Coloma December 8 ments for families in the museum lobby. Regu- Ladies’ Night lar admission to galleries and special exhibits. December 1-24 December 3 Downtown Traverse City, 5-9 pm Christmas in the Village Merry Marketplace at the Extended store hours for the ladies to shop in December 31 Downtown Traverse City. Participating stores New Year’s Eve Harbor Fireworks, 12:00 Pentwater Old Art Building, 10 am - 4 pm will offer food and A month-long celebration of the holiday season Leland am refreshments. Douglas in Historic Pentwater. Enjoy a festive atmo- Annual Christmas arts and crafts show features Enter to win prizes. sphere on Main Street with its shops, art galler- the creations of local artisans. ies, and restaurants decked out for the season. December 31 December 3 December 9 Light Up the Lake, 8-11:45 pm December 2 Victorian Sleighbell Parade, 5:30 pm Up On The Rooftops Ludington Library, Ludington Downtown Holland Welcome Christmas Concert Downtown Manistee Howard Performing Arts Center, December 31 Berrien Springs December 3 December 9 New Year’s Eve Ball Drop 59th Annual White Lake Area Christmas Craft Night, 7-9 pm Downtown Ludington December 2 Ludington Library, Ludington Christmas Parade, 2 pm 31st Annual Nighttime Christmas Whitehall to Montague December 31 Parade, 7 pm Enjoy this festive parade starting that concludes December 9-10 New Year`s Eve Wine Tasting, Downtown Coopersville with Santa’s arrival. West Michigan Symphony Presents Noon - 6 pm Holiday Pops Clay Avenue Cellars, Muskegon December 2 December 3 Frauenthal Center, Muskegon Sample some great wines made Sinterklaas Eve Procession, 7 pm Holiday Heritage Home Tour from locally-grown fruit. Downtown Holland Muskegon December 9-11; 16-18 Reminiscent of years gone by, this special event Start at the Muskegon Union Depot and tour Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol celebrates Sinterklaas, the benevolent St. Nicho- historic homes decked out in their holiday best Saugatuck Women’s Club, Saugatuck las. In true Dutch folk tradition, Sinterklaas while enjoying fine holiday refreshments. arrives each December on his great white horse, December 10 surrounded by his mischievous Zwarte Piets December 3 “A Magical Family Christmas,” who bring candy to the children. Annual Holidays In Lakeside Southwest Michigan Symphony Lakeside District, Muskegon Orchestra December 2 Santa, carriage rides, carolers, merchant spe- Mendel Center Mainstage, Aglow on the Avenue Holiday cials, community bake sale, and an abundance Benton Harbor Christmas Parade, 6:30 pm of holiday cheer. Downtown Ludington December 10 December 3 Carol Sing, 6 pm December 2 Christmas Craft Fair, 9 am - 4 pm William Ferry Park, Ferrysburg Santa’s Arrival and Holiday Open House Pentwater Public Schools, Pentwater Downtown Traverse City December 10 Shop at participating stores until 9 pm. Sales, December 3 Happy Elves Craft Show, 9 am - 4 pm specials, and prizes offered. Horse & Carriage Christmas Parade, 1 pm White Pines Middle School, rides, caroling, and live entertainment through- Downtown Saugatuck Grand Haven out the evening. December 3 December 10 December 2-4 Breakfast with Santa, 9:30 am Holiday Concert, Holland Symphony Festival of Trees Downtown South Haven Orchestra, 3:30 & 7:30 pm Manistee Inn, Manistee Dimnent Chapel, Hope College, Holland December 3 December 2-4; 9-11 Reindog Holiday Parade, 12 Noon December 10 A Christmas Carol Downtown St. Joseph Christmas in Scottville Historic Ramsdell Theater, Manistee Costumed pets and their owners escort Santa Downtown Scottville into the downtown to kick off the holiday December 2, 9, 16 season. Bands, carolers, and crazy floats and December 10 Festive Fridays: Free Wagon Rides free horse-drawn trolley rides are all part of this Breakfast With Santa, 10 am & Visits with Santa extraordinary parade. Whitehall United Methodist Church, Whitehall Downtown Allegan Eat breakfast with Santa. December 3-4 December 3 Classic Holiday Home Tour December 10 Holiday Open House & Grand Haven/Spring Lake/ Hometown Holiday Weekend, 2-7 pm Nouveau Release Party Ferrysburg Area Harbor View Grille Restaurant, Whitehall Round Barn Winery, Baroda Call the Tri-Cities Museum for locations (616) Celebrate an 1860s style Christmas at the Be the first to taste the new wine from this 842-0700. Harbor View Grille Restaurant. year’s harvest. Shop for holiday gifts while the kids have their picture taken with Santa. December 3-4 December 10-11 Activities for kids include cookie and ornament Merchant Open Houses Victorian Christmas Tea at decorating and making paper snowflakes. Downtown Pentwater The Cappon House, 1 pm Refreshments, food & in store specials. Cappon House, Holland December 3 See the stately Cappon House decorated Wind Symphony Holiday Concert December 3, 10, 17 in its Victorian Christmas finery, and Howard Performing Arts Center, Sensational Saturdays sample dainty tea foods of Victorian Holland. Berrien Springs Downtown stores stay open late Reservations are required. Note: Cappon for holiday shopping. House closes for the season, Dec. 17, Saugatuck & Douglas reopening in May 2012. www.shorelinevisitorsguide.com FA L L / W I N T E R 2011/12 | Shoreline Visitors Guide 29
welcome to Zeeland F eel the Zeel . . . in Zeeland! is charming city takes great pride in its Dutch heritage and close- knit community and celebrates it all year-round. You, too, can share in the “zeel” during “Pumpkinfest - Harvesting Goodwill,” October 6-8. A parade packed with pumpkins, kids’ games, scarecrow displays, a 5K run, and more, promise a weekend full of merriment. And when fall nally glides into winter, Zeeland’s Magical Lighted Christmas Pa- rade on November 28 kicks o the season in style with fabulous oats, marching bands, and a sensational grand nale - Santa himself. For more information about these events and the community of Zeeland, visit www.feelthezeel.com. 30 Shoreline Visitors Guide | FA L L / W I N T E R 2011/12 www.shorelinevisitorsguide.com
Z E E L A N D Don’s Flowers & Gifts W hether you are buying a delicate birthday spray or elegant bridal bouquets, you will get the small town, per- sonalized service that Don’s Flowers & Gifts is known for. A Zeeland mainstay since 1950, Shopping Don’s is family owned and operated and takes great pride in creating beautiful floral arrangements and gift baskets using only in Downtown Zeeland the freshest flowers and plants, and highest quality products. For more information or to place an order, visit www.dons-flowers.com I t’s easy to zip around Zeeland for all of your holiday shopping needs. Specialty boutiques, all within or call (800) 276-3693. steps of one another, o er a little bit of everything: from games and puzzles to bicycles and tness gear, and from oral designs and home décor, to ne diamonds and watches, and one-of-a-kind jewelry. Santa should have it so easy! During “Feel the Zeel of Giving,” December 12-16, downtown merchants o er extended shopping hours and free horse-drawn trolley rides. It’s great family fun and helps support local charities. For more information, contact the Zeeland Chamber of Commerce at (616) 772-2494. 616-748-5662 www.shorelinevisitorsguide.com FA L L / W I N T E R 2011/12 | Shoreline Visitors Guide 31
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G R A N D H AV E N Grand Haven Art Walk G rand Haven ArtWalk takes place from September 21 through October 8, 2011, and will showcase artistic e orts from the local area and beyond. ere will be outdoor sculpture along the Grand River Waterfront, in Central Park, and in other locations around town. Paintings, mixed media, indoor sculpture and photographs will be on view in businesses and community buildings throughout Down- town and the Waterfront. November 18, 5-9 pm Light Night After perusing the streets and considering the art, the public will be able to vote on their favorites. From these votes, the winners in four categories will be awarded cash prizes at an awards ceremony held on Grand Haven’s waterfront at the conclusion of the ArtWalk. For more information and updates including street parties, artist receptions, and a children’s art activity visit www.ghartwalk.com W ith a flip of the switch, the tree lights in downtown Grand Haven are turned on for the first time in celebration of the October 31 holiday season. Strolling carolers, the warm Halloween Downtown aroma of roasting chestnuts, and glowing luminaries lining the sidewalks set the mood J oin in the ‘spirited’ fun at the annual trick or treating event in on this festive evening. Enjoy refreshments, downtown Grand Haven. Merchants on Washington Avenue extended shopping hours, and the personal from Harbor to Third Street provide treats to all little ghosts and assistance of business owners who are on goblins on this special night. hand to help you shop for everyone on your gift-giving list. West Michigan Antique Mall Antiques & Collectables with 72 Dealers 12,000 Sq. Ft. Open 7 Days A Week Hours: Mon.-Sat. 10am-6pm HEADQUARTERS FOR Sunday 12:30pm-6pm MENS & WOMENS HATS 616-842-0370 HARBOURFRONT PLACE Corner US-31 & Ferris 616-846-HATS 2 miles South of Grand Haven email: thathatgrandhaven@hotmail.com downtowngrandhaven.com Easy Access From Highway NEW YEAR’S DAY SALE www.shorelinevisitorsguide.com FA L L / W I N T E R 2011/12 | Shoreline Visitors Guide 33
G R A N D H AV E N Tri-Cities Lemon Creek Historical Museum WINERY Lemons produce some of the best grapes in the state! F rom “Bling” to boats and bikes, the Tri-Cities Histori- cal Museum in downtown Grand Haven offers a glimpse into the fascinating history of Northwest “Farming is our business, growing grapes our profession, selling good wine our ambition. - Robert Lemon, Sr. (founder of Lemon Creek Winery) Ottawa County. On two floors of the historic 1870 H. C. Akeley Building, the early people and places of the Tri-Cities are featured, while in the upper galleries are the wildly popular “Bling: A History of Costume T he Lemon family and Lemon Creek Fruit Farm have been a part of the landscape in Berrien County for more than a century and a half, producing some of the best grapes in the state. Since the establishment of Lemon Creek Winery in 1984, it has also earned the distinction of being an award- Jewelry 1920-1970” (extended to August 2012), which features more than a thousand sparkling pieces from a winning wine producer. One of its most recent successes is its Cabernet Sauvignon Ice Wine, the rst private collection; and In Sickness and In Health, which features a recreated art deco drug store soda fountain, of its kind produced in the United States. is unique wine is made with grapes that are frozen while an early 20th century doctor’s office, and a display of still on the vine and harvested under exacting temperature conditions, which is how Lemon Creek’s the odd and unusual medical instruments of the past. Moon Shadow ice wine got its name. e grapes were picked on a bone-chilling evening during an The Tri-Cities Historical Museum of Transportation is located in an 1871 Grand Trunk Railroad depot on enchanting lunar eclipse. the Grand Haven waterfront just two blocks from the To try this very special ice wine and other exceptional vintages, visit either one of Lemon Creek’s Akeley Building. The recently renovated depot houses transportation artifacts, including Great Lakes ships and two tasting rooms at the winery in Berrien Springs or the new Grand Haven Tasting Room, which train models and many locally manufactured items such opened in spring of 2011. Both tasting rooms are open year-round. Lemon Creek Winery Farm Mar- as a 1921 Apex Truck, a rowboat from the Clinker Boat ket also o ers wagon rides to their orchards to pick grapes, apples, and peaches in season. For more Manufacturing Company, and a 1961 Bowden Space- lander Bike. Admission to the museum is always free. information about Lemon Creek’s award-winning wines, special events, and tasting room hours, log on Visit www.tri-citiesmuseum.org for more information to www.lemoncreekwinery.com, visit them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/lemoncreekwine, or call and a calendar of events. (616) 844-1709. HAND PRINTED 11am - 9pm CLOTHING 616-844-1092 DOWNTOWN GRAND HAVEN Visit samtacos.com www.michiganrag.com 616.296.9370 34 Shoreline Visitors Guide | FA L L / W I N T E R 2011/12 www.shorelinevisitorsguide.com
welcome to Grand Rapids Gr an 37 d River Alpine Ave. North 44 96 96 East Beltline 37 131 GRAND RAPIDS Gerald R. Ford F Museum Lk. Mich Dr. 45 196 rom hockey to the Holiday Pops, Grand Rapids’ urban sophistication and eclectic mix of events and 45 21 activities promise fall and winter excitement for all. Enjoy larger-than-life outdoor public sculptures, Wilson Ave. Fulton St. a presidential museum, Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, and pedestrian walkways along the WALKER r ive dR EAST an Gr GRAND river where anglers cast their lines and their hopes against the backdrop of a quicksilver skyline. And 11 96 RAPIDS 196 when the winter winds whisk away the last of the autumn leaves and lay down abundant lake-e ect 28th Street 11 Kent County GRANDVILLE 37 International Airport snow, downhill and cross-country skiers and snowmobilers take to the slopes and trails just minutes 44th Street from downtown. Plan your fall or winter getaway for any one of the world-class hotels, Victorian Bed Bro ad WYOMING mo & Breakfasts, and convenient area hotels and motels. 131 KENTWOOD or Av e. Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum B enjamin Franklin once said, “Hide not your talents, they for use were made. What’s a sun-dial in the shade?” And he obviously practiced what he preached. The Benjamin Franklin: In Search of a Better World exhibit at the Gerald R. VISIT MICHIGAN’S ONLY Ford Presidential Museum presents artifacts related to Franklin’s many inventions, includ- PRESIDENTIAL MUSEUM ing bifocals, the Franklin stove, the armonica (glass harmonica), and the microscope. As the exhibition reveals, Franklin was so much more than an eccentric scientist prone to fly- ing kites in thunderstorms. He was a founding father, diplomat, humorist, philanthropist, Support for exhibits and events provided  Gerald R. Ford Presidential  by the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum writer, entrepreneur, rebellious teen - and Foundation. 303 Pearl St. NW one of the truly remarkable and most influen- geraldrfordfoundation.org Grand Rapids, MI 49504 tial Americans of any generation. The exhibit fordlibrarymuseum.gov runs through January 8, 2012. For more infor- mation, visit www.fordlibrarymuseum.gov. www.shorelinevisitorsguide.com FA L L / W I N T E R 2011/12 | Shoreline Visitors Guide 35
H O L I D AY C E L E B R AT I O N S Russell Rd. Riley-Thompson Duck Lake Wh Duck Lake Rd. iteh Nestrom Rd. all R Sce d. . Rd nic 31 n lto Dr 120 Ho ive River Rd. Giles Rd. Muskegon River Muskegon MUSKEGON Bear Lake an Dr . i m State Park dd Ru Apple Avenue 46 Muskegon Lake Laketon Evanston Ave. Seaway Peck St. Getty Lakesh ore Sherman Mc Cracken Pere Marquette Beach BUSINESS 31 Hts. Ravenna Rd. Sheridan Norton 31 Mona Lake Shettler Rd. Lake Harbor Beach Ai Muskegon rli Henry St. ne County Airport Rd LAKE . Lak Sternberg Rd. eH MICHIGAN Haven Rd. arb Grand or Rd North Hoffmaster 96 . Pontaluna Rd. State Park Black Lake welcome to Muskegon County E xperience the Lake E ect in Muskegon, where autumn seems to linger a little longer and there’s no business like snow business! It’s Muskegon’s lakeside location that creates countless opportunities for outdoor recreation in all seasons, but especially during the fall and winter. Here you can enjoy hiking, biking, shing, canoeing and kayaking, as well as cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and even luging! e same lake e ect that ensures abundant snowfall for winter sports enthusiasts also allows golfers to play area links well into October and sometimes November. Another autumn treat is the annual Depot to Depot, Muskegon County Fall Color Tour on October 15. Travel on one of Michigan’s most scenic drives around lakes, over the dunes, and under the colorful canopy of leaves between Muskegon and Whitehall. e holidays in Muskegon create a urry of events beginning in November with the Holiday Tours at the Hackley & Hume Historic Site. Here you can tour the homes of Muskegon’s most famous lumber barons and experience the holidays as they did in the late 1800s and early 1900s. e nearby Scolnick House depicts the holidays during the Great Depression. For an evening of family fun, you won’t want to miss “Family Christmas in Hackley Park” on November 26. is event kicks o the holiday season with a tree lighting, caroling, and a visit from Santa. For more information about these events and the Muskegon area, visit www.visitmuskegon.org. or call (800) 250-9283. Experience The Lake Effect 36 Shoreline Visitors Guide | FA L L / W I N T E R 2011/12 www.shorelinevisitorsguide.com
M U S K E G O N Lakeshore Museum Center Muskegon S uperstitions, shipwrecks, and service are featured in upcoming exhibitions and events at the Lakeshore Museum Center in Muskegon. During the month of September, enjoy free tours of the Museum Hackley & Hume Historic Site, which is comprised of two neighboring Queen Anne-style Victorian houses and the massive City Barn, all once owned by lumber barons Charles H. Hackley and omas of Art Hume. e homes are lled with lavish wood carvings, stained glass, and furniture from the late 1800s. And on display at the City Barn is the “Unsolved Mysteries: e Shipwreck omas Hume” exhibit, H appy birthday to you . . . In celebration of the Muskegon Museum of Art’s which explores the loss of the lumber schooner in Lake Michigan 120 years ago. (MMA) 100th year, it is presenting a series of Scheduled for October 13-14 are the “See the Sites in a Di erent Light” tours at the Hackley & exhibitions of some of its finest acquisitions. Hume Historic Site. At the Hackley House, docents explain the symbolism behind the wood carvings “Tiny Treasures,” which opens September 8, in the Hackley House, and at the Hume House across the courtyard, common superstitions and how to 2011, and runs through February 19, 2012, avoid their consequences are discussed. Reservations are required for these tours. assembles some of the best tiny treasures Lakeshore Museum Center celebrates the holiday season with special tours at the Hackley & Hume from the MMA collections, including prints, paintings, sculptures, and decorative objects. Historic Site, the Scolnik House of the Depression Era, and Fire Barn Museum. Decked out in holi- Highlights include a selection of boxes from day nery, these sites will be open for tours November 25-27, December 3-4, 10-11, 17-18, and 28-29. the Mabel Nano Keating Collection, a bequest Hours vary, so please visit www.lakeshoremuseum.org or call (231) 722-0278. of more than 250 miniature boxes and card On display at the Lakeshore Museum Center is the exhibition, cases collected from around the world in the “Serving You for 75 Years,” in recognition of the museum’s upcoming first half of the 20th century. Supplementing 75th anniversary. is exhibit features some of the earliest artifacts these portable works of art are intricate en- gravings by artists such as Albrecht Durer and donated to the museum and recognizes the people responsible for the Rembrandt; paintings by John Singer Sargent establishment and growth of the museum over the years. Free admis- and Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema; a collection sion. For more information about the museum and its hours, visit of paintings on ivory by Isabelle M. Blood; and www.lakeshoremuseum.org or call (231) 722-0278. a sampling of works in bronze, glass, and silver. The second exhibition, “Pictures of the Best Kind: The First 100 Years,” opens December 11, 2011, and runs through January 29, 2012. It features paintings, sculpture, glass, and works on paper acquired during the museum’s first century. The third exhibition in the series, “New Art for the New Century,” opens May 3, 2012 and runs through September 2, 2012. This new collection, in all media forms and FREE Admission ranging in date from the 17th century to the LakeshoreMuseumCenter Fire Barn Museum present, will include about 100 new works of Scolnik House of the Depression Era art and will be displayed for public viewing for the first time in honor of the museum’s FREE Admission in September PH 231.722.0278 centennial anniversary. For more information, Hackley & Hume Historic Site lakeshoremuseum.org visit www.muskegonartmuseum.org, or call (231) 720-2570. www.shorelinevisitorsguide.com FA L L / W I N T E R 2011/12 | Shoreline Visitors Guide 37
WHITE LAKE AREA welcome to the White Lake Area W ith the world’s largest weathervane standing proudly on the causeway between the lakeside communities of Montague and Whitehall, you can watch the breezes point the wind direction against the backdrop of splendid autumn color lining beautiful White Lake. e blaze of fall color that embraces the sparkling inland lake waters and the Lake Michigan shoreline are some of the most beautiful you’ll nd anywhere. Mark you calendar for the Annual White Lake Fall Fest (Sept. 24) with its farmer’s market, live entertainment, arts and crafts show, hayrides, cider mill, food vendors, and more. Visit town during Pumpkinfest (Oct. 8), and you’ll discover a place that prizes pumpkins so much, they close a street to cars and let the orange orbs rule - actually roll - down the street at the famous Pumpkin Roll down Dowling Hill. e Annual White Lake Area Holiday Walk, held November 18-19, features caroling, free carriage rides, luminaries on Friday evening, holiday shopping in both Montague and Whitehall with free rides from store to store on the Muskegon Trolley, and visits with Santa. For more information, visit www.whitelake.org, or call (800) 879-9702. 38 Shoreline Visitors Guide | FA L L / W I N T E R 2011/12 www.shorelinevisitorsguide.com
WH I T E L A K E A R E A Depot to Depot Fall Color Tour E xperience vibrant fall color along the lakes and through the dunes as you travel from the White Lake Depot in Whitehall to the Muskegon Union Depot on one of Michigan’s most scenic drives. Drive your car or Bike on this self guided touring route to visit historic sites, enjoy nature and get your picture taken in front of spectacular Lake Michigan. ose who register for this event receive passes to area museums, ne fall refreshments, and discounts/prizes from area businesses. Attractions in the tour include the White River Light Station, the Muskegon Blockhouse, Duck Lake State Park, White Lake Community December 3 Library, the Muskegon Farmer’s Mar- ket, and the Caboose Museum. Stop at all the designated sites and you will be eligible to enter to win two round trip tickets on the Lake Express Annual Ferry: High-speed ferry service between Muskegon and Milwaukee! Christmas Parade (Tickets are for the 2012 season) To enter the Lake Express Ticket Con- test the cost is only $5 per entry, and includes a disposable camera, complimentary passes to various W hether you’re sitting on the curb or marching in place along the parade route, you won’t want to miss the 59th attractions and an entry form to track your progress on the Depot to Depot tour! White Lake Annual Christmas Parade on At each end of the self-guided driving tour, you can visit the historic depots that now house December 3. With some 75 entries, this the White Lake Area Chamber of Commerce and the Muskegon County Convention & Visitors annual holiday parade is one of the largest in west Michigan. Beginning at Whitehall City Bureau. Both organizations can provide information regarding the tour. For more information, Hall, the parade of marching bands, clowns, www.whitelake.org or www.visitmuskegon.org. cartoon characters, fire trucks, Brownie and Girl Scout troops and Cub and Boy Scout troops, marches and prances its way to Montague City Hall - with Santa arriving in a regal horse-drawn carriage! White Lake Annual Perch Festival G ather your little guppies and make your way upstream for the family-friendly White Lake An- nual Perch Festival, January 21-22, 2012. The White River Steelheaders host this event, which features a fishing com- petition, Saturday Fish Dinner, Chili Cook Off, and more. Check the calendar of events at www.whitelake.org for more information. www.shorelinevisitorsguide.com FA L L / W I N T E R 2011/12 | Shoreline Visitors Guide 39
welcome to Pentwater P icture yourself in Pentwater . . . on the beautiful shores of Lake Michigan where fall color seems to tumble down the dunes and splash into the steely blue waters of the lake. As you stroll the streets of downtown, you may wrap your sweater a little tighter as the hint of winter blows in on freshening breezes; but the glow from the windows of the charming shops, galleries, and restaurants will warm your soul even on the coldest of nights. All season long, the village hosts festivals and special events, including the annual Oktoberfest (Oct. 7-8), the Festival of Lights Weekend (Nov. 26), Christmas in the Village (Dec. 1-24), and WinterFest in February (Feb. 11 and 18, 2012). The arrival of winter ushers in a flurry of skiers, sledders, and snowmobilers anxious to explore the natural wonders found throughout the area. Whether you choose a Victorian-era bed and breakfast, a shore-side cottage, or cozy motel, Pentwater is truly picture-perfect for fall and winter fun. For more infor- mation, visit www.pentwater.org. 40 Shoreline Visitors Guide | FA L L / W I N T E R 2011/12 www.shorelinevisitorsguide.com
P E N T T WAT E R Shopping inPentwater P ractically perfect in every way, Pentwater’s laid-back summer atmosphere carries through into the fall and winter seasons. Downtown boutiques, specialty shops, and art galleries are lled with eclectic selections of seasonal clothing, gourmet foods, antiques, ne art, cottage accents, and one-of-a-kind gift items. e only di erence is in the displays in the shops’ windows: ip ops and sun bonnets have been replaced by the sparkle of tinsel and the glow of twinkle lights. Mark your calendar now for the downtown Merchant Open Houses, November 26 and December 3-4. Enjoy refreshments and in-store specials - just in time for the holiday gift-giving season! CALL FOR STORYTIME Pentwater Events SESSIONS September 10 Snug Harbor Marina, 2-5 pm September 30 , 6 pm September 24-25 (Saturday 10 am - 5 pm; Sunday 10 am - 3 pm) More than 130 vendors provide hand-made crafts, works of art, and antiques on the green. %0+2:A++,$B=>>(?/$+C$./)01(0/2 Enjoy live music and special offers from local merchants. Award-winning books October 7-8 Enjoy a chili cook off, strudel bake off, kids’ games, barrel race, hot dogs, brats, beer, a classic OPEN 7 DAYS car and hot rod show, live entertainment, dancing, and much, much more! !"#$%&$'()*+*,$-$./)01(0/2 October 9 , Charles Mears State Park 34567"86453#$-$111&90+2:;++,6<=>>(?/&*+@ October 29 , On the Village Green, 12 noon Children’s activities, costume contest, and more. October 29 Trick or treating at downtown merchants, noon-6 pm. Parade at 4 pm. Haunted trolley rides at 7 pm. November 26 , Downtown, 5-8 pm Kick off the holiday season at Pentwater’s annual tree lighting ceremony and watch kids’ eyes light up when Santa arrives. A boutique salon specializing in facials, November 26 , 6-8 pm Shop and dine in holiday style. Merchants light up their restaurants and stores adding to the already festive mood of the skincare, make­up lessons & tree-lighting ceremony and Santa’s arrival. applications, and hair color. December 1 - December 24 231.869.4602 This month-long celebration on Main Street features homes, shops, galleries, and restaurants decked out for the holiday season. Enjoy special holiday menus at participating dining establishments. December 3-4 10 am - 5 pm Enjoy refreshments, food, and in-store specials just in time for holiday gift buying. 57 E. First St. | Pentwater S ore Chain cets Pri OPEN 7 DAYS Over 30 Years Experience Specializing in Import & Domestic Wine & Cheese Look For The Wooden Indian Out Front | Quality Products www.shorelinevisitorsguide.com FA L L / W I N T E R 2011/12 | Shoreline Visitors Guide 41
MANISTEE NATIONAL FREEMAN RD. FOREST GAJESKI RD NURNBERG RD TOWN LINE Lost CORNER RD Lakes COLBURN RD VICTORY BEYER BEYER LINCOLN RD SHAGWAY Big Sable VICTORY PARK RD MEYERS Point EHLER RD FOUNTAIN Lighthouse Hamlin FOUNTAIN Lake ANDERSON er l n Riv DENNIS inco BEAUNE CUSTER DUNEVIEW ch L RD an h Br Nort G LIN VICTORY G AN MAVIS VICTORY CORNER RD MAVIS LUDINGTON STATE PARK DEWEYS DEWEY South Branch Lincoln River N GA JEBAVY DR AMBER GROTH PETERSON PIN SUGAR GROVE SUGAR GROVER RD EY I RIDGE RD LAKESHORE DR ICH FISHER SHERMAN TUTTLE LINCOLN DARR RATH PRATT Vogel DECKER STILES DECKER Lake Crystal EM M11 Lake 6 LASALLE JAGGER Lincoln Riv er 31 LAK Lake HANSEN Lincoln RASMUSSEN FILBRUN RD LAKESHORE BEAN RD DENNIS BRYANT JOHNSON LUDINGTON US 10 31 US 10 1ST 1ST ST SCOTTVILLE MEYERS BRYE GORDON 6TH ST CONRAD CONRAD RD SCOTTVILLE RD White River Pine Pere Marquette ette rqu Village Lake 31 a Pere M IRIS RD WILSON RD E E DR HODENSON LAKESHOR BRADSHAW BRADSHAW BRADSHAW TUTTLE RD BENDICT RIGGLE CHAUVEZ RD CHAUVEZ RD DARR RD Dockery LISTER Hopkins Lake Lake KINNEY RD KINNERY RD MARQUETTE RD. GORDON KISTLER RD ORDWAY Clancy Ludington HAWLEY RD Lake Hydroelectric BRAD REED welcome to BRAD REED L et the lure of the lake lead you to Ludington this fall, where electrifying color lights up the lakefront and blankets the countryside. A favorite place to view the colorful autumn leaves is in Ludington State Park. More than 21 miles of hiking and biking trails wind through the dunes, along the Lake Michi- Ludington gan shore, and through hardwood forests, including a two-mile-long loop that leads to one of the tallest lighthouses on the Great Lakes - Big Sable Point Lighthouse. When the winter snow ies, drifting snow akes create whimsical ice sculptures on wind-blown beaches and blanket the trails for the pleasure of cross-country skiers and snowmobilers. Nearby Manistee National Forest also o ers mile after mile of scenic trails. And when the area’s many inland lakes freeze over, you can sh through the ice for blue gills, perch, walleye, and Northern pike. Downtown Ludington Mon-Thu 9:30 am - 5:30pm 231-845-0101 Fri. 9:30 am - 6 pm www.clossonsjewelry.com Sat. 10 am - 4 pm 42 Shoreline Visitors Guide | FA L L / W I N T E R 2011/12 www.shorelinevisitorsguide.com
L U D I N G T O N Holiday Holiday Inn Express Ludington Shopping & Dining CreateNewInnforExpress Lud-at your own holiday Holiday ington! the 2011-12 fall/winter season, Luding- F or stressfree holiday shopping, visit downtown Ludington. You’ll nd convenient parking and ton’s Holiday Inn Express is offering ‘build your own pack- personalized service: where merchants can ll custom orders, do gift wrapping for you, and so much ages’ that allow you to design more. Shop for one-of-a-kind gifts at art galleries, antiques and collectibles stores, footwear and sports your own personal package for shops, clothing boutiques, and arts and crafts stores. And when your purchases begin to weigh you special occasions like birthdays, anniversaries, and other special events. down, slip into a booth at any one of Ludington’s family-friendly restaurants or cozy bistros. These completely custom packages include an overnight room plus an item of your choice: mini birthday cake, chocolates, flowers, stuffed animals, balloons, and a personal message card. With just one call, you can make your trip extra special and R aise your glass and make a toast to autumn at Ludington’s annual Okto- berfest on October 1. Shop at the craft show, listen to a live oompah band, and compete in the Bier Stein Hoisting Competition! New this unforgettable. Also this autumn, Holiday Inn Express Ludington is offering a fall-color tour basket for just $1 when you book a room at the hotel’s best flex rate. year is the Bier Garten in the North James Street Plaza, which will feature Ludington’s Holiday Inn Express features Oktoberfest-inspired beer and food. The Oktoberfest Pub Crawl in the area’s largest heated indoor pool and downtown Ludington (for adults only) starts at 6 pm, and there are plenty hot tub, a 24-hour game room, and the ex- of activities for the kids, too, including pony rides, bounce houses, face clusive KIDSUITE rooms with a special bunk painting, and rides on the Baby Badger. area for the kids. Convenient to many area attractions, Holiday Inn Express Ludington welcomes your four-legged friends and serves free breakfast, too! For more informa- tion, visit www.stayludington.com or call 3rd Annual New Year’s Eve Ball Drop (866) 493-5171. W ho needs Times Square when you can be in downtown Luding- ton for its annual Lighted Ball Drop at midnight on New Year’s Eve? On December 31st as part of the “Light Up the Lake” commu- nity event, the six-foot, ve inch in diameter ball is lit by 6,000 LED lights and was designed and made by local residents. Join in the fun starting at 9 pm at the North James Street Plaza and stick around for the count down - 10, 9, 8, 7 . . . Happy New Year! www.shorelinevisitorsguide.com FA L L / W I N T E R 2011/12 | Shoreline Visitors Guide 43
H O L I D AY C E L E B R AT I O N S welcome to Manistee County F all and winter in Manistee County are thrilling, chilling, and lling! In autumn, the Manistee National Forest in the town’s backyard is a kaleidoscope of color and helps set the stage for a month’s worth of fun. During Macabre Manistee County, Oct. 1-31, more than two dozen autumn and Halloween events are celebrated throughout the county, including harvest festivals, haunted houses, Manistee’s Ghost Ship, live theatre, and more. e area’s nine inland lakes, 276 miles of rivers and streams, and access to Lake Michigan o er anglers some of the best sports shing action in the entire state. And when old man winter arrives, blanketing the woods and towns in snow and putting 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 o with the Victorian Sleighbell Parade and Olde Christmas Weekend, December 1-4. An authentic Victorian photo by Tero Repo Christmas parade, a Festival of Trees, arts and crafts show, and a soup cook o highlight this gliks.com annual event. 44 Shoreline Visitors Guide | FA L L / W I N T E R 2011/12 www.shorelinevisitorsguide.com
M A N I S T E E C OU N T Y Boos, Brews & Brats December 1 - 4 Victorian Sleighbell G et a head start on Halloween at Manistee’s Boos, Brews & Brats on Oc- tober 22. Here, kids will get a kick out of trick or treating at downtown merchants’ stores, competing in the costume competition, and dressing up their Parade & Olde Christmas pets for the costumed pet parade. Also on tap are beer and grilled gourmet brats in the hospitality tent, live entertainment in the event tent, and a carnival S leigh bells ring, are you listenin’? Hear sleigh bells and the clip-clop of horses hooves at Manistee’s annual Victorian Sleigh- for the kids. bell Parade on December 3 at 5:30 pm. This Snyder’s Shoes & Leather Repair authentic Victorian Christmas parade is part of Manistee’s Olde Christmas Weekend and S nyder’s Shoes & Leather Repair in downtown Manistee has been providing quality merchandise, leather repair, and exceptional customer service for more than 70 years. From Asics to Uggs, you will find shoes, boots, sandals, features carriages bedecked in greenery and red velvet bows and sleds topped with giant Christmas trees drawn and footwear accessories for everyone on your holiday shopping list. Stop in by regal Belgian horses. This today to see the new fall/winter collections. Have a favorite pair of shoes or a parade is unique in that there handbag that needs help? Snyder’s professional shoe and leather repair can are no electric lights and resole shoes and boots, replace zippers, repair handbags, and much more. For more informa- motorized vehicles allowed. tion, visit www.snyders-shoes.com or call (231) 723-3383. It’s authentically Victorian Ramsdell Theatre in every sense. The entire weekend is filled with activities, A Victorian architectural gem, the historic Ramsdell eatre in down- town Manistee has been a showplace for the arts since it opened in 1903. In its heyday, it averaged 40 productions annually; and in fact, including a Gingerbread House contest, a Festival of Trees, a soup cook off, and guided tours of a lumberman’s Manistee’s own, James Earl Jones, got his start here. Still vibrant after mansion. The songs of carolers dressed in more than 110 years, Ramsdell eatre’s fall-winter production schedule in- period dresses, coats, and top hats are sure cludes, “Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp,” a children’s production, September 16-18; “Sweeney Todd: to transport you back in time and enhance the Demon Barber of Fleet Street,” October 14-16 and October 21-23; and “A Christmas Carol,” a the spirit of the season. For more informa- Christmas musical, December 2-4 and December 9-11. For more information and tickets, visit www. ramsdell-theater.org or call (231) 723-9948. tion, visit www.manisteedowntown.com. Fall in Love! Nestled by the Victorian port city of Manistee, at the cusp of scenic M-22, Little River Casino Resort is one of Michigan’s premier entertainment destinations. Our spacious northern-style lodge hotel offers 292 comfortable rooms, which offer road-weary travelers the perfect way to relax after a day of photos and fun. We have three delightful restaurants to suit any taste, or budget. And you can enjoy a color tour of a different kind amongst our nearly 1,500 slots and variety of table games. Come play and stay with us, make your reservations now at 1-888-568-2244. More excitement, more autumn adventure, more things to see and do… Little River is truly more fun than ever! www.shorelinevisitorsguide.com FA L L / W I N T E R 2011/12 | Shoreline Visitors Guide 45
welcome to Benzie County B enzie County has long been known for its unspoiled wilderness and peaceful way of life. Now the entire country knows that Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is “the most beautiful place in America.” Viewers of ABC’s “Good Morning America” chose it over such places as Sedona, Cape Cod, the Grand Tetons, and Hawaii’s Lanikai Beach. The area’s rolling hills and tree-covered dunes provide a dramatic backdrop any time of the year, but it’s especially scenic during autumn. Pan- oramic overlooks along the famous M-22 roadway provide breathtaking views of a paint palette of color spilling into the crisp blue waters of area lakes. Here, you can enjoy the serenity of the season from a canoe or kayak on the Betsie or Platte Rivers. You can hike or bike the Betsie Valley or Frankfort- Elberta Beach Trails, which offer mile after mile of unparalleled natural beauty as they roll through the countryside and skirt the edge of towns. Or bring some clubs and make a tee-time for any of the area’s great golf courses. When the first snowflakes of the season fall on Benzie County, 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 the #1 Resort in the Midwest by SKI magazine. New for the 2011-12 ski season at Crystal is a new loading conveyor quad chairlift, which is beginner skier friendly! Holiday shopping in the villages of Benzonia, Beulah, Elberta, and Frankfort is like nowhere else if you are looking for unique gifts. Galleries display the works of local artists and craftspeople and boutiques offer a fine selection of home décor items, upscale clothing, jewelry, and antiques. For more information about Benzie County, visit www.visitbenzie.com or call (800) 882-5801. 46 Shoreline Visitors Guide | FA L L / W I N T E R 2011/12 www.shorelinevisitorsguide.com
B E N Z I E C O UN T Y Benzie County Fall Festivals H ave twice the fun at Benzie County’s Fall Festivals. Back-to- back weekend festivals, October 1-2 in Beulah and Benzonia, and October 8-9 in Frankfort and Elberta, include pumpkin and gourd carving by master carvers, including Ed Moody from Frankfort, pumpkin chucking, parades, and children’s activities. Tours of Point Betsie Lighthouse are also available during sched- uled times. For more information, visit www.visitbenzie.com. February 18-19, 2012 Beulah Shiver by the River L ife is peaceful in the idyllic little village of O ne of the coolest events in Benzie County is the 4th Beulah overlooking beautiful Crystal Lake. Annual Shiver by the River in Frankfort and Elberta, As well as being the best place on the lake February 18-19, 2012. Watch the skill and, yes, the aero- for watching spectacular sunsets, it’s also a dynamics of competitors in the SnoCross snowmobile great place from which to view the colorful races in downtown Frankfort where more than 100 riders leaves on the trees that ring the shore in compete in a series of races on an obstacle track built in autumn. It is also a popular spot for winter Open Space Park. A whole host of activities keeps winter’s activities like snowmobiling, ice skating, ice chill at bay, including bowling on Main Street, snowman fishing, snow shoeing, and cross-country building, sledding, kids’ games, a winter parade, and skiing. Downtown, you can shop on Main warming stations where you can slip inside to get out of Street for sporting goods, home décor, the cold. Local restaurants also will be serving up specials original art, clothing, and jewelry made in that warm from the inside out! The village of Elberta also gets in on the fun with sledding, snow art, a fire pit, hot Beulah, and dine on delicatessen, burgers, cocoa and coffee, and more. For more information, visit pizza, organic cuisine, and more. www.frankfort-elberta.com. Northern Rental Management P lanning a fall or winter getaway? Northern Rental Management in Beulah can help you find the perfect cottage or resort home in Benzie County - from panoramic Lake Michigan waterfront homes to secluded cottages tucked away in the woods. For more information, visit www.northernrental.net or call (800) 326-2352. Open year round, catering to all four seasons. Specializing in Waterfront Vacation Rental Cottages and Crystal Mountain Resort Homes 584 US-31, Beulah, MI 49617 1-888-326-2352 www.shorelinevisitorsguide.com FA L L / W I N T E R 2011/12 | Shoreline Visitors Guide 47
F R A N K F O R T Shopping in Frankfort Hull’s of T he colorful displays in shop windows in downtown Frankfort have some serious competition during autumn. Just steps away on the south side of Main Street are picturesque views of Betsie Lake, Frankfort marinas, shing and sailing boats, and fabulous fall color. But the inviting ambiance of the specialty boutiques and galleries lures shoppers in where they can browse decorative items for home or cottage, books, furniture, jewelry, up-scale apparel and sportswear, and original works of art. And when winter snow dusts the treetops and frosts the lighthouses and piers, a stop at one of the local restaurants or rom casual to classic, Hull’s of F pubs will satisfy any appetite and warm ngers and toes! Harbor Lights Resort Frankfort has been serving women with quality, brand-name ap- parel for more than Y ou really can get away from it all and still be in the center of things. Enjoy the best of both worlds at Harbor Lights Resort in Frankfort. is 40 years. Whether shopping in Hull’s on full-service resort o ers a private sandy beach on Main Street or shopping on Lake Michigan, yet is within walking distance of line, you will find brands such as Icelandic retail stores and restaurants in downtown Frankfort. You can choose from motel rooms with queen- Designs, Brighton, Neon Buddha, Tribal size beds; luxury suites with whirlpools and replaces; or one, two, or three-bedroom vacation condos Sportswear, and a commitment to provid- with Lake Michigan views. And when the temperatures are too chilly ing great value and exceptional customer for beach-going, you can still put on your bathing suit and swim in the service. For more information or to shop heated indoor pool or bask in the warmth of the spa. For more infor- online, visit www.hullsoffrankfort.com or mation bout fall and winter room specials or to make a reservation, visit call (800) 478-HULL (4855). www.harborlightsresort.net or call (800) 346-9614. ! " #$%&" '())*+" !" / 0 - 8 + 9 " : ; % 0 < 1 = $ + 0 2 3 4 " 5 " 6 % 0 & " 7 $ + & 1 ! " # % , + ) - . " / 0 + ) $ 0 1 " !" Anytime is the right time to visit Harbor Lights Resort! :*%;"%&9-&$"+< ===>*(991%??0+&@?%0<>.%, A(99B1"%?"C0+&@?%0< Frankfort, MI DEF"G+-&":<0$$< C0+&@?%0< 800-346-9614 231­352­4642 www.harborlightsresort.net 800­478­4855 Visit Us Online For Specials 48 Shoreline Visitors Guide | FA L L / W I N T E R 2011/12 www.shorelinevisitorsguide.com
welcome to Traverse City W hen autumn arrives in the Traverse City area, you can’t help but take notice. Colors collide on the hillsides surrounding the sparkling blue waters of Grand Traverse Bay and the crispness in the air hints at old man winter waiting in the wings. is four-season vacation destination has seemingly saved the best for last! L AKE MI C As well as an abundance of outdoor activities, the Grand Traverse region is known for its ne museums, HIG AN award-winning wineries and restaurants, family-friendly festivals, a vibrant cultural scene, and full-service 72 resorts. Autumn is an especially good time to explore the area’s trail systems, including the 10.5-mile-long Downtown Traverse City Traverse Area Recreational Trail (TART), which is great for family hiking, bicycling, and in-line skating; 72 and when the snow ies, cross-country skiing. e region’s lakes, rivers, and streams also o er ne shing E. Front St. E. State St. opportunities for the fall catch of salmon and pan sh. And when the snow ies, downhill and cross-coun- try skiing, snowboarding, and snowshoeing are tops! Washington St. S. Union St. Cass St. www.shorelinevisitorsguide.com FA L L / W I N T E R 2011/12 | Shoreline Visitors Guide 49
T R AV E R S E C I T Y AR E A / L E E L A N AU CO U N T Y Traverse City’s Shopping District Sip & J ust one block from Traverse City’s golden sand beaches on West Grand Traverse Bay is the lively downtown shopping district. Savor Here you can browse shops and boutiques carrying upscale, casual, and vintage apparel, A road trip along the winding roads of Leelanau County is a great way to experience exceptional fall color, gourmet restaurants, unique shops and boutiques, and the award- winning wines and spirits produced here. Leelanau Peninsula wineries won more than 70 medals at the 2011 Michigan Wine & sporting goods, fine arts and hand-crafted items, jewelry, toys, books, gourmet food and Spirits Competition in August. And each of the 19 tasting rooms located along the Leelanau Peninsula chocolate, local wines, and cherry products Wine Trail in Michigan’s “little nger” region, o ers a unique and memorable experience. grown and produced Upcoming Leelanau Peninsula Vintner’s Association events include a kick o of the harvest season right here in the at the 10th annual Harvest Stompede, September 10-11. is annual event features a running race “Cherry Capital of through Leelanau’s vineyards followed by a self-guided wine tour of association member wineries where the World.” Enjoy a you can enjoy world-class wines and culinary delights that feature the season’s Leelanau State Park and Grand Traverse Light bite to eat at any one of downtown’s great bounty with local food. Toast the Season restaurants, bistros, is a holiday tradition that o ers tasting Lake M201 or coffee houses be- and touring Leelanau wineries on either Michigan N M22 NORTHPORT fore catching a movie of two consecutive weekends - Novem- OMENA at the historic State ber 5-6 and 12-13. Your ticket includes Manitou LELAND Passage PESHAWBESTOWN North Theatre. wine and food pairings and a holiday gift Ferry Lines Lake Leelanau M204 bag. Mark your calendar for Taste the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore LAKE LEELANAU SUTTONS Passion 2012, February 4-5. is special GLEN HAVEN Little M22 BAY Traverse weekend celebrates wine, chocolate and GLEN Lake love in anticipation of Valentine’s Day! Little Big ARBOR Glen Glen Lime e annual Spring Sip & Savor, May Lake M109 Lake Lake Grand South 5-6, 2012, features wine and food pair- Lake Leelanau Traverse Bay ings and prizes at each of the participat- M22 M22 Cedar Sleeping Bear Dunes Lake ing wineries on the wine trail with their EMPIRE Visitor’s Center “Sip-o-de-Mayo Hat Contest.” For more M72 GRELICKVILLE information, visit www.lpwines.com. TRAVERSE CITY E ven as the weather is cooling down, the stages at Interlochen Center for the Arts are heat- ing up with a wide variety of artists and entertainment right into the New Year. For more information and tickets, visit www.interlochen.org. September 23 November 17-19 Jackson Browne “Cabaret” September 27 December 8-10 Mat Kearney “The Nutcracker” September 28 December 15 Sphinx Virtuosi Mike Vax with the Interlochen Arts Academy October 6 Jazz Ensemble: A Tribute to Stan Kenton Interlochen Arts Academy “Collage” January 20, 2012 October 26 Kevin Cobb with the Interlochen Arts Academy Orchestra Joe Covano’s Us Five February 24, 2012 photo by Mike Basher November 3 The Magic School Bus Live: “The Climate Change” Dominick Farinacci February 28, 2012 gliks.com & Asron Diehl Alonzo King LINES Ballet (231) 922-9787 November 4 May 11-12, 2012 Yonder Mountain String Band “West Side Story” 50 Shoreline Visitors Guide | FA L L / W I N T E R 2011/12 www.shorelinevisitorsguide.com
SHORELINE CALENDAR CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13 www.shorelinevisitorsguide.com FA L L / W I N T E R 2011/12 | Shoreline Visitors Guide 51
April 15, 2012 Canadian Brass Howard Performing Arts Center, Berrien Springs April 21, 2012 GrooveWalk, 9 pm - 1 am Downtown Holland April 28, 2012 “Sounds of France” Lake Michigan College, Mendel Center Mainstage, Benton Harbor MAY 2012 May 3 - September 2, 2012 “New Art for the New Century” Muskegon Museum of Art, Muskegon A significant new collection has been assembled in honor of the museum’s 100th anniversary. May 5-6 SHORELINE CALENDAR CONTINUED Spring Sip & Savor March 9-11, 2012 FROM PAGE 13 West Michigan Women’s Expo The Leelanau Peninsula Vintner’s Association hosts its annual Spring Sip & Savor wine trail event. Enjoy special wine and food pairings at each of the DeVos Place, Grand Rapids wineries on the wine trail. March 10, 2012 May 14 - June 17, 2012 February 18-19, 2012 “62nd Annual Member’s Show: Visual Feast” Shiver By the River St. Patrick’s Day Festival & Parade, 2 pm Saugatuck/Douglas Area South Haven Center for the Arts, South Haven Frankfort May 25 February 21, 2012 March 10, 2012 Ernie Haase & Signature Sound “Ellis Island: The Dream of America” Mardi Gras Parade, 7 pm Lake Michigan College, Mendel Center Mainstage, Douglas Howard Performing Arts Center, Berrien Springs March 13, 2012 Benton Harbor February 24, 2012 “Blast!” National Dance Co. of Ireland’s Rhythm of the Dance Lake Michigan College Mendel Center Mainstage, Lake Michigan College, Mendel Center Mainstage, Benton Harbor Benton Harbor February 25, 2012 March 17, 2012 Outhouse 500 & 8th Annual Chili Cook-off Celtic Celebration, Southwest Michigan Coopersville Symphony Orchestra February 26 - March 3 Lake Michigan College, Mendel Center Mainstage, Traverse City Restaurant Week Benton Harbor Downtown Traverse City March 18, 2012 Don’t miss out on amazing three-course meals for just $25 per person during Holland Symphony Orchestra, Family Concert this second annual event. Zeeland East High School, DeWitt Auditorium, Zeeland March 23-24 MARCH 2012 Beethoven & Blue Jeans, West Michigan Symphony Frauenthal Center, Muskegon March 23-April 29, 2012 March 1 - April 30, 2012 “Building Blocks” Butterflies are Blooming! South Haven Center for the Arts, South Haven This exhibit showcases the artistic talents of the area elementary schools. Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, Grand Rapids March 2-3, 2012 Cirque de la Symphonie, West Shore Symphony Frauenthal Center, Muskegon March 3 - April 29, 2012 APRIL 2012 April 14, 2012 “Expressions 2012: Celebrating 30 Years, “Point of Grace” Muskegon County Annual Student Art Exhibition” Lake Michigan College, Mendel Center Mainstage, Muskegon Museum of Art, Muskegon Benton Harbor March 2-4, 2012 April 14, 2012 Girlfriends Weekend Holland Symphony Orchestra, Classics III Downtown Holland Zeeland East High School, DeWitt Auditorium, Zeeland
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore . . . ”The Most Beautiful Place in America!” — ABC’s Good Morning America Most Beautiful Places Competition 2011 TODD REED For more information about this area, you may contact the Benzie County Visitors Bureau, or the U.S. National Park Service, www.nps.gov/slbe A Shoreline Visitors Guides’ marketing partner, the Benzie County Visitors Bureau is located in Northern Michigan, just south of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

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  • 1. SM Visit “The MOST BEAUTIFUL Place in America*”
  • 2. Contents FALL/WINTER 2011/12 SHORELINE COMMUNITIES TO VISIT Southwest Michigan 8 South Haven 10 Saugatuck/Douglas Area 14 Fennville 17 Holland 18 Zeeland 30 Grand Haven/Spring Lake Area 32 Grand Rapids 35 Muskegon 36 White Lake 38 Pentwater 40 Ludington 42 Manistee 44 Benzie County 46 Traverse City / Leelanau County 49/50 *Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore was chosen by viewers of ABC’s Good Morning America as “the SHORELINE CALENDAR most beautiful place in America”. Read more about this area on page Area Farmers Markets 3 46, 50 and our back outside cover. Events 4 Festivals 6 Halloween Spooktaculars 7 Arts, Crafts & Collectibles 27 Holiday Celebrations 28 Cover Photo: Ludington, Todd Reed Cover Inset Photo: courtesy Muskegon County Convention and Visitors Bureau Back Outside Cover: Sleeping Bear Dunes, Todd Reed Other photo contributors: Rhonda Cobb, Bill Cobb, Gerald R. Ford Museum, Greg Holcombe, Angie L. Martinez, Muskegon Museum of Art, Karen Jousma, and Sharon VanderBoon. Also, a special thank you to our Chamber of Commerce and Convention and Visitors Bureau partners for their photo contributions.
  • 3. Shoreline Area FARMERS Traverse City Leelanau County M22 MARKETS WISCONSIN Benzie County Manistee M22 31 115 55 Cadillac Tuesdays Fridays 31 Ludington 10 Allendale Allendale Through September 27, 11 am - 4 pm Through September 30, 11 am - 4 pm Pentwater Heritage Town Square Plaza Parking Lot Heritage Town Square Plaza Parking Lot Silver Lake 131 31 Honor Coopersville Whitehall/ Through mid-September, 8 am - 2 pm Through October, 2-7 pm Montague Maley Park Veteran’s Memorial Park Muskegon 46 Coopersville Muskegon Ludington Grand Haven 96 Spring Lake 45 Through December, 6 am - 3 pm Through October 7, 3-8 pm Grand Rapids Yuba & Seaway Drive North James Street Plaza, Holland Zeeland Wednesdays Benzonia Saugatuck/Douglas Through October 7, 8 am - 2 pm Saugatuck/ Douglas Fennville Saugatuck/Douglas Green Market Through mid-September, 9 am - 1 pm Saugatuck Center for the Arts, Allegan 5885 Frankfort Highway 400 Culver Street South Haven Kalamazoo Benton Harbor Saturdays Coopersville St. Joseph Through October, 8 am - 1 pm N. Main Street Parking Lot Fennville New Buffalo Through October, 8 am - 1 pm Grand Haven South Maple & West Fennville Streets next local information Through October, 8 am - 2 pm to City Hall Chinook Pier, under the Green Canopy Frankfort Muskegon County Convention Holland Through October, 9 am - 1 pm Southwestern Michigan and Visitors Bureau Through November 26, 8 am - 4 pm Open Space Park, Main Street Tourist Council 1-800-250-9283 Eighth Street Marketplace November through April, 9 am - 1 pm 269-925-6301 • www.swmichigan.org www.visitmuskegon.org Betsie Bay Inn South Haven White Lake Area Chamber of Commerce Thompsonville 1-800-879-9702 • www.whitelake.org Through October 5, 3-6 pm Convention & Visitors Bureau Grand Haven 1-800-SO-HAVEN (76-42836) Pentwater Chamber of Commerce Crystal Mountain Resort Through October, 8 am - 2 pm www.pentwater.org, 866-869-4150 www.southhaven.org Chinook Pier, under the Green Canopy Traverse City Holland Area Convention Benzie County Visitors Bureau Through September 21, 8 am - 12 Noon & Visitors Bureau 800-882-5801 • www.visitbenzie.com Holland Sara Hardy Downtown Farmers Market December 3 & 10, 8 am - 4 pm 1-800-506-1299 Traverse City Downtown DDA Parking Lot B, Downtown Traverse City www.holland.org www.downtowntc.com, 231-922-2050 Eighth Street Market Place Thursdays Allegan Manistee Through October 8, 8 am - 12 Noon A P P R O X I M AT E D R I V I N G T I M E S South Haven to Saugatuck/Douglas .................................................20 minutes Veterans Memorial Drive & South Haven to Kalamazoo.................................................................55 minutes Through October, 8 am - 2 pm Washington Street Saugatuck/Douglas to Holland...........................................................15 minutes Water & Cutler Street Parking Lot Holland to Grand Rapids ....................................................................35 minutes Muskegon Holland to Allegan .............................................................................. 25 minutes Elberta Holland to Grand Haven .................................................................... 25 minutes Through December, 6 am - 3 pm Grand Haven to Muskegon............................................................15-20 minutes Through October, 7:30 am - 1 pm Yuba & Seaway Drive Muskegon to White Lake Area ...........................................................20 minutes Elberta Village Marina White Lake Area to Silver Lake Area .................................................. 25 minutes Scottville Silver Lake Area to Pentwater ........................................................ 10-15 minutes Muskegon Through September 24, 9 am - 12 Noon Pentwater to Ludington ..................................................................15-20 minutes Through December, 6 am - 3 pm Ludington to Manistee ....................................................................... 30 minutes West Parking Lot Manistee to Benzonia ......................................................................... 30 minutes Yuba & Seaway Drive Sleeping Bear Dunes to Suttons Bay ................................................. 30 minutes South Haven Benzonia to Interlochen ..................................................................... 25 minutes Spring Lake September 10 through October 22, Interlochen to Traverse City .......................................................... 20-25 minutes Through October 13, 9 am - 2 pm 8 am - 2 pm Suttons Bay to Traverse City.......................................................... 20-25 minutes Church Street Downtown South Haven COPYRIGHT © 2011 St. Joseph published by COBB COMMUNICATIONS, INC. Through October 7, 9 am - 2 pm Lake Boulevard & Broad Street Shoreline Visitors Guide is published 200 N. State Street in September by Cobb Communica- Traverse City Zeeland, MI 49464 Through October, 8 am - 12 Noon (616) 772-9820 ph • 616-772-9814 fax tions, Inc. While making every effort Sara Hardy Downtown Farmers Market www.shorelinevisitorsguide.com to keep this publication as accurate Parking Lot B, Downtown Traverse City Publisher: Rhonda Cobb as possible, the publisher assumes no Sales: Bill Cobb, Pam Preston Sundays Beulah Office Manager: Sandy Dykstra Creative & Graphic Design : responsibility for errors or omissions found therein. For advertising infor- Angie L. East-Martinez Through October 16, 2-5 pm mation call (616) 772-9820. Writer: Cindy Snyder & Rhonda Cobb Myers Granary Antique Market www.shorelinevisitorsguide.com FA L L / W I N T E R 2011/12 | Shoreline Visitors Guide 3
  • 4. September 17 September 24 4th Annual Barbeque & Brew Fest Du North Duathlon Downtown Glen Arbor Manistee September 17 September 24 Holland Rescue Mission Foghat Benefit Car Show Little River Casino Resort, Manistee Immanuel Church, Holland September 24 September 17 “Evita” Ronnie Milsap Mendel Center Mainstage, Little River Casino Resort, Manistee Benton Harbor September 17 September 24 SHORELINE CALENDAR 2011/12 Leland Heritage Festival ArtPrize Art Walk Downtown Leland & Fishtown Downtown Grand Rapids September 17 September 24 Saugatuck Douglas Heritage Festival Park2Park ½ Marathon & 5K Saugatuck/Douglas Area Holland Through December 30 September 17 September 24 “Unsolved Mysteries: Clothesline Art Show, 10 am - 2 pm 2nd Annual Tri-City Heritage Tour The Shipwreck Thomas Hume” Wicks Park, Saugatuck North Berrien Historical Museum, City Barn at the Hackley & Hume September 17 Coloma Historic Site, Muskegon Morton House Cemetery History Walk September 24-25 Through December 31 Crystal Springs Cemetery, Allegan Historic District Home Tour “Serving You for 75 Years” Benton Harbor Allegan Lakeshore Museum Center, Muskegon September 17-18 September 24-25 Through December 31 Fall Family Day & Herb Festival Autumn Air Fall Festival “Dutch Arcadia: Frederik Meijer Gardens & Fernwood Botanical Gardens & 19th Century Romantic Landscapes” Sculpture Park, Grand Rapids Nature Preserve, Niles Festivals........ 6 Holland Museum, Holland September 17-18 September 24-25 September 21 - December 31 Tulipanes Latino Art and Film Festival Fall Festival Arts & Crafts Fair Halloween “Sculpture Today: Centennial Park, Holland On the Village Green, Pentwater New Forces, New Forms” September 17-18 Events .......... 7 Heritage Harvest Days and Civil War September 25 Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Allegan Antique Market Park, Grand Rapids Muster - “Return to Bull Run” Arts, Crafts & Allegan County Fairgrounds, Allegan Through January 8, 2012 Van Raalte Farm Park, Holland September 25 Collectibles “Benjamin Franklin: September 17 – October 8 Concert On the Hill: OCTET ................... 27 In Search of a Better World” ‘Gallery Exhibition: A Lifetime of Art: St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum, Retrospective of Selected Area Artists” Ludington Area Center for the Arts, Beulah Holiday Grand Rapids September 25 This exhibit presents artifacts related to Benja- Ludington Celebrations ... min Franklin’s inventions, including bifocals, the September 18 “Committed” ..............28-29 Franklin stove, the armonica (glass harmonica), House of David Echoes vs Howard Performing Arts Center, microscope, and his activities in publishing, Chicago Salmon Berrien Springs firefighting, postal service, libraries and educa- Eastman Field, Mary’s City of David, September 25 tion, abolition of slavery, and diplomacy and 2011 Apple Cider Century Bicycle Tour government. Benton Harbor We suggest that you call ahead to confirm the September 18 Three Oaks, MI details before finalizing your plans. Most times Through February 19, 2012 “Tiny Treasures” Blessing of the Animals & September 29 - October 1 the convention and visitors bureaus in the area Muskegon Museum of Art, Muskegon Farm Olympics, 1:30 pm Four Flags Area Apple Festival are the best to contact - listed on page 3. Circle Rocking S Children’s Farm, Niles Through July 31, 2012 “Bling: A History of Costume Jewelry, Freesoil September 30 ONGOING September 18 Critical Discourse Through September 25 1920-1970” Tri-Cities Historical Museum, Hospice Harbor Walk, 2-4 pm Ladies Literary Club, Grand Rapids 2nd Annual Regional South Haven Share your opinions on the works selected as the Juried Art Exhibit Grand Haven Top 10 ArtPrize finalists. September 20, 2011 - South Haven Center for the Arts, January 15, 2012 September 30 - October 1 SEPTEMBER South Haven “To the Rescue with ‘Lil Red #7” exhibit “The Carve IV” Through September Grand Rapids Children’s Museum, Holland “Early 20th Century Team Photos” September 9-17 Grand Rapids Culinary student ice sculpting competition. Holland Museum, Holland Allegan County Fair September 21 September 30 - October 9 Through September Allegan County Fairgrounds, Allegan Song Swap Grand Valley Shakespeare Festival Free Tours - Hackley & Hume Historic Site September 10 - October 31 Foundry Hall, South Haven Grand Valley State University, Allendale Lakeshore Museum Center, Muskegon Fall Fun, 9 am - 6 pm September 21 September 30 - November 13 Open Wednesday through Sunday, Lewis Farm Market & Petting Farm, ArtPrize Artist Meet & Greet, 7 pm “Metamorphose” 12 noon - 4 pm New Era Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum, South Haven Center for the Arts, Through October 3 September 16 Grand Rapids South Haven “Your Picture Here: Live Mannequin Night September 21 - October 8 Metamorphose is an exhibit of new media An Exhibition of Faces in Places that artworks exploring surrealism and the identity of Downtown Holland Grand Haven ArtWalk 2011 a new art movement. Define Saugatuck & Douglas” September 16 Downtown Grand Haven Saugatuck Center for the Arts, Friday Night Conversations: ArtPrize September 21 - October 9 OCTOBER Saugatuck Grand Rapids Art Museum, Art Prize September 8 - October 20 Grand Rapids Downtown Grand Rapids & Frederik “Farm Fresh” Art Exhibit September 16-17 Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park Saturdays in October Nuveen Community Center for the West Michigan Symphony, ArtPrize offers the largest art prize in the world Bottle House Museum open Saturdays Arts, Montague “Oh, What a Night!” 7:30 pm and is open to any artist in the world. only, 12 noon - 4pm Through October 23 Frauenthal Center, Muskegon September 21 - December 31 Kaleva “International Connections: September 16-17 “Sculpture Today: New Forces, Fishermen will want to see the Selected Works of Art from the David Paint the Town New Forms” Makinen Tackle Collection. W. Baas Collection” Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Through October 1 Downtown Zeeland Four Flags Apple Festival Muskegon Museum of Art, Muskegon Watch local artists at work throughout town. Park, Grand Rapids Through October 28 September 16-18 An invitational exhibition of emerging sculptors. Niles “Victoriana” Bangor Harvest Festival September 22 October 1 Lakeshore Museum Center, Muskegon Bangor “VW Bug Makeover” exhibit opens White Lake Area Guided Nature Walk September/October Grand Rapids Children’s Museum, White Lake Area September 16-18 Grand Rapids On the first Saturday of the month, naturalists U-pick apples Michigan Irish Music Festival Take a test drive in the museum’s recently tuned lead guided tours of local natural areas talking Crane Orchards, Fennville Heritage Landing, Muskegon up VW Bug! about native plants and wildlife. September/October September 16-18 September 23-24 October 1 Crane Orchards Hayride Weekends Tulip City Gem & Mineral Show AAUW Annual Used Book Sale Fall Fun Fest, 4-7 pm Crane Orchards, Fennville Holland Civic Center, Holland Holland Civic Center, Holland Brethren Heritage Museum, Brethren Open weekends only from 12 noon to 5 pm for September 16 - October 30 as long as the U-pick apples are available. September 23-24 Enjoy pumpkin painting, bobbing for apples, “Posters, Fans & Songbooks: Oktoberfest West Michigan and Native American activities. Hot stew, corn September/October 19th Century Prints by Toulouse-Lau- bread, and dessert will be served. Donations Corn Maze John Ball Zoological Garden Park, welcome. trec and his Contemporaries” Grand Rapids Lewis Farm Market & Petting Farm, Krasl Art Center, St. Joseph October 1 September 23-24 Weko Beach Brewers Fest New Era September 16 - October 31 Indie Rock Music Festival Through November 6 Chrysanthemums and More! Grand Haven Bridgman “Neighbors: Photography by Frederik Meijer Gardens September 24 October 1 David and Kathy Myers” & Sculpture Park Open Hours at Marilla Museum DeGrandchamp’s Cranberry Harvest Muskegon Museum of Art, Muskegon September 17 and Pioneer Place, 2-4 pm South Haven Through November 6 Scottville Harvest Festival Parade, Marilla October 1 “Local Interest: Photography from The 1 pm September 24 Oktoberfest Muskegon Chronicle Archives” Downtown Scottville Fall Fest, 10 am - 5 pm Downtown Ludington Muskegon Museum of Art, Muskegon North Mears Parking Lot, Whitehall 4 Shoreline Visitors Guide | FA L L / W I N T E R 2011/12 www.shorelinevisitorsguide.com
  • 5. October 1 October 7 October 9 October 22 Happy Apple Days / “An Evening with George Winston” One Sky, One World International “Pop Go the Sailors - Home Again” Annual Fall Festival Frauenthal Center, Muskegon Kite Fly for Peace Frauenthal Center, Muskegon Downtown Traverse City October 7-8 Charles Mears State Park, Pentwater October 22-23 Merchants share apples with customers as they Wedding Walk 2011 October 9 Hands-on Porcelain Workshop, browse shops decked out in fall splendor. Downtown Holland Chili Cookoff, 1-5 pm 10 am - 4 pm October 1 October 7-8 Downtown Saugatuck Khnemu Studio, South Haven Holland Symphony Orchestra Season Fiber Festival Enjoy chili from your favorite area restaurants October 23 Series, “Classics I” Old Art Building, Leland while listening to local performers. Benzie Area Symphony Orchestra Zeeland East High School, October 7-8 October 11 Concert, 4pm DeWitt Auditorium, Zeeland Autumn Days, 10 am -5 pm West Michigan Drum Circle Benzie Central High Schoo October 1 Historic White Pine Village, Ludington Shore Acres Park, Near Felt Mansion, Auditorium, Benzonia St. Simon Applefest October 7-8 Saugatuck October 23 St. Simon Family Center & Gym, Viva Little River - An Elvis Tribute October 13-14 The Shangri-La Chinese Acrobats Ludington Little River Casino Resort, Manistee “See the Site in a Different Light,” Lake Michigan College Mendel Center October 1 October 7-8 4:30-6:30 pm Mainstage, Benton Harbor Scottville Old Fashioned Barn Dance, Buster Keaton Society Convention & Hackley & Hume Historic Site, October 23 5-10 pm Film Festival Muskegon Francesca Battistelli Scottville Riverside Park, Scottville Special tours of the homes of Muskegon’s most Frauenthal Theater, Muskegon famous lumber barons featuring the carvings of Howard Performing Arts Center, October 1 October 7-9 the Hackley House. Reservations required. Berrien Springs Autumn Glory Day, 10 am - 4 pm 15th Annual Oktoberfest & October 13-16 October 23 Bear Lake School, Bear Lake Classic Car & Hot Rod Show “Hairspray,” Muskegon Civic Theater Bridal Show 2011, 11 am - 3 pm Enjoy the Quilt & Fine Art show plus food, live Pentwater music, a pumpkin chuck contest, quilt raffle, Frauenthal Center, Muskegon Little River Casino Resort, Manistee pumpkin patch, children’s activities, and more. October 7-9 October 14 - December 31 October 23 October 1 Annual Pulaski Days Celebration “Van Raalte the Visionary: Star of Saugatuck Last Trip Oktoberfest, 12 noon - 8 pm Grand Rapids The 200th Birthday of Holland’s of the Season Downtown Douglas October 8 Founder, Albertus Van Raalte” Saugatuck October 1 Pentwater Home Tour & Used Book Holland Museum, Holland October 25 Fall Fest Sale, 10 am - 4 pm Oct. 14-16 & 21-23 “C. Schoenknect & W. Paul Sculpture East End Park, Grand Haven Pentwater “Sweeney Todd - The Demon Barber Lecture: Sean Henry” Watch as re-enactors recreate what it was like October 8 of Fleet Street” Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture to be Art & All That Jazz Historic Ramsdell Theatre, Manistee Park, Grand Rapids a fur-trader in the tri-cities area in the 1800s. Douglas October 14-23 October 26 October 1 Stroll through galleries and shops, listen to mel- “Crème de la Crème!” David Sedaris Live Oktoberfest low jazz, grab a drink, have a bite, and dance in Manistee Art Institute, Manistee Frauenthal Center, Muskegon St. Joe Kickers Sport Club, Berrien the streets of beautiful downtown Douglas. Small works from well-known artists October 28 Springs October 8 on exhibit. Monty Python’s “Spamalot” & October 1 Empire Heritage Days Empire Museum Complex, Empire October 15 Holy Grail Ale Party Lumber Baron’s Ball Depot to Depot Fall Color Tour Lake Michigan College Mendel Center Lakeshore Museum Center, Muskegon October 8 White Lake Area and Muskegon Mainstage, Benton Harbor October 1-2 Fire Truck Parade Experience vibrant fall color along the lakes and October 28-29 Annual Blue Coast Artists’ Fall Tour, Downtown Holland through the dunes as you travel from the White West Michigan Symphony, Antique and modern fire trucks parade down 8th Lake Depot to the Muskegon Union Depot on 10 am - 6 pm Street from College Avenue to the fire station. Brahms Symphony #3 South Haven to Saugatuck one of Michigan’s most scenic drives. October 8 Frauenthal Center, Muskegon October 1-2 October 15 5th Annual Lakeshore Harvest 6th Annual Peak2Peak Mountain October 28-30 Benzie County Fall Festival Country - Road Rally Ski & Snowboard Sale at Beulah and Benzonia Bike Classic Riverbend Farms, Crystal Mountain Resort & Spa, Mountain Sports October 1-2 South Haven/Saugatuck Areas Crystal Mountain Resort & Spa, Grand Valley Renaissance Festival Thompsonville A rollicking ride through the countryside - it Thompsonville October 15 Grand Valley University, Allendale is not a race! Follow clues to farms and other Tour de Tykes Bike Race October 29 October 1, 8, 16, 22 notable locations in your own car. This family- Claudio Gonzalez & Carlos Flores Jammin’ in the Vineyard friendly ride through the countryside will take Crystal Mountain Resort & Spa, Thompsonville Howard Performing Arts Center, Round Barn Winery, Baroda about three hours - including closing festivities. Berrien Springs Live music and wine tasting. October 8 October 15 Fall Fest October 29 October 1-30 Onekama Fall Funfest Mr. Speed - America’s KISS Tribute Exhibit by Artist Steven Donley Village Park, Onekama Marilla Museum and Pioneer Place, Little River Casino Resort, Manistee White River Gallery, Montague October 8 Marilla October 29 October 2 Barns & Byways Tour, 10 am - 5pm October 15 Fall FunFest Day, 11 am - 4 pm Ski Swap, 9 am - 4 pm “The City of Tomorrow” Ludington Crystal Mountain Resort & Spa, Howard Performing Arts Center, October 8 Coghlin Park, Saugatuck Thompsonville Berrien Springs Pumpkinfest October 15-16 Fall Bonsai Show October 30 October 2 White Lake Area The Closing Open 6th Annual Betsie Valley Run - October 8 Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Crystal Mountain Resort & Spa, Half Marathon, 10K & 5K Luncheon & Style Show Park, Grand Rapids Thompsonville Crystal Mountain Resort & Spa, Gull Landing, Pentwater October 16 A unique cross-country golf event. Put together a Thompsonville Proceeds benefit Oceana County Five by Design’s “Radio Days” three-person scramble team for a day of golf, hot October 2 Animal Friends. Lake Michigan College Mendel Center chili, soup, and prizes. “Kids’ ArtFest 2011: October 8 Mainstage, Benton Harbor October 31 A World of Creativity” Harvest Festival October 19 Open Hours at the Kaleva Bottle House Grand Rapids Children’s Museum, Downtown St. Joseph Song Swap Museum, 12 noon - 4 pm Grand Rapids October 8 Foundry Hall, South Haven Kaleva October 2 New Buffalo Wine & Harvest Festival October 20-23 NOVEMBER White Lake CROP Hunger Walk Downtown New Buffalo Frankfort Film Festival Montague October 8 Garden Theater, Frankfort October 2 5th Annual Harvest Party / Pig Roast, October 21-25 November 1 Antiques on the Bluff 12 noon - 3 pm Holland Founder’s Fest Celebration Writers Series Lake Bluff Park, St. Joseph Whitehall Holland Armory and other locations in Frederik Meijer Gardens & October 3-23 October 8 West Michigan Sculpture Park, Grand Rapids Crystal Spa Days Taste of Mason County, 6-9 pm A celebration of the 200th birthday of Rev. Albertus November 1-30 Crystal Mountain Resort & Spa, Ludington Area Center for the Arts, C. Van Raalte, founder of Holland. Artist Marilyn Ryan Thompsonville Ludington White River Gallery, Montague October 22 Enjoy select services and experience the tranquil- October 8-9 Whirlpool 100th Celebration, South- November 1-30 ity of this luxury oasis. 34th Annual Gallery Stroll Weekend, west Michigan Symphony Orchestra Lake Michigan Art Walk October 5 12 noon - 5 pm Downtown Muskegon Song Swap Mendel Center Mainstage, Saugatuck/Douglas Area Benton Harbor November 3, 2011 - January 15, 2012 Foundry Hall, South Haven October 8-9 “Ancient/Modern: Textiles October 6 October 22 Benzie County Fall Festival Downtown Holland Groove Walk, 9 pm by Frank Connet” Fall History in Action Day Beulah and Benzonia Muskegon Museum of Art, Muskegon Historic White Pine Village, Ludington Downtown Holland October 8-9 11 Different Bands. 11 Different Locations. All November 3 October 6 Western Michigan Old Engine Club in Downtown Holland! Autumn Harvest Dinner Pumpkinfest - Dinner On Us, 5 pm Tractor Pulls October 22 Fenn Valley Winery, Fennville Downtown Zeeland Scottville Fall Frenzy November 4-5 Downtown merchants cook and serve FREE October 9 dinner to the community. Downtown Leland and Fishtown Holland Gallery Walk Holland Train Show, 10 am - 3 pm Enjoy end of season sales, cider, and Downtown Holland October 6-8 Holland Civic Center, Holland Zeeland Pumpkinfest - donuts. Participating galleries will showcase artists and October 9 October 22 their works, hors d’oeuvres, and libations. Fri- “Harvesting Goodwill” Last sailing day of the season day walk hours, 6:30-8:30 pm; Saturday hours, Downtown Zeeland Fan Halen 12 noon - 4 pm. for the S.S. Badger Little River Casino Resort, Manistee October 6-9 Ludington Paint Our Towns Pink Benton Harbor & St. Joseph SHORELINE CALENDAR CONTINUED ON PAGE 13 www.shorelinevisitorsguide.com FA L L / W I N T E R 2011/12 | Shoreline Visitors Guide 5
  • 6. Festival Fever F 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 recon rm dates and times. (We suggest using the local information contacts listed on page 3.) September 2-5 September 16-18 December 3 Shoreline Spectacular Michigan Irish Music Festival Nouveau Fest, 1-5 pm Downtown Muskegon Heritage Landing, Muskegon Fenn Valley Vineyard, Car show/parade, motorcycle show, human foos- Three days of Irish and Celtic music, vendors, October 7-8 Fennville ball tournament, 3 on 3 basketball tournament, food, and fun. Buster Keaton Society Taste the first wines from the 2011 vintage, hors battle of the rock air bands, paint ball games, dog September 17 Convention & Film Festival de oeuvres, and cellar tasting tours. A great and cat petting and adoption, poker walk, bever- 8th Annual Heritage Fest way to kick off the holiday season with family age tent with music, children’s area with games, Frauenthal Theater, Muskegon and friends. art, craft fair, food court, and much more. Saugatuck/Douglas Area Film and vaudeville star, Buster Keaton, grew up Discover the rich historical and architectural in the Blufton Neighborhood of Muskegon. This January 21, 2012 September 2-5 heritage of the Saugatuck-Douglas area. Hosted tribute features some of his film and television Winter Delights : Breakwater Festival by the Saugatuck Douglas Historical Society. footage, a tour of the Keaton family home, and A Festival of Wine, Food & Jazz Pere Marquette Beach, Muskegon Visit www.sdhistoricalsociety.org, for details. more. Lake Michigan College, Mendel Center, Come celebrate the last few days of September 17 October 7-9 Benton Harbor summer at the most beautiful beach in 2011Annual Green Art Fair Annual Pulaski Days Celebration West Michigan. January 21-22, 2012 Douglas Valley Winery, Manistee Grand Rapids White Lake Annual Perch Festival September 3-4 This competition will present creative uses for This annual celebration commemorates and Hart Heritage Days salvaged materials. Montague honors revolutionary war hero, General Casimir Ice fishing tournament, chili cook off, fish dinner, Hart Historic District September 17-18 Pulaski. Local private clubs open their doors to and more. Enjoy activities in the Historic District where Tulipanes Latino Art and Film Festival the public to promote Polish music, food, and buildings from the past have been moved and dance. January 26-29, 2012 restored for all to view. Centennial Park, Holland Grand Haven Winterfest Free festival celebrating Latino culture through September 8-11 art, film, music, dance, and more. October 7-9 Grand Haven Antique Engine & Tractor Show September 21 - October 9 Goose Festival January 31 - February 4, 2012 Michigan Flywheelers Museum, Art Prize Fennville Snowfest 2012 South Haven Downtown Grand Rapids & Frederik October 7-9 Downtown Muskegon Hundreds of antique engines and tractors are 15th Annual Oktoberfest & Great events that include snow volleyball, trivia, on display during the four-day show. Other Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, a game night, broomball, and our famous soup activities include outdoor flea market, equipment Grand Rapids Classic Car & Hot Rod Show and chili cook-off. parades, blacksmith shop, saw mill and shingle ArtPrize offers the largest art prize in the world Pentwater February 3-5, 2012 mill demonstrations, and musical entertainment. and is open to any artist in the world. Car show, chili cook off and streusel bake off, Ice Breaker Festival Lots of kids activities too! September 23-24 entertainment tent, live auction, sprint for the Downtown South Haven September 9-10 Oktoberfest West Michigan stein, barrel race, face and pumpkin painting, music, chicken and polka dance contest, beer, Ice carving, Chili cook-off, Texas hold-‘em, ice Annual Silver Lake Apple & John Ball Zoological Garden Park, brats, and kraut. MSU football on the big skating, and more. BBQ Cook-Off Festival Grand Rapids screen. February 10-12, 2012 Silver Lake Sand Dunes Area September 24 October 8 Magical Ice Carving Festival All day activities include crafts show, fresh farm Fall Fest Arts & Crafts, 10 am - 5 pm Pumpkinfest Downtown St. Joseph produce, entertainment, golf scramble, and apple North Mears Parking Lot, Whitehall Montague February 11 & 18 pie contest. Farmer’s market, live entertainment, arts and Celebrate the icon of fall, the pumpkin, with Hart & Pentwater Winterfest September 9-11 crafts, cider mill, hayrides, and food vendors. pumpkin decorating, seed spitting contests, Hart & Pentwater Paw Paw Wine & Harvest Festival September 29 - October 2 pumpkin carving, the largest pumpkin competi- February 11, 2012 Paw Paw Four Flags Apple Festival tion, and the pumpkin roll down Dowling Hill. Winterfest in Benzie County A grape time for everyone! Grape stomp, Niles October 8 Beulah & Benzonia fireworks, parade, car show, craft show, and Four day festival with carnival rides, food ven- 5th Annual Harvest Party / Pig Roast, several entertainment stages. Wine tasting, beer dors, arts and crafts on Saturday and Sunday, Fun Activities for the whole family, including a tent, and more. 12 Noon - 3 pm frozen fish toss, a chili cook off, turkey bowling, parade, live entertainment, and more. September 9-17 Whitehall bonfire on the beach, fireworks and more. October 1 October 8 February 17-19, 2012 Allegan County Fair Douglas Oktoberfest, 12 noon -8 pm Allegan County Fairgrounds, Allegan Onekama Fall Funfest Cherry Capital Winter Wonder Fest / Downtown Douglas Village Park, Onekama Downtown’s Sweetheart of a Sale September 10 Fun for the whole family! Parade, rifle ceremony, Craft and food vendors, bounce house, wagon, Barodafest tapping of the keg with Alphorn performance, Downtown Traverse City bier tent, food court, traditional German bands, pony, and miniature train rides, plus face paint- Enjoy President’s Day weekend with live music, Baroda ing, and more. ice sculptures, Frozen Bed Races, a Soup’r Bowl A small-town festival with live entertainment, dancing, kinderplatz kids games, root beer barrel roll, face painting, and sack and mug races. October 8 Competition, Monster Dog Pull, and more. kids games, crafters, food vendors, tractor pull, Harvest Festival February 17-20, 2012 Duck race, and more October 1 September 10 Oktoberfest Downtown St. Joseph Winterfest Weekend Port City Street Fair Downtown Ludington October 8-9 Saugatuck/Douglas Area Downtown Manistee Music, food, games, craft fair, and many more Benzie County Fall Fest February 18, 2012 Enjoy autumn at the Port City Festival in his- events make up this day of fun. Frankfort and Elberta Winterfest toric Manistee. Stroll the scenic Riverwalk and October 1 Enjoy pumpkin chucking, gourd and pumpkin Empire and Glen Arbor enjoy entertainment, food, an antique car show, Fall Fun Fest, 4-7 pm carving by masters, kids’ activities, and more. February 18-19, 2012 arts and crafts, historic building tours, special Brethren Heritage Museum, Brethren October 15 Shiver By the River exhibits, and more. Enjoy pumpkin painting, bobbing for apples, Fall Fest, 2-5 pm Frankfort September 15-17 and Native American activities. Hot stew, corn Marilla Museum and Pioneer Place, Snow Activities, Ice Cravings, Snowmobile Sno Scottville Harvest Festival bread, and dessert will be served. Donations Marilla Cross Races and More. Downtown Scottville welcome. Pumpkin painting and carving, campfire and February 25, 2012 Ox roast, midway carnival, annual queen and October 1 hotdogs, and “screaming” apples. Outhouse 500 princess contests, farmers market, grand parade, Fall Fest October 15 Coopersville horse shoe tournament, garden and antique East End Park, Grand Haven Fall FunFest Day, 11 am - 4 pm March 10, 2012 tractor pulls, the Scottville Clown Band, and Watch as re-enactors recreate the life of fur trad- Coghlin Park, Saugatuck entertainment tent. ers in the tri-cities area in the 1800s. St. Patrick’s Day Festival & Parade Pumpkin carving, pumpkin launch, pie eating, Saugatuck/Douglas Area September 16-18 October 1-2 food vendors, band, tug-of -war. Great family Bangor Harvest Festival Benzie County Fall Fest fun! Mid-March, 2012 Bangor Beulah and Benzonia October 20-23 2nd Annual Benzie County Craft show, antique and classic car show, quilt Enjoy pumpkin chucking, gourd and pumpkin 3rd Annual Frankfort Film Festival Water Festival show, children’s events, food, and family fun. carving by masters, kids’ activities, and more. Garden Theater, Frankfort Frankfort September 16-18 October 6-8 Enjoy the best films from prestigious festivals Celebrate the waters of Benzie County. Listen Grand Haven Salmon Festival Zeeland Pumpkinfest - worldwide at the recently restored Garden to world-class Michigan musicians and speeches Theater. from water experts; attend workshops and Grand Haven Municipal Marina “Harvesting Goodwill” presentations; and enjoy art, theater, dance, Music, wine tasting, gourmet salmon cook-off Downtown Zeeland children‘s activities, artisan foods and beverages. contest, beer and entertainment pavilion, art fair, Enjoy games, scarecrow displays, entertainment, Visit www.visitbenzie.com for more information and fishing contest. a parade, and more. as it becomes available. 6 Shoreline Visitors Guide | FA L L / W I N T E R 2011/12 www.shorelinevisitorsguide.com
  • 7. September 3 through October 31 October 8 October 28 Amazin’ Corn Maze Pumpkinfest Downtown Halloween Walk, 3:30-5 pm Lewis Farm Market & Petting Farm, New Era Montague Downtown Traverse City Celebrate the pumpkin with pumpkin decorating, seed spit- Pint-sized ghosts and goblins parade downtown streets, September 3-5, 10-11, 17-18; ting contests, pumpkin carving, the largest pumpkin competi- trick or treating at participating shops. September 24 through October - Daily tion, and the pumpkin roll down Dowling Hill in Montague. Corn Maze October 28 Crane Orchards, Fennville October 8 The Great Halloween Spectacle, 5-9 pm *Please note - a special Haunted Corn Maze will be open from Zeeland Pumpkinfest Parade, 3 pm Downtown St. Joseph dark until 10 pm on Fridays and Saturdays in October. Not Downtown Zeeland recommended for children 10 years and under. October 28 October 8-9 Halloween at VanRaalte Farm September 24-25; October 1-30 Benzie County Fall Festival VanRaalte Farm Park, Holland (Saturdays and Sundays only) Frankfort and Elberta Start your journey on the trails at the VanRaalte Farm. Volun- The Famous Pumpkin Train Pumpkin carving, kids’ games, parades, pumpkin chucking, teers and staff will be on hand to help you discover wild and much more. creatures, fun activities, and treats. Enjoy a campfire, cider, Coopersville & Marne Railway, and cookies at the end of the trail. Coopersville October 14-15 Enjoy a train ride and pick a pumpkin from the pumpkin patch! October 29 Tickets required; contact C&MR for departure times. Haunted History Hayrides Honor Hometown Halloween, 12 noon - 2 pm Downtown Allegan Through October October 15 Macabre Manistee County October 29 Manistee County Fall FunFest Day, 11 am - 4 pm All month long enjoy haunted houses, costume parties, Coghlin Park, Saugatuck Haunted Museum, 2-4 pm harvest festivals, live theater, intriguing museums, the Manistee Pumpkin carving, pumpkin launch, pie eating, food vendors, Tri-Cities Historical Museum, Grand Haven Ghost Ship, and much more! band, a tug of war, and loads of family fun! October 29 October 15 Halloween on the Green, 12 noon Through October In Search of the Great Pumpkin, 3 pm Scarecrow Harvest The Village Green, Pentwater Overhiser Orchards, South Haven Children’s activities, costume contest, Bear Lake Come visit Bear Lake and see a creative collection of scare- and more. crows displayed throughout town. October 15, 22, 29 Scenic chairlift rides to view fall color, October 29 October 1 live entertainment, and the Haunted Annual Halloween Spooktacular Autumn Glory Day, 10 am - 4 pm Forest. Downtown Pentwater Bear Lake School, Bear Lake Crystal Mountain Resort & Spa, Trick or treating at downtown merchants, 12 noon - 6 pm. Browse the Quilt & Fine Art Show and enjoy food, live music, Thompsonville Parade at 4 pm. Haunted trolley rides at 7 pm. the pumpkin chuck contest, quilt raffle, pumpkin patch, children’s activities, and more. October 21 October 29 Flashlight Tour of Ice Age Imperials, Downtown Trick or Treat, 3-5 pm October 1 6-7:30 pm Downtown Ludington Scarecrow-making Workshop Heritage Museum and Cultural Center, Ludington Center for the Arts, Ludington St. Joseph October 29 Trick-or-treat with the giants of Ice Age Imperials! Enjoy a Halloween Harvest Festival & Parade October 1-2 spooky flashlight tour of the exhibit, treats, and crafts. Fun for 10 am - 5 pm Benzie County Fall Festival the whole family! Ages 5-10 are free with paid adult admis- Saugatuck/Douglas Area Beulah & Benzonia sion and fee for members of The Heritage. Musical entertainment, storytelling, and arts and crafts featuring Enjoy awesome fall color, food, pumpkin carving, kids’ games, harvest and Christmas items. Parade at 4 pm. parades, pumpkin chucking, and much more. Beulah and October 22 Benzonia host the festival Oct. 1-2; Frankfort and Elberta host a Boos, Brews & Brats Halloween Event October 29 second weekend of fun Oct. 8-9. Downtown Manistee Adult Halloween Kids will enjoy trick or treating downtown and a pet costume Celebration & Parade, 10 pm October 6 parade. Gourmet brats, an event tent, and costume contest Saugatuck/Douglas Area Zeeland Pumpkin fest round out the activities on tap. Dinner on Us, 5 pm October 30 Downtown Zeeland October 22-23 Haunted History Hayrides Free admission to both museums. Free rides on the Silver Beach Carousel, 4-6 pm. October 6-8 Honor Curious Kids’ and Curious Kids’ Discovery The Village of Honor hosts two trips each night on an excur- Zeeland Pumpkinfest - sion through its haunted history. Refreshments included. Zone Museums, St. Joseph “Harvesting Goodwill” Downtown Zeeland October 23 October 31 Boo on Your Bike Halloween Downtown, 4-6 pm October 7-8, 14-15, 21-22, 28-29 Kal-Haven Trail, South Haven Downtown Grand Haven Manistee’s Ghost Ship Participating merchants provide treats for downtown’s annual S.S. City of Milwaukee trick or treating event. Come join in on the fun on Washington Historic railroad car ferry, Manistee Avenue from Harbor to Third Street. www.shorelinevisitorsguide.com FA L L / W I N T E R 2011/12 | Shoreline Visitors Guide 7
  • 8. welcome to Southwest Michigan S outhwest Michigan is a delightful destination for a getaway on crisp fall days or snowy afternoons. Here you will nd quaint little resort towns with gingerbread-trimmed cottages, curious antiques shops, lovely boutiques, romantic bed and breakfast inns, and gourmet restaurants tucked away among the rolling dunes. In autumn, the forested hills resemble a patchwork quilt of reds, golds and yellows; U-pick orchards, wineries, and farmers markets display the fruits (and vegetables!) of the season; and corn mazes and fall festivals promise bushel baskets full of family fun. When the snow ies, so do outdoor enthusiasts - down hills, along trails, and over the ice. ere are trails in state, county, and local parks, as well as ski slopes within an hour’s drive of St. Joseph. Southwest Michigan’s web-like snowmobile trail system spreads out in every direction, threading through the dunes and rambling through the woods with adventure waiting around every bend. Cozy cottages, inviting res- taurants, and intriguing museums make fall and winter especially memorable in Michigan’s great southwest. For more information, visit www.swmichigan.org, or call (269) 925-6301. www.swmichigan.org 8 Shoreline Visitors Guide | FA L L / W I N T E R 2011/12 www.shorelinevisitorsguide.com
  • 9. S O U T HW E S T MI C H I G A N January 21, 2012 Winter Shopping & Dining Delights: A Festival of in downtown St. Joseph Wine, Food and Jazz S hoppers darting in and out of the dozens of shops, boutiques, and galleries in downtown St. Joseph frequently pause along the brick streets to look at the lake below or listen for the crashing of waves I f cabin fever has got a ‘grippe’ on you, try a night on the beach. is lakeside shopping district o ers an inviting, comfort- out at Winter Delights: A able atmosphere where you will nd home décor, original art, hand-crafted Festival of Wine, items, antiques, resort wear and upscale fashions, jewelry, and more. Enjoy ne dining at Food & Jazz at Lake area restaurants and bistros, or try tastings at nearby wineries. Michigan College’s Mendel Center. Winter Delights promises an evening of great Michigan wines, local cuisine, semi- nars, wine tasting, live entertainment, and fun with friends. Why, it may even cure your October 8, 2011 mid-winter malaise! For more information, visit http://www.winterdelightsfestival.com/ Harvest Festival or call the Mendel Center box office at (269) 927-1221. S carecrows, pumpkins, and cornstalks, oh my! Cele- brate fall and the fall harvest at downtown St. Joseph’s annual Harvest Festival, October 8. Bundled corn stalks line sidewalks and cheery scarecrows greet shoppers as they enter downtown shops and eateries. Watch as cider is made from apples at the cider press demonstration, climb aboard a free horse-drawn trolley ride, and buy fresh fruits and vegetables at the farmer’s market. Especially entertaining for the kids-there’s face painting, balloon twisting, and the Furry Friends Petting Zoo! February 10-12, 2012 Magical Ice Carving Festival S o you believe in magic? You will after watching ice sculptors create extraordinary carvings from ordinary blocks of ice during Downtown St. Joseph’s Magical Ice Carving Festival, February 10-12, 2012. is event brings in some of the nest professional ice sculptors around, as well as their chisels and chainsaws! When the carving commences, only the sculptor knows what will appear from the sparkling ice - a dragon, a sh, a castle, or perhaps a winged horse. Adding to the magic of the festival are cooking demonstra- tions, carousel rides, kids’ activities (with cookies and hot cocoa!), ice skating, food and spirits, and magic shows. www.shorelinevisitorsguide.com FA L L / W I N T E R 2011/12 | Shoreline Visitors Guide 9
  • 10. EXIT 22 r. ore D Oak St. E. Wells St. h Sh North Nort . Ave Black River St. Nort ley h St. I-I96 nk Dyck Du man Ave. LAKE Ave. Baily Ave. Park MICHIGAN Conger St. Dr. Church St. Shore Quaker North Beach Lake t. EXIT 20 er S Phoenix St. Wat Eagle St. Huron St. BLUE STAR A-2 South Beach Downtown Shopping HWY Broadway Erie St. Pearl St. Superior St. Chambers St. Green St. S. Haven St. S. Haven St. Maple St. Ph illip I-I96 sS t. Elkenburg St. H Monroe Blvd. St. Joseph St. Kalamazoo St. La Grange St. Indian Ave. Baily Ave. Center St. HOSPITAL Aylworth Ave. 11th St. M- 43 to Van Buren K = Downtown Shopping M-104 ala ma State Park zoo welcome to South Haven N estled in southern Michigan’s fruit belt, South Haven is an historic Lake Michigan harbor city that is known as much for its beach town atmosphere as it is for its blueberry farms, orchards, cider mills, and country markets. During autumn, you can enjoy the just-picked goodness of home-grown fruits and vegetables and lip-smacking fresh-pressed cider, and pick from thousands of roly-poly pumpkins resting in farmers fields. And when winter snows blanket the landscape, dust off your skis and skates and rev your engines for yet another season of fun. Enjoy ice-skating at downtown’s covered ice rink pavillion in Dyckman Park, strap on cross-country skis or snowshoes for an invigorating afternoon on the Kal-Haven or Van Buren Trails, or ride a snowmobile across the countryside to Kalamazoo on the 34-mile-long Kal-Haven Trail. In the evening, chase the chill away in cozy Bed and Breakfasts, luxurious inns, convenient motels, or at any one of the town’s inviting cafés or restaurants. 10 Shoreline Visitors Guide | FA L L / W I N T E R 2011/12 www.shorelinevisitorsguide.com
  • 11. S OU T H H AV E N Shopping Just My in South Haven S outh Haven is a shopper’s paradise o er- ing more than 70 shops and boutiques, convenient parking, and friendly store keepers Bag who make you feel right at home. Here, you will nd a great selection of items for all of your holiday shopping needs, including ne art, resort wear, outdoor gear, nautical items, books, toys, antiques and collectibles, gourmet foods, I t’s Just My Bag and so much more! This stylish boutique in downtown South Haven specializes in women’s handbags and accessories, featuring such brands as Stephanie Dawn, Danny K, and an exciting new designer from Royal Oak, Michigan, and home décor. ere’s even a blueberry Jenna Kator. The designer handbags and acces- store where you sories in the Jenna Kator Collection are classic, can binge on yet trendy, made with animal-friendly vegetar- the berry and ian leather, and named after Michigan places buy everything that reflect great beauty, character, and charm, blueberry from including Holland, Bellaire, Traverse City, and beverages to Charlevoix. Just My Bag owner, Kathy Stscherban, bath gel! is a 20-year summer resident of South Haven., and she takes great pride in supporting Michigan designers, presenting high quality merchandise, WOW! and providing the best in customer service. While Just My Bag will close for the season on November 11-13, 2011 December 1 (reopening April 1, 2012), there is still plenty of time to make your holiday purchases. Women’s Only Weekend... Watch for Just My Bag’s upcoming fall trunk show in late September at www.facebook.com/pages/ justmybag. For more information, visit www.justmybag.com or call (269) 767-7181. G rab your girlfriends and put a little WOW in your weekend at South Haven’s first “Women’s Only Weekend” (WOW), November 11-13. Now that the kids are back in school, it’s a perfect time to kick back and relax with a little ‘me’ time. This special weekend features a host of Crescent Moon events including keynote speaker, Judy Pearson, who will talk about the different kinds of cour- age women possess and how it can help them achieve personal and professional goals. Also on tap are seminars and demonstrations, shopping savings, chick flicks, special menus prepared by Sports Apparel & Footware local chefs, free wine tastings, chocolate, live en- tertainment, and we repeat-chocolate! Old Har- 505 Phoenix St bor Inn, overlooking South Haven’s picturesque South Haven, MI harbor, is offering a special WOW weekend rate, as are other lodging facilities in the area. Ladies, 866-4K9-KIDS you won’t want to miss this exciting and fulfilling 413 Phoenix St., South Haven, MI weekend. For more information and to make www.decadentdogs.com 269.637.5119 reservations visit www.wowsouthhaven.com. crmoon2@frontier.com 269.767.7181 www.shorelinevisitorsguide.com FA L L / W I N T E R 2011/12 | Shoreline Visitors Guide 11
  • 12. S O U T H H AV E N Clementine’s W hen you can measure the amount of food you serve in miles and tons, you must be doing something right! An institution 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, Clementine’s February 3-5, 2012 varied menu ranges from New Zealand Green Lip Mussels to South of the Border wet burritos, and a Ice Breaker Clementine’s classic - Mess of Lake Perch. And by the way, it’s the perch they sold 11 tons of last year. And it’s Clem’s Homemade Onion Rings on signature wooden pegs that they served six miles’ worth! A second location in St. Joseph - Clementine’s Too - sits on the banks of the St. Joseph River less than 25 B reak up your winter with a fun- lled festival during South Haven’s annual Ice Breaker Festival, February 3-5, 2012. Watch artisans miles south of South Haven and features the same delicious menu items available at the South Haven location. For hours and to check out the menu, visit www.ohmydarling.com. turn blocks of ice into dazzling sculptures and marvel as ice skaters twirl and dance across Murphy’s Antique Mall L the rink in impressive performances. Vote ove antiques? en you will want to shop where the dealers shop - Murphy’s for your favorite chili at the chili cook-o Antique Mall on Phoenix Street. You’re sure to lose yourself to nostalgia and enjoy a smorgasbord of family fun, (and maybe even among the booths!) while browsing two oors of antiques and including a sh dinner, pancake breakfast, collectibles. More than 100 dealers o er glassware, furniture, jewelry, books, a winter picnic, wagon rides, movies, stage records, linens, vintage kitchenware, and other timeless treasures. presentations, shopping, and more! Emergency Department A Little Bit of Everything! Fabulous Stuff. . .Unbeatable Prices & Cool Music While You Shop! 955 S. Bailey Ave., South Haven Vitamins | Teas | Jewelry | Purses Hours: 24 hours/day, 7 days/week Home Decor | Polish Pottery | Unique Gifts Shoreline Wellness Center Celebrating our 22nd Year! 950 S. Bailey Ave., South Haven 509 Phoenix • SOUTH HAVEN 269.639.2949 (269) 637-9277 955 South Bailey Ave., South Haven, MI 49090   www.sh­hs.org 30 Years of Offering Outstanding Food, Drink and Service! Family Owned82 Since 19 Open 7 Days SOUTH HAVEN 500 Phoenix St. 269-637-4755 LUNCH ST. JOSEPH DINNER KIDS MENU 1235 Broad St. 269-983-0990 www.ohmydarling.com 12 Shoreline Visitors Guide | FA L L / W I N T E R 2011/12 www.shorelinevisitorsguide.com
  • 13. SHORELINE CALENDAR CONTINUED FROM PAGE 5 November 25 Black Friday Sales, 6 am Downtown Zeeland January 13-15, 2012 North American Ice Fishing Circuit (NAIFC) Open Qualifier FEBRUARY 2012 November 25-27 Downtown Ludington February 3-5, 2012 November 4-5 Lemon Creek Winery Black Friday January 14, 2012 Ice Breaker Festival 5th Annual Bridge to the Community “wine down” event and Christmas sale. 18th Annual Vintage Downtown South Haven 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament Lemon Creek Winery, Berrien Springs Snowmobile Show Ice carving, chili cook off, Texas hold-‘em, and Creekside Middle School, Zeeland November 26 - December 18 White Lake Area ice skating. November 4-6, 11-12 The Santa Train Excursion The Twisting Trails Snowmobile Club hosts its February 2, 2012 “Guys and Dolls,” presented by West Coopersville annual Great Lakes Snow Drifters Antique, “I Have a Dream”: The Life and Times Ottawa High School Vintage & Classic Winter Snowmobile Show of Martin Luther King, Jr. November 28 featuring raffles, radar runs, slalom runs, and West Ottawa Performing Arts Center, My Friends and Me Tea Lake Michigan College, Mendel Center vintage snowmobiles. Holland South Haven January 20 Mainstage, All shows at 7:30 pm, except for Nov. 6 show, Benton Harbor which is a matinee at 2:30 pm. “Proof,” Muskegon Civic Theater February 3-4, 2012 DECEMBER November 5 Frauenthal Center, Muskegon Carnival of the Animals, West Art & All That Jazz January 21, 2012 Winter Delights: A Festival of Wine, Michigan Symphony Douglas December 1-17 Frauenthal Center, Muskegon Stroll through galleries and shops, listen to mel- “Fall into the Arts” Food & Jazz February 3-5-2012 low jazz, grab a drink, have a bite, and dance in White River Gallery, Montague Mendel Center, Benton Harbor Women’s Winter Tour Weekend the streets of beautiful downtown Douglas. December 1-31 January 21, 2012 November 5 Annual Chili Cook Off Crystal Mountain Resort & Spa, Artist Nancy Reagh Johnson Thompsonville The Buckinghams White River Gallery, Montague Fenn Valley Vineyards, Fennville Exhilarating outdoor activities, spa services, Lake Michigan College Mendel Center December 1-31 January 21-22, 2012 food, wine, chocolate, and friends make this the Mainstage, Benton Harbor Lake Michigan Art Walk White Lake Annual Perch Festival ultimate women’s weekend getaway. November 5 Downtown Muskegon Montague February 4-5, 2012 DaYoopers December 2-4; 9-11 January 24 - April 16, 2012 Taste the Passion Little River Casino Resort, Manistee “A Christmas Carol” “Open Wide” exhibit The Leelanau Peninsula Vintner’s Association November 5-6 & 12-13 Grand Rapids Children’s Museum, hosts this special weekend that celebrates wine, Historic Ramsdell Theater, Manistee chocolate, and love in anticipation of Valentine’s Toast the Season December 3 Grand Rapids Make a visit to the “just the right size” dentist Day! The combination of winter’s beauty in Leelanau Peninsula Vintner’s Nouveau Fest, 1-5 pm Leelanau with the special pleasures of life make Association, Leelanau Peninsula office. Fenn Valley Vineyards & Wine Cellar, January 26-29, 2012 for a wonderful weekend. Tickets required. This wine tour is a Northern Michigan holiday Fennville February 10 - March 18, 2012 tradition. Enjoy a self-guided wine-tasting tour, Grand Haven WinterFest gourmet food, and gift bags. Tickets required. December 3 Grand Haven “Artists in Transition” The Osmond Brothers Christmas January 26, 2012 South Haven Center for the Arts, November 8, 2011 - January 15, 2012 Lake Michigan College Mendel Center, South Haven “To the Rescue” - WinterFest Glow Bowl This juried show features area middle and high Benton Harbor Mulligan’s Hollow Ski Bowl, Rescue Helicopter Exhibit December 3 school art students’ work. Grand Rapids Children’s Museum, Grand Haven February 10-12, 2012 Hometown Taste, 5-8 pm January 27, 2012 Grand Rapids Downtown South Haven Magical Ice Carving Festival November 8 December 8 “Fiddler on the Roof ” Downtown St. Joseph Holland Symphony Orchestra “Classics Lake Michigan College Mendel Center February 11 & 18, 2012 Holiday Open House Mainstage, Benton Harbor II” Holland Musem, Holland Hart and Pentwater WinterFest Zeeland East High School, January 27, 2012 Hart and Pentwater December 9 WinterFest Intergalactic Human Sled DeWitt Auditorium, Zeeland Holiday Pops, West Michigan Sym- Fishing tournaments, chili cook off, snowman November 11 Race Championships building contest, food, live music, the “Freezin’ phony Washington Street, Between Harbor for a Reason” Polar Bear Dip for the Crystal Veterans Day Free Admission Frauenthal Center, Muskegon Valley Care Fund, and so much more! Holland Museum, Holland December 10 and 1st Free admission for veterans and their families all Grand Haven February 11, 2012 day at the Holland Museum and the Col. Geerds The Ultimate Doo Wop Yule Pops January 27, 2012 Wind Symphony Pops Concert exhibit in the Holland Armory. Little River Casino Resort, Manistee WinterFest Photo & Poster Contest Howard Performing Arts Center, November 11-13 December 11, 2011 - January 29, 2012 Berrien Springs “Pictures of the Best Kind: The First Reception Women’s Only Weekend (WOW) Tri-Cities Museum, Akeley Building, February 11, 2012 South Haven 100 Years” Winterfest In celebration of its 100th year, the Muskegon Grand Haven November 12 January 27, 2011 - April 29, 2012 Benzonia and Beulah Museum of Arts presents a grand display of the Thunder from Down Under works that have defined the excellence of this The Horses of Deborah Butterfield February 16 - March 4, 2012 Little River Casino Resort, Manistee institution since 1912. Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture “Lend Me a Tenor,” November 12 Muskegon Museum of Art, Muskegon Park, Grand Rapids Muskegon Civic Theater Shop Your Community Day December 13, 2011 - January 29, 2012 January 28, 2012 Frauenthal Center, Muskegon Downtown Traverse City “Portfolios, Series, and Collections” WinterFest Family Dog Pull February 16 - May 6, 2012 Downtown Traverse City gives back during this Muskegon Museum of Art, Muskegon Mulligan’s Hollow Ski Bowl, Grand Haven “1934: A New Deal for Artists” one day promotion. Shop at participating stores December 18, 2011 - February 5, 2012 January 28, 2012 Muskegon Museum of Art, Muskegon and donate 15% of your purchase price to the “Michigan Outsider’s Art” WinterFest Cardboard Sled Race This nationally touring exhibition celebrates non-profit organization of your choice! the 75th anniversary of the Public Works of Art South Haven Center for the Arts, Mulligan’s Hollow Ski Bowl, Grand Project by drawing on the Smithsonian Ameri- November 12-13 South Haven Haven can Art Museum’s collection of artworks created Toast the Season This exhibit explores Outsider art, a.k.a. January 28, 2012 for the program. Leelanau Peninsula Vintner’s visionary/intuitive/self taught/naïve art, as it WinterFest Kid’s Day / Race of Kings Muskegon Museum of Art, Muskegon. Association, Leelanau Peninsula continues to grow from remote areas of the rural Grand Haven Community Center, February 17-19, 2012 This wine tour is a Northern Michigan holiday deep south to the far reaches of the north. Grand Haven Cherry Capital Winter Wonder Fest / tradition. Enjoy a self-guided wine-tasting tour, December 21 January 28, 2012 gourmet food, and gift bags. Tickets required. Winter Solstice - Annual Lighting Downtown’s Sweetheart of a Sale November 13 WinterFst Luau Extravaganza Downtown Traverse City of the Cemetery Grand Haven Municipal Marina Park- Elisabeth von Trapp Kaleva Enjoy President’s Day weekend with live Howard Performing Arts Center, ing Lot, Grand Haven music, ice sculptures, Frozen Bed Races, January 28, 2012 a Soup’r Bowl Competition, Monster JANUARY 2012 Berrien Springs November 17 January Slide Dog Pull, and more. “Doubt,” Muskegon Civic Theater Hanson Hill at North Mears, Whitehall February 17-20, 2012 An open sledding competition for kids of all ages. Winterfest Weekend Frauenthal Center, Muskegon January 6 Registration at noon, slide begins at 1 pm. November 18-19 Saugatuck/Douglas Area Wine About Winter January 28, 2012 February 18, 2012 West Michigan Symphony, Dvorak Downtown Grand Haven Wintervention, 11 am Symphony #8 “Clifford the Big Red Dog Live!” January 6-7, 2012 Downtown Zeeland Lake Michigan College Mendel Center Frauenthal Center, Muskegon Ice Sculpting Competition Snowman building competition. November 18 - January 7, 2012 January 28-29, 2012 Mainstage, Benton Harbor Downtown Holland February 18, 2012 “Flow” Downtown Holland partners with the National Orchid Show Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Winterfest Krasl Art Center, St. Joseph Ice Carving Association (NICA) to host a Col- Empire November 18 - January 7, 2012 legiate Ice Sculpting Invitational. Downtown Park, Grand Rapids February 18, 2012 Jennifer Rogers artlab Holland and NICA will bring students from January 29, 2012 schools around the Midwest and beyond together WinterFest Snow Angel Contest Winterfest Krasl Art Center, St. Joseph for this exciting weekend-long competition. Glen Arbor November 19 Central Park, Grand Haven January 8, 2012 January 31 - February 4 February 18, 2012 Clay Walker 18th Annual Downtown Bridal Show Frostbite HomeGrown Saturday Little River Casino Resort, Manistee 28th Annual Snowfest City Opera House, Traverse City Downtown Muskegon Downtown Manistee November 19-20 More than 30 local experts will be on hand to Midwinter cabin fever beater! Enjoy live music, Apparel from the Past & assist in all phases of wedding planning for new a winter beer garden, ice carving, and a chili Shawnee Road Antiques Fall Sale brides-to-be. cook off. Baroda January 14, 2012 February 18-19, 2012 November 23 18th Annual Downtown Free Fishing Weekend South Haven Ice Rink Opens Chili Cook-Off, 11 am - 3 pm Statewide Huron Street Pavilion, South Haven Park Place Dome, Traverse City November 25 Area restaurants will cook up their special recipes in this annual competition. Little River Band Little River Casino Resort, Manistee SHORELINE CALENDAR CONTINUED ON THE INSIDE BACKCOVER www.shorelinevisitorsguide.com FA L L / W I N T E R 2011/12 | Shoreline Visitors Guide 13
  • 14. welcome to Saugatuck & Douglas A utumn in the villages of Saugatuck and Douglas is a sensory delight. You can see it along the streets where trees are ablaze with color. You can hear it in the crunching leaves under your feet and you can taste it in the crisp, juicy apples picked fresh at local u-pick orchards. While the Saugatuck and Douglas area is known to be a superb summer vacation destination, there are also plenty of activities for a great fall or winter escape. Hop into your car, climb on a bike, or lace up your hiking shoes for a self-guided color tour of the area’s wooded dunes, hardwood forests, and riverbanks and lakeshores. Or join in any of the many fall events celebrating the area, including the Heritage Festival (September 17), the annual fall open house weekend hosted by Blue Coast Artists (Octo- ber 1-2), and the Halloween Harvest Festival (October 29). And when the trees shed their colorful cloaks, the streets, shops, and turn-of-the-century homes of Saugatuck and Douglas get decked out in the spirit of the season with thousands of sparkling twinkle lights, fresh greenery, and red velveteen bows - a festive backdrop for the white of winter and the Annual Saugatuck Christmas Parade. 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 14 Shoreline Visitors Guide | FA L L / W I N T E R 2011/12 www.shorelinevisitorsguide.com
  • 15. S A U G ATU C K / D O U G L A S Shopping The in Olive Saugatuck & Douglas Mill L ooking for a unique holiday gift for that special someone? On November 19, the Saugatuck and Douglas Holiday Preview welcomes shoppers with specials at many of the boutiques, F or a tasting experience unlike any other, stop in at The Olive Mill in downtown Saugatuck. Here you can sample the fresh- shops, and galleries in both communities. The merchants not only roll out the red carpet, they est selection of small batch and artisinal even have a trolley to transport you between the two cities. extra virgin olive oils and balsamic vinegars Wine tastings and special holiday dinners, along with theater and arts events, will ll your days and from around the world before you buy. nights in Saugatuck and Douglas. Plan to usher in 2012 watching the reworks over the harbor at Taste oils from olive varieties such as Picual, midnight on New Year’s Eve. And be sure to make plans to return to the area in the new year for Win- Arbequina, kalamata, leccino, Ascalana, ter Fest Weekend (February 17-20, 2012), the Mardi Gras Parade (February 21, 2012), and the annual Koroneiki, and Sevillano, as well as balsamic vinegars that range in flavor from traditional St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Pub Crawl (March 10, 2012). to tangerine, fig, raspberry, chocolate, and more. The Olive Mill also carries rubs, Koorey Creations salts and spices; olives and olive salad; tapenades, spreads, and sauces; chips and dips, serving dishes; and olive-based shower, bath, and body creams and cleans- T he jewelry on display at Koorey Creations dazzles the eye and stirs the soul with its artful design. Here, three generations of the Koorey family craft their art to meet customers’ desires. Attention to detail, comfort, and wearability is paramount in each piece of uniquely handcrafted gold and ers. For great gifts for those who love to cook - and especially for those who love to eat - visit The Olive Mill. For more information gemstone jewelry. If you are looking for a classic, timeless design that is truly one-of-a-kind, Koorey and hours, visit www.olivemillsaugatuck.com Creations is a must. For more information, visit www.kooreycreations.com or call (269) 857-8050. or call (269) 857-5900. gliks.com (269) 455-5137 269-857-1195 · Saugatuck@kilwins.com 152 Butler Street · Saugatuck, MI www.shorelinevisitorsguide.com FA L L / W I N T E R 2011/12 | Shoreline Visitors Guide 15
  • 16. S A U G AT U C K / D O U G L A S Blue Star Saugatuck 2011 EVENTS Antique Pavilion & Douglas S tarring at the Blue Star Antique Pavilion on the Blue Star Highway in Douglas is a unique and varied assortment of one-of-a-kind October 1 Downtown Douglas at Beery Field. Parade, rifle November 19 Preview, Noon - 9 pm ceremony, the tapping of the keg, a bier tent, and food Welcome the Christmas season in downtown Saugatuck and treasures. More than 175 vendors o er some court. Traditional German bands and dancing. Kinder- Douglas. Enjoy trolley service between the two communities. of the nest quality antiques and cherished platz kids’ games, root beer barrel roll, face painting, and sack and mug races. November 25 collectibles available in the area. Open seven Visit from Santa, 5 pm days a week, year-round (closed on anksgiv- October 8-9 Wicks Park on Water Street, Saugatuck. Enjoy the ing Day, Christmas Day, and Easter Sunday), This annual art extravaganza features artists working in twinkling lights, music, refreshments, kids’ games, and a their galleries. visit from Santa Claus. you can select from vintage furniture, dishes, glassware, clocks, pictures, books, jewelry, toys, October 9 November 25-26; December 3, 10, 17 Carriage Rides and so much more. For more information and Enjoy chili from area restaurants while listening to live Downtown Saugatuck & Douglas entertainment and vote for your favorite! hours, visit www.bluestarantiquepavilion.com. December 3 October 15 Beery Field on Center Street, Douglas. Enjoy candle lights, Everyday Coghlin Park on Culver Street, Saugatuck. Pumpkin carving, pumpkin launching, pie eating, food vendors, carolers, refreshments, and a visit from Santa and his elves. People Cafe a band, tug-of-war, and loads of family fun! Halloween Harvest Festival, 10 am - 5 pm December 3, 10, 17 Stores stay open late in downtown Saugatuck and Douglas. Everyday People Cafe Enjoy musical entertainment, storytelling, and arts and features an innovative crafts booths featuring harvest and holiday items. Don’t February 17-20, 2012 menu with suggested miss the parade at 4 pm! Saugatuck and Douglas wine pairings, utilizing fresh, locally farmed ingredients, served at an Kubiak Gallery affordable price. Located in downtown Douglas, A hip art gallery along the Lake Michigan shore, Kubiak Gallery in downtown Douglas, boasts an eclectic collection of works from area artists as well as those from around the world. Here you can choose from colorful lithographic prints, one-of-a-kind jewelry and metal sculptures, and the ceramic pottery the atmosphere is casual, creations of gallery owner, Kim Kubiak, who holds clay classes all year long. For hours and information hip & upbeat. Check out their menu on- about special events and classes, visit www.facebook.com/pages/kubiak-gallery, www.kubiakgallery.com, or call (269) 857-3200. line at www.everydaypeoplecafe.com. A Destination Mall . . . “Casual Dining At It’s Finest” over 175 Quality Dealers! Recharge (w/in our building) at the Saugatuck Brewing Co. for great food/drink! The Most Unusual Antiques and Gifts in Southwest Lower Michigan! “If you could only have one meal.” —Alan Soloman, Chicago Tribune 2918 Blue Star Hwy. Douglas, MI 49406 (269) 857-4240 269-857-6100 16 Shoreline Visitors Guide | FA L L / W I N T E R 2011/12 www.shorelinevisitorsguide.com
  • 17. F E N N V I L L E Crane’s Pie Pantry Fenn Valley Restaurant & Bakery Vineyards & Wine Cellar C rane’s Pie Pantry Restaurant and Bakery is a west Michigan tradition. Nestled among lush, fruit-growing orchards in T he Lake E ect Everyone Loves . . . is more than just Fenn Valley Vineyards & Wine Cellar’s slogan, it’s the reason they can grow the cold, tender European grape varieties that make fantastic wines. e moderating in uence of Lake Michigan on the vineyards allows this southwest Michigan winery Fennville, Crane’s restaurant serves up homemade soups, sandwiches made with homemade bread, fruit pies (their specialty!), to continue to add to it’s already lengthy list of award-winning vintages. At the 2011 Michigan Wine desserts, fruit preserves, and fresh-pressed ci- & Spirits Competition in August, it brought home 16 awards, including two Best of Class winners: der year-round. Dine in, take out, it doesn’t “Capriccio” a dry red wine, and its 2010 Riesling, a semi-dry white wine, which also won a double gold. matter. You can take home any of their It also received gold medals for its 2009 Meritage and 2010 Traminette. On December 3, Fenn Valley famous homemade pies - including their will introduce its rst wine from the 2011 vintage. Open year-round, Fenn Valley Vineyards & Wine award-winning apple pie, cakes, strudels, or Cellar o ers free wine tastings and vineyard and cellar tours. For more information about the winery crisps - frozen or fresh baked. And for spe- and upcoming events, visit www.fennvalley.com or call (800) 432-6265. cial occasions and holiday dinners, you can even order online for delivery right to your home. Be sure to visit Crane’s website for From chorizo to chimichangas, Su Casa Restaurante in Fennville delivers the authentic tastes of Mexico. This family-owned restaurant has been dishing up freshly monthly coupon specials and to see which prepared Mexican food and beverages from family recipes for more than 20 years. Whether fruits are being harvested in their orchards it’s breakfast, lunch, or dinner, you’re certain to find your favorite Mexican dish on Su Casa’s and when. For more information, visit www. colorful menu, including homemade chips and salsa and magnificent margaritas! Visit www. cranespiepantry.com or call (269) 561-2297. sucasarestaurante.com for restaurant hours and to view the menu. www.shorelinevisitorsguide.com FA L L / W I N T E R 2011/12 | Shoreline Visitors Guide 17
  • 18. G welcome to et your passport to fall and winter fun in Holland! is vibrant community, founded by Dutch immigrants more than 150 years ago, gears up for fall and winter fun with a host of events Holland and activities, including a special 200th birthday celebration for the Rev. Albertus C. Van Raalte, the founder of Holland, that stretches right into the New Year. Under a canopy of golden leaves that shimmer in the afternoon sun, farmers markets o er the bounty of the season - from apples to pumpkins and cranberries to squash. And as fall color fades to winter white, Holland lights up the season and the streets with its annual Parade of Lights and a full roster of special holiday events. While the countryside may be blanketed in snow, walking and driving in Downtown Holland is a pleasure thanks to its state-of-the-art snowmelt system. e radiant heat that warms the cobble- stone sidewalks and streets keeps snow and ice at bay all winter long. And the outdoor gas replace on Eighth Street not only warms chilly ngers 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. 18 Shoreline Visitors Guide | FA L L / W I N T E R 2011/12 www.shorelinevisitorsguide.com
  • 19. D O W N T O W N H O L L A N D November 4 - 5, 2011 Downtown Holland Shopping Downtown Holland Gallery Walk H oliday shopping in historic Downtown Holland is a multi-sensory delight! Snow-framed boutique windows are gaily decorated, music of the season serenades shoppers, and the sweet aroma of roasting chestnuts lls the air. Here, you will nd everything from hip boutiques with upscale fashion to interior design shops showcasing trendy and traditional furniture and antiques in the meticulously D elight in an evening of art, hors d’oeuvres, libations, and live music during downtown Holland’s Gallery Walk, restored Victorian-era buildings with the personal, one-on-one customer service that is reminiscent of November 4, 6:30-8:30 days gone by. pm. Participating gal- leries will showcase the works of local artists as well as the works of artists from around the world. At its “Some- thing New” exhibit, Lake Effect Gallery is featuring new oil paintings by artist and gallery owner, Carrie Rodgers-O’Neal, and the acrylic on canvas paintings of new artist, Linda Thompson. Uptown Gallery & OPEN 7 DAYS Frame Shop, which does quality, custom LIVE ENTERTAINMENT framing, is highlighting the fine art, prints, LUNCH & DINNER and photos of Uptown artists, including OUTSIDE PATIO new water colors by Deb Skirnski. Gallery Walk runs through Saturday, November 5, 12 noon to 4 pm. For more information, - FEATURING - IRISH & AMERICAN FOODS & BEERS FROM AROUND THE WORLD call Lake Effect Gallery at (616) 395-3025 or visit www.lakeeffectgallery.com, or call “Named one of the Great Whisky Bars of the World” Uptown Gallery at (616) 392-4756 or visit by Whisky Magazine 73 EAST 8TH STREET • DOWNTOWN HOLLAND www.uptown-gallery.com. (616) 393-6340 • WWW.CURRAGHHOLLAND.COM Galleries in Holland UPTOWN GALLERY & FRAME SHOP Fantastic Framing Contemporary & whimsical original art, fine art prints and quality custom framing for any decor. Lake Effect Gallery Enjoy browsing at www.lakeeffectgallery.com www.uptown-gallery.com www.shorelinevisitorsguide.com FA L L / W I N T E R 2011/12 | Shoreline Visitors Guide 19
  • 20. D O W N T O W N H O L L A N D EVENT HAPPENINGS in Holland 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 pinata, and main stage musical entertainment. Bring your troops to historic Van Raalte Farm for Holland Museum’s annual weekend-long Civil War re-enactment extravaganza. This year, Civil War re-enactors will recreate the Battle of Bull Run during the “Return to Bull Run.” Enjoy period music, dancing, and special impressions of historic figures. For more information and hours, visit www.hollandmusem.org or call (616) 796-3329. Calling all cut ups! Culinary students from schools all across the country gather at the Holland Farmers Market to compete in this national fruit and vegetable carving competition. Students get to show off their creative talent and carving skills by fashioning works of art out of cabbages, watermelon, zucchinis, and more, using fresh produce from the Holland Farmers Market. For more information, visit www.hollandfarmersmarket.com or call (616) 355-1138. Watch as antique and modern firetrucks parade down 8th Street from College Avenue to the fire station at VanRaalte and 12th Street. 20 Shoreline Visitors Guide | FA L L / W I N T E R 2011/12 www.shorelinevisitorsguide.com
  • 21. D O W N T O W N H O L L A N D Celebrate the 200th birthday of the founder of Holland, Michigan, the Rev. Albertus C. Van Raalte. A host of fun, educational, and family-oriented activities have been planned including a commis- sioned play about Van Raalte’s life; concerts of Dutch music by the Holland Symphony Orchestra, the Holland Chorale, and Hope College organists Dr. Huw Lewis and Professor Linda Strouf; a community worship service in Van Raalte’s original church; an international conference; films from and about the Netherlands; a heritage exhibition at the Holland Area Arts Council; arts and crafts activities; puppet shows; games; story-telling; and of course, birthday cake! A number of exhibi- tions in museums, libraries, research centers, and churches in Holland, Zeeland, and Grand Rapids run from September to November. September 30 - October 1 The Carve IV 11 Different Bands. 11 Different Locations. All in Downtown Holland! Purchase a wristband in advance or at the door to experience a night of live music in Downtown Holland. Your wristband gets you into all 11 locations. Take a ‘groove walk” or ride the GrooveXpress C bus . . . With onboard entertainment. 9pm to 1am. For more information, visit www.groovewalk. alling all cut ups! Culinary students from com or call (616) 796-1210. schools all across the country gather at the Holland Farmers Market to compete in this This annual Holiday Open House marks the beginning of the holiday season. Stroll the decorated national fruit and vegetable carving competi- streets filled with holiday carolers, vendors roasting chestnuts, and one-of-a-kind shops, boutiques, tion. Students get to show o their creative and galleries offering holiday treats and free gift-wrapping. talent and carving skills by fashioning works of art out of cabbages, watermelon, zucchinis, and more, using fresh produce from the Holland This annual Holiday Open House marks the beginning of the holiday season. Stroll the deco- rated streets filled with holiday carolers, vendors roasting chestnuts, and one-of-a-kind shops, Farmers Market. For more information, visit boutiques, and galleries offering holiday treats and free gift-wrapping. www.hollandfarmersmarket.com or call (616) 355-1138. Feel Great . . . Look Great! Lizzie Ann’s Wool Co. “A yarn for all reasons.” 21 West 8th Street I! I ! Holland, Michigan 49423 I tel 616.396.8333 fax 616.396.0741 fayemira@allcom.net www.shorelinevisitorsguide.com FA L L / W I N T E R 2011/12 | Shoreline Visitors Guide 21
  • 22. D O W N T O W N H O L L A N D (see additional dates and times below) EVENT 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. HAPPENINGS (days and hours vary) Enjoy a favorite holiday tradition in Downtown Holland. Children have a chance to sit on Santa’s in Holland lap and tell him their holiday wishes. continued Santa arrives in Holland during the annual Parade of Lights, escorted by bands, floats, vehicles, and individuals decked out in sparkling holiday lights! More than 50 different entries illuminate downtown streets during this dazzling procession. Reminiscent of years gone by, this special event celebrates Sinterk- laas, the benevolent St. Nicholas. In true Dutch folk tradition, Sinter- will get you to the nish klaas arrives each December on his great white horse surrounded by his mischievous Zwarte Piets who bring candy to the children. line with the right shoes, clothing and support! Holiday Kertmarkt Bring 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! Holiday Kerstmarkt Days and Hours: Friday, November 19 - 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Friday, November 25 - 9:00 am - 8:00 pm Saturday, November 26 - 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Tuesday, November 29 - 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm Friday, December 2 - 3:00 pm - 3:00 pm or a Join us fun! Saturday, December 3 - 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Fun Rrd road runs Friday, December 9 - 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm Saturday, December 10 - 9:00 am - 3:00 pm ban He orts FREE Urys, 5:45 at Gazelle Sp Tuesd a ns d trail ru irty Her eon Creek Park FREE D m at Pig ,5p Sundays Introducing the New 2012 Collection Now available at Home & Company Downtown Holland Home & Company 190 S River Avenue Holland, MI 49423 Shop NOW @ 616-393-0305 www.facebook.com/homeandcompany Locally owned & operated! 22 Shoreline Visitors Guide | FA L L / W I N T E R 2011/12 www.shorelinevisitorsguide.com
  • 23. D O W N T O W N H O L L A N D Tour homes and businesses on the upper floors of the historic buildings of downtown Holland. Historic (Tickets must be purchased in advance.) Washington Watch as the ice flies at the annual Collegiate Square Invitational Ice Sculpting Competition hosted by Downtown Holland and the National Ice Carving Holland’sshoppingwith an eclectic mix Square historic, tree-lined Washington tling neighborhood district is a bus- Association (NICA). Students from colleges around of shops. Get pampered at Gretchen’s the Midwest and beyond participate in this very Landing salon and “cool” event. day spa, inspired at Friends of Wool yarn shop, and Downtown Holland’s Girlfriend’s Weekend offers an indulgent and eclectic mix of wining, dining, enjoy what might be fashion, makeovers, fitness, and shopping. Advance registration is required. Visit www.girlfriend- the best breakfast sweekend.org for the complete schedule of events and registration details. you’ve ever had at The Biscuit! 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 gift-giving 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. Dedicated to promoting the fair trade of artisans’ goods from around the world. The Bridge is Holland’s Fair Trade store. Here you will find unique gifts and products including hand-made beaded jewelry, casual clothing, scarves, wall hangings, table runners, baskets, purses, place mats, and so much more for all of your holiday gift-giving needs. For more information and hours, visit www.facebook.com/pages/The-Bridge. 442 Washington Avenue Holland, MI 49423 (616) 395-WOOL www.friendsofwool.com !"#$%&'()*"+','-&&./&+'0'-12#1"+ 3"#22#"4'0'56#""#"4'7/)++&+ GRETCHEN’S LANDING CELEBRATE the sights, sounds and textures of intriguing creations handcrafted by skilled artisans from 30 Third World countries. "#%$,9*7!89,:%$!0;-$48!/$(4!<=> Jewelry Pottery Basket & Bags Musical Instruments 18 W. 8th Street Downtown Holland 35 W. 8th!"#$%%#!&!'()*#()*!+(,,-*. 616-392-3977 616.392.4707 /-0%1((230(454(.%,.$67 An outreach project of Western Theological Seminary )))34(.%,.$678#($%30(4 FAIR TRADE FREE WORLD www.shorelinevisitorsguide.com FA L L / W I N T E R 2011/12 | Shoreline Visitors Guide 23
  • 24. D O W N T O W N H O L L A N D Crane’s in the City New C rane’s in the City may be new to downtown Holland, but it Holland Brewing Company H continues in the tradition of Crane’s oppy beer? Malty beer? What does it mean? Find Pie Pantry Restaurant in Fennville, out at a New Holland Brewing Company brewery which has been serving up farm- tour. Every Saturday at 12 noon and 3:00 p.m. (through November 19) and at 1:00 pm and 2:30 pm beginning fresh goodness since 1916. On the November 20, New Holland brew masters conduct Pro- menu at Crane’s new location duction Brewery tours where you can learn about the beer are homemade soups making process and what gives beer its flavor. For just $10 and chili, salads, per person, you will get an informative and entertaining brew- ery tour, samples of beer, and a take-home New Holland pint sandwiches, glass. New Holland also offers tours of its distillery at 1:30 p.m. on Saturdays for $5 per person, homemade Michi- which includes samples of the distillery’s spirits - rum, whiskey, vodka, gin, and hopquila. After gan fruit pies, working up a thirst and an appetite on the tours, be sure to stop in at the New Holland Restau- crisps, dumplings, rant and Pub for award-winning beers and spirits and great soups, salads, sandwiches, and piz- strudels, and sundaes zas. For more information about tours and upcoming events hosted by New Holland Brewing Company, visit www.newhollandbrew.com, www.facebook.com/pages/New-Holland-Brewing- and floats. Crane’s also Co, or call (616) 355-6422. offers an autumn staple - cider and donuts - year-round! 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. For more information and upcoming specials and events visit www.facebook.com/pages/Cranes- In-The-City or call (616) 796-CITY. 24 Shoreline Visitors Guide | FA L L / W I N T E R 2011/12 www.shorelinevisitorsguide.com
  • 25. H O L L A N D Piper Restaurant offers for an exceptional dining experience when in the Holland area. Voted the “Most Romantic Restaurant” in West Michigan by the read- ers of The Holland Sentinel, Piper overlooks Eldean Ma- rina on beautiful Lake Maca- tawa, where you can watch the sun set over the dunes and enjoy a gourmet meal and friendly service in a casual set- ting. For additional information and hours, visit www.piperrestaurant.com or call (616) 335-5866. 616.396.3061 Piper R E S TAU R A N T Winter Hours Open Tue.-Sat. at 5:00 p.m. Summer Hours Open 7 Nights at 5:00 p.m. The Lake Macatawa View is Spectacular All Year Round 616-335-5866 2225 South Shore Drive 225 College Avenue Macatawa, MI 49434 616-395-7200 or 800-903-9142 PiperRestaurant.com www.shorelinevisitorsguide.com FA L L / W I N T E R 2011/12 | Shoreline Visitors Guide 25
  • 26. H O L L A N D VanWieren Hardware W here can you get your lawnmower serviced and shop for the holidays? At family owned and operated Van Wieren Hardware in Holland. Here you will nd everything you need for home maintenance and fall garden clean up needs, including paint, power tools, closet organizers, home décor, and gardening supplies. Van Wieren’s also carries one of West Michigan’s best selections of holiday ornaments and deco- rations. For more information about upcoming events and specials, visit www.facebook.com/pages/VanWieren-Hardware or call (616) 396-2378. Cross country skiing in Pigeon Creek Park, West Olive 26 Shoreline Visitors Guide | FA L L / W I N T E R 2011/12 www.shorelinevisitorsguide.com
  • 27. A R T S & C R A F T S E V E N T S arts, crafts 2011 November 18 - December 11 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 south- west Michigan offer one-of-a-kind creations. & collectibles November 25 After Thanksgiving Gift Shop Sale Holland Museum, Holland November 26 16th Annual Holly Berry Craft Fair, 10 am - 4 pm Frankfort-Elberta High School, Frankfort E V E N T S More than 100 vendors gather to create a festive begin- ning to the holiday season. Choose from carved wooden toys, candied treats, holiday wreaths, and so much more. December 1-17 September 3 October 1 Fall into the Arts Regatta Craft Fair Autumn Glory Day, 10 am - 4 pm White River Gallery, Montague Lake Bluff Park, St. Joseph Bear Lake School, Bear Lake This annual exhibit of school art projects features work Quilt & fine art show. by students from the White Lake area. September 3-4 35th Annual All Crafts Fair October 1-2 December 1-30 South Haven 22nd Annual Blue Coast Artists’ Fall Tour, Lake Michigan Art Walk September 4 10 am - 6 pm Downtown Muskegon Antiques on the Bluff Participating galleries along the Blue Star Highway, Lake Bluff Park, St. Joseph between Saugatuck & South Haven. December 3 Free art-making demonstrations including glass flame Christmas Craft Fair September 8-11 working, Raku-firing, wood-working, throwing pottery, Pentwater Public School, Pentwater Antique Engine & Tractor Show painting, and more. Michigan Flywheelers Museum, December 10 South Haven October 2 Happy Elves Craft Show, 9 am - 4 pm Antiques on the Bluff White Pines Middle School, Grand Haven September 9 Lake Bluff Park, St. Joseph Juried Art Show Exhibition Reception, 5-7 pm October 7-8 Crystal Lake Art Center, Frankfort 10th Annual Fiber Festival Old Art Building, Leland September 9 Downtown Art Walk, 5-9 October 8 Downtown Traverse City Art & All That Jazz, 6-8 pm Douglas September 10 Enjoy fine wines, hors d’oeuvres, and fabulous art as you Art & All That Jazz, 1-5 pm stroll through downtown Douglas. Douglas Enjoy fine wines, hors d’oeuvres, and fabulous art October 8-9 as you stroll through downtown Douglas. 34th Annual Gallery Stroll Weekend Saugatuck/Douglas Area September 10 An art extravaganza weekend with many artists working Wine & Art at the Harbor, 2-5 pm on-site in their studios and galleries. Snug Harbor Marina, Pentwater October 29 September 16-18 Harvest Art & Craft Show, 9 am - 3 pm Tulip City Gem & Mineral Show First Reformed Church of Zeeland, Zeeland Holland Civic Center, Holland More than 60 vendors will showcase hand-crafted items. September 17 November 1-30 Clothesline Art Show, 10 am - 2 pm Lake Michigan Art Walk Wicks Park, Saugatuck Downtown Muskegon Local artists display their works on clotheslines at this uniquely charming small-town event. November 4-10 Holly Market & Soup’sOn September 21 - October 8 Krasl Art Center, St. Joseph Grand Haven ArtWalk 2011 Downtown Grand Haven November 5 Walk Downtown Grand Haven and enjoy Art & All That Jazz artwork from artists near and far. Downtown Douglas Enjoy fine wines, hors d’oeuvres, and fabulous art as you September 21 - October 9 stroll through downtown Douglas. ArtPrize Downtown Grand Rapids, Frederik Meijer November 5 Gardens & Sculpture Park, Grand Rapids Festival of Hobbies Grand Traverse County Civic Center, Traverse City September 24 Fall Fest Arts & Crafts November 5 North Mears Parking Lot, White Lake Area Holiday Gift Show Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, September 24-25 Grand Rapids 22nd Annual Fall Fest and Arts & Crafts Fair The Village Green, Pentwater November 11-12 More than 130 vendors offer hand-made arts and Women’s Friendship Circle Annual crafts and antiques. Holiday Craft Bazaar First Congregational Church, Saugatuck September 25 The bazaar features homemade baked goods, jams, and Allegan Antiques Market handwork items (knitted, crocheted, sewn). Allegan County Fairgrounds, Allegan November 12 October 1 Lake Michigan College Holiday Bazaar 32nd Annual Chapel Hill Arts & Crafts Show Mendel Center, Benton Harbor Berrien County Youth Fairgrounds, Berrien Springs More than 260 exhibitors; food and bake sale. www.shorelinevisitorsguide.com FA L L / W I N T E R 2011/12 | Shoreline Visitors Guide 27
  • 28. H O L I D AY C E L E B R AT I O N S holiday If holiday shopping has you hopping, C E L E B R AT I O N S West Michigan’s shoreline towns invite you A L O N G T H E S H O R E L I N E to explore their festively adorned downtown shopping districts for a taste of the slower pace. The November 22, 2011 - January 8, 2012 November 25-27; Christmas & Holiday Traditions December 3-4, 9-10, 17-18, 28-19 joy of the season peeks out from every garland-draped window, inviting Around the World Holiday Tours at the Historic Sites Frederik Meijer Gardens Historic Sites of the Lakeshore Museum Center, shoppers in to make those special holiday purchases. & Sculpture Park Downtown Muskegon Marvel at 300,000 twinkle lights and more Tour the homes of Muskegon’s most famous Enjoy personal attention from shopkeepers and top-of-the-line mer- than 40 international trees and displays. Enjoy lumber barons and experience the holidays of carolers, horse-drawn carriage rides, and more. the late 1800s and early 1900s. Visit the nearby chandise. Attention to detail and customer service are second to none! Scolnik House to see how the holidays were From glittering garland to toys for tykes and sugar and spice, specialty November 25 celebrated during the Great Depression. Holiday Parade, 7 pm shops and boutiques can fill most every wish on holiday shopping lists. Downtown Allegan November 26 Frankfort Tree Lighting, 7 pm November 25 Rotary Park, Downtown Frankfort November 4-10 November 18-19 Tree Lighting & Christmas Carols / Holly Market & Soup’sOn White Lake Area Holiday Walk Holiday Market Place Preview, 7 pm November 26 Krasl Art Center, St. Joseph Montague and Whitehall Glen Arbor Holiday Market Place Enjoy holiday shopping, carriage rides, visits Glen Arbor November 5 with Santa, and riding the Muskegon Trolley November 25 Holiday Gift Show between stores. On Friday evening, listen to Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony November 26 Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, carolers sing and enjoy luminaries lining the & Visit From Santa, 5 pm Tree Lighting & Park Dedication, 2-5 pm Grand Rapids streets. Wicks Park, Saugatuck Downtown Hart More than 30 international artists offer unique Enjoy the twinkling lights turned on for the items that will help complete your holiday November 18 - December 11 season, music, refreshments, games for the kids November 26 shopping. Mistletoe Market and a visit from Santa Claus. Hart’s Annual Santa Parade, 6 pm South Haven Center for the Arts, Downtown Hart November 11-12 South Haven November 25 Meet Santa and enjoy cider and doughnuts in Women’s Friendship Circle Annual Find holiday gifts, stocking stuffers, and maybe Where the Holidays Begin the Hart Historic District following the parade. Holiday Craft Bazaar even something for yourself. More than 50 Leland artists from southwest Michigan provide one- First Congregational Church, Saugatuck of-a-kind creations. November 26 The bazaar features homemade baked goods November 25 Holiday Arts & Crafts Show and jams. Handwork items (knitting, crochet, After Thanksgiving Gift Shop Sale Ludington Center for the Arts, Ludington sewing). November 19 Holland Museum, Holland Symphony Orchestra Holiday Concert, November 26 November 12 8 pm November 25 Family Christmas Lake Michigan College Holiday Bazaar Howard Performing Arts Center, Berrien Springs Black Friday Sales, 6 am Hackley Park, Muskegon Mendel Center, Benton Harbor Downtown Zeeland Enjoy the tree lighting ceremony, caroling, the decorated park, and a visit from Santa. November 12 November 19 November 25 Mistletoe Marketplace, 9 am - 4 pm Heritage Bazaar Friday Frenzy, 9 am - 12 noon November 26 Lincoln Hills Golf Club, Ludington First Congregational Church, Manistee Downtown Grand Haven Festival of Lights Weekend, November 19 Downtown stores are in a FRENZY offering the Tree Lighting, and Santa’s Arrival November 17-27 best deals around for your Christmas shopping Downtown Pentwater Festival of Trees Celebration of Lights, 10 am - 4 pm needs. Downtown Onekama Muskegon Museum of Art, Muskegon Craft show, chili cook off, caroling, and refresh- November 26 This community event features themed trees ments. November 25 Pentwater Merchants’ Open House, 6-8 pm decorated by professional designers to be Festival of Trees Santa Parade, 6:30 pm Downtown Pentwater auctioned to benefit the MMA. Downtown South Haven Shop and dine in downtown Pentwater in a November 19 festive atmosphere. November 18 Holiday Preview, 12 Noon - 9 pm November 25-26 Light Night, 5-9 pm Saugatuck/Douglas Area Greet the Christmas Season in downtown Carriage Rides November 26 Downtown Grand Haven Downtown Saugatuck & Douglas 16th Annual Holly Berry Kick off the holiday season with the lighting of Saugatuck and Douglas! Shops are open ‘til 9 the holiday lights in downtown Grand Haven pm, luminaries line the sidewalks, and trolley Art & Crafts Fair, 10 am - 4 pm and luminaries lining the streets. service will run between the two communities. November 25-27, November 29 - Frankfort-Elberta High School, Frankfort December 1, December 3 Annual Indoor Art and Craft Fair held the November 19 South Haven Festival of Trees Saturday after Thanksgiving. Get your holiday November 18 South Haven City Hall, South Haven Shopping started or done early! Also in town - A Suttons Bay Holiday Open House & Holiday Open House, 6-9 pm visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus and Carriage Downtown Holland The 4th Annual Festival of Trees “Storybook Evening Stroll, 5-9 pm Christmas.” Hours vary. Rides at the Betsie Bay Inn. Downtown Suttons Bay Celebrate the beginning of the holiday season! Stroll the decorated streets filled with holiday A fun and festive way to start your holiday carolers and vendors roasting chestnuts; and November 25 - December 24 November 26 - December 24 shopping. Many shops serving wine and hors Christmas Menus & Specials d’oeuvres. shop one-of-a-kind shops, boutiques, and Santa’s House galleries. Downtown Holland Pentwater November 19, 25, 26, 29; (Days and Hours Vary) Enjoy special holiday menus at participating November 18 Pentwater eateries. Luminary Festival December 2, 3, 9, 10 Enjoy a favorite holiday tradition and visit Holiday Kerstmarkt Santa Claus in Downtown Holland! Children Downtown St. Joseph Downtown Holland will have a chance to sit on Santa’s lap and tell November 26, 2011 - January 1, 2012 Stroll candle-lit streets with more than 800 lu- him of their holiday wishes. Sparkle in the Park minaries lighting Downtown St. Joseph. Enjoy This authentic, open-air European Christmas Bear Lake free horse-drawn trolley rides, holiday music, Market at the Eighth Street Market Place is an and refreshments. ideal place to shop for unique hand-crafted gifts November 25-26; December 3, 10, 17 and enjoy authentic Dutch holiday treats. Carriage Rides November 28 Downtown Saugatuck & Douglas Magical Christmas Parade, 6:30 pm Downtown Zeeland 28 Shoreline Visitors Guide | FA L L / W I N T E R 2011/12 www.shorelinevisitorsguide.com
  • 29. H O L I D AY C E L E B R AT I O N S December 4 December 12-16 Christmas Celebration Feel the Zeel of Giving Christmas Events, Kaleva Bottle House Museum, 12-4 pm 5:30-8:30 pm Kaleva Downtown Zeeland Horse drawn trolley rides, photos with Santa, December 4 extended shopping hours, and more. Circle of Trees Walker Park, North Muskegon December 14 View the Tree Lighting Ceremony in Walker Ladies’ Night Park in North Muskegon, then enjoy the Doggie Downtown Manistee Merchants Parade as people and their pets parade to the community center for hot chocolate and chili. December 15 Men’s Night, 5-9 pm December 4 Downtown Traverse City November 29 December 3 Christmas in the Village No need to panic, guys! An evening of shopping Parade of Lights, 6:30 pm Luminary Lane, 6-8 pm Suttons Bay has been designated just for you. Participating Downtown Holland Beery Field, Center Street, Douglas stores will offer sales, specials, refreshments Santa arrives in Downtown Holland during Lights, carolers, refreshments, and a visit from December 6 and food. the annual Parade of Lights, escorted by bands, Santa and his elves. Deck the Halls Family Night floats, vehicles, and individuals decked out in Tri-Cities Historical Museum, December 19 sparkling holiday lights! More than 50 entries December 3 Grand Haven Dinner with Santa, 5-7 pm illuminate Downtown during this brilliant Nouveau Fest, 1-5 pm Enjoy carolers, popcorn, and Downtown Bakery & Deli, Allegan procession. Fenn Valley Vineyard, Fennville cocoa with the kids. Taste the first wines from the 2011 vintage, December 21 December 1-4 enjoy hors d’oeuvres, and take cellar tours. A December 8 Men’s Night Victorian Sleighbell Parade & great way to kick off the holiday season with Holiday Open House, 5:30-7:30 pm Downtown Manistee Merchants Olde Christmas Weekend family and friends. Holland Museum, Holland Manistee Music, refreshments, and holiday December 28-29 December 3 merriment in the decorated lobby of the Christmas at The Holland Museum December 1-4 Jingle Bell Parade, 6 pm Holland Museum. Holland Museum, Holland Holiday Open House Downtown Grand Haven Complimentary crafts, activities, and refresh- North Berrien Historical Museum, Coloma December 8 ments for families in the museum lobby. Regu- Ladies’ Night lar admission to galleries and special exhibits. December 1-24 December 3 Downtown Traverse City, 5-9 pm Christmas in the Village Merry Marketplace at the Extended store hours for the ladies to shop in December 31 Downtown Traverse City. Participating stores New Year’s Eve Harbor Fireworks, 12:00 Pentwater Old Art Building, 10 am - 4 pm will offer food and A month-long celebration of the holiday season Leland am refreshments. Douglas in Historic Pentwater. Enjoy a festive atmo- Annual Christmas arts and crafts show features Enter to win prizes. sphere on Main Street with its shops, art galler- the creations of local artisans. ies, and restaurants decked out for the season. December 31 December 3 December 9 Light Up the Lake, 8-11:45 pm December 2 Victorian Sleighbell Parade, 5:30 pm Up On The Rooftops Ludington Library, Ludington Downtown Holland Welcome Christmas Concert Downtown Manistee Howard Performing Arts Center, December 31 Berrien Springs December 3 December 9 New Year’s Eve Ball Drop 59th Annual White Lake Area Christmas Craft Night, 7-9 pm Downtown Ludington December 2 Ludington Library, Ludington Christmas Parade, 2 pm 31st Annual Nighttime Christmas Whitehall to Montague December 31 Parade, 7 pm Enjoy this festive parade starting that concludes December 9-10 New Year`s Eve Wine Tasting, Downtown Coopersville with Santa’s arrival. West Michigan Symphony Presents Noon - 6 pm Holiday Pops Clay Avenue Cellars, Muskegon December 2 December 3 Frauenthal Center, Muskegon Sample some great wines made Sinterklaas Eve Procession, 7 pm Holiday Heritage Home Tour from locally-grown fruit. Downtown Holland Muskegon December 9-11; 16-18 Reminiscent of years gone by, this special event Start at the Muskegon Union Depot and tour Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol celebrates Sinterklaas, the benevolent St. Nicho- historic homes decked out in their holiday best Saugatuck Women’s Club, Saugatuck las. In true Dutch folk tradition, Sinterklaas while enjoying fine holiday refreshments. arrives each December on his great white horse, December 10 surrounded by his mischievous Zwarte Piets December 3 “A Magical Family Christmas,” who bring candy to the children. Annual Holidays In Lakeside Southwest Michigan Symphony Lakeside District, Muskegon Orchestra December 2 Santa, carriage rides, carolers, merchant spe- Mendel Center Mainstage, Aglow on the Avenue Holiday cials, community bake sale, and an abundance Benton Harbor Christmas Parade, 6:30 pm of holiday cheer. Downtown Ludington December 10 December 3 Carol Sing, 6 pm December 2 Christmas Craft Fair, 9 am - 4 pm William Ferry Park, Ferrysburg Santa’s Arrival and Holiday Open House Pentwater Public Schools, Pentwater Downtown Traverse City December 10 Shop at participating stores until 9 pm. Sales, December 3 Happy Elves Craft Show, 9 am - 4 pm specials, and prizes offered. Horse & Carriage Christmas Parade, 1 pm White Pines Middle School, rides, caroling, and live entertainment through- Downtown Saugatuck Grand Haven out the evening. December 3 December 10 December 2-4 Breakfast with Santa, 9:30 am Holiday Concert, Holland Symphony Festival of Trees Downtown South Haven Orchestra, 3:30 & 7:30 pm Manistee Inn, Manistee Dimnent Chapel, Hope College, Holland December 3 December 2-4; 9-11 Reindog Holiday Parade, 12 Noon December 10 A Christmas Carol Downtown St. Joseph Christmas in Scottville Historic Ramsdell Theater, Manistee Costumed pets and their owners escort Santa Downtown Scottville into the downtown to kick off the holiday December 2, 9, 16 season. Bands, carolers, and crazy floats and December 10 Festive Fridays: Free Wagon Rides free horse-drawn trolley rides are all part of this Breakfast With Santa, 10 am & Visits with Santa extraordinary parade. Whitehall United Methodist Church, Whitehall Downtown Allegan Eat breakfast with Santa. December 3-4 December 3 Classic Holiday Home Tour December 10 Holiday Open House & Grand Haven/Spring Lake/ Hometown Holiday Weekend, 2-7 pm Nouveau Release Party Ferrysburg Area Harbor View Grille Restaurant, Whitehall Round Barn Winery, Baroda Call the Tri-Cities Museum for locations (616) Celebrate an 1860s style Christmas at the Be the first to taste the new wine from this 842-0700. Harbor View Grille Restaurant. year’s harvest. Shop for holiday gifts while the kids have their picture taken with Santa. December 3-4 December 10-11 Activities for kids include cookie and ornament Merchant Open Houses Victorian Christmas Tea at decorating and making paper snowflakes. Downtown Pentwater The Cappon House, 1 pm Refreshments, food & in store specials. Cappon House, Holland December 3 See the stately Cappon House decorated Wind Symphony Holiday Concert December 3, 10, 17 in its Victorian Christmas finery, and Howard Performing Arts Center, Sensational Saturdays sample dainty tea foods of Victorian Holland. Berrien Springs Downtown stores stay open late Reservations are required. Note: Cappon for holiday shopping. House closes for the season, Dec. 17, Saugatuck & Douglas reopening in May 2012. www.shorelinevisitorsguide.com FA L L / W I N T E R 2011/12 | Shoreline Visitors Guide 29
  • 30. welcome to Zeeland F eel the Zeel . . . in Zeeland! is charming city takes great pride in its Dutch heritage and close- knit community and celebrates it all year-round. You, too, can share in the “zeel” during “Pumpkinfest - Harvesting Goodwill,” October 6-8. A parade packed with pumpkins, kids’ games, scarecrow displays, a 5K run, and more, promise a weekend full of merriment. And when fall nally glides into winter, Zeeland’s Magical Lighted Christmas Pa- rade on November 28 kicks o the season in style with fabulous oats, marching bands, and a sensational grand nale - Santa himself. For more information about these events and the community of Zeeland, visit www.feelthezeel.com. 30 Shoreline Visitors Guide | FA L L / W I N T E R 2011/12 www.shorelinevisitorsguide.com
  • 31. Z E E L A N D Don’s Flowers & Gifts W hether you are buying a delicate birthday spray or elegant bridal bouquets, you will get the small town, per- sonalized service that Don’s Flowers & Gifts is known for. A Zeeland mainstay since 1950, Shopping Don’s is family owned and operated and takes great pride in creating beautiful floral arrangements and gift baskets using only in Downtown Zeeland the freshest flowers and plants, and highest quality products. For more information or to place an order, visit www.dons-flowers.com I t’s easy to zip around Zeeland for all of your holiday shopping needs. Specialty boutiques, all within or call (800) 276-3693. steps of one another, o er a little bit of everything: from games and puzzles to bicycles and tness gear, and from oral designs and home décor, to ne diamonds and watches, and one-of-a-kind jewelry. Santa should have it so easy! During “Feel the Zeel of Giving,” December 12-16, downtown merchants o er extended shopping hours and free horse-drawn trolley rides. It’s great family fun and helps support local charities. For more information, contact the Zeeland Chamber of Commerce at (616) 772-2494. 616-748-5662 www.shorelinevisitorsguide.com FA L L / W I N T E R 2011/12 | Shoreline Visitors Guide 31
  • 32. 174th St. /Old Grand Haven Rd. W. Spring Lake Rd. 31 DOWNTOWN SHOPPING Fruitport Road 144th Ave. 148th Ave. Jackson Do Visitors Bureau gw oo d Dr Colu . Wa m shin bus State g n Fra Rd.to nkli nS t. t. 31 ve. dS St. Spring rA Thir rth rbo Fou Ha Spring Lake North Beach Park Lake Savidge St. Lake Ave. Cleveland St. (M-104) d. ore R Grand River h Sh 144th Ave. Nort 148th Ave. 152th Ave. DOWNTOWN SHOPPING Leo LAKE Wa Grand nar shin dR gto MICHIGAN n Haven Fra d. nkli nS t. Grand Haven Waverly Ave. State Park Bo e. Lake Av om Rd Dr. . Harbor City Beach Robbins Rd. . M Ave er nd cu Gra r yD 168th Ave. r. Grand River 172nd Ave. Ave. Comstock Rd. Shore 31 Lake Green St. Bike Paths Groesbeck St. North welcome to Grand Haven & Spring Lake L ike the petals on a three-leaf clover, the lakeside communities of Grand Haven, Spring Lake, and Ferrysburg are clustered at the mouth of the Grand River, o ering visitors three times the fun in every season. And like the colors on the autumn leaves, there are countless ways to enjoy fall, including getting behind the wheel of your car and taking to the open road; settling into a canoe or kayak and paddling the Grand River Heritage Water Trail; hopping on a bike to explore more than 100 miles of trails that run through all three communities; or lacing up sneakers and strolling the 2½-mile-long wooden boardwalk that runs along Grand Haven’s scenic waterfront. Whichever mode you choose, you’re sure to be enchanted by the beauty of the season. When the snow ies and the area sports a coat of new-fallen snow, snap on your skis or snowshoes to explore trails that meander through silent woods and along ice-encrusted lakeshores. Lodging is plenti- ful and includes bed and breakfast inns, cabin and cottage rentals, and convenient hotels and motels, many of which o er 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. 32 Shoreline Visitors Guide | FA L L / W I N T E R 2011/12 www.shorelinevisitorsguide.com
  • 33. G R A N D H AV E N Grand Haven Art Walk G rand Haven ArtWalk takes place from September 21 through October 8, 2011, and will showcase artistic e orts from the local area and beyond. ere will be outdoor sculpture along the Grand River Waterfront, in Central Park, and in other locations around town. Paintings, mixed media, indoor sculpture and photographs will be on view in businesses and community buildings throughout Down- town and the Waterfront. November 18, 5-9 pm Light Night After perusing the streets and considering the art, the public will be able to vote on their favorites. From these votes, the winners in four categories will be awarded cash prizes at an awards ceremony held on Grand Haven’s waterfront at the conclusion of the ArtWalk. For more information and updates including street parties, artist receptions, and a children’s art activity visit www.ghartwalk.com W ith a flip of the switch, the tree lights in downtown Grand Haven are turned on for the first time in celebration of the October 31 holiday season. Strolling carolers, the warm Halloween Downtown aroma of roasting chestnuts, and glowing luminaries lining the sidewalks set the mood J oin in the ‘spirited’ fun at the annual trick or treating event in on this festive evening. Enjoy refreshments, downtown Grand Haven. Merchants on Washington Avenue extended shopping hours, and the personal from Harbor to Third Street provide treats to all little ghosts and assistance of business owners who are on goblins on this special night. hand to help you shop for everyone on your gift-giving list. West Michigan Antique Mall Antiques & Collectables with 72 Dealers 12,000 Sq. Ft. Open 7 Days A Week Hours: Mon.-Sat. 10am-6pm HEADQUARTERS FOR Sunday 12:30pm-6pm MENS & WOMENS HATS 616-842-0370 HARBOURFRONT PLACE Corner US-31 & Ferris 616-846-HATS 2 miles South of Grand Haven email: thathatgrandhaven@hotmail.com downtowngrandhaven.com Easy Access From Highway NEW YEAR’S DAY SALE www.shorelinevisitorsguide.com FA L L / W I N T E R 2011/12 | Shoreline Visitors Guide 33
  • 34. G R A N D H AV E N Tri-Cities Lemon Creek Historical Museum WINERY Lemons produce some of the best grapes in the state! F rom “Bling” to boats and bikes, the Tri-Cities Histori- cal Museum in downtown Grand Haven offers a glimpse into the fascinating history of Northwest “Farming is our business, growing grapes our profession, selling good wine our ambition. - Robert Lemon, Sr. (founder of Lemon Creek Winery) Ottawa County. On two floors of the historic 1870 H. C. Akeley Building, the early people and places of the Tri-Cities are featured, while in the upper galleries are the wildly popular “Bling: A History of Costume T he Lemon family and Lemon Creek Fruit Farm have been a part of the landscape in Berrien County for more than a century and a half, producing some of the best grapes in the state. Since the establishment of Lemon Creek Winery in 1984, it has also earned the distinction of being an award- Jewelry 1920-1970” (extended to August 2012), which features more than a thousand sparkling pieces from a winning wine producer. One of its most recent successes is its Cabernet Sauvignon Ice Wine, the rst private collection; and In Sickness and In Health, which features a recreated art deco drug store soda fountain, of its kind produced in the United States. is unique wine is made with grapes that are frozen while an early 20th century doctor’s office, and a display of still on the vine and harvested under exacting temperature conditions, which is how Lemon Creek’s the odd and unusual medical instruments of the past. Moon Shadow ice wine got its name. e grapes were picked on a bone-chilling evening during an The Tri-Cities Historical Museum of Transportation is located in an 1871 Grand Trunk Railroad depot on enchanting lunar eclipse. the Grand Haven waterfront just two blocks from the To try this very special ice wine and other exceptional vintages, visit either one of Lemon Creek’s Akeley Building. The recently renovated depot houses transportation artifacts, including Great Lakes ships and two tasting rooms at the winery in Berrien Springs or the new Grand Haven Tasting Room, which train models and many locally manufactured items such opened in spring of 2011. Both tasting rooms are open year-round. Lemon Creek Winery Farm Mar- as a 1921 Apex Truck, a rowboat from the Clinker Boat ket also o ers wagon rides to their orchards to pick grapes, apples, and peaches in season. For more Manufacturing Company, and a 1961 Bowden Space- lander Bike. Admission to the museum is always free. information about Lemon Creek’s award-winning wines, special events, and tasting room hours, log on Visit www.tri-citiesmuseum.org for more information to www.lemoncreekwinery.com, visit them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/lemoncreekwine, or call and a calendar of events. (616) 844-1709. HAND PRINTED 11am - 9pm CLOTHING 616-844-1092 DOWNTOWN GRAND HAVEN Visit samtacos.com www.michiganrag.com 616.296.9370 34 Shoreline Visitors Guide | FA L L / W I N T E R 2011/12 www.shorelinevisitorsguide.com
  • 35. welcome to Grand Rapids Gr an 37 d River Alpine Ave. North 44 96 96 East Beltline 37 131 GRAND RAPIDS Gerald R. Ford F Museum Lk. Mich Dr. 45 196 rom hockey to the Holiday Pops, Grand Rapids’ urban sophistication and eclectic mix of events and 45 21 activities promise fall and winter excitement for all. Enjoy larger-than-life outdoor public sculptures, Wilson Ave. Fulton St. a presidential museum, Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, and pedestrian walkways along the WALKER r ive dR EAST an Gr GRAND river where anglers cast their lines and their hopes against the backdrop of a quicksilver skyline. And 11 96 RAPIDS 196 when the winter winds whisk away the last of the autumn leaves and lay down abundant lake-e ect 28th Street 11 Kent County GRANDVILLE 37 International Airport snow, downhill and cross-country skiers and snowmobilers take to the slopes and trails just minutes 44th Street from downtown. Plan your fall or winter getaway for any one of the world-class hotels, Victorian Bed Bro ad WYOMING mo & Breakfasts, and convenient area hotels and motels. 131 KENTWOOD or Av e. Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum B enjamin Franklin once said, “Hide not your talents, they for use were made. What’s a sun-dial in the shade?” And he obviously practiced what he preached. The Benjamin Franklin: In Search of a Better World exhibit at the Gerald R. VISIT MICHIGAN’S ONLY Ford Presidential Museum presents artifacts related to Franklin’s many inventions, includ- PRESIDENTIAL MUSEUM ing bifocals, the Franklin stove, the armonica (glass harmonica), and the microscope. As the exhibition reveals, Franklin was so much more than an eccentric scientist prone to fly- ing kites in thunderstorms. He was a founding father, diplomat, humorist, philanthropist, Support for exhibits and events provided  Gerald R. Ford Presidential  by the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum writer, entrepreneur, rebellious teen - and Foundation. 303 Pearl St. NW one of the truly remarkable and most influen- geraldrfordfoundation.org Grand Rapids, MI 49504 tial Americans of any generation. The exhibit fordlibrarymuseum.gov runs through January 8, 2012. For more infor- mation, visit www.fordlibrarymuseum.gov. www.shorelinevisitorsguide.com FA L L / W I N T E R 2011/12 | Shoreline Visitors Guide 35
  • 36. H O L I D AY C E L E B R AT I O N S Russell Rd. Riley-Thompson Duck Lake Wh Duck Lake Rd. iteh Nestrom Rd. all R Sce d. . Rd nic 31 n lto Dr 120 Ho ive River Rd. Giles Rd. Muskegon River Muskegon MUSKEGON Bear Lake an Dr . i m State Park dd Ru Apple Avenue 46 Muskegon Lake Laketon Evanston Ave. Seaway Peck St. Getty Lakesh ore Sherman Mc Cracken Pere Marquette Beach BUSINESS 31 Hts. Ravenna Rd. Sheridan Norton 31 Mona Lake Shettler Rd. Lake Harbor Beach Ai Muskegon rli Henry St. ne County Airport Rd LAKE . Lak Sternberg Rd. eH MICHIGAN Haven Rd. arb Grand or Rd North Hoffmaster 96 . Pontaluna Rd. State Park Black Lake welcome to Muskegon County E xperience the Lake E ect in Muskegon, where autumn seems to linger a little longer and there’s no business like snow business! It’s Muskegon’s lakeside location that creates countless opportunities for outdoor recreation in all seasons, but especially during the fall and winter. Here you can enjoy hiking, biking, shing, canoeing and kayaking, as well as cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and even luging! e same lake e ect that ensures abundant snowfall for winter sports enthusiasts also allows golfers to play area links well into October and sometimes November. Another autumn treat is the annual Depot to Depot, Muskegon County Fall Color Tour on October 15. Travel on one of Michigan’s most scenic drives around lakes, over the dunes, and under the colorful canopy of leaves between Muskegon and Whitehall. e holidays in Muskegon create a urry of events beginning in November with the Holiday Tours at the Hackley & Hume Historic Site. Here you can tour the homes of Muskegon’s most famous lumber barons and experience the holidays as they did in the late 1800s and early 1900s. e nearby Scolnick House depicts the holidays during the Great Depression. For an evening of family fun, you won’t want to miss “Family Christmas in Hackley Park” on November 26. is event kicks o the holiday season with a tree lighting, caroling, and a visit from Santa. For more information about these events and the Muskegon area, visit www.visitmuskegon.org. or call (800) 250-9283. Experience The Lake Effect 36 Shoreline Visitors Guide | FA L L / W I N T E R 2011/12 www.shorelinevisitorsguide.com
  • 37. M U S K E G O N Lakeshore Museum Center Muskegon S uperstitions, shipwrecks, and service are featured in upcoming exhibitions and events at the Lakeshore Museum Center in Muskegon. During the month of September, enjoy free tours of the Museum Hackley & Hume Historic Site, which is comprised of two neighboring Queen Anne-style Victorian houses and the massive City Barn, all once owned by lumber barons Charles H. Hackley and omas of Art Hume. e homes are lled with lavish wood carvings, stained glass, and furniture from the late 1800s. And on display at the City Barn is the “Unsolved Mysteries: e Shipwreck omas Hume” exhibit, H appy birthday to you . . . In celebration of the Muskegon Museum of Art’s which explores the loss of the lumber schooner in Lake Michigan 120 years ago. (MMA) 100th year, it is presenting a series of Scheduled for October 13-14 are the “See the Sites in a Di erent Light” tours at the Hackley & exhibitions of some of its finest acquisitions. Hume Historic Site. At the Hackley House, docents explain the symbolism behind the wood carvings “Tiny Treasures,” which opens September 8, in the Hackley House, and at the Hume House across the courtyard, common superstitions and how to 2011, and runs through February 19, 2012, avoid their consequences are discussed. Reservations are required for these tours. assembles some of the best tiny treasures Lakeshore Museum Center celebrates the holiday season with special tours at the Hackley & Hume from the MMA collections, including prints, paintings, sculptures, and decorative objects. Historic Site, the Scolnik House of the Depression Era, and Fire Barn Museum. Decked out in holi- Highlights include a selection of boxes from day nery, these sites will be open for tours November 25-27, December 3-4, 10-11, 17-18, and 28-29. the Mabel Nano Keating Collection, a bequest Hours vary, so please visit www.lakeshoremuseum.org or call (231) 722-0278. of more than 250 miniature boxes and card On display at the Lakeshore Museum Center is the exhibition, cases collected from around the world in the “Serving You for 75 Years,” in recognition of the museum’s upcoming first half of the 20th century. Supplementing 75th anniversary. is exhibit features some of the earliest artifacts these portable works of art are intricate en- gravings by artists such as Albrecht Durer and donated to the museum and recognizes the people responsible for the Rembrandt; paintings by John Singer Sargent establishment and growth of the museum over the years. Free admis- and Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema; a collection sion. For more information about the museum and its hours, visit of paintings on ivory by Isabelle M. Blood; and www.lakeshoremuseum.org or call (231) 722-0278. a sampling of works in bronze, glass, and silver. The second exhibition, “Pictures of the Best Kind: The First 100 Years,” opens December 11, 2011, and runs through January 29, 2012. It features paintings, sculpture, glass, and works on paper acquired during the museum’s first century. The third exhibition in the series, “New Art for the New Century,” opens May 3, 2012 and runs through September 2, 2012. This new collection, in all media forms and FREE Admission ranging in date from the 17th century to the LakeshoreMuseumCenter Fire Barn Museum present, will include about 100 new works of Scolnik House of the Depression Era art and will be displayed for public viewing for the first time in honor of the museum’s FREE Admission in September PH 231.722.0278 centennial anniversary. For more information, Hackley & Hume Historic Site lakeshoremuseum.org visit www.muskegonartmuseum.org, or call (231) 720-2570. www.shorelinevisitorsguide.com FA L L / W I N T E R 2011/12 | Shoreline Visitors Guide 37
  • 38. WHITE LAKE AREA welcome to the White Lake Area W ith the world’s largest weathervane standing proudly on the causeway between the lakeside communities of Montague and Whitehall, you can watch the breezes point the wind direction against the backdrop of splendid autumn color lining beautiful White Lake. e blaze of fall color that embraces the sparkling inland lake waters and the Lake Michigan shoreline are some of the most beautiful you’ll nd anywhere. Mark you calendar for the Annual White Lake Fall Fest (Sept. 24) with its farmer’s market, live entertainment, arts and crafts show, hayrides, cider mill, food vendors, and more. Visit town during Pumpkinfest (Oct. 8), and you’ll discover a place that prizes pumpkins so much, they close a street to cars and let the orange orbs rule - actually roll - down the street at the famous Pumpkin Roll down Dowling Hill. e Annual White Lake Area Holiday Walk, held November 18-19, features caroling, free carriage rides, luminaries on Friday evening, holiday shopping in both Montague and Whitehall with free rides from store to store on the Muskegon Trolley, and visits with Santa. For more information, visit www.whitelake.org, or call (800) 879-9702. 38 Shoreline Visitors Guide | FA L L / W I N T E R 2011/12 www.shorelinevisitorsguide.com
  • 39. WH I T E L A K E A R E A Depot to Depot Fall Color Tour E xperience vibrant fall color along the lakes and through the dunes as you travel from the White Lake Depot in Whitehall to the Muskegon Union Depot on one of Michigan’s most scenic drives. Drive your car or Bike on this self guided touring route to visit historic sites, enjoy nature and get your picture taken in front of spectacular Lake Michigan. ose who register for this event receive passes to area museums, ne fall refreshments, and discounts/prizes from area businesses. Attractions in the tour include the White River Light Station, the Muskegon Blockhouse, Duck Lake State Park, White Lake Community December 3 Library, the Muskegon Farmer’s Mar- ket, and the Caboose Museum. Stop at all the designated sites and you will be eligible to enter to win two round trip tickets on the Lake Express Annual Ferry: High-speed ferry service between Muskegon and Milwaukee! Christmas Parade (Tickets are for the 2012 season) To enter the Lake Express Ticket Con- test the cost is only $5 per entry, and includes a disposable camera, complimentary passes to various W hether you’re sitting on the curb or marching in place along the parade route, you won’t want to miss the 59th attractions and an entry form to track your progress on the Depot to Depot tour! White Lake Annual Christmas Parade on At each end of the self-guided driving tour, you can visit the historic depots that now house December 3. With some 75 entries, this the White Lake Area Chamber of Commerce and the Muskegon County Convention & Visitors annual holiday parade is one of the largest in west Michigan. Beginning at Whitehall City Bureau. Both organizations can provide information regarding the tour. For more information, Hall, the parade of marching bands, clowns, www.whitelake.org or www.visitmuskegon.org. cartoon characters, fire trucks, Brownie and Girl Scout troops and Cub and Boy Scout troops, marches and prances its way to Montague City Hall - with Santa arriving in a regal horse-drawn carriage! White Lake Annual Perch Festival G ather your little guppies and make your way upstream for the family-friendly White Lake An- nual Perch Festival, January 21-22, 2012. The White River Steelheaders host this event, which features a fishing com- petition, Saturday Fish Dinner, Chili Cook Off, and more. Check the calendar of events at www.whitelake.org for more information. www.shorelinevisitorsguide.com FA L L / W I N T E R 2011/12 | Shoreline Visitors Guide 39
  • 40. welcome to Pentwater P icture yourself in Pentwater . . . on the beautiful shores of Lake Michigan where fall color seems to tumble down the dunes and splash into the steely blue waters of the lake. As you stroll the streets of downtown, you may wrap your sweater a little tighter as the hint of winter blows in on freshening breezes; but the glow from the windows of the charming shops, galleries, and restaurants will warm your soul even on the coldest of nights. All season long, the village hosts festivals and special events, including the annual Oktoberfest (Oct. 7-8), the Festival of Lights Weekend (Nov. 26), Christmas in the Village (Dec. 1-24), and WinterFest in February (Feb. 11 and 18, 2012). The arrival of winter ushers in a flurry of skiers, sledders, and snowmobilers anxious to explore the natural wonders found throughout the area. Whether you choose a Victorian-era bed and breakfast, a shore-side cottage, or cozy motel, Pentwater is truly picture-perfect for fall and winter fun. For more infor- mation, visit www.pentwater.org. 40 Shoreline Visitors Guide | FA L L / W I N T E R 2011/12 www.shorelinevisitorsguide.com
  • 41. P E N T T WAT E R Shopping inPentwater P ractically perfect in every way, Pentwater’s laid-back summer atmosphere carries through into the fall and winter seasons. Downtown boutiques, specialty shops, and art galleries are lled with eclectic selections of seasonal clothing, gourmet foods, antiques, ne art, cottage accents, and one-of-a-kind gift items. e only di erence is in the displays in the shops’ windows: ip ops and sun bonnets have been replaced by the sparkle of tinsel and the glow of twinkle lights. Mark your calendar now for the downtown Merchant Open Houses, November 26 and December 3-4. Enjoy refreshments and in-store specials - just in time for the holiday gift-giving season! CALL FOR STORYTIME Pentwater Events SESSIONS September 10 Snug Harbor Marina, 2-5 pm September 30 , 6 pm September 24-25 (Saturday 10 am - 5 pm; Sunday 10 am - 3 pm) More than 130 vendors provide hand-made crafts, works of art, and antiques on the green. %0+2:A++,$B=>>(?/$+C$./)01(0/2 Enjoy live music and special offers from local merchants. Award-winning books October 7-8 Enjoy a chili cook off, strudel bake off, kids’ games, barrel race, hot dogs, brats, beer, a classic OPEN 7 DAYS car and hot rod show, live entertainment, dancing, and much, much more! !"#$%&$'()*+*,$-$./)01(0/2 October 9 , Charles Mears State Park 34567"86453#$-$111&90+2:;++,6<=>>(?/&*+@ October 29 , On the Village Green, 12 noon Children’s activities, costume contest, and more. October 29 Trick or treating at downtown merchants, noon-6 pm. Parade at 4 pm. Haunted trolley rides at 7 pm. November 26 , Downtown, 5-8 pm Kick off the holiday season at Pentwater’s annual tree lighting ceremony and watch kids’ eyes light up when Santa arrives. A boutique salon specializing in facials, November 26 , 6-8 pm Shop and dine in holiday style. Merchants light up their restaurants and stores adding to the already festive mood of the skincare, make­up lessons & tree-lighting ceremony and Santa’s arrival. applications, and hair color. December 1 - December 24 231.869.4602 This month-long celebration on Main Street features homes, shops, galleries, and restaurants decked out for the holiday season. Enjoy special holiday menus at participating dining establishments. December 3-4 10 am - 5 pm Enjoy refreshments, food, and in-store specials just in time for holiday gift buying. 57 E. First St. | Pentwater S ore Chain cets Pri OPEN 7 DAYS Over 30 Years Experience Specializing in Import & Domestic Wine & Cheese Look For The Wooden Indian Out Front | Quality Products www.shorelinevisitorsguide.com FA L L / W I N T E R 2011/12 | Shoreline Visitors Guide 41
  • 42. MANISTEE NATIONAL FREEMAN RD. FOREST GAJESKI RD NURNBERG RD TOWN LINE Lost CORNER RD Lakes COLBURN RD VICTORY BEYER BEYER LINCOLN RD SHAGWAY Big Sable VICTORY PARK RD MEYERS Point EHLER RD FOUNTAIN Lighthouse Hamlin FOUNTAIN Lake ANDERSON er l n Riv DENNIS inco BEAUNE CUSTER DUNEVIEW ch L RD an h Br Nort G LIN VICTORY G AN MAVIS VICTORY CORNER RD MAVIS LUDINGTON STATE PARK DEWEYS DEWEY South Branch Lincoln River N GA JEBAVY DR AMBER GROTH PETERSON PIN SUGAR GROVE SUGAR GROVER RD EY I RIDGE RD LAKESHORE DR ICH FISHER SHERMAN TUTTLE LINCOLN DARR RATH PRATT Vogel DECKER STILES DECKER Lake Crystal EM M11 Lake 6 LASALLE JAGGER Lincoln Riv er 31 LAK Lake HANSEN Lincoln RASMUSSEN FILBRUN RD LAKESHORE BEAN RD DENNIS BRYANT JOHNSON LUDINGTON US 10 31 US 10 1ST 1ST ST SCOTTVILLE MEYERS BRYE GORDON 6TH ST CONRAD CONRAD RD SCOTTVILLE RD White River Pine Pere Marquette ette rqu Village Lake 31 a Pere M IRIS RD WILSON RD E E DR HODENSON LAKESHOR BRADSHAW BRADSHAW BRADSHAW TUTTLE RD BENDICT RIGGLE CHAUVEZ RD CHAUVEZ RD DARR RD Dockery LISTER Hopkins Lake Lake KINNEY RD KINNERY RD MARQUETTE RD. GORDON KISTLER RD ORDWAY Clancy Ludington HAWLEY RD Lake Hydroelectric BRAD REED welcome to BRAD REED L et the lure of the lake lead you to Ludington this fall, where electrifying color lights up the lakefront and blankets the countryside. A favorite place to view the colorful autumn leaves is in Ludington State Park. More than 21 miles of hiking and biking trails wind through the dunes, along the Lake Michi- Ludington gan shore, and through hardwood forests, including a two-mile-long loop that leads to one of the tallest lighthouses on the Great Lakes - Big Sable Point Lighthouse. When the winter snow ies, drifting snow akes create whimsical ice sculptures on wind-blown beaches and blanket the trails for the pleasure of cross-country skiers and snowmobilers. Nearby Manistee National Forest also o ers mile after mile of scenic trails. And when the area’s many inland lakes freeze over, you can sh through the ice for blue gills, perch, walleye, and Northern pike. Downtown Ludington Mon-Thu 9:30 am - 5:30pm 231-845-0101 Fri. 9:30 am - 6 pm www.clossonsjewelry.com Sat. 10 am - 4 pm 42 Shoreline Visitors Guide | FA L L / W I N T E R 2011/12 www.shorelinevisitorsguide.com
  • 43. L U D I N G T O N Holiday Holiday Inn Express Ludington Shopping & Dining CreateNewInnforExpress Lud-at your own holiday Holiday ington! the 2011-12 fall/winter season, Luding- F or stressfree holiday shopping, visit downtown Ludington. You’ll nd convenient parking and ton’s Holiday Inn Express is offering ‘build your own pack- personalized service: where merchants can ll custom orders, do gift wrapping for you, and so much ages’ that allow you to design more. Shop for one-of-a-kind gifts at art galleries, antiques and collectibles stores, footwear and sports your own personal package for shops, clothing boutiques, and arts and crafts stores. And when your purchases begin to weigh you special occasions like birthdays, anniversaries, and other special events. down, slip into a booth at any one of Ludington’s family-friendly restaurants or cozy bistros. These completely custom packages include an overnight room plus an item of your choice: mini birthday cake, chocolates, flowers, stuffed animals, balloons, and a personal message card. With just one call, you can make your trip extra special and R aise your glass and make a toast to autumn at Ludington’s annual Okto- berfest on October 1. Shop at the craft show, listen to a live oompah band, and compete in the Bier Stein Hoisting Competition! New this unforgettable. Also this autumn, Holiday Inn Express Ludington is offering a fall-color tour basket for just $1 when you book a room at the hotel’s best flex rate. year is the Bier Garten in the North James Street Plaza, which will feature Ludington’s Holiday Inn Express features Oktoberfest-inspired beer and food. The Oktoberfest Pub Crawl in the area’s largest heated indoor pool and downtown Ludington (for adults only) starts at 6 pm, and there are plenty hot tub, a 24-hour game room, and the ex- of activities for the kids, too, including pony rides, bounce houses, face clusive KIDSUITE rooms with a special bunk painting, and rides on the Baby Badger. area for the kids. Convenient to many area attractions, Holiday Inn Express Ludington welcomes your four-legged friends and serves free breakfast, too! For more informa- tion, visit www.stayludington.com or call 3rd Annual New Year’s Eve Ball Drop (866) 493-5171. W ho needs Times Square when you can be in downtown Luding- ton for its annual Lighted Ball Drop at midnight on New Year’s Eve? On December 31st as part of the “Light Up the Lake” commu- nity event, the six-foot, ve inch in diameter ball is lit by 6,000 LED lights and was designed and made by local residents. Join in the fun starting at 9 pm at the North James Street Plaza and stick around for the count down - 10, 9, 8, 7 . . . Happy New Year! www.shorelinevisitorsguide.com FA L L / W I N T E R 2011/12 | Shoreline Visitors Guide 43
  • 44. H O L I D AY C E L E B R AT I O N S welcome to Manistee County F all and winter in Manistee County are thrilling, chilling, and lling! In autumn, the Manistee National Forest in the town’s backyard is a kaleidoscope of color and helps set the stage for a month’s worth of fun. During Macabre Manistee County, Oct. 1-31, more than two dozen autumn and Halloween events are celebrated throughout the county, including harvest festivals, haunted houses, Manistee’s Ghost Ship, live theatre, and more. e area’s nine inland lakes, 276 miles of rivers and streams, and access to Lake Michigan o er anglers some of the best sports shing action in the entire state. And when old man winter arrives, blanketing the woods and towns in snow and putting 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 o with the Victorian Sleighbell Parade and Olde Christmas Weekend, December 1-4. An authentic Victorian photo by Tero Repo Christmas parade, a Festival of Trees, arts and crafts show, and a soup cook o highlight this gliks.com annual event. 44 Shoreline Visitors Guide | FA L L / W I N T E R 2011/12 www.shorelinevisitorsguide.com
  • 45. M A N I S T E E C OU N T Y Boos, Brews & Brats December 1 - 4 Victorian Sleighbell G et a head start on Halloween at Manistee’s Boos, Brews & Brats on Oc- tober 22. Here, kids will get a kick out of trick or treating at downtown merchants’ stores, competing in the costume competition, and dressing up their Parade & Olde Christmas pets for the costumed pet parade. Also on tap are beer and grilled gourmet brats in the hospitality tent, live entertainment in the event tent, and a carnival S leigh bells ring, are you listenin’? Hear sleigh bells and the clip-clop of horses hooves at Manistee’s annual Victorian Sleigh- for the kids. bell Parade on December 3 at 5:30 pm. This Snyder’s Shoes & Leather Repair authentic Victorian Christmas parade is part of Manistee’s Olde Christmas Weekend and S nyder’s Shoes & Leather Repair in downtown Manistee has been providing quality merchandise, leather repair, and exceptional customer service for more than 70 years. From Asics to Uggs, you will find shoes, boots, sandals, features carriages bedecked in greenery and red velvet bows and sleds topped with giant Christmas trees drawn and footwear accessories for everyone on your holiday shopping list. Stop in by regal Belgian horses. This today to see the new fall/winter collections. Have a favorite pair of shoes or a parade is unique in that there handbag that needs help? Snyder’s professional shoe and leather repair can are no electric lights and resole shoes and boots, replace zippers, repair handbags, and much more. For more informa- motorized vehicles allowed. tion, visit www.snyders-shoes.com or call (231) 723-3383. It’s authentically Victorian Ramsdell Theatre in every sense. The entire weekend is filled with activities, A Victorian architectural gem, the historic Ramsdell eatre in down- town Manistee has been a showplace for the arts since it opened in 1903. In its heyday, it averaged 40 productions annually; and in fact, including a Gingerbread House contest, a Festival of Trees, a soup cook off, and guided tours of a lumberman’s Manistee’s own, James Earl Jones, got his start here. Still vibrant after mansion. The songs of carolers dressed in more than 110 years, Ramsdell eatre’s fall-winter production schedule in- period dresses, coats, and top hats are sure cludes, “Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp,” a children’s production, September 16-18; “Sweeney Todd: to transport you back in time and enhance the Demon Barber of Fleet Street,” October 14-16 and October 21-23; and “A Christmas Carol,” a the spirit of the season. For more informa- Christmas musical, December 2-4 and December 9-11. For more information and tickets, visit www. ramsdell-theater.org or call (231) 723-9948. tion, visit www.manisteedowntown.com. Fall in Love! Nestled by the Victorian port city of Manistee, at the cusp of scenic M-22, Little River Casino Resort is one of Michigan’s premier entertainment destinations. Our spacious northern-style lodge hotel offers 292 comfortable rooms, which offer road-weary travelers the perfect way to relax after a day of photos and fun. We have three delightful restaurants to suit any taste, or budget. And you can enjoy a color tour of a different kind amongst our nearly 1,500 slots and variety of table games. Come play and stay with us, make your reservations now at 1-888-568-2244. More excitement, more autumn adventure, more things to see and do… Little River is truly more fun than ever! www.shorelinevisitorsguide.com FA L L / W I N T E R 2011/12 | Shoreline Visitors Guide 45
  • 46. welcome to Benzie County B enzie County has long been known for its unspoiled wilderness and peaceful way of life. Now the entire country knows that Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is “the most beautiful place in America.” Viewers of ABC’s “Good Morning America” chose it over such places as Sedona, Cape Cod, the Grand Tetons, and Hawaii’s Lanikai Beach. The area’s rolling hills and tree-covered dunes provide a dramatic backdrop any time of the year, but it’s especially scenic during autumn. Pan- oramic overlooks along the famous M-22 roadway provide breathtaking views of a paint palette of color spilling into the crisp blue waters of area lakes. Here, you can enjoy the serenity of the season from a canoe or kayak on the Betsie or Platte Rivers. You can hike or bike the Betsie Valley or Frankfort- Elberta Beach Trails, which offer mile after mile of unparalleled natural beauty as they roll through the countryside and skirt the edge of towns. Or bring some clubs and make a tee-time for any of the area’s great golf courses. When the first snowflakes of the season fall on Benzie County, 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 the #1 Resort in the Midwest by SKI magazine. New for the 2011-12 ski season at Crystal is a new loading conveyor quad chairlift, which is beginner skier friendly! Holiday shopping in the villages of Benzonia, Beulah, Elberta, and Frankfort is like nowhere else if you are looking for unique gifts. Galleries display the works of local artists and craftspeople and boutiques offer a fine selection of home décor items, upscale clothing, jewelry, and antiques. For more information about Benzie County, visit www.visitbenzie.com or call (800) 882-5801. 46 Shoreline Visitors Guide | FA L L / W I N T E R 2011/12 www.shorelinevisitorsguide.com
  • 47. B E N Z I E C O UN T Y Benzie County Fall Festivals H ave twice the fun at Benzie County’s Fall Festivals. Back-to- back weekend festivals, October 1-2 in Beulah and Benzonia, and October 8-9 in Frankfort and Elberta, include pumpkin and gourd carving by master carvers, including Ed Moody from Frankfort, pumpkin chucking, parades, and children’s activities. Tours of Point Betsie Lighthouse are also available during sched- uled times. For more information, visit www.visitbenzie.com. February 18-19, 2012 Beulah Shiver by the River L ife is peaceful in the idyllic little village of O ne of the coolest events in Benzie County is the 4th Beulah overlooking beautiful Crystal Lake. Annual Shiver by the River in Frankfort and Elberta, As well as being the best place on the lake February 18-19, 2012. Watch the skill and, yes, the aero- for watching spectacular sunsets, it’s also a dynamics of competitors in the SnoCross snowmobile great place from which to view the colorful races in downtown Frankfort where more than 100 riders leaves on the trees that ring the shore in compete in a series of races on an obstacle track built in autumn. It is also a popular spot for winter Open Space Park. A whole host of activities keeps winter’s activities like snowmobiling, ice skating, ice chill at bay, including bowling on Main Street, snowman fishing, snow shoeing, and cross-country building, sledding, kids’ games, a winter parade, and skiing. Downtown, you can shop on Main warming stations where you can slip inside to get out of Street for sporting goods, home décor, the cold. Local restaurants also will be serving up specials original art, clothing, and jewelry made in that warm from the inside out! The village of Elberta also gets in on the fun with sledding, snow art, a fire pit, hot Beulah, and dine on delicatessen, burgers, cocoa and coffee, and more. For more information, visit pizza, organic cuisine, and more. www.frankfort-elberta.com. Northern Rental Management P lanning a fall or winter getaway? Northern Rental Management in Beulah can help you find the perfect cottage or resort home in Benzie County - from panoramic Lake Michigan waterfront homes to secluded cottages tucked away in the woods. For more information, visit www.northernrental.net or call (800) 326-2352. Open year round, catering to all four seasons. Specializing in Waterfront Vacation Rental Cottages and Crystal Mountain Resort Homes 584 US-31, Beulah, MI 49617 1-888-326-2352 www.shorelinevisitorsguide.com FA L L / W I N T E R 2011/12 | Shoreline Visitors Guide 47
  • 48. F R A N K F O R T Shopping in Frankfort Hull’s of T he colorful displays in shop windows in downtown Frankfort have some serious competition during autumn. Just steps away on the south side of Main Street are picturesque views of Betsie Lake, Frankfort marinas, shing and sailing boats, and fabulous fall color. But the inviting ambiance of the specialty boutiques and galleries lures shoppers in where they can browse decorative items for home or cottage, books, furniture, jewelry, up-scale apparel and sportswear, and original works of art. And when winter snow dusts the treetops and frosts the lighthouses and piers, a stop at one of the local restaurants or rom casual to classic, Hull’s of F pubs will satisfy any appetite and warm ngers and toes! Harbor Lights Resort Frankfort has been serving women with quality, brand-name ap- parel for more than Y ou really can get away from it all and still be in the center of things. Enjoy the best of both worlds at Harbor Lights Resort in Frankfort. is 40 years. Whether shopping in Hull’s on full-service resort o ers a private sandy beach on Main Street or shopping on Lake Michigan, yet is within walking distance of line, you will find brands such as Icelandic retail stores and restaurants in downtown Frankfort. You can choose from motel rooms with queen- Designs, Brighton, Neon Buddha, Tribal size beds; luxury suites with whirlpools and replaces; or one, two, or three-bedroom vacation condos Sportswear, and a commitment to provid- with Lake Michigan views. And when the temperatures are too chilly ing great value and exceptional customer for beach-going, you can still put on your bathing suit and swim in the service. For more information or to shop heated indoor pool or bask in the warmth of the spa. For more infor- online, visit www.hullsoffrankfort.com or mation bout fall and winter room specials or to make a reservation, visit call (800) 478-HULL (4855). www.harborlightsresort.net or call (800) 346-9614. ! " #$%&" '())*+" !" / 0 - 8 + 9 " : ; % 0 < 1 = $ + 0 2 3 4 " 5 " 6 % 0 & " 7 $ + & 1 ! " # % , + ) - . " / 0 + ) $ 0 1 " !" Anytime is the right time to visit Harbor Lights Resort! :*%;"%&9-&$"+< ===>*(991%??0+&@?%0<>.%, A(99B1"%?"C0+&@?%0< Frankfort, MI DEF"G+-&":<0$$< C0+&@?%0< 800-346-9614 231­352­4642 www.harborlightsresort.net 800­478­4855 Visit Us Online For Specials 48 Shoreline Visitors Guide | FA L L / W I N T E R 2011/12 www.shorelinevisitorsguide.com
  • 49. welcome to Traverse City W hen autumn arrives in the Traverse City area, you can’t help but take notice. Colors collide on the hillsides surrounding the sparkling blue waters of Grand Traverse Bay and the crispness in the air hints at old man winter waiting in the wings. is four-season vacation destination has seemingly saved the best for last! L AKE MI C As well as an abundance of outdoor activities, the Grand Traverse region is known for its ne museums, HIG AN award-winning wineries and restaurants, family-friendly festivals, a vibrant cultural scene, and full-service 72 resorts. Autumn is an especially good time to explore the area’s trail systems, including the 10.5-mile-long Downtown Traverse City Traverse Area Recreational Trail (TART), which is great for family hiking, bicycling, and in-line skating; 72 and when the snow ies, cross-country skiing. e region’s lakes, rivers, and streams also o er ne shing E. Front St. E. State St. opportunities for the fall catch of salmon and pan sh. And when the snow ies, downhill and cross-coun- try skiing, snowboarding, and snowshoeing are tops! Washington St. S. Union St. Cass St. www.shorelinevisitorsguide.com FA L L / W I N T E R 2011/12 | Shoreline Visitors Guide 49
  • 50. T R AV E R S E C I T Y AR E A / L E E L A N AU CO U N T Y Traverse City’s Shopping District Sip & J ust one block from Traverse City’s golden sand beaches on West Grand Traverse Bay is the lively downtown shopping district. Savor Here you can browse shops and boutiques carrying upscale, casual, and vintage apparel, A road trip along the winding roads of Leelanau County is a great way to experience exceptional fall color, gourmet restaurants, unique shops and boutiques, and the award- winning wines and spirits produced here. Leelanau Peninsula wineries won more than 70 medals at the 2011 Michigan Wine & sporting goods, fine arts and hand-crafted items, jewelry, toys, books, gourmet food and Spirits Competition in August. And each of the 19 tasting rooms located along the Leelanau Peninsula chocolate, local wines, and cherry products Wine Trail in Michigan’s “little nger” region, o ers a unique and memorable experience. grown and produced Upcoming Leelanau Peninsula Vintner’s Association events include a kick o of the harvest season right here in the at the 10th annual Harvest Stompede, September 10-11. is annual event features a running race “Cherry Capital of through Leelanau’s vineyards followed by a self-guided wine tour of association member wineries where the World.” Enjoy a you can enjoy world-class wines and culinary delights that feature the season’s Leelanau State Park and Grand Traverse Light bite to eat at any one of downtown’s great bounty with local food. Toast the Season restaurants, bistros, is a holiday tradition that o ers tasting Lake M201 or coffee houses be- and touring Leelanau wineries on either Michigan N M22 NORTHPORT fore catching a movie of two consecutive weekends - Novem- OMENA at the historic State ber 5-6 and 12-13. Your ticket includes Manitou LELAND Passage PESHAWBESTOWN North Theatre. wine and food pairings and a holiday gift Ferry Lines Lake Leelanau M204 bag. Mark your calendar for Taste the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore LAKE LEELANAU SUTTONS Passion 2012, February 4-5. is special GLEN HAVEN Little M22 BAY Traverse weekend celebrates wine, chocolate and GLEN Lake love in anticipation of Valentine’s Day! Little Big ARBOR Glen Glen Lime e annual Spring Sip & Savor, May Lake M109 Lake Lake Grand South 5-6, 2012, features wine and food pair- Lake Leelanau Traverse Bay ings and prizes at each of the participat- M22 M22 Cedar Sleeping Bear Dunes Lake ing wineries on the wine trail with their EMPIRE Visitor’s Center “Sip-o-de-Mayo Hat Contest.” For more M72 GRELICKVILLE information, visit www.lpwines.com. TRAVERSE CITY E ven as the weather is cooling down, the stages at Interlochen Center for the Arts are heat- ing up with a wide variety of artists and entertainment right into the New Year. For more information and tickets, visit www.interlochen.org. September 23 November 17-19 Jackson Browne “Cabaret” September 27 December 8-10 Mat Kearney “The Nutcracker” September 28 December 15 Sphinx Virtuosi Mike Vax with the Interlochen Arts Academy October 6 Jazz Ensemble: A Tribute to Stan Kenton Interlochen Arts Academy “Collage” January 20, 2012 October 26 Kevin Cobb with the Interlochen Arts Academy Orchestra Joe Covano’s Us Five February 24, 2012 photo by Mike Basher November 3 The Magic School Bus Live: “The Climate Change” Dominick Farinacci February 28, 2012 gliks.com & Asron Diehl Alonzo King LINES Ballet (231) 922-9787 November 4 May 11-12, 2012 Yonder Mountain String Band “West Side Story” 50 Shoreline Visitors Guide | FA L L / W I N T E R 2011/12 www.shorelinevisitorsguide.com
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  • 52. April 15, 2012 Canadian Brass Howard Performing Arts Center, Berrien Springs April 21, 2012 GrooveWalk, 9 pm - 1 am Downtown Holland April 28, 2012 “Sounds of France” Lake Michigan College, Mendel Center Mainstage, Benton Harbor MAY 2012 May 3 - September 2, 2012 “New Art for the New Century” Muskegon Museum of Art, Muskegon A significant new collection has been assembled in honor of the museum’s 100th anniversary. May 5-6 SHORELINE CALENDAR CONTINUED Spring Sip & Savor March 9-11, 2012 FROM PAGE 13 West Michigan Women’s Expo The Leelanau Peninsula Vintner’s Association hosts its annual Spring Sip & Savor wine trail event. Enjoy special wine and food pairings at each of the DeVos Place, Grand Rapids wineries on the wine trail. March 10, 2012 May 14 - June 17, 2012 February 18-19, 2012 “62nd Annual Member’s Show: Visual Feast” Shiver By the River St. Patrick’s Day Festival & Parade, 2 pm Saugatuck/Douglas Area South Haven Center for the Arts, South Haven Frankfort May 25 February 21, 2012 March 10, 2012 Ernie Haase & Signature Sound “Ellis Island: The Dream of America” Mardi Gras Parade, 7 pm Lake Michigan College, Mendel Center Mainstage, Douglas Howard Performing Arts Center, Berrien Springs March 13, 2012 Benton Harbor February 24, 2012 “Blast!” National Dance Co. of Ireland’s Rhythm of the Dance Lake Michigan College Mendel Center Mainstage, Lake Michigan College, Mendel Center Mainstage, Benton Harbor Benton Harbor February 25, 2012 March 17, 2012 Outhouse 500 & 8th Annual Chili Cook-off Celtic Celebration, Southwest Michigan Coopersville Symphony Orchestra February 26 - March 3 Lake Michigan College, Mendel Center Mainstage, Traverse City Restaurant Week Benton Harbor Downtown Traverse City March 18, 2012 Don’t miss out on amazing three-course meals for just $25 per person during Holland Symphony Orchestra, Family Concert this second annual event. Zeeland East High School, DeWitt Auditorium, Zeeland March 23-24 MARCH 2012 Beethoven & Blue Jeans, West Michigan Symphony Frauenthal Center, Muskegon March 23-April 29, 2012 March 1 - April 30, 2012 “Building Blocks” Butterflies are Blooming! South Haven Center for the Arts, South Haven This exhibit showcases the artistic talents of the area elementary schools. Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, Grand Rapids March 2-3, 2012 Cirque de la Symphonie, West Shore Symphony Frauenthal Center, Muskegon March 3 - April 29, 2012 APRIL 2012 April 14, 2012 “Expressions 2012: Celebrating 30 Years, “Point of Grace” Muskegon County Annual Student Art Exhibition” Lake Michigan College, Mendel Center Mainstage, Muskegon Museum of Art, Muskegon Benton Harbor March 2-4, 2012 April 14, 2012 Girlfriends Weekend Holland Symphony Orchestra, Classics III Downtown Holland Zeeland East High School, DeWitt Auditorium, Zeeland
  • 53. Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore . . . ”The Most Beautiful Place in America!” — ABC’s Good Morning America Most Beautiful Places Competition 2011 TODD REED For more information about this area, you may contact the Benzie County Visitors Bureau, or the U.S. National Park Service, www.nps.gov/slbe A Shoreline Visitors Guides’ marketing partner, the Benzie County Visitors Bureau is located in Northern Michigan, just south of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore