Events in April 2008
These are special events in the Holland Area. Click on dates in blue to view a list of events for that date or use the range fields to view a list of events for multiple dates. Words in blue are also links to more information about specific events and event locations.
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- Saturday January 26 - Sunday April 6, 2008
- Sosaku Hanga: Post War Japanese Woodcut Prints
- Holland Museum
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This special, temporary exhibit will be shown in the 1st floor Wichers Gallery from Jan 26 April 6, 2008. The thirty-nine prints by some of Japan¹s most renowned Sosaku artists represent a modernist print movement that was an expression of Japanese…
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http://hollandmuseum.org • 616.392.9084
- Friday March 14 - Wednesday April 30, 2008
- Début 2008 Art Competition Exhibit
- Offset your winter blues and all that white with a visit to Début 2008, the annual area high school art competition exhibit. You'll be surrounded by enough color, creativity and high energy to see you through whatever else the season flings your…
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http://www.hollandarts.org/exhibits • 616.396.3278
- Friday March 28, 5:00 PM - Sunday May 4, 2008, 9:00 PM
- Senior Art Show Exhibit
- DePree Art Center and Gallery
- Works by Hope College seniors will be featured in the exhibition "Change the Subject"
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- Monday March 31 - Friday April 4, 2008
- Spring Break at the Museums
- Holland Museum
- Both museum sites offer free hands-on activities, I-spy games, crafts, and museum touring for school-aged children. Reg. admission for adults. Hours are:10-5 Holland Museum, 1-5 Cappon & Settlers Houses March 31 - April 4 and April 7-11.
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http://www.hollandmuseum.org • 616.392.9084
- Tuesday April 01 - Saturday April 19, 2008
- K-5th Grade Poetry Contest
- Herrick District Library North Branch
- In celebration of National Poetry Month Herrick District Library North Branch is hosting a poetry contest! Contest forms are available April 1 for pickup. Entries are due by Saturday, April 19. Poetry Voting will take place April 21-26 and the Poetry…
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- Wednesday April 02, 8:00 PM - Saturday April 5, 2008, 8:00 PM
- "Twelfth Night"
- DeWitt Theatre
- Hope College Theatre will present William Shakespeare's "Twelfth Night". "Twelfth Night" is a comedy of mistaken identities. The show will run on Wednesday-Friday, April 2-4, with an 8 p.m. curtain; and on Saturday, April 5, with 2 p.m. and 8 p.m…
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- Wednesday, April 02, 2008, 8:30 PM
- Open Mic Night!
- Lemonjello's
- Bring your songs, stories, poems, comedy, etc. and share it with folks from 8:30-10pm. No need to sign up. Just show up.
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http://www.lemonjellos.com • 616.928.0699
- Friday, April 04, 2008, 8:00 PM
- The Travis Kingma Band + Jeremy Hoekstra + Jet Boy Blue + Jonathan Y.
- Lemonjello's
- A great evening of pop-rock from some regular performers here and one new band (Jet Boy Blue from St. Joe).
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http://www.lemonjellos.com • 616.928.0699
- Friday, April 04, 2008, 8:00 PM
- Hope College Dance presents: Lehrerdance Company
- Knickerbocker Theatre
- Jon Lehrer's extensive experience in both the modern and jazz dance idioms allows him to create dances that are organic, artistic, accessible, often humorous, and always inspired by life experience and the human condition. Friday and Saturday shows…
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http://www.hope.edu/arts
- Saturday, April 05, 2008, 7:15 PM
- International Basketball League Holland Blast vs Grand Rapids Flight
- Civic Center
- The Holland Blast opens their third International Basketball League season with three consecutive home games in March at the Holland Civic Center. The Blast will play 20 games, 10 at home and 10 on the road. All games begin at 7:15pm. Home Game Schedule…
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http://www.hollandblast.com
- Sunday, April 06, 2008, 3:00 PM
- Erich Peterson - French Horn
- Wichers Auditorium
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http://arts@hope.edu
- Monday April 07 - Friday April 11, 2008
- Spring Break at the Museums
- Holland Museum
- Both museum sites offer free hands-on activities, I-spy games, crafts, and museum touring for school-aged children. Hours are:10-5 Holland Museum, 1-5 Cappon & Settlers Houses March 31 - April 4 and April 7-11.
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http://www.hollandmuseum.org • 616.392.9084
- Monday April 07, 7:30 PM - Tuesday April 8, 2008, 7:30 PM
- Jazz Combos Concerts
- Wichers Auditorium
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http://arts@hope.edu • 616.395.7650
- Wednesday, April 09, 2008, 2:00 PM
- Author Visit
- Tree House Books
- Sue Thoms, author of "Cesar takes a Break" will be presenting a book talk geared towards grade school children. A reading and creative exercise will be part of the program.
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616.494.5085
- Wednesday, April 09, 2008, 6:30 PM
- Family Film Night: Enchanted
- Herrick District Library
- Bring the family and enjoy the movie Enchanted on the big screen in Herrick’s auditorium. Free popcorn included!
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- Thursday April 10 - Saturday April 12, 2008
- Holland Civic Theatre: "You Can't Get There From Here"
- Holland Civic Theatre
- "You Can't Get There From Here", a comedy by Pat Cook. The Mavis Garner Bed and Breakfast is not the sort of place you’d find just off a freeway or even on a map. That’s because they get most of the customers when cars are disabled after they hit…
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http://www.hollandcivictheatre.org • 616.355.2021
- Friday, April 11, 2008, 7:30 PM
- Hope College Orchestra Concert
- Dimnent Memorial Chapel
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http://www.hope.edu/arts • 616.395.7650
- Friday, April 11, 2008, 8:00 PM
- Duffy + Simien the Whale + Dan Fisher + Alex James Karpicke
- Lemonjello's
- West Michigan band Duffy's first Lemonjello's performance since the release of their new record, Out of Doors, this Winter. This evening will feature their wonderful blend of americana & folk, with 3 openers that accent different elements of the indie…
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http://www.lemonjellos.com • 616.928.0699
- Saturday, April 12, 2008, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Doll Show
- Civic Center
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- Saturday, April 12, 2008, 12:00 - 4:00 PM
- Lakeshore Bridal Show
- Laketown Golf & Conference Center
- Imagine being able to plan your entire wedding in one location. Over 40 wedding related businesses to help you plan your special day. Drawings for prizes throughout the entire show.
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http://www.laketown-center.com • 269.857.5730
- Saturday, April 12, 2008, 2:00 - 5:00 PM
- Discover SCUBA
- Pre-registration required. Space is limited. This discover scuba will be using both current equipment and historic double hose gear.
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http://www.swmup.org • 616.994.3483
- Saturday, April 12, 2008, 2:00 - 5:00 PM
- Discover SCUBA
- Pre-registration required. Space is limited. This discover scuba will be using both current equipment and historic double hose gear.
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http://www.swmup.org • 616.994.3483
- Saturday, April 12, 2008, 5:00 PM
- Dive Into Maritime History
- West Ottawa Performing Arts Center
- A multi-media event with the story of the sinking of the Carl D. Bradley by sole survivor and author Frank Mays, the recovery of the bell off the Carl D. Bradley by John Scoles & John Janzen, and Chris Kohl presents "Titanic and the Great Lakes Connection…
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http://www.swmup.org • 616.994.3483
- Sunday, April 13, 2008, 1:00 - 5:00 PM
- April Fun-Raiser Ride!
- Velo City Cycles
- The April "Fun-Raiser" Ride is a little different than the rest of the year. Meet us @ the Bass River Rec Area for a day of light trail maintenence, riding and a cook-out! Trail work @ 1:00 Ride from approx 2:00-4:00 Cookout starts @ 4:30-ish! No…
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616.355.2000
- Sunday, April 13, 2008, 3:00 PM
- Herrick Sunday Concert Series
- Herrick District Library
- This free concert will feature Paul Austin on horn and Leslie Tung on fortepiano.
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616.355.3100
- Monday April 14, 6:00 PM - Friday April 25, 2008, 8:00 PM
- Opening Reception for "Through My Eyes"
- Holland Area Arts Council
- Opening Reception,Monday, April 14 at 6pm. Enjoy this beautiful exhibit where we celebrate self-portraits done by children in the CASA program.
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http://www.hollandarts.org • 616.396.3278
- Monday, April 14, 2008, 7:30 PM
- "Face Art"
- Dance, visual art, theatre, music, and creative writing are all being showcased in a one-week celebration of the arts. While each event focuses on one main event, all will feature some tie-in with another area of the arts. Potential combinations include…
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- Monday, April 14, 2008, 7:30 PM
- Hope College Women's Chamber Choir
- St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church
- Corner of 13th St. and Maple Ave.
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- Tuesday, April 15, 2008, 7:30 PM
- "Face Art"
- Dance, visual art, theatre, music, and creative writing are all being showcased in a one-week celebration of the arts. While each event focuses on one main event, all will feature some tie-in with another area of the arts. Potential combinations include…
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- Tuesday, April 15, 2008, 7:30 PM
- Hope College Jazz Ensemble Concert
- Dimnent Memorial Chapel
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http://www.hope.edu/arts • 616.395.7650
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