Events in May 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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- 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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- Saturday April 26 - Sunday August 24, 2008
- Polyester: American Fashion of the 1960s & 1970s
- Holland Museum
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This exhibition of textiles from the museum's collection spans several decades of American fashion, with particular attention paid to the rise in use of synthetic textiles and psychedelic design of the 60s & 70s.
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http://hollandmuseum.org • 616.392.9084
- Friday, May 02, 2008, 6:30 - 11:00 PM
- Tulip Time Fireworks Celebration
- Kollen Park
- Enjoy live music and a wonderful fireworks display! FREE Live Band 6:30pm-10:00pm Fireworks 10:00pm Live Band 10:30-11:00pm Kollen Park 10th Street & Van Raalte Avenue
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http://www.tuliptime.com/fireworks • 616.396.4221
- Saturday, May 03, 2008, 8:00 AM
- Tulip Time Runs: 8K, 5K & 1K Kids Fun Run
- Christ Memorial Church
- Kicking off the first day of the Tulip Time Festival will be a 5K, 8K or 1K Kids Fun Run. Beginning at Christ Memorial Church, 595 Graafschap Rd., Holland, MI, 49423, this family fun event will get your heart rate up and please your senses as you wind…
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http://www.tuliptime.com/tulip-time-run • 616.395.8245
- Saturday, May 03, 2008, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Tulip Time Art and Craft Fair
- Centennial Park
- Over 130 exhibitors, located in the center of town, provide a variety of fine arts and original crafts at the 8th annual Tulip Time Art & Craft Fair. FREE.
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http://www.tuliptime.com/art-craft-fair • 616.396.4221
- Saturday, May 03, 2008, 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Historic Dutch Trade Fair at Windmill Island
- Windmill Island Gardens
- Time Period: 1750-1840 Wind your way through the historic camp filled with colonial merchants and re-enactors. Learn what Dutch trade items were sought after 200 years ago and shop for your own piece of the past to take home! The Historic Dutch Trade…
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http://www.windmillisland.org • 616.355.1030
- Saturday, May 03, 2008, 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Tulip Time Kid's Event "Kinderplaats"
- Located on 5th Street and Columbia Ave. Family fun for children of all ages! Musical entertainment, arts, crafts, animals, petting zoo and much more! Children 2-12 $5. Adults FREE!
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http://www.tuliptime.com/kinderplaats • 616.396.4221
- Saturday May 03 - Saturday May 10, 2008
- Tulip Time Festival 2008
- Join us each spring for this unique festival of beauty with the display of millions of tulips and celebration of Dutch heritage and culture through dance, art, theatre, and so much more! Tulip Time is one of the best small town festivals in the country…
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http://www.tuliptime.com • 800.822.2770
- Saturday May 03 - Saturday May 10, 2008
- Tulip Time Trolley Tours
- Centennial Park
- An entertaining introduction to the Tulip Time Festival and Holland provided by a friendly, Dutch costumed guide. Travel through tulip lanes, Holland’s historic district, beautiful city parks and a unique downtown area. Tickets are sold on a same-day…
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http://www.tuliptime.com/tulip-trolley-tours • 616.396.4221
- Saturday May 03 - Saturday May 10, 2008
- Carnival
- Civic Center Eighth Street Market Place
- Date: 05/03/2008 - 9:00am 05/04/2008 - 12:00pm 05/05/2008 - 2:00pm 05/06/2008 - 2:00pm 05/07/2008 - 11:00am 05/08/2008 - 11:00am 05/09/2008 - 11:00am 05/10/2008 - 9:00am Full Hours: Friday, May 2 5pm - 11pm Saturday, May 3 9am - 11pm Sunday, May 4…
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http://www.tuliptime.com/carnival-civic-center • 616.396.4221
- Sunday, May 04, 2008, 12:00 - 4:00 PM
- Dutch Folk Art
- The Shaker Messenger
- Marcia Lengkeek, Folk Artist, demonstrating the traditional style of painting called Hindeloopen.
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http://www.shakermessenger.com • 616.396.4588
- Sunday, May 04, 2008, 12:00 - 6:00 PM
- Tulip Time Kid's Event "Kinderplaats"
- Window on the Waterfront
- Located at Window on the Waterfront (6th Street and College Ave.) Family fun for children of all ages! Musical entertainment, arts, crafts, animals, petting zoo and much more! Children 2-12 $5. Adults FREE!
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http://www.tuliptime.com/kinderplaats • 616.396.4221
- Sunday, May 04, 2008, 12:00 - 4:00 PM
- Tulip Time Art and Craft Fair
- Centennial Park
- Over 130 exhibitors, located in the center of town, provide a variety of fine arts and original crafts at the 8th annual Tulip Time Art & Craft Fair.
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http://www.tuliptime.com/art-craft-fair • 616.396.4221
- Sunday, May 04, 2008, 3:00 - 6:00 PM
- Tulip Time Praise Gathering
- Eighth Street Market Place
- Have some ‘Family Time’ on this Sunday afternoon! Held in an outdoor setting, you will enjoy the sounds of a local Praise and Worship band/choir along with a special performance by our Mother/Daughter Dutch Dance Groups.
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http://www.tuliptime.com/praise-gathering • 616.396.4221
- Sunday, May 04, 2008, 7:00 PM
- Christopher Williams in Concert
- Providence Christian Reformed Church
- Singer, songwriter, percussionist in concert.
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616.796.0581
- Monday May 05 - Saturday May 10, 2008
- New Odyssey
- Haworth Inn & Conference Center
- 05/05/2008 - 6:30pm 05/06/2008 - 6:30pm 05/07/2008 - 6:30pm 05/08/2008 - 6:30pm 05/09/2008 - 6:30pm 05/10/2008 - 6:30pm Playing everywhere to the delight and surprise of their audiences, these three gentlemen perform literally on more than thirty musical…
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http://www.tuliptime.com/new-odyssey • 616.396.4221
- Monday, May 05, 2008, 6:30 - 9:00 PM
- New Odyssey
- Haworth Inn & Conference Center
- Playing everywhere to the delight and surprise of their audiences, these three gentlemen perform literally on more than thirty musical instruments, a feat of cheerful abandon and confidence that is astonishing by any standard. Dynamic arrangements from…
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http://www.tuliptime.com/new-odyssey • 616.396.4221
- Monday, May 05, 2008, 7:30 - 9:00 PM
- Mary Rademacher & Friends
- Knickerbocker Theatre
- Mary Rademacher and friends bring you a night of amazing variety. Performing a sampling of jazz to modern pop and a special boogie down Broadway including your favorite show tunes. From her travels with the USO in the Orient and performing across the…
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http://www.tuliptime.com/mary-rademacher-friends • 616.396.4221
- Tuesday, May 06, 2008, 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Tulip Time Dutch Marktplaats
- Civic Center
- Enjoy the largest selection of traditional Dutch food in town! The Marktplaats features genuine Dutch arts and crafts, souvenirs, lace, music, Klompen dancers and more. Just the place to visit to take a little piece of the Netherlands home with you.
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http://www.tuliptime.com/dutch-marktplaats • 616.396.4221
- Tuesday, May 06, 2008, 11:00 AM - 1:15 PM
- On Broadway
- Evergreen Commons Senior Center
- This highly popular song and dance musical extravaganza features the music of Broadway along with a little country, some gospel and a big red, white and blue finale. Joining members of the celebrated Evergreen Chorale are guest artists Maria Kamara and…
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http://www.tuliptime.com/broadway • 616.396.4221
- Tuesday, May 06, 2008, 7:00 - 10:00 PM
- Fun In The Sun - Tulipalooza
- Window on the Waterfront
- Join STAR 108 and the Fun in the Sun band for this family fun event, Located at the Sixth Street Stage (on 6th street between College Ave. and Columbia Ave.). Playing Jimmy Buffet, island music and other summer fun songs the band is an energetic interactive…
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http://www.tuliptime.com/tulipalooza • 616.396.4221
- Tuesday, May 06, 2008, 7:00 PM
- You Can't Get There From Here
- Holland Civic Theatre
- 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 their customers when cars are disabled after they hit the pothole on Main Street. When reporter Arthur Lyman goes…
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http://www.tuliptime.com/you-can-t-get-there-here • 616.396.4221
- Tuesday, May 06, 2008, 7:30 - 8:30 PM
- River City Improv
- Knickerbocker Theatre
- Founded in 1993 by a couple of Calvin College (Grand Rapids, MI) grads who desired some more danger and adventure in their lives, River City Improv performs short-form Improvisational comedy based on audience suggestions. Their style of clean, wholesome…
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http://www.tuliptime.com/river-city-improv • 616.396.4221
- Wednesday, May 07, 2008, 2:00 - 3:30 PM
- Tulip Time Volksparade on 8th Street
- Downtown Holland
- Parade route: 8th St. between Columbia Ave. & Kollen Park White Glove Inspection - 10:30am Klompen Dance - 1pm Streetscrubbing - 1:15pm Volksparade - 2pm For 79 years, Holland residents have been keeping with the “Dutch Cleanliness” tradition…
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http://www.tuliptime.com/volksparade • 616.396.4221
- Wednesday May 07 - Saturday May 10, 2008
- Tulip Time Dutch Heritage Show
- Knickerbocker Theatre
- Date: 05/07/2008 - 6:30pm 05/08/2008 - 6:30pm 05/09/2008 - 6:30pm 05/10/2008 - 9:00am Price: $15 This dynamic multigenerational cast of over 50 enthusiastic performers will transport you to provincial Holland. Unique Dutch costumes, skits, traditional…
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616.396.4221
- Wednesday, May 07, 2008, 6:30 - 7:45 PM
- Tulip Time Dutch Heritage Show
- Knickerbocker Theatre
- This dynamic multigenerational cast of over 50 enthusiastic performers will transport you to provincial Holland. Unique Dutch costumes, skits, traditional songs, charming clog dancers, and live accordion music create a festive experience. Get an inside…
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http://www.tuliptime.com/dutch-heritage-show • 616.396.4221
- Wednesday, May 07, 2008, 7:00 - 10:00 PM
- 50's and 60's DJ and Antique Car Show - Tulipalooza
- Window on the Waterfront
- Enjoy 50’s & 60’s music with WHTC DJ and a “cruise in” car show where any antique car is welcome. Located at the Sixth Street Stage (6th street between College Ave. and Columbia Ave.)This sock hop throw back is full service with rootbeer floats and…
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http://www.tuliptime.com/tulipalooza • 616.396.4221
- Wednesday, May 07, 2008, 8:30 - 10:00 PM
- Open Mic Night!
- Lemonjello's
- Come play a song, read a poem or story, share a bit of stand up comedy, etc.
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http://www.lemonjellos.com • 616.928.0699
- Thursday, May 08, 2008, 2:00 - 3:30 PM
- Tulip Time Kinderparade
- Downtown Holland
- Parade Route: 8th St. between Columbia Ave. & Kollen Park This colorful parade gives over 7,000 area school children the opportunity to greet our welcomed visitors. Dressed in Dutch costumes, these children showcase Holland’s Dutch heritage with their…
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http://www.tuliptime.com/kinderparade • 616.396.4221
- Thursday, May 08, 2008
- Tony Orlando In Concert
- Central Wesleyan Church
- Two shows: 4:30 & 8:00pm As one of America's most endearing and enduring stars, Tony Orlando brings to the stage a warmth and exhilarating energy that electrifies an audience. From million selling records including five #1 hits, a popular television…
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http://www.tuliptime.com/tony-orlando-concert • 616.396.4221
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