Events in August 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 April 26 - Sunday August 24
- 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
- Wednesday July 02 - Wednesday August 27
- Family Wednesdays at the Museums
- Cappon House Museum Holland Museum
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Find family fun and learning with hands-on activities, I-spy tours, special crafts & snacks at Holland’s two museum sites every Wednesday afternoon, 1-4 PM, in July and August.
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http://www.hollandmuseum.org • 616.392.9084
- Thursday July 10 - Thursday August 28
- LIVE PAINTING
- Globe Design & Vision
- Thursday Nights LIVE PAINTING: July 10, 17, 24, 31 August 14,21, 28 Artist Cynthia Hagedorn will be painting LIVE at Globe Design & Vision. 49 east eight street downtown Holland www.globe-vision.com This collection of works will be exhibited at…
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http://www.cynthiahagedorn.com • 616.510.3599
- Monday July 28 - Thursday August 28
- Natural Eye
- Holland Area Arts Council
- Join us for a summer of natural landscapes with the Natural Eye exhibit featuring Rick Pas, Gale Nobes, John Guertin, Jim Lutke and Roger Smith's pieces.
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http://www.hollandarts.org • 616.396.3278
- Thursday July 31, 7:00 PM - Friday August 1, 9:00 PM
- The "New Orleans: Spirit a' Risen" TOuring Art SHow Closing Ceremonies
- Grass Cup Cafe
- The "New Orleans: Spirit a' Risen" Touring Art Show closing ceremonies. Musical guests, poetry readings, a raffle, and a questions and answer session with the artist both nights. Come for one night or both! Painter Veronica Leandrez shares tantalizing…
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http://www.grasscupcafe.com • 616.355.1994
- Friday August 01, 10:30 AM
- Sarah, Plain and Tall
- DeWitt Theatre
- By Joseph Robinette From the Newbery Award-winning book by Patricia MacLachlan Sarah Wheaton, an adventurous and headstrong woman from Maine responds to an advertisement placed by a Midwestern widower, who is asking for a bride to help him raise…
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http://www.hope.edu/hsrt • 616.395.7890
- Friday August 01 - Saturday August 30
- Gifts of Mother Earth
- Holland Area Arts Council
- The Outdoor Discovery Center and Kevin Finney are co-curating this Native American exhibit that brings a Cat Tail Mat hut right into the gallery at the Arts Council! Come down and experience all of the Native American pieces, including black ash splint…
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http://www.hollandarts.org • 616.396.3278
- Friday August 01, 1:30 PM
- Petite Rouge
- DeWitt Theatre
- Book, Lyrics and Music by Joan Cushing A classic tale soaked in Cajun hot sauce! When the Big Bad Gator spies plucky duckling Petite Rouge heading down the bayou to Grand-mere's house, Petite and her quick-witted cat Tejean lead him on a wild duck…
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http://www.hope.edu/hsrt • 616.395.7890
- Friday August 01, 4:00 PM
- Summer Music Celebration
- Butch's Dry Dock
- Celebrate summer at Butch's with live music from the Larry Figueroa Jazz Duo. Also Happy hour drink prices from 4 to 6, alfresco dining on our back deck or white linen on 8th Street. Remember Butch's is open Monday through Saturday serving…
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- Friday August 01
- Big Red Classic Sport Fishing Tournament
- Yacht Basin Marina
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http://www.bigredclassic.com
- Friday August 01, 5:00 - 10:00 PM
- Taste of Holland Festival
- Eighth Street Marketplace
- Come and enjoy Tasty Food, Fun Entertainment, and High Energy at the 6th Annual Taste of Holland Festival. Entertainment by Endless Summer Band & The Holland Chorale. Brought to you by: Re/max Lakeshore All Proceeds go to: Children's Miracle…
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- Friday August 01, 6:00 - 8:00 PM
- First Friday
- Holland Area Arts Council
- Join us for our August First Friday as Kevin Finney, expert on Native American art, demonstrates how to make ash splint animals in the Native American tradition. We are lucky to also have employees from Herman Miller helping everyone create their masterpieces…
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http://www.hollandarts.org • 616.396.3278
- Friday August 01, 7:30 PM
- Sleeping At Last + Dear Future + Ringer T
- Park Theatre
- A rock show featuring popular indie act Sleeping At Last from Chicago with Dear Future and Ringer T opening. $10 tickets ahead at Lemonjello's Coffee. $12 at the door. This is the highlight of this summer's Lemonjello's Concert Series!
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http://www.lemonjellos.com • 616.928.0699
- Friday August 01, 8:00 PM
- Kiss Me Kate
- DeWitt Theatre
- Music and Lyrics by Cole Porter Genius songwriter Cole Porter meets genius playwright William Shakespeare in this rollicking front and backstage battle of the sexes. While Kate and Petruchio war onstage during a Broadway tryout of a musical Taming…
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http://www.hope.edu/hsrt • 616.395.7890
- Saturday August 02, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Art in the Park
- Centennial Park
- The annual fine arts and crafts fair, Art in the Park is the first Saturday of August in Holland. The event draws one of the largest influx of visitors to the city on a single day, second only to Tulip Time. Over three hundred fine artists and artisans…
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http://www.hollandfriendsofart.com/ArtInThePark.htm • 616.395.3278
- Saturday August 02, 10:00 AM
- Farmers Market Chef Series: Skip the Sugar
- Eighth Street Marketplace
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Larry Hasselman, bee-keeper and owner of Hasselman’s Honey, will explain the benefits of using all-natural honey as a sweetener in cooking, as a healthy alternative to using sugar and corn syrup. Don’t get stung by missing this demonstration!
The…
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http://www.hollandfarmersmarket.com • 616.355.1130
- Saturday August 02, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Art in the Park
- Centennial Park
- Michigan's premier juried Arts & Craft show. For information on booth space, mail a postcard to: Holland Friends of Art, c/o Holland Civic Center, 150 W 8th St, Holland MI 49423
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616.395.3278
- Saturday August 02
- Big Red Classic Sport Fishing Tournament
- Yacht Basin Marina
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http://www.bigredclassic.com
- Saturday August 02, 8:00 PM
- The Foreigner
- DeWitt Theatre
- By Larry Shue Larry Shue's play has become a comic classic since HSRT last did it 21 years ago. White not losing an iota of its hilarity, it has become more timely than ever. Its ingenious plot, involving a shy Englishman seeking peace and quiet by…
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http://www.hope.edu/hsrt • 616.395.7890
- Saturday August 02, 10:00 - 11:30 PM
- Take a Tour of the Stars
- Outdoor Discovery Center
- Stay up a little late on a summer evening to investigate the night sky. Learn to identify summer constellations by sight. Telescopes will be provided, though you are welcome to bring your own. Meet near the Springview Banquet and Event Tent near the…
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http://www.outdoordiscoverycenter.org • 616.393.9453
- Sunday August 03
- Big Red Classic Sport Fishing Tournament
- Yacht Basin Marina
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http://www.bigredclassic.com
- Monday August 04, 10:30 AM
- Petite Rouge: The Cajun Red Riding Hood
- DeWitt Theatre
- Book, Lyrics and Music by Joan Cushing A classic tale soaked in Cajun hot sauce! When the Big Bad Gator spies plucky duckling Petite Rouge heading down the bayou to Grand-mere's house, Petite and her quick-witted cat Tejean lead him on a wild duck…
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http://www.hope.edu/hsrt • 616.395.7890
- Monday August 04, 1:30 PM
- Sarah, Plain and Tall
- DeWitt Theatre
- By Joseph Robinette From the Newbery Award-winning book by Patricia MacLachlan Sarah Wheaton, an adventurous and headstrong woman from Maine responds to an advertisement placed by a Midwestern widower, who is asking for a bride to help him raise…
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http://www.hope.edu/hsrt • 616.395.7890
- Monday August 04, 8:00 PM
- Forever Plaid
- Knickerbocker Theatre
- Book by Stuart Ross Lyrics by Various Music by Various Musical Continuity Supervision and Arrangements by James Raitt When an eager young 1950’s pop quartet gets a “heavenly” chance at a “dream” concert, the four Plaids are a guaranteed smash…
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http://www.hope.edu/hsrt • 616.395.7890
- Tuesday August 05, 1:30 PM
- Family Film: Ant Bully
- Herrick District Library
- Join us at the library for this family film! For more info about the movie, visit http://www2.warnerbros.com/antbully/
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- Tuesday August 05, 6:30 - 7:30 PM
- Summer Safari Clinic - Make the Most of Your Ticker!
- Gazelle Sports
- Train smarter, not harder! Go “high tech” and train by using a Heart Rate Monitor. No more guessing about if you are training hard enough. Learn how to calculate your heart rate monitor and understand its uses. This clinic is a great for anyone and…
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http://www.gazellesports.com • 6163922282616.886.6739
- Tuesday August 05, 7:30 PM
- American Legion Band Concert
- Kollen Park
- This year the Holland American Legion Band will celebrate it's 89th consecutive season of providing service to the greater Holland area, as well as representing the city through various other performances. Sponsored by the City of Holland, its surrounding…
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- Tuesday August 05, 8:00 PM
- Doubt
- DeWitt Theatre
- By John Patrick Shanley John Patrick Shanley’s play swept the Pulitzer, Tony and Obie Awards for 1995. A modern mystery thriller that ends with no certain answers… a supreme contest of wills. - TheaterMania A gripping story of suspicion cast…
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http://www.hope.edu/hsrt • 616.395.7890
- Wednesday August 06, 10:00 AM
- Farmers Market Kids Activities: Butterflies and Blooms (Session One)
- Eighth Street Marketplace
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In this activity, your children will be introduced to the lives of butterflies by Holland Area Master Gardener Shannon Campau. Your children will hear a story about butterflies, see how to identify the different types, and even learn a song about their…
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http://www.hollandfarmersmarket.com • 616.355.1130
- Wednesday August 06, 10:30 AM
- Sarah, Plain and Tall
- DeWitt Theatre
- By Joseph Robinette From the Newbery Award-winning book by Patricia MacLachlan Sarah Wheaton, an adventurous and headstrong woman from Maine responds to an advertisement placed by a Midwestern widower, who is asking for a bride to help him raise…
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http://www.hope.edu/hsrt • 616.395.7890
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