Events in September 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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Monday September 01, 9:30 AM
Labor Day Truck Parade
Downtown Holland
Fourth annual Labor Day Truck Parade. Nearly 50 trucks are expected to participate in the parade which starts on Main Avenue in Zeeland at 9:15 am and travels across town to reach 8th Street Downtown Holland by around 9:30 am. The trucks will end their…
Monday September 01, 11:00 AM
Battle of the Badges Softball Game
Matt Urban Park
Battle of the Badges Monday, September 01, 2008 Battle of the Badges softball game Sept. 1st, 11:00am between Holland Police/Holland Fire depts. This years beneficiary: DeKleine Children's Fund. For more info. 616-355-1177 for Officer Sokolove. Matt…
Wednesday September 03, 8:30 - 10:30 PM
Open Mic Night!
Lemonjello's
Come share your poetry, songs, comedy, etc. Or just come to watch. Free event!
http://www.lemonjellos.com • 616.928.0699
Thursday September 04, 5:40 PM
Art opening and exhibit
Butch's Dry Dock
Artist: Cynthia Hagedorn The culmination of the works produced Thursday nights will all be exhibited at Butchs Sept-October A free champagne reception will be held Thursday, September 4 5-7:00pm casual attire - everyone welcome
Thursday September 04, 7:30 PM
Taylor 2 Dance
Knickerbocker Theatre
Legendary choreographer Paul Taylor established Taylor 2 in 1993 to ensure that his works could be seen by audiences all over the world. Taylor looked back to the 1954 origins of the Paul Taylor Dance Company for the structure of his new company: six…
Friday September 05, 6:00 - 9:00 PM
Benefit Cruise-In
Trendway Corporation
Street rods, Customs, Motorcycles, Trucks and Restored Vehicles. Open to all. Dash plaques for the first 50 cars, activities for kids, raffles, food, entertainment, DJ and more! If you can drive it, bring it!
http://www.trendway.com • 616.212.3544
Friday September 05, 6:00 - 8:00 PM
First Friday
Holland Area Arts Council
Create Pinwheels for Peace! The Arts Council will be joining an international movement making pinwheels for International Day of Peace. Come join us for this free workshop. Students will create pinwheels of all shapes and sizes. As part of the creation…
http://www.hollandarts.org • 616.396.3278
Friday September 05, 7:30 PM
Taylor 2 Dance
Knickerbocker Theatre
Legendary choreographer Paul Taylor established Taylor 2 in 1993 to ensure that his works could be seen by audiences all over the world. Taylor looked back to the 1954 origins of the Paul Taylor Dance Company for the structure of his new company: six…
Saturday September 06, 10:00 AM
Farmers Market Chef Series: Extraordinary Eggplant
Eighth Street Marketplace
73 Grass Cup Cafe owner and chef, Angie K. Anderson, will demonstrate why having fresh ingredients available at the Farmers Market means that cafes aren't just for coffee anymore! Angie will explore creative and unique ways of incorporating eggplant into…
http://www.hollandfarmersmarket.com • 616.355.1130
Saturday September 06, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
GLOBE "Trunk Show"
Globe Design & Vision
Representatives from two Award Winning Eyewear design firms will debut their Fall collections at GLOBE Design & Vision on Saturday, September 6th from 10am till 4pm. I.C. Berlin from Germany pioneered the technique of laser cutting stainless steel…
616.394.9103
Saturday September 06, 5:00 - 9:00 PM
Le Style De Vie
Butch's Dry Dock
The Sixth Annual "Le Style de Vie" is a wine tasting & fashion show benefits the Center for Women in Transition organization. A tempting array of auction items will be available for bidding. Live Jazz music provided by the Larry Figuroa Quartet ensures…
http://butch@butchs.net • 616.396.8227
Saturday September 06, 2008 - Sunday February 1, 2009
NATIVE MICHIGAN: The Paintings of William Kubiak
Holland Museum
73 An authority on Great Lakes Native American life, Grand Rapids artist and journalist William J. Kubiak is the author of “Great Lakes Indians: A Pictorial Guide.” This exhibit will focus on his paintings showing tribal life scenes or portraits of Michigan…
http://www.hollandmuseum.org • 6163929084888.200.9123
Sunday September 07, 6:00 PM
Evergeen Chorale
Evergreen Chorale will launch it's 8th season on Sunday, September 7th, at 6:00 pm at Harderwyk worship concert. An offering will be received.
Tuesday September 09, 7:30 AM
Early Bird Breakfast
Haworth Inn & Conference Center
We are kicking off this year's Early Bird Breakfast series with a forum of local government officials presenting updates on legislation important to the business community. Bring your questions to the September 9 Early Bird Breakfast!
616.392.2389
Tuesday September 09 - Friday September 12
Charles Murphy Watercolor Workshop
Holland Area Arts Council
Get ready to take your paintings to a whole new level with this exciting and innovative workshop! On September 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th the Holland Area Arts Council will be offering a four-day watercolor workshop featuring artist Charles R. Murphy…
http://www.hollandarts.org • 616.396.3278
Tuesday September 09 - Friday September 12
ExpressionEngine Training - Sessions by Collective Idea
CityFlats Hotel
Come learn ExpressionEngine with an experienced instructor who literally wrote the book on it. Spend four days learning EE in the heart of Downtown Holland, home of great food and shopping, and minutes away from stunning Lake Michigan. ExpressionEngine…
http://sessions.collectiveidea.com/ • 616.204.1435
Wednesday September 10, 7:00 PM
Opera featuring Martha Juliana Ayech Rodriguez
Dimnent Memorial Chapel
Martha Juliana Ayech Rodriguez, Soprano: Honoring Puccini's 150th Anniversary Tickets available Monday-Friday, 10am-5pm at the Hope College Box Office, DeVos Field House, 222 Fairbanks Avenue, Holland or by phone 616-395-7890.
Thursday September 11, 6:30 - 7:45 PM
Video Gait Analysis
Gazelle Sports
Video gait analysis can be used in a variety of different areas, from making appropriate footwear suggestions to determining a need for orthotics and even modifying your training! This is your chance to have your gait analyzed by the physical therapists…
http://www.gazellesports.com • 616.392.2282
Friday September 12, 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Gem & Mineral Show
Civic Center
Gem & mineral Show at the Holland Civic Center September 12th through the 14th. Friday, from 9 am to 9 pm, Saturday, from 9 am to 8 pm, and Sunday, September 14, from 11 am to 5 pm. Free parking. Dealers in gems, minerals, fossils, jewelry and geodes…
616.392.9843
Friday September 12
Tulipanes Latino Art & Film Festival
A free, citywide festival celebrating Latino culture through art, music, film, dance and more. Films include short, animated, documentary and feature length that explore stereotypes, politics, race and social issues. (Most films are screened in Spanish…
http://tulipanes.org
Friday September 12, 8:30 PM
The Travis Kingma Band + colortrack + Dave Palma
Lemonjello's
The Travis Kingma Band's piano-based pop music will be supported by colortrack, a duo from Grand Rapids, and solo artist Dave Palma.
http://www.lemonjellos.com • 616.928.0699
Saturday September 13, 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Gem & Mineral Show
Civic Center
Gem & mineral Show at the Holland Civic Center September 12th through the 14th. Friday, from 9 am to 9 pm, Saturday, from 9 am to 8 pm, and Sunday, September 14, from 11 am to 5 pm. Free parking. Dealers in gems, minerals, fossils, jewelry and geodes…
616.392.9843
Saturday September 13, 10:00 AM
Farmers Market Chef Series: Labor Day Gardening
Eighth Street Marketplace
Unfortunately for many people, Labor Day marks the end of the gardening and lawn care season. The Holland Area Master Gardeners will discuss great tips for continuing your labor in the garden into the fall and beyond. Learn how to extend the joy of…
http://www.hollandfarmersmarket.com • 616.355.1130
Saturday September 13
Tulipanes Latino Art & Film Festival
A free, citywide festival celebrating Latino culture through art, music, film, dance and more. Films include short, animated, documentary and feature length that explore stereotypes, politics, race and social issues. (Most films are screened in Spanish…
http://tulipanes.org
Saturday September 13, 8:00 PM
Salsa Night
Holland Armory
Tulipanes is hosting a Salsa Night! Come Dance the Night away at the Holland Armory! 8:00pm - Lessons 9:00pm - The real fun begins
http://www.tulipanes.org
Sunday September 14, 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Gem & Mineral Show
Civic Center
Gem & mineral Show at the Holland Civic Center September 12th through the 14th. Friday, from 9 am to 9 pm, Saturday, from 9 am to 8 pm, and Sunday, September 14, from 11 am to 5 pm. Free parking. Dealers in gems, minerals, fossils, jewelry and geodes…
616.392.9843
Sunday September 14
Tulipanes Latino Art & Film Festival
A free, citywide festival celebrating Latino culture through art, music, film, dance and more. Films include short, animated, documentary and feature length that explore stereotypes, politics, race and social issues. (Most films are screened in Spanish…
http://tulipanes.org
Monday September 15, 7:30 PM
Jazz Artists - Sara & Rachel Caswell
Wichers Auditorium
Their seamless sound combined with tight arrangements of repertoire ranging from the "Great American Songbook" to Bebop to contemporary jazz is augmented by classic improvisation.
Friday September 19, 10:00 AM
Gone Shopping/Live Mannequins
73 Downtown gets decorated for fall with bales of straw, cornstalks, pumpkin, gourds and mums.
http://www.downtownholland.com • 616.394.0000
Friday September 19, 8:30 PM
Jeremy Hoekstra CD Release! with Jonathan Y.
Lemonjello's
Come celebrate the release of Jeremy’s new record with us! and get here a bit early to check out another of our favorites, Jonathan Y.
http://www.lemonjellos.com • 616.928.0699

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