Events in October 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 September 06, 2008 - Sunday February 1, 2009
- Native Michigan: The Paintings of William Kubiak
- Holland Museum
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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…
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http://www.hollandmuseum.org • 616.392.9084
- Friday September 26, 5:00 PM - Friday October 31, 2008, 5:30 PM
- "Modernscapes — Near the Edge" Displaying New Paintings and Ceramics by Michael Pfleghaar at The Nines Gallery
- The Nines Gallery
- Nationally known painter and ceramicist, Michael Pfleghaar, will be debuting a new collection of fine art and ceramic vessels at The Nines Gallery. Opening on Friday, September 26, with an artist's reception from 5:00 to 8:00 PM, the show will continue…
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http://www.theninesgallery.com • 616.392.3239
- Wednesday, October 01, 2008
- Crane Orchards Corn Maize
- Crane's Orchard is a favorite fall destination for apple picking, corn maze, hayrides, cow train rides, 3D effects barn, and home cooking restaurant. Corn Maze hours are weekdays 3-6pm, weekends 12-6pm. Fridays and Saturdays in October the maze is…
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http://www.craneorchards.com • 269.561.8651
- Wednesday, October 01, 2008, 7:30 PM
- Braddigan to Perform
- Knickerbocker Theatre
- The new record from Braddigan, "The Captive," is Braddigan's first truly collaborative musical writing experience since Dispatch. The trio, Reinaldo from Puerto Rico and Tiago from Brazil, embraced not only their heritages (both Portuguese and Spanish…
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http://www.hope.edu/cis
- Wednesday, October 01, 2008, 8:30 - 10:30 PM
- Open Mic Night!
- Lemonjello's
- Come share poetry, songs, comedy, etc. Free to all.
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http://www.lemonjellos.com • 616.928.0699
- Thursday, October 02, 2008
- Crane Orchards Corn Maize
- Crane's Orchard is a favorite fall destination for apple picking, corn maze, hayrides, cow train rides, 3D effects barn, and home cooking restaurant. Corn Maze hours are weekdays 3-6pm, weekends 12-6pm. Fridays and Saturdays in October the maze is…
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http://www.craneorchards.com • 269.561.8651
- Thursday October 02 - Saturday October 4, 2008
- Pumpkinfest
- Zeeland's Pumpkinfest offers many fun & famiy friendly fall activities including children's games, food booths, softball tournament, pumpkin seed spitting and pumpkin pie eating contests, chili Cook-off, parade, concerts and much more. See link for complete…
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http://www.pumpkinfest-zeeland.org • 616.772.2494
- Thursday, October 02, 2008, 8:00 PM
- Todd Reese + Darin Zarzecki
- Lemonjello's
- 2 great singer/songwriters play a free show! So why not come grab coffee?
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http://www.lemonjellos.com • 616.928.0699
- Friday, October 03, 2008
- Crane Orchards Corn Maize
- Crane's Orchard is a favorite fall destination for apple picking, corn maze, hayrides, cow train rides, 3D effects barn, and home cooking restaurant. Corn Maze hours are weekdays 3-6pm, weekends 12-6pm. Fridays and Saturdays in October the maze is…
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http://www.craneorchards.com • 269.561.8651
- Friday, October 03, 2008
- Homecoming Weekend at Hope College
- Hope College
- Highlights include the 31st annual Run-Walk, a Homecoming parade, a tailgate picnic for alumni, a home football game with TrineUniversity, a worship service, and reunions for the classes of 1988, 1993, 1998 and 2003. On Friday, Oct. 3, at 3:30…
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http://www.hope.edu/alumni/ • 616.395.7860
- Friday, October 03, 2008, 7:00 PM
- Birds of Prey Flight at the Holland Civic Center
- Holland Civic Center
- Join the staff of the DeGraaf Nature Center and the World Bird Sanctuary from St. Louis, MO for this fantastic display of our native birds of prey. Presentations include the flying of many of the birds over the heads of the audience. See bald eagle…
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http://www.degraaf.org • 616.355.1057
- Friday, October 03, 2008, 7:30 PM
- Hope College Orchestra
- Dimnent Memorial Chapel
- The show will open with "Overture to La Cenerentola," by Gioacchino Rossini, and continue with "Simple Symphony for String Orchestra," by Benjamin Britten. Next will be "Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 2 in C minor, Op. 18," by Sergei Rachmaninoff…
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- Friday, October 03, 2008, 8:00 PM
- “Second Class”
- DeWitt Theatre
- "Second Class" is a continuation of Brad Slaight's previous play, "Class Action"; both plays pertain to the trials, tribulations, and joys of high school life. Through a series of scenes, vignettes, and monologues, "Second Class" aims to demonstrate…
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- Friday, October 03, 2008, 8:30 PM
- The Flowbs+ Happy Hour + Duffy
- Lemonjello's
- 3 of our favorite West Michigan bands on the same night! Rock-n-Folk-n-Roll!
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http://www.lemonjellos.com • 616.928.0699
- Saturday, October 04, 2008
- Crane Orchards Corn Maize
- Crane's Orchard is a favorite fall destination for apple picking, corn maze, hayrides, cow train rides, 3D effects barn, and home cooking restaurant. Corn Maze hours are weekdays 3-6pm, weekends 12-6pm. Fridays and Saturdays in October the maze is…
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http://www.craneorchards.com • 269.561.8651
- Saturday, October 04, 2008
- Homecoming Weekend at Hope College
- Hope College
- Highlights include the 31st annual Run-Walk, a Homecoming parade, a tailgate picnic for alumni, a home football game with TrineUniversity, a worship service, and reunions for the classes of 1988, 1993, 1998 and 2003. On Friday, Oct. 3, at 3:30…
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http://www.hope.edu/alumni/ • 616.395.7860
- Saturday, October 04, 2008, 10:00 AM
- Michigan Roots: Genealogy Research in the Wolverine State
- Herrick District Library
- Expert Kris Rzepczynski gives an overview of the rich genealogical resources available at the Library of Michigan and other major libraries across the state. Program is aimed toward those with ancestors in Michigan. Meet in the Auditorium.
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- Saturday, October 04, 2008, 10:30 AM
- Fire Truck Parade
- Downtown Holland
- Antique and modern firetrucks parade down 8th Street from College Avenue to the firestation at VanRaalte and 12th Street.
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- Saturday, October 04, 2008, 2:00 PM
- Coming to America: Research with Passenger Lists
- Herrick District Library
- Expert Kris Rzepczynski explores the fantastic genealogical information found in passenger lists and successful strategies for finding the arrival records of your immigrant ancestors. Meet in the Auditorium.
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- Saturday, October 04, 2008
- Step Into the Past
- Step Into The Past is an event sponsored by the Zeeland Historical Society Date: Saturday, Oct. 4 - 10a to 7p Sunday, Oct. 5 - 10a to 4p Location: Huizenga Park - Zeeland (corner of 100th Street & Royal Park Drive)
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616.886.0895
- Sunday, October 05, 2008
- Crane Orchards Corn Maize
- Crane's Orchard is a favorite fall destination for apple picking, corn maze, hayrides, cow train rides, 3D effects barn, and home cooking restaurant. Corn Maze hours are weekdays 3-6pm, weekends 12-6pm. Fridays and Saturdays in October the maze is…
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http://www.craneorchards.com • 269.561.8651
- Sunday, October 05, 2008
- Homecoming Weekend at Hope College
- Hope College
- Highlights include the 31st annual Run-Walk, a Homecoming parade, a tailgate picnic for alumni, a home football game with TrineUniversity, a worship service, and reunions for the classes of 1988, 1993, 1998 and 2003. On Friday, Oct. 3, at 3:30…
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http://www.hope.edu/alumni/ • 616.395.7860
- Sunday, October 05, 2008, 5:00 PM
- Works by Ken Little
- DePree Art Center and Gallery
- The exhibition will consist of mixed media ranging from American currency to bronze. Ken Little is professor of art at the University of Texas, San Antonio. His work is found in public and private collections, such as the Contemporary Art Museum…
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- Sunday, October 05, 2008
- Step Into the Past
- Step Into The Past is an event sponsored by the Zeeland Historical Society Date: Saturday, Oct. 4 - 10a to 7p Sunday, Oct. 5 - 10a to 4p Location: Huizenga Park - Zeeland (corner of 100th Street & Royal Park Drive)
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616.886.0895
- Monday, October 06, 2008
- Crane Orchards Corn Maize
- Crane's Orchard is a favorite fall destination for apple picking, corn maze, hayrides, cow train rides, 3D effects barn, and home cooking restaurant. Corn Maze hours are weekdays 3-6pm, weekends 12-6pm. Fridays and Saturdays in October the maze is…
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http://www.craneorchards.com • 269.561.8651
- Monday, October 06, 2008
- It's Happening at 84 East Food & Spirits
- 84 East Food & Spirits
- Every Friday night 9pm to midnight: $2.25 All bottled beer $3.25 Martini's $4.00 Appetizers Live/DJ Entertainment Every Saturday 9pm to 11pm: $2.25 All bottled beer $3.25 Martini's $4.00 Appetizers
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616.396.8484
- Tuesday, October 07, 2008
- Crane Orchards Corn Maize
- Crane's Orchard is a favorite fall destination for apple picking, corn maze, hayrides, cow train rides, 3D effects barn, and home cooking restaurant. Corn Maze hours are weekdays 3-6pm, weekends 12-6pm. Fridays and Saturdays in October the maze is…
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http://www.craneorchards.com • 269.561.8651
- Tuesday, October 07, 2008, 4:00 PM
- Pirates Ahoy!
- Herrick District Library North Branch
- Ahoy matey! Come listen to stories about pirates and create a related craft. For grades 3rd-5th.
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- Wednesday, October 08, 2008
- Crane Orchards Corn Maize
- Crane's Orchard is a favorite fall destination for apple picking, corn maze, hayrides, cow train rides, 3D effects barn, and home cooking restaurant. Corn Maze hours are weekdays 3-6pm, weekends 12-6pm. Fridays and Saturdays in October the maze is…
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http://www.craneorchards.com • 269.561.8651
- Wednesday, October 08, 2008, 6:30 PM
- Think Sustainable Film Series: The Right to Count
- Herrick District Library
- In this documentary, computer scientists, reporters and activists make a compelling argument that vote fraud could now happen totally undetected and with no recourse. Meet in the Auditorium.
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