Events in May 2012
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 January 27 - Sunday August 5
- “Wish You Were Here: Selections From The Mike Van Ark Postcard Collection” Exhibit
- Holland Museum
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Visit the Focus Gallery through August to view selections from Mike Van Ark's impressive postcard collection. American postcards were created as an easier way to send quick notes and were printed only by the U.S. Postal Service until May 1898. The first…
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http://www.hollandmuseum.org • 616.796.3329
- Friday February 24 - Sunday September 2
- "Before The Festival: The Improbable Journey of Holland's Favorite Flower" Exhibit
- Holland Museum
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If someone asked you to name something Dutch, you might be quick to say tulips. What could be more Dutch? Although commonly associated with the Netherlands, the tulip actually originated from areas around the Black Sea, such as Turkey and Iran, and didn’t…
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http://www.hollandmuseum.org • 616.796.3329
- Tuesday, May 01, 5:45 - 6:30 PM
- Urban Herd Run
- Gazelle Sports
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Join us for our weekly run every Tuesday evening, beginning at the store. Explore Downtown Holland, make new friends, and get moving all at the same time!
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http://www.gazellesports.com • 616.392.2282
- Wednesday, May 02, 7:00 PM
- Race Day
- Gazelle Sports
- Come join 7 time River Bank Run winner Greg Meyer, Terence from Metro Health Sports Medicine and Sheila Bosworth, a former Road Warrior Coach, as they tell you their top tips for preparing for race week and race day. This will be a open panel discussion…
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http://www.gazellesports.com • 616.392.2282
- Thursday, May 03, 10:30 AM
- Pre Tulip Time Luncheon Shows
- Evergreen Commons Senior Center
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Music, dancing, costumes, guest artists, a full live pit band and pageantry to thrill the soul. Music will include show tunes, a bit of country, some popular Caribbean island music, a little barbershop and a sampling of rousing gospel. A wonderful luncheon…
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http://www.evergreencommons.org • 616.355.5136
- Thursday, May 03, 5:30 - 6:30 PM
- Holland Museum presents "History of Tulip Time" with Randy VandeWater, Local Historian
- Holland Museum
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Join the Holland Museum as we celebrate the history of Tulip Time! Tulip exhibition lecture series, with Randy VandeWater, Local Historian on Thursday, May 3rd. Coffee and windmill cookies for guests!
FREE for members and volunteers.
$5.00 for…
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http://www.hollandmuseum.org • 616.796.3329
- Thursday, May 03, 6:00 - 7:30 PM
- "Strike up the Band"
- VFW Post 2144
- "Strike up the Band" Benefit Event. An Evening of food, entertainment & fun. Dinner is served from 6-7:30pm. Reservations are preferred but walk-ins are welcome.
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616.403.3562
- Friday May 04 - Saturday May 5
- LAUP Fiesta
- Holland Civic Center Eighth Street Market Place
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One of the longest running events of its kind in West Michigan, the Latin American United for Progress (LAUP) Fiesta now draws over 20,000 attendees every year. Fiesta features the annual fiesta queen and king contest, the lowrider car show, Latino entertainment…
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http://www.laup.org • 616.392.5058
- Friday, May 04, 10:30 AM
- Pre Tulip Time Luncheon Shows
- Evergreen Commons Senior Center
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Music, dancing, costumes, guest artists, a full live pit band and pageantry to thrill the soul. Music will include show tunes, a bit of country, some popular Caribbean island music, a little barbershop and a sampling of rousing gospel. A wonderful luncheon…
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http://www.evergreencommons.org • 616.355.5136
- Saturday May 05 - Saturday May 12
- Tulip Time Festival
- Tulip Time Downtown Holland
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Named Readers Digest’s “Best Small Town Festival," the Tulip Time Festival takes place May 5 - 12 this year. Visitors from all over the world come to see millions of tulips planted in parks, gardens, and lanes throughout the Holland community. Join…
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http://www.tuliptime.com • 800.822.2770
- Saturday, May 05, 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Historic Dutch Trade Fair
- Windmill Island Gardens
- Take home pieces from the past by attending Windmill Island Gardens’ Historic Dutch Trade Fair Saturday and Sunday. Merchants dressed in colonial garb and re-enactors will set up camp on the Island, selling hand-made items similar to ones sought and…
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- Saturday, May 05, 5:00 PM
- Kentucky Derby Fundraising Party
- Holland Museum
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The Holland Museum presents the Kentucky Derby Fundraising Party at the Macatawa Bay Yacht Club, located at 2157 South Shore Drive in Holland. Honorary guests for the event are The Honorable Paul Heule, Dutch Consul and Mrs. Heule. Guests will enjoy…
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http://www.hollandmuseum.org/derby-2012.asp • 616.796.3321
- Saturday, May 05, 8:00 PM
- FROM MOTOWN TO SOUL-TOWN! “A Motown Musical Celebration”
- Park Theatre
- This “Las Vegas style show” will bring back the nostalgic music of the 60’s & 70’s. This live Motown spectacular is a tribute to your favorite groups and will include classic hits by The Temptations, The Supremes, Smokey Robinson, The Four Tops, Marvin…
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- Saturday, May 05, 8:00 PM
- Park Theatre Presents "Hitsville Revue"
- Park Theatre
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FROM MOTOWN TO SOUL-TOWN!
The Park Theater of Holland, MI presents
The Hitsville Revue--from Motown to Soul-Town. This “Las Vegas style show” will bring back the nostalgic music of the 60’s & 70’s.
This live Motown spectacular is a tribute to…
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- Sunday, May 06, 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Historic Dutch Trade Fair
- Windmill Island Gardens
- Take home pieces from the past by attending Windmill Island Gardens’ Historic Dutch Trade Fair Saturday and Sunday. Merchants dressed in colonial garb and re-enactors will set up camp on the Island, selling hand-made items similar to ones sought and…
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- Sunday, May 06, 6:00 PM
- The Crist Family and HarkUp Horns and Homecoming Singers
- Community Reformed Church, Zeeland MI
- The Crist Family and HarkUp Horns and Homecoming Singers will be at Community Reformed Church, Sunday, May 6, at 6:00 p.m. The Crist Family is one of the fastest rising family groups in Gospel Music today. Call the church office at 616-772-4907 for ticket…
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616.772.4907
- Tuesday, May 08, 5:45 - 6:30 PM
- Urban Herd Run
- Gazelle Sports
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Join us for our weekly run every Tuesday evening, beginning at the store. Explore Downtown Holland, make new friends, and get moving all at the same time!
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http://www.gazellesports.com • 616.392.2282
- Thursday, May 10, 11:00 AM
- "Vision of a New Life"
- Herrick District Library
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Presented by the Holland Museum, "Vision of a New Life," by Max Bush, is a play about A.C. Van Raalte and the founding of Holland.
The play focuses on a rural Dutch family as they follow A. C. Van Raalte in his quest to set up a New Netherlands in…
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http://www.hollandmuseum.org • 616.796.3329
- Friday, May 11, 6:00 PM
- Klompenfest
- Lemonjello's
- Klompenfest is an annual mini-festival put on by Lemonjello's Coffee the Friday of Tulip Time week. This event will feature five West Michigan bands including: Adversary, Maybe Next Time, Losing Sight, Mad Dog, and We Are the Messengers. This event is…
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http://www.lemonjellos.com • 616.928.0699
- Saturday, May 12, 11:00 AM
- "Vision of a New Life"
- Herrick District Library
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Presented by the Holland Museum, "Vision of a New Life," by Max Bush, is a play about A.C. Van Raalte and the founding of Holland.
The play focuses on a rural Dutch family as they follow A. C. Van Raalte in his quest to set up a New Netherlands in…
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http://www.hollandmuseum.org • 616.796.3329
- Saturday, May 12, 7:00 - 10:00 PM
- Beer Tasting
- CitySen Lounge
- Join us in CitySēn Lounge on the first floor of CityFlatsHotel for an evening of beer, light appetizers, and live music! Enjoy beer from many different Michigan breweries such as Shorts, Detroit, Atwater, Michigan, Brewery Vivant, Bell's, Founders, and…
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http://www.cityflatshotel.com/offersevents/index.php?e_id=147 • 616.796.2100
- Sunday, May 13, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Mother's Day Breakfast and Brunch at Boatwerks
- Boatwerks Waterfront Restaurant
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Join us for Breakfast 9am-11am or Brunch from 11am-4pm
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- Sunday, May 13, 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
- Mother's Day at Alpenrose Restaurant
- Alpen Rose Café
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Join us for a Brunch Buffet from 9am-3pm.
Dinner Menu from 4pm-9pm
Call today to make your reservations for Mother’s Day, May 13.
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- Sunday, May 13, 11:00 AM
- Mother's Day Brunch at DoubleTree by Hilton Holland
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Holland West Coast Grille
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The DoubleTree by Hilton Holland is hosting an extensive Mother's Day buffet brunch from 11am - 2pm on May 13. Treat the mother, grandmother, and expecting mother in your life to a relaxing day of delicious brunch food, including 5 appetizer options…
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http://holland.doubletree.com • 616.394.0111
- Sunday, May 13, 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Mother's Day Brunch at the Piper
- Piper
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Join us for Brunch on Mother's Day!
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- Monday, May 14, 7:30 PM
- Knickerbocker Film Series: "Salmon Fishing in the Yemen"
- Knickerbocker Theatre
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www.fishingintheyemen.com/#/videos
May 14-19
Rated: PG-13
Runtime: 107 Minutes
Language: English
Filmed in the UK, this comedy tells the story of a fisheries expert that is approached by a consultant to help realize a sheik's vision of bringing…
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- Tuesday, May 15, 5:45 - 6:30 PM
- Urban Herd Run
- Gazelle Sports
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Join us for our weekly run every Tuesday evening, beginning at the store. Explore Downtown Holland, make new friends, and get moving all at the same time!
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http://www.gazellesports.com • 616.392.2282
- Tuesday, May 15, 7:30 PM
- Knickerbocker Film Series: "Salmon Fishing in the Yemen"
- Knickerbocker Theatre
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www.fishingintheyemen.com/#/videos
May 14-19
Rated: PG-13
Runtime: 107 Minutes
Language: English
Filmed in the UK, this comedy tells the story of a fisheries expert that is approached by a consultant to help realize a sheik's vision of bringing…
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- Wednesday, May 16
- Holland Farmers Market
- Eighth Street Market Place
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Over 50 vendors participate in the Holland Farmers Market twice each week, offering freshly picked fruit and vegetables of every variety, beautiful bouquets of flowers, and plants for home and garden. A wide variety of baked goods, all natural honey…
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http://www.hollandfarmersmarket.com • 616.355.1138
- Wednesday, May 16, 6:00 - 8:00 PM
- Ride of Silence
- Holland Civic Center
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In the North Parking Lot at the Civic Center - The Bike Rally will start and stop at this location.
The Ride of Silence is a yearly international bicycle ride to commemorate cyclists killed or injured while riding on public roads. It helps to raise…
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616.395.7890
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