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1st-28th • Laurael Farrin’s Mondrian series of trompe l’oell works
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1st - 10th • Exhibit-Wonders of the Woven World 9th - 31st • 40 Photographs of People and Places along US Route 31 (referred to as “Michigan’s Route 66) 16th • Wine Maker’s Dinner at Ciao. 22nd - 31st • Regional Juried Art Exhibit
23rd • World Class Wine Dinner at Clearbrook 24th • Pocket Circus! 4pm SC4A 31st • Garnet Rodgers, legendary Canadian song writer 31st • Jeff Dwarshuis – Classical Spanish Guitar 8pm SC4A 
I could drink champagne everyday of the week. Many guests have shared a bottle with me. I take that back – I’m selfish with my bubbly, so they're lucky if they get a glass and it probably isn’t filled to the top. My new favorite is Roederer Estate Brut from California. Releasing the Nectar of the Gods Perhaps my love of the bubby has made me a bit melodramatic, however, it is very important you know how to open the bottle: after you have removed the foil, continuously put pressure on the cork and carefully removed the wire cage. DO NOT LET THE CORK POP or all the stars will be go away
Hold the cork in one hand under a towel and the base of the bottle in the other. Turn the bottle, not the cork, slowly and gently. You want the cork to ease off with a soft "whoof", not with a pop. Pour down the sides of the glasses to minimize head and therefore bubble waste.
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1st - 28th • 40 Photo’s of People and Places along US Route 31 (referred to as “Michigan’s Route 66”) 1st • View Ice Sculptures, Douglas 6:30-9pm 3rd • (Day After) Ground Hog Day Celebration, Douglas. 6PM
5th - 7th • Ice Breaker Festival, ice sculptures, chili cook-off, ice skating shows 14th - 15th • Winter Festival, Fennville 14th - 15th • Winter Break Gallery Stroll 12-5pm, food, beverages, entertainment, demonstrations 15th • Stew and Brew Contest, be the judge yourself, White House Bristo 22nd • Steve Talaga Jazz “ Michigan’s Jazz Musician of the Year” 28th • Drew Nelson sings Folk/Americana 8pm SC4A 28th • Duck Soup the old Marx Brothers Classic and enjoy “mock” duck soup. 7pm Brewing Company
The Salt of the Earth, a new restaurant has been added to our list of favorites. We went three nights one week. Steve and Mark, the owners have done a fabulous job. But hats off to chef Matthew Pietsch, who puts a lot of heart into the food. Everything we’ve tried was delicious. We highly recommend the fried brussel sprouts with bacon and balsamic and drooled over the artesian breads – seedy salt is a must!!! Lucky for us there is a bakery onsite, which sells a variety of breads and cheeses too. We heard they might open for lunch soon – we’ll keep our fingers crossed!! They also have live music most Fridays.
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4th • Putnam Smith, Michael Beauchamp, banjo, guitar, mandolin. 7pm, Foundry Hall 4th & 5th • Carriage Rides, Saugatuck and Douglas 5th • Cliff Eberhardt, Folk songs, country, blues, jazz, melodies and lyrical twists of Cole Porter. 7pm Foundry Hall 5th • Holiday Open House, Round Barn Winery 5th • Nouveau Fest, Fenn Valley cellar tasting tours 1-5pm 5th • Christmas Parade 6th • Holiday Home Tour |
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 12th • Swinging the Holidays with Edye Evans-Hyde and West Michigan’s premier Big Band |
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11th & 12th • Carriage Rides, Saugatuck and Douglas 11th • The Hoot Owls , bluegrass, classic country, tin pan alley and gospel, 7:30pm. Foundry Halls 12th • Chanukah Begins 12th • Snowflake Ball, an elegant evening, of live music, champagne, hors d’oeuvres, reverse auction 7pm Foundry Hall 18th-20th • Horse Drawn Carriage Rides 18th - 24th • Exhibit-Wonders of the Woven World 31st • Ring in the New Year at the Carriage House Inn. Join us for champagne, a gourmet dinner and dancing. |
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South Haven boasts a beautiful Ice Pavilion for winter skating. Skate rental is available. Open skate hours vary, so you may wish to call ahead! 
