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Sherwood
Forest B&B December 2003 Newsletter
"News
from the Forest"
Discover a winter experience now that December is upon us.
With the leaves gone from the lofty canopies high above, it
is once again time to enjoy the quiet that Mother Nature places
before us. With the deer sleeping in the back yard and cold
crisp mornings, what better time to take walks along the beach,
cross-country ski, and sip some hot cocoa. It's also a great
time to finish your holiday shopping at some of the most unique
shops in the Midwest, and to top it all off, dine at some
of the finest restaurants in the state. So join us soon for
some pre-holiday revelry to put you in the spirit. Happy Holidays
and Peace on Earth to All!
P.S.
Last-minute gift idea: Sherwood Forest B&B gift certificates--quick,
easy, and always appreciated! Call 800-838-1246, or visit
our gift certificate page at http://www.sherwoodforestbandb.com/giftcert.html.
Sherwood
Forest Gourmet Dinners
Now's the time to gather up that group of friends or family
and plan a visit to Sherwood Forest B&B for one of our awesome
Gourmet Dinners. From November through April, let us wine
and dine you. Book the entire B&B for 2 days or more, and
we'll have such a feast catered, your taste palates won't
allow any leftovers. We've cornered the market on the best
chefs Saugatuck and Douglas have to offer, including Chris
Ferris, gourmet cheffette who can cook a Spanish paella like
you've never tasted before; Tony & Dona Amato, the creative
chefs behind one of Saugatuck's favorite lunch spots, The
Red Dock Café; Keaton Stearns, chef extraordinaire of The
Piper Restaurant; and Matt Balmer, head chef of one our favorite
restaurants, The Everyday People Cafe. These epicurean wizards
of gastronomic delights will amaze you in what will be your
own private dining room, and you'll have the time of your
lives. Here are the details: dinner is $45 per person, guests
must provide their own alcohol, and a 2-night minimum stay
is required (deposit is nonrefundable if cancellation is made
within 30 days of the date). You pick the date (November through
April) and we'll pick the chef. Bring your appetite and whatever
you need to wet your whistle, sit down, and dinner is served.
Black out dates are New Years Eve and Valentine's Day weekend.
To book a gourmet dinner, call us at 800-838-1246. You can
see some of our past gourmet dinner menus at http://www.sherwoodforestbandb.com/g-menu-sample.html.
Here's
what's happening in and around the area:
Theater
Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol" will be presented December
12-14 and 19-21 at the Women's Club in downtown Saugatuck.
This classic Christmas tale, featuring Ebenezer Scrooge, various
ghosts, and an assortment of lovable Londoners, is brought
to life by community performers. For performance times or
to purchase tickets, call 269-857-1701. .
Art
Art The Nines Gallery and Framing Studio in Holland will be
will be showcasing a vast array of beautiful artwork this
December for the perfect gift for that special someone, featuring
the landscapes of Michael Callihan and the expressionistic
abstractions of Amy Reckley; the complex and painterly still-life
work of David Zimmermann; the Americana-influenced collection
of small farmscape pastel drawings by Anne Corlett Wiley;
and the fusion of abstractions and landscapes by Cathy Marashi.
For more information, visit their website at http://www.theninesgallery.com
or call 616-392-4370.
More
Art
ThirdStone's eighth annual holiday show, Holiday Hoopla, will
run December 1-January 4, with an assortment of diverse works
and gifts, including jewelry, pottery, cards, blown glass,
and small (and highly affordable) original paintings and other
artworks. Call 616-335-8027 for more info, or visit www.thirdstoneartgallery.com.
Indoor Scratch Golf & Gosh I Need a Massage Package For all
you golf addicts who are having withdrawal symptoms because
of the wintry weather, we're offering a great golf deal. Starting
November 1 through April 30, the Sherwood Forest B&B is offering
Scratch Golf Packages: spend 2 nights midweek (Sunday through
Thursday) and we'll get you a guaranteed tee time for two
at Pebble Beach or Augusta, um, actually the Hilltop Golf
Center in Saugatuck, the area's best virtual golf simulator
with state-of-the-art technology that provides realistic,
fun, and powerful indoor golf. Next you'll be ready for a
relaxing massage in the privacy of your own room at the B&B
from one of our professional massage therapists in a style
suited just for you. Later you can dine at one of the area's
best restaurants (along with a $30 voucher good towards dinner).
Price for package from $390 to $520 and includes a 2-night
stay, 1-hour golf simulator, dinner voucher, and 2 massages.
Call 800-838-1246 and visit our website at http://www.sherwoodforestbandb.com/ATTRACT.HTML
for other packages.
Books
We got our voracious readers together (Sue, Michele, and Mindy)
and asked them to come up with a list of Great Winter Reads,
i.e., books to keep your interest on a snowy winter day or
to keep you up past your bedtime!
1. The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown. Intrigue and menace mingle
in one of the finest mysteries ever written. An amazing tale
with enigma piled on secrets stacked on riddles.
2. A Prayer for Owen Meany by John Irving. Rollicking entertainment,
Owen Meany is a meditation on literature, history, and God.
It's roomy, intelligent, exhilarating, and darkly comic.
3. A Year in Provence by Peter Mayle. The author paints colorful
portraits of his neighbors, the Provençaux grocers and butchers
and farmers who amuse, confuse, and befuddle him at every
turn. It's part memoir, part homeowner's manual, part travelogue,
and all charming fun.
4. The Little Friend by Donna Tartt. It is what a beautifully
written, haunting mystery should be and is told from the perspective
of a 12-year-old girl. It's a grandly ambitious and utterly
riveting novel of childhood, innocence, and evil.
5. Not Fade Away by Laurence Shames. This is a wise, funny,
and intensely true book. It's not maudlin and does not dwell
on the medical side as much as it focuses on the spiritual
side (not religious) of discerning life's meaning. You can
purchase these books at Treehouse Books in Holland (616-494-5085
http://www.treehousebooks.net)
or at The Old Post Office Shop in Saugatuck (269-857-4553
oldpostoffice@wmol.com)
(for the comic book lover in you, don't forget to cruise Uncle
Keith's Comics).
Honorable
Mentions:
Sat. & Sun. through December 28, Felt Mansion, Saugatuck,
Xmas tour 7-9 p.m.
December 31, fireworks display over the Kalamazoo River, Saugatuck,
midnight
January 18, The Perugino Quartet performs Kreisler, Herrick
Library, Holland, 3 p.m.
January 27, Great Performance Series hosts Cantus, Dimnent
Chapel, Holland, 8 p.m.
February 1, A concert of Cello Ensembles, Herrick Library,
Holland, 3 p.m.
February 12, Great Performance Series, Red Priest, Dimnent
Chapel, Holland, 8 p.m.
February 24, Mardi Gras Parade, Douglas, 7 p.m.
February 29, Cello & Piano, various duets, Herrick Library,
Holland, 3 p.m.
March 29-30 Great Performance Series, John O'Neal, Knickerbocker,
Holland, 8 p.m.
Sherwood Forest Staples
We will pamper you to your heart's content with one of our
"Sweetheart Specials." We have all sorts of packages that
include Godiva Chocolates, champagne, wine and cheese baskets,
floral bouquets, roses, etc. We can also customize a package
to your liking, or we can schedule an in-house massage with
a certified massage therapist--doesn't get much better than
that. You can link to our Sweetheart Specials at http://www.sherwoodforestbandb.com/SWEETHEART.HTML.
Melt your Stress Away
Upon arrival, you'll find a beautiful wine & cheese basket
with a bouquet of fresh flowers. During your visit, you'll
each experience a soothing massage in a style suited just
for you and a $30 voucher good toward a romantic dinner at
a fine restaurant. Upon your departure (which we're sure you'll
want to delay as long as possible before returning to the
real world), a gift from us: a compact disc of relaxing music
and an illustrated guide to massage. The cost for this R&R
is $165 with one massage; $235 with two massages. To view
more specials on our website you can go to http://www.sherwoodforestbandb.com/ATTRACT.HTML.
From
the Sherwood Forest Files:
This is a new recipe from a secret Siren of Sherwood, whose
identity we vowed to keep a secret and we tried it recently
at Sherwood Forest, and it was a big hit-hope you like it,
too!
Artichoke
and Ham Strata
Ingredients
3 English muffins, split & quartered
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1 Cup chopped ham (approx. 4 oz.)
½ Cup grated fresh Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
1 14-oz. can artichoke hearts, drained & chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 12-oz. can evaporated milk
5 eggs
Assemblage
Arrange muffin pieces, crust side down, in greased 8-inch
square baking dish; drizzle with butter. Arrange ham & next
4 ingredients over muffins. Combine milk & eggs and pour over
muffin mixture. Cover; refrigerate 8 hours or overnight. Bake
uncovered strata at 375degrees for 50 minutes or until set.
Serves 6.
You
can look up all of our delicious recipes at http://www.sherwoodforestbandb.com/RECIPE.HTML
Hope
to see you soon!
Keith
& Sue
Sherwood
Forest Bed & Breakfast
938 Center St.
Douglas, Michigan
http://www.sherwoodforestbandb.com
800-838-1246
P.S.
Peace on Earth.
Sherwood
Forest B&B November 2003 Newsletter
"News
from the Forest"
November is here with its crisp weather and shorter days.
There are still some leaves on the trees, but leaf peeping
time will soon be over as Mother Nature lays down her multicolored
carpet. It's a serene time to take a walk and enjoy the change
of season. There's hot apple cider, millions of stars, and
a refreshing chill in the air. So join us for some pre-holiday
rest and relaxation--bring a good book to curl up with by
the fireplace. Also, for those thinking ahead to the holidays,
don't forget about Sherwood Forest B&B gift certificates--quick,
easy, and always appreciated!
Gift
Certificates
Give the most amazing gift on the planet! Imagine receiving
a gift certificate from Sherwood Forest B&B. After the recipient
jumps up and down and hugs that special someone, he or she
will rush to the phone to book a room at Sherwood Forest (just
gotta have that fireplace/Jacuzzi suite). Call 800-838-1246,
or visit our gift certificate page at http://www.sherwoodforestbandb.com/giftcert.html
Sherwood
Forest Gourmet Dinners
Now's the time to gather up that group of friends or family
and plan a visit to Sherwood Forest B&B for one of our awesome
Gourmet Dinners. From November through April, let us wine
and dine you. Book the entire B&B for 2 days or more and we'll
have such a feast catered, your taste palates won't allow
any leftovers. We've cornered the market on the best chefs
Saugatuck and Douglas have to offer, including Chris Ferris,
gourmet cheffette who can cook a Spanish paella like you've
never tasted before; Tony & Dona Amato, the creative chefs
behind one of Saugatuck's favorite lunch spots, The Red Dock
Café; Keaton Stearns, chef extraordinaire of The Piper Restaurant;
and Matt Balmer, head chef of one our favorite restaurants,
The Everyday People Cafe. These epicurean wizards of gastronomic
delights will amaze you in what will be your own private dining
room, and you'll have the time of your lives. Here are the
details: dinner is $45 per person, guests must provide their
own alcohol, and a 2-night minimum stay is required (deposit
is nonrefundable if cancellation is made within 30 days of
the date). You pick the date (November through April) and
we'll pick the chef. Bring your appetite and whatever you
need to wet your whistle, sit down, and dinner is served.
Black out dates are New Years Eve and Valentine's Day weekend.
To book a gourmet dinner, call Keith or Sue at 800-838-1246.
You can see some of our past gourmet dinner menus at http://www.sherwoodforestbandb.com/g-menu-sample.html.
Here's
what's happening in and around the area:
Night Before Christmas
The retailers open house in downtown Saugatuck will kick off
the shopping season with unique items for the holidays. At
the same time you'll be able to gather secret info about the
Grinch's shopping list from participating stores, giving you
the chance to win a $1000 shopping spree. It all starts on
November 21 from 6 to 9 p.m. and will continue through the
weekend. More info on the Grinch's (where is Whoville anyway?)
shopping spree can be found at http://www.saugatuckdouglas.com.
Douglas
Holiday Preview
Let the shops of Douglas entertain you this holiday season.
The town will be decorated in colorful lights, and there will
be music and refreshments to enjoy while shopping for that
unique gift on November 22 until 9 p.m. For more information,
visit http://www.douglasmichigan.com.
Art
The Nines Gallery and Framing Studio in Holland will be celebrating
its Fifth Anniversary Celebration with a special show, Chromascape,
on November 7 from 5 to 8 p.m. Featuring the celebrated landscapes
of Michael Callihan and the expressionistic abstractions of
Amy Reckley, this show promises to be a wonderful conclusion
to the season and will run through December 12. Go to http://www.theninesgallery.com
or call 616-392-4370 for more information.
Movies
The Knickerbocker Theatre in Holland begins its Fall Film
Series with The Cuckoo, showing November 3-7. Set in 1944
and the waning of World War II, The Cuckoo tells the story
of three people, none of whom speaks the same language, who
walk a road from distrust and devastation to friendship and
rebirth. Next is a documentary titled The Trials of Henry
Kissinger, showing November 10-14. This film takes a hard
and rather scathing look at Henry Kissinger based on the novel
by Christopher Hitchens. Next in the line up is an Italian
film, Respiro, which runs November 18-22. The story is set
on the Italian island of Lampedusa, and is a cheerful life-affirming
film. It is in Italian with English subtitles. The series
closes with Whale Rider, playing November 28-December 5, and
is a rewarding and uplifting film, a coming-of-age tale of
a young girl who must defy the odds to achieve her goals.
It is in English and Maori with English subtitles. Call the
Knickerbocker at (616) 395-7403 or visit www.hope.edu/arts/knick.
More Movies
The Saugatuck Center for the Arts is holding its first Children's
Film Festival on November 20-23. The films, for children and
young adults, were selected from various film festivals and
therefore are new and independent films not available in movie
theaters. They include animated versions of award winning
children's books and ethnically diverse and educational films
from North America, including Native American, Hispanic, and
Asian. Tickets are $10 for a weekend pass or $5 per film.
The films will be showing at the Saugatuck Center for the
Arts on Culver Street in downtown Saugatuck. For more information
or tickets, call 269-857-2399 or visit http://www.sc4a.org.
Visiting
Writers
Next in the line up for the Visiting Writers Series is Janet
Burroway. Spanning her 40-year writing career, Burroway's
book, Embalming Mom: Essays in Life, delivers insight on gender,
motherhood, and daily living. Burroway is the author of plays,
poetry, essays, children's books, and seven novels, including
Pulitzer-Prize-nominated The Buzzards and Raw Silk. Her most
well known work is Writing Fiction, now in its sixth edition,
which is the most widely used and respected book on writing.
Admittance is free and the reading will take place at the
Knickerbocker Theatre (downtown Holland) on November 20 at
7 p.m. Call 269-395-7620 or visit http://www.hope.edu/vws/visits.
Music
The Hope College Great Performance Series will host Grammy-
and Emmy-nominated jazz trumpeter Terence Blanchard and his
sextet on November 13 at 8 p.m. in Dimnent Memorial Chapel.
Down Beat magazine named him the 2000 artist of the year and
trumpeter of the year. He is director Spike Lee's main composer,
having written the music for 10 of his films. Blanchard recently
joined the legendary Blue Note Record label and released his
first album on that label, titled Bounce. To order tickets
call 616-395-7890, or visit http://www.hope.edu/arts./
Mason Street Warehouse Fundraiser
Last summer was the first season for the Mason Street Warehouse
Theatre, and WHAT A SEASON IT WAS. I Love You, You're Perfect,
Now Change, Dirty Blonde, and Our Sinatra were so good we
found ourselves pinching each other to make sure the things
we were seeing were real, and not imagined. We certainly don't
throw around terms like Broadway quality or national talent
on an everyday basis, but this is definitely what the Mason
Street Warehouse Theatre has brought to Saugatuck. Yes, we
have tasted the magic elixir, and now we will do anything
it takes to make sure there is another summer of excellent
theater here in Saugatuck. This, my friend, is the gig: we
have set aside 3 weeks in December as a fundraiser for the
Mason Street Warehouse Theatre. If you can spend one, two,
or more nights at our B&B on any Sunday through Thursday from
November 30 to December 18, we'll donate 50% of the room price
to MSW and you will receive the best of both worlds: you get
to stay at one of the Midwest's finest B&Bs, and at the same
time, will help support a worthy arts organization. To book
a room, give us a call at us at 800-838-1246, and visit the
Mason Street Warehouse website at http://www.masonstreetwarehouse.org/.
Books
This month's book has been picked by Sue and Michele and is
The Other Boleyn Girl by Philippa Gregory. Though many might
view this as yet another sympathetic retelling of Anne Boleyn's
rise and fall, one could not be more mistaken. Gregory, a
noted historical novelist, tells the story instead through
the eyes of Mary Boleyn, Anne's sister. She uses the perspective
of this other Boleyn girl to reveal the rivalries and intrigues
swirling through England and the court of King Henry VIII.
It's a wonderful retelling of the rise and fall of the Boleyn
faction through the eyes of an unexpected heroine. This book
is another great addition for your winter season. You can
purchase it at Treehouse Books in Holland (616-494-5085 http://www.treehousebooks.net)
or at The Old Post Office Shop in Saugatuck (269-857-4553
or oldpostoffice@wmol.com)
(for the comic book lover in you, don't forget to cruise Uncle
Keith's Comics).
Honorable Mentions
Jazz Combos, Hope College, Nov. 18
King Lear, Hope College, Nov. 19-22
Hope College-Choreographed Dance Concert, Nov. 25-26
Holiday Lighting Ceremony, November 28, Wicks Park, Saugatuck
Arts & Crafts Fair, November 28-29, Saugatuck
Blue
Coast Artists Studio Tour, November 29-30, 10 a.m.- 6 p.m.
Visiting Writers Series, Kellie Wells, December 4, Knickerbocker
Theatre, 7 p.m.
Christmas Parade, December 7, Saugatuck
Charles Dickens, A Christmas Carol, December 13-15 & 20-22,
Saugatuck
New Years Eve Fireworks display, December 31, midnight, Saugatuck
Great Performance Series hosts Cantus, Jan. 27, Dimnent Chapel.
Sherwood Forest Staples
We will pamper you to your heart's content with one of our
"Sweetheart Specials." We have all sorts of packages that
include Godiva Chocolates, champagne, wine and cheese baskets,
floral bouquets, roses, etc. We can also customize a package
to your liking, or we can schedule an in-house massage with
a certified massage therapist--doesn't get much better than
that. You can link to our Sweetheart Specials at http://www.sherwoodforestbandb.com/SWEETHEART.HTML.
Indoor
Scratch Golf & Gosh I Need a Massage Package
For all of you golf addicts who are having withdrawal symptoms
because of the wintry weather, we're offering a great golf
deal. Starting November 1 through April 30, the Sherwood Forest
B&B is offering Scratch Golf Packages: spend 2 nights midweek
(Sunday through Thursday) and we'll get you a guaranteed tee
time for two at Pebble Beach or Augusta, um, actually the
Hilltop Golf Center in Saugatuck, the area's best virtual
golf simulator with state-of-the-art technology that provides
realistic, fun, and powerful indoor golf. Next you'll be ready
for a relaxing massage in the privacy of your own room at
the B&B from one of our professional massage therapists in
a style suited just for you. Cost ranges from $390 to $520,
which includes a 2-night stay, 1-hour golf simulator, and
2 massages. Call 800-838-1246 and visit our website at http://www.sherwoodforestbandb.com/ATTRACT.HTML
for other packages.
From
the Sherwood Forest Files:
Sue's Autumn Butternut Squash Soup
This
recipe from the original Siren of Sherwood is totally in season
and totally delicious.
Ingredients
1 butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and coarsely diced
3 Tablespoons olive oil
2 small yellow onions, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 Tablespoon dried thyme
1 Granny Smith apple, peeled, cored, and diced
2 Cups low-sodium vegetable stock
2 Cups water
1 teaspoon salt pepper to taste
Assemblage
Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Place squash in bowl with 2 Tb.
olive oil and coat squash thoroughly, then place squash on
cookie sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes ('til edges are slightly
brown). Remove from oven and let cool slightly. In stockpot
heat 1 Tb. olive oil and sauté onion for 3 minutes, then add
garlic and sauté 1 more minute. Add thyme, apple, vegetable
stock, water, and squash. Bring to a boil and cook 15-20 minutes.
Let cool slightly, add salt & pepper, then puree in blender
or food processor. Serves 6 to 8.
You
can look up all of our delicious recipes at http://www.sherwoodforestbandb.com/RECIPE.HTML
Hope
to see you soon!
Keith
& Sue
Sherwood
Forest Bed & Breakfast
938 Center St.
Douglas, Michigan
http://www.sherwoodforestbandb.com
800-838-1246
P.S.
Peace on Earth.
Sherwood
Forest B&B October 2003 Newsletter
"News
from the Forest"
October is here at Sherwood Forest B&B, and the leaves are
starting their wondrous transformation. You can head out to
several area orchards for apple or pear picking, or try the
corn maze. The nights are cool and crisp, and the stars stretch
forever at the beach. The Saugatuck State Park has so much
to offer this time of year, with its beautiful hemlocks, beach,
oak, and maple trees all competing for Best of Show. So join
us soon for some relaxation and beautiful fall colors--and
Happy Halloween to you all!
Here's what's happening in and around the area:
Mason
Street Warehouse Fundraiser
Last summer was the first season for the Mason Street Warehouse
Theatre, and WHAT A SEASON IT WAS. I Love You, You're Perfect,
Now Change, Dirty Blonde, and Our Sinatra were so good we
found ourselves pinching each other to make sure the things
we were seeing were real, and not imagined. We certainly don't
throw around terms like Broadway quality or national talent
on an everyday basis, but this is definitely what the Mason
Street Warehouse Theatre has brought to Saugatuck. Yes, we
have tasted the magic elixir, and now we will do anything
it takes to make sure there is another summer of excellent
theater here in Saugatuck. This, my friend, is the gig: we
have set aside 3 weeks in December as a fundraiser for the
Mason Street Warehouse Theatre. If you can spend one, two,
or more nights at our B&B on any Sunday through Thursday from
November 30 to December 18, we'll donate 50% of the room price
to MSW and you will receive the best of both worlds: you get
to stay at one of the Midwest's finest B&Bs, and at the same
time, will help support a worthy arts organization. To book
a room, give us a call at us at 800-838-1246, and please visit
the Mason Street Warehouse website at http://www.masonstreetwarehouse.org/.
Sherwood
Forest Gourmet Dinners
Now’s the time to gather up that group of friends or family
and plan a visit to Sherwood Forest B&B for one of our awesome
Gourmet Dinners. From November through April, let us wine
and dine you. Book the entire bed and breakfast for 2 days
or more and we'll have such a feast catered, your taste palates
won't allow any leftovers. We've cornered the market on the
best chefs Saugatuck and Douglas have to offer, including
Chris Ferris, gourmet cheffette who can cook a Spanish paella
like you've never tasted before; Tony & Dona Amato, the creative
chefs behind one of Saugatuck's favorite lunch spots, The
Red Dock Café; Keaton Stearns, chef extraordinaire of The
Piper Restaurant; and Matt Balmer, head chef of one our favorite
restaurants, The Everyday People Cafe. These epicurean wizards
of gastronomic delights will amaze you in what will be your
own private dining room, and you'll have the time of your
lives. Here are the details: dinner is $45 per person, guests
must provide their own alcohol, and a 2-night minimum stay
is required (deposit is nonrefundable if cancellation is made
within 30 days of the date). You pick the date November through
April and we'll pick the chef. Bring your appetite and whatever
you need to wet your whistle, sit down, and dinner is served.
Black out dates are New Years Eve and Valentine’s Day weekend.
To book a gourmet dinner, call Keith or Sue at 800-838-1246.
You can see some of our past gourmet dinner menus at http://www.sherwoodforestbandb.com/g-menu-sample.html.
Art
The Nines Gallery and Framing Studio, located at 17 W. 10th
St. in downtown Holland, will be continuing its Inspired by
Nature show through the month of October. Featuring the complex
and painterly still life work of David Zimmermann, the Americana-influenced
collection of small farmscape pastel drawings by Anne Corlett
Wiley, and the fusion of abstractions and landscapes by Cathy
Marashi. Selections of the show can be found in the Sneak
Preview section of http://www.theninesgallery.com.
More
Art
Come see firsthand how the Blue Coast Artists create their
work during their 13th Annual Fall Tour of Studios on October
4 and 5, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Travel the scenic Blue Star
Highway between Saugatuck and South Haven to discover some
of Southwest Michigan’s finest artwork from pottery, sculpture,
and jewelry, to weaving, blown glass, and paintings. For more
information, visit their website at http://bluecoastartists.com
Still
More Art
Come join over 30 tri-community galleries for the 26th annual
Saugatuck/Douglas Gallery Stroll. You'll be able to cruise
through some of the Midwest's finest art, sip wine, nibble
hors d'oeuvres, and discern brushstrokes, pottery glazes,
and photography techniques. You'll also have the chance to
meet and greet some red-hot emerging artists. Gallery Stroll
will be held October 10 and 11 from noon to 5 p.m., and there
will be a trolley available to take you between Saugatuck
and Douglas. For more specifics, contact the individual gallery
owners on the web at http://www.saugatuckdouglas.com/ART/Index.html.
Octoberfest
Downtown Douglas will be the site for this year's Octoberfest
on Saturday, October 11, from 6-9 p.m. While it’s not Munich,
Germany, it does have a festive atmosphere to help you celebrate
the traditional season’s first batch of new brew. So drop
in to Octoberfest for beer from Roffey's Brewing Company (a
local brewery), brats, prizes galore, and music of course.
There's an $8/person entry fee at the door, $6 in advance.
Music
Lakeshore Jazz Connection is proud to present for its last
concert of the 2003 season the Grand Rapids Jazz Orchestra.
Aquinas College Professor Paul Brewer leads the 18-piece group
with some of the best jazz musicians in West Michigan. Performing
with the GRJO are two local favorites, vocalist Eyde Evans
Hyde and drummer Tim Froncek. Hyde recently opened for Ray
Charles and Arturo Sandoval. Froncek is arguably the swinginest
drummer in West Michigan and always puts on a great show.
The concert will take place on October 11 at 8 p.m. For tickets,
call 269-857-2287, or visit their website at http://www.lakeshorejazzconnection.org/.
More
Music
Blue Dahlia will perform on October 17 to Buster Keaton's
Seven Chances at the Knickerbocker Theatre at 7 and 9 p.m.
Silent film and live music have a long tradition, but rarely
are found together today. Blue Dahlia beautifully blends music
and vocals to silent film. Tickets are $6. The Knickerbocker
Theatre is located at 86 E. 8th St., downtown Holland.
Visiting Writers
Simon Ortiz is next in line for the Hope College's Visiting
Writers Series on October 30. His biography states: growing
up in the Acoma Pueblo Homeland in the small village of McCarty,
he developed an ear for language at a young age. Ever since
he was a child, he’d listen to everything. Listening to people,
to wind, whatever is murmuring, has been an important part
of how he perceives and how he learns. Ortiz has published
numerous collections of poetry, short fiction, and essays.
Admittance is free and the reading will take place at the
Knickerbocker Theatre (downtown Holland) at 7 p.m. For more
information, call 269-395-7620 or visit their website at http://www.hope.edu/vws/visits.
Exhibits
Norman Rockwell, Beginning in 1916 and for Five Decades, will
be at the Holland Museum from October 4 – January 4. Rockwell
illustrated 321 covers of the Saturday Evening Post. During
this period, he became one of America’s most famous and well-known
illustrators. His work, set against the backdrop of the 20th
century’s momentous changes, focused on images of children,
young love, old folks, and family life. This exhibit presents
46 Norman Rockwell cover illustrations on loan from the Curtis
Publishing Company Collection at the Atwater Kent Museum of
Philadelphia History. For more information, call 888-200-9123,
or visit http://www.hollandmuseum.org/.
Art and Photography
The gallery of the De Pree Art Center at Hope College will
feature an exhibition of Jill Hartley and Teresa Villegas’s
variations on the traditional Mexican game, Loteria, September
29 - November 8. Loteria originated in Italy, moved to Spain,
and finally came to Mexico in 1769. Initially played by the
colonial Mexican elite, it was eventually embraced by all
social classes. The game is similar to American Bingo, but
in Loteria, a card with a colorfully illustrated image is
drawn from a special deck and the board (tabla) has a random
pattern of images matching those found on the cards. Hartley
is an American photographer who resides in Paris and Mexico
City and has produced a series of photographs that are based
on the traditional list of Loteria themes but drew images
from contemporary life as she has encountered it in her travels
in Mexico. Villegas has created a series of paintings that
are variations on the traditional Loteria images, and her
themes reflect contemporary Mexican icons. Admission is free.
The gallery’s hours are Monday-Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.,
and Sunday 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. The De Pree Art Center is on Columbia
Avenue at 12th Street. Call (616) 395-7500 or visit Hope Colleges
web site at http://www.hope.edu/arts.
Halloween
On October 25 there will be Halloween festivities going on
in downtown Saugatuck from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., including country
music, entertainment, storytelling, arts & crafts, and a kids
parade That evening you do not want to miss the Douglas Halloween
Celebration and Adult Parade at 10 p.m. It's definitely a
fashion statement, whether you wish to partake (pull out that
I Love Lucy costume) or if you're there for some interesting
viewing (you'll laugh till you cry). For more information,
contact the Saugatuck/Douglas Visitor's Bureau at 269-857-1701.
19th Annual Goose Festival
You haven't lived until you've attended the Goose Festival--no
really! On October 11th, the daylong festival in downtown
Fennville will entertain you to your hearts delight. The official
parade starts at 1 pm, and you'll be awed by this years reining
beauty queen, Miss Honker, and the musical delights of the
Scottville Clown Band, whose members dress up like clowns,
tramps, and women in drag, besides marching in the parade.
Their official performance starts at 2 p.m. For more information,
call 616-857-2236 or e-mail them at goosefest@i2k.com.
Books
Mindy, one of our bookworm friends, recommends The Language
of Blood by Jane Jeong Trenka. Original and beautifully written
reflections fill Trenka's memoir, a brave exploration of her
identity as a Korean adoptee and pensive young woman trying
to negotiate between two mothers and two lives. She traces
her life from young, eager-to-please child to questioning
adolescent. Finally, she brings readers with her to Korea,
where she is reunited with her birth mother and homeland.
Unlike some first-time writers, Trenka is unafraid with her
prose and rarely falls into clichés, which is especially admirable
given the subject matter. Her journey, from the conservative
roots of rural Minnesota to her cramped homeland of Korea,
is winding, but it ends at an important place for both reader
and writer: transformation. A truly enjoyable fall season
read. You can purchase this book at Treehouse Books, 37 E.
8th St., or call them at 616-494-5085; and it can also be
purchased at the Old Post Office Shop, 131 Mason--downtown
Saugatuck. For further info, e-mail oldpostoffice@wmol.com
or call 269-857-4553 (for the comic book lover in you, don't
forget to cruise Uncle Keith’s Comix).
Golf,
Golf, and More Golf
We’ve teamed up with the area golf courses to bring you a
great fall season of golf. We have come up with some packages
to please everyone. We can hook you up with talented golf
instructors for some very valuable lessons (eliminate that
hook, increase your drive, and sink that putt). We can also
show you the way to the coolest double-decker driving range,
book some preferred tee times, and to top it off, we can make
reservations at an area restaurant for an awesome dining experience
after a day of golf. For more info, check out http://www.sherwoodforestbandb.com/GOLF.html
or give us a call at 800-838-1246.
Honorable Mentions
Snapshots: A Saugatuck Album, Saugatuck/Douglas Historical
Museum, weekends through October
Jim McNeely Jazz, Oct. 17, Wichers Auditorium
Jazz Combos, Nov. 18, Hope College
King Lear, Hope College, Nov. 19-22
Visiting writer Janet Burroway, Nov. 20, Knickerbocker Theatre
Hope College-Choreographed Dance Concert, Nov. 25-26
Night Before Christmas, Saugatuck, Nov. 21
Douglas Holiday Preview, Nov. 23
Arts & Crafts Fair, November 28-29, Saugatuck
Christmas Parade, December 7, Saugatuck
Charles Dickens, A Christmas Carol, December 13-15 & 20-22,
Saugatuck
New Years Eve Fireworks display, December 31 midnight, Saugatuck
Sherwood
Forest Staples
We will pamper you to your heart's content with one of our
Sweetheart Specials. We have all sorts of packages that include
Godiva Chocolates, champagne, wine and cheese baskets, floral
bouquets, roses, etc. We can also customize a package to your
liking, or we can schedule an in-house massage with a certified
massage therapist--doesn't get much better than that. You
can link to our Sweetheart Specials at http://www.sherwoodforestbandb.com/SWEETHEART.HTML.
From
the Sherwood Forest Files:
Zen Jen, another groovy Sherwood Forest Siren, loves this
fall recipe and makes it for her daughter Mazi, who just adores
running through huge piles of leaves.
Zen
Jen’s Apple Orange Spice Cake
Cake:
4 large eggs
1¾ Cup sugar
3 Cups flour
1-tablespoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon cinnamon
¼ teaspoon allspice
¼ teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon grated orange peel
½ Cup fresh orange juice
½ Cup vegetable oil
1-teaspoon vanilla extract
3 Cups thinly sliced tart apples
2 teaspoons sugar
¼ teaspoon cinnamon
Glaze:
¼ Cup sugar
2 tablespoons buttermilk
¼ teaspoon baking soda
Preheat
oven to 375 degrees. Coat a 10-inch tube pan with cooking
spray and dust with 1-tablespoon flour. Beat eggs and add
sugar. In separate bowl combine flour, baking powder, and
next four ingredients and stir. Combine rind, juice, oil,
and vanilla. Add flour mixture to egg mixture alternately
with juice mixture. Combine apples, 2 teaspoons sugar, and
¼ teaspoon cinnamon. Pour half of batter into prepared pan.
Arrange half of apple mixture over batter, overlapping slightly.
Repeat with remaining batter and apples. Bake for 50-60 minutes.
Cool on wire rack 20 minutes, then remove from pan. For glaze,
cook ingredients in small saucepan over medium heat for 2
minutes or until foamy, stirring constantly. Drizzle over
warm cake. Cool completely.
You
can look up all of our delicious recipes at http://www.sherwoodforestbandb.com/RECIPE.HTML
Hope
to see you soon!
Keith
& Sue
Sherwood Forest Bed & Breakfast, 938 Center St., Douglas,
Michigan
800-838-1246
P.S.
Peace on Earth.
Local
Calendar of Events
It's a long list so we added a link. To see a detailed list
of what's happening in the area, check out: www.sherwoodforestbandb.com/CALENDAR.HTML
Sherwood
Forest B&B August - September 2003 Newsletter
"News
from the Forest"
Summer is still upon us, and here in the forest things are
as relaxed as can be. Lake Michigan's water temp is still
hovering around 70 degrees, still purrrfect for taking a dip,
and these next 2 months will be great time for enjoying a
stroll along Lake Shore Drive or the beach, sharing a picnic
basket, or viewing the spectacular fall colors. There's lots
to do, or nothing if you so choose. So give us a call for
that much-needed getaway!
Sherwood
Forest Gourmet Dinners
Now's the time to gather up that group of friends or family
and plan a visit to Sherwood Forest B&B for one of our awesome
"Gourmet Dinners." From November through April, let us wine
and dine you. Book the entire bed and breakfast for 2 days
or more and we'll have such a feast catered, your taste palates
won't allow any leftovers. We've cornered the market on the
best chefs Saugatuck and Douglas have to offer, including
Chris Ferris, gourmet cheffette who can cook a Spanish paella
like you've never tasted before; Tony & Dona Amato, the creative
chefs of behind one of Saugatuck's favorite lunch spots, The
Red Dock Café; Keaton Stearns, chef extraordinaire of The
Piper Restaurant; and Matt Balmer, head chef of one our favorite
restaurants, The Everyday People Cafe. These epicurean wizards
of gastronomic delights will amaze you in what will be your
own private dining room, and you'll have the time of your
lives. Here are the details: dinner is $45 per person, guests
must provide their own alcohol, and a 2-night minimum stay
is required (deposit is nonrefundable if cancellation is made
within 30 days of the date). You pick the date November through
April and we'll pick the chef. Bring your appetite and whatever
you need to wet your whistle, sit down, and dinner is served.
Black out dates are New Years Eve and Valentine's Day weekend.
To book a gourmet dinner, call Keith or Sue at 800-838-1246.
You can see some of our past gourmet dinner menus at http://www.sherwoodforestbandb.com/g-menu-sample.html.
Golf
Package
Spend a night or two at Sherwood Forest B&B, and we'll make
all the arrangements for you to play at The Ravines, an Arnold
Palmer Signature Championship Golf Course, located just 3
miles north of downtown Saugatuck. This sweeping, eighteen-stanza
course, where nature meets sport in ways you simply must witness
to believe, has wide fairways, generous landing areas, and
four tee positions per hole to let you play it safe. Once
you experience The Ravines for the first time, you'll be surprised
by how this course's breathtaking backdrops and cunning golf
architecture emboldens the true golfer in you. With a 1-night
stay you get 18 holes of golf for two (with a cart) with a
guaranteed tee time at The Ravines and some great dinner recommendations.
Package cost: $220 - $568. To book this, call us at 800-838-1246.
Golf,
Golf, and More Golf
We've teamed up with the area golf courses to bring you a
great fall season of golf. We have come up with some packages
to please everyone. We can hook you up with talented golf
instructors for some very valuable lessons (eliminate that
hook, increase your drive, and sink that putt). We can also
show you the way to the coolest double-decker driving range,
book some preferred tee times, and to top it off, we can make
reservations at an area restaurant for an awesome dining experience
after a day of golf. For more info, check out http://www.sherwoodforestbandb.com/GOLF.html
or give us a call at 800-838-1246.
Sherwood
Forest Staples
We will pamper you to your heart's content with one of our
"Sweetheart Specials" (we now can include Godiva Chocolates),
or you can try one of our in-house massages--doesn't get much
better than that. And of course, there's our ever-popular
"Famous Chefs of Saugatuck Gourmet Dinners" November through
April. You can link to our Sweetheart Specials at http://www.sherwoodforestbandb.com/SWEETHEART.HTML
Here's the link for gourmet dinner details and a sample menu:
http://www.sherwoodforestbandb.com/DINNERS.HTML
Sherwood
Forest Picnic Baskets
Venture forth from Sherwood Forest with your own basket of
goodies. The picnic includes a fine selection of Italian meats,
cheeses, and baguettes, along with fresh fruit and sweets
to make your rendezvous complete. To wet your whistle, choose
from spritzers or bottled water (vegetarian selection also
available). Price: $55 for two.
Music
On September 13, the Lakeshore Jazz Connection will present
the Jim Cooper Sextet. Vibraphonist, composer, and artistic
director of Lakeshore Jazz Connection, Jim Cooper received
a 2002 West Michigan Composers Grant to perform his own compositions.
This year, he keeps the creative juices flowing with new compositions
and arrangements for sextet. They will also be playing selections
from his three CDs. Performing with Cooper is James Daniels,
trumpet; Ken Morgan, saxophones; Terry Lower, piano; Tom Lockwood,
bass; and Larry Ochiltree, drums. The show starts at 8 p.m.
General admission is $15; $12 for members, $10 students. For
more information or tickets, call (616) 857-2287, or you can
visit their website at http://www.lakeshorejazzconnection.org
Art
On August 23, The Nines Gallery will present "One Night Stand,"
a 1-night, open-air exhibit hosted in conjunction with The
Old Post Office Shop. Featuring one new work of art by a dozen
different artists, this event will be held from 5 to 8 p.m.
in the alley adjacent to The Old Post Office Shop at 131 Mason
St. in downtown Saugatuck. Don't blink or you'll miss it!
Call 616-392-3239 for details, or visit www.theninesgallery.com
Then on September 19, The Nines Gallery presents "An Ode to
Color," celebrating the return of new fruit-based still lifes
by David Zimmermann, a compilation of striking farm-scapes
in pastel by Anne Corlett Wiley, and a venture into abstracts
from nature by Cathy Marashi. The art opening will be held
from 5 to 8 p.m. at their Holland location, 17 W. 10th St.
For more information, call 269-857-9997, or visit http://www.theninesgallery.com
Film
Series
The Knickerbocker Theater in downtown Holland will show "Blind
Spot: Hitler's Secretary," which has been receiving great
critical acclaim, and will run August 25-30, with showings
at 7 and 9 p.m. "Blind Spot" centers around Traudl Junge,
who became Hitler's personal secretary. After nearly 60 years
of silence, this soft-spoken elderly woman provides a riveting
look at the rise and collapse of Nazi Germany. For its final
film, the Knickerbocker welcomes "Winged Migration," showing
September 1-6 at 7 and 9 p.m. This documentary received rave
reviews at the 2003 Waterfront Film Festival in Saugatuck,
and has something for every member of the family. "Winged
Migration" is dedicated to birds and their movements according
to the seasons. The Knickerbocker Theater is at 86 E. 8th
St., downtown Holland. Call 616-395-7403 or visit their website
at http://www.hope.edu/pr/releases/showpr.cgi?page=films
Books
Michele's (a friend of ours who owns a hip and groovy bookstore
called Treehouse Books in Holland) pick of the month is "Book
of the Dead Birds" by Gayle Brandeis. "This book caught me
on the first page and didn't let me go." Interweaving the
past and the present, the narrator tells the story of her
Korean mothers horrific past while trying to find her own
path in life. The unusual title refers to a book her mother
keeps about her daughter's uncanny ability to kill every pet
bird she attempts to care for. The daughter's quest for independence
and identification with her mother leads her to the Salton
Sea, where an ecological nightmare has occurred. You can purchase
this book at Treehouse Books, 37 E. 8th St., or call them
at 616-494-5085; and it can also be purchased at The Old Post
Office Shop, Saugatuck (oldpostoffice@wmol.com
or call 269-857-4553) (for the comic book lover in you, don't
forget to cruise Uncle Keith's Comics--this month's vintage
collection includes Turok-Dinosaaur Hunter).
Saugatuck-Douglas Heritage Festival
On September 20-21, the Saugatuck-Douglas Historical Society
will sponsor it's second annual Heritage Festival, including
an Historical Homes tour, trolley tours of the area, a Native
American drumming and dancing ceremony with storytelling,
guided tours of Cranes Orchards and Fenn Valley Winery Vineyards,
a traditional Clothesline Art Show, a vintage baseball game,
historic church services in historic churches, and an old-fashioned
band concert followed by the spectacle of "riverfire" to kick
off the weekend's festivities. It's everything that small-town
America is all about. Discover the rich historical, architectural,
and agricultural heritage of Saugatuck-Douglas. For more information,
call 269-857-8902 or 269-857-1183.
Visiting Writers
Rick Moody will be opening Hope College's Visiting Writers
Series on September 17. Moody, who has written 13 books, will
be reading from selected works. His book "Joyful Noise" pulls
the Bible back from the far right with personal essays on
the relevance of faith in our increasingly faithless times.
His book "The Black Veil: A Memoir with Digressions," is fiction-nonfiction--sometimes
it's really honest about life, other times it's about completely
other things--concealment and revelation, never one without
the other. Admittance is free and the reading will take place
at the Knickerbocker Theatre (downtown Holland) at 7 p.m.
For more info, call 616-395-7620 or visit their website at
http://www.hope.edu/vws/
Sidewalk
Sale
The Annual Saugatuck Sidewalk Sale will be held August 21
from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in downtown Saugatuck. This is a great
event while merchants unload their summer goods to make way
for fall fashions and giftware. There will be bargains galore.
Event will happen rain or shine. Sponsored by downtown Saugatuck
merchants. Call (616) 857-3133 for more info.
Food
The Annual "Taste of Saugatuck" will be held on August 24
on Water Street in downtown Saugatuck from noon-7 p.m. It's
a mini-"Taste of Chicago" street festival, featuring fine
foods from restaurants in the area such as Clearbrook, the
Sea Wolf, Mermaid Bar & Grill, Coral Gables, and the White
House Bistro, just to name a few. There will also be homemade
sorbetto and gelato from Palazzolo's to cleanse your palate.
A gastronomical event that is sure to please everyone. Sponsored
by the Saugatuck-Douglas CVB and area restaurants. For information
call (616) 857-1701.
Honorable
Mentions
Blue Star Bridge Walk, September 1, a true test of fitness
over a 600-foot bridge--HUH?
Shared Impressions--September 5-19, a print collection of
Amsterdam, artist Cyril Lixemburg
Chili Festival-September 27
Ariel Dance Theatre-September 26-27
Blue Coast Artists open house, October 4-5
Lakeshore Jazz Connection--October 11
Goose Festival, October 10-12
Saugatuck Douglas Gallery Stroll, October 11-12
Octoberfest--October 11
Adult Halloween Parade, October 25, Douglas, 10 p.m.
Sherwood
Forest Cottage
The Cottage is the perfect place for that quiet getaway, or
if you wish to spend a weekend with some friends, we do have
openings after Labor Day, which is also a wonderful time to
kick back and enjoy the area. It sleeps up to 4 people or
two couples, has a full kitchen, and is only 1/2 block from
Lake Michigan and the public beach. For more information,
you can visit the cottage website at http://www.sherwoodforestbandb.com/COTTAGE.HTML
or call us at 800-838-1246.
From the Sherwood Forest Files:
Lorraine's Smoked Salmon (Lox) Scrambled Eggs Lorraine is
a tribe member from the old country, and she has visited with
us since we opened 12 years ago. This recipe is delicious
and is enjoyed by many of our guests at the B&B. Serves four.
Ingredients
2.5 oz. butter
4 spring green onions - chopped
8 eggs, beaten
4 ounces smoked salmon (lox) chopped
1/3 teaspoon ground pepper
3 ounces cream cheese, room temperature, cut into squares
Assemblage
Over low heat in a large nonstick pan, melt the butter. Add
½ of the green onions to the pan and simmer until soft, then
pour in the egg and black pepper mixture and continuously
stir until the eggs are almost firm. Remove from heat and
fold in the cream cheese and salmon, return to low heat and
melt the cream cheese, and it's ready to serve! Sprinkle with
the rest of the onions and you'll have some very happy guests.
Hope
to see you soon!
Keith
& Sue
Sherwood
Forest Bed & Breakfast,
938 Center St.,
Douglas, Michigan
http://www.sherwoodforestbandb.com
800-838-1246
P.S.
Peace on Earth.
Local
Calendar of Events
It's a long list so we added a link. To see a detailed list
of what's happening in the area, check out: www.sherwoodforestbandb.com/CALENDAR.HTML
Sherwood
Forest B&B July 2003 Newsletter
"News
From The Forest"
Happy
Independence Day! The Fourth of July fireworks were fantastic
as we celebrated our country's birthday, and now the summer
season is in full swing, Lake Michigan is a balmy 65 degrees,
and our hip and groovy pool is 85 degrees. We have some great
new golf packages we've put together for those of you who
like to hit the links, or we've got an awesome picnic basket
for you to enjoy at the beach or park. We hope you'll be able
to make it for a visit soon to enjoy this delightful time
of year. A lot of the weekends are already booked, but we
can treat you like royalty Sunday-Thursday.
Golf
Package
Spend a night or two at Sherwood Forest B&B, and we'll arrange
for you to play at The Ravines, an Arnold Palmer Signature
Championship Golf Course, located just 3 miles north of downtown
Saugatuck. This sweeping, eighteen-stanza course, where nature
meets sport in ways you simply must witness to believe, has
wide fairways, generous landing areas, and four tee positions
per hole to let you play it safe. Once you experience The
Ravines for the first time, you'll be surprised by how this
course's breathtaking backdrops and cunning golf architecture
emboldens the true golfer in you. With a 1-night stay you
get 18 holes of golf for two (with a cart) with a guaranteed
tee time at The Ravines and some great dinner recommendations
so you don't have to do the hit and miss thing. Package cost:
$220 - $568. To book this, call us at 800-838-1246
Another
Exciting Golf Package
We have teamed up with the area golf courses to bring you
a great season of golf. We can hook you up with talented golf
instructors for some very valuable lessons (eliminate that
hook, increase your drive, and sink that putt). We can also
show you the way to the heated, double-decker driving range,
book some preferred tee times, and to top it off, we can make
reservations at an area restaurant for an awesome dining experience
after a day of golf. For more info check out http://www.sherwoodforestbandb.com/GOLF.html
or give us a call at 800-838-1246.
Sherwood
Forest Picnic Baskets
Venture forth from Sherwood Forest with your own basket of
goodies this summer. The picnic includes a fine selection
of Italian meats, cheeses, and baguettes, along with fresh
fruit and sweets to make your afternoon rendezvous complete.
To wet your whistle, choose from spritzers or bottled water
(vegetarian selection also available). Price: $55 for two.
Here's
what's happening in and around the area:
Museum
Exhibits
The Saugatuck-Douglas Historical Society is presenting "Snapshots:
A Saugatuck Album." Over a century ago, Kodak produced a machine
so easily operated and transported that "you press the button,
and we do the rest" became a reality. The amateur photographer
now had a way to record all sorts of events--particularly
happy ones--and to preserve (and invent) memory. This year's
exhibition presents amateur photography as a way of understanding
the "new world of leisure" that appeared (and was invented)
in places like Saugatuck at the end the 19th Century. The
photographs were selected from many private collections and
from the Saugatuck-Douglas Historical Society archives, most
being amateur "snapshots" and all focused on "good times."
Others are from local "professional" photographers, like Herman
Simonson, who carried his cameras and camera props (including
a donkey named Dynamite) to the beach to make a living off
the tourist trade. The museum is open every day through Labor
Day, noon to 4 p.m., and weekends in the fall. Admission is
free but contributions are always welcome. For more information,
call (269) 857-7900, or visit their website at http://www.accn.org/~sdhistory/Home.php
Art
On Friday, July 25, from 5-8 p.m., the Nines Gallery in Downtown
Holland will be hosting its 5th Annual "Petite Art by Colossal
Artists" show: a celebration of the best size challenged artwork
that money can buy. Traditionally hailed as the Nines' most
popular show of the year, the small-format show will feature
specially created artwork by a number of artists, The Nines
Gallery will be featuring new photographic prints by Tommy
Allen, rural monotypes by Bonnie Murray, modern still lifes
by Carol Redmond, objects in combinations with cherries and
apples by David Zimmermann, stylized earthenware florals by
Michael Pfleghaar, and debuting the beautiful landscapes of
Susan Brightheart with special guest Ken Carls and his spontaneous
collages. The exhibit will run through August. The Gallery
is located at 17 W. 10th St., Holland. For more info, call
them at 616-392-3239 or visit their brand new web site at
http://www.theninesgallery.com
Chamber
Music
The Chamber Music Festival of Saugatuck will be conducting
six performances: July 10-11 is a piano quartet in G Minor
with Fortepiano by Mozart, an Adagio and Allegro, Op. 70,
and a Trio No. 1 in D Minor, Op. 32 by Anton Arensky; July
17-18 is Six Studies in English Folk Song by Ralph Vaughn
Williams and Rhapsodic Quintet for Clarinet and String quartet,
Op. will be performed; July 24-25 is the Merling Trio performing
a piano trio in C Minor by Haydn and De Las Cuatro Estaciones
Porteñas by Astor Piazzolla. All performances are at 8 p.m.
at the Woman's Club, downtown Saugatuck. Call 269-543-9001
or visit their website at http://www.saugatuckmusic.org
Theater
Mason Street Warehouse, one of Saugatuck's newest groups performing
professional theater, will be hosting three shows this summer.
The first, "I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change" a musical
about dating, romance, and relationships, will run from July
2-13. The second, "Dirty Blonde," is a funny, touching story
about film superstar Mae West as told through the eyes of
two of her biggest fans and will run from July 16-27. The
third, "Our Sinatra" brings the New York cast to Saugatuck.
It's filled with the songs that Frank made famous. Mason Street
Theatre is at 400 Culver St., Saugatuck. For more info or
tickets, call 269-857-4898, or visit their website at http://www.masonstreetwarehouse.org
More
Theater
The Red Barn Theater, in its unusual, rustic location, is
one of the few remaining "barn" theaters in the United States.
This summer's line up includes "Cabaret,"--welcome to the
divinely decadent world of 1930's Berlin-will run from June
27-July 13, "Once Upon A Mattress" is a quirky retelling of
the fairy tale "The Princess and the Pea." Everyone lives
happily ever after when Princess Winnifred foils the evil
Queen's impossible test involving a myriad of mattresses and
one tiny pea-runs from July 18-Aug 3. "Forever Plaid" is next
and tells in lavish harmonies the story of four unlikely heroes
"snuffed out mid coda" in a collision with a school bus in
1964. These angelic crooners come back three decades later
with a second chance to do the first-rate show they never
accomplished in life and runs from August 8-24. For more info
or to purchase tickets, call 269-857-7707, or visit their
website at http://www.redbarnplayhouse.com/
Still
More Theater
Hope Summer Repertory Theater (Hope College Campus) features
several plays, the first being "The Game of Love and Chance,"
an 18th-Century comedy focusing on the idea of class, especially
as seen in the servants and masters of the Enlightenment era,
and will run through July 17. "The Caine Mutiny" is next--WWII
naval officer Stephen Maryk is charged with mutiny after taking
command from Lt. Com. Queeg of the U.S.S. Caine. This riveting
drama runs through August 8. "The Guys" is about a New York
journalist who tries to make sense of the September 11 tragedy
as a grieving fire captain approaches her faced with giving
the eulogies for most of the men in his company. This play
runs through August 2." Call 616-395-7890, or visit their
website at http://www.hope.edu/hsrt/
for more information and show times.
Books
Sue's pick of the month is "Atonement," by Ian McEwan. It's
an engaging story and so finely written that the reading is
both effortless and seductive. Set during the seemingly idyllic
summer of 1935 at the country estate of the Tallis family,
a single event moves Briony Tallis, a precocious 13-year-old
with an overactive imagination. Briony takes steps that will
alter the entire household's lives forever. "Atonement" takes
the reader from a manor house in England to the retreat from
Dunkirk in 1941; from London's World War II military hospitals
to a reunion of the Tallis clan in 1999. You can purchase
it at 131 Mason--downtown Saugatuck in the Old Post Office
Shop. For further info, e-mail oldpostoffice@wmol.com
or call 269-857-4553 (for the comic book lover in you, don't
forget to cruise Uncle Keith's Comics--this month's vintage
collection includes Spiderman), or for our Holland friends,
you can purchase it at Treehouse Books on 8th St or call them
at 616-494-5085.
Honorable
Mentions:
Farmers Market, Holland Civic Center, Wed. & Sat. in July
& Aug., 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Centennial Park Concerts, Holland, bring a blanket or chair,
every Friday at 8 p.m.
Allegan Antique Market, July 27, downtown Allegan
Art 'Round Town--all summer long
Lakeshore Jazz Connection Concerts, September 13, and October
11
Venetian Night Lighted Boat Parade and Fireworks Display,
July 26
Sidewalk Sale, Saugatuck, August 21
Saugatuck Douglas Historical Society Heritage Festival, September
19-20
Sherwood
Forest Cottage
We're all booked up in the cottage for the summer, but we
do have openings after Labor Day, which is also a wonderful
time to kick back and enjoy the area. It sleeps up to 5 people,
has a full kitchen, and is only 1/2 block from Lake Michigan
and the public beach. For more information, you can visit
the cottage website at http://www.sherwoodforestbandb.com/COTTAGE.HTML
or call us at 800-838-1246.
Summer
Weekly Rentals
If your still looking for a weekly rental this summer, we
have two friends who have space and they both have some weeks
open in July and August: Rob has a brand new condo for rent
(about a half mile from Lake Michigan)-you can call at 616-836-2816,
and the other is our friend Jill's condo at Mariner's Cove
(#358) on the river with a boat slip, call Mandy at 269-857-7829.
Sherwood
Forest Staples
We will pamper you to your heart's content with one of our
"Sweetheart Specials" (we now can include Godiva Chocolates),
or you can try one of our in-house massages--doesn't get much
better than that. And of course, there's our ever-popular
"Famous Chefs of Saugatuck Gourmet Dinners" November through
April. You can link to our Sweetheart Specials at http://www.sherwoodforestbandb.com/SWEETHEART.HTML
Here's the link for gourmet dinner details and a sample menu:
http://www.sherwoodforestbandb.com/DINNERS.HTML
From
the Sherwood Forest Files:
This is the best chocolate chip cookie recipe. And as Keith
is the only Sherwoodian who doesn't have a recipe, the Sirens
decided to name it after him because he just loves these cookies.
Keith
of Sherwood's Chocolate Chip Cookies
2 1/4
cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup (2 sticks, 1/2 pound) butter, softened
3/4 cup granulated [white] sugar
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons milk
2 eggs
3 cups Nestle Toll House Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels
Combine
flour, baking soda and salt in small bowl. In a large bowl,
beat butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar and vanilla. Add
the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition;
gradually beat in flour mixture, add milk and stir in chocolate
chips. Drop by rounded tablespoon onto ungreased baking sheets.
BAKE
in preheated 375-degree oven for 9 to 11 minutes or until
golden brown. Let stand for 1 to 2 minutes; remove to wire
racks and cool.
Hope
to see you soon!
Keith
& Sue
Sherwood Forest Bed & Breakfast, 938 Center St., Douglas,
Michigan
http://www.sherwoodforestbandb.com
800-838-1246
P.S.
Peace on Earth
Sherwood
Forest B&B June 2003 Newsletter
"News From The Forest"
Memorial
Day has come and gone, and for us that heralds the opening
of our summer season. Lake Michigan is not quite warm enough
for a dip, but our hip and groovy pool is a “swimable”
84 degrees. The days are getting longer as we head toward
the summer solstice, and we hope you'll be able to make it
for a visit soon to enjoy this delightful time of year. A
lot of the weekends are already booked, but we can treat you
like royalty Sunday-Thursday.
Sherwood
Forest Golf
We have teamed up with the golf courses in the area to bring
you a great summer season of golf. We can get hook you up
with talented golf instructors for some very valuable lessons
(eliminate that hook, increase your drive, and sink that putt!).
We can show you the way to the heated double-decker driving
range, book some preferred tee times, and to top it off, we
can make reservations at an area restaurant for an awesome
dining experience after a day of golf. For more info, give
us a call at 800-838-1246.
Sherwood
Forest Picnic Baskets
Venture forth from Sherwood Forest with your own basket of
goodies this summer. The picnic includes a fine selection
of Italian meats, cheeses, and baguettes, along with fresh
fruit and sweets to make your afternoon rendezvous complete.
To wet your whistle, choose from spritzers or bottled water
(vegetarian selection also available). Price: $55 for two.
Here's
what's happening in and around the area:
Waterfront
Film Festival
Join us for Saugatuck's coolest event on June 12-15: the Waterfront
Film Festival. With over 70 films (ranging from shorts, documentaries,
comedies, and dramas), seminars, and panel discussions with
experienced film industry veterans, it promises to be a great
event. The annual free flick on June 12 starts with a "street
party" at 7 p.m. on Water Street, followed at dusk with
an outdoor screening of "Local Boys,” about two
brothers chasing waves off the beaches of Southern California
and the thrilling freedom that comes along. The Film Festival
will truly celebrate independent film and filmmakers. For
more information, a list of films, and to purchase tickets,
call (269)-857-8351, or visit their website at www.waterfrontfilm.com
Museum
Exhibits
The Saugatuck-Douglas Historical Society is presenting “Snapshots:
A Saugatuck Album.” Over a century ago, Kodak produced
a machine so easily operated and transported that "you
press the button, and we do the rest" became a reality.
The amateur photographer now had a way to record all sorts
of events--particularly happy ones--and to preserve (and invent)
memory. This year’s exhibition presents amateur photography
as a way of understanding the “new world of leisure”
that appeared (and was invented) in places like Saugatuck
at the end the 19th century and beginning of 20th. The photographs
were selected from many private collections and from the Saugatuck-Douglas
Historical Society archives, most being amateur “snapshots”
and all focused on “good times.” Others are from
local “professional” photographers, like Herman
Simonson, who carried his cameras and camera props (including
a donkey named Dynamite) to the beach to make a living off
the tourist trade. The museum is open every day through Labor
Day, noon to 4 p.m., and weekends in the fall. Admission is
free but contributions are always welcome. For more information,
call (269) 857-7900, or visit their website at www.accn.org/~sdhistory/Home.php
Art
The Nines Gallery in Downtown Holland is celebrating spring
with fresh landscapes by northern Michigan artist Sue Brightheart.
Painting with oil on masonite, she excels in capturing the
pastoral beauty of the Heartland, including blooming orchards,
isolated farm fields, and long rolling vistas. Also featured
in June are new ceramic creations by Michael Pfleghaar, which
are colorful, full of whimsy, and stylishly sculpted. Also,
don't miss out on David Zimmermann's incredible new still
lifes. For questions, call The Nines at 616-392-3239, or drop
by the gallery at 17 W. 10th St., downtown Holland, or visit
www.theninesgallery.com
Chamber
Music
The Chamber Music Festival of Saugatuck will be conducting
six performances: July 10-11 is a piano quartet in G Minor
with Fortepiano by Mozart, an Adagio and Allegro, Op. 70,
and a Trio No. 1 in D Minor, Op. 32 by Anton Arensky; July
17-18 is Six Studies in English Folk Song by Ralph Vaughn
Williams and Rhapsodic Quintet for Clarinet and String quartet,
Op. will be performed; July 24-25 is the Merling Trio performing
a piano trio in C Minor by Haydn and De Las Cuatro Estaciones
Porteñas by Astor Piazzolla. All performances are at
8 p.m. at the Woman's Club, downtown Saugatuck. Call 269-543-9001
or visit their website at www.saugatuckmusic.org
Theater
Mason Street Warehouse, one of Saugatuck's newest groups performing
professional theater, will be hosting three shows this summer.
The first, “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change”
a musical about dating, romance, and relationships, will run
from July 2-13. The second, “Dirty Blonde,” is
a funny, touching story about film superstar Mae West as told
through the eyes of two of her biggest fans and will run from
July 16-27. The third, “Our Sinatra” brings the
New York cast to Saugatuck. It’s filled with the songs
that Frank made famous. Mason Street Theatre is at 400 Culver
St., Saugatuck. For more info or tickets, call 269-857-4898,
or visit their website at www.masonstreetwarehouse.org
More Theater
The Red Barn Theater, in its unusual, rustic location, is
one of the few remaining "barn" theaters in the
United States. This summer’s line up includes “Nunsense,”
an irreverent and hilarious spoof about a bunch of fun-loving
habits, and will run from June 6-22; and “Cabaret,”--welcome
to the divinely decadent world of 1930’s Berlin—will
run from June 27-July 13. For more info or to purchase tickets,
call 269-857-7707, or visit their website at www.redbarnplayhouse.com/
Still More Theater
Hope Summer Repertory Theater (Hope College Campus) opens
it’s summer season with “Guys and Dolls,”
a story about Nathan Detroit who is trying to find a location
for “the oldest established permanent floating crap
game in New York.” Performances and show times will
run in rotation from June 13 through July 29 at the DeWitt
Center, 12th St. and Columbia Ave., Holland. Call 616-395-7890,
or visit their website at www.hope.edu/pr/releases/showpr.cgi?page=guysdolls.
Books
Sue's pick of the month is “Let’s Not Go to the
Dogs Tonight,” by Alexandra Fuller. A classic is born
in this tender, intensely moving, and even delightful journey
through a white African girl's childhood during the Rhodesian
civil war (1971-1979). With a unique and subtle sensitivity
to racial issues, Fuller describes her parents' racism and
the wartime relationships between blacks and whites through
a child's watchful eyes. The farm is taken away for "land
redistribution,” and the family constantly sets up house
in hostile, desolate environments as they move from Rhodesia
to Zambia to Malawi and back to Zambia. This work captures
the tone of a very young person caught up in her own small
world as she witnesses a far larger historical event. It’s
a real page-turner. You can purchase it at 131 Mason--downtown
Saugatuck in the Old Post Office Shop. For further info, e-mail
oldpostoffice@wmol.com
or call 269-857-4553 (for the comic book lover in you, don't
forget to cruise Uncle Keith's Comics-this months vintage
collection includes Spiderman), or for our Holland friends,
you can purchase it at Treehouse Books on 8th St.
Honorable
Mentions:
Art on Center, Douglas, June 21-22, gallery and studio receptions
Farmers Market, Holland Civic Center, every Wednesday in June,
8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Centennial Park Concerts, Holland, bring a blanket or chair,
every Friday at 8 p.m.
Allegan Antique Market, June 29, downtown Allegan
Art ‘Round Town--all summer long
Lakeshore Jazz Connection Concerts, July 5, September 13,
and October 11
Venetian Night Lighted Boat Parade and Fireworks Display,
July 26
Sidewalk Sale, Saugatuck, August 21
Saugatuck Douglas Historical Society Heritage Festival, September
19-20
Sherwood Forest Cottage
We’re all booked up in the cottage for the summer, but
we do have openings after Labor Day, which is also a wonderful
time to kick back and enjoy the area. It sleeps up to 5 people,
has a full kitchen, and is only 1/2 block from Lake Michigan
and the public beach. For more information, you can visit
the cottage website at www.sherwoodforestbandb.com/COTTAGE.HTML
or call us at 800-838-1246.
Summer
weekly rentals
If your still looking for a weekly rental this summer, we
have two friends who have space: Rob has a brand new condo
for rent (about a mile from Lake Michigan)—you can call
at 616-836-2816, and the other is our friend Jill’s
condo at Mariner’s Cove (#358) on the river with a boat
slip, call Mandy at 269-857-7829.
Sherwood
Forest Staples
We will pamper you to your heart's content with one of our
"Sweetheart Specials" (we now can include Godiva
Chocolates), or you can try one of our in-house massages--doesn't
get much better than that. And of course, there's our ever-popular
"Famous Ch |