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Sherwood
Forest B&B December 2004 Newsletter
"News
from the Forest"
We had 4 inches of snow the day before Thanksgiving, and it
was just beautiful here in the forest. Although the snow has
already melted, it is once again that time of year to enjoy
the quiet that Mother Nature places before us. With the cold
crisp days and starry nights, what better time to cross-country
ski or curl up with a good book and sip 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 R&R to put you in the holiday spirit.
Happy
Holidays and Peace on Earth to All!
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:
Theater
Charles Dickens A Christmas Carol will be presented December
10-12 and 17-19 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
The Nines Gallery and Framing Studio is wrapping up its successful
show by Jennifer Gardiner on December 4, but remaining pieces
will continue to be available for sale. Delbert Michel, a
longtime painting professor at Hope College and recently retired
to Sutton's Bay, Michigan, has joined the gallery. His found
object collages and abstract landscapes are a welcome addition
The Nines Gallery and Framing Studio will also be accepting
regular framing orders to be available for pick-up by Christmas
Eve that are received by December 15. Gift certificates are
also available. For more information, visit http://www.theninesgallery.com
or call 616-392-4370.
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
toward 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.
Book of the Month
Sue's book of the month is The Time Travelers Wife by Audrey
Niffenegger. This is an extraordinary novel with a unique
premise, an exploration of the unknown in this expanding century,
where the impossible becomes possible, if not routine. It's
a lyrical love story between Henry and Clare, albeit an unusual
one suffused with vivid images of the past and the future.
Henry has a rare genetic condition: he time-travels within
his own lifetime, into his own past and future, yet dwells
in the present. Niffenegger has not written a traditional
romance; instead, she has grounded her tale in flesh and blood
reality. This was by far Sue's favorite book in years. You
can purchase this book 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:
December 31, fireworks display over the Kalamazoo River, Saugatuck,
midnight
January 19, Great Performance Series, St. Lawrence String
Quartet, Holland 7:30 p.m.
February 1, Visiting Writers Series, Mark Jarman, Poet, Knickerbockers,
7 p.m.
February 8, Mardi Gras Parade, Douglas, 7 p.m.
February 25, Great Performance Series, Vocalist Nnenna Freelon,
Holland, 7:30 p.m.
March 8, Visiting Writers, Mary Pipher, Psychologist, Writer,
Knickerbocker, 7 p.m.
March 15, Visiting Writers, Carlos Eire, Scholar, Memoirist,
Knickerbocker, 7 p.m.
March 15, Visiting Writers, Vyvyane Loh, Novelist, Dancer,
MD, Knickerbocker, 7 p.m.
March 30-31 Great Performance Series, Dynamo Theatre, Holland,
7:30 p.m.
April 20, Visiting Writers, Mary Szybist, Poet, Knickerbocker,
7 p.m.
April 20, Visiting Writers, Amy Fusselman, Memoirist, Knickerbocker,
7 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:
The
Sirens Granola
This granola is a compilation by several of Sherwood's Sirens.
Every time this recipe was created, another ingredient was
magically thrown into the mixing bowl. It is simply delicious,
especially when you add some yogurt.
Makes 11 cups
4 cups rolled oats (not quick-cooking)
1 1/3 Cups flaked or shredded unsweetened coconut (optional)
1 ½ Cups light brown sugar
1 cup sliced almonds
1 cup unsalted sunflower seeds
¾ Cup canola oil
¾ Cup cold water
1 Tablespoon vanilla extract
1/3 Cup dried cherries
1/3 Cup dried cranberries
½ Cup golden raisins
1.
Preheat oven to 325°F. Combine the oats, coconut, sugar, almonds,
and sunflower seeds in a large bowl. Stir well to combine.
In a small bowl, whisk the oil with the water and vanilla,
and pour over the dry ingredients. Stir until well coated.
2. Spread the mixture over the bottom of a large baking sheet
with sides or a roasting pan and bake, stirring every 10 minutes,
until golden brown, about 1 hour 20 minutes. Remove from the
oven and cool.
3. Transfer the granola to a large bowl and stir in the cherries,
cranberries, and raisins. You can store the cereal in airtight
containers for up to 2 weeks in the refrigerator, or place
in re-sealable bags and keep in the freezer for up to 2 months.
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 2004 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
A 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 Santa's
shopping list from participating stores, giving you the chance
to win a $500 shopping spree. It all starts on November 19
from 6 to 9 p.m. and will continue through the weekend. More
info on the Santa's 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 20 until 9 p.m. For more information,
visit http://www.douglasmichigan.com/.
Art
In Jennifer Gardiner's newest show, Not Without Danger, she
has elected to remove the artistic safety net. This show is
an Oh-So-Stylish departure for a young professional artist
who aspires to truly elevate her artistic career to the next
level. This new collection will be a window into her artistic
life. The show will open at The Nines Gallery in Holland on
November 5, with an Artist's Reception from 5-9 p.m. Snacks
and libations will be served and the artist will be on hand
to speak about her new collection. Call 616-392-3239 for more
info, or visit www.theninesgallery.com
More Art
Join the Blue Coast Artists for their annual Holiday Open
House of Studios on November 26-28 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 http://bluecoastartists.com
Movies
The Knickerbocker Theatre in Holland continues its Fall Film
Series with Since Otar Left, showing November 15-20 at 7 and
9 p.m. This film is a moving study of three women living in
Tbilisi, the capital of former Soviet Georgia. The film is
in French, Russian and Georgian with English subtitles. The
series will end with Valentin, showing November 26-27 and
November 29-December 4 at 7 and 9 p.m. Released in 2004, Valentin
is a coming-of-age story told through the eyes of a 10-year-old
boy who lives with his grandmother in 1969 Argentina. The
film is in Spanish with English subtitles. For more info,
call 616-395-7403 or visit http://hope.edu/pr/releases/showpr.cgi?page=knick
More
Movies
The second annual Saugatuck Children's Film Festival, a program
of the Saugatuck Center for the Arts, is being held in November
19-21. About 25 high quality, independently produced, entertaining,
and educational films will be shown. In addition, there will
be special screenings of films suitable for adults and young
adults: The Triplets of Belleville on Friday evening and The
Time of the Wolf on Sunday afternoon. Of interest to historical
preservationists is a screening of two videos on Saturday
evening by Emmy award winning documentary filmmaker Gary Glaser.
The first titled The Brown House, a video about a Frank Lloyd
Wright home in Kalamazoo. The second The Hudson's Building,
a film reflecting demolition versus conservation debate. For
more info, call 269-857-2399 or visit http://www.sc4a.org/ChldFilm_04_index.html.
Visiting
Writers
Next in the line up for the Visiting Writers Series is Bob
Tarte on November 20 at 7 p.m. at the Knickerbocker Theatre
in Holland. When he left the Michigan suburbs for the country,
Tarte was thinking peace and quiet: he'd write in the solitude
of his rural home on the outskirts of everything. But one
day his wife decided to introduce a bunny into the household.
Tarte, who was never especially fond of animals, agreed for
his wife's sake to tolerate the bunny. But then Tarte's wife
decided to push the envelope. Over time she convinced him
to adopt some parrots; more bunnies; then some ducks; then
some geese, turkeys, and other sorts of feathered creatures.
Eventually, the Tarte household became a very loud and unruly
zoo. In Enslaved by Ducks, Tarte shares his hysterical experiences
living under the same roof with a demanding menagerie of animals.
It's a moving story about a man, who against all odds was
converted to a doting and proud animal lover. Tarte has written
for a number of publications, including The Beat magazine,
the Boston Globe, the Whole Earth Review, and the Miami New
Times. Call 269-395-7620 or visit http://www.hope.edu/vws/fall2004.html.
Music
The Hope College Great Performance Series will host The Vienna
Boys Choir on November 4 at 7:30 p.m. at the DeWitt Theatre.
For more than five centuries, the Vienna Boys Choir has enchanted
millions with their unique charm and exceptionally beautiful
singing. Carrying on a tradition, which includes Mozart, Haydn,
and Schubert, the popular choir will present a wide range
of sacred and secular works. On November 18 at 7:30 in the
Dimnent Chapel, GPS hosts The Brahms Piano Trio. The group
features the St. Petersburg Quartet's incomparable first violinist
Al Aranovskaya and cellist Leonid Shukaev, joined by pianist
Maxim Mogilevsky (winner of three international piano competitions).
The Russian ensemble has been receiving rave reviews for their
solid performances of works by Brahms, Shostakovich, Tchaikovsky,
and Alyabiev. For more info, call 616-395-7890, or visit http://www.hope.edu/arts/.
Books
This month's book is a recommendation from our friend Kate
and is titled Bee Season by Myla Goldberg. There is so much
pain in this powerful first novel about a family's unraveling
that it often seems on the edge of unbearable. And yet, as
we watch 9-year-old Eliza Naumann transform herself from underachiever
to spelling prodigy, we endure the pain out of respect for
one girl's courage and all-consuming love. Eliza's family
is gradually breaking down in front of her: father Saul, whose
self-absorbed passion for Jewish mysticism blinds him to the
suffering of those closest to him; mother Myriam, whose quest
for perfection leads her into kleptomania; and brother Aaron,
who rebels against his faith and turns to Hare Krishna. Goldberg
effectively mixes fascinating detail about spelling bees with
metaphorical leaps of imagination, producing a novel that
works on many levels. 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 at 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
Dec
10-11 and 17-19, Charles Dickens, A Christmas Carol, Saugatuck
Dec 31, New Years Eve Fireworks display, midnight, Saugatuck
Jan 19, St Lawrence String Quartet, Dimnent Chapel Holland
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
Here's the link for gourmet dinner details and a sample menu:
http://www.sherwoodforestbandb.com/DINNERS.HTML
Sherwood
Forest Cottage
The Cottage is the perfect place for that quiet getaway, or
if you'd like to spend a weekend with some friends or family.
It sleeps up to 4 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.
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:
Woody's
Tofu Broccoli Stir-Fry. For some reason known only to the
kitchen Gods, Woody, our resident woodchuck who lives under
our deck, always seems to wander into our line of sight when
we are preparing this dish; hence, the name.
1 package (14.5 ounces) firm tofu, drained, cut crosswise
into 6 slabs, each slab halved horizontally and cut into triangles
1 ½ pounds broccoli cleaned and cut into bite-size pieces
2 Tablespoons vegetable oil
3 Tablespoons soy sauce
1 Tablespoon rice vinegar
1 Tablespoon honey
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 Tablespoon cornstarch
½ Cup cashews or peanuts, crushed (optional)
Arrange
tofu in a single layer on several layers of paper towels on
a baking sheet, then top with paper towels and another baking
sheet and weight with canned goods or books. Let tofu drain
30 minutes.
Cook
broccoli stalks in microwave for 2-3 minutes, till bright
green. Heat oil in large non-stick skillet. Add tofu and cook
until golden brown, turning halfway through, 10-15 minutes.
Transfer to paper towels.
Combine
soy sauce, vinegar, honey, red pepper flakes, garlic, cornstarch,
and ¾ cup water; set aside.
Add
broccoli to skillet and cook over high heat, 2-3 minutes.
Pour sauce into pan and return tofu to pan. Stir to coat,
about 1 minute more. Serve topped with nuts. Serves 4.
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 September 2004 Newsletter
"News
from the Forest"
The summer season is coming to an end, and although the autumnal
equinox is still 4 weeks away, things have quieted down here
on the lakeshore. The nights are cool; the days are peaceful;
the early apples and pears are ready for picking. It's a great
time of year to join us for some relaxation and beautiful
fall weather.
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 nights 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. 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 life. 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. With
a 1-night stay you get 18 holes of golf for two (with a cart)
with a guaranteed tee time at The Ravines, 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 can 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 11, the Lakeshore Jazz Connection will present
the Spider Saloff Quartet. Whether it's a Gershwin ballad,
swing, or scat, Spider Saloff sings jazz like no other. She
frequently sings in New York, San Francisco, and Chicago and
has won acclaim in all three cities as well as Europe. Her
Chicago band features pianist Jeremy Kahn, bassist Mark Sonksen,
and saxist Eric Schneider. The show starts at 8 p.m. General
admission is $18; $15 for members, $10 students. You can reserve
tickets by emailing ljc@wmol.com
and for more information or tickets, call (616) 857-2287,
or visit their website at http://www.lakeshorejazzconnection.org.
More
Music
On September 17 at 8 p.m., The Hilltop Picnic Concert Series
will kick off with Liz Mandeville Gresson. Liz Mandeville
Greeson's is a true blue Chicago Blue's Diva, she'll have
you dancing and probably knock some footwear off too. This
woman has a voice so strong and deep it seems to emanate from
the molten mantle of the planet. Her confident delivery a
perfect complement to a braggin' song, is a musical personal
ad. You won't want to miss this perfomance. Concert-goers/picnickers
are asked to bring their own picnic supplies, including beach
chairs, blankets, packed picnic baskets, and loaded coolers
so they can kick back and listen to this Red Hot Mama. Tickets
are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. To order tickets or
for more information call 616-459-4788 or e-mail comment@wyce.org
Hilltop Center is located at 6069 Blue Star Highway between
Saugatuck and Holland.
Saugatuck-Douglas
Heritage Festival
On September 17-19, the Saugatuck-Douglas Historical Society
will sponsor its 3rd annual Heritage Festival, with a Historic
Homes Tour, the spectacle of River Fire, a Native American
drumming ceremony with dancing and story telling, vineyard
tours of award-winning Fenn Valley Winery complete with wine
tasting, orchard tours at historic Cranes Orchards, historical
trolley tours, a clothesline art show, and for the first time
this year, a vintage baseball game. 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 269-857-7900 or visit http://www.sdhistory.com.
Art
The Nines Gallery and Framing Studio is getting ready for
their first-ever All Sculpture Show. They are taking all of
the 2-dimensional art off the walls and featuring the Voluptuous
and Modern ceramics of up-and-comer Jeff Blandford (just a
college sophomore), the celestially inspired stone and metal
sculpture of Don Buckley, the elegant stained-glass and copper
creations of Dennis Hamilton, as well as new figurative pieces
by Carol Peace, and some striking abstract wood sculptures
by Eddie Parach. The show, titled Volume: Artwork in the 3rd
Dimension opens September 10 from 5-8 p.m. and will be featured
in the gallery until October 3. The artists will be in attendance.
The Nines Gallery and Framing Studio is inside 17 W. 10th
St. in downtown Holland. Call 616-392-3239 or visit http://www.theninesgallery.com
More
Art
The Blue Coast Artists 15th Annual Fall Tour of Studios will
be held October 3-5 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Travel the Scenic
Blue Star highway between South Haven and Saugatuck to discover
some of Southwest Michigan's finest artwork, from stoneware
and Raku pottery, sculpture and fine jewelry, to wood marquetry,
blown glass and painting. Visit the unique rural studios,
galleries, and showrooms of these 9 professional artists.
For more information, visit http://bluecoastartists.com
Exhibitions
The Saugatuck-Douglas Historical Society is presenting Tales
of the Villages, Thirteen Stories of People and Places in
the Saugatuck-Douglas Area, with an interesting mix of old-fashioned
story telling by way of text and visual presentation. The
tales range from a local school teacher (known as the White
Squaw) in the 1840s who befriended the local Indians, to the
local puppeteer Burr Tillstrom who invented the famous 1950s
TV show, Kukla, Fran, and Ollie. The museum is open noon to
4 p.m. on weekends in September and October. Admission is
free. For more information, call 269-857-7900 or visit http://www.accn.org/~sdhistory/Home.php
Dance
The Hope College Great Performance Series will host Nai-Ni
Chen Dance on September 15-16 at 7:30 p.m. at the Dewitt Chapel
on the Hope College Campus. Bridging tradition and innovation,
the Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company brings the power and elegance
of ancient Chinese art into the free and dynamic world of
contemporary dance. To order tickets, call 616-395-7890, or
visit http://www.hope.edu/arts/gps/
Antiques
We thought we give these guys a plug, the Blue Star Antique
Pavillion located at 2948 Blue Star Highway in Douglas has
recently opened with dealer booths, auction house and consignment
room. It's uncluttered, clean and they've got allot of cool
stuff for sale, be sure to stop by there. For more information
on there hours, give them a call at 269-857-6041.
Books
Keith's pick of the month is The Venetians Wife by Nick Bantock.
The subtitle of this oversized, lavishly illustrated volume
confirms that we are a kind of quasi-mythical kingdom: A Strangely
Sensual Tale of a Renaissance Explorer, a Computer, and a
Metamorphosis. This is the story of San Francisco art conservator
Sara Wolfe, who is fascinated by a drawing of the Indian god
Shiva hanging on the walls of the museum where she works.
She receives an e-mail message from one N. Conti, who somehow
is aware of her obsession and offers her a job traveling around
the world assembling Indian art for his collection. The narrative
proceeds via these e-mail messages and through the protagonists'
entries into their computer journals. The mysteries around
which the plot hinge Conti's identity and his ultimate purpose
in reassembling his collection are suspenseful, augmented
by Bantock's intensely colorful and often sensual illustrations.
This is a wonderful book that is a quick and delightful read.
You can purchase it at Treehouse Books, Holland (616-494-5085);
or at The Old Post Office Shop, Saugatuck (oldpostoffice@wmol.com
or 269-857-4553) (for the comic book lover in you, don't forget
to cruise Uncle Keith's Comics).
Visiting
Writers
Carl Phillips, poet and essayist, will read on September 8.
Phillips has seven award-winning books of poetry, and he has
also written Coin of the Realm, a book of essays on the Psalms,
race, and ethics. While his volumes of poetry have won major
prizes, Phillips is also praised for his translation of Sophocles'
tragedy, Philoctetes, which takes place near the climax of
the Trojan War. Admittance is free and the reading will take
place at the Knickerbocker Theatre (downtown Holland) at 7
p.m., jazz at 6:30. For more info, call 616-395-7620 or visit
http://www.hope.edu/vws/
Honorable
Mentions
Blue Star Bridge Walk, September 6, a true test of fitness
over a 600-foot bridge--HUH?
Classic Car Show, Douglas, September 12
Mount Baldhead Challenge, September 18, 15k and 5k
Chili Festival, September 25
Visiting Writer Fanonne Jeffers, Poet, October 7
Visiting Writer Patricia Sarafian Ward, Novelist, October
7
Lakeshore Jazz Connection, October 9
Octoberfest, October 9
Goose Festival, October 8-10
Saugatuck-Douglas Gallery Stroll, October 8-9
Adult Halloween Parade, October 30, Douglas, 10 p.m
Gallery Stroll, October 9-10
Children's Film Festival, November 15-21
Saugatuck's Annual pre-Holiday Sale, November 19-21
Douglas Holiday Preview, November 20
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:
Nancy's Zucchini, Tomato, and Feta Egg Squares
I know it's a long title, but Nancy is an related Siren who
came up with this dish just so she could get a mention on
our website, this dish is awesome, with just the right combinations
of taste sensations to start your morning off just right.
1
large zucchini, grated
12 eggs, mixed
1 Cup milk
1 Tablespoon Tabasco
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 Cup mozzarella cheese, grated
15 grape tomatoes, cut in half
6 ounces crumbled feta cheese
Combine
first 7 ingredients and spread in greased 9x13 inch pan. Place
cut tomatoes on top, seed side up, then sprinkle feta over
all. Bake at 350 degrees for 45-50 minutes, let sit 5 minutes,
then cut into squares. Serves 8-10.
For
more hip and groovy recipes, you can visit our recipes page
on our website 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 August 2004 Newsletter
"News
from the Forest"
We have some great news here at Sherwood Forest! We are very
excited to announce that we took the Best B&B in the reader’s
poll in Lake Magazine and took 2nd place for Most Romantic
B&B. Thank you to all of our guests and friends who voted
for us! You can check out the articles in Lake Magazine at
http://www.lakemagazine.com
The
next few months are still a great time of year for a walk
on the beach or for sharing a picnic basket, 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 B&B for 2 nights 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. 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 life. 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,
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.
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.
Art
On August 20 from 5-8 p.m., The Nines Gallery will present
one of our favorite artists, Amy Reckley, who will be showing
works of expressionist abstractions. This will be Amy’s last
show for over a year as she is headed to Florence, Italy,
for some study and fun. The nines Gallery is located at 17
W. 10th St. in Holland. For more information, call 269-857-9997,
or visit http://www.theninesgallery.com
Film
Series
The Knickerbocker Theater in downtown Holland will show The
Clay Bird on August 13-14 and 16-19. This film studies a young
boy’s reaction to his father’s Islamic zealotry in Bangladesh
in the 1960s. Then Red Barn will play on August 20-21 and
23-26. Filmed near Traverse City, Michigan, by a local film
company, it addresses the increasing urban sprawl and the
plight of the small farmer in the United States. Ernest Borgnine
plays Michael Bolini, a fruit farmer whose farm is threatened
by taxes and developers. Finally, Super-Size Me will be shown
on August 30-September 3. Filmmaker Morgan Spurlock’s documentary
follows him on a month-long exploration of fast food. Spulock
commits to eating three meals a day for thirty days at McDonald’s,
and the effects on his health are staggering. The Knickerbocker
Theater is at 86 E. 8th St., downtown Holland. Call 616-395-7403
or visit http://www.hope.edu/pr/releases/showpr.cgi?page=films
Books
Mindy, a cool and groovy chick, picked Nickel and Dimed for
our monthly selection. Between 1998 and 2000, the author,
Barbara Ehrenreich, spent time three cities throughout the
nation, attempting to get by on the salary available to low-paid
and unskilled workers. Beginning with advantages not enjoyed
by many such individuals--she is white, English-speaking,
educated, healthy, and unburdened with transportation or child-care
worries--she tried to support herself by working as a waitress,
a cleaning woman, a nursing-home aide, and a Wal-Mart employee.
She discovered that her average salary of $7 per hour couldn't
even provide the necessities of life (rent, transportation,
and food), let alone the luxury of health coverage. With her
characteristic wry wit and her unabashedly liberal bent, Ehrenreich
brings the invisible poor out of hiding and, in the process,
the world they inhabit--where civil liberties are often ignored
and hard work fails to live up to its reputation as the ticket
out of poverty. You can purchase or order this book 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)
Music
This Friday, August 13, the Jim Cooper Quintet with vocalist
Edye Evans Hyde will play at Centennial Park, 10th St. & River
Ave., in Holland, from 7:30-9:30 p.m., and it’s free. Then
on August 15, Jim Cooper along with the Dave Hay Jazz Duo
will play at Everyday People Cafe (outdoor patio--drinks and
appetizers available), 11 Center Street, downtown Douglas,
from 7-10 p.m. (269-857-4240)--weather permitting.
Exhibitions
The Saugatuck-Douglas Historical Society is presenting Tales
of the Villages, Thirteen Stories of People and Places in
the Saugatuck-Douglas Area, with an interesting mix of old-fashioned
story telling by way of text and visual presentation. The
tales range from a local school teacher (known as the White
Squaw) in the 1840s who befriended the local Indians, to the
local puppeteer Burr Tillstrom who invented the famous 1950s
TV show, Kukla, Fran, and Ollie. The museum is open daily
through Labor Day, noon to 4 p.m., and weekends in the fall.
Admission is free. For more information, call 269-857-7900
or visit http://www.accn.org/~sdhistory/Home.php
Douglas
Socials
Every Thursday night in August, Douglas Socials will be held
from 5:30-9 p.m. in downtown Douglas. This is a real hometown
happening that includes fun festivities for the whole family,
including beer and brats, live music, and lively conversation
from all. Some of the proceeds even go to favorite local charities,
such as the Friends of the Library and the Saugatuck Douglas
Historical Society. Don't miss the chance to be social!
Theater
Through August 15, the Mason Street Warehouse is presenting
the Midwest premier of Bright Ideas, a new play by Eric Coble
that tells the wacky story of what some parents will do to
get their children admitted into the most prestigious pre-school
in the country. On August 18-29, theatergoers will witness
the birth of a brand new musical comedy. From the creators
of The Rhythm Club and Broadway's upcoming new musical The
Wedding Singer, MSW presents Wicked City by Chad Beguelin
and Matthew Sklar. This new musical is set deep in the world
of Hollywood film noire dames, thugs, and private eyes. The
Mason Street Warehouse is at 400 Culver Street, Saugatuck.
For tickets or more information, call 269-857-4898 or visit
http://www.masonstreetwarehouse.org
Sidewalk
Sale
The Annual Saugatuck Sidewalk Sale will be held August 19
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 29 on
Water Street in downtown Saugatuck from noon-7 p.m. It’s a
mini Taste of Chicago street festival, featuring fine foods
from area restaurants. A gastronomical event that is sure
to please everyone. Sponsored by the Saugatuck-Douglas CVB
and area restaurants. For information, call (616) 857-1701.
Music
The New Holland Brewing Co., which makes some superb microbrews
(they have some non-brew, too), is the happening place in
Holland to listen weekly to music. They’ve booked jazz and
blues, along with some fantastic wood-fired pizza. For more
information, visit http://www.newhollandbrew.com/pubevents.aspx
Honorable
Mentions
Blue Star Bridge Walk, September 6, a true test of fitness
over a 600-foot bridge--HUH?
Lakeshore Jazz Connection--October 11
Carl Philips, Poet and Essayist, Holland September 9
Classic Car Show, Douglas, September 12
Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company, Holland, September 15-16
Mount Baldhead Challenge September 18, 15k and 5k
Chili Festival, September 25
Blue Coast Artists open house, October 2-3
Lakeshore Jazz Connection, October 9
Goose Festival, October 8-10
Saugatuck-Douglas Gallery Stroll, October 8-9
Octoberfest, October 9
Adult Halloween Parade, October 30, 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:
Ava’s Spicy Breakfast Casserole. Ava is one of the newest
Sirens of Sherwood (at only 4 months), and she gets a little
feisty when Sarah, her mom, eats this incredible dish.
1
(8 ½ oz.) package corn muffin mix
3 cups cubed (1/2 inch) Italian loaf
8 ounces hot turkey Italian sausage
1 cup chopped onion
2 cups milk
1 teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon white pepper
1 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
1 (10 oz) diced tomatoes and green chilies (Rotel), undrained
4 eggs, beaten
1 cup (4 oz) shredded Colby-Jack cheese
Prepare
corn muffin mix according to package directions; cool. Crumble
muffins into large bowl and stir in bread—set aside. Remove
casings from sausage and cook with onion in large nonstick
skillet until browned; crumble and drain grease. Combine next
6 ingredients and stir until well blended. Add sausage mixture;
stir well. Stir into bread mixture and spoon half into a 9x13
greased pan. Top with ½ cup cheese. Spoon remaining bread
mixture over cheese, and sprinkle ½ cup cheese on top. Cover
and refrigerate overnight (8 hours). In morning, bake at 350
degrees 35 to 45 minutes (until lightly browned). Let stand
10 minutes, then cut into squares and serve with your favorite
salsa. Yield 8-10 servings.
For
more hip and groovy recipes, you can visit our recipes page
on our website 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 July 2004 Newsletter
"News
from the Forest"
The summer is upon us and there is a whole lot happening around
here. The golf courses are in tip-top shape, the new off-Broadway
theater has a fantastic line up, and Lake Michigan is warm
enough to take a dip. Ah, it’s a great time of year. We’ve
got some new beach umbrellas and chairs at your disposal,
and some mint condition ‘70s era Schwinn Suburban bicycles
for your riding pleasure. So get out your calendar and schedule
in some free time to enjoy this delightful time of year.
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:
Sherwood Forest Golf
We've toured the courses, replaced our divots, and tallied
up the scores; we've come up with 3 exciting golf courses
and packages for you to choose from: 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, a sweeping, 18-stanza epic, where nature meets sport
in ways you simply must witness to believe.
Or try your luck at the West Shore Golf Club, a sporty 18-hole
golf course of natural beauty and one of the 10 oldest golf
courses in Michigan.
And the third choice is Clearbrook Golf Club, long known as
one of Southwest Michigan's finest golf facilities. Clearbrook
has been a qualifying site for the Michigan Open and has hosted
the West Michigan PGA Championship. Cost of these packages
runs from $283 to $615. For more information, call us at 800-838-1246
or visit http://www.sherwoodforestbandb.com/GOLF.html
Douglas
Socials
Starting July 29 and continuing every Thursday night in August
(5, 12, 19, 26) the Douglas Socials will be held from 5:30-9
p.m. in downtown Douglas. This is a real hometown happening
that includes fun festivities for the whole family, including
beer and brats, live music, and lively conversation from all.
Some of the proceeds even go to favorite local charities,
such as the Friends of the Library and the Saugatuck Douglas
Historical Society. Don't miss the chance to be social!
Music
Chamber Music
The performance line up for the Chamber Music Festival of
Saugatuck will be: July 15-16, an all Beethoven Concert, a
Sonata in C Major Op. 102. A Sonata in G major, OP. 30,. No.
3.and a Serenade for Flute, Violin and Viola, Op.25. The July
22-23 concert will feature the Verdehr Trio with a selection
by Beethoven, Sleeping Beauty by Tchaikovsky, and two Hungarian
Dances by Johannes Brahms. On July 29-30, The Cleveland Duo
along with James Umble will perform a concerto in D minor
by Bach, Two Chinese Folk songs for Violin, Piano and Soprano
Sax among other selections. All performances are at 8 p.m.
at the Woman's Club, downtown Saugatuck. Call 269-543-9001
or visit http://www.saugatuckmusic.org
Still
More Music
The New Holland Brewing Co., which makes some superb microbrews
(they have some non-brew, too), is the happening place in
Holland to listen weekly to music. They’ve booked jazz and
blues, along with some fantastic wood-fired pizza. For more
information, visit http://www.newhollandbrew.com/pubevents.aspx
Exhibitions
The Saugatuck-Douglas Historical Society is presenting Tales
of the Villages, Thirteen Stories of People and Places in
the Saugatuck-Douglas Area, with an interesting mix of old-fashioned
story telling by way of text and visual presentation. The
tales range from a local school teacher (known as the White
Squaw) in the 1840s who befriended the local Indians, to the
local puppeteer Burr Tillstrom who invented the famous 1950s
TV show, Kukla, Fran, and Ollie. The museum is open daily
through Labor Day, noon to 4 p.m., and weekends in the fall.
Admission is free. For more information, call 269-857-7900
or visit http://www.accn.org/~sdhistory/Home.php
Art
This summer, the folks at the Nines Gallery are partnering
with the Old Post Office Shop in Saugatuck to present Art
in the Alley, an open-air, fair weather, whenever-the-mood
strikes art exhibition held on summery nights and weekends
until the end of September. A rotating sample of Nines Gallery
artists will be featured each week and will include the finest
of local flavor with sculpture, paintings, and prints. You
can find Art in the Alley next to the Old Post Office Shop
at 131 Mason St. in downtown Saugatuck. Call 616-218-5825
on weekends for directions and anticipated hours. Find The
Nines online at http://www.theninesgallery.com
or call 616-392-4370.
Film
Series
The Knickerbocker Theater in downtown Holland will show Bon
Voyage on July 23-24 and 26-29. This is a lavishly produced
comedy set in the 1940s in France as it is about to fall to
the Germans. As the government prepares to move to Bordeaux,
the story unfolds with comedy, romance, and some tongue-in-cheek
melodrama. Next is Girl with a Pearl Earring on August 2-7
and 9-12. This film is focused around Vermeer’s 1665 painting
by the same name. The film received three Academy Award nominations.
Then The Clay Bird will be shown on August 13-14 and 16-19.
This film studies a young boy’s reaction to his father’s Islamic
zealotry in Bangladesh in the 1960s. Then Red Barn will play
on August 20-21 and 23-26. Filmed near Traverse City, Michigan,
by a local film company, it addresses the increasing urban
sprawl and the plight of the small farmer in the United States.
Ernest Borgnine plays Michael Bolini, a fruit farmer whose
farm is threatened by taxes and developers. Finally, Super-Size
Me will be shown on August 30-September 3. Filmmaker Morgan
Spurlock’s documentary follows him on a month-long exploration
of fast food. Spulock commits to eating three meals a day
for thirty days at McDonald’s, and the effects on his health
are staggering. The Knickerbocker Theater is at 86 E. 8th
St., downtown Holland. Call 616-395-7403 or visit http://www.hope.edu/pr/releases/showpr.cgi?page=films
Antiques
The Allegan County Antique Market will be held the last Sunday
in July from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Allegan County Fairgrounds.
The 400 exhibitors will be there rain or shine--200 indoor
and 200 under canopies (the market is always the last Sunday
of the month, April through September). For more info, call
269-735-3333.
Theater
On July 21-August 1, The Mason Street Warehouse will present
Full Gallop, the off-Broadway comedy that garnered the NYC
Drama Desk and Outer Critic Circle awards for best play. The
play follows the comic adventures of famed Vogue editor Diana
Vreeland, the high priestess of fashion. On August 4-15, the
theater presents the Midwest premier of Bright Ideas, a new
play by Eric Coble that tells the wacky story of what some
parents will do to get their children admitted into the most
prestigious pre-school in the country. On August 18-29, theatergoers
will witness the birth of a brand new musical comedy. From
the creators of The Rhythm Club and Broadway's upcoming new
musical The Wedding Singer, MSW presents Wicked City by Chad
Beguelin and Matthew Sklar. This new musical is set deep in
the world of Hollywood film noire dames, thugs, and private
eyes. The Mason Street Warehouse is at 400 Culver Street,
Saugatuck. For tickets or more information, call 269-857-4898
or visit http://www.masonstreetwarehouse.org
Honorable
Mentions
July 31 Venetian Night lighted boat parade and fireworks display
August 19 Saugatuck’s Annual Sidewalk Sale
August 29 Taste of Saugatuck
September 4-6 Friends of the Library Annual Book Sale, Downtown
Douglas
September 10-18 Allegan County Fair
September 12 Classic Car Show, Downtown Douglas
Books
Our book of the month is actually a list of recommended books
that the Saugatuck-Douglas Library put together. We’ll call
it Martha’s Summer Reading List (Martha’s our hip and groovy
librarian). Here’s the line up: Lady and the Unicorn by Tracy
Chevalier; Sleeping Car Murders by Sebastian Japrisot; A Girl
Named Zippy by Haven Kimmel; Living to Tell the Tale by Gabriel
Garcia-Marquez; and Eats, Shoots and Leaves by Lynne Truss.
You can purchase or order these book 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)
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 siren discovered this bread on one of her trips to the
Caribbean—yum, yum!
2
eggs
1 Cups sugar
¼ Cup vegetable oil
¼ Cup honey
2 Cups ripe mango, peeled, cut up, and slightly mashed
2 ½ Cups flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons cinnamon
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
½ Cup chopped walnuts
½ Cup raisins
Beat
eggs until fluffy, then add sugar, oil, and honey. Blend in
mango. In separate bowl, combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon,
and salt and stir. Add the dry ingredients to the egg mixture,
mix, then stir in vanilla, walnuts, and raisins. Place in
2 greased loaf pans and bake at 350 degrees for 40-45 minutes.
Let loaves stand 20 minutes before removing from pans.
For
more hip and groovy recipes, you can visit our recipes page
on our website at http://www.sherwoodforestbandb.com/RECIPE.HTML
Hope
to see you soon!
Keith
& Sue
Sherwood Forest Bed & Breakfast
938 Center St Douglas, Michigan 49406
http://www.sherwoodforestbandb.com
800-838-1246
P.S.
Peace on Earth
Sherwood
Forest B&B June 2004 Newsletter
"News
from the Forest"
Memorial Day has come and gone, and for us that heralds the
beginning 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 through Thursday.
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.
Sherwood
Forest Cottage
The last two weeks of August are still available in our Cottage.
During the summer we rent it on a Saturday-to-Saturday basis,
and it goes for $1000. It sleeps up to 5 people, has a full
kitchen, pool privileges, and is only 1/2 block from Lake
Michigan and the public beach. And of course, there is still
availability for the fall on a nightly basis. For more information,
you can visit the Cottage website at http://www.sherwoodforestbandb.com/COTTAGE.HTML
or call us at 800-838-1246.
Here's
what's happening in and around the area:
Sherwood Forest Golf
We've toured the courses, replaced our divots, and tallied
up the scores; we've come up with 3 exciting golf courses
and packages for you to choose from:
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, a sweeping, 18-stanza epic, where
nature meets sport in ways you simply must witness to believe.
Or try your luck at the West Shore Golf Club, a sporty 18-hole
golf course of natural beauty and one of the 10 oldest golf
courses in Michigan.
And the third choice is Clearbrook Golf Club, long known as
one of Southwest Michigan's finest golf facilities. Clearbrook
has been a qualifying site for the Michigan Open and has hosted
the West Michigan PGA Championship. Cost of these packages
runs from $283 to $615. For more information, call us at 800-838-1246
or visit http://www.sherwoodforestbandb.com/GOLF.html
Music
On June 26, the Lakeshore Jazz Connection will present the
Jim Cooper Sextet, vibraphonist, composer, and artistic director
of Lakeshore Jazz Connection. Cooper has a new CD out that
will be available at the concert and he'll be playing swing
and Latin grooves at the vibes with his band, who will perform
selections from the new recording as well as new compositions
and arrangements. The show starts at 8 p.m. and general admission
is $15, $12 for members, $10 students. For more information
or tickets, call 616-857-2287, or visit http://www.lakeshorejazzconnection.org
Still
More Music
The New Holland Brewing Co., which makes some superb microbrews
(they have some non-brew, too), is the happening place in
Holland to listen weekly to music. They’ve booked jazz and
blues, along with some fantastic wood-fired pizza. For more
information, visit
http://www.newhollandbrew.com/pubevents.aspx
Movies
Waterfront Film Festival Join us for Saugatuck's coolest event
on June 10-13 for the Waterfront Film Festival. With close
to 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 10 starts with a street party at
7 p.m. on Water Street, followed at dusk with an outdoor screening
of screen legend Clara Bow’s IT, accompanied by the live musical
score of Kalamazoo’s Blue Dahlia. 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 http://www.waterfrontfilm.com
Exhibitions
The Saugatuck-Douglas Historical Society is presenting Tales
of the Villages, Thirteen Stories of People and Places in
the Saugatuck-Douglas Area, with an interesting mix of old-fashioned
story telling by way of text and visual presentation. The
Tales range from a local school teacher (known as the White
Squaw) in the 1840s who befriended the local Indians, to the
local puppeteer Burr Tillstrom who invented the famous 1950s
TV show, Kukla, Fran, and Ollie. The museum is open every
day through Labor Day, noon to 4 p.m., and weekends in the
fall. Admission is free. For more information, call (269)
857-7900, or visit their website at http://www.accn.org/~sdhistory/Home.php
Art
This summer the folks at the Nines Gallery are partnering
with the Old Post Office Shop in Saugatuck to present Art
in the Alley, an open-air, fair weather, whenever the mood
strikes art exhibition held on summery nights and weekends
until the end of September. A rotating sample of Nines Gallery
artists will be featured each week and will include the finest
of local flavor with sculpture, paintings, and prints. You
can find Art in the Alley next to the Old Post Office Shop
at 131 Mason St. in Downtown Saugatuck. Call 616-218-5825
on weekends for directions and anticipated hours. Find The
Nines online at http://www.theninesgallery.com
or call 616-392-4370.
More
Art
Join us and enjoy Art ‘Round Town, the annual, year-long,
outdoor sculpture art exhibit in the downtown areas of Saugatuck
and Douglas. This is A.R.T.’s 4th year and the 2004 exhibit
features 42 sculptures in a variety of mediums, from bronze
to limestone, steel to aluminum, and granite to fiberglass.
Self-guided tour brochures are available at the Visitor Information
Booth in downtown Saugatuck, or visit http://www.artroundtown.com.
Antiques
The Allegan County Antique Market will be held the last Sunday
in June from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Allegan County Fairgrounds.
The 400 exhibitors will be there rain or shine--200 indoor
and 200 under canopies (the market is always the last Sunday
of the month, April through September). For more info, call
269-735-3333.
Theater
The Mason Street Warehouse has announced its 2004 season,
which will open June 30 with Broadway's longest-running musical
revue Smokey Joes Cafe, featuring hits like Jailhouse Rock,
Hound Dog, On Broadway, and Stand By Me. On July 21, the theater
will present the off-Broadway comedy that garnered the NYC
Drama Desk and Outer Critic Circle awards for best play: Full
Gallup by Mary Louise Wilson and Mark Hampton is the comic
adventures of famed Vogue editor Diana Vreeland, the high
priestess of fashion. On August 4, the theater presents the
Midwest premier of Bright Ideas, a new play by Eric Coble
that tells the wacky story of what some parents will do to
get their children admitted into the most prestigious pre-school
in the country. On August 18, theatergoers will witness the
birth of a brand new musical comedy. >From the creators of
The Rhythm Club and Broadway's upcoming new musical The Wedding
Singer, MSW presents Wicked City by Chad Beguelin and Matthew
Sklar. This new musical is set deep in the world of Hollywood
film noire dames, thugs, and private eyes. The Mason Street
Warehouse is at 400 Culver Street, Saugatuck. For tickets
or more information, call 269-857-4898 or visit http://www.masonstreetwarehouse.org
Honorable
Mentions
June 18 Art Institute of Chicago’s Ox Bow: Friday night open
studios
June19 Fenn Valley Vineyards and wine cellar open house
July 3 Waterfront Invitational Art Fair
July 4 Parade and fireworks display
July 8-9 Chamber Music of Saugatuck celebrates 100 years
July 15-16 Chamber Music presenting all Beethoven
July 22-23 Chamber Music presenting Mozart & Bach
July 31 Venetian Night lighted boat parade and fireworks display
Books
Sue’s pick of the month is The Quality of Life Report. This
is Meghan Daum’s debut novel, and it’s hilarious. It brings
Daum’s sharp wit and courageous social commentary to the story
of Lucinda Trout, a New York television reporter in search
of greener pastures. Moving to the slower- paced, friendly,
and vastly more affordable Midwestern town of Prairie City,
Lucinda zealously creates a series of televised reports for
her New York audience about her newfound quality of life.
But when Lucinda falls for eccentric local Mason Clay, her
naïveté about the real world leads her down an unexpected
path, where she encounters, among other things, a drafty old
farmhouse filled with children, an ever-growing menagerie
of farm animals, and the harshest winter the region has seen
in 20 years. You can purchase or order this book 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)
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 Staples
A great soup from the original Siren of Sherwood, Sue. This
summer soup is awesome and is a great addition for those long
lazy days ahead.
6
large tomatoes
2 cups tomato juice
1 medium sized cucumber, chopped and seeded
1 medium sized green pepper, finely chopped
1 medium sized onion, finely chopped
1 medium clove garlic, minced
1 quarter cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons vinegar
3-4 drops Tabasco sauce
1 teaspoon salt and dash pepper
Put
the tomatoes in boiling water for 30 seconds to loosen the
outsides, then immerse them in cold water, slip the outside
skin off; core and coarsely chop the tomatoes, then in a large
mixing bowl combine the tomatoes, tomato juice, cucumber,
green pepper, onion, garlic, oil, vinegar, Tabasco, and salt
and pepper. Cover and chill. Makes 10 to 12 servings.
For
more hip and groovy recipes, you can visit our recipes page
on our website at http://www.sherwoodforestbandb.com/RECIPE.HTML
Hope
to see you soon!
Keith
& Sue
Sherwood Forest Bed & Breakfast
938 Center St Douglas, Michigan 49406
http://www.sherwoodforestbandb.com
800-838-1246
P.S.
Peace on Earth
Sherwood
Forest B&B May 2004 Newsletter
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