Events in January 2008
These are special events in the Holland Area. Click on dates in blue to view a list of events for that date or use the range fields to view a list of events for multiple dates. Words in blue are also links to more information about specific events and event locations.
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- Saturday November 10, 2007 - Sunday January 6, 2008
- THE SCIENCES...MY SUPREME DELIGHT, THOMAS JEFFERSON, 1809
- Holland Museum
- Shown in the Wichers Gallery on the museum's 1st floor, this is an exhibit from the private collection of retired History Professor Paul Millikan who began his collection because he “always had an abiding interest in the genius that was Thomas Jefferson…
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http://hollandmuseum.org • 616.392.9084
- Saturday November 10, 2007 - Monday January 7, 2008
- The Sciences…My Supreme Delight, Thomas Jefferson, 1809
- Holland Museum
- An exhibit from the private collection of retired History Professor Paul Millikan who began his collection because he “always had an abiding interest in the genius that was Thomas Jefferson – a true Renaissance man.” Nearly seventy 18th and early 19th…
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http://hollandmuseum.org • 616.392.9084
- Friday November 30, 2007 - Thursday January 31, 2008
- The Art of David Zimmermann at Butch's
- Butch's
- Debuting new paintings and drawings by Southwest Michigan artist, David Zimmermann. Zimmermann's career spans more than 20 years and his style encompasses many different modes of the Still Life genre.
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http://www.butchs.net • 616.396.8227
- Monday December 31, 2007 - Tuesday January 1, 2008
- New Year's Eve at the Best Western
- Holland Inn & Suites
- -Karaoke from 8pm until midnight -Appetizers served from 7pm-9pm -Two Best Western champagne glasses, one bottle of non-alcoholic wine, and party favors for each room -Indoor pool & hot tub will be open late -1:00pm check out -Packages start at $109…
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http://www.bestwestern.com • 616.994.0400
- Monday December 31, 2007, 8:00 PM - Tuesday January 1, 2008, 2:00 AM
- "Shaken, Not Stirred" New Year's Eve at the Park Theatre
- Park Theatre
- Looking for a big city NYE party in West Michigan? Here it is! The third annual Park Theatre NYE event presented by the Holland Young Professionals! Music by the 33rd Street band All inclusive drinks Champagne toast at midnight Catered hors d'oeuvres…
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http://www.parktheatrenye.org
- Friday, January 04, 2008, 1:31 PM
- Rotary/National City Snowmelt Shuffle
- Holland Civic Center
- Second annual Rotary/National City Snowmelt Shuffle 5K run/walk sponsored by the A.M. Holland Rotary Club. Come run or walk the snow-free sidewalks of downtown Holland. Proceeds support the community services projects of the Rotary Club. Registration…
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616.355.5151
- Friday, January 04, 2008, 6:28 PM
- 'Soup Ride" Fun-Raiser
- Velo City Cycles
- The second in our series of monthly "Fun-Raisers", the Soup Ride is back for 2008. Join us for a 25 mile ride followed by a potluck soup bar and other goodies. Maps are provided and you are welcome to bring a pot of soup or just your bike and your appetite…
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616.355.2000
- Friday, January 04, 2008, 9:00 - 11:00 PM
- Live Music
- Boatwerks Waterfront Restaurant
- Niche, in the Runabout Lounge
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- Monday, January 07, 2008
- Holland Chorale "Love Notes"
- Park Theatre
- A tribute to romance is on tap at the historic Park Theatre on Saturday, February 9, 2008 at 3:00 & 7:30 PM. The Holland Chorale's "ShowTime" ensemble will sing romantic sleections from pop artists, the Broadway stage, and the Silver Screen. Celebrate…
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616494.025.6814
- Thursday January 10 - Thursday February 28, 2008
- Re-Designed
- Holland Area Arts Council
- Artists Peter Beebe and Al Picken work with an unusual medium – the extruded polycarbon plastic of industry. Working with this byproduct of industrial manufacturing, Beebe and Picken have created a body of work that explodes off the walls. Think Jackson…
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616.396.3278
- Thursday, January 10, 2008, 3:00 PM
- "The Lion in Winter"
- Park Theatre
- Stages Productions from Cape Cod, Massachusetts, are performing James Goldman's "The Lion in Winter." The play won 7 academy awards when done by Katherine Hepburn and Peter O'Toole. Media critics have given this production high accolades. Tickets are…
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http://www.hollandparktheater.com
- Thursday January 10 - Friday February 1, 2008
- "Changing Identity" Traveling Exhibition
- DePree Art Center and Gallery
- "Changing Identity" is the first major exhibition of contemporary Vietnamese women artists in the United States. It features approximately 50 works by 10 artists who challenge the stereotypes and traditional roles of women in Vietnamese society. Through…
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http://www.hope.edu/arts
- Thursday, January 10, 2008, 6:00 - 8:00 PM
- Artists' Opening Reception
- Holland Area Arts Council
- Greet the Artists and Designers featured in our H.I.D.D.E.N. and Re-Designed exhibits. Take the opportunity to take part in our raffle for a Brunswick Manhatten pool table worth $16,000!
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616.396.3278
- Thursday January 10 - Thursday February 28, 2008
- H.I.D.D.E.N. Holland Industrial Design - Designing Everyday Necessities
- Holland Area Arts Council
- This exhibit showcases just a few of the products designed by our neighbors for leading edge companies, and reveals some of the methods used to create those designs.
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616.396.3278
- Friday, January 11, 2008, 9:00 - 11:00 PM
- Live Music
- Boatwerks Waterfront Restaurant
- "NRB" playing in the Runabout Lounge.
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- Monday, January 14, 2008, 5:00 PM
- Holland Chorale's Winter Concert
- Basilica of St. Adalbert, Grand Rapids
- On Sunday, January 27 at 3:30 pm, the Holland Chorale continues a tradition of bringing an outstanding program of sacred music to the Basilica of St. Adalbert, Grand Rapids, one of the Midwest's most stunning acoustical spaces. Established…
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http://www.hollandchorale.org • 616494.025.6814
- Monday, January 14, 2008, 5:00 PM
- "broken" Independent Film
- Knickerbocker Theatre
- Top 250 Productions presents the final theatrical screening of: "broken" Winner, Best Drama and Audience Choice Award, Trinity Film Coalition Film FestivalWinner, 2007 Indie Gathering Film Festival, Cleveland, Ohio Must be 17+ to attend or accompanied…
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http://www.westmichiganmusic.com/
- Monday, January 14, 2008, 6:00 PM
- AP Theatrical Productions presents "Nunsense"
- Baker Loft Events
- A musical comedy. Book, music & lyrics by Dan Goggin.This show is suitable for all ages. For Dinner reservations Call 616.392.6883Appetizer & Dessert Menu is available during the show.
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http://www.aptheatrical.com • 616.796.9433
- Wednesday, January 16, 2008, 10:24 AM
- Just Plain Folk
- Herrick District Library
- Enjoy the sounds of violin and piano with musicians Amanda Dykhouse and Joan Conway.
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http://www.herrickdl.org • 616.355.3100
- Thursday, January 17, 2008, 7:00 - 8:30 PM
- Brian Luke Seaward, PhD., "Stressed is Desserts Spelled Backward"
- DeWitt Theatre
- Brian Luke Seaward, PhD, a renowned and respected international expert in the field of stress management, mind-body-spirit healing and health promotion, will present an inspiring talk about six people who chose to confont rather than retreat from the…
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http://www.brianlukeseaward.net • 616.394.3344
- Friday, January 18, 2008, 10:33 AM
- Iraq: No End in Sight
- Herrick District Library
- Join us at the library for a lunchtime discussion with NPR reporter, Deb Amos. This discussion is part of the Great Decisions Series sponsored by Herrick District Library and the World Affairs Council of Western Michigan. Discussion will take place…
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http://www.herrickdl.org • 616.355.3100
- Friday, January 18, 2008, 10:41 AM
- Out of Balance: U.S. - China Trade
- Herrick District Library
- Join us at the library for a lunchtime discussion about U.S. - China Trade policy. This discussion is part of the Great Decisions Series sponsored by Herrick District Library and the World Affairs Council of Western Michigan. Discussion will take place…
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http://www.herrickdl.org • 616.355.3100
- Friday, January 18, 2008, 10:55 AM
- Reexamining Russia
- Herrick District Library
- Join us at the library for a lunchtime discussion about Russia. This discussion is part of the Great Decisions Series sponsored by Herrick District Library and the World Affairs Council of Western Michigan. Discussion will take place in Hayes Auditorium…
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http://www.herrickdl.org • 616.355.3100
- Friday, January 18, 2008, 10:57 AM
- Philanthropy and the Rise of Global Giving
- Herrick District Library
- Join us at the library for a lunchtime discussion about how global giving is making a difference in the world. This discussion is part of the Great Decisions Series sponsored by Herrick District Library and the World Affairs Council of Western Michigan…
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- Saturday, January 19, 2008, 12:00 - 2:00 PM
- Cabin Fever: Stamps
- Holland Museum
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Expert-led workshop for children, ages 6-12, who are interested in stamp collecting. Participants receive a starter kit, and learn about caring for, trading and growing a collection. Space is limited and reservations are required: 392-9084.
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http://hollandmuseum.org • 616.392.9084
- Monday, January 21, 2008, 2:00 PM
- Two State Theatre Championship Teams Perform
- Holland High School Performing Arts Center
- Two Holland schools, Holland Christian High School and Holland High School - both 2007 State Theatre Champions will perform their 2008 Competition performance at the Holland High School Performing Arts Center, Friday, Jan. 25, at 6:30PM and 8:00PM.Holland…
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- Thursday, January 24, 2008, 1:00 PM
- Grand Rapids Guitar Quartet
- Knickerbocker Theatre
- Hope College will feature The Grand Rapids Guitar Quartet presenting a program of transcriptions of masterworks as well as music originally written for guitar quartet. The quartet is comprised of four guitarists residing in the West Michigan area…
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http://www.hope.edu/arts
- Friday January 25 - Saturday January 26, 2008
- Hope College Dance presents: IDT
- Knickerbocker Theatre
- IDT, Michigan's only professional tap and jazz company, will present its annual concert at Hope College on Friday and Saturday, Jan. 25 and 26, at 8 p.m. at the Knickerbocker Theatre in downtown Holland. IDT, formerly InSync Dance Theatre, is an affiliate…
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http://www.hope.edu/arts
- Saturday January 26 - Sunday April 6, 2008
- Sosaku Hanga: Post War Japanese Woodcut Prints
- Holland Museum
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This special, temporary exhibit will be shown in the 1st floor Wichers Gallery from Jan 26 April 6, 2008. The thirty-nine prints by some of Japan¹s most renowned Sosaku artists represent a modernist print movement that was an expression of Japanese…
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http://hollandmuseum.org • 616.392.9084
- Saturday, January 26, 2008, 2:00 - 3:00 PM
- Celebrate the Chinese New Year!
- Herrick District Library
- Celebrate the Chinese New Year with activities, stories and games. Learn a few Chinese words and make a dragon for good luck! For kids grades K-5 Join us in the activity room on the upper level of the library.
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