Events in October 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 September 06, 2008 - Sunday February 1, 2009
Native Michigan: The Paintings of William Kubiak
Holland Museum
73 An authority on Great Lakes Native American life, Grand Rapids artist and journalist William J. Kubiak is the author of “Great Lakes Indians: A Pictorial Guide.” This exhibit will focus on his paintings showing tribal life scenes or portraits of Michigan…
http://www.hollandmuseum.org • 616.392.9084
Friday September 26, 5:00 PM - Friday October 31, 2008, 5:30 PM
"Modernscapes — Near the Edge" Displaying New Paintings and Ceramics by Michael Pfleghaar at The Nines Gallery
The Nines Gallery
Nationally known painter and ceramicist, Michael Pfleghaar, will be debuting a new collection of fine art and ceramic vessels at The Nines Gallery. Opening on Friday, September 26, with an artist's reception from 5:00 to 8:00 PM, the show will continue…
http://www.theninesgallery.com • 616.392.3239
Wednesday, October 01, 2008
Crane Orchards Corn Maize
Crane's Orchard is a favorite fall destination for apple picking, corn maze, hayrides, cow train rides, 3D effects barn, and home cooking restaurant. Corn Maze hours are weekdays 3-6pm, weekends 12-6pm. Fridays and Saturdays in October the maze is…
http://www.craneorchards.com • 269.561.8651
Wednesday, October 01, 2008, 7:30 PM
Braddigan to Perform
Knickerbocker Theatre
The new record from Braddigan, "The Captive," is Braddigan's first truly collaborative musical writing experience since Dispatch. The trio, Reinaldo from Puerto Rico and Tiago from Brazil, embraced not only their heritages (both Portuguese and Spanish…
http://www.hope.edu/cis
Wednesday, October 01, 2008, 8:30 - 10:30 PM
Open Mic Night!
Lemonjello's
Come share poetry, songs, comedy, etc. Free to all.
http://www.lemonjellos.com • 616.928.0699
Thursday, October 02, 2008
Crane Orchards Corn Maize
Crane's Orchard is a favorite fall destination for apple picking, corn maze, hayrides, cow train rides, 3D effects barn, and home cooking restaurant. Corn Maze hours are weekdays 3-6pm, weekends 12-6pm. Fridays and Saturdays in October the maze is…
http://www.craneorchards.com • 269.561.8651
Thursday October 02 - Saturday October 4, 2008
Pumpkinfest
Zeeland's Pumpkinfest offers many fun & famiy friendly fall activities including children's games, food booths, softball tournament, pumpkin seed spitting and pumpkin pie eating contests, chili Cook-off, parade, concerts and much more. See link for complete…
http://www.pumpkinfest-zeeland.org • 616.772.2494
Thursday, October 02, 2008, 8:00 PM
Todd Reese + Darin Zarzecki
Lemonjello's
2 great singer/songwriters play a free show! So why not come grab coffee?
http://www.lemonjellos.com • 616.928.0699
Friday, October 03, 2008
Crane Orchards Corn Maize
Crane's Orchard is a favorite fall destination for apple picking, corn maze, hayrides, cow train rides, 3D effects barn, and home cooking restaurant. Corn Maze hours are weekdays 3-6pm, weekends 12-6pm. Fridays and Saturdays in October the maze is…
http://www.craneorchards.com • 269.561.8651
Friday, October 03, 2008
Homecoming Weekend at Hope College
Highlights include the 31st annual Run-Walk, a Homecoming parade, a tailgate picnic for alumni, a home football game with TrineUniversity, a worship service, and reunions for the classes of 1988, 1993, 1998 and 2003. On Friday, Oct. 3, at 3:30…
http://www.hope.edu/alumni/ • 616.395.7860
Friday, October 03, 2008, 7:00 PM
Birds of Prey Flight at the Holland Civic Center
Holland Civic Center
Join the staff of the DeGraaf Nature Center and the World Bird Sanctuary from St. Louis, MO for this fantastic display of our native birds of prey. Presentations include the flying of many of the birds over the heads of the audience. See bald eagle…
http://www.degraaf.org • 616.355.1057
Friday, October 03, 2008, 7:30 PM
Hope College Orchestra
Dimnent Memorial Chapel
The show will open with "Overture to La Cenerentola," by Gioacchino Rossini, and continue with "Simple Symphony for String Orchestra," by Benjamin Britten. Next will be "Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 2 in C minor, Op. 18," by Sergei Rachmaninoff…
Friday, October 03, 2008, 8:00 PM
“Second Class”
DeWitt Theatre
"Second Class" is a continuation of Brad Slaight's previous play, "Class Action"; both plays pertain to the trials, tribulations, and joys of high school life. Through a series of scenes, vignettes, and monologues, "Second Class" aims to demonstrate…
Friday, October 03, 2008, 8:30 PM
The Flowbs+ Happy Hour + Duffy
Lemonjello's
3 of our favorite West Michigan bands on the same night! Rock-n-Folk-n-Roll!
http://www.lemonjellos.com • 616.928.0699
Saturday, October 04, 2008
Crane Orchards Corn Maize
Crane's Orchard is a favorite fall destination for apple picking, corn maze, hayrides, cow train rides, 3D effects barn, and home cooking restaurant. Corn Maze hours are weekdays 3-6pm, weekends 12-6pm. Fridays and Saturdays in October the maze is…
http://www.craneorchards.com • 269.561.8651
Saturday, October 04, 2008
Homecoming Weekend at Hope College
Highlights include the 31st annual Run-Walk, a Homecoming parade, a tailgate picnic for alumni, a home football game with TrineUniversity, a worship service, and reunions for the classes of 1988, 1993, 1998 and 2003. On Friday, Oct. 3, at 3:30…
http://www.hope.edu/alumni/ • 616.395.7860
Saturday, October 04, 2008, 10:00 AM
Michigan Roots: Genealogy Research in the Wolverine State
Herrick District Library
Expert Kris Rzepczynski gives an overview of the rich genealogical resources available at the Library of Michigan and other major libraries across the state. Program is aimed toward those with ancestors in Michigan. Meet in the Auditorium.
Saturday, October 04, 2008, 10:30 AM
Fire Truck Parade
Downtown Holland
Antique and modern firetrucks parade down 8th Street from College Avenue to the firestation at VanRaalte and 12th Street.
Saturday, October 04, 2008, 2:00 PM
Coming to America: Research with Passenger Lists
Herrick District Library
Expert Kris Rzepczynski explores the fantastic genealogical information found in passenger lists and successful strategies for finding the arrival records of your immigrant ancestors. Meet in the Auditorium.
Saturday, October 04, 2008
Step Into the Past
Step Into The Past is an event sponsored by the Zeeland Historical Society Date: Saturday, Oct. 4 - 10a to 7p Sunday, Oct. 5 - 10a to 4p Location: Huizenga Park - Zeeland (corner of 100th Street & Royal Park Drive)
616.886.0895
Sunday, October 05, 2008
Crane Orchards Corn Maize
Crane's Orchard is a favorite fall destination for apple picking, corn maze, hayrides, cow train rides, 3D effects barn, and home cooking restaurant. Corn Maze hours are weekdays 3-6pm, weekends 12-6pm. Fridays and Saturdays in October the maze is…
http://www.craneorchards.com • 269.561.8651
Sunday, October 05, 2008
Homecoming Weekend at Hope College
Highlights include the 31st annual Run-Walk, a Homecoming parade, a tailgate picnic for alumni, a home football game with TrineUniversity, a worship service, and reunions for the classes of 1988, 1993, 1998 and 2003. On Friday, Oct. 3, at 3:30…
http://www.hope.edu/alumni/ • 616.395.7860
Sunday, October 05, 2008, 5:00 PM
Works by Ken Little
DePree Art Center and Gallery
The exhibition will consist of mixed media ranging from American currency to bronze. Ken Little is professor of art at the University of Texas, San Antonio. His work is found in public and private collections, such as the Contemporary Art Museum…
Sunday, October 05, 2008
Step Into the Past
Step Into The Past is an event sponsored by the Zeeland Historical Society Date: Saturday, Oct. 4 - 10a to 7p Sunday, Oct. 5 - 10a to 4p Location: Huizenga Park - Zeeland (corner of 100th Street & Royal Park Drive)
616.886.0895
Monday, October 06, 2008
Crane Orchards Corn Maize
Crane's Orchard is a favorite fall destination for apple picking, corn maze, hayrides, cow train rides, 3D effects barn, and home cooking restaurant. Corn Maze hours are weekdays 3-6pm, weekends 12-6pm. Fridays and Saturdays in October the maze is…
http://www.craneorchards.com • 269.561.8651
Monday, October 06, 2008
It's Happening at 84 East Food & Spirits
84 East Food & Spirits
Every Friday night 9pm to midnight: $2.25 All bottled beer $3.25 Martini's $4.00 Appetizers Live/DJ Entertainment Every Saturday 9pm to 11pm: $2.25 All bottled beer $3.25 Martini's $4.00 Appetizers
616.396.8484
Tuesday, October 07, 2008
Crane Orchards Corn Maize
Crane's Orchard is a favorite fall destination for apple picking, corn maze, hayrides, cow train rides, 3D effects barn, and home cooking restaurant. Corn Maze hours are weekdays 3-6pm, weekends 12-6pm. Fridays and Saturdays in October the maze is…
http://www.craneorchards.com • 269.561.8651
Tuesday, October 07, 2008, 4:00 PM
Pirates Ahoy!
Herrick District Library North Branch
Ahoy matey! Come listen to stories about pirates and create a related craft. For grades 3rd-5th.
Wednesday, October 08, 2008
Crane Orchards Corn Maize
Crane's Orchard is a favorite fall destination for apple picking, corn maze, hayrides, cow train rides, 3D effects barn, and home cooking restaurant. Corn Maze hours are weekdays 3-6pm, weekends 12-6pm. Fridays and Saturdays in October the maze is…
http://www.craneorchards.com • 269.561.8651
Wednesday, October 08, 2008, 6:30 PM
Think Sustainable Film Series: The Right to Count
Herrick District Library
In this documentary, computer scientists, reporters and activists make a compelling argument that vote fraud could now happen totally undetected and with no recourse. Meet in the Auditorium.

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