March 2008 Calendar

Last Updated 3/11/2008

Dates are subject to change without notice. Please call and confirm event dates.

For additional information or events brochure call (616) 842-4910 or (800) 303-4097, or contact us at our e-mail address: events@grandhavenchamber.org.

Saturday, March 1

MARGARITA MIX OFF

Different restaurants with their own booth and mix. Margaritas are $2.00 each, 12 - 5pm. Come down and vote for your Peoples Choice of the best Margarita! Event takes place at Old Boy's Breahouse at 971 W. Savidge, Spring Lake. Benefits Ambucs. 616-850-9950.

Saturday, Mar 7

Mar 7, Apr 4, May 2, Jun 6, Jul 11, Aug 1, Sep 5, Oct 3, Nov 7, Dec 5

FIRST FRIDAY AT THE GALLERY

The gallery opens a new exhibit the first Friday of every month with a reception to meet the featured artist. Gallery Uptown is located at 201 Washington Ave., Downtown Grand Haven. Reception is held from 5:30-8:30pm; call the Gallery Uptown at (616) 846-5460.

Sunday, Mar 9

Mar 9, Apr 13, May 18, Sep 14, Oct 12, Nov 9, Dec 14

BEST

Every 2nd Sunday of the month at 2:00pm Business Employees share Tales- Each month a different business is featured and employees are invited to share their experiences. Tri-Cities Historical Museum at 200 Washington Street, call 616-842-0700 for details or www.tri-citiesmuseum.org

Tuesdays, Mar 10 & 24

January 8- December 10

BROWN BAG LUNCH SERIES

Join us to learn more about the history of your area. Every 2nd and 4th Monday of the month come to the Akeley building at 200 Washington Street to see speakers, films, fashion shows and lectures. Brought to you by the Tri-Cities Historical Museum all programs topics TBA call 616-842-0700 or visit www.tri-itiesmuseum.org 

March

March 8, 9, 15, 16, & 22

BUNNY TRAIN

Coopersville & Marne Railway. Welcome to Spring with the Easter Bunny & Friends aboard the Coopersville & Marne Railway! Children's entertainment includes songs and jokes written by Eva Swietec, from the Grand Rapids Civic Theatre. Each child receives a spring treat from the Easter Bunny! Visit with baby farm animals at the annual Spring Petting Zoo at the Coopersville Farm Museum, steps away from the train depot. Tickets; Adults $14.50, Children $10, Seniors $13.50 each. Times: Saturday 11am, 1pm and 3pm, Sunday 1 & 3pm. 616-997-7000. 311 Danforth Street, Coopersville.

Wednesday, Mar 12

HEMINGWAY ON STAGE

Grand Haven Hich School Performing Arts Center. The Loutit District Library and Spring Lake Ditrict Library are glad to pronounce Brain Gordon Sinclair as Ernest Hemingway performing Stories of Ernest Hemingway at 7:00 p.m., admission is free. (616) 842-5560.

Saturday, March 22

EASTER EGG HUNT

Fun, free event for all kids under the age of 10. Starts at 11 a.m. in Central Park, Grand Haven. Over 5000 Easter Eggs filled with candy and prizes. Visits by helpers of the Easter Bunny. Sponsored by Coldwell Banker Woodland Schmidt Realty/Community Shores Bank. Call for details at 616-402-2007. 

Wednesday, Mar 26

Feb 27, Mar 26, Apr 23, May 28, Jun 25, Jul 23, Aug 27, Sep 24, Oct 22, Nov 26, Dec 17

CURATOR’S CHOICE MOVIE NIGHT

Tri-Cities Museum’s Curator invitees you to share an old time movie every 4th Wednesday of the month. Call for the name of the featured movie. Movie takes place in the Akeley Building, 200 Washington downstairs in activity room. 7pm show time. Call the museum at 616-842-0700, www.tri-citiesmuseum.org

Friday, March 28

GLITZ & GLAMOUR

Grand Haven Area Arts Council Building. GHAAC will present the 6th annual variety show. Spotlighting local talent in various mediums - singing, dancing, theater. Show will run from 7 - 10pm on Friday night. 616-842-2285.

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