South Haven Center for the Arts
Art & Soul Newsletter Update
 
May 2009 Update  
AIT
 
 
600 Phoenix St.   
South Haven, MI 49090 
 
Phone
(269) 637-1041
 
Fax
(269) 639-9458 
 
 
Art Center now open 7 days a week!
 
Monday-Friday
10:00-5:00
Saturday-Sunday
1:00-4:00
 
 
Quick Links...
For more information check out our website at 
 
 
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Staff
 Email Addresses
 
Marie Maguire   
Executive Director
mmaguire77@verizon.net
 
Sarah Hess
Program Coordinator
 
Beth Onken
Jessica Gray
Administrative Assistants
 
 
Member Show Opening Reception
Saturday, May 2nd, 5:00-7:00 pm
 
A special thanks to all of the volunteers who assisted with painting the upstairs gallery and the lobby:  Joe VanderVeen, Eileen Mead, Jessica Gray, John Johnson, Gregg Hess, Barbara Hess, Lynda Navarre,  Kirk McCreary, and Tom Erdmann. 

Spring Gala - May 16th 
The tickets are going fast so please call to reserve your seats at this fun and festive fundraising event.  $75 each, 6:00 pm at Lake Shore Ciao.
 
At the Gala there will be fine food, jazz music, raffled items, silent and live auction and you will have the opportunity to sign up for one or all of Suzie Blairs' delightfilled parties....see the list below.
 
Suzie's Party Sign up at Spring Gala
 
Sorry no early sales!

Watercolor Workshop hosted by Penny McCreary with award-winning artist/instructor, Jackie Skarritt,  Thursday, June 11, 10:00-3:00 p.m., 12 students, $45 (lunch included)

Digital Photo & Hors d'oeuvres Adventure with professional photographer, John Huenink.  Food by Suzie Blair, Sunday, June 14, 1:30-4:30 p.m., 10 guests, $40 each 
 
Trade-a-Book Party hosted by Suzie Blair & Sandy Olsen  Friday, July 10, 4:00-6:00 p.m.  appetizers/drinks. Bring up to 3 books to trade. 25 guests, $20 each 

English Tea Party - Lee Niffenegger will host at her lakeside home, Sunday, August 9th, at 4:00 p.m.,  12 guests $35 each
 
Strolling Picnic - 3-part progressive party hosted by Ann Habicht & Brian Lundgren, Elaine & Wes Stephens and Elaine Fluck food and entertainment.  August 12, at 6:00 p.m. 12 guests, $40 per person
 
Progressive Lakeside Dinner - 4 different couples, at 3  lakeside homes, and 1 boat host the evening  Saturday, August 15, 6:00 p.m. 10 guests, $60 per person
 
Elegant Evening at the Petters - Joyce and Bill Petter will host a catered dinner and entertainment at their lakeside estate.  Saturday, August 22, 6:00 p.m., 50 guests, $50 each
 
Pirates of Penzance - Opera Night & Dinner, Hosted by Sylvia and Glenn Sperry at their home Saturday, August 29, 6:00 p.m., 6 guests, $40 per person
 
"Bovine Bash at Blair's" is a celebration of cows. This fundraiser's theme will include everything you can think of to do with and about Cows......drinks, food, games, live music. etc.  Don't miss out on this udderly fun event. Chef Keith will man the huge smoker and grill beef tenderloin, burgers, beef  sausages, and more.  The "Bovine Bash" fundraiser begins at 5:30p.m. Saturday, Sept 12.  Dorris Akers, Keith Nelson, Ann & Paul Hemmeter,  Sarah & Gregg Hess will assist Suzie in hosting this event. 
 
Sunset Jazz at the Gray Mansion hosted by Sherry and Dana Getman, heavy appetizers, drinks and entertainment Saturday, September 19th, 6:00 p.m., 25 guests, $40 each
 
French Dinner at Keith Nelson's Saturday,  January 16th, 6:00 p.m., 8 guests, $50 each
 
The Liar's Club  Hosted by Dorris Akers, wine, dessert and the dictionary game,  Friday, February 12, 2010  7:00 p.m., 7 guests  $20 per person
 
Sunset Sailing  with the Silvermans  - Cruise on Lake Michigan, wine, hors d'oeuvres, date and time TBA, 4 guests, $70 each
 
 
Please contact us with any questions about what you read here. You may also check us out on the web at www.southhavenarts.org.
Sincerely,
 
Marie Maguire, Executive Director
South Haven Center for the Arts