Cynthia Trapp
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April Events in Southwest Michigan
April is all about celebrating the outdoors, with spring break, Earth Day, Easter, and Blossomtime!
2019 marks 150 years of the beloved community of South Haven – watch for upcoming events and learn more at: https://www.southhaven.org/150
The annual Blossomtime celebration, taking place April 28 – May 4, is the oldest multi-community festival in the state of Michigan! Celebrate the agricultural heritage of Southwest Michigan with parades and many area events. Learn more at: https://blossomtimefestival.org/
Here are some wonderful ways you can enjoy the natural beauty and amazing people of Southwest Michigan this April:
Three Oaks
7 Beth Oesburg, Violinist, in Concert
The Acorn 2:00pm FREE
An afternoon of classical compositions for the violin, performed by one of the area's most prolific violinists.
New Buffalo
14 Uncork & Unwind
Four Winds Casino & Resort 3:00pm – 7:00pm $20-$25 plus applicable fees
A sampling of offerings from the area's best wineries plus seasonal food options to purchase. Enjoy live acoustic guitar music by Dave Hiltebrand and a performance of pop/rock/jazz/world rhythm from El Trio de Equilibrio.
Fennville
Forever Curious Children's Museum Spring Break Activities
11:00am – 1:00pm Free with paid admission
269-561-8494
1 Messy Monday
Slime & water beads.
2 Art Tuesday
Collages and interactive whiteboard drawings.
3 Wild Wednesday
Fur pelts and animal scavenger hunt
4 Theater Thursday
Put on a puppet theater show
5 Family Friday
Dance parties and balloon tennis
6 Science Saturday
Marshmallow catapults and pom pom shooters
20 Colorfest
Bring your hard boiled eggs and enjoy trying a variety of coloring techniques.
St.Joseph
6-27 Middle and High School Exhibition
Box Factory for the Arts Monday thru Saturday 10:00am – 4:00pm
Celebrate the creativity of the region's young artists by attending these exhibitions and supporting receptions.
269-983-3688
15 Volunteer Night
Box Factory for the Arts 6:00 – 8:00 pm
A reception to thank all the volunteers who have helped with this venerable non-profit's programs as well as a chance to learn how you can become involved. Food and refreshments served.
269-983-3688
17 Celebrate Spring!
White Pine Winery 6:00pm – 8:30pm $40-$50
A wine and food pairing features five spring favorites from White Pine and food from Houndstooth.
Reservations recommended.
269-281-0098
Benton Harbor
6 Spring Stampede 5K Run/Walk
Sarett Nature Center 9:00am Race Time $20 - $25
Funds raised from this event help Sarett's environmental education programs for area school children.
Visit www.sarett.com for entry details.
269-927-4832
6 Stars of the Sixties
The Mendel Center 7:30 pm 269-927-8700 $35-$65
A reunion of classic rock-n-roll stars
11 Celtic Woman Ancient Land Tour
The Mendel Center 7:00 pm $40 - $100
Grammy-nominated international music group tells stories through Irish song.
13 Junior Naturalist Club
Sarett Nature Center
For kids 7-12 who are really interested in nature.
21 Wildflowers at Sarett
Sarett Nature Center
South Haven
2 Let's Make A Movie!
Historical Association of South Haven (Hartman School) 9:00am – 3:30pm $20
Kids 12 and up can enjoy a workshop on film making. Bring your phone or camera and a lunch.
11 South Haven Speaker Series Ryan Kilpatrick – Affordable Housing:Obstacles & Solutions in Lakeshore Communities
Integrated Learning Center South Haven HS 7:30 $10
13 Community Expo & Job Fair
South Haven High School 10:00am – 2:00pm
Meet area businesses, many hiring. Bring your resume and be prepared for an on-the-spot interview.
13 Seth Ebersole Quartet
Scott Club 7:30pm $10 advance, $15 at the door
15-16 Library Peeps Show
South Haven Memorial Library
Blend your love of marshmallow candy with your love of literature! Create a shoebox sized Peeps diorama featuring a literary theme or allusion. Drop off 4/15 & 4/16; "Peeples' Choice" public voting 4/17 – 4/30.
269-637-2403
18-20 Tree Seedling Sale
The Bailey Museum
In conjunction with the Van Buren Conservation District, this is a terrific way to plant more trees and keep Southwest Michigan beautiful!
18 12:00pm – 6:00pm
19 12:00pm – 6:00pm
20 9:00am – 1:00pm
20 Earth Day at the Bailey Museum
The Bailey Museum 11:00am - 3:30pm
Indoor and outdoor programs including informative talks, scavenger hunt and more!
20 25th Annual Coast Guard Cleanup Day
Michigan Maritime Museum 10:00am – 12:00pm
US Coast Guard and Auxiliary will be at the museum campus to clean and polish the historic Coast Guard vessels for the 2019 season. Meet the fantastic men and women of the US Coast Guard and Auxiliary!
21 Easter Egg Spectacular
Jellystone Park Camp-Resort 2:00pm – 5:00pm FREE
Crafts and activities for kids of all ages, plus an Easter Egg hunt. Photo opportunities with Yogi Bear and the Easter Bunny!
28 An Dro Concert
First United Methodist Church 2:00pm $10
Celtic-based, globally-infused world-beat music
info@foundryhall.org 269-220-0444
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