HOLLAND, MI (WHTC) – With Spring Break this week, now would be a perfect time to take the family on an outing!
4/4 Monday: Knickerbocker Film Series: Race- Race is an upcoming biographical sports-drama film. It is the first feature biopic film about African American athlete Jesse Owens, who won a record-breaking four gold medals at the 1936 Berlin Olympic Games. Jesse Owens’ quest to become the greatest track and field athlete in history thrusts him onto the world stage of the 1936 Olympics, where he faces off against Adolf Hitler’s vision of Aryan supremacy. 86 East 8th Street, Holland; 7:30pm; $7 Adults, $6 Senior, Faculty & Staff, FREE for Hope Students with ID.
4/5 Tuesday: Spring Break Activity at DeGraaf Nature Center: Selfie Scavenger Hunt- People of all ages will find 5 photos on DeGraaf’s Facebook page or a hard copy at the front desk of locations in the nature center’s preserve. Take a picture of yourself at the locations, get all five, and win a small prize. There will be bonus photos too with harder-to-find locations. 600 Graafschap Road, Holland; 10am-3pm; $2 per person.
4/6 Wednesday: Wednesday Birding Walk at Paw Paw Park- Whether you are an avid birder or are just desiring to experience birds beyond your backyard, get out and immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of spring bird migration. 1230 Paw Paw Dr., Holland; 8-10am; Free.
4/7 Thursday: Hope College Concert Band Performance at Jack H. Miller Center for the Musical Arts Concert Hall- 221 Columbia Ave., Holland; 7:30pm; Free.
4/8 Friday: Wayland: Live Music at Park Theatre- Wayland is a four piece rock n’ roll band consisting of Mitch Arnold on vocals, Phillip Vilenski on guitar, Dean Pizzazz on bass, and Tyler Coburn on drums. All four members have deep roots in the midwest, and the band is named after Phillip Vilenski’s hometown of Wayland, MI. Since first hitting the road in January 2012, the band has steadily built a grassroots following. Wayland is very true to staying connected with their fanbase, the Wayland Warriors, and is active on many Social Media platforms. 248 South River Avenue, Holland; 8pm; Advance Tickets $20, At the Door $25.
4/9 Saturday: Fustini’s School of Cooking: Center of the Plate – Carnivore- No appetizer, no salad, no dessert. This class works with all the meats! Grilled NY Strip Steak with Bercy Butter; Butter Crumb and Dill Baked Cod; Baby Back Ribs with Asian Blackberry Glaze; Pineapple Mango Chicken; Pistachio Crusted Lamb Lollipop with Fig Compote & Brie. Each person will receive a 10% discount off of products purchased the day of class. Call 616-392-1111 to sign up. Payment is expected at time of registration to reserve your seat. Email denise@fustinis.com with questions. Please notify us of any dietary restrictions. 24 East Eighth Street, Holland; 6-8:30pm; $69 per person; includes a 10% discount on products purchased the day of the class.
4/10 Sunday: Best Pals Animal Rescue Center Community Fundraiser at Hops- Enjoy Hops’ delicious Mushroom, Spinach, and Roasted Garlic Pizza AND help Best Pals Animal Rescue Center! For every such pizza ordered, Hops will donate $5 to Best Pals. And another $1 for each GROWLER fill. Vegan and gluten free option available. 84 East Eighth Street, Holland; 11am to 9pm.
