HOLLAND, MI (WHTC) – This week’s list of things to do is for all the art fanatics out there!
7/6 Monday: Nature School at the Outdoor Discovery Center- The purpose of each stand-alone “Nature School” class is to introduce the wonders of the natural world to young children. Crafts, activities, games, books, songs, live animals, and outside exploration will be incorporated into their nature-based learning experience. Parents are encouraged to attend with their 4 to 7 year old – though not required. Parents or guardians are asked to attend with their 3 year old to help with bathroom use and transitioning into a group learning environment. 5678 143rd Avenue, Holland; 10:00 am to 12:00 pm; $10 per child or $5 per child for members (per class).
7/7 Tuesday: Wine and Canvas at Bagger Dave’s- A painting class with wine included. Supplies will be provided from Wine and Canvas, and we will be featuring half off bottles of wine! 3333 W Shore Dr., Holland; 6:00 p.m-9:00 p.m; $35 per person.
7/8 Wednesday: Sailboat Races at Holland State Park- Bayshore Yacht Club hosts the largest Wednesday night racing fleet this side of Lake Michigan. This is an all-volunteer organization for both boats and people. 2215 Ottawa Beach Rd, Holland; 6:45 PM; Free.
7/9 Thursday: The Velveteen Rabbit at The Holland Civic Theatre- In the world of toys, life begins when humans leave the room. When one group of toys discovers a velveteen rabbit, they learn what it means to be truly loved by their owner. “The Velveteen Rabbit,” adapted by Anita Larsen based on the story by Margery Williams, tells the story of unconditional love between a boy and his toy bunny and how that love makes the rabbit real. 50 West Ninth Street, Holland; 7:00 PM; $10
7/10 Friday: Live Music at the Itty Bitty Bar- Featured performer is Sweet J. 1136 Ottawa Beach Rd., Holland; 10pm to 2am; No cover charge.
7/11 Saturday: Coloring Club at Carolyn Stich Studio- Attention Coloring Fanatics! Have you heard about the Coloring Club at Carolyn Stich Studio? Come for coloring, breakfast, and fun! All proceeds go to the Kid’s Food Basket, which combats childhood hunger in the West Michigan area. Bring you son, daughter, spouse, or friends, and make some new friends here! 206 College Ave., Holland; 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM; $15.
7/12 Sunday: Immigration and Caricature: Ethnic Images from the Appel Collection at The Holland Museum- This exhibition explores the role of caricature and stereotype in forming American values and attitudes about the multicultural development of the United States. It utilizes a collection of immigrant and ethnic caricatures from popular graphics dating primarily from the Civil War to World War I, a period of massive migration to the United States. To modern Americans, the contents are sometimes humorous, sometimes very disturbing. Nevertheless, the collection offers great insight into American cultural attitudes and is a remarkable resource for the study of American cultural history. The items used in this exhibition consist of a variety of print media such as cartoons, postcards, trade cards, and prints and lithographs, all of which come from over 4,000 pieces donated to the MSU Museum by Dr. John and Selma Appel. Materials from their collection have been loaned to numerous exhibitions on ethnic images and immigration throughout the United States and the Appels have written many publications on the subject. 31 West 10th Street, Holland; 12–4pm; Free to members.
