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Wanted: Photos of Tulip Time Dutch Dancers

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By Simone Welthers
Tulip Time

Tulip Time 2020 will be the premier of the Dutch Dance Exhibit as part of the new Visual Arts Series hosted by the Holland Area Arts Council.

At this exhibit, visitors can explore a collection of some of the most exceptional and intricately designed Dutch Dance costumes in this beautiful and educational exhibit. Travel through the Provinces, to appreciate the history behind the costumes, the artistry and how the selection of materials serves to maintain authenticity, and the detailed process of their creation. Learn about Tulip Time’s Dutch Dance program, the Dutch Dance music and the dance itself. The exhibit also celebrates the 50thyear of Alumni Dutch Dance.

A fun feature has been added to the exhibit giving everyone a chance to participate. We will display a constant stream of some of the best Dutch Dance photos and we would love to include yours!

We have partnered with the Holland Sentinel to collect all of your fun photos – past and present. And, all entries have a chance to win a great prize. So start digging through all your favorite Dutch Dance memories and click this link to submit your photos: https://hollandsentinel.gatehousecontests.com/Dutch-Dance-Photo-Contest/. The contest ends March 1 at 12:00 am EST.

If you have any other fun Dutch Dance memorabilia or stories you are willing to share, send them to dutchdance@tuliptime.com or stop by the Tulip Time office at 42 W. 8th Street.

About the Visual Arts Series

Tulip Time is expressed through many art forms and now you can experience them in one location. Join us at the Holland Area Arts Council for the Visual Arts Series of exhibits presented by Alpen Rose Restaurant & Catering. The Series includes:

  • Festival Artwork Top 20 Exhibit where you can participate in the Viewers’ Choice voting
  • Tulip Time Quilt Show featuring a unique display of exquisite quilts, wall hangings and art quilts created by local artisans.
  • Premier of the Dutch Dance Exhibit

– Klompen Garden Public Art Project Jurors’ Pick

One ticket ($10/person) gains access to all four of these exceptional exhibits!

Anniversary celebrations continued at Tulip Time 2020

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Texas Tenors bring there 10th anniversary tour to the Tulip Time Festival May 6. (Texas Tenors)

By Simone Weithers
Tulip Time Festival

Tulip Time Festival celebrated its 90th anniversary in 2019, but 2020 Is filled with more anniversary celebrations!

In 2019, Tulip Time painted the town orange for its 90th anniversary. In 2020, the celebrations continue for many of our events and collaborating organizations — anniversaries of 10, 20, 50, 60 and 100 years!

Festival Artwork 10th Anniversary – This year marks the 10th year of the Festival Artwork competition for the selection of the official Tulip Time poster. The annual poster started as a commissioned work before becoming a competition that invites area artists to create and submit their works. The 2020 winning artwork will be announced Feb. 6 at the First Bloem event (https://tuliptime.com/events/first-bloem).

The Texas Tenors 10th Anniversary Tour – The Texas Tenors, the most successful music group in the history of America’s Got Talent, celebrate 10 years of performing together this year. They have quickly become a festival favorite and are back again for their third appearance at the festival. They’ll perform May 6 (https://tuliptime.com/events/texas-tenors). Tickets are selling fast.

Tulip Time Quilt Show celebrates 20 years – The Tulip Time Quilt Show has long been a favorite of quilters and art lovers alike. Each year, the submittals are more fantastic as the art of quilting continues to evolve. The Quilt Show is now part of the new Visual Arts Series presented by Alpenrose Restaurant & Catering that debuts this year at the Holland Area Arts Council https://tuliptime.com/events/quilt-show. 

This year’s Tulip Time Festival will celebrate the 50th anniversary of Alumni Dutch Dance. (Supplied)

Join the dance for the 50th Anniversary of Alumni Dutch Dance – One of Tulip Time’s most entertaining and colorful spectacles continues to be Dutch Dance — and in 2020, we celebrate a special anniversary of the Alumni Dutch Dance members. We would love to see faces of past and present dancers this year. Grab your friends and previous Dutch Dance group members to be a part of this fun year. A new Dutch Dance Exhibit is premiering this year as part of the Visual Arts Series. Be sure to check it out https://tuliptime.com/visual-arts-series. 

The Grammy Award-winning Chanticleer performs with the Holland Chorale for the chorale’s 60th anniversary on May 1 at Tulip Time. (Chanticleer)

Holland Chorale 60th Anniversary – Celebrating this very special milestone, the Holland Chorale will share the stage with internationally renowned, Grammy award-winning, vocal ensemble Chanticleer. This is sure to be a spectacular night as the performance not only celebrates the Holland Chorale’s anniversary, but also Chanticleer’s 40th anniversary May 1 (https://tuliptime.com/events/holland-chorale). 

Holland American Legion Band Centennial Celebration – The Holland American Legion Band celebrates 100 years with a special Tulip Time concert. The Band is the pride of the Holland Community and has entertained audiences both locally and around the world. This celebratory musical event is May 9 (https://tuliptime.com/events/alb-concert).

Experience Tulip Time at the 91st Festival, May 2 – 10. Detailed program and event information is available at www.tuliptime.com. Tickets for these and all other events can be purchased online at www.tuliptime.com, in person at the Tulip Time Festival Box Office located at 42 West 8th Street, Holland, Michigan, or by phone at 800-822-2770.