# Event Details - **Event Name**: Live Jazz, Lakeshore History: Big Band Bash - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 13 Jun, 2026 at 06:30 pm - **Event Description**: Come out for an evening of Live Jazz and Lakeshore History with the Lakeshore Jazz Connection and Saugatuck-Douglas History Center. The sound of soaring horns, swinging rhythms, and jazz history comes alive in downtown Saugatuck as Lakeshore Jazz Connection presents “Big Band Bash” featuring the Grand Rapids Jazz Orchestra led by Dr. James Sawyer on Saturday, June 13th at the historic Saugatuck Woman’s Club, 303 Butler Street, Saugatuck. Come at 6:30 for a history program on the Saugatuck Jazz Festival as an opening act to the 7:30 performance of Big Band classics. This high-energy evening promises a powerful celebration of big band jazz performed by one of Michigan’s premier jazz ensembles, the acclaimed Grand Rapids Jazz Orchestra. Audiences can expect an electrifying night of classic swing, bold improvisation, and unforgettable jazz favorites in a concert setting atmosphere. Rare Duke Ellington History Comes to Life Before the Concert Before the music begins, audiences are invited to a special FREE pre-concert event at 6:30 PM exploring a remarkable piece of local jazz history: Duke Ellington’s little-known 1960 performance in the Saugatuck area. The discussion panel will feature: • Eric Gollannek of the Saugatuck-Douglas History Center • Lazaro Vega of Blue Lake Public Radio • Jim Cooper LJC President and Artistic Director A rare audio recording from the original concert will be shared, and audience members are encouraged to contribute memories or stories connected to the historic event. Tickets are $20, $5 for students with ID and may be purchased at the door beginning at 6:15 PM the day of the concert or online at www.lakeshorejazzconnection.org. Student tickets must be purchased at the door. Saugatuck has a rich history with venues like the Big Pavilion, the Blue Tempo, Billie’s Bathouse and Coral Gables which featured live jazz. In the early 1960s, several Saugatuck Music Festivals featured the likes of Duke Ellington, Ira Sullivan, Dave Brubeck, Carmen McCrae, Ramsey Lewis and many more. Lakeshore Jazz Connection was created in 1993 and though disbanding in 2016, the founders are celebrating the anniversary with live jazz and sharing memories of those years of hosting concerts, mostly at the Saugatuck Woman’s Club. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/saugatuck/live-jazz-lakeshore-history-big-band-bash/200030198587328 - **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, concerts, live-music, festivals, jazz, music-festivals, art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 9 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Saugatuck - **state**: MI - **country**: United States - **location**: Saugatuck Woman's Club - **lat**: 42.6568 - **long**: -86.20375 - **full address**: Saugatuck Woman's Club, 303 Butler Street (corner of Butler & Hoffman Streets; behind the Owl House),Saugatuck, Michigan, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Live Jazz, Lakeshore History: Big Band Bash - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/a016994b82c5e1f2a37d32052d7fbd57fa462bbfdd3a092be23d768d1e39c2a7-rimg-w1200-h675-dcffffff-gmir?v=1780787547 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Live Jazz, Lakeshore History: Big Band Bash being held? - **A:** Live Jazz, Lakeshore History: Big Band Bash takes place on Sat, 13 Jun, 2026 at 06:30 pm to Sat, 13 Jun, 2026 at 06:30 pm at Saugatuck Woman's Club, 303 Butler Street (corner of Butler & Hoffman Streets; behind the Owl House),Saugatuck, Michigan, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Live Jazz, Lakeshore History: Big Band Bash? - **A:** Live Jazz, Lakeshore History: Big Band Bash is organized by Saugatuck-Douglas History Center. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Live Jazz, Lakeshore History: Big Band Bash is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Saugatuck, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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Baldhead, and the Old School House and Garden at 130 Center Street in downtown Douglas. Both have hours open for the public in season. Learn more about each here: http://sdhistoricalsociety.org/sites/sitesindex.php\n\nThe Museum is open to the public throughout the summer and fall seasons with a new major thematic exhibit every other year. The Old School House is home to most of our popular presentations, is the home of our archive and research center, and features rotating and seasonal exhibits and a local art gallery. Due to the largely seasonal nature of our communities, our public exhibits are not generally open during the winter months.\n\nThe 1866 Old School House (formerly the Douglas Union School), was purchased by the Saugatuck-Douglas History Center in 2006 and has become the nerve center of SDHC's operations. This stately landmark is the oldest multi-classroom school building in Michigan and one of the finest examples of 19th century school architecture in America. It is listed on the State and National Register of Historic Places.\n\nThe former schoolyard surrounding the building has been reshaped into the Back-In-Time Garden, where Saugatuck-Douglas citizens and visitors can benefit in a multitude of ways from the area's rich natural history and culture. It is augmented by the Francis Metallic Surfboat, centerpiece of our outdoor shipwreck exhibit in the boat barn building, open in season.\n\nThe History Center Archives - A safe, climate-controlled home for the SDHC's ever-expanding collection of historically important objects, paper, memorabilia, artwork, and photographs. The archives are available to assist the public with research about Saugatuck, Douglas and vicinity historical and cultural topics. Call 269-857-7901 to reach the archive directly and schedule an appointment.\n" } ] } ] ```