The
Dunes Resort - One of the Country's Largest Gay & Lesbian
Resorts and Entertainment Complexes!
Week after week, The Dunes Resort has fantastic
entertainers performing in our very own Cabaret. Check out the
bio's of some of the talented individuals appearing at The Dunes
and then go to the "Events " page to find out when
they're appearing.
Click on the Dunes' performers name to view their bio.
Amy & Freddy
Kelly & Rick
The Judy Show Nan
Mason
Cissy Conner Dunes Follies
Sean Wiggins
Ronnie Nyles
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Amy
& Freddy
Of all the entertainers performing today, Amy
Armstrong and Freddy Allen are the ones standing out above the
rest. This Chicago-based "Dynamic Duo" has been captivating
audiences for over six years.
Armstrong and Allen have performed coast-to-coast, including Los
Angeles, New York, St. Louis, Detroit, St. Paul, South Beach,
Grand Rapids, Milwaukee, and Key West. In 1998, their travels
took them to Copenhagen where they were the featured artists at
Denmark's prestigious New Year's Concert of the Denmark Symphony
Orchestra held in Geneva Switzerland. Amy & Freddy have also
been the opening act for several familiar names such as Judy Tenuta
and Jennifer Holliday. When Armstrong and Allen are not traveling,
they are the headliners at Club Voltaire on Halsted Street in
Chicago, Illinois.
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Kelly &
Rick
Kelly Carey and Rick Santamaria are coming
into their 7th season with the Dunes! Over the years they have
become an audience favorite in the Cabaret Room. Kelly is an
award winning actress and singer from Grand Rapids. Her extensive
theatrical resume includes several performances at Mason Street
Warehouse (in Saugatuck), and appearances along side performers
like Jill Larson (ABC's All My Children), Kim Zimmer (Guiding
Light), acclaimed Broadway actor, Timothy Shew, and Tony Award
winner, Sutton Foster. She is also the co-owner and artistic
director of Creative Edge Productions which is a West Michigan
based production company that provides customized entertainment
for corporate and private events.
Rick Santamaria has spent much of his career
as a pianist, touring Europe with his own show on Royal Caribbean
Cruise Lines. He has also served as music director for local
theaters for musicals and special engagements. He is also owner
of Windsor Cottage - an upscale furniture consignment shop in
Cascade, MI. The two have performed as a cabaret act for nearly
10 years and have become a staple in cabaret rooms all over
the state. Kelly's dynamic range and versatility as a performer
set her apart from even the best singers. The two have a combined
repertoire of nearly 200 songs - always something for everyone!
www.creativeedgeproductions.net
www.windsorcottageonline.com
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Michael Holmes'
The Judy Show!
The spirit of Judy Garland is alive and well
at the Dunes Resort with the all new "The Judy Show," Michael
Holmes' riotous parody of the old Judy Garland Show! Holmes
impersonates Judy Garland who, in her 1964 television variety
show, played host to some of the greatest stars from the Golden
Age of Hollywood.
This hysterical and completely unique blend
of improve humor, music and you explode into a comedy studded
night of entertainment with Holmes playing Judy and all of her
glamorous guest stars including Bette Davis, Carol Channing,
Billie Holiday, Peggy Lee, Pearl Bailey, Mae West and more singing
all of your favorite standards.
Holmes, is a celebrated entertainer, singer
and impressionist who has performed throughout the country and
abroad to sold out houses. Being one of the most sought after
celebrity impressionists and cabaret entertainers in the United
States, Holmes splits his time between the Midwest and the West
Coast. In addition to impressions Holmes has become one of the
country's premier jazz vocalists with a wicked sense of humor
gaining praise and rave reviews making this an evening not to
be missed.
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Nan
Mason
Cabaret Diva Nan Mason was born in Washington,
DC and moved to and fell in love with Chicago after completing
her studies at Virginia Commonwealth University. She immediately
landed her first professional singing gig at the Cousin's Club
and has never looked back since.
After touring with her band, she returned to Chicago and united
with Richard Melman of Lettuce Entertain You for the "New
Pump Room" in the late 70's. In the following years, living
in New York and Hollywood, she has recorded jingles and commercials,
made motion pictures and appeared on countless stages in the U.S.
and abroad. Mason released her CD "Something Cool" in
1999, featuring the 1955 June Christy classic as well as other
standards such as "Someone To Watch Over Me", Cole Porter's
"Love For Sale", "What A Wonderful World"
and "This is My Life".
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Cissy Conner
Cissy Conner has been making audiences laugh
throughout the United States. Her zany humor combined with her
dramatic flair has delighted audiences from cabarets to theaters
to Appearances at special events.
Her singing style ranges from Pop to Country and back to Broadway.
It's a smoky warm voice as much a surprise as a pleasure as
she belts out show tunes and tenderly renders ballads.
Cissy was nominated lead actress in a play
for her portrayal of Marlene Dietrich by the prestigious Ovation
Awards in LA in 2003. She will be appearing as Katharine Hepburn
in the off-broadway hit Tea at Five in 2010. (note:You can only
find Cissy playing 'herself' at the Dunes.)(or in the morning
wandering around the Dunes...)(or every 7 years she sheds her
skin)
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Dunes
Follies
Hosted by Tarron Marrott, Show director at the Dunes. The Follies
have been a part of the Dunes Resort for 6 years, and features
a unique cross section of drag. The shows are set in a cabaret
setting, featuring character impersonations, and a broad spectrum
of lip sync styled shows. The unexpected angst of Tarron Marrott
are always comedic.
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Sean
Wiggins
"Apparently someone got a bit experimental in
the chem lab and mixed the DNA of Janis Joplin and Melissa Etheridge"
(Indie-Music.com) and out came Sean Wiggins. Wiggins is captivating,
with a strong stage presence and humorous story-telling between
songs. Wiggins has shared the stage with Julia Fordham, Jill Sobule,
Sophie B. Hawkins, Cyndi Lauper & more. She is an award winning
songwriter, including Billboard’s Song Contest, and she just released
her 5th CD in May 07. Sean has been touring the United States
making stops at hot spots like Eddie’s Attic in Atlanta, Market
Days in Chicago, CBGB’s in NY and The Bluebird in Nashville. Sean
has placed music in independent films & on MTV “Undressed”. She
is featured on many compilation CDs, and last fall, she toured
the US with the Hollywood production of, “Sordid Lives”, written
and directed by Del Shoes.
Lone Goat is the new band and has been playing all over California
with a busy schedule this summer. The new CD has already met with
immediate radio play all over the world and great reviews. Sean
will be appearing in Chicago & Michigan this summer & fall with
her guitar player, Paul Houston, in addition to the California
appearances with the band!
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Ronnie Nyles
Extraordinary energy, personal style, remarkable
talent and magnetic personality are just the beginning. When
Ronnie is on stage we find ourselves riveted by her vocal style
and captivated by her lyrics. Audiences find themselves lost
in their own world having identified with the words or lost
in Ronnie's world having felt the emotion coming from deep within
her soul.
So expressing and powerful is her performance
that you feel you have been given a private look into her realm
of music, a look into kingdom of talent. Each time Ronnie takes
the stage, we given an intimate reflection, a very exclusive
look at Ronnie, her music and her musical influences. It's no
wonder why she was voted Wisconsin's Female Vocalist of the
Year and was the recipient of the "People's Choice" award.
Ronnie's dynamic voice and phenomenal acoustic
guitar talents along with her individual song writing style
make her one of the most recognized women entertainers of the
Upper Midwest.
Ronnie's enthusiasm on stage follows her
off stage. Her "down to earth" character allows her to stop
and say hello to friends and fans alike. And with the same eagerness,
she make it a point to give her time helping favorite charities.
So gracious and unaffected is Ronnie, her loyal following still
grows day by day and show unconditional support of her music.
Inspired by her desire and love of music,
Ronnie continues to follow and live her dream. Nothing can stop
her! There is no limit!
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Stay Gay, Every Day.
Stay Gay, Everywhere.
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GOIN' ON @ THE DUNES
SAUGATUCK, MICHIGAN
July
Red
White on Blue Star 4th of July Weekend

DJ
Mark Vallese
(07/01)
Pool
DJ Mark Vallese 1-6
DJ Ted Eiel 9-2am
Cabaret: Kelly &
Rick
Men of Manwatch
(07/02)
Porn
@ The Pool w/DJ Chi Chi LaRue
PM Dj Mark Vallese 9-2am
Cabaret: Amy & Freddy
(07/03)
Tea
DJ Chi Chi LaRue 4-7
Dj Roland Belmares 7-2am
Cabaret: Amy
& Freddy
Men of Manwatch
(07/04)
Tea
DJ Mark Vallese 4-7
Dj Tony Moran 7-2am
Cabaret: Dunes Follies
(07/05)
Tea
DJ Mark Vallese 4-9
(07/06)
Tea
DJ Mark Vallese, Employee Turnabout Show
(07/09)
Tea
DJ Mark Vallese, Men of Manwatch, Cabaret:
Kelly & Rick
(07/10)
Tea
DJ Mark Vallese, Cabaret:
Kelly & Rick
(07/11)
Tea
DJ Mark Vallese, Cabaret:
Dunes Follies
(07/12)
Christmas
in July Weekend

Tea
DJ Mark Vallese, Karaoke
(07/16)
Tea
DJ Mark Vallese, Men of Manwatch, Cabaret:
Amy & Freddy
(07/17)
Tea
DJ Mark Vallese, Cabaret:
Amy & Freddy
(07/18)
Tea
DJ Mark Vallese, Cabaret:
Dunes Follies
(Men of Manwatch @ Tea)
(07/19)
Men of Manwatch
Every Tuesday Night July 7 - September 01
Pool Cookout Every
Wednesday Night July 8 - September 02
Sunday DJ Moves
inside 9pm - Midnight July 12 - August 4
Click
here for more events...
For
reservation information and schedules contact us at:
The
Dunes Resort
333 Blue Star Hwy.
P.O. Box 1132
Saugatuck, MI 49453
Phone: 269-857-1401
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