Central UP Events

All are invited to the Annual Lenten Breakfast and Musical Program At Immanuel Lutheran Church 600 South Lincoln Road Escanaba, MI Saturday, March 1st Theme: WAITING FOR GOD’S TIME Breakfast: 9:15 a.m. Program: 10:00 a.m. A free will offering will be collected at the program, part of which will go toward the VICTIM SERVICE UNIT OF DELTA COUNTY Limited to 200 for breakfast, but unlimited for the program. For Reservations call 906-786-6771 or 906-280-4938 by February 26th.

A Shakespeare play presented with the second week of deer camp in the Upper Peninsula as its backdrop might seem a strange combination or stretch, but Jimmy Ludwig, director of this month’s Northern Michigan University production of Much Ado About Nothing, said his adaptation is designed to make the show more relatable to local audiences. “Shakespeare isn’t really worth doing if the audience doesn’t see themselves in it; otherwise, it’s museum theater, which is a lovely production that sort of mimics how it was done back in the day,” said Ludwig, who grew up hunting near Iron River. “It may be interesting

The League of Women Voters of Marquette County will hold its next general membership meeting on Wednesday, March 5th at 6:45 p.m. Social time begins at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will be held in Studio 1 on the Lower Level of the Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St., Marquette. The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan political organization that encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy. All community members are welcome to attend. For more information, send an email to lwvmqtco@gmail.com. If inclement weather,

He Went Down with His Ship: Captain Burke and the Steamer Arlington Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. At the Marquette Regional History Center Scuba diver and historian Dan Fountain will take you on the voyage of the Arlington. In the summer of 2023, a group of shipwreck hunters set out for the middle of Lake Superior in search of a shipwreck. They succeeded in finding an intact steel steamer in deep water, but what was it? Subsequent ROV dives to the wreck revealed its unexpected identity, and further research revealed that the wreck had tales to tell of

NEA Big Read Marty Achatz Creative Writing Workshop  Thursday, March 6, 2025, 6:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m.  Peter White Public Library, Heritage Room.  Adults, Seniors, Family Friendly.  Marty Achatz (two-time U.P. Poet Laureate) will lead participants through writing prompts based on Roz Chast’s Can’t We Talk About Something More Pleasant?, exploring the theme of home and the people who make/made us.  No admission charge.  For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.

Repair Café  Saturday, March 8, 2025. 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Toss it? No way! The Repair Café is back thanks to a partnership with the Marquette Sustainability Coalition. Bring in broken household goods such as appliances, clothing, or bikes and skilled fixers with assist you in repairing them. This is a great way to save money, learn valuable repair skills, and reduce your environmental impact. No admission charge. For further information, please contact mqtsustainability@gmail.com  or call 906-226-4303.

NEA Big Read Tyler Tichelaar Keynote:  Chief Kawbawgam  Saturday, March 8, 2025, 1:00 p.m.- 2:00 p.m.  Marquette Regional History Museum.  Adults, Seniors, Family Friendly.  Keynote Presentation:  Tyler Tichelaar (award-winning author).  Tyler Tichelaar will present information on local historical figure Charles Kawbawgam based on his book Kawbawgam:  The Chief, the Legend, the Man.  For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.

UPCC Apprentice of the Year Banquet   WHEN: Saturday, March 8, 2025. Program begins at 6:15 p.m.   WHERE: Island Resort and Casino, W 399 U.S. Rte 2, Harris, MI 49845 DETAILS: The UPCC will hold its annual Apprentice of the Year banquet to recognize outstanding apprentices in the U.P. construction industry. Eighteen apprentices have been nominated for the title. The winner will receive $1,000, and two runners up will each receive $500. Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson, who has announced his intention to run for Michigan governor, will be the guest speaker.   CONTACT: Jen Eyer, jeneyer@gmail.com, 734-846-1566

NEA Big Read Roz Chast Virtual Keynote  Monday, March 10, 2025, 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.  Peter White Public Library, Community Room.  Adults, Seniors, Family Friendly.  Author Roz Chast will participate in a Q&A on the subject matter/themes of Can’t We Talk About Something More Pleasant? and the challenges/rewards of writing a graphic memoir.   Elizabeth Peterson from WLUC TV 6 will be the guest moderator.  For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.

Michigan State University Extension will once again host the annual Agriculture for Tomorrow Conference in Escanaba. The event will take place Tuesday, March 11th, 2025 from 9:00am to 4:00pm ET at the Joseph Heirman University Center, Room 952, at Bay College in Escanaba, MI. Online registration for the event is open now with early bird pricing available until March 1st. Participants registering before March 1st will save $10 and reserve their spot for a delicious local food lunch at the conference. A keynote address from MSU Associate Director of AgBioResearch, Dr. James Averill, will kick-off the event highlighting the recently

NEA Big Read B.G. Bradley Creative Writing Workshop  Tuesday, March 11, 2025, 4:00 p.m.-5:30 p.m.  Peter White Public Library, Heritage Room. Adults, Seniors, Family Friendly.   B. G. Bradley (award-winning novelist and teacher) will lead participants–teens, adults, seniors–through writing prompts encouraging participants to write short memoir pieces about parents, grandparents, and persons of note in their lives.  For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.

The Northern Michigan University Department of Music will present a choral concert, Soundscapes and Supernovas, at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 11, in Reynolds Recital Hall. The concert will feature the NMU Arts Chorale, the University Choir, and multiple student conductors under the direction of Associate Professor Erin Colwitz. Admission is free. The program will explore the theme of soundscapes and supernovas, with selections including Cell’s Planets by Erika Lloyd (arr. Vince Peterson), Hymne au Soleil by Lili Boulanger, and How to Sing Like a Planet by Elizabeth Alexander.

Marquette City Manager Karen Kovacs will hold her next community office hours on Wednesday, March 12 from 10 a.m. to noon in the Heritage Room, of the Peter White Public Library. The meeting is intended to provide an informal opportunity to discuss issues within the community, and to give citizens the opportunity for direct dialogue with City staff about interests and concerns.

Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. At the Marquette Regional History Center Scuba diver and historian Dan Fountain will take you on the voyage of the Arlington. In the summer of 2023, a group of shipwreck hunters set out for the middle of Lake Superior in search of a shipwreck. They succeeded in finding an intact steel steamer in deep water, but what was it? Subsequent ROV dives to the wreck revealed its unexpected identity, and further research revealed that the wreck had tales to tell of rescue by a nearby freighter, the first trip on the lake for

Silver Creek Church and Silver Creek Thrift are partnering with Feeding America West Michigan to host a Mobile Food Pantry. Taking place on Thursday, March 13. Food distribution will begin at 10:00am and continue while supplies last or until 11:30am. Food will be available for approximately 550 families. Due to changes with Feeding America West Michigan, proxy pickup will be limited. This will be a drive-thru event with directions given by parking lot attendants. Guests are asked to remain in their cars and have adequate space prepared in their trunk or back seat in advance to allow the distribution team

Friends of the Library Spring Book Sale Thursday, March 13, 2025. 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Peter White Public Library Community Room. All Ages, Family Friendly. oin the Friends of PWPL in their bi-annual book sale. Thursday Night is a presale fundraiser event. There is a $5.00 admission fee/person. All other book sale dates have free admission. Friday, 9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. and Saturday, 9:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. To learn more about this amazing group of volunteers, visit our website https://pwpl.info/friends-of-pwpl//.

Join us for our Second Thursday Creativity Series at the Upper Peninsula Children’s Museum: “The Big Read” Thursday, March 13, 2025 Cloverland in Concert In cahoots with the Peter White Public Library Explore words and music at the Children’s Museum. Come to play, listen, write, and tell your story. Experience hands-on craft activities, music, seed planting, and FREE Culver’s Frozen Custard. FREE to participate.

NEA Big Read:  Marquette Poets Circle  Thursday, March 13, 2025, 6:30 p.m.- 8:00 p.m.  Peter White Public Library Shiras Room.  Adults, Seniors, Family Friendly.  Join local poets, writers, and poetry enthusiasts for an evening of poetry.  Starting at 6:30 p.m., participants gather to workshop their current work, followed by an Open Mic at 7:15 p.m.  New and experienced poets are welcome for either or both events.  No admission charge.  For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.