NMU Seaborg Center Offers Kids ‘Summer of STEM’ Northern Michigan University’s Glenn T. Seaborg Mathematics and Science Center will host a series of summer programs for students in kindergarten through 12th grade. These programs are designed to foster curiosity, creativity and career exploration through immersive, hands-on learning experiences in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). Summer College for Kids, open to students in grades K–8, provides engaging educational opportunities. Grades K–6 will explore topics such as LEGO robotics, coding fundamentals and other STEM-related subjects through hands-on, minds-on classes. Grades 7–8 will participate in career-focused STEM exploration, including visits to local businesses and
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2 events,Youth Sailing Lessons Offered this Summer The Marquette Junior Yacht Club will again offer youth sailing lessons this summer to the public. The program will provide the basic fundamentals of sailing for beginner ages 8-17 and expanded skill training for returning intermediate sailors. Instruction takes place both on and off the water by certified sailing instructors at the Marquette Yacht Club location, E Main Street, Marquette. Students will convene daily at the MJYC boathouse space generously donated by the Marquette Fish Producers. The 2025 schedule is as follows: July 7 – July 11, July 14 – July 18, |
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Bluesday Tuesday Concert Tuesday, May 27, 2025, 6:30 p.m.- 7:30 p.m. Peter White Public Library Community Room. Teens, Adults, Seniors, Family Friendly. Peter White Public Library hosts a blues concert sponsored by the Marquette Area Blues Society. This month’s band: Brian Wallen & Mavis Farr. No admission charge. For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info
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Bluesday Tuesday Concert Tuesday, May 27, 2025, 6:30 p.m.- 7:30 p.m. Peter White Public Library Community Room. Teens, Adults, Seniors, Family Friendly. Peter White Public Library hosts a blues concert sponsored by the Marquette Area Blues Society. This month’s band: Brian Wallen & Mavis Farr. No admission charge. For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info. |
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The Marquette Regional History Center Presents: A History of the Northern Michigan University Greenwood Nature Center: A Perspective by David Kronk Wednesday, May 28, 6:30 p.m. at the Marquette Regional History Center West of Ishpeming in the mid-1980s, environmental education and programming for area schools and the public could be found at the Greenwood Nature Center (GNC). Learn about the history of, and people behind, this community resource on the bank of the Greenwood Reservoir near Ishpeming. This presentation and discussion by David Kronk about the forgotten history of the nature center will feature a retrospective of the people, partnerships, and |
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Downtown Farmers Market Saturdays, May 17, 9 am – 1 pm Returning this month, the Downtown Marquette Farmers Market kicks off its 2025 season where it will offer fresh produce, meat, art, and much more to the 2,000+ visitors this weekly event brings to the downtown. Reminder that the Wednesday Night Market will be returning to the 100 block of W. Washington in June.
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Come hike with us through beautiful hardwood forests and across rugged outcroppings to beautiful Lily Pond with its incredible vistas. The hike begins at the Wetmore Pond parking lot located a half mile north of Sugarloaf on CR550 and heads part way up the South Hogback trail. It then branches off on the Forestville trail to the Lily Pond Spur, which then brings the hike down to the pond. A short hike onto the bluffs gives spectacular views of Lily Pond full of water lilies. The hike continues over several small outcroppings before returning to the parking lot. Our hike |
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3 events,Eagle Mine will host their annual spring Community Forums throughout Marquette County on Tuesday, June 3rd and Wednesday, June 4th. The forums are designed as a two-way dialogue between Eagle Mine and the community to learn more about the status of Eagle Mine and get an update on its operations. All are welcome to attend. Forums will be held: Tuesday, June 3rd 12 PM – 1:30 PM NMU Northern Center 1401 Presque Isle Ave Marquette, MI 5:30 PM – 7 PM Powell Township Hall 101 Benzinger St. Big Bay, MI Wednesday, June 4th 12 PM |
4 events,Eagle Mine will host their annual spring Community Forums throughout Marquette County on Tuesday, June 3rd and Wednesday, June 4th. The forums are designed as a two-way dialogue between Eagle Mine and the community to learn more about the status of Eagle Mine and get an update on its operations. All are welcome to attend. Forums will be held: Wednesday, June 4th 12 PM – 1:30 PM Michigamme Township Hall 202 W. Main St. Michigamme, MI 5:30 PM – 7 PM Humboldt Township Hall 244 County Road FAF Champion, MI
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Director Chat Wednesday, June 4, 2025. 11:00 a..m. -12:00 p.m. & 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Peter White Public Library Circulation Lobby. Stop by the Library to chat with Library Director Andrea Ingmire. For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4303 or visit www.pwpl.info. |
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Meditate Marquette Presents: A Year of Mindful Living Saturday, June 7, 2025. 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Peter White Public Library, George Shiras III Room. Four mindfulness meditation and yoga teachers invite you to engage in a year of mindful living. Each month, one of the teachers will present a topic that addresses the different dimensions where we can practice mindfulness and presence. The intent is for us to cultivate mindfulness, care, and well-being individually and in our love, business, and social relationships. These are drop-in sessions, although committing to a full year is a way to build a consistent |
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Michigan Notable Book Author Tim Schulz A Cast Away in Montana Reading Monday, June 9, 2025. 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Peter White Public Library Community Room. Adults, Seniors, Family Friendly. Reading from his 2025 Michigan Notable Book A Cast Away in Montana, author Tim Schulz takes us on a journey of fly fishing, nature, friendship, and reflection. No admission charge. For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info. |
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MARQUETTE, MI- The first market of the Downtown Marquette Wednesday Night Farmers Market 2025 season is next Wednesday, June 11, from 5 PM – 8 PM on the 100 block of W.. Washington St. The Wednesday Evening Farmers Market is shutting down the 100 block of W. Washington St. in Downtown Marquette to bring the festive summer experience to the market and to the downtown every Wednesday this summer season. The Street closes at 3 pm and opens again at 9 pm. There will be no parking on the street during the closure. Businesses that line the 100 block will
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Troy Graham Concert on the Steps Wednesday, June 11, 2025, 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Peter White Public Library Front Street Steps. Teens, Family, Adults, Seniors. For the first of this year’s Concert on the Steps, join 2022 Marquette Art Awards Performing Artist of the Year Troy Graham for an evening of indie folk music and spirituals. A great way to welcome summer. Weather Contingency: Community Room. No admission charge. For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.
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The Negaunee City Band plays its first concert of the 2025 season on Wednesday, June 11, at 7:30 p.m. at the Outdoor Performing Arts Center at the east end of Iron Street. The band will play weekly through August 6, with all concerts scheduled for Wednesday evenings. Some seating is available, but attendees may wish to bring their own chairs. |
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Silver Creek Church and Silver Creek Thrift are partnering with Feeding America West Michigan to host a Mobile Food Pantry. Taking place on Thursday, June 12. 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
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Join us for our Second Thursday Creativity Series at the Upper Peninsula Children’s Museum: “Red, White, and Blue!” Thursday, June 12, 2025 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Experience hands-on craft activities, music, an appearance by the Balloon Princess, and FREE Culver’s Frozen Custard. FREE to participate.
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Marquette Poets Circle Thursday, June 12, 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. |
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Negaunee Public Library is hosting a Marvel Entertainment illustrator as part of our “Color Our World” summer reading program. Jerry DeCaire, a Saginaw native, has worked on Deadpool, Thor, Wolverine, and other world-famous superheroes. The event will be from 9:30-11:00 a.m. Saturday, June 14, at the Negaunee Senior Citizens Center.
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Marine Sale Fundraiser to benefit the Marquette Junior Yacht Club Contact: MJYC, mqtjyc.org, mqtjunioryachtclub@gmail.com or 906-250-3350 The Marquette Junior Yacht Club will host a Marine Sale Fundraiser on Saturday, June 14th from 11:00 am – 2:00 pm at the Marquette Yacht Club, 201 E. Main Street. All proceeds will go towards upgrading sailing equipment. This event is open to the public for sellers and shoppers. -Drop-off your items between 8:00 am and 11:00 am -Sellers set their own prices -Items priced less than $499, a 20% commission will be collected for MJYC -Items priced over $500 – a 10% commission
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UP Rainbow Pride is thrilled to announce that the 10th Anniversary Upper Peninsula Pride Festival will return to Mattson Lower Harbor Park in Marquette, Michigan on Saturday, June 14, 2025! For over a decade, U.P. Pride Fest has been a vibrant celebration of acceptance, love, community, and visibility. More than just a festival, it is a vital space for LGBTQ+ individuals, their families, and allies to gather, celebrate, and honor the ongoing fight for LGBTQ+ rights. As the Upper Peninsula’s largest and longest-running Pride event, the festival continues to grow-thanks to the unwavering support of local and regional businesses and organizations. Since moving to the heart of downtown Marquette in 2021, |
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Bluey Bash Monday June 16, 2025. 3:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. Peter White Public Library Community Room. For children of all ages who love Bluey! There will Bluey & Bingo games and crafts inspired by the popular Bluey TV show. No admission charge. For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4323 or visit www.pwpl.info.
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Northern Michigan University will present “Juneteenth: Week of Jubilee,” an educational and cultural event series scheduled for June 16-20. The week is dedicated to honoring American history, celebrating the contributions of African American communities, and encouraging civic learning, unity and reflection. Recognized as a federal holiday, Juneteenth commemorates the moment in 1865 when the final enforcement of the Emancipation Proclamation reached Galveston, Texas. NMU invites students, families and community members to participate in inclusive programming that highlights music, storytelling, the arts, and historical education. “Juneteenth: Week of Jubilee is a community-centered opportunity to learn, connect and celebrate American history and |
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PWPL Board of Trustees Meeting Tuesday, June 17, 2025. Meeting begins at 5:00 p.m.. Peter White Public Library, George Shiras III Room. Regular monthly meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Peter White Public Library. The meeting is open to all. Meeting agenda, materials, and remote attendance link are available on the library’s website: www.pwpl.info. |
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Champion Township Hall Open House WHAT: Champion Township is opening its new Township Hall, celebrating with a ribbon cutting and following with an open house for the public to view. WHEN: Wednesday, June 18, 3 p.m. WHERE: 1071 Highway US 41, Champion, MI 49814 WHY: Grand opening of new Township Hall
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The Marquette Regional History Center presents: Wild Wild West – the Forgotten History of West Washington Street: A Walking Tour with Jim Koski Wednesday, June 18, 6:30 p.m. Churches, gas stations, grocery stores, and railroads all called Washington Street west of Fourth Street home. Join Jim Koski for a walk to discover the stories waiting to be told on the edge of downtown Marquette. Meet at and return to the Marquette Regional History Center parking lot. $5 suggested donation. For more info visit marquettehistory.org or call 906.226.3571 Attached images courtesy of the John M. Longyear Research Library: Washington St. ca
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The Make-Believe Spurs Concert on the Steps Wednesday, June 18, 2025. 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.. Peter White Public Library Front Street Steps. Adults, Seniors, Teens, Family Friendly. Join local favorite The Make-Believe Spurs for an evening of close-knit harmonies and storytelling. Molly Wallen, Brian Keith Wallen, and Mavis Farr are ready to rock the steps again! Weather Contingency: Community Room. For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info. |
4 events,Eagle Mine to offer Free Public Tours of Facilities CHAMPION, Mich., April 22, 2025—A series of public tours of Eagle Mine facilities will be offered during the summer. Tour locations will alternate between the Eagle Mine in Big Bay and the Humboldt Mill in Champion on Thursdays from July to September. Tours of the Eagle Mine will be offered on the following dates from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.: June 19, July 10, July 24, August 7, August 21, September 4, and September 18. The Eagle Mine Tour is primarily a driving surface tour of the mine site with a
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Come hike with us through a beautiful hardwood forest on a serene, old logging road and forest trail. It’s a great chance to enjoy some of the quiet beauty of our northern forest and spend some time with your fellow NCT hikers. The hike begins at the Lakenenland parking lot on M28 and heads for the North Country Trail shelter. From there it heads east along an old logging road to the Jeske Flooding boat ramp and then on to the new NCT boardwalk. Our hike will be led by Dennis Fattaleh, an experienced group hike leader. This is an out-and-back
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Northern Michigan University Athletics and NMU Theatre & Dance will team up once again for the seventh annual Arts and Athletics Golf Outing on Thursday, June 19, at the Marquette Golf Club. The event supports both departments’ students and programs. Four-person teams can play either the Heritage course for $150 per person, or Greywalls for $250 per person. Tickets include 18 holes with a cart, dinner, refreshments on the course and a thank-you gift. Registration begins at 10 a.m. Shotgun starts are scheduled at 11 a.m. for Greywalls and noon for Heritage. A 19th hole reception is scheduled at |
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Bergonzi String Trio Family Concert Friday June 20, 2025. 10:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. Peter White Public Library Community Room. Families with children of all ages are invited to this special Bergonzi String Trio Family Concert! Children will hear experts from Haydn Piano Trio No. 39 on G Major “Gypsy”, Jennifer Higdon Piano Trio No. 1 “1. Pale Yellow” and Tchaikovsky Piano Trio in A Minor, Op. 50. Throughout the concert, members of the trio will explain different parts of the music, talk about the different instruments and more. Family friendly, youth of all ages welcome. Youth under the age
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6/11/2025 The Beaumier U.P. Heritage Center at Northern Michigan University will offer three free walking tours of NMU’s campus this summer. All are open to the public. The tours are scheduled at 11 a.m. on June 20, July 11 and Aug. 8., beginning at the Carillon Towers next to the Northern Center just off Lee Drive. Reservations are not required. Each tour will take about 90 minutes to complete and participants will walk about one mile through campus. Beaumier Center Director/Curator Daniel Truckey, a 1990 graduate of Northern, will lead the tours. He will take visitors on a historical journey through campus, discussing its formation in
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Global Cinema: Ilker Catak’s The Teacher’s Lounge Friday, June 20, 2025. 12:00 p.m.-2:30 p.m. Peter White Public Library Community Room. Adults, Seniors, Teens. In this 2023 Oscar-nominated German feature, director Ilker Catak tells the story of an idealistic young teacher who is pressured to discover which of her seventh grade students is responsible for a series of thefts.. Rated PG-13. No admission charge. For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info. |
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Gwinn, MI – Up North Lodge is excited to announce its collaboration with local businesses to host the “Party on the Patio” every Sunday throughout the summer, with the aim of supporting local nonprofits. Join us at the Up North Lodge on Sunday, June 22, for a special event benefiting the Upper Peninsula Animal Welfare Shelter (UPAWS). The festivities kick off at 3 PM, featuring live music from the band “Lost Cause” from 4 PM to 7 PM. Attendees can enjoy an outdoor bar and delicious food, along with exciting basket raffles and a 50/50 drawing. A heartfelt thank you |
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The Northern Michigan University Department of Music is launching a new series titled Summer Concerts at Reynolds, which will take place on Tuesdays in June and July in Reynolds Recital Hall. This year’s series will highlight the department’s faculty, all of whom are highly trained professional musicians, in addition to teaching full time. One or more faculty members will be featured during each performance. Admission to all concerts is free, but donations will be gratefully accepted, with all proceeds benefitting the NMU Department of Music to provide the best experience for its students. The schedule for the inaugural season of |
4 events,The regular monthly meeting of the Marquette County Board of Health will be held on Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 6:00 pm. The meeting will take place in Room 231 of the Henry A. Skewis Annex, Marquette County Courthouse, Marquette..
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Cloverland Concert on the Steps Wednesday, June 25, 2025, 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Peter White Public Library Front Street Steps. Family, Adults, Seniors, Teens. Gather by the steps with chairs and picnics for an evening of folk and bluegrass tunes by popular local band Cloverland, featuring musicians Kerry Yost, Stephanie Whiton, Sarah Mittlefehldt, and John Gillette. A toe- and heart-tapping concert that is not to be missed! No admission charge. Weather Contingency: Community Room. For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info. |
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Ann Berman Louis Graveraet Kaufman: The Fabulous Michigan Gatsby Who Conquered Wall Street, Took Over General Motors, and Built the World’s Tallest Building Reading Thursday, June 26, 2025. 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Peter White Public Library Shiras Room. Adults, Seniors, Family Friendly. Michigan historian Ann Berman reads from her biography about the life and legacy of local titan of American banking, Louis Graveraet, a Gatsbyesque figure born in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula who married into great wealth and then amassed far more of his own. No admission charge. For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.
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Northern Michigan University Theatre & Dance will present “Love Letters” by A.R. Gurney, a past nominee for the Pulitzer Prize for Drama. The play features two characters—Melissa Gardner and Andrew Makepeace Ladd III—whose 50-year correspondence chronicles their evolving relationship and shared confidences. It has been described as “a tender, tragi-comic and nuanced examination of the shared nostalgia, missed opportunities and deep closeness of two lifelong, complicated friends.” Showtimes are scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 26 through Saturday, June 28, in Forest Roberts Theatre. The play stars Amy Dolan-Malaney and Robert Ouellette, both seasoned actors who performed “Love Letters” |
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Northern Michigan University Theatre & Dance will present “Love Letters” by A.R. Gurney, a past nominee for the Pulitzer Prize for Drama. The play features two characters—Melissa Gardner and Andrew Makepeace Ladd III—whose 50-year correspondence chronicles their evolving relationship and shared confidences. It has been described as “a tender, tragi-comic and nuanced examination of the shared nostalgia, missed opportunities and deep closeness of two lifelong, complicated friends.” Showtimes are scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 26 through Saturday, June 28, in Forest Roberts Theatre. The play stars Amy Dolan-Malaney and Robert Ouellette, both seasoned actors who performed “Love Letters” |
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Pathways in Photography Saturday, June 28, 2025 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Free Event https://emberlight.org/event/pathways-in-photography/ Miners Memorial Heritage Park 771 E Ayer St. Ironwood, MI 49938 FRAME THE WORLD IN A WHOLE NEW WAY Pathways in Photography is an immersive, hands-on experience that invites participants to explore the art of photography through three unique workshops – all set within the natural beauty of the Miners Memorial Heritage Park. Led by experts from Emberlight’s photography team, these free workshops provide practical guidance, creative inspiration, and a deeper understanding of how to tell stories through images. Choose your Pathway: 📸 Photojournalism –
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E-Waste Collection Saturday, June 28th from 10am to 2pm EDT Bark River-Harris Schools, Harris, MI Back Parking Lot, W471 US Hwy 2/US 41 $5 Fee Per Car *Businesses can be invoiced for materials (differing prices) Keyboards, Cords, & Routers DVD & VCR Players Desktop Fax Machines Computers, Phones & Tablets TV’s, Monitors Desktop Printers & Scanners Gaming Consoles NO KITCHEN APPLIANCES (COFFEE POTS, MICROWAVES, VACUUMS, LAMPS)
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Art in the Park Grand Opening Saturday, June 28, 2025 12:00 PM – 12:15 PM Free Event https://emberlight.org/event/art-in-the-park-grand-opening-2025/ Miners Memorial Heritage Park 771 E Ayer St. Ironwood, MI 49938 Art in the Park is sponsored by the Gogebic Community College Foundation, in memory of Alex Marciniak JOIN US AT THE STARTING LINE – ART IS CALLING! Kick off Emberlight’s 2025 season in the heart of Miners Memorial Heritage Park with the Art in the Park Opening Ceremony on June 28 at noon! Join artists, performers, and fellow art lovers for a ribbon-cutting celebration, followed by an afternoon of festivities throughout
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6/10/2025 Northern Michigan University Theatre & Dance will present “Love Letters” by A.R. Gurney, a past nominee for the Pulitzer Prize for Drama. The play features two characters—Melissa Gardner and Andrew Makepeace Ladd III—whose 50-year correspondence chronicles their evolving relationship and shared confidences. It has been described as “a tender, tragi-comic and nuanced examination of the shared nostalgia, missed opportunities and deep closeness of two lifelong, complicated friends.” Showtimes are scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 26 through Saturday, June 28, in Forest Roberts Theatre. The play stars Amy Dolan-Malaney and Robert Ouellette, both seasoned actors who performed “Love Letters” |
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The Downtown Marquette Farmers Market will be turning the 100 block of W. Washington St. into a festive Night Market where you will find over 60 vendors gathered to exhibit their locally grown, collected, and crafted products. Stop by every Wednesday night from 5 pm – 8 pm to enjoy the local farmers, bakers, artisans, musicians, and more! |
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The Marquette Kiwanis Club invites the community to celebrate Independence Day in the heart of Downtown Marquette at the annual Kiwanis Fourth of July Parade—a tradition that goes back more than a century. The Parade starts at 2 pm on Friday July 4th And look up, you might see an F-16 Air Force jet flyover. at McClelland & W. Washington. This year, the theme will be “United We Stand.” Plenty of candy for the kids. We still have 25 float spots left for businesses and nonprofits. To register go online to marquettefourth.com to the form. Deadline is June 6 at 5:00 PM We need more volunteer crossing guards to keep the kids safe. |
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At the Downtown Marquette Farmers Market, you will find over 70 vendors gathered to exhibit their locally grown, collected, and crafted products. Stop by the Marquette Commons every Saturday from 9 am – 1 pm to enjoy the local farmers, bakers, artisans, musicians, and more! |
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