Central UP Events

NEA Big Read Docu Cinema:  Very Semi-Serious  Friday, March 14, 2025, 12:00 p.m.-2:30 p.m. Peter White Public Library, Shiras Room.   Adults, Seniors, Family Friendly.  This documentary features Roz Chast and explores the genius of The New Yorker single-panel cartoon.  Following the film, there will be a discussion of the humor of Roz Chast in Can’t We Talk About Something More Pleasant?  No admission charge.  For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.

The Beijing Guitar duo, composed of Meng Su and Yameng Wang, will follow a 12-city U.S. tour with a performance at Northern Michigan University as part of the Siril Concert Series. The event is scheduled at 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 14. The guitarists will also deliver two free events the same day: a music appreciation presentation at 11 a.m., and a masterclass at 1 p.m. All will be held in Reynolds Recital Hall. Admission is $12 for general admission and free for NMU students and youth 18 and under. Tickets are available at nmu.universitytickets.com. Praised by the distinguished Classical Guitar Magazine as “having the star potential