Central UP Events

Described by Jeremiah Bishop as “the hardest single-day mountain bike event in the country”. Marji Gesick has set the standard for ultra mountain bike events around the country. The event features tail systems across Marquette County, and brings the community together for one weekend every year. We don’t think you can finish in less than 12-hours. Actually we have our doubts you can finish at all. Are you willing to sign the dotted line and take the Danny Hill Challenge? We have a course just itching to break ya. The Marji Gesick Race will be September 20, 21, & 22,

  Northern Michigan University will host a traditional Anishinaabe lacrosse game—or bagodowe—as part of its 125th anniversary homecoming celebration, at 1 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 22, in the Superior Dome. The game originated on a small island on Lake Superior, just north of Wisconsin’s Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa. The public is invited to play or watch. Lacrosse occupies an important place in Indigenous culture. Many communities have a deep connection and view it as much more than a sport of physical endurance. An online description states that “it is considered a gift from the creator—a ‘medicine’ used to

Alger County Communities That Care invites public to community barn dance All ages are invited to celebrate Alger County at a community Barn Dance, Sunday, September 22, 3-7 p.m. at the Michigan State University (MSU) North Barn in Chatham. Admission is free. The event, sponsored by Alger County Communities That Care (AC3), features square dancing with caller Jo Foley and music by Granny Fox and the Farm Hands Band. “The Barn Dance is a celebration of this beautiful place we call home, our amazing community partners, and our collective efforts in making Alger County a safe and healthy place to

 Tuesday, September 24, 2024. 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Peter White Public Library, Shiras 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.

  Northern Michigan University’s DeVos Art Museum will host an artist talk and reception featuring Liz Ward and Robert Ziebell at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 26. The artists will discuss their work currently on display. Their project titled “Across Time and Place” explores the artists’ approaches to understanding and interpreting place through multimedia artworks. Their works examine the nuance of place and delve into the richness of our world today and in past periods. Ziebell’s career spans 30 years. His work has been exhibited in numerous U.S. museums, galleries and film festivals. He is a lens-based artist who creates new

Block Busting Cinema: Lordy, Lordy, Look Who’s 40-The Karate Kid  Friday, September 27, 2024.  12:00 p.m.- 2:00 p.m.  Peter White Public Library Shiras Room.  Adults, Teens, Seniors, Family Friendly.  Let’s hop in our time machines and travel back 40 years to the summer of 1984 when Mr. Miyagi taught Daniel LaRusso a few things about life, love, family, and karate.  Rated PG.  No admission charge.  For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.

DOWNTOWN DAY September 28, All Day A special day celebrated across Michigan on the fourth Saturday of September to honor and appreciate the unique charm and vitality of our Downtown areas. Take a leisurely stroll along the sidewalks, admire the public art, and soak up the cultural and recreational aspects of your local downtown. This initiative, proposed by the Michigan Downtown Association (MDA), is aimed at promoting local businesses and community engagement.

Held at the Marquette Commons rain or shine

Marquette County Habitat for Humanity is hosting a square dance at Willow Farm, in Harvey, on Saturday, September 28th, from 5:30 PM to 9:00 PM. This high-spirited event will feature live music by the Feltliners, offer a cash bar, fare from the Frenchtastic food truck, auction items. There are only 150 tickets available, with proceeds benefitting Marquette County Habitat for Humanity. This event is sponsored, in part, by Lake Superior Press, with sponsorship opportunities still available. Tickets are $25.00 each and available for purchase at the administrative office, located at 2354 US HWY 41 S, in Harvey, or at the

Marquette, MI – The Iron Ore Heritage Recreation Authority is rescheduling its monthly board meeting to Monday, September 30 starting at 4:30pm at the Ishpeming Multi-purpose Senior Center, 121 Greenwood Street, Ishpeming. The IOHRA is the caretaker of the Iron Ore Heritage Trail, a 47-mile, year-round, multi-use, interpretive trail that crosses the Marquette Iron Range in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.  Referred to as an outdoor linear museum where you exercise your body and mind. Those who bike, walk, run, hike, ORV, snowmobile, cross country ski, birdwatch, and/or wander will find a section of trail perfect for your activity. The agenda can