Central UP Events

Marquette Regional History Center presents: Holiday Open House Wednesday, December 11, 6:30 p.m. Our annual holiday open house has been cheering the community since 1948. We gather and greet our neighbors and share music and some holiday surprises.. This year we will feature a local holiday collection of crèches (nativity scenes). The display will be featured along with a short talk by the collector, Carol Margrif. Enjoy light refreshments. Free event, donations appreciated.  For more information visit marquettehistory.org

21st Annual Celebrity Art Auction A non-traditional art auction fundraising event for the Upper Peninsula Children’s Museum. Thursday, December 12, 2024 Viewing starts at 5:30 p.m. Auction to follow at 7:00 p.m. Enjoy works of art by some of the community’s most unexpected artists. Sample an array of appetizers, sip wine and beer. Free Admission. 21 and older event.

Winter Wonderland Walk Celebration  Thursday, December 12, 2024, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Peter White Public Library.  Teens, Family, Adults, Seniors.  The Winter Wonderland trees will be lit.  Cookies and hot chocolate will be overflowing in the Huron Mountain Gallery.  In the Community Room, from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Big Lake Acoustic will be performing a holiday concert of all your favorite carols and songs.  Come revel in the spirit of the season at PWPL.  No admission charge. For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.

  Northern Michigan University Theatre and Dance will present a festive new production titled “Home for the Holidays” Thursday through Saturday, Dec. 5-7 and 12-14 in Forest Roberts Theatre. The show is about a group of NMU students who convene to share tales of their diverse family traditions before they journey home for the holidays. It features musical singing and dance numbers—many familiar—with bits of dialogue to tie it all together. “Home can mean a lot of different things to different people, and the holidays are a momentous time for various reasons,” said Karina Johnson, who developed and is directing

  Northern Michigan University Theatre and Dance will present a festive new production titled “Home for the Holidays” Thursday through Saturday, Dec. 5-7 and 12-14 in Forest Roberts Theatre. The show is about a group of NMU students who convene to share tales of their diverse family traditions before they journey home for the holidays. It features musical singing and dance numbers—many familiar—with bits of dialogue to tie it all together. “Home can mean a lot of different things to different people, and the holidays are a momentous time for various reasons,” said Karina Johnson, who developed and is directing

  Northern Michigan University Theatre and Dance will present a festive new production titled “Home for the Holidays” Thursday through Saturday, Dec. 5-7 and 12-14 in Forest Roberts Theatre. The show is about a group of NMU students who convene to share tales of their diverse family traditions before they journey home for the holidays. It features musical singing and dance numbers—many familiar—with bits of dialogue to tie it all together. “Home can mean a lot of different things to different people, and the holidays are a momentous time for various reasons,” said Karina Johnson, who developed and is directing

Dickinson Hospitals’ Foundation Love Lights Ceremony Celebrates Long-time Hospital employee Julie Skowronek This year, we celebrate the life of Julie Skowronek at our annual Love Lights Tree Lighting Ceremony on Monday, December 16th, from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Marshfield Medical Center-Dickinson in the hospital’s main lobby. Julie’s husband, Jim Skowronek said, “My family and I are thankful to have the 2024 Love Lights Tree Lighting Ceremony dedicated to Julie’s memory. She loved working at the hospital, helping the patients, and interacting with her co-workers. After 34 years of service and dedication to Dickinson Healthcare, I know she is

Merry Movie Mayhem  Monday, December 16, 2024.  6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.  Peter White Public Library Community Room.  Adults, Seniors, Teens, Family Friendly. The voting is over!  The ballots have been counted!  The winner of PWPL’s Christmas movie matchups will be revealed!  Join us for an evening of Christmas treats, ugly Christmas sweaters, and a screening of the Merry Movie Mayhem champion. No admission charge.  For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.

Artists & Their Art:  Michelangelo Part 3  Tuesday, December 17, 2024.  6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.  Peter White Public Library Zoom.  Adults, Seniors, Teens. Peter White Public Library hosts celebrated art historian Ellen Longsworth for this virtual series focused on famous artists, artistic movements, and art. For this event, Ellen will continue her exploration of the works of Michelangelo.  No admission charge.  For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info for Zoom meeting information.

138TH ANNUAL ISHPEMING SKI CLUB SKI JUMPING TOURNAMENT Negaunee, Michigan – Launch into winter action by attending the longest-running, consecutive ski jumping tournament in the country! Ishpeming Ski Club Ski Jumping Tournament, held at the UP Nordic Ski Complex, January 17th-19th, 2024. FRIDAY – JANUARY 17, 2025 137th Annual Ishpeming Ski Club Ski Jumping Tournament/USA Nordic U.S. Cup: The Tournament weekend kicks off on Friday evening with the 137th Annual Ishpeming Ski Club Ski Jumping Tournament/USA Nordic U.S. Cup event on famous Suicide Hill. Watch elite U.S. ski jumpers soar high through the air as you stand by the huge