Central UP Events

  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.

Bright Beginnings: A Community Celebration at the Marquette Commons Saturday, January 4th from 6:00–7:00 PM The City of Marquette, in partnership with the Upper Peninsula Children’s Museum, invites the community to join in celebrating the arrival of the new year at Bright Beginnings, a free and festive event at the Marquette Commons on Saturday, January 4th from 6:00–7:00 PM. This family-friendly event will feature a variety of activities designed to spark joy and community spirit: *   Discover Oscillation, an interactive public artwork that responds to your movements with colors and sounds, on display through January 5th. *   Warm

Marquette City Manager Karen Kovacs will hold her next community office hours on Wednesday, January 8 from 10 a.m. to noon in the Shiras Room, on the top level of Peter White Public Library (Front Street side). 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.

 The League of Women Voters of Marquette County will hold its membership meeting on Wednesday, January 8th at 6:45 p.m. The meeting will be held in Studio 1, lower level of the Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front, St. Marquette. Social time begins at 6:30 p.m. Marquette County residents are welcome to attend. For more information, send an email message to lwvmqtco@gmail.com. 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.

Silver Creek Church and Silver Creek Thrift are partnering with Feeding America West Michigan to host the first Feeding America Mobile Food Pantry of 2025. Taking place on Thursday, January 9 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

Princesses and Pirates Join us for our Second Thursday Creativity Series at the Upper Peninsula Children’s Museum:”Princesses and Pirates”Thursday, January 9, 2025Experience hands-on craft activities, and FREE Culver’s Frozen Custard. FREE to participate.