Central UP Events

The City of Marquette Public Art Commission presents: How to Thrive as a Public Artist, Saturday, September 21, from 10 AM to 4 PM at Northern Michigan University’s Art & Design Building, room AD165. This free workshop is designed for artists looking to grow their skills and careers in the public art sector and is open to professional artists, arts administrators, educators, students and advocates. No matter your level of experience, there will be something for everyone to gain from this session! This professional development opportunity is led by Brian Wignall, whose diverse portfolio includes sculptures, murals, and multimedia projects featured around

Teddy Bear Clinic  Saturday, September 21, 2024.. 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Peter White Public Library Great Room. Families with kids of all ages are invited to this special drop-in Teddy Bear Clinic! Led by students from the Michigan State University Collect of Human Medicine, kids will have the opportunity to take their stuffie friend through a series of stations so their stuffie friends can receive various medical treatments! Children should bring along a stuffie or baby doll. Kids will have fun while also learning about the different things that might happen at a routine doctor office visit in an

There will be a tailgate party behind the dome (Lot 55 and adjacent grassy area) before the NMU Homecoming football game from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. From the tailgate head into the Dome to watch NMU kick off at 1 p.m. against Alma College.

  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