Central UP Events

The Northern Michigan University Orchestra will present “String Masterworks,” a tour through musical history featuring pioneering pieces that influenced the development of string orchestra. Admission to the event—taking place at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 15, in Reynolds Recital Hall—is free and open to the public. Individual movements from notable works will include the music of seminal composers such as Coreli, Bach, Mozart, Mendelssohn, Grieg, and Tchaikovsky. Marquette Regional History historians will provide introductions about each composer and information regarding the context of the time period in which they were composed. Substitute orchestra director Janis Shier Peterson will lead students in presenting Sonata da

 Thursday, October 17, 2024.  2:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m.  Peter White Public Library Shiras Room.  Adults, Seniors, Teens.  In this pre-NEA Big Read event, award-winning author B. G. Bradley leads participants through a series of writing exercises aimed at capturing important individuals who helped shape and mold their lives.  Participants will be invited to submit their work for the NEA Big Read anthology to be published in 2025.  Registration is required.  Space is limited to 25 people.  No admission charge.  For more information, contact Marty at 906-226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info to register.

Marquette -Operation Winter Wear, an outreach that provides new and like-new adult and child-sized coats to individuals in need, will be taking place October 16 – 18. Hosted by Silver Creek Church and Silver Creek Thrift, distribution is by appointment only on Wednesday, October 16 and Thursday, October 17. Walk-ins are welcome on Friday, October 18 between noon and 3:00PM. Appointments can be made by calling 906.249.1715 between 9:00AM and 5:00PM Monday – Thursday. Availability of items are not guaranteed. Silver Creek Church and Silver Creek Thrift are located at 219 Silver Creek Road in Harvey.

FRESH COAST FILM FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES ITS 2024 FILM SCHEDULE AND VIP GUEST Katie Burrell This year’s festival will feature 85+ films, 50+ premieres and 70+ filmmakers in attendance Marquette, Mich., October 3, 2024 –  Fresh Coast Film Festival has released its official 2024 festival schedule which includes over 85 films, 60 premieres and more than 70 filmmakers in attendance. The festival will take place October 17-20. The official 2024 schedule and tickets are available now at freshcoastfilm.com. Unique to this year’s festival: Actor and Comedian Katie Burrell anchors a lineup of more than 70 attending filmmakers from across the US and Canada. She’ll be

FRESH COAST FILM FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES ITS 2024 FILM SCHEDULE AND VIP GUEST Katie Burrell This year’s festival will feature 85+ films, 50+ premieres and 70+ filmmakers in attendance Marquette, Mich., October 3, 2024 –  Fresh Coast Film Festival has released its official 2024 festival schedule which includes over 85 films, 60 premieres and more than 70 filmmakers in attendance. The festival will take place October 17-20. The official 2024 schedule and tickets are available now at freshcoastfilm.com. Unique to this year’s festival: Actor and Comedian Katie Burrell anchors a lineup of more than 70 attending filmmakers from across the US and Canada. She’ll be

Saturday, October 19, 2024 from 11:00-3:00 at the Marquette Regional History Center All invited!  Admission is regular museum admission. Open house style event. This October the Marquette Regional History Center is joining hundreds of organizations around the world to celebrate International Archaeology Day. For the 12th year, our fair will provide a look at archaeology in our region and world-wide. Hands-on learning for all ages. Multiple booths both indoors and outdoors feature various displays and activities. This year, we have a special presentation at 11:30: “Cosa: Excavations of a ‘Typical’ Latin Colony in Italy” Archaeologist Melissa Ludke will present on

FRESH COAST FILM FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES ITS 2024 FILM SCHEDULE AND VIP GUEST Katie Burrell This year’s festival will feature 85+ films, 50+ premieres and 70+ filmmakers in attendance Marquette, Mich., October 3, 2024 –  Fresh Coast Film Festival has released its official 2024 festival schedule which includes over 85 films, 60 premieres and more than 70 filmmakers in attendance. The festival will take place October 17-20. The official 2024 schedule and tickets are available now at freshcoastfilm.com. Unique to this year’s festival: Actor and Comedian Katie Burrell anchors a lineup of more than 70 attending filmmakers from across the US and Canada. She’ll be

  Northern Michigan University’s Arts Chorale and University Choir will perform their debut concert of the 2024-25 academic year at 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 20, in Reynolds Recital Hall. Admission is free. Twenty-four undergraduate students—primarily music majors—comprise the NMU Arts Chorale. The University Choir is made up of about 40 singers representing various areas of study across campus. Selected works are connected by the theme of “fire and ice,” and include musical pieces based on hot and cold emotion, such as Katerina Gimon’s Elements, which is a multi-movement work that uses aleatory vocal techniques, overtone singing and other effects to represent earth,

The Evergreen Award honors individuals who are dedicated to supporting and mentoring women and girls and helping them to reach their leadership potential. These exceptional individuals excel in their chosen path, devote time and energy to their community in a meaningful way, and blaze trails for others to follow. Community members are also cordially invited to attend the Evergreen Luncheon on Monday October 21, 2024 at the Holiday Inn of Marquette. The event runs from 12:00-1:30 and tickets are $15; they may be purchased online at eventbrite.com, simply search Evergreen Award of Marquette County. The luncheon will honor last year’s

Cloverland in Concert  Monday, October 21, 2024, 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.  Peter White Public Library Community Room.  Family, Adults, Seniors, Teens.  Join PWPL for an evening of folk and bluegrass tunes by popular local band Cloverland, featuring musicians Kerry Yost, Stephanie Whiton, Sarah Mittlefehldt, and John Gillette.  A toe- and heart-tapping concert that is not to be missed!  No admission charge.  For more information, contact Marty at 906-226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.