Celebrate Finnish Christmas and Independence on Dec.. 8 A program of music and delicious Finnish food to celebrate Finnish Christmas and Independence Day is planned for Sunday, December 8, at Messiah Lutheran Church in Magnuson Hall.  Messiah is located at 305 West Magnetic in Marquette. All are welcome to attend.  The program is presented by the Lake Superior Chapter of the Finlandia Foundation National.  President Ron Hill will begin with a short review of how the Finns have celebrated their Independence Day on December 6th since 1917. Musicial selections will include Oscar Forsman playing his accordion, Tanja Stanaway leading singing

Heather Bell Cookbook Release-Mama Bell’s Big Family Cookbook  Monday, December 9, 2024, 6:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m.  Peter White Public Library Community Room.  Teens, Family, Adults, Seniors.  Join viral cooking and lifestyle influencer Heather Bell for a night of cookbook chat.  Bell shares family stories and recipes from her recently released Mama Bell’s Big Family Cookbook. You’ll leave with full hearts and hungry bellies.  No admission charge.  For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.

Marquette City Manager Karen Kovacs will hold her next community office hours on Wednesday, December 11 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.

  Northern Michigan University Theatre and Dance will present its Holiday Soirée celebration and fundraiser for student scholarships on Wednesday, Dec. 11. The festive event kicks off with a holiday buffet and live auction from 6-7:30 p.m. in the Panowski Black Box Theatre, followed by student and guest-star performances from 7:30-9. There will also be a special visit from Santa Claus. Director Kristen Beth Ludwig said last year’s inaugural Holiday Soirée was such a success that a 2.0 version was planned to close out this semester. Marquette natives and NMU seniors Michael Ahlstrom and John Thomson will return as hosts before they pass the

Northern Michigan University Theatre and Dance will present its Holiday Soirée celebration and fundraiser for student scholarships on Wednesday, Dec. 11. The festive event kicks off with a holiday buffet and live auction from 6-7:30 p.m. in the Panowski Black Box Theatre, followed by student and guest-star performances from 7:30-9. There will also be a special visit from Santa Claus.   Director Kristen Beth Ludwig said last year’s inaugural Holiday Soirée was such a success that a 2.0 version was planned to close out this semester. Marquette natives and NMU seniors Michael Ahlstrom and John Thomson will return as hosts before they pass the

Superior Pipes & Drums & Friends Holiday Concert  Wednesday, December 11, 2024, 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.  Peter White Public Library Community Room.  Teens, Family, Adults, Seniors.  Join PWPL in celebrating the holiday season with some Scottish highlands flare. Bagpipes, drums, and yuletide cheer!  No admission charge.  For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.

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.