Marquette Poets Circle 

 Thursday, September 12, 2024, 5:00 p.m.- 6:30 p.m.  Peter White Public Library Shiras Room.  Adults, Seniors, Family Friendly.  Join local poets, writers, and poetry enthusiasts for an evening of poetry.  Starting at 5:00 p.m., participants gather to workshop their current work, followed by an Open Mic at 5:45 p.m.  New and experienced poets are welcome for either or both events.  No admission charge.  For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.

L’Anse Lakefront Concerts

L’Anse Township Park 15829 Skanee Road, L'Anse, MI, United States

Village of L’Anse/DDA announces its free 2024 Lakefront Concerts schedule, Thursday, June 13 at 7 PM   The concerts are held every Thursday in the beautiful lakefront park at the foot of Broad Street at the lake.  There is limited seating, so bring a chair or blanket to sit back and enjoy the good sounds, good vibes and million-dollar view. New this year is the use of L’Anse Twp School Cafetorium will be used in case of inclement weather.   Thursday Night 7 PM L’Anse Lakefront Concerts 2024   Sept 12 The Knockabouts Music from the Celtic World

Docu Cinema:  Facing Suicide 

 Friday, September 13, 2024.  12:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.  Peter White Public Library Shiras Room.  Adults, Seniors.  In honor of Suicide Awareness Month, PWPL screens this powerful documentary that shines a light of one of America’s most pressing mental health crises, trying to destigmatize and provide hope and help for those at risk and their loved ones.  Not Rated.  No admission charge.  For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.

Baraga County Farmers Market

Meadowbrook Park Division Street, L'Anse, Michigan

Baraga County Farmers Market Meadowbrook Park, Division Street, L’Anse Saturdays 9am – 12pm from June 15th to October 12th Wednesdays 3pm – 5:30pm from July 3rd to October 9th

Calumet Farmers Market

Agassiz Park Calumet, Michgian

Calumet Farmers Market Every Saturday from June 15th to October 12th Agassiz Park, Calumet, MI 10:00 am to 2:00pm

Houghton – Suicide Prevention Walk

Kestner Waterfront Park-City of Houghton 1100 W. Lakeshore Drive, Houghton, Michigan

Suicide Prevention Walk set for September 14, 2024 Copper Shores Community Health Foundation is honored to be hosting the eighth annual Suicide Prevention Walk on Saturday, September 14, 2024 at Ray Kestner Waterfront Park in Houghton, from 1 to 4 p.m. Join Copper Shores and the Houghton Keweenaw Suicide Prevention Coalition to promote awareness, provide support and highlight valuable local resources dedicated to suicide prevention.   The Suicide Prevention Walk will feature an inspiring guest speaker, whose insights and experiences shed light on the crucial work being done in our community. Before stepping out together in a display of solidarity,

Houghton – 2nd Annual Dry Oktoberfest Fundraiser

Saints Peter and Paul Lutheran Church 1010 Madeleine Street, Houghton, Michigan

2nd Annual Dry Oktoberfest Fundraiser.  Proceeds Benefit The Early Learning Center September 14, 2024 from 3:00pm – 6:00pm Saints Peter and Paul Lutheran Church, Houghton Food – Music.  German Brats, Hotdogs, Potato Salad, Sauerkraut, Pretzels, Apple Strudel and more!  Polka Music performed by:  The Enriettis and The World’s Most Dangerous Polka Band. For Ticket Info:  copperluth.org. Adults:  $25 Seniors (65+):  $20 Kids (5-10):  $5 Under 5: Free

Lake Linden – Annual Spooktember

Lake Linden Campground Lake Linden, Michigan

Come to the Lake Linden Campground for the annual Spooktember costume parade and contest!  This Saturday, Sept. 14th, starting at 6pm, kids of all ages from 1 to 100 (and pets!) in costume can register to participate.  At 7pm the parade will wind around the spooky campground.  Impress the judges with your costume!  Prizes will be awarded in several age groups (including a pet category!) so be creative.  After the parade, Trick-or-Treat at all the campsites while waiting for the winners and even stay for the kids movie in the pavilion at 8pm!

American Patchwork Quartet Performs at NMU

  The folk-jazz fusion group American Patchwork Quartet, which showcases the dynamic diversity of contemporary culture by reimagining timeless songs from America’s past, will perform at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, at Northern Michigan University’s Forest Roberts Theatre. The Beaumier U.P. Heritage Center at NMU is hosting the concert. American Patchwork Quartet (APQ) is on a mission to reclaim the immigrant soul of American Roots Music. Led by multi-Grammy Award-winning guitarist/vocalist Clay Ross and composed of three other acclaimed artists, the group binds timeless American folk songs with jazz sophistication, country twang, West African hypnotics and East Asian ornamentation. APQ’s sound is