Marquette Delegation to visit Higashiomi Japan in July/August 2025 Informational meeting will be held on Saturday February 8, 2025. The Marquette Area Sister Cities Partnership in association with the City of Marquette will be sending a delegation to Higashiomi, Japan from July 24, 2025, to August 4, 2025. An informational meeting will be held on Saturday February 8th, 2025, Saturday 12 p.m. in the Lion’s Room of the Peter White Public Library in Marquette. The Lion’s Room is located on the lower level of the library. While in Japan, delegates will live with a host family and visit sites of

“Love & Unity: Skate Through History,” 3-7 p.m. in Innovation Hall in the Jacobetti Complex. This ‘80s-themed roller-skating event will celebrate the cultural impact of skating rinks in Black communities. It will feature classic ‘70s and ‘80s music, free popcorn, a photo booth and limited skates for rent. It pairs with the Condom Carnival, a fun and inclusive event that combines interactive games with comprehensive sex education. Each booth offers opportunities to learn about sexual health, consent, safe sex practices and more. Bus transportation will be available from The Woods loop every 30 minutes.

  Northern Michigan University’s CO/LAB Dance Company will present Alice in Wonderland: An Immersive Experience, described as a “mesmerizing whirlwind of color and movement that weaves through the audience like a living, breathing dreamscape.” The performance is unique in that it will take place in an intimate downtown Marquette space that allows the audience to be more actively engaged, interacting with the dancers and scenery elements. “Immersive theater experiences are the next big thing,” said CO/LAB Artistic Director Karina Johnson. “They’re taking over New York City, L.A. and many other places across the country. I believe we might be one of the

The Friends of the Negaunee Public Library will host their annual Valentine’s Tea and Book Sale, from 12 noon to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 11, at the Negaunee Public Library. The public is invited to attend, learn more about the library and the Friends group, enjoy refreshments, and purchase books. This event is free to attend. All book sales are by donation.

The City of Marquette Office of Arts & Culture invites the community to participate in drop-in Art Week Brainstorming and Planning Meetings on Tuesday, February 11, from 2:00-4:00 P.M. and 5:00-6:45 P.M. at the Marquette Arts & Culture Center (lower level of Peter White Public Library). These informal sessions provide a space to explore project ideas, find inspiration, and connect with others. Attendees are welcome to stay for any portion of the meeting-attendance is optional and not required to submit a project proposal. Sessions will focus on 2025 events, partnership opportunities, this year’s theme-STORIES, revisiting past Art Week projects, and exploring event venues. Supported by the

Marquette City Manager Karen Kovacs will hold her next community office hours on Wednesday, February 12 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.

  Wednesday, February 12, 2025, 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.  Peter White Public Library Community Room.  Teens, Family, Adults, Seniors.  Join celebrated local singer/songwriter Noah Bauer for a concert featuring songs from his newly released album, Lunitidal Interval.  An eclectic evening of music sure to satisfy everyone’s musical taste buds.  No admission charge.  For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.

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, February 13. 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

Join us for our Second Thursday Creativity Series at the Upper Peninsula Children’s Museum: “Valentine’s Eve Dance” Thursday, February 13, 2025 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Experience hands-on craft activities, and FREE Culver’s Frozen Custard. FREE to participate.