UNVEILING OF MARQUETTE’S NEWEST PUBLIC ART SCULPTURE

UNVEILING OF THE CITY’S NEWEST PUBLIC ART SCULPTURE ‘Seven Grandfather Teachings’ stone sculpture to be installed in Marquette, MI Marquette, MI ­- The City of Marquette announces the installation of the ‘Seven Grandfather Teachings’ sculpture by artist Jason Quigno to occur Friday, September 6th. The sculpture has been commissioned by the City of Marquette Public Art Commission. Quigno, an Anishinaabe contemporary stone sculptor and tribal citizen of the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe, has carved seven locally quarried boulders to represent each of the Seven Grandfathers and the teachings they offer. The stones will be placed in a circle at the

Prize-winning Percussionist to Perform at NMU

Percussionist Britton-René Collins, Grand Prize winner of the 2022 Yamaha Young Performing Artists Competition and the 2021 Chicago International Music Competition, will perform at Northern Michigan University as part of the Siril Concert Series at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 6. She will also present two additional free events earlier in the day: a music appreciation talk at 11 a.m. and a percussion masterclass at 1 p.m. All will take place in Reynolds Recital Hall. Tickets for her NMU concert are $12 for the general public and free for youth 18 and under and NMU students. They are available at nmu.universitytickets.com. Collins

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

9th Annual Alston Tractor Races

Hoover Road Alston, Michigan

9th ANNUAL ALSTON TRACTOR RACES – Antique Gas & Diesel Tractors Saturday, September 7th, 2024 Fast & Slow Races Race is held on Hoover Road in Alston, MI (next to the ball field) Time trials start at 10:30am, Races to follow Trophies awarded 1st – 3rd Place $25 entry fee per tractor entered – Every participant will receive a shit honoring Clyde Peterson. Bring a lawn chair and enjoy the show!  Concessions will be available by donation.  have questions or need mo0re info.  Call Bob 906-281-6638

Northwords and Music:  Surrealism Show 

 Monday, September 9, 2024.  6:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Peter White Public Library Community Room.  Adults, Seniors, Family.  Join 2022 Marquette Writer of the Year B. G. Bradley and his friends for an evening of music, stories, poetry, and skits sure to make you laugh, cry, clap, and sing for surrealism.  The show features two-time U. P. Poet Laureate Marty Achatz; celebrated musicians Linda Smith and Seamus Collins (Big Lake Acoustic), actress Jacque Love, and special guest stars The Clarks.  This event will also be livestreamed.  For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.

Calumet – The Red Jacket Jamboree

Keweenaw Storytelling Center 215 5th Street, Calumet, Michigan

Jazz and Blues vocalist Julie McIntosh to be featured guest on The Red Jacket Jamboree West Coast jazz and blues vocalist Julie McIntosh returns to the Keweenaw Peninsula as the headliner of The Red Jacket Jamboree on Saturday, September 7th. Known for her soulful blues and jazz recordings, McIntosh is no stranger to the old-time radio show, having appeared on it twice before. Her captivating performances have earned her critical acclaim and a dedicated following. The Red Jacket Jamboree is a captivating journey through the stories, songs, and history of Michigan’s Keweenaw Peninsula and beyond. Hosted by the talented duo

Michigan Brewers Guild Marquette Beer Festival

Members of the Michigan Brewers Guild are returning to the Lake Superior shoreline in Marquette’s Mattson Lower Harbor Park for the 15th Annual U.P. Fall Beer Festival on Saturday, September 7 – which also happens to be National Beer Lovers Day (#NationalBeerLoversDay). General Admission is 1-6pm, with the gates opening at Noon for a VIP hour for Enthusiast Members. Tickets are on sale now at MiBeer.com and are $55 per person in advance ($65 the day of) with Designated Driver tickets priced at $20 (only available at the gate). Admission is for those 21 and older, with valid I.D. This year, 85 breweries will be sampling over

Bruce Crossing – MI-TRALE Club Meeting

Stannard Township Hall 14927 State Hwy M-28 East, Bruce Crossing, Michigan

Our September Club Meeting will be held at 7:00pm, (Eastern Time), in person at the Stannard Township Hall on 9/09/2024. For virtual attendance, we now have ZOOM available, along with the strictly audio/phone method. If you would like to attend virtually, please email me at this address and I will get you the connection information. If you are in the area, please stop in for the meeting!  We’d love to see you there!