Out & About

from March 2023 Marquette Monthly

films include documentaries, fantasy and mystery films

Out & About is a free listing of Upper Peninsula events. Events included must cost $25 or less (except fundraisers).

All events are free and in Eastern time unless noted. We print information sent to us by a wide variety of people and organizations. It pays to double check the date, time, place and cost before heading out.

E-mail your April events by Friday, March 10 to: calendar@marquettemonthly.com

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Curtis

• Friends of Seney 2023 Winter Film Fest. The film Animal Babies: First Year on Earth will be shown. Concessions will be available. 6:30 p.m. Pine Performance Center, Erickson Center of the Arts, corner of Main and Saw-wa-Quato streets. ericksoncenter.org

Ishpeming

• Open Crafts Night. 6:30 p.m. Makers Marketplace, 113 Cleveland Ave. (906) 458-0626.

Marquette

• Wiggle Worms STEM Storytime. Stories are intermixed with activities followed by STEM-related activities to stimulate senses. 9:45 a.m. Great Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. (906) 226-4323.

• Congregate Meals for Seniors–Dine in or Curbside Pickup. Meals available to those age 60 and older. Call to reserve a meal. $3.50 suggested donation. Noon to 1 p.m. Marquette Senior Center, 300 W. Spring St. (906) 228-0456.

• Senior Visual Art Classes with Marlene Wood. This drawing class

On The Town

Baraga

• Ojibwa Casino Pressbox.

- Saturday, March 18: Chad Borgen and The Collective. 9 p.m.

164449 Michigan Avenue. (906) 353-6333.

Gwinn

• Hideaway Bar.

- Mondays: The Hideaway AllStars. 7 p.m.

741 M-35. (906) 346-3178.

• The Up North Lodge.

- Saturday, March 18: St. Patrick’s Day party.

215 S. CR-557. (906) 346-9815.

Houghton

• The Bonfire.

- Friday, March 3: Chad Borgen and The Collective. 7:30 p.m.

- Saturday, the 4th: Chad Borgen and The Collective. 8 p.m. 408 E. Montezuma Ave. (906) 523-5833.

Ishpeming

• The Rainbow Bar.

- Saturday, Mach 25: Chad Borgen and The Collective. 9 p.m. 120 E. Canda St. (906) 486-8998.

Marquette

• Blackrocks Brewery.

- Mondays: Open Mic. 6 to 9 p.m.

- Tuesdays: Trivia. 7 to 9 p.m.

- Wednesdays: Open mic. 6 to 9 p.m.

- Thursday, March 2: DayDreamers. 6 p.m.

- Saturday, the 11th: DayDreamers.

- Friday, the 24th: Lupine. 7 p.m. 424 N. Third St. (906) 273-1333 or blackrocksbrewery.com

• Drifa Brewing Company.

- Tuesdays: Musicians’ Open Mic. 6 to 8 p.m.

- Thursdays: Trivia. 7 p.m.

- Saturdays: Bonfire night. 3 to 9 p.m. 501 S. Lake St. 273-1300.

• Flanigan’s.

- Tuesday through Thursday: Karaoke. 9:30 p.m.

Cover charge on weekends only.

429 W. Washington St. (906) 228-8865.

• Lake Superior Smokehouse.

- Saturday, March 25: DayDreamers Acoustic. 5 p.m. 200 W. Main St. (906) 273-0952.

• Ojibwa Casino.

- Friday, March 3 and Saturday, the 4th: DayDreamers. 9 p.m. 105 Acre Trail. (906) 249-4200.

• Ore Dock Brewing Company.

- Friday, March 3 and Saturday, the 4th: Steve Leaf with special guest Cal in Red.

- Friday, the 10th: Comedy night with Devon Grice. 8 p.m.

- Friday, the 10th: Ramble Tamble. 9 p.m.

- Saturday, the 11th: The MakeBelieve Spurs.

- Friday, the 17th: Tallymoore. Hiawatha Music Co-op members, $4; non members, $10. 7 p.m.

-Friday, the 24th and Saturday, the 25th: Big Donut.

- Sunday, the 26th: Pop culture trivia. 6 p.m.

- Friday, the 31st: Anna p.s. 8 p.m. All shows are free and begin at 9 p.m. unless noted.

114 W. Spring St. (906) 228-8888.

• Rippling River Resort.

- Thursdays through Sundays: Fireside music by various musicians. 6 to 9 p.m.

4321 M-553. (906) 273-2259 or ripplingriverresort.com

• Superior Culture.

- Wednesday, March 1: Electric Words and Music. 7 p.m.

- Thursday, the 16: Speakeasy Poetry Open Mic. 7 p.m. 717 Third Street. (906) 273-0927 or superiorculturemqt.com

Negaunee

• Pasqualis Pub.

- Friday, March 3: Comedy night with Kevin Cahalk and Mike Marvel.

- Friday, the 17th: Comedy night with Bob Phillips and Ron Feingold.

- Friday, the 31st: Comedy night with comedians to be announced. $8. 8 p.m. 100 Cliff St. (906) 475-4466.

Republic

• Pine Grove Bar.

- Friday, March 3: Derrell Syria Project. 7 to 10 p.m.

- Saturday, the 4th: Adam Carpenter

& the Upper Hand. 7 to 11 p.m.

- Friday, the 10th: DayDreamers Acoustic. 7 to 10 p.m.

- Friday, the 17th: Troy Graham. Noon to 2 p.m.

- Friday, the 17th: Ethan Bott. 7 to 10 p.m.

- Saturday, the 18th: Toni Saari. 3 to 6 p.m.

- Saturday, the 18th: Diversion. 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

- Friday, the 24th: One Human Band. 7 to 10 p.m.

- Friday, the 31st: Matt Byce. 7 to 10 p.m. 286 Front St. (906) 376-2234. MM will focus on faces. Bring your own supplies. Marquette residents, free; nonresidents, $5. 1 p.m. Marquette Arts and Culture Center, lower level, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. (906) 225-8655.

• Teens Game On. Youth in grades 6 to 12 are invited to play video games, board games and other games. 4 to 7 p.m. Teen Zone, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. (906) 226-4321.

• Junior Graphic Novel Geeks. Youth in grades 1 to 3 will look at graphic novels that feature magical creatures and places and can draw their favorite characters. 4:30 p.m. Great Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. (906) 226-4323.

• Marquette County Quilters Association Meeting. All skill levels are invited for socialization, program events and show and tell. Yearly membership fee, $20. 6:30 p.m. Lower level, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. marquettequilters.org

• NMU Orchestra Children’s Concert. 6:30 p.m. Reynolds Recital Hall, NMU. nmu.edu

• League of Women Voters of Marquette County Zoom Membership Meeting. All interested community members are welcome. 6:45 p.m. Email lwvmqtco@gmail.com for the Zoom invite.

• La Table Française. French speakers of all abilities are invited for informal conversation and discussions. 7 p.m. NMU Library. (906) 227-2940.

• NMU Theatre and Dance: Salome. This darkly thrilling one-act tragedy by Oscar Wilde will feature adult themes and moments of intense violence. Prices vary. 7:30 p.m. Forest Roberts Theatre, NMU. nmu.edu/tickets

• Drink & Draw. Those age 21 and older are invited for an evening of drawing while enjoying adult beverages or your drink of choice. Bring you own drawing supplies and drinks. 8 p.m. The Art Drop Shop and Studio, lower level, 130 W. Washington St. theartdropshop@gmail.com

Negaunee

• Knitting Group. Those interested in crocheting, knitting and other fiber arts are welcome to bring their projects and share with others. Coffee provided.

1:30 p.m. Negaunee Public Library, 319 W. Case St. (906) 475-7700.

• Wings of Fire Interest Group. Youth age eight and older are invited to discuss the series, write fanfiction, make crafts and other activities. 3 p.m. Negaunee Public Library, 319 W. Case St. (906) 475-7700. 02 THURSDAY sunrise 7:28 a.m.; sunset 6:35 p.m.

Escanaba

• Bay Film Series Warrior Lawyers: Defenders of Sacred Justice. This documentary film will discuss Native

American role models, Nation Re-Building and Tribal Justice. Students in kindergarten through Bay College students, $2; others, $5. 7 p.m. Besse Center, Bay College, 2001 N. Lincoln Rd. baycollege.tix.com or (906) 217-4045.

Houghton

• Sō Percussion Concert. The percussion group will be joined by beatboxer Dominic Shodekeh. MTU students, free; Youth age 17 and younger, $5; adults, $20. 7:30 p.m. Rozsa Center, MTU. events.mtu.edu

Marquette

• Toddler Storytime. Toddlers age 18-months to age 3, with an adult, are invited for stories, songs and sensory-friendly activities. 10:45 a.m. Great Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. (906) 226-4323.

• Superiorland Duplicate Bridge Club. Games open to all interested players. $5 for games. 12:30 p.m. Marquette Senior Center, 300 W. Spring St. superiorland_bridge.tripod. com

• Metalsmithing Demonstration. Mavis Farr will demonstrate metalasmithing by forging sterling silver and copper to make wearable piece of art. 3 p.m. Zero Degrees Gallery, 525 N. Third St. jmarchimes@charter.net

• NMU Theatre and Dance: Salome This darkly thrilling one-act tragedy by Oscar Wilde will feature adult themes and moments of intense violence. Prices vary. 7:30 p.m. Forest Roberts Theatre, NMU. nmu.edu/tickets

Negaunee

• Music, Movement and More. This parent-led story time is for all ages. 10:30 a.m. Negaunee Public Library, 319 W. Case St. (906) 475-7700.

03 FRIDAY

Calumet

• CopperDog Race Start. Cheer on the mushers and their dog sled teams as they start the CopperDog 150, CopperDog 80 and CopperDog 30 races. 6 p.m. Fifth St. copperdog150. com

Crystal Falls

• Gem of a Season Concert: The Founding. The six-piece progressive folk band from Kalamazoo will perform. Students, $5; adults, $23. 7 p.m. The Crystal Theatre, 304 Superior Avenue. thecrystaltheatre.org or (906) 875-3208.

Gwinn

• Story Time. This story time is geared towards preschool-age children with stories, crafts and a light snack. 10:30 a.m. Forsyth Township Library, 180 W. Flint St. (906) 346-3433.

Marquette

• Preschool Storytime. Preschool age children are invited for stories, songs, finger-plays, crafts and other school-readiness activities. 10:45 a.m. Great Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. (906) 226-4323.

• Superiorland Duplicate Bridge Club. Games open to all interested players. $5 for games. 12:30 p.m. Marquette Senior Center, 300 W. Spring St. superiorland_bridge.tripod. com

• LEGO Club. Meet other LEGO enthusiasts and build LEGO projects using the library’s LEGO blocks. Youth age 7 and younger must be accompanied by an adult. 4 p.m. Great Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. (906) 226-4323.

Negaunee

• The Next Chapter Book Club. This community-based book program is for adolescents and adults with Down syndrome, autism, cerebral palsy and other intellectual and developmental disabilities. Reading materials provided. 1 p.m. Negaunee Public Library, 319 W. Case St. (906) 475-7700.

• Natural Track Luge Public Sliding. Learn to luge on the beginner luge track. Instruction, helmets and footwear provided. Youth ages 15 and younger, $15; ages 16 and older, $25. 6 to 9 p.m. Lucy Hill, 230 E. County Rd. upluge.org

Calumet

• Winter Markets. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Calumet Art Center, 57055 Fifth St. (906) 934-2228.

Copper Harbor

• CopperDog 15 Race Start. Cheer on the mushers and their dog sled teams as they start the CopperDog 15 race. 3 p.m. Downtown. copperdog150.com

Eagle Harbor

• CopperDog Race Stage 2 Start. Cheer on the mushers and their dog sled teams as they begin their second stage of the CopperDog 150 and CopperDog 80 races. 9 a.m. Downtown. copperdog150.com

Escanaba

• Ink Society Writers’ Group. 10:30 a.m. Escanaba Public Library, 400 Ludington St. (906) 789-7323.

• Multicultural Story Hour. 1p.m. Escanaba Public Library, 400 Ludington St. (906) 789-7323.

Gwinn

• Upper Michigan Ice Racing Association Races. Racers will compete during more than 20 classes of racing. $5 per carload. Registration, 8 a.m. Practice, 10 a.m. Racing, 11:30 a.m. Forsyth Tonwship Ball Park, off Johnson Lake Rd. uppermichiganiceracing.com

Marquette

• Genealogy: A Virtual Roots Tech Event. Learn how to get started researching your ancestors, tips on using online databases, census records and more. Members of the Marquette Genealogical Society will be on-hand to assist. 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 350 Cherry Creek Road. marquettecountymigeniesociety@gmail.com

Art Galleries

Calumet

• Calumet Art Center. Works by local and regional artists. Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., 57055 Fifth St. (906) 934-2228.

• Copper Country Associated Artist. Works by members and workshop participants in watercolor and oil, drawings, photography, sculpture, quilting, wood, textile, clay, glass and other media. Thursday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. 205 Fifth St. (906) 337-1252 or ccaartists.org

• Gallery on 5th. Works by local and regional artists. Days and hours vary. 109 Fifth St. (906) 369-0094.

Copper Harbor

• EarthWorks Gallery. Featuring Lake Superior-inspired photography by Steve Brimm. Daily, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. 216 First St. (910) 319-1650.

Escanaba

• Besse Gallery.

- Celebration of Women’s History Month will be on display through March 31.

Days and hours vary. Bay College, 2001 N. Lincoln Rd. baycollege.edu

• East Ludington Art Gallery. Works by local artists. Wednesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 1007 Ludington St. (906) 786-0300 or eastludingtongallery.com

• Hartwig Gallery. Featuring works by local, regional and national artists. Days and hours vary. 2001 N. Lincoln Rd. baycollege.edu

• William Bonifas Fine Arts Gallery.

- Youth in Art, featuring works by Delta County area students, will be on display March 23, with public receptions at 3 p.m. March 15 and 16th.

Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3p.m. 700 First Avenue South. (906) 7863833 or bonifasarts.org

Hancock

• Finlandia University Gallery.

- Faculty Exhibit, featuring works by Finlandia faculty members, will be on display through April 12.

Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturdays, noon to 4 p.m. 435 Quincy St. (906) 487-7500.

• Kerredge Gallery.

- Youth Arts Month, featuring works by students in kindergarten through grade 12, will be on display March 4 through April 1.

Tuesday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Community Arts Center, 126 Quincy St. (906) 482-2333 or coppercountryarts.com

• Youth Gallery.

- Youth Arts Month, featuring works by students in kindergarten through grade 12, will be on display March 4 through April 1.

Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Community Arts Center, 126 Quincy

St. (906) 482-2333 or coppercountryarts.com

Houghton

• The Rozsa Galleries.

- Snowsports, featuring works by MTU faculty and staff, will be on display March 22 through April 29, with a public reception at 5 p.m. on March 24.

Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturdays, 1 to 8 p.m. Rozsa Center, 1400 Townsend Dr. mtu.edu/ rozsa

Marquette

• Art—U.P. Style. Art by Carol Papaleo, works by local artists, gifts, classes and more. Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, noon to 4 p.m. 130 W. Washington St. (906) 225-1993.

• DeVos Art Museum.

- 2023 Faculty Biennial, featuring works by faculty in the School of Art and Design, will be on display through March 31.

- Snowdrift, an accumulation of artwork that examines the many expressions of snow, will be on display through June 30.

- New Acquisitions, featuring works by Kinngait artists, Leon Lundmark and others, will be on display through June 30.

Monday through Friday, noon to 5 p.m. Corner of Seventh and Tracy streets. NMU. (906) 227-1481 or nmu.edu/devos

• Graci Gallery. Works by regional and national artists. Featuring fine craft, contemporary art, and jewelry. Thursday and Friday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday through Wednesday, by appointment or chance. 110 N. Third St. gracigallery.com

• Huron Mountain Club Gallery.

- Winter Charm, a mixed media exhibit, will be on display through March 31.

Monday through Thursday, 9:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. (906) 228-0472.

• Lake Superior Photo and Gallery. The studio features landscape photographic art by Shawn Malone, including naturescapes of the Lake Superior region. Monday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. 211 S. Front St. (906) 228-3686 or lakesuperiorphoto.com

• Marquette Arts and Culture Center Deo Gallery.

- Lake Superior Art Association Members’ Show, featuring works by LSAA members, will be on display through March 31, with a public reception at 6 p.m. on the 9th.

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Art Galleries

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Monday through Thursday, 9:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. (906) 2280472.

• Peter White Public Library

Lower Level Reception Gallery.

- Seen and Unseen, featuring photography from the NMU Photography Program, will be on display through March 31. Monday through Thursday, 9:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. (906) 228-0472.

• Presque Isle Station. This working pottery studio features pottery by Michael Horton and Terry Gilfoy, along with works by local artists. Days and times vary. 2901 Lakeshore Blvd. (906) 225-1695.

• The Gallery: A Marquette Artist Collective Project. Works by local and regional artists. Monday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thursday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday 1 to 4 p.m. Suite U7, 130 W. Washington St. mqtartistcollective.com

• The Studio Gallery at Presque Isle. Works by local and internationally acclaimed artists. Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday and Friday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, noon to 4 p.m. 2905 Lakeshore Blvd. (906) 360-4453.

• Wintergreen Hill Gallery and Gifts.

- Works by Sean O’Leary will be on display through March 3.

- Works by Jacob Darner will be on display March 4 through 31 with an opening reception at 5 p.m. on the 4th.

Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. 810 N. Third St. (906) 2731374.

• Zero Degrees Gallery.

- Mixed media collages by Renee Michaud will be on display through March 31, with a public reception at 1 p.m. on the 11th.

The gallery features works in oils, watercolors, mixed media, jewelry, photography, metals, woods, recycled and fiber arts and much more.

Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. 525 N. Third St. (906) 228-3058 or zerodegreesgallery.org

Munising

• UP Scale Art. Featuring works by local and regional artists. Open by chance or by appointment. 109 W. Superior Ave. (906) 387-3300 or upscaleart.org

Rapid River

• The adhocWORKshop. Owner Ritch Branstrom creates sculptures with found objects inspired by the land in which the objects were found. By appointment or chance. 10495 South Main Street. (906) 3991572 or adhocworkshop.com

Sand River

• Aurelia Studio Pottery. Featuring high fire stoneware, along with functional and sculptural pieces inspired by nature, created by potter and owner Paula Neville. Open by appointment or chance. 3050 E. M-28. (906) 343-6592.

• Superiorland Duplicate Bridge Club. Games open to all interested players. $5 for games. Lessons, 10 a.m. Games, 11:30 a.m. Citizens Forum, Lakeview Arena, 401 E. Pine St. superiorland_bridge.tripod.com

• Photographing Winter Birds. Scot Stewart will discuss photographing winter finches, chickadees, nuthatches and woodpeckers. Adults, $5; families, $10. 10 a.m. MooseWood Nature Center, 1 Peter White Dr. Presque Isle. moosewood.org or (906) 228-6250.

• Saturday Storytime. Stories, songs, rhymes, finger-plays and activities for babies and toddlers with an adult. Older siblings welcome. 10:30 a.m. Great Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. (906) 226-4323.

• Holi Color Festival and International Women’s Day Celebration. Stop by to celebrate color and women in the arts with Holi powder, music, history and creative projects. Wear light-colored clothing so the Holi powder will stick (until washed). $5 suggested donation. 4 p.m. The Art Drop Shop and Studio, lower level, 130 W. Washington St. theartdropshop@gmail.com

Negaunee

• Natural Track Luge Public Sliding. Learn to luge on the beginner luge track. Instruction, helmets and footwear provided. Youth ages 15 and younger, $15; ages 16 and older, $25. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Lucy Hill, 230 E. County Rd. upluge.org

05 SUNDAY sunrise 7:23 a.m.; sunset 6:40 p.m.

Eagle Harbor

• CopperDog Race Stage 3 Start. Cheer on the mushers and their dog sled teams as they begin their third stage of the CopperDog 150 race. 9 a.m. Downtown. copperdog150.com

Ishpeming

• Bingo. Noon. Ishpeming VFW, 310 Bank St. (906) 486-4856.

Little Lake

• Bingo. 1:30 p.m. American Legion Post 349, 1835 E. M-35. (906) 346-6000.

Marquette

• Restaurant Week. Downtown restaurants will offer lunch and dinner specials. Prices, times and locations vary. downtownmarquette.org

06 MONDAY sunrise 7:21 a.m.; sunset 6:41 p.m.

Marquette

• Restaurant Week. Downtown restaurants will offer lunch and dinner specials. Prices, times and locations vary. downtownmarquette.org

• Marquette Playgroup. This weekly playgroup is led by an early childhood educator and geared toward newborns to age 5. Activities include free play, story time, a snack and other activities to promote social-emotional development. 9:30 to 11 a.m. Lake Superior Village Youth and Family Center, 1901 Longyear Ave. sjhobalia@greatstartma.org

• Book Babies. Newborns to age 17-months with an adult are invited for songs, rhymes and stories. 9:45 a.m. Great Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. (906) 226-4323.

• NCLL Spring Kick-off Heath and Safety Seminar. This interactive discussion will range from the Finnish health practice of Asahi to Marquette County’s smart 911 program. 1 p.m. Marquette Senior Center, 300 W. Spring St. (906) 458-5408.

• Superiorland Pet Partners. Youth of all ages are invited to meet and read to trained therapy dogs. 4:30 p.m. Great Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. (906) 226-4323.

• Craft Magic Series: Felt Magic with Jody Trost. Join fiber artist Jody Trost for a beginner needle felted workshop. Space is limited. 6:30 p.m. Shiras Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. (906) 226-4322.

• Joy of Sound Meditation. Enjoy a relaxing meditation with sounds produced by bronze singing bowls and metallic gongs. 7 p.m. St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 201 E. Ridge St. (906) 362-9934.

Negaunee

• All-Ages Online Storytime. Enjoy stories, songs and rhymes from the comfort of your own home. 11a.m. via Facebook Live. facebook.com/ NegauneePublicLibrary

TUESDAY sunrise 7:19 a.m.; sunset 6:42 p.m.

K.I. Sawyer

• Gwinn Area Community Playgroup. This weekly playgroup is led by an early childhood educator and geared toward newborns to age 5. Activities include free play, story time, a snack and other activities to promote social-emotional development. 10 to 11:30 a.m. Room 13, K.I. Sawyer Elementary School, 411 Scorpion St. sjhobalia@greatstartma.org

Marquette

• Restaurant Week. Downtown restaurants will offer lunch and dinner specials. Prices, times and locations vary. downtownmarquette.org museums

• Book Babies. Newborns to age 17-months with an adult are invited for songs, rhymes and stories. 9:45 a.m. Great Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. (906) 226-4323.

• Superiorland Duplicate Bridge Club. Games open to all interested players. $5 for games. 12:30 p.m. Marquette Senior Center, 300 W.

Calumet

• International Frisbee Hall of Fame and Museum. Learn about the history of Guts Frisbee. Days and hours vary. Open when events are held. Second floor ballroom, Calumet Coliseum, Red Jacket Rd. (906) 281-7625.

Escanaba

• Upper Peninsula Honor Flight Legacy Museum. The museum chronicles the history of the U.P. Honor Flights with the history of the trips. Donations appreciated. Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and by request. Inside the Delta County Chamber of Commerce, 1001 N. Lincoln Rd.

• Upper Peninsula Military Museum. The museum honors Upper Peninsula Veterans, and features exhibits and dioramas portraying the Upper Peninsula’s contribution to U.S. war efforts from the Civil War through the Afghanistan wars. Donations appreciated. Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and by request. Inside the Delta County Chamber of Commerce, 1001 N. Lincoln Rd.

Hancock

• Quincy Mine Hoist and Underground Mine. There are two options for touring the site. On both the surface tour and the full tour, visitors will see the museum, inside the No. 2 Shaft House and the Nordberg Steam Hoist and ride the cog rail tram car to the mine entrance. On the full tour, visitors will take a tractor-pulled wagon into the mine, seven levels underground. Prices, days and hours vary. quincymine.com

Houghton

• A.E. Seaman Mineral Museum.

Spring St. superiorland_bridge.tripod. com

• Oil Painting, Pastels and Drawing Classes with Marlene Wood. Bring your own supplies. $20. 1 to 3 p.m. Marquette Arts and Culture Center, lower level, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. (906) 225-8655.

• Dumbledore’s Army. Students in grades 4 to 6 are invited for Harry Potter related crafts. 4:30 p.m. Great Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. (906) 226-4323.

• Maritime History on Tap. Bruce Lynn will present The Shipwreck Coast’s Lost Whalebacks: The Story of Barge 129 and Sagamore. $5 suggested donation. 7 p.m. Ore Dock Brewing Company, 114 W. Spring St. (906) 226-2006.

• What’s Up? Astronomy Series. Scott Stobbelaar of the Marquette

Astronomical Society will discuss what can be seen in the U.P. skies. 7 p.m. via Zoom. Visit pwpl.info for Zoom link.

08 Wednesday

sunrise 7:17 a.m.; sunset 6:44 p.m.

• Friends of Seney 2023 Winter Film Fest. The film Woodpeckers: The Hole Story will be shown. Concessions will be available. 6:30 p.m. Pine Performance Center, Erickson Center of the Arts, corner of Main and Sawwa-Quato streets. ericksoncenter.org

Ishpeming

• Open Crafts Night. 6:30 p.m. Makers Marketplace, 113 Cleveland Ave. (906) 458-0626.

Marquette

• Restaurant Week. Downtown restaurants will offer lunch and dinner specials. Prices, times and locations vary. downtownmarquette.org

• Wilson Creek Wildlife Rehabilitation Center. Learn how injured wildlife are cared for until they are released back into the wild.

View the largest collection of minerals from the Great Lakes region and the world’s finest collection of Michigan minerals. Exhibits educate visitors on how minerals are formed, fluorescent minerals and minerals from around the world. Prices vary. Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 1404 E. Sharon Ave. museum. mtu.edu or (906) 487-2572.

• Carnegie Museum. Features rotating displays of local history, natural science and culture. The Science Center is dedicated to interactive exhibits about science for kids. Tuesday and Thursday, noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, noon to 4 p.m. 105 Huron St. carnegiekeweenaw.org

• MTU Archives and Copper Country Historical Collections. Features a variety of historical memorabilia, highlighting life in the Copper Country. Open by appointment. Lower level of the J.R. Van Pelt Library, MTU. (906) 487-3209.

Iron Mountain

• World War II Glider and Military Museum. During World War II, the Ford Motor Company’s Kingsford plant built the CG-4A Gliders for the U.S. Army. View one of seven fully restored CG-4A G World War II gliders, military uniforms from the Civil War through the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, memorabilia, restored military vehicles and more. Prices vary. Days and times vary. 302 Kent St. (906) 774-1086.

Ishpeming

• Ishpeming Area Historical Society Museum. New exhibits include a military exhibit and artifacts from the Elson Estate. Donations appreciated. Friday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Gossard Building, Suite 303, 308 Cleveland Ave. ishpeminghistory.org

• U.S. National Ski & Snowboard Hall of Fame & Museum. The museum features more than 300 Hall of Fame inductees, presented in photographs and biographies, and displays and exhibits of skiing history and equipment, an extensive library, video show, gift shop, special events and more. Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. US-41 and Third St. (906) 485-6323 skihall.com

K.I. Sawyer

• K.I. Sawyer Heritage Air Museum. The museum promotes and preserves the aviation history the air base brought to the area. Air Force-related materials are on display, including photographs, flags, medals and more. Donations appreciated. Wednesday through Sunday, 1 to 5 p.m. 402 Third St. (906) 236-3502 or kishamuseum.org

Marquette

• Baraga Educational Center and Museum. View artifacts and tools used by Venerable Bishop Baraga. Donations appreciated. Thursday and Friday, noon to 5 p.m. and by appointment. 615 S. Fourth St. (906) 227-9117.

• Beaumier Upper Peninsula Heritage Center.

- It’s all Downhill: Alpine Skiing in the U.P., an exhibit featuring the skiing history in the U.P., will be on display through April 30. Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, noon to 4 p.m. NMU, corner of Seventh Street and Tracy Avenue. (906) 227-3212 or nmu.edu/ beaumier photographers, their studios and equipment, will be on display March 6 through January 13, 2024, with a public reception at 5 p.m. March 22. The museum includes interactive displays as well as regional history exhibits. Youth 12 and younger, $2; students, $3; seniors, $6; adults, $7. Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 145 W. Spring St. (906) 2263571 or marquettehistory.org

• Marquette Regional History Center.

- Exposing Photography: Anything but a Small Business, the exhibit will feature the works of U.P.

• Upper Peninsula Children’s Museum. A variety of interactive exhibits offer learning through investigation and creativity. Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Prices vary. 123 W. Baraga Ave. (906) 226-3911 or upchildrensmuseum.org

Munising

• Alger County Historical Society Heritage Center. Exhibits include the Grand Island Recreation Area, Munising Woodenware Company, barn building, homemaking, sauna and more. Tuesday through Saturday, noon to 4 p.m. 1496 Washington St. (906) 387-4308.

Negaunee

• Michigan Iron Industry Museum. In the forested ravines of the Marquette Iron Range, the museum overlooks the Carp River and the site of the first iron forge in the Lake Superior region. Museum exhibits, audio-visual programs and outdoor interpretive paths depict the largescale capital and human investment that made Michigan an industrial leader. The museum is one of 10 museums and historic sites administered by the Michigan Historical Center. Michigan Recration Passport required for parking. Wednesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4p.m. 73 Forge Rd. (906) 475-7857.

NCLL members, $5; nonmembers, $10. 1 p.m. Heritage Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. (906) 4360-2859.

• Five Wishes. Learn about the Five Wishes, an advanced directive to record your end of life care wishes. NCLL members, $5; nonmembers, $10. 3 p.m. Heritage Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. (906) 458-5408.

• Junior Teen Advisory Board. Students in grades 5 to 8 are invited to meet new people, plan events and gain volunteer experience. 4:15 p.m. Great Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. (906) 226-4321.

• Clear the Clutter. Professional organizer Dar Shepherd will discuss how clutter affects your life, and how to declutter and organize. 6:30 p.m. Lions Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. (906) 360-3000 or shepherdorganizing.com

• Documentary: The Greasier the Spoon . The documentary by Jim Koski will look back at the coffee shops, grills, hangouts and fine dining establishments throughout the years in Marquette. $5. 6:30 p.m. Marquette Regional History Center, 145 W. Spring St. marquettehistory.org or (906) 226-3571.

• La Table Française. French speakers of all abilities are invited for informal conversation and discussions. 7 p.m. NMU Library. (906) 227-2940.

• LWAS: What You Need to Know About Electric Cars. Steve Waller will compare popular electric vehicles to each other, to three popular gasoline vehicles and electric vehicles to internal combustion engines. 7 p.m. Shiras Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. (906) 361-9255.

• Northwords and Music. B.G. Bradley, Marty Achatz, Stephen Hooper, Ronnie Ferguson, Barb Rhyneer and Jacque Love will perform an evening of music, stories, poetry, skits and Irish fiddling. 7 p.m. Community Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. (906) 226-43212.

Negaunee

• Knitting Group. Those interested in crocheting, knitting and other fiber arts are welcome to bring their projects and share with others. Coffee provided. 1:30 p.m. Negaunee Public Library, 319 W. Case St. (906) 475-7700.

09 THURSDAY sunrise 7:15 a.m.; sunset 6:45 p.m.

Crystal Falls

• Virtual Q&A with U.P. Author Phyllis Michael Wong. Phyllis

Michael Wong will discuss her book We Kept Our Towns Going: The Gossard Girls of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. 7 p.m. Call or email to register and receive the Zoom link. (906) 875-3344 or egathu@uproc.lib.mi.us

Ishpeming

• Ishpeming VFW Auxiliary Meeting. 1:30 p.m. Ishpeming VFW, 310 Bank St. (906) 486-4856.

L’Anse

• Flood Map Information Open House. Learn about the preliminary versions of the recently completed Flood Insurance Studey report and Flood Insurance Rate Maps. Learn about specific risks and ways to prevent flood loss. 6 p.m. L’Anse High School Cafetorium, 201 N. 4th St.

Marquette

• Restaurant Week. Downtown restaurants will offer lunch and dinner specials. Prices, times and locations vary. downtownmarquette.org

• School’s Out, Library’s In. Students are invited for kinetic sand play, bookmark making and to watch the film Bad Guys Slime and cards, noon 4 p.m.; Film, 12:45 p.m. Community Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. (906) 226-4323.

• Superiorland Duplicate Bridge Club. Games open to all interested players. $5 for games. 12:30 p.m. Marquette Senior Center, 300 W. Spring St. superiorland_bridge.tripod. com

• 3D Printing. Marquette Senior High School teacher Becky LaBrecque and the Science for Inventor students will show what can be done with 3D printing. NCLL members, $5; nonmembers, $10. 1:20 p.m. Marquette Senior High School, 1203 W. Fair Ave. (906) 361-5370.

• Art Sparks. Youth in grades 1 to 5 are invited to make a Faberge´ egg. Dress to get messy. 4:30 p.m. Great Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. (906) 226-4323.

• Second Thursday Creativity Series: Everything Green. Youth are invited for hands-on activities, snacks, music, and free Culver’s frozen custard. 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. U.P. Children’s Museum, 123 W. Baraga Ave. (906) 226-3911 or upchildrensmuseum.org

• Superior Arts Youth Theater: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Area youth will perform the classic by Roald Dahl. Youth 17 and younger, $9; adults, $15. 7 p.m. Forest Roberts Theatre, NMU. nmu.universitytickets. com

Negaunee

• Music, Movement and More. This parent-led story time is for all ages. 10:30 a.m. Negaunee Public Library, 319 W. Case St. (906) 475-7700. 10

Gwinn

• Story Time. This story time is geared towards preschool-age children with stories, crafts and a light snack. 10:30 a.m. Forsyth Township Library, 180 W. Flint St. (906) 346-3433.

Marquette

• Restaurant Week. Downtown restaurants will offer lunch and dinner specials. Prices, times and locations vary. downtownmarquette.org

• Docu Cinema Matinee. The documentary film She’s Beautiful When She’s Angry will be shown. Noon. Community Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. (906) 226-4322.

• School’s Out, Library’s In. Students are invited to make Perler beads, play with LEGOs and to watch Pixar Shorts Slime and cards, noon 4 p.m.; Film, 12:45 p.m. Community Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. (906) 226-4323.

• Superiorland Duplicate Bridge Club. Games open to all interested players. $5 for games. 12:30 p.m. Marquette Senior Center, 300 W. Spring St. superiorland_bridge.tripod. com

• Celebrate the U.P.! The Upper Peninsula Environmental Coalition will present a virtual tour of Partridge Creek Community Farm, hold a general membership meeting and end the night with comedy by Devon Grice and music by Ramble Tamble. $10. 4 to 10 p.m. Ore Dock Brewing Company, 114 W. Spring St. upenvironment.org or (906) 201-1949.

• The Builders Show. Visit with vendors for home-building, renovating, remodeling and commercial construction needs. Age 12 and younger, free; age 65 and older, $5; age 13 to 64, $6. 4 to 8 p.m. Superior Dome, NMU. thebuildersshow.org

Negaunee

11 SATURDAY sunrise 7:11 a.m.; sunset 6:48 p.m. freestyle races, including 10k, 25k and 50k courses. Proceeds benefit the Swedetown Trails Club. Prices vary. 8 a.m. Swedetown Trails, Spruce St. greatbearchase.com

Escanaba

• Onagomingkway Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution. Questions about genealogy and joining DAR will be answered following the meeting. Noon. Hereford and Hops, 624 Ludington St. (906) 226-7836.

• LEGO Club. Bring your LEGOs for an afternoon of LEGO fun with others.

1 p.m. Escanaba Public Library, 400 Ludington St. (906) 789-7323.

Gwinn

• Upper Michigan Ice Racing Association Races. Racers of all ages will compete during more than 20 classes of racing. $5 per carload. Registration, 8 a.m. Practice, 10 a.m. Racing, 11:30 a.m. Forsyth Township Ball Park, off of Johnson Lake Rd. uppermichiganiceracing.com

Ishpeming

• Canning and Fermentation Workshop. All community members are invited to attend despite ability to pay. $20 fee if you are able to pay. 10:30 a.m. Partridge Creek Farm Office, 112 S. Main St. emily@partridgecreekfarm.org

Marquette

• Restaurant Week. Downtown restaurants will offer lunch and dinner specials. Prices, times and locations vary. downtownmarquette.org

• Celebrate the U.P.! The Upper Peninsula Environmental Coalition will present a day with videos, talks on environmental issues and more. 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Locations vary between the Crib Coffeehouse, Peter White Public Library, Women’s Federated Clubhouse and the Landmark Inn. upenvironment.org or (906) 201-1949.

• The Builders Show. Visit with vendors for home-building, renovating, remodeling and commercial construction needs. Age 12 and younger, free; age 65 and older, $5; age 13 to 64, $6. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Superior Dome, NMU. thebuildersshow.org

• Story Time at MooseWood: Beavers. This story time will have an animal themed nature story, a craft or activity and a chance to meet the resident animals. Recommended for ages 3 to 8 but all ages welcome. Adults,

$5; families, $10. 11 a.m. MooseWood Nature Center, Peter White Dr. Presque Isle. moosewood.org or (906) 228-6250.

• Superior Arts Youth Theater: Charlie and the Chocolate FactoryTheatre for All. This performance will be sensory-friendly. Area youth will perform the classic by Roald Dahl. Youth 17 and younger, $9; adults, $15. 1 p.m. Forest Roberts Theatre, NMU. nmu.universitytickets.com

12 SUNDAY sunrise 8:09 a.m.; sunset 7:50 p.m.

Daylight Saving begins

Ishpeming

• Bingo. Noon. Ishpeming VFW, 310 Bank St. (906) 486-4856.

Little Lake

• Bingo. 1:30 p.m. American Legion Post 349, 1835 E. M-35. (906) 346-6000.

Marquette

• The Builders Show. Visit with vendors for home-building, renovating, remodeling and commercial construction needs. Age 12 and younger, free; age 65 and older, $5; age 13 to 64, $6. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Superior Dome, NMU. thebuildersshow.org

• Superior Arts Youth Theater: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Area youth will perform the classic

13 MONDAY sunrise 8:08 a.m.; sunset 7:51 p.m.

Marquette

• Book Babies. Newborns to age 17-months with an adult are invited for songs, rhymes and stories. 9:45 a.m. Great Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. (906) 226-4323.

• Superiorland Pet Partners. Youth of all ages are invited to meet and read to trained therapy dogs. 4:30 p.m. Great Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. (906) 226-4323.

• Senior Theatre Experience: Monthly Workshop and Discussion. This workshop is for those age 55 and older. Register in advance. Marquette city and surrounding township residents, free; nonresidents, $5 donation. 5 p.m. Marquette Arts and Culture Center, lower level, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. (906)

225-8655.

Negaunee

• All-Ages Online Storytime. Enjoy stories, songs and rhymes from the comfort of your own home. 11a.m. via Facebook Live. facebook.com/ NegauneePublicLibrary

14 TUESDAY sunrise 8:06 a.m.; sunset 7:52 p.m.

Calumet

• Friends of the Calumet Public Library Meeting. 5:30 p.m. Community Room, Calumet Public Library, 57070 Mine St. (906) 3370311 ext. 1107.

Escanaba

• Failte’ in Concert. Enjoy an afternoon of Irish and Celtic music. 4:30 p.m. Escanaba Public Library, 400 Ludington St. (906) 789-7323.

Gwinn

• Literature at the Lodge. The group will discuss We Are the Brennans by Tracey Lange. 7 p.m. Up North Lodge, 215 S. CR-557. (906) 346-3433.

K.I. Sawyer

Marquette

• Book Babies. Newborns to age 17-months with an adult are invited for songs, rhymes and stories. 9:45 a.m. Great Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. (906) 226-4323.

• Tasty Reads Book Group. The group will discuss The Steger Homestead Kitchen by Will Steger, Rita Mae Steger and Beth Dooley. Noon. Shiras Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. (906) 226-4303.

• Superiorland Duplicate Bridge Club. Games open to all interested players. $5 for games. 12:30 p.m. Marquette Senior Center, 300 W. Spring St. superiorland_bridge.tripod. com

• Lake Superior Knitters at the Marquette Regional History Center. Knitters age 10 and older are invited to share knitting experiences and knowledge. $1 to $5 donation. 1 to 2:30 p.m. Marquette Regional History Center,

145 W. Spring St. beedhive47@yahoo. com

• Muggles for Potter. Youth in grades 2 and 3 are to make a Harry Potterrelated potion. 4:30 p.m. Great Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. (906) 226-4323.

• Superiorland Woodturners Meeting and Discussion. 6:15 p.m. Marquette Arts and Culture Center, lower level, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. jmarchimes@ charter.net

• Diversity Common Reader Program Film Screening. The film Coda will be show. 6:30 p.m. Community Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. (906) 226-4321.

15 WEDNESDAY sunrise 8:04 a.m.; sunset 7:54 p.m.

Curtis

• Friends of Seney 2023 Winter Film Fest. The film Animals with Cameras will be shown. Concessions will be available. 6:30 p.m. Pine Performance Center, Erickson Center of the Arts, corner of Main and Saw-wa-Quato streets. ericksoncenter.org

Ishpeming

• Open Crafts Night. 6:30 p.m. Makers Marketplace, 113 Cleveland Ave. (906) 458-0626.

Marquette

• All Booked Up. The group will discuss The Reading List by Sara Nisha Adams. 11:30 a.m. The Courtyards, 1110 Champion St.

• PWPL Non-Fiction Book Club. The group will discuss The Library Book by Susan Orlean. 1 p.m. Conference Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. (906) 226-4311.

• Senior Visual Art Classes with Marlene Wood. This drawing class with focus on faces. Bring your own supplies. Marquette residents, free; nonresidents, $5. 1 p.m. Marquette Arts and Culture Center, lower level, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. (906) 225-8655.

• Outword. LGBTQIA youth and allied students in grades 7 to 12 are invited. 4 p.m. Great Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. (906) 226-4321.

• Authors Read Virtually: Colby Cedar Smith. Author Colby Cedar Smith will read selections from her book Call Me Athena. 7 p.m. via Zoom. Visit pwpl.info for Zoom link.

• La Table Française. French speakers of all abilities are invited for informal conversation and discussions. 7 p.m. NMU Library. (906) 227-2940.

• Drink & Draw. Those age 21 and older are invited for an evening of drawing while enjoying adult beverages or your drink of choice. Bring your own drawing supplies and drinks.

8 p.m. The Art Drop Shop and Studio, lower level, 130 W. Washington St. theartdropshop@gmail.com

Negaunee

• Knitting Group. Those interested in crocheting, knitting and other fiber arts are welcome to bring their projects and share with others. Coffee provided.

1:30 p.m. Negaunee Public Library, 319 W. Case St. (906) 475-7700.

Thursday

sunrise 8:02 a.m.; sunset 7:55 p.m.

Escanaba

• U.P. Love Letter: An Evening with Phil Lynch. Kindergarten through Bay College students, $7; others, $15. 7 p.m. Besse Center, Bay College, 2001 N. Lincoln Rd. baycollege.tix.com or (906) 217-4045.

Ishpeming

• Garden Mixer. Join members of Partridge Creek Farm for an afternoon mixer. 4:30 p.m. Cognition Brewing Company, 113 E. Canda St. emaily@ partridgecreekfarm.org

Marquette

• Superiorland Duplicate Bridge Club. Games open to all interested players. $5 for games. 12:30 p.m. Marquette Senior Center, 300 W. Spring St. superiorland_bridge.tripod. com

• PWPL Kindness Club. This club is for school-aged children to get involved and give back to the community. 4:30 p.m. Great Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. (906) 226-4323.

• Spring Book Pre-Sale. Shop for books during this pre-sale event. $5. 5 to 8 p.m. Community Room, Peter

White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. (906) 228-9510.

Negaunee

• Music, Movement and More. This parent-led story time is for all ages. 10:30 a.m. Negaunee Public Library, 319 W. Case St. (906) 475-7700.

17 FRIDAY sunrise 8:00 a.m.; sunset 7:56 p.m.

Calumet

• Dinner and a Movie. Enjoy dinner and a movie or just the movie. The film North by Northwest will be shown. Dinner, $25. 6 p.m.; Movie, $5, 7 p.m. Calumet Theatre, 340 Sixth St. (906) 337-2610 or calumettheatre.com

Gwinn

• Story Time. This story time is geared towards preschool-age children with stories, crafts and a light snack. 10:30 a.m. Forsyth Township Library, 180 W. Flint St. (906) 346-3433.

Houghton

• MTU Music: Stripes and Stripes Forever. The Huskies Pep Band will perform. MTU students, free; youth, $5; adults, $15. 7:30 p.m. Rozsa Center, MTU. events.mtu.edu

Marquette

• Spring Book Sale. Shop for books during this annual fundraising event by the Friends of Peter White Public Library. 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Community Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. (906) 228-9510.

• Global Cinema. The film by Japanese director Ryusuke Hamaguchi, Drive My Car, will be shown. Noon. Community Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. (906) 226-4322.

• School’s Out, Library’s In. Students are invited to make rainbow bracelets and to watch the film Zootopia Slime and cards, noon 4 p.m.; Film, 12:45 p.m. Community Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. (906) 226-4323.

• Superiorland Duplicate Bridge Club. Games open to all interested players. $5 for games. 12:30 p.m. Marquette Senior Center, 300 W. Spring St. superiorland_bridge.tripod. com

• Diversity Common Reader Program Book Club Discussion. The group will discuss Being Seen: One Deafblind Women’s Fight to End Ableism 4 p.m. Community Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. (906) 226-4321.

• Irish Dance Workshop and Concert. Learn some Irish dances and enjoy a concert by Tallymore. Youth 12 and younger, free; Hiawatha Music Co-op members, $5; nonmembers, $10. Dance lessons, 5 p.m.; concert, 6 p.m. Ore Dock Brewing Company, 114 E. Spring St. hiawathamusic.org

Negaunee

Calumet

• Winter Markets. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Calumet Art Center, 57055 Fifth St. (906) 934-2228.

• Kids Movie Magic. The film Hop will be shown. $1. 6 p.m. Calumet Theatre, 340 Sixth St. (906) 337-2610.

Escanaba

• Story Hour. Youth ages 5 and older are invited for stories. 1 p.m. Escanaba Public Library, 400 Ludington St. (906) 789-7323.

Marquette

• Spring Book Sale. Shop for books during this annual fundraising event by the Friends of Peter White Public Library. Books will be 50% off until 1:30 p.m. and a $5 bag sale will follow. 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Community Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. (906) 228-9510.

• Winter Roots Film Festival. Two documentaries about traditional folk music and musicians will be shown. 10 a.m.to 3:30 p.m. Shiras Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. (906) 226-4321.

• Beaumier Heritage Concert Series and 2023 Winter Roots Festival. Joe Newberry and April Verch will perform. Students, $10; adults, $15. 7:30 p.m. Forest Roberts Theatre, NMU. nmu.universitytickets.com

19 SUNDAY sunrise 7:56 a.m.; sunset 7:59 p.m.

Calumet

• Travelogue Series: China Highlights. Social, 1 p.m.; presentation, 2 p.m. Calumet Theatre, 340 Sixth St. (906) 337-2610 or calumettheatre. com

Ishpeming

• Bingo. Noon. Ishpeming VFW, 310 Bank St. (906) 486-4856.

Little Lake

• Bingo. 1:30 p.m. American Legion Post 349, 1835 E. M-35. (906) 346-6000.

Marquette

• Books & Brews. Browse for new books while enjoing adult beverages Literary trivia to follow the bookfair. 1 to 8 p.m. Ore Dock Brewing Company, 114 S. Spring St. oredockbrewing.com or snowboundbooks.com

• Story Time at MooseWood: Animal Habitats. This story time will have an animal themed nature story, a craft or activity and a chance to meet the resident animals. Recommended for ages 3 to 8 but all ages welcome. Adults, $5; families, $10. 3 p.m. MooseWood Nature Center, Peter White Dr. Presque Isle. moosewood.org or (906) 228-6250.

20 MONDAY sunrise 7:54 a.m.; sunset 8:01 p.m.

Houghton

• National Geographic Live Adaptations. The film by environmental anthropologist and filmmaker Alizé Carrère will explore the ways people adapt to the changing planet. Q&A will follow. 7:30 p.m. Rozsa Center, MTU. events.mtu.edu

Marquette

• Book Babies. Newborns to age 17-months with an adult are invited for songs, rhymes and stories. 9:45 a.m. Great Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. (906) 226-4323.

• Superiorland Pet Partners. Youth of all ages are invited to meet and read to trained therapy dogs. 4:30 p.m. Great Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. (906) 226-4323.

• Quick Fics Book Club. The group will discuss The Storm by Tomás González. 6 p.m. Dandelion Cottage Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. (906) 226-4321.

• Joy of Sound Meditation. Enjoy a relaxing meditation with sounds produced by bronze singing bowls and metallic gongs. 7 p.m. St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 201 E. Ridge St. (906) 362-9934.

• The Knockabouts in Concert. 7 p.m. Community Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. (906) 226-4322.

Negaunee

• All-Ages Online Storytime. Enjoy stories, songs and rhymes from the comfort of your own home. 11a.m. via Facebook Live. facebook.com/ NegauneePublicLibrary

21 TUESDAY sunrise 7:52 a.m.; sunset 8:02 p.m.

Ishpeming

• ICPL Adult Book Club. The group will discuss I Must Betray You by Ruta Sepetys. 2 p.m. Ray Leverton Community Room, Ishpeming Carnegie Public Library, 317 N. Main St. (906) 486-4381.

K.I. Sawyer sjhobalia@greatstartma.org

Marquette

• Book Babies. Newborns to age 17-months with an adult are invited for songs, rhymes and stories. 9:45 a.m. Great Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. (906) 226-4323.

• Iversons Snowshoes. Tour Iversons Snowshoes and learn the steps to make the traditional wooden snowshoe. The group will carpool to the location. Bring gas money for the driver. NCLL members, $5; nonmembers, $10. Noon. Lofaro’s Fresh Market, 101 Carmen Dr. (906) 475-4252.

• Superiorland Duplicate Bridge Club. Games open to all interested players. $5 for games. 12:30 p.m. Marquette Senior Center, 300 W. Spring St. superiorland_bridge.tripod. com

• Dungeons and Dragons. Students in grades 6 to 12 are invited for a quest with this role-playing game. Registration required. 4 p.m. Teen Zone, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. (906) 226-4321.

• Dungeons and Dragons Junior. Students in grades 4 to 5 are invited for a quest with this role-playing game. Registration required. 4 p.m. Teen Zone, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. (906) 226-4321.

• Artists and Their Art. Ellen Longsworth will present The Human Form in Western Art-Pre-history to

Praxiteles. 7 p.m. via Zoom. Visit pwpl. info for Zoom link.

22 WEDNESDAY sunrise 7:50 a.m.; sunset 8:03 p.m.

Ishpeming

• ICPL Adult Book Club. The group will discuss I Must Betray You by Ruta Sepetys. 6 p.m. Ray Leverton Community Room, Ishpeming Carnegie Public Library, 317 N. Main St. (906) 486-4381.

• Open Crafts Night. 6:30 p.m. Makers Marketplace, 113 Cleveland Ave. (906) 458-0626.

Marquette

• La Table Française. French speakers of all abilities are invited for informal conversation and discussions. 7 p.m. NMU Library. (906) 227-2940.

• Sierra Club: Man-Tracking 101. Michael Neiger will discuss how to track others, use a tracking stick, a tracking card and how to better visualize tracks using sunlight and artificial light 7 p.m. Community Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. (906) 226-4322.

Negaunee

23 Thursday

sunrise 7:48 a.m.; sunset 8:05 p.m.

Ishpeming

• Crochet Club. Gather with fellow crafters and bring a project to work on. Basic crochet supplies and instruction will be available. All levels and ages welcome. 2 p.m. Ray Leverton Community Room, Ishpeming Carnegie Public Library, 317 N. Main St. (906) 486-4381.

Marquette

• Toddler Storytime. Toddlers age

18-months to age 3, with an adult, are invited for stories, songs and sensory-friendly activities. 10:45 a.m. Great Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. (906) 226-4323.

• Vinyl Record Show. New and used vinyl records, CDs, posters, cassettes, books and t-shirts will be available for purchase. Noon to 11 p.m. Ore Dock Brewing Company, 114 W. Spring St. (906) 373-6183.

• Superiorland Duplicate Bridge Club. Games open to all interested players. $5 for games. 12:30 p.m. Marquette Senior Center, 300 W. Spring St.

• Project Publish. School-aged youth are invited to participate in writing, illustrating and publishing their own book. 4:30 p.m. Great Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. (906) 226-4323.

• Wings of Fire. Youth in grades 4 to 6 are invited to play games inspired from the series. 4:30 p.m. Great Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. (906) 226-4323.

• On Practice: The Intersection of Art and Research. Emily Lanctot will lead a discussion with Art and Design professors Stephan Larson, Michael Letts and Tracy Wascom about artists’ studio practices and academic research. 6:30 p.m. Room 165, Devos Art Museum, NMU. nmu.edu/devos

• Vintage Cookbooks as Genealogical Sources. Annette Burke Lyttle will discuss how to locate and use vintage cookbooks to gain genealogical information and social history about our ancestors. 6:30 p.m. Shiras Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. (906) 226-4311.

• Staying Positive in Difficult Times. Share poems, songs, short stories or prayers on the theme of positivity. 7 p.m. Shiras Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. (906) 226-4311.

• NMU Jazz Festival. Dean Sorenson and the NMU Jazz Festival Faculty Combo will perform. 7:30 p.m. Reynolds Recital Hall, NMU. nmu.edu

Negaunee

• Music, Movement and More. This parent-led story time is for all ages. 10:30 a.m. Negaunee Public Library, 319 W. Case St. (906) 475-7700.

24 FRIDAY sunrise 7:46 a.m.; sunset 8:06 p.m.

Gwinn

• Story Time. This story time is geared towards preschool-age children with stories, crafts and a light snack. 10:30 a.m. Forsyth Township Library, 180 W. Flint St. (906) 346-3433.

Houghton

• Don Keranen Memorial Jazz Festival. The Research and Development Big Band and the Jazz Lab Band will perform. MTU students, free; Youth age 17 and younger, $5; adults, $15. 7:30 p.m. Rozsa Center, MTU. events.mtu.edu

Marquette

• Preschool Storytime. Preschool age children are invited for stories, songs, finger-plays, crafts and other school-readiness activities. 10:45 a.m. Great Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. (906) 226-4323.

• Blockbusting Cinema. The film Everything Everywhere All at Once will be shown. Noon. Community Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. (906) 226-4322.

• Superiorland Duplicate Bridge Club. Games open to all interested players. $5 for games. 12:30 p.m. Marquette Senior Center, 300 W. Spring St.

• Artist Hours. Artists and inspiring artists will learn more about animation. $10. 6 p.m. The Art Drop Shop and Studio, lower level, 130 W. Washington St. theartdropshop@gmail.com

• NMU Jazz Festival. The NMU Jazz Band and Combo will perform along with Dean Sorenson. Students, free; adults, $12. 7:30 p.m. Forest Roberts Theatre, NMU. nmu.edu/tickets

Negaunee

Escanaba

• Junior Book Club. 1 p.m. Escanaba Public Library, 400 Ludington St. (906) 789-7323.

Houghton

Marquette

• College for Kids Jr. Students in kindergarten through grade 6 are invited for hands-on, minds-on STEM activities. $10. 9 a.m. to noon. Seaborg Center, NMU. (906) 227-2196.

• Superiorland Duplicate Bridge Club. Games open to all interested players. $5 for games. Lessons, 10 a.m. Games, 11:30 a.m. Citizens Forum, Lakeview Arena, 401 E. Pine St.

• Saturday Storytime. Stories, songs, rhymes, finger-plays and activities for babies and toddlers with an adult. Older siblings welcome. 10:30 a.m. Great Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. (906) 226-4323.

• Painting Demonstration. Marlene Wood will be performing a painting demonstration. 1 p.m. Zero Degrees Gallery, 525 N. Third St. jmarchimes@ charter.net

• Superior String Alliance Chamber Players Performance. Adam Hall will perform Bach’s Solo Cello Suites. Donations appreciated. 1:30 p.m. St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 201 E. Ridge St. superiorstringalliance.org

• Creature Feature: Ball Python. Learn about the ball python, habitat, facts and more. Recommended for ages 6 and older but all ages welcome. Adults, $5; families, $10. 3 p.m. MooseWood Nature Center, Peter White Dr. Presque Isle. moosewood. org or (906) 228-6250.

26 SUNDAY sunrise 7:42 a.m.; sunset 8:09 p.m.

Little Lake

• Bingo. 1:30 p.m. American Legion Post 349, 1835 E. M-35. (906) 346-6000.

Marquette

27 MONDAY sunrise 7:40 a.m.; sunset 8:10 p.m.

Marquette

• U.P. Food Summit. Learn about local food, food system projects from around the U.P, the impact of climate change on wild rice in the Great Lakes area along with other topics of interest. Advanced registration required. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Northern Center, NMU. upfoodexchange.com or (906) 2250671, ext. 723.

Negaunee

• All-Ages Online Storytime. Enjoy stories, songs and rhymes from the comfort of your own home. 11a.m. via Facebook Live. facebook.com/ NegauneePublicLibrary

28 Tuesday

sunrise 7:38 a.m.; sunset 8:12 p.m.

Marquette

• Superiorland Duplicate Bridge Club. Games open to all interested players. $5 for games. 12:30 p.m. Marquette Senior Center, 300 W. Spring St.

• Bluesday Tuesday. Visit the library for a night of blues music. 7 p.m. Community Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. (906) 226-4322.

29 Wednesday

sunrise 7:36 a.m.; sunset 8:13 p.m.

Ishpeming

• Open Crafts Night. 6:30 p.m. Makers Marketplace, 113 Cleveland Ave. (906) 458-0626.

Marquette

• Sea Lamprey Control in the Great Lakes. Chad Andresen will discuss the history of the invasive Sea Lamprey into the Great Lakes, effects on fishery and efforts to control the invasive species. NCLL members, $5; nonmembers, $10. 1:30 p.m. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Office, 1095 Cornerstone Dr. (906) 458-5408.

• La Table Française. French speakers of all abilities are invited for informal conversation and discussions. 7 p.m. NMU Library. (906) 227-2940.

• Meet the Filmmaker. View local documentarian Dan Korhonen’s film Save Our Theatre. A Q&A will follow.

7 p.m. Community Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. (906) 226-4322.

• NMU Music Performance Competition. The concert will feature music majors performing a variety of instruments and voice ranges.

7:30 p.m. Reynolds Recital Hall, NMU. nmu.edu

Negaunee

• Knitting Group. Those interested in crocheting, knitting and other fiber arts are welcome to bring their projects and share with others. Coffee provided.

1:30 p.m. Negaunee Public Library, 319 W. Case St. (906) 475-7700.

• Wings of Fire Interest Group. Youth age eight and older are invited to discuss the series, write fanfiction, make crafts and other activities. 3 p.m. Negaunee Public Library, 319 W. Case

Support Groups

• Adult Children of Alcoholics and Dysfunctional Families— Marquette. Sundays, 7 p.m., Use the parking lot entrance. Downstairs meeting room, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 201 E. Ridge St. adultchildren.org/meeting

• Alano Club—Marquette. Twelvestep recovery meetings daily. Monday through Saturday, noon and 8 p.m. Sunday, 9 a.m. and 8 p.m. 3020 US-41, Marquette.

• Al-Anon Family Groups. A fellowship offering strength and hope for friends and families of problem drinkers. al-alon.org or (888) 425-2666.

• Alcoholics Anonymous. Meetings throughout Marquette County, open daily, at many locations and times. Twenty-four-hour answering service, aa-marquettecounty.org or (800) 605-5043.

• ALZConnected. This is a free, online community for everyone affected by Alzheimer’s disease and other memory loss diseases. alzconnected.org

• American Legacy Foundation. Smoking quit line for expectant mothers and cessation information for women. (800) 668-8278.

• Amputee Social Group— Marquette. This peer support group is for amputees, friends and families to share resources, life experiences and create relationships. March 7. 6 p.m. SAIL Office, 1200 Wright St. (906) 273-2444.

• Blood Pressure, Blood Sugar and Cholesterol Checks. Cholesterol checks are $5. Call for Marquette County schedule. (906) 225-4545.

• Divorce Care—Ishpeming. This non-denominational group is for people who are separated or divorced. New members are welcome. Tuesdays,

St. (906) 475-7700.

THURSDAY sunrise 7:34 a.m.; sunset 8:14 p.m.

Marquette

• Superiorland Duplicate Bridge Club. Games open to all interested players. $5 for games. 12:30 p.m. Marquette Senior Center, 300 W. Spring St.

Negaunee

• Music, Movement and More. This parent-led story time is for all ages. 10:30 a.m. Negaunee Public Library, 319 W. Case St. (906) 475-7700.

31 FRIDAY

6 p.m. Northiron Church, 910 Palms Ave. (906) 475-6032.

• Grief Share—Ishpeming. This non-denominational group is for people dealing with grief and loss. Mondays, 2:30 p.m. Northiron Church, 910 Palms Ave. northiron. church or (906) 475-6032.

• iCanQuit. Smokers are invited to learn more about quitting with the help of a quitting coach. (800) 480-7848.

• Internet and Technology Addicts Anonymous. Tuesdays, 12:05 p.m. Upstairs, The Crib Coffee House, 401 N. Third St. ITAAMQT@zohomail. com

• Lake Superior Life Care and Hospice Grief Support Group— Gwinn. People dealing with grief and loss are encouraged to attend. Individual grief counseling is available. March 8. 2 p.m. Forsyth Senior Center, 165 Maple St. (906) 225-7760 or lakesuperiorhospice.org

• Lake Superior Life Care and Hospice Grief Support Group— Marquette. People dealing with grief and loss are encouraged to attend. Individual grief counseling is available. March 15. 5:30 p.m. Lake Superior Life Care & Hospice, 914 W. Baraga Ave. (906) 225-7760 or lakesuperiorhospice.org

• Lake Superior Life Care and Hospice Grief Support Group— Negaunee. People dealing with grief and loss are encouraged to attend. Individual grief counseling is available. March 16. 3 p.m. Negaunee Senior Center, 410 Jackson St. lakesuperiorhospice.org or (906) 475-6266.

• Marquette Codependents Anonymous Meeting. Mondays, 7 p.m. LoveMarq Church, 728 W. Kaye Ave. coda.org

• Michigan Tobacco Quit Line. This

Crystal Falls

• Gem of a Season Concert: The Way Down Wanderers. Enjoy a night of music performed by the quintet Way Down Wanderers. Students, $5; adults, $23. 7 p.m. The Crystal Theatre, 304 Superior Avenue. thecrystaltheatre.org or (906) 875-3208.

Gwinn

• Story Time. This story time is geared towards preschool-age children with stories, crafts and a light snack. 10:30 a.m. Forsyth Township Library, 180 W. Flint St. (906) 346-3433.

Marquette

Front St. (906) 226-4323.

• Superiorland Duplicate Bridge Club. Games open to all interested players. $5 for games. 12:30 p.m. Marquette Senior Center, 300 W. Spring St.

• Viewing and Reviewing Aishiteru: Letter As a Vista at the Crossroads of Doll and War. Dr. Mitsutoshi Oba will explore the visuality of background scenery in the animation series Violet Evergarden. 2 p.m. Room 165, Devos Art Museum, NMU. nmu.edu/devos

Negaunee free quit smoking coaching hotline provides callers with a personal health coach. (800) 784-8669.

• Motherhood Support Group— Marquette. This free group meets the second Thursday of each month. March 9. 6 p.m. Suunta Integrative Health, 1209 N. Third St. (906) 273-0964.

• Nar-Anon Meetings—Ishpeming. Family and friends who have addicted loved ones are invited. Thursdays, 6:30 p.m. Mission Covenant Church, 1001 N. Second St. (906) 361-9524.

• Narcotics Anonymous Meetings— Marquette. Family and friends who have addicted loved ones are invited. Open meetings, Wednesdays and Sundays, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Closed meeting, Fridays, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Use the Ridge Street entrance. Downstairs Social Room, Marquette Hope First Campus, 111 E. Ridge St.

• National Alliance on Mental Illness—Support Group. Individuals living with mental illness and friends or families living with an individual with mental illness are welcome. March 13 and 16. 7 p.m. Superior Alliance for Independent Living, Suite A, 1200 Wright St. (906) 360-7107 or namimqt.com

• National Alliance on Mental Illness— Zoom Support Group. Individuals living with mental illness and friends or families living with an individual with mental illness are welcome. March 9. 7 p.m. Email ckbertucci58@charter.net or call or text (906) 360-7107 before 6:45 p.m. the day of the meeting to receive the Zoom invitation.

• Nicotine Anonymous. (415) 7500328 or www.nicotine-anonymous.org

• Parkinson’s Support Group— Marquette . March 15. 1 p.m.

Marquette Senior Center, 300 W. Spring St. (906) 228-0456.

• Senior Support Group— Marquette. Jo Wittler will discuss early photographers in the U.P. March 16. 2 p.m. Mill Creek Clubhouse, 1728 Windstone Dr. (906) 225-7760 or lakesuperiorhospice.org

• Sexual Health and Addiction Therapy Group. Call Great Lakes Recovery Centers for more details. Dates, times and locations vary. (906) 228-9696.

• SMART Recovery—Calumet. A self-help group for alcohol and substance abuse and other addictive behaviors. Mondays, 7 p.m. Copper Country Mental Health, 56938 Calumet Avenue. smartrecovery.org

• SMART Recovery—Hancock. Thursdays, 7 p.m. Basement Conference Room, Old Main Building, Finlandia University, 601 Quincy St.

• SMART Recovery—Marquette. Mondays, Noon. Zoom meeting. Visit smartrecovery.com for Zoom link.

• Take Off Pounds Sensibly. This is a non-commercial weight-control support group. Various places and times throughout the U.P. (800) 932-8677.

• Virtual Caregiver Support Group. U.P. family caregivers are welcome to join. A device with an internet connection, webcam, microphone and an email address are required. Advanced registration required. 2 p.m. Second Tuesday of the month. (906) 217-3019 or caregivers@upcap.org

• Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Supplemental Food Program. Clinics include nutritional counseling and coupon pick-up. Appointments required. Call for Marquette County schedule. mqthealth.org or (906) 475-7846.

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