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About the Cover Artist
This month’s cover artist is Dan Cook, former owner of Cook Sign Service in Marquette. He began painting signs as a 17-year-old working at his father’s business. He took over the family business and built up his skills over the years. In retirement, Dan began painting scenes of places along the waterfront he enjoyed in his youth.
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Summer programs planned at various Keweenaw parks
The Keweenaw National Historical Park offers a variety of interpretive programming to deepen and enhance visitor experiences. Summer activities include daily ranger programs, hands-on self-guided discovery activities and pop-up programs.
Twenty-two official Keweenaw Heritage Sites, located from Ontonagon to Copper Harbor, offer opportunities to explore Keweenaw history in the places where it happened. Interpretive programming is one of the fundamental services provided by National Park Service sites nationwide and rangers are available to discuss the significance of the sites and to assist with orientation.
The Calumet Visitor Center, located at 98 Fifth St., offers three floors of interactive exhibits about the history of copper mining in the Calumet region. The visitor center is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.
For details, visit nps.gov/kewe.
Historic Ishpeming cemetery tours begin July 2
The Ishpeming Area Historical Society will host its Ishpeming Cemetery Tour focusing on a new group of interesting citizens.
This year’s tours will highlight Al Quaal, who helped plan and oversaw the development of the Al Quaal Recreation Area in the 1930s, and two sisters and wartime nurses, Ethel Anderson Remer, who served as a nurse in World War I and Helen Anderson, who served as a nurse in World War II.
The tours, led by Ishpeming historian Karen Kasper, will take place at 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, July 2 through Aug. 27. All tours will begin at the sexton’s office. This walking tour will last about an hour. In case of inclement weather, the tour will be canceled.
The suggested donation is $5 for students ages 12 to 17 and $10 for adults; children younger than 12 are free. Proceeds benefit the Ishpeming Area Historical Society. For details, call the Main Street Antique Mall at 906-486-8680.
Partridge Creek
Farm offers summer events in Ishpeming
Partridge Creek Farm (PCF) has announced its community events for the summer season. All activities will take place at the Partridge Creek Intergenerational Farm at 550 Cleveland Ave. in Ishpeming.
The West End Farm Stand is open
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Historic Home Tour set for June 30
The Ishpeming Area Historical Society will offer its Ishpeming Historic Places home tour fundraiser on June 30. The event will run from noon to 4 p.m., with all sites in Cliff’s Eighth Addition. Tickets are a $10 donation and available at any tour location or in advance at the Main Street Antique Mall in downtown Ishpeming. The venues include the Koenig Home at 770 Mather Ave., the Tasson Home at 764 Mather Ave., the old Miner’s First National Bank and Trust building at 1700 Ash St. Refreshments will be offered at St. Joseph Catholic Church at 1889 Prairie Ave. (Photo by Kristy Basolo)
from 4:30 to 6 p.m. on Wednesdays. Visitors can stock up on fresh, seasonal produce, such as spinach, beets, sweet peppers, kale, peas and more. Seasonal cut flowers will also be available.
The West End Farm Stand accepts Food As Medicine vouchers, Snap/ EBT, cash, card and Senior Project Fresh.
Weekly Volunteer Days take place from 2 to 4 p.m. on Thursdays. Volunteers of all ages are welcome to experience hands-on farming activities and contribute to sustainable agriculture practices that benefit the community. Volunteers should dress for the weather, wear closed-toed shoes and bring a water bottle to volunteer days. No sign up is required.
For details, visit partridgecreekfarm.org.
Four-day vinyl record show set for holiday weekend
Afour-day vinyl record show will take place July 4-7 in the second floor community room of Ore Dock Brewing Company in Marquette. The show will take place from noon to 11 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday.
Thousands of new and used vinyl records, CDs, posters, cassettes, books and T-shirts will be available. Attendees can also talk with Jon and Geoff about trading old records and
tapes for new favorites, or finding a new home for an unused media collection.
All ages are welcome at the event, which is presented by the NMU Vinyl Record Club. For details, call 906373-6183 or visit oredockbrewing. com.
Weeklong events to explore Finnish health practice
Asahi
Nordic will host the third annual Asahi Week, July 8-14, and offer a variety of events in Marquette, Big Bay and Negaunee. This year’s Asahi Week is dedicated to the memory of Marsha Lucas, NMU’s first Asahi teacher.
Asahi was designed by four Finnish health experts to be safe and effective for people of all ages and in all states of physical health. It develops balance, coordination, flexibility, leg strength and concentration, and calms the mind.
During Marquette Asahi Week, the public can drop in for Asahi classes that are being held indoors and outdoors. There is a suggested donation of $5 per class; only teacher training requires pre-registration and payment.
For a full schedule of events, visit “Asahi Nordic-UP of Michigan” on Facebook, text 906-236-0960 or email dlbode149@gmail.com.
For more information on the practice, visit asahiworld.com.
MSHS Class of ’69 to reunite; seek classmates to attend
The Marquette Senior High School Class of 1969 will gather for its 55th class reunion July 26 and 27. Registration is due by July 8.
Classmates will gather at Lakenenland Sculpture Park on Friday. Saturday events will be held at the Elks Club in Marquette.
For details, search “MSHS Class of ’69 Marquette Michigan” on Facebook or contact Mary at 906-2288749 or Linda at winslow.linda@ gmail.com.
‘Yooper Talk’ to be discussed in Eagle Harbor
As part of its Adventures in History Series, the Keweenaw County Historical Society (KCHS) will present “Yooper Talk: Dialect as Identity in Michigan’s U.P.” at 7 p.m. on July 9 at the Eagle Harbor Community Building.
Dr. Kathryn Remlinger, author and professor emeritus at Grand Valley State University, will offer the history and development of “Yooper Talk” and why it remains distinct from other varieties of American English. She will discuss how the remote location of the U.P., combined with contact among English, Finnish, French, An-
DID YOU KNOW ...
when brewing beer began in the U.P.?
The early French and English colonists brewed spruce beer. It began in Marquette in 1848 and at Sault Ste. Marie in 1850 by German brewers. Eventually, every large community in the U.P. had at least one brewery. National Prohibition destroyed the original industry which never recovered. In recent years craft breweries have developed in the UP and have been flourishing.
Submitted by Dr. Russell M. Magnaghi, history professor emeritus of NMU and author of several books, including “Upper Peninsula Beer: A History of Brewing Above the Bridge.”
ishinaabemowin and other languages, have shaped “Yooper Talk” over the past 150 years.
Admission is $5 for KCHS members and $6 for the general public. For details, visit keweenawhistory.org.
Red Jacket Readers set to discuss ‘Forty Autumns’
The Red Jacket Readers book club will discuss “Forty Autumns: A Family’s Story of Courage and Survival on Both Sides of the Berlin Wall” by Nina Wilner at 6:30 p.m. on July 10 in the Community Room of the Calumet Public Library. It is open to the public.
In this memoir, Wilner, a former American military intelligence officer, goes beyond traditional Cold War espionage tales to tell the true story of her family, of five women separated by the Iron Curtain for more than 40 years, and their miraculous reunion after the fall of the Berlin Wall.
Additionally, the Red Jacket Readers will discuss “Tom Lake” by Ann Patchett on Nov. 13 and “Crow Mary” by Kathleen Grissom on Jan. 8, 2025. This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Calumet Public Library.
For details, call 906-337-0311, ext. 1107 or visit clklibrary.org.
‘Evening of Elvis Music’ is July 12 in Escanaba Chapter EE of P.E.O. (Philanthropic Educational Organization) will host “An Evening of Elvis Music,” featuring professional Elvis impersonator Jon Sampson, at 7 p.m. on July 12 in the theater at the William Bonifas Fine Arts Center in Escanaba. A free will donation will be taken at the door to support P.E.O. philanthropies, which are focused on providing scholarships, grants, awards and loans for women to pursue higher education.
In addition to the educational philanthropies, P.E.O. also supports a charitable fund for Michigan residents as well as providing a framework of support and community for all members. Visit peointernational.org for details.
76th Strawberry Festival planned in Chassell
The Chassell Lions Club will host the 76th annual Copper Country Strawberry Festival July 12 and 13 at Chassell Centennial Park. There will be food, including strawberry shortcake, a craft and vendor show, parades and children’s games. The Chassell Heritage Center will also host an open house.
Friday’s events will include the fish boil dinner beginning at 4 p.m., the children’s parade at 6 p.m. beginning in the pavilion and a dance at the Chassell VFW featuring music by The Bad Mother Truckers.
On Saturday, there will be breakfast and a Fun Run at Chassell School, the Strawberry Festival Parade at 11 a.m., live music by Rolling Thunder in the pavilion and the opportunity to board the Michigan Tech research vessel Agassiz, which will depart every half hour beginning at 1 p.m.
For details, visit coppercountrystrawberryfestival.com.
Free Big Bay concert series continues at Draver Park
The Big Bay Concert Series continues throughout the summer. The free concerts take place from 7 to 9 p.m. at Draver Park, and food and beverages will be available for purchase.
On July 13, The Organ Grinders will perform the blues. The final concert will take place on Aug. 10.
Annual Aura Jamboree set for July 19 and 20
The 46th annual Aura Jamboree will feature more than 50 musicians from around the Midwest to per-
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The venue for the Escanaba City Band performances on Page 55 of our June 2024 issue was incorrectly named. The band performs at the Frank Karas Memorial Bandshell in Ludington Park. We regret the error.
form traditional, folk, bluegrass, ethnic, classical and country and Western music.
Music and dance will take place from 4 p.m. to midnight on July 19 and from 10 a.m. to midnight on July 20 at the Aura Community Hall in L’Anse. Food and beverages will be available for purchase.
Two-day admission buttons are $15. Admission is free for children and $5 for youth ages 13 to 17. For details, visit aurajamboree.org.
MNA to host ‘Meet the Pollinators’ event in
Keweenaw
The Michigan Nature Association (MNA) will host “Meet the Pollinators of Black Creek Nature Sanctuary” from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on July 27. Insect ecologist Jim Bess will discuss the pollinators that can be found at MNA’s Black Creek Nature Sanctuary in Allouez in the Keweenaw.
Bess, who has completed butterfly and bee surveys at Black Creek, has
discovered both expected and unexpected pollinators there.
Attendees should bring sunscreen, water, a hat, bug spray and snacks or lunch. Long pants are recommended. Following the program, participants are welcome to take part in self-guided hikes on the well-marked trails.
Meet at the Black Creek Nature Sanctuary trailhead on Cedar Bay Road. For information, email nancy@ einerlei.com.
Farmers Market supports Power of Produce program
TheDowntown Marquette Farmers Market has welcomed back the Power of Produce (POP) Children’s Program, with funding from the Community Foundation of Marquette County. The program is run by Partridge Creek Farm.
Participants engage in the full farmers market experience by trying new foods, having conversations with farmers and buying local produce.
Weekly activities, such as cooking demonstrations and market scavenger hunts, provide nutrition, food, agriculture and exercise education to children and families.
POP Club kids are encouraged to try new healthy foods and overcome picky eating through exposure to healthy food options. The orange POP tent is located by the information booth every Saturday through Aug. 24.
For details, email farmersmarket@ downtownmarquette.org.
Shop Hop event promotes quilting, sewing tourism
Shop Hop Inc. is hosting “The Great Sewing Adventure Across Michigan,” a Shop Hop for quilting and sewing stores, through July. Using the All Michigan Shop Hop Magazine as a guide, shoppers who hop to participating stores can enjoy free patterns, a thank-you gift and chances to win prizes.
An exclusive Michigan-themed fabric line can also be purchased.
More than 80 Michigan stores will host Shop Hoppers. U.P. shops involved are Time Flies Quilt and Sew, Alley Cats and Farm Girl in Marquette County, Portage House in Houghton, Fabric Patch in Ironwood,
Tebears in Escanaba, Quilters Haven in Menominee and Miss Good Stitch in Munising.
For details, visit allmichiganshop hop.com.
Buzz the Gut car show set for Aug. 10 in Ishpeming
The 22nd annual Buzz the Gut Car Show and Parade will be held on Aug. 10 at the Cliffs Shaft Mining Museum in Ishpeming.
The Show and Shine will take place from 4 to 7 p.m., followed by the parade through Ishpeming and Negaunee. A dance at the Ishpeming Elks will feature the band Swampberry Moonshine, which is open to the public. Food and refreshments will also be served.
For information, call Scott “Skids” Perry at 906-485-1234.
Vendors sought for Wellness Fair during U.P. State Fair
The U.P. State Fair will host the Wellness Fair from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Aug. 14, Senior Citizens Day, in the Activities Tent on the fairgrounds. The theme for this year is “Putting the Pieces Together for a Healthier You.”
The Wellness Fair is organized by the Menominee-Delta-Schoolcraft Community Action Agency. Vendors will receive two daily fair passes and
one parking pass. The table fee is $40. Vendors are also asked to bring a door prize to be given away. Fairgoers will get signatures or stamps from each vendor to be entered into the prize drawing.
Interested vendors should register by July 15; call 906-786-8850.
The U.P. State Fair runs Aug. 1218. For details, visit upstatefair.net.
Kids’ art, history camp planned in August
Registration is open for Hands On!
Art and History Day Camp presented by the Marquette Regional History Center in partnership with the Liberty Children’s Art Project. This summer camp for youth ages eight to 12 will take place from 10 a.m. to noon Aug. 19-23 at the museum, 145 W. Spring St.
The cost is $50 for museum members and $55 for non-members. A sibling discount is available.
For information, call 906-226-3571 or visit marquettehistory.org.
Tickets available for Red Wings Alumni game
The Detroit Red Wings Alumni team will face off against team Yoopers United in a fundraiser for United Way of Marquette County. Marquette County Hockey Night, presented by Embers Credit Union, will
take place on Sept. 13 at the Berry Events Center.
Tickets are $15 for youth 12 and younger and $25 for adults; visit nmu. universitytickets.com.
The event will begin with a tailgating event, sponsored by Nicolet Bank, at 3:30 p.m., followed by a sled hockey game. The puck will drop for the Detroit Red Wings Alumni vs. Yoopers United at 7 p.m.
There will also be a 50/50 raffle, bucket raffle baskets and Chuck-aPuck.
All proceeds benefit United Way of Marquette County, which partners with 28 Marquette County nonprofits and helps fund two dozen local programs improving the health, education and financial stability of those in the local community.
Follow United Way of Marquette County on Facebook for the most upto-date information.
UPPCO announces future energy plans
Upper Peninsula Power Company (UPPCO) has announced its plans to deliver reliable and sustainable energy solutions that meet the needs of its customers. Michigan statutes require electric utilities to achieve an energy mix that delivers 60 percent renewable energy to its customers by the year 2035 and 100 percent renew-
Escanaba to host multiple summer music festivals
Twelvebands will be featured at main music festivals in Escanaba this summer. The lineup was put together by the Escanaba Live Music Series committee that includes the Escanaba Recreation Department, Escanaba Downtown Development Authority and members of the musical community.
Marina Fest, sponsored by the Escanaba Yacht Club, will take place on July 27 on the shores of the Escanaba Harbor, next to the Sand Point Lighthouse. With a stage canopy made from a boat sail, Marina Fest is a mix of music and sailing culture, and continues the tradition established by former harbormaster Larry Gravett.
It kicks off with Escanaba’s premiere Celtic band Fáilte at noon. Pronounced “fall-cha,” the band’s name means “welcome” in Gaelic.
Fáilte plays mostly Irish and Scottish music on traditional instruments. The group features Carol Irving on the penny whistle, Bruce Irving on guitar, Bob Yin on fiddle, Rachelle St. John on fiddle and
Trevor St. John on a Celtic drum known as a Bodhran.
The Marrier Revival Orchestra builds on the traditional big band era of Escanaba with the music of Gladstone native Chester “Chet Marrier,” who started his band in the 1930s. The group, led by band leader Joe Hellberg, brings Marrier’s arrangements back to life and will take the stage at 1 p.m.
At 2:30 p.m., Mardi Rouge and The Jazz Brigade, featuring Lorne Watson, John Beck, Patrick Booth and Ryan Dart, will perform a mix of modern jazz and electric world music. This ensemble was founded during an outdoor jam session on the porch of the Red House in Escanaba in the summer of 2020 as a way to keep music alive in the hearts of the musicians.
Pete Ammel and the House Band featuring Kevin Chown will perform at 4:15 p.m. Ammel will present an eclectic jazz and singer-songwriter mix of standards and originals with the band from the House of Ludington.
The Lark Brothers then take over at 6 p.m. They will play the blues from a band of Escanaba’s best musicians. When the Lark Brothers played at the Marquette Area Blues Fest in 2023, they were described in the event’s program as “one of Upper Michigan’s best-known ‘unknown’ acts.”
Marina Fest will close with a set of the best of classic rock’s vocal harmonies from the Delta Players, starting at 8 p.m.
On Aug. 3, three bands will take the stage for Rock the Dock at the city’s municipal dock. Heavy metal band Croven will perform at 4 p.m., followed by the rock band Where is Gary? at 6:15 p.m.
Sit Down Francis will close out the evening at 8 p.m. This local group, described as a “hardcore alternative folk band,” has released two albums of original songs, “Lighten UP” (2023) and “About Time” (2020).
For details, visit visitescanaba. com.
—Erin Elliott Bryan
able and clean energy by 2040.
UPPCO is collaborating with Enel X Advisory Services to launch a Request for Proposal (RFP) process. By fostering a competitive marketplace, UPPCO aims to secure the best possible clean energy solutions for U.P. communities.
Customer engagement opportunities are also being planned for the fall as the company prepares the next iteration of its Integrated Resource Plan or IRP. For details, visit uppco.com.
Build U.P. announces first regional housing projects
InvestUP and Build U.P. have announced the start of two new housing projects in the U.P.
The first project, The Annex in Sault Ste. Marie, will be developed by Community Housing Network (CHN). The project will convert the former Chippewa County Courthouse Annex into seven one-bedroom and four two-bedroom apartments targeting middle-income renters. The project is expected to be completed by fall.
The second project is the conversion of the former MBank headquarters building in downtown Manistique into a mixed use of office and three long-term apartment buildings, developed by Kristina Behrens and Antonio Adan. The project will be completed this fall.
Houghton
Build U.P.’s program supports loans to housing developers by partnering with local lenders when the loan has some risk related to appraisal shortfalls and loan-to-value concerns. For details, visit buildupmi.com.
provides beach wheelchair access
The City of Houghton is providing a free beach wheelchair for visitor use at Ray Kestner Waterfront Park.
The chair, which is designed to be pushed across the sand and into the water, can be used by anyone who has accessibility challenges or difficulty navigating the uneven beach terrain.
The wheelchair was purchased using a grant from the Copper Shores
Community Wellness and Recreation Fund of the Keweenaw Community Foundation with assistance from Equipment Loans of the Keweenaw.
The beach wheelchair can be reserved via a sign-out sheet at Portage Paddle Sports, which is located at the park. There is a time limit of two hours per use.
Firewood permits available for online purchase
Firewood permits for the Hiawatha National Forest are available for purchase through a new pilot online E-Permit system. Permits may be purchased by computer or mobile device at any time.
With this pilot program, the Forest Service is exploring opportunities to modernize and make services accessible online. This new service provides flexibility and convenience to forest users. To purchase a firewood permit or to learn more about permits and gathering firewood, visit epermits. fs2c.usda.gov.
Traditional firewood permits will still be available to purchase at local Forest Service offices.
Residents asked to avoid foam on waterbodies
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has recommended residents and visitors avoid foam on Michigan waterbodies, such as lakes, rivers and streams.
Foam can form on any waterbody. Natural foam is usually off-white and/ or brown, can have an earthy or fishy
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scent, and tends to pile up in bays, eddies or at river barriers, such as dams. Sometimes foam can contain harmful chemicals or bacteria, which can include high levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).
PFAS-containing foam is usually bright white in color, lightweight and can pile up along shores or blow onto beaches. Some studies have found that high exposure to some PFAS is linked to high cholesterol and liver damage, among other health effects.
If you touch any foam, rinse off or bathe as soon as possible. This is especially true if the water is suspected to be contaminated with PFAS. Touching foam without rinsing off or bathing can lead to accidentally swallowing foam and its contents.
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) recommends that people do not allow their animals to touch or swallow foam on waterbodies. Pet owners with questions related to animals and foam should contact their veterinarian.
For details about exposure to PFAS or foam, call the MDHHS Environmental Health Hotline at 800-648-
6942. Additional information is available at michigan.gov/pfasresponse.
State announces MI Clean Water grants
More than $64 million in MI Clean Water Plan grants were recently awarded to Michigan communities to help communities upgrade aging infrastructure, ensure healthy drinking water and protect Michigan’s environment.
The City of Manistique was awarded $18,000,000 through the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) for wastewater treatment plant headworks improvements.
An Affordability and Planning grant of $457,050 was awarded to the City of Escanaba to assist in planning and affording water infrastructure needs.
Additionally, 14 water systems received Technical, Managerial and Financial grants for work in identifying or verifying lead service lines in preparation for replacement. Among the recipients were the City of Marquette ($600,000) and the Village of Newberry ($286,339).
NMU receives funding to increase MSW program
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has provided $5 million to 12 Michigan universities to provide stipends to students seeking to obtain a master’s degree in social work and who commit to working in behavioral health in the state upon graduation.
As part of the program, NMU received $90,578.
The Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) to Master of Social Work (MSW) Program seeks to increase the number of master’s degree-level social workers in the state. The program provides one-time, $30,000 stipends to bachelor’s level social workers who agree to enter a full-time advanced standing MSW program and provide at least two years of full-time employment in public sector behavioral health in Michigan.
Recipients
announced for Keweenaw
Heritage awards
The Keweenaw National Historical Park Advisory Commission has announced that this year’s Keweenaw Heritage Grant program awarded
Lake Superior Theatre season scheduled to begin July 9
LakeSuperior Theatre will kick off its 26th season of live theater on the Marquette waterfront. All of the shows are staged in the working boathouse that is converted to a theater for six weeks each summer.
The 2024 season will kick off with Jimmy Buffett’s Escape to Margaritaville, directed by Tina Holiday and Eliisa Herman, July 9-16 and July 16-19. This musical features original songs and Jimmy Buffett classics.
On July 15, folk singer and songwriter Brittany Jean will perform in a special event. Originally from Chicago, Jean is based in the Pacific Northwest and her musical style is rooted in folk and Americana music. She has released five full-length albums and one EP, all of which were recorded in Nashville: “Whispered Stories,” “Leavin’ Home,” “Wander With Me,” “All The Love,” “Wintertide” and “Lightfoot.”
Kathleen Treado Daniels will host a Carole King Sing-Along, a fundraiser for the theater, on July 20. Guests are invited to sing along with King’s classic songs, including “You’ve Got a Friend,” “Natural Woman” and “I Feel the Earth Move.” Tickets for this event can
only be purchased through Lake Superior Theatre.
Once, the story of a guy who gave up on love and music, and the girl who inspired him to dream again, will be staged July 23-26 and July 28. It will be directed by Rain Hintz.
Superior Shakespeare will present Midsummer Night’s Dream, one of the most enduring and intriguing comedies, July 30 through Aug. 2.
The Prom, directed by Leslie Parkkonen, will be performed Aug. 6-9, Aug. 11 and Aug. 13-17. It follows four Broadway actors lament-
ing their days of fame as they travel to the conservative town of Edgewater, Ind., to help a lesbian student banned from bringing her girlfriend to the high school prom.
The season will wrap up with three events as part of the Superior Memories series. Jack Deo and Jim Koski will present “Legends and Lore” on Aug. 19, the Franklin Park Band, a 1960s rock band from Holland, Mich., will perform Aug. 20 and 22, and “Broadway to Blues,” featuring Tony Beacco, Ann Berchem and Keith Cahoon, will take place on Aug. 23.
All shows begin at 7:30 p.m. (3 p.m. for matinees) at the Lake Superior Theatre Boathouse, 270 N. Lakeshore Blvd. Tickets are $7.50 for youth, $12 for seniors and students and $15 for adults; call 906227-1032 or visit nmu.universitytickets.com.
For more information about Lake Superior Theatre, visit lakesuperiortheatre.com.
—Erin Elliott Bryan
Veterans participates in boar hunt
For more than 25 years, Terry Weigold from U.P. Whitetails of Marquette County has helped coordinate and guide an annual boar hunt for Michigan Veterans Home D.J. Jacobetti (MVHDJJ). This year, U.S. Army veteran and MVHDJJ member Rodney Runion successfully bagged a 250-pound boar. Greg Johnson of Bear Mountain LLC donated his facility and lodge for the yearly hunt and Wanda Westman and the American Legion Greenwood #114 Auxiliary prepared a pig roast celebration for the hunter and Jacobetti members. Brian Reynolds and U.P. Whitetails of Marquette County sponsored the pig.
$117,082 in funding for historic preservation, interpretation, education and curatorial projects.
The 13 recipients are:
• Adventure Mining Co. for expansion and rerouting of Adventure Mine’s second level six-hour tours, $3,500
• Carnegie Museum for bathroom accessibility renovation, $7,500
• Chassell Heritage Organization for interior electrical and lighting of the museum, $8,000
• Copper Country Firefighters History Museum for sandstone repair and preservation, $10,000
• Finnish American Heritage Center to raise awareness and accessibility with digitization, $5,000
• Hanka Homestead Finnish Museum for publication of the second edition of Askel Means Step, $4,500
• Houghton County Historical Society for exterior bell tower painting and repair of Congregational Church, $9,982
• Keweenaw County Historical Society for historical doorways and accessible walkways for Fog Signal/ Maritime Museum building, $15,000
• Keweenaw Heritage Center for “Mining the Stories of the Surface Community,” $3,000
• Miscowaubik Club for its restoration, $7,000
• Ontonagon County Historical Society for collections inventory, cataloging and storage, $13,600
• Painesdale Mine and Shaft, Inc.
for Champion #4 Shaft House preservation and interpretation, $15,000
• Quincy Mine Hoist Association for exterior preservation of the Mine Captain’s Office, $15,000
Since 2008, the Keweenaw Heritage Grant program has awarded roughly $2 million to owners and operators of historic properties and providers of history programs in support of projects that further the preservation and interpretation of the story of copper on the Keweenaw Peninsula.
For details, visit nps.gov/kewe.
Soo Film Festival receives grant for programming
TheSoo Film Festival has received a $1,500 grant from the Michigan Arts and Culture Council (MACC) to support its 2024 programming. The grant is administered locally by the Eastern U.P. Regional Planning and Development Commission.
Organizations receiving a MACC grant award are required to match those funds with other public and private dollars. Local support of Soo Film Festival includes the Sault Ste. Marie Convention and Visitors Bureau and the Roberts P. and Ella B. Hudson Foundation.
The Soo Film Festival is a nonprofit organization that celebrates the art of film and its power to connect people. The festival was founded in 2014 and has become a popular destination for film lovers from around the region.
The festival places an emphasis on
Great Lakes films and filmmakers, but entry is open worldwide.
The 2024 Soo Film Festival will take place Sept. 11-15 at the Bayliss Public Library and at Soo Theatre in downtown Sault Ste. Marie. For information, visit soofilmfestival.org.
News from the desk of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer
• The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is continuing road and bridge repair projects made possible by the Rebuilding Michigan Plan and the bipartisan Building Michigan Together Plan. MDOT is investing $3.5 million to resurface nearly five miles of I-75 from M-28 north to 3 Mile Road in Chippewa County; $1.3 million to resurface nearly five miles of M-28 from Dick Road to M-221 in Chippewa County; and $3.9 million to resurface approximately 22 miles of M-95 from US-2 north to M-69, and M-69 from M-95 to west of Felch Road in Dickinson County.
• Gwinn Area Community Schools recently received $35,000 for the purchase of one propane-powered school bus as part of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s 2023 Clean School Bus Program (CSBP) rebate competition, funded by President Biden’s Investing in America agenda.
• Whitmer has appointed Marty Fittante, of Marquette, the CEO of InvestUP, to the Mackinac Bridge Authority. He is appointed to represent independents for a term expiring June 30, 2030.
Local business news…in brief
• The City of Hancock achieved silver status for its environmental leadership by the statewide Michigan Green Communities (MGC) program; the city was recognized for exemplary action in multiple categories, including planning, economic development, land use, climate resilience, climate adaptation, energy efficiency, renewable energy, recycling, water conservation and protection, and community engagement.
• Zack Mazurek was recently ordained to the “transitional” diaconate at St. Peter Cathedral in Marquette and is slated to be ordained to the priesthood next year; Mazurek and his family are long time parishioners of St. Sebastian Parish in Bessemer and he studies at Sacred Heart Major Seminary in Detroit.
• U.P. Health System – Marquette, a Duke Lifepoint hospital, has announced physician Issam El Bizri, M.D., has joined its medical staff at U.P. Medical Group Marquette Medical Specialists. Dr. El Bizri is board certified in internal and geriatric med-
icine, with specialized training in lifestyle medicine, and will help patients achieve optimal health and wellness in all stages of life through the new Healthy Aging Program.
• The Michigan Association of Administrators of Special Education (MAASE) has announced the recent election of Dr. Tammy Nyen to its board of directors; Nyen, who serves as the executive director of special education for Marquette-Alger RESA, will represent the U.P. on the MAASE board for a two-year term.
• The City of Houghton recently opened its social district, known as LoHo (Lower Houghton), with three businesses involved: the Ambassador, the Den and the Keweenaw Brewing Company; social districts allow businesses to sell alcoholic beverages that can be consumed in publicly owned common areas.
• The American Sailing Association (ASA) has announced Brian VanWieren, owner of U.P. Sailing Company in Marquette, as one of the recipients of the 2023 Outstanding Instructor Award, which recognizes dedication, skill and expertise in sailing instruction.
• Airstream of Northern Michigan has opened its Marquette location at 1015 W. Baraga Ave. and offers an updated inventory of new and used RVs; for details, visit airstreamofnorthernmichigan.com.
• The MSU EDA University Center for Regional Economic Innovation has announced Melissa Davis as an additional Co-Learning Plan (CLP) awardee for 2024; Davis is the managing director of New Power Tour (NPT), a nonprofit organization in Hancock that works to increase the use of renewable, water and energy efficient technologies.
• Honor Credit Union announced the promotion of Jamie Armatti to Regional Manager for its Northern Region, which includes its three Upper Peninsula member center communities: Gwinn, Marquette and Negaunee.
• Spicy Girl Pizza had a grand opening at their location behind Superior Culture at 717 N 3rd St. in Marquette; Spicy Girl Pizza specializes in super thin, crispy tavern-style pizzas. For details, follow them on Instagram. MM
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1 One way to order coffee
6 Nike competitor
11 Supporting character in costume?
17 Relieves
19 Kiwi or cassowary
21 VCR medium
22 ‘‘RUFFALO’’ and ‘‘TWAIN’’?
24 Make comfier over time, as clothes
25 Receptacle for remains
26 Meat-and-pastry dish
27 Attempt to pull apart
29 Number that looks like 16Down in binary code
30 Not eliminated yet
32 Support for a swing
33 HARLO and SMAR?
36 Drinker’s structure made from stacked cans
39 Famed San Francisco theater, with ‘‘the’’
40 Like loose gemstones
41 ‘‘Sign me up!’’
42 ‘‘____ All That,’’ 2021 rom-com remake
43 Rip-offs at the movies
45 Norse goddess of death
46 LORD and KEMP?
51 Camera type, for short
52 Only
53 Flavoring for ouzo or sambuca
54 Stops
56 Words of decree
58 ____ check
59 Diego Rivera’s ‘‘The Allegory of California,’’ for one
60 Metal coatings
63 *O’NEIL* and *ROGERS*?
66 CEEEEENA and LENNNNNON?
70 Cutting tool with a reinforced spine
72 ____ fritas (Cuban French fries)
73 Cry of surprise upon discovering the culprit
74 Sole survivor in ‘‘Reservoir Dogs’’
77 Reply to a doubter
79 Baseball award given to Shohei Ohtani in ’23
81 Votes of confidence
82 Place for a stirrup
85 WILDERODDENBERRY?
87 Standard to exceed, metaphorically
88 Like security systems
90 Solar-wind particle
91 Glow
92 Go with the flow
94 Part of a flight in which seatbelts must be worn
96 Portrayer of the show creator in ‘‘The Truman Show’’
100 S-O-L-O and L-A-NG-E?
102 ‘‘Pshaw!’’
103 ‘‘Great’’ child detective
17 Kind of kick in football 18 Easy mark 20 Gamers’ games
23 Subjective piece
28 Run ____ of 31 Strong poker holding, informally
Wine vessels
Thin sauce
Pope who met with Attila the Hun
French female friend
Max’s counterpart
Looney Tunes turtle
Gets to vote
Takes along
Sticky situations
Mole or mile
Glam rock? 49 Preserves in slices, as meat
50 Big name in motor oil
52 Soybean product 55 First sultan of both Syria and Egypt
57 Cap worn by dervishes
59 Person cleaning a horse’s stable
61 The weather is a classically bland one
62 Neck and neck 64 Certain baseball stats 65 Severe social media punishment
67 Music for the masses?
104 When repeated, nickname for Time’s 2023 Person of the Year
105 Younger Jetson kid
106 Have the nerve
109 Moo goo ____ pan
110 ‘‘Got it now’’
112 RU$$ELL and BLA$$?
115 ____-than-thou
116 Peaceful
117 Set one’s sights
118 Something found beneath an arch
119 Leaders of the fam, with ‘‘the’’
120 ‘‘Lovergirl’’ singer Marie DOWN
1 Title spy in a Robert Ludlum series
2 Canadian dollar coin
3 QB stat: Abbr.
4 Cause to crack
5 High-fat weight-loss diet, for short 6 Golfer Palmer, familiarly 7 ‘‘Ditto!’’ 8 Give ____ go 9 Wispy cloud
10 Half of a Caribbean nation 11 Workweek inits. 12 Roman farewell 13 The ‘‘S’’ of New York City’s SIR train line 14 Auto refreshes?
15 Classic novel set in rural Nebraska
16 See 29-Across
68 Nine, in Italian 69 Has dinner 71 Anderson who directed ‘‘Asteroid City’’ 72 One in plane clothes 74 ‘‘That’s on me’’
75 Novel fund-raising idea?
76 Glides over the coast, say
78 Favorably interprets
79 Tourist destination in northern India 80 Pick up
83 Titular character in a Menotti opera 84 Some vacation destinations 86 ‘‘Obviously’’ 88 Did a great job on, in modern slang
89 What’s generated by solar panels
93 Rehab therapy, informally 95 Friend of Winnie-the-Pooh 96 Rap’s ____ Sweatshirt 97 Sleeve style with slanted seams
108 Instrument with a vowel-heavy name 110 Tuna type
111 Fish often served with kabayaki sauce 113 Cubs’ home 114 Nickname for Isaac
All Saints Catholic Church was built on the corner of Wisconsin Avenue and 8th Street in Gladstone, the former site of the Hawarden Inn. Construction began four months after the parish’s previous church at another location burned down on March 5, 1920. It took 14 months to build.
Photos provided by Superior View Studios, located in Art of Framing, 149 W. Washington Street Marquette viewsofthepast.com
The formal dedication of the the new All Saints Catholic Church took place September 4, 1921. The cost to build it was about $130,000, with more than half being paid for by the end of 1922. The church recently underwent a renovation inside, which was completed in January 2024.
Record Resurgence feature
Vinyl makes its way back to mainstream
By Eleni Robertson
Just a few decades ago, record stores were in their prime. There were no screens to instantly look up your favorite band’s latest single — if you wanted to listen to something, you had to go out and buy it or wait for it to play on the radio.
Modern technology has definitely increased the accessibility of music. Thanks to the internet, we have access to an unfathomably large library of music at any given moment. We can even just press “shuffle” and listen for hours. But what was lost in that convenience?
There’s certainly a feeling you get flipping through the racks of a record store — maybe it’s the anticipation, never knowing what gem you might uncover, the camaraderie of searching with other people passionate about the same thing or maybe the sense of reverence when you’re surrounded by so many iconic records, each one a hard copy of a memory, marking a point in time and culture.
Music has always been a big part of peoples’ lives, so it’s only natural that record stores used to be a staple in every city in the country. In the heyday of the record store, the vinyl LP (Long Play) was the record of choice. This type of 12-inch vinyl record started being made in the 1950s and became the typical listening format for de-
cades. In the 1980s, cassette tapes had their time to shine, and in the 1990s CDs (compact discs) gradually gained popularity.
Eventually, as we all know very well, the use of the internet for all things expanded, so digital downloads became more popular and online listening platforms were developed to erase the need for physical media altogether.
Through all of these changes, it’s no surprise that record stores suffered. Even the most successful chains, like the iconic Tower Records with 200 locations and decades in business, couldn’t make it through.
But in 2024, although we are inundated with choices on how to stream and download music online, vinyl sales are up. Since roughly the 2010s, but increasing even more in the last few years, some argue we’re experiencing a vinyl revival.
“There’s definitely something going on,” said Jon Teichman, owner of The Emporium featuring Vintage Vinyl in Marquette. “But it’s not just records, it’s typewriters, VCRs, Walkmans… I think it’s a larger embrace of physical media.”
The Emporium, a store offering vinyl, CDs and other collectibles, is one of a handful of gems in the Upper Peninsula. There’s also Kitschy Spirit Records in Calumet and Vinyl Truth in Houghton. Yooptone Music
in Marquette, which may be known more for its selection of instruments, music equipment and lessons, also has a great selection of records.
But when Teichman grew up, there were more record stores just in Marquette alone. “There were tons of places to get records,” he said. “There was Ozone of the North, Teletronics Discount Records and Tapes… Music Street located in the mall, Gitche Gumee Records… and on Third street there was Sound Center as well as CDs & More.”
Teichman serves as co-host of the beloved Geoff & Jon’s Record Show, a multiple-day event held at Ore Dock Brewing Company several times a year where visitors browse, buy and trade records, CDs, cassettes and more. He is also the assistant director of admissions at NMU. Needless to say, Teichman is a busy guy. As for The Emporium, Teichman said opening the shop was his wife Laura’s idea.
“We had been doing record shows for 11 years and had accumulated a lot of records over the years,” he said. With a collection so massive, opening a store seemed like a natural step. The space at 317 West Washington Street became available and was perfect for the new store, with plenty of foot traffic in its downtown location.
“We opened during the pandemic, so it started as appointment-only… so we thought, well, if we can survive
this, we can survive anything,” Teichman said.
The Emporium has an extensive selection of music. “We pride ourselves on having something for everyone,” Teichman said. “I don’t play any music [in the store] that’s not for sale, because if someone gets excited about what they hear, I want to make sure I have it.”
Whether from his own collection, donations or trades, many records have spent their lifetime in the Upper Peninsula.
“The majority of what we stock comes from local peoples’ collections,” Teichman said. “I think of us like a temporary custodian of all these artifacts.”
But it’s not just about selling records. “It’s bigger than that,” he said. “Of course I want to put records in peoples’ hands, but people also just come and hang out, we listen to music, we talk about music.”
Part of the value of a record store is the community that forms around it. In an increasingly digital world, it serves as a place to make connections with people who share common interests.
“We have the university here, thousands of students looking for a point of connection,” Teichman said. “We have tourists that annually visit Marquette, and they look forward to coming back every year.”
Teichman said he wants to be a neighborhood record shop where everyone feels welcome and believes a record store should be an open, non-judgmental space.
There’s a stereotype of the pretentious record store where workers scoff at customers’ music taste. This is immortalized in several classic movies, but Teichman referred to the 2000 film “High Fidelity,” in which the record store clerk played by actor Jack Black insults and refuses to sell to customers based on their taste in music. Although hilarious in a movie, this culture is exactly what Teichman strives to avoid.
“I don’t want to be the gatekeeper,” Teichman said. “I actively work to not be those things…when someone brings up something I don’t know much about, I say ‘please tell me more about that’...the payoff is when someone feels included and excited.”
In Calumet, Kitschy Spirit Records owner Chris Joutras shares that sentiment. “You gotta give people room to grow,” Joutras said. “I’m always learning new stuff, I say ‘I don’t know what that is — tell me about it.’”
Joutras owns Kitschy Spirit with his wife, Anna Greenwood, and music has always been a major part of his life. Before Calumet, he lived in Madison, Wisconsin, where he played in multiple bands and met Greenwood while working in small music venues. His whole life revolved around the thriving music scene. Then, when COVID shut everything down overnight, Joutras and his wife faced a reevaluation point.
In August 2020, they decided to move to Calumet. Greenwood had visited the area on family vacations, so they had some familiarity with the area. It wasn’t necessarily in their
Kitschy Spirit Records, which opened in 2022, is located at 307B Sixth Street in Calumet. (Photo courtesy of Ian Raymond)
plans to open a record store
“I always wanted to work at a record store, but there was a lot of competition (for jobs) in Madison,” Joutras said.
But over the course of his life, he had gradually accumulated a huge collection of records. “In Madison, we would play shows, we would all come with records and trade them… no one made any money, we’d just trade them.”
One day, as he was walking home from work in Calumet, he saw a second-floor office space for rent. “I thought, well, I have a ton of records, maybe I could just rent this space and sell them,” Joutras said.
Joutras and Greenwood officially opened Kitschy Spirit Records in 2022. While the initial location allowed them to get a solid start, the upstairs space wasn’t very accessible. In early 2024, they moved to their current location at 307B Sixth Street, in the heart of downtown Calumet.
It’s clear to see that Joutras loves what he does. “I get to chat with people all day,” he said. “I want to connect, introduce people to new music and try to make the least intimidating record store possible.
“When I first moved [to the Calumet area], I struggled making connections,” Joutras said. While it was especially difficult during COVID, even during the best of times it can be hard for musicians to meet each other.
But since opening the store, there are bands that have literally met each
other in the store. “There are connections forming all the time,” Joutras said. “We are hoping to do more events and live music but are starting slow.”
Joutras wants Kitschy Spirit to be the kind of place people can come to hang out. “Do we hang out at a bar for the 20th time or go to the record store in town — that’s kind of what I want [Kitschy Spirit] to be,” he said.
Having been so involved in the music scene throughout his life, Joutras has been surrounded by people with an interest in vinyl, so he doesn’t see growing interest in vinyl as a particularly new thing. “Records have always been there…people talk about the big revival of vinyl, but it never really went away,” he said. “[Vinyl] has always been there if you looked for it.”
Joutras also doesn’t feel it’s necessarily a competition with online streaming services. “Sometimes you go to McDonalds for a cheeseburger, sometimes you cook a home-cooked meal,” he said. His point: fast food is convenient and will alleviate your hunger, but there’s something special about a home-cooked meal. With a little more effort, it’s usually more satisfying and rewarding in the end.
But there’s a place for both. “It’s up to the listener, there’s nothing wrong with it,” Joutras said. Teichman also pointed out that it really depends on where you’re listening. “Vinyl can only hold so much music, where a CD is 70 minutes of music…it’s situation-
The God Eater’s recently released EP “American Country Gold” shows off the beauty of vinyl art. (Photo courtesy of Nick Erickson)
al,” Teichman said. “You don’t have to pick sides, and there’s really no benefit to being narrow. We all listen differently.”
Regardless of anyone’s view on whether or not there’s a shift in appreciation of vinyl, it seems that there is a general consensus on the sound quality and collectability of it.
“It sounds better; it’s the best archival format,” Joutras said. If you really love a band or album, he explained, vinyl provides the best possible version of that album, in both audio and visual quality. “It’s a keepsake. You get the art, it’s something you can put on a wall, it’s more tactile,” he said. Collecting records is like having your own personal museum.
Vinyl also requires more in the production and manufacturing process, so getting an album made on vinyl shows commitment. “It’s a great way to show your music,” Joutras said. “When I see a local artist on vinyl I think, ‘Oh, they made a record, they wanted to go through that process, so they must have something to say. It makes me want to check it out.”
Joutras said there have always been some vinyl pressing plants, but that recently more have opened in the Midwest region. He speaks from experience, since he has produced his own records.
“Kitschy Spirit has also been a record label since 2010. We’ve produced cassettes and records, mostly for my band or my friends’ bands,” Joutras said. This entails working with the band to get a vision of what they want, working with the pressing
plant to get the vinyl made, then promoting it and mailing out orders.
Nick Erickson, owner of Repeater Press, a Marquette screen-printing shop, also has a small do-it-yourself record label. It’s called Temporal Records.
“The record label is a way to tie screen printing in with music…for me the whole point of the record label is doing the packaging myself,” Erickson said. “Playing in bands got me into it, when we needed merch (to sell).”
Erickson has played in or filled in with several different bands that have released music under Temporal Records — Charmer, Curfews, The God Eaters and Liquid Mike. He plays drums, bass and guitar.
“Recording can be done anywhere,” Erickson said. “With Curfew, we’ve self-recorded; with Charmer we’ve gone to a studio… or bands can send me finished tracks. Then we send the audio to a record-pressing plant, we’ve sent it to places in Philadelphia, Cleveland, Kentucky, wherever we can find a place.”
Erickson said while there are a few more plants now than there used to be, demand for vinyl is high, so turnaround time can be slow. “Sometimes it takes six to seven months to get the records back… Record Store Day is a big deal, the lead up to it will put a jam on all the plants because everyone is trying to get more vinyl…I would say the demand for new vinyl is very high.”
Since much of Erickson’s interest is in the packaging of the record,
The Emporium featuring Vintage Vinyl in Marquette offers more than just music, an intentional move by the owners. (Photo by Kristy Basolo)
it makes sense that he appreciates physical media. “I just like physical media in general, I feel like it’s pretty important…streaming is great and everything, for accessibility, but just having a physical artifact of anything is good, it adds value, things don’t have as much value when you can just listen and forget,” he said.
“The demand isn’t just for vinyl, but also cassettes. “I’m a fan of them, but they wax and wane in popularity; it’s always changing,” Erickson said. “It seems like CDs are coming back into demand — we get asked about them a lot.”
While you might think that CDs would be the most relevant form of physical media since they are the most modern, they are generally the least popular for collectors. “I’ve made them in the past; they sell fine,” Erickson said. “But it feels now like CDs have the least tactile value, I think when we were younger CDs were so ubiquitous so now they don’t seem special…Cassettes have moving parts, and records are big so artwork is more on display and there’s more of a process to play them, whereas CDs are simple and quick.”
Perhaps it also just takes a certain number of decades for something to feel nostalgic and desirable again. Maybe in another decade or two, CDs will have more value.
There’s also the cost factor when choosing which medium to use. “Vinyl is a huge financial investment to make, so you have to use your judgment — is it worth it?” Erickson said. When going through a vinyl pressing plant, there is often a minimum number of records you need to commit to. “If we don’t think we’ll sell enough, we can do cassettes instead.”
Cassettes are much cheaper to
make. In fact, if it’s a small volume needed, Erickson will just duplicate them himself. “But if it’s a lot, I’ll have them duplicated professionally… I don’t always want to sit there for 20 hours pressing ‘record’ over and over.”
Overall, Erickson sees great value in tangible records, from the point of view of producer and musician. As a musician, it makes things seem a little more serious, he said.
“You get a feeling of accomplishment,” Erickson said. “And it’s even more fun when you can have a hand in producing the item as well.”
There are a lot of common themes when talking to vinyl enthusiasts. It seems safe to conclude that something is missing in the digital world, and that people crave real, physical media. A deeper connection is formed with the music when you can hold it in your hands.
A deeper connection is also formed when you can build a community around it. Sharing experiences and meeting others with common interests often intensifies the enjoyment of things — record collecting and the love of music is no exception.
As far as the number of record stores around today, to the casual observer it does seem that there are more of them now than 10 years ago. While it might not be what it used to be, the culture remains alive in the mighty few. And perhaps, just like finding that one album you’ve been searching for, the rarity of them is part of what makes them so special.
Eleni Robertson lives in the heart of the Hiawatha National Forest and spends her time outdoors, writing and playing drums.
While vinyl might be more expensive to produce, collectors say the product and process are priceless. (Photo by Kristy Basolo)
the arts
Creating a blues festival
A tale of music, friendship and a kitchen table debate
By Jennifer Champagne
The Marquette Area Blues Fest may be playing its final chord this summer, but its impact will continue to inspire and unite music lovers for years to come.
The Marquette Area Blues Society (MABS) announced it is hosting its 20th and final festival for the upcoming Labor Day weekend, August 30 through September 1. This event encapsulates the evolution of not just a music festival, but a vibrant community event deeply interwoven within the cultural fabric of Marquette.
From its inception — during a kitchen conversation among friends — to becoming one of the Midwest’s most beloved blues gatherings, the festival has grown both in size and stature, impacting musicians, attendees and the local community alike.
Walt Lindala, a founder of the festival, said the origin of the now-iconic event was conceived about two decades ago in his kitchen. Lindala, a local radio personality for mediaBrew Communications and guitarist/vocalist of Flat Broke Blues Band, said the group started bringing in blues artists from Chicago to Marquette Mountain Resort. The success of those shows led to the idea of a larger festival.
The choice of setting the festival on Labor Day weekend was key to the festival’s success.
“The summer people are gone and it’s not the start of the senior travel/ leaf color,” said former director of the Marquette County Convention & Vis-
itors Bureau Pat Black. “Labor Day weekend was virtually dead. Nobody was traveling then. When the blues people pitched to us about helping them to get started as an event on Labor Day, I jumped at it because I saw the value of bringing people not just into the hotel rooms, that was part of it, but really for the businesses, the bars, the restaurants and the retail.”
The pivotal moment came on the Fourth of July 2003, when Lindala, his wife April and his fraternity brother Terry Klavitter, looking out over Mattson Lower Harbor Park brim-
ming with people for the fireworks, imagined what a blues festival in Marquette might look like. Despite initial skepticism, Lindala’s wife encouraged them. “Just put an ad in the damn paper and see who shows up,” she said.
This led to the creation of the Marquette Area Blues Society, with the Lindalas, Klavitter and Larry Letts as founding members, and a series of exploratory meetings, culminating in the first festival on Labor Day weekend 2004 at Marquette Mountain. It started a tradition that has brought joy to
Marquette’s music lovers for the last two decades.
About 1,000 total tickets were sold for the first festival. The second year, the festival was moved into Marquette’s Lower Harbor and has evolved into about 1,500 festival-goers each day.
“I would always go, and it was amazing that there is such a following of people who like the blues, and they virtually would come to town just to listen to the types of entertainment they had down there,” Black said. “I marveled at the entertainment they
Vanessa Collier of Seattle entertains the blues fest crowd at Mattson Lower Harbor Park. (Photo by Tom Daniel)
had. I didn’t know how they could afford it.”
Over the years, the festival has seen a plethora of artists grace its stages, from local bands like Flat Broke Blues Band, Harp, Hart & Bones, Fast Eddie’s Blues Trust, Mike Letts & the Marquettes and On the Spot Blues Band to blues legends and Grammy nominees such as Shemekia Copeland, Bettye LaVette, John Primer, Kenny Neal, Tab Benoit, Samantha Fish and Janiva Magness, to name a few. Each year has been built upon the last, with a team of festival veterans at the reins, maintaining high standards and ensuring that the festival experience was not only about music but also about community and celebration.
Current MABS President Mark “Ham” Hamari and his wife Theresa “T” Hamari were early volunteers of the festival. Mark is also a vocalist for two local bands, the Palestras and The Union Suits, a bluegrass band that doesn’t play bluegrass.
“I think it was the third year,” Hamari said. “I told my wife I was going to a meeting, planning to get on a
committee or something, get involved and see what happens. So I went to the meeting, and when I came home, she asked, ‘How’d it go?’ I said, ‘Good.’ She asked, ‘Did you get on a committee?’ I replied, ‘Well, actually, I’m on the board.’ She was surprised and asked, ‘Really?’ I said, ‘Well, actually, I’m the vice president.’ It happened that quickly, and we’ve been going great guns ever since. And here we are on our 20th.”
The Blues Fest features 12 acts each year, with headliners signed first due to their financial commitment. These headliners serve as anchors for the event, and the lineup is then built around them, typically including local, regional and national performers.
The selection process is committee-driven and heavily influenced by feedback from patrons and MABS members. This year’s lineup includes a free show courtesy of Ore Dock Brewing Company and Higher Love Cannabis Company on Friday night, with headliner Ghost Town Blues Band. Ticketed events have Thornetta Davis headlining on Saturday and Rick Estrin & The Nightcats closing
Thornetta Davis, Detroit’s Queen of the Blues was only one of many national acts the blues society brought to town. (Photo by Tom Daniel)
the show on Sunday.
For just $60 in advance, a general public weekend pass offers admission to all the festivities. Advance tickets are available until Friday of the festival online through NMU or in person at Marquette Wallpaper & Paint or Yooptone Music in Marquette. They also will be on sale at the free show on Friday night.
From its inception, the festival aimed to establish itself as a serious event by bringing in top-tier artists; Lindala emphasized the importance of this approach.
“We wanted to make it a serious event right from the beginning,” he said. “If you know blues music, you knew we were bringing in professional, signed touring top-tier acts. But we didn’t want to slight the local bands that play the blues, either. We wanted them involved from the very beginning, but we also wanted to have one or two national touring blues bands of a certain stature to give the festival some weight.”
In addition to securing top-tier talent, the festival organizers pride themselves on offering exceptional
hospitality to its artists, Lindala said.
“We also aimed to build a very good hospitality experience for the artists, and that’s probably the thing that has really stuck through the whole event,” he said. “[The Hamaris] have been absolutely instrumental in that.”
Theresa Hamari has coordinated the backstage logistics every year and is the person who greets the artists when the band pulls up.
“They often don’t know where they are or what to expect, and we treat them like royalty,” Lindala said.
“We’ve said that whether you’re from across town, across the country or across the globe, you’re our guest, and we’re going to treat you well.”
Theresa Hamari’s role has evolved greatly over the years. Initially, she volunteered and helped the hospitality person, but soon she took over the Green Room. “When we first got involved, it was just me supporting my friends’ dreams,” she said. “Having the experience of being on the road with musicians and coming from a family of musicians, it felt natural for me to contribute. I always make sure that when someone comes to my
Sue Foley of Ottawa, Ontario, plays at the festival with the iconic clocktower setting the mood behind the blues fest stage. (Photo by Tom Daniel)
area, they are well taken care of, often hosting musicians at our home for post-festival gatherings.”
Her commitment to creating a welcoming and accommodating environment is echoed by Lindala, who emphasizes the festival’s efforts to meet artist requests beyond just the technical riders backstage.
“Sometimes there are food requirements or specific requests like no alcohol, or all the alcohol, or other unique needs,” Lindala said. “We’ve had instances where the artists are surprised that we got exactly what they asked for.”
Riders include lists of what the artists would like to have available when they arrive. Each act has it’s own requests.
“For example, years ago, blues guitarist Tinsley Ellis requested a loaf of sourdough bread in his hospitality rider,” Lindala said. “T got it for him and presented it in the Green Room. He was amazed and appreciative, saying, ‘You all got me my bread!’
“They appreciate the attention to detail, which results in a great show for our ticket holders. They really appreciate seeing a quality show, and that’s what’s important to us.”
Theresa Hamari said that for her, one of the most impactful moments was from a conversation she had with James “Tail Dragger” Jones. “Tail Dragger” is known as one of Chicago’s last links to the golden age of blues.
“He recently passed away, but I had the opportunity to sit with him and hear his story,” she said. “Despite his ailments, he chose to continue tour-
ing, saying, ‘What am I going to do, sit in the chair and die, or go out on the road and play my music?’ It was a profound moment that truly touched me.”
Mark Hamari, too, finds himself moved by the festival’s moments. “Despite running around backstage handling 100 different things, I make sure to take a moment to stand by the side of the stage and just look at what we’ve created. I remember watching Albert Castiglia shredding on guitar, and at one point, he looked over at me, grinned and nodded. It was a powerful moment. Another time, I watched Jimmy Voegeli from The Jimmys playing the keyboards with such intensity that he was almost falling over. Moments like these give me chills.”
Lorrie Hayes, another pivotal figure in the festival, has served in multiple capacities over the years. She is the lead singer for Flat Broke Blues Band, a board member of the Marquette Area Blues Society and her company, Screened Image, provides the official Blues Fest T-shirts. She has embraced the roll-up-your-sleeves and fill-in-where-needed, no-ego mentality that makes the festival crew flow seamlessly as a unit.
“Playing at the festival always felt like coming home,” Hayes said. “It elevated our local music scene and gave us a platform to share the stage with some of the greats in the blues world.”
Her dual role as a musician and MABS board member provided her with unique insights into the festival’s deep impact on the community. Hayes is proud of the society’s outreach efforts, which include engaging with
The volunteers of the Marquette Area Blues Fest stage production team are the heart of the event. (Photo by Tom Daniel)
schools to give students the opportunity to submit their artwork for merchandise designs.
“I think it’s sad that the Blues Festival is leaving because it was such a unique event, something like we don’t have, and yes, it was good for tourism,” Black said. “But I understand what’s happened there. All their volunteers … can’t do it anymore, and there’s a gap there with people who are available to volunteer at these events. A lot of people work two jobs, three jobs, just to pay the bills.”
The decision to conclude the festival after its 20th year was bittersweet. Organizers wanted to end on a high note, preserving the legacy of the festival, while recognizing the immense effort required to host such an event. Indeed, the core MABS group is aging and without someone to hand off the proverbial baton to, even this good thing had to come to an end.
“We wanted to go out strong, celebrating 20 years of great music and community,” Lindala said.
Despite stepping away from the festival, MABS remains committed to community engagement. They aim to foster a love for blues music through various programs and performances, ensuring the spirit of the festival lives on in different forms.
“Throughout the year, it would be great to have three or four such events,” Hayes said. “Although we are stepping away from the festival because some of us are getting older and it’s become a lot to manage, we are not walking away entirely. The blues society will continue to steer blues programming.”
Reflecting on her long-term involvement, Hayes said being a sponsor and having MABS patronize her business has been a wonderful experience.
“It brings together my printing abilities and my music abilities in a unique way,” she said. “We stay true to our mission statement for our Blues
Society and will continue to have programming, but it won’t look like a weekend festival. Instead, it will focus more on individual performances.”
As the festival prepares for its final show, the emotions are mixed, but the anticipation for one last grand celebration is palpable. The 2024 Marquette Area Blues Fest lineup promises a blend of returning favorites and new acts, ensuring that the festival’s legacy ends on a note of joy and celebration.
Hayes sums it up perfectly. “The festival has been a transformative experience for all of us involved. It’s taught us about resilience, passion and the power of music to bring people together. While we are sad to see it end, we are grateful for the 20 years of
music, friendship and blues.”
As the blues notes fade into the night, the memory of the festival will resonate far beyond the echoes of the last guitar strum, reminding us all of the power of community and the timeless appeal of the blues.
For details or to purchase tickets for the 2024 Marquette Area Blues Festival, visit marquetteareabluessociety.org or stop in at either NMU Ticket Office.
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Jennifer Champagne is an accomplished entertainment and visual effects writer with a passion for storytelling. When she’s not crafting articles on industry giants, you’ll find her enjoying life with her family.
Above, Toronzo Cannon came from Chicago to captivate audiences with playing his electric blues guitar; he is inspired by blues acts he heard as a young person, including Buddy Guy and Junior Wells. Below, Rick Estrin, harmonica master and songwriting legend, shares his musical prowess at the festival. (Photo by Tom Daniel)
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They called him ‘Mr. Munising’
Keeping the memory of community leader Dennis ‘Fuzzy’ Boyak alive
“But if you want to be a true professional, you will do something outside yourself, something to repair tears in your community, something to make life a little better for people less fortunate than you. That’s what I think a meaningful life is. One lives not just for one’s self, but for one’s community.”
—Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg
By Jaymie Depew
Many people have said that even the buildings in Munising cried when Dennis “Fuzzy” Boyak passed away.
In the April 16, 2008, edition of The Munising News, the headline announced his death with an article titled, “Munising Mourns: Fuzzy Boyak served the town he loved.”
“The town of Munising is in mourning, as the word of the tragic loss of one of its ‘shining stars,’ Dennis ‘Fuzzy’ Boyak, works its way through the community; a community he truly loved and devoted his entire life to promoting and improving,” the article read. “With his passing, this small town nestled in the hills on the shore of Lake Superior will never be the same.”
After dedicating much of his life to enriching his community through connections and friendships, advocating for business growth and development and countless acts of volunteerism, traces of the impressive work Boyak accomplished as a lifelong steward
of his hometown and its residents remain, more than a decade later.
Born to Felix and Annette (Brebner) Boyak on February 19, 1943, Boyak was the seventh of eight siblings and attended Sacred Heart Catholic School in Munising and graduated from William G. Mather High School in 1961.
After working as a bartender and at a department store, Boyak graduated from Northern Michigan University. Shortly after, he met the love of his
life, Deanna Blank. The two married in 1966 and became devoted parents to son, Sean, and twin daughters, Kim and Dana.
Known as the smiling face behind Peoples State Bank who went out of his way to help anyone he could, Boyak started a career in 1968 that spanned four decades, working his way up as a bookkeeper, teller, assistant cashier and loan officer before being promoted to vice president of the loan department in 1978.
In 1989, he became the vice president/cashier of the bank, and in 1993, the CEO, until stepping down from the position in May 2007, when he was elected to serve as the bank’s president.
“He was a very successful CEO and doubled the bank’s assets during his time here,” said Peoples State Bank CEO Rick Nebel, who has held his position since Boyak stepped down 17 years ago. “He was well respected by everyone who knew him.”
Nebel first met Boyak at Moon Beams Bar in Munising when he was fresh out of college.
“Fuzzy approached me and asked what my plans were and if I’d be interested in being a collector at the bank. I didn’t know what a collector was, but after talking to him, I agreed to try it,” he laughed. “He took me, a 23-year-old boy at the time, with him everywhere to meet everyone he knew. He had connections across the entire U.P. and throughout the state, and I still foster many of those relationships to this day.”
Although he had big shoes to fill, Nebel said those connections made his transition to CEO easier.
“I wouldn’t be the banker I am today without Fuzzy’s guidance,” he said. “He was one of a kind. There won’t be another like him.”
The artwork Boyak hung on the walls of his office, along with a beautiful wooden desk, are still intact as Nebel kept much of the office — now his — the same. One of his favorite items is a gavel and sound block of
Dennis ‘Fuzzy’ Boyak’s portrait is displayed at the welcome center bearing his name in Munising. (Photo by Jaymie Depew)
Boyak’s that he’d pound quarters on — as Boyak called it, “the quarter pounder.”
“I’m reminded of him every day,” Nebel said, pointing to a large plant in the corner of the office that he got at Boyak’s funeral. “It’s been 16 years since he passed, and I still miss him.”
Boyak was posthumously recognized by the Michigan Association of Community Bankers and awarded the prestigious Best of Community Banking Award.
A presentation was held in Traverse City where Don Mann, a banking regulator for the State of Michigan, presented the award to Deanna Boyak to honor her husband.
“Peoples State Bank is an outstanding bank,” Mann said. “Upper Peninsula people are just different, but it’s a wonderful difference. I developed a long relationship and friendship with Fuzzy; we both had mutual respect for our roles. I have fond memories of the unique character he was and his commitment to his community.”
Every time Mann drives through Munising, he stops at Boyak’s grave to place a golf ball near it.
“There’s always a few already there when I do,” he said.
Volunteering and involvement
Although his roles at Peoples State Bank were a large part of his identity, Boyak will always be remembered as someone who fought tirelessly for Munising and its residents through community service and volunteer work.
“They called him ‘Mr. Munising’
because he loved this town and the people in it. He did everything for them, as much as he could,” Deanna Boyak said. “It didn’t matter if they were poor or rich, young or old, he was friends with everyone.”
In 2003, Peoples State Bank and Boyak received a community service award from the Michigan Recreation and Park Association for sponsoring little league, soccer, flag football, Concert in the Park and many other events and programs in Munising.
Boyak worked with the Munising
City Commission, Michigan Department of Transportation and Gov. Jennifer Granholm to obtain the authority to construct a traffic light at the busy corners of Munising and Elm avenues to help control the flow of traffic.
He promoted the passage of a school bond to build Munising High and Middle School near Lake Superior. He also attended countless meetings to assist in getting an ice arena and prison in Munising.
When Sacred Heart Catholic Church had economic problems,
Boyak became a member of its board to assist with the church’s finances.
Boyak went with others to Washington DC to advocate for the paving and rebuilding of scenic H-58, which runs along the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore between Munising and Grand Marais. Eventually, $14 million was earmarked to finance the improvements.
When retired Lt. Gov. Connie Binsfeld needed a financial committee to raise $128,000 to rebuild a new irrigation system at Maple Grove Cemetery in Munising, Boyak was one of the first people to join the committee.
Boyak also arranged for a lower interest rate at Peoples State Bank for Pictured Rocks Golf Course when it had problems with a loan that was causing the club financial distress, saving the golf course from shuttering its doors.
Boyak volunteered with the Munising Fire Department for 22 years and called Bingo once a week at Superior Health Haven, a former assisted living facility for seniors. He served on countless boards and committees — his resume so impressive that The Munising News said it read as the work of five men, not one.
“He was larger than life, but he never knew it,” said Boyak’s daughter, Kim Cromell. “He did anything he could to benefit Munising and to bring in jobs because he wanted people to be able to stay here.”
A Compassionate Prankster Family and friends say Boyak made everyone feel important while
Boyak’s office at Peoples State Bank is still much the same including the gavel or “quarter pounder,” as he called it. (Photo by Jaymie Depew)
they were in his presence. He played with children, encouraged youth and teens, mentored young adults, joked and teased his loved ones and was compassionate and loving to the elderly.
“Munising was everything to Fuzzy; he loved everyone and they loved him,” said Richard Bowerman. “He was a part of every fundraiser in town and was always looking for ways to help and get others involved. He was one of the most generous people I’ve ever known.”
Bowerman, who met Boyak in the second grade, said the two would often pull pranks on each other. Bowerman, a former funeral director, once parked the company’s hearse outside of Peoples State Bank for Boyak’s 40th birthday.
“I don’t think he was very happy about it at first,” he said. “But we had a good laugh about it later.”
Boyak knew how to prank his friends, too. According to Deanna, once he tied a bunch of cans to the back of his friend’s car like he had just gotten married. His friend, Dan Turvey, didn’t discover the cans until he was driving down the road.
Boyak also enjoyed playing poker every Wednesday in a friend’s barn, daily coffee with the guys and Thursday night bowling league with Smear games following at the Barge Inn. He loved golfing, Neil Diamond, traveling, playing cards, watching the Green
Bay Packers, cruising in his Corvette with his wife, snow plowing in his John Deere tractor, exercising and spending time with his loved ones.
He was known for always having the latest gadgets, watching the market for the newest items or getting recommendations from his friends.
“The man couldn’t sit still,” said his daughter, Dana Boyak. “He’d come home from work to eat and then he was off to bowl or golf with his friends or go to whatever board meeting he had.”
Although he was a busy man, he always made time for his family.
Boyak attended every sports game his kids were involved with through school. He invited his grandchildren over for sleepovers. He and Deanna vacationed with friends, a favorite destination being Hawaii.
Although he always lent a helping hand, he wasn’t much of a handyman, according to his family.
“When my mother was in MediLodge, Fuzzy tried to help around the house and started the dishwasher with Dawn dish soap,” Deanna Boyak said. “He had to go to the store and get a defoamer because suds were spewing out of the machine, and it got all over our kitchen.”
Boyak Passes Away
On April 9, 2008, Boyak, a man known for his incredible kindness and willingness to help anyone
Deanna Boyak presents a check from the Fuzzy Fund to Kathy Reynolds, CEO of the chamber, to help pay for the Art in the Alley project. (Photo courtesy of Alger County Chamber of Commerce)
in need, lost his battle with depression at the age of 65 at Marquette General Hospital.
Later that month, The Munising News published a note in its April 23, 2008 edition written by Deanna Boyak.
“Many years ago, I learned I had to share my husband Fuzzy with numerous friends, his bank and the community of Munising,” she wrote. “Because of Fuzzy’s warmth and genuine regard for others, his circle of friends grew not only here but beyond our community. And now we all have the heartache of saying goodbye.
“Other diseases rob you of your body. Depression robs you of your spirit, mind, and control of your thoughts. Fuzz had two bouts with this illness, the first of which he fought and regained his life. This time it brought him down to the depths of which he could not get free.”
While his passing came as a shock to many, Boyak’s family and friends have made sure that his death was not in vain by openly discussing the importance of mental health.
As a way of keeping Boyak’s memory alive, the Fuzzy Fund was created through monetary contributions at his funeral and Deanna Boyak to sponsor projects, events and programs in the town that he loved so much.
In December 2009, after the Fuzzy Fund paid the deposit for the building,
the Fuzzy Boyak Welcome Center — which also houses the Alger County Chamber of Commerce/Greater Munising Bay Partnership for Commerce Development (GMBPCD) and Munising DDA — opened in downtown Munising.
The Munising Area Partnership for Development, which Boyak helped create in 2006, and the Alger County Chamber of Commerce dissolved as separate organizations and reemerged as the GMBPCD.
Since then, the Fuzzy Fund has also sponsored other GMBPCD and DDA projects, including the welcome signs on the east and west sides of town, along with paying for the lighting, landscaping and installation of the signs; Munising’s Art in the Alley; a law enforcement mural on the outside of the Alger County Sheriff office; and murals depicting Munising’s past at Binsfeld Bayshore Park.
“Because of the generosity of Deanna Boyak, her family and the Fuzzy Fund, we have been able to complete many projects here in Munising that have led to the improvements of our downtown’s aesthetics,” said Kathy Reynolds, CEO of the Alger County Chamber of Commerce/GMBPCD, and executive director of the Munising Downtown Development Authority. “It has always been our hope that our organizations’ work aligns with what Fuzzy Boyak would have want-
The Fuzzy Fitness Center is located in the Alger Parks & Recreation (APRD) building in Munising. It was named after Boyak posthumously because of his unwavering support of APRD. (Photo by Jaymie Depew)
ed for this community.”
After Alger Parks and Recreation Department (APRD) moved into the old Central Elementary School building in Munising, the organization built a gym in 2010 and named it the Fuzzy Fitness Center after the man who supported the department for years.
“Fuzzy and Peoples State Bank always supported our programs, especially anything dealing with youth,” said former APRD director Deb Fulcher. “In a community full of kids, he was their biggest cheerleader.”
To get the fitness center up and running, Deanna Boyak donated money for exercise equipment through the Fuzzy Fund.
“Fuzzy would have been all over the project,” Fulcher said. “We always wanted to keep membership rates as low as possible, so we started thinking of ways we could raise money for more equipment.”
In July 2011, Fulcher teamed up with the Boyak family and Pictured Rocks Golf Course to host the first-ever Fuzzy Boyak Memorial Golf Tournament to raise monies for the Fuzzy Fund, the Fuzzy Fitness Center and other APRD programs.
The event was successful right off the bat and continued for eight years.
Several years later, while Fulcher was on the Alger County Communities that Care (AC3) board, the group brainstormed ways to highlight suicide prevention in the area. That’s
when Fulcher reached out to Cromell, Boyak’s daughter and co-owner of Pictured Rocks Pizza, about a fundraiser.
“I talked to Kim about the idea, and she was on board immediately,” Fulcher said.
The event — now in its eighth year — is held for two days every September. Pictured Rocks Pizza donates supplies, its kitchen and staff, with all funds going toward suicide prevention efforts in Alger County. Every year, businesses and residents come together to support the cause. Last year, the fundraiser brought in more than $20,000.
Due to the partnership of AC3 and Pictured Rocks Pizza, Alger County Schools were able to hire counselors and social workers in every district.
“Funny thing, but you can sing it with a cry in your voice
And before you know, it gets to feeling good
You simply got no choice
Me and you are subject to the blues now and then
But when you take the blues and make a song
You sing them out again.”
—Neil Diamond MM
Jaymie Depew is a freelance writer and SA and DV advocate in Alger County. Her writing can be found in both print and online publications.
The Fuzzy Boyak Welcome Center is located at 129 E. Munising Ave. Boyak was instrumental in merging the two organizations housed here, and was on both boards until his death. (Photo by Jaymie Depew)
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‘America’s gallant lady of song’
Iron River songwriter lifted spirits despite personal tragedy
I love you truly, truly dear Life with its sorrow, life with its tear Fades into dreams when I feel you are near For I love you truly, truly dear. Ah! Love, ’tis something to feel your kind hand Ah! Yes, ’tis something by your side to stand; Gone is the sorrow, gone doubt and fear For you love me truly, truly dear.
“I Love You Truly” —Carrie Jacobs-Bond
By Erin Elliott Bryan
In a scene from Frank Capra’s 1946 film “It’s a Wonderful Life,” when newlyweds George and Mary Bailey spend their wedding night inside of the old Granville House, police officer Bert and taxi driver Ernie serenade the couple with an a cappella rendition of “I Love You Truly” — a well known song with a U.P. tie.
Since the song’s publication in 1901, it has been recorded by numerous artists, including Elsie Baker, Bing Crosby and Connie Francis, and heard in other films and television
shows, including in an episode of “I Love Lucy.”
The song has also been described as “arguably the most popular wedding song of the 20th century,” according to author Christopher Reynolds in an article published on the online Women’s Song Forum.
The music and lyrics for the song were composed by Carrie Jacobs-Bond, the first woman to establish a music publishing firm in America and the first woman to sell one million copies of a song.
She lived in Iron River for several years, and it was her husband Frank Bond’s accidental death there in 1895 that contributed to the writing of “I Love You Truly.”
The home that the Bonds built was moved from Adams Street in Iron River (across the street from the present-day Windsor Center) and now is part of the grounds of the Iron County Historical and Museum Society in Caspian. It was restored to the 18901910 period and includes some items from Jacobs-Bond’s estate. It is open for self-guided tours.
“She was a household name; people don’t get it,” said Kathlene Long, director of the Iron County Historical
Carrie Jacobs-Bond’s piano is on display at the Iron County Historical Museum. (Photo courtesy of the Iron County Historical Society)
and Museum Society. “When I give tours, I tell kids that she was the Taylor Swift of her time.”
Carrie Minetta Jacobs was born an only child to Dr. Hannibal Jacobs and his wife, Mary Emogene (Emma), in Janesville, Wisc., in 1862. She demonstrated an early aptitude for music.
“She was a child prodigy,” said Peggy Balensuela, a professor of music at Indiana State University, in a clip from Wisconsin Public Television’s “Hometown Stories” that first aired in May 2006. “From a very young age, it was reported that she could hear a tune once and pick it out, even at a preschool age.”
Jacobs was injured as a young girl when she was scalded by a bucket of hot water. Her father, a physician, saved her life and used music to help her cope with the pain, according to Long. But the economic depression that followed the end of the Civil War in 1865 led her father to financial ruin, and he took his own life when Jacobs was just eight years old.
“The family had been well off, but everything fell out from under them,” Long said.
At 14, Jacobs met Frank Bond, who was also the son of an affluent doctor. It was Bond who took her to see a performance by American opera
singer Laura Schirmer, which “further fueled her passion for music and sparked her dream of songwriting,” according to an article by Iron County
But when Bond went to medical school and later moved with his father to Iron River, Jacobs stayed behind
in Janesville. She met Edward Smith, and when she learned she was pregnant, the two married; her only child, Fredrick, was born in July 1882.
The Smiths moved to Chicago, but the marriage was tumultuous and the couple divorced in 1888.
“Carrie never forgot her first love, Frank, and had been secretly keeping in touch with him through letters,” according to the Iron County Museum article. “She even visited him during the troubled years of her marriage, telling her husband she was visiting the U.P. to paint. Upon her divorce at age 26, Carrie took her son and traveled to the mining town of Iron River where Frank was working as a physician and co-owned a mine with his father. Carrie and Frank immediately rekindled their relationship and were married in June of 1889.”
A passage in Peggy DePuydt’s book on Jacobs-Bond, “A Perfect Day,” describes the home Bond built for his new wife, which the author writes was “built with the same care Frank was now showing her, and showed to everyone he met, equally.”
“It was a white, two-story frame home featuring a wrap-around porch supported by six great pillars,” DePuydt wrote. “The width of the home faced Adams Street, and the
Museum staff.
The Carrie Jacobs-Bond home can be toured at the Iron County Historical Museum. (Photo courtesy of the Iron County Historical Museum)
length of the home bordered Sixth Street. As was the architecture of the day, the porch had no railings…the windows were plentiful and extravagantly large for a time in which there was no central heating.”
Jacobs-Bond only lived in Iron River for seven years, according to the Iron County Historical Society, although she “frequently said they were the happiest years of her life” — despite Bond’s iron mine closing during a financial collapse in the 1890s that left him penniless.
“She and Frank enjoyed the outdoors together, and she grew to love the community, often accompanying her husband on patient visits and distributing food to the needy,” the museum’s article notes. “She taught piano lessons, played the organ on Sundays for two local churches, composed music and even painted ceramics.”
But on a winter day in 1895, Bond stopped on Genesee Street to join in a neighborhood snowball fight. He slipped on the ice and fell, which ruptured his spleen. He died five days later.
Jacobs-Bond and her son eventually left Iron River and returned to Janesville, where she wrote “I Love You Truly.” After about a year, Jacobs-Bond borrowed money and moved with her son to Chicago. Jacobs-Bond lived in poverty for the next seven years, renting out rooms to boarders and painting China to make ends meet, as well as coping with her pain by writing music.
In addition to “I Love You Truly,”
her most popular songs included “Just Awearyin’ for You” and “A Perfect Day.”
“She was a composer of home songs, a composer of heart songs,” Balensuela said in the TV series “Hometown Stories.” “So many of her early songs are indeed reminiscent of that loss and that sadness that permeated her life at that time.”
In the early part of the 20th century, a time of sentimentality that was receptive to Jacobs-Bond’s songs, music was primarily made and enjoyed in the home — and publishing sheet music was a lucrative business.
“Carrie made the tour and the rounds of all the publishers trying to get them interested in her songs and soon realized if she was going to be successful as a publisher and get her songs out there, she was going to have to do it herself,” Balensuela said.
Jacobs-Bond established The Bond Shop where she sold her sheet music and painted China out of her apartment. Together with Fredrick, Jacobs-Bond created each handwritten piece of music, many of which included her own original watercolor artwork of the wild rose.
She ultimately created nearly 200 pieces of music over a 50-year career — and retained the rights to all of it.
“She owned every note and every word of everything she wrote,” noted Frank Wasser in an August 2009 piece for National Public Radio.
Jacobs-Bond performed for President Theodore Roosevelt at the White House in 1907. Her song “A Perfect
Moving the Carrie Jacobs-Bond home to its current location in the late ’70s to the museum grounds was a memorable moment for many locals. (Photo courtesy of the Iron County Historical Society)
Day” became the soundtrack for Allied Forces in the first World War, selling eight million copies, and she performed at U.S. Army Camps throughout Europe.
And “I Love You Truly” became so popular at weddings in the first half of the 20th century that it was even banned for a time by the Catholic Church, along with a handful of other songs “which have no religious or churchly character,” according to Reynolds’s article on the Women’s Song Forum.
“What began as a deeply personal response to the accidental death of her husband, Frank Bond, evolved into an iconic wedding song performed thousands upon thousands of times, year after year,” Reynolds wrote. “When movies added sound, directors and producers continued the practices of pianists, organists and orchestras that had accompanied silent films, playing ‘I Love You Truly’ whenever weddings or declarations of love flashed on the screen.”
Many of Jacobs-Bond’s compositions reflect the hardships she endured, including the death of her son Fredrick who took his own life in 1928 while listening to “A Perfect Day” when he discovered he was dying of cancer.
“Yet, somehow her songs are uplifting, bring simple joy and remind us, at the end of the day, to reflect on how perfect it was,” wrote the Iron County Museum staff.
Jacobs-Bond was selected by the General Federation of Women’s Clubs in 1941 as one of two composers who represented the progress of women during the first half of the 20th cen-
tury. She published an autobiography titled “The Roads of Melody,” as well as a collection of poetry, “The End of the Road.”
Jacobs-Bond was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1970.
“She was in pain for most of her life, but she embraced life and saw it as so precious,” Long said, noting that Jacobs-Bond suffered lifelong effects from her scalding injury as well as arthritis.
Jacobs-Bond had relocated with her son to Hollywood in the early 1920s, and she died there at the age of 84 in 1946. She never remarried.
Former U.S. President Herbert Hoover wrote in her epitaph: “Beloved composer of ‘I Love You Truly’… and a hundred other heart songs that express the loves and longings, sadness and gladness of all people everywhere… who met widowhood, conquered hardship and achieved fame by composing and singing her simple romantic melodies. She was America’s gallant lady of song.”
Jacobs-Bond is one of some 60 women who are profiled in “Extraordinary Women of the U.P.,” which is on display through Aug. 3 at the Beaumier U.P. Heritage Center at NMU. After the exhibit’s initial run, it will tour throughout the U.P. Women from each of the 15 counties are represented.
The exhibit features women of varied backgrounds, all of whom are deceased, who were native to the U.P. or who settled in the area later in life and made significant contributions in the fields of education, politics, medicine, public service, the arts and more.
“We are always trying to include
Despite only living in Iron River for seven years, Carrie Jacobs-Bond made her mark on the community and her memory is preserved at the Iron County Historical Museum. (Photo by Kristy Basolo)
women’s stories in our exhibits,” said Dan Truckey, director and curator of the Beaumier U.P. Heritage Center. “But for some of the women, there might not be another avenue to tell their stories.”
Nominees were submitted by local historical societies as well as individuals and the final list was determined by a committee, which included Long. Much of the research was conducted by students in Dr. Emily Romeo’s women’s history course at NMU in the fall of 2023.
“These are people that at one time, everyone knew,” he said. “We want to make the younger generations aware of who these women were and why we consider them to live extraordinary lives.”
Truckey said it was inspiring to learn about the women included in the exhibit.
“I was fascinated by the lives of these women and what they accomplished, especially at a time when they were not expected to achieve those things,” he said.
In addition to Jacobs-Bond, other notable women included in the exhibit are accordionist Viola Turpeinen (also from Iron County), Anishinaabe poet Jane Johnston Schoolcraft, politician Connie Berube Binsfeld, labor organizer Annie Clemenc and daredevil and wing walker Sarah “Sadie” Kalishek.
Truckey admits that he didn’t know much about Jacobs-Bond and was struck by “just how popular she was.”
“Though she only lived in Iron River for about seven years, she obviously made an impact,” Truckey said. “They remembered her, and fondly.”
In fact, Jacobs-Bond did return to Iron River in 1937 and gave a public appearance that was attended by more than 600 people.
As “keepers of Iron Country history,” the Iron County Historical and Museum Society purchased the Bond home in 1978. It is one of 27 buildings on the museum’s 10-acre property and is situated in the courtyard near Toti Tavern, the Pioneer School and Stager Depot.
“Those pieces fit together as nicely as
when they were built, the purpose they served and the story they tell,” Long said.
Visitors can tour the Bond house from June through August, as well as the offseason as weather permits. Among the displays included inside are the dress Jacobs-Bond wore to the White House, copies of her sheet music, a baby grand piano and a quilt created by members of the Carrie Jacobs-Bond Quilters, an Iron County nonprofit organization that provides quilts to those in need.
Through her work at the museum, Long said she hopes to help visitors connect the dots on who Jacobs-Bond really was.
“The more I learn, the more I admire and respect her. She was a single mom and she built something from nothing,” Long said. “She was doing it back when women were strongly discouraged, but she did it anyway.”
The Iron Country Historical Museum is located at 100 Brady Avenue in Caspian; visit ironcountymuseum.org for details.
The Beaumier U.P. Heritage Center is located in Gries Hall at the corner of Seventh Street and Tracy Avenue on the NMU campus in Marquette; visit nmu.edu/beaumierheritagecenter for details on the exhibit. MM
Erin Elliott Bryan is a native of Ishpeming. She is a freelance writer and an MM calendar editor.
Jacobs-Bond was honored in the Beaumier Heritage Center’s current exhibit, “Extraordinary Women of the U.P.,” which can be found on NMU’s campus. (Photo courtesy of Dan Truckey)
Uncle Sam to march for 45th time
By Renee Prusi
For the 45th time, Bill Schrandt will march in Ishpeming’s Independence Day parade as Uncle Sam.
Anyone who has viewed the event in the past four decades will remember the tall (6 feet, 6 inches), happy man who walks the parade route in red, white and blue garb.
At age 75, Schrandt isn’t slowing down at all and is looking forward to this year’s parade, which will take place at 10:30 a.m. on July 6.
Schrandt is a man who loves his community and loves being able to add to its Fourth of July celebration.
Most of his life has been spent in Ishpeming. His father Howard was a professional chef and his mother Marie was a stay-at-home mom. There were six children in the family: Bill, Keith DeFant, and Greg, Mike, Sharon and Lenore Schrandt.
“We rented a lot,” he said. “And we lived in New London, Wis., for a couple of years. When I was in maybe seventh grade, we moved back to Ishpeming and into a house on Division Street, near Andriacchi’s store. We had that house in the family for years and then sold it after our parents died.”
After graduating from Ishpeming High School in 1967, Schrandt attend-
Bill Schrandt poses in his full Uncle Sam garb with Noah and Natalee Bryan at the Ishpeming parade in 2021. (Photo courtesy of Erin Elliott Bryan)
ed Northern Michigan University for a year.
“I wasn’t ready for college then, so I joined the Marine Corps and was sent to Vietnam,” he said. When he returned to his hometown, he married his high school sweetheart and classmate Sheryl Swanson.
“Sheryl was in the top four of our class, and I probably was in the bottom four,” Schrandt said with a chuckle.
Through the G.I. Bill, Schrandt again enrolled at NMU, first majoring in forestry then switching to business. After graduation, he worked for Ernst and Ernst for three years, then was hired by the Cleveland Cliffs Iron Co., working for 34 years at a variety of company properties.
He and Sheryl have one daughter, Tamara DeRuyver, who lives in downstate Fowlerville, and two grandchildren, Claire and Will.
So how did Schrandt become Ishpeming’s Uncle Sam?
“When I came back to Ishpeming, I joined the Jaycees,” he said. “At that time, Ishpeming did not have a Fourth of July celebration.”
A committee of community members started fundraising, including the popular hospital bed races, button sales and bingo games. The spearhead group eventually was called Ishpem-
ing Independence Day (IID).
“We also had a drum and bugle showdown at the Ishpeming playgrounds, and we sold a lot of tickets to that,” Schrandt said.
When IID was ready to launch its Fourth of July events, Stuart Skauge and Schrandt were the co-chairmen of the parade planning group.
“The night before that first parade, we got three-by-five cards of various colors to stand for the entries. We laid out the cards to get the marching order set to make sure there were no breaks in the parade.”
But the first couple of years, there was no Uncle Sam, so Schrandt started gathering items for a costume for the character, something not easy to do when the person portraying the democracy symbol is so tall.
“I went to Buzzy Violetta at [Peninsula Arts Appreciation Council] to see if they might have a tux with tails for Uncle Sam,” he said. “Buzzy found a coat, but it wasn’t the right size; but my sister-in-law Judy Swanson, in Columbus, Ohio, was a seamstress and she disassembled the coat and was able to add material to make it bigger.”
And she also made a vest for Uncle Sam.
Sheryl and her mother, Edna Swanson, took care of Uncle Sam’s striped pants while the Ishpeming Masonic lodge provided a top hat, which needed alterations to include some hair at its brim. When a new pair of pants was needed, sister-in-law Debbie Schrandt, who lived in Minnesota, took care of that.
During his first marching years, Schrandt’s Uncle Sam wore a maroon bow tie, but now sports a country-western-style
bow tie. White gloves complete the costume.
Schrandt has walked the parade route all but one year: The year he was the parade’s Grand Marshall and was told he had to be driven in a convertible. But that year, he caught a ride at the finish line of the parade back to the start and did march the entire route for a second trip through his beloved hometown.
It’s the people that keep him marching the nearly two miles every year. He starts on Michigan Street, where he and Sheryl live.
“And while I am walking, I like to visit with people and get my picture taken with the kids,” he said. The memories of years past make him smile. “There was one year when a little girl ran up and grabbed me by the leg and said ‘I love you Uncle Sam’ and I said ‘I love you, too.’ Another little girl made an Uncle Sam out of Popsicle sticks for me. I wore that for years.
“One year, the exchange students from Sweden posed with me and got a big kick out of it. And Gwen Brown (former Miss Michigan from Ishpeming) took a photo of Uncle Sam with her daughter every year for 18 years.”
Schrandt estimates that each year he poses for 50 to 70 photos with people during the Fourth of July celebration.
“It’s an honor and privilege to do this,” he said. “I’ve been truly blessed to be Uncle Sam all these years, and I will do this as long as I can. I am shooting for 50 years.”
Schrandt’s contributions to the community have not gone unnoticed.
“Bill is generous with his heart, with his skill and with his talent,” said Tricia Seelen, executive secretary of
the Ishpeming Alumni Association and a 1996 graduate of Ishpeming High School. “He gives his time and skills to all kinds of people and organizations.”
Schrandt served for nine years on the alumni association board, taking care of treasurer duties.
“Bill is always someone who’s willing to help out for that portion of the group,” Seelen said. “He oversees the archives now, which includes memorabilia, photos and other items, some that go back to the early 1900s. He gets them ready for the annual open house and will supervise things on that day.”
Seelen is grateful for Schrandt’s help.
“Bill has generosity of spirit and he’s nice to work with,” she said. “He listens to people. And he follows through with his commitments, something that’s invaluable.”
Paul Bonetti, a member of the Ishpeming Fourth of July committee, calls Bill Schrandt “remarkable.”
“When you watch Uncle Sam coming down the parade route, you see little kids with big eyes looking at this big man, and they are intimidated,” Bonetti said. “Then he leans down and smiles ear to ear at them and everything changes. The kids have smiles for him.”
Uncle Sam’s parade participation is a highlight, Bonetti said.
“People have come to expect him being there,” he said. “Everybody loves Uncle Sam.”
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Renee Prusi was a newspaper journalist for more than 42 years before retiring in November. She lives in Negaunee.
Uncle Sam plays to the crowd during Ishpeming’s Fourth of July parade in 2001. (Photo courtesy of Bill Schrandt)
Standing 6-foot-6-inches tall, Bill Schrandt said it was not easy to find a costume that fit him, but the getup came together with the help of the community. (Photos courtesy of Bill Schrandt)
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Local band surfs to incredible musical heights
By Jim LaJoie
Fun. Exhilarating. Groovy. Majestic. Soothing. These are simply a few adjectives to describe one of the hottest, up-and-coming bands in the Marquette area. From their killer guitar licks to their peaceful, driving bass, Ramble Tamble is making quite a name for itself in music circles.
The three-piece band, which humbly refers to itself as a “very high-energy rowdy, mostly instrumental, surf rock band that plays originals, as well as covers all over the musical spectrum,” is the kind of band that has a way of getting the audience moving and grooving to the sounds of a unique style that is somewhat foreign to this area.
“We love playing — we really do,” said lead guitarist Dylan Trost, who formed the idyllic band. “We like that human connection, and we want people to get inspired by our music to move around. We feed off that.”
Ramble Tamble, a predominantly instrumental band, consists of Trost, his brother Devyn on bass and drummer Chris Bloom. Bloom, a high school teacher at Marquette Alternative High School, was Devyn’s teacher years ago.
The trio has been playing together for several years. Somewhat inter-
estingly, they came together when Trost, who played a number of single gigs at Blackrocks Brewery in Marquette, simply became bored with the same routine.
“So, I started inviting my brother over and then Chris came with the drums,” Trost recalls. “This was right before the pandemic hit. I was gifted a ’60s baritone guitar, which had that surf sound. So, I said to the guys, ‘Let’s turn this into a surf band!’ We did, went with that and here we are.
“We kind of happened by accident. We really don’t have a plan, other than we like to hang out and write music together.”
Attend a Ramble Tamble gig, whether it’s at an outdoor venue or inside at a more intimate indoor setup
and you’re sure to experience a joyful, soulful experience unlike anything you have heard in a while. Palm trees adorn the stage area to inspire the audience to get in the mood and find the groove for good-time summer vibe.
“When we first started, it was a new sound for us,” Trost said. “We all love surf music and we have a wide musical taste. We like ’60s psychedelic underground rock, we love Jazz, the Beatles and modern rock.
“With us, we will play a Rihanna song and then follow up with one from Black Sabbath. We learned a lot of songs from a wide range and it has been fun.”
Doug Davis of Marquette, a music aficionado, recalls the first time he and his wife Valerie saw Ramble Tamble play.
“I was instantly hooked by their tight and hard-driving, but highly approachable sound, tearing through surf-style covers of the Zombies, Beatles and (Led) Zeppelin while mixing in a good number of originals that you want to hear again,” Davis said. “They’re a unique band for Marquette or anywhere. I always look for them on the calendar.”
Devyn Trost, bassist for Ramble Tamble, found band mates in his brother, Dylan and former teacher, Chris Bloom, on drums. (Photo courtesy of Dylan Trost)
Dylan Trost will be playing with The McCartney Years on Mackinac Island, five nights a week through Sept. 1. (Photo courtesy of Dylan Trost)
The uniqueness of Ramble Tamble, its name taken from a Credence Clearwater Revival (CCR) song, is that many of its songs are strictly instrumental. A gifted songwriter, Trost freely admits it’s rare. Yet, it’s also a considerable part of what makes this group special.
“American surf music has all been instrumental,” Trost, 32, said. “It’s guitar driven, and we’re holding the rhythm. We now sing on five to 10 songs. We’re starting to sing more. We know people like the human voice, but we’re not limited by the human voice. And when we sing, people don’t expect it. They’re generally stoked. Yet, it makes us stand out a bit.”
Attend a show and you’ll hear everything from original music to heavy metal and even a sprinkling of Brittany Spears.
“They appear young, yet sound like they’ve been playing together for ages, making it look too easy,” Davis said. “On the stage, they’re all smiles, which ripple out through the crowd and back in waves. Ramble Tamble is a band that reminds you that music, at its best, is about spreading joy. Try not to smile when you watch them.”
The group has a studio in the Lakeshore Building adjacent to Lake Superior. There, at the self-described “Tune Shack” is where they record albums and release music.
“I record the demos and send to the band,” Trost said. “At that time, that is the vibe I’m thinking and it will give them an idea of what I am going for,” he said. “We have so many unfinished songs on demo.”
Trost and company, including engineer Pete Gummerson, confidently believe in their work, but there is this caveat. “We are not brilliant musicians — we keep things as simple as possible,” he said, laughing. “The rhythms are what we like to do. We
believe less is more. The No. 1 goal is to have fun and have a really good time. We’re happy where we’re at.”
Trost and his trusted bandmates (“We’re all best friends”) have done a number of three-hour sets at venues all across the Upper Peninsula. As they mature and fine-tune their work, their goal is to play for new crowds, embracing shorter sets.
“We want to take the band on the road, but we’re not in any big rush to do that,” said Trost, who said Ramble Tamble has released 15 or 16 original songs (think Godzilla Needs U, Slow Motion Dog, Goblin Mode and Stay off the Beach Grass), with five or 10 more “in production.”
So what does the future hold? For Ramble Tamble, there will be increased surf, surf and more surf gigs. For Trost, he’s got a little more on his plate and that suits him just fine.
Recently, he was hired to play guitar, keyboard and bass in a Paul McCartney and Wings tribute band called The McCartney Years on Mackinac Island for five nights a week through Sept. 1. There, at Mission Point Resort, the band plays Wednesday through Sunday, reliving the American leg of the 1975-76 Wings Over the World Tour.
“I’m now a full-time musician,” Trost said proudly. “We have the residency in the summer and we will tour the states in the winter.”
To learn more about Ramble Tamble, check them out on Spotify or listen or buy its records at ramtamsurfmqt.bandcamp.com/album/ramble-tamble or various local shops.
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Jim LaJoie was a newspaper sports writer and sports editor from 1986 to 1996. He is an award-winning sports columnist for The U.P. Catholic. LaJoie lives with his family in Marquette.
Marquette surf band Ramble Tamble released their nine-track “Vol. II” album this year. (Photo courtesy of Dylan Trost)
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U.P. holds on to city band tradition
Area musicians ensure legacy of community music remains intact
By Brad Gischia
There is something about a band concert. Not your child’s band concert, although those definitely have their place. Not a concert from the bleachers of a gym, smelling of damp wool winter coats and punctuated by the squeak of snow puddling off your Sorels. Not in a sweltering auditorium while the spring sunshine tries to bake you out of the building.
No. A real, honest-to-goodness summer band concert with cars driving by on the street, ice cream cones dripping down children’s hands, the sounds of main street floating past. The director takes the stage, raises his baton, the crowd stands and puts their hands over their hearts, look to the flagpole and sing the national anthem.
It’s a scene repeated in a hundred films. It’s Americana at its finest.
If the Upper Peninsula is a time capsule, for many people this is another aspect of walking back in time that occurs across the U.P. in several communities.
“Michigan adopted what was known as the Iowa Band law in the 1920s,” said Senator Ed McBroom, who in his down time also waves the director’s baton for the Norway City Band. “The Iowa Band Law gave communities the right to levy a small tax to fund a community band.”
What makes a community band?
Sure, funding is a part of it, as it is for so many things today. But bands need musicians, the community and, most
of all, commitment.
That commitment comes in the form of local musicians, generally occupied with day or night jobs elsewhere in the surrounding communities, who take time out of their schedules, busy as they may be, to make music together. It comes from time, something many U.P. bands have stood the test of. Here are some of their stories.
Dickinson County Band
Cathy Spice has been a member of the Dickinson County Band since 1985. She plays the oboe. “I was voted onto the board in 1986, and I’ve been there ever since,” said Spice, who has a music degree and taught for several years.
The Dickinson County Band was formed in 1966, an amalgamation of two bands that preceded it in the area — the WPA Band in the ’40s and the American Legion Band in the ’40s and ’50s. “A lot of the people from the American Legion band were in that first Dickinson County Band,” Spice said.
Originally the Dickinson County Band was a union band, Local 249, and at least half of its funding came from the musician’s union. The other portion came from the cities of Iron Mountain and Kingsford, as well as the county.
“At some point the union was stretched for funds and their money sort of dried up for small groups like this,” Spice said. “Then there
was a period of time when we were completely funded by the county, and that went on for several years, but that money went away as well.”
Now the band is funded through donations, which involves a lot of patrons chipping in to cover costs.
“Sometimes we get a big donation, and that always helps,” Spice said. “We like to be able to pay our conductor, buy new music and pay our musicians a little, but it doesn’t go far.”
The band currently does five concerts a year at Lake Antoine Park out-
side of Iron Mountain. Their season this year will have concerts starting on June 26 and running each Wednesday, except the Fourth of July week, through July 24.
“We usually have between 25 and 35 people on the stage for concerts,” Spice said. “Between our regulars and the campers that are at the park, we can get a pretty good crowd.” The band pulls from the area music teachers and uses the Iron Mountain and Kingsford school band programs as “feeders.”
“We’re lucky to have really good music programs nearby,” Spice said.
As a member of the band for nearly 40 years, Spice knows the importance of playing in the band.
“There are a million reasons,” Spice said. “We have to keep the arts alive in our communities. You can’t let it die and become this technology, sports-based thing. There are so many things that are pulling people’s attention away from the arts. It’s a necessity to keep [bands] going.”
There have been highlights over the years. Spice recalls playing for important events, including when the Vietnam Memorial Wall traveled through the Upper Peninsula.
“Having music at those events is just so important,” Spice said.
The Escanaba City Band is celebrating 100 years of music this summer with a variety of performances. (Photo courtesy of Escanaba City Band)
The Dickinson County Band has been going strong since 1966, formed when two predecessors merged; the band played for visits from a past president and the Vietnam Wall. (Photo courtesy of Robert Knox)
The band members know the significance of these moments, and the importance of having a musical opportunity for both young and old to participate in.
“These are the music people,” Spice said. “It’s a great bunch. We have a core of adults that come all of the time, and we’re able to mix in talented high school students and get to know them as well. We tell the kids that music becomes a part of their lives forever. We have people playing who are in their 70s and 80s. It’s so worthwhile.”
For details, visit facebook.com/ DickinsonCountyAreaBand.
Escanaba City Band
Ashort drive down US-2/US-41 will bring you to the 100-year-old Escanaba City Band. Clarinetist Andrea Sullivan has been playing with the band for 55 years. She is also the band manager.
“I started right out of high school in 1966,” Sullivan said. “Then I went to Louisiana after I got married and returned in 1970.” She noted that in her years with the band, there have been several changes.
“We used to play the same old stuff every year,” Sullivan said. “Now we play a lot more modern music. It’s much more challenging than it used to be.”
The Escanaba City Band was formed in 1924, a fact that is backed up by an issue of the Escanaba Daily Press of that year, which reported on the foundation.
Amy Chown, band member and chairwoman of the centennial committee, said the musicians are there for a very important reason — “Because they want to be,” Chown said. “They’re committed to the band and to sounding great. There’s a level of professionalism and collegiality that I feel across the whole band.”
The Escanaba City Band (ECB)
performs at the Karas Memorial Bandshell in Ludington Park. The concerts take place at 7:30 p.m. and run every Wednesday until August 14.
“I hope that people who have never been to an ECB concert will take the opportunity during this year — of all years — to come down to the park and see what makes the band special,” Chown said. “It makes coming to Ludington Park an occasion.”
Sullivan said people would be surprised at how emotional it can be. “It brings so many people down to the park,” Sullivan said. “The community is willing to put the work in to have something like this here, and I’m really happy to see that.”
For a more complete history of the Escanaba City Band, see the June 2024 issue of Marquette Monthly.
Gogebic Range Concert Band
The Ironwood City Band was formed in 1928 and was active until 1963. There was an effort to restart a band in 1979, which resulted in the first concert of the Gogebic Range Concert Band in 1980.
Sue Trull, band president, has been playing since 1997 when she moved to the area to take a job with the U.S. Forest Service.
“One of the reasons I took the job here was because there was a band to play with,” Trull said. “I’ve been playing with them since.”
The band boasts a membership of between 25 and 35 people, but casts a very large net to fill those seats. “We have members who come from Wakefield, Saxon, Hurley and all the way from Ashland,” Trull said.
They practice on the campus of Gogebic Community College and play for the college graduation, as well as for local festivals, parades and outdoor concerts in local parks.
“We mostly play at the bandshell in downtown Ironwood,” Trull said. “But we also play a concert at Sunday
Lake in Wakefield and for the Bessemer Pumpkinfest and the Fourth of July.”
The band has solidified itself in the area as a place for people to play.
“The band is organized to provide live musical opportunities for residents of the Gogebic Range, including training, rehearsals and concerts,” Trull said. She noted that several of the members have been playing since high school.
Trull emphasized that they are always looking for members.
“We picked up a flute player and a couple of trumpets, but we’d love to have more,” Trull said.
For details, visit the band’s Facebook page by searching “Gogebic Range Concert Band.”
Negaunee City Band
The Negaunee City Band (NCB) has a history like many local area bands that should now sound familiar. It was an outgrowth of a brass band formed in 1890 by the English Oak Lodge, consisting of Cornish residents who played brass instruments. John Stecher organized the city band and directed it until 1908.
In 1916, the Negaunee Italian Band merged with the NCB. The band has, since that time, become a fixture at events across the Upper Peninsula. It is one of the last marching bands still active in the area and plays concerts at Breitung Park in Negaunee at 7:30 p.m. every Wednesday night through the second week of August.
Norman Andrew will celebrate 75 years with the Negaunee City Band this summer, starting his first year of playing when he was only 13.
“I lived in L’Anse for four years during the school year, but I came back every summer,” he said. Andrew, who grew up in Ishpeming and went to NMU, returned to teach in Ishpeming for the majority of his career. He speaks fondly about his time
Band members come from as far as Hurley and Ashland, Wisconsin, to participate in the Gogebic Range Concert Band, which has been around 1980. (Photo courtesy of the Gogebic Range Concert Band)
as a young person in the band.
“They treated me like a king,” Andrew said. “There was a banquet in the winter — the guys all wore suits and ties and smoked cigars and drank whiskey, and in the summer, there was a big picnic at someone’s camp. You could drink all of the pop you wanted, and they would bring ice cream, and I could make and eat as many ice cream cones as I wanted.”
The culinary delicacies notwithstanding, Andrew said his time in the band was good for him musically.
“I was allowed to play, but I was also told that I had to be able to play along,” he said. “I couldn’t just sit there and watch the notes go by.” Andrew spent time practicing and got his lip up to snuff.
One of the biggest changes Andrew has seen in his decades of playing for the NCB was the inclusion of women in the band. “That was a big one for us,” he said.
Until the construction of the Negaunee Performing Arts Facility at Breitung Park, the band also had many practice and performance spaces.
“We have shuffled around from place to place as far as rehearsals,” he said. “We were above Violetta’s Music Store (a location currently inside the Old Town caving grounds area) in what would have been an apartment — one big room and a small room in the back for uniforms. That was it. We would practice Tuesday and Thursday and then meet at Violetta’s on Sunday night to march down to where the old bandshell was (across the street from
Negaunee City Hall).”
Participation in the band was a priority and an honor for many.
“Guys used to change their schedules at the mine to make concerts,” Andrew said. That mindset might not be the same today, though. “It was an easier obligation then. Most people didn’t have camps or a lot of summer vacations. It’s tougher to be obligated to a city band these days.”
Yet, the importance is still there.
“What future is there for kids in a music program, instrumentally, if there isn’t a city band to go to after school (is out)?” Andrew said.
“Negaunee is really fortunate — they have two bands with the high school and the city band. All your celebrations, you have a band for.”
Norway City Band
Norway City Band director McBroom spends most of his time working in the United States Senate, but his side gig is also important — keeping the longest continuously meeting municipal band marching forward.
“I’ve been with the band since 1999,” McBroom said. “But I have been directing for around 12 years now.”
The Norway City Band boasts 1882 as their formation date. “We’ve never missed a year since then,” McBroom said.
The band starts meeting on the second Tuesday in June and plays seven or eight concerts per summer at the bandshell located on Main Street in
The Negaunee City Band was an offshoot of the English Oak Lodge Cornish brass band, which was formed in 1890. (Photo by Kristy Basolo)
Norway, but will also play at the Jake Menghini Historical Museum or area churches if there is inclement weather.
Despite the band’s regularity, McBroom said over the years he’s noticed how difficult it has become to keep musicians.
“I would say the biggest change in the band over the last two decades is that it has shifted to depending a lot more on high school students to be members of the ensemble,” McBroom said. That comes with its own set of challenges.
“Those kids have jobs, go to camps and take family trips,” he said. “We’re trying to hold onto critical mass.”
But hold onto them they do, and the group continues to rehearse and perform.
“It’s one of the many different opportunities to build community,” McBroom said. “Between the performers who are giving of their time and talent, and the people who come out to spend their time at a concert enjoying the music and the company of their neighbors, it builds a strong community.”
The regular attendees are an important aspect to the concert-going experience, but McBroom has noticed that very often people will stop him after a performance and say how nice it is to see an “old fashioned band concert.”
The concertgoers are not the only out-of-towners who show up. “We have people from out of the area that come back every summer to play with the band,” McBroom said.
There is a history of community support for city bands and McBroom hopes that kind of support will continue.
“It definitely used to be really important to communities all over,” Mc-
Broom said. “The idea of a city band used to be tied to municipal pride, but also to local industry. Many of the mines used to have their own bands and they would steal members from other mine bands or be hired based on what instrument they played.”
McBroom stressed the importance of access to live music for the community identity.
“The entire idea of a city band is an important part of any public event,” McBroom said, drawing connections between his work in politics and directing a group of musicians. “You work hard to get the best possible product without getting so bogged down in trying to be perfect. There’s a lot of value in doing things so that the audience wants to come back again.”
For details about the Norway City Band, visit its Facebook page.
Marquette City Band
The Marquette City Band has a unique origin story. It was not only formed from the members of another band or bands, but a band that was hired from another city.
In 1887, the Calumet Eureka Band performed in Marquette and was convinced by city officials to relocate and become the Marquette City Band. It was stopped and started several times over the following years but finally reorganized in 1909, and by 1918 started to get financial support from the City of Marquette.
Dr. Steve Grugin has been conducting the Marquette City Band full time since 2012. “When I came in 1997, the band was doing a new conductor for every concert. At that time, the summer season was 10 concerts or so,” Grugin said. “A decision was made along the way where we felt like we could do better — more sophisticated,
The Norway City Band is the longest continuously playing city band in the U.P., with a starting year of 1882. Organizers say it has been challenging to recruit to keep it going. (Photo courtesy of Norway City Band)
difficult music with fewer concerts.”
The band will perform seven concerts this summer, which includes the Fourth of July, every Thursday night at the Presque Isle bandshell or, if it’s raining, at NMU’s Reynolds Recital Hall. The old shell is in poor repair, but the band is in the process of constructing a new shell in the same location. They expect to have it ready for the 2025 season.
“I started the winter and the spring concerts,” Grugin said. “And we started with a Sousa concert.” John Phillip Sousa is one of the best known march composers in history. What he is not well known for is the work he did after he retired from being the conductor of the Marine Corps band. At that time, Sousa was traveling with his own group, and they played a variety of different music. That included orchestral transcriptions of opera overtures, compositions for soloists and vocalists, and the marches he was so popular for were used as encores to those pieces.
The winter and spring concerts take place usually in February and April, either at the Reynolds Recital Hall or
Kaufman Auditorium.
The Community Band Festival, which took place for the first time last year, brought musicians from across the Upper Peninsula to Marquette to play as one unified group at Presque Isle. Grugin also has been with the band for trips overseas, to Finland most recently, as well as the advent of all of the social media and website presence that is so necessary in today’s world.
The band organizers would like to start doing exchange concerts and traveling around for shows.
“The Escanaba band came up last year for a concert, and we like to go down there and perform,” Grugin said. “We’re going to look at doing more of that.”
Grugin is one of the editors of the Association of Concert Bands (ACB) magazine, a fantastic resource for all things band. He likens the resource to finding state parks through the DNR websites. “It’s a great place to find bands to play with or listen to,” Grugin said. “We’ve had members move out of town and find bands to play with nearby their new locations.”
In 1888, this parade took place in Marquette, featuring a city band that has an interesting origin story. (Photo courtesy of Steve Grugin)
Grugin said the Marquette City Band exists primarily for the artistic enjoyment of the citizens.
“One reason we have a band is so the musicians can continue a lifelong love of music,” Grugin said. “The other reason is for the audience. We have plenty of people who really enjoy coming out to a concert, with blankets and lawn chairs and listening to live music. As humans, we can exist or we can live. Art helps us have more than just an existence. As performers, we express and as audience members, they feel.”
Remaing concerts this year include: June 29, July 3, July 18, August 1 and August 8. For details about the Marquette City Band, visit marquettecityband.com.
Straights Concert Band
For those who want a day trip to listen to some good music, the Straits Concert Band is drawing musicians from the U.P. across the fivemile span of the Mackinaw Bridge to share their talents with the residents and tourists of Mackinaw City.
“We have people that come from the U.P., from Harrison, over 100 miles away, and from all over the east end and Soo, Canada,” said Doug White, director of the Straits Band.
The band was formed in 1983 by Ray Roth, the director of bands at University of Michigan-Flint, who spent his summers in Mackinaw City. At the time, they were playing just outside Shepler’s Ferry Dock until, in 1999, a bandshell was constructed in Conkling Heritage Park. Forty-one years after the founding, the original 25-member band has swelled its membership to 70 members.
“We have a lot of retired music teachers, which becomes a huge help for me when I’m planning things,” White said.
The band, since its inception and into the foreseeable future, has been
an entirely volunteer venture. “We’re part of Music in the Park, which is an organization that provides not only our Tuesday night concerts, but music at the bandshell on Friday and Saturday nights as well,” he said.
The band practices every Tuesday in June, running through all of the pieces for the summer. “They’re three-hour rehearsals and on performance night we start at 6:15 p.m., running through all of the pieces to make sure we’re on the same page before the concert begins,” White said. The first concert of the year is always July 4, and then the band performs every Tuesday until Labor Day, always at 8 p.m.
White, who has been with the band since 1983, said over the years the band has grown in quality. “The instrumentation has expanded, and that’s done a lot for our sound,” he said.
White was the director of bands in Harbor Springs from 1974-1987 and currently lives in Traverse City. He makes the weekly drive to Mackinaw City, a 1.75-hour drive, each week. “We have people driving nearly 100 miles,” White said.
The reason is similar for each one of the members.
“We do it because we like it,” White said. “Once you get music in your soul, it’s hard to get it out again.”
The band is a medley of abilities and ages.
“We have everything from seventh graders to one woman who is 91,” White said. “I tell the kids to just play what they can, and by the end of the summer, they’ll be able to play everything. Every summer they come to me at the end and tell me they can play it now. It’s great to see them growing musically.”
Last year the band had the opportunity to play at the Cheboygan Opera House for a fundraiser.
“It was after our regular season
ended, and I was hoping to get maybe 25 to 30 people,” White said. To his surprise, 62 people showed up, nearly the entire band. “That was great. To have the chance to play in a place like that, a place that is so acoustically planned, is amazing. Our bandshell is great, but it’s outside, and we have to deal with weather and wind. That was really fun, and we hope to keep that concert up.”
Looking to the upcoming season, White has only one thing to tell the audience.
“Come to the concerts,” White said. “We do it for you. We play music that people want to listen to when they go to hear a concert band, marches and show tunes. We cater to that.”
Each of these bands has a history that weaves itself through the fabric of their respective communities. They are as much a part of their place as is the tradition of mining or logging, and often the people who are doing one are doing the other on their off days and weekends.
“These communities really respect heritage and history and tradition,” Chown said. “There are these communities in the Upper Peninsula that have this valuable, treasured asset that puts arts and culture at the center of their communities.”
There is great importance in these groups, one that is not lost on the members or their audiences, but might be overlooked when looking at a balance sheet. There is inherent value in promotion of the arts, and in the case of community bands, it benefits the community as a whole. MM
Brad Gischia is a writer and artist native to Upper Michigan, as well as the president of the Negaunee City Band. He has published two children’s books and done illustrations for both comic books and novels.
The Straights Concert Band has participants who come from Canada and both the Upper and Lower Peninsulas to participate, and the director drives from Traverse City to lead the show. (Photo courtesy of Patricia Conaway)
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Negaunee museum embraces summer Iron Industry Museum announces speaker series participants
By Erin Elliott Bryan
For more than 30 years, the Michigan Iron Industry Museum in Negaunee, a branch facility of the Michigan History Center, has hosted a summer speaker series.
Each year, guest presenters visit the museum to discuss various topics of U.P. history — mining and non-mining related — with visitors, both locals and tourists alike. The program is part of its free Tuesday Afternoon Programs.
“The speaker series has been a feature of the museum almost since it opened in 1987,” said Negaunee native Troy Henderson, a Michigan History Center historian who works at the Iron Industry Museum and Fayette Historic State Park in Garden. “We have people showcase their research, writing, documentaries and more on the history of the U.P.”
Henderson is solely in charge of the program and keeps his eye on people locally and throughout the state who are writing or presenting on topics that may be of interest to museum visitors.
“It’s a way to embed the museum in the community and for locals to come to participate in museum activities,” Henderson said. “It’s a great way to have local stakeholders learn about aspects of U.P. history.”
The Tuesday Afternoon Programs run July 16 through Aug. 20 this year.
Navigating the Great Lakes: Life Aboard the Lee A. Tregurtha
The series will kick off on July 16
with TV6 News anchor Elizabeth Peterson chronicling her October 2023 journey aboard the Lee A. Tregurtha, a vessel with the Interlake Steamship Company, from Marquette to Burns Harbor, Ind. She was joined on the voyage by TV6 Videographer Stephen DeLadurantaye.
“We’re diving into the Great Lakes shipping industry, the men and women that dedicate their lives to moving cargo through the Great Lakes, the ships that make it possible and the processes, new and old, that allow the
transporting of raw materials across our waterways and our country,” Peterson says in Part 1 of her TV6 series.
Peterson will show videos from the series about the trip and answer audience questions.
“The shipping aspect of the iron industry is so visible in Marquette,” Henderson said. “We get a lot of questions at the museum about ore boats and shipping.”
Roosevelt’s Tree Army: The CCC in Michigan
The CCC, or Civilian Conservation Corps, was a significant part of
President Franklin Roosevelt’s New Deal legislation during the Great Depression.
This voluntary government work relief program, which ran from 1933 to 1942, supplied manual labor jobs related to the conservation and development of natural resources in rural lands, including in Michigan.
On July 23, Hillary Pine, a Michigan History Center historian based at Hartwick Pines State Park in Grayling, will discuss the program and its impacts.
“They built CCC Camps in an effort to get people to work to do things
The Iron Industry Museum, located in Negaunee, is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday through Sunday in the summer. (Photo by Kristy Basolo)
The museum features many outdoor installations and trails for exploration. (Photo by Kristy Basolo)
The Summer Series will start with TV6 News anchorwoman Elizabeth Peterson talking about her adventures on an ore boat that traveled from Marquette to Indiana. This talk will take place at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, July 16. (Photo courtesy of the Michigan Iron Industry Museum)
beneficial to the environment, such as planting trees,” Henderson said. “Some of the camps are still standing.”
Claiming Michigan: The 1820 Expedition of Lewis Cass
In 1820, Lewis Cass, the governor of the Michigan Territory, and 35 companions participated in an expedition from Detroit to the areas of what would eventually become the states of Michigan, Minnesota and Wisconsin. The purpose of the journey was to determine what types of resources could be beneficial to the United States in the future.
This expedition was the subject of an exhibit displayed at the Beaumier U.P. Heritage Center at NMU from September 2023 to January 2024. Dan Truckey, director and curator of the Beaumier, will discuss the expedition and its lasting impact — positive and negative — on the Great Lakes region on July 30
“America’s hold on that region at the time was tenuous,” Henderson said, noting that Truckey will discuss the implications for those involved with the expedition as well as the Indigenous people they encountered along the way.
Michigan Mining Scrip
In 2021, David Gelwicks co-authored, with Judith Haskins Davis and the late Chester L. Krause, “Michigan Mining Scrip: Paper of the Northern Michigan Copper and Iron Mining Districts.” The hard-bound
320-page volume is described as a reference resource and covers the period of 1824-1963 in Michigan’s mining history.
It includes mining notes, checks, postcards, bearer notes, national bank notes, coupons, receipts, maps and more.
“Past publications of this type simply documented notes that were currently known,” wrote John and Nancy Wilson in an online review of the book. “This reference goes the extra mile providing accurate and precise information and data on every known mining note or ephemera item.”
Henderson said he was in touch with Gelwicks, a graduate of Michigan Tech, for more than a year to secure his spot in the speaker series.
“Gelwicks’ book lists company by company with illustrations,” Henderson said. “It’s for those interested in the history and for collectors.” He will present on Aug. 6.
Getting to the Source: Researching Misinformation and Disinformation in U.P. Lore
As part of National Library Week last year, Hunter Laing, the assistant research librarian for the Marquette Regional History Center’s John M. Longyear Research Library, presented on the topic of misinformation and disinformation, specifically in stories that have been told about the U.P.
Laing used primary sources, trusted peer-reviewed books and well-re-
searched resources to determine the validity of common U.P. legends, including Calumet becoming Michigan’s state capital, the naming of Lake Fanny Hooe in Copper Harbor and the ghost of the Lilac Lady at Marquette’s Landmark Inn, among others.
At the time, Laing told TV6 that he wanted to highlight the dangers of relying on information found through social media.
“A lot of times when you read on the internet, they might not even tell you where they’re getting their information and you really can’t believe that,” he said. “You’ve got to make sure there is some kind of evidence.”
Henderson said Laing also presented on this topic to the Iron Industry Museum’s Future Historians Club last winter. He will speak on on Aug. 13.
The End of Paternalism: Corporate Welfare on the Marquette Range
Allie
Penn is a former seasonal worker at the Iron Industry Museum and an NMU graduate. She is now pursuing her Ph.D. from Wayne State University and will speak on an aspect of her dissertation: the paternalism and welfare capitalism of mining companies prior to widespread unionization. The event will take place on Aug. 20.
“[Mining companies] sponsored hospitals, clubs, housing. They were embedded in communities,” Henderson said. “It was from the early 1900s until after World War II, around the 1950s, when unions put an end to that era.”
Below, Dan Truckey, director and curator of the Beaumier U.P. Heritage Center, will discuss the Lewis Cass expedition on July 30. At right, David Gelwicks, co-author of “Michigan Mining Scrip: Paper of the Northern Michigan Copper and Iron Mining Districts,” will speak on Aug. 6. (Photos courtesy of the Michigan Iron Industry Museum)
Penn has previously written pieces on the women of the 1913-1914 Keweenaw Copper Strike and the newspaper reporting following the Italian Hall Disaster.
All programs are free and take place at 2 p.m. in the auditorium at the Iron Industry Museum, 73 Forge Road in Negaunee.
In conjunction with the in-person events, the Iron Industry Museum will offer the speaker series live on its Facebook page. This practice was started during the COVID pandemic and now allows the museum to archive its presentations for future viewing, as well as welcomes visitors from around the country.
“It’s a great resource for a particular topic or for someone really interested in the history of the U.P.,” Henderson said.
For details, call 906-475-7857. MM
Erin Elliott Bryan grew up in Ishpeming. She is a freelance writer and an MM calendar editor.
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Young pilot soars to great heights
22-year-old flight instructor sets her sights on next achievement
By Jennifer Champagne
Abby Schierholz is a dynamic force of nature, combining the grace of a skier with the precision of a pilot. At just 22 years old, she is a third-generation pilot and has already accomplished more than many do in a lifetime.
From the icy slopes of competitive Alpine skiing to the boundless skies of aviation, her journey is one of determined, focused passion, intelligence and infectious energy.
Born and raised in Dillon, Colorado, Schierholz grew up in a family that deeply values education and
hard work. Her early years were a blend of rigorous academic pursuits and high-octane athleticism. Her father, Andrew, a pilot, and her mother, Heather, a dedicated kindergarten teacher, instilled in her a love for learning and a drive for excellence.
Schierholz’s brother, Jack, a quarterback at Ferris State University, also played a significant role in fostering her competitive spirit.
“My father is a captain,” Schierholz said. “He flies for Frontier Airlines, with over 25 years of experience. He got into flying because my grandfather was a pilot. So, I’m actually a third-generation pilot. My grandfa-
ther, Jack, had his private pilot’s license. Growing up, I never wanted to follow in my father’s footsteps. I wanted to do my own thing and be completely different.”
Schierholz’s athletic prowess became evident early on. She skied for Summit High School and played a pivotal role in helping her team win the Slalom State Championship in 2020.
“I grew up skiing. I have skied since I was two years old,” she said. “My dad taught me to ski at Keystone on the Schoolmarm run.”
Skiing was more than just a sport for Schierholz; it demonstrated her ability to focus, strategize and push her physical limits. While aviation was always in the background, her initial path took her to the University of Colorado Boulder, where she start-
ed majoring in aerospace.
The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic and the resultant changes in education led Schierholz to Northern Michigan University, where an opportunity to join the ski team presented itself. This chance allowed her to experience the beauty of the Upper Peninsula and reconnect with friends.
“One of the many reasons I ended up at NMU is that it’s beautiful up here — I love it,” she said. “One of my best friends went here at the time, and I wanted to be at school with him. I knew a lot of people that went here, and it was a really great place to end up.”
Her accolades in Alpine skiing are numerous, marked by a series of impressive finishes in collegiate competitions, such as her 2022 season on the Northern Michigan University
Third-generation pilot Abby Schierholz has decided to embrace her heritage and is now training new pilots. (Photo courtesy of Abby Schierholz)
Women’s Alpine Ski Team competing at USCSA Nationals where she earned Honorable Mention Scholar All-American. She also placed Top 20 in the giant slalom at Wild Mountain and saw a Top 10 finish at Marquette Mountain in the slalom.
Although NMU didn’t offer aerospace, Schierholz pivoted to majoring in physics. “I really love physics. I love science,” she said. “I like the way my brain works, and I like the way things work. I’m always asking questions. I need to know.”
Schierholz’s academic journey at NMU was characterized by curiosity and a desire for hands-on learning. She shifted to mechanical engineering technology, finding the field exciting because it allowed her to be hands-on. “I have an old Jeep that I love fixing. A good friend taught me a lot about Jeeps, and I think it’s so much fun to break it and then figure out what’s wrong and fix it,” she said.
Schierholz found the parallels between engineering and flying to be a natural, logical transition, both requiring problem-solving skills and a deep understanding of how things work. Her passion for aviation was ignited when she joined the Marquette County Flying Club.
“I looked into the flying club here,” she said. “I talked to Greg Durand, and
he set me up right away with a discovery flight. After that flight, I thought about it for a couple of weeks.”
Despite her love for engineering, Schierholz realized the professional path often led to desk jobs, which didn’t suit her active nature. “I want to be the one that gets to drive all the really cool things,” Schierholz said. “I want to fly the airplane.”
Durand, club president and a retired U.S. Air Force veteran, played a pivotal role in Schierholz’s early flying experiences. His enthusiasm for aviation and dedication to promoting it within the community left a lasting impact.
“Abby had aviation in her family, so it was probably preordained that one day she would get her pilot’s license,” Durand said. “She came to us towards the end of her college years and managed to get her private pilot’s license. She told us, ‘I’m going to do this full time.’”
Her father recalls the moment Schierholz decided to take the leap. “She called me up one day and told me about the Marquette Flying Club and what the cost was to rent an airplane there at the time,” he said. “I said, ‘Abby, if that’s something you want to do, I’ll fully support you.’ It’s something she wanted, and she went for it with everything she had.”
Abby Schierholz flies with her dog, Moose, who is a great wingman and loves airplane rides. (Photo courtesy of Abby Schierholz)
In October 2022, Schierholz earned her private pilot’s license, and by January 2023, she faced a pivotal decision about her future. “I thought to myself, do I want to move forward with mechanical engineering? And I realized, no, I love flying. I could make a career out of this,” she said. “That’s when I decided to switch majors in my very last semester of college.”
She switched to economics, allowing her to graduate a year early and attend flight school. “I figured out that I was able to switch to economics, graduate a year early, then go to flight school for a year and be done with flight school before I would have ever graduated college.”
Schierholz earned her private pilot’s license under the guidance of her instructor, Ryan Hayworth. With more than 400 flight hours logged, Schierholz is well on her way to achieving her next major goal: Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certification. This allows pilots to carry more passengers and comes with fewer restrictions.
However, it requires a minimum of 1,500 flight hours and a pilot must be at least 23 years old. “Even though I’ve accomplished 400 hours, which
sounds like very little to an outsider, it took a lot of time and hard work,” Schierholz said. “I have to have 1,500 hours to become an ATP, and I can’t even qualify for another year because I’m only 22.”
The United Airlines Aviate program that Schierholz is enrolled in offers mentorship and a secure pathway to a career with United. Her mentor, Drew Dunkin, is a First Officer on the Boeing 777 based in San Francisco and has been with United Airlines for three years, previously flying the Airbus and CRJ 550 at GoJet Airlines. As a volunteer Aviate coach, Dunkin mentors future United pilots like Schierholz, offering quarterly check-ins, industry updates and guidance on airline qualifications. He also shares his international flying experiences, helping Schierholz balance her career and personal life, and emphasizes United’s mission of connecting people and uniting the world through aviation.
“Abby is an amazing Aviate student and ambassador for the United Airlines Aviate program. As a former student athlete, she embodies the qualities I emphasize to all my
Abby Schierholz’s first flight as a private pilot was over Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. (Photo courtesy of Abby Schierholz)
students and future aviators,” Dunkin said. “Her skills of being professional, intelligent and determined earned her a spot in Aviate. These skills she possesses will elevate her career and success as a future aviator.”
The Aviate program also provides participant events and seminars, enriching her aviation knowledge and helping her build a network within the industry. “Abby’s drive and dedication are truly remarkable,” he said. “She brings an energy and enthusiasm to aviation that is infectious. It’s clear she has a bright future ahead of her.”
But Schierholz’s contributions to the Marquette aviation community extend far beyond her personal achievements. Her involvement has made for an exciting addition to the Marquette County Flying Club, attracting new members and fostering a sense of camaraderie among aviation enthusiasts.
“To have Abby be a member of our club and then return as an instructor is a win-win for us,” Durand said. “She’s flying triple the hours here than she would anywhere else.”
Schierholz recently held a ground school class that attracted 25 students. “She takes all the students seriously and creates a learning environment that’s both supportive and challenging,” Durand said. “She’s a hard worker and her enthusiasm for aviation is infectious.”
Schierholz’s relentless pursuit of new challenges and her love for learning continue to drive her forward. “What I really like about aviation is that there’s always more to learn,” she said. “My goals keep evolving — from soloing for the first time to becoming a private pilot to earning my instrument rating — to now working as a certified flight instructor (CFI).”
Her passion for teaching is evident
in her enthusiasm for helping her students achieve their own flying milestones. “Seeing the joy on a student’s face when they land an airplane by themselves for the first time or take their first solo flight is incredible. It’s one of the most rewarding parts of being a CFI.”
Whether she’s teaching a class, flying a plane or spending time with her flying partner and beloved dog Moose, Schierholz’s days are packed with purpose and excitement. “Moose loves airplane rides and Jeep rides, and he’s a happy, happy guy,” she said, highlighting the joy her furry companion brings to her adventurous life.
Her love for flying has created unforgettable memories, such as the time she flew with her father cross country. “One of my favorite flights was flying with him from Marquette to Kremmling, Colorado, and it was incredible,” Schierholz said. “It was awesome to spend that time with him and do that together.”
This shared passion for aviation has also strengthened her bond with her father. “We’ve gotten to fly small airplanes together here as of late,” he said. “She’s now teaching me things that I’ve forgotten. It’s been fun to see her excited about it and just share that with her.”
Schierholz’s story is far from over. With a relentless pursuit of knowledge, she embraced the path she once resisted, saying with a laugh, “Sorry, Dad. I’m going to be like you.”
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Jennifer Champagne is an accomplished entertainment and visual effects writer with a passion for storytelling. When she’s not crafting articles on industry giants, you’ll find her enjoying life with her family.
Abby Schierholz’s first flight with her dad at about age 7 was foreshadowing of great things to come. (Photo courtesy of Abby Schierholz)
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lookout point Agencies help veterans navigate key services
By Pam Christensen
Support of military veterans is important, and there are a variety of programs in our area that strive to do this. Unfortunately, navigating the waters of the myriad programs designed to offer help is not an easy task.
For the past seven years, Rachel Woody has served as a steady captain steering through rough waters for veterans and their families. Woody has been a certified Veteran Service Officer (VSO) at the Marquette County Department of Veterans Affairs (MCDVA) since its creation in 2014. She currently serves as the agency’s director, overseeing a staff of three certified VSOs — Eric Martin, Diana Dost and Brandon Lamond.
Marquette County is home to nearly 6,000 documented veterans. MCDVA helps about 100 veterans per month. Levi Jezek, a U.S. Army veteran who served in Afghanistan from
2010-11, encourages other vets to use MCDVA services.
“Making an appointment at the office is the best way to work with Rachel and the staff,” Jezek said. “They know so many ways to help vets and if they don’t know the answer, they will contact other agencies until they get an answer. I can’t say enough about what they have done for me and for other vets.”
Jezek graduated from Negaunee High School in 2008. Following graduation, he attended NMU for one semester. “I didn’t do well at NMU,” he said. “I just wasn’t ready for college.” Instead of college, Jezek decided to join the United States Army.
Jezek was whisked off to boot camp and basic training at Fort Knox in Kentucky, and then deployed to Afghanistan as an E2 Private with the light infantry 10th Mountain Division.
Once in Afghanistan, Jezek was promoted twice in a short period of time. He served at Mazar-I-Sharif in
Marquette County Department of Veterans Affairs staff includes, from left, Rachel Woody, Diana Dost, Brandon Lamond, Eric Martin and Eric’s therapy dog Roxi. (Photo by Pam Christensen)
the northwest portion of Afghanistan, 34 miles from the Uzbekistan border, but spent most of his time at Forward Operating Base Griffin in Maymana located in the Faryab Province.
Jezek served as a mechanic and recovery specialist, which meant his job was to recover damaged vehicles and get them back to base for repair — if there was enough to repair or salvage for parts. Jezek’s deployment followed the early years of Operation Freedom when improvised explosive devices (IEDs) caused serious damage to troops and equipment.
“When I was in Afghanistan, the U.S. military had learned lessons from the past,” Jezek said. “The vehicles we were using were heavily armored and reinforced. The vehicles had bulletproof windows and could withstand the IEDs better than in the past. We had transitioned from the Humvees to the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle, but they were still getting damaged.”
Early in his deployment, Jezek was sent to recover a damaged Norwegian military vehicle. Rather than the armored vehicles being used by other troops, the Norwegians were using unarmored Range Rovers.
“We went off to recover the vehicle,” Jezek said. “It was a mess; the cab was blown off of the rest of the Rover. We knew four soldiers had been killed. I went to run a chain through the cab, but I didn’t realize the driver and passenger were still in
there. All I could see was their bodies, blood and gore. I had only been in Afghanistan for about a month, and it was a shock. That has stayed with me to this day.”
Unfortunately, with his deployment, death was a common occurrence, as was the stress of dealing with the uncertainty of what could happen.
“The base was relatively safe, but I was in convoys that fell under fire,” Jezek said. “Sometimes the bullets sounded like rocks hitting the vehicle. It wasn’t until we got out that we realized our vehicle had been hit multiple times.”
During his year in Afghanistan, his unit lost three soldiers who were killed in action. The uncertainty and hyper-awareness developed in Afghanistan has imprinted on Jezek.
“I was only 21 when I got out,” he said. “I had to reacclimate to civilian life. That was hampered by adjusting to my hyper-developed senses, PTSD, new time zones, sleep schedules and a less structured lifestyle. To tell you the truth, I still don’t feel normal, but it is better.”
Jezek made use of veterans services in Marquette and Iron Mountain upon his return, but it wasn’t until an almost accidental encounter that he learned about the services of MCDVA. He was golfing, and one of the members of the other team asked if he was a veteran. The conversation turned to MCDVA services, which
Levi Jezek is in front of the wrecker he used in Afghanistan as part of his deployment as a mechanic recovery specialist. (Photo courtesy of Jezek)
led him to contact the office in 2021. Since that time, the office has enabled him to make better use of the health, disability and education benefits to which he is entitled due to his service.
Jezek said there are gaps in veteran’s services, but he feels many veterans also don’t know what services they are eligible for.
“When I talk to vets from other wars, I realize my generation is different from those who fought in World War II, Korea or Vietnam,” he said. “They did not have the resources we have today. Our equipment and technology are so much better than they were back then. We were better supplied and supported. I really have a lot of respect for the veterans of the past, especially those who served in Vietnam. They didn’t have a choice; they were required to serve, and they were not treated well when they returned.”
Jezek says when he talks to many other veterans, they have the perception that veteran’s benefits are complicated, full of red tape and hard to attain.
“That has not been my experience, but I reached out to the MCDVA, and they make things easy,” he said. “They want you to get the benefits you deserve, and they know how to help you do that.”
Woody and her staff work with veterans of any age and from any branch of the service. They assist those who have been honorably discharged, and in some cases can assist those who left the service dishonorably or for other reasons. If a veteran has died, they can also assist a surviving spouse or family member.
“This office is so important, and it is so important for veterans to know what services and benefits are available,” Jezek said. “Even if you aren’t qualified, they can help you understand how a program works and if you are eligible for benefits.”
Following his service, Jezek re-
turned to NMU. He received his associate’s degree in computer numeric control in 2014 and followed that with a BA in Industrial Technology in 2016. He worked in the engineering field for several years and has now returned to NMU for a nursing degree. While at NMU, he was connected to another path to veterans services.
The Northern Michigan University Veterans Services office was established almost 10 years ago and run by agency coordinator Michael Rutledge. The office assists veterans and their family members in processing veteran’s educational benefits, health and insurance matters and loans. The office currently serves 200 veterans and 100 family members affiliated with NMU.
In his capacity, Rutledge also works closely with MCDVA, Marquette County Veterans Alliance and the Marquette VA clinic.
“Marquette County has the highest per capita number of veterans in the Upper Peninsula,” Rutledge said.
The assistance offered by NMU is not limited to VA education benefits, but can include health care, disability, VA home loans and other issues.
“In my mind, NMU is very vet friendly,” Jezek said. “Whenever I have a question, I contact Mike. Even if he doesn’t know the answer, he gets back to me right away and has really helped me with my experience at NMU.”
Rutledge said the veterans agencies in the area work together to raise awareness of the services available.
“The Veterans Service Officers at the MCDVA do an excellent job of reaching out to vets,” Rutledge said. “I have seen a steady increase of the number of veterans from Marquette County receiving benefits since the MCDVA was established. When I first started at NMU, there were about 40 spouses and family members receiving education benefits. Today there
are 100. It is so important for veterans and their family members to receive the benefits they deserve, and the MCDVA makes sure they do.”
Jezek has high praise for NMU’s support of veterans. While he still struggles with shadows from his service, he is thankful for all of the help he has received in the Upper Peninsula and Wisconsin.
“I have also used facilities in Milwaukee and Toma, Wisconsin,” he said. “Luckily, I have had the same therapist for 12 years, and she has helped me deal with my PTSD, anxiety and stress. They have always taken great care of me, and without them, I can say I would not be here now.”
Jay Kennedy also served in the U.S. Army in Afghanistan as a member of a 5th Stryker Brigade combat team 2nd infantry in Kandahar Province and the Arghandab River Valley. His was the first Stryker brigade sent to Afghanistan, and the group was nicknamed the “Strike and Destroy” brigade. They saw some of the most vicious fighting experienced by American forces in Afghanistan.
Originally from the Mount Pleasant area, Kennedy wandered the United States in search of a purpose and as a way to deal with the effects of his service. By his own admission, he was unable to settle down and bounced from job to job; he worked as a bouncer, pest control technician and wrangler. He lived in Washington and Alaska before settling in Traverse City in 2020 and eventually making his way to the Upper Peninsula.
“Unfortunately, I did not have a good opinion of the military or any of the veterans’ agencies following my discharge,” Kennedy said. “I had seen too many of my brothers who had gone to them for help and who did not receive the help they needed or had bad experiences. I was adrift, and when I got to the U.P., I had six jobs in one year.”
Marquette County veterans pose in front of a traveling replica of the Vietnam Wall during its most recent visit to the Upper Peninsula. (Photo courtesy of Rachel Woody, Marquette County Department of Veterans Affairs)
When he contacted MCDVA, he spoke to Martin, himself a former veteran. “He got me involved with the VA and opened doors for me I didn’t know existed,” Kennedy said. “Because of Eric, I am on a healthy path. I still see a counselor and check in with the MCDVA just about once a week. Eric has become a friend and helped me put the pieces together.”
The MCDVA also helped Kennedy explore educational opportunities. He is currently attending Unity Environmental University under the Vocational Rehab Education program in the field of sustainable horticulture.
Kennedy is excited about this new chapter in his life, opened by the MCDVA.
“They are helping me get a trained service dog,” he said. “For 13 years, my German Shepard has been my companion, but I could not take him everywhere. Once I receive my service dog, I will be able to take it places my dog has not been able to go.”
Jezek and Kennedy both stress the importance of MCDVA, and encourage any veteran, no matter branch, type or length of service to reach out.
While some services are limited to veterans who served during wartime periods, it is best to contact the office to discuss what benefits and services you are eligible for.
They can assist with service-connected disability claims, pension applications, county and federal burial benefits, VA identification cards, education benefits, service record verification, the Soldiers and Sailors Relief Fund and work with other governmental agencies and social services programs.
The MCDVA is located at 215 West Hematite in Ishpeming. For more information, call 906-485-1996 or visit co.marquette.mi.us/departments/ department_of_veterans_affairs. The Veterans Services Office at NMU is located at 2101D Hedgcock; for details, call 906-227-1402 or veterans@ nmu.edu.
Jezek encourages all veterans to seek support. “Everyone battles something at one time or another,” he said. “Don’t be ashamed of what you are going through. I encourage everyone to use everything that is available to them. Throw pride to the side. You don’t have to go through this alone.”
MM
Pam Christensen graduated from Western Michigan University with a degree in English and later a master’s in the science of librarianship. She loves to write and do research about the people, places and events that make the U.P. a special place.
‘Modern Warrior Live’ event free for veterans
By Pam Christensen
One of the most difficult tasks to accomplish by veterans agencies is to publicize their services and all of the federal, state and local benefits available. In an effort to better serve veterans, especially in relation to mental health, Rachel Woody of the MCDVA set her sights on bringing “Modern Warrior Live” to Marquette.
“I was fortunate to see a production of ‘Modern Warrior Live’ at a conference in Cleveland,” Woody said. “It was such an impactful presentation, and addressed so many of the mental health concerns we see in our veterans. I was compelled to bring the production to Marquette.”
“Modern Warrior Live” is an immersive musical and narrative event that tells the story of one U.S. Army veteran’s journey. It will be performed at 5:30 p.m. on July 19 at NMU’s Forest Roberts Theatre.
Woody reached out to the production company and found they have never performed in Michigan.
The MCDVA received a grant to provide free admission to local veterans and one guest.
Capacity for the event is 500, so tickets are limited and will only be distributed through the MCDVA. The program will be followed by a dinner at 7 p.m. in the NMU Great Lakes Room for those that have at-
tended the performance.
U.S. Army veteran Jaymes Poling survived three deployments in Afghanistan, but his transition back to the United States was a difficult one. Using his personal experiences, he worked with Dominick Farinacci and professional musicians to develop an immersive music and narrative presentation that chronicles his personal and emotional journey back home. The production captures, through music and dramatic presentations, the challenges of military service and the experiences veterans face upon their return to civilian life.
Since developing the project in 2017, Poling and the cast of “Modern Warrior Live” have presented the program across the United States. The 125 performances have been credited with reaching more than 10,000 veterans, 30,000 civilians and has connected more than 4,000 veterans to veteran and mental health service providers.
Anthony Principi, secretary of Veterans Affairs from 2001-2005 said: “‘Modern Warrior’ reminds veterans they are not victims and that they can use their experiences to grow and make significant contributions to society.”
For details, call the MCDVA at (906) 485-1996 or visit modernwarriorlive.org.
U.S. Army veteran Jaymes Poling developed the ‘Modern Warrior Live’ production in 2017 as a way to help himself and other veterans deal with post-service trauma. (Photo courtesy of MCDVA)
in the outdoors
Blooms in the sky
“The
lovely flowers embarrass me. They make me regret I am not a bee.”
—Emily Dickinson
By Scot Stewart
When one thinks of flowers, they usually look down at what is growing on the understory of the woods or on the path for the color of new flowers welcoming the season. In early spring, flowers are peeking out of the ground, sometimes right out of the snow, because there is little to support early growth in the colder weather.
As spring eases into summer, the color of the flowers provides the welcoming carpet for the forest floor. Few think to look up in springtime and even into summer to find flowers. But that is exactly where flowers are often the most amazing in color, incredible in design and in production of nectar and pollen for the most important needs of insects and birds.
The fact that all trees produce flow-
ers is, for some, a great discovery. Sure, most everyone has heard of the cherry blossoms in Washington D.C., especially this year as 160 of those trees are being cut down to construct a new seawall around the Jefferson Memorial.
Apple blossoms are another favorite spring sight as they bloom across orchards and backyards across the country. Fruit trees are often associated with their orchard products. But there are hundreds of other trees producing gorgeous blossoms of nearly all the colors of the rainbow in spring and summer to delight those that only need to look up. Even more surprising to some might be the fact that a few Michigan trees even have flowers that look simply tropical.
Michigan is home to more than 75 native species of trees. But like most of the natural world, there are exceptions — species that are difficult to nail down, hybrids and a number of closely related plants that are really too short to be considered trees and/or have more than one trunk.
Height and trunks are two characteristics that usually provide a means to identify plants as trees and not shrubs. Several groups have relatives — the willows, alders and serviceberries — in that latter category that have some species with difficulties claiming to be trees, though close in appearance to their kin.
There are two basic types of trees here, deciduous broadleaves — oaks, maples, birches and aspens among them — and the conifers: pine, spruce, fir and tamarack. The second group is also known as “gymnosperms.” These two groups of trees in Michigan make up the forests across the state.
“Buckminster Fuller himself was fond of stating that what seems to be happening at the moment is never the full story of what is really going on. He liked to point out that for the honey bee, it is the honey that is important. But the bee is at the same time nature’s vehicle for carrying out cross-pollination of the flowers. Interconnectedness is
Plum trees attract birds passing through in spring, such as this Baltimore Oriole. (Photo by Scot Stewart)
a fundamental principle of nature. Nothing is isolated. Each event connects with others.”
—Jon Kabat-Zinn
Flowers are, of course, instruments of reproduction. They come in a huge variety of different designs and with many different strategies, most with an evolutionary aim of attempting to create genetic variability to improve species success. They are probably the most unnoticed parts of most trees found in Michigan forests, and perhaps the most unappreciated parts of trees when considering sap, wood, shade and other tree characteristics.
In the Upper Peninsula, trees are among the first plants to blossom each spring, starting at the end of March and early April. At the edges of the area’s wetlands, male alder flowers begin to open at the first signs of warm weather, even when there may still be snow on the ground and some ice on nearby water. The first to open are the male flowers, full of yellow pollen and ready to share their genetic contributions to the next generation.
Plants have an amazing degree of detail in their reproductive lives, and that includes a diverse degree of identity. Alder trees have both male and female flowers on the same tree and are called “monoecious.” To help prevent self-fertilization, male flowers, called catkins, bloom first, shedding large quantities of pollen.
This type of pollination is called “anemophily.” Tap a newly opened flower and a cloud of pollen will float
out — no animal pollinators needed. Because of the early blooming season they have, it is more advantageous to rely on the wind to disperse the pollen to other trees than to depend on insects to carry the pollen from male to female flowers on different trees.
Red oaks, American hop-hornbeam, aspens, introduced black walnut, willow and white, yellow and river birch trees are other trees in the Upper Peninsula that produce catkins. Willows and aspens are also early bloomers, appearing before leaves emerge and flowers are often easily overlooked. Different willow species bloom from April into June and can produce nectar in amounts large enough to attract and feed the early arriving hummingbirds.
Trees with both male and female structures on the same tree are called monoecious, but there are two different ways that can be manifested. The first, found in trees like the alder and in all the conifers, is by having two different types of flowers on the same tree. In alders there are male catkins, usually below, and female flowers, in groups of three above. In conifers, the male and female cones are located on different parts of the tree. Perfect flowers on other trees such as apple contain both male and female parts all in the same flower.
Some trees have separate male and female trees. Called “dioecious,” each tree produces flowers with pollen or flowers with the capability to produce seeds. Because of this separation, reproduction requires two separate trees
Common apple flowers are a common sight across the U.P., a foreshadowing of the fruits to come. (Photos by Scot Stewart)
to produce fertile seeds.
Some of these are very primitive, like the ginkgo tree introduced to the United States in 1784 in Philadelphia, where they continue to grow today. They have been planted in a variety of locations around Marquette, although only the male trees have been planted, and with good reason. Female trees produce a fruit-like nut packing a powerful odor resembling the smell of vomit. As they ripen, they fall to the ground. The smelly nuts can be present for several weeks in the fall. Both sexes of the tree produce beautiful leaves, and both are needed to produce the nuts. Most communities plant only the male trees these days to avoid the somewhat unpleasant fleshy nuts and their odor later in the season. Their beautifully small fan-shaped leaves turn bright yellow in autumn.
“Perhaps this is what haunts us about forests, that they are like us, secretive labyrinthine. We have lived with forest trees for millions of years, yet how little we understand about them.”
—David Rains Wallace
Conifers have a little different approach to reproduction. They have both male and female parts on the same tree and have what botanists describe as male and female cones, rather than flowers. The male cones produce prodigious amounts of yellow pollen, often leaving lake edges covered with the floating yellow pollen in June. It is not pollution, just excessive amounts of floating pollen.
When samples of lake and pond bottoms are taken to collect mud cores of bottom sediment, the pollen found in those cores provides valuable information about the succession of plants that occurred around these bodies over the years following the Ice Age and can be up to 11,000 years of bottomland. Today the female cones capture the pollen to fertilize the seeds tucked inside the bracts of the cones to produce seeds later sought by a variety of winter finches in the area, such as crossbills, goldfinches and pine siskins. This serves as an important winter food source for these birds.
Many of the trees people are most familiar with have what are called “perfect flowers.” They include most fruit trees, like apple, plus basswood, horse chestnut, buckeye and all the cherries, such as pin, choke and black. These flowers contain both male parts (anther or pollen-producing parts) and female parts (ovules or seed-producing parts) and can self-pollinate, but often the parts mature at different times to encourage pollination from other trees nearby thanks to pollinating insects.
“Bees do have a smell, you know, and if they don’t they should, for their feet are dusted with the spices from a million flowers.”
—Ray Bradbury
Tree flowers are some of the first flowers of spring and some of the biggest sources of pollen and nectar all spring and well into the summer months. They provide some of the
Red maple flowers appear in spring before the leaves and may look different on trees right next to one another. (Photo by Scot Stewart)
first sources of food for pollinators like bees and wasps and birds like ruby-throated hummingbirds. Willow flowers along woodland creeks are among the first to provide energy-rich nectar. They attract other insects like flies and ants, too, providing much needed protein for warblers and those same hummingbirds.
Cool springs make these food sources all the more important because they can make these tree flowers stand alone even longer as primary sources of nourishment for so many in early spring. They can provide important elements of color to the forest in April and early May. Red maple flowers, looking like bursting fireworks, turn bare tree branches into waving, bright crimson arms, and willows add brilliant splotches of yellows in lowlands. Apple buds often feed hungry ruffed grouse in late winter, and the opening blossoms draw flocks of cedar waxwings and Baltimore orioles in May, with the waxwings sometimes altering from soft apples still on the tree from the previous summer to the nectar-filled pinkish flowers of spring for important foods.
In mid-summer, the fragrant dangling clusters of American basswood blossoms provide nectar to fill the stomachs of dozens of insect pollinators, including bumblebees, monarch butterflies and hummingbirds quickly on cool or rainy summer days when swift fixes are needed. Basswood leaves are big, and while the clusters of flowers are also large, the heavy, inviting aroma of the blossoms carries long distances to attract nectar eaters
and humans alike. Honey made by the bees visiting basswoods in summer has a special, wonderful, fully rich, unique flavor.
“Now I pass two long armed white oaks, which I never come near without thinking of a friend of mine…a real tree lover who loves not species… but individual trees, and goes to see them as one goes to see a man or a woman.”
—Henry David Thoreau
Thosetropical-looking flowers in Michigan are found on trees growing mostly in southern Michigan and Wisconsin, but sometimes introduced to neighborhoods close to the Great Lakes where the weather is a lit-
tle milder. Those growing zones may actually be milder than nearby inland areas. Pawpaw, tulip trees and northern catalpa are all native to Michigan, but have been slowly finding their way north, both naturally and through cultivation because of their beauty.
Common pawpaws have gorgeous purple flowers and begin to bloom before leaves begin to open. The flowers are deep purple and grow along the tips of the branches. Eventually they mature into two- to three-inch podlike fruits tasting like a cross between banana and strawberry. The leaves are host to beautiful apple green zebra swallowtail butterflies, and the fruits are prized by raccoons and humans alike. It is a race to see who finds the ripe fruits first. Those fruits surround
a half dozen lima bean-shaped seeds. Tulip trees are in the magnolia family, with large orange flowers reminding viewers of tulip flowers. They are taller trees, lifting the leaves often out of view of most. They have soft wood, and the trees do struggle a bit in the Upper Peninsula winds and winters, but a few do grow in the Marquette area. They are among the largest trees in North America.
Northern catalpa is the most successful of these trees, with several doing well on the east side of Marquette. Their flowers are large, orchid-like blossoms and have 1.5-inch white petals with purple lines and yellow spots. The flowers eventually mature into pods sometimes reaching more than 16 inches long.
Two other trees introduced into the Marquette area also have very showy flowers, horse chestnut and Ohio buckeye. The horse chestnut was introduced from Eastern Europe and the edge of southwest Asia. It produces beautiful clusters of white and red flowers and has been planted across the City of Marquette. The most accessible tree in town is located just past the ore dock on Lake Shore Boulevard. In fall, the seeds, tucked inside pod covers lined with spikes, are a preferred food of deer, often seen munching on them by the bike path.
The Ohio buckeye is another tree introduced in Marquette by the former city arborist, Paul Albert, who changed the look of Marquette with all the new species of trees he introduced to town. Between Lakeshore Boulevard and the Mattson Park park-
Tulip tree flowers are fast-growing, without the common problems of weak wood strength and short lifespans. (Photo by Scot Stewart)
ing lot is a single buckeye tree, producing beautiful orange clusters in late May or early June. It is high off the ground and is a challenge to enjoy, but simply beautiful. The tree is named for the seeds, looking a bit like the eyes of whitetails.
“Climb the mountains and get their good tidings. Nature’s peace will flow into you as the sunshine flows into the trees.”
—John
Muir
Flowers are, of course, an integral part of the natural history of trees. They eventually turn into the seeds tucked in cones of conifers like pines, spruces, firs and tamaracks. They can mature into bold nuts, like horse chestnuts, black walnuts, American beeches and hickories.
Some tree flowers produce seeds with wings like maples, elms, ashes and the amazing spinning parachutes of basswoods. Perhaps best of all, some of the loveliest flowers like apple and orange turn into seeds surrounded by delicious fruits, meant to be carried off by hungry transporters to places far from the mother trees where the enclosed seeds can start new trees in the future.
The color and design of flowers, their sometimes-intoxicating fragrances and the seeds, nuts and fruits they produce are all important gifts provided to animals and humans that coexist in their realms. Often over-
looked because of their locations far overhead, or their secret spots tucked into the shadows between leaves, they remain a crucial, indispensable part of U.P. forests, and a delightful part of our natural history.
“You must not know too much or be too precise or scientific about birds and trees and flowers and watercraft; a certain free-margin, or even vagueness — ignorance, credulity — helps your enjoyment of these things,”
—Walt Whitman
Knowing about tree flowers may do nothing more than cause some outdoor enthusiasts to look up more often. But maybe, just maybe, it may help some to examine the interactions of all species and appreciate the connections all living organisms have with each other.
Every day seems to provide more challenges with keeping the world whole and knowing how each species struggles to meet these challenges to survive and make those connections with other species. We can only hope they will succeed and, in that process, help assure our own survival.
MM
Scot Stewart is an educator, writer and photographer with an inherent love of the natural world. He is active with the MooseWood Nature Center at Presque Isle Park in Marquette.
Answers for the New York Times crossword puzzle, located on Page 15.
superior reads
Novel set in U.P. offers glimpse of Finnish struggle
Review by Victor R. Volkman
Every generation born in the U.P. has to find its own way, that’s just a cold, hard fact of life. Generational wealth in the form of inherited land comes with its own special burden of care. Families across our peninsula struggle with how and whether any given piece of land can stay in the family, whether it’s a hunting camp, family house or farm.
In J.D. Austin’s debut novel “The Last Huck,” we zoom in on such a struggle between three men in the youngest generation of the Kinnunen family who are in their early 20s. Specifically, a lingonberry farm perched on a bluff of land outside of Liminga in the heart of the Copper Country, 12 miles northwest of Houghton. The action takes place mostly over an extended weekend of drinking, drugs and a family history of violence. Our protagonists are Nik, his older brother Jakob (currently serving time in Illinois), and older cousin Peter. The three, who ran in a pack during their formative years, have jointly inherited this farm carved out in the space of a generation by their beloved Uncle Jussi with some help from Hannu, Nik and Jakob’s father. Throughout the book, ghosts of their collective past, extending even into previous generations, will color their conflict.
As the book opens just past the housing crash of 2008, we find Peter, a former mortgage-backed securities pusher, has been unemployed for about six months and cash is running low. And if we’re being honest, his high-flying lifestyle and even higher flying cocaine habit are primarily to blame. As always in America, when you are
uninsured you know you are just one medical bill away from bankruptcy. Peter’s son Olli is heading into an uncertain medical crisis and cash may be needed in a hurry. It is on just such a pretense that Peter has talked Nik into coming out for “one last huck” up to the Copper Country for a long weekend of partying with pals. During these days, a lifetime of memories will come to a head as the struggle of “Will we?” or “Won’t we?” sell the farm and split the proceeds three ways.
Nik and Peter begin this epic road trip up from Milwaukee. Nik is a working-class carpenter and is ill at ease in Peter’s high-priced condo where they meet up. Peter’s wife Tina is stressed out by their son’s unknown, not completely diagnosed medical condition, and has no use for Nik. By contrast, Nik’s frugality is the polar opposite of his spendthrift cousin Peter. Nik is too broke to buy a car, but on the other hand he lives within his means. All of the setup is literally just what we learn in the first chapter or two. Throughout
this long weekend, the novel seamlessly flashes back to the lives of their Finnish ancestors from 1901, to the 1913 Copper Country strike, the depression and postwar periods.
J.D. Austin really brings a sense of place to all of his writing, putting you in the scene with subtle details that always read true to life. In fact, both his sense of locale and his ability to portray men living in quiet desperation reminded me immediately of Joseph D. Haske’s multigenerational tale “North Dixie Highway,” which is a modern classic that visits similar themes of substance abuse, trauma and violence. Austin has a landscape painter’s eye for detail. I wanted to share just one passage, which is Nik’s lament when he realizes the true cost of the abandonment of his inheritance:
my neighbors and coworkers of Finnish and Cornish descent, I couldn’t help but think and write about the U.P. and the Keweenaw in the way that Steinbeck wrote about the Salinas Valley. The Finns here have such an intimate, at times difficult and always tumultuous and romantic relationship with the land, climate and natural resources of rural northern Michigan. I feel so drawn to the erosion of the Finnish people’s relationship with the land here and their own family stories as technology and economic pressures mount day by day. For me, writing has always begun with inspiration from a voice, and I felt and still feel like my developing voice fits the Keweenaw like Steinbeck’s did the Salinas Valley.”
And now, standing at the edge of the first patch, looking out over the little farm that took twenty years to bring to life, Niklas’ heart was torn over one certainty: the chokecherries had won. And within Niklas, deep in his breast, he felt the need to bring it back to life, to massage the land back into fertility, to pick the weeds in the dirt on his knees and pour his own sweat into fruit bearing plants; to be an agent of life, and of growth, for if he didn’t something larger than any one man who’d helped bring the orchard to life in the first place would be lost. His father’s dream of years ago would be forever fumbled by his sons. And then the wind rose and the flutes in the tops of the trees came to life — one single, wavering note, like the call of an airy loon, beckoning from beyond the veil. And Niklas knew he could not sell this land.
At times, Austin seems to have a deeper grasp of the U.P. culture than I do myself. So naturally, I had to ask him how a guy from St. Louis absorbs the history and culture of the Keweenaw so quickly and with such depth.
“So my answer has to begin with my hero, John Steinbeck, whose own work was so closely tied with the Salinas Valley in California,” Austin said. “I began writing when I was 19 and moved to the Houghton area when I was 20. When I came here, and especially once I got to know some of
Austin’s answer confirmed an essential truth I’ve always held: “The greatest writers of literature are the greatest readers of literature.” I found “The Last Huck” to be a visceral and emotionally true story of how the legacy of one immigrant family reverberates down to the scions of the latest generation. It is a story of loyalty, love and the importance of taking care of your people, often leavened with a wry twist. The ups and downs of the Kinnunen family will resonate with any Yooper, no matter how many winters they’ve endured. It’s a book that I’m going to keep coming back to because I get something new on each subsequent read.
MM
Victor R. Volkman is a graduate of Michigan Technological University (Class of ’86) and is the current president of the U.P. Publishers & Authors Association. He is senior editor at Modern History Press and publisher of the U.P. Reader.
How to submit a book
Send Upper Peninsula-related book review suggestions to victor@LHPress.com. Books submitted for review can be sent to: MM Book Reviews, 5145 Pontiac Trail, Ann Arbor, MI 48105.
poetry Evidence of Deep Negaunee
By Kathleen Heideman
Let us mosey, you and I, where moneyrock’s been piled against the sky like an injured miner immobilized on a stretcher — let us limp through miles of half-subsided streets to the puttering retreat of beers at Eino’s tarpaper camp or Toivo’s barroom floor strewn with peanut-shells the former streets heaved by frost leading us to a dead-end fence —
O, do not say “Rusty, what da’ hell’s gotten in you?”
Let’s crawl beneath the barbed-wire and continue!
Excerpt
Kathleen M. Heideman is the author of “Psalms of the Early Anthropocene” (Winter Cabin Books) and a past recipient of the Marquette Arts & Culture Center’s Outstanding Writer award. Her work has appeared in Arcadia, Passages North, South Dakota Review, Steam Ticket, Stoneboat and elsewhere. Heideman completed artist residencies with the National Park Service, watersheds, scientific research stations, private foundations, and the National Science Foundation’s Antarctic Artists & Writers Program.
This poem is from the 10-year anthology, Superior Voyage, which is available for purchase.
All proceeds benefit Peter White Public Library.
Superior Voyage was selected as a 2023 U.P. Notable Book by the Upper Peninsula Publishers & Authors Association.
on campus
Alumnus’ invention reviewed by NASA
Amulti-function seat belt buckle intended for space travel, developed by NMU alumnus Curt Tucker and co-inventor Jacob Avery, is being reviewed by NASA Johnson Space Center engineers.
This is just one of the innovative products Tucker has developed. Applications range from motorsports and military safety to medical mobility devices such as a wheelchair and docking system, next-generation crutches and a state-of-the-art physical therapy and nursing sling.
The multi-function buckle being reviewed by NASA simultaneously releases not only the six harness straps securing the astronauts in their seats, but also their water, air, and radio connections.
“We modified our rotary belt buckle and redesigned the upper portion,” said Tucker, president/owner of TEAMTECH Motorsports Safety Inc. in Saginaw. “You facilitate the system’s release with a simple thumb action — astronauts wear big gloves, which makes finger dexterity challenging — and detach all three connectors along with the harness straps.”
As the name of Tucker’s company implies, its initial focus when it was established in 1988 was creating products for auto racing and other motorsports. His patents include various seat buckle and driver harness designs, honeycomb mesh car window nets, and a head and neck safety harness. More recently, he was challenged to design a self-tightening seat buckle for NASCAR drivers. It is now in the testing phase.
“The drivers are getting smaller, almost like horse jockeys, because there’s a perception that being shorter and lighter is an advantage,” Tucker said. “Their seats are more compact as well, which doesn’t leave much room to make the harness adjustable
in there, so the straps are actually straight.”
Tucker’s self-tightening seat buckle device is positioned over the center of the pelvic region and has two hooks: one to reach over and grab the other half of the lap belt, which pre-tensions the whole system to create “bone-crushing” tightness, and one he calls the load-bearing hook to absorb any impact and prevent it from popping open.
A couple of Tucker’s recent innovations were inspired by firsthand experiences. When he required crutches after knee surgery, he found the under-arm models uncomfortable and cumbersome, and knew he could design something better. He worked with an NMU entrepreneurial marketing class taught by Instructor Corinne Bodeman to evaluate the viability of a leg brace that offers quick length adjustments in half-inch increments from the knee to the ankle, adjustable
compression on the injured joint to allow the wearer to heal properly, waist/ crotch support straps and a boot base.
“The students told me they loved everything about what the brace does,” Tucker said. “The only improvement they suggested was to be able to wear it under clothing. To do that, I had to create a new generation that made the boot removable.”
Tucker earned an associate of technology degree in mechanical and architectural drawing and design from NMU in 1982, and a bachelor of science in technology and applied sciences in 2008.
He describes NMU’s mechanical engineering technology program as world-class. Tucker partnered with Professor Tom Meravi, now retired, to start NMU’s SAE Baja Racing in 2003 and has supplied the team with TEAMTECH safety gear from his company ever since.
Bay College kicks off summer series
Bay College announced its lineup of the Strings on the Bay summer chamber music series. This series will continue on July 9, with a “By Request” performance by Cliff Monear & Jeff Pedraz Jazz duo. The event takes place at 7 p.m. in the Besse Theater on the Escanaba Bay College Campus.
Wayne State jazz faculty pianist, Monear, “gets hip” as he fills the Besse Theater with wonderful jazz
alongside his bassist, Jeff Pedraz. This duo will perform a few songs of their choice, and then take requests from the audience.
On August 13, Land, Sea and Air will take place at 7 p.m. as well.
“True North Quartet,” founded by Paul Lundin, has been bringing their unique programs to Strings on the Bay since 2010 and is an audience favorite. Mozart’s “Hunt” quartet is paired with New Zealand composer Alfred
Hill’s “A Maori Legend,” which tells the story of a magical canoe that indigenous people of New Zealand used to find their homeland. A transcription of the timeless Debussy classic, “Clair de Lune,” takes us to the night sky.
Tickets are available online, in person at the Besse Center box office or at the door. Admission is $15 for the general public and $7 for students. Visit baycollege.tix.com for details.
MM
Curt Tucker holds a prototype of the multi-function seat belt buckle being reviewed by NASA. His wife, Korina, models a TEAMTECH racing suit and holds the self-tightening, over-center (STOC) seat belt buckle being reviewed for use in NASCAR races. (Photo courtesy of NMU)
NMU offers technology camp for girls in July
Northern Michigan University’s Glenn T. Seaborg Center is partnering with the Michigan Council of Women in Technology to offer Camp Infinity, a series of week-long, handson sessions that introduce Marquette County girls entering Grades 5 to 8 to computer and internet technologies.
The camp will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, July 22 through Friday, July 26 at NMU.
Expert instructors will guide students through a range of age-appropriate topics spanning game design, app development and robotics programming. Participants will also meet with professional women and men who work in technological fields and learn about related careers.
Campers in fifth and sixth grade will program Dash robots using block-based programming and create animation/simple games using
Scratch Programming. Campers in seventh and eighth grade will build fully functional apps with MIT App Inventor and enhance their critical thinking and problem-solving skills while programming Lego SPIKE Prime robots. Students will participate in mini-sessions that highlight programming skills and real-world uses of technology.
The Michigan Council of Women in Technology is holding Camp Infinity on various dates at 10 locations across the state. The cost of $100 per student includes a light breakfast and lunch each day. Scholarships are available.
Christina King, a teacher at Aspen Ridge School, will direct the camp at NMU. For details or to register, visit mcwt.org/events and click on “Load More” to see the link.
MTU offers new degree program
The worldwide demand for data scientists is huge because of the ability to collect and analyze data on a more massive scale than ever before. Michigan Tech is expanding its data science programs to meet the need.
The latest is the new environmental data science program, which begins in fall 2024. Proponents of the new degree program say Michigan Tech’s distinctive academic and physical environments are ideally suited for this category of data science studies.
“What’s unique about the environmental data science program is that students will get experience collecting the data that they’ll be analyzing,” said David Flashpohler, dean of the College of Forest Resources and En-
vironmental Sciences, where the collaborative program is housed.
Michigan Tech began offering an undergraduate degree in data science in 2023. It launched its master’s program in data science in 2014.
“Now that we have all of this data to help us understand the world, we have to think about how we collect it, process it, manage it and how we can model the world with it to ultimately lead to insights and new knowledge,” said Laura Brown, associate dean of data science initiatives in Michigan Tech’s College of Computing and director of its data science master’s and bachelor’s degree programs.
For details, visit mtu.edu. MM
Like these students in the Summer Camp practicum, Huskies in the new environmental data science program will be working with data they’ve collected themselves during fieldwork. (Photo courtesy of Michigan Tech)
out & about
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 August events by Wednesday, July 10 to: calendar@marquettemonthly.com.
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Calumet
• Gail English and Friends. Part of the Summer Concert Series 7:30 p.m. Calumet Theatre, 340 Sixth St. 906337-2610 or calumettheatre.com.
Curtis
• Music in the Park. Featuring rock and country music by Angels and Outlaws. 6:30 p.m. Erickson Center
for the Arts, N9224 Saw-Wa-Quato St. 906-586-9974 or ericksoncenter.org.
Escanaba
• Summer Reading Program: Dinosaurs with PaleoJoe. 1:30 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers, 410 Ludington St. 906-789-7323 or escanabalibrary.org.
Ishpeming
• First Day of Farm Stand. 4:30 to 6 p.m. PCF Intergenerational Farm, 550 Cleveland Ave. 906-376-4171 or partridgecreekfarm.org/contact.
• Storytime at the Park. In partnership with the Great Start Parent Coalition Playgroup from 10 a.m. to noon, the Ishpeming Carnegie Public Library will host storytime for ages five and
Coast Plein Air Painting Festival
Photo by Kai Oberhauser via Unsplash
on the town
Baraga
• Ojibwa Casino–The Press Box.
- Saturday, July 6: Superior Sound.
9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
- Saturday, the 13th: Risque. 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
- Friday the 19th: Bear Creek Band. 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
- Saturday, the 20th: Bear Creek Band. 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
- Saturday, the 27th: DJ Express. 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. 16449 Michigan Ave. 906-353-6333.
Escanaba
• Upper Hand Brewery.
- Tuesday, July 2: Jeff and Niles. 6 to 9 p.m.
- Friday, the 5th: Anna p.s. 6 to 9 p.m.
- Sunday, the 7th: Matt Sayles. 4 to 7 p.m.
- Tuesday, the 9th: Stu Seleski. 6 to 9 p.m.
- Friday, the 12th: Dwayne Meeker. 6 to 9 p.m.
- Sunday, the 14th: Anna p.s. 4 to 7 p.m.
- Tuesday, the 16th: The MakeBelieve Spurs. 6 to 9 p.m.
- Friday, the 19th: Ethan Bott. 6 to 9 p.m.
- Sunday, the 21st: Alex Teller. 4 to 7 p.m.
- Tuesday, the 23rd: Jack Neumann. 6 to 9 p.m.
- Friday, the 26th: Wingin’ It. 6 to 9 p.m.
- Sunday, the 28th: Jeff McNiven. 4 to 7 p.m.
- Tuesday, the 30th: A Place to Land. 6 to 9 p.m.
Live music in The Wedge. 3525 Airport Rd. 906-233-5005 or upperhandbrewery.com.
Gladstone
• Dewdrop Family Restaurant.
- Saturday, July 6: Reflections Band. 6 to 9 p.m.
- Saturday, the 13th: Wingin It. 6 to 9 p.m.
- Saturday, the 20th: Will Olsick. 6 to 9 p.m.
- Saturday, the 27th: George Sailer. 6 to 9 p.m.
916 Delta Ave. 906-420-8578.
Gwinn
• Hideaway Bar.
- Mondays: The Hideaway All-Stars. 7 p.m.
741 M-35. 906-346-3178.
• Up North Lodge.
- Monday, July 1: Neo Lives. 4 to 8 p.m.
- Sunday, the 7th: Lost Cause. 4 to 8 p.m.
- Sunday, the 14th: The Reveal. 4 to 8 p.m.
- Sunday, the 21st: Eddie and the Bluesers. 4 to 8 p.m.
- Sunday, the 28th: Last Call. 4 to 8 p.m.
215 S. CR-557. (906) 346-9815.
Marquette
• 906 Sports Bar and Grill.
- Wednesdays: Trivia. 6:30 p.m. 145 W. Washington St. 906-273-0706 or 906barandgrill.com.
• Blackrocks Brewery.
- Mondays: Trivia. 7 to 9 p.m.
- Wednesdays: Open mic. 6 to 9 p.m.
- Friday, July 5: Knockabouts with special guest Michael Waite. 5 to 7 p.m.
424 N. Third St. 906-273-1333 or blackrocksbrewery.com.
• Drifa Brewing Company.
- Mondays: Musicians’ Open Mic. 6 to 8 p.m.
- Thursdays: Trivia. 7 p.m.
501 S. Lake St. 906-273-1300.
• Flanigan’s.
- Tuesday through Thursday: Karaoke. 9:30 p.m.
Cover charge on weekends only. 429 W. Washington St. 906-228-8865.
• Kognisjon Bryggeri.
- Saturday, July 6: Delta Duo. 7 to 10 p.m.
- Saturday, the 13th: Beatrix, Chantey Men and John Beere. 7 to 11 p.m.
- Saturday, the 20th: The MakeBelieve Spurs. 7 to 10 p.m.
- Saturday, the 27th: Heather Evans. 7 to 10 p.m.
- Mondays: Vinyl Night.
- Tuesdays: Trivia.
- Wednesdays: CraftWorks Brewery Bazaar.
- Thursdays: Game Night.
- Sundays: Open Mic Night. 1034 N. Third St. 906-273-2727.
• Lake Superior Smokehouse Brewpub.
- Friday, July 5: Derrell Syria Project. 6 to 9 p.m.
- Saturday, the 6th: The MakeBelieve Spurs. 6 to 9 p.m.
- Friday, the 12th: Jim and Ray. 6 to 9 p.m.
- Saturday, the 13th: Derrell Syria Project. 6 to 9 p.m.
- Saturday, the 20th: Big Lake. 6 to
9 p.m.
- Friday, the 26th: Delta Duo. 6 to 9 p.m.
- Saturday, the 27th: DSP. 6 to 9 p.m.
200 W. Main St. 906-273-0952.
• Ojibwa Casino.
- Saturday, July 6: Seth Brown. 8 p.m. to midnight.
- Friday, the 12th: Diversion. 8 p.m. to midnight.
- Saturday, the 20th: Soulshine. 8 p.m. to midnight.
- Saturday, the 27th: Lost Cause. 8 p.m. to midnight.
105 Acre Trail. 906-249-4200.
• Ore Dock Brewing Company.
- Wednesday, July 3: Charlie Millard Band. 8 p.m.
- Friday, the 5th: WhoDat Brass. 5 p.m. In the Taproom.
- Friday, the 5th: Lupine. 9 p.m.
- Saturday, the 6th: Dead North. 8 p.m.
- Sunday, the 7th: Pop Culture
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Trivia. 2 p.m.
- Sunday, the 7th: Chloe Kimes. $10. 6 p.m.
- Tuesday, the 9th: Euchre Tournament. 7 p.m.
- Thursday, the 11th: Hiawatha Pre-Fest Concert with Union Suits. Hiawatha members, $5; general public, $10. 6 p.m.
- Friday, the 12th: Bumpus. $10. 9 p.m. Ages 21 and older.
- Monday, the 15th: Todd Albright. In advance, $12; day of show, $15. 8 p.m.
- Monday, the 22nd: Mulebone. $10. 7 p.m.
- Tuesday, the 23rd: Euchre Tournament. 7 p.m.
- Friday, the 26th: The Ol’ Microtones featuring Don Julin. $10. 8 p.m.
- Sunday, the 28th: Trivia. 6 p.m. All shows are free unless noted. 114 W. Spring St. 906-228-8888 or oredockbrewing.com.
younger (older children are welcome). 11 a.m. National Mine Recreational Area, 7455 Co. Rd. PB. 906-486-4381 or ishpeminglibrary.info.
• Adult Popcorn and a Movie: The Marsh King’s Daughter . Popcorn will be provided; bring a beverage. The movie is Rated R. 4:30 p.m. Ray Leverton Community Room, Ishpeming Carnegie Public Library, 317 N. Main St. 906-486-4381 or ishpeminglibrary. info.
• Skill Share: Working with Herbs with Keia Lewis (Botanica Quetzalli). 5:30 p.m. PCF Intergenerational Farm, 550 Cleveland Ave. 906-376-4171 or partridgecreekfarm.org/contact.
Marquette
• All Booked Up. Upper Michigan Today’s Elizabeth Peterson and Tia Trudgeon, along with library staff, will host an on-air, in-person book discussion of Tom Lake by Ann Patchett. 9 a.m. Shiras Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. 906-2264322, machatz@pwpl.info or pwpl. info.
• Youth Services: Prism Art. Youth of all ages can design and make a unique suncatcher to add to the library’s window art installation. 10 to 11 a.m. and 2 to 4 p.m. Great Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. 906-226-4323 or pwpl.info.
• 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.
• NCLL: Marquette Coast Guard Station Tour. Petty Officer D.K. Seguin will share the history and
• Superior Culture.
- Tuesdays: Open Mic night. 8 to 10 p.m. 717 Third Street. 906-273-0927 or superiorculturemqt.com.
Republic
• Pine Grove Bar.
- Friday, July 5: Troy Graham.
- Saturday, the 6th: Noah Bauer.
- Saturday, the 6th: Chad Borgen and the Collective.
- Friday, the 12th: Higher Love Summer Jubilee.
- Saturday, the 13th: Higher Love Summer Jubilee.
- Sunday, the 14th: Higher Love Summer Jubilee.
- Sunday, the 21st: Shotgun Kelli.
- Friday, the 26th: TBA.
- Saturday, the 27th: TBA.
- Saturday, the 27th: Soulshine.
286 Front St. 906-376-2234. MM
missions of the Marquette Coast Guard Station and lead a tour. NCLL members, $5; non-members, $10. 1 p.m. Marquette Coast Guard Station, 294 N. Lakeshore Blvd. 248-303-3543 or stilessds@gmail.com.
• Gifts of the Hive. In conjunction with the Bee Oracle Project exhibit on display in the Deo Gallery, the bee mistresses will discuss the gifts of the hive, including honey, pollen, wax, royal jelly, propolis and venom. 2 p.m. Community Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. 906-226-4303 or pwpl.info.
• Wednesday Night Market. Includes farmers, growers, food producers, and artisans. 5 to 8 p.m. 100 Block of Washington Street. mqtfarmersmarket. com.
• Concert on the Step: Lillian Pressnell. Alternative folk singer-songwriter Lillian Pressnell will deliver an evening of voice, guitar and original tunes. 7 p.m. Front Street Steps, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. 906-226-4322, machatz@ pwpl.info or pwpl.info.
Negaunee
• Drop-in Storytime. Children of all ages can listen to a story or two at this casual drop-in program hosted by Negaunee Public Library staff. 9 a.m. Miner’s Park, Maas Street and U.S.-41. facebook.com/NegauneePublicLibrary or 906-475-7700, ext. 18.
• 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, ext. 18.
• Wings of Fire Interest Group. Youth ages 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, ext. 18.
• Negaunee City Band Concert. Seating is limited; bring a chair. 7:30 p.m. Negaunee Outdoor Performing Arts Center, east end of Iron Street.
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sunrise 5:58 a.m.; sunset 9:47 p.m.
Calumet
• Preschool Story Time. 10:15 a.m. Calumet Public Library. 906-3370311, ext. 1107, or clklibrary.org.
• Kids Movie Magic. The film selection will be Peter Pan. $1 7 p.m. Calumet Theatre, 340 Sixth St. 906337-2610 or calumettheatre.com.
Copper Harbor
• Performances in the Park. Featuring Gail, Mike and Rob. A farmers market is also on site. 7 to 9 p.m. Donny Kilpela Memorial Park, 240 Gratiot St. 906-289-4020 or performances.in.the. park@gmail.com.
Curtis
• Sue Huber Evening of Piano with Neil Donato and Ken Pesick. The program will feature the piano on a variety of improvised selections from the American jazz, popular and songbook repertoire. Ticket prices vary. 7 p.m. The Pine Performance Center, N9224 Saw-Wa-Quato St. mynorthtickets.com.
Escanaba
• Live on the Lawn at Lunch! This live music series will feature Carolyn Martin. Lunch will be available from Wildmans food truck. 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. Escanaba Public Library, 400 Ludington St. 906-789-7323 or escanabalibrary.org.
Gwinn
• Modeltown Farmers and Artisans Market. Featuring live music by Kirby. 3 to 7 p.m. Peter Nordeen Park, 115 N. Pine St. 906-361-4843 or modeltownmarket@gmail.com.
• Live Music. Following the farmers market, The Make-Believe Spurs and CarMA Quartet will perform. 7 to 10 p.m. Peter Nordeen Park, 115 N. Pine St. 906-361-4843 or modeltownmarket@gmail.com.
Hancock
• ‘Follow the Piper’ Author Visit. Amy Piper, author of Secret Michigan: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure, will host a book talk and offer local places to explore. 6 p.m. Sunflower Books and Coffee, 528 Quincy St. 906-523-7511.
Ishpeming
• Geocaching 101. Members of the Michigan Geocaching Organization will share how families, teens and adults can get started in the sport.
Noon. Ishpeming Carnegie Public Library, 317 N. Main St. 906-486-4381 or ishpeminglibrary.info.
• First Weekly Volunteer Day. Volunteers will engage in various tasks to maintain the farm and support its growing season. 2 to 4 p.m. PCF Intergenerational Farm, 550 Cleveland Ave. 906-376-4171 or partridgecreekfarm.org/contact.
L’Anse
• Lakefront Concert. Featuring Caribbean and reggae music by the Derrell Syria Project. 7 p.m. Lakefront Park, Broad Street at the lake (rain location is Meadowbrook Arena, 204 Division St.).
Marquette
• Youth Services: Prism Art. Youth of all ages can design and make a unique suncatcher to add to the library’s window art installation. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Great Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. 906-226-4323 or pwpl.info.
• 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.
• Four Stages of Growth. As part of Marquette Art Week, Troy Graham will present this small theatre production. 6 p.m. Community Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. 906-225-8655 or mqtcompass.com/ artweek.
• Pub Run with Queen City Running Co. 6 p.m. Ore Dock Brewing Company, 114 W. Spring St. 906-228-8888 or oredockbrewing.com.
• Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body. A representative from the Alzheimer’s Association will present information about lifestyle choices that may help keep your brain and body healthy as you age. 6:30 p.m. Shiras Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. 906-226-4322, machatz@ pwpl.info or pwpl.info.
Negaunee
• Walk and Read. This walking group will meet at the Negaunee Public Library and walk through Old Town while enjoying bookish conversations with other enthusiasts. Takes place pending weather conditions. 5 p.m. facebook.com/NegauneePublicLibrary or 906-475-7700, ext. 18.
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sunrise 5:59 a.m.; sunset 9:47 p.m.
Calumet
• Kaleidoscope. This original adaptation will be performed by local youth as part of the week-long workshop presented by Missoula Children’s Theatre. Ticket prices vary. 6 p.m. Calumet Theatre, 340 Sixth St. 906-337-2610 or calumettheatre.com.
Gwinn
• Storytime in the Park. Preschoolage kids can enjoy stories, crafts and light snacks. This week’s guest reader will be Connie Sather, a retired teacher and local children’s author. 10:30 a.m. Peter Nordeen Park, 115 N. Pine St. 906-346-3433 or forsythtwplibrary. org.
Ishpeming
• Learn to Play with Iron Golem Games: Dungeons and Dragons. Youth ages 10 and older can learn what they need to know to start playing Dungeons and Dragons. 2 p.m. Ishpeming Carnegie Public Library, 317 N. Main St. 906-486-4381 or ishpeminglibrary.info.
Marquette
• A Spielberg Summer: Raiders of the Lost Ark Indiana Jones is featured in the film that started it all, Steven Spielberg’s classic homage to movie serials of the early cinema. Rated PG. Noon. Community Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. 906226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info or pwpl.info.
• 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. Youth of all ages are welcome to build with the library’s LEGO bricks. 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Great Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. 906-226-4323 or pwpl. info.
• Fresh Coast Plein Air Painting Festival. Watch as participating artists paint in a Dusk to Dark painting session to compete for cash awards. 5 to 10 p.m. Pavilion at Presque Isle Park. posstroke@sbcglobal.net or lakesuperiorartassociation.org.
• Poetry on the Pier. Part of Marquette Art Week, this evening will feature Russell Thorburn and friends. 5:30 p.m. Pier behind the Hampton Inn, 461 S. Lakeshore Blvd. 906-225-8655 or mqtcompass.com/artweek.
• Candidate Forum: 109th State House Representative. All seven candidates for Michigan’s 109th State House Representative seat have been invited to participate in this forum hosted by the League of Women Voters of Marquette County in partnership with the AAUW. To send a question for the candidates in advance, email lwvmqtco@gmail.com. 6 p.m. Marquette Charter Township Community Center, 1000 Commerce Dr. lwvmqt.org.
• Kivajat: Finnish Folk Dance Performance. Part of Marquette Art Week. 7 p.m. Marquette Commons, 112
Photo by Bianca Saybe via Unsplash
S. Third St. 906-225-8655 or mqtcompass.com/artweek.
Negaunee
• Building Storytime. Children ages three and older can listen to a story or two and be inspired to build with LEGOs and other blocks. Older youth are welcome to hang out quietly and build. 10:30 a.m. Negaunee Public Library, 319 W. Case St. facebook.com/ NegauneePublicLibrary or 906-4757700, ext. 18.
29 SATURDAY
sunrise 5:59 a.m.; sunset 9:47 p.m.
Calumet
• Kaleidoscope This original adaptation will be performed by local youth as part of the week-long workshop presented by Missoula Children’s Theatre. Ticket prices vary. 9 a.m. Calumet Theatre, 340 Sixth St. 906-337-2610 or calumettheatre.com.
L’Anse
• Baraga County Farmers Market. Shop from local farmers, growers, food producers and artisans. 9 a.m. to noon. Meadowbrook Pavilion.
Marquette
• Fresh Coast Plein Air Painting Festival. Watch as participating artists paint in a Paint the Daylight painting session to compete for cash awards. 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Pavilion at Presque Isle Park. posstroke@sbcglobal.net or lakesuperiorartassociation.org.
• Farmers Market. Includes farmers, growers, food producers and artisans. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Marquette Commons, 112 S. Third St. mqtfarmersmarket. com.
• 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. Fair St. superiorland_bridge.tripod.com.
• Presque Isle Art Fair. Part of Marquette Art Week. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Niik Creative Co. at Presque Isle Station, 2901 Lakeshore Blvd. 906-225-8655 or mqtcompass.com/ artweek.
• Pottery Demonstration. As part of Marquette Art Week, there will be a pottery demonstration and the opportunity to test your skill at bowl making. Pinch pots can be made by younger visitors and pottery will be available for sale. Noon to 3:30 p.m. MooseWood Nature Center, Shiras Pool Building at Presque Isle Park. moosewoodnc@ gmail.com.
• Organic Movement Workshop and Performance. Hosted by TaMaMa Dance Company with special guest Becca Hopson. Part of Marquette Art Week. 1 to 5 p.m. Gazebo at Presque Isle Park. 906-225-8655 or mqtcompass.com/artweek.
• Fresh Coast Plein Air Painting
Festival Public Reception and Award Ceremony. The public is invited to vote for their favorite painting, chat with the plein air artists and enjoy refreshments. 6 p.m. Pavilion at Presque Isle Park. posstroke@sbcglobal.net or lakesuperiorartassociation.org.
• Art Week Closing Concert. Part of Marquette Art Week, the concert will feature the Marquette City Band and friends. 7 p.m. Band Shell at Presque Isle Park. 906-225-8655 or mqtcompass.com/artweek.
Negaunee
• Pokémon Club. Youth ages 7 and older can play Pokémon card games, discuss their favorite Pokémon, trade cards, make friends and have fun. 10 a.m. Negaunee Public Library, 319 W. Case St. facebook.com/ NegauneePublicLibrary. 906-4757700, ext. 18.
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Ishpeming
• Historic Places Home Tour Fundraiser. Visitors can tour mid-century homes at 770 and 764 Mather Ave., the old bank building at 1700 Ash St. and St. Joseph Catholic Church at 1889 Prairie Ave. Proceeds benefit the Ishpeming Area Historical Society. Advance tickets available at the Main Street Antique Mall or at each location on the day of the tour. Suggested donation, $10. Noon to 4 p.m. 906-486-8680.
Marquette
• Fresh Coast Plein Air Painting Festival Afterglow. Artists and the public are invited to participate in an afterglow event to wind up Marquette Art Week. 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. ProvisionsMQT, 401 S. Lakeshore Blvd. posstroke@sbcglobal.net or lakesuperiorartassociation.org.
• Recycled Papermaking. Participants can bring their own paper (printer paper, paper bags, junk mail pages, comic books, gift wrap, etc.) and add other elements or natural materials to make recycled paper. Suggested donation, $5 per child or $10 per family. 11:30 a.m. MooseWood Nature Center, Shiras Pool Building at Presque Isle Park. To register by June 28, moosewoodnc@gmail.com.
Negaunee
• Flat Broke Blues Band and Maureen McFadden. This event will be a pre-party for the Dale Watson fundraiser concert on July 28. Free, but donations to Trillium House will be accepted. 3 to 9 p.m. Strega Nonna, 432 Iron St. 906-236-2891 or strega. fun.
Sands
• Stock Car Racing. Cars race on a quarter-mile asphalt-paved tri-oval track built into the base of a hill.
Bring a blanket or chairs. Kids 12 and younger, free; seniors and students, $10; adults, $15. Gates open, 1 p.m.; time trials, 2 p.m.; races, 3 p.m. Sands Speedway, 675 Old Co. Rd. 553. sandsspeedway.com.
july events
01 MONDAY
sunrise 6:01 a.m.; sunset 9:46 p.m.
Escanaba
• Music Mondays. Featuring Peltier Brothers. A food truck will be on site. 7 to 9 p.m. Karas Bandshell, Ludington Park, Lake Shore Drive.
Marquette
• Superiorland Pet Partners. Youth of all ages can practice reading to friendly, non-judgmental reading therapy-trained dogs. 4 p.m. Front Lawn, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. 906-226-4323 or pwpl.info.
• Craft Magic Series: Punch Needle Magic with Lydia Taylor. Participants will learn basic punch needle skills and create their own handmade punch needle project. Starter kits will be provided. 6:30 p.m. Shiras Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. To register, 906-226-4322, machatz@ pwpl.info or pwpl.info.
Negaunee
• All-Ages Online Storytime. Miss Jessica will lead stories, songs and rhymes on Facebook Live. 11 a.m. facebook.com/NegauneePublicLibrary. 906-475-7700, ext. 18.
02 TUESDAY
sunrise 6:01 a.m.; sunset 9:46 p.m.
Calumet
• Charlie Millard Band. Advanced tickets: students, $15; adults, $20. Day of tickets: students, $20; adutls, $25. 8 p.m. Keweenaw Storytelling Center, 215 5th St. realpeoplemedia.org.
Crystal Falls
• Lincoln is Crying. This fast paced 86-minute documentary explores political corruption. Executive Producer and Editor Brian Kallies will host the screening with a brief Q&A to follow. Donations appreciated. 7 p.m. CDT. The Crystal Theatre, 304 Superior Ave. 906-875-3208 or thecrystaltheatre.org.
Escanaba
• Tech Tuesday. Appointments or walk-ins are welcome. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Escanaba Public Library, 400 Ludington St. 906-789-7323 or escanabalibrary.org.
• Summer Reading Program: Lunch with the Munch Bunch. 11:30 a.m. Children’s Room Patio, Escanaba
Public Library, 400 Ludington St. 906789-7323 or escanabalibrary.org.
Gwinn
• Science Experiments. Kids ages five and older can experience a variety of experiments. 1 p.m. Forsyth Township Library, 180 W. Flint St. 906-346-3433 or forsythtwplibrary.org.
Ishpeming
• Cemetery Tour. Led by Ishpeming historian Karen Kasper, this weekly walking tour will highlight citizens such as Al Quaal and two sisters who were wartime nurses, Ethel Anderson Remer and Helen Anderson. Proceeds benefit the Ishpeming Area Historical Society. Suggested donation, $5 for students 12 to 17 and $10 for adults. 6:30 p.m. Ishpeming Cemetery (meet at sexton’s office), Second Street. 906-486-8680.
Little Lake
• Bingo. A concession stand will be available. Doors open, 5 p.m.; early bird games, 6:30 p.m. American Legion Post 349, 1835 E. M-35. 906-346-6000.
Marquette
• Storytime in the Park. Families can enjoy books, songs, action songs, bubbles, parachute play, and more. 9:30 a.m. Williams Park, East Ohio Street. 906-226-4323 or pwpl.info.
• 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.
• Oil Painting, Pastels and Drawing Classes with Marlene Wood. Bring your own supplies. $20. 1 p.m. Marquette Arts and Culture Center, Lower level, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. 906-225-8655.
Negaunee
• Stories in the Park. Children of all ages are welcome to listen to a story or two at this casual drop-in program. 9 a.m. Negaunee Township Hall, 42 M-35. 906-475-7700, ext. 18 or facebook.com/NegauneePublicLibrary.
• ‘Reading to Victory.’ Youth of all ages can read to Victory, a service dogin-training. Noon. Negaunee Public Library, 319 W. Case St. To register, call 906-475-7700, ext. 18.
• Drop-in Dungeons and Dragons Games. A young teen dungeon master will run one-time games for youth ages 10-14. No experience or character required. 1 p.m. Michigan Room, Negaunee Public Library, 319 W. Case St. 906-475-7700, ext. 18.
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Curtis
• Music in the Park. Featuring Americana music by A Place to Land.
art galleries
Calumet
• Calumet Art Center. Works by local and regional artists. Wednesday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. 57055 Fifth St. 906-934-2228. calumetartcenter.com.
• 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. Wednesday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. 205 Fifth St. 906-337-1252 or ccaartists.org.
• Gallery on 5th. Featuring works by local and regional artists. Call or visit Facebook for up-to-date store hours. 906-299-0118 or galleryon5th.com.
Curtis
• Erickson Center for the Arts–Waterfront Gallery.
- Vision between the Lakes, featuring landscape oil paintings by John Evans and blown and carved glass sculptures by Alex Fekete, is on display through Sept. 6. A reception will take place from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on the 17th. The gallery also features unique work from local artists, including photography, pottery, jewelry, woodworking, paintings and more. Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 9224 Saw-Wa-Quato St. 906586-9974 or ericksoncenter.org.
Copper Harbor
• EarthWorks Gallery. Featuring Lake Superior-inspired photography by Steve Brimm. Daily, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. 216 First St. 906-231-6318.
Escanaba
• Besse Gallery.
- Celebration of Student Success: Winter 2024 Student Art Exhibition is on display through Aug. 31. Days and hours vary. Bay College, 2001 N. Lincoln Rd. baycollege.edu.
• Hartwig Gallery. Featuring works by local, regional and national artists. Days and hours vary. Bay College, 2001 N. Lincoln Rd. baycollege.edu.
• William Bonifas Fine Arts Gallery. Bonifas Membership Show, which displays work by professional and emerging artists, is on display through Aug. 7 in the Powers Gallery. Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 700 First Avenue South. 906-7863833 or bonifasarts.org.
Garden
• Village Artisans/Garden Gallery. The Gallery has approximately 50 consignors each year featuring paintings, photography, quilting, stained glass, woodwork, pottery, jewelry and more. Monday through Saturday,
10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. 6367 State St. 906-644-2025 or villageartisansofgarden.org.
Hancock
• Finandia Art Gallery.
- The Folk School at Midsummer , the third annual group exhibit presenting the work of the folk school instructors and students, is on display through Sept. 18. Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Located in the Finnish American Heritage Center, 435 Quincy St. 906-487-7309 or gallery@finlandiafoundation.org.
• Kerredge Gallery. Tuesday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Copper Country Community Arts Center, 126 Quincy St. 906-482-2333 or coppercountryarts.com.
• Youth Gallery. Featuring works by local students. 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. Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturdays, 1 to 8 p.m. Rozsa Center, 1400 Townsend Dr. mtu.edu/rozsa.
Manistique
• Lake Effect Community Arts Center. Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 244 Cedar St. 906341-3411 or lakeeffectarts.org.
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.
- North of the 45th, an annual juried showcase of artists living north of the 45th parallel in Michigan,Wisconsin and Minnesota, is on display through the 12th. A reception with talks by the jurors will take place at 6 p.m. on the 12th. Monday through Wednesday, and Friday through Saturday, noon to 5 p.m.; Thursday, noon to 8 p.m. Corner of Seventh and Tracy streets. NMU. 906-227-1481 or nmu.edu/ devos.
• Graci Gallery. Work by Dale and Cindy Wedig will be on display through the 31st with an artist reception from 6 to 8 p.m. on the 12th. Wednesday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 110 N. Third St. gracigallery.com.
• Huron Mountain Club Gallery.
- thread. by Lisa Colwell is on display through the 31st. 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,
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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.
- Bee Oracle Project by Ona Christie Martin and Jackie Rushton is on display through the 31st. 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. Lower level, 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 Marquette. 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 5 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5
6:30 p.m. Erickson Center for the Arts, N9224 Saw-Wa-Quato St. 906-5869974 or ericksoncenter.org.
Escanaba
• Lunch on Ludington Concert Series. Music will be performed by the Seth Brown Duo. 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Escanaba Marketplace, 1501 Ludington St. escanabadda.org.
• Farmers Market. 3 to 6 p.m. Escanaba Marketplace, 1501 Ludington St. escanabadda.org.
• Escanaba City Band Concert. 7:30 p.m. Karas Memorial Bandshell, Ludington Park.
Ishpeming
• Feeding America Food Distribution Drive-Thru Site. 8:30 to 10 a.m. North Iron Church, 910 Palms Ave. feedwm.org.
L’Anse
• Baraga County Farmers Market. Shop from local farmers, growers, food producers and artisans. 3 to 5:30 p.m. Meadowbrook Pavilion.
Marquette
• 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.
• International Food Festival. Sponsored by the Marquette County Exchange Club. Noon to 10:30 p.m. Mattson Lower Harbor Park.
• Wednesday Night Market. Includes
p.m. Sunday 1 to 4 p.m. Suite U7, 130 W. Washington St. thegallerymqt.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. Felted wool impressions by Ron Larson will be on display through the 31st with a reception from 5 to 8 p.m. on the 9th. Wintergreen Hill Gallery strives to create an immersive art experience for visitors who are looking to buy or just looking for inspiration. Local art by local artists. Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. 810 N. Third St. 906-273-1374 or wintergreenhill.com.
• Zero Degrees Gallery. Artist reception for Monica Zender from 1 to 4 p.m. on the 13th. The gallery features works in oils, watercolors, mixed media, jewelry, photography, metals, woods, recycled and fiber arts and more. Monday through Saturday,
farmers, growers, food producers, and artisans. 5 to 8 p.m. 100 Block of Washington Street. mqtfarmersmarket. com.
• 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.
• Marquette City Band Concert. 6:30 p.m. Mattson Lower Harbor Park. marquettecityband.com.
• Independence Day Fireworks. The boat parade begins at 9:30 p.m. followed by fireworks and laser show at dusk. Mattson Lower Harbor Park.
Michigamme
• Concert and Fireworks. Swampberry Moonshine will perform from 8 p.m. to midnight and fireworks at dusk. Main St.
Negaunee
• Drop-in Storytime. Children of all ages can listen to a story or two at this casual drop-in program hosted by Negaunee Public Library staff. 9 a.m. Miner’s Park, Maas Street and U.S.-41. facebook.com/NegauneePublicLibrary or 906-475-7700, ext. 18.
• Teen Brunch. Teens ages 13-18 can drop in and stay as long as they wish. An optional activity will be available. Coffee and tea will be provided by the library; food donations will be accepted with the library’s coordination. 10 a.m. to noon. Negaunee Public Library, 319 W. Case St. facebook.com/NegauneePublicLibrary or
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. Tuesday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. or by appointment. 109 W. Superior Ave. 906-387-3300 or upscaleart.org.
Rapid River
• Ritch Branstrom’s adhocWORKshop. Specializing in award-winning found object sculpture. By appointment or chance. 10495 S. Main St. 906-399-1572 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.
906-475-7700, ext.18.
• 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. 906-4757700, ext. 18.
• Wings of Fire Interest Group. Youth ages 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, ext. 18.
• Farmers and Crafter’s Market. Offering local farmers and artisans goods and creations. 4 to 7 p.m. Jackson Mine Park, 199 Tobin St.
• Negaunee City Band Concert. Seating is limited; bring a chair. 7:30 p.m. Breitung Park Bandshell, east end of Iron Street.
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sunrise 6:02 a.m.; sunset 9:46 p.m.
Independence Day
Copper Harbor
• Performances in the Park. Featuring John Snyder and Friends from 4 to 6 p.m. and Bling Crosby from 7 to 9 p.m. A farmers market is also on site. Donny Kilpela Memorial Park, 240 Gratiot St. 906-289-4020 or performances.in.the. park@gmail.com.
Gwinn
• Modeltown Farmers and Artisans Market. Featuring live music until 6
p.m. 3 to 7 p.m. Peter Nordeen Park, 115 N. Pine St. 906-361-4843 or modeltownmarket@gmail.com.
L’Anse
• Lakefront Concert. Featuring country, folk, bluegrass and Americana music by A Place to Land. 7 p.m. Lakefront Park, Broad Street at the lake.
Marquette
• Geoff and Jon’s Record Show. Thousands of new and used vinyl records, CDs, posters, cassettes, books and T-shirts will be available. This allages event is presented by the NMU Vinyl Record Club. Noon to 11 p.m. Ore Dock Brewing Company, 114 W. Spring St. 906-228-8888.
• International Food Festival. Sponsored by the Marquette County Exchange Club. Noon to 10:30 p.m. Mattson Lower Harbor Park.
• Independence Day Parade. 2 p.m. Washington Street.
• Independence Day Laser Show. Dusk. Mattson Lower Harbor Park.
Michigamme
• Independence Day Celebration. The parade begins at 11 a.m., followed by food, races and a carnival. Main St.
Norway
• Norway City Band Concert. 7:30 p.m. Bandshell, Main Street.
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sunrise 6:03 a.m.; sunset 9:45 p.m.
Gwinn
• Storytime in the Park. Preschoolage kids can enjoy stories, crafts and light snacks. 10:30 a.m. Peter Nordeen Park, 115 N. Pine St. 906-346-3433 or forsythtwplibrary.org.
Ishpeming
• Friends of the Library Used Book Sale. Items for sale include gently used books, the 2025 historic Ishpeming calendar, and ICPL long and short-sleeved T-shirts and tote bags. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Ray Leverton Community Room, Ishpeming Carnegie Public Library, 317 N. Main St. 906-486-4381 or ishpeminglibrary.info.
• Blue Notes Drum and Bugle Corps Concert. 7 p.m. Old Ish, Main Street.
Marquette
• Geoff and Jon’s Record Show. Thousands of new and used vinyl records, CDs, posters, cassettes, books and T-shirts will be available. This allages event is presented by the NMU Vinyl Record Club. Noon to 11 p.m. Ore Dock Brewing Company, 114 W. Spring St. 906-228-8888.
• 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. Youth of all ages are welcome to build with the library’s LEGO bricks. 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Great Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. 906-226-4323 or pwpl. info.
Negaunee
• Building Storytime. Children ages three and older can listen to a story or two and be inspired to build with LEGOs and other blocks. Older youth are welcome to hang out quietly and build. 10:30 a.m. Negaunee Public Library, 319 W. Case St. facebook.com/ NegauneePublicLibrary or 906-4757700, ext. 18.
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Calumet
• Chandelier Society Fundraiser Dinner and Ball. This event will raise funds to replace the Calumet Theatre chandelier that was destroyed by a fire in 1918. The evening will include dinner catered by the Bonfire and a dance in the ballroom. $50. Calumet Theatre, 340 Sixth St. 906-337-2610 or calumettheatre.com.
Escanaba
• Farmers Market. 9 a.m. to noon. Escanaba Marketplace, 1501 Ludington St. escanabadda.org.
• Ink Society Local Writers’ Group. Free for ages 16 and older. 10:30 a.m. Escanaba Public Library, 400 Ludington St. 906-789-7323 or escanabalibrary.org.
Ishpeming
• Independence Day Celebration. Events include the Firecracker 5K/1 Mile Walk and Daryl Champion Kids Parade. The parade begins at 10:30 a.m., followed by the community picnic at Al Quaal Recreation Area with food vendors, kids’ games, live music and fireworks. ishpeming4th.com.
L’Anse
• Baraga County Farmers Market. Shop from local farmers, growers, food producers and artisans. 9 a.m. to noon. Meadowbrook Pavilion.
Marquette
• Farmers Market. Includes farmers, growers, food producers and artisans. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Marquette Commons, 112 S. Third St. mqtfarmersmarket. com.
• Geoff and Jon’s Record Show. Thousands of new and used vinyl records, CDs, posters, cassettes, books and T-shirts will be available. This allages event is presented by the NMU Vinyl Record Club. Noon to 11 p.m. Ore Dock Brewing Company, 114 W. Spring St. 906-228-8888.
• 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. Fair St. superiorland_bridge.tripod.com.
Negaunee
• Pokémon Club. Youth ages 7 and older can play Pokémon card games, discuss their favorite Pokémon, trade cards, make friends and have fun. 10 a.m. Negaunee Public Library, 319 W. Case St. facebook.com/ NegauneePublicLibrary. 906-4757700, ext. 18.
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Marquette
• Geoff and Jon’s Record Show. Thousands of new and used vinyl records, CDs, posters, cassettes, books and T-shirts will be available. This allages event is presented by the NMU Vinyl Record Club. Noon to 5 p.m. Ore Dock Brewing Company, 114 W. Spring St. 906-228-8888.
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Escanaba
• Music Mondays. Featuring Kind of Blues. A food truck will be on site. 7 to 9 p.m. Karas Bandshell, Ludington Park, Lake Shore Drive.
Marquette
• Superiorland Pet Partners. Youth of all ages can practice reading to friendly, non-judgmental reading therapy-trained dogs. 4 p.m. Front Lawn, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. 906-226-4323 or pwpl.info.
• The Gift of Water Music and Reading Encore. In celebration of Lake Appreciation Month, contributors to the anthology The Gift of Water will read their essays, with musical pre-reading entertainment provided by Micheal Waite. 6 p.m. Community Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. 906-226-4322, machatz@ pwpl.info or pwpl.info.
Negaunee
• All-Ages Online Storytime. Miss Jessica will lead stories, songs and rhymes on Facebook Live. 11 a.m. facebook.com/NegauneePublicLibrary. 906-475-7700, ext. 18.
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and development of “Yooper Talk” and why it remains distinct from other varieties of American English. Part of the Adventures in History Series presented by the Keweenaw County Historical Society. KCHS members, $5; non-members, $6. 7 p.m. Eagle Harbor Community Building.
Escanaba
• Tech Tuesday. Appointments or walk-ins are welcome. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Escanaba Public Library, 400 Ludington St. 906-789-7323 or escanabalibrary.org.
• Summer Reading Program: Lunch with the Munch Bunch. 11:30 a.m. Children’s Room Patio, Escanaba Public Library, 400 Ludington St. 906789-7323 or escanabalibrary.org.
• Lunchtime Live! Music will be performed by Citrus Lizard, featuring Brayden Mathias, Cameron Lee, Logan Veeser, Kayla Hamelin and Logan Mathias. There will be a food truck on site. 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Bay College Courtyard, 2001 N. Lincoln Rd. events@baycollege.edu.
• Strings on the Bay. This summer chamber music series will feature the Cliff Monear and Jeff Pedraz Jazz Duo. Students, $7; adults, $15. 7 p.m. Besse Theater, Bay College Campus, 2001 N. Lincoln Rd. baycollege.tix.com.
Gwinn
• FOAMO Party and Sno-Cones. Children can enjoy timed periods in the wall of foam and free sno-cones. 1 p.m. Peter Nordeen Park, 115 N. Pine St. 906-346-3433 or forsythtwplibrary. org.
• Literature at the Lodge. This month’s selection will be None of This is True by Lisa Jewell. 7 p.m. Up North Lodge, 215 S. Co. Rd. 557. 906-3463433 or forsythtwplibrary.org.
Ishpeming
• Papa Crow Children’s Concert. Marquette musician Papa Crow will perform fun and original songs for kids and their families. 11 a.m. Ishpeming Carnegie Public Library, 317 N. Main St. 906-486-4381 or ishpeminglibrary. info.
• Adaptive Gardening Presentation. Guests from Partridge Creek Farm will discuss tips and tricks to make gardening an easier and more sustainable practice. 3 p.m. Ishpeming Carnegie Public Library, 317 N. Front St. 906486-4381 or ishpeminglibrary.info.
Eagle Harbor
• Yooper Talk: Dialect as Identity in Michigan’s U.P. Dr. Kathryn Remlinger, author and professor emeritus at Grand Valley State University, will discuss the history
• Cemetery Tour. Led by Ishpeming historian Karen Kasper, this weekly walking tour will highlight citizens such as Al Quaal and two sisters who were wartime nurses, Ethel Anderson Remer and Helen Anderson. Proceeds benefit the Ishpeming Area Historical Society. Suggested donation, $5 for students 12 to 17 and $10 for adults. 6:30 p.m. Ishpeming Cemetery (meet at sexton’s office), Second Street. 906-486-8680.
Little Lake
• Bingo. A concession stand will be available. Doors open, 5 p.m.; early bird games, 6:30 p.m. American Legion Post 349, 1835 E. M-35. 906-346-6000.
Marquette
• Storytime in the Park. Families can enjoy books, songs, action songs, bubbles, parachute play, and more. 9:30 a.m. Williams Park, East Ohio Street. 906-226-4323 or pwpl.info.
• Tech Coaching for Seniors. Learn how to make your electronic devices work with the help of retired teacher and librarian Christine Ault. Ensure your device is charged and bring passwords with you. 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Heritage Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. To register, 906-226-4311.
• Teen Tuesday: Henna and Diamond Painting. Youth entering Grades six to 12 can create diamond painted bookmarks and Behennaed will be on site for henna art. Registration required; register for only one session. 12:30, 1:30 or 2:30 p.m. Community Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. 906-226-4321, apierce@ pwpl.info or pwpl.info.
• 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. Students eight and older are invited to visit or join the group to learn a new art form. The group mentors all age groups and skill levels. Bring a skein of lighter color yarn and a size 7, 24-inch circular needle to make a hat or cowl. Suggested donation, $1 to $5 to the MRHC for the study and preservation of the fiber arts. 1 p.m. Marquette Regional History Center, 145 W. Spring St. beedhive47@yahoo.com.
• NCLL: Harlow Creek Mini Hike. This will be a leisurely walk/hike of about two and a half miles over flat, though sometimes rough, terrain. Prepare for bugs and mud, and dress for the weather. NCLL members, $5; non-members, $10. 1 p.m. Cabin 6 Parking, Harlow Area, north of Marquette on Co. Rd. 550. 906-3459295 or elizabethjbates@hotmail.com.
• Oil Painting, Pastels and Drawing Classes with Marlene Wood. Bring your own supplies. $20. 1 p.m. Marquette Arts and Culture Center, Lower level, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. 906-225-8655.
• Jimmy Buffett’s Escape to Margaritaville. This musical features original songs and Jimmy Buffett classics. Youth, $7.50; seniors and students, $12; adults, $15. 7:30 p.m. Lake Superior Theatre Boathouse, 270 N. Lakeshore Blvd. 906-227-7625 or lakesuperiortheatre.com.
Negaunee
• Stories in the Park. Children of all ages are welcome to listen to a story or two at this casual drop-in program.
• Drop-in Dungeons and Dragons Games. A young teen dungeon master will run one-time games for youth ages 10-14. No experience or character required. 1 p.m. Michigan Room, Negaunee Public Library, 319 W. Case St. 906-475-7700, ext. 18.
• Local Author Sale and Signing. This year’s featured authors will be Negaunee native Adam Dompierre, Thayer Yatesand Mike and Nikki Mitchell. The public is invited to meet the authors, get autographs and purchase books. 5 to 7 p.m. Negaunee Public Library, 319 W. Case St. 906475-7700, ext. 18.
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Calumet
• Red Jacket Readers Book Club. The selection will be Forty Autumns: A Family’s Story of Courage and Survival on Both Sides of the Berlin Wall by Nina Wilner. 6:30 p.m. Community Room, Calumet Public Library. 906-337-0311, ext. 1107.
• Kevin Blackstone. Part of the Summer Concert Series 7:30 p.m. Calumet Theatre, 340 Sixth St. 906337-2610 or calumettheatre.com.
Curtis
• Music in the Park. Featuring rock and variety music by Second Edition. 6:30 p.m. Erickson Center for the Arts, N9224 Saw-Wa-Quato St. 906-5869974 or ericksoncenter.org.
Escanaba
• Lunch on Ludington Concert Series. Music will be performed by Wingin’ It. 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Escanaba Marketplace, 1501 Ludington St. escanabadda.org.
• Summer Reading Program: Microscopic with the Michigan Science Center. Registration is required. Ages six to 10, 1 p.m.; ages 11 and older, 2:30 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers, 410 Ludington St. To register, 906-789-7323.
• Farmers Market. 3 to 6 p.m. Escanaba Marketplace, 1501 Ludington St. escanabadda.org.
• Escanaba City Band Concert. 7:30 p.m. Karas Memorial Bandshell, Ludington Park.
Iron Mountain
• Dickinson County Band Concert. 7 p.m. CDT. Lake Antoine Park Bandshell. facebook.com/ DickinsonCountyAreaBand.
Ishpeming
• Storytime at the Park. In partnership with the Great Start Parent Coalition Playgroup from 10 a.m. to noon, the Ishpeming Carnegie Public Library will host storytime for ages
five and younger (older children are welcome). 11 a.m. Main Pavilion, Al Quaal Recreational Area, 501 Poplar St. 906-486-4381 or ishpeminglibrary. info.
• ‘Legends and Lore.’ Jack Deo will present several short histories from the Marquette area covering topics from shipwrecks to Lakeshore Engine Works and the first outboard motor. 5:30 p.m. Ishpeming Carnegie Public Library, 317 N. Main St. 906-486-4381 or ishpeminglibrary.info.
L’Anse
• Baraga County Farmers Market. Shop from local farmers, growers, food producers and artisans. 3 to 5:30 p.m. Meadowbrook Pavilion.
Marquette
• Alien Slime. Youth of all ages can drop in to make slime. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Great Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. 906-226-4323 or pwpl.info.
• 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.
• NCLL: Chatham Farms Tour. James DeDecker, Ph.D., will lead a two-hour tour via wagon of the MSU South Farm in Chatham and discuss research of various crops, cattle and organic farming. NCLL members, $5; non-members, $10. Carpooling meets at 12:50 p.m. at Lofaro’s Fresh Market, 101 Carmen Dr., Harvey. 906-3615370 or jhigbie@nmu.edu.
• Game On! Students entering Grades six to 12 can drop in for board and video gaming. 2 to 4 p.m. Teen Zone, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. 906-226-4321, apierce@
pwpl.info or pwpl.info.
• Township Advisory Council Meeting. This is a joint meeting with the Library Board of Trustees and Township Advisory Council of the Peter White Public Library. Open to all. 5 p.m. Shiras Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. 906228-9510 or pwpl.info.
• Wednesday Night Market. Includes farmers, growers, food producers, and artisans. 5 to 8 p.m. 100 Block of Washington Street. mqtfarmersmarket. com.
• Community Knit/Crochet Club. 5:30 p.m. Alley Kat’s Quilt Shop, 1010 W. Washington St. 906-315-0050.
• Concert on the Steps. Music will be presented by The Make-Believe Spurs, featuring classically trained vocalist Molly Wallen and guitarist/vocalist Brian Keith Wallen. 7 p.m. Front Street Steps, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. 906-226-4322, machatz@ pwpl.info or pwpl.info.
• Jimmy Buffett’s Escape to Margaritaville. This musical features original songs and Jimmy Buffett classics. Youth, $7.50; seniors and students, $12; adults, $15. 7:30 p.m. Lake Superior Theatre Boathouse, 270 N. Lakeshore Blvd. 906-227-7625 or lakesuperiortheatre.com.
Negaunee
• Drop-in Storytime. Children of all ages can listen to a story or two at this casual drop-in program hosted by Negaunee Public Library staff. 9 a.m. Miner’s Park, Maas Street and U.S.-41. facebook.com/NegauneePublicLibrary or 906-475-7700, ext. 18.
• 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, ext. 18.
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• Wings of Fire Interest Group. Youth ages 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, ext. 18.
• Farmers and Crafters Market. Offering local farmers and artisans goods and creations. 4 to 7 p.m. Jackson Mine Park, 199 Tobin St.
• Negaunee City Band Concert. Seating is limited; bring a chair. 7:30 p.m. Breitung Park Bandshell, east end of Iron Street.
11 THURSDAY
sunrise 6:08 a.m.; sunset 9:42 p.m.
Calumet
• Kids Movie Magic. The film selection will be Alice in Wonderland. $1 7 p.m. Calumet Theatre, 340 Sixth St. 906-337-2610 or calumettheatre.com.
Copper Harbor
• Performances in the Park. Featuring Kevin Blackstone. A farmers market is also on site. 7 to 9 p.m. Donny Kilpela Memorial Park, 240 Gratiot St. 906289-4020 or performances.in.the. park@gmail.com.
Escanaba
• Live on the Lawn at Lunch! This live music series will feature The Knockabouts. Lunch will be available from the Wildmans food truck. 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. Escanaba Public Library, 400 Ludington St. 906-7897323 or escanabalibrary.org.
Gwinn
• Modeltown Farmers and Artisans Market. Featuring live music until 6 p.m. 3 to 7 p.m. Peter Nordeen Park, 115 N. Pine St. 906-361-4843 or modeltownmarket@gmail.com.
Ishpeming
• Book Club. This month’s selection will be The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters. 11 a.m. Ishpeming Senior Center, 121 Greenwood St. 906-4864381 or ishpeminglibrary.info.
• Weekly Volunteer Day. Volunteers will actively engage in farm activities, such as planting, weeding, watering and harvesting crops. All ages are welcome. 2 to 4 p.m. Partridge Creek Intergenerational Farm, 550 Cleveland Ave. 906-376-4171 or partridgecreekfarm.org/volunteer.
• Read with Therapy Dogs. Youth can drop in and read with certified therapy dogs from the Superiorland Pet Partners and the NMU Wildpups program. 4 to 5:30 p.m. Ishpeming Carnegie Public Library, 317 N. Main St. 906-486-4381 or ishpeminglibrary.info.
L’Anse
• Lakefront Concert. Featuring traditional country and more by Rolling Thunder. 7 p.m. Lakefront Park, Broad Street at the lake.
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.
• D&D Junior: Adventure At Your Library. Youth going into fourth and fifth grade can take part in a Dungeons and Dragons adventure. Players who are new to the game are welcome. Registration required. 2 p.m. Great Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. To register, pwpl.info. 906-226-4323.
• Second Thursday Creativity Series. This month’s theme is “Beach Party.” Guests can enjoy hands-on craft activities and free Culver’s frozen custard. 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Upper Peninsula Children’s Museum, 123 W. Baraga Ave. 906-226-3911 or upchildrensmuseum.org.
• Marquette Art Muses Meeting. Open to the public. 5:30 p.m. The Courtyards, 1110 Champion St. lbuckmar2@yahoo.com or 906-399-9824.
• Yarn Winders Fiber Guild of Marquette. 6 p.m. City of Marquette Arts and Culture Center, lower level, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St.
• Marquette Poets Circle. Local poets, writers and poetry enthusiasts gather to workshop their current work, followed by an open mic. New and experienced poets are welcome for either or both events. Workshop, 6:30 p.m.; open mic, 7:15 p.m. Shiras Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. (906) 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or pwpl.info
• Jimmy Buffett’s Escape to Margaritaville. This musical features original songs and Jimmy Buffett classics. Youth, $7.50; seniors and students, $12; adults, $15. 7:30 p.m. Lake Superior Theatre Boathouse, 270 N. Lakeshore Blvd. 906-227-7625 or lakesuperiortheatre.com.
• Pops in the Park. Presented by the Marquette Symphony Orchestra, the concert will include songs from the Beatles, the Beach Boys, Led Zeppelin and Rossini, and selections from the “1812 Overture” and “Night on Bald Mountain.” 7:30 p.m. Bandshell at Presque Isle Park. marquettesymphony.org.
Negaunee
• Book Sale. Hosted by the Friends of the Negaunee Public Library. All purchases are by donation. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Negaunee Senior Center, 410 Jackson St. 906-475-7700, ext. 18.
• NHS Class of 1961 Pioneer Days Reunion and Coffee Hour. 10 a.m. Negaunee Senior Center, 410 Jackson St. negauneeirontown.org.
• Walk and Read. This walking group will meet at the Negaunee Public Library and walk through Old Town while enjoying bookish conversations with other enthusiasts. Takes place pending weather conditions. 5 p.m.
facebook.com/NegauneePublicLibrary or 906-475-7700, ext. 18.
12 FRIDAY
sunrise 6:09 a.m.; sunset 9:42 p.m.
Chassell
• 76th Copper Country Strawberry Festival. Events throughout the day include food (including strawberry shortcake), craft and vendor show, fish boil dinner, children’s parade, queen crowning and a dance featuring music by The Bad Mother Truckers. Presented by the Chassell Lions Club. 9 a.m. to midnight. Chassell Centennial Park, 103 Third St. coppercountrystrawberryfestival.com.
Crystal Falls
• Dead Letter Office: A Tribute to R.E.M. Students, $5; adults, $23. 7 p.m. CDT The Crystal Theatre, 304 Superior Ave. 906-875-3208 or thecrystaltheatre.org.
Escanaba
• A Night of Elvis Music. The evening will feature professional Elvis impersonator Jon Sampson. Presented by Chapter EE of Philanthropic Educational Organization (PEO). Proceeds benefit the Women’s Educational Assistance and Charitable Fund for Michigan residents. Donations appreciated. 7 p.m. Bonifas Fine Arts Center, 700 First Ave. S.
Gwinn
• Storytime in the Park. Preschool-age
kids can enjoy stories, and light snacks as well as a Bigfoot scavenger hunt. 10:30 a.m. Peter Nordeen Park, 115 N. Pine St. 906-346-3433 or forsythtwplibrary.org.
Hancock
• Canal Rock. Uncle Pete’s Red Hot Revue will perform and food trucks will be on site. 6 to 8 p.m. Porvoo Park. cityofhancock.com.
Ishpeming
• Michigan Science Center: Adventure in Fire. This event for ages five and older will address why things ignite. There will be demonstrations with fire and discussions on fire safety, chemical reactions and what happens within flames with the movement of heat and energy. 1 p.m. Ishpeming Carnegie Public Library, 317 N. Main St. 906-486-4381 or ishpeminglibrary. info.
• Nick Baumgartner Reading and Signing. U.S. Olympic gold medalist Nick Baumgartner will read from his memoir, Gold From Iron, and speak on his experiences as a four-time Olympian. 3 p.m. Ishpeming Carnegie Public Library, 317 N. Main St. 906486-4381 or ishpeminglibrary.info.
Marquette
• Global Cinema: Julian Schnabel’s The Diving Bell and the Butterfly . This 2007 Oscar-nominated French film is the true story of Elle editor Jean-Dominique Bauby who suffers a stroke and has to live with an almost totally paralyzed body. Rated PG-13. Noon. Community Room, Peter White
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Public Library, 217 N. Front St. 906226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info or pwpl.info.
• NCLL: Lifestyle Medicine. Nancy Uschold will discuss therapeutic lifestyle interventions that can be used to prevent and treat a variety of chronic diseases and the six pillars that support a healthy life. 1:30 p.m. Shiras Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. 906-227-2979.
• 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.
• Rock Painting. Hosted by U.P. Wild Church, attendees can bring a rock to paint. Supplies will be provided. 3:30 p.m. Picnic Rocks. upwild.org/events.
• LEGO Club. Youth of all ages are welcome to build with the library’s LEGO bricks. 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Great Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. 906-226-4323 or pwpl. info.
• Jimmy Buffett’s Escape to Margaritaville. This musical features original songs and Jimmy Buffett classics. Youth, $7.50; seniors and students, $12; adults, $15. 7:30 p.m. Lake Superior Theatre Boathouse, 270 N. Lakeshore Blvd. 906-227-7625 or lakesuperiortheatre.com.
Negaunee
• Building Storytime. Children ages three and older can listen to a story or two and be inspired to build with LEGOs and other blocks. Older youth are welcome to hang out quietly and build. 10:30 a.m. Negaunee Public Library, 319 W. Case St. facebook.com/ NegauneePublicLibrary or 906-4757700, ext. 18.
• U.S. Olympic Gold Medalist Nick Baumgartner. Baumgartner will speak about his journey to become an Olympic athlete, answer questions and discuss his book, Gold from Iron Noon. West lawn, Negaunee Public Library, 319 W. Case St. 906-4757700, ext. 18.
13 SATURDAY
Big Bay
• Big Bay Concert Series. The Organ Grinders will perform the blues. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. 7 p.m. Draver Park. bigbaymichigan@gmail.com.
Calumet
• KC-ZZ. This ZZ TOP tribute band is part of the Main Stage Series Ticket prices vary. 7:30 p.m. Calumet Theatre, 340 Sixth St. 906-337-2610 or calumettheatre.com.
• Red Jacket Jamboree Lena Dorey and Marty Achatz will host this live radio show that celebrates the Keweenaw with stories and music.
The jazz quartet the Copper Cats will perform. Students, $20; adults, $25. 7 p.m. Keweenaw Storytelling Center, 215 5th St.redjacketjamboree.org.
Chassell
• 76th Copper Country Strawberry Festival. Events throughout the day include breakfast, Fun Run, craft and vendor show, Strawberry Festival Parade, food (including strawberry shortcake and BBQ chicken), live music by Rolling Thunder and children’s activities. The Michigan Tech research vessel Agassiz will depart every half hour beginning at 1 p.m. Presented by the Chassell Lions Club. 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Chassell Centennial Park, 103 Third St. coppercountrystrawberryfestival.com.
Escanaba
• Farmers Market. 9 a.m. to noon. Escanaba Marketplace, 1501 Ludington St. escanabadda.org.
• LEGO Club. This month’s theme is “Red, White and Blue.” 1 p.m. Escanaba Public Library, 400 Ludington St. 906789-7323 or escanabalibrary.org.
Gwinn
• Coffee and Conversation. Participants will discuss social connections and paint canvas bags. Coffee and treats will be provided; bring your own mug for refills. 10 a.m. Forsyth Township Library, 180 W. Flint St. 906346-3433 or forsythtwplibrary.org.
L’Anse
• Baraga County Farmers Market. Shop from local farmers, growers, food producers and artisans. 9 a.m. to noon. Meadowbrook Pavilion.
Marquette
• Farmers Market. Includes farmers, growers, food producers and artisans. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Marquette Commons, 112 S. Third St. mqtfarmersmarket. com.
• 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. Fair St. superiorland_bridge.tripod.com.
• NCLL: Monarch Butterflies and Bog Walk. Scot Stewart will present a program on Monarch butterflies and there will be a hike around the bog for more flowers and pollinators, and to check the bird feeders. NCLL members, $5; non-members, $10. 1 p.m. Moosewood Nature Center, Shiras Pool Building at Presque Isle Park. 906-360-2859 or mouserhouse@ gmail.com.
• Jimmy Buffett’s Escape to Margaritaville. This musical features original songs and Jimmy Buffett classics. Youth, $7.50; seniors and students, $12; adults, $15. 7:30 p.m. Lake Superior Theatre Boathouse, 270 N. Lakeshore Blvd. 906-227-7625 or lakesuperiortheatre.com.
Negaunee
• Pioneer Days. Parade begins at 11:30 a.m. Music in the Park takes place from 2 to 7 p.m. in Old Town Park. Fireworks at dusk over Teal Lake. negauneeirontown.com.
• Pokémon Club. Youth ages 7 and older can play Pokémon card games, discuss their favorite Pokémon, trade cards, make friends and have fun. 10 a.m. Negaunee Public Library, 319 W. Case St. facebook.com/ NegauneePublicLibrary. 906-4757700, ext. 18.
14 SUNDAY sunrise 6:11 a.m.; sunset 9:40 p.m.
Calumet
• Brian Hirvela Showcase Exhibit: Br!an VII, 2017-2024. 1 to 3 p.m. Sanctuary Gallery, Calumet Art Center, 57055 Fifth St. 906-934-2228 or info@ calumetartcenter.com.
Sands
• Stock Car Racing. Cars race on a quarter-mile asphalt-paved tri-oval track built into the base of a hill. Bring a blanket or chairs. Kids 12 and younger, free; seniors and students, $10; adults, $15. Gates open, 1 p.m.; time trials, 2 p.m.; races, 3 p.m. Sands Speedway, 675 Old Co. Rd. 553. sandsspeedway.com.
Rock
• Senior Dance. Music will be provided by Old Friends. The event will raise money for the Rock Senior Corporation. 1 to 4 p m. Rock Senior Center, 3892 W. Mapleridge 37 Rd.
15 MONDAY
sunrise 6:12 a.m.; sunset 9:40 p.m.
Escanaba
• Music Mondays. Featuring Three Wheel Drive. A food truck will be on site. 7 to 9 p.m. Karas Bandshell, Ludington Park, Lake Shore Drive.
Hancock
• Buellwood Weavers and Fiber Arts Guild Meeting. All fiber artists are welcome. 1 p.m. Fiber Arts Studio (Room 105), Finnish American Folk School, lower level, Skyline Commons, 200 Michigan St. jegale@att.net or 906-221-5306.
Marquette
• Superiorland Pet Partners. Youth of all ages can practice reading to friendly, non-judgmental reading therapy-trained dogs. 10 a.m. Front Lawn, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. 906-226-4323 or pwpl.info.
• NCLL: Yellow Dog River Lower Falls Hike. Brian Noell, of the Yellow Dog Watershed Preserve, will lead a discussion about the river and the surrounding watershed followed by a hike to the lower falls. Prepare for bugs and
dress for the weather. NCLL members, $5; non-members, $10. 11 a.m. Yellow Dog River Falls Trailhead, Co. Rd. 510 at Yellow Dog River Bridge. 248-3033543 or stilessds@aol.com.
• Concert on the Steps: Bluegrass Throw Down. Local bluegrass musicians Troy Graham, Gretchen McKenzie and Jake Coolman will perform. 7 p.m. Front Street Steps, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. 906-226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info or pwpl.info.
• Brittany Jean Concert. Nashville recording artist Brittany Jean will perform. Youth, $7.50; seniors and students, $12; adults, $15. 7:30 p.m. Lake Superior Theatre Boathouse, 270 N. Lakeshore Blvd. 906-227-7625 or lakesuperiortheatre.com.
Negaunee
• All-Ages Online Storytime. Miss Jessica will lead stories, songs and rhymes on Facebook Live. 11 a.m. facebook.com/NegauneePublicLibrary. 906-475-7700, ext. 18.
• Advance Directives. Information will be offered by Lake Superior Life Care and Hospice. 1 p.m. Negaunee Senior Citizens Center, 410 Jackson St. 906-225-7760.
16 TUESDAY
sunrise 6:13 a.m.; sunset 9:39 p.m.
Escanaba
• Tech Tuesday. Appointments or walk-ins are welcome. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Escanaba Public Library, 400 Ludington St. 906-789-7323 or escanabalibrary.org.
• Summer Reading Program: Lunch with the Munch Bunch. 11:30 a.m. Children’s Room Patio, Escanaba Public Library, 400 Ludington St. 906789-7323 or escanabalibrary.org.
Gwinn
• Art Buffet. Visitors ages three and older can drop in and create a variety of art projects and crafts. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Community Room, Forsyth Township Library, 180 W. Flint St. 906-346-3433 or forsythtwplibrary.org.
Ishpeming
• Healthy Cooking with Kids. Led by guests from Partridge Creek Farm, families will make a recipe together and learn healthy ways to cook together. Suitable for ages eight and older. 11 a.m. Ishpeming Carnegie Public Library, 317 N. Main St. To register, 906-486-4381.
• Adult Book Club. This month’s selection is The Waters by Bonnie Jo Campbell. 2 p.m. Ishpeming Carnegie Public Library, 317 N. Main St. 906486-4381 or ishpeminglibrary.info.
• Cemetery Tour. Led by Ishpeming historian Karen Kasper, this weekly walking tour will highlight citizens such as Al Quaal and two sisters who were wartime nurses, Ethel Anderson Remer and Helen Anderson. Proceeds
museums
Big Bay
• Big Bay Lighthouse. Big Bay Lighthouse is an active aid to navigation monitored by the U.S. Coast Guard. The light is the brightest on Lake Superior and provides a beam that is visible 20 nautical miles. Guided tours offered Sundays at noon and 2 p.m. $12. 3 Lighthouse Rd. 906-345-9957.
Calumet
• Copper Country Firefighters History Museum. View displays dedicated to the history of fire fighting in the Copper Country, including photo exhibits, fire trucks, and equipment dating back to the 1850s. Ages 16 and younger, free; ages 17 and older, $5. Monday through Saturday, 1 to 4 p.m. 327 Sixth St. 906-281-8822.
• Coppertown USA Mining Museum. View exhibits relative to the copper mining industry and community life. The museum is a Keweenaw National Historical Park Heritage Site. Children five and younger, free; children ages six to 15, $2; adults, $4. Monday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. 25815 Red Jacket Rd. 906-337-4354 or uppermichigan.com/coppertown.
• International Frisbee/USA Guts 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 Colosseum, 110 Red Jacket Rd. 906-281-7625.
Caspian
• Iron County Historical Museum. The Iron County Museum is one of the largest outdoor museum complexes in the U.P. and is the designated “Log Cabin Capital of Michigan” with more historic log structures than any place in the state. Exhibits include the Carrie Jacobs-Bond House, Stager Depot, St. Mary’s Church, Toti’s Tavern, Pioneer School House, Giovanelli Studio and Gallery, and Lee LeBlanc Memorial Art Gallery. Children five and younger, free; students. $10; adults, $15. Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. 100 Brady Ave. 906265-2617 or ironcountymuseum.org.
Copper Harbor
• Fort Wilkins State Park. Built in 1844, this fort is a well-preserved 19th-century military post and lighthouse complex. Through museum exhibits, audio-visual programs and costumed interpretation, visitors can explore the daily routine of military service, experience the hardships of frontier isolation and discover another era. Park store, bookstore,
concession stand and campsites are on site. $17 per car, per day for Michigan residents, $9 for nonresidents. 8:30 a.m. to dusk. US-41 (one mile east of Copper Harbor). 906-289-4215.
Covington
• Covington Historical Museum. Located in the historic 1905 Township Hall, a Michigan Historic Site, the museum houses exhibits, photographs and artifacts focusing on the life of early Finnish residents of Covington Township. The museum contains the township’s only jail cell. The Genealogy Room has family history files and early township records. Saturdays, 1 to 3 p.m. Center Street. 906-355-2169.
Eagle Harbor
• Eagle Harbor Life Saving Museum. View displays of early wooden rescue boats, surfboats, lifecars and more. Daily, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. End of Marina Road. keweenawhistory.org.
• Eagle Harbor Light Station Museum and Lighthouse. The original lighthouse was built in 1851, which was replaced by the present red brick structure in 1871. The U.S. Coast Guard continues to operate the light at the top of the tower as an active navigational aid. Children 16 and younger and KCHS members, free; adults, $8. Daily, noon to 5 p.m. 670 Lighthouse Rd. keweenawhistory.org.
Eagle River
• Eagle River Museum. The museum focuses on four themes: the Cliff Mine, the town of Eagle River, the town and mine of Phoenix, and the Crestview amusement area. Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, noon to 4 p.m. M-26. keweenawhistory.org
Escanaba
• Upper Peninsula Military Museum and Honor Flight Legacy 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. Learn the history of the honor flight trips. Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and by request. Inside the Delta County Chamber of Commerce, 1001 N. Lincoln Rd.
Garden
• Fayette Historic Townsite. This site was once one of the Upper Peninsula’s most productive iron smelting operations. A town of
nearly 500 residents grew up around two blast furnaces, a large dock and several charcoal kilns. It now includes a visitor center, museum exhibits, a 26-station walking tour and a scale model of the original townsite. $17 per car, per day for Michigan residents, $9 for nonresidents. 9 a.m. to dusk. 14785 II Road. 906-644-2603 or michigan.gov/mhc/museums/fayette.
Grand Marais
• Lightkeeper’s House Museum. Step back in time to the early 1900s and discover the life of the early lightkeepers. Operated by the Grand Marais Historical Society. Saturday and Sunday, 1 to 4 p.m. On Coast Guard Point next to the inner range light. grandmaraismichigan.com/ historicalsociety.
• Old Post Office Museum. The history of Grand Marais is on display, from the earliest peoples to the present day. A memorial rose garden is at the rear of the museum overlooking the water. Operated by the Grand Marais Historical Society. Saturday and Sunday, 1 to 4 p.m. Lake Avenue. grandmaraismichigan.com/ historicalsociety.
• Pickle Barrel House Museum. This 16-foot-high barrel has been
restored to its condition as a cottage, built for author and illustrator William Donahey, who created the Teenie Weenie characters. Operated by the Grand Marais Historical Society. Saturday and Sunday, 1 to 4 p.m. Northeast corner of Lake and Randolph streets. grandmaraismichigan.com/historicalsociety.
Greenland
• Adventure Mining Company. The mine opened in 1850 and remains one of the best-preserved sites of its time. Although the mine closed in 1920, many of the shafts are still open for touring. Tours range from surface walking tours to underground rappelling down a mineshaft. Prices vary. Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. 200 Adventure Ave. 906-883-3371 or adventureminetours.com.
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
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tour, visitors will take a tractor-pulled wagon into the mine, seven levels underground. Prices vary. Daily, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. 49750 US-41. 906-4823101 or quincymine.com.
Houghton
• A.E. Seaman Mineral Museum. View the largest collection of minerals from the Great Lakes region and the world’s finest collection of Michigan minerals, along with an exhibit on Yooperlites, sodalite-bearing syenites that possess fluorescent properties Prices vary. Daily, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 1404 E. Sharon Ave. museum.mtu.edu or 906-487-2572.
• Carnegie Museum of the Keweenaw. Exhibits include Message in a Bottle, featuring artifacts long buried beneath Houghton’s streets that were found during excavations in 2021; and Celebrate the Lift Bridge, which includes building activities and the 1960s-era video about building the Lift Bridge. Tuesday through Friday, noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, noon to 4 p.m. 105 Huron St. 906-482-7140 or 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
• Cornish Pumping Engine and Mining Museum. The 725-ton Cornish Pumping Engine, the largest steam-driven pumping engine ever built in the United States, is famous for dewatering Iron Mountain’s Chapin Mine, one of the wettest mines ever worked and the largest producer of iron ore on the Menominee Iron Range. The museum also displays underground mining equipment. Children five and younger, free; students, $5; seniors and veterans, $7; adults, $8. 300 Kent St. 906-774-1086 or menomineemuseum.com.
• 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. Children five and younger, free; students, $5; seniors and veterans, $7; adults, $8. 302 Kent St. 906-7741086 or menomineemuseum.com.
Ishpeming
• Cliffs Shaft Mine Museum. View local historical artifacts of miners and
mines, past and present, safety equipment, blasting and diamond drilling equipment and more. Guided tours of the tunnels are available. Prices vary. Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday and Monday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 501 W. Euclid St. 906-4851882 or cliffsshaftminemuseum.com.
• Ishpeming Area Historical Society Museum. Information and displays about the legends of Ishpeming–John Voelker, Kelly Johnson and Glenn Seaborg–early city documents, Anatomy of a Murder, Gossard artifacts, military uniforms, VASA and other organizations, the Blue Notes Drum and Bugle Corps and more. Fridays, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Gossard Building, Suite 303, 308 Cleveland Ave. ishpeminghistory.org.
• U.S. National Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame and 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 Street. 906-485-6323 or 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. Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 1 to 4 p.m. or by appointment. 402 Third St. (906) 236-3502 or kisawyerheritageairmuseum.org.
Lake Linden
• Houghton County Historical Museum. Exhibits include local Copper Country mining, logging and cultural history. Outdoor exhibits include a working Calumet & Hecla Mining Company train. Admission by donation. Daily, noon to 4 p.m. 53102 M-26. 906-296-4121 or houghtonhistory.org.
Marquette
• Baraga Educational Center and Museum. View artifacts and tools used by Venerable Bishop Baraga. Monday through Friday, noon to 5 p.m. and by appointment. 615 S. Fourth St. 906-227-9117.
• Beaumier U.P. Heritage Center.
- Extraordinary Women of the U.P., which commemorates 60 influential women native to the U.P. or who settled in the area later in life and their significant contributions in the fields of education, the arts, politics, medicine, activism and public service, is on display through Aug. 3.
Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Saturday, 11 to 4 p.m. Corner of Seventh and Tracy streets. NMU. 906-227-1219 or nmu.edu/beaumier.
• Marquette Maritime Museum. Exhibits on shipwrecks in Marquette and Lake Superior, early life-saving and U.S. Coast Guard, the wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald and the Henry B. Smith, and more. Guided tours of the Marquette Lighthouse are available. Prices vary. Tuesday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. 300 N. Lakeshore Blvd. 906-226-2006 or mqtmaritimemuseum.com.
• Marquette Regional History Center. 50 Years of Guts Frisbee in Marquette, which tells the story of Guts Frisbee from its origins in the Keweenaw Peninsula in the late 1950s to its inclusion in the World Flying Disc Federation, is on display through Sept. 7. The museum also includes interactive displays as well as regional history exhibits. Youth 12 and younger, $2; students, $3; seniors, $6; adults, $7. Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 145 W. Spring St. 906-226-3571 or marquettehistory.org.
• Upper Peninsula Children’s Museum. A variety of interactive exhibits offer learning through investigation and creativity. Prices vary. Tuesday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 123 W. Baraga Ave. 906-2263911 or upchildrensmuseum.org.
Michigamme
• Michigamme Historical Museum. The museum has a collection of more than 125 years of history through artifacts, antiques and memorabilia, including the Anatomy of a Murder display. The museum also has an exhibit devoted to the Ford story and a 1900 steamer on display. Guided tours or special showings by appointment. Noon to 5 p.m. 110 W. Main St. 906-323-9016 or 906-3236608, or michigammetownship.com/ michigamme-museum.
Menominee
• West Shore Fishing Museum. Experience the life of an early 20th century pioneer fishing family at this stop on the Great Lakes Fisheries Heritage Trail. Tour the home and surrounding gardens. Walk the expanded woodland and shoreline trails. View exhibits of boats, equipment and practices of commercial fishermen and Native Americans who lived on the west shore of Green Bay waters. Saturday and Sunday, 1 to 4 p.m. 15 miles north of Menominee or 8 miles south of Cedar River on M-35. Turn at Bailey Park entrance. 715-923-3511.
Mohawk
• The Delaware Mine. Explore the mine through self-guided tours and view veins of exposed copper in the walls of the mine, as well as indoor and outdoor train displays. Daily 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 7804 Delaware Rd. 906-289-4688.
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, 11 a.m. 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 Recreation Passport required for parking. Wednesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 73 Forge Rd. 906-475-7857.
Painesdale
• Painesdale Mine and Shaft Inc. Tours of the ground level are free and visitors can see the hoist house, the captain’s office and the ground levels of the shaft house. Guides can provide interpretive information. Private tours can be arranged online. Saturday, noon to 4 p.m. 42634 Second St. 906-3695358 or painesdalemineshaft.com
Phoenix
• Phoenix Church. Originally built in 1858 and located in the town of Cliff, the museum was dismantled and reassembled in its current location in 1899. The last mass was held in 1957. Daily, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Junction of US-41 and M-26. keweenawhistory. org.
South Range
• Cooper Range Historical Museum. Exhibits recreate life from the early 1900s to the mid-1950s of the immigrants who built the towns and villages of the area. Collections include photographs, books and artifacts. The museum is a Keweenaw National Historic Site. Tuesday through Friday, noon to 3 p.m. 44 Trimountain Ave. 906-482-6125.
benefit the Ishpeming Area Historical Society. Suggested donation, $5 for students 12 to 17 and $10 for adults. 6:30 p.m. Ishpeming Cemetery (meet at sexton’s office), Second Street. 906-486-8680.
Little Lake
• Bingo. A concession stand will be available. Doors open, 5 p.m.; early bird games, 6:30 p.m. American Legion Post 349, 1835 E. M-35. 906-346-6000.
Marquette
• Storytime in the Park. Families can enjoy books, songs, action songs, bubbles, parachute play, and more. 9:30 a.m. Williams Park, East Ohio Street. 906-226-4323 or pwpl.info.
• Tech Coaching for Seniors. Learn how to make your electronic devices work with the help of retired teacher and librarian Christine Ault. Ensure your device is charged and bring passwords with you. 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Heritage Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. To register, 906-226-4311.
• Teen Tuesday: Felting with Jody Trost. Youth entering Grades six to 12 can create a felted mushroom. Registration is required; register for only one session. 12:30 or 3 p.m. Community Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. 906-2264321, apierce@pwpl.info or pwpl.info.
• 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.
• Oil Painting, Pastels and Drawing Classes with Marlene Wood. Bring your own supplies. $20. 1 p.m. Marquette Arts and Culture Center, Lower level, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. 906-225-8655.
• Jimmy Buffett’s Escape to Margaritaville. This musical features original songs and Jimmy Buffett classics. Youth, $7.50; seniors and students, $12; adults, $15. 7:30 p.m. Lake Superior Theatre Boathouse, 270 N. Lakeshore Blvd. 906-227-7625 or lakesuperiortheatre.com.
Negaunee
• Stories in the Park. Children of all ages are welcome to listen to a story or two at this casual drop-in program. 9 a.m. Negaunee Township Hall, 42 M-35. 906-475-7700, ext. 18 or facebook.com/NegauneePublicLibrary.
• Drop-in Dungeons and Dragons Games. A young teen dungeon master will run one-time games for youth ages 10-14. No experience or character required. 1 p.m. Michigan Room, Negaunee Public Library, 319 W. Case St. 906-475-7700, ext. 18.
• ‘Reading to Victory.’ Youth of all ages can read to Victory, a service dogin-training. 1 p.m. Negaunee Public Library, 319 W. Case St. To register, call 906-475-7700, ext. 18.
• Tuesday Afternoon Program. TV6 News Anchor Elizabeth Peterson will present “Navigating the Great Lakes: Life Aboard the Lee A. Tregurtha.”
2 p.m. Auditorium, Michigan Iron Industry Museum, 73 Forge Rd. 906-475-7857.
Norway
• Norway City Band Concert. 7:30 p.m. Jake Menghini Historical Museum, 105 Odill Dr.
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Calumet
• Chad Borgen and the Collective. Part of the Summer Concert Series
7:30 p.m. Calumet Theatre, 340 Sixth St. 906-337-2610 or calumettheatre. com.
Curtis
• Music in the Park. Featuring psychedelic string folk by The Driftless Revelers. 6:30 p.m. Erickson Center for the Arts, N9224 Saw-Wa-Quato St. 906-586-9974 or ericksoncenter.org.
Escanaba
• Lunch on Ludington Concert Series. Music will be performed by John Roman. 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Escanaba Marketplace, 1501 Ludington St. escanabadda.org.
• Farmers Market. 3 to 6 p.m. Escanaba Marketplace, 1501 Ludington St. escanabadda.org.
• Author Talk. Author Bonnie Jo Campbell will discuss her new book, The Waters 5:30 p.m. Escanaba Public Library, 400 Ludington St. 906-7897323 or escanabalibrary.org.
• Escanaba City Band Concert. 7:30 p.m. Karas Memorial Bandshell, Ludington Park.
Gwinn
• FOAMO Party and Sno-Cones. Children can enjoy timed periods in the wall of foam and free sno-cones. 5 p.m. Peter Nordeen Park, 115 N. Pine St. 906-346-3433 or forsythtwplibrary. org.
Iron Mountain
• Dickinson County Band Concert. 7 p.m. CDT. Lake Antoine Park Bandshell. facebook.com/ DickinsonCountyAreaBand.
Ishpeming
• ‘Walking Up the Food Chain.’ Presented by the Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum, participants will construct a food chain and meet live animals up close. Suitable for ages five and older. 11 a.m. Ishpeming Carnegie Public Library, 317 N. Main St. 906-486-4381 or ishpeminglibrary.info.
• Community Skill Share. Isabella Mack will discuss fermentation methods. 5:30 p.m. Partridge Creek Intergenerational Farm, 550 Cleveland Ave. 906-376-4171 or partridgecreekfarm.org/events.
• Adult Book Club. This month’s selection is The Waters by Bonnie Jo Campbell. 6 p.m. Ishpeming Carnegie Public Library, 317 N. Main St. 906486-4381 or ishpeminglibrary.info.
L’Anse
• Baraga County Farmers Market. Shop from local farmers, growers, food producers and artisans. 3 to 5:30 p.m. Meadowbrook Pavilion.
Marquette
• Book Fair No. 2. Youth who are registered for the library’s Summer Reading can stop by to choose their next free book. Bring your reading log. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Community Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. 906-226-4323 or pwpl.info.
• 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.
• Wednesday Night Market. Includes farmers, growers, food producers, and artisans. 5 to 8 p.m. 100 Block of Washington Street. mqtfarmersmarket. com.
• Jimmy Buffett’s Escape to Margaritaville. This musical features original songs and Jimmy Buffett classics. Youth, $7.50; seniors and students, $12; adults, $15. 7:30 p.m. Lake Superior Theatre Boathouse, 270 N. Lakeshore Blvd. 906-227-7625 or lakesuperiortheatre.com.
Negaunee
• Drop-in Storytime. Children of all ages can listen to a story or two at this casual drop-in program hosted by Negaunee Public Library staff. 9 a.m. Miner’s Park, Maas Street and U.S.-41. facebook.com/NegauneePublicLibrary or 906-475-7700, ext. 18.
• Teen Brunch. Teens ages 13-18 can drop in and stay as long as they wish. An optional activity will be available. Coffee and tea will be provided by the library; food donations will be accepted with the library’s coordination. 10 a.m. to noon. Negaunee Public Library, 319 W. Case St. facebook.com/ NegauneePublicLibrary or 906-4757700, ext.18.
• 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, ext. 18.
• Wings of Fire Interest Group. Youth ages 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, ext. 18.
• Farmers and Crafters Market. Offering local farmers and artisans goods and creations. 4 to 7 p.m.
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Jackson Mine Park, 199 Tobin St.
• ‘Walking Down a Food Chain.’ Presented by the Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum. There will be live animals as part of the demonstration. 6 p.m. Negaunee Public Library (outside if weather permits), 319 W. Case St. 906475-7700, ext. 18.
• Negaunee City Band Concert. Seating is limited; bring a chair. 7:30 p.m. Breitung Park Bandshell, east end of Iron Street.
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Calumet
• Kids Movie Magic. The film selection will be Winnie the Pooh. $1. 7 p.m. Calumet Theatre, 340 Sixth St. 906337-2610 or calumettheatre.com.
Chassell
• Trio Tumpelot and Majority Finn Concert. 7 p.m. Chassell Heritage Center, 42373 Hancock Avenue. 906523-1155 or chassellhistory.org.
Copper Harbor
• Performances in the Park. Featuring The Stapletons. A farmers market is also on site. 7 to 9 p.m. Donny Kilpela Memorial Park, 240 Gratiot St. 906289-4020 or performances.in.the. park@gmail.com.
Curtis
• Annie. This full-length Broadway musical featuring local talent tells the story of a young orphan named Annie who remains optimistic despite her circumstances. Youth 10 and younger, $10; students, $15; adults, $25. 7 p.m. The Pine Performance Center, 9224 Saw-Wa-Quato St. mynorthtickets.com.
Gwinn
• Modeltown Farmers and Artisans Market. Featuring live music until 6 p.m. 3 to 7 p.m. Peter Nordeen Park, 115 N. Pine St. 906-361-4843 or modeltownmarket@gmail.com.
Ishpeming
• Tracks and Scat with the Michigan DNR. Youth ages five and older will make their own animal track books to take home and go on a critter ID walk through the library. 11 a.m. Ishpeming Carnegie Public Library, 317 N. Main St. 906-486-4381 or ishpeminglibrary. info.
• Weekly Volunteer Day. Volunteers will actively engage in farm activities, such as planting, weeding, watering and harvesting crops. All ages are welcome. 2 to 4 p.m. Partridge Creek Intergenerational Farm, 550 Cleveland Ave. 906-376-4171 or partridgecreekfarm.org/volunteer.
• Crochet Club. This is a time to gather with fellow crafters to socialize. Supplies and instruction will be provided for those who are interested
in learning how to crochet. 2 p.m. Ishpeming Carnegie Public Library, 317 N. Main St. 906-486-4381 or ishpeminglibrary.info.
• Graphic Novel Book Club. Students in fourth through eighth grades will discuss Wildfire by Breena Bard. 4 p.m. Ishpeming Carnegie Public Library, 317 N. Main St. 906-486-4381 or ishpeminglibrary.info.
• Great Lakes Great Books Club. Students in fourth and fifth grade will discuss Elf Dog and Owl Head by M.T. Anderson. 5 p.m. Ishpeming Carnegie Public Library, 317 N. Main St. 906486-4381 or ishpeminglibrary.info.
• Adult Fantasy Book Club. This month’s selection will be Lilith by Nikki Marmery. 6 p.m. Ishpeming Carnegie Public Library, 317 N. Main St. 906-486-4381 or ishpeminglibrary. info.
L’Anse
• Lakefront Concert. Featuring a preview of the Aura Jamboree. 7 p.m. Lakefront Park, Broad Street at the lake.
Marquette
• Book Fair No. 2. Youth who are registered for the library’s Summer Reading can stop by to choose their next free book. Bring your reading log. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Community Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. 906-226-4323 or pwpl.info.
• 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.
• Mill Creek Live and Learn. Staff from Lake Superior Life Care and Hospice will present community resources for those living with or caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia. 2 p.m. Mill Creek Clubhouse, 1728 Windstone Dr. 906-225-7760.
• Dungeons and Dragons. Jordan from Iron Golem Games, will lead a group of teens in sixth through 12th grades on a quest with this role-playing game. Registration is required. 2 p.m. Teen Zone, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. 906-226-4321, apierce@ pwpl.info or pwpl.info.
• Music on Third. Local musicians will perform along the sidewalks of Third Street. 6 to 8 p.m. downtownmarquette.org.
• Jimmy Buffett’s Escape to Margaritaville. This musical features original songs and Jimmy Buffett classics. Youth, $7.50; seniors and students, $12; adults, $15. 7:30 p.m. Lake Superior Theatre Boathouse, 270 N. Lakeshore Blvd. 906-227-7625 or lakesuperiortheatre.com.
• Marquette City Band Concert. 7:30 p.m. Bandshell at Presque Isle Park. marquettecityband.com.
Negaunee
• Walk and Read. This walking group will meet at the Negaunee Public Library and walk through Old Town while enjoying bookish conversations with other enthusiasts. Takes place pending weather conditions. 5 p.m. facebook.com/NegauneePublicLibrary or 906-475-7700, ext. 18.
• Irontunes. Featuring live music and bean bag games. 6 to 10 p.m. Iron Street.
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Caspian
• History Happy Hour. Iron River native Nick Baumgartner will recount his journey to Olympic Gold and discuss his new book, Gold from Iron Visitors can enjoy drinks and socializing in the museum’s vintage taproom, Toti’s Tavern, before and after the presentation and popcorn will be provided. 6 p.m. CDT. Iron County Historical and Museum Society, 100 Brady Ave. 906-265-2617 or info@ironcountymuseum.org.
Curtis
• Annie This full-length Broadway musical featuring local talent tells the story of a young orphan named Annie who remains optimistic despite her circumstances. Youth 10 and younger, $10; students, $15; adults, $25. 7 p.m. The Pine Performance Center, 9224 Saw-Wa-Quato St. mynorthtickets.com.
Gwinn
• Storytime in the Park. Preschoolage kids can enjoy stories, crafts and light snacks. 10:30 a.m. Peter Nordeen Park, 115 N. Pine St. 906-346-3433 or forsythtwplibrary.org.
Hancock
• Key Ingredients. This event is a celebration of local restaurants and musicians. 6 to 8 p.m. Quincy Street. cityofhancock.com.
Ishpeming
• Pokemon Trade and Play with Iron Golem Games. Pokemon enthusiasts ages five and older can show off their Pokemon card collection, trade cards and play the game. Noon. Ishpeming Carnegie Public Library, 317 N. Main St. 906-486-4381 or ishpeminglibrary. info.
• Author Visit: Bonnie Jo Campbell. Michigan author Bonnie Jo Campbell will discuss her book, The Waters 4 p.m. Ishpeming Carnegie Public Library, 317 N. Main St. 906-486-4381 or ishpeminglibrary.info.
L’Anse
• 46th Annual Aura Jamboree. Features traditional, folk, bluegrass, ethnic, classical, country and western music performed by more than 50 musicians from around the Midwest.
Youth 12 and younger, free; ages 13 to 17, $5; two-day admission button, $15. 4 p.m. to midnight. Historic Aura Community Hall, 13759 Townline Rd., L’Anse. aurajamboree.org.
Marquette
• A Spielberg Summer: E.T. the Extraterrestrial. This 1982 film is Steven Spielberg’s classic tale of love, friendship and extraterrestrial life. Rated PG. Noon. Community Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. 906-226-4322, machatz@ pwpl.info or pwpl.info.
• 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. Youth of all ages are welcome to build with the library’s LEGO bricks. 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Great Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. 906-226-4323 or pwpl. info.
• 44th Annual Traditional Hiawatha Music Festival. Features traditional music styles, such as bluegrass, oldtimey, Cajun, Celtic, acoustic blues, and folk, including singer/songwriters, as well as traditional dance styles. Mainstage acts include nationally known performers as well as regional and local favorites. Tourist Park, 2145 Sugar Loaf Ave. 906-226-8575 or hiawathamusic.org.
• Jimmy Buffett’s Escape to Margaritaville. This musical features original songs and Jimmy Buffett classics. Youth, $7.50; seniors and students, $12; adults, $15. 7:30 p.m. Lake Superior Theatre Boathouse, 270 N. Lakeshore Blvd. 906-227-7625 or lakesuperiortheatre.com.
Negaunee
• Building Storytime. Children ages three and older can listen to a story or two and be inspired to build with LEGOs and other blocks. Older youth are welcome to hang out quietly and build. 10:30 a.m. Negaunee Public Library, 319 W. Case St. facebook.com/ NegauneePublicLibrary or 906-4757700, ext. 18.
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Calumet
• The Park Brothers. Part of the Main Stage Series Ticket prices vary. 7:30 p.m. Calumet Theatre, 340 Sixth St. 906-337-2610 or calumettheatre.com.
Copper Harbor
• End O’ the Road Keweenaw Tour and Car Show. A cruise from Calumet to Copper Harbor will be followed by a car show, live music by Chad Borgen and the Collective, and awards. Cruise, noon. Show, 1 to 6 p.m. Copper Harbor
Community Building.
Curtis
• Annie. This full-length Broadway musical featuring local talent tells the story of a young orphan named Annie who remains optimistic despite her circumstances. Youth 10 and younger, $10; students, $15; adults, $25. 7 p.m. The Pine Performance Center, 9224 Saw-Wa-Quato St. mynorthtickets.com.
Escanaba
• Farmers Market. 9 a.m. to noon. Escanaba Marketplace, 1501 Ludington St. escanabadda.org.
Garden
• Village Artisans’ Salad Luncheon and Tour. Events include tours of the Steve Pscodna Centennial Farm, a Quilt Show at Garden Christian Fellowship Church and new displays at the Garden Peninsula Historical Society from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., as well as presentations at 1 and 2 p.m. at the Garden Grove Retreat and Lodging. The luncheon will take place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at St. John’s Hall, 6410 State St. $12; tickets can be purchased at the Garden Gallery, 6367 State St. 906-644-2025 or villageartisansofgarden.org.
Gwinn
• Kids’ Blueberry Foraging Adventure. Hosted by U.P. Wild Church, snacks will be provided along with bingo cards for wild plant identification. Bring a bucket. 10:30 a.m. Parking Lot 2, Blueberry Ridge Pathway, M-553. upwild.org/events.
Hancock
• Canal Run. The event features a half marathon, 10-mile run and walk, 5-mile run and walk, 2-mile run and walk and a kids’ dash along the Portage Canal. Categories for adaptive athletes are also included. Cost varies by race; proceeds benefit the Copper Country Humane Society. Race times begin at 7:15 a.m. 906-483-1187, hello@canal. run or canal.run.
Ishpeming
• Book Art with Hope-Dreams Art. Kitty from Hope-Dreams Art will lead adults to make literary shadow boxes out of discarded books and fake flowers. Registration is required. 11 a.m. Ishpeming Carnegie Public Library, 317 N. Main St. To register, 906-486-4381.
L’Anse
• Baraga County Farmers Market. Shop from local farmers, growers, food producers and artisans. 9 a.m. to noon. Meadowbrook Pavilion.
• 46th Annual Aura Jamboree. Features traditional, folk, bluegrass, ethnic, classical, country and western music performed by more than 50 musicians from around the Midwest. Youth 12 and younger, free; ages 13 to 17, $5; two-day admission button, $15. 10 a.m. to midnight. Historic Aura
Community Hall, 13759 Townline Rd., L’Anse. aurajamboree.org.
Marquette
• Farmers Market. Includes farmers, growers, food producers and artisans. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Marquette Commons, 112 S. Third St. mqtfarmersmarket. com.
• 44th Annual Traditional Hiawatha Music Festival. Features traditional music styles, such as bluegrass, oldtimey, Cajun, Celtic, acoustic blues, and folk, including singer/songwriters, as well as traditional dance styles. Mainstage acts include nationally known performers as well as regional and local favorites. Tourist Park, 2145 Sugar Loaf Ave. 906-226-8575 or hiawathamusic.org.
• 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. Fair St. superiorland_bridge.tripod.com.
• Skandia Community Day. Presented by the Skandia Lions Club, there will be a parade along Kreiger Drive, kids and adults games, food, live raffles and more. 11 a.m. Skandia Township Hall and Pavilion, 224 Kreiger Dr. 906-942-7662.
• Hands-On Owl Pellet Dissection. Erik, the Marquette Naturalist, will lead attendees of all ages in an owl pellet dissection to help identify what an owl has eaten. There will be a limited number of owl pellets available at no cost to attendees. Suggested donation, $5 per child or $10 per family. 2 p.m. MooseWood Nature Center, Shiras Pool Building at Presque Isle Park. To register, moosewoodnc@gmail.com.
• Carole King Sing-Along This fundraiser will be hosted by Kathleen Treado Daniels. Ticket prices vary. 7:30 p.m. Lake Superior Theatre Boathouse, 270 N. Lakeshore Blvd. 906-227-7625 or lakesuperiortheatre.com.
Negaunee
• Pokémon Club. Youth ages 7 and older can play Pokémon card games, discuss their favorite Pokémon, trade cards, make friends and have fun. 10 a.m. Negaunee Public Library, 319 W. Case St. facebook.com/ NegauneePublicLibrary. 906-4757700, ext. 18.
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• Let’s Talk Art! The guest will be artist and instructor Helga Flower. 1 p.m. Upper level, Erickson Center for the Arts, N9224 Saw-Wa-Quato St. 906-586-9974 or ericksoncenter.org.
K.I. Sawyer
• Public Country Dance. Entertainment is TBD. All are welcome. $10. 1 to 4 p.m. K.I. Sawyer
Heritage Air Museum, 402 Third St. 906-346-2251.
Marquette
• 44th Annual Traditional Hiawatha Music Festival. Features traditional music styles, such as bluegrass, oldtimey, Cajun, Celtic, acoustic blues, and folk, including singer/songwriters, as well as traditional dance styles. Mainstage acts include nationally known performers as well as regional and local favorites. Tourist Park, 2145 Sugar Loaf Ave. 906-226-8575 or hiawathamusic.org.
• Lakenenland Book Launch and Art Fair. This event will feature local authors from the Upper Peninsula Publishers and Authors Association (UPPAA) and a variety of artisans. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Lakenenland Sculpture Park, 2800 M-28 E.
• Story Time at MooseWood. Are You A Ladybug? by Judy Allen will be read followed by an activity. Suggested donation, $5 per child or $10 per family. 11 a.m. MooseWood Nature Center, Shiras Pool Building at Presque Isle Park. To register, moosewoodnc@gmail.com.
Sands
• Stock Car Racing. Cars race on a quarter-mile asphalt-paved tri-oval track built into the base of a hill. Bring a blanket or chairs. Kids 12 and younger, free; seniors and students, $10; adults, $15. Gates open, 1 p.m.; time trials, 2 p.m.; races, 3 p.m. Sands Speedway, 675 Old Co. Rd. 553. sandsspeedway.com.
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Escanaba
• Music Mondays. Featuring Grand Design. A food truck will be on site. 7 to 9 p.m. Karas Bandshell, Ludington Park, Lake Shore Drive.
Marquette
• All Booked Up. Upper Michigan Today’s Elizabeth Peterson and Tia Trudgeon, along with library staff, will host an on-air, in-person book discussion of The Waters by Bonnie Jo Campbell, who will be present for the event. 9 a.m. Community Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. 906-226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info or pwpl.info.
• Superiorland Pet Partners. Youth of all ages can practice reading to friendly, non-judgmental reading therapy-trained dogs. 10 a.m. Front Lawn, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. 906-226-4323 or pwpl.info.
• An Evening with Author Bonnie Jo Campbell. Dinner will be catered by Vango’s and followed by a reading from Campbell’s latest novel, The Waters. A silent auction will also take place. Presented by The Friends of Peter White Public Library. $25. 6
p.m. Community Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. 906226-4305, heather@pwpl.info or pwpl. info.
Negaunee
• All-Ages Online Storytime. Miss Jessica will lead stories, songs and rhymes on Facebook Live. 11 a.m. facebook.com/NegauneePublicLibrary. 906-475-7700, ext. 18.
• The Alans’ Magic Show. Magicians Jason and Stacy Alan are touring U.P. libraries as part of their summer reading programs. 6 p.m. Negaunee Public Library, Negaunee Public Library, 319 W. Case St. 906-475-7700, ext. 18.
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Curtis
• Hail! Hail! The Gang’s All Here: An American Jamboree. Michiganbased ragtime artist Peter Bergin will perform a mix of vintage American songs and ragtime piano selections. Ticket prices vary. 7 p.m. The Pine Performance Center, N9224 Saw-WaQuato St. mynorthtickets.com.
Escanaba
• Tech Tuesday. Appointments or walk-ins are welcome. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Escanaba Public Library, 400 Ludington St. 906-789-7323 or escanabalibrary.org.
• Summer Reading Program: Lunch with the Munch Bunch. 11:30 a.m. Children’s Room Patio, Escanaba Public Library, 400 Ludington St. 906789-7323 or escanabalibrary.org.
• Lunchtime Live! Music will be performed by Wingin’ It, featuring Pat Feldhusen, Pete Ammel, Michael Hall, Heather Grimes and Scott Breault. There will be a food truck on site. 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Bay College Courtyard, 2001 N. Lincoln Rd. events@baycollege.edu.
Ishpeming
• Cosmic Kids Yoga. Yoga Instructor Kristen Carlson will lead kids ages three to seven on a yoga adventure using Cosmic Kids techniques. 11 a.m. Ishpeming Carnegie Public Library, 317 N. Main St. 906-486-4381 or ishpeminglibrary.info.
• Cemetery Tour. Led by Ishpeming historian Karen Kasper, this weekly walking tour will highlight citizens such as Al Quaal and two sisters who were wartime nurses, Ethel Anderson Remer and Helen Anderson. Proceeds benefit the Ishpeming Area Historical Society. Suggested donation, $5 for students 12 to 17 and $10 for adults. 6:30 p.m. Ishpeming Cemetery (meet at sexton’s office), Second Street. 906-486-8680.
Little Lake
• Bingo. A concession stand will be available. Doors open, 5 p.m.; early
bird games, 6:30 p.m. American Legion Post 349, 1835 E. M-35. 906-346-6000.
Marquette
• Storytime in the Park. Families can enjoy books, songs, action songs, bubbles, parachute play, and more. 9:30 a.m. Williams Park, East Ohio Street. 906-226-4323 or pwpl.info.
• Tech Coaching for Seniors. Learn how to make your electronic devices work with the help of retired teacher and librarian Christine Ault. Ensure your device is charged and bring passwords with you. 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Heritage Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. To register, 906-226-4311.
• Teen Tuesday: Teens Cook! Youth entering Grades six to 12 can explore a new kind of food and build their cooking skills. Registration is required; register for only one session. 10 a.m. or 3:30 p.m. Marquette Food Co-op, 502 W. Washington St. 906-226-4321 or pwpl.info.
• Red Cross Blood Drive. 12 to 5 p.m. Ore Dock Brewing Company, 114 W. Spring St. 906-228-8888 or oredockbrewing.com.
• 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. Students eight and older are invited to visit or join the group to learn a new art form. The group mentors all age groups and skill levels. Bring a skein of lighter color yarn and a size 7, 24-inch circular needle to make a hat or cowl. Suggested donation, $1 to $5 to the MRHC for the study and preservation of the fiber arts. 1 p.m. Marquette Regional History Center, 145 W. Spring St. beedhive47@yahoo.com.
• Oil Painting, Pastels and Drawing Classes with Marlene Wood. Bring your own supplies. $20. 1 p.m. Marquette Arts and Culture Center, Lower level, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. 906-225-8655.
• Yooptone Instrument Petting Zoo. This is a hands-on drop-in event where kids can try out a variety of musical instruments. A zookeeper from Yooptone will be on hand to answer questions and help kids play the instruments. 1 to 3 p.m. Great Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. 906-226-4323 or pwpl.info.
• Once. This show is the story of a guy who gave up on love and music, and the girl who inspired him to dream again. Youth, $7.50; seniors and students, $12; adults, $15. 7:30 p.m. Lake Superior Theatre Boathouse, 270 N. Lakeshore Blvd. 906-227-7625 or lakesuperiortheatre.com.
Negaunee
• Stories in the Park. Children of all ages are welcome to listen to a story or two at this casual drop-in program.
• Social Media Safety. This presentation for families will be led by School Resource Officer Josh Myers. 10:30 a.m. Negaunee Public Library, 319 W. Case St. 906-475-7700, ext. 18.
• Drop-in Dungeons and Dragons Games. A young teen dungeon master will run one-time games for youth ages 10-14. No experience or character required. 1 p.m. Michigan Room, Negaunee Public Library, 319 W. Case St. 906-475-7700, ext. 18.
• Tuesday Afternoon Program. Hillary Pine, Michigan History Center historian, will present “Roosevelt’s Tree Army: The CCC in Michigan.” 2 p.m. Auditorium, Michigan Iron Industry Museum, 73 Forge Rd. 906-475-7857.
• Plant Daddy Ashley. Plant Daddy Ashley will discuss plant propagation. 5:30 p.m. Negaunee Public Library, 319 W. Case St. 906-475-7700, ext. 18
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sunrise 6:21 a.m.; sunset 9:31 p.m.
Calumet
• Wild Honey Collective. Part of the Summer Concert Series 7:30 p.m. Calumet Theatre, 340 Sixth St. 906337-2610 or calumettheatre.com.
Curtis
• Music in the Park. Featuring rock music by Drednot. 6:30 p.m. Erickson Center for the Arts, N9224 Saw-Wa-Quato St. 906-586-9974 or ericksoncenter.org.
Escanaba
• Lunch on Ludington Concert Series. Music will be performed by Cash O’Riley. 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Escanaba Marketplace, 1501 Ludington St. escanabadda.org.
• Farmers Market. 3 to 6 p.m. Escanaba Marketplace, 1501 Ludington St. escanabadda.org.
• Escanaba City Band Concert. 7:30 p.m. Karas Memorial Bandshell, Ludington Park.
Iron Mountain
• Dickinson County Band Concert. 7 p.m. CDT. Lake Antoine Park Bandshell. facebook.com/ DickinsonCountyAreaBand.
Ishpeming
• Storytime at the Park. In partnership with the Great Start Parent Coalition Playgroup from 10 a.m. to noon, the Ishpeming Carnegie Public Library will host storytime for ages five and younger (older children are welcome). 11 a.m. Tilden Township Hall, 3145 Co. Rd. PG. 906-486-4381 or ishpeminglibrary.info.
• YA Book Club. Youth in Grades eight to 12 will discuss the young
adult Arthurian legend fantasy novel Legendborn by Tracy Deonn. 2 p.m. Ishpeming Carnegie Public Library, 317 N. Main St. 906-486-4381 or ishpeminglibrary.info.
• 101 Things That Happened on the Mackinac Bridge. Journalist and author Mike Fornes will discuss the historic, tragic and hilarious events of the Mackinac Bridge since construction began in 1954, including gale-force winds, the pressure of crushing ice flows and blinding snowstorms. 5:30 p.m. Ishpeming Carnegie Public Library, 317 N. Main St. 906-486-4381 or ishpeminglibrary.info.
L’Anse
• Baraga County Farmers Market. Shop from local farmers, growers, food producers and artisans. 3 to 5:30 p.m. Meadowbrook Pavilion.
Marquette
• NCLL: Tips for Writing Your Life Story. Sue Hefke will share information to get started on writing memories about your past and answer questions. NCLL members, $5; non-members, $10. 11 a.m. Redeemer Lutheran Church, 1700 W. Fair Ave. 906-2251004 or hoosieryooper80@gmail.com.
• 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.
• Wednesday Night Market. Includes farmers, growers, food producers, and artisans. 5 to 8 p.m. 100 Block of Washington Street. mqtfarmersmarket. com.
• North Coast Dance Festival Master Class. In conjunction with the North Coast Dance Festival, Nan Giordano of Giordano Dance Chicago will host an intermediate-level master class and talk-back session. Local dancers and community members ages 13 and older with four years of dance training can participate or observe. 6:30 p.m. Forest Roberts Theatre, NMU. To register, nmu.edu/theatreanddance/ north-coast-dance-festival-2024-0.
• Concert on the Steps. Black Pearl will perform old-time rock, country, and pop classics and standards. 7 p.m. Front Street Steps, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. 906-226-4322 or pwpl.info.
• Once. This show is the story of a guy who gave up on love and music, and the girl who inspired him to dream again. Youth, $7.50; seniors and students, $12; adults, $15. 7:30 p.m. Lake Superior Theatre Boathouse, 270 N. Lakeshore Blvd. 906-227-7625 or lakesuperiortheatre.com.
Negaunee
• Drop-in Storytime. Children of all ages can listen to a story or two at this casual drop-in program hosted by Negaunee Public Library staff. 9 a.m.
Miner’s Park, Maas Street and U.S.-41. 906-475-7700, ext. 18.
• 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, ext. 18.
• Wings of Fire Annual Party. Planned by members of the Wings of Fire interest group, youth ages six and older can enjoy games, food, a piñata and trivia. Attendees should be familiar with the events of the book series. 3 p.m. Negaunee Public Library, 319 W. Case St. 906-475-7700, ext. 18.
• Farmers and Crafters Market. Offering local farmers and artisans goods and creations. 4 to 7 p.m. Jackson Mine Park, 199 Tobin St.
• Negaunee City Band Concert. Seating is limited; bring a chair. 7:30 p.m. Breitung Park Bandshell, east end of Iron Street.
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Calumet
• Kids Movie Magic. The film selection will be Sword in the Stone. $1 7 p.m. Calumet Theatre, 340 Sixth St. 906-337-2610 or calumettheatre.com.
Chassell
• Exploring Iceland. Millie Pyorala and Dorthey Behrend will share their experiences and photos from their trip to Iceland. 7 p.m. Chassell Heritage Center, 42373 Hancock Avenue. 906523-1155 or chassellhistory.org.
Copper Harbor
• Performances in the Park. Featuring Wild Honey Collective. A farmers market is also on site. 7 to 9 p.m. Donny Kilpela Memorial Park, 240 Gratiot St. 906-289-4020.
Escanaba
• Live on the Lawn at Lunch! This live music series will feature The Stapletons. Lunch will be available from the Grateful Cheese food truck. 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. Escanaba Public Library, 400 Ludington St. 906789-7323 or escanabalibrary.org.
Gwinn
• The Alans’ Magic Show. This high-energy show is filled with magic, props and audience participation. 1 p.m. Forsyth Township Library, 180 W. Flint St. 906-346-3433 or forsythtwplibrary.org.
• Modeltown Farmers and Artisans Market. Featuring live music until 6 p.m. 3 to 7 p.m. Peter Nordeen Park, 115 N. Pine St. 906-361-4843 or modeltownmarket@gmail.com.
Ishpeming
• Weekly Volunteer Day. Volunteers will actively engage in farm activities,
such as planting, weeding, watering and harvesting crops. All ages are welcome. 2 to 4 p.m. Partridge Creek Intergenerational Farm, 550 Cleveland Ave. 906-376-4171 or partridgecreekfarm.org/volunteer.
• The Alans’ Magic Show. This high-energy show is filled with magic, props and audience participation. 5 p.m. Ishpeming Carnegie Public Library, 317 N. Main St. 906-486-4381 or ishpeminglibrary.info.
L’Anse
• Lakefront Concert. Featuring a tribute to Gordon Lightfoot. 7 p.m. Lakefront Park, Broad Street at the lake.
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.
• Marquette Rug Hookers Meeting. Anyone interested in the art of rug and art hooking can gather for technique and resource sharing, instruction, show and tell, and fellowship. Participants may bring dinner. 4 p.m. Lower level, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. 906-360-8700.
• Family Back-To-School Bingo. For families with youth of all ages, but especially school-age children. The prizes will be back-to-school supplies. 5:30 to 7 p.m. Community Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. 906-226-4323 or pwpl.info.
• Jane Elder Reading: Wilderness, Water and Rust. Jane Elder, an advocate for the protection of the Great Lakes region for more than 40 years, will read from her recently released memoir, Wilderness, Water and Rust: A Journey toward Great Lakes Resilience 7 p.m. Shiras Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. 906-226-4322 or pwpl.info.
• Junie B. Jones the Musical Jr. Presented by Superior Arts Youth Theater (SAY Theater) and featuring local youth performers, the show is an adaptation of four of Barbara Park’s bestselling books. In advance, students, $9; adults, $15. At the door, students, $11; adults, $17. 7 p.m. Forest Roberts Theatre, NMU. 906-227-1032 or nmu. universitytickets.com.
• North Coast Dance Festival. Hosted by NMU Theatre and Dance, this third annual festival will feature professional ballet dancers Julia Feldman, Mate Szentes and Ava Chatterson, along with Chicago’s Giordano Dance Company performing its new jazz piece “Gershwin in B” and NMU’s CO/LAB Dance Company. NMU students, $5; youth, $12; NMU employees, seniors and military, $15; and general public, $20. 7:30 p.m. Forest Roberts Theatre, NMU. nmu.universitytickets.com.
• Once. This show is the story of a guy who gave up on love and music, and the girl who inspired him to dream
again. Youth, $7.50; seniors and students, $12; adults, $15. 7:30 p.m. Lake Superior Theatre Boathouse, 270 N. Lakeshore Blvd. 906-227-7625 or lakesuperiortheatre.com.
Negaunee
• Walk and Read. This walking group will meet at the Negaunee Public Library and walk through Old Town while enjoying bookish conversations with other enthusiasts. Takes place pending weather conditions. 5 p.m. 906-475-7700, ext. 18.
• Irontunes. Featuring live music and bean bag games. 6 to 10 p.m. Iron Street.
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Crystal Falls
• Swearingen and Kelli: The Sounds of Simon and Garfunkel. Students, $5; adults, $23. 7 p.m. CDT. The Crystal Theatre, 304 Superior Ave. 906-875-3208 or thecrystaltheatre.org.
Gwinn
• Yoga Storytime in the Park. Guest Fran Lukkarinen will lead the children in yoga. 10:30 a.m. Peter Nordeen Park, 115 N. Pine St. 906-346-3433 or forsythtwplibrary.org.
Hancock
• Canal Rock. Tom-n-Dirk will perform and food trucks will be on site. 6 to 8 p.m. Porvoo Park. cityofhancock. com.
Ishpeming
• Cooking with Chef Ming Louie. Teens and adults will make vegetarian sushi in a hands-on cooking demonstration with Chef Ming Louie. 1 p.m. Ishpeming Carnegie Public Library, 317 N. Main St. 906-486-4381 or ishpeminglibrary.info.
Marquette
• Blueberry Festival. Featuring local vendors, sidewalk sales and lots of “blueberry fare,” from blueberry pizza to blueberry beer. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. West Washington and South Front streets. downtownmarquette.org.
• NCLL: Hunting for Mushrooms. The Upper Peninsula Land Conservancy and Adam Berger, a local mushroom expert, will lead an educational hike (not a gathering hike) to look for local edible and poisonous mushrooms and how to identify them. NCLL members, $5; non-members, $10. 11 a.m. Vielmetti-Peters Reserve, Brickyard Road, Marquette Township. 906-204-8845.
• 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. Youth of all ages are
welcome to build with the library’s LEGO bricks. 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Great Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. 906-226-4323 or pwpl. info.
• Junie B. Jones the Musical Jr. Presented by Superior Arts Youth Theater (SAY Theater) and featuring local youth performers, the show is an adaptation of four of Barbara Park’s bestselling books. In advance, students, $9; adults, $15. At the door, students, $11; adults, $17. 7 p.m. Forest Roberts Theatre, NMU. 906-227-1032 or nmu. universitytickets.com.
• North Coast Dance Festival. Hosted by NMU Theatre and Dance, this third annual festival will feature professional ballet dancers Julia Feldman, Mate Szentes and Ava Chatterson, along with Chicago’s Giordano Dance Company performing its new jazz piece “Gershwin in B” and NMU’s CO/LAB Dance Company. NMU students, $5; youth, $12; NMU employees, seniors and military, $15; and general public, $20. 7:30 p.m. Forest Roberts Theatre, NMU. nmu.universitytickets.com.
• Once. This show is the story of a guy who gave up on love and music, and the girl who inspired him to dream again. Youth, $7.50; seniors and students, $12; adults, $15. 7:30 p.m. Lake Superior Theatre Boathouse, 270 N. Lakeshore Blvd. 906-227-7625 or lakesuperiortheatre.com.
Negaunee
• Building Storytime. Children ages three and older can listen to a story or two and be inspired to build with LEGOs and other blocks. Older youth are welcome to hang out quietly and build. 10:30 a.m. Negaunee Public Library, 319 W. Case St. 906-4757700, ext. 18.
27 SATURDAY
Calumet
• Meet the Pollinators of Black Creek Nature Sanctuary. Presented by the Michigan Nature Association, the event will be led by insect ecologist Jim Bess. Long pants are recommended. 10 a.m. Black Creek Nature Sanctuary Trailhead, Cedar Bay Road. nancy@einerlei.com.
Curtis
• Wine and Cheese Tasting and Auction Fundraiser. The event will include wine tasting tables, silent and live auctions, and a raffle. Ticket prices vary. 4 p.m. Patio, The Pine Performance Center, N9224 Saw-Wa-Quato St. 906-586-9974 or mynorthtickets.com.
Escanaba
• Farmers Market. 9 a.m. to noon. Escanaba Marketplace, 1501 Ludington St. escanabadda.org.
• Marina Fest. Live music will be
performed by Celtic band Failte, the Marrier Revival Orchestra led by band leader Joe Hellberg, Mardi Rouge and The Jazz Brigade featuring Lorne Watson, John Beck, Patrick Booth and Ryan Dart, Pete Ammel and the House Band featuring Kevin Chown, the Lark Brothers and the Delta Players. Noon. Escanaba Harbor in Ludington Park.
Gwinn
• Big Lake Acoustic Concert and Ice Cream Social. Hosted by the Forsyth Township Public Library and Forsyth Senior Center. 1 to 3 p.m. Peter Nordeen Park Bandstand.
Ishpeming
• 125th Italian Fest. Presented by the St. Rocco-St. Anthony Society of Ishpeming, there will be a day-long picnic, games and activities, live music and a fireworks display at dusk. Al Quaal Recreation Area. ishpemingitalianfest.com.
• Tai Chi Class. Instructor Irina Tarbeeva will lead an hour-long Tai Chi class for beginning and intermediate levels of practice. 2 p.m. Ishpeming Carnegie Public Library, 317 N. Main St. 906-486-4381 or ishpeminglibrary. info.
L’Anse
• Baraga County Farmers Market. Shop from local farmers, growers, food producers and artisans. 9 a.m. to noon. Meadowbrook Pavilion.
Marquette
• Farmers Market. Includes farmers, growers, food producers and artisans. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Marquette Commons, 112 S. Third St. mqtfarmersmarket. com.
• Art on the Rocks. This juried fine arts show also includes food trucks and art activities. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mattson Lower Harbor Park. marquetteartontherocks.com.
• Outback Art Fair. Features more than 100 art and food vendors. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Shiras Park at Picnic Rocks. outbackartfair.com.
• 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. Fair St. superiorland_bridge.tripod.com.
• Junie B. Jones the Musical Jr. Presented by Superior Arts Youth Theater (SAY Theater) and featuring local youth performers, the show is an adaptation of four of Barbara Park’s bestselling books. In advance, students, $9; adults, $15. At the door, students, $11; adults, $17. Theater for All performance, 1 p.m.; general audience, 7 p.m. Forest Roberts Theatre, NMU. 906-227-1032 or nmu.universitytickets.com.
Negaunee
• Pokémon Club. Youth ages 7 and older can play Pokémon card games, discuss their favorite Pokémon, trade
cards, make friends and have fun. 10 a.m. Negaunee Public Library, 319 W. Case St. facebook.com/ NegauneePublicLibrary. 906-4757700, ext. 18.
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Marquette
• Art on the Rocks. This juried fine arts show also includes food trucks and art activities. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mattson Lower Harbor Park. marquetteartontherocks.com
• Outback Art Fair. Features more than 100 art and food vendors. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Shiras Park at Picnic Rocks. outbackartfair.com
• Junie B. Jones the Musical Jr. Presented by Superior Arts Youth Theater (SAY Theater) and featuring local youth performers, the show is an adaptation of four of Barbara Park’s bestselling books. In advance, students, $9; adults, $15. At the door, students, $11; adults, $17. 1 p.m. Forest Roberts Theatre, NMU. 906-227-1032 or nmu. universitytickets.com.
• Once. This show is the story of a guy who gave up on love and music, and the girl who inspired him to dream again. Youth, $7.50; seniors and students, $12; adults, $15. 7:30 p.m. Lake Superior Theatre Boathouse, 270 N. Lakeshore Blvd. 906-227-7625 or lakesuperiortheatre.com.
Negaunee
• Trillium House Fundraiser Concert. Dale Watson will perform classic honky-tonk music in this fundraiser concert for Trillium House. A dinner buffet and desserts will be provided. Ticket prices vary. 7 p.m. Patio, Strega Nonna, 432 Iron St. 906-2362891 or strega.fun.
Sands
• Stock Car Racing. Cars race on a quarter-mile asphalt-paved tri-oval track built into the base of a hill. Bring a blanket or chairs. Kids 12 and younger, free; seniors and students, $10; adults, $15. Gates open, 1 p.m.; time trials, 2 p.m.; races, 3 p.m. Sands Speedway, 675 Old Co. Rd. 553. sandsspeedway.com.
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Escanaba
• Let’s Make Magic Together with The Alans. 1 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers, 410 Ludington St. 906-7897323 or escanabalibrary.org.
• Music Mondays. Featuring Stonewall. A food truck will be on site. 7 to 9 p.m. Karas Bandshell, Ludington Park, Lake Shore Drive.
Marquette
• Cindy Hunter Morgan Reading. Michigan Notable Book Author Cindy Hunter Morgan will read from her award-winning poetry collections, including Far Company and Harborless. 7 p.m. Community Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. 906-226-4322 or pwpl.info.
Negaunee
• All-Ages Online Storytime. Miss Jessica will lead stories, songs and rhymes on Facebook Live. 11 a.m. 906-475-7700, ext. 18.
• Aging U.P. Lake Superior Life Care and Hospice will discuss the benefits of positive attitudes toward aging and how to improve decision making and memory. 12:30 p.m. Negaunee Senior Center, 410 Jackson St. 906-225-7760.
30 TUESDAY
Curtis
• Author Peter Wurdock Meet and Greet and Book Signing. Peter Wurdock is a Notable Book Award winner and the U.P. Poet Laureate of Luce County. 7 p.m. Upper level, Erickson Center for the Arts, N9224 Saw-Wa-Quato St. 906-586-9974 or ericksoncenter.org.
Escanaba
• Tech Tuesday. Appointments or walk-ins are welcome. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Escanaba Public Library, 400 Ludington St. 906-789-7323 or escanabalibrary.org.
Ishpeming
• Tot Dance Party. There will be 30 minutes of dancing fun, including tot favorites. 11 a.m. Ishpeming Carnegie Public Library, 317 N. Main St. 906486-4381 or ishpeminglibrary.info.
• Cemetery Tour. Led by Ishpeming historian Karen Kasper, this weekly walking tour will highlight citizens such as Al Quaal and two sisters who were wartime nurses, Ethel Anderson Remer and Helen Anderson. Proceeds benefit the Ishpeming Area Historical Society. Suggested donation, $5 for students 12 to 17 and $10 for adults. 6:30 p.m. Ishpeming Cemetery (meet at sexton’s office), Second Street. 906-486-8680.
Little Lake
• Bingo. A concession stand will be available. Doors open, 5 p.m.; early bird games, 6:30 p.m. American Legion Post 349, 1835 E. M-35. 906-346-6000.
Marquette
• Storytime in the Park. Families can enjoy books, songs, action songs, bubbles, parachute play, and more. 9:30 a.m. Williams Park, East Ohio Street. 906-226-4323 or pwpl.info.
• Tech Coaching for Seniors. Learn how to make your electronic devices work with the help of retired teacher
and librarian Christine Ault. Ensure your device is charged and bring passwords with you. 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Heritage Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. To register, 906-226-4311.
• 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.
• Oil Painting, Pastels and Drawing Classes with Marlene Wood. Bring your own supplies. $20. 1 p.m. Marquette Arts and Culture Center, Lower level, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. 906-225-8655.
• Writing in the Intersection: Where Poetry and Micro Nonfiction Meet. Michigan Notable Book Author Cindy Hunter Morgan will lead this workshop in which participants will pair poems and very short nonfiction that “go together,” and use the work as prompts for their own writing. Registration is required. 1 p.m. Shiras Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. To register, pwpl.info.
• Teen Tuesday: NERF Blast. Youth entering Grades six to 12 can try their NERF skills at targets, capture the flag and more. Registration is required; register for only one session. 1 p.m. or 3 p.m. Community Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. 906226-4321 or pwpl.info.
• Bluesday Tuesday. This concert is sponsored by the Marquette Area Blues Society. 7 p.m. Front Street Steps, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. 906-226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info or pwpl.info.
• Midsummer Night’s Dream. Presented by Superior Shakespeare, this show is one of the most enduring and intriguing comedies. Youth, $7.50; seniors and students, $12; adults, $15. 7:30 p.m. Lake Superior Theatre Boathouse, 270 N. Lakeshore Blvd. 906-227-7625 or lakesuperiortheatre. com.
Negaunee
• Stories in the Park. Children of all ages are welcome to listen to a story or two at this casual drop-in program. 9 a.m. Negaunee Township Hall, 42 M-35. 906-475-7700, ext. 18.
• Drop-in Dungeons and Dragons Games. A young teen dungeon master will run one-time games for youth ages 10-14. No experience or character required. 1 p.m. Michigan Room, Negaunee Public Library, 319 W. Case St. 906-475-7700, ext. 18.
• Tuesday Afternoon Program. Dan Truckey, director of the Beaumier U.P. Heritage Center, will present “Claiming Michigan: The 1820 Expedition of Lewis Cass.” 2 p.m. Auditorium, Michigan Iron Industry Museum, 73 Forge Rd. 906-475-7857.
Norway
• Norway City Band Concert. 7:30 p.m. Bandshell, Main Street.
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sunrise 6:29 a.m.; sunset 9:23 p.m.
Calumet
• Almost Elvis and the TCB Mafia. Part of the Summer Concert Series. 7:30 p.m. Calumet Theatre, 340 Sixth St. 906-337-2610 or calumettheatre. com.
Curtis
• Music in the Park. Featuring ’60s and ’70s music by The Front Porch Trio. 6:30 p.m. Erickson Center for the Arts, N9224 Saw-Wa-Quato St. 906586-9974 or ericksoncenter.org.
Escanaba
• Lunch on Ludington Concert Series. Music will be performed by The House Blues Band. 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Escanaba Marketplace, 1501 Ludington St. escanabadda.org.
• Farmers Market. 3 to 6 p.m. Escanaba Marketplace, 1501 Ludington St. escanabadda.org.
• Escanaba City Band Concert. 7:30 p.m. Karas Memorial Bandshell, Ludington Park.
Iron Mountain
• Dickinson County Band Concert. 7 p.m. CDT. Lake Antoine Park Bandshell. facebook.com/ DickinsonCountyAreaBand.
Ishpeming
• Taylor Swift Music Bingo. Intended for children ages 10 and older, teens and adults, participants can put their Taylor Swift song skills to the test in a session of music bingo. 1 p.m. Ishpeming Carnegie Public Library, 317 N. Main St. 906-486-4381 or ishpeminglibrary.info.
• Adult Horror Book Club. The selection will be Mister Lullaby by J.H. Markert. 6 p.m. Ishpeming Carnegie Public Library, 317 N. Main St. 906486-4381 or ishpeminglibrary.info.
L’Anse
• Baraga County Farmers Market. Shop from local farmers, growers, food producers and artisans. 3 to 5:30 p.m. Meadowbrook Pavilion.
Marquette
• 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.
• Wednesday Night Market. Includes farmers, growers, food producers, and artisans. 5 to 8 p.m. 100 Block of Washington Street. mqtfarmersmarket. com.
• Guts Frisbee Presentation. In conjunction with the exhibit 50 Years of Guts Frisbee in Marquette, Steve “Desi” DesJardins of the Queen City Flyers and Dennis “Wally” Walikainen,
curator of the International Frisbee/ USA Guts Hall of Fame in Calumet, will discuss the origins of Guts Frisbee in the Keweenaw in the 1950s and Marquette’s entry into the sport in the 1970s. 6:30 p.m. Marquette Regional History Center, 145 W. Spring St. 906226-3571 or marquettehistory.org.
• Concert on the Steps. Singer/songwriter Chris Valenti will perform an evening of original songs and rock ’n’ roll favorites. 7 p.m. Front Street Steps, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. 906-226-4322 or pwpl.info.
• Midsummer Night’s Dream.
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 7:30 p.m. Sunday, 9 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. 3000 US-41 (back side of mall).
• Al-Anon/Alateen Family Groups. A fellowship offering strength and hope for friends and families of problem drinkers. al-alon.org or 888-425-2666.
• Al-Anon—Ishpeming. Friends and family who have loved ones dealing with alcohol issues are invited. Mondays, 6 p.m. Wesley United Methodist Church, 801 Hemlock St. 906-361-9524.
• 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.
• Open AA Meeting—Gwinn. Tuesdays, 7 p.m. Basement, Gwinn Community Building, 165 N. Maple St.
• Open AA Meeting—K.I. Sawyer. Fridays, 8 p.m. 906 Community Church, 315 Explorer St.
• Men’s AA Meeting—Gwinn. Thursdays, 8 p.m. Saint Anthony’s Catholic Church, 280 Boulder St. (entrance to the right of main entrance).
• 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.
• Blood Pressure, Blood Sugar and Cholesterol Checks. Cholesterol checks are $5. Call for Marquette County schedule. 906-225-4545.
• Caregiver Support Group
Presented by Superior Shakespeare, this show is one of the most enduring and intriguing comedies. Youth, $7.50; seniors and students, $12; adults, $15. 7:30 p.m. Lake Superior Theatre Boathouse, 270 N. Lakeshore Blvd. 906-227-7625 or lakesuperiortheatre. com.
Negaunee
• Drop-in Storytime. Children of all ages can listen to a story or two at this casual drop-in program hosted by Negaunee Public Library staff. 9 a.m. Miner’s Park, Maas Street and U.S.-41.
or 906-475-7700, ext. 18.
• Teen Brunch. Teens ages 13-18 can drop in and stay as long as they wish. An optional activity will be available. Coffee and tea will be provided by the library; food donations will be accepted with the library’s coordination. 10 a.m. to noon. Negaunee Public Library, 319 W. Case St. or 906-475-7700, ext.18.
• 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, ext. 18.
• Wings of Fire Interest Group. Youth ages 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, ext. 18.
• Farmers and Crafters Market. Offering local farmers and artisans goods and creations. 4 to 7 p.m. Jackson Mine Park, 199 Tobin St.
• Negaunee City Band Concert. Seating is limited; bring a chair. 7:30 p.m. Breitung Park Bandshell, east end of Iron Street. MM
—Gwinn. Canceled for July. 906225-7760 or lakesuperiorhospice.org.
• Caregiver Support Group— Ishpeming. July 16. 2 p.m. Ishpeming Multi-Purpose Senior Center, 121 Greenwood St. 906-225-7760 or lakesuperiorhospice.org.
• Caregiver Support Group— Marquette. July 10. 2 p.m. Lake Superior Life Care and Hospice, 914 W. Baraga Ave. 906-225-7760 or lakesuperiorhospice.org.
• Celebrate Recovery—Gwinn. Wednesdays. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. First Baptist Church of Gwinn, 195 N. Billings St.
• Divorce Care—Ishpeming. This non-denominational group is for people who are separated or divorced. New members are welcome. Tuesdays, 6 p.m. Northiron Church, 910 Palms Ave. 906-475-6032 or northiron.church.
• Gamblers Anonymous. This group is for those who have or think they have a problem with gambling. Thursdays, 7 p.m. Library Room, First Presbyterian Church, 120 N. Front St., Marquette.
• 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.
• Grief Support Group—Ishpeming. U.P. Home Health and Hospice offers support for those caring for a loved one with a life-limiting diagnosis or who recently experienced the loss of a loved one. Second and fourth Thursdays. 2 p.m. Ray Leverton Room, Ishpeming Carnegie Public Library, 317 N. Main St. 906-225-4545.
• Grief Support Group—Gwinn. People dealing with grief and loss are encouraged to attend. Individual grief counseling is available. July 10. 2 p.m. Forsyth Senior Center, 165 Maple St. 906-225-7760 or lakesuperiorhospice.org.
• Grief Support Group—Marquette. People dealing with grief and loss are encouraged to attend. Individual grief counseling is available. July 17. 5:30
p.m. Lake Superior Life Care and Hospice, 914 W. Baraga Ave. 906225-7760 or lakesuperiorhospice.org.
• Grief Support Group—Marquette. U.P. Home Health and Hospice will offer support for those caring for a loved one with a life-limiting diagnosis or who recently experienced the loss of a loved one. First and third Thursdays. 3 p.m. Dandelion Cottage Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St. 906-225-4545.
• 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., Marquette. ITAAMQT@ zohomail.com.
• Michigan Tobacco Quit Line. This free quit smoking coaching hotline provides callers with a personal health coach. 800-784-8669.
• 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 on Wednesdays and Sundays, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Closed meeting on Fridays, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Downstairs Social Room, Marquette Hope First Campus, 111 E. Ridge St. (use Ridge Street entrance).
• National Alliance on Mental Illness—In-Person Support Group. Individuals living with mental illness and friends or families living with an individual with mental illness are welcome. July 8 and 18 (email ckbertucci58@charter.net to confirm meeting). 7 p.m. 1025 W. Washington St., Suite C, Marquette. 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. July 11 (Zoom date may be subject to change). 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. namimqt.com.
• Nicotine Anonymous. 415-7500328 or nicotine-anonymous.org.
• Parkinson’s Support Group. Open to people living with Parkinson’s and their caregivers. July 17. 2 p.m. Marquette Senior Center, 300 W. Spring St. 906-228-0456.
• 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 Ave. smartrecovery.org.
• SMART Recovery—Hancock. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7 p.m. Conference Room No. 5, U.P. Health Systems–Portage Hospital, 500 Campus Dr. smartrecovery.org.
• SMART Recovery—Marquette (Zoom). Mondays. Noon. Via Zoom. smartrecovery.org.
• Take Off Pounds Sensibly. This is a non-commercial weight-control support group. Various places and times throughout the U.P. 800-932-8677 or TOPS.org.
• 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. Second Tuesday of each month. 2 p.m. 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. MM
