Marquette Art Stroll calls for artists

Snowbound Books featured work by found object artist Ritch Branstrom and painter Meghan Flannery during last year’s Marquette Art Week Art Stroll. The City of Marquette is seeking artists to participate in 2023’s Art Stroll, an opportunity for local artists to showcase their artwork during Art Week. From June 19 to 24, Art Week will celebrate the local arts scene, and Art Stroll will return after a hiatus due to COVID. The City Office of Arts & Culture, in partnership with the Marquette Downtown Development Authority, will connect local artists with businesses in the downtown area, transforming the district into a vibrant art gallery. Art Week will feature the highlight event, Art Stroll, which will take place from 4 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, June 21. During this event, artists are invited to host receptions, demonstrations, workshops, or pop-up displays of their work, creating an immersive and interactive experience for attendees. In addition to the Art Stroll event, artwork will be displayed throughout the downtown district during regular business hours of participating locations all throughout Art Week. To be considered for participation, artists must submit their applications by 5 p.m. on Monday, June 5. The application should include the artist’s contact information, a brief artist statement, a high-resolution image of the artwork and any other relevant details. Submissions are welcomed from artists of all ages and mediums. Artists are welcome to apply with a single piece or up to a full body of work. Artwork must be family-friendly in content. Apply via the form linked on the Art Week website at mqtcompass.com/artweek. (Photo courtesy of MACC) application.

Students sought for Rabbit Island School arts and ecology program

Applications for the Rabbit Island Schools’ week-long summer program are beng accepted through June 30. The program will take place from August 16 to 23. Rabbit Island School program student applicants should have an interest in one or more of the following areas: arts, ecology, natural sciences. Applicants must be entering their sophomore, junior or senior year of high school—or equivalent—in the fall of 2023. Applicants are required to submit a letter of interest sharing why they would like to be part of the program, as well as a letter of recommendation from a teacher, counselor, employer, coach, or similar. Rabbit Island School is a full-scholarship program where a group of up to seven students join a team of three mentors on Rabbit Island — a 91-acre protected wilderness located 4 miles off the east coast of the Keweenaw Peninsula. The week-long expedition emphasizes student-led projects with mentors offering support and expertise that spans art, ecology, writing, wilderness crafts and more. The arts non-profit Rabbit Island Foundation offers the program free-of-charge with the support of grants from the National Foundation for the Arts, endowments, and donations from individuals. Any questions can be directed to andrew@ rabbitisland.org. Visit rabbitisland.org for additional information.

Keweenaw Historical Society kicks off ‘Adventures in History’ series

Who first mined the Keweenaw for copper? Results of research on early Ojibwa settlements and trade, their relationship to the land and water, and their persistence on the landscape through and after a very early mining era will be the focus on first 2023 “Adventures in History” series hosted by the Keweenaw County Historical Society. “Ancient Miners in the Keweenaw” includes a presentation from Carol MacLennan, MTU

Professor Emerita of Anthropology, takes place at 7 p.m. on June 27 in the Eagle Harbor Community Building. The event is $6 ($5 for KCHS members). Visit keweenawhistory.org for more information.

Ishpeming Beautification Committee seeks volunteers

The City of Ishpeming Beautification Committee is on the lookout for volunteers, to either adopt a city garden or to assist with locations already established. Those interested can contact City Hall at 906-4851091, ext 203 to be added to the contact list. Questions directly related to beautification and various gardens can be directed to Linda Andriacchi at linda.andriacchi@gmail.com.

Summer carnival returns to Marquette County’s west end

OnWednesday, June 14 the Greater Ishpeming-Negaunee Summer Carnival will return, offering a family friendly event that will include backyard carnival games, local first responder vehicles, summer educational opportunities and free hot dogs, chips and drinks. All kids attending will also be eligible to register in a drawing for a new bicycle.

NMU Arts and Athletics golf outing slated for June 23

The Northern Michigan University Arts and Athletics Golf Outing will be held on Thursday, June 23, at the Marquette Golf Club. This is the 4th annual event, which supports students and programs associated with the Departments of Theatre and Dance and Intercollegiate Athletics. Registration begins at 10:30 a.m., with a shotgun start at noon. The event will close with a 5 p.m. cocktail hour, followed by dinner with awards and a silent auction under a tent on the driving range. Costs are $125 per person or $500 per team for the Heritage Course and $175 per person or $700 per team at Greywalls. Tickets include 18 holes of golf with a cart, dinner, refreshments on the course, and a thankyou gift. Visit nmu.universitytickets. com to register. For more information, contact Bill Digneit at wdigneit@ nmu.edu or 906-360-0751.

Marquette Choral Society honors long-time choral supporter

Dawn Betts has received the 2023 Upper Peninsula Choral Leadership Award, presented by the Marquette Choral Society. Betts was honored at the MCS spring concerts, April 29 and 30, in Marquette. The UP Choral Leadership Award is presented annually to a group or individual in the Upper Peninsula who has supported or encouraged choral music in their community. Betts has done that in the Marquette area academically, in church, and in local ensembles, for more than 50 years.

Bio Blitz II at The Yellow Dog River Community Forest, June

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The Yellow Dog Watershed Preserve is holding a BioBlitz at the Yellow Dog River Community Forest