https://emberlight.org/event/emberlight-photographers/   Emberlight Photographers is sponsored by The Leather & Gift Shop ——————— When Moments Become Masterpieces The striking beauty of the Upper Peninsula – its dense forests, cascading waterfalls, and charming small towns-has long inspired photographers to capture its essence. Emberlight Photographers is a special exhibition at the Historic Depot Museum, showcasing stunning images that celebrate the deep connections between art, nature, and community. This collection highlights the vistas, people, and spirit of our hometowns through the eyes of local photographers, each offering a unique perspective on what makes our region extraordinary. From sweeping landscapes to intricate close-ups of

Monday, August 4, 2025 – Friday September 19, 2025. Peter White Public Library, Teen Zone and Youth Services. PWPL will be accepting gently used & clean Halloween costumes and dress-up apparel starting August 4 for the Halloween Costume Swap. Families can attend the costume swap on Saturday, September 23 and look for a new-to-you costume! Drop off gently used and clean costumes to the Teen Zone or Youth Services from August 4-September 19. All Costumes will be free of charge. No donation needed to attend the swap. For more information or to check the status of this program, call (906)

Eagle Mine to offer Free Public Tours of Facilities CHAMPION, Mich., April 22, 2025—A series of public tours of Eagle Mine facilities will be offered during the summer. Tour locations will alternate between the Eagle Mine in Big Bay and the Humboldt Mill in Champion on Thursdays from July to September. Tours of the Eagle Mine will be offered on the following dates from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.: June 19, July 10, July 24, August 7, August 21, September 4, and September 18. The Eagle Mine Tour is primarily a driving surface tour of the mine site with a

Catch the dazzling display light up the night sky and the Lower Harbor Ore Dock from Mattson Lower Harbor Park each month in 2025. Sit back and enjoy the show from your vehicle or take a stroll along Lake Superior while marveling at this unique opportunity in Marquette, MI! Starting 20 minutes after sunset. Presented by: Fresh Coast Light Lab & Travel Marquette

Friday, August 22nd from 10am to 4pm and Saturday, August 23rd from 10am-4pm, the Friends of the Library will be hosting their Used Book Sale! If you have gently used books to donate, the library will be accepting them throughout the month of August leading up to the sale. All proceeds from the book sale support the library. “We love offering so many fun events here at our library,” says Nicole Johnson, Librarian at the Ishpeming Carnegie Public Library. “It is wonderful getting to provide free events for all in our community to enjoy!” For more information, check out the

At the Downtown Marquette Farmers Market, you will find over 70 vendors gathered to exhibit their locally grown, collected, and crafted products. Stop by the Marquette Commons every Saturday from 9 am – 1 pm to enjoy local farmers, bakers, artisans, musicians, and more!

Join the Marquette Area Blues Society for a two-day blues music festival in Big Bay! Experience the soulful sounds, enjoy tasty food & drinks, and immerse yourself within the culture of Big Bay. Music Festival Line-Up: Friday 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM Buckwheat Zydeco Jr. Saturday 1:00 PM – 10:00 PM 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM – Jupiter Vinyl 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM – Reverend Robert & Bones  5:00 PM – 6:00 PM – Flat Broke Blues Band 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM Nick and the Snake Charmers 8:00 PM Marquette Area Blues Society Recognitions & Awards 8:30 PM

Celebrate the end of summer at HarborFest 2025, happening August 21–23 at Mattson Lower Harbor Park! Enjoy three days of live music, tasty eats, cold drinks, kids’ inflatables, and exciting basket raffles—all with beautiful lakefront views. Hosted by the Marquette West Rotary, this long-running community event supports local causes. Best of all, admission is free! Ramble Tamble 2:30PM – 3:45PM Epic MQT-Based Surf Rockers Luke Ogea 4:15PM – 5:45PM Local Singer/songwriter & Country Music Artist Tom Katalin & Highway 41 6:30PM – 8:00PM A regional favorite country music band! USED CARS 9:00PM – 11:00PM The Cars Tribute Band – Headliner

https://emberlight.org/event/five-bs/ Experience the final cadences of Emberlight’s 5th anniversary season with an evening devoted to five of the most legendary composers in history. This concert will span 300 years of music, from Bach’s counterpoint, to Broadway shows, and Brahms’ Piano Quintet in F Minor, Op. 34. This is sure to be an unforgettable evening.   Tickets start at $20 for adults, Free for students 20 and under.