The Beaumier U.P. Heritage Center at Northern Michigan University will open a new exhibition titled “Gales of November: Shipwrecks on Lake Superior” at noon on Friday, Sept. 19, in its gallery in Gries Hall. From the earliest days of sailing vessels on Lake Superior, November has taken its toll on the maritime trade. This exhibit will look at some of the more famous and fascinating shipwrecks that led to either the disappearance of a vessel or its eventual destruction.   In November, large arctic air masses in Alaska and Canada begin to make their way southeast across the lakes, while low-pressure

November 3-29.  Peter White Public Library is once again partnering with the TV6 Canathon to help feed our hungry neighbors. From November 3 – 29, the library will serve as a collection point for food items to help stock our local food pantries. As an added incentive to donate, the library is offering Food for Fines, a program that allows library users to resolve overdue fines with the donation of non-perishable food items. For each non-perishable food item brought to the library’s circulation desk, $1.00 in overdue library fines will be forgiven. There is no limit to the dollar amount

The Marquette Area Sister Cities Partnership in association with the City of Marquette will be hosting a delegation of 8 from Kajaani, Finland, arriving Friday, November 7 and departing Thursday, November 13. The Sister City program with Kajaani, Finland was started in 1997. The program focuses on cultural understanding, international friendship, and sharing of ideas. There will be a presentation by the Kajaani delegation and the Marquette Area Sister City Partnership (MASCP) on Saturday, November 8 from 2-4pm in the Peter White Library Community Room, 217 N Front St. in Marquette. This is open to the public and free. Come

The DeVos Art Museum at Northern Michigan University is hosting a new exhibit titled “SAME AS NEVER ” through Dec. 15. Artists Piper Hill, Zerek Kempf and Shori Sims consider time, bodies and architecture as sites of resistance and re-imagination. The exhibit offers an immersive art experience through both physical and digital mediums that aims to provoke, move, amuse, and shake its audience. This exhibition is curated by Snake House VT, an artist-run collaborative based in Vermont that is dedicated to supporting underrepresented artists through exhibitions, performances, screenings and other events and projects. They promote the exchange of ideas through

The DeVos Art Museum at Northern Michigan University is hosting a new exhibit titled “SAME AS NEVER ” through Dec. 15. Artists Piper Hill, Zerek Kempf and Shori Sims consider time, bodies and architecture as sites of resistance and re-imagination. The exhibit offers an immersive art experience through both physical and digital mediums that aims to provoke, move, amuse, and shake its audience. This exhibition is curated by Snake House VT, an artist-run collaborative based in Vermont that is dedicated to supporting underrepresented artists through exhibitions, performances, screenings and other events and projects. They promote the exchange of ideas through

The Downtown Marquette Farmers Market is gearing up for a festive fall and holiday season with a full lineup of special events and seasonal markets. Trick or Treat at the Market Saturday, October 25 | 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Dress up in your best costume and join the fun as market vendors hand out treats to trick-or-treaters of all ages. Final Outdoor Farmers Markets of the Season Saturdays, November 1, 8, and 15 | 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Enjoy the last outdoor farmers markets of 2025 and stock up on late-season produce, baked goods, and local products before

Date: Saturdays, November 1, 8, 15 Time: 10 am – 1 pm Location: Marquette Commons  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 10 am – 1 pm to enjoy the local farmers, bakers, artisans, musicians, and more!  

Come join us for one more hike before the snow flies. The hike begins at the paved Sugarloaf parking lot on CR550 and proceeds to the top of Sugarloaf Mountain with its spectacular vistas of Lake Superior and the surrounding area. From the summit, the hike will descend along the NCT spur on the back side of Sugarloaf until it connects with the main NCT trail. The hike will then proceed west crossing over CR550 and several moderate, but beautiful rock outcroppings to Wetmore Pond. From the pond, it’s a short hike to the Wetmore Pond parking area where we

Saturday, November 15 from 10:00am-4:00pm. The perfect way to start your Holiday shopping off, by supporting local artists in every medium. The sale will take place at the Marquette Regional History Center, located at 145 W Spring Street in Marquette, Michigan. This year the Museum is including an outside-heated tent, for even more vendors to celebrate the sales’ 25th year! The History Center is a destination, providing holiday shoppers with access to world-class exhibits. The Museum will hold an old-fashioned bake sale, their annual Dollhouse Days, a Membership Drive and the History Center gift shop will be open for the

Saturdays, November (1, 15, 22), 2025.  11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.  Peter White Public Library Great Room.  Songs, rhymes, stories and finger-plays geared towards babies through preschool with a loving adult. Older siblings and older children welcome.  No admission charge.  For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4323 or visit pwpl.info.

Saturday, November (1 & 15).  1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.  Peter White Public Library Great Room.  Join NMU Art Education major Ella and create art! Kids of all ages are welcome – the techniques used will be adaptable for kids of all ages and abilities. All supplies provided, drop-in program. Children under the age of 8 must have an adult in the program with them.  No admission charge.  For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226- 4323 or visit pwpl.info.

Internationally known musical group, Floriani, to perform in Marquette St. Peter Cathedral concert slated for Saturday, Nov. 15   Renowned choral group Floriani will be at St. Peter Cathedral in Marquette on Nov. 15 for a 7 p.m. concert. Admission is free. Freewill offerings will be accepted. Floriani is a men’s vocal quartet ensemble dedicated to performing and reviving sacred music. At their concert they offer a meditative experience as they perform an assortment of Gregorian chant, music from Eastern and Western traditions, and original pieces. In addition to the concert, Floriani will be singing for all of the weekend