Central UP Events

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

Northern Michigan University Theatre and Dance will present a family-friendly, “amped-up spectacle” of the holiday classic Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Dec. 4-6 and 11-13. On a related note, Theatre and Dance will bring back its “Letters to Santa” campaign in collaboration with Honor Credit Union. Children who participate will receive a buy one-get one ticket offer for this or a future NMU production.   Thirty-three cast members will bring to life the full ensemble of characters from the original Rudolph televised special. Many are interpreted with more animated and whimsical qualities suited for young audiences, allowing NMU students to explore performance styles that

Northern Michigan University Theatre and Dance will present a family-friendly, “amped-up spectacle” of the holiday classic Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Dec. 4-6 and 11-13. On a related note, Theatre and Dance will bring back its “Letters to Santa” campaign in collaboration with Honor Credit Union. Children who participate will receive a buy one-get one ticket offer for this or a future NMU production.  Thirty-three cast members will bring to life the full ensemble of characters from the original Rudolph televised special. Many are interpreted with more animated and whimsical qualities suited for young audiences, allowing NMU students to explore performance

Fridays, December (5, 12, 19, 26) 2025.  Noon – 1:00 p.m.  Peter White Public Library, Heritage Room.  In partnership with several area organizations, this hour-long event offers a safe space to pause, reflect, and build meaningful connections with others who are committed to cultivating kindness in our world. Each week, a different organization takes the lead, with experienced educators and leaders facilitating. This rotating format ensures diverse perspectives and practices while maintaining a shared commitment to the Charter for Compassion and the Circle of Trust principles. For more information and to check on the status of the program, call 906-226-4303

Experience the magic of the season in downtown Marquette! The historic Lower Harbor Ore Dock will light up for the holidays with dazzling laser displays by Fresh Coast Light Lab, every Thursday through Saturday from 6-9 PM on the north side of the dock.     This free, family-friendly show offers something new each week from festive and winter-themed scenes to colorful, abstract displays inspired by Marquette itself. While you’re downtown, warm up with dinner, local brews, or a little holiday shopping just steps away.   2025 DATES November 20 – December 27 & New Year’s Eve   Every Thursday, Friday,

Saturday, December 6, 2025.  10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.  Peter White Public Library, George Shiras III Room.  Four mindfulness meditation and yoga teachers invite you to engage in a year of mindful living. Each month, one of the teachers will present a topic that addresses the different dimensions where we can practice mindfulness and presence. The intent is for us to cultivate mindfulness, care, and well-being individually and in our love, business, and social relationships. These are drop-in sessions, although committing to a full year is a way to build a consistent mindfulness practice. For more information and to check