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SUMMARY:Beaumier Center Hosts Opening Reception in New Gallery
DESCRIPTION:Northern Michigan University’s Beaumier U.P. Heritage Center will unveil two exhibits in its new gallery space in 223 Harden Hall: “The Conservationists: George Shiras III\, Theodore Roosevelt and the Migratory Bird Act”; and a permanent display of artifacts\, photographs and stories about NMU. The opening reception begins at noon Saturday\, Jan. 31. \n“The Conservationists” focuses on the relationship between Shiras and Roosevelt and how the two helped shape conservation and environmental policy in the United States during the early 1900s. The exhibit will feature actual correspondence between the two figures from the collection of the Central Upper Peninsula and NMU Archives\, as well as bird mounts from the Northern Museum of Zoology. It will be on display through May 2. \nThe permanent display on NMU will include the history of many of the campus structures\, stories of early presidents and faculty members\, and student life.  This space will feature a changing array of artifacts from the collection of the Beaumier Center\, which is the repository for Northern’s history. \nThe Beaumier Center’s regular hours are noon to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday\, and noon to 4 p.m. Saturdays. Admission is free. For more information\, visit nmu.edu/beaumier. 
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/beaumier-center-hosts-opening-reception-in-new-gallery/
LOCATION:NMU Beaumier Heritage Center\, 1401 Presque Avenue\, Gries Hall\,\, Marquette\, MI\, 49855\, United States
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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SUMMARY:The Marquette Regional History Center presents the Special Exhibit: The U.P. Through 250 Artifacts
DESCRIPTION:February 23\, 2026-January 2\, 2027 \nThis exhibit showcases two hundred and fifty artifacts\, photographs\, and documents from our permanent collections. These objects connect local history to the national story while commemorating the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Declaration of Independence. \nMichigan’s Upper Peninsula has often seemed remote from the rest of the country. However\, the themes and movements of U.S. history can be seen here as well\, especially since the War of 1812. When the country braced for the Civil War\, U.P. iron miners raced to uncover iron for the Union army’s railroads and ammunitions. When labor movements exploded following World War II\, Ishpeming’s Gossard garment factory went on strike for better wages. Objects rarely on display include the medal awarded to a local Spanish American War nurse and a hand sewn battle flag brought home by a soldier from the War of 1812.  Visit marquettehistory.org or call 906.226.3571 for more info.
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/the-marquette-regional-history-center-presents-the-special-exhibit-the-u-p-through-250-artifacts/
LOCATION:Marquette Regional History Center\, 145 W. Spring Street\, Marquette\, Michigan
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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SUMMARY:Traveling Exhibition "The Holocaust:  History\, Memory & Michigan Voices"
DESCRIPTION:“The Holocaust: History\, Memory & Michigan Voices\,” a new traveling exhibition created by the Zekelman Holocaust Center in Farmington Hills\, is on display at Northern Michigan University’s Olson Library through April 30. An opening reception is scheduled at 4 p.m. Monday\, March 9\, in the Library Atrium. A smaller exhibit on art as resistance is also featured. \n  \n“In many ways\, the traveling exhibition is a condensed\, portable version of the Zekelman Center\,” said Ryan Bond\, an NMU staff member who teaches a history of the Holocaust class and is a member of the center. “The content there used to be oriented more toward the Nazi perpetrators\, but now the focus has shifted to victims’ and survivors’ personal stories—specifically\, Michigan survivors. I just learned that the Holocaust survivors who came to this state at some point after the war numbered at least 4\,000. That surprised me; I had no idea it was that many.” \n  \nWhen he taught the course in fall 2024\, Bond wanted to do something beyond his classroom that would benefit the broader NMU and Marquette-area communities. He invited a guest to campus whose mother was a Holocaust survivor. She stayed for three days\, visited six other classrooms\, presented a workshop for educators and participated in two full-film screenings of a documentary about her mother. \n  \nThis past October\, three Zekelman Center staff members came to NMU to give class presentations. That visit inspired Bond to propose bringing a traveling exhibit to campus. \n  \n“The Holocaust is an important topic that shouldn’t just be confined to my classroom\,” he said. “The center is very outreach- and teacher-oriented\, and because we can’t readily bring students there\, it made sense to collaborate and find a way to bring the center to us.” \n  \nBond secured support for the idea from Olson Library Director Emera Bridger Wilson and Dean of Library and Instructional Support Leslie Warren. \n“Olson Library is excited to host this exhibit\, the first of what we hope are many now that we are in our renovated spaces\,” Bridger Wilson said. “This exhibit also complements our Holocaust and Genocide Studies collection. We hope that people are made more aware of the collection through programming such as this.” \n“It was exciting to unpack three huge shipping crates and collaborate with colleagues from the library and history students who volunteered to set up the main exhibit and the art installation\,” said History Professor Kathryn Johnson\, who was part of the team that made it happen. \n  \nSenior history major Alexis Hall is helping to coordinate the exhibit and related events via an internship. Bond says he is in conversations with the Zekelman Center about possible summer internship opportunities in Farmington Hills for NMU students. \n  \nTo coincide with the display\, three Zekelman Center educators will be on campus March 25-26 for classroom presentations for history and other disciplines. They will also deliver a free full-day workshop for area teachers on using content from the exhibit and the center in their classes. Teachers can earn SCECHs or NMU graduate credit for attending. \n  \nPreservice secondary social studies teachers are also invited to the workshop. Johnson said it will be an important learning experience for them to collaborate with current teachers in a meaningful content-specific professional development workshop. \n  \nRick Schaffner from the center will present “Reclaiming Power Through Resilience and Resistance” as part of NMU’s UNITED Conference from 1:15-2:30 p.m. Wednesday\, March 25\, in the Northern Center Ballrooms. \n  \nFounded in 1984\, the Zekelman Center is the only Holocaust museum in Michigan. Its newly renovated museum is complemented by a research and library archive\, special exhibit galleries\, educational workshops and public programming. Learn more at holocaustcenter.org.
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/traveling-exhibition-the-holocaust-history-memory-michigan-voices/
LOCATION:Northern Michigan University\, Marquette\, Michigan
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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SUMMARY:Me Siirtolaiset | We Immigrants on display March 12-April 16
DESCRIPTION: America Beckons by Aura Jylhä-Vuorio\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFinlandia Art Gallery\n presents\n\n ME SIIRTOLAISET | WE IMMIGRANTS\n\n Selections from our art + archival collections\n\nMarch 12 – April 16\, 2026\nOpening Reception: Thursday\, March 12\, 7-8:30pm\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n HANCOCK\, Mich. – Art\, artifacts\, and oral histories come together to tell stories of Finnish migration to the United States in the new exhibit “Me Siirtolaiset | We Immigrants\,” which opens March 12 at Finlandia Art Gallery. \nThe artwork in the exhibit is from the gallery’s permanent collection and includes the work of nine Finnish-American and Finnish artists – Ariadna Donner\, Gerald Immonen\, Aura Jylha-Vuorio\, Gladys Koski Holmes\, Desiree Koslin\, Jan Manniko\, Mabel Mustonen\, Onni Nordman and Tatu Vuorio. Joanna Chopp\, Finnish American Heritage Center archivist\, and Phyllis Fredendall\, a former director of the Finlandia Art Gallery\, will speak at the opening reception and contextualize the exhibit. \n“It’s wonderful to tie the archival collection and the art collection together in an exhibition that reflects the ways that art and objects tell a story of our time and the time they were made\,” Fredendall said.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Detail of Infrared View Ryiji #2 by Desiree Koslin\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Highlighted alongside the art and archival artifacts of immigration are excerpts of oral history interviews from the FAHC Oral History Collection. These histories\, digitized and available to researchers through the Finnish American Historical Archive website\, allow visitors to immerse themselves in the firsthand experiences of immigrants and their descendants. Interim Gallery Director Clare Zuraw sees these stories as an important part of this exhibit.\n“Oral histories offer us perspective on the experiences of the past while also helping us to understand the present. Art tells a visual story\, while recordings and transcripts of stories preserve the words and experiences of our ancestors\,” she said.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n An opening reception will take place at Finlandia Art Gallery in Hancock on Thursday\, March 12 from 7-8:30 p.m. with remarks by Phyllis Fredendall and Joanna Chopp beginning at 7:20 p.m. “Me Siirtolaiset | We Immigrants” will be on display through April 16 at the Finnish American Heritage Center\, located at 435 Quincy St. in Hancock. The gallery is open to the public from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on weekdays. For more information\, call 906-370-3722 or visit www.finlandiaartgallery.com.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\ngallery@finlandiafoundation.org\n\nFinlandia Art Gallery\nFinnish American Heritage Center\nFinlandia Foundation National\n435 Quincy St.\nHancock\, MI 49930
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/me-siirtolaiset-we-immigrants-on-display-march-12-april-16/
LOCATION:Finlandia Art Gallery\, 435 Quincy Street\, Hancock\, Michigan\, 49930
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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SUMMARY:Dewe'igan - Listen\, Learn\, and Connect
DESCRIPTION:Dewe’igan – LISTEN\, LEARN\, AND CONNECT \n  \nSUMMER CLOUD \n  \nLocation:  Harvey Community Center from 6p – 8p \nDates:  March 19\, April 16and May 7 \n  \nLocation:  Zeba Hall from 6p – 7:30p \nDates:  March 12\, April 9\, May 14 \n  \nFree Event\, Community Welcome! \nAnyone under 16 yrs. old needs to have a guardian to attend. \nDrug and Alcohol Free Event \n  \nPotluck Dinner\, Please bring a dish to share if you can.
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/deweigan-listen-learn-and-connect/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events,Western UP Events
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SUMMARY:Negaunee Public Library Presents: special activities available for spring break
DESCRIPTION:March 30-April 2 \nDuring Negaunee Public Schools’ spring break (the week of March 30-April 2)\, there will be special activities available for “busting boredom.” There will be a life-size board game in the children’s area\, with instructions on each square. Library scavenger hunts for all ages will also be available. These programs are free. For more information\, visit the library’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/NegauneePublicLibrary/ or call 906-475-7700 ext.18. \n 
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/negaunee-public-library-presents-special-activities-available-for-spring-break/
LOCATION:Negaunee Public Library\, 319 W Case St\, Negaunee\, MI\, 49866\, United States
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260401T143000
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SUMMARY:PWPL Presents: Spring Break Film: “Moana II”
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, April 1\, 2026.  \n12:45 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.  \nPeter White Public Library Community Room.  \nBYO lunch or snacks and join Moana and Maui in “Moana II”. There will be tissue paper spring flower making while watching the film. 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. \n 
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/pwpl-presents-spring-break-film-moana-ii/
LOCATION:Peter White Public Library\, 217 N Front Street\, Marquette\, MI\, 49855
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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SUMMARY:UP Pesticide Applicators Training and Exams
DESCRIPTION:8:00am – 4:00pm \nWednesday\, April 1st\, 2026  \nBay College in Escanaba\, MI \nMSU Extension and Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) will offer Pesticide Applicator Training and Exams in the Upper Peninsula at Bay College in Escanaba on Wednesday\, April 1st\, 2026\, 8:00am – 4:00pm ET. The program includes a core manual review (RUP credits)\, lunch and MDARD exams (Training participation required for exam takers). Core exams (private and commercial) will be offered by MDARD as part of the training\, while Commercial Category exams will be offered separately onsite through Bay College Testing Services. Four MDARD pesticide applicator recertification credits are available to those attending the Core Manual review. \nA Core Manual review will be offered 8:00am – 12:00pm ET at Bay College\, Joseph Heirman University Center (JHUC)\, Rm. 952 – 2001 N Lincoln Rd; Escanaba\, MI 49829. This will be followed by lunch and MDARD Core exams (private and commercial) 12:30pm-1:30pm. Participants can register online for the Core Manual review and MDARD core exams at https://www.canr.msu.edu/events/rupreview-core-testing-apr-1-2026-escanaba \nAdditional Commercial Category exams will be available on-site the same day through Bay College Testing Services 1:30pm – 4:00pm ET. Participants must schedule and pay for MDARD Commercial Category exams separately online at http://michigan.metrosignup.com\, selecting the Escanaba\, Bay de Noc College\, location. Category exams at Bay Testing services must be booked online at least 48 hrs in advance! \nCost for the Core Manual review is $25.00. Lunch is included. Payment is to Michigan State University. You can pay by credit card when checking out online\, mail payment to the address on the confirmation/invoice\, or bring a check with you to the session. Making payment at the session – checks are made payable to Michigan State University or MSU. Receipts will be sent to the email address provided with the registration. \nFees for the Core exam are paid to the STATE OF MICHIGAN. Commercial Applicator certification fee is $75.00\, Private Applicator fee is $50.00 and Registered Applicator fee is $45.00. Military Veterans – Private applicator certification fees are waived if a copy of their DD214 is provided. A check payable to “State of Michigan” is the only payment accepted for the applicator certification fee. Postage paid envelopes to send certification payment to MDARD are provided at the session. Cash or credit card payments are not accepted. Commercial category exams are scheduled and paid separately through Metro Institute. \nMSU is an affirmative-action\, equal opportunity employer. Michigan State University Extension programs and materials are open to all without regard to race\, color\, national origin\, gender\, gender identity\, religion\, age\, height\, weight\, disability\, political beliefs\, sexual orientation\, marital status\, family status or veteran status.
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/up-pesticide-applicators-training-and-exams/
LOCATION:Bay College Escanaba\, 2001 N Lincoln Rd\, Escanaba\, MI\, 49829\, United States
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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SUMMARY:PWPL Presents: Books & Banter Book Group
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, April 1\, 2026.  \n10:00 – 11:00 a.m.  \nPeter White Public Library Peter White Conference Room.  \nThis Book Group welcomes readers interested in a variety of contemporary fiction on the first Wednesday of the month at 10 AM. Book discussions will be led by Reference Desk staff. Book selection for April will be GIRL DINNER by Olivie Blake. To learn about the group’s upcoming book selections\, pick-up the Books & Banter 2026 reading list and discussion guide at the reference desk. Please call 906-226-4311 or visit www.pwpl.info with questions. Please call 906-226-4311 or visit pwpl.info with questions.
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/pwpl-presents-books-banter-book-group-3/
LOCATION:Peter White Public Library\, 217 N Front Street\, Marquette\, MI\, 49855
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260401T130000
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SUMMARY:PWPL Presents: Spring Break: April Showers Bring Rain Flowers
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, April 1\, 2026.  \n10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.  \nPeter White Public Library Great Room.  \nFor families with youth of all ages. Make and take home rain sticks and tissue paper flowers! 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. \n 
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/pwpl-presents-spring-break-april-showers-bring-rain-flowers/
LOCATION:Peter White Public Library\, 217 N Front Street\, Marquette\, MI\, 49855
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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SUMMARY:Fire Site Storytelling Series at NMU
DESCRIPTION:Thursdays: March 19; and April 2\, 9\, 16 and 19. \n1-2 p.m \nCNAS Fire Site Pavilion \nThe NMU Center for Native American Studies (CNAS) is hosting its Fire Site Storytelling Series on select Thursdays in March and April. These events are free and open to the public. \nThis series features Anishinaabe winter storytelling\, oral traditions and community discussion\, supported and facilitated by the CNAS director\, faculty and staff.  \nRemaining Fire Site Storytelling events will take place from 1-2 p.m. on the following Thursdays: March 19; and April 2\, 9\, 16 and 19. They will be held at the CNAS Fire Site Pavillion located between Whitman Hall and The Science Building\, along Norway Avenue. If weather temperatures are too cold for safety\, Whitman Commons will be used as the alternative indoor location. \nStay updated about guest storytellers and culture bearers by following the Center for Native American Studies on social media: @cnas_nmu.
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/fire-site-storytelling-series-at-nmu-2/
LOCATION:CNAS Fire Site Pavilion\, N 7th St\, Marquette\, MI\, 49855\, United States
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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SUMMARY:PWPL Presents: Spring Break Family Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, April 2\, 2026.  \n10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.  \nPeter White Public Library Community Room. \nJoin Ms. Holli for a special family storytime during MAPS spring break! Families with children of all ages will enjoy this storytime with interactive stories\, songs\, and more. There will be a springtime dot painting craft available following storytime. 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. \n 
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/pwpl-presents-spring-break-family-storytime-2/
LOCATION:Peter White Public Library\, 217 N Front Street\, Marquette\, MI\, 49855
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260402T150000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T204323Z
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SUMMARY:PSA - Powerful Tools for Caregivers Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Powerful Tools for Caregivers\, a six-week online workshop\, designed for the non-professional\, informal family caregiver\, will be held on Thursdays\, March 19 through April 23\, from 1:30 – 3:00 pm (Eastern) via Zoom. \nResearch studies find high rates of depression and anxiety among caregivers and increased vulnerability to health problems. Caregivers frequently cite restriction of personal activities and social life as problems. In addition\, caregivers often feel a lack of control over events and a sense of powerlessness which can have a significant negative impact on their physical and emotional health. The Powerful Tools for Caregivers program will provide caregivers tools to help reduce stress and increase relaxation\, make tough decisions\, reduce guilt\, anger and depression\, communicate effectively\, set goals and problem solve\, and take better care of themselves while caring for a relative or friend. Caregivers will benefit from the workshop whether they are helping a parent\, spouse\, or friend living at home\, in long-term care or across the country. The workshop focuses on self-care for the caregiver\, not on specific diseases or hands-on caregiving. \nPowerful Tools for Caregivers is offered by Upper Peninsula Commission for Area Progress (UPCAP) in partnership with Lake Superior Life Care and Hospice. There is no charge for this workshop\, but registration is required. Class size is limited. Registration ends when the class is full or on March 2. \nTo register\, visit www.upcap.org (click on Events) or call 2-1-1 Monday through Friday\, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. for assistance.
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/psa-powerful-tools-for-caregivers-workshop-3/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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SUMMARY:NMU French Program Hosts Croissant Talk & Tasting
DESCRIPTION:The French Program at Northern Michigan University will host “The Croissant: A Pastry Talk & Tasting” from 1:30-3 p.m. Thursday\, April 2\, in the Whitman Hall Commons. The event is free and open to the public. Staff from 231 Patisserie will give a presentation on the craft and process behind the iconic French pastry. \nAttendees will learn how croissants are made\, from the careful lamination of buttery dough to the baking techniques that create the signature flaky layers. They will also have an opportunity afterward to taste freshly made croissants and experience the results firsthand.   \n  \nFor more information on this annual French Baking Seminar at NMU\, contact Professor Nell Kupper at nkupper@nmu.edu or 906-227-2648. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/nmu-french-program-hosts-croissant-talk-tasting/
LOCATION:Whitman Hall\, 1401 Presque Isle Avenue #136\, Marquette\, MI\, 49855\, United States
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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SUMMARY:PWPL Presents: Spring Break: Guided Family Painting
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, April 2\, 2026.  \nSession 1: 4:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m.   \nSession 2: 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.  \nPeter White Public Library Great Room.  \nLimited in-person registration opens at the Youth Services desk on Monday March 16. Register for 1 session only. For families with youth of all ages. Work together as a family to create a still-life masterpiece guided and directed by artist Miss Ella. 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. \n 
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/pwpl-presents-spring-break-guided-family-painting/
LOCATION:Peter White Public Library\, 217 N Front Street\, Marquette\, MI\, 49855
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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SUMMARY:Festival Of The Angry Bear Returns
DESCRIPTION:MARQUETTE – The “big bear” of Upper Peninsula festivals returns for its twelfth year after taking a brief hiatus in 2025 due to the opening of The Trestle Building. Ore Dock Brewing Company’s Festival of the Angry Bear is a spirited and much anticipated street festival that has become an annual spring tradition in downtown Marquette. Since its founding in 2014\, the festival has evolved into a weekend long celebration as thousands of enthusiastic (and often fur-clad) celebrators gather to “wake the bear” and shed their winter fur in downtown Marquette. \n“After taking 2025 off so we could focus on our expansion and the opening of The Trestle\, we are beyond excited to bring the bear out of hibernation\,” says Curated Events Manager\, Amanda Courchaine. “We could not do this without the support of our staff\, neighbors\, volunteers and all the folks who travel down the street or miles and miles to be a part of this.” \nThe 100-block of Spring St. will close Friday\, April 10\, and begin its transformation\, emerging a mere 24-hours later with a city block’s worth of live music\, food trucks\, games\, costumes\, and a plethora of kegs. The festival plays host to the annual unveiling of Ore Dock’s barrel-aged and limited release offerings with over 30 taps of Lake Superior sourced craft beer\, cocktail-inspired hard seltzers\, a variety of non-alcoholic craft beverages and new this year draft cocktails. Thirsty bears gotta eat too\, and festival goers will have no trouble finding tasty eats from a bounty of local food vendors. \nNew for 2026\, 3 music stages will be featured. Headlining the festival stage will be the Pajamas to cap off an eclectic Midwest lineup including The 4onthefloor (Minneapolis\, MN)\, Wrestle with Jimmy (Grand Rapids)\, and The Bootstrap Boys (Grand Rapids). Steve Leaf (Grand Rapids) and Marquette’s favorite surf rock band\, Ramble Tamble\, will be rocking the Community Space stage. The Trestle Biergarten will be vibing throughout the festival featuring Synergy with local DJ’s Mayple & Conway. \nThere will also be a multitude of events and collaborations leading up to the festival including: \nthe inaugural Angry Bear Pre-Pawty (4/3/26) where you can get everything needed to hit the fast-pass line on festival day.  \nSamara Floral Co.’s Flower Crown workshop (4/9/26)\,  \nRise of the Baby Bear with the U.P. Children’s Museum (4/10/26)\,  \nand the third running of Queen City’s Run 4 Your Life 5k (4/11/26) with proceeds to support the Special Olympics of Michigan Area 36. Additional festival events include a costume contest and dance-off hosted by Marquette Fringe\, a beer relay and growler holding competition with Queen City Running Co\, and keg bowling with The Fire Station. \nThe festival is 21+ and festival goers will need to purchase a $10 official Angry Bear wristband to enter. Angry Bear will happen rain\, snow\, or shine. More information can be found at: OREDOCKBREWING.COM/ANGRYBEAR.  \n  \nCONTACT  \nAmanda Courchaine  \nOre Dock Brewing Co. 114 West Spring St. Marquette\, MI  \n{DIRECT} 906.235.9689 | engage@oredockbrewing.com  \n  \nAdditional Contacts:  \nBaby Bear x U.P. Childrens Museum – Jess Hanley / jessicaupcm@gmail.com \nFlower Crown Workshop x Samara Floral Co – Shailah Pelto / events@samaraflorals.com \nRun 4 Your Life 5k x Queen City Running Co. – Paige Du Bois / paigedubois1020@gmail.com \n 
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/festival-of-the-angry-bear-returns/
LOCATION:Ore Dock Brewing Co.\, 114 W Spring St\, Marquette\, MI\, 49855\, United States
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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SUMMARY:The Negaunee Public Library will be CLOSED Friday\, April 3\, for Good Friday\, and Saturday\, April 4\, for Easter weekend.
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URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/the-negaunee-public-library-will-be-closed-friday-april-3-for-good-friday-and-saturday-april-4-for-easter-weekend/
LOCATION:Negaunee Public Library\, 319 W Case St\, Negaunee\, MI\, 49866\, United States
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260403T180000
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SUMMARY:KBIC Cultural Committee Traditional Medicine Clinic
DESCRIPTION:KBIC Cultural committee Traditional Medicine Clinic \n  \nTodd Smith\, Traditional Medicine Consultant\, will be available to see people on the following dates: \n  \nHarvey Community Building \n105 Acre Trail\, Harvey\, MI \nFriday\, April 3\, 2026 \nTraditional Clinic – 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm \n  \nFor more information or to schedule an appointment\, 906-353-7020 \nParticipants are required to abstain from alcohol\, marijuana and drug use four days prior to the Clinic. \nWomen on their moontime cannot participate.
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/kbic-cultural-committee-traditional-medicine-clinic/
LOCATION:Harvey Community Building\, 105 Acre Trail\, Harvey\, Michigan
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260404T113000
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SUMMARY:PWPL Presents: Meditate Marquette Presents: A Year of Mindful Living
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, April 4\, 2026.  \n10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.  \nPeter White Public Library\, George Shiras III Room.  \nFour 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 on the status of the program\, call 906-226-4303 or visit pwpl.info. \n 
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/pwpl-presents-meditate-marquette-presents-a-year-of-mindful-living-8/
LOCATION:Peter White Public Library\, 217 N Front Street\, Marquette\, MI\, 49855
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260404T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260404T113000
DTSTAMP:20260502T131758
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SUMMARY:PWPL Presents: Saturday Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Saturdays\, April (4\, 11\, 18)\, 2026.  \n11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.  \nPeter White Public Library Great Room.  \nSongs\, 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. \n 
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/pwpl-presents-saturday-storytime-16/
LOCATION:Peter White Public Library\, 217 N Front Street\, Marquette\, MI\, 49855
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260404T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260404T150000
DTSTAMP:20260502T131758
CREATED:20260320T192101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T192101Z
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SUMMARY:PWPL Presents: Art with Ella
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, April 4\, 2026.  \n1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.  \nPeter White Public Library Great Room.  \nJoin 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.
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/pwpl-presents-art-with-ella-9/
LOCATION:Peter White Public Library\, 217 N Front Street\, Marquette\, MI\, 49855
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260406T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260406T103000
DTSTAMP:20260502T131758
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T184127Z
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SUMMARY:PWPL Presents: Toddler Storytime
DESCRIPTION:PWPL Presents: Toddler Storytime \nMondays & Thursdays April (6\, 9\, 13\, 16\, 20\, 23\, 27\, 30)\, 2026.  \n10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.  \nPeter White Public Library Great Room.  \nFor children 18 to 36 months with a loving adult\, siblings welcome. Stories and songs to engage the curious mind and wiggly body\, followed by sensory play activities.  \nNo admission charge.  \nFor more information and to check the status of the program\, call 906-226-4323 or visit pwpl.info. \n 
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/pwpl-presents-toddler-storytime-19/
LOCATION:Peter White Public Library\, 217 N Front Street\, Marquette\, MI\, 49855
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260406T130000
DTSTAMP:20260502T131758
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260314T184506Z
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SUMMARY:Negaunee Public Library Presents: Homeschool Hangout
DESCRIPTION:Monday\, April 6 \n1 p.m.  \nIn conjunction with Homeschool Hangout\, the Negaunee Public Library will hold a graphic novel book club interest meeting at 1 p.m. Monday\, April 6. Homeschool and nontraditionally schooled youth (such as online students) ages 10-18 are invited to attend and share ideas\, decide meeting dates and times\, and choose books for the group to read at this meeting. This program is free. For more information\, visit the library’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/NegauneePublicLibrary/ or call 906-475-7700 ext.18. \n 
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/negaunee-public-library-presents-homeschool-hangout-3/
LOCATION:Negaunee Public Library\, 319 W Case St\, Negaunee\, MI\, 49866\, United States
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260406T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260406T200000
DTSTAMP:20260502T131758
CREATED:20260327T184603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T184603Z
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SUMMARY:PWPL Presents: Craft Magic Series: Felt Magic with Jody Trost
DESCRIPTION:Monday\, April 6\, 2026\,  \n6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.  \nPeter White Public Library Shiras Room.  \nTeens\, Family\, Adults\, Seniors. Join fiber artist Jody Trost for a Beginner Needle Felting Workshop. Learn basic needle felting and leave with your very own handmade felted project. Felting starter kits and wool provided.  \nPlease bring a small pair of scissors. Space is limited to 15 participants\, so register early.  \nNo admission charge. Register at pwpl.info.  \nFor more information\, contact Marty at 226-4322\, machatz@pwpl.info\, or visit pwpl.info. \n 
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/pwpl-presents-craft-magic-series-felt-magic-with-jody-trost-3/
LOCATION:Peter White Public Library\, 217 N Front Street\, Marquette\, MI\, 49855
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260407T103000
DTSTAMP:20260502T131758
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SUMMARY:PWPL Presents: Preschool Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Tuesdays & Fridays April (7\, 10\, 14\, 17\, 21\, 24\, 28)\, 2026.  \n10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.  \nPeter White Public Library Great Room.  \nPreschool age children. Stories\, songs\, finger-plays\, crafts and other school-readiness activities for preschool age children and a loving adult. Siblings welcome.  \nNo admission charge.  \nFor more information and to check the status of the program\, call 906-226-4323 or visit pwpl.info. \n 
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/pwpl-presents-preschool-storytime-27/
LOCATION:Peter White Public Library\, 217 N Front Street\, Marquette\, MI\, 49855
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260407T130000
DTSTAMP:20260502T131758
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SUMMARY:PWPL Presents: 1-ON-1 Tech Coaching for Seniors
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, April (7\, 14\, 21\, 28)\, 2026  \n10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. \nPeter White Public Library Local History Research Room.  \nNeed help with the settings on your phone or iPad? Want to download travel apps before you leave town? Learn how to make your electronic devices work the way you want\, with the help of Christine Ault\, retired teacher and librarian\, Tuesday mornings from 10 AM – 1 PM during April and May in the Local History Research Room of the Peter White Public Library.  \nCall the Reference Desk at 906-226-4311 to schedule a 30-minute session.  \nPlease charge your electronic device before each session and bring passwords with you. \n 
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/pwpl-presents-1-on-1-tech-coaching-for-seniors/
LOCATION:Peter White Public Library\, 217 N Front Street\, Marquette\, MI\, 49855
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260407T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260407T120000
DTSTAMP:20260502T131758
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T185307Z
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SUMMARY:PWPL Presents: Director Chat
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, April 7\, 2026.  \n11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. \n5:00 – 6:00 p.m.  \nPeter White Public Library Circulation Lobby.  \nStop by the Library to chat with Library Director Andrea Ingmire.  \nFor more information and to check the status of the program\, call 906-226-4303 or visit pwpl.info. \n 
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/pwpl-presents-director-chat-13/
LOCATION:Peter White Public Library\, 217 N Front Street\, Marquette\, MI\, 49855
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260407T173000
DTSTAMP:20260502T131758
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T185453Z
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SUMMARY:PWPL Presents: Write On
DESCRIPTION:Tuesdays\, April (7\, 14\, 21\, 28) 2026.  \n4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.  \nPeter White Public Library Heritage Room.  \nTeens join PWPL for four weeks of inspired writing in a supportive environment. Each week\, a different local writer will engage with attendees to enhance and inspire creative expression.  \nFor students in grades 6-12. Registration is required. Please visit pwpl.info to register.  \nFor more information\, please contact Amanda Pierce apierce@pwpl.info or (906)226-4321 \n 
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/pwpl-presents-write-on/
LOCATION:Peter White Public Library\, 217 N Front Street\, Marquette\, MI\, 49855
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260407T163000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260407T173000
DTSTAMP:20260502T131758
CREATED:20260327T185737Z
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SUMMARY:PWPL Presents: Yarn Spinners
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, April 7\, 2026.  \n4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.  \nPeter White Public Library Great Room.  \nYouth of all ages and skill levels are invited to cozy up and work on their crochet\, knit and weaving skills! Once a month\, youth can come to work on creations from home or work on a new pattern with fellow yarn spinners. Some tools and yarn will be provided\, and parents are encouraged to attend with their kids to work on projects of their own. Drop-in program; staff will help kids with patterns when able.  \nNo admission charge. Children under 8 must have an adult present.  \nFor more information and to check the status of the program\, call 906-226-4323 or visit pwpl.info. \n 
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/pwpl-presents-yarn-spinners-4/
LOCATION:Peter White Public Library\, 217 N Front Street\, Marquette\, MI\, 49855
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260407T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260407T170000
DTSTAMP:20260502T131758
CREATED:20260314T184540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260314T184540Z
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SUMMARY:Negaunee Public Library Presents: Readers Dozen Book Challenge
DESCRIPTION:April 7 \n5 p.m. \nAs part of the Negaunee Public Library’s “Readers Dozen Book Challenge\,” the library is hosting an optional book club for all participants at 5 p.m. on the first Tuesday of each month. The April meeting will be held on Tuesday\, April 7\, in the youth area. Participants are welcome to enjoy refreshments\, share what they’ve been reading\, swap recommendations for the coming month\, and connect with fellow readers. For more information\, visit the library’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/NegauneePublicLibrary/ or call 906-475-7700 ext.18. \n 
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/negaunee-public-library-presents-readers-dozen-book-challenge/
LOCATION:Negaunee Public Library\, 319 W Case St\, Negaunee\, MI\, 49866\, United States
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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