Central UP Events

Great Lakes Poetry Festival Docu Cinema:  Billy Collins:  On the Road with the Poet Laureate  Friday, April 11, 2025.  12:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.  Peter White Public Library Community Room.  Adults, Seniors, Family.  PWPL screens this portrait of poet Billy Collins, trailing him from readings to college classrooms, his home, and even his car.  The film also explores the cultural role of the U.S., Poet Laureate.  No admission charge.  For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.

  Northern Michigan University Theatre and Dance will present its adaptation of the iconic rock opera “Jesus Christ Superstar,” the first musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice produced for the professional stage more than 50 years ago. Show dates are Thursday-Saturday, April 10-12 and 17-19 in Forest Roberts Theatre. The story of the last week of Jesus’ life is told entirely through song. While based loosely on historical accounts from the Bible, co-directors Paul Truckey and Keli Crawford-Truckey say the themes addressed through depictions of the characters’ personal relationships and struggles are timeless, and relevant to diverse audiences. “Obviously