Central UP Events

Northern Michigan University Theatre and Dance will host its Wildcat Performing Arts Academy Summer Dance Intensive for high school intermediate- to advanced-level dancers July 13-27. Participants will attend sessions led by prominent industry professionals from Giordano Dance Chicago, Ballet Project OC of California, a former Broadway touring company member and others. They will also perform alongside the two visiting ensembles and NMU CO/LAB Dance Company during the North Coast Dance Festival, which consists of a masterclass and two public performances. The first week of the summer intensive will feature day-long classes to hone dance skills. Week two will include sessions

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

Tuesday-Thursday (July 22-24, 2025).  10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Peter White Public Library Shiras Room.  Adults, Seniors, Teens. Poet and Book Artist Cindy Hunter Morgan will lead this three-day workshop, which will begin with a generative writing workshop and include instructions and materials to complete a book structure to hold the work you create. Participants will meet for two hours each day for these workshops. All materials will be provided. Registration is limited to twelve (12) participants. No admission charge. For more information, contact Marty @ (906) 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.

Thursday, July 24, 2025. 2:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Peter White Public Library Heritage Room. Whether it be needlework, knitting, crochet, drawing, bring your latest project to work on with others! See what everyone is working on and share your project with the group. No supplies will be available so bring your project to work on. Adults 18+ are invited. No registration required. This program is sponsored by the Friends of Peter White Public Library.

Thursday, July 24, 2025.  6:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Peter White Public Library Community Room. Adults, Seniors, Family. Join 2022 Marquette Writer of the Year B. G. Bradley and his friends for an evening of music, stories, poetry, and skits sure to make you laugh, cry, clap, and sing. The show features two-time U. P. Poet Laureate Marty Achatz; celebrated musicians Linda Smith and Seamus Collins (Big Lake Acoustic), & actress Jacque Love. This event will also be live-streamed. For more information, contact Marty at (906) 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.