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SUMMARY:Northern Tier\, an exhibition of oil paintings by Finnish American artist Eric Aho
DESCRIPTION:The Finlandia Art Gallery and Finlandia Foundation National (FFN) are pleased to present Northern Tier\, an exhibition of oil paintings by Finnish American artist Eric Aho. The exhibit will be on display from September 18 to November 13\, 2025\, at the Finlandia Art Gallery\, located in the Finnish American Heritage Center in Hancock.  \nA reception for the artist will take place on Thursday\, October 9\, from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.\, with an artist talk beginning at 7:20 p.m. The reception is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served. \nAho will also be participating in Finlandia Foundation’s first Artist in Residency program\, coming to the Copper Country in early October to find inspiration in our lush forests and pristine shoreline. During his residency\, Aho will complete several finished artworks which will be on display alongside 25 works sent from his Vermont studio.  \nFFN recognized Eric Aho as Artist of the Year from 2022-2024\, honoring his outstanding contributions to contemporary art and celebrating his deep connections to his Finnish American culture and traditions. This exhibition and residency serve as a culmination to his contributions as Artist of the Year. \nAho is a third-generation Finnish American living in Vermont. His grandfather emigrated to the United States in 1903\, followed by his grandmother and uncle in 1906. His aunt and father were born in the Finnish community of Sugar Creek\, Ohio\, in 1917 and 1920\, respectively. Shortly after his father’s birth\, the family relocated to the vibrant Finnish community in Fitchburg and Townsend\, Massachusetts. \nAho maintains strong personal and professional ties to his ancestral Finland and credits his Finnish American upbringing as a continuing source of inspiration and influence in his work. \nHis paintings represent the Finnish way of life\, strongly connected to nature\, sauna and community. In his Finlandia Art Gallery exhibit Northern Tier\, Aho will exhibit paintings that are shaped by both memory and direct observation of northern boreal forests\, forests that stretch across high northern latitudes. Providing a particularly rich and complex subject for Aho\, northern boreal forests represent both a biome and a wellspring for his imagination. For many years\, Aho has painted across vast geographic locations\, from the northern United States to the Laurentian Mountains of Canada\, and across to Scandinavia and the Finnish taiga. \n“These trees-along with their verdant understories and varied terrains\, often punctuated by streams\, rapids\, and glacial erratics-register in my eye and imagination as the forests central to our archetypal associations\,” says Aho. “My forest paintings\, like much of my work\, invite multiple meanings and interpretations. I’m inclined to suggest unseen human presence in the forest through the materiality of paint itself. Oil color oozes and tenses\, puckers and shines\, drawing our attention to the human-like qualities of the forest beyond the limbs\, trunks\, veins\, and crowns we share in common.” \n“Forests are wild and mysterious places\, but they are also familiar refuges\,” continues Aho. “At times\, they’re grand and architectural-cathedral-like\, with arcades\, columns\, vaults\, and aisles. Other woods are smaller and feel intimate. Their spaces\, organized like rooms\, hallways\, foyers\, and thresholds\, evoke the places we live in and inhabit. In these ways\, the Northern Tier paintings are as much about worlds within the forested places as they are about the world of paint and its magical ability to transform space and time.” \nNorthern Tier will be on display through November 13\, 2025. 
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/northern-tier-an-exhibition-of-oil-paintings-by-finnish-american-artist-eric-aho/
LOCATION:Finnish American Heritage Center\, 435 Quincy Street\, Hancock\, Michgian\, 49930
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SUMMARY:Superior Shipwrecks Exhibit Opens at Beaumier Center
DESCRIPTION: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. \nFrom 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.   \nIn November\, large arctic air masses in Alaska and Canada begin to make their way southeast across the lakes\, while low-pressure systems from the Gulf of Mexico travel northward toward the lakes. When these systems collide over the Great Lakes\, it creates a very unstable weather pattern that can essentially turn into an inland hurricane. One nickname for these storms is the “Witch of November\,” characterized by gale-force winds\, massive waves and quick-changing weather patterns.  \nNovember will mark the 50th anniversary of the sinking of the “Edmund Fitzgerald” and the story of that tragedy will be chronicled in the exhibit. Other shipwrecks that will be featured include the “Algoma” (1885)\, “Bannockburn” (1902)\, “Lucerne” (1886)\, “Myron” (1919) and many others. Each section will feature images of these ships\, copies of weather maps from the day they sank\, and newspaper headlines of some of the storms that wrecked their havoc on Lake Superior shipping. There will also be several artifacts on display from various Lake Superior shipwrecks on loan from Isle Royale National Park. \nVisitors can also view a selection of drawings on display by the noted maritime artist Ed Pusick that feature his dramatic interpretations of various shipwrecks\, including the “Edmund Fitzgerald.” These drawings are on loan from the Fred Stonehouse collection at the Marquette Maritime Museum. Pusick (1927-2006) was a Navy veteran and architectural illustrator\, best known as the “Master of Disaster” for his detailed illustrations of Great Lakes shipwrecks. After a military accident disabled him\, he pursued his passion for drawing\, creating influential shipwreck art that was featured on the History Channel\, in museums and in books by historians such as Fred Stonehouse.  \nThe exhibition will be on display in the Beaumier Center’s gallery through Dec. 20 and is free and open to the public. The Beaumier Center is open from noon to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday and from noon to 4 p.m. Saturdays.
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/superior-shipwrecks-exhibit-opens-at-beaumier-center/
LOCATION:NMU Beaumier Heritage Center\, 1401 Presque Avenue\, Gries Hall\,\, Marquette\, MI\, 49855\, United States
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SUMMARY:Marquette County Health Department Services available
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URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/marquette-county-health-department-services-available/
LOCATION:MI
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SUMMARY:Sand Point Road to Close Oct. 2-8 for Culvert Replacement at Pictured Rocks
DESCRIPTION: MUNISING\, Mich.- Sand Point Road will be temporarily closed to all vehicle and pedestrian traffic east of the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore boundary from approximately Oct. 2 through Oct. 8\, 2025\, for a culvert replacement project. The closure may extend through Oct. 10 if additional time is needed to complete the work.\n\nThe Sand Point Marsh Trail\, Sand Point Beach\, and Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore Headquarters will be inaccessible via Sand Point Road during this time. This closure will not impact access to Munising Memorial Hospital\, the Munising Falls Visitor Center\, or private residences on Sand Point Road. See map for exact location of closure.\n\nAlternate parking for backpackers planning to park on Sand Point during this closure is at Munising Falls Visitor Center. Please coordinate directly with your shuttle to confirm pickup locations.\n\nThe culvert replacement project\, funded by the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative\, will improve hydrologic connectivity between the Sand Point Wetland and Lake Superior within Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore.\n\nCheck www.nps.gov/piro/planyourvisit/conditions.htm for up-to-date information on park alerts and closures.\n\nAdditional information regarding Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore can be found at www.nps.gov/piro or on Facebook @PicturedRocksNL and lnstagram @picturedrocksnps.
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/sand-point-road-to-close-oct-2-8-for-culvert-replacement-at-pictured-rocks/
LOCATION:MI
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SUMMARY:Operation Winter Wear
DESCRIPTION:Operation Winter Wear\, an outreach that provides new and like-new adult and child-sized coats to individuals in need\, is taking place October 15 – 17. Hosted by Silver Creek Church and Silver Creek Thrift\, distribution will be by appointment only on Wednesday\, October 15 and Thursday\, October 16. Walk-ins are welcome on Friday\, October 17 between noon and 3:00PM. Appointments can be made by calling 906.249.1715 between 9:00AM and 5:00PM Monday – Thursday. Availability of items are not guaranteed. Silver Creek Church and Silver Creek Thrift are located at 219 Silver Creek Road in Harvey.
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/operation-winter-wear-2/
LOCATION:Silver Creek Church\, 219 Silver Creek Rd\, Marquette\, MI\, 49855\, United States
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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SUMMARY:PWPL Presents: Baby Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Wednesdays\, October (1\, 8\, 15\, 22\, 29) 2025. 10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.  \nPeter White Public Library Great Room.  \nSongs\, rhymes\, stories and finger-plays for newborns to 17 months with a loving adult.  \nOlder siblings are welcome.  \nNo admission charge.  \nFor more information and to check the status of the program\, call 906-226-4323 or visit www.pwpl.info.
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/pwpl-presents-baby-storytime-6/
LOCATION:Peter White Public Library\, 217 N Front Street\, Marquette\, MI\, 49855
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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SUMMARY:Marquette County Health Department Community Vaccine Clinics
DESCRIPTION:For those interested in receiving 2025-2026 seasonal flu & COVID vaccines. \n  \nNegaunee Senior Center – 10.06 10:00am – 1:00pm \nIshpeming Senior Center – 10.15 10:00am – 1:00pm \nRepublic School Gym – 10.16 4:30pm – 6:00pm
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/marquette-county-health-department-community-vaccine-clinics-2/
LOCATION:Ishpeming Senior Center\, 121 Greenwood St\, Ishpeming\, MI\, 49849\, United States
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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SUMMARY:Iron Golem & PWPL Presents: Dungeons and Dragons @ PWPL
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, October 15\, 2025. 4:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.  \nPeter White Public Library Community Room. We have partnered up with Iron Golem Games to bring Dungeon and Dragons to the PWPL. Jordan\, from Iron Golem Games and local DM’s\, will lead groups of teens on an epic quest with this role-playing game. For students in grades 6-12.  \nRegistration is required\, no admission charge.  \nFor more information and to check the status of this program\, call 906-226- 4321\, email Amanda at apierce@pwpl.info or visit www.pwpl.info.
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/iron-golem-pwpl-presents-dungeons-and-dragons-pwpl/
LOCATION:Peter White Public Library\, 217 N Front Street\, Marquette\, MI\, 49855
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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SUMMARY:Negaunee Witches Night Out
DESCRIPTION:The Negaunee DDA is announcing their first ever Witches Night Out event to be held in Downtown Negaunee on Saturday\, November 15th\, from 4 pm to 8 pm. This inaugural event spurred from interested local businesses asking\, “why there wasn’t a ladies’ night like other communities have”? This led to some brainstorming and creativity\, resulting in Witches Night Out. \n“This is a fun play on and a less traditional ladies’ night out\, we wanted to be different and catchy! We didn’t want to do the same thing everyone else is doing”\, City Manager Nate Hefron said. \nThe main events for Witches Night Out will include a scavenger hunt. Each participating business will have an “ingredient” to a potion that will need to be gathered. This encourages ladies to visit each of the participating businesses. The ingredients can then be combined into a potion that will be turned in at Strega Nonna for the chance to win the Irontown Proud gift basket. The winner will be announced after 8 pm\, and the night will close out with a drag show at 8:30. \nParticipating businesses will have their own activities onsite for ladies to enjoy. This could include specials\, discounts\, games\, and other fun happenings. Ladies are encouraged to dress up a bit\, go as far as you would like. Maybe just a simple witches’ hat or full transformation\, it’s up to you. Brooms are permitted\, but parking is limited! \nThe DDA invites all ladies to come on out and have some fun in Irontown. Don’t forget to dress up and enjoy our social district as you gather your ingredients to have a chance to win that gift basket. To learn more about Witches Night out\, please visit negauneedda.com. Your fun and adventure awaits you this November in Downtown Negaunee! \nQuestions concerning this release may be directed to the attention of the City Manager\, Nate Heffron at (906) 475-7700 ext. 11. 
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/negaunee-witches-night-out/
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