Central UP Events

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.  A 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. Aho will also be participating in Finlandia Foundation’s first

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

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 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. The 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

112 South Third Street , Marquette, MI 49855 Dates: October 16, 2025 – October 19, 2025 Fresh Coast Film Festival 2025 4 days, multiple venues, 70 + films, and endless inspiration! “The Fresh Coast Film Festival is the first of its kind: a documentary film festival celebrating the outdoor lifestyle, water-rich environment and resilient spirit of the Great Lakes and Upper Midwest. The festival will gather the best in environmental and cultural filmmaking from around the world while creating a venue for, and building a culture of Great Lakes storytelling.” Fresh Coast Film Festival attendees can catch inspiring films &

Wednesdays, October (1, 8, 15, 22, 29) 2025. 10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.  Peter White Public Library Great Room.  Songs, rhymes, stories and finger-plays for newborns to 17 months with a loving adult.  Older siblings are welcome.  No admission charge.  For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4323 or visit www.pwpl.info.

Wednesday, October 22, 2025. 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Peter White Public Library Shiras Room.  Adults, Seniors, Teens. In this new programming series, seasoned published authors of various genres lead participants through writing exercises and workshops to hone their writerly talents. October’s Writer: Keith Taylor. The author of Ecstatic Destinations and What Can The Matter Be? Keith Taylor is a Michigan Notable Book Award winner and seasoned poet whose work captures the essence of the natural world.  Space is limited to 15 participants, so register early.  No admission charge.  For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.

Wednesday, October 22, 2025. 1:00 p.m. -2:00 p.m.  Peter White Public Library Teen Zone.  Home School Teens, Ages 11 & up, are welcome to join Amanda in the Teen Zone for bi-weekly book discussions.  For youth ages 11 & up. No admission charge.  For more information or to check the status of this program, call 906-226-4321, email Amanda at apierce@pwpl.info, visit pwpl.info, or find Peter White Public Library Teen Services on Instagram or Facebook

Wednesday, October 22, 2025. 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.  Peter White Public Library. Peter White Conference Room.  Adult Nonfiction Book Group at the Peter White Public Library focuses on narrative nonfiction book picks that tell stories of our past, present, and future. This book group is for people who enjoy reading nonfiction that reads like fiction. Join us as we explore this month’s book Last to Eat, Last to Learn by Pashtana Durrani.  No registration or admission charge.  For more information call 906-226-4311 or email refdesk@pwpl.info.

Wednesday, October 22, 2025. 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.  Peter White Public Library Teen Zone.  Drop in for monthly gaming; we will have a selection of video games, board games and more.  For youth in grades 6-12.  No admission charge.  For more information or to check the status of this program, call 906-226-4321, email Amanda at apierce@pwpl.info, visit pwpl.info, or find Peter White Public Library Teen Services on Instagram or Facebook.

Forsyth Forward invites the public to attend its official open house and ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday, October 22, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at 184 W. Flint Street, Gwinn. The ribbon-cutting will begin promptly at 5:00 p.m., followed by a special presentation from the Lake Superior Community Partnership (LSCP) on services and resources available to small businesses. Alan Cook, Executive Director of Forsyth Forward, will provide a brief overview of the organization’s mission to advance the quality of life for every citizen through economic, educational, and cultural growth. Forsyth Forward serves as Forsyth Township’s economic development office, chamber of

Wednesday, October 22, 2025. 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.  Peter White Public Library Community Room.  Adults, Seniors, Teens. PWPL hosts acclaimed poet Keith Taylor for a reading from his 2025 Michigan Notable Book What Can the Matter Be? This collection of poems explores themes of mortality and interconnectedness as only Taylor can-with wisdom, beauty, and humor.  No admission charge.  For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.

The NMU Center for Native American Studies is thrilled to host a free showing of *SEEDS* written and directed by, Kaniehtiio Horn (Mohawk) in Jamrich Hall 1100 on the NMU Campus on Wednesday, Oct 22 at 7 pm ET. SEEDS is a mix of humor and horror (just in time for Halloween). Horn may be best known for her portrayal as Deer Lady in the Harjo hit show, *Reservation Dogs*. A conversation with Kaniehtiio Horn will follow the viewing. NMU is proud to announce this year’s Indigenous Perspectives Symposium on Food, a one-day event dedicated to exploring the rich traditions, profound significance, and evolving