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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
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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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
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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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
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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SUMMARY:Fresh Coast Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:112 South Third Street \, Marquette\, MI 49855 \nDates: October 16\, 2025 – October 19\, 2025 \nFresh Coast Film Festival 2025 \n4 days\, multiple venues\, 70 + films\, and endless inspiration! \n“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.” \nFresh Coast Film Festival attendees can catch inspiring films & movie premiers\, meet the film directors & documentary stars\, and sign up for free outdoor tours that explore the Marquette area! \nCheck out the 2025 Fresh Coast Film Festival Lineup & and get your tickets today! \nPrice: Patron Pass: $179\, Weekend Pass: $79\, Day Pass: $39\, Student Weekend Pass: $29\, and film block tickets available
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/fresh-coast-film-festival-4/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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SUMMARY:NMU Hosts Indigenous Perspectives Symposium on Food
DESCRIPTION:Northern Michigan University will host the 2025 Indigenous Perspectives Symposium on Food\, a full-day gathering focused on uplifting Indigenous food systems\, cultural knowledge and community health. The event takes place Thursday\, Oct. 23\, at the Northern Center on campus.   \nThis symposium brings together Indigenous knowledge keepers\, tribal food sovereignty leaders\, scholars\, students and community members to engage in deep dialogue and hands-on learning. Through presentations\, workshops\, panels and culinary experiences\, the event explores the living relationships between land\, food\, identity and resilience. \nEvent Highlights Include: \n\nKeynote & Featured Presentations – Talks by Indigenous food and ecological experts such as Roger LaBine (wild rice restoration)\, Jennifer Gauthier (Menominee sustainability frameworks)\, Stephanie Dodge (Great Lakes intertribal food systems) and leaders in tribal food sovereignty.\nWorkshops & Panel Discussions – Sessions on topics like manoomin (wild rice) revitalization\, food policy\, decolonizing diets\, land-based education and traditional ecological knowledge.\nCulinary Experiences – A decolonizing diet-inspired luncheon\, performances and an evening chef-led dining experience celebrating Indigenous foodways in collaboration with the Marquette Food Co-op.\nInteractive Land-Based Activities – Opportunities for attendees to engage directly with Indigenous harvesting practices\, processing traditions and land-based learning.\nSpecial Cultural Performance by Woodland Sky Native American Dance Company – A powerful performance that celebrates Anishinaabe and other Great Lakes tribal traditions through storytelling\, regalia and dance.\n\nThrough this symposium\, NMU will provide a platform for Indigenous narratives to guide conversations around food\, culture and environment. As stated on the event website\, NMU acknowledges its location on the ancestral homelands of the Anishinaabe Three Fires Confederacy. \nThe symposium is partially sponsored by Flagstar Bank and Kewadin Casinos. It is open to the public and particularly welcomes Indigenous community members\, students\, educators\, researchers and media. Registration is required due to limited capacity. \nTo register\, and to view the full schedule and speaker biographies\, visit NMU’s Indigenous Perspectives Symposium website: https://nmu.edu/indigenous-perspectives-symposium/.
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/nmu-hosts-indigenous-perspectives-symposium-on-food/
LOCATION:Northern Center\, NMU\, 1401 Presque Isle Avenue\, Marquette\, Michigan\, 49855
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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SUMMARY:NMU Presents 'Rocky Horror Show'
DESCRIPTION:Northern Michigan University Theatre and Dance will host its production of The Rocky Horror Show Thursday-Saturday\, Oct. 23-25\, in Forest Roberts Theatre.  \nThe show will be directed by NMU Theatre and Dance alumna Maisie James (’25) under the mentorship of assistant professor Kaitlyn Frotton. \nThis cult classic humorously pays homage to B movies from the science fiction and horror genres spanning the 1930s to the early 1960s. The plot follows a newly engaged couple who\, after being caught in a storm\, find themselves at the mansion of a flamboyant transvestite scientist\, Dr. Frank-N-Furter. There\, they encounter his latest creation\, Rocky-a Frankenstein-like figure who is a fully grown\, physically perfect muscle man with blonde hair and a tan. \nAt The Rocky Horror Show\, the rules of traditional theater are meant to be broken. The show features a unique call-and-response theater environment where the audience is expected to be loud and interact with the show and its actors. \n“Since it is the 50th anniversary of the show\, I wanted to pay homage to the culture that created the callouts and the experience of Rocky that we love today\, which ultimately came from the drag ballroom scene in Harlem in the ’80s\,” James said. “I really wanted to lean into the camp aspects and add extra flair to the characters with non traditional casting.” \nThe show will have various showtimes across the weekend\, including a 7:30 p.m. showtime Thursday-Saturday and additional 10:30 p.m. showtimes on Friday and Saturday. There will also be an Opening Night Party following the Thursday show\, featuring complimentary food and drinks and the opportunity to meet the cast and crew.  \n“The energy always ends up like a rock concert\, and it’s truly incredible to be enveloped in such a safe space where everyone can fully express themselves\,” James stated. “Even if you’re not much for audience participation\, the work these actors have put in is nothing short of spectacular!” \nThis show is intended for mature audiences. Admission is $25 for the general public\, $22 for NMU staff\, seniors and military\, $15 for youth\, and $5 for NMU students. Tickets for this event can be purchased in person or online at nmu.universitytickets.com. This show is a fundraiser and does not accept flex passes or season tickets. \n \n 
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/nmu-presents-rocky-horror-show/
LOCATION:Forest Roberts Theatre\, 1401 Presque Isle Ave\, Marquette\, MI\, 49855\, United States
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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SUMMARY:PWPL Presents: Toddler Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Mondays & Thursdays\, October (2\, 6\, 9\, 13\, 16\, 20\, 23\, 27\, 30)\, 2025. 10:00 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.  \nRegistration not required.  \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-toddler-storytime-15/
LOCATION:Peter White Public Library\, 217 N Front Street\, Marquette\, MI\, 49855
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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SUMMARY:PWPL Presents: Toddler Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Mondays & Thursdays\, October (2\, 6\, 9\, 13\, 16\, 20\, 23\, 27\, 30)\, 2025. 10:00 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.  \nRegistration not required.  \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-toddler-storytime-16/
LOCATION:Peter White Public Library\, 217 N Front Street\, Marquette\, MI\, 49855
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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SUMMARY:PWPL Presents: Tech Coaching for Seniors
DESCRIPTION:Tuesdays and Thursdays\, October 14\, 16\, 21\, 23\, 28\, 30\, 2025. 10 AM – 1 PM.  \nPeter White Public Library Heritage Room. Need help with the settings on your phone? Want to download the downtown parking app? Learn how to make your electronic devices work the way you want them to with the help of Christine Ault\, retired teacher and librarian.  \nCall the Reference Desk at 906-226-4311 to schedule your 30-minute session.  \nPlease charge your electronic device before each session\, and bring passwords with you.  \nNo fees.
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/pwpl-presents-tech-coaching-for-seniors-10/
LOCATION:Peter White Public Library\, 217 N Front Street\, Marquette\, MI\, 49855
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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SUMMARY:PWPL Presents: Pokémon Trading and Gaming
DESCRIPTION:Thursdays\, October (2 & 23)\, 2025. 4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.  \nPeter White Public Library Youth Services Makerspace.  \nYouth of all ages who are interested in Pokémon card trading and gaming are invited to our new monthly Pokémon Trading & Gaming Sessions. Kids who attend will be able to trade & play the card game with other kids. Kids will also be able to spend time with other Pokémon fans\, chatting about Pokémon and looking through their cards. Important – Trading & gaming will be kid led. It is highly recommended that parents do not allow their children to bring cards that they do not want them to accidentally trade! See our events calendar for full event details regarding trading. \nChildren under the age of 8 will need an adult to stay in the kids’ room during the event.  \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-pokemon-trading-and-gaming-2/
LOCATION:Peter White Public Library\, 217 N Front Street\, Marquette\, MI\, 49855
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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