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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
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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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 Theatre and Dance Presents 'Ctrl+Alt+Delete'
DESCRIPTION:  \nNorthern Michigan University Theatre and Dance will stage Ctrl+Alt+Delete\, a darkly comic look at tech startups\, speculative investment\, and the value we assign to ideas in a rapidly evolving economy. The production runs Oct. 30-Nov. 2 and Nov. 6-9 in NMU’s Panowski Black Box Theatre.\nSet during the tech boom of the late 1990s\, Ctrl+Alt+Delete follows wunderkind Eddie Fisker\, a young tech developer who teams up with a visionary entrepreneur to launch a revolutionary new app. As the startup gains traction\, the team becomes increasingly disconnected from the ethical and real-world consequences of their creation. What begins as a promising tech venture quickly spirals into a chaotic satire of modern business culture.\n“This is more a play about funny money than technology itself\,” said director Jimmy Ludwig\, who starred in the leading role in the play’s original East Coast premiere. “It’s really all about how we create and assign value\, and how the power of belief can literally create wealth. The dot-com era saw an ability to generate wealth that outpaced anything we’d seen before. This play explores the difference between selling a product and selling potential. If you’re selling a product\, you’re a sitting duck. It can fail\, break\, get old. But if you’re selling the idea of something\, the whole blue sky is the limit.”\nLudwig calls the show especially timely in today’s world of cryptocurrency. The play’s themes reflect cycles seen throughout economic history.\n“We’ve turned this cast into economists\,” Ludwig said. “We looked at every bubble in history\, from the Dutch tulip craze to the 1929 crash. Our entire economy is built on speculation. Every time it happens\, someone at the top says\, ‘This is fine.’ Until someone else finally says\, ‘This is actually built on nothing.'”\nLudwig said a subplot\, which he doesn’t want to disclose as a spoiler\, provides great comic relief.\n“It is a very fast-paced play that really crackles\,” he added. “We’re doing a lot of fun stuff with technology for this production. There will actually be what we’re calling the Jumbotron: four screens that face each bank of seats in the round\, with five cameras positioned all around the space. That way the audience gets to be in this proscenium and see moments where the actors are facing away from them.”\nShowtimes are 7:30 nightly with an additional 1 p.m. matinee on Nov. 8 and a sensory-friendly\, “pay what you can” Theatre for All matinee at 1 p.m. on Nov. 1. Tickets are $25 for the general public; $22 for NMU faculty/staff\, seniors 60+ and military; $15 for youth under 18; and $5 for NMU students. They can be purchased at nmu.universitytickets.com.\nFor more details on the production\, visit nmu.edu/theatreanddance/ctrlaltdelete.
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/nmu-theatre-and-dance-presents-ctrlaltdelete/
LOCATION:James A. Panowski Black Box Theatre\, 1401 Presque Isle Avenue\, Marquette\, Michgian\, 49855
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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SUMMARY:PWPL Presents: Meditate Marquette Presents: A Year of Mindful Living
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, November 1\, 2025.  \n10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.  \nPeter White Public Library\, George Shiras III Room.  \nFour mindfulness meditation and yoga teachers invite you to engage in a year of mindful living. Each month\, one of the teachers will present a topic that addresses the different dimensions where we can practice mindfulness and presence. The intent is for us to cultivate mindfulness\, care\, and well-being individually and in our love\, business\, and social relationships. These are drop-in sessions\, although committing to a full year is a way to build a consistent mindfulness practice. For more information and to check on the status of the program\, call 906- 226-4303 or visit pwpl.info.
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/pwpl-presents-meditate-marquette-presents-a-year-of-mindful-living-2/
LOCATION:Peter White Public Library\, 217 N Front Street\, Marquette\, MI\, 49855
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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SUMMARY:The Downtown Marquette Farmers Market fall special events and seasonal markets.
DESCRIPTION:The Downtown Marquette Farmers Market is gearing up for a festive fall and holiday season with a full lineup of special events and seasonal markets. \nTrick or Treat at the Market \nSaturday\, October 25 | 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. \nDress up in your best costume and join the fun as market vendors hand out treats to trick-or-treaters of all ages. \nFinal Outdoor Farmers Markets of the Season \nSaturdays\, November 1\, 8\, and 15 | 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. \nEnjoy the last outdoor farmers markets of 2025 and stock up on late-season produce\, baked goods\, and local products before winter arrives. \nUpcoming Holiday Markets – Applications Now Open! \nLocal vendors are invited to apply for the following holiday events: \nThanksgiving Market – Saturday\, November 22 | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.  \nCity Tree Lighting Market – Friday\, December 5 | 4 p.m. – 8 p.m.  \nYule Market – December 8-13 | 3 p.m. – 8 p.m.  \nThese markets feature a mix of indoor and outdoor booth options perfect for vendors offering holiday classics\, handmade gifts\, and seasonal favorites. The Yule Market offers flexible options for vendors interested in participating on multiple days throughout the week. \nApplications and additional details can be found at mqtfarmersmarket.com/marquette-holiday-market  \nThe Downtown Marquette Farmers Market thanks the community for a successful 2025 season and looks forward to celebrating the holidays downtown with local farmers\, makers\, and shoppers.
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/the-downtown-marquette-farmers-market-fall-special-events-and-seasonal-markets-2/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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SUMMARY:Saturday Farmers Market
DESCRIPTION:Date: Saturdays\, November 1\, 8\, 15 \nTime: 10 am – 1 pm \nLocation: Marquette Commons  \nAt the Downtown Marquette Farmers Market\, you will find over 70 vendors gathered to exhibit their locally grown\, collected\, and crafted products. Stop by the Marquette Commons every Saturday from 10 am – 1 pm to enjoy the local farmers\, bakers\, artisans\, musicians\, and more! \n 
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/saturday-farmers-market-10/
LOCATION:Marquette Commons\, 112 S. Third St.\, Marquette\, MI\, 49855\, United States
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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SUMMARY:PWPL Presents: Saturday Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Saturdays\, November (1\, 15\, 22)\, 2025.  \n11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.  \nPeter White Public Library Great Room.  \nSongs\, rhymes\, stories and finger-plays geared towards babies through preschool with a loving adult. Older siblings and older children welcome.  \nNo admission charge.  \nFor more information and to check the status of the program\, call 906-226-4323 or visit pwpl.info.
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/pwpl-presents-saturday-storytime-5/
LOCATION:Peter White Public Library\, 217 N Front Street\, Marquette\, MI\, 49855
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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SUMMARY:PWPL Presents: Art with Ella
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, November (1 & 15).  \n1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.  \nPeter White Public Library Great Room.  \nJoin NMU Art Education major Ella and create art! Kids of all ages are welcome – the techniques used will be adaptable for kids of all ages and abilities. All supplies provided\, drop-in program. Children under the age of 8 must have an adult in the program with them.  \nNo admission charge.  \nFor more information and to check the status of the program\, call 906-226- 4323 or visit pwpl.info.
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/pwpl-presents-art-with-ella-4/
LOCATION:Peter White Public Library\, 217 N Front Street\, Marquette\, MI\, 49855
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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SUMMARY:U.P. Labor Hall Of Fame Plaque Unveiling
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, November 1\, 2025  \nNMU Northern Center\, 1401 Presque Isle Ave\, Marquette MI 49855 \nPlaque Unveiling- 5:00 p.m. U.P. Hall of Fame display\, NMU dome \nProgram- 6:00 p.m. in the NMU Northern Center \n  \nTrade unionists\, family and friends will gather to induct: IBEW Local 906 member\, Tom Hogan and AFSCME member\, Don Maki into the Upper Peninsula Labor Hall of Fame. The inductees are being recognized for their lifelong dedication to improving the lives of working men and women in the Upper Peninsula. 
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/u-p-labor-hall-of-fame-plaque-unveiling/
LOCATION:Northern Center\, NMU\, 1401 Presque Isle Avenue\, Marquette\, Michigan\, 49855
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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