Keep It In The UP!

WOMEN’S DAY OF REFLECTION AT ST. MICHAEL PARISH, MARQUETTE
2024-11-16 09:00 - 14:30 UTC | MI
Church cantor and writer, Melanie Coddington, returns to Marquette from her home in central Virginia to lead a free Women’s Day of Reflection on Saturday, November 16 at St. Michael Catholic Parish in Marquette. The day will begin with continental breakfast at 9 a.m. and conclude at 3:30 p.m. ET. Lunch is included. Women from throughout the Upper Peninsula are invited to attend.

Melanie will call upon her forty-year career of serving parishes and a Catholic diocese to present Scripture-based presentations that will combine song, prayer, Scripture reflection and dialogue. The morning session will focus on lessons from our sisters of faith in the Bible, Mary and Martha, as participants explore how hospitality and contemplation ground the spiritual life. In the afternoon, Melanie will address how to build a bridge to peace by embracing the love of God for neighbor, self and enemy.

There is no charge to attend this Day of Reflection thanks to financial support from a Catholic Diocese of Marquette mission grant, as well as the St. Michael Parish Altar Society and Adult Faith Formation. However, participants are asked to pre-register by calling the St. Michael Parish office at 906-228-8180 or emailing liturgy@stmichaelmqt.org by November 11.

Melanie has shaped the ministry of thousands of cantors, serving as principal cantor and minister of music; as a teacher of cantors for the National Association of Pastoral Musicians (NPM) and a voice teacher of teens and adults; as an editor and writer for NPM and Oregon Catholic Press; and as a minister of faith formation and liturgy at St. Michael Parish in Marquette.

As Regional Minister for Christian Formation for the Catholic Diocese of Richmond, Melanie provided catechetical and pastoral support to parishes in southwest Virginia, while contributing her musical and liturgical skills and her flair for facilitating adult groups to learning events held throughout the diocese.

Now retired and residing with family in Virginia, she continues to provide lectionary-based scripture reflections and intercessions to southwest Virginia parishes, and facilitates retreats and adult learning events as requested, sharing her love of scripture and her gift of song.

Melanie holds a Master’s degree in Pastoral Studies from Loyola University in New Orleans.

Downtown Marquette Farmer's Market
2024-11-16 10:00 - 13:00 | MI
Downtown Marquette Farmers Market welcomes the fall season with November Farm Stands and the Thanksgiving Market! Saturday November 2, 9, and 16, the Commons Plaza will host space for farmers to sell their fall produce 10 am – 1 pm. The Market Season will end on November 23 with local farmers and artisans will bring a bounty of fresh produce, holiday goodies, and handcrafted items to an indoor/ outdoor market at the Commons 10 am – 3 pm. Don’t miss this chance to support locals and get everything you need for the holiday season.
Buy Market Gift Cards online ( https://www.mqtfarmersmarket.com/gift-card/p/farmers-market-gift-card ) to give to their friends and family, and shop from their favorite local vendors.

The Marquette Regional History Center and City of Marquette Arts and Culture Center, announce the 24th Annual Holiday Art Sale
2024-11-16 10:00 - 16:00 | MI
, to be held on Saturday, November 16 from 10:00am-4:00pm. The sale will take place at the Marquette Regional History Center, located at 145 W Spring Street in Marquette, Michigan. The History Center is a destination, providing holiday shoppers with access to world-class exhibits. The Museum will hold an old-fashioned bake sale, their annual Dollhouse Days, a Membership Drive and the History Center gift shop will be open for the event.
The following artists have been juried into this year’s sale:
Amelia Pruiett
Tyler Gualdoni
Christopher Schmidt
Kalil Zender
Sandy & Chris Weber
Jenny Frein Hamel
JoAnn Deuel Shelby
Mary Ann Theis
Jason Limberg
Kristi Mills
Judy Parlato
Susan Estler
Kathy Binoniemi
Kay Johnson
Ann Golden
Marlene Wood
Elise Bunce
Mavis Farr
Lindsey Heiden
Candace Prill
Cassandra Bullock
& Wreaths by Shailah Pelto ‘Samara Floral’
There will be a $2.00 admission fee, which includes entrance to the Holiday Art Sale, MRHC Exhibits, and all other activities. All proceeds support the MRHC, a private, non-profit 501c3 and community gem.
For more information or questions, please contact the Marquette Regional History Center (906-226-3571; jbays@marquettehistory.org) or the City of Marquette Arts and Culture Center (906-228-0472; arts-culture@marquettemi.gov).

Marquette Holistic Health Fair
2024-11-16 10:00 - 16:00 | MI
Marquette, Michigan – The Second Annual Marquette Holistic Health Fair, taking place on November 16th, offers a diverse array of holistic products and services and provides an opportunity for community members to connect with like-minded people who share their passion for holistic well-being. From 10:00 am to 4:00 pm at the Northern Center, Northern Michigan University, attendees will have the chance to explore various holistic offerings, including massage therapy, assessments and information, energy work, handcrafted products, tarot and oracle card readings, mental health therapy dogs, and much more.

The Marquette Holistic Health Fair will also feature a wide variety of presentations throughout the day. Attendees can explore topics like Biofield Tuning, Estate Planning, Menopause, and Maternal Wellness, among others.

The event is free to attend, and the first 100 guests will receive goodie bags! Plus, attendees can win door prizes-just make sure you’re present to claim yours! Come join us, connect with your holistic wellness community, and rejuvenate your mind, body, and spirit at the Marquette Holistic Health Fair.

For further details and to stay updated, please visit www.mqtholistichealthfair.com or contact:

Michelle Nichols

Phone: (906) 373-6380

Email: michelle@soulfullintegration.com

2nd Annual Marquette Holistic Health Fair
2024-11-16 10:00 - 16:00 | Northern Center, NMU, 1401 Presque Isle Avenue, Marquette, Michigan, 49855
The Second Annual Marquette Holistic Health Fair, taking place on November 16th, offers a diverse array of holistic products and services and provides an opportunity for community members to connect with like-minded people who share their passion for holistic well-being. From 10:00 am to 4:00 pm at the Northern Center, Northern Michigan University, attendees will have the chance to explore various holistic offerings, including massage therapy, assessments and information, energy work, handcrafted products, tarot and oracle card readings, mental health therapy dogs, and much more.

The Marquette Holistic Health Fair will also feature a wide variety of presentations throughout the day. Attendees can explore topics like Biofield Tuning, Estate Planning, Menopause, and Maternal Wellness, among others.

The event is free to attend, and the first 100 guests will receive goodie bags! Plus, attendees can win door prizes—just make sure you’re present to claim yours! Come join us, connect with your holistic wellness community, and rejuvenate your mind, body, and spirit at the Marquette Holistic Health Fair.

For further details and to stay updated, please visit www.mqtholistichealthfair.com

Repair Café
2024-11-16 11:00 - 13:00 | MI
Saturday, November 16, 2024. 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Toss it? No way! The Repair Café is back thanks to a partnership with the Marquette Sustainability Coalition. Bring in broken household goods such as appliances, clothing, or bikes and skilled fixers with assist you in repairing them. This is a great way to save money, learn valuable repair skills, and reduce your environmental impact. No admission charge. For further information, please contact mqtsustainability@gmail.com or call 906-226-4303.

Chelsea Cutler & Jeremy Zucker to Perform at NMU
2024-11-16 19:00 - 22:00 | MI
Multi-platinum solo artists Chelsea Cutler and Jeremy Zucker, who released their new album brent iii today, will make a stop at Northern Michigan University on their “Brent Forever: The Tour” on Saturday, Nov. 16.
The doors to the Berry Events Center open at 6 p.m. Opener Adam Paddock, a Nashville-based artist whose discography is described as “the intersection between energetic pop and intimate singer-songwriter,” takes the stage at 7, and the headliners will follow at 8.
Cutler and Zucker will perform fan favorites, including the double-platinum “you were good to me” and the gold-certified “this is how you fall in love,” alongside music from their newly released album.
Cutler played soccer in college before turning her attention to music. She released her first EP, Snow in October, in 2017 and quickly attracted attention with singles like “Your Shirt.” Her indie-pop debut album, How to Be Human, came out in 2020 and gained attention with its raw and introspective style.
Zucker was a biology major in college, making music in his dorm room before deciding to pursue it full time. His breakthrough came with the single “comethru” in 2018, a song he wrote in response to post-graduation uncertainty. His debut album, love is not dying, was released in 2020.
Cutler and Zucker collaborated for the first time in 2018 on the track “better off.” They released their joint EP brent (2019), with followups brent ii (2021) and now brent iii.
Northern Michigan University Arts and Entertainment is sponsoring the concert in partnership with the Student Finance Committee.
Advance tickets for NMU students are $15 for seats and $20 for floor; general public tickets are $25 for seats and $30 for floor. Day-of-show ticket purchases are $35. All are available at tickets.nmu.edu.

"The Last Five Years" at NMU
2024-11-16 19:30 - 21:00 | MI
NMUDoIt, a student theater group established early this year at Northern Michigan University, will present its first full-length production—the musical The Last Five Years—at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 14 through Saturday, Nov. 16, in the Panowski Black Box Theatre. Tickets are free (donations accepted). Written and composed by Drama Desk winner Jason Robert Brown, The Last Five Years is described as an emotionally powerful and intimate musical about two New Yorkers in their 20s who fall in and out of love over the course of five years.
“It’s a different approach in that the character Cathy is telling her story backwards from the end of their relationship and Jamie is telling his from the beginning, tracing it to the end. Their stories only cross in the middle, when they get married,” said student director Lia Hielkema. “It premiered in the early 2000s and has continued to be a fan favorite. The show is completely sung through, and it’s comprised of entirely solos, except for two duets. It explores what it’s like to be young and in love and not quite yet established.”
Kayleigh Clark, who played Hope Harcourt in the NMU production of Anything Goes, will star as Cathy. Liam Fisher, who recently portrayed Frank-N-Furter in The Rocky Horror Show, will play Jamie.
The group’s faculty adviser, Donna Poirier of the Music Department, said this student-developed group is a valuable complement to the academic programs and shows offered by NMU Theatre & Dance.
“I think it’s terrific to allow students these opportunities to really take the helm,” she said. “They’re ready for the responsibility, and they’re getting experiences behind the scenes, like directing, perhaps a little bit more so than they would with one of our faculty-run mainstage productions. They also are getting a close look at the economics behind theater productions, and how much time that takes. They’ve done a tremendous job of stepping up to the plate and making sure that their bases are covered. It will be exciting to see initiative and creativity like this on our campus, and I’m hoping that it will inspire other students across departments.”
“Northern has had plenty of student productions and there’s another production company running called Fountain Space Theatre Company, but to my knowledge, this is the first one completely student-founded and student-funded,” Hielkema added. “We obtain funding through the Student Finance Committee.”
Hielkema co-founded NMUDoIt with Ryan Zepp and they serve as president and vice president, respectively. Kendyl Dahlstrom and Madalyn Hasyn are co-production managers.
The Last Five Years has been translated into a handful of languages and was named one of TIME Magazine’s ten best shows of 2001. A film adaptation was released in 2014, starring Anna Kendrick and Jeremy Jordan.
Though admission is free, advance tickets are required and can be obtained at https://linktr.ee/nmudoit

PWPL Board of Trustees Meeting
2024-11-19 17:00 - 19:00 | MI
Tuesday, November 19, 2024. 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Peter White Public Library, George Shiras III Room. Regular monthly meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Peter White Public Library. The meeting is open to all. Meeting agenda, materials, and remote attendance link are available on the library’s website: www.pwpl.info.

Yvonne Osborne Reading-Let Evening Come
2024-11-19 18:30 - 19:30 | MI
Tuesday, November 19, 2024, 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Peter White Public Library Community Room. Teens, Family, Adults, Seniors. Novelist Yvonne Osborne reads from her recently released book, Let Evening Come, a love story between the son of an Indigenous family displaced from their ancestral home on the Tar Sands of Canada and a motherless farm girl from Michigan. No admission charge. For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.

Stories & Songs: A Concert
2024-11-20 18:30 - 19:30 | MI
Wednesday, November 20, 2024, 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Peter White Public Library Community Room. Teens, Family, Adults, Seniors. Join 2022 Marquette Performance Artist of the Year Troy Graham and some of his musical friends for a concert of songs, stories, and thanks. A perfect way to kick off the season of gratitude. No admission charge. For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.

Former ACLU President Addresses Free Speech in Higher Education at NMU
2024-11-21 13:00 - 15:00 | MI
Nadine Strossen, past president of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), will present “Free Speech and the Crisis of Higher Education: a Conversation with Nadine Strossen” at Northern Michigan University. The event is scheduled from 1-2:40 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 21, in 1320 John X. Jamrich Hall.
A leader at the forefront of constitutional law and civil liberties for decades, Strossen has testified before Congress on multiple occasions and addressed diverse audiences around the world through media commentary and presentations at more than 500 universities.
She was quoted most recently in an Oct. 23 New York Times story related to free speech titled “Professors in Trouble Over Protests Wonder if Academic Freedom Is Dying.” The section she is featured in reads:
“Academic freedom is not absolute. It does not protect ‘propagating wrongheaded ideas’ in teaching or research, said Nadine Strossen, a former head of the American Civil Liberties Union. And it does not put faculty members above the law or above campus rules meant to make sure protests, whatever their point of view, do not disrupt learning. But it means that academics are broadly allowed the First Amendment right to express opinions or to speak beyond their area of expertise outside the classroom, including on social media. Yet that is where many faculty members are getting into trouble, Ms. Strossen said.”
Strossen’s written works include HATE: Why We Should Resist it with Free Speech, Not Censorship and Free Speech: What Everyone Needs to Know. Her 1995 New York Times notable book, titled Defending Pornography: Free Speech, Sex, and the Fight for Women’s Rights, was recently republished as part of the New York University Press “Classic” series. She also participated in Free to Speak, a three-part Public Television documentary that examines controversies over free speech across nations and time.
Strossen is a senior fellow with the Foundation for Individual Rights in Education, and the John Marsall Harlan II Professor of Law Emerita at New York Law School. She continues to serve on advisory boards for the ACLU, Academic Freedom Alliance, National Coalition Against Censorship and other organizations. She was commended for her service to the ACLU by U.S. Supreme Court Justices Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Antonin Scalia and David Souter.
Named one of America’s “most influential lawyers” by the National Law Journal, Strossen has received many honorary degrees and awards, namely the American Bar Association’s prestigious Margaret Brent Women Lawyers of Achievement Award (2017) and the National Coalition Against Censorship’s Lifetime Achievement Award for Free Speech (2023).
Her presentation in Marquette is sponsored by the NMU English Department, the College of Arts and Sciences, and Hillel at NMU, along with Scholars for Peace in the Middle East, the Telos-Paul Piccone Institute, and Voices for Liberty. For more information, contact the Center for Academic and Intellectual Freedom at 906-227-1690.

Marquette County Habitat for Humanity “Raise Roof”
2024-11-22 08:00 - 17:00 | MI
Marquette County Habitat for Humanity is pleased to be hosting a “Raise the Roof” 2-day event, November 22nd and November 23rd, 2024. MCHFH builds housing in Marquette County, filling an incredible gap in affordable homeownership in the local community. Give thanks in 2024 through volunteering and making a difference.
Come join Habitat to help support a future local family by contributing to the construction of simple, decent, affordable housing being built in Ely Township. Lunches will be provided.
Sign up on YoopersUnited.com at: https://www.yoopersunited.com/event/detail/?event_id=105662.

Marquette - Learning to Walk Together Traditional Powwow
2024-11-23 00:00 - 23:59 | Northern Center Grand Ballroom, NMU, Presque Isle Avenue, Marquette, Michgian, 49855
Learning to Walk Together Traditional Powwow

Saturday, November 23, 2024
Northern Center Grand Ballroom, Marquette

Open to the public, everyone is welcome!
No alcohol, drugs, politics or pets

Grand Entries at 1pm & 7pm EST
Feast at 5pm EST

Host Drum: Four Thunders
Local Host Drum: Teal Lake Singers
Invited Drums: Loonsfoot Travelers Frog Hills
Arena Director: Tyler Bouschor
Head Female Dancer: Chelsea Freele
Head Male Dancer: Jamie Brotherton
MC: Keith Smith
Head Veteran: Steve Perry
Fire Keeper: Dylan Friisvall

Adult Nonfiction Book Group
2024-11-27 14:00 - 15:00 | MI
Wednesday, November 27, 2024. 2:00-3:00 PM. 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 read like fiction. Join us as we explore this month’s book The Glass Universe by Dava Sobel. No registration or admission charge. For more information call 906-226-4311 or email refdesk@pwpl.info.

Little Brothers - Friends of the Elderly Annual Thanksgiving Dinner
2024-11-28 13:00 | MI
Little Brothers – Friends of the Elderly will be hosting their annual Thanksgiving Dinner Parties on Thanksgiving Day at 1pm at multiple sites throughout five counties.

They invite people age 60 and older who will be alone on the holiday to attend. Admission is free.

Volunteers are needed to help prepare the meal, package meals, setup the dining hall, serve, cleanup, and celebrate the holiday with their elderly neighbors.

To reserve a seat at the table, please call 906-482-6944. To volunteer, call or go online to sign up at register.littlebrothers.org

DINE-IN MEAL SITES:
Church of the Resurrection, Hancock
Sacred Heart Church, Calumet
St. Ignatius Church, Houghton
Doelle Senior Center, Tapiola
Holy Family Catholic Church, Ontonagon
St. Ann’s Church, Baraga
Elks Lodge, Marquette

MEAL DELIVERY SITES:
Salvation Army, Hancock
CLK School, Calumet
Grace Lutheran Church, South Range
Doelle Senior Center, Tapiola
Holy Family Catholic Church, Ontonagon
St. Ann’s Church, Baraga
Elks Lodge, Marquette

Community Conversation
2024-12-03 18:30 - 20:00 | MI
You are invited to join your fellow community members for a discussion forum about Marquette.

During this one-hour conversation, folks who spend time in Marquette have the opportunity to share their experiences, challenges, and ideas as it relates to inclusivity and belonging in Marquette, as well as the direction in which our community is moving forward related to these topics.
The event will be held on Tuesday, December 3rd at 6:30pm in the Peter White Public Library Community Room.

Come and join in on the conversation or simply listen to what others have to say. This will be a welcoming environment where everyone participating will be treated with respect and understanding.

In the event of inclement weather, the session will be rescheduled for Tuesday, December 10th at 6:30pm. Location if rescheduled is the Marquette Arts and Culture Center located on the lower level of the Peter White Public library; please check the Marquette Compass website for cancellation and rescheduling information.

This is a free event, and no RSVP is required. We encourage you to invite friends, family, and neighbors to join in on the conversation.

This event is hosted by the City of Marquette Office of Arts and Culture and Innovate Marquette SmartZone. This event is part of a broader initiative aimed at understanding perceptions of Marquette. The goal is to create a more welcoming and inclusive environment for both current residents and those who may join us in the future. Learn more about the People of Marquette Project here: https://mqtcompass.com/peopleofmarquette

C.S. Lewis Holidays: Andrew Lazo Presentation
2024-12-03 18:30 - 20:00 | MI
S. Lewis Holidays: Andrew Lazo Presentation

Tuesday, December 3, 2024, 6:30 p.m.- 8:00 p.m. Peter White Public Library Zoom. Teens, Family, Adults, Seniors. As a kickoff to PWPL’s C. S. Lewis Holidays programming series, join Reverend Andrew Lazo, one of the world’s leading scholars on C. S. Lewis, for a presentation on the life and work of creator of The Chronicles of Narnia. Open the wardrobe and step into the mind and imagination of C. S. Lewis. No admission charge. For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info for Zoom meeting information..

Marquette Regional History Center presents: Senior Support Series: Prepping for a Long Winter
2024-12-04 13:30 - 15:00 | MI
Marquette Regional History Center presents:
Senior Support Series: Prepping for a Long Winter
Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 1:30 p.m. at the Marquette Regional History Center.
Have you ever heard a poem that hits home? Poetry can express a world of emotion in one moment. Through poetry we have found in the History Center collection, along with simple art making and music, we will focus on the light moments that help us through a long U.P. winter. Free program, free coffee, door prizes. Part of our Senior Support Series daytime programming. For more info visit marquettehistory.org
Senior Support Series (SSS): New for 2024
History is health! We hear consistently from you, our audience, that our programs ignite curiosity, social interaction, and community involvement. In coordination with Mapping Medicare, we are launching a day-time series. Themes include nutrition, music, cognitive acuity, local history and more. We will inspire more of this whole-health approach as a resource particularly designed for our seniors. Free, donations appreciated. Wednesday afternoons to provide daytime programming. Attendees have an opportunity to win door prizes such as $100 in grocery gift cards at each session. Complementary Dead River Coffee Roasters coffee. Meets at the MRHC. All ages welcome. Four sessions this year.

Marquette County Board of Health Meeting
2024-12-04 18:00 | Marquette County Courthouse, 234 W. Baraga Avenue, Marquette, Michigan, 49855
The regular monthly meeting of the Marquette County Board of Health will be held on Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 6:00 pm. The meeting will take place in Room 231 of the Henry A. Skewis Annex, Marquette Country Courthouse, Marquette.

League of Women Voters of Marquette County Meeting
2024-12-04 18:30 - 20:00 | MI
The League of Women Voters of Marquette County will hold its membership meeting on Wednesday, December 4th at 6:45 p.m. The meeting will be held in Studio 1, lower level of the Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front, St. Marquette. Social time begins at 6:30 p.m. Marquette County residents are welcome to attend. For more information, send an email message to lwvmqtco@gmail.com.

The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan political organization that encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy.

NMU Jazz Concert
2024-12-04 19:30 - 20:30 | MI
The Northern Michigan University jazz ensembles will present their second concert of the fall season at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 4, in Reynolds Recital Hall. Admission is free and open to the public. The concert will feature both the NMU Jazz Band and the NMU Jazz Combo.
The NMU Jazz Band is a standard big band with five saxophones, four trumpets, four trombones and a rhythm section. This group will be playing a variety of material, including standards by Neil Hefti (Cute) and Oscar Pettiford (Blues in the Closet), a Beatles tune (Blackbird), and a crazy funk tune by saxophonist Jeff Coffin titled The Mad Hatter Rides Again. Senior Nick Wegrzyn will be featured as a student conductor on Jeff Jarvis’ Critical Mass, and the whole audience will be encouraged to participate in an arrangement of Take the A Train that the band will put together live on stage.
The combo is a sextet this semester, with three horns and a rhythm section. It will perform a mixture of original compositions and arrangements by the group members.

Home for the Holidays
2024-12-05 19:30 - 21:30, 2024-12-06 19:30 - 21:30 | MI
Northern Michigan University Theatre and Dance will present a festive new production titled “Home for the Holidays” Thursday through Saturday, Dec. 5-7 and 12-14 in Forest Roberts Theatre. The show is about a group of NMU students who convene to share tales of their diverse family traditions before they journey home for the holidays. It features musical singing and dance numbers—many familiar—with bits of dialogue to tie it all together.
“Home can mean a lot of different things to different people, and the holidays are a momentous time for various reasons,” said Karina Johnson, who developed and is directing the production. “Everyone has their own memories, traditions and family experiences they really love or love to hate. I’ve been wanting to create something like this for a while, and I tried as much as I could to include some diverse stories as well.”
As an example, Johnson said MJ Opulencia, a student from the Philippines who hasn’t been home for the holidays in four years, choreographed a dance that means a great deal to her and reflects her country’s customs. There is also Irish step dancing, clogging, tap, traditional Christmas hymns and classic carols, and a Sankta Lucia number choreographed by student Abigail Foskuhl.
Johnson also selected other dance students with previous choreography experience to assist with the production. Don’Tae Mitchell worked on “Grown Up Christmas List” and the Jackson Five’s “Santa Claus is Coming to Town.” Gianna Daprai developed a number that “encapsulates the craziness and chaos that comes from her holiday family dinners,” and Emma Houston choreographed a song where all of the students are old men tap dancing.
“It’s a quite an eclectic group, and they’re all having a great time,” Johnson added. “It’s been quite a process, but it’s coming together nicely. I’ve spent the past three to five years thinking of a show like this that I could put together and now it’s finally coming to fruition. I’m grateful I’ve been given this opportunity, and I hope that people can appreciate it and find their own little stories tied in among all of those we’re telling in this production.”
Before the curtain rises on this family-friendly event, Santa Claus will visit the Forest Roberts Theatre lobby for one hour before each performance. Photos with the jolly old elf are encouraged.
Showtimes are at 7:30 p.m. throughout the run, with a 1 p.m. Theatre for All sensory-friendly performance on Saturday, Dec. 7, and an additional 1 p.m. matinee on Saturday, Dec. 14. Tickets are $25 for the general public; $22 for NMU employees, seniors and military; $15 for youth; and $5 for NMU students. They can be purchased at nmu.universitytickets.com.

FIRST LEGO League Qualifier at NMU
2024-12-07 09:00 - 16:00 | MI
Northern Michigan University’s Seaborg Center will host its annual FIRST LEGO League Challenge Qualifier on Saturday, Dec. 7, in Jamrich Hall. There will be 24 upper elementary teams (about 500 students) competing. Media are welcome to cover this STEM event, which brings many visitors to campus from the local community and larger central U.P. area.
The qualifying tournament begins with an opening ceremony at 9 a.m. Robot matches and judging will follow throughout the day. The event will conclude around 4 p.m. with an awards ceremony to celebrate teams advancing to the state tournament.

Meditate Marquette Presents: A Year of Mindful Living
2024-12-07 10:00 - 11:30 | MI
Saturday, December 7, 2024. 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Peter White Public Library, George Shiras III Room. Four 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 www.pwpl.info.

Home to the Holidays
2024-12-07 19:30 - 21:30 | MI

Celebrate Finnish Christmas and Independence
2024-12-08 14:00 - 17:00 | MI
Celebrate Finnish Christmas and Independence on Dec.. 8

A program of music and delicious Finnish food to celebrate Finnish Christmas and Independence Day is planned for Sunday, December 8, at Messiah Lutheran Church in Magnuson Hall. Messiah is located at 305 West Magnetic in Marquette.

All are welcome to attend. The program is presented by the Lake Superior Chapter of the Finlandia Foundation National. President Ron Hill will begin with a short review of how the Finns have celebrated their Independence Day on December 6th since 1917.

Musicial selections will include Oscar Forsman playing his accordion, Tanja Stanaway leading singing of familiar Finnish carols (words and translations provided!), and Maija Niemi will perform on her violin with accompaniement.

There will be kahvi ja pulla (coffee and cardamom bread), kropsua (oven coffee cake) with lingonberries,and juustoa (Finn cheese) and herring on the table as well. Members are asked to bring other Finnish specialties for the table. They need not be homemade. There will be door prizes,

Membership in the Chapter is $10 per year per family. See Membership Chair Tanja Stanaway to pay dues and receive a membership card.

For more information, please call 906-226-7085 or 906-4851971.

Heather Bell Cookbook Release-Mama Bell's Big Family Cookbook
2024-12-09 18:30 - 20:00 | MI
Heather Bell Cookbook Release-Mama Bell’s Big Family Cookbook
Monday, December 9, 2024, 6:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Peter White Public Library Community Room. Teens, Family, Adults, Seniors. Join viral cooking and lifestyle influencer Heather Bell for a night of cookbook chat. Bell shares family stories and recipes from her recently released Mama Bell’s Big Family Cookbook. You’ll leave with full hearts and hungry bellies. No admission charge. For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.

MARQUETTE CITY MANAGER COMMUNITY OFFICE HOURS
2024-12-11 10:00 - 12:00 | MI
Marquette City Manager Karen Kovacs will hold her next community office hours on
Wednesday, December 11 from 10 a.m. to noon in the Shiras Room, on the top level of
Peter White Public Library (Front Street side). The meeting is intended to provide an
informal opportunity to discuss issues within the community, and to give citizens the
opportunity for direct dialogue with City staff about interests and concerns.
