PWPL Presents: LEGO Week!
2026-07-08 14:00 - 18:00, 2026-07-10 11:00 - 16:00 UTC | pwpl, 217 N Front St, Marquette, MI, 49855, United States
Monday July 6 (12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.)
Wednesday July 8 (2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.)
Friday July 10 (11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.)
Peter White Public Library Great Room.
Drop in during any of our LEGO building days during summer 2026’s LEGO Week to build with the library’s LEGO bricks! Youth of all ages welcome. Children under the age of 8 must have an adult in the program with them.
No admission charge.
For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4323 or visit pwpl.info.

PWPL Presents: Township Advisory Council and Board of Trustees Joint Meeting
2026-07-08 17:00 | pwpl, 217 N Front St, Marquette, MI, 49855, United States
Wednesday, July 8, 2026. Meeting begins at 5:00 p.m.
Peter White Public Library, Shiras Room.
Joint meeting of the Township Advisory Council and Board of Trustees of the Peter White Public Library. No regular Board business will be conducted at this meeting. The meeting is open to all. Meeting agenda and background materials are available on the library’s website: www.pwpl.info.
For more information call 906-226-4303.

PWPL Presents: Concert on the Steps
2026-07-08 18:30 - 19:30, 2026-07-15 18:30 - 19:30 | pwpl, 217 N Front St, Marquette, MI, 49855, United States
Wednesdays, July (8, 15, 22, 29), 2026, 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
Peter White Public Library Front Street Steps.
Teens, Family, Adults, Seniors. Dust off your lawn chairs and unpack your picnic blankets–Concert on the Steps is back! This summer, enjoy an all-star lineup of incredible performances right on the library historical steps. Concerts run 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on the Front Street Steps. Inclement weather location is the Community Room.
Visit pwpl.info for the updated weather location!

Wednesday, July 8: Finding Feathers (formerly Seth Brown Duo)
Wednesday, July 15: Bluegrass Throwdown
Wednesday, July 22: Ramble Tamble
Wednesday, July 29: Copy That

Beaumier Center Highlights Mary Jayne Hallifax's Photography
2026-07-09 00:00 - 2026-10-03 23:59 | NMU Beaumier Heritage Center, 1401 Presque Avenue, Gries Hall,, Marquette, MI, 49855, United States
exhibition opens July 9 and will be on display through Oct. 3
The Beaumier U.P. Heritage Center
The Beaumier U.P. Heritage Center at NMU will open a new exhibition July 9 that features the work of one of the U.P.’s most prolific photographers. It is titled “Munising in Black & White: The Photographs of Mary Jayne Hallifax.” She was an in-demand commercial photographer who also captured numerous candid images of her hometown over seven decades.
Hallifax died in 2025 at the age of 96 and donated many of her original negatives to photograph collector Jack Deo, who is loaning 60 images to the Beaumier Center for the exhibit. They represent a tiny fragment of her catalog and focus specifically on the 1950s and 1960s, depicting community events, street scenes, school activities and the lives of people in the community.
A lifelong Munising resident, Mary Jayne (Shampine) Hallifax was a 1946 graduate of W.G. Mather High School. While working on the school’s yearbook, she was asked by the school secretary to take, help develop and print photographs, and from that her lifelong love with photography began.
After she graduated and started working, Mary Jayne spent her nights taking photos and developing them. It became such a passion that she gave up her job at People’s State Bank to pursue photography full time. She soon became Munising’s most in demand commercial photographer, especially for weddings and senior photos. However, she also loved just wandering the streets of Munising taking candid photos of people and the general “goings-on” in the community. She even took photos for the Michigan State Police crime lab.
In 1948, Mary Jayne married Richard Hallifax, and the pair worked on photography together. He did much of the film developing and press work, while she focused on making prints, and her portraiture studio work with families, wedding parties and graduating students. During her career with newspaper work and even into retirement, she photographed seven Michigan governors on their trips to Munising: G. Mennen “Soapy” Williams, John Swainson, George Romney, William Milliken, James Blanchard, John Engler and Rick Snyder.
Up until her 95th birthday, she had a weekly column “All About Town with Mary Jayne” or “Down Memory Lane in Alger County” for the Marquette Mining Journal and years earlier for the Munising News.
The exhibition will be on display through Oct. 3 at the Beaumier Center’s gallery in 223 Harden Hall at NMU. The center’s summer hours are noon to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. It is free and open to the public.

PWPL Presents: Gather2Grow: Feeding America West Michigan
2026-07-09 11:30 - 13:00, 2026-07-14 11:30 - 13:00, 2026-07-16 11:30 - 13:00, 2026-07-21 11:30 - 13:00 | pwpl, 217 N Front St, Marquette, MI, 49855, United States
Tuesdays & Thursdays July (2, 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30), 2026.
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Peter White Public Library Lower Level Lobby.
PWPL is once again partnering with Feeding America West Michigan in the Gather2Grow summer meals program and will serve as a pickup site for shelf stable meals. Available at no cost to all youth (18 and under) and disabled adults up to age 26.
No admission charge.
For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4323 or visit pwpl.info.

LWV Public Candidate Forums in July
2026-07-09 17:30 | Marquette’s City Commission Chambers, 300 W. Baraga St, Marquette, MI, 49855, United States
Candidates running in the August 4th Primary Election for the Marquette County Commission and the 96th District Court Judge will participate in two Public Candidate Forums conducted by the League of Women Voters of Marquette County on July 8-9.
Please publish the following announcement and help us publicize the opportunity for voters to contribute questions, attend or watch the video of the forum. Also, if someone from your organization attends, either in person or via live stream, please consider reporting on the forum and the availability of video.

If any questions arise, please let us know.

Thank you,

Joanna Mitchell
League of Women Voters of Marquette County
lwvmqtco@gmail.com

Two Public Candidate Forums will be held for candidates running in the Aug. 4th Primary Election for positions as Marquette County Commissioner and 96th District Court Judge. The League of Women Voters of Marquette County will moderate the Forums.

On Wednesday, July 8th, a Forum will be held for the candidates for Marquette County Commission District 1 (Cody Mayer and Karl Numinen) and District 3 (Fred Benzie, Randy Ritari and Jenna Smith). This Forum will be held in the Marquette Charter Township Community Center, 1000 Commerce Dr., Marquette. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the Forum begins at 6:00 p.m.

On Thursday, July 9th, a Forum will be held for the three candidates for 96th District (Marquette County) Court Judge: Patrick Crowley, William Nordeen and Derek Swajanen. This Forum will be held in Marquette’s City Commission Chambers, 300 W. Baraga Ave. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. The Forum begins at 6:00 p.m.

The audience may meet and speak with the candidates after the Forum. Both Forums will be live streamed to the LWVMC YouTube Channel and recorded for later viewing.

Each candidate will answer the same questions submitted by constituents. Questions may be combined or edited for clarity and pertinence. What do you want to know about the candidates vying to become County Commissioner or District Court Judge? Email your questions to lwvmqtco@gmail.com by Monday, July 6th or you can submit your question as a member of the audience.

The League of Women Voters holds a reputation for conducting candidate forums that are civil, well-organized and fair with no debate or crosstalk. LWV Forums enable each candidate to put forth their vision of the position and respond to constituents. The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan political organization that encourages informed and active participation in government.

PWPL Presents: Marquette Poets Circle
2026-07-09 18:30 - 20:00 | pwpl, 217 N Front St, Marquette, MI, 49855, United States
Thursday, July 9, 2026, 6:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Peter White Public Library Shiras Room.
Adults, Seniors, Family Friendly. Join local poets, writers, and poetry enthusiasts for an evening of poetry. Starting at 6:30 p.m., participants gather to workshop their current work, followed by an Open Mic at 7:15 p.m. New and experienced poets are welcome for either or both events.
No admission charge.
For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.

PWPL Presents: Drop-in Meditation with Meditate Marquette
2026-07-10 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-07-14 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-07-17 12:00 - 13:00 | pwpl, 217 N Front St, Marquette, MI, 49855, United States
Tuesdays, July (7, 14, 21, 28) 2026. 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Fridays, July (3, 10, 17, 24, 31) 2026. Noon – 1:00 p.m.
Peter White Public Library Heritage Room.
Mediate Marquette and PWPL have collaborated to offer two weekly, in-person mindfulness meditation programs. Sessions will include a combination of talks, seated meditation, and movement practices. All individuals, regardless of previous experience or spiritual affiliation, are welcome to attend.
For further information, please contact meditatemarquette@gmail.com or call 906-226-4303.

Saturday Morning Farmers Market﻿
2026-07-11 09:00 - 13:00, 2026-07-18 09:00 - 13:00
Saturday Morning Farmers Market

Saturdays, May 16 – Nov., 9 am – 1 pm

PWPL Presents: Family Dino Run with Queen City Running
2026-07-11 09:30 | pwpl, 217 N Front St, Marquette, MI, 49855, United States
Saturday July 11, 2026. 9:30 a.m.
South Beach Parking Lot.
Calling all little and big dinos for a family dino 1-mile fun run! For families with children of all ages, strollers welcome. All fitness levels welcome, participants will finish the fun run at their own pace. In partnership with Queen City Running. Children under the age of 8 must have an adult in the program with them.
No admission charge.
For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4323 or visit pwpl.info.

Emberlight Festival An American in Paris (Art on Film)
2026-07-11 19:00 | Theatre North, 825 N Lake St., Ironwood, MI, 49938, United States
Saturday, July 11 at 7:00 pm CDT
Theatre North
825 N Lake St. Ironwood, MI 49938
$10 regular seats, Free student tickets

Few films capture the exhilaration of art, romance, and postwar optimism quite like An American in Paris. Winner of six Academy Awards – including Best Picture – this beloved MGM classic stars Gene Kelly as an aspiring American painter navigating love, ambition, and the intoxicating beauty of Paris after World War II. Featuring the unforgettable music of George and Ira Gershwin, the film glides effortlessly between Broadway spectacle, jazz-infused charm, ballet, and old Hollywood glamour.

https://emberlight.org/event/an-american-in-paris/

Ticketing information can be found on the Emberlight website.

PWPL Presents: Storytime In the Park- Ohio St. Park
2026-07-14 09:30 - 10:00, 2026-07-21 09:30 - 10:00 | Williams Park, Marquette, MI, 49855, United States
Tuesdays July (7, 14, 21), 2026. 9:30 a.m.-10:00 a.m.
Ohio St. (Williams) Park.
Families and youth, join us outdoors for Park Storytime! Books, songs, action songs, bubbles & parachute play, and more! Rain Location-Peter White Public Library Community Room.
No admission charge.
For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4323 or visit pwpl.info.

PWPL Presents: 1-ON-1 Tech Coaching for Seniors
2026-07-14 10:00 - 15:00, 2026-07-21 10:00 - 15:00 | pwpl, 217 N Front St, Marquette, MI, 49855, United States
Tuesday, July (7,14,21,28), 2026 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Local History Research Room, Peter White Public Library.
Need help with the settings on your phone or iPad? Want to download travel apps before you leave town? Need help utilizing the library’s Memory Lab or navigating Libby? Learn how to make your electronic devices work the way you want, with the help of Christine Ault, retired teacher and tech coach, Tuesday mornings from 10 AM – 3 PM during June, July and August in the Local History Research Room of the Peter White Public Library.
Call the Reference Desk at 906-226-4311 to schedule a 30-minute session.
Please charge your electronic device and have your questions prepared before each session.
Bring your passwords and pins as needed.

NMU Music Hosts Summer Concert Series
2026-07-14 17:00 | NMU Reynolds Recital Hall, Marquette, Michigan
The Northern Michigan University Department of Music will present a second season of Its series, Summer Concerts at Reynolds (SCR). This year’s events will all take place at 5 p.m. in Reynolds Recital Hall on Tuesdays in July and August. Admission is free, though donations will be gratefully accepted, with all proceeds benefiting the department to enhance the experience for students.
This summer, SCR is highlighting music department faculty members, who are highly trained professional musicians as well as full-time educators. They will present both solo and group performances. Further details will be shared at nmu.edu/music and the department’s social media accounts. The list of concert dates and featured artists follows:
July 7: Echoes of the Jazz Age: An Exploration of Early Jazz, featuring Mark Flaherty, Steve Riley, Steve Grugin, Christopher Schoelen, Gordon Erickson and Jim Strain
July 14: Fiddle & Folk Tunes, featuring Barbara Rhyneer and other talented community musicians
July 21: World premiere of The Boy, The Mole, The Fox and The Horse, featuring Patrick Booth
July 28: Romanza: A Classical Guitar Recital, featuring Christopher Schoelen
Aug. 4: Fluxus, Improvisation & Audience Participation, featuring Patrick Booth and Keri Lee Pierson
Aug. 11: The Complete 24 Italian Songs & Arias: Part 1, featuring Theresa Camilli, Keri Lee Pierson and Stephanie Beinlich

Emberlight Festival Emberlight Photographers Exhibition
2026-07-15 00:00 - 2026-08-22 23:59 | Historic Depot Museum, 150 N Lowell St., Ironwood, MI, 49938, United States
July 15 – August 22
Historic Depot Museum
150 N Lowell St. Ironwood, MI 49938

Free event

This annual exhibition transforms moments both grand and intimate into works of visual storytelling. Featuring the work of Emberlight’s acclaimed photography team and guest artists, these images form a vivid portrait not only of a region, but of the artists who continue to interpret it through their own unique lenses.

https://emberlight.org/event/emberlight-photographers-2026/

Emberlight Festival Emberlight Photographers Grand Opening
2026-07-15 16:00 | Historic Depot Museum, 150 N Lowell St., Ironwood, MI, 49938, United States
Wednesday, July 15 at 4:00 pm CDT
Historic Depot Museum
150 N Lowell St. Ironwood, MI 49938

Free event

Join us on Wednesday, July 15 at 4:00 pm at the Historic Depot Museum for the opening reception of Emberlight Photographers 2026 – an evening celebrating the artists, images, and visual storytelling that have become one of the festival’s signature traditions. Throughout the evening, guests can meet the photographers, hear the stories behind the images, and explore the exhibition as Festival Ironwood officially comes to life across downtown Ironwood.

https://emberlight.org/event/emberlight-photographers-grand-opening-2026/

The Marquette Regional History Center presents: Historic Marquette Bus Tours 2026
2026-07-15 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-07-21 13:00 - 14:30 | Marquette Regional History Center, 145 W. Spring Street, Marquette, Michigan
Enjoy a tour through town in an air-conditioned Checker bus. Sit back and relax, meet a few entertaining historic characters, and learn from the tour guide along the route. Each summer the tours include something new, and delight locals and tourists as well. 90-minute tour departs from and returns to the MRHC.
Tickets are $25, and on sale now!
Advanced purchase is recommended.
These tours sell out fast. For more information and ticket purchase visit marquettehistory.org.

Eight total tours in July and August.
July Bus Tours:
6:00 p.m Wednesdays: July 15, 22, 29
1:00 p.m Tuesdays: July 21 & 28

August Historic Marquette Bus Tours:
1:00 p.m. Tuesday: August 4 & 11
6:00 p.m. Wednesday: August 5

Music on Third
2026-07-16 18:00
Music on Third

Thursdays, July 16, Aug. 20, Sept. 17, 6 – 9 pm

Marquette Area Sister Cities Partnership to Host Delegation from Higashiomi Japan
2026-07-19 00:00 - 2026-09-29 23:59
The Marquette Area Sister Cities Partnership is proud to announce the 2026 incoming delegation from our sister city Higashiomi, Japan, celebrating our 47th year of sister city relations. A delegation of seven Higashiomi citizens will arrive in Marquette on July 19 and depart on July 29, 2026,
Our seven delegates are the Deputy Mayor, a Higashiomi City Council member, Higashiomi City Staff, members of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Higashiomi International Exchange Association, and Higashiomi citizens. The Marquette Area Sister Cities Partnership Committee is proud to host the events for the Sister City delegation. The Japanese delegation is led by Higashiomi Deputy Mayor Namikawa. Host families are needed to host our seven delegates. Delegates will be in the Marquette Area for 11 days and 10 nights.
Delegation visits include two host family days and seven community days provided by the Marquette Area Sister Cities Partnership.
For an application form or for more information, visit http://www.mqtsistercity.org/, contact the Marquette Area Sister Cities Partnership at contact@mqtsistercity.org, or contact Board Members Bill Brazier at (906) 869-4859 or Collin Banger at (616) 368-2624.
