Downtown Farmers Market
2025-05-17 09:00 - 13:00, 2025-05-24 09:00 - 13:00, 2025-05-31 09:00 - 13:00 UTC | MI
Downtown Farmers Market
Saturdays, May 17, 9 am – 1 pm
Returning this month, the Downtown Marquette Farmers Market kicks off its 2025 season where it will offer fresh produce, meat, art, and much more to the 2,000+ visitors this weekly event brings to the downtown.
Reminder that the Wednesday Night Market will be returning to the 100 block of W. Washington in June.

Community Garden Volunteer Day
2025-05-17 09:00 - 17:00 | MI
Community Garden Volunteer Day
Partridge Creek Farm is calling on community members to help with a major revitalization of its Community Garden located in downtown Ishpeming. The event includes essential site prep and upgrades to benefit local families who grow their own food in the garden. Learn more at PartridgeCreekFarm.org/events.
When:
Saturday, May 17, 2025 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Volunteers are welcome to join and leave as needed, they are not required to stay for the entirety of the volunteer day.
Where:
Partridge Creek Community Garden
301 E Euclid St, Ishpeming, MI
Who:
Volunteers ages 16+ welcome to join
No experience necessary – just bring gloves, water, and a positive attitude. Lunch will be provided! The nature of this event involves a level of physical activity and independence that makes it best suited for individuals aged 16 and older.

Six Men Dressed Like Joseph Stalin
2025-05-17 19:30 - 21:30 | MI
Northern Michigan University Theatre and Dance will present Six Men Dressed Like Joseph Stalin by Dianne Nora, winner of the Panowski Playwriting Award. With the former USSR as its backdrop, the dark comedy revolves around two men—loosely inspired by real figures—who bear such a strong resemblance to Stalin that they are forced into dangerous service as political decoys to thwart his enemies and alleviate fears for his safety. Performances are scheduled at 7:30 pm. Thursday, May 15, through Saturday, May 17, in NMU’s Panowski Black Box Theatre.
According to her website, Nora has assisted her mentor, the playwright and actor Tracy Letts, on seven productions and workshops at Steppenwolf Theatre and on Broadway. She’s a winner of Inkwell Theater’s Lerner Fellowship and Playhouse on the Square’s New Works at the Works Playwriting Competition, and a recipient of the Lower Manhattan Cultural Council Creative Engagement grant.
Nora was a member of Goodman Theatre’s Playwrights Unit, where she was commissioned to write Ruth Bader Ginsburg: A Living Document. She is also a comedy writer who contributes headlines and features at The Onion, America’s Finest News Source. Her humor writing has appeared on Funny Or Die and The Hard Times. She also co-hosts a podcast about streaming television titled Streamageddon.
In Six Men Dressed Like Joseph Stalin, Soso is a soldier left for dead on the Eastern Front. When he is pulled from the brink of death by the Kremlin, his fate takes a shocking turn. Because of his uncanny resemblance to one of the most feared men in history—Stalin—he is thrust into a dangerous game of impersonation. Enter Koba, a man who knows the mind and body of the dictator better than anyone. Tasked with transforming Soso into the perfect double, Koba trains him for the most perilous role of a lifetime.
“The play is smartly written to make it very entertaining despite the heavy subject matter,” said Kaitlyn Frotton, director of NMU’s production. “These two guys risk assassination by playing the role of Stalin’s body doubles, in the Soviet Union, where you didn’t know who you could trust and the autocratic government felt it necessary to police creative expression. I think there is a lot of relevance to the current situation. It’s presented in a way that makes you chuckle to yourself for a majority of the show, but by the end, you’re left with a lot to think about.”
The two lead actors are Copeland Diver as Soso and Liam Fisher as Koba. Understudies Don’Tae Mitchell and Logan Newcomb have been added into the script as Kremlin cops and ensemble members. Frotton said it is advantageous for actors to tackle original works that are less familiar to audiences.
“It’s beneficial because they do not have any preconceived notions going in about the way the roles should be played,” she added. “It’s a great challenge because they need to be accurate to the text, yet they are also able to use their own unique artistry to create the characters from scratch. There are fewer expectations or boundaries, and they’re able to come up with possibly a more authentic performance than if we were rehearsing something like ‘A Streetcar Named Desire,’ which has been viewed by many. It creates a more dynamic end product, as director, to explore the text with the actors as well. It feels like a more collaborative process. Our cast is phenomenal.”
Six Men Dressed Like Joseph Stalin premiered at Playhouse on the Square in Memphis, Tenn., early this year. NMU’s Playwriting Award was established in 1977 by Dr. James A. Panowski. This year’s winner is being featured during the North Coast Theatre Festival season, which also includes a Drag Cabaret May 29-30 and “Love Letters” June 26-28.
Tickets are $25 for the general public; $22 for NMU employees, seniors and military; $15 for youth; and $5 for NMU students. They are available at tickets.nmu.edu.

Marquette - Youth Sailing Lessons
2025-05-19 00:00 - 2025-06-30 23:59 | MI
Youth Sailing Lessons Offered this Summer

The Marquette Junior Yacht Club will again offer youth sailing lessons this summer to the public. The program will provide the basic fundamentals of sailing for beginner ages 8-17 and expanded skill training for returning intermediate sailors. Instruction takes place both on and off the water by certified sailing instructors at the Marquette Yacht Club location, E Main Street, Marquette. Students will convene daily at the MJYC boathouse space generously donated by the Marquette Fish Producers.

The 2025 schedule is as follows: July 7 – July 11, July 14 – July 18, July 21 – July 25, July 28 – August 1, August 4 – August 8 and August 11 – August 15. There are two sessions per day from 10:00 am-12:45 pm and from 2:00 pm-4:45 pm. Students can register for one or more weeks and multiple sessions. Cost per one week session is $225. A scholarship application can be found on the website, mqtjyc.org.

For more details, email mqtjunioryachtclub@gmail.com or call 906-250-3350. Register for sessions on our website, mqtjyc.org through the Eventbrite program.

Father Marquette 350th Commemoration
2025-05-19 08:00 - 17:00 | MI
On May 18, 1675, the missionary and explorer Jacques Marquette passed away along the shores of Lake Michigan on his way back to the mission he founded in St. Ignace. To commemorate the 350th anniversary of his death, but more importantly his life and legacy, the Beaumier U.P. Heritage Center at Northern Michigan University is hosting a “Father Marquette 350th Commemoration” on Monday, May 19, in 1100 Jamrich Hall. The event will feature full day of presentations, films and round tables about Marquette, the Jesuit Missionaries of the region and their legacy on our region today. It is free and open to the public.
Along with several presentations, there will be a keynote address from the noted Catholic scholar Bronwen McShea, a historian, writer, speaker, and artist based in New York City. In Spring 2025, she was the Teilhard de Chardin SJ Fellow in Catholic Studies at Loyola University Chicago. McShea is the author of Apostles of Empire: The Jesuits and New France, a history of the French Jesuit mission to indigenous North Americans in the 17th and 18th centuries, offering a comprehensive view of a transatlantic religious enterprise in which secular concerns were integral.
Here is the complete schedule of presentations for Father Marquette 350th Commemoration:
8 a.m.: “Father Jacques Marquette: the making of a North American hero”

Daniel Truckey, Director/Curator, Beaumier U.P. Heritage Center, Northern Michigan University (NMU)

9 a.m.: “An Anishinaabe Perspective on Forced Christianization and the Native American Boarding Schools.”

Dr. Jud Sojourn, Assistant Professor of Native American Studies (NMU)
Tyler Detloff, Director, Center for Native American Studies (NMU)

10 a.m.: “A Noble Figure: The Story of the Three Marquette Statues”

Steve Brisson, Director, Michigan State Historic Parks

11 a.m.
Keynote Address: “The French Jesuits in Colonial North America”

Dr. Bronwen McShea, Historian

Lunch Break
1:30 p.m.: “Father Marquette Monuments in the United States”

Dr. Russ Magnaghi, Professor Emeritus of History, Northern Michigan University

2:30 p.m.: “The Unsolved Mysteries of Father Marquette’s Many Graves”

Jennifer McGraw, Historian

3:30 p.m. Showing of the film, “The Return”

Roundtable discussion on the film, “The Return” about Father Marquette’s remains being returned to St. Ignace, featuring: Daniel Rydholm, M.Div, official historian for “The Return” (06/18/2022; St Ignace); Jon Magnuso of The Cedar Tree Institute; and Russ Rickley, Tribal Elder, Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians

PWPL Board of Trustees Meeting
2025-05-20 17:00 - 19:00 | MI
PWPL Board of Trustees Meeting
Tuesday, May 20, 2025. Meeting begins at 5:00 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.

Downtown Marquette Farmer's Market
2025-05-24 09:00 - 13:00, 2025-05-31 09:00 - 13:00, 2025-06-07 09:00 - 13:00, 2025-06-14 09:00 - 13:00 | MI

Ishpeming Organizations Team Up to Host Inaugural Tree Planting Event
2025-05-24 10:00 - 13:00 | MI
Ishpeming Organizations Team Up to Host Inaugural Tree Planting Event

ISHPEMING, MI. – Several Ishpeming organizations are joining forces to host the community’s inaugural fruit and nut tree planting event on Saturday, May 24. The event is organized by the Ishpeming Lions Club with support from Partridge Creek Farm and Partridge Creek Compost.

Open to Ishpeming residents, the event will feature two sessions on the same day:

Morning Session: 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. at Partridge Creek Farm’s community site, located at 550 Cleveland Ave., Ishpeming
Afternoon Session: 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. next to the Cliffs Shaft Mining Museum at 501 W Euclid St, Ishpeming

Attendees are encouraged to participate in one or more of the over ten educational demonstrations taking place during each session. Afterward, participating Ishpeming residents will be invited to take home one to three fruit or nut trees, along with materials to help protect and care for them.

Participation is free, and donations are welcome to help sustain the event for future years.

“This event is part of an effort to provide Ishpeming residents the opportunity to cultivate free, local, healthy food for their families and communities,” said Keats Dormont, event organizer and Education Coordinator at Partridge Creek Farm. “It’s a community movement aimed at addressing long-term food insecurity in our region.”

For more information, please email keats@partridgecreekfarm.org or call Keats Dormont at (720) 323-6778.

Bluesday Tuesday Concert
2025-05-27 18:30 - 19:30 | MI
Bluesday Tuesday Concert
Tuesday, May 27, 2025, 6:30 p.m.- 7:30 p.m. Peter White Public Library Community Room. Teens, Adults, Seniors, Family Friendly. Peter White Public Library hosts a blues concert sponsored by the Marquette Area Blues Society. This month’s band: Brian Wallen & Mavis Farr. No admission charge. For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info

Bluesday Tuesday Concert
2025-05-27 18:30 - 19:30 | MI
Bluesday Tuesday Concert
Tuesday, May 27, 2025, 6:30 p.m.- 7:30 p.m. Peter White Public Library Community Room. Teens, Adults, Seniors, Family Friendly. Peter White Public Library hosts a blues concert sponsored by the Marquette Area Blues Society. This month’s band: Brian Wallen & Mavis Farr. No admission charge. For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.

The Marquette Regional History Center Presents: A History of the Northern Michigan University Greenwood Nature Center: A Perspective by David Kronk
2025-05-28 18:30 - 20:00 | MI
The Marquette Regional History Center Presents:
A History of the Northern Michigan University Greenwood Nature Center: A Perspective by David Kronk
Wednesday, May 28, 6:30 p.m. at the Marquette Regional History Center
West of Ishpeming in the mid-1980s, environmental education and programming for area schools and the public could be found at the Greenwood Nature Center (GNC). Learn about the history of, and people behind, this community resource on the bank of the Greenwood Reservoir near Ishpeming. This presentation and discussion by David Kronk about the forgotten history of the nature center will feature a retrospective of the people, partnerships, and vision that brought the GNC to life.
The program will highlight the ongoing relevance of outdoor education methods for providing ecological education, community learning, and skill development, and for modeling alternative energy implementation. Done well, outdoor education provides more than just “nature programs” – it also serves by building community vision and demonstrating innovation.
This session will remind us of a lost piece of area history – and will hopefully inspire new leaders interested in re-imagining local outdoor education. Whether you experienced Greenwood Nature Center firsthand as a student, teacher, parent, or principal, or whether you’re hearing of it now for the first time, we think you’ll be glad you attended this event! Join us in looking back and imagining forward.
$5 suggested donation. For more info visit marquettehistory.org or call 906.226.3571.

NCT Hike
2025-05-31 11:00 - 13:00 | MI
Come hike with us through beautiful hardwood forests and across rugged outcroppings to beautiful Lily Pond with its incredible vistas. The hike begins at the Wetmore Pond parking lot located a half mile north of Sugarloaf on CR550 and heads part way up the South Hogback trail. It then branches off on the Forestville trail to the Lily Pond Spur, which then brings the hike down to the pond. A short hike onto the bluffs gives spectacular views of Lily Pond full of water lilies. The hike continues over several small outcroppings before returning to the parking lot.
Our hike will be led by Dennis Fattaleh, an experienced group hike leader.
This loop hike will cover approximately 4 miles of rugged terrain and is an advanced hike. Note that it includes a few steep climbs and some rugged sections and is not recommended for beginners or those with mobility limitations. Proper hiking boots are required. Expect a few wet spots. Plan on 3-4 hours of hiking time. Don’t forget to bring water and a snack!
We’ll meet on Saturday, May 31st at 10:00 AM at the Wetmore Pond parking lot, a half mile north of Sugarloaf on CR550. As CR550 begins to curve to the right, look for the guard rail on the left (west) side of the road. The entrance is in front of this guard rail. Please come to the back of the parking lot at the trail head.
This event is limited to 12 participants, and advanced registration is required. Please click here to register. Registration will remain open until Friday, May 30th or until we reach capacity.
We hope to see you there!

Marquette - Eagle Mine Forum
2025-06-03 00:00 - 23:59 | Northern Center, NMU, 1401 Presque Isle Avenue, Marquette, Michigan, 49855
Eagle Mine will host their annual spring Community Forums throughout Marquette County on Tuesday, June 3rd and Wednesday, June 4th.

The forums are designed as a two-way dialogue between Eagle Mine and the community to learn more about the status of Eagle Mine and get an update on its operations.

All are welcome to attend. Forums will be held:

Tuesday, June 3rd
12 PM – 1:30 PM
NMU Northern Center
1401 Presque Isle Ave
Marquette, MI

5:30 PM – 7 PM
Powell Township Hall
101 Benzinger St.
Big Bay, MI

Wednesday, June 4th
12 PM – 1:30 PM
Michigamme Township Hall
202 W. Main St.
Michigamme, MI

5:30 PM – 7 PM
Humboldt Township Hall
244 County Road FAF
Champion, MI

Michigamme - Eagle Mine Forum
2025-06-04 00:00 - 23:59 | MI
Eagle Mine will host their annual spring Community Forums throughout Marquette County on Tuesday, June 3rd and Wednesday, June 4th.

The forums are designed as a two-way dialogue between Eagle Mine and the community to learn more about the status of Eagle Mine and get an update on its operations.

All are welcome to attend. Forums will be held:

Wednesday, June 4th
12 PM – 1:30 PM
Michigamme Township Hall
202 W. Main St.
Michigamme, MI

5:30 PM – 7 PM
Humboldt Township Hall
244 County Road FAF
Champion, MI

PWPL Library Director Chat
2025-06-04 11:00 - 12:00 | MI
Director Chat
Wednesday, June 4, 2025. 11:00 a..m. -12:00 p.m. & 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Peter White Public Library Circulation Lobby. Stop by the Library to chat with Library Director Andrea Ingmire. For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4303 or visit www.pwpl.info.

Meditate Marquette Presents: A Year of Mindful Living
2025-06-07 10:00 - 11:30 | MI
Meditate Marquette Presents: A Year of Mindful Living
Saturday, June 7, 2025. 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.

Michigan Notable Book Author Tim Schulz A Cast Away in Montana Reading
2025-06-09 18:30 - 19:30 | MI
Michigan Notable Book Author Tim Schulz A Cast Away in Montana Reading
Monday, June 9, 2025. 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Peter White Public Library Community Room. Adults, Seniors, Family Friendly. Reading from his 2025 Michigan Notable Book A Cast Away in Montana, author Tim Schulz takes us on a journey of fly fishing, nature, friendship, and reflection. No admission charge. For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.

Downtown Marquette Market Opener
2025-06-11 17:00 - 20:00 | MI
MARQUETTE, MI- The first market of the Downtown Marquette Wednesday Night Farmers Market 2025 season is next Wednesday, June 11, from 5 PM – 8 PM on the 100 block of W.. Washington St.
The Wednesday Evening Farmers Market is shutting down the 100 block of W. Washington St. in Downtown Marquette to bring the festive summer experience to the market and to the downtown every Wednesday this summer season. The Street closes at 3 pm and opens again at 9 pm. There will be no parking on the street during the closure.
Businesses that line the 100 block will be open during market hours, including market setup from 3 pm to 5 pm. The street will be blocked off and closed for pedestrian traffic during market setup hours. Please utilize crosswalks at the ends of the block to cross the street till 5 pm.
Shoppers will be greeted with a bustling street market offering a wide array of vendors from across the community every Wednesday. Shoppers can choose from fresh, locally grown, seasonal produce, baked goods, locally raised meat, kombucha, coffee, bread, hot sauce, and more! Our artisans offer handcrafted goods such as soaps, lotions, jewelry, woodworking products, and knitter products, to name a few. The Information Booth is located at the intersection of Washington and Front St.
The Downtown Marquette Social District will be active during this time and extend into the street to offer Farmers Market attendees the opportunity to shop amongst the vendors with an alcoholic beverage purchased from a participating downtown restaurant or bar. To learn more about the Downtown Marquette Social District, visit www.downtownmarquette.org/social-districts.
Shoppers can now plan for their market visit by using new resources available on the market’s website. The interactive Market Map allows shoppers to search for vendors and products, learn more about each vendor, and map their shopping experience accordingly. Additionally, the Vendors Directory page provides shoppers with links and information about each vendor, including specific offerings and which dates they will be at the market. Links to these resources can be found on the market’s homepage at www.mqtfarmersmarket.com.
The DMFM will continue to accept a wide array of food assistance programs, including EBT Bridge Card, P-EBT Card, Double Up Food Bucks, Fresh Food Access, and Food as Medicine vouchers. More information about accepted forms of payment can be found on the DMFM website at www.mqtfarmersmarket.com/paymentoptions.
For up-to-date information about the DMFM please follow them on Facebook and Instagram @mqtfarmersmarket or visit their website at www.mqtfarmersmarket.com and join the e-newsletter mailing list!

Troy Graham Concert on the Steps
2025-06-11 18:30 - 19:30 | MI
Troy Graham Concert on the Steps
Wednesday, June 11, 2025, 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Peter White Public Library Front Street Steps. Teens, Family, Adults, Seniors. For the first of this year’s Concert on the Steps, join 2022 Marquette Art Awards Performing Artist of the Year Troy Graham for an evening of indie folk music and spirituals. A great way to welcome summer. Weather Contingency: Community Room. No admission charge. For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.

Negaunee City Band Concert
2025-06-11 19:30 - 20:30 | MI
The Negaunee City Band plays its first concert of the 2025 season on
Wednesday, June 11, at 7:30 p.m. at the Outdoor Performing Arts Center
at the east end of Iron Street. The band will play weekly through August
6, with all concerts scheduled for Wednesday evenings. Some seating is
available, but attendees may wish to bring their own chairs.

Feeding America West Michigan Mobile Food Pantry
2025-06-12 10:00 - 11:30 | MI
Silver Creek Church and Silver Creek Thrift are partnering with Feeding America West Michigan to host a Mobile Food Pantry. Taking place on Thursday, June 12. Food distribution will begin at 10:00am and continue while supplies last or until 11:30am. Food will be available for approximately 550 families. Due to changes with Feeding America West Michigan, proxy pickup will be limited. This will be a drive-thru event with directions given by parking lot attendants. Guests are asked to remain in their cars and have adequate space prepared in their trunk or back seat in advance to allow the distribution team to place food boxes directly in the vehicle. Silver Creek Church and Silver Creek Thrift are located at 219 Silver Creek Road in Harvey. Businesses or organizations that are interested in supporting these monthly mobile food pantries are encouraged to call 906.249.1715 for more information.

Second Thursday Creativity Series at the Upper Peninsula Children's Museum
2025-06-12 17:30 - 20:30 | MI
Join us for our Second Thursday Creativity Series at the Upper Peninsula Children’s Museum:

“Red, White, and Blue!”

Thursday, June 12, 2025

5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.

Experience hands-on craft activities, music, an appearance by the Balloon Princess, and FREE Culver’s Frozen Custard. FREE to participate.

Marquette Poets Circle
2025-06-12 18:30 - 20:00 | MI
Marquette Poets Circle
Thursday, June 12, 2025, 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.

Negaunee Public Library hosts Marvel Illustrator
2025-06-14 09:30 - 11:30 | MI
Negaunee Public Library is hosting a Marvel Entertainment illustrator as part of our “Color Our World” summer reading program. Jerry DeCaire, a Saginaw native, has worked on Deadpool, Thor, Wolverine, and other world-famous superheroes.

The event will be from 9:30-11:00 a.m. Saturday, June 14, at the Negaunee Senior Citizens Center.
