Central UP Events

Wednesday, July 30, 2025.  6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Peter White Public Library Front Street Steps.  Adults, Seniors, All Ages.  Peter White Public Library welcomes The Boston Imposters to the Front Street Steps.  Performers Davey Harrison and Maire Clement use their eclectic training in classical, contemporary improvisation, and traditional American, British, and Celtic folk to create an unforgettable musical evening. Weather Contingency:  Community Room.  No admission charge.  For more information, contact Marty at (906) 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.  

Happy Hour – The Legendary Bars of Marquette and the Stories You May (Or May Not) Remember: A Walking Tour with Jim Koski Wednesday, July 30, 6:30 p.m. You guys did what back in the day? Join Jim Koski as he walks through downtown Marquette, stopping at the locations of the bars that live on in history, telling stories that would make your children (and grandchildren) never look at you the same way again. Meet at and return to the MRHC. $5 suggested donation. For more information visit marquettehistory.org or call 906.226.3571.

Thursday, July 31, 2025.  6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Peter White Public Library Community Room.  Adults, Seniors, Family Friendly.  Join us in welcoming Michigan Secretary of State and gubernatorial candidate Jocelyn Benson to PWPL.  Secretary Benson will read from her recently published memoir The Purposeful Warrior: Standing Up for What’s Right When the Stakes Are High, followed by a Q & A with moderator Elizabeth Peterson and a book signing. No admission charge. For more information, contact Marty at (906) 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.  

https://emberlight.org/event/emberlight-photographers/   Emberlight Photographers is sponsored by The Leather & Gift Shop ——————— When Moments Become Masterpieces The striking beauty of the Upper Peninsula – its dense forests, cascading waterfalls, and charming small towns-has long inspired photographers to capture its essence. Emberlight Photographers is a special exhibition at the Historic Depot Museum, showcasing stunning images that celebrate the deep connections between art, nature, and community. This collection highlights the vistas, people, and spirit of our hometowns through the eyes of local photographers, each offering a unique perspective on what makes our region extraordinary. From sweeping landscapes to intricate close-ups of

At 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 9 am – 1 pm to enjoy local farmers, bakers, artisans, musicians, and more!

The Ishpeming Rock and Mineral Club will be hosting its 49th Annual Gem and Mineral Show on Saturday, August 2 at the Ishpeming Elks Lodge. The largest one-day gem and mineral show in the Midwest is free to attend from 9:00am to 3:30pm with hourly door prizes on Saturday.   Dealers from around the Great Lakes will be in attendance with gem and mineral specimens, jewelry and other gem gift items. Children can enjoy digging for treasure in sand and finding the clues in our scavenger hunt.   The evening Crackerbarrel runs from 7pm-9pm featuring guest speaker Nathalie Brandes and a live auction

Saturday, August 2nd, 2025; 9:00am – 3:30pm EDT Ishpeming Elks Club (597 Lakeshore Drive, Ishpeming, Michigan) Free Admission and door prizes! Field trips Friday and Sunday! This is the club’s big annual event including dealers with all sorts of local and exotic gems, jewelry, fossils, displays and more. Aside from these we offer a silent auction, a kids table, and more including an after-show as well as field trips before and after the show! This is a big event with people who come from across Michigan and other states. We don’t expect a covid concern or any other issue, but

Join us for a group hike on Saturday, August 2nd! Come hike with us through a beautiful hardwood forest and along an old logging road to a tall pine path on the south side of the Little Garlic River. The hike begins at the parking lot across from Echo Lake Road on CR550. (Note: we will initially meet at the Elliott Donnelly Trailhead to spot some vehicles.) A short walk up the road brings us to the NCT. After a brief hike up the ridge we will find ourselves on a level logging road. This hike is totally devoid of rocks.

An aviation experience at the Marquette Sawyer Regional Airport Two incredible days of aerial excitement, including the chance to fly in historic aircraft like the legendary B-25 Bomber from WWII and the iconic Huey Helicopter from the Vietnam War. Saturday-Sunday Air show Grounds Open: 10:00 AM Air Show Starts: 1:00 PM Air Show Ends: ~2:30 PM Grounds Close: 5:00 PM Air show Lineup: Air Show Performers: Warbirds in Review – B-25, C-47, Huey MiG-17F- Michael Terfehr Trevor Rafferty – Modified Pitts 12 Smoke-N-Thunder Jet Car Warbird Thunder Airshows Aerobatic Flying – Kevin Coleman Ground Displays: A-10 DHC-6 Twin Otter C-12

https://emberlight..org/event/waitress-the-musical/   Waitress – The Musical is sponsored by Ironwood Tourism Council ——————— SUGAR, BUTTER, FLOUR… BROADWAY! Order up! Indulge in the delectable world of Waitress – The Musical, a heartwarming tale of love, hope, and the quest for a sweeter life. Written by the Grammy, Emmy and Tony Award-winning songwriter Sara Bareilles, who also stars as the protagonist Jenna, Waitress serves up a slice of musical theater perfection.   Waitress – The Musical is a heartwarming story that follows the life of Jenna Hunterson, a pie-maker and waitress stuck in an unfulfilling marriage in a small Indiana town. Jenna