Central UP Events

  Northern Michigan University Theatre & Dance will present “Love Letters” by A.R. Gurney, a past nominee for the Pulitzer Prize for Drama. The play features two characters—Melissa Gardner and Andrew Makepeace Ladd III—whose 50-year correspondence chronicles their evolving relationship and shared confidences. It has been described as “a tender, tragi-comic and nuanced examination of the shared nostalgia, missed opportunities and deep closeness of two lifelong, complicated friends.” Showtimes are scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 26 through Saturday, June 28, in Forest Roberts Theatre. The play stars Amy Dolan-Malaney and Robert Ouellette, both seasoned actors who performed “Love Letters”

Pathways in Photography Saturday, June 28, 2025 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Free Event https://emberlight.org/event/pathways-in-photography/ Miners Memorial Heritage Park 771 E Ayer St. Ironwood, MI 49938 FRAME THE WORLD IN A WHOLE NEW WAY Pathways in Photography is an immersive, hands-on experience that invites participants to explore the art of photography through three unique workshops – all set within the natural beauty of the Miners Memorial Heritage Park. Led by experts from Emberlight’s photography team, these free workshops provide practical guidance, creative inspiration, and a deeper understanding of how to tell stories through images. Choose your Pathway: 📸 Photojournalism –

E-Waste Collection   Saturday, June 28th from 10am to 2pm EDT Bark River-Harris Schools, Harris, MI Back Parking Lot, W471 US Hwy 2/US 41   $5 Fee Per Car *Businesses can be invoiced for materials (differing prices)   Keyboards, Cords, & Routers DVD & VCR Players Desktop Fax Machines Computers, Phones & Tablets TV’s, Monitors Desktop Printers & Scanners Gaming Consoles NO KITCHEN APPLIANCES (COFFEE POTS, MICROWAVES, VACUUMS, LAMPS)

Art in the Park Grand Opening Saturday, June 28, 2025 12:00 PM – 12:15 PM Free Event https://emberlight.org/event/art-in-the-park-grand-opening-2025/ Miners Memorial Heritage Park 771 E Ayer St. Ironwood, MI 49938 Art in the Park is sponsored by the Gogebic Community College Foundation, in memory of Alex Marciniak JOIN US AT THE STARTING LINE – ART IS CALLING! Kick off Emberlight’s 2025 season in the heart of Miners Memorial Heritage Park with the Art in the Park Opening Ceremony on June 28 at noon! Join artists, performers, and fellow art lovers for a ribbon-cutting celebration, followed by an afternoon of festivities throughout

6/10/2025 Northern Michigan University Theatre & Dance will present “Love Letters” by A.R. Gurney, a past nominee for the Pulitzer Prize for Drama. The play features two characters—Melissa Gardner and Andrew Makepeace Ladd III—whose 50-year correspondence chronicles their evolving relationship and shared confidences. It has been described as “a tender, tragi-comic and nuanced examination of the shared nostalgia, missed opportunities and deep closeness of two lifelong, complicated friends.” Showtimes are scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 26 through Saturday, June 28, in Forest Roberts Theatre. The play stars Amy Dolan-Malaney and Robert Ouellette, both seasoned actors who performed “Love Letters”

The Downtown Marquette Farmers Market will be turning the 100 block of W. Washington St. into a festive Night Market where you will find over 60 vendors gathered to exhibit their locally grown, collected, and crafted products. Stop by every Wednesday night from 5 pm – 8 pm to enjoy the local farmers, bakers, artisans, musicians, and more!

The Marquette Kiwanis Club invites the community to celebrate Independence Day in the heart of Downtown Marquette at the annual Kiwanis Fourth of July Parade—a tradition that goes back more than a century. The Parade starts at 2 pm on Friday July 4th And look up, you might see an F-16 Air Force jet flyover. at McClelland & W. Washington. This year, the theme will be “United We Stand.” Plenty of candy for the kids. We still have 25 float spots left for businesses and nonprofits. To register go online to marquettefourth.com to the form. Deadline is June 6 at 5:00 PM We need more volunteer crossing guards to keep the kids safe.

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 the local farmers, bakers, artisans, musicians, and more!

The Downtown Marquette Farmers Market will be turning the 100 block of W. Washington St. into a festive Night Market where you will find over 60 vendors gathered to exhibit their locally grown, collected, and crafted products. Stop by every Wednesday night from 5 pm – 8 pm to enjoy the local farmers, bakers, artisans, musicians, and more!