Central UP Events

Young Authors: Adam Rex Presentation and Book Signing  Tuesday May 6, 2025. 5:30 p.m.- 6:30 p.m. Peter White Public Library Community Room. Young Authors presents Adam Rex! Members of the public are invited to this free event to meet author Adam Rex. There will be a presentation followed by a book signing. Want to read some of his books ahead of time? Use your library card to check one (or 2) out from the library! Snowbound Books will be on site selling Adam’s books for anyone interested in purchasing books for Adam to sign. No admission charge. For more information

-Silver Creek Church and Silver Creek Thrift are partnering with Feeding America West Michigan to host a Mobile Food Pantry. Taking place on Thursday, May 8. 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

Join us for our Second Thursday Creativity Series at the Upper Peninsula Children’s Museum: “Let’s make a book!” Thursday, May 8, 2025 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Experience hands-on craft activities, music, and FREE Culver’s Frozen Custard. FREE to participate.

The Marquette Regional History Center presents: 20th Annual Cemetery Walk: V.E. Day 80 Years Thursday, May 8, two tours: 1:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. at Park Cemetery Victory in Europe Day happened on this day 80 years ago. Honor our local WWII heroes as we recognize several who are buried at Park Cemetery, both military and civilian. At 1:00, enjoy a self-guided tour. At 6:00, there will be guided tour groups, or a seated version (bring your lawn chair). Rain date: May 15. Meet near the main gate off Seventh Street. $5 suggested donation.  For more info visit marquettehistory.org or

Marquette Poets Circle  Thursday, May 8, 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.

On the Wall: a collection of photography from the Secret Society of the Finch. Photos they love and want to be seen off the screen. The Secret Society of the Finch is a Photography group founded by Dave Sargent and Kurt Babcock. They have been meeting monthly at Second Story Studio. There are around a dozen members in the group. Work ranges from wildlife and asto to fine art photography. April 10 – May 31 Friday, May 9 Reception 5pm-8pm Second Story Studio 118 W Washington St Suite B Open 2:00pm – 6:00pm Thursday- Saturday

Phil Lynch Songs to Bring Us Together Concert  Wednesday, May 14, 2025. 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Peter White Public Library Community Room.  Adults, Seniors, Family Friendly.  Mental wellness meets musical wellness.  Join celebrated singer/song writer/pianist Phil Lynch for an evening of life-affirming music featuring originals and covers of classics like “All You Need is Love” and “You’ve Got a Friend.”  No admission charge.  For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.

Join us for a challenging group hike on Thursday, May 15! Come hike with us across rock outcroppings with incredible vistas, through beautiful mixed pine forests, and up the backside of Sugarloaf Mountain. The hike begins at the original (paved) Sugarloaf parking lot and heads to Wetmore Pond by hiking across the Sugar Cube, a rugged series of rock formations similar to the top of Hogback. It then follows the North Country Trail over several small outcroppings before taking the NCT spur going up the back side of Sugarloaf and then to the top of the mountain. Returning by popular request,

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