Emily Lanctot Salaiset Ruokaohjeet: Secret Recipes
2026-02-05 00:00 - 2026-03-05 23:59 UTC | Finlandia Art Gallery, 435 Quincy Street, Hancock, Michigan, 49930
Finlandia Art Gallery presents
Emily Lanctot Salaiset Ruokaohjeet: Secret Recipes
February 5 – March 5, 2026
Artist Reception: Thursday, February 5, 7-8:30pm

HANCOCK, Michigan — How do you think about recipes? Are they universal tools that carry the same meaning and purpose for all, or are they personal reminders of a loved one or shared experience? Could they be all these things and more?
For artist Emily Lanctot, they are the subject and inspiration for her exhibition “Salaiset Ruokaohjeet: Secret Recipes” which will be displayed at Finlandia Art Gallery February 5 through March 5, 2026.

Most of the paintings in this exhibition are based on recipes from people of Michigan’s Copper Country, sourced from locals and community cookbooks.
“In my research, I uncovered recipes from family members and friends that I didn’t previously know existed,” Lanctot explained. One cookbook, “500 Recipes of the Copper Country’s Finest Cooking,” was produced by the same church that later became the Finnish American Heritage Center where Lanctot’s paintings will be on display. Another cookbook produced in Copper Harbor, “Copper Country Recipes,” contained a recipe from Lanctot’s childhood neighbor and the first director of the Finlandia Art Gallery, Phyllis Fredendall. With bursts of color and texture, Lanctot brings people together across space and time while welcoming viewers into a sensory experience like a shared meal.

“I hope the exhibition inspires people to gather and share recipes and ways of making (rather than keep them secret) from loved ones and friends and encourages viewers to reimagine how they might approach their everyday lives,” said Lanctot.

Emily Lanctot is an artist, curator, professor and museum director at Northern Michigan University in Marquette, Michigan. Her multi-media art practice focuses on place, material culture, and the everyday. Projects, whether experiential, painting, performance or installation, are often collaborative and examine memory, desire, exchange, the limitations of language, and institutional/ideological frameworks.

A reception for the artist will take place at Finlandia Art Gallery in Hancock on Thursday, February 5 from 7-8:30 p.m. with artist talk beginning at 7:20 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. Visitors are also welcome Monday through Friday 8:30am-4:30pm. For more information call 906-370-3722 or visit www.finlandiaartgallery.com.

Savvy Caregiver Workshop
2026-02-05 13:30 - 15:30
Registration is underway for Savvy Caregiver, a nationally recognized educational training program for family members caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s Disease, dementia or memory loss and are living at home.
Savvy Caregiver is designed to give caregivers relevant knowledge, skills, and mastery to support the person living with dementia and to take care of themselves. Topics include information about Alzheimer’s and related dementias, the role of confusion and its effects on behavior, the stages of dementia, and how to keep the person engaged and involved in daily activities. Decision making for difficult issues caregivers often face and caregiver self-care exercises are also highlighted. Savvy Caregiver participants report increased confidence and ability to manage their caregiving, as well as lower depression and burden.
The workshop has 6 weekly sessions, each lasting 2 hours, and will be held on Thursdays, January 15 – February 19, 2026 from 1:30 – 3:30 pm Eastern, via Zoom.
Savvy Caregiver is offered by Upper Peninsula Commission for Area Progress (UPCAP). There is no charge for this workshop, but registration is required. Class size is limited. Registration ends when the class is full or on December 15.
To register, visit www.upcap.org (click on Events) or dial 2-1-1 Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (EST) for assistance.

PWPL Presents: Pokémon Trading and Gaming
2026-02-05 16:00 - 17:30 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Thursdays February (5, 12), 2026.
4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Peter White Public Library Youth Services Makerspace.
Youth of all ages who are interested in Pokémon card trading and gaming are invited to our new monthly Pokémon Trading & Gaming Sessions. Kids who attend will be able to trade & play the card game with other kids. Please note that staff do not know how to play the game, so it is not guaranteed that gaming will always happen. If your child has a friend they like to game with, come together! Kids will also be able to spend time with other Pokémon fans, chatting about Pokémon and looking through their cards. Important – Trading & gaming will be kid led. It is highly recommended that parents do not allow their children to bring cards that they do not want them to accidentally trade! See our events calendar for full event details regarding trading. Children under the age of 8 will need an adult to stay in the kids room during the event. No admission charge. For more information and to check the status of the
program, call 906-226-4323 or visit pwpl.info.

Black History Month Presentation at NMU
2026-02-05 19:00 | Jamrich Hall, NMU Campus, Jamrich Hall 1100, Marquette, Michigan
Northern Michigan University’s Black Student Union will host a “Why Black History Month?” presentation by Political Science Professor Carter Wilson at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 5, in Jamrich 1319. Drawing from the works of a long list of scholars-from WEB DuBois and Toni Morrison to Carter G. Woodson and Basil Davidson-Wilson will demonstrate that neither world or American history can be understood without an understanding of the roles and contributions of Africans and African Americans.
Wilson was the 2024 recipient of the Stephen Young & Tricia Kinley Distinguished Faculty Award, NMU’s top honor for significant professional contributions to teaching, scholarship and service. His interests include public policy, Civil Rights policy, economic policy and public administration.
This Black History Month presentation is free and open to the public.

Carter Wilson

Ice Mass 2026 in the Our Lady of the Snows Ice Chapel
2026-02-06 00:00 - 2026-02-07 23:59 | Houghton, Houghton
St. Albert the Great University Parish, serving students, faculty and staff of Michigan Technological University and Gogebic (“Go-Gee-Bick”) Community College, will host the annual Masses in the Our Lady of the Snows Ice Chapel during MTU’s famed Winter Carnival. The Roman Catholic Mass is celebrated in a chapel hand-built from ice and snow by MTU students and community members. The Ice Mass has gained international attention; it is a unique expression of Catholic faith in the deep snow country of the Keweenaw with over 800 in attendance in 2025.

There are three Masses: 5:30 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. EST on Friday, Feb. 6, as well as at 10:00 a.m. EST on Saturday, Feb. 7. The Masses at 5:30 pm EST and 10:00 pm EST on Friday Feb. 7 will be live-streamed on Facebook (and embedded on our website, mtucatholic.org/icemass).

Participants may register online for the link to the Live Stream: mtucatholic.org/icemass

The 2026 Live Stream Event Links:
5:30 PM: https://www.facebook.com/share/1aBNfvaCtd/
10:00 PM: https://www.facebook.com/share/14TdJFWA97W/

Past 2025 Live-Stream Videos:
5:30pm: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i3bWU86JEz0
10:00pm: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3VnqTJVtUWs

MTU Students Transform Ice, Snow into Chapel

Building a chapel out of ice and snow originally came to the attention of St. Albert the Great University Parish at the suggestion of a parent. Seeing this to be a ‘fun idea’ during Michigan Tech’s famed Winter Carnival, a small group of students at St. Al’s decided to give it a go back in 2016 alongside their pastor Fr. Ben Hasse. They were quickly surprised by how the word spread and how excited people, Catholics and non-Catholics alike, were to come to such an event leading to international coverage in 2021. Eleven years later, building the Our Lady of the Snows Ice Chapel is a well-known annual tradition for the students, locals, and people from all over the world.

The ice chapel is built each year by college students and community members in the Keweenaw peninsula town of Houghton, Michigan, USA. Over the course of a month, people can be found outside shoveling, bucketing, stomping, and carving from a mountain of snow. Through their efforts, and plywood forms held together by 2x4s, the ice chapel is brought to life. More and more students get involved each year, and they bring with them their creativity to further add to the beauty of the chapel. Examples include stained ice panes, a raised pulpit, a Marian grotto, and arched side aisles. Another unique feature is the acquisition of an ice slab pulled up by hand from a nearby bay to use as the chapel’s altar.

The priests at St. Al’s will celebrate three planned Ice Masses in the Our Lady of the Snows Ice Chapel: 5:30 p.m., 10:00 p.m. EST on Friday, Feb. 6, and 10:00 a.m. EST on Saturday, Feb. 7. The first two Masses will be livestreamed. You may visit mtucatholic.org/icemass to register for the link. You do not need to register if you will attend in-person.

St. Albert the Great University Parish is made up of about 50 year-round parishioners and over 1,000 registered student members. The experience of building this unique structure brings about and strengthens friendships. When asked how much it costs to build an Ice Chapel, Fr. Hasse simply responds “about a thousand dollars’ worth of pizza,” which fuels the volunteers. St. Al’s parish is overjoyed to bring to life a creation that glorifies God and brings the community together through the Mass.

To learn more about the Ice Mass or St. Albert the Great University Parish, visit mtucatholic.org/icemass. To learn more about Michigan Tech’s Winter Carnival, visit mtu.edu/carnival/2026. To learn more about St. Albert the Great University Parish, visit mtucatholic.org

Heikki Lunta
2026-02-06 00:00 - 2026-02-08 23:59
The Negaunee Downtown Devolvement Authority is excited to announce the return of Heikki Lunta! We are pleased to announce that we will be co-hosting part of our event with the Meijer State Games. The festival begins Friday night, February 6 and runs until Sunday, February 8, 2026.
The weekend will kick-off with Meijer State Games opening ceremony. This will be promptly followed by the Irontown Rail Jam Ski and Snowboard Competition in Downtown Negaunee, Friday evening.
Saturday includes the Teal Lake Ice Fishing Tournament, activities at both the UP-Luge Club and the Ishpeming Ski Club, Family Sledding and Gourmet Smores Bar, Snow Shoe Tours, miniature horse rides, live music, fireworks and more! Sunday tops off the weekend with the Freeze Yer Fanny Snowcross Bike Race, a pasty eating contest and other events.

To learn more about Heikki Lunta 2026, please visit negauneedda.com or visit us on Facebook.

Questions concerning this release may be directed to dda@cityofnegaunee.com.

PWPL Presents: Preschool Storytime
2026-02-06 10:00 - 10:30, 2026-02-10 10:00 - 10:30 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Tuesdays & Fridays February (3, 6, 10, 13, 17, 20, 24, 27), 2026.
10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Peter White Public Library Great Room.
Preschool age children. Stories, songs, finger-plays, crafts and other school-readiness activities for preschool age children and a loving adult. Siblings welcome. No admission charge. For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4323

PWPL Presents: Cultivating Care, Compassion, and Connection
2026-02-06 12:00 - 13:00 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Fridays, February (6, 13, 20, 27) 2026.
Noon – 1:00 p.m.
Peter White Public Library, Heritage Room.
In partnership with several area organizations, this hour-long event offers a safe space to pause, reflect, and build meaningful connections with others who are committed to cultivating kindness in our world. Each week, a different organization takes the lead, with experienced educators and leaders facilitating. This rotating format ensures diverse perspectives and practices while maintaining a shared commitment to the Charter for Compassion and the Circle of Trust principles. For more information and to check on the status of the program, call 906-226-4303 or visit pwpl.info.

PWPL Presents: LEGO Club.
2026-02-06 16:00 - 17:00 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Fridays February (6, 20, 27), 2026.
4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Peter White Public Library Great Room.
Meet other LEGO enthusiasts and build LEGO projects with the library’s LEGO blocks. Family friendly, children under the age of 8 must be accompanied by an adult. No admission charge. For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4323 or visit pwpl.info.

Upper Michigan Ice Races
2026-02-07 00:00 - 23:59
150 West Johnson Lake Road, Gwinn, MI 49841

Dates: January 3, 2026 – March 14, 2026

Recurrence: Recurring weekly on Saturday

Get Ready For This Winter’s Biggest Adrenaline Rush: The Upper Michigan Ice Races

Are you ready to take your thrill-seeking to the next level? Join the Upper Michigan Ice Racing Association for an action-packed series of Weekly Ice Races held on Saturdays, where dirt bikes and quads tear up the ice in a battle of speed, skill, and sheer power!

The Upper Michigan Ice Races are open to the public for spectating or bring your best ORV to join the competition and race to the top! The raceway is conveniently located off Snowmobile Trail 8, making Saturdays the best day to come and experience the races and explore the trails in Gwinn and Marquette County.

Saturday Schedule: Day Races

8:00 AM – 10:00 AM: Gates open for Registration & for Pre-Registered Participants

10:00 AM: Spectator Gates Open

10:15 AM – 11:15 AM: Practice & warm-up runs

11:30 AM – 6:00 PM: Ice Races

January 31 & February 28: Night Races

11:00 AM: Registration Opens

4:00 PM: Youth Races

6:00 PM – Midnight: Adult Races

Whether you’re on the track or in the stands, the roar of engines, the spray of ice, and the fierce competition will have you coming back week after week. Invite your friends, family, and fellow racers for the coolest race event in town! Be sure to check the Michigan Ice Races website for updates and more details!

PWPL Presents: Meditate Marquette Presents: A Year of Mindful Living
2026-02-07 10:00 - 11:30 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Saturday, February 7, 2026.
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 pwpl.info.

PWPL Presents: Saturday Storytime
2026-02-07 11:00 - 11:30 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Saturdays, February (7, 14, 21, 28), 2026.
11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Peter White Public Library Great Room.
Songs, rhymes, stories and finger-plays geared towards babies through preschool with a loving adult. Older siblings and older children welcome. No admission charge. For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4323 or visit pwpl.info.

PWPL Presents: Art with Ella
2026-02-07 13:00 - 15:00 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Saturdays, February (7, 21), 2026.
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Peter White Public Library Great Room.
Join NMU Art Education major Ella and create art! Kids of all ages are welcome – the
techniques used will be adaptable for kids of all ages and abilities. All supplies provided, drop-in program. Special Countdown to Valentine’s Day project on Saturday Feb. 7. 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: D&D Junior Campaign #1: Grades 4th & 5th
2026-02-09 16:30 - 18:00 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Mondays, February (9, 16, 23), 2026.
4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Peter White Public Library Great Room.
In-person registration at the Youth Services Desk required to claim your spot in a fantasy adventure! Registration opens on January 12th. Registration will be for all 3 sessions of campaign #1. Experienced and first-time players welcome. No admission charge. For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4323 or visit pwpl.info.

PWPL Presents: Block Busting Cinema Dinner & a Movie: The Substance
2026-02-09 17:30 - 20:00 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Monday, February 9, 2026.
5:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Peter White Public Library Community Room.
Adults, Seniors. Bring your dinners to PWPL and enjoy an evening of food and film. Tables will be available for dining. This month’s feature, The Substance, starring Demi Moore in an Oscar-nominated performance, was one of 2025’s most talked-about movies. Rated R. No admission charge. For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.

PWPL Presents: Tech Coaching for Seniors
2026-02-10 10:00 - 13:00 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Tuesdays and Thursdays, February (10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 26), 2026.
10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Peter White Public Library Heritage Room.
Need help with the settings on your phone? Want to download the downtown parking app? Learn how to make your electronic devices work the way you want them to with the help of Christine Ault, retired teacher and librarian. Call the Reference Desk at 906-226-4311 to schedule your 30-minute session. Please charge your electronic device before each session, and bring passwords with you. No fees.

PWPL Presents: Tasty Reads Book Group
2026-02-10 12:00 - 13:30 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Tuesday, February 10, 2026.
12:00 p.m. -1:30 p.m.
Peter White Public Library Heritage Room.
A book group for readers, who love to cook. With a focus on food-themed literature, the group explores a variety of books from cookbooks to culinary memoirs. Participants can enjoy tasty treats inspired by the book of the month while sharing their thoughts and connecting with others who share their passion for both literature and food. This month’s book is Danube: Recipes and Stories from Eastern Europe by Irina Georgescu. No admission charge. For more information call 906-226-4303 or visit pwpl.info.

PWPL Presents: Muggles for Potter
2026-02-10 16:30 - 17:30 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Tuesday February 10, 2026.
4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Peter White Public Library Great Room.
All young wizards in 3rd-6th grade, welcome back to Hogwarts after our winter months break! Sit back and relax as you listen to the book read aloud while enjoying butter beer, jellybeans and an easy busy-hands Potter craft. No admission charge. For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4323 or visit pwpl.info.

PWPL Presents: Baby Storytime
2026-02-11 10:00 - 10:30 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Wednesdays February (4, 11, 18, 25), 2026.
10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Peter White Public Library Great Room.
Songs, rhymes, stories and finger-plays for newborns to 17 months with a loving adult. Older siblings are welcome. No admission charge. For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4323 or visit pwpl.info.

Marquette City Manager Community Office Hours
2026-02-11 10:00 - 12:00 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Marquette City Manager Karen Kovacs will hold her next community office hours on Wednesday, February 11, from 10 a.m. to noon in the Shiras Room, on the top level of Peter White Public Library (Front Street side). The meeting is intended to provide an informal opportunity to discuss issues within the community, and to give citizens the opportunity for direct dialogue with City staff about interests and concerns.

Michigan LLC renewal process
2026-02-11 13:00 - 14:00 | Michigan Works, 1498 Odovero Dr, Marquette, MI, 49855, United States
Join HUB Navigator Liam Goetz for a practical, step-by-step overview of the Michigan LLC renewal process. This session will walk business owners through what is required to keep their LLC in good standing, including important deadlines, filing requirements, fees, and common mistakes to avoid.

Participants will also learn why filing matters, including how staying compliant protects your business, maintains limited liability status, avoids penalties, and supports long-term stability and growth. Whether you’re renewing for the first time or just want a refresher, this session will provide clear guidance, helpful tips, and time for questions.

Perfect for:
-New business owners
-Existing LLCs approaching their renewal deadline
-Anyone wanting to better understand compliance requirements

Free to attend. Registration encouraged. Lunch provided

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 | 1:00 p..m. – 2:00 p.m.
Michigan Works Conference Room 2 – 1498 Odovero Dr, Marquette, MI 49855

PWPL Presents: Teens Game On!
2026-02-11 15:00 - 18:00 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Wednesday, February 11, 2026.
3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Peter White Public Library Teen Zone.
Drop in for monthly gaming; we will have a selection of video games, board games and more. For youth in grades 6-12. No admission charge. For more information or to check the status of this program, call 906-226-4321, email Amanda at apierce@pwpl.info, visit pwpl.info, or find Peter White Public Library Teen Services on Instagram or Facebook.

PWPL Presents: Sea Hounds in Concert
2026-02-11 18:30 - 19:30 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Wednesday, February 11, 2026.
6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
Peter White Public Library Community Room.
Adults, Seniors, Family Friendly. In its debut on the Community Room stage, popular
local band Sea Hounds is ready to get PWPL clapping and tapping its unique blend of rock, folk, and indie music. For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.

NMU Music Dept host Free Jazz Concert
2026-02-11 19:30 | NMU Reynolds Recital Hall, Marquette, Michigan
Northern Michigan University’s Music Department will host a free jazz concert at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11, in Reynolds Recital Hall. The event will feature the NMU Jazz Band, composed of nearly 20 players representing various academic majors and directed by Mark Flaherty, along with two smaller ensembles coached by Patrick Booth.

“We’ll be featuring a variety of music, from straight-ahead swing to more modern compositions,” Flaherty said. “The audience will have a chance to hear some great music by composers such as Thelonious Monk, Sonny Rollins, Gordon Goodwin, Megan Vinther and many others. Those who attend can look forward to a great evening of live music performed by talented student musicians.”

NMU Jazz Concert
2026-02-11 19:30 | NMU Reynolds Recital Hall, Marquette, Michigan
Northern Michigan University’s Music Department will host a free jazz concert at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11, in Reynolds Recital Hall. The event will feature the NMU Jazz Band, composed of nearly 20 players representing various academic majors and directed by Mark Flaherty, along with two smaller ensembles coached by Patrick Booth.
“We’ll be featuring a variety of music, from straight-ahead swing to more modern compositions,” Flaherty said. “The audience will have a chance to hear some great music by composers such as Thelonious Monk, Sonny Rollins, Gordon Goodwin, Megan Vinther and many others. Those who attend can look forward to a great evening of live music performed by talented student musicians.”
For the full schedule of upcoming NMU Music Department performances, visit nmu.edu/music.

Operation Action U.P. Annual Meeting
2026-02-12 00:00 - 23:59 | Northern Center Grand Ballroom, NMU, Presque Isle Avenue, Marquette, Michgian, 49855
Operation Action U.P. Annual Meeting
Thursday, February 12, 2026

Each year, the members of Operation Action U.P. and the business community from across Michigan’s Upper Peninsula gather to review the accomplishments of the past year and cast the vision for the next.

The Operation Action U.P Excellence Awards recognize up to four outstanding for-profit businesses that have contributed to the economic well-being of the Upper Peninsula. At the Annual Meeting, these award winners will have the opportunity to spotlight their business and say thanks to the individuals or organizations who nominated them in this competitive award process.
Want to sponsor the Annual Meeting? Check out the sponsorship form here.
Sponsorships can also be easily set up through the registration process as well.

Register today!

Operation Action U.P. Annual Meeting
2026-02-12 00:00 - 23:59 | Northern Center Grand Ballroom, NMU, Presque Isle Avenue, Marquette, Michgian, 49855
Operation Action U.P. Annual Meeting
Thursday, February 12, 2026

Each year, the members of Operation Action U.P. and the business community from across Michigan’s Upper Peninsula gather to review the accomplishments of the past year and cast the vision for the next.
The Operation Action U.P Excellence Awards recognize up to four outstanding for-profit businesses that have contributed to the economic well-being of the Upper Peninsula. At the Annual Meeting, these award winners will have the opportunity to spotlight their business and say thanks to the individuals or organizations who nominated them in this competitive award process.
Want to sponsor the Annual Meeting? Check out the sponsorship form here. Sponsorships can also be easily set up through the registration process as well.
Register today!
ANNUAL MEETING AGENDA
8:30 a.m. Registration & Networking
9:00 a.m. Welcome
Joe Esbrook, President & Co-Chair, OAUP
David Paananen, Co-Chair, OAUP
Annual Report and Election of Board
9:15 a.m. Speaker – Tracy Johnson, CEO InitiativeOne
“Growing Through Fear. Leading Through Conflict.”
10:00 a.m. Networking Break
10:30 a.m. Award of Excellence Presentations
10:30 a.m. – Awardee 1
10:45 a.m. – Awardee 2
11:00 a.m. Speaker – Marty Fittante, CEO InvestUP
12:00 p.m. Networking, Lunch & Photo Break
1:15 p.m. Award of Excellence Presentations
1:15 p.m. – Awardee 3
1:30 p.m. – Awardee 4
1:45 p.m. Special Recognition
UPEDA Awardee
2:00 – 2:30 p.m. Conclude / Open Networking

NMU Theatre and Dance presents 'Cupid's Cabaret' Feb. 12-14
2026-02-12 00:00 - 2026-02-14 23:59 | Marquette’s Ramada Inn Ballroom, 412 W. Washington Street, Marquette, Michigan, 49855
Northern Michigan University Theatre and Dance will present “Cupid’s Cabaret,” an immersive and potentially interactive performance set at a 1980s high school prom.
Opening night on Thursday, Feb. 12, will be a fundraiser dinner and auction performance for student scholarships. Remaining show-only performances are scheduled at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 13 and 14, with a Theatre for All sensory-friendly matinee at 1 p.m. Saturday. All will be held at Marquette’s Ramada Inn Ballroom.
“Cupid’s Cabaret” is described as a theatrical soiree “packed with big hair, bigger emotions and all the retro romance you can handle.” Audience members are transported back to the 1980s as the performance unfolds around them, creating a dynamic experience that blurs the line between performer and spectator.
The production follows a variety of characters as they prepare for prom night, navigate high school relationships and build toward the crowning of prom king and queen. The show incorporates music from the 1980s, a decade whose sound and style were shaped by the rise of MTV’s launch in 1981.
Tickets for the fundraiser are $100 per person or $700 for a table of eight. They include dinner and an open bar. Some of the auction items up for bid will be: a one-week trip to Orlando; a YMCA membership; an ultimate summer party rental package and DJ; an eight-person, five-course dinner; and golf packages.
Ticket prices for regular shows are $25 for the general public; $22 for NMU employees, seniors and military; $15 for youth; and $5 for NMU students. They can be purchased at https://nmu.universitytickets.com/.

Feeding America Mobile Food Pantry
2026-02-12 10:00 - 11:30 | Silver Creek Church, 219 Silver Creek Rd, Marquette, MI, 49855, United States
Marquette -Silver Creek Church and Silver Creek Thrift are partnering with Feeding America West Michigan to host a Mobile Food Pantry. Taking place on Thursday, February 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.
