Western UP Events

Northern Michigan University Theatre and Dance will stage Ctrl+Alt+Delete, a darkly comic look at tech startups, speculative investment, and the value we assign to ideas in a rapidly evolving economy. The production runs Oct. 30–Nov. 2 and Nov. 6–9 in NMU’s Panowski Black Box Theatre.   Set during the tech boom of the late 1990s, Ctrl+Alt+Delete follows wunderkind Eddie Fisker, a young tech developer who teams up with a visionary entrepreneur to launch a revolutionary new app. As the startup gains traction, the team becomes increasingly disconnected from the ethical and real-world consequences of their creation. What begins as a promising tech venture quickly spirals into

The November meeting of the Houghton-Keweenaw Chapter of the Michigan Association of Retired School Personnel  (MARSP) will be held on Tuesday, November 4th at the Bonfire in Houghton.  The business meeting will begin at 12:30 pm followed by a buffet lunch.  The guest speaker will be Mike Lutz, Executive Director of Omega House.  All members are encouraged to attend.  Contact person – Steven Karpiak, 482-8455

Breakwater will also host an Information & Prep Session   November 4th at 6PM at the Portage Lake District Library.   This session will give students the chance to receive oneon-one guidance, learn pitch-building tips, and practice answering Q&A questions in a supportive environment — helping them feel confident and ready for the competition stage. We hope that this friendly competition will be both fun and inspiring for everyone involved, giving students the confidence to share their ideas, celebrate creativity, and connect with the Copper Country community.   Full details and resources for students can be found here: Breakwater’s Superior