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

City of Houghton Invites Community to Branding Working Sessions   The City of Houghton invites residents and stakeholders to participate in one of two public working sessions dedicated to shaping the future of Houghton’s community brand. These sessions will be held:    Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.    Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.   Both drop-in sessions will take place at the City Center in downtown Houghton and will run approximately two hours.   Each session will begin with an overview of the city’s branding initiative, explaining why this effort is both important and