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SUMMARY:Haunted Mine:  Descent into Madness
DESCRIPTION:Haunted Mine:  Descent into Madness \n  \nMichigan Tech Theatre creates entertainment events for the Keweenaw\, sharing the creative and scholarly work of students and faculty from the Department of Visual and Performing Arts. Each fall the Visual and Performing Arts Department at Michigan Tech partners with the Quincy Mine Hoist Association to create a haunted experience for all ages. \nThings to know \nDATE | Thursday-Saturday\, October 23-25\, 2025\nTIME | 7-10:30 p.m. | Tours starting every 10 minutes\nLOCATION | Quincy Mine\nEST. RUN TIME | 25 minute walk-through tours\, entering in 10 minute intervals\nSEATING | General Admisison\nPUBLIC TICKETS | Tickets will be available through the Quincy Mine Hoist Association at quincymine.com \nCONTENT GUIDANCE | Children under 13 years old must be accompanied by an adult. Attendees should expect a few steps\, uneven ground\, flashing lights\, and jump scares. Close-toed shoes and warm clothes are recommended and a hard hat is required and provided.
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/haunted-mine-descent-into-madness/
LOCATION:Quincy Mine Hoist\, 49750 US Hwy 41\, Hancock\, Michigan\, 49930
CATEGORIES:Western UP Events
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SUMMARY:Haunted Mine: Descent into Madness - Quincy Smelter
DESCRIPTION:Haunted Mine: Descent Into Madness — Quincy Smelter\, Hancock \nOct. 23–25 | 7–10:30 p.m.\nThe Quincy Smelter transforms into a ghoulish playground when Michigan Tech’s Visual and Performing Arts Department teams up with the Quincy Mine Hoist Association to present this year’s “Haunted Mine.” Expect spine-tingling sets\, live actors\, and atmospheric chills in one of the Copper Country’s most storied locations. Tickets required.
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/haunted-mine-descent-into-madness-quincy-smelter/
LOCATION:Quincy Smelter\, Ripley\, Hancock\, Michigan
CATEGORIES:Western UP Events
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SUMMARY:Wolf's Head Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:Wolf’s Head Film Festival\, sponsored by Keweenaw & 2nd Sandbar \n  \nOctober 24\, 2025 @ 5:00 pm & October 25\, 2025 @ 11:30 pm \nOrpheum Theater\, Hancock\, MI \n  \nMI.ISCHIEF\, MOVIES\, MUSIC. \nTwo nights of cinema\, music\, and celebration in Hancock\, MI. \n  \nThe festival kicks off Friday\, October 24 with a registration mixer\, an evening shorts program\, and a feature screening of Stolen Kingdom 92025) – followed by a late-night concert. \n  \nOn Saturday\, October 25\, VIP guests join a festival exclusive special access tour of the Quincy Mine with a SECRET twist before the evening continues with another shorts program\, a screening of The Blair Witch Project (1999)\, the festival awards ceremony\, and a karaoke-fueled after-party. \n  \nSponsored by Visit Keweenaw and 2nd Sandbar Productions.
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/wolfs-head-film-festival/
LOCATION:Orpheum Theater\, 426 Quincy Street\, Hancock\, Michigan\, 49930
CATEGORIES:Western UP Events
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SUMMARY:Comedian Andy Beningo in the Keweenaw
DESCRIPTION:Comedian Andy Beningo brings his family-friendly comedian act to the Keweenaw. \n  \nAndy Beningo\, crowned “Best Comedian” by both the Detroit Metro Times and Detroit Hour magazine\, is set to captivate the Keweenaw once again with an unforgettable evening of laughter on Friday\, October 24th. This comedy sensation will grace the stage of the newly christened Opisto Theatre (formerly the Chapel of St. Matthew)\, nestled in the heart of the former Finlandia University campus at 532 West Franklin. Don’t miss this special event\, proudly presented by Real People Media\, a 501c3 nonprofit and the driving force behind the beloved Red Jacket Jamboree and the Keweenaw Storytelling Center in Calumet. \n  \n“We’re thrilled to welcome Andy back\,” exclaims Rebecca Glotfelty\, Executive Director of Real People Media. “His incredible rapport with audiences and family-friendly comedy appeals to all ages. This marks Andy’s third visit to the Keweenaw\, and we’ve chosen our Hancock location to ensure accessibility for college students and local youth. It’s an opportunity you won’t want to miss!” \n  \nWith an astounding 3\,000+ career performances worldwide\, Andy Beningo has solidified his status as one of the most sought-after comedians in the industry today. Renowned for his clean\, relatable “everyman” style\, Andy has left audiences in stitches at Fortune 500 companies\, on luxury cruise lines\, and in the nation’s top comedy clubs. \n  \nAndy’s impressive accolades include: \n\nNamed “Best Comedian” by both the Detroit Metro Times and Detroit Hour magazine\nRecognized as one of the 40 Best Up and Coming comedians in the country\nFeatured on AXS Gotham Comedy Live\nFinal Four finalist on CMT’s Next Big Comic\nDrybar Comedy Special “Adorable Tough Guy” boasting over 7 million views on social media\nGuest appearance on Larry the Cable Guy’s “Weekly Round Up” on XM\nFan favorite on the Bob and Tom radio show\n\nOpening for Andy is the dynamic comedian and actor Des Mulrooney\, bringing his unique brand of humor to the stage. The evening will also include a 15 minutes open mic between sets to give aspiring comedians the opportunity to showcase their talent in a 2 minute monologue. \n  \nDoors open at 6:30 pm\, with Des Mulrooney taking the stage at 7 pm\, followed by the incomparable Andy Beningo. \n  \nWith limited seating available\, comedy enthusiasts are strongly encouraged to secure their tickets in advance through the Real People Media website at www.realpeoplemedia.org. Don’t let this incredible night of laughter pass you by!
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/comedian-andy-beningo-in-the-keweenaw/
LOCATION:Opisto Theatre\, 532 West Franklin\, Hancock\, Michigan\, 49930
CATEGORIES:Western UP Events
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SUMMARY:78th Fall Bazaar and Trunk or Treat
DESCRIPTION:78th Fall Bazaar and a Trunk or Treat for Kids \n  \nDorcas Society of SS Peter & Paul Lutheran\, 1010 Madeleine Street\, Houghton \nSaturday\, October 25\, 2025\, from noon-3:00 pm. \nFunds raised go toward missions\, both near and far.
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/78th-fall-bazaar-and-trunk-or-treat/
LOCATION:Saints Peter and Paul Lutheran Church\, 1010 Madeleine Street\, Houghton\, Michigan\, 49931
CATEGORIES:Western UP Events
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SUMMARY:American Legion Post 144 Cornhole Tournament
DESCRIPTION:American Legion Post 144 CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT \n  \nSaturday\, October 25th \n2pm Start Time \nFood available to purchase \n  \nBring a partner or we can find a partner for you\, this is a fundraiser for the Unit 144 Auxiliary.  Double Elimination.  Please sign up in advance. \n$20 per team \n$5 goes to Auxiliary \n$15 goes to prize pool
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/american-legion-post-144-cornhole-tournament/
LOCATION:American Legion Post 144\, 115 N. Front Street\, L'Anse\, Michigan\, 49946
CATEGORIES:Western UP Events
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SUMMARY:Calumet Trunk or Treat & Pumpkin Carving
DESCRIPTION:Calumet Trunk-or-Treat & Pumpkin Carving \nOct. 25 | 3–5 p.m. | Oak Street between 5th & 6th\nDowntown Calumet turns delightfully spooky for this annual community tradition. Families are invited to Trunk-or-Treat along Oak Street and admire hundreds of glowing jack-o’-lanterns illuminating the steps of St. Anne’s red sandstone church — a truly picture-perfect Keweenaw Halloween moment.
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/calumet-trunk-or-treat-pumpkin-carving/
LOCATION:Calumet
CATEGORIES:Western UP Events
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SUMMARY:Keweenaw Support 4 Healthy Minds
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\,  OCTOBER 28th\,  2025 @ 6:30 pm       \n\nPortage Lake District Library Meeting Room\nHoughton\, MI 49931\n\nKeweenaw Support 4 Healthy Minds is a public group\, and we welcome anyone interested in our mission:  “to support healthy minds through connection and community.”  Our goals are to talk more openly about mental health to reduce stigma\, to build a resilient community by educating the public\, and to support those at risk for mental health and substance use crises.  We are on Facebook and our email address is ksup4healthyminds@gmail.com.
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/keweenaw-support-4-healthy-minds/
LOCATION:Portage Lake District Library\, 4585 W. Lakeshore Drive\, Houghton\, MI\, 49908\, United States
CATEGORIES:Western UP Events
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SUMMARY:NMU Theatre and Dance "Ctl+Alt+Delete"
DESCRIPTION: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. \n  \nSet 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 a chaotic satire of modern business culture. \n  \n“This is more a play about funny money than technology itself\,” said director Jimmy Ludwig\, who starred in the leading role in the play’s original East Coast premiere. “It’s really all about how we create and assign value\, and how the power of belief can literally create wealth. The dot-com era saw an ability to generate wealth that outpaced anything we’d seen before. This play explores the difference between selling a product and selling potential. If you’re selling a product\, you’re a sitting duck. It can fail\, break\, get old. But if you’re selling the idea of something\, the whole blue sky is the limit.” \n  \nLudwig calls the show especially timely in today’s world of cryptocurrency. The play’s themes reflect cycles seen throughout economic history. \n  \n“We’ve turned this cast into economists\,” Ludwig said. “We looked at every bubble in history\, from the Dutch tulip craze to the 1929 crash. Our entire economy is built on speculation. Every time it happens\, someone at the top says\, ‘This is fine.’ Until someone else finally says\, ‘This is actually built on nothing.’” \n  \nLudwig said a subplot\, which he doesn’t want to disclose as a spoiler\, provides great comic relief. \n  \n“It is a very fast-paced play that really crackles\,” he added. “We’re doing a lot of fun stuff with technology for this production. There will actually be what we’re calling the Jumbotron: four screens that face each bank of seats in the round\, with five cameras positioned all around the space. That way the audience gets to be in this proscenium and see moments where the actors are facing away from them.” \n  \nShowtimes are 7:30 nightly with an additional 1 p.m. matinee on Nov. 8 and a sensory-friendly\, “pay what you can” Theatre for All matinee at 1 p.m. on Nov. 1. Tickets are $25 for the general public; $22 for NMU faculty/staff\, seniors 60+ and military; $15 for youth under 18; and $5 for NMU students. They can be purchased at nmu.universitytickets.com. \n  \nFor more details on the production\, visit nmu.edu/theatreanddance/ctrlaltdelete.
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/nmu-theatre-and-dance-ctlaltdelete/
LOCATION:NMU Panowski Black Box Theatre\, Marquette\, Michigan
CATEGORIES:Western UP Events
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SUMMARY:Ahmeek Vol Fire & Rescue Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:Ahmeek Village Volunteer Fire & Rescue Department Spaghetti Dinner \nSaturday\, November 1st from 12:00 – 5:00pm \nAhmeek Village hall\, 13 Vivian Street \n  \nCarry Out with Curbside Service \nVery Limited indoor Seating available \n  \nSpaghetti\, homemade meat sauce\, Garlic Bread\, Cole Slaw $15.00 \nGluten Free Noodles Available \n  \nDinner tickets and 50/50 raffle tickets are available from any fire department member\, Lassila Insurance on US 41 in Mohawk and the L&L Bar in Calumet.
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/ahmeek-vol-fire-rescue-spaghetti-dinner-fundraiser/
LOCATION:Ahmeek Village Hall\, 13 Vivian Street\, Ahmeek\, Michigan\, 49901
CATEGORIES:Western UP Events
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SUMMARY:UP Wild in the Keweenaw
DESCRIPTION:UP Wild in the Keweenaw would like to announce its upcoming monthly event. \n\nAll Saints Day Wilderness Walk\nSaturday\, November 1\, 2025\, at 3:00 p.m.\nChassell Cemetery\, Hancock St.\, Chassell\n* Following the Wilderness Walk\, we will be gathering at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Chassell for a bonfire\, warm drinks\, and snacks.\n\nThe Wilderness Walks are opportunities to connect with God and each other in an outdoor natural setting.  Each walk has a leader who will guide the walk and stop along the way for readings and reflection.  The walks are appropriate for all ages including families and children. Everyone is welcome\, no religious affiliation is necessary.
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/up-wild-in-the-keweenaw/
LOCATION:Chassell Cemetery\, Hancock Street\, Chassell\, Michigan\, 49916
CATEGORIES:Western UP Events
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SUMMARY:Hunters' Supper Drive Thru Event
DESCRIPTION:St. Ann’s Catholic Church Hunters’ Supper Drive Thru Event will be held on Sunday\, November 2\, 2025\, serving 4 – 6 p.m.  Pick up on Lyons Street at the Main Entrance.  Dinner includes Roast Beef\, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy\, Green Bean Casserole\, Rutabagas\, Coleslaw\, Pickled Beets\, Rolls\, and Assorted Deserts.  Tickets are $15 and are available from St. Ann’s Parishioners\, the Parish Office in L’Anse (906-524-6424) or in drive thru line on day of event.
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/hunters-supper-drive-thru-event/
LOCATION:St. Ann’s Catholic Church\, 318 Lyons Street\, Baraga\, Michigan\, 49908
CATEGORIES:Western UP Events
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SUMMARY:MI-Trale November Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Our November Monthly Meeting will be held at 7:00pm\, (Eastern Time)\, in person at the Stannard Township Hall on 11/03/2025. For virtual attendance\, we now have ZOOM available\, along with the strictly audio/phone method. If you would like to attend virtually\, please email me at this address and I will get you the connection information.\n\n\nIf you are in the area\, please stop in for the meeting!  We’d love to see you there! \n \n\nOur future Meetings & Events will be listed below and will also soon to be found on our website (www.mi-trale.org) under the CLUB STUFF tab\, Calendar option once they have been set at this Meeting. \n\n2025 Club Meeting Schedule\nMeeting time & location: 7:pm Eastern\, in person at Stannard Township Hall\, 14927 State HWY M-28 East\, Bruce Crossing 49912.
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/mi-trale-november-meeting/
LOCATION:Stannard Township Hall\, 14927 State Hwy M-28 East\, Bruce Crossing\, Michigan\, 49912
CATEGORIES:Western UP Events
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SUMMARY:Houghton-Keweenaw Chapter MARSP November Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The November meeting of the Houghton-Keweenaw Chapter of the Michigan Association of Retired School Personnel  (MARSP) will be held\non Tuesday\, November 4th at the Bonfire in Houghton.  The business meeting will begin at 12:30 pm followed by a buffet lunch.  The guest\nspeaker will be Mike Lutz\, Executive Director of Omega House.  All members are encouraged to attend.  Contact person – Steven Karpiak\, 482-8455
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/houghton-keweenaw-chapter-marsp-november-meeting/
LOCATION:Bonfire at the Continental Fire Co.\, 408 E. Montezuma Avenue\, Houghton\, Michigan\, 49931
CATEGORIES:Western UP Events
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SUMMARY:Information & Prep Session for Shark Tank
DESCRIPTION:Breakwater will also host an Information & Prep Session \n  \nNovember 4th at 6PM at the Portage Lake District Library. \n  \nThis 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. \n  \nFull details and resources for students can be found here: Breakwater’s Superior Shark Tank Challenge – Breakwater Federal Credit Union.
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/information-prep-session-for-shark-tank/
LOCATION:Portage Lake District Library\, 4585 W. Lakeshore Drive\, Houghton\, MI\, 49908\, United States
CATEGORIES:Western UP Events
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SUMMARY:City of Houghton Branding Working Sessions
DESCRIPTION:City of Houghton Invites Community to Branding Working Sessions \n  \nThe 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: \n  \n Wednesday\, November 5\, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. \n  \n Tuesday\, November 11\, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. \n  \nBoth drop-in sessions will take place at the City Center in downtown Houghton and will run approximately two hours. \n  \nEach session will begin with an overview of the city’s branding initiative\, explaining why this effort is both important and timely. Residents are encouraged to join a session at any time during the two-hour period. During each session\, attendees will be asked to provide feedback on the central themes developed from public input: Home\, Views\, and Progress. Each session  marks an important step in public engagement; input gathered from each session will be used to shape the city’s brand going forward. \n  \nThis initiative builds upon the city’s first branding survey\, conducted between November and December 2024\, which generated 637 responses from 254 zip codes. That input\, representing residents\, neighbors\, and visitors\, highlighted the importance of community identity and helped establish the three guiding themes: \n  \n Home — A place where you always feel you belong. \n  \n Views — A year-round landscape that inspires. \n  \n Progress — A city rooted in history\, building for tomorrow. \n  \nWhy Branding? \n  \nIn 2021\, Houghton earned Redevelopment Ready Communities® (RRC) certification from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC). This\ncertification provides the city with access to resources to advance community development goals. RRC’s mission is to empower communities to shape their future by integrating best practices in planning\, zoning\, and economic development. \n  \nBranding is identified as a critical tool for strengthening economic health\, building community pride\, and increasing investor confidence. The MEDC strongly encourages communities to develop marketing and branding strategies promoting their unique identity and sense of place. \n  \nAccomplishments \n  \n In July 2024\, Houghton’s Planning Commission formed a committee to explore branding and survey community perspectives. \n  \n By March 2025\, four additional Houghton residents joined the committee\, broadening viewpoints and sharpening the city’s understanding of its identity. \n  \n Three themes Home\, Views\, and Progress emerged as pillars of Houghton’s brand. \n  \nWhere We’re Heading \n  \nThe goal of this process is to define our story—how we view where we live\, and who we are as a community. \n  \nEconomic development requires more than business attraction; it must also embrace community development and talent retention. This effort seeks to unify residents\, businesses\, nonprofits\, and local government around a shared identity that strengthens both civic pride and long-term economic vitality. \n  \nResident participation is valued. By attending an October work session\, participants  will help validate and shape the branding themes that will guide Houghton’s story for years to come. \n  \nContact:\nCity of Houghton\n906-482-1700 / info@cityofhoughton.com / cityofhoughton.com
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/3561/
LOCATION:City Center\, Shelden Avenue\, Houghton\, MI\, 49931\, United States
CATEGORIES:Western UP Events
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SUMMARY:Lake Linden-Hubbell Public School Parent/Teacher Conferences
DESCRIPTION:The Lake Linden-Hubbell Public School will hold their annual Fall Parent/Teacher Conferences on Thursday\, November 6\, 2025. All students will be dismissed at 11:44 am. Hot lunch will not be served\, but breakfast will be. Conferences for students in grades 6-12 are from 12:30 – 3:30 pm. and from 4:30 – 6:30 pm. Report\ncards may be picked up in the principal’s office located on the second floor of the high school. No appointment is needed for conferences for students in grades 6-12. Elementary conferences are made by appointment.
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/lake-linden-hubbell-public-school-parent-teacher-conferences/
LOCATION:Lake Linden-Hubbell Public School\, 601 Calumet Street\, Lake Linden\, Michigan\, 49945
CATEGORIES:Western UP Events
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CREATED:20251030T133825Z
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SUMMARY:Public Forum "What is Ranked-Choice Voting & the Michigan Rank MI Vote Ballot Proposal?"
DESCRIPTION:Keweenaw Unitarian Universalist Fellowship will present a public forum online titled “What Is Ranked-Choice Voting & the Michigan Rank MI Vote Ballot Proposal?” from 10:30-11:30 AM on Sunday\, November 9. \nThe speaker will be Lisa Nelson\, a Copper Country League of Women Voters member and a member of the UP Rank MI Vote team. She will explain ranked-choice voting\, a system which gives voters more choices and power by allowing voters to rank candidates in order of preference. She will also talk about the proposed statewide ballot measure to adopt ranked-choice voting for all state and federal elections. There will be time for Q&A after the presentation. \nAs of February 2024\, ranked-choice voting has been approved in East Lansing\, Royal Oak\, Kalamazoo\, Ann Arbor and Ferndale. However\, a potential 2026 ballot proposal to amend the state constitution must be passed before ranked choice voting can be implemented in Michigan. \nNelson served in the Air Force for 8 years as a communication officer\, taught math at a variety of levels\, worked 8 years at Michigan Tech in office administration before joining the Mi-STAR team to develop a hands-on middle school science curriculum which blends science with math\, technology and engineering. Since retiring\, she has focused her energy on making our election process as democratic\, as possible.  the forum is open to the public. It will only be on Zoom: \n\n\n\n\n\n\nMeeting ID: 839 7576 2265\nPasscode: KUUF \nForums are recorded. Recordings of past forums can be found at keweenawuu.org
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/public-forum-what-is-ranked-choice-voting-the-michigan-rank-mi-vote-ballot-proposal/
LOCATION:Keweenaw Unitarian Universalist Fellowship\, 604 Bridge Street\, Houghton\, MI\, 49931\, United States
CATEGORIES:Western UP Events
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SUMMARY:Veterans Memorial Monument Benefit Concert
DESCRIPTION:Veterans Memorial Monument Benefit Concert \nSunday\, November 9 from 3:00 pm at the L’Anse Area Schools Cafetorium \nFree Admission. \nDonations to benefit the Veterans Memorial Monument project will be gratefully appreciated. \n  \nRolling Thunder \nTodd VanDyke \nLaura Augustine \nRay Hill \nWomen’s Trio \nCourtney Clisch Lundgren \nKatie Waara \nDon Elmblad \nBill Kautto \nBells on the Bay \nMike Roberts \n 
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/veterans-memorial-monument-benefit-concert/
LOCATION:L’Anse Area Schools\, L'Anse\, MI\, 49946\, United States
CATEGORIES:Western UP Events
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SUMMARY:CommUNITY Conversation w/Veterans
DESCRIPTION:CommUNITY Conversation w/ Veterans @ Michigan Tech\nMonday\, November 10\, 2025 @ 4:00 p.m.\nRekhi Hall\, Room G005\n\n\nIn recognition of Veteran’s Day\, join us for a CommUnity Conversation featuring a panel of faculty\, staff\, students\, and retirees who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. This event invites our campus community to come together to listen\, learn\, and reflect on the experiences of veterans within and beyond Michigan Technological University. \nThrough personal stories and open dialogue\, our panelists will share insights about their time in service\, the transition to civilian and academic life\, and what it means to build supportive communities for veterans on campus. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions and engage in meaningful discussion. Whether you’re a veteran\, a supporter\, or simply interested in learning more\, this event offers a chance to deepen understanding\, express gratitude\, and strengthen our community connections. All are welcome!
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/community-conversation-w-veterans/
LOCATION:Rekhi Hall\, Room G005\, MTU\, Houghton\, MI\, 49931\, United States
CATEGORIES:Western UP Events
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SUMMARY:Veteran's Day Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:Veteran’s Day Luncheon \nNovember 11\, 2025 \nHonoring our Local Veterans \nPressbox Sports Bar & Grill from 11am – 2pm \n  \nFree for Veterans \n$9 donation for Non-Veterans \nLunch includes roast Beef\, Mashed Potatoes\, Soup\, Vegetable\, dinner roll and Dessert \n  \nAll proceeds will be donated to the Jacobetti Veterans Home \nGuests will have a chance to win door prizes.
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/veterans-day-luncheon/
LOCATION:Pressbox Sports Bar & Grill\, 16429 Beartown Road\, Baraga\, MI\, 49908\, United States
CATEGORIES:Western UP Events
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SUMMARY:Chassell Post 6507 Blood Drive
DESCRIPTION:The Chassell Post 6507 VFW and Auxiliary will be hosting a blood drive on Tuesday\, November 11\, from 2pm-6pm. Appointments are available by calling 906-449-1450\, but walk-ins are welcome. \nAll blood donated through the UP Regional Blood Center stays in the Upper Peninsula and helps patients in need at one of the 12 Upper Peninsula hospitals. One donation can save up to 3 lives\, and there is an urgent need for all blood types. \nAll donors will be entered into a drawing to win $50 in Keweenaw Cash that can be used at any of the Keweenaw Chamber of Commerce participating businesses.
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/chassell-post-6507-blood-drive/
LOCATION:Chassell VFW\, 42103 Wilson Memorial Drive\, Chassell\, Michigan\, 49916
CATEGORIES:Western UP Events
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SUMMARY:City of Houghton Branding Working Sessions
DESCRIPTION:City of Houghton Invites Community to Branding Working Sessions \n  \nThe 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: \n  \n Tuesday\, November 11\, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. \n  \nBoth drop-in sessions will take place at the City Center in downtown Houghton and will run approximately two hours. \n  \nEach session will begin with an overview of the city’s branding initiative\, explaining why this effort is both important and timely. Residents are encouraged to join a session at any time during the two-hour period. During each session\, attendees will be asked to provide feedback on the central themes developed from public input: Home\, Views\, and Progress. Each session  marks an important step in public engagement; input gathered from each session will be used to shape the city’s brand going forward. \n  \nThis initiative builds upon the city’s first branding survey\, conducted between November and December 2024\, which generated 637 responses from 254 zip codes. That input\, representing residents\, neighbors\, and visitors\, highlighted the importance of community identity and helped establish the three guiding themes: \n  \n Home — A place where you always feel you belong. \n  \n Views — A year-round landscape that inspires. \n  \n Progress — A city rooted in history\, building for tomorrow. \n  \nWhy Branding? \n  \nIn 2021\, Houghton earned Redevelopment Ready Communities® (RRC) certification from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC). This\ncertification provides the city with access to resources to advance community development goals. RRC’s mission is to empower communities to shape their future by integrating best practices in planning\, zoning\, and economic development. \n  \nBranding is identified as a critical tool for strengthening economic health\, building community pride\, and increasing investor confidence. The MEDC strongly encourages communities to develop marketing and branding strategies promoting their unique identity and sense of place. \n  \nAccomplishments \n  \n In July 2024\, Houghton’s Planning Commission formed a committee to explore branding and survey community perspectives. \n  \n By March 2025\, four additional Houghton residents joined the committee\, broadening viewpoints and sharpening the city’s understanding of its identity. \n  \n Three themes Home\, Views\, and Progress emerged as pillars of Houghton’s brand. \n  \nWhere We’re Heading \n  \nThe goal of this process is to define our story—how we view where we live\, and who we are as a community. \n  \nEconomic development requires more than business attraction; it must also embrace community development and talent retention. This effort seeks to unify residents\, businesses\, nonprofits\, and local government around a shared identity that strengthens both civic pride and long-term economic vitality. \n  \nResident participation is valued. By attending an October work session\, participants  will help validate and shape the branding themes that will guide Houghton’s story for years to come. \n  \nContact:\nCity of Houghton\n906-482-1700 / info@cityofhoughton.com / cityofhoughton.com
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/city-of-houghton-branding-working-sessions/
LOCATION:City Center\, Shelden Avenue\, Houghton\, MI\, 49931\, United States
CATEGORIES:Western UP Events
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SUMMARY:Better Together in the Keweenaw
DESCRIPTION:Better Together will meet on Thursday\, November 13 at 9:30 at the Zion Lutheran Church on 400 Ingot Street in Hancock. The speakers will be Marlain\, Jonathan and Felix Birdi\, missionaries to India.  Their presentation will be “How lives are changed through Jesus.”  Special music will be provided by recording artist Yvonne Blake from Ontonagon. All area women are cordially invited to attend this inspiring and fun event. A brunch will be served and there is a suggested donation of $10.  All proceeds over the cost of the event will be donated to local charities. To reserve a spot by calling Barb Worrall at 906-523-4445 or email judyusitalo@hotmail.com.  The group has a Facebook page at Better Together in the Keweenaw for more information about the group.
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/better-together-in-the-keweenaw/
LOCATION:Zion Lutheran Church\, 13511 Roland Lake Road\, Skanee\, Michigan\, 49962
CATEGORIES:Western UP Events
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251113T200000
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SUMMARY:Party with the Arts & Shaft Reception
DESCRIPTION:Come party with us this Thursday!\nParty with the Arts is an annual celebration hosted by the CCCAC board at the Arts Center. Renew your membership or join\, meet other members\, enjoy food\, live music by Bob Hiltunen\, a silent auction\, and the receptions for our annual SHAFT exhibition\, Northern Woods youth exhibition\, and 60 Tiny Galleries. \nThe CCCAC volunteer board of directors is Stephanie Carpenter\, Ellen Campbell\, Beth Cook\, Linda Lohmann\, Mat Moore\, Susanna Peters\, and Ian Raymond. Our staff are Cynthia Cote and Bonnie Loukus. Interested in volunteering or learning more about the CCCAC? Talk to us at the party! \nThe public is also invited to vote for their favorite SHAFT pieces that evening and throughout the month. Votes will be tallied and the Community Choice Awards for Shaft winners will be announced in December. \n\nJoin us for Party with the Arts\, this Thursday\nNovember 13th from 6-8pm!
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/party-with-the-arts-shaft-reception/
LOCATION:Copper Country Community Arts Center\, 126 Quincy Street\, Hancock\, Michigan\, 49930
CATEGORIES:Western UP Events
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SUMMARY:KBIC Boarding School Update Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Honoring our History Healing for Our Future KIBC BOARDING SCHOOL UPDATE \nNovember 14\, 2025 \nOjibwa Seniors\, Baraga\, MI \n10am / Lunch to Follow \nJoin us as we share updates on the ongoing work surrounding Native American Boarding Schools and the efforts to seek truth\, understanding\, and healing. \n  \nThis gathering will include: \n\nAn overview of the proposed report to the State of Michigan\nHistorical background and current finding\nRecommendations on addressing Michigan’s boarding school history\nOpen discussion to honor and represent our KBIC survivors and descendants\nInformation on survivor outreach efforts to the Michigan Attorney General\nFor more information:  Rodney Loonsfoot 906-201-0064
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/kbic-boarding-school-update-gathering/
LOCATION:Ojibwa Senior Citizens\, 208 Main Avenue\, Baraga\, Michigan\, 49908
CATEGORIES:Western UP Events
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SUMMARY:Marquette Holistic Health Fair
DESCRIPTION:Connect with Like-Minded Individuals at the Marquette Holistic Health Fair \n  \nThe Third Annual Marquette Holistic Health Fair\, taking place on November 15th\, offers a diverse array of holistic products and services and provides an opportunity for community members to connect with like-minded people who share their passion for holistic well-being. From 10:00 am to 4:00 pm at the Northern Center\, Northern Michigan University\, attendees will have the chance to explore various holistic offerings\, including massage therapy\, assessments and information\, energy work\, handcrafted products\, tarot and oracle card readings\, mental health therapy dogs\, and much more. \n  \nThe Marquette Holistic Health Fair will also feature a wide variety of presentations throughout the day.  Attendees can explore topics like Acupuncture and Women’s Health\, Ways to Achieve Batter Sleep\, and Qi Gong\, among others. \n  \nThe event is free to attend\, and the first 100 guests will receive a Marquette Holistic Health Fair Guide\, which includes information about the event and special offers from our vendors! Plus\, attendees can win door prizes—just make sure you’re present to claim yours!  Come join us\, connect with your holistic wellness community\, and rejuvenate your mind\, body\, and spirit at the Marquette Holistic Health Fair. \n  \nFor further details and to stay updated\, please visit www.mqtholistichealthfair.com
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/marquette-holistic-health-fair-2/
LOCATION:Northern Center\, NMU\, 1401 Presque Isle Avenue\, Marquette\, Michigan\, 49855
CATEGORIES:Western UP Events
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SUMMARY:Bigfoot Fest
DESCRIPTION:Bigfoot Fest coming to the Keweenaw Storytelling Center \nStep into the extraordinary world of Bigfoot at the Keweenaw Storytelling Center on Saturday\, November 15th.  We’ve invited the elusive creature to come out of the woods for a daylong celebration. \n  \nFrom 1:00 to 4:00 PM\, lose yourself in a mesmerizing array of Bigfoot-themed activities. Embark on a scavenger hunt\, unleash your creativity with unique crafts\, and participate in our comical “big FEET” contest. Test your vocal prowess in our Bigfoot calling competition\, bring your imagination to life at our Bigfoot animation station\, and create lasting memories in our whimsical Bigfoot photo booth. Participants will have the opportunity to take part in our Keweenaw Cryptid contest. (A cryptid is any creature that may or may not exist) An array of materials will be available for people to create their cryptids on site or individuals may bring those they’ve completed at home. Entries will be on display in the Center’s front window through the end of November) \n  \nPrepare to be inspired by the Bigfoot poetry of Martin Achatz\, a true master of cryptid verse. The day culminates in an exclusive Q&A session with filmmaker Ronnie Ferguson\, who will offer fascinating insights into the creation of “Bigfoot and Marty” – a captivating documentary exploring the work of two-time Poet Laureate of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula and renowned “Bigfoot Poet\,” Marty Achatz\, as he tracks the elusive creature… one poem at a time. Afternoon activities are free and appropriate for all ages. \n  \nBigfoot Banquet Fundraiser. \n  \nAs the sun sets on our Bigfoot extravaganza\, join us for our Bigfoot Banquet Fundraiser from 6-8pm. The a feast fit for Sasquatch himself! Indulge in a hearty meal catered by the Bonfire\, featuring butternut squash lasagna\, savory Bigloaf\, comforting soup\, and crisp salad. Enhance your dining experience with the melodious accompaniment of guitarist Jerry Younce and pianist Mark Spreitzer\, both members of the RPM board. \n  \nBut wait\, there’s more! Delight in additional music and poetry performances by Martin Achatz and Ronnie Ferguson\, followed by an enlightening Q&A session with Ferguson about his documentary “Marty and Bigfoot.” Seize the opportunity to capture a photo with Bigfoot. \n  \nElevate your evening by participating in our silent auction\, featuring extraordinary items and experiences including a three-night glamping experience (or airbnb) stay on Beaver Island\, the largest island in Lake Michigan. Who knows – you might even catch a glimpse of the elusive Bigfoot! \n  \nYour participation in this fundraiser directly supports the Keweenaw Storytelling Center\, our ambitious Starlight Cafe capital campaign\, and our community-enriching programs. With your help\, we aim to hire an operations manager upon completion of the Starlight Cafe\, transforming our entirely volunteer-based organization into a sustainable beacon of creativity and culture. Join us for this family-friendly event and be part of something truly extraordinary! Tickets for the fundraiser are available through the Real People Media website: www.realpeoplemedia.org \n  \nMarty Achatz\, co-host of The Red Jacket Jamboree\, is a two-time Poet Laureate of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. His impressive body of work includes multiple poetry books and albums\, such as “Mysteries of the Rosary” (Mayapple Press) and “Jazzing with Bigfoot” (Eternal Playground / Harvard Square Press). Achatz’s magnum opus\, “A Bigfoot Bestiary and Other Wonders\,” a labor of love spanning over two decades\, is now available from Modern History Press. \n  \nRonnie Ferguson is an accomplished poet\, filmmaker\, and musician. His band STREAKING IN TONGUES has garnered acclaim across several album releases. Ferguson’s experimental full-length documentary\, “Bigfoot and Marty\,” clinched the Independent Spirit Award at Midwest Weirdfest. His literary prowess shines through in his ongoing poetry series titled “Selfies” (Harvard Square Press)\, with the latest installment\, “Divorce Comedy\,” now available. \n  \nDon’t miss out on this unique event benefiting the KSC! Seating for the Banquet is limited\, so secure your tickets now through the Real People Media website at www.realpeoplemedia.org. Join us for an unforgettable celebration of myth\, mystery\, and community spirit!
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/bigfoot-fest/
LOCATION:Keweenaw Storytelling Center\, 215 5th Street\, Calumet\, Michigan\, 49913
CATEGORIES:Western UP Events
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SUMMARY:KBOCC welcomes James Vukelich
DESCRIPTION:Join Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa Community College on Monday\, November 17th at 6pm at the Niiwinas Akeaa Center Gymnasium as we welcome James Vukelich\, a member of the Turtle Mountain Band of Ojibwe and a renowned international speaker\, digital creator\, and author to KBOCC! This event is FREE and open to the public. No registration required.
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/kbocc-welcomes-james-vukelich/
LOCATION:Niiwin Akeaa Community Center\, 111 Beartown Road\, Baraga\, Michigan\, 49908
CATEGORIES:Western UP Events
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SUMMARY:Michigan Tech Theatre "Men on Boats"
DESCRIPTION:Men on Boats\, Michigan Tech Theatre’s first play of the 2025/26 Season \n  \nMichigan Tech Theatre is thrilled to announce the cast for Men on Boats\, a play by Jacklyn Backhaus\, directed by Nich Radcliffe. \n  \nWhat: Men on Boats\, a play by Jacklyn Backhaus \nWhen: 7:30 p.m. | Thurs-Sat\, November 18-21\, 2025 \nWhere: McArdle Theatre Tickets \n  \nPay As You’re Able Tickets for this event are available online or in person at the Rozsa Box Office. This event is eligible for free Michigan Tech Student Rush Tickets. \n  \nHow to Reserve Free Michigan Tech Student Rush Tickets. \n  \nMen On Boats tells the ‘mostly’ true story of ten explorers who set off in 1869 to chart the Green and Colorado Rivers under the guidance of John Wesley Powell\, a one-armed Civil War Veteran. \n  \nThis satirical retelling of historical events is made even more interesting by the author’s insistence that all characters are to be played by anyone except white males\, who made up the entirety of the actual expedition. This casting twist puts the words and actions of the characters into a different context\, providing plenty of laughs as well as extremely touching moments. \n  \n“It’s a really funny show\, there’ll be no shortage of laughter I can promise you that\,” says Paige Harsevoort\, who plays the expedition’s leader John Wesley Powell. “But it’s also kinda hitting on some important topics that I think sometimes people don’t like to talk about. So I think it’s definitely an interesting story and it’s kind of eye opening.” \n  \nSebastian Dash\, who plays O. G. Howland in the production promises\, “It was really fun for us to do\, so I know it’s going to be fun for the audience too.” \n  \nThis is Director Nich Radcliffe’s fourth production at Michigan Tech and after the previous success of last season’s “Glass Menagerie” and “Sweeny Todd: the Demon Barber of Fleet Street”\, expectations are high. “I hope the audience leaves the theatre laughing\,” says Radcliffe\, “And I hope that laughter makes it easier to be honest with themselves\, about the world\, and about the place and the voice everyone deserves in it.” \n  \nThe production features a talented cast of Michigan Tech students: \n  \nJohn Wesley Powell – played by Paige Harsevoort \nWilliam Dunn – played by Celia Peters \nJohn Colton Sumner – played by Zoe Oetjens \nOld Shady – played by Leona Lins \nBradley – played by Ysa Cerbo \nO. G. Howland – played by Sebastian Dash \nSeneca Howland – played by Drew Karimi \nFrank Goodman – played by Lexi Meyer Hall – played by Abby Pilon \nDetails \nWhat: Men on Boats\, a play by Jacklyn Backhaus \nWhen: 7:30 p.m. | Thurs-Sat\, November 18-21\, 2025 \nWhere: McArdle Theatre Tickets \nPay As You’re Able Tickets for this event are available online or in person at the Rozsa Box Office. This event is eligible for free Michigan Tech Student Rush Tickets. \nHow to Reserve Free Michigan Tech Student Rush Tickets.
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/3680/
LOCATION:McArdle Theatre\, MTU\, Houghton\, MI\, 49931\, United States
CATEGORIES:Western UP Events
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