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SUMMARY:Northern Tier\, an exhibition of oil paintings by Finnish American artist Eric Aho
DESCRIPTION:The Finlandia Art Gallery and Finlandia Foundation National (FFN) are pleased to present Northern Tier\, an exhibition of oil paintings by Finnish American artist Eric Aho. The exhibit will be on display from September 18 to November 13\, 2025\, at the Finlandia Art Gallery\, located in the Finnish American Heritage Center in Hancock.  \nA reception for the artist will take place on Thursday\, October 9\, from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.\, with an artist talk beginning at 7:20 p.m. The reception is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served. \nAho will also be participating in Finlandia Foundation’s first Artist in Residency program\, coming to the Copper Country in early October to find inspiration in our lush forests and pristine shoreline. During his residency\, Aho will complete several finished artworks which will be on display alongside 25 works sent from his Vermont studio.  \nFFN recognized Eric Aho as Artist of the Year from 2022-2024\, honoring his outstanding contributions to contemporary art and celebrating his deep connections to his Finnish American culture and traditions. This exhibition and residency serve as a culmination to his contributions as Artist of the Year. \nAho is a third-generation Finnish American living in Vermont. His grandfather emigrated to the United States in 1903\, followed by his grandmother and uncle in 1906. His aunt and father were born in the Finnish community of Sugar Creek\, Ohio\, in 1917 and 1920\, respectively. Shortly after his father’s birth\, the family relocated to the vibrant Finnish community in Fitchburg and Townsend\, Massachusetts. \nAho maintains strong personal and professional ties to his ancestral Finland and credits his Finnish American upbringing as a continuing source of inspiration and influence in his work. \nHis paintings represent the Finnish way of life\, strongly connected to nature\, sauna and community. In his Finlandia Art Gallery exhibit Northern Tier\, Aho will exhibit paintings that are shaped by both memory and direct observation of northern boreal forests\, forests that stretch across high northern latitudes. Providing a particularly rich and complex subject for Aho\, northern boreal forests represent both a biome and a wellspring for his imagination. For many years\, Aho has painted across vast geographic locations\, from the northern United States to the Laurentian Mountains of Canada\, and across to Scandinavia and the Finnish taiga. \n“These trees-along with their verdant understories and varied terrains\, often punctuated by streams\, rapids\, and glacial erratics-register in my eye and imagination as the forests central to our archetypal associations\,” says Aho. “My forest paintings\, like much of my work\, invite multiple meanings and interpretations. I’m inclined to suggest unseen human presence in the forest through the materiality of paint itself. Oil color oozes and tenses\, puckers and shines\, drawing our attention to the human-like qualities of the forest beyond the limbs\, trunks\, veins\, and crowns we share in common.” \n“Forests are wild and mysterious places\, but they are also familiar refuges\,” continues Aho. “At times\, they’re grand and architectural-cathedral-like\, with arcades\, columns\, vaults\, and aisles. Other woods are smaller and feel intimate. Their spaces\, organized like rooms\, hallways\, foyers\, and thresholds\, evoke the places we live in and inhabit. In these ways\, the Northern Tier paintings are as much about worlds within the forested places as they are about the world of paint and its magical ability to transform space and time.” \nNorthern Tier will be on display through November 13\, 2025. 
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/northern-tier-an-exhibition-of-oil-paintings-by-finnish-american-artist-eric-aho/
LOCATION:Finnish American Heritage Center\, 435 Quincy Street\, Hancock\, Michgian\, 49930
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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SUMMARY:Superior Shipwrecks Exhibit Opens at Beaumier Center
DESCRIPTION:The Beaumier U.P. Heritage Center at Northern Michigan University will open a new exhibition titled “Gales of November: Shipwrecks on Lake Superior” at noon on Friday\, Sept. 19\, in its gallery in Gries Hall. \nFrom the earliest days of sailing vessels on Lake Superior\, November has taken its toll on the maritime trade. This exhibit will look at some of the more famous and fascinating shipwrecks that led to either the disappearance of a vessel or its eventual destruction.   \nIn November\, large arctic air masses in Alaska and Canada begin to make their way southeast across the lakes\, while low-pressure systems from the Gulf of Mexico travel northward toward the lakes. When these systems collide over the Great Lakes\, it creates a very unstable weather pattern that can essentially turn into an inland hurricane. One nickname for these storms is the “Witch of November\,” characterized by gale-force winds\, massive waves and quick-changing weather patterns.  \nNovember will mark the 50th anniversary of the sinking of the “Edmund Fitzgerald” and the story of that tragedy will be chronicled in the exhibit. Other shipwrecks that will be featured include the “Algoma” (1885)\, “Bannockburn” (1902)\, “Lucerne” (1886)\, “Myron” (1919) and many others. Each section will feature images of these ships\, copies of weather maps from the day they sank\, and newspaper headlines of some of the storms that wrecked their havoc on Lake Superior shipping. There will also be several artifacts on display from various Lake Superior shipwrecks on loan from Isle Royale National Park. \nVisitors can also view a selection of drawings on display by the noted maritime artist Ed Pusick that feature his dramatic interpretations of various shipwrecks\, including the “Edmund Fitzgerald.” These drawings are on loan from the Fred Stonehouse collection at the Marquette Maritime Museum. Pusick (1927-2006) was a Navy veteran and architectural illustrator\, best known as the “Master of Disaster” for his detailed illustrations of Great Lakes shipwrecks. After a military accident disabled him\, he pursued his passion for drawing\, creating influential shipwreck art that was featured on the History Channel\, in museums and in books by historians such as Fred Stonehouse.  \nThe exhibition will be on display in the Beaumier Center’s gallery through Dec. 20 and is free and open to the public. The Beaumier Center is open from noon to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday and from noon to 4 p.m. Saturdays.
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/superior-shipwrecks-exhibit-opens-at-beaumier-center/
LOCATION:NMU Beaumier Heritage Center\, 1401 Presque Avenue\, Gries Hall\,\, Marquette\, MI\, 49855\, United States
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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SUMMARY:Sand Point Road to Close Oct. 2-8 for Culvert Replacement at Pictured Rocks
DESCRIPTION: MUNISING\, Mich.- Sand Point Road will be temporarily closed to all vehicle and pedestrian traffic east of the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore boundary from approximately Oct. 2 through Oct. 8\, 2025\, for a culvert replacement project. The closure may extend through Oct. 10 if additional time is needed to complete the work.\n\nThe Sand Point Marsh Trail\, Sand Point Beach\, and Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore Headquarters will be inaccessible via Sand Point Road during this time. This closure will not impact access to Munising Memorial Hospital\, the Munising Falls Visitor Center\, or private residences on Sand Point Road. See map for exact location of closure.\n\nAlternate parking for backpackers planning to park on Sand Point during this closure is at Munising Falls Visitor Center. Please coordinate directly with your shuttle to confirm pickup locations.\n\nThe culvert replacement project\, funded by the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative\, will improve hydrologic connectivity between the Sand Point Wetland and Lake Superior within Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore.\n\nCheck www.nps.gov/piro/planyourvisit/conditions.htm for up-to-date information on park alerts and closures.\n\nAdditional information regarding Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore can be found at www.nps.gov/piro or on Facebook @PicturedRocksNL and lnstagram @picturedrocksnps.
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/sand-point-road-to-close-oct-2-8-for-culvert-replacement-at-pictured-rocks/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Central 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:PWPL Presents: Food for Fines
DESCRIPTION:November 3-29.  \nPeter White Public Library is once again partnering with the TV6 Canathon to help feed our hungry neighbors. From November 3 – 29\, the library will serve as a collection point for food items to help stock our local food pantries. As an added incentive to donate\, the library is offering Food for Fines\, a program that allows library users to resolve overdue fines with the donation of non-perishable food items. For each non-perishable food item brought to the library’s circulation desk\, $1.00 in overdue library fines will be forgiven. There is no limit to the dollar amount of overdue fines that can be waived through Food for Fines. Please only include donations that are shelf stable such as canned fruit\, vegetables\, meat\, soup\, boxed meals\, pasta\, rice\, and peanut butter.  \nQuestions about the Food for Fines program can be directed to Melissa Alan at 906-226-4310.
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/pwpl-presents-food-for-fines/
LOCATION:Peter White Public Library\, 217 N Front Street\, Marquette\, MI\, 49855
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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SUMMARY:Revolve CC Conference
DESCRIPTION:Date: November 7 – 8 \nLocation: Northern Center\, Northern Michigan University \nRevolve CC celebrates Michigan’s Upper Peninsula creative community. November 7-8 at NMU\, connect with visionaries\, learn from speakers\, experience artists\, and foster collaboration\, inspiration\, and a thriving regional creative future. \n 
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/revolve-cc-conference/
LOCATION:Northern Center\, NMU\, 1401 Presque Isle Avenue\, Marquette\, Michigan\, 49855
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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SUMMARY:Marquette To Host Delegation to from Kajaani\, Finland - November 7-13\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:The Marquette Area Sister Cities Partnership in association with the City of Marquette will be\nhosting a delegation of 8 from Kajaani\, Finland\, arriving Friday\, November 7 and departing Thursday\,\nNovember 13. The Sister City program with Kajaani\, Finland was started in 1997. The program focuses\non cultural understanding\, international friendship\, and sharing of ideas.\nThere will be a presentation by the Kajaani delegation and the Marquette Area Sister City\nPartnership (MASCP) on Saturday\, November 8 from 2-4pm in the Peter White Library Community\nRoom\, 217 N Front St. in Marquette. This is open to the public and free. Come meet the delegates and\nlearn more about Kajaani and the MASCP.\nWhile visiting Marquette\, some of the delegates will stay with a host family and visit the\nfamily’s favorite places and sites of interest in and around the Marquette area. Hosting is a unique\nopportunity to get to know the delegates better and share your family’s traditions and love for\nMarquette.\nTwo opportunities for hosting are possible and hosts are needed*:\n(1) Hosts to provide a delegate overnight accommodations\, breakfast and dinners\, and drop off\nand pick up from meeting locations. Lunch and daily activities will be provided by MASCP.\nor\n(2) Hosts to provide dinners only for 4 days of the delegation’s visit.\n*Both hosting opportunities will also include one day of time alone with the delegate.\nIf you are interested in being a host to a delegate from Kajaani during their stay\, please contact\nRandy (906-250-2788) or Maureen Jensen (906-250-4975) for more information about MASCP and an\napplication. The MASCP is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that is 100% volunteer driven\, and\ndonations are graciously accepted and appreciated.\nFor more information about the Marquette Area Sister Cities Partnership\, visit https://mqtsistercity.org
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/marquette-to-host-delegation-to-from-kajaani-finland-november-7-13-2025/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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SUMMARY:PWPL Presents: Preschool Storytime Tuesdays & Fridays\,
DESCRIPTION:November (4\, 7\, 14\, 18\, 21)\, 2025. 10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.  \nPeter White Public Library Great Room.  \nPreschool age children. Stories\, songs\, finger-plays\, crafts and other school-readiness activities for preschool age children and a loving adult. Siblings welcome.  \nNo admission charge.  \nFor more information and to check the status of the program\, call 906-226- 4323 or visit  \npwpl.info. \n 
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/pwpl-presents-preschool-storytime-tuesdays-fridays-2/
LOCATION:Peter White Public Library\, 217 N Front Street\, Marquette\, MI\, 49855
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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SUMMARY:PWPL Presents: Cultivating Care\, Compassion\, and Connection
DESCRIPTION:Fridays\, November (7\, 14\, 21) 2025. Noon – 1:00 p.m.  \nPeter White Public Library\, Heritage Room.  \nIn 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.  \nFor more information and to check on the status of the program\, call 906-226-4303 or visit pwpl.info. \n 
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/pwpl-presents-cultivating-care-compassion-and-connection-11/
LOCATION:Peter White Public Library\, 217 N Front Street\, Marquette\, MI\, 49855
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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SUMMARY:PWPL Presents: LEGO Club
DESCRIPTION:Fridays\, November (7\, 14\, 21)\, 2025. 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.  \nPeter White Public Library Great Room.  \nMeet 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.  \nNo admission charge.  \nFor more information and to check the status of the program\, call 906-226-4323 or visit pwpl.info.  \n 
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/pwpl-presents-lego-club-4/
LOCATION:Peter White Public Library\, 217 N Front Street\, Marquette\, MI\, 49855
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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SUMMARY:SuperiorLand Pet Partners Handlers Class
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, November 8 in Marquette.   \nThis fun and informative class is the first step to becoming a registered Pet Partners team [member] with international pet therapy group\, Pet Partners\, and pre-registration is required. \nIf you’re interested in learning more about this fun and rewarding volunteer opportunity and to register for the class call Patty @ 906-485-5815.
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/superiorland-pet-partners-handlers-class/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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SUMMARY:The Downtown Marquette Farmers Market fall special events and seasonal markets.
DESCRIPTION:The Downtown Marquette Farmers Market is gearing up for a festive fall and holiday season with a full lineup of special events and seasonal markets. \nTrick or Treat at the Market \nSaturday\, October 25 | 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. \nDress up in your best costume and join the fun as market vendors hand out treats to trick-or-treaters of all ages. \nFinal Outdoor Farmers Markets of the Season \nSaturdays\, November 1\, 8\, and 15 | 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. \nEnjoy the last outdoor farmers markets of 2025 and stock up on late-season produce\, baked goods\, and local products before winter arrives. \nUpcoming Holiday Markets – Applications Now Open! \nLocal vendors are invited to apply for the following holiday events: \nThanksgiving Market – Saturday\, November 22 | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.  \nCity Tree Lighting Market – Friday\, December 5 | 4 p.m. – 8 p.m.  \nYule Market – December 8-13 | 3 p.m. – 8 p.m.  \nThese markets feature a mix of indoor and outdoor booth options perfect for vendors offering holiday classics\, handmade gifts\, and seasonal favorites. The Yule Market offers flexible options for vendors interested in participating on multiple days throughout the week. \nApplications and additional details can be found at mqtfarmersmarket.com/marquette-holiday-market  \nThe Downtown Marquette Farmers Market thanks the community for a successful 2025 season and looks forward to celebrating the holidays downtown with local farmers\, makers\, and shoppers.
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/the-downtown-marquette-farmers-market-fall-special-events-and-seasonal-markets-3/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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SUMMARY:Saturday Farmers Market
DESCRIPTION:Date: Saturdays\, November 1\, 8\, 15 \nTime: 10 am – 1 pm \nLocation: Marquette Commons  \nAt the Downtown Marquette Farmers Market\, you will find over 70 vendors gathered to exhibit their locally grown\, collected\, and crafted products. Stop by the Marquette Commons every Saturday from 10 am – 1 pm to enjoy the local farmers\, bakers\, artisans\, musicians\, and more! \n 
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/saturday-farmers-market-11/
LOCATION:Marquette Commons\, 112 S. Third St.\, Marquette\, MI\, 49855\, United States
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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SUMMARY:PWPL Presents: Teddy Bear Clinic
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, November 8\, 2025. 11:00 a.m – 1:00 p.m.  \nPeter White Public Library Community Room.  \nFamilies with kids of all ages are invited to this special drop-in Teddy Bear Clinic! Led by resident physicians from UPHS Marquette Family Medicine Residency and medical students from MSU College of Medicine\, kids will have the opportunity to take their stuffie friend through a series of stations so their stuffie friends can receive various medical treatments! Children should bring along a stuffie or baby doll. Kids will have fun while also learning about the different things that might happen at a routine doctor office visit in an interactive manner that is intended to help reduce fear of medical professionals and anxiety around doctor visits.  \nFamily friendly\, children under the age of 8 must be accompanied by an adult.  \nNo admission charge.  \nFor more information and to check the status of the program\, call 906-226-4323 or visit pwpl.info. \n 
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/pwpl-presents-teddy-bear-clinic/
LOCATION:Peter White Public Library\, 217 N Front Street\, Marquette\, MI\, 49855
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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SUMMARY:PWPL Presents: Repair Cafe
DESCRIPTION:PWPL Presents: Repair Cafe  \nSaturday\, November 8\, 2025. 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.  \nToss it? No way! The Repair Café is back thanks to a partnership with the Marquette Sustainability Coalition. Bring in broken household goods such as appliances\, clothing\, or bikes and skilled fixers will assist you in repairing them. This is a great way to save money\, learn valuable repair skills\, and reduce your environmental impact.  \nNo admission charge.  \nFor further information\, please contact mqtsustainability@gmail.com or call 906-226-4303. \n 
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/pwpl-presents-repair-cafe-3/
LOCATION:Peter White Public Library\, 217 N Front Street\, Marquette\, MI\, 49855
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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SUMMARY:SpongeBob Musical: Youth Edition!
DESCRIPTION:Plunge into this stunning all-singing\, all-dancing\, dynamic stage show! When the citizens of Bikini Bottom discover that a volcano will soon erupt and destroy their humble home\, SpongeBob and his friends must come together to save the fate of their undersea world. With lives hanging in the balance and all hope lost\, a most unexpected hero rises up. The power of optimism really can save the world! \n  \nAn exciting new musical featuring irresistible characters and magical music\, this deep-sea pearl of a show is set to make a splash with audiences young and old. The future is bright\, the future is bold\, the future is The SpongeBob Musical. \n  \nUpcoming Performances \n\nThursday\, November 6 | 7:00pm\nFriday\, November 7 | 7:00pm\nSaturday\, November 8 | 1:00pm\nSaturday\, November 8 | 7:00pm\nSunday\, November 9 | 1:00pm\n\n  \nTicket Prices \n\nGeneral Public: $22\nNMU Faculty/Staff (2/ID): $20\nNMU Student: $15\nSenior: $20\nStudents/Youth: $15\n\nGet your tickets here! \n  \n 
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/spongebob-musical-youth-edition/
LOCATION:Forest Roberts Theatre\, 1401 Presque Isle Ave\, Marquette\, MI\, 49855\, United States
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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SUMMARY:The Percussion Ensemble
DESCRIPTION:NMU Music Department Plans Three November Concerts \nThe Northern Michigan University Music Department will present three upcoming concerts to usher in November: Percussion Ensemble; Opera Theater Workshop; and the inaugural Wildcat Winds performance. All are free and will be held in Reynolds Recital Hall. \nThe Percussion Ensemble is scheduled for 3 p.m. Saturday\, Nov. 8. Students will showcase their work through various solos and group performances. \nThe Opera Theater Workshop begins at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday\, Nov. 11. Students will perform scenes and excerpts from Mozart’s opera. Musician and composer Jacob Schmeltzer will accompany the students\, as well as a string trio\, for ensemble performances. \nThe Wildcat Winds\, a new ensemble within the Music Department\, will perform its inaugural concert at 7:30 p.m. Monday\, Nov. 17. Coordinated by NMU Director of Bands Steven Riley\, the group brings a new experience for instrumentalists from the Wildcat Marching Band and other students who may not participate in band during the fall semester. \nTo view the remaining schedule of music events for the semester\, visit nmu.edu/music/calendar.
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/the-percussion-ensemble/
LOCATION:NMU Reynolds Recital Hall\, Marquette\, Michigan
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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SUMMARY:SpongeBob Musical: Youth Edition!
DESCRIPTION:Plunge into this stunning all-singing\, all-dancing\, dynamic stage show! When the citizens of Bikini Bottom discover that a volcano will soon erupt and destroy their humble home\, SpongeBob and his friends must come together to save the fate of their undersea world. With lives hanging in the balance and all hope lost\, a most unexpected hero rises up. The power of optimism really can save the world! \n  \nAn exciting new musical featuring irresistible characters and magical music\, this deep-sea pearl of a show is set to make a splash with audiences young and old. The future is bright\, the future is bold\, the future is The SpongeBob Musical. \n  \nUpcoming Performances \n\nThursday\, November 6 | 7:00pm\nFriday\, November 7 | 7:00pm\nSaturday\, November 8 | 1:00pm\nSaturday\, November 8 | 7:00pm\nSunday\, November 9 | 1:00pm\n\n  \nTicket Prices \n\nGeneral Public: $22\nNMU Faculty/Staff (2/ID): $20\nNMU Student: $15\nSenior: $20\nStudents/Youth: $15\n\nGet your tickets here! \n  \n 
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/spongebob-musical-youth-edition-2/
LOCATION:Forest Roberts Theatre\, 1401 Presque Isle Ave\, Marquette\, MI\, 49855\, United States
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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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:SpongeBob Musical: Youth Edition!
DESCRIPTION:Plunge into this stunning all-singing\, all-dancing\, dynamic stage show! When the citizens of Bikini Bottom discover that a volcano will soon erupt and destroy their humble home\, SpongeBob and his friends must come together to save the fate of their undersea world. With lives hanging in the balance and all hope lost\, a most unexpected hero rises up. The power of optimism really can save the world! \n  \nAn exciting new musical featuring irresistible characters and magical music\, this deep-sea pearl of a show is set to make a splash with audiences young and old. The future is bright\, the future is bold\, the future is The SpongeBob Musical. \n  \nUpcoming Performances \n\nThursday\, November 6 | 7:00pm\nFriday\, November 7 | 7:00pm\nSaturday\, November 8 | 1:00pm\nSaturday\, November 8 | 7:00pm\nSunday\, November 9 | 1:00pm\n\n  \nTicket Prices \n\nGeneral Public: $22\nNMU Faculty/Staff (2/ID): $20\nNMU Student: $15\nSenior: $20\nStudents/Youth: $15\n\nGet your tickets here! \n  \n 
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/spongebob-musical-youth-edition-3/
LOCATION:Forest Roberts Theatre\, 1401 Presque Isle Ave\, Marquette\, MI\, 49855\, United States
CATEGORIES:Central 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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CREATED:20251030T135438Z
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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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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251110T180000
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SUMMARY:PWPL Presents: D&D Junior Campaign #2: Grades 4th & 5th
DESCRIPTION:PWPL Presents: D&D Junior Campaign #2: Grades 4th & 5th \nMondays\, November (3\, 10\, 17)\, 2025. 4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.  \nPeter White Public Library Great Room.  \nIn-person registration at the Youth Services Desk required to claim your spot in a fantasy adventure! Registration opens on October 20th . Registration will be for all 3 sessions of campaign #2. Experienced and first-time players welcome.  \nNo admission charge.  \nFor more information and to check the status of the program\, call 906-226-4323 or visit pwpl.info.  \n 
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/pwpl-presents-dd-junior-campaign-2-grades-4th-5th-2/
LOCATION:Peter White Public Library\, 217 N Front Street\, Marquette\, MI\, 49855
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251110T180000
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SUMMARY:Reception for Olsens
DESCRIPTION:Northern Michigan University will host a welcome reception for incoming NMU President Chris Olsen and his wife\, Jennifer. The event is scheduled from 4:30-6 p.m. Monday\, Nov. 10\, in the Grand Ballroom of the Northern Center. Faculty\, staff\, students and community members are invited to attend. \nOlsen will become the 19th president of NMU\, effective Jan. 1. He has more than 20 years of higher education leadership experience. Most recently\, he has served Indiana State University as provost and vice president for Academic Affairs\, and previously as dean of the College of Arts and Sciences and chair of the Department of History. Read a feature story on Olsen here.
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/reception-for-olsens/
LOCATION:Northern Center Grand Ballroom\, NMU\, Presque Isle Avenue\, Marquette\, Michgian\, 49855
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251110T200000
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SUMMARY:PWPL Presents: Writers on Writing: Kathleen Heideman
DESCRIPTION:Monday\, November 10\, 2025.  \n6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.\,  \nPeter White Public Library Shiras Room. \nAdults\, Seniors\, Teens. In this new programming series\, seasoned published authors of various genres lead participants through writing exercises and workshops to hone their writerly talents. November’s Writer: Kathleen Heideman. An award-winning poet and environmental advocate\, Heideman uses language to explore landscapes\, justice\, and activism. Discover how she brings voice to the places and causes she loves.  \nSpace is limited to 15 participants\, so register early.  \nNo admission charge.  \nFor more information\, contact Marty at 226-4322\, machatz@pwpl.info\, or visit pwpl.info. \n 
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/pwpl-presents-writers-on-writing-kathleen-heideman/
LOCATION:Peter White Public Library\, 217 N Front Street\, Marquette\, MI\, 49855
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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SUMMARY:NMU Students to Lead French Camp Nov. 6th and 11th
DESCRIPTION:Students in Northern Michigan University’s French program will lead another “French Camp for Younger Learners” Nov. 6th and 11th at Sandy Knoll Elementary School in Marquette. This outreach initiative demonstrates an ongoing commitment to academic service learning\, which is a component of every course in the French program. \nThe camp promotes communication skills and cultural appreciation\, with topics ranging from cuisine to fine arts. Service learning gives NMU students the opportunity to apply classroom learning in a meaningful way\, transforming abstract knowledge into real-world communication skills\, and connecting them more deeply to the language and culture\, said Professor Nell Kupper. \nResearch shows that integrating structured service with academic learning fosters both academic development and civic responsibility\, she added\, which boosts cultural awareness and professionalism. \n“For NMU’s French Program\, it means transforming language instruction into a reciprocal experience-one in which NMU students reinforce their own fluency\, language and cultural skills while enriching local elementary classrooms through diversity and global perspectives\,” Kupper said. \n“French Camp teaches NMU students skills like leadership\, planning\, communication and empathy-competencies highly valued by U.S. employers and for international opportunities\,” she said. “It immerses elementary students in Francophone culture locally\, thus enhancing intercultural competence and virtually eliminating the apprehension of foreign language study that is mandatory for Michigan high school graduates.” \nOne memorable story related to the enduring impact of French Camp came from a former Sandy Knoll Elementary fourth grader\, who wrote a thank-you note to NMU students soon after her experience. \n“I really enjoyed learning lots of really cool French words\, like counting to 12 in French and saying how are you and lots of other cool things\,” she wrote. “I wish we would have had more time with you so you could teach me more things.” \nNow in college herself\, the same student reflected on her early exposure to language and culture during  her French Camp experience as a defining moment. \n“After having this experience in fourth grade\, I took French in high school and remembered simple phrases like how to greet someone and to say goodbye. I learned a lot about the culture. Living in Marquette\, we do not have exposure to French culture\, and I am very glad I had that experience in high school. I hope to visit France in the coming years.” \nBeyond language instruction and cultural awareness\, the camp encourages curiosity and confidence among young learners. As the upcoming French Camp approaches\, NMU’s French students and their instructor\, Kupper\, look forward to continuing this tradition of service learning and engagement with their partner school\, Sandy Knoll. \n 
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/nmu-students-to-lead-french-camp-nov-6th-and-11th-2/
LOCATION:Sandy Knoll Elementary School\, 401 6th St\, Marquette\, MI\, 49855\, United States
CATEGORIES:Central 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:Veterans and Active Military Receive Free Meal Vouchers
DESCRIPTION:16th Annual Texas-size Thank You for Serving Our Country \n\nNext week\, Texas Roadhouse will continue its annual Veterans Day tradition of treating veterans and active U.S. military to enjoy a free meal. On Tuesday\, November 11\, every Texas Roadhouse location will distribute meal vouchers\, from 11:00 am – 2:00 pm. Proof of service is required and includes military or VA card\, or discharge papers. \n\nVouchers can be redeemed through May 31\, 2026\, for one of 10 entrees\, including a 6-ounce sirloin and two made-from-scratch sides plus a choice of any Coca-Cola product\, sweet tea/iced tea or coffee. Offers may vary by location. Guests should inquire locally to confirm details for Ft. Bliss\, TX; Ft. Campbell\, KY; and Joint Base Lewis-McChord\, WA. \n\nTuesday\, November 11                   \n11:00 am – 2:00 pm                           Meal vouchers distributed   \n\nBased in Louisville\, Kentucky\, founded by Kent Taylor\, Texas Roadhouse opened its doors in 1993 and has more than 721 locations in 49 states and 10 foreign countries. The family-friendly restaurant is famous for Hand-Cut Steaks\, Made-From-Scratch Sides\, Fresh-Baked Bread\, and a lively atmosphere. In 2022\, Texas Roadhouse was named one of Fortune Magazine’s Most Admired Companies. In 2024 Texas Roadhouse was also recognized as America’s Customer Service Champions by USA Today and the Brand Icon Award by Nations Restaurant News. In addition to Texas Roadhouse\, the company owns and operates Bubba’s 33 and Jaggers\, for more information\, visit www.texasroadhouse.com.
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/veterans-and-active-military-receive-free-meal-vouchers/
LOCATION:Marquette Texas Roadhouse\, 3440 US-41 West\, Marquette\, MI\, 49855\, United States
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251111T180000
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CREATED:20251106T132027Z
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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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CREATED:20251024T174850Z
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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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