• Houghton – Michigan Tech’s Winter Carnival

    Fireworks Over Ice! Dive into the Magic of Houghton’s Winter Carnival THE KEWEENAW, Michigan (Jan. 15, 2024) — Winter isn’t just endured in the Keweenaw – it’s celebrated, sculpted and spun into pure magic. For 102 years, Michigan Tech’s Winter Carnival has transformed the snowy campus into a wonderland of jaw-dropping snow art, thrilling winter sports and community warmth. From Feb. 5-8, 2025, locals, visitors and MTU alumni will make their way down the main streets of Houghton and Hancock to marvel at towering ice sculptures. Don’t forget to cozy up or get a bite to eat at local favorites like the KBC, The Ambassador or

  • Pokémon Trading and Gaming  

    Pokémon Trading and Gaming  Thursdays February 6 & 20, 2025. 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Peter White Public Library Youth Services Makerspace. Youth of all ages who are interested in Pokémon card trading and gaming are invited to our new monthly Pokémon Trading & Gaming Sessions. Kids who attend will be able to trade & play the card game with other kids. Please note that staff do not know how to play the game, so it is not guaranteed that gaming will always happen. If your child has a friend they like to game with, come together! Kids will also

  • “Alice in Wonderland”

      Northern Michigan University’s CO/LAB Dance Company will present Alice in Wonderland: An Immersive Experience, described as a “mesmerizing whirlwind of color and movement that weaves through the audience like a living, breathing dreamscape.” The performance is unique in that it will take place in an intimate downtown Marquette space that allows the audience to be more actively engaged, interacting with the dancers and scenery elements. “Immersive theater experiences are the next big thing,” said CO/LAB Artistic Director Karina Johnson. “They’re taking over New York City, L.A. and many other places across the country. I believe we might be one of the

  • Houghton – Annual Mass in the Our Lady of the Snows Ice Chapel

    St. Albert the Great University Parish 411 MacInnes Drive, Houghton, Michgian

    Ice Mass 2025 in the Our Lady of the Snows Ice Chapel St. Albert the Great University Parish, serving students, faculty and staff of Michigan   Technological University and Gogebic (“Go-Gee-Bick”) Community College, will host the annual Mass in the Our Lady of the Snows ice chapel during MTU’s famed Winter Carnival. The Roman Catholic Mass is celebrated in a chapel hand-built from ice and snow by MTU students and community members. The Ice Mass has gained international attention; it is a unique expression of Catholic faith in the deep snow country of the Keweenaw with over 500 in attendance

  • NMU Money Games

      Northern Michigan University students are invited to participate in the NMU Money Games from 6-8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 7. in the McClintock Building room 106. This interactive team-based game puts students in control of a budget as they aim for the highest net worth, credit score and quality of life. Students are encouraged to bring a team of two to four players but can also come solo and be matched with others to create a team. They will be able to enhance their budgeting skills, win prizes and dabble in some light-hearted competition. Each member of the top three teams will

  • “Alice in Wonderland”

      Northern Michigan University’s CO/LAB Dance Company will present Alice in Wonderland: An Immersive Experience, described as a “mesmerizing whirlwind of color and movement that weaves through the audience like a living, breathing dreamscape.” The performance is unique in that it will take place in an intimate downtown Marquette space that allows the audience to be more actively engaged, interacting with the dancers and scenery elements. “Immersive theater experiences are the next big thing,” said CO/LAB Artistic Director Karina Johnson. “They’re taking over New York City, L.A. and many other places across the country. I believe we might be one of the

  • Houghton – Annual Mass in the Our Lady of the Snows Ice Chapel

    St. Albert the Great University Parish 411 MacInnes Drive, Houghton, Michgian

    Ice Mass 2025 in the Our Lady of the Snows Ice Chapel St. Albert the Great University Parish, serving students, faculty and staff of Michigan   Technological University and Gogebic (“Go-Gee-Bick”) Community College, will host the annual Mass in the Our Lady of the Snows ice chapel during MTU’s famed Winter Carnival. The Roman Catholic Mass is celebrated in a chapel hand-built from ice and snow by MTU students and community members. The Ice Mass has gained international attention; it is a unique expression of Catholic faith in the deep snow country of the Keweenaw with over 500 in attendance

  • Houghton – Annual Mass in the Our Lady of the Snows Ice Chapel

    St. Albert the Great University Parish 411 MacInnes Drive, Houghton, Michgian

    Ice Mass 2025 in the Our Lady of the Snows Ice Chapel St. Albert the Great University Parish, serving students, faculty and staff of Michigan   Technological University and Gogebic (“Go-Gee-Bick”) Community College, will host the annual Mass in the Our Lady of the Snows ice chapel during MTU’s famed Winter Carnival. The Roman Catholic Mass is celebrated in a chapel hand-built from ice and snow by MTU students and community members. The Ice Mass has gained international attention; it is a unique expression of Catholic faith in the deep snow country of the Keweenaw with over 500 in attendance

  • Repair Café 

    Repair Café  Saturday, February 8, 2025. 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Toss 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 with assist you in repairing them. This is a great way to save money, learn valuable repair skills, and reduce your environmental impact. No admission charge. For further information, please contact mqtsustainability@gmail.com  or call 906-226-4303.

  • Sister City Trip Informational Meeting

    Marquette Delegation to visit Higashiomi Japan in July/August 2025 Informational meeting will be held on Saturday February 8, 2025. The Marquette Area Sister Cities Partnership in association with the City of Marquette will be sending a delegation to Higashiomi, Japan from July 24, 2025, to August 4, 2025. An informational meeting will be held on Saturday February 8th, 2025, Saturday 12 p.m. in the Lion’s Room of the Peter White Public Library in Marquette. The Lion’s Room is located on the lower level of the library. While in Japan, delegates will live with a host family and visit sites of