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  • Northern Tier, an exhibition of oil paintings by Finnish American artist Eric Aho

    Finnish American Heritage Center 435 Quincy Street, Hancock, Michgian

    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.  A 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. Aho will also be participating in Finlandia Foundation’s first

  • Superior Shipwrecks Exhibit Opens at Beaumier Center

    NMU Beaumier Heritage Center 1401 Presque Avenue, Gries Hall,, Marquette, MI, United States

    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. From 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.   In November, large arctic air masses in Alaska and Canada begin to make their way southeast across the lakes, while low-pressure

  • NMU Theatre and Dance “Ctl+Alt+Delete”

    NMU Panowski Black Box Theatre Marquette, Michigan

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

  • PWPL Presents: Food for Fines

    Peter White Public Library 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI

    November 3-29.  Peter 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

  • Marquette To Host Delegation to from Kajaani, Finland – November 7-13, 2025

    The Marquette Area Sister Cities Partnership in association with the City of Marquette will be hosting a delegation of 8 from Kajaani, Finland, arriving Friday, November 7 and departing Thursday, November 13. The Sister City program with Kajaani, Finland was started in 1997. The program focuses on cultural understanding, international friendship, and sharing of ideas. There will be a presentation by the Kajaani delegation and the Marquette Area Sister City Partnership (MASCP) on Saturday, November 8 from 2-4pm in the Peter White Library Community Room, 217 N Front St. in Marquette. This is open to the public and free. Come

  • Public Forum “What is Ranked-Choice Voting & the Michigan Rank MI Vote Ballot Proposal?”

    Keweenaw Unitarian Universalist Fellowship 604 Bridge Street, Houghton, MI, United States

    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. The 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

  • SpongeBob Musical: Youth Edition!

    Forest Roberts Theatre 1401 Presque Isle Ave, Marquette, MI, United States

    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!   An 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

  • Veterans Memorial Monument Benefit Concert

    L’Anse Area Schools L'Anse, MI, United States

    Veterans Memorial Monument Benefit Concert Sunday, November 9 from 3:00 pm at the L’Anse Area Schools Cafetorium Free Admission. Donations to benefit the Veterans Memorial Monument project will be gratefully appreciated.   Rolling Thunder Todd VanDyke Laura Augustine Ray Hill Women’s Trio Courtney Clisch Lundgren Katie Waara Don Elmblad Bill Kautto Bells on the Bay Mike Roberts  

  • CommUNITY Conversation w/Veterans

    Rekhi Hall, Room G005 MTU, Houghton, MI, United States

    CommUNITY Conversation w/ Veterans @ Michigan Tech Monday, November 10, 2025 @ 4:00 p.m. Rekhi Hall, Room G005 In 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. Through 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

  • PWPL Presents: D&D Junior Campaign #2: Grades 4th & 5th

    Peter White Public Library 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI

    PWPL Presents: D&D Junior Campaign #2: Grades 4th & 5th Mondays, November (3, 10, 17), 2025. 4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.  Peter White Public Library Great Room.  In-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.  No admission charge.  For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4323 or visit pwpl.info.