Events

The DeVos Art Museum at Northern Michigan University is hosting a new exhibit titled “SAME AS NEVER ” through Dec. 15. Artists Piper Hill, Zerek Kempf and Shori Sims consider time, bodies and architecture as sites of resistance and re-imagination. The exhibit offers an immersive art experience through both physical and digital mediums that aims to provoke, move, amuse, and shake its audience. This exhibition is curated by Snake House VT, an artist-run collaborative based in Vermont that is dedicated to supporting underrepresented artists through exhibitions, performances, screenings and other events and projects. They promote the exchange of ideas through

Registration is underway for Savvy Caregiver, a nationally recognized educational training program for family members caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s Disease, dementia or memory loss and are living at home. Savvy Caregiver is designed to give caregivers relevant knowledge, skills, and mastery to support the person living with dementia and to take care of themselves. Topics include information about Alzheimer’s and related dementias, the role of confusion and its effects on behavior, the stages of dementia, and how to keep the person engaged and involved in daily activities. Decision making for difficult issues caregivers often face and caregiver

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Northern Michigan University’s CO/LAB Dance Company will present a concert anchored by the premiere of “Love is a Burning Thing: A choreography tribute to Johnny Cash.” CO/LAB artistic director and assistant professor Karina Johnson choreographed the contemporary ballet piece, which uses several familiar Cash songs to showcase how people experience relationships in their lives. The production is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, Jan. 29-31, with a sensory-friendly Theatre for All matinee at 1 p.m. Saturday. “A lot of times, dance can feel unrelatable to the general population, so one of my main goals with this company is to get the

Holiday Inn Marquette 1951 US-41, Marquette, MI Friday, January 30 | 7:30 – 9:30 a.m. Register Today! Join us for a special Breakfast & Business focused on the economic outlook for 2026 and what it could mean for local employers, workers, and the regional economy. Start your morning with coffee, breakfast, and time to connect before diving into a timely conversation with regional leaders. Our panel will share insights on trends they’re seeing, challenges ahead, and opportunities shaping the year to come, with plenty of time for questions and discussion. This is a great chance to stay informed, hear different

Fridays, January (2, 9, 16, 23, 30) 2026.  Noon – 1:00 p.m.  Peter White Public Library, Heritage Room.  In 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. For more information and to check on the status of the program, call

Breakfast & Business January Topic // 2026 Look Ahead  Holiday Inn Marquette 1951 US-41, Marquette, MI  Friday, January 30 | 7:30 – 9:30 a.m.  Join us for a special edition of Breakfast & Business focused on looking at the economic outlook of 2026.  Start the day by connecting with peers over coffee and a light breakfast while checking in and settling into the event.   Don’t miss this opportunity to stay informed, ask questions, and be part of the conversation. Registration encouraged-space is limited!   Breakfast and plenty of networking opportunities are included.  7:30 – 8:00 a.m. | Registration, Networking,

150 West Johnson Lake Road, Gwinn, MI 49841   Dates: January 3, 2026 – March 14, 2026   Recurrence: Recurring weekly on Saturday   Get Ready For This Winter’s Biggest Adrenaline Rush: The Upper Michigan Ice Races   Are you ready to take your thrill-seeking to the next level? Join the Upper Michigan Ice Racing Association for an action-packed series of Weekly Ice Races held on Saturdays, where dirt bikes and quads tear up the ice in a battle of speed, skill, and sheer power!   The Upper Michigan Ice Races are open to the public for spectating or bring