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  • Keweenaw’s Got Talent Auditions

    Hancock, MI

    The Keweenaw is getting a new stage this spring with the debut of Keweenaw’s Got Talent, a community talent showcase and fundraiser set for Saturday, April 11, 2026, from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Rachel Marie Blau Memorial Theater inside the Hancock Community Hub. Inspired by the energy of America’s Got Talent, this first-time event will bring together music, dance, comedy, and creative performances from across the region in a wholesome, family-friendly setting. Proceeds will support the Hancock Community Hub and its mission to keep the space open, active, and full of community programming for the Keweenaw.   CALL FOR AUDITIONS Community members are invited to

  • Beaumier Center Hosts Opening Reception in New Gallery

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

    Northern Michigan University’s Beaumier U.P. Heritage Center will unveil two exhibits in its new gallery space in 223 Harden Hall: “The Conservationists: George Shiras III, Theodore Roosevelt and the Migratory Bird Act”; and a permanent display of artifacts, photographs and stories about NMU. The opening reception begins at noon Saturday, Jan. 31. “The Conservationists” focuses on the relationship between Shiras and Roosevelt and how the two helped shape conservation and environmental policy in the United States during the early 1900s. The exhibit will feature actual correspondence between the two figures from the collection of the Central Upper Peninsula and NMU

  •  Emily Lanctot Salaiset Ruokaohjeet: Secret Recipes 

    Finlandia Art Gallery 435 Quincy Street, Hancock, Michigan

    Finlandia Art Gallery  presents  Emily Lanctot Salaiset Ruokaohjeet: Secret Recipes February 5 – March 5, 2026 Artist Reception: Thursday, February 5, 7-8:30pm HANCOCK, Michigan — How do you think about recipes? Are they universal tools that carry the same meaning and purpose for all, or are they personal reminders of a loved one or shared experience? Could they be all these things and more?  For artist Emily Lanctot, they are the subject and inspiration for her exhibition “Salaiset Ruokaohjeet: Secret Recipes” which will be displayed at Finlandia Art Gallery February 5 through March 5, 2026. Most of the paintings in this exhibition are based on recipes

  • The Marquette Regional History Center presents the Special Exhibit: The U.P. Through 250 Artifacts

    Marquette Regional History Center 145 W Spring St, Marquette, MI, United States

    February 23, 2026-January 2, 2027 This exhibit showcases two hundred and fifty artifacts, photographs, and documents from our permanent collections. These objects connect local history to the national story while commemorating the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Declaration of Independence. Michigan’s Upper Peninsula has often seemed remote from the rest of the country. However, the themes and movements of U.S. history can be seen here as well, especially since the War of 1812. When the country braced for the Civil War, U.P. iron miners raced to uncover iron for the Union army’s railroads and ammunitions. When labor movements exploded following

  • 16th Annual CopperDog Race

    Calumet

    16th Annual CopperDog Race.   February 27th – March 1st, 2026 The race will start in Calumet, MI on Friday night.  It will run to Eagle Harbor then Copper harbor finishing back in Laurium on Sunday for the first time.  Additional CopperDog events will be held in Laurium on Saturday.   copperdog.org  

  • Friends of Seney National Wildlife Refuge Announces 2026 Winter Film Festival

    Friends of Seney National Wildlife Refuge Announces 2026 Winter Film Festival Three Thursday evenings in March dedicated to exploring wildlife, science, and conservation in the Great Lakes   The Friends of Seney National Wildlife Refuge will host their 2026 Winter Film Festival on three consecutive Thursday evenings in March at the Erickson Center Pine Performance Center. This year’s festival theme, Science, Stories & Wildlife of the Great Lakes, invites audiences to look more closely at the natural systems and conservation efforts shaping the region.   The festival opens on Thursday, March 5, with a live presentation, Owls of Whitefish Point, featuring wildlife photographers and field

  • The UP Builders Show

    James A. Panowski Black Box Theatre 1401 Presque Isle Avenue, Marquette, Michgian

    1401 Presque Isle Avenue, Marquette, MI 49855 Dates: March 6, 2026 – March 8, 2026 Recurrence: Recurring daily The Builders Show (formerly the UP Home and Garden Show) has been running for over 50 years providing a space for vendors and industry experts to talk face to face with consumers, gather remodeling ideas, find contractors and subcontractors, experience live demos and much more! Show Hours Friday: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM Saturday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM Sunday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Price: Weekend Pass $6 65 + years young $5 12 years and under are free

  • Upper Michigan Ice Races

    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

  • The Great Bear Chase

    The Great Bear Chase will take place on Saturday, March 7, 2026.   The 46th Great Bear Chase cross country ski event is slated for March 7, 2026. This longstanding community event is held in Calumet, Michigan, with more than 800 racers taking part each year. Roughly 85% of the racers come from out of the area – including 67% from out of state – to enjoy the Copper Country. This is an economic impact of over $700,000 annually.    There are so many ways to take part in this great event:    Sponsor – sponsor the GBC, which serves