Keep It In The UP!

PWPL Presents: Baby Storytime
2026-03-04 10:00 - 10:30 UTC | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Wednesdays, March (4, 11, 18, 25), 2026.
10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Peter White Public Library Great Room.
Songs, rhymes, stories and finger-plays for newborns to 17 months with a loving adult. Older siblings are welcome. No admission charge. For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4323 or visit pwpl.info.

PWPL Presents: Books & Banter Book Group
2026-03-04 10:00 - 11:00 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Wednesday, March 4, 2026.
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Peter White Public Library Peter White Conference Room.
This Book Group welcomes readers interested in a variety of contemporary fiction on the first Wednesday of the month at 10 AM. Book discussions will be led by Reference Desk staff. Book selection for February 4th will be ANTIDOTE by Karen Russell. Please call 906-226-4311 or visit www.pwpl.info/news-events/book-groups with questions.

PWPL Presents: Director Chat
2026-03-04 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-03-04 17:00 - 18:00 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Wednesday, March 4, 2026.
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. & 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Peter White Public Library Circulation Lobby.
Stop by the Library to chat with Library Director Andrea Ingmire. For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4303 or visit pwpl.info.

PWPL Presents: Home School Chapter Book Discussion
2026-03-04 13:00 - 14:00 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Wednesday, March 4, 2026.
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Peter White Public Library Teen Zone.
Home School Teens, Ages 11 & up, are welcome to join Amanda in the Teen Zone for bi-weekly book discussions. We will be discussing The Okay Witch by Emma Steinkellner. For youth ages 11 & up. No admission charge. For more information or to check the status of this program, call 906-226-4321, email Amanda at pierce@pwpl.info, visit pwpl.info, or find Peter White Public Library Teen Services on Instagram or Facebook.

PWPL Presents: Teens Cook!
2026-03-04 16:00 - 18:00 | the Marquette Food CoOp, 502 W Washington St, Marquette, MI, 49855, United States
Wednesday, March 4, 2026:
4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
the Marquette Food Coop.
Teens in grades 6-12 are invited to register for a cooking class at the Marquette Food Coop. We will be making Italian Risotto and Green SaladThis class will be gluten free and vegetarian. Very hands-on! Cooking class will take place at the Marquette Food Co-Op. Online registration required. For more information, to check the status of the program, and to register, call 906-226-4321 or visit pwpl.info.

Keweenaw Wild Ones Presentation
2026-03-04 18:30
WHAT: Understanding Soils, Part 2: Soil Chemical Properties
WHEN: 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, March 4
WHERE: On Zoom. Learn more and register at keweenaw.wildones.org .
Join Keweenaw Wild Ones for another fascinating Zoom talk by soils scientist Dr. Ken Farrish. Great gardens begin with understanding your soil, and in this talk Ferrish will focus on soil’s chemical properties, such as the availability of essential plant nutrients, soil pH, and soil salinity. This webinar is free and open to the public.

PWPL Presents: U.P. Poet Laureate Reading: Beverly Matherne & Jesse Koenig
2026-03-04 18:30 - 19:30 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Wednesday, March 4, 2026.
6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
Peter White Public Library Shiras Room.
Adults, Seniors. Join PWPL in a celebration of the newly named 2026/2027 U.P. Poet Laureate, Jesse Koenig. Beverly Matherne, 2024/2025 U.P. Poet Laureate, and Jesse will team up for an evening of poetic conversation and work. No admission charge. For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.

Friends of Seney National Wildlife Refuge Announces 2026 Winter Film Festival
2026-03-05 00:00 - 2026-03-19 23:59
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 biologists Chris Neri and Nova Mackentley. Drawing on nearly two decades of owl banding experience, the presenters will share firsthand stories and research insights into snowy owl migration and long-term monitoring in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. The presentation is a partnership between Friends of Whitefish Point and Friends of Seney National Wildlife Refuge.

On Thursday, March 12, audiences will enjoy All Too Clear, a visually stunning exploration of the Great Lakes beneath the surface. Using cutting-edge underwater drone technology, the film reveals how invasive quagga mussels are transforming freshwater ecosystems in the Great Lakes—and how scientists are racing to understand and respond to these changes. This will be one of the first screenings of this award winning Canadian-produced film in the US. Elliot Nelson, Michigan Sea Grant and Michigan State Extension, will be available to answer questions after the film.

The festival concludes on Thursday, March 19, with the documentary Return of the Trumpeters, which chronicles the remarkable recovery of trumpeter swans following their near extinction. The 90-minute film, produced by Steve Devon, is a project of the Trumpeter Swan Society and includes spectacular footage of Seney’s swans. The film highlights the dedication, collaboration, and conservation strategies that helped restore this iconic species to Great Lakes wetlands. A Seney ranger will be on hand to answer questions after the film.

All events will be held at the Erickson Center’s Pine Performance Center, W9224 Saw-Wa-Quato, Curtis Michigan. Doors open at 6:00 p.m., with programs beginning at 6:30 p.m. Admission is free, and donations are appreciated. Concessions will be available by donation.

Proceeds from the Winter Film Festival support the mission of the Friends of Seney National Wildlife Refuge, a nonprofit organization dedicated to connecting people with the refuge through education, outreach, and conservation support.

For more information, email friends@friendsofseney.org

City of Marquette Announcements
2026-03-05 08:00 - 17:00
PSA.20260226.CCMarch
PSA.20260226.BZA

2026-03-05 13:00 - 2026-03-08 19:00 | Forest Roberts Theatre, 1401 Presque Isle Ave, Marquette, MI, 49855, United States
Journey under the sea with Disney’s The Little Mermaid!
Join Ariel and her aquatic friends in Disney’s The Little Mermaid, adapted from Disney’s Broadway production and the motion picture. Based on one of Hans Christian Andersen’s most beloved stories, Disney’s The Little Mermaid is an enchanting look at the sacrifices we all make for love and acceptance. Ariel, King Triton’s youngest daughter, wishes to pursue the human Prince Eric in the world above, bargaining with the evil sea witch, Ursula, to trade her tail for legs. But the bargain is not what it seems, and Ariel needs the help of her colorful friends, Flounder the fish, Scuttle the seagull and Sebastian the crab to restore order under the sea.

Ticket Prices

General public: $22
NMU Employees, Seniors, and Military: $20
Youth: $15
NMU Students: $15

Get your tickets here!

Backstage Crew Sign-Up

We are looking for volunteers for our production of Disney’s The Little Mermaid. Availability is flexible for many roles and dates would be dependent on your role. We have a variety of available roles including run crew, costume crew, supervision, front of house helpers, spotlight operators, painters, light board operators, prop making, carpentry, load in of the set, and makeup crew. If any of these roles interest you or you would like more information, please see the form linked below.
SHOW DATES: March 5-8, 2026
Thursday, March 5 – 7:00PM
Friday, March 6 – 7:00PM
Saturday, March 7 – 1:00PM
Saturday, March 7 – 7:00PM
Sunday, March 8 – 1:00PM

LOCATION: Forest Roberts Theatre

AGES: Looking for Youth AND Adult Helpers – Must be at least 10 years of age

Sign up here!

PWPL Presents: Pokémon Trading and Gaming
2026-03-05 16:00 - 17:30 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Thursdays, March (5, 26), 2026.
4:00 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 be able to spend time with other Pokémon fans, chatting about Pokémon and looking through their cards. Important – Trading & gaming will be kid led. It is highly recommended that parents do not allow their children to bring cards that they do not want them to accidentally trade! See our events calendar for full event details regarding trading. Children under the age of 8 will need an adult to stay in the kids room during the event. No admission charge. For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4323 or visit pwpl.info.

PWPL Presents: Northwords and Music: Spring Odyssey
2026-03-05 18:30 - 20:00 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Thursday, March 5, 2026.
6:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Peter White Public Library Community Room.
Adults, Seniors, Family. Join 2022 Marquette Writer of the Year B. G. Bradley and his friends for an evening of music, stories, poetry, and skits sure to make you laugh, cry, clap, and sing for those big moments in our lives. The show features two-time U. P. Poet Laureate Marty Achatz; celebrated musicians Linda Smith and Seamus Collins (Big Lake Acoustic); actress Jacque Love; and actor Jim Edwards. This event will also be livestreamed. For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.

The UP Builders Show
2026-03-06 00:00 - 2026-03-08 23:59 | James A. Panowski Black Box Theatre, 1401 Presque Isle Avenue, Marquette, Michgian, 49855
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

PWPL Presents: Preschool Storytime
2026-03-06 10:00 - 10:30 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Tuesdays & Fridays March (3, 6, 10, 13, 17, 20, 24, 27), 2026.
10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Peter White Public Library Great Room.
Preschool age children. Stories, songs, finger-plays, crafts and other school-readiness activities for preschool age children and a loving adult. Siblings welcome. No admission charge. For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4323 or visit pwpl.info.

PWPL Presents: Cultivating Care, Compassion, and Connection
2026-03-06 12:00 - 13:00 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Fridays, March (6, 13, 20, 27) 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 906-226-4303 or visit pwpl.info.

PWPL Presents: LEGO Club.
2026-03-06 16:00 - 17:00 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Fridays March (6, 20, 27), 2026.
4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Peter White Public Library Great Room.
Meet 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. No admission charge. For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4323 or visit pwpl.info.

Concert to Benefit Baraga County Cancer Support Group
2026-03-06 19:00 | L’Anse Methodist Church, 304 North Main Street, L'Anse, MI, 49946, United States
Concert to Benefit Baraga County Cancer Support Group

Country / Gospel / Bluegrass
March 6th, 2026 @ 7 pm
L’Anse Methodist Church
Free Admission ~ Freewill donations gratefully accepted.

Featuring: Laura Augustine, Bill Kautto, Courtney & Adam Lundgren, Todd Overbeek, Mike Roberts, Mike Urbis

Upper Michigan Ice Races
2026-03-07 00:00 - 23:59
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 your best ORV to join the competition and race to the top! The raceway is conveniently located off Snowmobile Trail 8, making Saturdays the best day to come and experience the races and explore the trails in Gwinn and Marquette County.

Saturday Schedule: Day Races

8:00 AM – 10:00 AM: Gates open for Registration & for Pre-Registered Participants

10:00 AM: Spectator Gates Open

10:15 AM – 11:15 AM: Practice & warm-up runs

11:30 AM – 6:00 PM: Ice Races

January 31 & February 28: Night Races

11:00 AM: Registration Opens

4:00 PM: Youth Races

6:00 PM – Midnight: Adult Races

Whether you’re on the track or in the stands, the roar of engines, the spray of ice, and the fierce competition will have you coming back week after week. Invite your friends, family, and fellow racers for the coolest race event in town! Be sure to check the Michigan Ice Races website for updates and more details!

The Great Bear Chase
2026-03-07 00:00 - 23:59
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 as one of the main fundraisers for the Swedetown Trail system. Your sponsorship helps ensure the success of the event. Note that sponsorship must be confirmed by December 15 to include all guaranteed recognition for the 2026 race. Sponsorship details

Volunteer – Volunteer for one of over 100 positions on race day or leading up to the race. Choose from aid stations that your organization can assist with, to registration, the banquet and everything in between!
Volunteer details

Ski – Participate in one of the many races, with several different distances to choose from.

53K or 20K Skiathlon
53K, 24K, or 10K Freestyle or Classic
3 or 6 K Sit- Ski
Junior Bear Chase races of 1K, 2k or 4K. All FREE thanks to a generous sponsor

Race details

Let us know if you have any questions or if you’d like to participate at : info@greatbearchase.com or 906.483.1187

PWPL Presents: Meditate Marquette Presents: A Year of Mindful Living
2026-03-07 10:00 - 11:30 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Saturday, March 7, 2026.
10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Peter White Public Library, George Shiras III
Room. Four mindfulness meditation and yoga teachers invite you to engage in a year of mindful living. Each month, one of the teachers will present a topic that addresses the different dimensions where we can practice mindfulness and presence. The intent is for us to cultivate mindfulness, care, and well-being individually and in our love, business, and social relationships. These are drop-in sessions, although committing to a full year is a way to build a consistent mindfulness practice. For more information and to check on the status of the program, call 906-226-4303 or visit pwpl.info.

Digitization Days
2026-03-07 10:00 - 15:00 | Marquette Regional History Center, 145 W. Spring Street, Marquette, Michigan
Barnes-Hecker Digitization Days poster
The Barnes-Hecker Mine Disaster occurred on November 3, 1926. Fifty-one men lost their lives; forty-one of them are still buried at the site of the cave in. To commemorate the 100th anniversary, the Marquette Regional History Center will host Digitization Days, where community members can receive free digital scans of their documents and photographs pertaining to the mine, employees, family members, and friends. These scans will be added to the Longyear Research Library’s digital collections for future generations to learn from.

Digitization Days will be held at the Marquette Regional History Center on Saturday, March 7 from 10-3, at the Ishpeming Carnegie Public Library on Friday, March 13 from 11-3, and at the Marquette Regional History Center on Wednesday, March 25 from 10-8. Appointments are required. To schedule, call (906) 226-3571 or email mrhc@marquettehistory.org.

PWPL Presents: Saturday Storytime
2026-03-07 11:00 - 11:30 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Saturdays, March (7, 14, 21, 28), 2026.
11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Peter White Public Library Great Room.
Songs, rhymes, stories and finger-plays geared towards babies through preschool with a loving adult. Older siblings and older children welcome. No admission charge. For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4323 or visit pwpl.info.

PWPL Presents: Dreamcatcher Workshop
2026-03-07 11:00 - 13:00 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Saturday, March 7, 2026.
11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Peter White Public Library Community Room.
Adults, Seniors, Family. Join facilitator Sue Smart for a Dreamcatcher Workshop. Smart will teach participants how to create their very own traditional dreamcatchers. All supplies will be provided, and Indigenous foods will be available to sample. Registration is required, as space is limited to 70 participants. For more information or to register for the workshop, visit pwpl.info or contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info.

Restaurant Week﻿
2026-03-08 00:00 - 2026-03-14 23:59
Restaurant Week

March 8 – 14

Traveling Exhibition "The Holocaust: History, Memory & Michigan Voices"
2026-03-09 00:00 - 2026-04-30 23:59 | Northern Michigan University, Marquette, Michigan
“The Holocaust: History, Memory & Michigan Voices,” a new traveling exhibition created by the Zekelman Holocaust Center in Farmington Hills, is on display at Northern Michigan University’s Olson Library through April 30. An opening reception is scheduled at 4 p.m. Monday, March 9, in the Library Atrium. A smaller exhibit on art as resistance is also featured.

“In many ways, the traveling exhibition is a condensed, portable version of the Zekelman Center,” said Ryan Bond, an NMU staff member who teaches a history of the Holocaust class and is a member of the center. “The content there used to be oriented more toward the Nazi perpetrators, but now the focus has shifted to victims’ and survivors’ personal stories—specifically, Michigan survivors. I just learned that the Holocaust survivors who came to this state at some point after the war numbered at least 4,000. That surprised me; I had no idea it was that many.”

When he taught the course in fall 2024, Bond wanted to do something beyond his classroom that would benefit the broader NMU and Marquette-area communities. He invited a guest to campus whose mother was a Holocaust survivor. She stayed for three days, visited six other classrooms, presented a workshop for educators and participated in two full-film screenings of a documentary about her mother.

This past October, three Zekelman Center staff members came to NMU to give class presentations. That visit inspired Bond to propose bringing a traveling exhibit to campus.

“The Holocaust is an important topic that shouldn’t just be confined to my classroom,” he said. “The center is very outreach- and teacher-oriented, and because we can’t readily bring students there, it made sense to collaborate and find a way to bring the center to us.”

Bond secured support for the idea from Olson Library Director Emera Bridger Wilson and Dean of Library and Instructional Support Leslie Warren.
“Olson Library is excited to host this exhibit, the first of what we hope are many now that we are in our renovated spaces,” Bridger Wilson said. “This exhibit also complements our Holocaust and Genocide Studies collection. We hope that people are made more aware of the collection through programming such as this.”
“It was exciting to unpack three huge shipping crates and collaborate with colleagues from the library and history students who volunteered to set up the main exhibit and the art installation,” said History Professor Kathryn Johnson, who was part of the team that made it happen.

Senior history major Alexis Hall is helping to coordinate the exhibit and related events via an internship. Bond says he is in conversations with the Zekelman Center about possible summer internship opportunities in Farmington Hills for NMU students.

To coincide with the display, three Zekelman Center educators will be on campus March 25-26 for classroom presentations for history and other disciplines. They will also deliver a free full-day workshop for area teachers on using content from the exhibit and the center in their classes. Teachers can earn SCECHs or NMU graduate credit for attending.

Preservice secondary social studies teachers are also invited to the workshop. Johnson said it will be an important learning experience for them to collaborate with current teachers in a meaningful content-specific professional development workshop.

Rick Schaffner from the center will present “Reclaiming Power Through Resilience and Resistance” as part of NMU’s UNITED Conference from 1:15-2:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 25, in the Northern Center Ballrooms.

Founded in 1984, the Zekelman Center is the only Holocaust museum in Michigan. Its newly renovated museum is complemented by a research and library archive, special exhibit galleries, educational workshops and public programming. Learn more at holocaustcenter.org.

The Holocaust: History, Memory & Michigan Voices
2026-03-09 16:00 - 17:00 | NMU Harden Hall, Learning Resource Center, Marquette, MI, 49855, United States
“The Holocaust: History, Memory & Michigan Voices,” a new traveling exhibition created by the Zekelman Holocaust Center in Farmington Hills, is on display at Northern Michigan University’s Olson Library through April 30. An opening reception is scheduled at 4 p.m. Monday, March 9, in the Library Atrium. A smaller exhibit on art as resistance is also featured.
“In many ways, the traveling exhibition is a condensed, portable version of the Zekelman Center,” said Ryan Bond, an NMU staff member who teaches a history of the Holocaust class and is a member of the center. “The content there used to be oriented more toward the Nazi perpetrators, but now the focus has shifted to victims’ and survivors’ personal stories-specifically, Michigan survivors. I just learned that the Holocaust survivors who came to this state at some point after the war numbered at least 4,000. That surprised me; I had no idea it was that many.”
When he taught the course in fall 2024, Bond wanted to do something beyond his classroom that would benefit the broader NMU and Marquette-area communities. He invited a guest to campus whose mother was a Holocaust survivor. She stayed for three days, visited six other classrooms, presented a workshop for educators and participated in two full-film screenings of a documentary about her mother.
This past October, three Zekelman Center staff members came to NMU to give class presentations. That visit inspired Bond to propose bringing a traveling exhibit to campus.
“The Holocaust is an important topic that shouldn’t just be confined to my classroom,” he said. “The center is very outreach- and teacher-oriented, and because we can’t readily bring students there, it made sense to collaborate and find a way to bring the center to us.”
Bond secured support for the idea from Olson Library Director Emera Bridger Wilson and Dean of Library and Instructional Support Leslie Warren.
“Olson Library is excited to host this exhibit, the first of what we hope are many now that we are in our renovated spaces,” Bridger Wilson said. “This exhibit also complements our Holocaust and Genocide Studies collection. We hope that people are made more aware of the collection through programming such as this.”
“It was exciting to unpack three huge shipping crates and collaborate with colleagues from the library and history students who volunteered to set up the main exhibit and the art installation,” said History Professor Kathryn Johnson, who was part of the team that made it happen.
Senior history major Alexis Hall is helping to coordinate the exhibit and related events via an internship. Bond says he is in conversations with the Zekelman Center about possible summer internship opportunities in Farmington Hills for NMU students.
To coincide with the display, three Zekelman Center educators will be on campus March 25-26 for classroom presentations for history and other disciplines. They will also deliver a free full-day workshop for area teachers on using content from the exhibit and the center in their classes. Teachers can earn SCECHs or NMU graduate credit for attending.
Preservice secondary social studies teachers are also invited to the workshop. Johnson said it will be an important learning experience for them to collaborate with current teachers in a meaningful content-specific professional development workshop.
Rick Schaffner from the center will present “Reclaiming Power Through Resilience and Resistance” as part of NMU’s UNITED Conference from 1:15-2:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 25, in the Northern Center Ballrooms.
Founded in 1984, the Zekelman Center is the only Holocaust museum in Michigan. Its newly renovated museum is complemented by a research and library archive, special exhibit galleries, educational workshops and public programming. Learn more at holocaustcenter.org.

PWPL Presents: CRP Dinner & a Movie Block Busting Cinema: The Danish Girl
2026-03-09 17:30 - 20:00 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Monday, March 9, 2026.
5:30 p.m.- 8:00 p.m.
Peter White Public Library Community Room.
Adults, Seniors. Bring your dinner, sit down, and enjoy this sensitive 2015 film inspired by the lives of two Danish painters. Alicia Vikander won an Oscar for her portrayal of Gerde Wegener, the wife of Lili Elbe (Eddie Redmayne in an Oscar-nominated performance), who was one of the first recipients of gender reassignment surgery. Rated R. No admission charge. For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.

NMU Orchestra Children's Concert March 9
2026-03-09 19:30 | NMU Reynolds Recital Hall, Marquette, Michigan
Due to recent snow days and lost rehearsal time, the Northern Michigan University Orchestra’s annual Children’s Concert has been rescheduled for 7:30 p.m. Monday, March 9, in Reynolds Recital Hall. This is a free event.
“The music that the orchestra will perform is generally familiar to the families since it is based on film and musicals,” said conductor Barbara Rhyneer. “Plus, the folk fiddle tune ‘Blackberry Blossom’ offers a chance for the small kids to get up and dance.”
Selections the orchestra will perform include “How to Train Your Dragon” by John Powell, “Phantom of the Opera” by Andrew Lloyd Webber, “Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest” by Hans Zimmer, and Randy Newman’s “Ma Belle Evangeline” from The Princess and the Frog arranged by Anna Zepke.
“This annual event is important to the NMU Orchestra because it is a chance for students and other members of the orchestra to come together and perform fun selections in-between demonstrating instruments to a younger audience that might not be familiar with them,” Rhyneer said.
The NMU Orchestra is a symphonic orchestra made up of strings, woodwind, brass and percussion instruments. The ensemble consists of students from a variety of academic disciplines.
For more information about the NMU Music Department, visit nmu.edu/music.
