Keep It In The UP!

South Range - Annual Museum Open House
2025-05-31 12:00 - 15:00 UTC | Copper Range Historial Society, 44 Tri Mountain Avenue, South Range, Michigan, 49963
The Copper Range Historical Society, in South Range, is holding their Annual Museum Open House on Saturday, May 31, 2025, from noon-3:00. There will be a special display by Brandon Erickson, who will share his expertise and his collection of old bottles. Refreshments will be available. The museum opens for the season on Tuesday, June 3, from noon-3.

NCT Hike
2025-05-31 11:00 - 13:00
Come hike with us through beautiful hardwood forests and across rugged outcroppings to beautiful Lily Pond with its incredible vistas. The hike begins at the Wetmore Pond parking lot located a half mile north of Sugarloaf on CR550 and heads part way up the South Hogback trail. It then branches off on the Forestville trail to the Lily Pond Spur, which then brings the hike down to the pond. A short hike onto the bluffs gives spectacular views of Lily Pond full of water lilies. The hike continues over several small outcroppings before returning to the parking lot.
Our hike will be led by Dennis Fattaleh, an experienced group hike leader.
This loop hike will cover approximately 4 miles of rugged terrain and is an advanced hike. Note that it includes a few steep climbs and some rugged sections and is not recommended for beginners or those with mobility limitations. Proper hiking boots are required. Expect a few wet spots. Plan on 3-4 hours of hiking time. Don’t forget to bring water and a snack!
We’ll meet on Saturday, May 31st at 10:00 AM at the Wetmore Pond parking lot, a half mile north of Sugarloaf on CR550. As CR550 begins to curve to the right, look for the guard rail on the left (west) side of the road. The entrance is in front of this guard rail. Please come to the back of the parking lot at the trail head.
This event is limited to 12 participants, and advanced registration is required. Please click here to register. Registration will remain open until Friday, May 30th or until we reach capacity.
We hope to see you there!

Downtown Marquette Farmer's Market
2025-05-31 09:00 - 13:00, 2025-05-24 09:00 - 13:00

Downtown Farmers Market
2025-05-31 09:00 - 13:00, 2025-05-24 09:00 - 13:00, 2025-05-17 09:00 - 13:00
Downtown Farmers Market
Saturdays, May 17, 9 am – 1 pm
Returning this month, the Downtown Marquette Farmers Market kicks off its 2025 season where it will offer fresh produce, meat, art, and much more to the 2,000+ visitors this weekly event brings to the downtown.
Reminder that the Wednesday Night Market will be returning to the 100 block of W. Washington in June.

The Marquette Regional History Center Presents: A History of the Northern Michigan University Greenwood Nature Center: A Perspective by David Kronk
2025-05-28 18:30 - 20:00
The Marquette Regional History Center Presents:
A History of the Northern Michigan University Greenwood Nature Center: A Perspective by David Kronk
Wednesday, May 28, 6:30 p.m. at the Marquette Regional History Center
West of Ishpeming in the mid-1980s, environmental education and programming for area schools and the public could be found at the Greenwood Nature Center (GNC). Learn about the history of, and people behind, this community resource on the bank of the Greenwood Reservoir near Ishpeming. This presentation and discussion by David Kronk about the forgotten history of the nature center will feature a retrospective of the people, partnerships, and vision that brought the GNC to life.
The program will highlight the ongoing relevance of outdoor education methods for providing ecological education, community learning, and skill development, and for modeling alternative energy implementation. Done well, outdoor education provides more than just “nature programs” – it also serves by building community vision and demonstrating innovation.
This session will remind us of a lost piece of area history – and will hopefully inspire new leaders interested in re-imagining local outdoor education. Whether you experienced Greenwood Nature Center firsthand as a student, teacher, parent, or principal, or whether you’re hearing of it now for the first time, we think you’ll be glad you attended this event! Join us in looking back and imagining forward.
$5 suggested donation. For more info visit marquettehistory.org or call 906.226.3571.

Bluesday Tuesday Concert
2025-05-27 18:30 - 19:30
Bluesday Tuesday Concert
Tuesday, May 27, 2025, 6:30 p.m.- 7:30 p.m. Peter White Public Library Community Room. Teens, Adults, Seniors, Family Friendly. Peter White Public Library hosts a blues concert sponsored by the Marquette Area Blues Society. This month’s band: Brian Wallen & Mavis Farr. No admission charge. For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.

Bluesday Tuesday Concert
2025-05-27 18:30 - 19:30
Bluesday Tuesday Concert
Tuesday, May 27, 2025, 6:30 p.m.- 7:30 p.m. Peter White Public Library Community Room. Teens, Adults, Seniors, Family Friendly. Peter White Public Library hosts a blues concert sponsored by the Marquette Area Blues Society. This month’s band: Brian Wallen & Mavis Farr. No admission charge. For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info

Houghton - Keweenaw Support 4 Healthy Minds Meeting
2025-05-27 18:30 | Portage Lake District Library, 4585 W. Lakeshore Drive, Houghton, MI, 49908, United States
Keweenaw Support 4 Healthy Minds monthly meeting:

Tuesday, MAY 27th, 2025 @ 6:30 pm

Portage Lake District Library Meeting Room
Houghton, MI 49931

Keweenaw Support 4 Healthy MInds is a public group, and we welcome anyone interested in our mission: “to support healthy minds through connection and community.” Our goals are to talk more openly about mental health to reduce stigma, to build a resilient community by educating the public, and to support those at risk for mental health and substance use crises. We are on Facebook and our email address is ksup4healthyminds@gmail.com.

Alfred Erickson American Legion Post 186 Memorial Day Schedule
2025-05-26 00:00 - 23:59
Alfred Erickson American legion Post 186 Memorial Day , May 26, 2025 Schedule

Please note changes in times to this schedule with the addition of Houghton Forest Hell Cemetery:

7:50am – Church of the Resurrection and Gloria Dei Lutheran (Hancock) at intersection
8:15am – Marina (Houghton County)
8:30am – Veteran’s Park in Houghton
8:45am – Houghton Forest Hill Cemetery
9:15am – Liminga Cemetery
9:45am – Oskar Cemetery
11:00am – Hancock (Montezuma Park) Memorial
11:15am – Quincy Hill Memorial
11:45am – Waasa Cemetery
12:15pm – Hancock Lakeside Cemetery
12:30pm – Post 186 Home Memorial

For more information contact Jim Peterson at 906-370-8144

Ishpeming Organizations Team Up to Host Inaugural Tree Planting Event
2025-05-24 10:00 - 13:00
Ishpeming Organizations Team Up to Host Inaugural Tree Planting Event

ISHPEMING, MI. – Several Ishpeming organizations are joining forces to host the community’s inaugural fruit and nut tree planting event on Saturday, May 24. The event is organized by the Ishpeming Lions Club with support from Partridge Creek Farm and Partridge Creek Compost.

Open to Ishpeming residents, the event will feature two sessions on the same day:

Morning Session: 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. at Partridge Creek Farm’s community site, located at 550 Cleveland Ave., Ishpeming
Afternoon Session: 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. next to the Cliffs Shaft Mining Museum at 501 W Euclid St, Ishpeming

Attendees are encouraged to participate in one or more of the over ten educational demonstrations taking place during each session. Afterward, participating Ishpeming residents will be invited to take home one to three fruit or nut trees, along with materials to help protect and care for them.

Participation is free, and donations are welcome to help sustain the event for future years.

“This event is part of an effort to provide Ishpeming residents the opportunity to cultivate free, local, healthy food for their families and communities,” said Keats Dormont, event organizer and Education Coordinator at Partridge Creek Farm. “It’s a community movement aimed at addressing long-term food insecurity in our region.”

For more information, please email keats@partridgecreekfarm.org or call Keats Dormont at (720) 323-6778.

PWPL Board of Trustees Meeting
2025-05-20 17:00 - 19:00
PWPL Board of Trustees Meeting
Tuesday, May 20, 2025. Meeting begins at 5:00 p.m. Peter White Public Library, George Shiras III Room. Regular monthly meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Peter White Public Library. The meeting is open to all. Meeting agenda, materials, and remote attendance link are available on the library’s website: www.pwpl.info.

Father Marquette 350th Commemoration
2025-05-19 08:00 - 17:00
On May 18, 1675, the missionary and explorer Jacques Marquette passed away along the shores of Lake Michigan on his way back to the mission he founded in St. Ignace. To commemorate the 350th anniversary of his death, but more importantly his life and legacy, the Beaumier U.P. Heritage Center at Northern Michigan University is hosting a “Father Marquette 350th Commemoration” on Monday, May 19, in 1100 Jamrich Hall. The event will feature full day of presentations, films and round tables about Marquette, the Jesuit Missionaries of the region and their legacy on our region today. It is free and open to the public.
Along with several presentations, there will be a keynote address from the noted Catholic scholar Bronwen McShea, a historian, writer, speaker, and artist based in New York City. In Spring 2025, she was the Teilhard de Chardin SJ Fellow in Catholic Studies at Loyola University Chicago. McShea is the author of Apostles of Empire: The Jesuits and New France, a history of the French Jesuit mission to indigenous North Americans in the 17th and 18th centuries, offering a comprehensive view of a transatlantic religious enterprise in which secular concerns were integral.
Here is the complete schedule of presentations for Father Marquette 350th Commemoration:
8 a.m.: “Father Jacques Marquette: the making of a North American hero”

Daniel Truckey, Director/Curator, Beaumier U.P. Heritage Center, Northern Michigan University (NMU)

9 a.m.: “An Anishinaabe Perspective on Forced Christianization and the Native American Boarding Schools.”

Dr. Jud Sojourn, Assistant Professor of Native American Studies (NMU)
Tyler Detloff, Director, Center for Native American Studies (NMU)

10 a.m.: “A Noble Figure: The Story of the Three Marquette Statues”

Steve Brisson, Director, Michigan State Historic Parks

11 a.m.
Keynote Address: “The French Jesuits in Colonial North America”

Dr. Bronwen McShea, Historian

Lunch Break
1:30 p.m.: “Father Marquette Monuments in the United States”

Dr. Russ Magnaghi, Professor Emeritus of History, Northern Michigan University

2:30 p.m.: “The Unsolved Mysteries of Father Marquette’s Many Graves”

Jennifer McGraw, Historian

3:30 p.m. Showing of the film, “The Return”

Roundtable discussion on the film, “The Return” about Father Marquette’s remains being returned to St. Ignace, featuring: Daniel Rydholm, M.Div, official historian for “The Return” (06/18/2022; St Ignace); Jon Magnuso of The Cedar Tree Institute; and Russ Rickley, Tribal Elder, Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians

Marquette - Youth Sailing Lessons
2025-05-19 00:00 - 2025-06-30 23:59
Youth Sailing Lessons Offered this Summer

The Marquette Junior Yacht Club will again offer youth sailing lessons this summer to the public. The program will provide the basic fundamentals of sailing for beginner ages 8-17 and expanded skill training for returning intermediate sailors. Instruction takes place both on and off the water by certified sailing instructors at the Marquette Yacht Club location, E Main Street, Marquette. Students will convene daily at the MJYC boathouse space generously donated by the Marquette Fish Producers.

The 2025 schedule is as follows: July 7 – July 11, July 14 – July 18, July 21 – July 25, July 28 – August 1, August 4 – August 8 and August 11 – August 15. There are two sessions per day from 10:00 am-12:45 pm and from 2:00 pm-4:45 pm. Students can register for one or more weeks and multiple sessions. Cost per one week session is $225. A scholarship application can be found on the website, mqtjyc.org.

For more details, email mqtjunioryachtclub@gmail.com or call 906-250-3350. Register for sessions on our website, mqtjyc.org through the Eventbrite program.

Six Men Dressed Like Joseph Stalin
2025-05-17 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-05-16 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-05-15 19:30 - 21:30
Northern Michigan University Theatre and Dance will present Six Men Dressed Like Joseph Stalin by Dianne Nora, winner of the Panowski Playwriting Award. With the former USSR as its backdrop, the dark comedy revolves around two men—loosely inspired by real figures—who bear such a strong resemblance to Stalin that they are forced into dangerous service as political decoys to thwart his enemies and alleviate fears for his safety. Performances are scheduled at 7:30 pm. Thursday, May 15, through Saturday, May 17, in NMU’s Panowski Black Box Theatre.
According to her website, Nora has assisted her mentor, the playwright and actor Tracy Letts, on seven productions and workshops at Steppenwolf Theatre and on Broadway. She’s a winner of Inkwell Theater’s Lerner Fellowship and Playhouse on the Square’s New Works at the Works Playwriting Competition, and a recipient of the Lower Manhattan Cultural Council Creative Engagement grant.
Nora was a member of Goodman Theatre’s Playwrights Unit, where she was commissioned to write Ruth Bader Ginsburg: A Living Document. She is also a comedy writer who contributes headlines and features at The Onion, America’s Finest News Source. Her humor writing has appeared on Funny Or Die and The Hard Times. She also co-hosts a podcast about streaming television titled Streamageddon.
In Six Men Dressed Like Joseph Stalin, Soso is a soldier left for dead on the Eastern Front. When he is pulled from the brink of death by the Kremlin, his fate takes a shocking turn. Because of his uncanny resemblance to one of the most feared men in history—Stalin—he is thrust into a dangerous game of impersonation. Enter Koba, a man who knows the mind and body of the dictator better than anyone. Tasked with transforming Soso into the perfect double, Koba trains him for the most perilous role of a lifetime.
“The play is smartly written to make it very entertaining despite the heavy subject matter,” said Kaitlyn Frotton, director of NMU’s production. “These two guys risk assassination by playing the role of Stalin’s body doubles, in the Soviet Union, where you didn’t know who you could trust and the autocratic government felt it necessary to police creative expression. I think there is a lot of relevance to the current situation. It’s presented in a way that makes you chuckle to yourself for a majority of the show, but by the end, you’re left with a lot to think about.”
The two lead actors are Copeland Diver as Soso and Liam Fisher as Koba. Understudies Don’Tae Mitchell and Logan Newcomb have been added into the script as Kremlin cops and ensemble members. Frotton said it is advantageous for actors to tackle original works that are less familiar to audiences.
“It’s beneficial because they do not have any preconceived notions going in about the way the roles should be played,” she added. “It’s a great challenge because they need to be accurate to the text, yet they are also able to use their own unique artistry to create the characters from scratch. There are fewer expectations or boundaries, and they’re able to come up with possibly a more authentic performance than if we were rehearsing something like ‘A Streetcar Named Desire,’ which has been viewed by many. It creates a more dynamic end product, as director, to explore the text with the actors as well. It feels like a more collaborative process. Our cast is phenomenal.”
Six Men Dressed Like Joseph Stalin premiered at Playhouse on the Square in Memphis, Tenn., early this year. NMU’s Playwriting Award was established in 1977 by Dr. James A. Panowski. This year’s winner is being featured during the North Coast Theatre Festival season, which also includes a Drag Cabaret May 29-30 and “Love Letters” June 26-28.
Tickets are $25 for the general public; $22 for NMU employees, seniors and military; $15 for youth; and $5 for NMU students. They are available at tickets.nmu.edu.

Calumet - Family Fun Fair and Resource Fair
2025-05-17 12:00 - 15:00 | Calumet Colosseum, 110 Red Jacket Road, Calumet, Michigan, 49913
Community members are invited to join Copper Shores Community Health Foundation and Keweenaw Support 4 Healthy Minds at the Family Fun Fair and Resource Fair on Saturday, May 17 from 12 to 3 p.m. at the Calumet Colosseum. Both events are open to the public and free to attend.

The Family Fun Fair, put on by Copper Shores Outreach & Education, will feature games and activities, free food and door prizes for all ages. People are encouraged to take part in this wonderful opportunity to come together and connect with their kids and loved ones, both as families and as a part of the broader community.

“A lot of prosocial behaviors come from being with our parents,” said Callisto Cortez, Copper Shores Outreach & Education youth development specialist. “Building a sense of community helps healthy child development, and in adulthood can serve as a motivating factor for maintaining mental health. Bring your family to have a good time and flourish in the happiness.”

At the same time as the Family Fun Fair, Keweenaw Support 4 Healthy Minds is hosting the Resource Fair in the ballroom of the Colosseum. The Resource Fair highlights more than 25 local agencies and organizations that provide mental health support, substance misuse help, alternative therapies and more. In addition to community members actively seeking support, local government officials, law enforcement, employers, health care and other Copper Country professionals are encouraged to attend.

“We want to challenge the common belief that the Copper Country does not have any resources,” said Michelle Morgan of Keweenaw Support 4 Healthy Minds. “Sometimes people don’t even try to reach out, fearing that there are not enough resources to help them. Come see what we have to offer. Learn about services and support that you can refer people to and join us in celebrating the many very talented and devoted community members who want to help others.”

Community Garden Volunteer Day
2025-05-17 09:00 - 17:00
Community Garden Volunteer Day
Partridge Creek Farm is calling on community members to help with a major revitalization of its Community Garden located in downtown Ishpeming. The event includes essential site prep and upgrades to benefit local families who grow their own food in the garden. Learn more at PartridgeCreekFarm.org/events.
When:
Saturday, May 17, 2025 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Volunteers are welcome to join and leave as needed, they are not required to stay for the entirety of the volunteer day.
Where:
Partridge Creek Community Garden
301 E Euclid St, Ishpeming, MI
Who:
Volunteers ages 16+ welcome to join
No experience necessary – just bring gloves, water, and a positive attitude. Lunch will be provided! The nature of this event involves a level of physical activity and independence that makes it best suited for individuals aged 16 and older.

L'Anse - Litter Pick-Up Event
2025-05-17 09:00 | Meadowbrook Park, Division Street, L'Anse, Michigan
Litter Pick-up Event
Interested in picking up litter in the Village of L’Anse to help make our world a better place?
Meet at 9 a.m. at Meadowbrook Arena on Saturday to pick up free bags and to organize.
Pick up at your convenience this weekend (May 17th & May 18th) within the Village limits.
Questions? Contact Sally at (906) 524-2420

Big Bay Relay
2025-05-17 08:00 - 12:00
What makes The Big Bay Relay different from any other relay? It is the Upper Peninsula’s most esteemed
and historic race relay event. Join the Noquemanon Trail Network in celebrating the 47
th annual Big Bay
Relay kicking off at the Kaufman Sports Complex Saturday, May 17
th 2025!
The relay welcomes runners of all levels and we cannot wait to see what creative team names our runners
come up with for the 2025 race! Teams are composed of five runners for adults and up to seven for youth
teams. The relay spans the twenty-six mile stretch of Marquette’s historic 550 Big Bay Road and the finish
line is in Draver Park in Big Bay.
In spring of 1972, Marquette held its first Big Bay Relay coordinated by Race Director Karen Kunkle and her
husband Jack. The first race brought only ten relay teams and has grown to include over fifty teams in the
past several years.
If you are an elite runner who wants to compete, or a group of friends that want to try something
adventurous, this picturesque relay is for you. For 47 years the Big Bay Relay has been uniting community
members, families and friends, and we want you to be a part of this year’s race! It’s all about having fun,
being with friends and family while celebrating where we live and recreate.
For further details or to register for the 2025 race, visit us at
https://runsignup.com/Race/MI/Marquette/BigBayRelay today. Registration fees are $190 per team until
May 11
th and $210 May 12th until May 14th. Registration divisions include five person all-female, all-male,
or mixed teams and seven person junior division teams. Included is a “Team Spirit” award for the team
that goes above and beyond. This year all proceeds benefit the Big BayPathway/Trails. If you are interested
in volunteering or have any questions please contact Marcia Gonstead at(906)345-0149, or by e-mail at
bigbayrelay@gmail.com.

L'Anse - Blood Drive
2025-05-16 11:00 - 15:00 | L’Anse Methodist Church, 304 North Main Street, L'Anse, MI, 49946, United States
Blood Drive
Friday, May 16th
11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
L’Anse Methodist Church
Walk-ins are welcome! Blood is badly needed to supply our Upper Peninsula hospitals!

L'Anse - Blood Drive
2025-05-16 11:00 - 15:00 | L’Anse Methodist Church, 304 North Main Street, L'Anse, MI, 49946, United States
Blood drive
Friday, May 16th
11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
L’Anse Methodist Church
304 N. Main St., just up the hill from Pat’s
No appointment needed, just drop in.

NCT Hike
2025-05-15 10:00 - 12:00
Join us for a challenging group hike on Thursday, May 15!
Come hike with us across rock outcroppings with incredible vistas, through beautiful mixed pine forests, and up the backside of Sugarloaf Mountain. The hike begins at the original (paved) Sugarloaf parking lot and heads to Wetmore Pond by hiking across the Sugar Cube, a rugged series of rock formations similar to the top of Hogback. It then follows the North Country Trail over several small outcroppings before taking the NCT spur going up the back side of Sugarloaf and then to the top of the mountain.
Returning by popular request, Dennis Fattaleh, an experienced group hike leader, will be leading this adventure.
This loop hike will cover approximately 4.1 miles of rugged terrain and is an advanced hike. Note that it includes steep climbs and rugged sections and is not recommended for beginners or those with mobility limitations. Proper hiking boots are required. Expect a few wet spots. Plan on 3-4 hours of hiking time. Don’t forget to bring water and a snack!
We’ll meet on Thursday, May 15th at 10:00 AM at the original (paved) Sugarloaf parking lot.
This event is limited to 12 participants, and advanced registration is required. Please click here to register. Registration will remain open until Wednesday, May 14th or until we reach capacity. We hope to see you there!

Phil Lynch Songs to Bring Us Together Concert
2025-05-14 18:30 - 19:30
Phil Lynch Songs to Bring Us Together Concert
Wednesday, May 14, 2025. 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Peter White Public Library Community Room. Adults, Seniors, Family Friendly. Mental wellness meets musical wellness. Join celebrated singer/song writer/pianist Phil Lynch for an evening of life-affirming music featuring originals and covers of classics like “All You Need is Love” and “You’ve Got a Friend.” No admission charge. For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.

Houghton - UP Wild in the Keweenaw
2025-05-11 15:00
UP Wild in the Keweenaw would like to announce its upcoming monthly event.

Wilderness Walk
Sunday, May 11, 2025 at 3:00 pm
Paavola Wetlands Nature Area – Off No. 9 Road in Paavola Location

The Wilderness Walks are opportunities to connect with God and each other in an outdoor natural setting. Each walk has a leader who will guide the walk and stop along the way for readings and reflection. The walks are appropriate for all ages including families and children. The nature area contains miles of hiking trails suitable for visitors of all accessibility. Everyone is welcome, no religious affiliation is necessary.

Negaunee - 2nd Annual Doobie Dan Memorial Pool Tournment
2025-05-10 13:00
2nd Annual Doobie Dan Memorial Pool Tournment

Pasquali’s, 100 Cliff Street, Negaunee, Doors open at 12:00pm

May 10th, start time 1:00pm

$20 Entry – $5 Green Fee included

Random Draw Doubles
