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SUMMARY:Hancock - Let's Eat Community Meals
DESCRIPTION:Let’s Eat Community Meal is on October 20 at the Church of The Resurrection at 900 Quincy St. in Hancock (4 to 5:30 pm) and is provided by a team of its congregation. The menu on this Sunday includes Sloppy Joes\, homemade potato salad\, veggies\, cookies/bars. Meals will be served indoors (take outs are available indoors). 
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/hancock-lets-eat-community-meals/
LOCATION:Church of the Resurrection\, 900 Quincy Street\, Hancock\, Michigan\, 49930
CATEGORIES:Western UP Events
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SUMMARY:Evergreen Award of Marquette County
DESCRIPTION:The Evergreen Award honors individuals who are dedicated to supporting and mentoring women and girls and\nhelping them to reach their leadership potential. These exceptional individuals excel in their chosen path\,\ndevote time and energy to their community in a meaningful way\, and blaze trails for others to follow.\nCommunity members are also cordially invited to attend the Evergreen Luncheon on Monday October 21\,\n2024 at the Holiday Inn of Marquette. The event runs from 12:00-1:30 and tickets are $15; they may be\npurchased online at eventbrite.com\, simply search Evergreen Award of Marquette County. The luncheon will\nhonor last year’s recipient\, Tia Rodda\, and announce the recipient for 2024.\n“This is my favorite lunch of the year\,” stated Kori Bjorne\, Evergreen Committee Chair. “It’s truly a\npartnership of service clubs\, the volunteer committees\, and the community to honor last year’s recipient and\nannounce this year’s recipient. I think the surprise element is my favorite\, nobody but the selection committee\nknows who was nominated or who is chosen\, so when we announce the name\, there is often shock\, laughter\,\nsometimes tears\, and pride for this person in our community who has made such a difference in the lives of\nwomen and children in Marquette County.”\nTo find out more about the Evergreen Award of Marquette County please email koribjorne@gmail.com.\nAbout the Evergreen Award: Thank you to the sponsors of the Evergreen Award of Marquette County: WLUC –\nTV6\, Peninsula Medical Center\, Range Bank\, Embers Credit Union\, UPPCO\, Upper Peninsula Health Plan\,\nVAST\, West End Health Foundation\, U.P. Home Health & Hospice\, and the Zonta Club of Marquette Area.
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/evergreen-award-of-marquette-county/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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SUMMARY:Cloverland in Concert 
DESCRIPTION:Cloverland in Concert \n Monday\, October 21\, 2024\, 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.  Peter White Public Library Community Room.  Family\, Adults\, Seniors\, Teens.  Join PWPL for an evening of folk and bluegrass tunes by popular local band Cloverland\, featuring musicians Kerry Yost\, Stephanie Whiton\, Sarah Mittlefehldt\, and John Gillette.  A toe- and heart-tapping concert that is not to be missed!  No admission charge.  For more information\, contact Marty at 906-226-4322\, machatz@pwpl.info\, or visit pwpl.info.
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/cloverland-in-concert/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241022T190000
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SUMMARY:PWPL Board of Trustees Meeting 
DESCRIPTION:PWPL Board of Trustees Meeting \n Tuesday\, October 22\, 2024. 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Peter White Public Library Shiras 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.
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/pwpl-board-of-trustees-meeting-2/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241023T150000
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SUMMARY:Zeba - KBIC Victim Services Women's Circle
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by KBIC Victim Services WOMEN’S CIRCLE \n2nd Wednesday of the month @ the Baraga Senior Center from 2-3pm \n4th Wednesday of the month @ the Zeba Hall from 2-3pm \nFor questions or more information\, please contact Shanel LeRue @ 906-353-4592
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/zeba-kbic-victim-services-womens-circle-3/
LOCATION:Zeba Community Hall\, Zeba Road\, Zeba\, Michigan\, 49946
CATEGORIES:Western UP Events
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241023T193000
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SUMMARY:Family Halloween Craft Night 
DESCRIPTION: Wednesday October 23\, 2024. 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Peter White Public Library Community Room. Families with children of all ages\, join us for this family Halloween craft night! This year\, make unique Ghosts In a Jar decorations! No admission charge. For more information and to check the status of the program\, call 906-226-4323 or visit www.pwpl.info.
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/family-halloween-craft-night/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241023T200000
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SUMMARY:Hancock - UPPCO to Host Energy Transition Open House
DESCRIPTION:Upper Peninsula Power Company (UPPCO) will host two open house events to demonstrate how it plans to meet Michigan’s new clean energy standards. At these events\, UPPCO will provide an update on the company’s current renewable generation projects and walk guests through its Integrated Resource Plan\, or IRP. An IRP is a comprehensive plan which outlines an electric utility’s future electric generation resource strategy. An IRP seeks to answer the question of\nhow an electric utility may provide reliable\, cost-effective electric service to its customers over the next twenty (20) years while addressing various risks and uncertainties. \nThe Energy Transition Open Houses will be held at two locations from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Eastern Standard Time on the following dates: \nOctober 22: River Rock Lanes\, 1011 N Rd.\, Ishpeming\, MI\nOctober 23: Finnish American Heritage Center\, 435 Quincy St.\, Hancock\, MI \n  \nAccording to Dan Freeborn\, UPPCO’s Manager of Communications and External Affairs\, “Beginning at 6:00 P.M.\, there will be a short presentation that will outline Michigan’s current energy legislation\, UPPCO’s currently planned solar projects\, and a review of our upcoming IRP efforts. Immediately following the presentation\, guests can visit with representatives from UPPCO’s Customer Service\, Energy Efficiency\, Resource Planning and Regulatory departments. These events will allow us to work closely with our customers and stakeholders as we develop an IRP that enables us to deliver safe and reliable electric service while complying with Michigan’s clean energy standards.” \nFor more information about the Energy Transition Open House Events and UPPCO’s IRP\, please visit\nwww.uppco.com/energy-transition.
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/hancock-uppco-to-host-energy-transition-open-house/
LOCATION:Finnish American Heritage Center\, 435 Quincy Street\, Hancock\, Michgian\, 49930
CATEGORIES:Western UP Events
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SUMMARY:Author Reading:  Jeff Vande Zande & The Dance of Rotten Sticks 
DESCRIPTION:Author Reading:  Jeff Vande Zande & The Dance of Rotten Sticks \n Thursday\, October 24\, 2024.  6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.  Peter White Public Library Shiras Room.  Adults\, Seniors\, Teens.  Acclaimed Michigan writer Jeff Vande Zande is back at PWPL with his first foray into gothic horror-The Dance of the Rotten Sticks.  The novel centers on Isaac Fletcher\, a recent widower\, who moves his family of three children to Orphan Island where strange things start to happen at the purportedly haunted abandoned orphanage.  No admission charge.  For more information\, contact Marty at 906-226-4322\, machatz@pwpl.info\, or visit pwpl.info.
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/author-reading-jeff-vande-zande-the-dance-of-rotten-sticks/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241024T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241024T223000
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SUMMARY:Hancock - Haunted Hoist House:  Fears and Phobias for You
DESCRIPTION:Face your fears and phobias in the Quincy Mine Haunted Hoist House this weekend. Michigan Tech University’s Theatre Department is curating lights\,\nsounds and animations to resurrect the Halloween spirit of the Keweenaw. Instead of relying on traditional haunted house themes\, this event focuses on evoking unsettling sensations through creepy elements like clowns\, mannequins and other dolls – and eerie visuals. Visitors will travel through dimly lit\, spooky themed sections\, encountering unsettling sounds\, and multiple automated effects that will heighten the scare factor. It’s a unique way to see the mine\, taking you through closed off areas you wouldn’t see on a normal tour. \n  \nThe Haunted Hoist House experience opens this Thursday\, Oct. 24 through Saturday\, Oct. 26 from 7-10:30 p.m. All ages are welcome\, but young children should have adult supervision and adults should be mindful of the event’s theme. \n  \nThe journey begins at the Quincy Mine’s gift shop/visitor center just off US-41 at the flashing light by Peterson’s Fish Market. Folks will purchase tickets here before winding into the spinetingling hallways of the Hoist House. The event is also a hands-on opportunity for Michigan Tech students to practice and refine their craftmanship and technical skills. Students get to push their creative boundaries to organize the haunted mine further each year.
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/hancock-haunted-hoist-house-fears-and-phobias-for-you/
LOCATION:Quincy Mine Hoist\, 49750 US Hwy 41\, Hancock\, Michigan\, 49930
CATEGORIES:Western UP Events
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SUMMARY:'Rocky Horror Show' at NMU
DESCRIPTION:Northern Michigan University Theatre and Dance and the Masonic Arts\, Theatre & Innovation Company (MÄTI) announce a new chapter for The Rocky Horror Show. After successfully producing this cult classic for the past few years\, MÄTI is passing the artistic torch to NMU Theatre and Dance\, which will stage the show at 7:30 p.m. Thursday\, Oct. 24 through Saturday\, Oct. 26 in Forest Roberts Theatre\, with later 10:30 p.m. performances on Friday and Saturday. \nThe Rocky Horror Show humorously pays homage to B movies from the science fiction and horror genres spanning the 1930s to early 1960s. Intended for mature audiences\, the plot follows a newly engaged couple who\, after being caught in a storm\, find themselves at the mansion of a flamboyant transvestite scientist\, Dr. Frank-N-Furter. There\, they encounter his latest creation\, Rocky—a Frankenstein-like figure who is a fully grown\, physically perfect muscle man with blonde hair and a tan. \n“The Rocky Horror Show has become a beloved tradition under the stewardship of MÄTI\, drawing enthusiastic audiences and rave reviews. We are incredibly grateful to MÄTI for entrusting us with this iconic production\,” said Bill Digneit\, department head of NMU Theatre and Dance. “Our students and faculty are eager to bring new life to the production. This transition exemplifies the strong collaborative spirit within the Marquette arts community.” \n“MÄTI has had a fantastic journey with The Rocky Horror Show\, and we are confident that NMU Theatre and Dance will continue to elevate the production\,” said Sarah Balding and Ryan Engle of MÄTI. “We look forward to donating funds to support their inaugural run and witnessing their unique take on this beloved show.” \nAll proceeds from NMU’s production will support student artists and provide educational experiences beyond the classroom. Digneit says this initiative underscores NMU’s commitment to fostering the next generation of theater professionals. \nTickets are: $25 for the general public; $22 for NMU faculty/staff\, seniors and military; $15 for students 18 and under; and $5 for NMU students with ID. They are available at nmu.universitytickets.com.
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/rocky-horror-show-at-nmu/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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SUMMARY:Hancock - Girls Hockey Powerskating Clinic
DESCRIPTION:The Copper Country Junior Hockey Association (CCJHA) is hosting a Girls Hockey Powerskating Clinic on Oct. 25 and 26. The clinic is geared toward\nyoung women from 8U through 19U. It is lead by Former Harvard Women’s Hockey Player and Captain Dr. Colleen Linehan. The action takes place at the HoCo\nArena in the Houghton County Fairgrounds. \n  \nLinehan has coached Powerskating for over 20 years\, was Team Captain at Harvard and co-coached with the Mid-Michigan Alliance Girls Varsity Hockey Team.\nGirls will need to be registered with USA Hockey and should already know how to skate. The clinic will help young athletes improve their skills and be more confident on the ice. \n  \n“Girls Hockey is one of the fastest growing sports in the United States\,” said Amy Blake\, with CCJHA. “The CCJHA has a 40-year history of girls hockey teams\, and it’s awesome to see girls hockey growing up here in the U.P. and starting to gain more attention as it gains popularity around the world. The CCJHA hopes to keep building its program\, adding more opportunities for girls’ hockey.” \n  \nThe event is free to young female athletes\, but they must be registered with USA Hockey. USA Hockey registration and the Powerskating clinic are paid for by the David Wiitanen and Slim McLean Memorial Youth Hockey Fund. Known locally as the “HoCo Arena”\, the venue was constructed in 1972 in Hancock and is where the Hancock Bulldogs play home games on ice. You can find out more information about the clinic and the CCJHA at ccjha.org.
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/hancock-girls-hockey-powerskating-clinic/
LOCATION:Houghton County Arena\, 1500 Birch Street\, Hancock\, Michigan\, 49930
CATEGORIES:Western UP Events
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241025T170000
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SUMMARY:Gender Diversity Conference at NMU
DESCRIPTION:  \nThe Midwest Bisexual Lesbian Gay Transgender Asexual College Conference (MBLGTACC) will be held at Northern Michigan University Oct. 25-27. Now in its 32nd year\, it is the nation’s largest and oldest-continuously running conference for queer and trans+ college students and young adults\, designed to catalyze conversation and action around relevant issues. Each year\, MBLGTACC makes one Midwest community a destination for a diverse gathering of 2\,000+ college students. \nThe conference is a program of the Midwest Institute for Sexuality and Gender Diversity. Its 2024 theme is We Are Everywhere. The schedule includes keynote speakers\, breakout sessions and more. \n“We’re thrilled to partner with NMU to host MBLGTACC in Marquette\, centering queer and trans people from rural and small communities while showcasing Michigan’s picturesque Upper Peninsula\,” said Justin Drwencke\, the Institute’s executive director. \nMLBGTACC hosts dozens of workshops on LGBTQIA+\, intersectional topics and interests\, along with keynotes from leading advocates and performances from popular entertainers. It has attracted advocates and thought leaders including Angela Davis\, Robyn Ochs\, Janet Mock\, Laverne Cox\, Kate Bornstein\, Faisal Alam\, and LZ Granderson; and entertainers and artists including Jujubee\, Margaret Cho\, J Mase III\, Chely Wright\, and Loren Cameron. \nThe Midwest Institute for Sexuality and Gender Diversity was formed in 2016 with a mandate to provide robust strategic and operational support for conference operations and campus planning teams; to continue improving the MBLGTACC experience for all attendees and partners; to relentlessly pursue diversity\, equity\, and inclusion in value and practice; and to grow the capacity of the organization beyond the annual conference. \nFor more information visit mblgtacc.org.
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/gender-diversity-conference-at-nmu/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241025T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241025T180000
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SUMMARY:Baraga - Loaded Baked Potato Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:Loaded Baked Potato Fundraiser for Holy Cross Lutheran Church.  It will be held on October 25\, 2024 at the Baraga American Legion Post #444 from 4:00 to 6:00 PM.  Donation of $10.00.  Five and under will be a donation of $1.00 per year
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/baraga-loaded-baked-potato-fundraiser/
LOCATION:Baraga American Legion Post #444\, 505 S. Superior Avenue\, Baraga\, Michgian\, 49908
CATEGORIES:Western UP Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241025T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241025T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T085249
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SUMMARY:Hancock - Coat the Copper Country
DESCRIPTION:Coat the Copper Country\nWinter wear will be set up at The Salvation Army Bread of Life Center\, 408 Ravine St.\, Hancock MI 49930 (906-482-3420). \nDistribution is Friday\, October 25th from 5:00 till 7:00 and Saturday\, October 26th from 10:00 until 2:00. \nWinterwear will be available until Thanksgiving at The Copper Country Angel Mission and The Salvation Army. \nIf you reside “North” and need winter wear but can’t make it to Hancock\, come to the Angel Mission Free Store in Calumet and request sizes and\ntypes of items needed.  They can help.
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/hancock-coat-the-copper-country/
LOCATION:Salvation Army\, Ravine Street\, Hancock\, Michigan\, 49930
CATEGORIES:Western UP Events
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241025T223000
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CREATED:20241022T152803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241022T152803Z
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SUMMARY:Hancock - Haunted Hoist House:  Fears and Phobias for You
DESCRIPTION:Face your fears and phobias in the Quincy Mine Haunted Hoist House this weekend. Michigan Tech University’s Theatre Department is curating lights\,\nsounds and animations to resurrect the Halloween spirit of the Keweenaw. Instead of relying on traditional haunted house themes\, this event focuses on evoking unsettling sensations through creepy elements like clowns\, mannequins and other dolls – and eerie visuals. Visitors will travel through dimly lit\, spooky themed sections\, encountering unsettling sounds\, and multiple automated effects that will heighten the scare factor. It’s a unique way to see the mine\, taking you through closed off areas you wouldn’t see on a normal tour. \n  \nThe Haunted Hoist House experience opens this Thursday\, Oct. 24 through Saturday\, Oct. 26 from 7-10:30 p.m. All ages are welcome\, but young children should have adult supervision and adults should be mindful of the event’s theme. \n  \nThe journey begins at the Quincy Mine’s gift shop/visitor center just off US-41 at the flashing light by Peterson’s Fish Market. Folks will purchase tickets here before winding into the spinetingling hallways of the Hoist House. The event is also a hands-on opportunity for Michigan Tech students to practice and refine their craftmanship and technical skills. Students get to push their creative boundaries to organize the haunted mine further each year.
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/hancock-haunted-hoist-house-fears-and-phobias-for-you-2/
LOCATION:Quincy Mine Hoist\, 49750 US Hwy 41\, Hancock\, Michigan\, 49930
CATEGORIES:Western UP Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241025T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241025T220000
DTSTAMP:20260404T085249
CREATED:20241001T194710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241001T194710Z
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SUMMARY:Rocky Horror Show at NMU
DESCRIPTION:Northern Michigan University Theatre and Dance and the Masonic Arts\, Theatre & Innovation Company (MÄTI) announce a new chapter for The Rocky Horror Show. After successfully producing this cult classic for the past few years\, MÄTI is passing the artistic torch to NMU Theatre and Dance\, which will stage the show at 7:30 p.m. Thursday\, Oct. 24 through Saturday\, Oct. 26 in Forest Roberts Theatre\, with later 10:30 p.m. performances on Friday and Saturday. \nThe Rocky Horror Show humorously pays homage to B movies from the science fiction and horror genres spanning the 1930s to early 1960s. Intended for mature audiences\, the plot follows a newly engaged couple who\, after being caught in a storm\, find themselves at the mansion of a flamboyant transvestite scientist\, Dr. Frank-N-Furter. There\, they encounter his latest creation\, Rocky—a Frankenstein-like figure who is a fully grown\, physically perfect muscle man with blonde hair and a tan. \n“The Rocky Horror Show has become a beloved tradition under the stewardship of MÄTI\, drawing enthusiastic audiences and rave reviews. We are incredibly grateful to MÄTI for entrusting us with this iconic production\,” said Bill Digneit\, department head of NMU Theatre and Dance. “Our students and faculty are eager to bring new life to the production. This transition exemplifies the strong collaborative spirit within the Marquette arts community.” \n“MÄTI has had a fantastic journey with The Rocky Horror Show\, and we are confident that NMU Theatre and Dance will continue to elevate the production\,” said Sarah Balding and Ryan Engle of MÄTI. “We look forward to donating funds to support their inaugural run and witnessing their unique take on this beloved show.” \nAll proceeds from NMU’s production will support student artists and provide educational experiences beyond the classroom. Digneit says this initiative underscores NMU’s commitment to fostering the next generation of theater professionals. \nTickets are: $25 for the general public; $22 for NMU faculty/staff\, seniors and military; $15 for students 18 and under; and $5 for NMU students with ID. They are available at nmu.universitytickets.com.
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/rocky-horror-show-at-nmu-2/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241026T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241026T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T085249
CREATED:20241022T194605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241022T194605Z
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SUMMARY:Gender Diversity Conference at NMU
DESCRIPTION:  \nThe Midwest Bisexual Lesbian Gay Transgender Asexual College Conference (MBLGTACC) will be held at Northern Michigan University Oct. 25-27. Now in its 32nd year\, it is the nation’s largest and oldest-continuously running conference for queer and trans+ college students and young adults\, designed to catalyze conversation and action around relevant issues. Each year\, MBLGTACC makes one Midwest community a destination for a diverse gathering of 2\,000+ college students. \nThe conference is a program of the Midwest Institute for Sexuality and Gender Diversity. Its 2024 theme is We Are Everywhere. The schedule includes keynote speakers\, breakout sessions and more. \n“We’re thrilled to partner with NMU to host MBLGTACC in Marquette\, centering queer and trans people from rural and small communities while showcasing Michigan’s picturesque Upper Peninsula\,” said Justin Drwencke\, the Institute’s executive director. \nMLBGTACC hosts dozens of workshops on LGBTQIA+\, intersectional topics and interests\, along with keynotes from leading advocates and performances from popular entertainers. It has attracted advocates and thought leaders including Angela Davis\, Robyn Ochs\, Janet Mock\, Laverne Cox\, Kate Bornstein\, Faisal Alam\, and LZ Granderson; and entertainers and artists including Jujubee\, Margaret Cho\, J Mase III\, Chely Wright\, and Loren Cameron. \nThe Midwest Institute for Sexuality and Gender Diversity was formed in 2016 with a mandate to provide robust strategic and operational support for conference operations and campus planning teams; to continue improving the MBLGTACC experience for all attendees and partners; to relentlessly pursue diversity\, equity\, and inclusion in value and practice; and to grow the capacity of the organization beyond the annual conference. \nFor more information visit mblgtacc.org.
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/gender-diversity-conference-at-nmu-2/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241026T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241026T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T085249
CREATED:20241015T194617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241015T194617Z
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SUMMARY:St Peter Cathedral Fall Bazaar
DESCRIPTION:The St. Peter Cathedral Woman Caring and Serving/Altar Society will be hosting a bazaar on Saturday\, October 26 from 9 a.m.. to 1 p.m. in the St. Peter Cathedral Hall. There will be vendors\, a huge selection of jewelry\, baked goods\, white elephant sales and a basket raffle.. A soup/salad and dessert luncheon will begin at 10:30. For more information call Sandy at 906-228-8861.
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/st-peter-cathedral-fall-bazaar/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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SUMMARY:Hancock - Coat the Country
DESCRIPTION:Coat the Copper Country\nWinter wear will be set up at The Salvation Army Bread of Life Center\, 408 Ravine St.\, Hancock MI 49930 (906-482-3420). \nDistribution is Friday\, October 25th from 5:00 till 7:00 and Saturday\, October 26th from 10:00 until 2:00. \nWinterwear will be available until Thanksgiving at The Copper Country Angel Mission and The Salvation Army. \nIf you reside “North” and need winter wear but can’t make it to Hancock\, come to the Angel Mission Free Store in Calumet and request sizes and\ntypes of items needed.  They can help.
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/hancock-coat-the-country/
LOCATION:Salvation Army\, Ravine Street\, Hancock\, Michigan\, 49930
CATEGORIES:Western UP Events
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241026T150000
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SUMMARY:Repair Café
DESCRIPTION:Repair Café \n Saturday\, October 26\, 2024. 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Toss it? No way! The Repair Café is back thanks to a partnership with the Marquette Sustainability Coalition. Bring in broken household goods such as appliances\, clothing\, or bikes and skilled fixers will assist you in repairing them. This is a great way to save money\, learn valuable repair skills\, and reduce your environmental impact. No admission charge. For further information\, please contact mqtsustainability@gmail.com  or call 906-226-4303.
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/repair-cafe/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241026T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241026T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T085249
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LAST-MODIFIED:20241007T134710Z
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SUMMARY:Houghton - Fall Festival
DESCRIPTION:Dorcas Society of Sts Peter & Paul Lutheran\, 1010 Madeleine St\, Houghton\, is celebrating a Fall Festival on Saturday\, October 26\, 2024\, from noon-3:00\, with its 77th Annual Fall Bazaar\, along with a Trunk or Treat event for kids.  Funds raised go towards local missions.
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/houghton-fall-festival/
LOCATION:Saints Peter and Paul Lutheran Church\, 1010 Madeleine Street\, Houghton\, Michigan\, 49931
CATEGORIES:Western UP Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241026T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241026T223000
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CREATED:20241022T152856Z
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SUMMARY:Hancock - Haunted Hoist House:  Fears and Phobias for You
DESCRIPTION:Face your fears and phobias in the Quincy Mine Haunted Hoist House this weekend. Michigan Tech University’s Theatre Department is curating lights\,\nsounds and animations to resurrect the Halloween spirit of the Keweenaw. Instead of relying on traditional haunted house themes\, this event focuses on evoking unsettling sensations through creepy elements like clowns\, mannequins and other dolls – and eerie visuals. Visitors will travel through dimly lit\, spooky themed sections\, encountering unsettling sounds\, and multiple automated effects that will heighten the scare factor. It’s a unique way to see the mine\, taking you through closed off areas you wouldn’t see on a normal tour. \n  \nThe Haunted Hoist House experience opens this Thursday\, Oct. 24 through Saturday\, Oct. 26 from 7-10:30 p.m. All ages are welcome\, but young children should have adult supervision and adults should be mindful of the event’s theme. \n  \nThe journey begins at the Quincy Mine’s gift shop/visitor center just off US-41 at the flashing light by Peterson’s Fish Market. Folks will purchase tickets here before winding into the spinetingling hallways of the Hoist House. The event is also a hands-on opportunity for Michigan Tech students to practice and refine their craftmanship and technical skills. Students get to push their creative boundaries to organize the haunted mine further each year.
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/hancock-haunted-hoist-house-fears-and-phobias-for-you-3/
LOCATION:Quincy Mine Hoist\, 49750 US Hwy 41\, Hancock\, Michigan\, 49930
CATEGORIES:Western UP Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241026T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241026T220000
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CREATED:20241001T194750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241001T194750Z
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SUMMARY:Rocky Horror Show at NMU
DESCRIPTION:Northern Michigan University Theatre and Dance and the Masonic Arts\, Theatre & Innovation Company (MÄTI) announce a new chapter for The Rocky Horror Show. After successfully producing this cult classic for the past few years\, MÄTI is passing the artistic torch to NMU Theatre and Dance\, which will stage the show at 7:30 p.m. Thursday\, Oct. 24 through Saturday\, Oct. 26 in Forest Roberts Theatre\, with later 10:30 p.m. performances on Friday and Saturday. \nThe Rocky Horror Show humorously pays homage to B movies from the science fiction and horror genres spanning the 1930s to early 1960s. Intended for mature audiences\, the plot follows a newly engaged couple who\, after being caught in a storm\, find themselves at the mansion of a flamboyant transvestite scientist\, Dr. Frank-N-Furter. There\, they encounter his latest creation\, Rocky—a Frankenstein-like figure who is a fully grown\, physically perfect muscle man with blonde hair and a tan. \n“The Rocky Horror Show has become a beloved tradition under the stewardship of MÄTI\, drawing enthusiastic audiences and rave reviews. We are incredibly grateful to MÄTI for entrusting us with this iconic production\,” said Bill Digneit\, department head of NMU Theatre and Dance. “Our students and faculty are eager to bring new life to the production. This transition exemplifies the strong collaborative spirit within the Marquette arts community.” \n“MÄTI has had a fantastic journey with The Rocky Horror Show\, and we are confident that NMU Theatre and Dance will continue to elevate the production\,” said Sarah Balding and Ryan Engle of MÄTI. “We look forward to donating funds to support their inaugural run and witnessing their unique take on this beloved show.” \nAll proceeds from NMU’s production will support student artists and provide educational experiences beyond the classroom. Digneit says this initiative underscores NMU’s commitment to fostering the next generation of theater professionals. \nTickets are: $25 for the general public; $22 for NMU faculty/staff\, seniors and military; $15 for students 18 and under; and $5 for NMU students with ID. They are available at nmu.universitytickets.com.
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/rocky-horror-show-at-nmu-3/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241027T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241027T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T085249
CREATED:20240912T200245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240912T200245Z
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SUMMARY:Baraga - Winter Coat Giveaway
DESCRIPTION:Holy Cross Lutheran Church will be holding a Winter Coat Giveaway.  It will be held at Holy Cross Lutheran Church on 211 State St in Baraga on Sunday\, October 27\, 2024 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/baraga-winter-coat-giveaway/
LOCATION:Holy Cross Lutheran Church\, 211 State Street\, Baraga\, Michigan\, 49908
CATEGORIES:Western UP Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241029T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241029T183000
DTSTAMP:20260404T085249
CREATED:20241009T160746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241009T160746Z
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SUMMARY:Houghton - Keweenaw Support 4 Healthy Minds Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Keweenaw Support 4 Healthy Minds monthly meeting\nTuesday\, October 29th\, 2024 @ 6:30 pm     \n\nPortage Lake District Library Meeting Room\nHoughton\, MI 49931\n\nKeweenaw 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.
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/houghton-keweenaw-support-4-healthy-minds-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Portage Lake District Library\, 4585 W. Lakeshore Drive\, Houghton\, MI\, 49908\, United States
CATEGORIES:Western UP Events
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CREATED:20241022T202351Z
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SUMMARY:Hancock - Night of the Living Dead 1968 Film
DESCRIPTION:2nd Sandbar & Wolf’s Head film presents “Night of the Living Dead 1968 Classic”  Come dressed as a ZOMBIE! Prize for best ZOMBIE! \n  \nTuesday\, October 29\, 2024 at the Orpheum Theatre \n  \nDoors open at 6pm and Show at 8pm \n  \nFREE ADMISSION
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/hancock-night-of-the-living-dead-film/
LOCATION:Orpheum Theatre\, 426 Quincy Street\, Hancock\, Michigan\, 49930
CATEGORIES:Western UP Events
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SUMMARY:NMU Fall Semester Job Fair
DESCRIPTION:  \nNorthern Michigan University’s 57th annual fall semester job fair will take place from 1-4 p.m. Wednesday\, Oct. 30\, in the Northern Center ballrooms. The job fair offers students and alumni a one-stop opportunity to receive information about a wide array of career possibilities from participating employers in attendance who are recruiting for full-time and part-time jobs\, as well as internships and seasonal employment. \nAdmission to this event is free for Northern students and alumni. Attendees are encouraged to dress professionally and have their resumes on hand. There will also be an opportunity for attendees to have a professional headshot taken. \nStudents and alumni who register here and check in to the fair will be placed into a drawing for one of ten $25 gift cards; winners will be notified the day after the fair. \nVisit this website for further information on job fairs. Contact NMU Career Services with any questions.
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/nmu-fall-semester-job-fair/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241031T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241031T213000
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SUMMARY:"Frankenstein" at NMU
DESCRIPTION:  \nFor more than two centuries\, Mary Shelley’s 1818 Gothic novel Frankenstein has remained a favorite within the horror fiction genre. Its tale of a scientist’s effort to bring back the dead by carving a new creature from their corpses—only to have his creation turn on him through a series of violent acts—has had an enduring influence on popular culture and spawned many creative adaptations. Northern Michigan University Theatre and Dance will premiere its version of the stage play\, with opening night appropriately on Halloween. \nSet in the icy polar regions where Victor Frankenstein has chased the creature he brought to life\, NMU’s highly theatrical and emotional production traces Frankenstein’s path to the final confrontation with his intelligent\, articulate\, sensitive and powerfully violent child. \n“That’s how we’re approaching this new adaption—the Creature is being directed to act sort of like a newborn\,” said director Kaitlyn Frotton\, adjunct faculty member and director of the NMU Theatre and Dance box office. “He still looks repulsive\, but I think the issue Victor has with him is less about his appearance and more about how alarming that lifestyle change could be. The intimacy and the responsibility that is now expected from Victor freaks him out a little bit\, and it’s ultimately why he leaves.” \nThe NMU production was adapted by Alastar Dimitrie\, originally for the U.P. Shakespeare Festival he serves as director. He also works at NMU as a senior administrative assistant in the Registrar’s Office. \nFrotton and Dimitrie are not only collaborators on the play\, but life partners. They have acted in and directed numerous productions worldwide\, and first met while attending the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art. Their shared experience parenting a 2-year-old son influenced their interpretation of the Creature as infant-like. \nThe couple fine-tuned the script to deviate from Shelley’s novel in a few notable ways. They shared the story more from the Creature’s perspective than the scientist’s; injected more strength and substance into the character of Elizabeth to provide a contemporary audience with a “more obvious feminist feel”; and cut the opening scene when Victor is dying and relays his life story to a passerby who finds him. \n“But what I really loved about that opening was how Victor continually urged the passerby to avoid having too much career ambition because that’s not what’s important in life and won’t lead to true happiness\,” Frotton added. “I found that really moving personally when I revisited the novel because I can relate to the lifestyle change many first-time parents experience. Victor seemed to have a hard time with that when he created a new being. I also felt moved by the Creature’s inextinguishable desire to be loved and seen by his creator even after experiencing heartbreaking abandonment and hate.” \nFrotton warns that the production is best suited for high school ages and older because it will be scary and include some violence. There will also be fog\, strobe lights and other technical elements. \nNMU’s Frankenstein will be staged in the Panowski Black Box Theatre at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 31-Nov. 2 and Nov. 7-9\, with an additional 1 p.m. matinee Nov. 9. A Theatre for All sensory-friendly performance is scheduled for 1 p.m. Saturday\, Nov. 2. Tickets are available at nmu.universitytickets.com.
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/frankenstein-at-nmu/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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SUMMARY:NMU Hosts Indigenous Perspectives Symposium
DESCRIPTION:  \nIndigenous artists from across the region will gather at Northern Michigan University to share their perspectives on film\, paintings\, music\, sculpture\, literature and other arts.  The inaugural Indigenous Perspectives Symposium is free to the public and scheduled for Friday\, Nov. 1\, in the Northern Center. \nRegistration is scheduled to begin at 8 a.m. by honoring Anishinaabe ways of being\, followed by general sessions and panelists’ discussions until 4 p.m.\, when keynote speaker Jonathan Thunder (Red Lake Ojibwe) presents on his personal journey as an Indigenous artist. \n“We are hosting this event to increase opportunities for creative collaborations across a wide variety of art mediums and presentations\, from traditional to contemporary interpretations by sharing the story of Indigenous arts across NMU’s service area and providing discussion perspectives on impacts to regional diversity and belonging\,” said Shawnrece Butler\, NMU assistant vice president for Diversity and Inclusion. \nThroughout the symposium\, there will be opportunities for attendees to engage with various presenters\, including participating in an Indigenous-focused mural art project. They are also invited to enjoy a decolonized diet lunch that will be available for purchase while listening to Anishinaabe singer-songwriter Helen Roy.  Other notable presenters are: \n\nCaroline LaPorte (Little River Band of Ottawa Indians descendant)\, NMU Department Head of Center for Native American Studies\nWilliam Johnson (Saginaw Chippewa)\, Director\, Ziibiwing Center\nApril Lindala (Grand River Six Nations)\, NMU Center for Native American Studies faculty member\nCandice Dalsing (Mescalero Apache Tribe descendant)\, co-owner of Deer Woman Productions and impact producer on film: “Bring them Home.”\n\nThunder’s art is infused with a blend of his personal lens and real-time world experiences that allows him to use a wide range of mediums. He is known for his surreal paintings\, digitally animated films and art installations in which he addresses subject matter of personal experience and social commentary. \nAt the conclusion of the symposium\, NMU will screen the new Lily Gladstone narrated film; “Bring Them Home/Aiskótáhkapiyaaya\,” from Thunderheart Films and The Redford Center. This film chronicles a decades-long initiative by members of the Blackfoot Confederacy to bring wild buffalo (Blackfeet: iinnii) back to the Blackfeet Reservation. \nA thriving wild buffalo population would not only reconnect Blackfeet with a central part of their heritage\, spirituality and identity\, but would provide economic opportunities and healing for the community. Along the way\, however\, the initiative faces obstacles from ranchers who see the buffalo as a threat to the cattle ranches that dominate the land and are a legacy of colonization. The film will be shown at 6 p.m. in the Jamrich Hall Auditorium. A trailer is located here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LAK3IYj2NqI \nFor more information\, please reach out to NMU’s Office of Diversity & Inclusion\, at jschapp@nmu.edu.
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/nmu-hosts-indigenous-perspectives-symposium/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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SUMMARY:Women in Construction Event at NMU
DESCRIPTION:  \nNorthern Michigan University’s construction management program is hosting Women in Construction Day on Friday\, Nov. 1 in the Jacobetti Complex. This hands-on career exploration event will be presented by dynamic women working in the industry and offer high school students an opportunity to discover options traditionally viewed as male-oriented. \nStudents will complete projects such as welding\, graphic technology\, woodworking\, trade opportunities\, leadership\, and/or construction management. There will be lunch\, a prize drawing and trade show. \nThe more visual hands-on activity sessions for video/photographs will take place from 9:30-10:30\, 10:45 -11:45 and 12:40-1:40. The onsite NMU contact for the event is Heidi Blanck.
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/women-in-construction-event-at-nmu/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Central UP Events
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