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  • NMU Presents “9 to 5” Musical

    Forest Roberts Theatre 1401 Presque Isle Ave, Marquette, MI, United States

    Forest Roberts Theatre April 9-11 and 16-18. 7:30 p.m April 11 (sensory-friendly) & 18 1 p.m.   Northern Michigan University Theatre & Dance will present “9 to 5,” a musical based on the 1980 film featuring an original score by country music singer Dolly Parton. Show dates are Thursday-Saturday, April 9-11 and 16-18. The musical follows office workers Violet, Judy and Doralee, who reach their breaking point under their sexist and self-centered boss. Instead of backing down, they come up with a bold plan to turn the tables and take control of their workplace. What unfolds is a mix of

  • UP Wild Gathering

    Houghton Township Pavilion Eagle River, Michigan

    UP Wild in the Keweenaw monthly event. UP Wild Gathering Saturday, April 18, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. Eagle River Falls (Gather at the Houghton Township Pavilion next to the Eagle River Museum) The UP Wild Gatherings are opportunities to connect with God and each other within our natural world.  Each Gathering has a leader who will guide the participants through readings and reflection.  The Gatherings are appropriate for all ages, including families and children. Everyone is welcome, no religious affiliation is necessary.

  • Veterans Hockey Game Fundraiser

    Dee Stadium 700 East Lakeshore Drive, Houghton, Michigan

    Veterans Hockey Game at Dee Stadium to Raise Funds for Tunnel to Towers and Strengthen Community Support Across the Upper Peninsula The Michigan Upper Peninsula Veterans Hockey Club will return to Dee Stadium on April 18 at 7:00 p.m. for its annual game against the Minnesota Warriors. This year’s event raises funds for the Tunnel to Towers Foundation, which provides direct housing and financial support to Gold Star families, injured veterans, and first responders facing serious hardship. The foundation is known for keeping administrative costs low and ensuring donations reach the people who need them most. Admission is five dollars,

  • Resurrection Symphony by Gustav Mahler

    Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts 1400 Townsend Drive, Houghton, Michgian

    The Keweenaw Symphony Orchestra at Michigan Tech is performing the Resurrection Symphony by Gustav Mahler on April 18, 2026, at the Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts. It is the finale of the Rozsa’s 25th anniversary season. The symphony lasts an hour and a half and is the largest choral-orchestral work ever presented in the Upper Peninsula. This will be the first performance of the Resurrection Symphony in the Upper Peninsula, 132 years after its composition. The symphony is massive, with 10 horns, 8 trumpets, 4 trombones, an off-stage brass choir, two harps, organ, large symphonic choir, and soloists. Members

  • NMU Presents “9 to 5” Musical

    Forest Roberts Theatre 1401 Presque Isle Ave, Marquette, MI, United States

    Forest Roberts Theatre April 9-11 and 16-18. 7:30 p.m April 11 (sensory-friendly) & 18 1 p.m.   Northern Michigan University Theatre & Dance will present “9 to 5,” a musical based on the 1980 film featuring an original score by country music singer Dolly Parton. Show dates are Thursday-Saturday, April 9-11 and 16-18. The musical follows office workers Violet, Judy and Doralee, who reach their breaking point under their sexist and self-centered boss. Instead of backing down, they come up with a bold plan to turn the tables and take control of their workplace. What unfolds is a mix of

  • Find Your Joy at the Ishpeming Carnegie Public Library During National Library Week, April 19–25, 2026

    Ishpeming Carnegie Library 317 N Main St, Ishpeming, MI, United States

    What brings you joy? Whether it’s cozying up with a new story, learning a new skill, or gathering with community, you can find your joy at the Ishpeming Carnegie Public Library (ICPL). First celebrated in 1958, National Library Week is a national observance sponsored by the American Library Association. National Library Week, April 19–25, 2026, is a time to celebrate the many ways libraries bring people together, spark imagination, and support lifelong learning. From books and digital resources to job assistance and creative programming, libraries are essential to thriving communities. At the Ishpeming Carnegie Public Library, we invite everyone to

  • NMU Plans Anderton Earth Week Activities

    Northern Michigan University’s 12th annual Anderton’s Earth Week will be held April 19-25. This year’s schedule has more than 30 events and activities to celebrate the arrival of spring. Gamma Theta Upsilon, NMU’s geographic honors society, is working with the Department of Earth, Environmental, and Geographic Sciences and the Sustainability Hub for Innovation and Environment (SHINE) to host an action-packed week of Earth-themed activities. Several of the events offer high-impact learning opportunities, such as gathering data for citizen science projects or learning about foraging and maple syrup-making on campus. Others are designed to foster belonging and well-being, from sipping tea to creating a house for

  • Candlelight Vigil

    L’Anse Township Park 15829 Skanee Road, L'Anse, MI, United States

    Candlelight Vigil – Community gathering to honor those who have been a victim of crime.   Sunday, April 19th @ 7pm L’Anse Waterfront Park Free – Open to the Public No RSVP Needed   The candles will be lit for the first 24 hours of national Crime Victims’ Rights Week.

  • PWPL Presents: Toddler Storytime

    Peter White Public Library 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI

    Mondays & Thursdays April (6, 9, 13, 16, 20, 23, 27, 30), 2026.  10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.  Peter White Public Library Great Room.  For children 18 to 36 months with a loving adult, siblings welcome. Stories and songs to engage the curious mind and wiggly body, followed by sensory play activities.  No admission charge.  For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4323 or visit pwpl.info.  

  • PWPL Presents: GLPF Writers on Writing: Dennis Hinrichsen

    Peter White Public Library 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI

    Monday, April 20, 2026.  2:00 p.m.– 4:00 p.m.,  Peter White Public Library Shiras Room. Adults, Seniors, Teens. In this programming series, seasoned published authors of various genres lead participants through writing exercises and workshops to hone their writerly talents. April’s Writer: Great Lakes Poetry Festival Headline Poet Dennis Hinrichsen. Join Dennis Hinrichsen for an afternoon of poetic challenge and creation. Experienced as well as beginning poets welcome. Space is limited to 15 participants, so register early.  No admission charge.  For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.