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Michigan Tech Theatre "Men on Boats"
2025-11-18 00:00 - 2025-11-21 23:59 UTC | McArdle Theatre, MTU, Houghton, MI, 49931, United States
Men on Boats, Michigan Tech Theatre’s first play of the 2025/26 Season

Michigan Tech Theatre is thrilled to announce the cast for Men on Boats, a play by Jacklyn Backhaus, directed by Nich Radcliffe.

What: Men on Boats, a play by Jacklyn Backhaus
When: 7:30 p.m. | Thurs-Sat, November 18-21, 2025
Where: McArdle Theatre Tickets

Pay As You’re Able Tickets for this event are available online or in person at the Rozsa Box Office. This event is eligible for free Michigan Tech Student Rush Tickets.

How to Reserve Free Michigan Tech Student Rush Tickets.

Men On Boats tells the ‘mostly’ true story of ten explorers who set off in 1869 to chart the Green and Colorado Rivers under the guidance of John Wesley Powell, a one-armed Civil War Veteran.

This satirical retelling of historical events is made even more interesting by the author’s insistence that all characters are to be played by anyone except white males, who made up the entirety of the actual expedition. This casting twist puts the words and actions of the characters into a different context, providing plenty of laughs as well as extremely touching moments.

“It’s a really funny show, there’ll be no shortage of laughter I can promise you that,” says Paige Harsevoort, who plays the expedition’s leader John Wesley Powell. “But it’s also kinda hitting on some important topics that I think sometimes people don’t like to talk about. So I think it’s definitely an interesting story and it’s kind of eye opening.”

Sebastian Dash, who plays O. G. Howland in the production promises, “It was really fun for us to do, so I know it’s going to be fun for the audience too.”

This is Director Nich Radcliffe’s fourth production at Michigan Tech and after the previous success of last season’s “Glass Menagerie” and “Sweeny Todd: the Demon Barber of Fleet Street”, expectations are high. “I hope the audience leaves the theatre laughing,” says Radcliffe, “And I hope that laughter makes it easier to be honest with themselves, about the world, and about the place and the voice everyone deserves in it.”

The production features a talented cast of Michigan Tech students:

John Wesley Powell – played by Paige Harsevoort
William Dunn – played by Celia Peters
John Colton Sumner – played by Zoe Oetjens
Old Shady – played by Leona Lins
Bradley – played by Ysa Cerbo
O. G. Howland – played by Sebastian Dash
Seneca Howland – played by Drew Karimi
Frank Goodman – played by Lexi Meyer Hall – played by Abby Pilon
Details
What: Men on Boats, a play by Jacklyn Backhaus
When: 7:30 p.m. | Thurs-Sat, November 18-21, 2025
Where: McArdle Theatre Tickets
Pay As You’re Able Tickets for this event are available online or in person at the Rozsa Box Office. This event is eligible for free Michigan Tech Student Rush Tickets.
How to Reserve Free Michigan Tech Student Rush Tickets.

The Wildcat Winds, a new ensemble within the Music Department inaugural concert
2025-11-17 19:30 | NMU Reynolds Recital Hall, Marquette, Michigan
NMU Music Department Plans Three November Concerts
The Northern Michigan University Music Department will present three upcoming concerts to usher in November: Percussion Ensemble; Opera Theater Workshop; and the inaugural Wildcat Winds performance. All are free and will be held in Reynolds Recital Hall.
The Percussion Ensemble is scheduled for 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8. Students will showcase their work through various solos and group performances.
The Opera Theater Workshop begins at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11. Students will perform scenes and excerpts from Mozart’s opera. Musician and composer Jacob Schmeltzer will accompany the students, as well as a string trio, for ensemble performances.
The Wildcat Winds, a new ensemble within the Music Department, will perform its inaugural concert at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 17. Coordinated by NMU Director of Bands Steven Riley, the group brings a new experience for instrumentalists from the Wildcat Marching Band and other students who may not participate in band during the fall semester.
To view the remaining schedule of music events for the semester, visit nmu.edu/music/calendar.

PWPL Presents: Friend-raiser Richard Gilewitz & Tim May Concert
2025-11-17 18:30 - 19:30 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Monday, November 17, 2025.
6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
Peter White Public Library Community Room.
Adults, Seniors, Family Friendly. Guitar virtuosos Richard Gilewitz and Tim May hit the Community Room stage to play selections from the recently released album, Gilewitz, featuring new voicings of Richard’s most beloved tunes as well as new releases. Richard has had an illustrious career, performing with the likes of the Indigo Girls, Kenny G., and Leo Kottke. Tim is a Grammy-nominated guitarist currently on tour with Kathy Mattea.
PLEASE NOTE: This is a ticketed event. Tickets are $5 and can be picked up at the Circulation Desk starting Wednesday, October 15, 2025. You must have a ticket in order to attend the event. The event will also be livestreamed on Peter White Public Library’s YouTube channel. For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.

NMU Platform Personalities Hosts Anthony Ramos
2025-11-17 18:30 | Northern Center Grand Ballroom, NMU, Presque Isle Avenue, Marquette, Michgian, 49855
Northern Michigan University’s Platform Personalities organization will host “An Evening with Anthony Ramos” on Monday, Nov. 17, in the Northern Center Grand Ballroom. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the event will begin at 7 p.m. Admission is free for NMU students (1 ticket per ID) and $5 for the general public.
The singer and actor originated the dual role of John Laurens and Philip Hamilton in the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical and feature film Hamilton, which won a Grammy for Best Musical Theater Album and earned Ramos an Emmy nomination for his performance.
Ramos also starred in the film adaptation of the musical In the Heights. For his portrayal of Usnavi, he earned a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actor in a Musical or Comedy Film and was included in Indie Wire and W Magazine’s year-end Best Performance roundup.
His other film credits include Twisters,Transformers: Rise of the Beasts, and A Star is Born. He is currently developing a new animated version of Bob the Builder that he is producing and will also star in.
Ramos is of Puerto Rican descent, and was born and raised in Bushwick, Brooklyn. Originally interested in baseball in his youth, he switched his focus after high school, earning a scholarship to the American Musical and Dramatic Academy to pursue his passion of acting.
Platform Personalities is a student organization dedicated to bringing educational, motivational and inspirational speakers to campus.
Tickets to “An Evening with Anthony Ramos” can be purchased online at tickets.nmu.edu.

KBOCC welcomes James Vukelich
2025-11-17 18:00 | Niiwin Akeaa Community Center, 111 Beartown Road, Baraga, Michigan, 49908
Join Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa Community College on Monday, November 17th at 6pm at the Niiwinas Akeaa Center Gymnasium as we welcome James Vukelich, a member of the Turtle Mountain Band of Ojibwe and a renowned international speaker, digital creator, and author to KBOCC! This event is FREE and open to the public. No registration required.

PWPL Presents: D&D Junior Campaign #2: Grades 4th & 5th
2025-11-17 16:30 - 18:00 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Mondays, November (3, 10, 17), 2025. 4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Peter White Public Library Great Room.
In-person registration at the Youth Services Desk required to claim your spot in a fantasy adventure! Registration opens on October 20th . Registration will be for all 3 sessions of campaign #2. Experienced and first-time players welcome.
No admission charge.
For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4323 or visit pwpl.info.

International Musical Group "Floriani"
2025-11-15 19:00 | St. Peter Cathedral, 311 West Baraga Avenue, Marquette, Michigan
Internationally known musical group, Floriani, to perform in Marquette
St. Peter Cathedral concert slated for Saturday, Nov. 15

Renowned choral group Floriani will be at St. Peter Cathedral in Marquette on Nov. 15 for a 7 p.m. concert. Admission is free. Freewill offerings will be accepted.
Floriani is a men’s vocal quartet ensemble dedicated to performing and reviving sacred music. At their concert they offer a meditative experience as they perform an assortment of Gregorian chant, music from Eastern and Western traditions, and original pieces. In addition to the concert, Floriani will be singing for all of the weekend cathedral Masses (Saturday vigil at 4 p.m. on Nov. 15 and Sunday at 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Masses on Nov. 16).
St. Peter Cathedral is located at 311 West Baraga Ave. in Marquette. To learn more about Floriani, visit www.floriani.org.

Bigfoot Fest
2025-11-15 13:00 - 16:00 | Keweenaw Storytelling Center, 215 5th Street, Calumet, Michigan, 49913
Bigfoot Fest coming to the Keweenaw Storytelling Center
Step into the extraordinary world of Bigfoot at the Keweenaw Storytelling Center on Saturday, November 15th. We’ve invited the elusive creature to come out of the woods for a daylong celebration.

From 1:00 to 4:00 PM, lose yourself in a mesmerizing array of Bigfoot-themed activities. Embark on a scavenger hunt, unleash your creativity with unique crafts, and participate in our comical “big FEET” contest. Test your vocal prowess in our Bigfoot calling competition, bring your imagination to life at our Bigfoot animation station, and create lasting memories in our whimsical Bigfoot photo booth. Participants will have the opportunity to take part in our Keweenaw Cryptid contest. (A cryptid is any creature that may or may not exist) An array of materials will be available for people to create their cryptids on site or individuals may bring those they’ve completed at home. Entries will be on display in the Center’s front window through the end of November)

Prepare to be inspired by the Bigfoot poetry of Martin Achatz, a true master of cryptid verse. The day culminates in an exclusive Q&A session with filmmaker Ronnie Ferguson, who will offer fascinating insights into the creation of “Bigfoot and Marty” – a captivating documentary exploring the work of two-time Poet Laureate of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula and renowned “Bigfoot Poet,” Marty Achatz, as he tracks the elusive creature… one poem at a time. Afternoon activities are free and appropriate for all ages.

Bigfoot Banquet Fundraiser.

As the sun sets on our Bigfoot extravaganza, join us for our Bigfoot Banquet Fundraiser from 6-8pm. The a feast fit for Sasquatch himself! Indulge in a hearty meal catered by the Bonfire, featuring butternut squash lasagna, savory Bigloaf, comforting soup, and crisp salad. Enhance your dining experience with the melodious accompaniment of guitarist Jerry Younce and pianist Mark Spreitzer, both members of the RPM board.

But wait, there’s more! Delight in additional music and poetry performances by Martin Achatz and Ronnie Ferguson, followed by an enlightening Q&A session with Ferguson about his documentary “Marty and Bigfoot.” Seize the opportunity to capture a photo with Bigfoot.

Elevate your evening by participating in our silent auction, featuring extraordinary items and experiences including a three-night glamping experience (or airbnb) stay on Beaver Island, the largest island in Lake Michigan. Who knows – you might even catch a glimpse of the elusive Bigfoot!

Your participation in this fundraiser directly supports the Keweenaw Storytelling Center, our ambitious Starlight Cafe capital campaign, and our community-enriching programs. With your help, we aim to hire an operations manager upon completion of the Starlight Cafe, transforming our entirely volunteer-based organization into a sustainable beacon of creativity and culture. Join us for this family-friendly event and be part of something truly extraordinary! Tickets for the fundraiser are available through the Real People Media website: www.realpeoplemedia.org

Marty Achatz, co-host of The Red Jacket Jamboree, is a two-time Poet Laureate of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. His impressive body of work includes multiple poetry books and albums, such as “Mysteries of the Rosary” (Mayapple Press) and “Jazzing with Bigfoot” (Eternal Playground / Harvard Square Press). Achatz’s magnum opus, “A Bigfoot Bestiary and Other Wonders,” a labor of love spanning over two decades, is now available from Modern History Press.

Ronnie Ferguson is an accomplished poet, filmmaker, and musician. His band STREAKING IN TONGUES has garnered acclaim across several album releases. Ferguson’s experimental full-length documentary, “Bigfoot and Marty,” clinched the Independent Spirit Award at Midwest Weirdfest. His literary prowess shines through in his ongoing poetry series titled “Selfies” (Harvard Square Press), with the latest installment, “Divorce Comedy,” now available.

Don’t miss out on this unique event benefiting the KSC! Seating for the Banquet is limited, so secure your tickets now through the Real People Media website at www.realpeoplemedia.org. Join us for an unforgettable celebration of myth, mystery, and community spirit!

PWPL Presents: Art with Ella
2025-11-15 13:00 - 15:00 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Saturday, November (1 & 15).
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Peter White Public Library Great Room.
Join NMU Art Education major Ella and create art! Kids of all ages are welcome – the techniques used will be adaptable for kids of all ages and abilities. All supplies provided, drop-in program. Children under the age of 8 must have an adult in the program with them.
No admission charge.
For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226- 4323 or visit pwpl.info.

PWPL Presents: Saturday Storytime
2025-11-15 11:00 - 11:30 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Saturdays, November (1, 15, 22), 2025.
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.

Marquette Holistic Health Fair
2025-11-15 10:00 - 16:00 | Northern Center, NMU, 1401 Presque Isle Avenue, Marquette, Michigan, 49855
Connect with Like-Minded Individuals at the Marquette Holistic Health Fair

The Third Annual Marquette Holistic Health Fair, taking place on November 15th, offers a diverse array of holistic products and services and provides an opportunity for community members to connect with like-minded people who share their passion for holistic well-being. From 10:00 am to 4:00 pm at the Northern Center, Northern Michigan University, attendees will have the chance to explore various holistic offerings, including massage therapy, assessments and information, energy work, handcrafted products, tarot and oracle card readings, mental health therapy dogs, and much more.

The Marquette Holistic Health Fair will also feature a wide variety of presentations throughout the day. Attendees can explore topics like Acupuncture and Women’s Health, Ways to Achieve Batter Sleep, and Qi Gong, among others.

The event is free to attend, and the first 100 guests will receive a Marquette Holistic Health Fair Guide, which includes information about the event and special offers from our vendors! Plus, attendees can win door prizes—just make sure you’re present to claim yours! Come join us, connect with your holistic wellness community, and rejuvenate your mind, body, and spirit at the Marquette Holistic Health Fair.

For further details and to stay updated, please visit www.mqtholistichealthfair.com

The Marquette Regional History Center and City of Marquette Arts and Culture Center 25th Annual Holiday Art Sale!
2025-11-15 10:00 - 16:00 | Marquette Regional History Center, 145 W. Spring Street, Marquette, Michigan
Saturday, November 15 from 10:00am-4:00pm.
The perfect way to start your Holiday shopping off, by supporting local artists in every medium. The sale will take place at the Marquette Regional History Center, located at 145 W Spring Street in Marquette, Michigan. This year the Museum is including an outside-heated tent, for even more vendors to celebrate the sales’ 25th year! The History Center is a destination, providing holiday shoppers with access to world-class exhibits. The Museum will hold an old-fashioned bake sale, their annual Dollhouse Days, a Membership Drive and the History Center gift shop will be open for the event.
The following artists have been juried into this year’s sale:
Kurt Babcock, Chris & Sandy Weber, Monica Zehnder, Marlene Wood, Kathy Binoniemi, John French, Cindy Engle, Crys L. Hendrick, Judy Parloto, Elise Bunce, Jenny Frein Hamel, JoAnn Shelby, Mary Ann Theis, Amelia Pruiett, Christopher Schmidt, Susan Estler, Candace Prill, Julia Anderson, Mike Tuch, Erica Potila, Mavis Farr, Lindsey Heiden, Kalil Zehnder, Cassandra Bullock, Camille Hamilton, Katie Rheaume, Jason Dean, Julie Martinson, Amanda Reou, Frank Malette, Mike Shelafoe & Anika, Lance Attwell, Ann Golden, Kirstin Hensley
& Wreaths by Shailah Pelto ‘Samara Floral’.
There will be a $2.00 admission fee, which includes entrance to the Holiday Art Sale, MRHC Exhibits, tickets for our amazing door prize raffle drawing, and all other events.
All proceeds support the MRHC, a private, non-profit 501c3 and community gem.
For more information or questions, please contact the Marquette Regional History Center (906-226-3571; jbays@marquettehistory.org) or the City of Marquette Arts and Culture Center (906-228-0472; arts-culture@marquettemi.gov).

Join us for a group hike!
2025-11-15 10:00 - 14:00 | MI
Come join us for one more hike before the snow flies. The hike begins at the paved Sugarloaf parking lot on CR550 and proceeds to the top of Sugarloaf Mountain with its spectacular vistas of Lake Superior and the surrounding area. From the summit, the hike will descend along the NCT spur on the back side of Sugarloaf until it connects with the main NCT trail. The hike will then proceed west crossing over CR550 and several moderate, but beautiful rock outcroppings to Wetmore Pond. From the pond, it’s a short hike to the Wetmore Pond parking area where we will have some vehicles spotted for the short drive back to the Sugarloaf parking. (Note: we will be initially meeting at the Wetmore Pond parking area to spot some vehicles.)

Our hike will be led by Marquette Area Chapter Hike Leader Dennis Fattaleh (906-360-6441), an experienced hiker.

This hike will cover approximately 4 miles of terrain and is an intermediate hike. Proper hiking boots are required. Expect a few wet spots and occasional steep climbs. Plan on 3 to 4 hours of hiking time. Don’t forget to bring water and a snack!

We’ll meet on Saturday, November 15th at 10:00 AM at the Wetmore Pond parking area located ½ mile north of Sugarloaf on CR550 (Google Map link here). Look for the guard rail on the left side of the road at the bottom of the hill as the road curves to the right. The entrance to the parking lot is directly in front of this guard rail. Please drive to the back of the parking area. From there, we will load into about half the vehicles to drive the ½ mile to the Sugarloaf parking lot to begin the hike. Please be open to having fellow hikers in your vehicles to help with staging cars at both ends.

This event is limited to 12 participants and advanced registration is required. Please click here to register. Registration will be open until Friday, November 14th or until we reach capacity.

We hope to see you there!

Saturday Farmers Market
2025-11-15 10:00 - 13:00 | Marquette Commons, 112 S. Third St., Marquette, MI, 49855, United States
Date: Saturdays, November 1, 8, 15
Time: 10 am – 1 pm
Location: Marquette Commons
At the Downtown Marquette Farmers Market, you will find over 70 vendors gathered to exhibit their locally grown, collected, and crafted products. Stop by the Marquette Commons every Saturday from 10 am – 1 pm to enjoy the local farmers, bakers, artisans, musicians, and more!

The Downtown Marquette Farmers Market fall special events and seasonal markets.
2025-11-15 10:00 - 13:00 | MI
The Downtown Marquette Farmers Market is gearing up for a festive fall and holiday season with a full lineup of special events and seasonal markets.
Trick or Treat at the Market
Saturday, October 25 | 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Dress up in your best costume and join the fun as market vendors hand out treats to trick-or-treaters of all ages.
Final Outdoor Farmers Markets of the Season
Saturdays, November 1, 8, and 15 | 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Enjoy the last outdoor farmers markets of 2025 and stock up on late-season produce, baked goods, and local products before winter arrives.
Upcoming Holiday Markets – Applications Now Open!
Local vendors are invited to apply for the following holiday events:
Thanksgiving Market – Saturday, November 22 | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
City Tree Lighting Market – Friday, December 5 | 4 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Yule Market – December 8-13 | 3 p.m. – 8 p.m.
These markets feature a mix of indoor and outdoor booth options perfect for vendors offering holiday classics, handmade gifts, and seasonal favorites. The Yule Market offers flexible options for vendors interested in participating on multiple days throughout the week.
Applications and additional details can be found at mqtfarmersmarket.com/marquette-holiday-market
The Downtown Marquette Farmers Market thanks the community for a successful 2025 season and looks forward to celebrating the holidays downtown with local farmers, makers, and shoppers.

PWPL Presents: LEGO Club
2025-11-14 16:00 - 17:00 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
PWPL Presents: LEGO Club
Fridays, November (7, 14, 21), 2025. 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.

PWPL Presents: School’s Out, Library’s In: “Paddington in Peru”
2025-11-14 12:00 - 17:00 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Friday November 14, 2025,
12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Peter White Public Library Youth Services Room.
Kids of all ages are welcome to come hang out at the library during this MAPS half-day! Come read, check out materials, play and drop-in for some special half-day activities and a movie! At 12:45pm, the film “Paddington in Peru” will be on the big screen in the Community Room. Kids are welcome to bring a snack or lunch to enjoy while watching the movie. Drop-in between 12-5pm for a beaded backpack/luggage tag craft in the Makerspace and LEGO Free build in the Great Room.
Children under the age of 8 must have an adult in the program with them.
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
2025-11-14 12:00 - 13:00 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Fridays, November (7, 14, 21) 2025. 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: Preschool Storytime Tuesdays & Fridays,
2025-11-14 10:00 - 10:30 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
November (4, 7, 14, 18, 21), 2025. 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.

KBIC Boarding School Update Gathering
2025-11-14 10:00 | Ojibwa Senior Citizens, 208 Main Avenue, Baraga, Michigan, 49908
Honoring our History Healing for Our Future KIBC BOARDING SCHOOL UPDATE
November 14, 2025
Ojibwa Seniors, Baraga, MI
10am / Lunch to Follow
Join us as we share updates on the ongoing work surrounding Native American Boarding Schools and the efforts to seek truth, understanding, and healing.

This gathering will include:

An overview of the proposed report to the State of Michigan
Historical background and current finding
Recommendations on addressing Michigan’s boarding school history
Open discussion to honor and represent our KBIC survivors and descendants
Information on survivor outreach efforts to the Michigan Attorney General
For more information: Rodney Loonsfoot 906-201-0064

25th Annual Sonderegger Symposium "Great Lakes Maritime History"
2025-11-14 09:00 | Northern Center Grand Ballroom, NMU, Presque Isle Avenue, Marquette, Michgian, 49855
The Beaumier U.P. Heritage Center at Northern Michigan University will host the 25th annual Sonderegger Symposium, which features several presentations revolving around Upper Peninsula history. The theme of this year’s event is Above and Below the Surface: Maritime History of the Great Lakes. It will be held on Friday, Nov. 14, in the Northern Center Ballroom IV. Admission is free, and includes a light lunch at noon.

Sonderegger25 is inspired by the 50th anniversary of the sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald on Lake Superior, but will deal with far more than just that tragic event. The speakers are noted maritime scholars, authors, curators and divers who will present a breadth of knowledge. There will even be a performance of maritime music to conclude the day’s activities.

The Sonderegger Symposium is funded by a grant from the family of Richard Sonderegger, former head of NMU’s History Department. Find more information on the event, including speaker bios, here. Below is the presentation schedule:

9 a.m. Welcome: Daniel Truckey, Director/Curator, Beaumier Center
9:10 a.m. Discovery of the Western Reserve: Bruce Lynn, Executive Director, Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum
10:10 a.m. The Evolution of Underwater Search Technologies: Dan Fountain, Maritime Researcher and Diver
11:10 a.m. Discoveries in Lake Huron’s Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary: Stephanie Gandulla, Research & Resource Protection Coordinator, Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary
Noon Lunch in Ballroom III
1 p.m. They Had to Go Out – The men of the U.S. Life Saving Service: Fred Stonehouse, Maritime Scholar, Author, Lecturer
2 p.m. Predicting the Storms of November: Matt Zika, Meteorologist, National Weather Service (retired)
3 p.m. Isle Royale Shipwreck Survey by NMU, 1978-79: Eric Smith, Diver, Photographer and Broadcasting & AV Services General Manager (NMU), Emeritus
4 p.m. Maritime Songs of the Great Lakes: The Knockabouts, a Celtic trio from Marquette

DeVos Exhibit Hosts 'Critters: Representations of Animals in Art from the Permanent Collection' Exhibit
2025-11-14 00:00 - 2026-02-02 23:59 | DeVos Art Museum, 401 Presque Isle Ave, Marquette, MI, 49855, United States
The DeVos Art Museum at Northern Michigan University is hosting a new exhibit titled “SAME AS NEVER [anything to get out of here, right?]” through Dec. 15.
Artists Piper Hill, Zerek Kempf and Shori Sims consider time, bodies and architecture as sites of resistance and re-imagination. The exhibit offers an immersive art experience through both physical and digital mediums that aims to provoke, move, amuse, and shake its audience.
This exhibition is curated by Snake House VT, an artist-run collaborative based in Vermont that is dedicated to supporting underrepresented artists through exhibitions, performances, screenings and other events and projects. They promote the exchange of ideas through unique programming, embracing work that presents challenging and provocative contemporary content that is outside of, or directly eschews, the predominant commercial system.
The museum is also hosting an additional exhibit through Feb. 2 titled “Critters: Representations of Animals in Art from the Permanent Collection.” This collection exhibition highlights diverse depictions of animals in art. It examines humans’ complex emotional and social relationships with animals and the environments both share. Using various media, the artworks on view speak to the nuances of animal relationships.
The DeVos Art Museum is open noon to 5 p.m. Monday-Wednesday, noon to 8 p.m. Thursday, and noon to 5 p.m. Friday-Sunday. Admission is free.

DeVos Exhibit Hosts 'SAME AS NEVER' Exhibit
2025-11-14 00:00 - 2025-12-15 23:59 | DeVos Art Museum, 401 Presque Isle Ave, Marquette, MI, 49855, United States

PWPL Presents: Marquette Poets Circle: NMU’s Visiting Writers Series—Jonathan Johnson
2025-11-13 18:30 - 20:00 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Thursday, November 13, 2025,
6:30 p.m.- 8:00 p.m.
Peter White Public Library Shiras Room.
Adults, Seniors, Family Friendly. For this special event, PWPL’s Marquette Poets Circle teams up with NMU’s Department of English to sponsor a reading by NMU alumnus Jonathan Johnson, who will be reading from his recently released collection of short stories The Little Lights of Town: Stories.
No admission charge.
For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, machatz@pwpl.info, or visit pwpl.info.

Party with the Arts & Shaft Reception
2025-11-13 18:00 - 20:00 | Copper Country Community Arts Center, 126 Quincy Street, Hancock, Michigan, 49930
Come party with us this Thursday!
Party with the Arts is an annual celebration hosted by the CCCAC board at the Arts Center. Renew your membership or join, meet other members, enjoy food, live music by Bob Hiltunen, a silent auction, and the receptions for our annual SHAFT exhibition, Northern Woods youth exhibition, and 60 Tiny Galleries.
The CCCAC volunteer board of directors is Stephanie Carpenter, Ellen Campbell, Beth Cook, Linda Lohmann, Mat Moore, Susanna Peters, and Ian Raymond. Our staff are Cynthia Cote and Bonnie Loukus. Interested in volunteering or learning more about the CCCAC? Talk to us at the party!
The public is also invited to vote for their favorite SHAFT pieces that evening and throughout the month. Votes will be tallied and the Community Choice Awards for Shaft winners will be announced in December.

Join us for Party with the Arts, this Thursday
November 13th from 6-8pm!

PWPL Presents: ¡Hola Español! - Spanish Club
2025-11-13 16:30 - 17:30 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Thursday, November 13, 2025.
4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Peter White Public Library Great Room.
Join us for a fun and interactive introduction into the Spanish language and the cultures of Spanish-speaking countries! Kids will learn basic Spanish vocabulary through games, stories, and hands-on activities. Open to kids in Kindergarten through 6th grade.
No admission charge.
For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4323 or visit pwpl.info.

PWPL Presents: School’s Out, Library’s In: Drop-In Activities
2025-11-13 12:00 - 16:00 | Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
Thursday November 13, 2025.
12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Peter White Public Library Youth Services Room.
Kids of all ages are welcome to come hang out at the library during this MAPS half-day! Come read, check out materials, play and drop-in for some special half-day activities! There will be Leaf Window Luminaries in the Makerspace and Kinetic Sand Sensory bins in the Great Room.
Children under the age of 8 must have an adult in the program with them.
No admission charge.
For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4323 or visit pwpl.info.

November Feeding America Mobile Pantry at Silver Creek
2025-11-13 10:00 - 11:30 | Silver Creek Church, 219 Silver Creek Rd, Marquette, MI, 49855, United States
Marquette -Silver Creek Church and Silver Creek Thrift are partnering with Feeding America West Michigan to host a Mobile Food Pantry. Taking place on Thursday, November 13. Food distribution will begin at 10:00am and continue while supplies last or until 11:30am. Food will be available for approximately 550 families. Due to changes with Feeding America West Michigan, proxy pickup will be limited. This will be a drive-thru event with directions given by parking lot attendants. Guests are asked to remain in their cars and have adequate space prepared in their trunk or back seat in advance to allow the distribution team to place food boxes directly in the vehicle. Silver Creek Church and Silver Creek Thrift are located at 219 Silver Creek Road in Harvey. Businesses or organizations that are interested in supporting these monthly mobile food pantries are encouraged to call 906.249.1715 for more information.

Better Together in the Keweenaw
2025-11-13 09:30 | Zion Lutheran Church, 13511 Roland Lake Road, Skanee, Michigan, 49962
Better Together will meet on Thursday, November 13 at 9:30 at the Zion Lutheran Church on 400 Ingot Street in Hancock. The speakers will be Marlain, Jonathan and Felix Birdi, missionaries to India. Their presentation will be “How lives are changed through Jesus.” Special music will be provided by recording artist Yvonne Blake from Ontonagon. All area women are cordially invited to attend this inspiring and fun event. A brunch will be served and there is a suggested donation of $10. All proceeds over the cost of the event will be donated to local charities. To reserve a spot by calling Barb Worrall at 906-523-4445 or email judyusitalo@hotmail.com. The group has a Facebook page at Better Together in the Keweenaw for more information about the group.

Ladies Night Out
2025-11-13 00:00 - 23:59 | MI
Date: Thursday, November 13th
Time: All Day and into the evening
Location: Participating businesses throughout Downtown Marquette
Ladies Night Out is returning to Downtown Marquette! This annual event continues to be a favorite tradition for shoppers and businesses alike, providing the perfect opportunity to get a start on your holiday shopping while supporting the local businesses in your downtown. The all day event will have special deals and promotions, so be sure to check out all your favorite stores, grab a bite to eat, and grab a drink with some friends!
Passports are available for a suggested $2 donation, with proceeds benefiting the Women’s Center of Marquette. Get your passport stamped at each location you stop at. Get at least 10 stamps from participating businesses and turn your passport in for a chance to win one of 5 amazing gift baskets filled with items from local participating businesses!
