Keep It In The UP!

Baraga - Hunters' Supper Event
2024-11-03 16:00 - 18:00 UTC | St. Ann’s Catholic Church, 318 Lyons Street, Baraga, Michigan, 49908
St. Ann’s Catholic Church Hunters’ Supper Drive Thru Event will be held on Sunday, November 3, 2024, serving 4 – 6 p.m. Pick up on Lyons Street at the Main Entrance. Dinner includes Roast Beef, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Green Bean Casserole, Rutabagas, Coleslaw, Pickled Beets, Rolls, and Assorted Deserts. Tickets are $15 and are available from St. Ann’s Parishioners, the Parish Office in L’Anse (906-524-6424) or in drive thru line on day of event.

Ahmeek - Spaghetti Dinner
2024-11-02 12:00 - 18:00 | Ahmeek Village Hall, 13 Vivian Street, Ahmeek, Michigan, 49901
Ahmeek Village Volunteer Fire & Rescue Department Spaghetti Dinner

Saturday, November 2nd from 12:00p – 6:00p

Ahmeek Village Hall & Fire Station

Carry Out only with Curbside service
Spaghetti with homemade meat sauce, garlic bread & Cole Slaw $12.00 (Gluten Free Noodles Available)

Dinner tickets and 50/50 raffle tickets are available from any fire department member, Lassila Insurance on US 41 in Mohawk and the L&L Bar in Calumet.

L'Anse - Poker Tournament
2024-11-02 12:00 | American Legion Post 144, 115 N. Front Street, L'Anse, Michigan, 49946
American Legion Post 144 POKER TOURNAMENT

November, 2nd
Noon Tournament – 1pm Start

American Legion – L’Anse
Call: 906-524-7746 to sign up!

Saturday Downtown Marquette Farmer's Market
2024-11-02 10:00 - 13:00 | MI
Downtown Marquette Farmers Market welcomes the fall season with November Farm Stands and the Thanksgiving Market! Saturday November 2, 9, and 16, the Commons Plaza will host space for farmers to sell their fall produce 10 am – 1 pm. The Market Season will end on November 23 with local farmers and artisans will bring a bounty of fresh produce, holiday goodies, and handcrafted items to an indoor/ outdoor market at the Commons 10 am – 3 pm. Don’t miss this chance to support locals and get everything you need for the holiday season.
Buy Market Gift Cards online ( https://www.mqtfarmersmarket.com/gift-card/p/farmers-market-gift-card ) to give to their friends and family, and shop from their favorite local vendors.

Meditate Marquette Presents: A Year of Mindful Living
2024-11-02 10:00 - 11:30 | MI
Saturday, November 2, 2024. 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Peter White Public Library, George Shiras III Room.
Four mindfulness meditation and yoga teachers invite you to engage in a year of mindful living. Each month, one of the teachers will present a topic that addresses the different dimensions where we can practice mindfulness and presence. The intent is for us to cultivate mindfulness, care, and well-being individually and in our love, business, and social relationships. These are drop-in sessions, although committing to a full year is a way to build a consistent mindfulness practice. For more information and to check on the status of the program, call 906-226-4303 or visit www.pwpl.info.

Houghton - Infant Feeding Fundamental Workshop
2024-11-02 09:30 - 12:00 | Memorial Union Building, MTU, 1400 Townsend Drive, Houghton, MI, 49908, United States
Copper Shores Community Health Foundation is excited to announce a new workshop for parents of children aged 6-to-12 months. Building Blocks is set to take place on Saturday, November 2, from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Alumni Lounge in the Memorial Union Building (MUB) on Michigan Technological University’s campus. Building Blocks is done in partnership with UP Health System – Portage, giving parents the opportunity to get support designed for their infants during these crucial early months.

Join Copper Shores for a morning filled with valuable information and interactive activities led by an experienced team of health professionals. The presenters include Bethany Frantti, MS, CCC-SLP, Elizabeth Miller, OTR/L, Monica Aho, pediatric PT, Taylor Paul, RDN, Meghan Jaszczak, RD, Sarah Bodine, SLP, and Michael Verive, MD. They will share insights on a range of topics to help parents navigate the joys and challenges of feeding an infant.

Topics include

Posture while eating
Fine motor skill development
Baby-led weaning
Introducing allergens
Recommended tools
Money saving tricks
How to make mealtime fun
More!

“The blessing and the curse of the time we are living in is that you can look up anything at your fingertips,” said Jaszczak. “It’s difficult to know what is evidence-based and what’s not. It can feel really confusing because a lot of the information out there is directly contradictory.”

The workshop is intended to help parents navigate the overload of information and products available, and help build up a foundation of guidelines that generally work well for children. Parents will get to see firsthand how to properly adjust a high chair for their child’s specific needs, learn about money-saving products and tools for proper oral development, and take home confidence that they are setting up their child for proper development.

“Because it’s your kid, it’s a hyper-personal, hyper-emotional topic,” said Jaszczak, mother to an energetic three year old. “The territory of 6-to-12 months is such a vulnerable time because you’re introducing so many foods for the first time. Things like breastfeeding and introducing solid food may seem like they should come naturally, but you’re learning and the baby is learning. We can show you how to teach your child the skills that will set them up for success.”

Building Blocks is free to attend, but requires registration to ensure an accurate headcount for meals. Parents are encouraged to bring their children aged 12 months or younger; those with older children should arrange for childcare.

Event details
Doors will open for the event at 9:15 a.m., and start with a breakfast before a full schedule of events and appropriate breaks.This event is a great opportunity to enjoy some food and connect with other parents. Free parking will be available.
The workshop has a limited number of seats available for adult participants. Registration is available on the Copper Shores website and closes on Friday, October 25. For more information, contact Meghan Jaszczak at mjaszczak@coppershores.org or by calling 1 (906) 523-5920 ext. 2007.

"Frankenstein" at NMU
2024-11-01 19:30 - 21:30, 2024-10-31 19:30 - 21:30 | MI
For 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.
Set 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.
“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.”
The 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.
Frotton 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.
The 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.
“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.”
Frotton 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.
NMU’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.

Women in Construction Event at NMU
2024-11-01 09:30 - 15:00 | MI
Northern 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.
Students 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.
The 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.

NMU Hosts Indigenous Perspectives Symposium
2024-11-01 08:00 - 16:00 | MI
Indigenous 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.
Registration 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.
“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.
Throughout 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:

Caroline LaPorte (Little River Band of Ottawa Indians descendant), NMU Department Head of Center for Native American Studies
William Johnson (Saginaw Chippewa), Director, Ziibiwing Center
April Lindala (Grand River Six Nations), NMU Center for Native American Studies faculty member
Candice Dalsing (Mescalero Apache Tribe descendant), co-owner of Deer Woman Productions and impact producer on film: “Bring them Home.”

Thunder’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.
At 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.
A 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
For more information, please reach out to NMU’s Office of Diversity & Inclusion, at jschapp@nmu.edu.

NMU Fall Semester Job Fair
2024-10-30 13:00 - 16:00 | MI
Northern 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.
Admission 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.
Students 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.
Visit this website for further information on job fairs. Contact NMU Career Services with any questions.

Hancock - Night of the Living Dead 1968 Film
2024-10-29 20:00 | Orpheum Theatre, 426 Quincy Street, Hancock, Michigan, 49930
2nd Sandbar & Wolf’s Head film presents “Night of the Living Dead 1968 Classic” Come dressed as a ZOMBIE! Prize for best ZOMBIE!

Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at the Orpheum Theatre

Doors open at 6pm and Show at 8pm

FREE ADMISSION

Houghton - Keweenaw Support 4 Healthy Minds Meeting
2024-10-29 18:30 | Portage Lake District Library, 4585 W. Lakeshore Drive, Houghton, MI, 49908, United States
Keweenaw Support 4 Healthy Minds monthly meeting
Tuesday, October 29th, 2024 @ 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.

Baraga - Winter Coat Giveaway
2024-10-27 12:00 - 14:00 | Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 211 State Street, Baraga, Michigan, 49908
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

Rocky Horror Show at NMU
2024-10-26 19:30 - 22:00, 2024-10-25 19:30 - 22:00 | MI
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.
The 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.
“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.”
“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.”
All 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.
Tickets 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.

Hancock - Haunted Hoist House: Fears and Phobias for You
2024-10-26 19:00 - 22:30, 2024-10-25 19:00 - 22:30, 2024-10-24 19:00 - 22:30 | Quincy Mine Hoist, 49750 US Hwy 41, Hancock, Michigan, 49930
Face your fears and phobias in the Quincy Mine Haunted Hoist House this weekend. Michigan Tech University’s Theatre Department is curating lights,
sounds 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.

The 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.

The 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.

Houghton - Fall Festival
2024-10-26 12:00 - 15:00 | Saints Peter and Paul Lutheran Church, 1010 Madeleine Street, Houghton, Michigan, 49931
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.

Repair Café
2024-10-26 11:00 - 15:00 | MI
Repair Café
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.

Hancock - Coat the Country
2024-10-26 10:00 - 14:00 | Salvation Army, Ravine Street, Hancock, Michigan, 49930
Coat the Copper Country
Winter wear will be set up at The Salvation Army Bread of Life Center, 408 Ravine St., Hancock MI 49930 (906-482-3420).
Distribution is Friday, October 25th from 5:00 till 7:00 and Saturday, October 26th from 10:00 until 2:00.
Winterwear will be available until Thanksgiving at The Copper Country Angel Mission and The Salvation Army.
If 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
types of items needed. They can help.

St Peter Cathedral Fall Bazaar
2024-10-26 09:00 - 13:00 | MI
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.

Gender Diversity Conference at NMU
2024-10-26 08:00 - 17:00, 2024-10-25 08:00 - 17:00 | MI
The 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.
The 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.
“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.
MLBGTACC 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.
The 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.
For more information visit mblgtacc.org.

Hancock - Coat the Copper Country
2024-10-25 17:00 - 19:00 | Salvation Army, Ravine Street, Hancock, Michigan, 49930

Baraga - Loaded Baked Potato Fundraiser
2024-10-25 16:00 - 18:00 | Baraga American Legion Post #444, 505 S. Superior Avenue, Baraga, Michgian, 49908
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

Hancock - Girls Hockey Powerskating Clinic
2024-10-25 00:00 - 2024-10-26 23:59 | Houghton County Arena, 1500 Birch Street, Hancock, Michigan, 49930
The Copper Country Junior Hockey Association (CCJHA) is hosting a Girls Hockey Powerskating Clinic on Oct. 25 and 26. The clinic is geared toward
young 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
Arena in the Houghton County Fairgrounds.

Linehan has coached Powerskating for over 20 years, was Team Captain at Harvard and co-coached with the Mid-Michigan Alliance Girls Varsity Hockey Team.
Girls 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.

“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.”

The 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.

'Rocky Horror Show' at NMU
2024-10-24 19:30 - 22:00 | MI

Author Reading: Jeff Vande Zande & The Dance of Rotten Sticks
2024-10-24 18:30 - 19:30 | MI
Author Reading: Jeff Vande Zande & The Dance of Rotten Sticks
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.
