Telescope Viewing April 3
March 31, 2009
Marquette – The Marquette Astronomical Society will conduct a public viewing, weather permitting, on Friday, April 3 from 9:30 to 11:30 p.m. at Mattson Park in downtown Marquette.
The event is to celebrate the 400th anniversary of the first astronomical use of a telescope by Galileo in 1609.
Telescopes will be pointed at the Moon, Saturn, The Pleiades star cluster and Orion Nebula.
Children are especially welcome.
Elks Fish Fry April 3
March 31, 2009
Calumet – The Calumet Elks Lodge 404 will offer a fish fry on Friday, April 3 from 5 to 8:30 p.m. at the Lodge on the corner of 6th and Wedge Streets in Calumet.
On the menu will be fried fish, baked and broiled shrimp, steak, burgers, and homemade onion rings. All proceeds will go to local charities.
47th Annual Smelt Fry April 3
March 31, 2009
Faithhorn – The Faithorn Township Volunteer Fire Department will serve its 47th Annual Smelt Fry on Friday April 3 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Faithorn Township Hall.
All proceeds go to help fund the operation of the department.
Superior Water Festival April 3-5
March 31, 2009
A coalition of Northern Michigan University student organizations invite you to join regional water luminaries, local legends, world-class Michigan musicians and students from Northern and all over the state for a weekend of music, food, community, panels, workshops, a marshland parade, dances, and celebration to protect our water locally and address global challenges at the Superior Water Festival on Friday, April 3 through Sunday, April 5 on the NMU Campus.
Cost is free to NMU students and $5 for the weekend for non-students.
Friday's activities will include guided hikes throughout the day and a concert in the evening with local favorites Mike Waite and Grassmonkey.
Saturday on-campus festivities will begin at 10 a.m. and will continue until 5 p.m., followed by an evening potluck, film showing by Jeff Gibbs and concert by Seth Bernard, Daisy May and friends. Sunday's activities will take place on campus from 10 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
There will be many family oriented activities, including music, workshops, films and presentations, all relating to water.
For more information, email cyoungma@nmu.edu
Free Community Art Lecture April 7
March 31, 2009
Hancock – Artist Helen R. Klebesadel will present a free community lecture on “The Personal Is Political: Art as Activism” on Tuesday, April 7 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Finnish American Heritage Center at Finlandia University in Hancock.
Klebesdal will discuss the place in which art and activism come together, especially, but not only, regarding women's issues.
For more information, call 487-7375.
Artist Reception April 9
March 31, 2009
Hancock – Artist Yueh-mei Cheng will create a spatial-temporal chess board in the Kerredge Gallery at the Copper Country Community Arts Center in Hancock and it will be displayed from April 7 through April 30.
A public reception for the artist will be held on Thursday, April 9 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the gallery. The public is invited to attend.
For more information, call 482-2333.
Blueberry Festival Artwork Sought
March 31, 2009
Marquette – Original artwork is being sought for the annual Blueberry Festival to be held on Friday, July 24 in downtown Marquette.
Area residents of all ages and skill levels are encouraged to submit their work for a Poster Contest. The winning design will be reproduced as a full-color, limited edition 10 inch by 13 inch poster.
Original artwork of any medium is welcome, but should not exceed 11 inches by 17 inches and must not have been previously reproduced.
The winner will receive $150 Downtown Dollars, a framed poster recognizing the artist for their winning entry, and 10 additional posters. The winning poster will debut prior to the Blueberry Festival.
All submitted artwork will be displayed at the Marquette Arts and Culture Center at the Peter White Public Library throughout July.
Entry deadline is Friday, May 15 and should be delivered or to the Downtown Development Authority, 203 S. Front Street in Marquette. For a complete list of rules, call 228-9475 or 228-6213.
Marquette Symphony Orchestra Concert April 4
March 31, 2009
Marquette – The Marquette Symphony Orchestra will present a concert on Saturday, April 4 at 7:30 p.m. at Kaufman Auditorium in Marquette.
The concert will feature Ashley Fure, Premiere and Symphonic Masters, Laura Robinson on oboe, and Orlando Cela, guest conductor.
Music will include Mozart's “Magic Flute Overture,” Albinoni's “Oboe Concerto in D Minor” and Rimsky-Korsakov's “Schererazade.”
Tickets are $25 for adults, $10 for children ages 13-18 and students, and can be purchased at the Superior Dome, Twin City Federal Bank, Forest Roberts Theatre, and the Vista Theatre. Phone orders to 227-1032 or purchase online at www.nmu.edu/tickets.
Marquette County Quilters Association Meeting April 1
March 31, 2009
Marquette – The Marquette County Quilters Association will meet on Wednesday, April 1 at 6:30 p.m. in the Community Room of the Peter White Public Library in Marquette.
Michigan Quilt Network 2009 Showcase co-chair Carl Gordon will present a program on the showcase, set for September 10 througn 13 in Lansing. The theme of the show is “Show Your Colors.”"
For more information about the Marquette County Quilters, visit www.marquettequilters.com.
Marquette Lions 7th Annual Pancake Breakfast April 19
March 31, 2009
Marquette – The Marquette Lions Club will serve its 7th Annual Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, April 19 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Elks Lodge, 127 N. Front Street in Marquette.
Tickets are $7 for adults, $3.50 for children 5 to 10 and free for younger children. Tickets can be purchased from Lions Club members, Room at the Inn board members, or at the door.
All proceeds will go to Room at the Inn, an emergency shelter program for area adults.
For more information, call 226-4063.
Share Your Love Dinner April 19
March 31, 2009
Marquette – The Polish American Society will sponsor a “Share Your Love” dinner on Sunday, April 19 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Masonic Center on Washington Street in downtown Marquette.
The menu will consist of homemade Polish entrees. All proceeds will help support aid to Polish orphans.
Marquette Choral Society Concert April 26
March 31, 2009
Marquette – The Marquette Choral Society will present a concert of Antonin Dvorak's music Sunday, April 26 at 3 p.m. in Reynolds Recital Hall on the campus of NMU.
Included in the program will be “Mass in D MInor, Opus 86″ and “Songs of Nature, Opus 63.”
The Choral Society is directed by Dr. Floyd Slotterback and accompanied by organist Sandra Balmer.
The 18th Annual Choral Leadership Award will also be presented at the concert.
Tickets are $10 and available at all NMU EZ ticket outlets, by calling NMU EZ ticket outlets at 227-1032, and online at www.nmu.edu/tickets.
Marquette Choral Society Concerts April 25-26
March 31, 2009
Marquette – The Marquette Choral Society will present a concert of Antonin Dvorak's music on Saturday, April 25 at 7:30 p.m. and on Sunday, April 26 at 3 p.m. in Reynolds Recital Hall on the campus of NMU.
Included in the program will be “Mass in D MInor, Opus 86″ and “Songs of Nature, Opus 63.”
The Choral Society is directed by Dr. Floyd Slotterback and accompanied by organist Sandra Balmer.
The 18th Annual Choral Leadership Award will also be presented at the concerts.
Tickets are $10 and available at all NMU EZ ticket outlets, by calling NMU EZ ticket outlets at 227-1032, and online at www.nmu.edu/tickets.
Women Today Retreat April 17-19
March 31, 2009
Sault Ste. Marie – The 36th Annual Women Today Retreat will be held Friday, April 17 through Sunday, April 19 at Lake Superior State University in Sault Ste. Marie.
Canadian musician Brenda Geneau will be the featured guest.
Women Today, Inc. is an interdenominational Christian ministry. For more information and registration forms, go to www.womentodayinc.org
NCLL Argonics Tour
March 31, 2009
Marquette – The Northern Center for Lifelong Learning will offer a guided tour of local manufacturing firm Agonics Inc. on Wednesday, April 8 at 1 p.m.
The company has been named one of Michigan's best small businesses.
The fee for the tour is $4 for NCLL members and $7 for non-members.
Registration deadline is Monday, April 6. To register, call Carole Bard at 228-9367.
NCLL Backyard Bird Feeding Seminar
March 31, 2009
Marquette – The Northern Center for Lifelong Learning will sponsor a backyard bird feeding seminar on Tuesday, April 7 at 7 p.m. in room 101B of the Superior Dome in Marquette.
Mike Berger of Wild Birds Unlimited and Nature Shop of Marquette will discuss the types of feeding, placement of feeders, types and styles of feeders and the basic dos and don'ts of bird feeding.
This presentation is free for NCLL members and $5 for others. Registration deadline is Thursday, April 2. To register, call Lorena Jinkerson at 226-6210.
Little Red Walking Hood April 8
March 31, 2009
Marquette – The Opera Theater Workshop at Northern Michigan University will present a free public performance of “Little Red Walking Hood” a unique spin on the classic fairy tail, on Wednesday, April 8 at 12:15 p.m. in Reynolds Recital Hall.
The production features music from Lehar's “The Merry Widow.” This will be the only performance on campus. Other performances will be offered at local elementary schools.
For more information, call Robert Engelhart at 227-1038.
Blood Pressure Clinic April 1
March 30, 2009
Lake Linden – Keweenaw Home Nursing and Hospice will offer a free blood pressure clinic on Wednesday. April 1 from 12:30 to 1 p.m. at the Lake Linden Township Office.
One Act Plays April 4
March 30, 2009
Marquette – Forest Roberts Theatre presents Lab III: Student-Directed One-Act Plays featuring the comedies 'Check, Please by Jonathan Rand and “Sister Mary Ignatius Explains It All To You” by Christopher Durang on Saturday, April 4 at 7:30 p.m. in the Black Box Theatre, McClintock Room 105 on campus.
There is no admission and seats are unreserved. For more information, call 227-2082.
One Act Plays April 3-4
March 30, 2009
Marquette – Forest Roberts Theatre presents Lab III: Student-Directed One-Act Plays featuring the comedies 'Check, Please by Jonathan Rand and “Sister Mary Ignatius Explains It All To You” by Christopher Durang.
The shows run Friday April 3 and Saturday, April 4 at 7:30 p.m. in the Black Box Theatre, McClintock Room 105 on campus.
There is no admission and seats are unreserved. For more information, call 227-2082.
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