MARQUETTE-August 31, 2014 – The City of Marquette Arts and Culture Center’s September exhibition will be Burden of Place by Russell Thorburn and Sons. Russell Thorburn, a poet-in-residence for 12 years in the Upper Peninsula public schools, and U.P. Poet Laureate, will have a collection of poetry on exhibit, accompanied by photographs taken by his sons.
His sons are Gabriel Thorburn, a Northern Michigan University Art and Design graduate who lives in Los Angeles and is employed by Warner Bros as an editor; Christopher Thorburn, a Michigan State University student studying bio chemistry; and Michael Thorburn, a Marquette Senior High school student and a published poet.
The show will be running from Sept. 1 to Sept. 28, and there will be an artist reception on Thursday, Sept. 4 from 6 to 8 p.m. The City of Marquette Arts and Culture Center is located at 217 N. Front Street in the lower level of the Peter White Public Library. For more information or questions, contact (906) 228-0472 or email arts-culture@mqtcty.org.
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