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January,2007 Jan. 13th, Teal Lake Radar Runs. Local and national competitors ride there snowmobiles across the ice for the fastest time. Located at Teal Lake in Negaunee. From info call 485-6017. Jan 19th-21st, Heikki Lunta Winter Festival. Winter Carnival located in Negaunee Michigan that includes Ice fishing contests, great food and fire works. Great fun for the whole family. Jan 27th Subaru Noquemanon Ski Marathon, National Competition for Cross-Country Skiers and enthusiasts. For more info call 888-578-6489. February, 2007 Feb. 10th Big Birthday Bash at the Jasper Ridge Brewery. Come and help Pat, Grant and Angie celebrate their 40th birthday’s with drink specials and snacks. Karaoke will be from 9p.m.-1a.m. Feb. 16th-18th U.P. 200 Sled Dog Championship, Starting and Finishing in Marquette’s Lower Harbor the U.P. 200 Sled Dog Championship is one of the most challenging and grueling challenges in the sport of Sled Dog Racing. For more details please call 800-544-4321. Feb. 17th Glacier Glide Art Show, Glacier Glide is the U.P. longest standing outdoor winter art exhibition. The event will be held at Presque Isle Park. Youth art is exhibited inside of the log Pavilion. The public is admitted free and can snowshoe, cross-country ski or walk the groomed trail in the park while viewing original work by artists and community members. Judges and the public vote for awards. arts@mqtcty.org Feb. 17th Honey Bear Classic Ski Race ( Big Bay Pathway), Ski this classical only race on the Big Bay Pathway! Enjoy a 15km or 30km course! Mass Start. Fun Big Bay Hospitality at the conclusion! sbrian@charterinternet.com Feb. 23th – 24th Ishpeming Ski Jumping Tournament, Located at Suicide Hill in Ishpeming this is one of the countries longest held ski jumping events. For more information go to http://www.skijumpingcentral.com . Feb. 24th Jasper Ridge Brewery’s Mardi Gras Party, Join the Jasper Ridge Brewery & Restaurant staff for Mardi Gras! Dress in a costume and win beads from the staff by telling your best and worst jokes! Drink Specials available, party is from 9pm-1am. March, 2007 March 10th-11th U.P. Builders Show, Superior Dome (Marquette), Come and see the Best Builders Show in Northern Michigan with over 155 exhibitors and 283 booths. mqtbldrsx@charterinternet.com March 17th Jasper Ridge Brewery’s St. Patty’s Party, Enjoy St. Patty’s day at the Jasper Ridge Brewery & Restaurant. Wear Green to get Green Beer Specials from 9pm-1am. March 23rd (Begins) Negaunee Invitational Basketball Tournament, This annual basketball tournament attracts the best amateur teams throughout the Midwest. mediarelations@negauneeinvitational.com March 31st Jasper Ridge Brewery’s Island Castaway Party, Come enjoy exotic drink specials from 9pm-1am. Prize for the best Gilligan’s Island character costume, Whitest legs & Ugliest Hawaiian Shirt!
April, 2007 April 11th Prime Time Health & Leisure Expo 2007, Join us as over 80 Health & Leisure related vendors showcase their goods and services. The expo is geared towards ages 50 and older. There will be many workshops, seminars and the ever popular bingo hosted by Carl Pellonpaa. Lake Superior Community Partnership April 13- 15th U.P. Recreation Show 2007 Camping, Fishing, Hunting, Equipment, Boats, Snowmobiles, Motorcycles, ATVs, Bicycles, Golf Equipment, Jacuzzis, Clothing and More. Adults $3.00, children under 12 admitted for free, Lakeview Arena. April 14th Jasper Ridge Brewery’s Tax Party, Weather you are celebrating a return or saying goodbye to your money for the benefit of taxation come join the Jasper Ridge Brewery & Restaurant staff for drink specials from 9pm-1am. May, 2007 May 1-31st , Lake Superior Art Association Annual Members Show, City of Marquette Arts and Culture Center located in the Lower Level of the Peter White Library. (906) 228-0472, nnason@mqtcty.org
May 11-13th , TV6 Dome Craft Show, Come join talented crafters from all over the UP as they display and sell their art work and items. 10am-6pm.
May 19th, Big Bay Relay, Sponsored by Johnson’s Sport Shop to benefit the Noquemanon Trail Network and the Superiorland Ski Club 3-5 person teams run a relay race on CR 550 from Marquette to Big Bay. (906)228-8162, sbrian@charterinternet.com May 20th, Michigan Iron Industry Museum Open House, From 1:30pm-3:00pm White Water will be in concert, featuring traditional string music from Michigan's immigration past. Light refreshments will be served. June, 2007 June 5th, Cliff Mining Museum Opens for Season, The Cliff Shaft Mine Museum opens today for the season. It will be open from 10am to 4pm, Tuesday through Saturdays, with a nominal admission. Two new displays this year will be the L.S.I. Railroad equipment and a logging display. The L.S.I. display will show the different railroad equipment that has been or is being used by the railroad. The logging display will depict what was used by the loggers both by hand and power. The historical Dry Building located outside will provide the visitor views of miners past and present, headgear and other safety equipment available to miners of yesteryear, displays on blasting and diamond drilling equipment, various types of communication available to the miners and much more. Don't forget your camera so that you can have a momento of your visit standing inside the 30 ton shovel bucket in front of the Dry building or in front of the 170-ton Iron Ore truck. 906-485-1882 June 7th, Marquette Arts and Culture Center presents Kathryn Norton and June 7th, The Marquette Arts and Culture Center First Thursday of the Month June 15th- 29st, Pine Mountain Music Festival brings great music to the area. 1-(888)-309-7861. www.pmmf.org. June 15-17th, 2nd Annual Sawyer Stampede Rodeo, Come join in the fun at the Sawyer Stampede Rodeo. For more information contact gccdir@gwinnmi.com or 888.346.4946. June 22-24th, Superior Bike Fest, A weekend full of bike racing fun for racers and spectators. Friday night criterium in downtown Marquette. Saturday road bike races and gravity events. Sunday mountain bike races at Marquette Mountain. superiorbikefest@chartermi.net or 866-370-7223. June 23rd, Marquette Scandinavian Midsummer Celebration. 10 a.m. to dusk. June 28rd, Marquette City Band Concert Presque Isle Bandshell 7:30 p.m. June 29th, The DeVos Art Museum presents Paintings by Mike Letts and Eleanora July, 2007 July, Lake Superior Art Association presents Thursday Painters Multi Thursday's of July, UnCommon Concert Series 4-8 p.m. in the Downtown July 4th, Ishpeming Alqual Recreational Area Fireworks, Time and date to be announced. July 9-14th, Negaunee 28th Annual Pioneer Days, This week long celebration will include many events and activities each day finishing with a parade, festival at Teal Lake and fireworks on Saturday evening. info@negauneeirontown.com, 906-486-8084. July 11-15 and 18-22nd, Lake Superior Theatre Inc. presents Cole Porter's Anything Goes at the Frazier's Boathouse Theatre located on Lakeshore Blvd. 7:30 p.m. Order tickets (906) 227-ROCK (7625) or www.lakesuperiortheatre.com July 19th, Marquette City Band Concert Presque Isle Bandshell 7:30 p.m. July 20-22nd, Hiawatha Traditional Music Festival, 29th annual, three-day, family-oriented festival of traditional, acoustic, American music. Workshops, dancing, children's and teens' activities, camping, crafts, food. info@hiawathamusic.org, or 906-226-8575. July 21st, H.O.G. Motorcycle Bike Show & Dance, Come see some of the best motorcycles in the great lakes area. Stay and enjoy the community dance after. Located at the American Legion Post #349, Little Lake, MI. July 22nd, Marquette City Band Concert at Bay Cliff Health Camp. 7:30 p.m. July 26-29 and August 1-4th, Lake Superior Theatre Inc. presents the City of July 27th, Marquette City Band Concert Downtown Marquette Commons. July 28th, Downtown Marquette Blueberry Festival 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Washington July 28-29th, Outback Art Show, Picnic Rocks 10 a.m.-5 p.m. July 28-29th, Art on the Rocks, The 49th annual fine art & crafts show featuring 200 artists showing their wares in the categories of oil & watermedia paintings, photography, ceramics, jewelry, metal sculpture, glass, wood, fiber and wearable art. mmearle@chartermi.net or 906 249-4328. August, 2007 August, Maritime Month at the Marquette Maritime Museum go to Thursdays of August, UnCommon Concert Series 4-8 p.m. in the Downtown August 2nd, Marquette City Band Concert Presque Isle Bandshell 7:30. August 4th, 32nd Annual Upper Peninsula Gem & Mineral Show, Ishpeming Rock and Mineral Club invites you to attend the 32nd. Annual Upper Peninsula Gem & Mineral Show on Saturday, August 4, 2007 at the Ishpeming Elks Club Hall, 597 Lake Shore Drive in Ishpeming. There will be dealers, silent auctions crackerbarrel, displays, kids area and working demonstrations throughout the day. Free admission. Door prizes. Field trips: Friday and Sunday. Space available for all who sell or swap outside $20, inside $35, per lineal feet. ejohnson@nmu.edu or 906-228-9422. August 8-12 and 15-19th, Lake Superior Theatre Inc. presents original script August 9th, Marquette City Band Concert Presque Isle Bandshell 7:30. August 9-12th, Marquette County Fair, 2 Miles South of Co. Rd 480 on M-553 in Sands Township. mqtfair@marquettecountyfair.com or 906-249-4111. August 11th, Bell Medical Ore to Shore Mountain Biking Epic, 48 and 28 mile point to point mountain bike race. 4 mile kids' timed event. 1 mile and 50 yards kids' event non-timed. 2006 O2S had 700 participants in the kids' events and 1800 + in the 48 and 28 mile events. Beautiful rolling terrain on back woods trails. Starts in Negaunee and ends in Marquette. $35 minimum - fee increases over time, 906-226-6591. September September 1-2nd, Marquette Area Blues Society presents 4th Annual Marquette December 13th Title: Songs of Good Cheer Details: "Songs of Good Cheer" Strolling carolers and musicians. Thursday Evenings, 5 to 8 pm. Downtown Marquette. Joyful voices share songs of the season to fill the shops and streets with music. For information call (906) 228-6213. Title: Carriage Rides-Marquette Website: www.mqtcty.org Details: Carriage Rides. 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm. Visitors to Downtown can escape the hustle and bustle of the season and experience a unique view of our downtown on a horse-drawn carriage ride. Rides depart from the Marquette Commons. $3 per person. No reservations necessary. (906) 228-6213. Title: Caroling Details: Christmas Caroling at The Lighthouse Christian Bookstore. 1313 South Front Street, Marquette. Caroling begins at 5:30 pm and lyric sheets will be provided. For the Christmas season, each Thursday night will be dedicated to singing traditional carols, and every-and-anybody is welcome to join in. For more information call (906) 226-8720. December 14th Title: School of Rock Concert Details: Bobby Hayes School of Rock Concert. 5:30 pm. UP Children's Museum, Marquette. Join Bobby Hayes and his students for a concert. For more information call (906) 226-3911. Title: Masonic Square Holiday Market Details: Masonic Square Holiday Market. 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Unique, locally made items make great gifts. Get your family and friends something they can't get anywhere else. Masonic Square is located at 128 W. Washington. Call (906) 228-6213 for more information. December 15th Local Author Book Signing at Country Village Bookstore & Coffee House 1-4 pm - Tyler Tichelaar and Karl Bohnak (A weather presentation will be given by Karl at 2 pm) 4:00pm to 7:00pm The Cliffs Shaft Mine Museum Christmas Open House You are cordially invited to the Cliffs Shaft Mine Museum for their annual Christmas Open House for the children of Marquette County. Santa will be arriving at 5p.m. to visit and hand out treats to the children. As you wait for the arrival of Santa, you will enjoy coffee, hot cider and other goodies while viewing the museum and the many decorations as the museum prepares for the Christmas season. Pony rides will be available for the children as they wait for Santa. The Ishpeming Kiwanis will have their Amish candy and fruitcake available for sale with proceeds going to support community projects. The gift shop will be open for that last minute gift. Location: Cliffs Shaft Mining Museum, 501 W. Euclid St., Ishpeming Sponsor: Cliffs Shaft Mining Museum Contact: Ernest Johnson 906-228-9422 Title: Marquette Rangers Hockey Website: www.marquetterangers.com Details: Marquette Rangers versus Alpena. Lakeview Arena, Marquette. 7:30 pm. Title: NMU Commencement Website: www.nmu.edu Details: Northern Michigan University Commencement. 10:30 am. NMU Superior Dome, Marquette. For information call 227-1000. Title: Christmas Bird Count Details: Christmas Bird Count. 8:00 am Donut Hole, 1301 South Front Street; 8:15 am Mattson Lower Harbor Park. Birders of all abilities are invited to join the Laughing Whitefish Audubon Society for the annual Christmas local bird count. $5. For more information call (906) 228-8781. December 16th, 2007 Title: Christmas Seals Celebration Details: A Musical Celebration of Christmas Seals: 100 Years. Carol Margrif will present a slideshow illustrating the past decades of the famous holiday stamps. Stan Wright and Robert Buchkoe will perform musical selections with guest performances by Frank Richardson, the Gitchee Gumee Guys and others. 2:00 pm. Community Room, Peter White Public Library, Marquette. For more information call (906) 249-9975. December 17th, 2007 Title: Planetarium Show Details: Planetarium Show: Live Sky Tour and 'Tis the Season. Students and seniors, $2; adults, $3. 7:30 pm. Shiras Planetarium, 1201 West Fair, Marquette. For more information call (906) 225-4204. December 20th, 2007 Title: Songs of Good Cheer Details: "Songs of Good Cheer" Strolling carolers and musicians. Thursday Evenings, 5 to 8 pm. Downtown Marquette. Joyful voices share songs of the season to fill the shops and streets with music. For information call (906) 228-6213. Title: Northern Vegans Holiday Social Website: www.northernvegans.com Details: Northern Vegans Holiday Social. 6:00 to 8:00 pm. Peter White Public Library Community Room, Marquette. If possible, please bring a vegan appetizer or dessert to share. If the holidays are too hectic to think about making another thing, please stop by and take a break. Coffee, tea and non-alcoholic holiday beverages will be provided. Open to the public and everyone is welcome. For more information call (906) 236-1279. Title: Caroling Details: Christmas Caroling at The Lighthouse Christian Bookstore. 1313 South Front Street, Marquette. Caroling begins at 5:30 pm and lyric sheets will be provided. For the Christmas season, each Thursday night will be dedicated to singing traditional carols, and every-and-anybody is welcome to join in. For more information call (906) 226-8720. December 21st, 2007 Title: Night Skiing Starts Website: www.marquettemountain.com Details: Night Skiing Starts. Marquette Mountain, Marquette. December 22nd, 2007 Local author book signing at Country Village Bookstore & Coffee House 1 -4 pm – George Koskimaki 12:00pm to 5:00pm Grand Opening Tube Slide Ishpeming (Open to the Public) You are invited to the Grand Opening of the new Tube Slide in the Al Quaal Recreation Area in Ishpeming. The slide will be open from 12-5p.m. daily throughout the Christmas holidays and every weekend until the end of March. There is a new rope tow for the slide. Tubes are provided. Location: Al Quaal Recreation Area, Ishpeming Price: $7 daily Contact: Dan Mitchell 906-486-6853 Title: Freestyle Camp I Website: www.marquettemountain.com Details: Freestyle Camp 1. Marquette Mountain, Marquette. For more information call (906) 225-1155 or 800-944-SNOW. Title: Carload Day Website: www.marquettemountain.com Details: Carload Day. Marquette Mountain, Marquette. For more information call (906) 225-1155 or 800-944-SNOW. December 24th, 2007 Title: Carload Day Website: www.marquettemountain.com Details: Carload Day. Marquette Mountain, Marquette. For more information call (906) 225-1155 or 800-944-SNOW. December 25th, 2007 Title: Community Christmas Dinner Details: Community Christmas Dinner. Enjoy a turkey meal with all the trimmings. Call ahead for deliveries. Noon to 3:00 pm. St. Michael Catholic Church, West Kaye Avenue, Marquette. For more information call (906) 225-9423. Title: Christmas Day Skiing Website: www.marquettemountain.com Details: Christmas Day Skiing - 12:00 - 5:00. Marquette Mountain, Marquette. For more information call (906) 225-1155 or 800-944-SNOW. December 27th, 2007 Title: Marquette Rangers Hockey Website: www.marquetterangers.com Details: Marquette Rangers Hockey versus Traverse City. 7:30 pm. Lakeview Arena, Marquette. For information www.marquetterangers.com. December 28th, 2007 Title: Marquette Rangers Hockey Website: www.marquetterangers.com Details: Marquette Rangers Hockey versus Traverse City. 7:30 pm. Lakeview Arena, Marquette. For information www.marquetterangers.com. Title: Michael Waite Concert Details: Michael Waite Concert. 7:30 pm. Kaufman Auditorium, 610 North Front Street, Marquette. Advanced tickets, $10. At the door, $12. Title: '80s Dance Details: '80s Dance. 7:30 pm to 10:30 pm. Community Room, Peter White Public Library, 217 Front Street, Marquette. This dance is open to people of all ages who enjoy '80s music. There will be music and refreshments available. Donations appreciated. For more information call (906) 226-4323. December 29th, 2007 Title: Marquette Rangers Hockey Website: www.marquetterangers.com Details: Marquette Rangers Hockey versus Traverse City. 7:30 pm. Lakeview Arena, Marquette. For information www.marquetterangers.com. Title: Slope Poker #1 Skiing Website: www.marquettemountain.com Details: Slope Poker #1 Skiing. Marquette Mountain, Marquette. For more information call (906) 225-1155 or 800-944-SNOW. Title: USSA Tech Camp Website: www.marquettemountain.com Details: USSA Tech Camp. Marquette Mountain, Marquette. For more information call (906) 225-1155 or 800-944-SNOW. December 30th, 2007 Title: Marquette Rangers Hockey Website: www.marquetterangers.com Details: Marquette Rangers Hockey versus Traverse City. 7:30 pm. Lakeview Arena, Marquette. For information www.marquetterangers.com. Title: Region II-Shelly Glover Race Website: www.marquettemountain.com Details: Region II-Shelly Glover Race. Marquette Mountain, Marquette. For more information call (906) 225-1155 or 800-944-SNOW December 31st, 2007 Jasper Ridge Brewery New Years Eve Party, 9 pm – 1 am 10:00am to 1:00pm YMCA New Year's Eve Youth Bash (Open to the Public) Families and area youth can ring in 2008 family style at the YMCA. The public is invited to enjoy a Youth Bash complete with a balloon drop, goodie bags and confetti. Everyone is encouraged to get glamorous for a day of celebration and enjoy music, dancing, games, snacks and more. Other activities for those 12 and older include a group exercise demonstration of the Y's new ZUMBA Dance class at 1p.m. lead by Gina Wilson. The YMCA will be offering a free membership giveaway. The normally assessed joining fee will be waived for individuals or families who join on this day. Location: YMCA of Marquette, 1420 N. Pine St Price: free Sponsor: YMCA of Marquette County Contact: 906-227-9622 Title: New Year's Eve Ball Drop Website: www.downtownmarquette.org Details: New Year's Eve Ball Drop. Gather with family and friends New Year's Eve at the Nineteenth Annual Ball Drop in Downtown Marquette. Join in the count-down to midnight as the ball is lowered from the Savings Bank Building on the corner of Front and Washington Streets. Share the magic of the twelfth strike that marks the beginning of the New Year at this family friendly community celebration in Downtown Marquette. For more information call 906-228-6213. Title: The Elementary Ball Details: U.P. Children's Museum presents "The Elementary Ball." The New Kid's New Years Event. 5:30 to 7:30 pm with ball drop at 7:30 pm. $3.00 per kid and adults are free. DJ, party hats, blowers, cookies, and punch fountain. For more informatin call (906) 226-3911. Title: Marquette Rangers Hockey Website: www.marquetterangers.com Details: Marquette Rangers Hockey versus Traverse City. 7:30 pm. Lakeview Arena, Marquette. For information www.marquetterangers.com
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