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January, 2008 Thursday, January 3rd 5:30pm NMU Women's Basketball vs. Grand Valley State - Open to the Public (Berry Events Center) 7:30pm NMU Men's Basketball vs. Grand Valley State - Open to the Public (Berry Events Center) Friday, January 4th 7:30 pm NMU Men's Ice Hockey vs. Notre Dame (Open to the Public) Location: Berry Events Center, Marquette Saturday, January 5th 7:30 pm NMU Men’s Ice Hockey vs. Notre Dame (open to the public- Berry Events Center) Monday, January 7th Blue Shoes Free Snowshoe Rent Blue Shoes. FREE Snowshoe rentals every Sunday afternoon at Forestville. For more information about the Noquemanon Trail Network call (906) 228-6182. 5:30pm NMU Women's Basketball vs. Northland College - Open to the Public (Berry Events Center) Come and join the Moosewood Nature Center for a "Tribute to Phyllis Reynolds, Virginia Long and the Children of Marquette County." There will be a Moosewood progress report with presentations by children, silent auction and door prizes. Dinner will be catered by Vango's. Location: Peter White Public Library Community Room, Marquette 7:00pm The Peter White Public Library Reader's Theater - Open to the Public Tuesday, January 8th Mining Journal Ski School - Mining Journal Ski School Begins. Marquette Mountain, Marquette. For more information call (906) 225-1155 or 800-944-SNOW Friday, January 11th 12 pm – 8 pm 2008 Teal Lake Radar Run (Race) The Teal Lake Radar Run Committee puts on this race every year in conjunction with the Heikki Lunta Winterfest. Pre-registration and a bonfire will take place from noon to 8p.m. on Teal Lake on Friday, January 11, 2008. Registration continues on Saturday, January 12, 2008 with racing from 9a.m. to 4p.m. The awards banquet will be held at Pasquali's at 6p.m. Location: Teal Lake, Negaunee 7:30 pm NMU Men’s Hockey vs. Wayne State (open to the public – Berry Events Center) 7:00pm Benefit Concert For Teaching Family Homes (Benefit) Come and enjoy the music of Chasin' Steel as they present a benefit concert for Teaching Family Homes of Upper Michigan. Location: Upfront & Company. Downtown Marquette Saturday, January 12th 9:00 pm – 1:00 am - Pirate Party! Jasper Ridge Brewery is having a Pirate Party, so dress in costume and come join in the fun! (Drink specials!) 9:00 am - 2008 Teal Lake Radar Run 7:30 pm - NMU Men’s Hockey vs. Wayne State (open to the public – Berry Events Center) Monday, January 14th 10:00am to 5:00pm - DeVos Art Museum Exhibit (Arts and Culture) You are invited to the DeVos Art Museum for a remarkable exhibition titled reGeneration: 50 photographers of tomorrow. This exhibit is the broadest and most enterprising survey of its kind. It showcases the creativity, ingenuity and inspiration for fifty up-and-coming photographic artists. Curators at the world renowned Musee de l Elysee in Lausanne selected photographers from hundreds of candidates. Aperture, a not-for-profit organization devoted to photography and the visual arts has organized this traveling exhibition and produced the accompanying publications. Museum hours: Monday-Friday 10am-5pm. Saturday & Sunday 1-4pm. Location: DeVos Art Museum, Northern Michigan University 7:00pm - Marquette Choral Society Rehearsal Starts (Open to the Public) The Marquette Choral Society begins rehearsals of Handel's "Messiah." All those interested in singing with the group are invited to attend. New members may join through the third rehearsal on January 28th. No audition is necessary. Nominal dues and the amount for music purchase will be collected during these first three rehearsals. The Choral Society will use the Novello edition by Watkins Shaw at a cost of approximately $25. The Spring concerts are scheduled for Saturday evening, April 26th and Sunday afternoon, April 27th at the Reynolds Recital Hall on the NMU campus. Location: Choral Room of the Thomas Fine Arts Building, Northern Michigan University Thursday, January 17th Adult Race League Starts - Adult Race League Starts. Marquette Mountain, Marquette. For more information call (906) 225-1155 or 800-944-SNOW. Friday, January 18th All day - Heikki Lunta Winter Carnival (Open to the Public) You are invited to the Heikki Lunta Winterfest that will be held on Friday, January 18th through Sunday, January 20th. There will be events for every member of the family starting with a fish fry on Friday night at the Negaunee Eagles club starting at 5p.m. for $7.50. The annual fishing derby is on Saturday starting at 8a.m. The culmination of the three day festival will be narrated horse-drawn sleigh rides through Old Towne. Visit www.negauneeirontown.com/winterfest.htm for a full schedule of events. Location: Negaunee, Michigan 4:00pm - Photography Without Boundaries (Open to the Public) A presentation by Rod Slemmons, Director, Museum of Comtemporary Photography, Chicago. 6-8pm: Reception, with remarks by Rod Slemmons at 7p.m. Location: West Science Lecture Hall B, Northern Michigan University 6:15pm - Give A Hoot Owl Hike (Open to the Public) Join teacher and naturalist Scot Stewart on Moosewood's traditional owl hike. Meet at Moosewood Nature Center and carpool a short distance to the best site. Hot chocolate provided at Moosewood Nature Center. Location: Meet at Moosewood Nature Center and carpool to location 10:00am to 5:00pm - DeVos Art Museum Exhibit (Arts and Culture) You are invivited to the DeVos Art Museum for a remarkable exhibition titled reGeneration: 50 photographers of tomorrow. This exhibit is the broadest and most enterprising survey of its kind. It showcases the creativity, ingenuity and inspiration for fifty up-and-coming photographic artists. Curators at the world renowned Musee de l Elysee in Lausanne selected photographers from hundreds of candidates. Aperture, a not-for-profit organization devoted to photography and the visual arts has organized this traveling exhibition and produced the accompanying publications. Museum hours: Monday-Friday 10am-5pm. Saturday & Sunday 1-4pm. Location: DeVos Art Museum, Northern Michigan University Moonlight Snowshoe - Step Sisters Moonlight Snowshoe at the Forestville Trailhead. For more information about the Noquemanon Trail Network call (906) 228-6182. Saturday, January 19th 8:00am to 3:00pm - Annual Heikki Lunta Fishing Derby (Open to the Public) Tickets are available at Bucks Party Store & Holiday Station Store in Negaunee, and Wilderness Sports & Holiday Station Store in Ishpeming starting on January 1st. Same-day registration and weigh-in at Paisano's Pizza, on the shores of Teal Lake. At the 3p.m. conclusion, a variety of prizes in various categories will be awarded in both adult and youth categories. Location: Teal Lake, Negaunee 10:00am - Blooper Ball Softball Tournament (Tournament) The Blooper Ball Winter Softball Tournament is a family oriented addition to the 2008 Heikki Lunta Winterfest. A minimum of eight players per team is required to participate. Entry deadline is Wednesday, January 16th. To enter call the Negaunee Irontown Association. Location: LaCombe Field, Negaunee 10:00am - Elk's Pasty Sale In conjunction with the Heikki Lunta Winterfest, the Elks will be holding a pasty sale. Hungry residents and visitors can order their delicious pasties ahead of time from any Irontown member or by calling the Elks at 475-4401. Some proceeds benefit the Irontown Association. Location: Elks Lodge, 107 S. Pioneer Ave, Negaunee 12:00pm to 5:00pm - Lucy Hill Naturbahn Luge Track Open House (Open to the Public) Come and experience the only track of its kind in the U.S. Children younger than eighteen with supervision by a parent or legal guardian and adults can try luge sliding for free. A concession will be available Location: Lucy Hill Naturbahn Luge Track, County Road E, Negaunee 12:00pm to 7:00pm - Eagles Cudighi Sale In conjunction with the Heikki Lunta Winterfest, the Negaunee Eagles will be selling cudighi either in bulk for $2.50 a pound or ready to eat for $5 a piece. Location: Eagles Negaunee Clubhouse, 311 Iron Street 5:00pm - Bonfires (Open to the Public) In conjunction with the Heikki Lunta Winterfest, bonfires will be held on the shores of Teal Lake in Negaunee. Location: Teal Lake, Negaunee 7:00pm - Fireworks Over Teal Lake In Negaunee (Open to the Public) Location: Teal Lake, Negaunee Freestyle Camp II - Freestyle Camp II. Marquette Mountain, Marquette. For more information call (906) 225-1155 or 800-944-SNOW. Sunday, January 20th All day - Heikki Lunta Winter Carnival (Open to the Public) You are invited to the Heikki Lunta Winterfest that will be held on Friday, January 18th through Sunday, January 20th. There will be events for every member of the family starting with a fish fry on Friday night at the Negaunee Eagles club starting at 5p.m. for $7.50. The annual fishing derby is on Saturday starting at 8a.m. The culmination of the three day festival will be narrated horse-drawn sleigh rides through Old Towne. Visit www.negauneeirontown.com/winterfest.htm for a full schedule of events. Location: Negaunee, Michigan 9:00am to 1:00pm - Eagles Breakfast Buffet (Open to the Public) This breakfast buffet is held in conjunction with the Heikki Lunta Winterfest. 12:00pm to 4:00pm - Sleigh Rides (Open to the Public) In conjunction with the Heikki Lunta Winterfest,Irontown will offer narrated horse-drawn sleigh rides through Old Towne at the Talven Juhlat (Mid-Winter Festivities), the culmination of the three-day festival. Old Towne is an area that was closed to the public for almost 50 years, but was reopened in 2006. Families can take this half-hour tour through old neighborhoods and past historic mine sites starting from the Negaunee Senior Center where refreshments and historic displays will be available. Volunteers from Irontown, the City of Negaunee and the Negaunee Historical Society have come together to provide tours, photo's and maps to make this a fun and educational ride down memory lane for many current and former residents. Added fun this year will be a snowshoe/cross country skiing geocaching event provided by the Marquette County Health Department. Snow fort building, sledding and a bonfire will be available in Old Towne Festival Park during this time. more information... Location: Starts From The Negaunee Senior Center, 410 Jackson Street 2:00pm NMU Women's Basketball vs. Hillsdale - Open to the Public (Berry Events Center) 4:00pm NMU Men's Basketball vs. Hillsdale - Open to the Public (Berry Events Center) Monday, January 21st 10:00am to 5:00pm - DeVos Art Museum Exhibit (Arts and Culture) You are invivited to the DeVos Art Museum for a remarkable exhibition titled reGeneration: 50 photographers of tomorrow. This exhibit is the broadest and most enterprising survey of its kind. It showcases the creativity, ingenuity and inspiration for fifty up-and-coming photographic artists. Curators at the world renowned Musee de l Elysee in Lausanne selected photographers from hundreds of candidates. Aperture, a not-for-profit organization devoted to photography and the visual arts has organized this traveling exhibition and produced the accompanying publications. Museum hours: Monday-Friday 10am-5pm. Saturday & Sunday 1-4pm. Location: DeVos Art Museum, Northern Michigan University 6:00pm to 9:00pm - Economic Club of Marquette County (Open to the Public) Join us as we celebrate our 30th year of providing a social network setting in which we create awareness and education on economic issues of importance to the community through programs of local, regional and national interest. This month's speaker will be Tom Nemacheck, Executive Director U.P. Travel and Recreation Association. Past U.P. speakers will be guests of the club. Social hour 6p.m., dinner 7p.m.,speaker 8p.m. Please make reservations by 5p.m. on the Friday prior to each meeting at 228-6000 or reserve online with major credit card at www.marquetteeconomiclub.org Location: Ramada Inn 412 W. Washington St., Marquette Tuesday, January 22nd Title: 1938 Storm of the Century Details: "The 1938 Storm of the Century" with Karl Bohnak. 7:00 pm. Peter White Public Library, Community Room, Marquette. As the week of January 24, 1938 began, all the elements of a perfect storm were brewing. The right combination of energy, moisture and cold in just the right place unleased this infamous blizzard. It became the yardstick against which all other storms have been measured for the last 70 years. Come hear the details, see the photographs, and if you remember it, share your stories with the audience. $3.00 suggested donation. Thursday, January 24th 5:30pm NMU Women's Basketball vs. Ferris State - Open to the Public (Berry Events Center) 6:00pm Northern Vegan's Dinner - Open to the Public (103 N. Third Street, Marquette) The Northern Vegans invite you to dinner at the Tai House. A vegan entree(tofu wothout fish sauce) will be ordered off of the menu. Please R... more 7:30pm NMU Men's Basketball vs. Ferris State - Open to the Public (Berry Events Center) 7:30pm Rangers Junior A Hockey Action - The Marquette Rangers will be facing off against the Traverse City North Stars at Lakeview Arena Friday, January 25th 7:30pm - Rangers Junior A Hockey Action (Recreation and Sports) The Marquette Rangers will be facing off against the Alpena IceDiggersat Lakeview Arena... the evening will include fast paced, hard hitting hockey, NMU Student Night and much more. Location: Lakeview Arena cshuty@marquetterangers.com 906-225-9077 Junior Noque Contact: Susan Brian (email: sbrian @ noquetrails.org) Website: www.noquetrails.org Details: Junior Noque - A Superiorland Ski Club Event. For more information about the Noquemanon Trail Network call (906) 228-6182 Saturday, January 26th All day- Subaru Noquemanon Ski Marathon and mBank Half Noqu 10th anniversary of State's largest cross country ski race. 51K and 25K point to point (Ishpeming to Marquette) classic and freestyle events, mens and womens divisions. Location: Noquemanon Trail 11:00am NMU Women's Basketball vs. Findlay - Open to the Public (Berry Events Center) 1:00pm NMU Men's Basketball vs. Findlay - Open to the Public (Berry Events Center) 7:30pm NMU Men's Ice Hockey vs.USNDT (EXH) - Open to the Public (Berry Events Center) February, 2008 Friday, February 1st CMSC Race - CMSC Race. Marquette Mountain, Marquette. For more information call (800)944-SNOW or (906) 225-1155. Marquette Rangers Hockey vs Alexandria. 7:30 pm. Lakeview Arena, Marquette. Regeneration: 50 Photographers. DeVos Art Museum, NMU. For information call (906) 227-2194. Saturday, February 2nd CMSC Race - CMSC Race. Marquette Mountain, Marquette. For more information call (800)944-SNOW or (906) 225-1155. Groundhog Day Regeneration: 50 Photographers DeVos Art Museum, NMU, Marquette. Marquette Rangers Hockey vs Alexandria. 7:30 pm. Lakeview Arena, Marquette. Ski til Midnight/Slope Poker - Ski til Midnight/Slope Poker/Glow Night. Marquette Mountain, Marquette. For more information call 800-944-SNOW or (906) 225-1155 Family Mardi Gras Party - Peter White Public Library is hosting a family Mardi Gras Party featuring New Orleans style dance music, Mardi Gras crafts, costume parade and refreshments. 2:00 to 4:00 pm. Peter White Public Library Community Room, Marquette. All ages welcome. No admissions charge. For more information call (906) 226-4323. Sunday, February 3rd CMSC Race - CMSC Race. Marquette Mountain, Marquette. For more information call (800)944-SNOW or (906) 225-1155. Blue Shoes Free Snowshoe Rent Blue Shoes. FREE Snowshoe rentals every Sunday afternoon at Forestville. For more information about the Noquemanon Trail Network call (906) 228-6182. Shoe-on-anon Snowshoe Race Shoe-on-anon Snowshoe Race - A Superiorland Ski Club and NTN Partnership Event. For more information about the Noquemanon Trail Network call (906) 228-6182. Monday, February 4th 7:30pm - NMU Men's Basketball vs. Northland Baptist (Open to the Public) Location: Berry Events Center Thursday, February 7th Title: Dog Sledding: Story/Slide Show Details: First Thursday Concert Series presents: Dog sledding: Story and slide show. Reading and presentation by Jackie Winkowski, author of Miki's Challenge and the sequel, Miki's Race. 7:00 pm. Community Room, Peter White Public Library, Marquette. Friday, February 8th 7:30pm NMU Men's Ice Hockey vs. Michigan State (Open to the Public) Saturday, February 9th CUSSA Open Training CUSSA Open Training. Marquette Mountain, Marquette. For more information call (800)944-SNOW or (906) 225-1155. Fundraiser Girls Gone Winter! Girls Gone Winter Health & Trail Extravaganza. This is a Snow Sisters Celebration Event. For more information about the Noquemanon Trail Network call (906) 228-6182 Derrell Syria Project Concert City of Marquette Arts and Culture Center presents The Derrell Syria Project concert. 1:00 pm. Community Room, Peter White Public Library, Marquette. Donation at the door. Marquette Symphony Orchestra Website: www.nmu.edu/tickets Details: Marquette Symphony Orchestra presents a performance with guest conductor Dr. David Cole. 7:30 pm. Kaufman Auditorium, Marquette. Adults $25; Children 13-18 $10; Children 12 and under $7. Tickets 227-1032. Dinner at 5:00 pm in the Landmark Inn (additional cost). For additional information call (906) 228-0472. 11:00am NMU Women's Track & Field Northern Challenge - Open to the Public (Superior Dome, Marquette) 7:30pm NMU Men's Ice Hockey vs. Michigan State - Open to the Public (Berry Events Center) Sunday, February 10th CUSSA Open Training - CUSSA Open Training. Marquette Mountain, Marquette. For more information call (800)944-SNOW or (906) 225-1155. Wednesday, February 14th SuperTour Ski Jumping SuperTour Ski Jumping hosted by the Ishpeming Ski Club at Suicide Hill, Ishpeming. 5:30pm - NMU Women's Basketball vs. Northwood - Open to the Public (Berry Events Center) 7:30pm - NMU Men's Basketball vs. Northwood - Open to the Public (Berry Events Center) Friday, February 15th UP 200/Midnight Run Website: www.UP200.org U.P. 200/Midnight Run. The U.P. 200 is a competitive, 12 dog, mid-distance sled dog race. The race is approximately 240 miles in length and is a qualifying race for the Iditarod. A maximum limit of 40 mushers will be registered for this race. The Midnight Run is an eight dog race. This race is typically a much faster race than the longer distance U.P. 200, due to the distance involved. This race has become one of the most popular races for the Upper Peninsula's sled dog racing weekend, primarily due to the fine field of competitors it routinely draws. Winter Burlesque Extravaganza Details: The Winter Burlesque Extravaganza with performances by "The Bad Seed Burlesque Performance and Entertainment Troupe" at the Red Room Theatre in the Masonic Building, Marquette. Doors open at 7:30 pm. Adult themed event. Saturday, February 16th UP 200/Midnight Run Website: www.UP200.org U.P. 200/Midnight Run. The U.P. 200 is a competitive, 12 dog, mid-distance sled dog race. The race is approximately 240 miles in length and is a qualifying race for the Iditarod. A maximum limit of 40 mushers will be registered for this race. The Midnight Run is an eight dog race. This race is typically a much faster race than the longer distance U.P. 200, due to the distance involved. This race has become one of the most popular races for the Upper Peninsula's sled dog racing weekend, primarily due to the fine field of competitors it routinely draws. Boot Camp Boot Camp. Marquette Mountain, Marquette. For more information call (800)944-SNOW or (906) 225-1155. MSCA Race MSCA Race. Marquette Mountain, Marquette. For more information call (800)944-SNOW or (906) 225-1155. Big Bay Honey Bear Classic Big Bay Honey Bear Classic Ski Race. For more information about the Noquemanon Trail Network call (906) 228-6182. Glacier Glide Lake Superior Art Association presents Glacier Glide an exhibition located at Presque Isle Park, Marquette, with artwork displayed around the park and youth-made art displayed inside the pavilion. 12:00 to 5:00 pm. 1:00pm - NMU Women's Basketball vs. Saginaw Valley State - Open to the Public (Berry Events Center) 3:00pm - NMU Men's Basketball vs. Saginaw Valley State - Open to the Public (Berry Events Center) Sunday, February 17th UP 200/Midnight Run Wednesday, February 20th The Full Monty Website: www.nmu.edu/tickets NMU Forest Roberts Theatre presents "The Full Monty" at 7:30 pm on February 20-22 and 1:00 pm on February 23 in the Forest Roberts Theatre, NMU. Thursday, February 21stJ3/J4 Championships J3/J4 Championships. Marquette Mountain, Marquette. For more information call (800)944-SNOW or (906) 225-1155. The Full Monty NMU Forest Roberts Theatre presents "The Full Monty" at 7:30 pm on February 20-22 and 1:00 pm on February 23 in the Forest Roberts Theatre, NMU, Marquette. Fundraiser Softball Tournament Softball Tournament, Superior Dome, Marquette. Friday, February 22nd J3/J4 Championships J3/J4 Championships. Marquette Mountain, Marquette. For more information call (800)944-SNOW or (906) 225-1155. The Full Monty NMU Forest Roberts Theatre presents "The Full Monty" at 7:30 pm on February 20-22 and 1:00 pm on February 23 in the Forest Roberts Theatre, NMU, Marquette. Fundraiser Softball Tournament Softball Tournament, Superior Dome, Marquette. Figure Skating Open Comp Ron Carlson Marquette International Figure Skating Open Competition. Lakeview Arena, Marquette. 7:30pm NMU Men's Ice Hockey vs. Nebraska-Omaha - Open to the Public (Berry Events Center, Marquette) Saturday, February 23rd Trenary Outhouse Classic 15th Annual Trenary Outhouse Classic, Trenary. The race is held the last weekend in February along Trenary's main street. The objec of the competition is to be the fastest two-person team to push an outhouse on skis 500 feet down the street. There are four races. Special prizes are awarded. In addition to the races, tere are games, food and vendors. J3/J4 Championships J3/J4 Championships. Marquette Mountain, Marquette. For more information call (800)944-SNOW or (906) 225-1155. Freestyle Camp III Freestyle Camp III. Marquette Mountain, Marquette. For more information call (800)944-SNOW or (906) 225-1155. The Full Monty NMU Forest Roberts Theatre presents "The Full Monty" at 7:30 pm on February 20-22 and 1:00 pm on February 23 in the Forest Roberts Theatre, NMU, Marquette. Fundraiser Softball Tournament Softball Tournament, Superior Dome, Marquette. Contest:Figure Skating Open Comp Ron Carlson Marquette International Figure Skating Open Competition. Lakeview Arena, Marquette. 11:00am - NMU Women's Basketball vs. Lake Superior State - Open to the Public (Berry Events Center) 1:00pm - NMU Men's Basketball vs. Lake Superior State - Open to the Public (Berry Events Center) 7:30pm - NMU Men's Ice Hockey vs. Nebraska-Omaha - Open to the Public (Berry Events Center, Marquette) Tuesday, February 26th US Jr Olympic Ski Jump/Nordic Website: www.ishskiclub.com USSA Chevrolet Junior Olympics Ski Jumping and Nordic Combined at Suicide Hill. Hosted by Ishpeming Ski Club, Ishpeming Michigan. Tuesday,Feb. 26 - 6:30 pm: Opening Ceremonies and Tourch Lighting Ceremonies. Wednesday, Feb 27 - 10:00 am: Ski Jumping Official Training;1:00 pm: Cross Country Official Training. Thursday, Feb 28 - 10:00 am: K60 Special Jumping Competition, all competitors, Special and Nordic Combined;3:00 pm: Nordic Combined Cross Country Race (Gunderson start format). Friday, Feb 29 - (Backup day for Official Competitions) 1:00 pm: Head to Head Elimination Ski Jumping Competition (Unofficial Competition). Saturday, March 1 - 10:00 am: K60 Nordic Combined and Special Teaming Jumping;3:00 pm: Nordic Combined Team Cross Country Race;5:30 pm - 8:00 pm: Awards and Recognition Banquet; 8:00pm: Youth Dance hosted by local school districts. Sunday, March 2: Teams Depart. Wednesday, February 27th US Jr Olymp Ski Jump/Nordic Website: www.ishskiclub.com Thursday, February 28th Friday, February 29th US Jr Olymp Ski Jump/Nordic Website: www.ishskiclub.com Battle of the Bands Concert PWPL Teen Advisory Board Battle of the Bands Concert, 7:00 - 10:00 pm, featuring local bands. Peter White Public Library Community Room, Marquette. For more information call (906) 227-4323. TO BE UPDATED SOON: 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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