FALL 2008 Arts Calendar
visual arts•theatre•dance•culture•music
SEPTEMBER
September—LSAA presents Michele Tuccini’s “Facial Vision” exhibit
in the Lower Level Gallery. For more information, call 906-228-0472.
September—September at the Oasis Public reception on Friday,
September 5 from 7-9pm
September 4—MACC’s 1st Thursday Concert Series presents The
Truckey Boys. In the PWPL Community Room at 7:00pm
September 5—NMU Department of Music presents “Chamber Music” Faculty
and Friends Dr. Nancy Redfern on piano at the Reynolds Recital Hall. 7:30 pm...FREE!! For more information, please call 227-2563 or
visit www.nmu.edu/music.
September 5 & 6—Auditions for the
September 14—The Upper Peninsula Children’s Museum presents “From
Your Walls to Mine”—a previously owned original art sale and Cabaret!! Tickets
$5 and on sale at the Children’s Museum and at the door. Fore more information
call 226-3911 or visit www.upcmkids.org.
September 15—Peter White Public Library presents Afternoon
Classic Film Series-Gigi. Free classic
movie played in the Community Room at the Peter White Public Library. For more information, please call 226-4318.
September 15—MACC in coordination with the Peter White Public
Library presents After School Explorers. Storytelling and Creative visual art
projects collide! Classes from 4:15-5:15
p.m. at the Marquette Arts and
September 15—PWPL presents Toddler Story Time. Every Monday at
10:00am in the Children’s Room (lower level). Weekly books will journey through
the alphabet. An arts & craft time will take place every Wednesday based on
the letter or theme of the book each week. 228-9510.
September 17—MACC presents Pre-School Arts & Craft Time.
Creative and fun activities for toddlers and parents to do together. Art theme will be based on the book that was
read on Monday during story time. Ages:
2-7 years . Classes from 10-10:30
a.m. at the Marquette Arts and
September 19—”Anatomy of a Murder” film showing at the
Courthouse. For more info, call 226-4303
September 17-20—Vertigo Theatre Company presents: “Rabbit Hole” by David Lindsay-Abaire, a 2005
Pulitzer Prize Winner. At 7:30pm in the Black Box Theatre on the Campus of
Northern
September 21--The League of Finnish-American Societies 13th
Annual Fall Picnic. 2-5 p.m. Ishpeming Township Hall. 485-1971
September 21—
September 22—
September 22—PWPL presents Toddler Story Time. Every Monday at
10:00am in the Children’s Room (lower level). Weekly books will journey through
the alphabet. An arts & craft time will take place every Wednesday based on
the letter or theme of the book each week. For more info, call 228-9510.
September 22—MACC in coordination with the Peter White Public
Library presents After School Explorers. Storytelling and Creative visual art
projects collide! Classes from 4:15-5:15
p.m. at the Marquette Arts and
September 24—MACC presents Pre-School Arts & Craft Time. Creative
and fun activities for toddlers and parents to do together. Art theme will be based on the book that was
read on Monday during story time. Ages:
2-7 years . Classes from 10-10:30
a.m. at the Marquette Arts and
September 26—”Anatomy of a Murder” film showing at the PWPL in
the afternoon. For more info, call 226-4303
September 27—Marquette Symphony Orchestra presents a Pops
Concert. Conductor: Dr. Jacob Chi. Tickets are $7.00 for Children 12 and under,
$10.00 for 13-18, and $25.00 for Single Adults tickets. Ticket outlets include
all EZ Ticket Outlets: Superior Dome, TCF Bank, & Forest Roberts Theatre
Box Office, and by phone at 227-1032 or online at www.nmu.edu/tickets. All
concerts start at 7:30 p.m. in Kaufman Auditorium. For more information, visit
www.marquettesymphony.org.
September 29—PWPL presents Toddler Story Time. Every Monday at
10:00am in the Children’s Room (lower level). Weekly books will journey through
the alphabet. An arts & craft time will take place every Wednesday based on
the letter or theme of the book each week. For more info, call 228-9510.
September 29—MACC in coordination with the Peter White Public
Library presents After School Explorers. Storytelling and Creative visual art
projects collide! Classes from 4:15-5:15
p.m. at the Marquette Arts and
OCTOBER
October—MACC presents Mayumi Kakimi exhibit in the Lower Level
Gallery. For more info, call 228-0472.
October—Oasis Gallery presents Wayne Francis. Public reception on Friday, October 3 from
7-9pm
October 1—MACC presents Pre-School Arts & Craft Time. Creative
and fun activities for toddlers and parents to do together. Art theme will be based on the book that was
read on Monday during story time. Ages:
2-7 years . Classes from 10-10:30
a.m. at the Marquette Arts and
October 1-4—NMU’s
October 2—MACC’s 1st Thursday Concert Series presents the Jeff
Nelson Trio in the PWPL Community Room at 7:00pm.
October 2—
October 4—The Bob and Tom Comedy All-Starts Tour at 7:00pm
& 10pm (two performances). A
rotating assembly of comedians that have appeared on Bob and Tom to Comedy
Central. Tickets are $31.50 and
available through NMU EZ Tickets by calling 906-227-1032 or by visiting www.nmu.edutickets.
October 4—Canadian Mist presents “Bob & Tom Comedy
All-Stars” at 7:00pm and 10:00pm in Kaufman Auditorium.
October 5—
October 5—NMU Department of Music presents “Art Song Revival” starting
at 3:00pm, Reynolds Recital Hall...FREE!!
For more information call 227-2563 or visit www.nmu.edu/music.
October 6—PWPL presents Toddler Story Time. Every Monday at
10:00am in the Children’s Room (lower level). Weekly books will journey through
the alphabet. An arts & craft time will take place every Wednesday based on
the letter or theme of the book each week. For more info, call 228-9510.
October 6—MACC in coordination with the Peter White Public
Library presents After School Explorers. Storytelling and Creative visual art
projects collide! Classes from 4:15-5:15
p.m. at the Marquette Arts and
October 6—”The Artistry of the Saarinens” will have a luncheon
with Susan Saarinen, Landscape Artist, at Noon at the Landmark Inn Hotel. For
tickets and more information: 228-8035
October 6—”The Artistry of the Saarinens” presents an
Illustrated Lecture by Susan Saarinen and Mark Coir in Jamrich Hall on the
campus of Northern Michigan University at 7:00pm. No charge for admission. For
more info: 228-8035
October 8—MACC presents Pre-School Arts & Craft Time.
Creative and fun activities for toddlers and parents to do together. Art theme will be based on the book that was
read on Monday during story time. Ages:
2-7 years . Classes from 10-10:30
a.m. at the Marquette Arts and
October 10—
October 11—NMU Department of Music presents “Chamber Music
Recital-Woodwind Quintet” 7:30 pm, Reynolds Recital Hall. For more information call 227-2563 or visit
www.nmu.edu/music.
October 12—NMU Department of Music presents “University Choir
& Madrigal Singers & Lake Effect Show Choir” 3:00pm, Reynolds Recital
Hall. For more information call 227-2563
or visit www.nmu.edu/music.
October 13—MACC in coordination with the Peter White Public
Library presents After School Explorers. Storytelling and Creative visual art
projects collide! Classes from 4:15-5:15
p.m. at the Marquette Arts and
October 13—PWPL presents Toddler Story Time. Every Monday at
10:00am in the Children’s Room (lower level). Weekly books will journey through
the alphabet. An arts & craft time will take place every Wednesday based on
the letter or theme of the book each week. 228-9510.
October 14—NMU Department of Music presents “Jazz Band
Concert”. 7:30 pm, Reynolds Recital
Hall. For more information call 227-2563
or visit www.nmu.edu/music
October 15—MACC presents Pre-School Arts & Craft Time. Creative
and fun activities for toddlers and parents to do together. Art theme will be based on the book that was
read on Monday during story time. Ages:
2-7 years . Classes from 10-10:30
a.m. at the Marquette Arts and
October 17—NMU’s Performing Arts Series presents “Frigg” Finnish
& Swedish Fiddlers Extraordinaire at 8:00pm in Kaufman Auditorium. Tickets
are $6.00 for students, $15.00 for Seniors (over 60), Faculty and Staff of NMU,
and $20.00 for General Public. For
tickets, please see an NMU EZ-ticket outlet or call 227-1032
October 17—
October 18—The Hiawatha Music Co-op will present
singer/songwriter Ellis Paul in concert, at 7:30 p.m., at the Marquette Senior
High School Little Theatre, 1204 W. Fair Ave. Tickets $13 advance, $16 at the
door. Please visit www.hiawathamusic.org for information about ticket outlets,
etc. Opening act to be announced. There will also be a children's music concert
at PWPL, call 228-9510 for more information.
October 20—PWPL presents Toddler Story Time. Every Monday at
10:00am in the Children’s Room (lower level). Weekly books will journey through
the alphabet. An arts & craft time will take place every Wednesday based on
the letter or theme of the book each week. For more info, call 228-9510.
October 20—MACC in coordination with the Peter White Public
Library presents After School Explorers. Storytelling and Creative visual art
projects collide! Classes from 4:15-5:15
p.m. at the Marquette Arts and
October 22—MACC presents Pre-School Arts & Craft Time. Creative
and fun activities for toddlers and parents to do together. Art theme will be based on the book that was
read on Monday during story time. Ages:
2-7 years . Classes from 10-10:30
a.m. at the Marquette Arts and
October 23—
October 25—NMU’s NAE & Center for Student Enrichment presents
“The Golden Dragon Acrobats” at 8:00pm at the
October 25—NMU Department of Music presents “I Have a Song to
Sing” An evening of opera arias & duets.
7:30 pm, Reynolds Recital Hall.
For more information call 227-2563 or visit www.nmu.edu/music.
October 26—NMU Department of Music presents “NMU String
Orchestra-Barbara Rhyneer” 3:00 pm, Reynolds Recital Hall. For more information call 227-2563 or visit
www.nmu.edu/music.
October 27—PWPL presents Toddler Story Time. Every Monday at
10:00am in the Children’s Room (lower level). Weekly books will journey through
the alphabet. An arts & craft time will take place every Wednesday based on
the letter or theme of the book each week. For more info, call 228-9510.
October 27—MACC in coordination with the Peter White Public
Library presents After School Explorers. Storytelling and Creative visual art
projects collide! Classes from 4:15-5:15
p.m. at the Marquette Arts and
October 29—MACC presents Pre-school Arts & Craft Time.
Creative and fun crafts for toddlers and parents to do together. Art theme will be based on the book that was
read on Monday during story time. Ages:
2-7 years . Classes from 10-10:30
a.m. at the Marquette Arts and
October 29-November 1—The Forest Roberts Theatre presents Lab
I: Student Directed One Act Plays. All performances start at 7:30pm in the
Black Box Theatre (McClintcok Room 105, NMU). Admission is FREE!!! For more
information, call 227-2553 or visit us online at www.nmu.edutheatre.
NOVEMBER
November—MACC presents “In Flight” featuring Linda Ferguson,
Mark Mitchell, Yvonne Lemire, Carol Phillips, Russ Prather, Ingrid Blixot, and
John Lundeen. In the Lower Level Gallery. 228-0472
November—Oasis Gallery presents Kayo Miwa. Public reception on Friday, October 31st from
7-9pm
November 1—Hiawatha Music Co-op Annual Members Meeting, 6 p.m.,
in the Community Room of Peter White Public Library. The meeting is open to
Hiawatha members only, but memberships will be available at the event. A public
dance will follow from 8:30 to 10:30 p.m. Please visit www.hiawathamusic.org
for details.
November 3-7—MACC Youth Theatre presents “You’re a Good Man,
Charlie Brown” the musical. 7:00 pm
performance at the Masonic
November 3—PWPL presents Toddler Story Time. Every Monday at
10:00am in the Children’s Room (lower level). Weekly books will journey through
the alphabet. An arts & craft time will take place every Wednesday based on
the letter or theme of the book each week. For more info, call 228-9510.
November 3—MACC in coordination with the Peter White Public
Library presents After School Explorers. Storytelling and Creative visual art
projects collide! Classes from 4:15-5:15
p.m. at the Marquette Arts and
November 5—MACC presents Pre-School Arts & Craft Time.
Creative and fun activities for toddlers and parents to do together. Art theme will be based on the book that was
read on Monday during story time. Ages:
2-7 years . Classes from 10-10:30
a.m. at the Marquette Arts and
November 6—MACC’s 1st Thursday Concert Series presents the Derrell
Syria Project at 7:00pm in the Community Room. For more information, call
228-0472.
November 8—The Oasis Gallery presents their annual fund-raising
Dinner by Artists. Event starts at
6:30pm. Tickets are $45.00 or sponsor a
table for $150.00. For more info call
228-4656.
November 8—NMU’s Performing Arts Series presents “Joanne
Shenandoah” Grammy award winning Native American singer/songwriter at 8:00pm in
Kaufman Auditorium. Tickets are $6.00 for students, $15.00 for Seniors (over
60), Faculty and Staff of NMU, and $20.00 for General Public. For tickets,
please see an NMU EZ-ticket outlet or call 227-1032
November 10—PWPL presents Toddler Story Time. Every Monday at
10:00am in the Children’s Room (lower level). Weekly books will journey through
the alphabet. An arts & craft time will take place every Wednesday based on
the letter or theme of the book each week. 228-9510.
November 10—MACC in coordination with the Peter White Public
Library presents After School Explorers. Storytelling and Creative visual art
projects collide! Classes from 4:15-5:15
p.m. at the Marquette Arts and
November 12—MACC presents Pre-School Arts & Craft Time.
Creative and fun activities for toddlers and parents to do together. Art theme
will be based on the book that was read on Monday during story time. Ages:
2-7 years . Classes from 10-10:30
a.m. at the Marquette Arts and
November 12-15—NMU’s
November 13-15—
November 15—MACC presents the 8th Annual Holiday Art Sale.
Featuring over 25 artists. 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the
November 16—NMU Department of Music presents “Percussion
Recital”. 3:00 pm, Reynolds Recital
Hall. For more information call 227-2563
or visit www.nmu.edu/music.
November 17—PWPL presents Toddler Story Time. Every Monday at
10:00am in the Children’s Room (lower level). Weekly books will journey through
the alphabet. An arts & craft time will take place every Wednesday based on
the letter or theme of the book each week. For more info, call 228-9510.
November 17—MACC in coordination with the Peter White Public
Library presents After School Explorers. Storytelling and Creative visual art
projects collide! Classes from 4:15-5:15
p.m. at the Marquette Arts and
November 19—MACC presents Pre-School Arts & Craft Time. Creative
and fun activities for toddlers and parents to do together. Art theme will be based on the book that was
read on Monday during story time. Ages:
2-7 years . Classes from 10-10:30
a.m. at the Marquette Arts and
November 20—NMU Department of Music presents “NMU Jazz Band” 7:30
pm, Reynolds Recital Hall. For more
information call 227-2563 or visit www.nmu.edu/music
November 22—Marquette Symphony Orchestra presents their November
Concert. Conductor: Dr. Jacob Chi. Tickets are $7.00 for Children 12 and under,
$10.00 for 13-18, and $25.00 for Single Adults tickets. Ticket can be purchased
at all EZ Ticket Outlets: Superior Dome, TCF Bank, & Forest Roberts Theatre
Box Office, and by phone at 227-1032 or online at www.nmu.edu/tickets. All
concerts start at 7:30 p.m. in Kaufman Auditorium. For more information, visit
www.marquettesymphony.org.
November 23—NMU Department of Music presents “University Choir
& Madrigal Singers” 3:00 pm,
Reynolds Recital Hall. For more
information call 227-2563 or visit
www.nmu.edu/music
November 24—PWPL presents Toddler Story Time. Every Monday at
10:00am in the Children’s Room (lower level). Weekly books will journey through
the alphabet. An arts & craft time will take place every Wednesday based on
the letter or theme of the book each week. For more info, call 228-9510.
November 24—MACC in coordination with the Peter White Public
Library presents After School Explorers. Storytelling and Creative visual art
projects collide! Classes from 4:15-5:15
p.m. at the Marquette Arts and
November 26—MACC presents Pre-School Arts & Craft Time. Creative
and fun activities for toddlers and parents to do together. Art theme will be based on the book that was
read on Monday during story time. Ages:
2-7 years . Classes from 10-10:30
a.m. at the Marquette Arts and
DECEMBER
December—LSAA presents the Holiday Show in the Lower Level
Gallery of the
December—Oasis Gallery presents The Annual Oasis Holiday “Off
the Wall”
December 1—PWPL presents Toddler Story Time. Every Monday at
10:00am in the Children’s Room (lower level). Weekly books will journey through
the alphabet. An arts & craft time will take place every Wednesday based on
the letter or theme of the book each week. For more info, call 228-9510.
December 1—MACC in coordination with the Peter White Public
Library presents After School Explorers. Storytelling and Creative visual art
projects collide! Classes from 4:15-5:15
p.m. at the Marquette Arts and
December 3—MACC presents Pre-School Arts & Craft Time.
Creative and fun activities for toddlers and parents to do together. Art theme will be based on the book that was
read on Monday during story time. Ages:
2-7 years . Classes from 10-10:30
a.m. at the Marquette Arts and
December 3—NMU Department of Music presents “NMU Orchestra” 7:30
pm, Reynolds Recital Hall. For more
information call 227-2563 or visit www.nmu.edu/music
December 4—MACC’s 1st Thursday Series presents Dan Flesher at
7:00pm in the Community Room. 228-0472.
December 6—NMU Department of Music presents “Marquette Choral
Society” 7:30 pm,
December 4-7—NMU’s First Nighters Club presents “Ebenezer
Scrooge”. Performances are at 7:30pm on Dec. 4-6 and at 1:00pm on the 6th and
7th. All tickets are $8.00. For more information, please call 227-2082 or visit
www.nmu.edu/theatre.
December 7—NMU Department of Music presents “Marquette Choral
Society” 3:00 pm,
December 8—PWPL presents Toddler Story Time. Every Monday at
10:00am in the Children’s Room (lower level). Weekly books will journey through
the alphabet. An arts & craft time will take place every Wednesday based on
the letter or theme of the book each week. For more info, call 228-9510.
December 8—MACC in coordination with the Peter White Public
Library presents After School Explorers. Storytelling and Creative visual art
projects collide! Classes from 4:15-5:15
p.m. at the Marquette Arts and
December 10—MACC presents Pre-School Arts & Craft Time. Creative
and fun activities for toddlers and parents to do together. Art theme will be based on the book that was
read on Monday during story time. Ages:
2-7 years. Classes from 10-10:30
a.m. at the Marquette Arts and
December 12—
December 19-21—Munising High School Drama Club presents their fall
production. Shows start at 7:00pm on the 19th and 20th and at 1:00pm on the
21st at Mather Auditorium located at
ONGOING
Gallery
Exhibits and Activities
231 House of Muses Music Cooperative www.myspace.com/twothirtyone
Art Academy
Art of Framing 149 W. Washington St.,
Marquette Tues.-Fri. 10-5:30 pm; Sat. 10-3 pm– Supplies, local artwork,
framing.
Art U.P. Style 130 W.
Babycakes 223 W.
Bella Beads 323 W. Washington,
City of Marquette Arts & Culture Center 217
City of
Coffee Cup 112 W. Spring St.,
Patrick Dragon Ceramic Studio 436 W. Bluff St.,
Gallery
Hiawatha Music Co-op www.hiawathamusic.org
Email info@hiawathamusic.org or
call 906-226-8575 Check website for free
open jam sessions!
HotPlate
Huron Mountain Club Gallery Located in the Peter
White Library, 217 N. Front,
Lake Superior Theatre, Inc.
Lakenenland
Sculpture Park located 15 miles East of
NMU International
Dancers Every Tuesday
at 7 pm 225-5702
Oasis Gallery
Pine Mountain Music Festival www.pmmf.org 888-309-7861
Ramada Inn’s Harley Lounge presents Tomas Tomas every Thurs.
from 9:30 pm to 12:30 am bringing together traditional Mexican and Brazilian
Music with the original sounds of Latin alternative guitar music.
Risak
Pottery
Silver Crow Jewelry &
Gallery
Studio
The Studio Gallery & Gifts - The Studio
Gallery,
Superior
Pipes and Drums www.superiorpipes.org-available for bookings and open to new members
Superior String Alliance www.superiorstringalliance.org
Superior View Studio 156 W.
The Timely Stitches Knit and Purl Shop 1010 W.
Washington.,
Town Folk Gallery 100 W.
UP Bead Guild meets second Tues. of the
month at 7pm at MACC. Visit: www.upbeadguild.blogspot.com for more information.
Upper Peninsula Children’s
Museum
Made possible with the support from the Michigan
Council for the Arts and Cultural Affairs, a partner agency of the National
Endowment for the Arts
City of
2004 State of
If you wish to include
your event or showing in our next MARQUETTE ARTS CALENDAR submit ( include
contact name and phone number) by December 1st, 2008 to nnason@mqtcty.org or
mail to: Arts Calendar,