Community Calendar

June 23, 2025 – January 31, 2026

Maps are a valuable tool for seeing history at work. Maps have been used as an aid to all types of transportation from steamboat routes to today’s single track bike trails. They are also used as a marketing tool, for reference, and entertainment. View maps of the Great Lakes and Marquette County. See how mapmakers have sometimes misled their viewers and how our landscape and surroundings have changed. For more information on our special exhibit, visit marquettehistory.org or call 906.226.3571.

Fall 2025 NMU School of Art & Design Senior Exhibition

Graduating seniors from the School of Art and Design present their work. This semester,
the exhibition features students concentrating in graphic design, featuring Grace Matthews and Devyn Clark. and painting students: Alayna Storey, Shelby Goode, and Jaylee Pol.

Closing Reception: Friday, December 12, 7-9 pm
8 pm awards announced
Annual donors, the Friends of the DeVos Art Museum, sponsor the Gold Award. The NMU School of Art & Design sponsors Silver and Bronze awards.

June 23, 2025 – January 31, 2026

Maps are a valuable tool for seeing history at work. Maps have been used as an aid to all types of transportation from steamboat routes to today’s single track bike trails. They are also used as a marketing tool, for reference, and entertainment. View maps of the Great Lakes and Marquette County. See how mapmakers have sometimes misled their viewers and how our landscape and surroundings have changed. For more information on our special exhibit, visit marquettehistory.org or call 906.226.3571.

Fall 2025 NMU School of Art & Design Senior Exhibition

Graduating seniors from the School of Art and Design present their work. This semester,
the exhibition features students concentrating in graphic design, featuring Grace Matthews and Devyn Clark. and painting students: Alayna Storey, Shelby Goode, and Jaylee Pol.

Closing Reception: Friday, December 12, 7-9 pm
8 pm awards announced
Annual donors, the Friends of the DeVos Art Museum, sponsor the Gold Award. The NMU School of Art & Design sponsors Silver and Bronze awards.

Join us at the Ore Dock Brewing Company for our December Maritime History on Tap. Jack Deo presents "All Hands on Deck: Recently Discovered Maritime Photos" on Tuesday, December 2, at 7:00pm. A brief Marquette Maritime Museum Membership meeting will be held before Jack's presentation.
Tickets are $5 at the door. This program is sponsored in part by the Ore Dock Brewing Company and from a grant by Upper Michigan Energies Resources - WE Foundation.

Heritage Room Book Group
This Book Group welcomes readers interested in a variety of contemporary fiction on the first Wednesday of the month at 10 AM in the Heritage Room at the Peter White Public Library. Book discussions will be led by Reference Desk staff. Book selection for each month can be found at https://pwpl.info/news-events/book-groups/. Please call 906-226-4311 or visit www.pwpl.info with questions.

June 23, 2025 – January 31, 2026

Maps are a valuable tool for seeing history at work. Maps have been used as an aid to all types of transportation from steamboat routes to today’s single track bike trails. They are also used as a marketing tool, for reference, and entertainment. View maps of the Great Lakes and Marquette County. See how mapmakers have sometimes misled their viewers and how our landscape and surroundings have changed. For more information on our special exhibit, visit marquettehistory.org or call 906.226.3571.

Fall 2025 NMU School of Art & Design Senior Exhibition

Graduating seniors from the School of Art and Design present their work. This semester,
the exhibition features students concentrating in graphic design, featuring Grace Matthews and Devyn Clark. and painting students: Alayna Storey, Shelby Goode, and Jaylee Pol.

Closing Reception: Friday, December 12, 7-9 pm
8 pm awards announced
Annual donors, the Friends of the DeVos Art Museum, sponsor the Gold Award. The NMU School of Art & Design sponsors Silver and Bronze awards.