Apr 27 Saturday
A history of the Kentucky Derby will be shared including origin, traditions, interesting facts, and a Derby Winner with a local connection to Iron Mountain. Non-alcoholic mint juleps will be available, and participants will have a chance to win a Pegasus pin. Fake bets for the 2024 Derby winner will be placed for fun! Please feel free to wear Derby gear, including big hats if you like! Required registration begins Saturday, April 20; please call the Solomonson Branch- Norway at (906) 563-8617 to register!
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The Dickinson County Library helps the community find its story. All programs are free of charge and you do not need to be a resident of Dickinson County or have a library card to attend. For more information please visit our website at www.dcl-lib.org!
American Association of University Women, Marquette Chapter Spring Book Sale
The American Association of University Women (AAUW) Marquette Chapter is inviting our community to the spring book sale whose proceeds support our mission of advancing gender equity for women and girls (including the local academic scholarship program.)
The annual sale will be held at the First Presbyterian Church on 120 N Front Street in Marquette beginning with a:
Presale on Thursday, April 25th 5 - 8 pm ($5 entry) Friday, April 26th 9 am - 6 pm Super Saturday Sale on April 27th 9 am - 3 pm
Thank you for your continued support.
The Marquette Choral Society will present two concerts featuring the work of contemporary composer Eric Whitacre on April 27 and 28, in NMU’s Reynolds Recital Hall in Marquette. The 2024 Upper Peninsula Choral Leadership Award will also be presented at the concerts.The concerts will begin at 7:30 p.m., April 27, and 3 p.m., April 28. Tickets are $15 for adults and $5 for students, and are available at the Northern Michigan University ticket office.The concert will feature The Sacred Veil, a 12-movement composition based on the poetry of Anthony and Julie Silvestri. It tells the story of their lives together and of Julie’s illness and death from ovarian cancer in 2005. Inspired by their extraordinary and moving friendship, the piece shares a human journey that many listeners can relate to.The Choral Society is partnering with Trillium House and Cancer Care Marquette County in presenting this powerful work.
Other Whitacre works on the program will include Lux Aurumque, Sainte-Chapelle, Goodnight Moon, and Sing Gently.The 2024 Upper Peninsula Choral Leadership Award will be presented to the charter members of the Marquette Choral Society, whose work and enthusiasm have helped maintain the organization for more than 50 years. Some of those original 1971-72 members still sing with the choir and will be recognized at the concerts. The annual UP Choral Leadership Award honors UP residents who have supported the growth of choral music.
Marquette Choral Society is a mixed-voice, adult choir of approximately 100 singers from a four-county region in the Upper Peninsula. MCS strives to engage, enrich, and inspire this region through the art of choral music. The ensemble was founded in 1971 by Dr. William Dehning and is currently led by musical director Dr. Erin Colwitz. For more information, please visit www.facebook.com/MarquetteChoralSociety, www.marquettechoralsociety.org, or email choralsociety906@gmail.com.
Apr 28 Sunday
CALL FOR ARTISTSFRESH COAST PLEIN AIR PAINTING FESTIVAL IN MARQUETTE, MICHIGANCome paint with us in Historic Marquette, Michigan and on the shores of awesome Lake Superior! Pre-registration is now open for the Fresh Coast Plein Air Painting Festival, featuring $2500 in awards and prizes. Paint in one or both of the plein air sessions for one price:DUSK to DARK - Friday, June 28, 5:00 - 10:00 pm. Capture the essence of the evening light as it turns to darkness! Completed artwork must be turned in by 10:00 pmPAINT THE DAYLIGHT - Saturday, June 29, 7:00 am - 4:30 pm. Capture diverse and beautiful landscapes, architecture, and shoreline areas of Marquette! Completed artwork must be turned in by 4:30 pmChoose your entry level: Professional/advanced - $25 pre-registration/ $30 day of eventNovice/intermediate/recreational - $15 pre-registration/ $20 day of eventRegistration includes Friday and Saturday plein air sessions, awards ceremony, reception, and public exhibit/sale. Paintings may be priced for sale at the exhibit. Artists can stay for the Sunday morning “Afterglow” event that is open to anyone wanting to paint and/or socialize!Sponsored by Lake Superior Art Association For a full schedule, registration, and more info lakesuperiorartassociation.org or Marlene Wood (posstroke@sbcglobal.net)
Apr 29 Monday
First Presbyterian welcomes all knitters to join them in their parlor for weekly knitting on Mondays at 10 am. Knit for those in need or work on your own projects.
Kids in grades 3-8 are invited to play a variety of video and board games at this monthly program. No registration required.
The Dickinson County Library helps the community find its story. All programs are free of charge and you do not need to be a resident of Dickinson County or have a library card to attend. For more information on any of our upcoming programs please visit our website at www.dcl-lib.org!
Apr 30 Tuesday
Need help with the settings on your phone? Want to add the Libby app for e-books or audiobooks? How about the downtown Marquette parking app? Learn how to make your electronic devices work the way you want them to with the help of Christine Ault, retired teacher and librarian. Call the Reference Desk at 906-226-4311 to schedule your 30-minute session. Please charge your electronic device before each session, and bring passwords with you.
Spring into early literacy with books, songs and activities at our Sticky Storytime sessions! These programs for kids ages 0-5 and their caregivers will use the five ready to read practices: reading, singing, talking, playing, and writing to promote early literacy practices and create lifelong readers. No registration required.
The Dickinson County Library helps the community find its story. All programs are free of charge and you do not need to be a resident of Dickinson County or have a library card to attend. Visit our website for our complete list of upcoming programs at www.dcl-lib.org!