Apr 20 Saturday
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)
SPECIAL EXHIBIT at the Marquette Regional History CenterCONSUMER CO-OPERATIVES IN THE CENTRALUPPER PENINSULA: A MIDDLE WAYJANUARY 29 – APRIL 27The central Upper Peninsula (Marquette, Alger, Delta, and Dickinson Counties), has an extensive history of organizing consumer co-operatives, dating back to the late 1880s. This exhibit outlines how coops were involved in more than just selling goods. They have been active in local politics, aiding strikers, advocating for food safety, supporting immigrants, fostering communities, and fighting against other injustices faced by the working class. Co-ops offered an option between traditional capitalist stores and a socialized economy. View artifact and learn about co-ops. Call 906.226.3571 for more info or visit marquettehistory.org
This program is designed for patrons in grade 5 and up that are currently battling cancer, are survivors of cancer, and for those that are/have been caregivers (includes family, friends, medical person, etc.). This month we will be doing a special offsite program of Paint Your Own Pottery at Crafters on Central. Attendees must provide their own transportation to the program. Required registration begins on Saturday, April 13; please call the Main Branch at 906-774-1218 to sign up! Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
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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 on any of our upcoming programs, please visit our website at www.dcl-lib.org!
Brits and Brews set for April 20
This April 20th the “Brits and Brews-Music of the British Invasion and Beyond” live music fundraiser will be back at the Ore Dock Brewing Co. in Marquette, with five bands and “open mic” performances, from 5 to 11 p.m.
Keeping with this year's theme, "British Innovation,” bands will look beyond the 1960s to explore the origins of heavy metal and punk rock. In addition, expect renditions of some of the most innovative, enduring and endearing songs that erupted from England beginning in the mid-‘60s, upending and forever changing popular music.
Five separate acts will be performing a great variety of songs by British bands, mainly from the 60s to 80s. The audience will hear covers of songs by many of the most influential British rock bands ever: Led Zeppelin, the Beatles, the Sex Pistols, the Police, Black Sabbath, Eurythmics, Def Leppard, the Rolling Stones, The Fixx, Deep Purple, the Kinks, Supertramp, and more.
Admission is by donation at the door. Suggested: $10. Proceeds from the Saturday night event will be donated to JJ Packs. This grass-roots group provides packages of nutritious food for Marquette students in all seven schools in the MAPS district who need extra food on weekends. Their work makes a tangible difference in the lives of many kids and families in our community.
The Marquette City Band presents a free, family friendly Spring Concert featuring classic band songs, an oboe soloist, and Gershwin!
Apr 21 Sunday
Apr 22 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.