Apr 18 Thursday
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)
The Semi-Annual Friends of the Library Book Sale will be open to everyone starting at 9:00 AM on Wednesday, April 17 and run through Sunday, April 28. Find great deals on books, audiobooks, VHS tapes, DVDs, music CD’s and more!
The Laughing Whitefish Bird Alliance and MI Birds invite you to “Birds and Brews.” Play bird trivia and learn about the importance of our public lands to birds—all while enjoying a complimentary drink on us! Jeff Towner, MI Birds program ambassador, will give a brief presentation on the MI Birds program, an education and outreach program from Audubon Great Lakes and Michigan Department of Natural Resources. There will be two rounds of bird-related trivia covering 10 topics with MC Steve Waller, LWBA member. There will also be bird-themed coloring pages for children to color.
Marquette's new bonsai group's monthly meeting! All are welcome! Each meeting we'll discuss seasonal techniques, what we should be doing based on the time of year, as well as talking about current projects, tools, and trees! No prior experience, tools, or trees are required to attend. See you there!
Apr 19 Friday
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
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.
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Please note: this program is located in our North Dickinson Branch, which is located inside the North Dickinson School. The public is welcome to attend. During school hours, ring the doorbell and school staff will let you in.
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 20 Saturday
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.
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!