the local SCENE
A calendar of local arts and entertainment events
Ongoing
The Iron Mountain Music Jams are held the last Saturday of the month at the Crystal Lake Senior Center from 1-4 p.m. This is an acoustic jam and welcomes players from all levels. There is no fee and listeners are welcome. The upcoming jams will be Friday.
For more information call Kathy Falls 828-1825 or email katfalls@gmail.com.
Every second Tuesday of each month — The Marquette Arts and Culture Center will host its Gallery Tour at 12:30 p.m. at the center, located at the Peter White Public Library. The Arts and Culture Center Manager Tiina Harris will guide guests on a free tour of the SmallWorks and Main Gallery. Everyone is invited.
Tuesdays, 5-5:45 p.m. — Dance Zone offers a salsa workout. Learn the steps to Latin dances while toning your body and increasing your stamina. $2 per session. Dance Zone 1113 Lincoln Ave., Marquette. For more information, call 236-1457.
Tuesdays, 7-9 p.m. — International Folk Dancing. Dances from around the world. Learn a new culture through dance. No experience or partner needed. Bring clean shoes to protect the floor. All dances are taught. Free and open to the community; new dancers are welcome. Dance Zone 1113 Lincoln Ave., Marquette. For more information, call 236-1457.
Mondays, 7:30-930 p.m. — Mainstream and Plus Square Dance with Caller Marge Sklar; Rounds between squares with Gil Martin. No lessons at these sessions. Bring clean dance shoes. This event offers a fun activity for teens through elders. Not a dancer? Lessons begin in January. Dance Zone 1113 Lincoln Ave., Marquette. For more information, call 236-1457.
Thursdays, 7-8:30 p.m. — Ongoing Ballroom dance lessons; class teaches waltz, fox trot, tango, rumba, cha cha, swing, etc. Beginners are welcome. Learn the basic steps and a routine to each style. Patient teaching; good results with rank beginners. Participants are asked to bring clean shoes. Dance Zone 1113 Lincoln Ave., Marquette. For more information, call 236-1457 for more information.
December
Dec. 8 — Classical guitarist Nemanja Bogunovic will perform at Peter White Public Library at 7 p.m. in the library’s community room.
A guitarist since the age of 7, Bogunovic graduated from the Conservatory of Music in Belgrade, and was appointed art director of the Prince Tomislav Foundation by Serbian Princess Linda Karageorgevich.
There is no admission charge to the attend the concert thanks to sponsorship by the Carroll Paul Memorial Trust Fund of the Peter White Public Library. For more information visit www.pwpl.info or call 226-4318.
Dec. 9-10 — “A Christmas Tapestry 2016: Music of the Season” will be presented at 7:30 p.m. at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 1700 W. Fair Ave., Marquette.
This 23nd annual concert will include performances by The Marquette County Chamber Chorale, The Marquette Male Chorus, under the direction of Wayne Hanmer, and accompanists Dawn Betts and Lynne Lanczy. Performers also include Tintinniere: Richard Beyers, handbells, Sharon Aho Farrell, piano.
Dec. 10 — The Negaunee Male Chorus will present a Christmas concert at 7 p.m. at the Negaunee High School Auditorium.
Tickets are on sale for $10. Tickets are available from SuperOne Foods in Negaunee, Jubilee Foods in Ishpeming, TruNorth Federal Credit Union in Ishpeming and from Chorus members.
Dec. 11 — TUBACHRISTMAS event at the Marquette Regional History Center at 1:30 p.m.
The concert will be conducted by Dr. Steve Grugin, and is free and open to the public.
Tuba and euphonium players who are interested in participating can get all the necessary information at www.tubachristmas.com.
Dec. 15-17 — Northern Michigan University’s production of “Scrooge” at the Forest Roberts Theatre.
Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 15-Saturday, Dec. 17, with an additional 1 p.m. matinee on Saturday, Dec. 17. Tickets are $15 for the general public, $10 for students and $5 for NMU students. They can be purchased at any NMU EZ Ticket outlet or at nmu.edu/tickets.