Malaysia presentation held Sept. 19

MARQUETTE — The Northern Center for Lifelong Learning will present “Malaysia by Train, Bus and Boat.” Sandi Poindexter will discuss her solo travels through the country from 7-9 p.m. Sept. 11 in room B101 of the Superior Dome.

Last March, Poindexter spent three weeks traveling Malaysia coast to coast through cities, villages, jungles and mountains. Her presentation and photographs will describe her experiences, as well as what she learned about the Malaysian people and culture.

To attend the presentation, NCLL members pay $3 and non-members pay $6. Call 227-2979 to register by Tuesday, Sept. 3. For more information, contact event liaison Sallie Olsen by phone at 226-8347 or by email at solsen@nmu.edu.

The Northern Center for Lifelong Learning is organized by and primarily for actively engaged seniors interested in pursuing intellectual, recreational and/or social activities. Membership is open to adults of any age and membership is not needed to attend programs and events. For details on monthly activities, visit www.nmu.edu/ncll.

‘Anatomy of a Murder’ tour offered

ISHPEMING — Tuesday is the deadline for signing up for a special Michigan Association of Retired Personnel exclusive “Anatomy of a Murder” tour.

Registration is $10. RSVP to Mary at 486-8096 or Joanne at 226-3388.

The tour is set for 2 p.m. Sept. 10. Members will gather at the historic Mather Inn in Ishpeming.

The Historic Mather Inn, the home away from home for Jimmy Stewart and the cast and crew of the movie “Anatomy of a Murder” will provide a unique location to begin the tour of the Ishpeming sights significant in the filming of this iconic film.

Alice Johnson, retired MARSP board member and first-hand witness 60 years ago, will share the mystery of … Jimmy Stewart’s wayward pajamas. She will also present the door prize: a hoodie featuring the wall in the Old Roosevelt Bar signed by the “Anatomy of a Murder” cast and crew.

There will be a guided tour of the Mather Inn and dessert selections by Midtown, Huron Mountain, Rare Earth.

Also as part of the tour, Dr. Russ Magnaghi, Northern Michigan University historian/author, will offer insights about “Anatomy” author John Voelker’s home.

Stacey Willey, Ishpeming historian/author, will provide background information and handouts. There will be a walking tour although some may wish to drive.

Willey will lead the tour, pointing out locations featured in the film and favorite haunts of the cast using a map she authored in honor of the 60th anniversary of the film.

Everyone will reconnect at the Old Roosevelt Bar (now Inspired Art & Gifts) which has parking on 206 W. Washington St. and at the Ishpeming Senior Center.

There will be talk about Charles Kuralt’s “Anatomy” documentary as well as a chance to trek downstairs for the signature wall. Inspired Art & Gifts will have “Anatomy of a Murder” memorabilia available for purchase.

League of Women Voters to meet

MARQUETTE — The monthly meeting of the League of Women Voters of Michigan, Marquette County Member-At-Large State Unit, will be at 6 p.m. Wednesday.

The LWV is a nonpartisan political organization that encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy. For further information, email dthomsona@gmail.com.

The public is welcome to attend this and all monthly meetings. Meetings are held at the Peter White Public Library, lower level.

Use of the meeting space is made possible thanks to the support of the City of Marquette, Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs, and the National Endowment for the Arts.