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Colwitz, NMU students perform at Carnegie Hall
MARQUETTE — Northern Michigan University's Director of Choral Activities, Erin Colwitz, was selected to serve as conductor in residence at New York City's Carnegie Hall for an April 21 Masterwork Festival Chorus performance. She took full advantage of the opportunity to bring along her own ...
Songs of ’76 coming to Forest Roberts Theatre
MARQUETTE — Over the last nine years, professional musicians with Marquette Rockestra have raised thousands of dollars for local causes, including Music for All Kids, the United Way, the Marquette High School Music program and an arts scholarship for MAPS students. This year’s event will ...
Summer tennis programs now open
MARQUETTE — Registration is now open for summer tennis programs led by tennis professional Josh Kitto and area coaches. The 10U Summer Tennis Academy will meet Tuesdays, June 16–July 14. The 8-10 year old bracket is from 9:30–10:30 a.m. while the 5-7 year old bracket is from 10:30-11:15 ...
Bat study coming up
MARQUETTE — A brief natural history of bats, with notes on species native to the Upper Peninsula is set for 6 p.m. Friday, May 1, at MooseWood Nature Center in Marquette. Northern Michigan University instructor Hans Otto will present an overview of bat biology and behavior focusing on ...
REZ CON 2026 brings gaming, cosplay and pop culture to Island
HARRIS — Get ready for an epic and unforgettable weekend of gaming and pop culture as REZ CON 2026 descends on the Island Resort & Casino’s Convention Center on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 23-24. Two days packed with interactive entertainment. The doors open Friday from 4-9 p.m. ET and ...

