Session will focus on housing
MARQUETTE — Housing Now and the Central U.P. Regional Housing Partnership will host the 2026 Central U.P. Regional Housing Solutions Summit on Tuesday, May 6, at the Northern Center at Northern Michigan University in Marquette. The summit is focused on solutions — practical strategies to expand housing supply and affordability across the region — not relitigating the problem. The event is open to anyone with a stake in the region's housing future: local officials, developers, lenders, employers, nonprofit and community organizations, and residents who want to ...
2026 Kiwanis Community grant applications out
MARQUETTE — The Kiwanis Club of Marquette is now accepting applications for its annual community grant program, with funding made possible through the club’s signature fundraiser, the Kiwanis Chicken Barbecue (https://KiwanisBBQ.eventbrite.com). Each year, proceeds from the long-running chicken barbecue are reinvested directly into the Marquette community through grants that support local nonprofit organizations, programs, and initiatives. While Kiwanis has a strong focus on youth and youth-serving programs, funding is available to any organization working to improve the quality of ...
Pianist Daniel will bring spring to Crystal Theatre
CRYSTAL FALLS - After inclement spring weather delayed the start of the 2026 “Gem of a Season,” Crystal Theatre is excited to roll its grand piano into the spotlight and welcome its first performer, Phillip Daniel at 7 p.m. CDT Friday, May 8. Originating from Lincoln, Nebraska, Daniel is a distinguished pianist and composer whose musical scores have been featured in masterful dance programs and numerous films. Merging classical elements with cinematic qualities, and merging piano with electronics and percussion, his compositions resonate with both seasoned musicians and casual ...