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February 2003 Calendar

Updated  02/28/2003

Wed. 2/12, 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Open Mic poetry reading. Part of a nation-wide day of anti-war poetry. Participants may read their own work or share a favorite poem they feel is appropriate. Anyone interested in bringing visual representations expressing their protest against this war is welcome to do so. An overhead projector will be available for displaying transparencies. The format will be informal, and people are invited to come for all or part of the reading. Free and open to all. MTU campus. Walker 134. For more information contact Randy Freisinger at rfreisi@mtu.edu or 487-3229.

Wed. 2/12, 7 p.m. Dr. Strangelove, Stanley Kubrick's classic nuclear comedy. MTU campus. Walker 134. Popcorn, PB&J sandwiches, and drinks available. Admission and snacks are free. Sponsored by MTU students concerned about peace and justice. For more information contact Merle Kindred at mkindred@pasty.com or 482 - 7803.

Wed. 2/12, 7 p.m. Keweenaw County Board of Commissioners meets. Courthouse, Eagle River.

Thurs. 2/13, 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. Pre-School Art with Pallavi Gupta for children ages 3-5. Community Arts Center. 482 - 3333.

Thurs. 2/13, 7 p.m. - 9  p.m. Open Jazz Jam. Motherlode Coffee House.

Thurs.  2/13, 4 p.m. MTU Winter Carnival. "One Nighter" snow statue construction begins.

Thurs. 2/13, 4 p.m. and 8 p.m.  MTU Winter Carnival. Stage Review Performances. Rozsa Center.  487 - 3200.

Thurs. 2/13, 7 p.m.  The Cup. The Little Gem Theater. A delightful movie about a community of Tibetan Monks obsessed with World Cup soccer. The movie's director is from Bhutan, and the film was shot in India. Proceeding the movie, Kim and Greg Green will show a few slides from their trip to Northern India and the region where this film was made. Call 337-1697 for more information.

Thurs. 2/13, 9:30 p.m. Open Mic. Mickey's. Laurium.

Fri. 2/14, 6:30 p.m. The Vagina Monologues. An Eve Ensler play. Performed by MTU faculty and students and community members.  The cost is $5 at the door. All proceeds will benefit the Barbara Kettle Gundlach Shelter Home. MTU campus. Walker 210. Sponsored by Technobabe Times. E-mail Kristen Arola at klarola@mtu.edu with any questions.

Fri. 2/14, 7 p.m. Dr. Strangelove, Stanley Kubrick's classic nuclear comedy. MTU campus. Walker 134. Popcorn, PB&J sandwiches, and drinks. Admission and snacks are free. Sponsored by MTU students concerned about peace and justice. For more information contact Merle Kindred at mkindred@pasty.com. 482 - 7803.

Fri. 2/14, 8 p.m. Big Top Chautauqua presents “The Best of the Big Top.” Calumet Theatre.

Fri. 2/14, 8 p.m. MTU Winter Carnival. The Tibetan Book of the Dead. Presented by the University Theatre.

Fri. 2/14, 10 p.m. “Rhythm Kitchen.” Featuring Erik Koskinen on guitar. Michigan House. Calumet.

Sat. 2/15, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Knotted Basswood Necklace class with Karen Tembreull. Community Arts Center, Hancock. Fee: $45.

Sat. 2/15. Starting at noon from the Motherlode, the Copper Country Peace Alliance will hold its Walk for Peace. The theme for this walk is "Supporting the French-German initiative for a peaceful international solution to the Iraq crisis will prevent the senseless loss of human lives." Call 483-3183 for information.

Sat. 2/15, 8 p.m. MTU Winter Carnival. The Tibetan Book of the Dead. Presented by the University Theatre.

Sat. 2/15, 9 p.m. Opening of Bernie Larsen's Ex Urban. Featuring the Erik Koskinen Band and Melany Joy Beck. 416 Shelden. Houghton (the old Sub Urban Exchange space).

Sun. 2/16, 3 p.m. MTU Winter Carnival. The Tibetan Book of the Dead. Presented by the University Theatre.

Sun. 2/16, 3 p.m. Opera scenes concert. Presented by Studio North Opera. Gloria Dei Lutheran Church. Hancock. The program features vocalists Ann Campbell, Gregory Campbell, William Francis, Emilie Krznarich, Barry Pegg, Mary Richards-Kallman and Charles White; emcee Christine Seitz and pianist Neil Paynter. Admission is $10 general, $6 students/seniors.

Sun. 2/16, 2 p.m. Copper Country Suzuki Association Solo Recital. Chapel of St. Matthew.

Mon. 2/17, 8 p.m. MTU Winter Carnival. The Tibetan Book of the Dead. Presented by the University Theatre.

Mon. 2/17, 6 p.m. Ahmeek and Mohawk Community Garden and Sculpture. Grant Writing Get Together. Ahmeek Village Hall. For more information call Keweenaw Krayons at 337-4706.

Keweenaw Krayons at the Ramblin' Rose Gallery in Mohawk offers After School Drop-In Hours where youth (and parents if they'd like) can come do art, homework, or just visit with their friends: Mondays, 3:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. with Carol Rose; Tuesdays, 3:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. with Len Novak; Thursdays,  5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. (after 4H) with Adria Simpson; Fridays 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Art with Audrey (Chamberlain).

Thurs. 2/20, noon. "Hosanna." Presented by Praise In Effect Gospel Choir. MUB Ballroom B. Brown bag lunch, free salad and hot soup available.

Thurs. 2/20, 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. Pre-School Art with Pallavi Gupta for children ages 3 - 5. Theme: Crafty Containers.Community Arts Center, Hancock.

Thurs. 2/20, 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. 4-H Keweenaw Cool Kats with Nicki Elrod-Olson. Ramblin' Rose Arts Center. 337 - 6113.

Thurs. 2/20, 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Keweenaw Krayons, Ramblin' Rose Gallery in Mohawk. Come learn the ancient art of Mehndi (body painting with henna) with Abby Weglarz. Just drop in between 5:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. - - no charge. Parental permission is necessary for youth to apply the henna (which washes off in about 2 to 3 weeks) to their hands, etc.

Thurs. 2/20, 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Open Jazz Jam. Motherlode Coffee House. Houghton.

Fri. 2/21, noon. The Experiment in Black and White. Presented by Dale Jackson. MUB Ballroom B. Brown bag lunch, free salad and hot soup available.

Fri. 2/21, 7:15 p.m. Film Shirley Valentine. Presented by Club Indigo. Pauline Collins recreates on film her smash London & NYC stage triumphs in the role of a saucy married woman who flees London for Greece where she finds romance and intrigue. A very happy movie. Buffet dinner at 6 p.m., $8.50, movie $3.50. Calumet Theatre. Call 337 - 2610 before Thursday at 6 p.m. for dinner reservations. No reservations necessary for movie.   

Fri. 2/21, 8 p.m. Jazz Club Caberet. McArdle Theatre, MTU Campus. Call 487 - 3200 for ticket information.

Fri. 2/21, 8 p.m. The Importance of Being Earnest. Performed by The Aquila Theatre. Rozsa Center. Call 487-3200 for ticket information.

Sat. 2/22, 8 p.m. Jazz Club Caberet. McArdle Theatre, MTU Campus Call 487 - 3200 for ticket information.

Sat. 2/22 Penny Rug with Lorri Oikarinen. Learn the history and techniques involved in making a traditional appliquéd penny rug from new and recycled felted woolen fabrics. Three week class. Community Arts Center. Hancock. February 15, 22 and March 1. Class fee is $45; a rug kit will be available for $32 or you can pick up a supply list to gather your own materials. Call 482 - 2333 for information.

Sun. 2/23, 4 p.m. All Beethoven Chamber Concert Series. McArdle Theatre, MTU Campus. Call 487-3200 for ticket information.

Sun. 2/23, 7 p.m. The Moscow Chamber Orchestra. Rozsa Center, MTU Campus.

Fri. 2/28, 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. Keweenaw Krayons after school drop in program with Art With Audrey Chamberlain. Ramblin’ Rose Arts Center in Mohawk. Call 337 - 4706.

Fri. 2/28, 8 p.m. Calumet Theatre. Ain’t Misbehavin'. A Tribute to Fats Waller. A musical tribute presented by national touring group Downstairs Cabaret Theatre. The outrageously prodigious comic and musical soul of the 1930s Harlem comes alive in this rollicking, swinging, finger-snapping revue that is still considered one of Broadway's very best.  Featuring songs such as  "Ain’t Misbehavin’," "Honeysuckle Rose," "The Joint is Jumpin’" and "I’m Gonna Sit Right Down and Write Myself a Letter," Ain’t Misbehavin’ is one of the most popular, well-crafted revues of all time. It received a Tony Award for the Best Musical.

Fri. 2/28, 8 p.m. - 10 p.m.  International Folk Dancing. Second floor ballroom, Community Arts Center, Hancock.

Fri. 2/28, 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Recollection. Photography by Brian Parmeter and Celeste Nelms. Sculpture by David Wyrick. Show up and bring food, a musical instrument(s), friends or just yourself. Omphale Gallery.

Fri. 2/28, 9 p.m. Exurban (next to Superior Music in Houghton): The "Chick Band," now officially (or unofficially) named "The Lumber Janes," will be opening for Algoma. This is the debut of the group: Sarah, Mickey, Molly, Bonnie and Melissa.

Fri. 2/28, 10 p.m. Eric Koskinen. Michigan House. Starting at 7 p.m., Dave Dube will be playing instrumental guitar during dinner time.

Sat. 3/1. "Continued diplomacy as the path to peace in Iraq" will be the theme of the Walk for Peace, starting at noon from the Motherlode Coffeehouse in Houghton. Sponsored by the Copper Country Peace Alliance, the Walk is one way for local citizens to demonstrate their support for a non-violent, diplomatic solution to the conflict between the U.S. and Iraqi governments. For more information, call 483-3183.

Sat. 3/1, 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. Keweenaw Krayons clay workshop with Suzanne Hoppe. Make a “Vessel of Love." Fee is $10, but is open to bartering.  Also, Renee’ Stemier Memorial Scholarships are available. Pre-registration is required.  Call 337 - 4706.

Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. - 10 p.m. (Spring Semester) Swing Dances. With the MTU Swing Club. MTU campus. SDC dance room (second floor).

Saturdays, 6:30 p.m. - 9 p.m. Swing Dances. With the MTU Swing Club. MTU campus. SDC dance room (second floor).

Thursdays 9 p.m. - 10 p.m. (Spring Semester) Ballroom dancing with technique. Featuring the Tango and the Mambo. MTU campus. SDC dance room (second floor).

Every Other Thursday (starting 1/16), 9:30 p.m. Open Mic. Mickey's. Laurium.