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July 2003 Happenings

Marquette group to hold U.P. peace gathering Aug. 2 in Champion

Posted 07/30/2003

MARQUETTE -- "Connecting for Peace," a gathering in the Upper Peninsula for anyone interested in peace in our communities and our world, will be held on Saturday, August 2, at Van Riper State Park, Champion, Mich. Join Marquette's Citizens for Peace and Justice for a rousing, inspiring day of round table discussions, educational presentations, strategizing, music, rambling in the woods and connecting with one another. Participants may attend the Saturday event only or spend a camping weekend (Friday - Sunday) in the Park. more

MTU students to host 5th Annual International Festival of Foods Aug. 2

Posted 07/30/2003

HOUGHTON -- The Daniell Heights / MTU Apartments 5th Annual International Festival of Foods will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 2, in the Daniell Heights Apartments park near building 2012. Students from cultures all over the world will prepare some of their favorite, traditional recipes to share with the community. The Daniell Heights / MTU Apartments complex is located behind Wadsworth Hall, just off MacInness Drive on the Michigan Tech campus. From Houghton, turn right off U.S. 41 at the traffic light and turn left at the first street. Follow the tempting aromas! For more information call Joshua Schlegelmilch at 483-8403.

July Calendar

Updated 07/25/2003

KEWEENAW PENINSULA -- This calendar provides a guide to arts, cultural, government, and organization events and meetings in the Keweenaw Peninsula for the month of July 2003. more

Business owners invited to meeting on proposed Wal-Mart supercenter

Posted 07/25/2003

HOUGHTON -- Copper Country business owners and residents concerned about the health and diversity of the area's business community are invited to a meeting from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 31, at the Holiday Inn Express in Houghton. Wal-Mart plans to build a supercenter in this area (either an expansion of their present store in Houghton -- to nearly double its size -- or a new store in a neighboring township). This meeting will allow the business community to share concerns about a supercenter's potential impact. Other Wal-Mart supercenters bring to the local market such items as inexpensive groceries, flowers, hardware, in-store banks, hair salons, jewelry, wedding supplies, photo development and automotive and other services.
Photo: At the July 8 Department of Environmental Quality public hearing in Houghton, Ray Frankenberg, representing Wal-Mart, explains plans to expand the Houghton Wal-Mart store. The hearing concerned wetlands to be impacted by the proposed project. (Photo by Michele Anderson)

Sibelius Academy musicians to perform at Calumet Theatre July 23, 24, 25

Posted 07/22/2003

HANCOCK -- The Fifth Annual Sibelius Academy Music Festival will feature three different concerts at the Calumet Theatre, July 23, 24 and 25. The concerts begin at 8 p.m. each evening. At the invitation of Finlandia University, this year's festival will include a classical guitarist, a piano and violin duo and a Baroque quartet. more
Photo: The Sibelius Academy Baroque quartet Volante will perform at 8 p.m. Friday, July 25, at the Calumet Theatre. Pictured are (from left) Vappu Helasvuo, viola; Heidi Peltoniemi, cello; Minna Kangas, violin; and Pauliina Fred, flute. (Photo courtesy Finlandia University)

Wildlife rehabilitator cancels Eagle Harbor talk 

Posted 07/21/2003

GRATIOT LAKE -- Marge Gibson, wildlife rehabilitator and founder of the Raptor Education Group, has cancelled the presentation on  eagles, hawks and owls scheduled for Tuesday, July 22, at the Eagle Harbor Community Center because of a West Nile virus emergency (in birds) in Wisconsin. Gibson sent  an apology to Bonnie Hay of the Gratiot Lake Conservancy: "Terrible weekend here with many deaths from West Nile Virus...purported West Nile at this point as they bodies are being sent in today...but after the experience last year I am 99.98% sure," Gibson said. "As of this morning my center is closed to public with only screened staff and volunteers working now." 
Photo: Marge Gibson, wildlife rehabilitator, and raptor friend. (Photo courtesy Gratiot Lake Conservancy)

Studio North Opera to present programs in Eagle Harbor July 22, 23.

Posted 07/20/2003

EAGLE HARBOR -- St. Peter's-By-the-Sea Church, Eagle Harbor, will be the scene of two programs by Studio North Opera. At 7:30 p.m. Tues., July 22, the group will present "Lovers and Lunatics," including scenes from Ariadne auf Naxos by Richard Strauss, Werther by Jules Massenet, Rigoletto and Don Carlo by Giuseppe Verdi, Lucia di Lammermoor by Gaetano Donizetti and Franz Josef Haydn's The World on the Moon (Il mondo della luna). General audience $10, students and senior citizens $6. A free children's concert begins at 2 p.m. Wed., July 23, featuring scenes from Tuesday's concert plus scenes from Mozart's The Magic Flute and Kurt Weil's "Ice Cream Sextet" from his opera Street Scene. Both programs are part of the Keweenaw County Far North Arts Alive Series in partnership with Keweenaw Krayons, which will accept donations at the children's concert. Kermit's Keweenaw Kids will provide some bus transportation for Keweenaw County Youth and their parents/guardians. 

Wildlife rehabilitator to speak on raptors July 22

Posted 07/18/2003

GRATIOT LAKE -- Marge Gibson, wildlife rehabilitator and founder of the Raptor Education Group, will speak about her work at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 22, at the Eagle Harbor Community Center. Meet some of the birds she works with and learn about eagles, hawks and owls! Sponsored by the Gratiot Lake Conservancy, this event is free and open to the public. Call 337-5476 for further information.
Photo: Marge Gibson, wildlife rehabilitator, and raptor friend. (Photo courtesy Gratiot Lake Conservancy)

Music in the Park Concert July 20 to benefit Allouez Township Park

Posted 07/18/2003

MOHAWK -- The Sixth Annual Music in the Park Concert will begin at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 20, in the Allouez Township Park in Mohawk. Proceeds from these concerts go to the Park Improvement Fund, and all labor and musical performances are donated. Performers include Organized Chaos, Gary Bays, Lori Honrath and the Danglin' Chads, Blurred Thoughts, Rhythm Kitchen, Tuff Stuff, Algoma and others. The Park Committee says plans for the future include a youth skating rink, a rollerblade/walking path, restrooms, a pavilion, concessions and a permanent water supply. A $5 donation is appreciated, and drawings will be held for prizes during the event. more
Photo: Musicians Mike Luusua, left, and Dan Caron of Organized Chaos perform. The group provides sound, lighting and staging for Allouez Township concerts. (Photo courtesy Organized Chaos)

July Calendar

Updated 07/17/2003

KEWEENAW PENINSULA -- This calendar provides a guide to arts, cultural, government, and organization events and meetings in the Keweenaw Peninsula for the month of July 2003. more

Photo: Otto Tolonen, Finnish classical guitarist, will perform at the Calumet Theatre as part of the Fifth Annual Sibelius Academy Music Festival July 23, 24 and 25. (Photo courtesy Finlandia University)

July Exhibits

Posted 07/16/2003

KEWEENAW PENINSULA -- This listing provides a guide to arts and cultural exhibits in the Keweenaw Peninsula for the month of June 2003. It also lists other arts news, art lessons and grant opportunities. more

Fort Wilkins programs offer living history, talks by experts, fun for visitors

Updated 07/16/2003

FORT WILKINS -- This summer the visitors' programs at Fort Wilkins Historic State Park, near Copper Harbor, offer something for everyone in the family. July and August events include costumed role players re-creating life in the 1870s and early 1900s and a weekend Civil War encampment, as well as evening programs on Keweenaw history, geology, wildlife, natural features, photography, music, kayaking and mountain biking. Read the schedule of Fort Wilkins events.

Eagle Harbor Township Board to meet Monday, July 14

Posted 07/13/2003

EAGLE HARBOR -- The Eagle Harbor Township Board will hold its regular monthly meeting at 7 p.m. Monday, July 14, in the Community Building in Eagle Harbor. On the agenda are handouts on several subjects, including Beach Water Test Results, DEQ permits, Camping Ordinance and Land Grant Updates. Read the Agenda.

July Calendar

Updated 07/11/2003

KEWEENAW PENINSULA -- This calendar provides a guide to arts, cultural, government, and organization events and meetings in the Keweenaw Peninsula for the month of July 2003. more
Image: Strawberry Festival begins Friday, July 11, in Chassell. (Image © 2003 and courtesy Einerlei, Chassell. Reprinted with permission.)

Pine Mountain Music Festival to present L'Elisir d'Amore July 11 and 13

Posted 07/11/2003

HOUGHTON -- The Pine Mountain Music Festival will present L'Elisir d'Amore, a comic opera by Gaetano Donizetti at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, July 11, and at 3 p.m. on Sunday, July 13, in Michigan Tech's Rozsa Center. The lively production is sung in Italian with English surtitles projected above the stage. "The singing is better than ever and excellent acting too," says Susan Burack, U.P. Arts and Culture Coordinator. "Exceptional quality. Fabulous and not to be missed." Call 487-3200 for tickets. more
Photo: Don Frazure as Nemorino joins Alicia Berneche as Adina in a dance under the influence of the "Elixir of Love." (Photo © 2003 and courtesy Ole Kristensen. Reprinted with permission.

July Calendar

Updated 07/09/2003

KEWEENAW PENINSULA -- This calendar provides a guide to arts, cultural, government, and organization events and meetings in the Keweenaw Peninsula for the month of July 2003. more
Image: Strawberry Festival begins Friday, July 11, in Chassell. (Image © 2003 and courtesy Einerlei, Chassell. Reprinted with permission.)

"Ladies of the Lakes" Exhibit opens at Hancock's Kerredge Gallery

Posted 07/08/2003

HANCOCK -- A Reception and Gallery Talk for “Ladies of the Lakes,” a new exhibit of paintings by Sue Carman Vian, will be held at 7 p.m. on Tues., July 8, at the Community Arts Center, 126 Quincy St., Hancock. The exhibit will continue through August 2 in the Center's Kerredge Gallery. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Tuesday- Friday and 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Saturday. A 4H Exhibit is in the Arts Center's Youth Gallery. Call 482-2333 for information.

Photo: "Lac La Belle," oil on canvas by Sue Carman Vian, on exhibit in the Kerredge Gallery, Community Arts Center, Hancock. (Photo by Michele Anderson)

MDEQ to hold July 8 public hearing on permit for Houghton Wal-Mart Supercenter

Updated 07/08/2003

LANSING -- The Geological and Land Management Division of the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality will hold a public hearing at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, July 8, 2003, concerning the City of Houghton's application for a permit to relocate a portion of Old Huron Creek and the Huron Dam outlet, fill wetlands and create wetland mitigation off-site for the construction of a Wal-Mart Supercenter at 1000 Razorback Drive. In preparation for the hearing, a group of concerned citizens hopes to meet with representatives from Wal-Mart and the project engineers to discuss alternatives for reducing the environmental impact to the proposed expansion site. The hearing will be held at the Houghton City Council Chambers, 616 Shelden Avenue. Read the Public Notice.

July Calendar

Posted 07/03/2003

KEWEENAW PENINSULA -- This calendar provides a guide to arts, cultural, government, and organization events and meetings in the Keweenaw Peninsula for the month of July 2003. more
Photo: Adrienne Starr performs during the Pine Mountain Music Festival Young Artists Recital on June 30 at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, Hancock.  (Photo © 2003 Adam Johnson. Reprinted with permission.) 

Keweenaw Land Trust to hold fundraising Walk/Run July 4

Posted 07/01/2003

HANCOCK -- The Keweenaw Land Trust (KLT) will hold its sixth annual Horse Tail Scramble 10k Trail Run and 5k Fitness Walk fundraising event on Friday, July 4, at Churning Rapids in Hancock. Starting at 1 p.m., Scramblers will follow the tail of Jim, the Belgian draft horse, over woodland trails. At 2:30 p.m. the Heart and Hands Award will be presented to a community member who has worked for peace, justice or the environment. A feast, music and festivities will follow. more

Runeberg Hall offers smoke-free dances July 12, August 2

Updated 07/01/2003

DOLLAR BAY -- Dance to swing, Latin, ballroom and country-western music on CDs at Runeberg Hall in Dollar Bay. Two more summer Saturday dances will be held from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. on July 12 and August 2. This new dance venue offers a non-smoking environment and a great wood floor for dancing. From M-26 turn onto Main St. in Dollar Bay at Quincy's. Take the second right (Elm St.) at the statue. Runeberg Hall is the second building on the left (23259 Elm). Admission $3 a person. For more information contact dbach@portup.com.

Eagle Harbor to host "Reading the Landscape" summer program

Posted 06/30/2003

EAGLE HARBOR -- Eagle Harbor will host "Reading the Landscape," a summer program of art and natural history field trips for adults 16 and older on Saturdays: July 5, 12, 19, 26, and Aug. 2 and 9. Working with artists and educators, participants will use nature journals to record their reflections on each field trip. Sessions are Nature Journals, Water's Edge, Plant Community, Geology Walk, Animal Signs and Forest Ecology. Cost is $10 per session or $8 per session if one signs up for at least four trips. Registration and advanced payment are required. See George's Eagle Harbor Web for details. Call 906-289-4514 for registration information. more

MDEQ to hold July 8 public hearing on permit for Houghton Wal-Mart Supercenter

Posted 06/14/2003

LANSING -- The Geological and Land Management Division of the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality will hold a public hearing at 7 p.m. on July 8, 2003, concerning the City of Houghton's application for a permit to relocate a portion of Old Huron Creek and the Huron Dam outlet, fill wetlands and create wetland mitigation off-site for the construction of a Wal-Mart Supercenter at 1000 Razorback Drive. The hearing will be held at the Houghton City Council Chambers, 616 Shelden Avenue. Read the Public Notice.

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