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August Exhibits

Posted 08/30/2003

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

Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore to hold meetings/hearings on draft General Management Plan Aug. 25-28

Posted 08/24/2003

MARQUETTE -- Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore has released a draft General Management Plan/Wilderness Study/Environmental Impact Statement for public comment, and will be holding meetings/hearings between Monday, Aug. 25, and Thursday, Aug. 28, to obtain public input. In Marquette, an Open House on the plan will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Aug. 25 in the Marquette Room, Northern Michigan University, Don H. Bottum University Center. On Aug. 26, in Munising, an Open House will be held from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., followed by a Hearing on Wilderness from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Munising Community Credit Union, 200 East M-28 in Munising. The comment period is open through Oct. 31, 2003. For details on the plan, on how to submit written comments and on meetings in Grand Marais, Lansing and Novi, see the National Park Service (NPS) press release. The 281-page draft GMP can be downloaded from the NPS site.

Keweenaw Co-op to celebrate 30th birthday Aug. 23

Posted 08/21/2003

HANCOCK -- The Keweenaw Co-op is hosting its 30th Anniversary Party on Saturday, Aug. 23, at the South Range Community Center. The party starts at 6 p.m. with a potluck and salsa contest. At 7:30 kick up your heels to music of the Finn Woods Ramblers (with Johnny Perona on bones), followed by Cry On Cue at about 9 p.m. Everyone is welcome to come Eat, Dance and Party all night! For more details call the Keweenaw Co-op at 482-2030. If you wish to volunteer to help before, during or after the party, help with children's activities or offer rides for senior citizens, please call Diane at 487-6943.
Photo: Les Renczarski, Keweenaw Co-op assistant manager, arranges fruit in the produce department. (Photo by Michele Anderson)

Ex Urban music venue to offer three shows Aug. 14, 15, 17

Posted 08/14/2003

HOUGHTON -- The Ex Urban in Houghton welcomes songwriters, poets and musicians to an OPEN MIC beginning at 8 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 14. Perform your thing in a professional venue! All Instruments and pro sound provided. $2 admission. On Friday, Aug. 15, ERIK KOSKINEN will be performing songs from his great new album: "Sorrowville," produced by Spinout Records, with special guest Mike Fuller. Showtime Friday is 9 p.m. $5 admission. Returning to Houghton to play a special show in the Ex Urban at 9 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 17, are the members of SQUINT, with special guests Emma and Ryan (From the "Misery Sessions 5" CD!). $5 admission. The Ex Urban is located above Superior Music at 416 Shelden Avenue in Houghton's downtown. For more about the Ex Urban read "Bernie Larsen keeps local music alive at ExUrban," by Adam Johnson.

August Calendar

Posted 08/13/2003

KEWEENAW PENINSULA -- This calendar provides a guide to arts, cultural, government, and organization events and meetings in the Keweenaw Peninsula for the month of August 2003. more
Photo: Kelly Suvanto will be guest fiddler at the Keweenaw Polka Fest, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. at Gabrielle Chopp Park, Ahmeek. (Photo by Darlene Basto, courtesy Keweenaw Krayons)

Allouez Township Park to be scene of Thimbleberry Jam Fest on Aug. 12

Updated 08/12/2003

MOHAWK -- The Third Annual Thimbleberry Jam Fest will feature music, thimbleberries and art from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, August 12, as Keweenaw County’s Far North Arts Alive Concert Series 2003 continues in Mohawk’s Allouez Township Park. The LumberJanes -- a new female singer/songwriter collective with five harmonies, guitar and percussion -- will be playing live from 5 to 6 p.m.; Traditional Irish music with Les Renczarski and Libby Meyer, 6 p.m. - 7 p.m.; the Augustine Family Band, 7 p.m. - 8 p.m.; and, at 8 p.m., back by popular demand, the teen band, Blurred Thoughts. Thimbleberry-related products and Keweenaw Krayons art will be available for purchase. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and maybe a picnic dinner and enjoy top notch local art and musical entertainment. (Note: Singer Jan Arnold recently cancelled her performance scheduled for this event.) Visit the Keweenaw Krayons Web site for more on summer concerts.
Photo: Blurred Thoughts band members pictured are Joe Peterson, left with red guitar, Dan Schmitt guitarist on right; Aric Danis on Drums and Graham Parson, lead singer. (Photo courtesy Keweenaw Krayons)

Eagle Harbor Township Board to meet Monday, Aug. 11

Posted 08/10/2003

EAGLE HARBOR -- The Eagle Harbor Township Board will hold its regular monthly meeting at 7 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 11, in the Community Building in Eagle Harbor. The Supervisor's remarks and correspondence will include Land Updates; Water Committee meeting (10 a.m., Aug, 16); handouts on a Township Private Road Ordinance and an Enforcement Officer Ordinance; Fire Warnings; County Zoning Plans and other issues. Read the Agenda.

Copper Country Peace Alliance to hold Hiroshima memorial Aug. 10

Posted 08/07/2003

HANCOCK -- The Copper Country Peace Alliance will sponsor a solemn gathering at 8 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 10, in Porvoo Peace Park, Hancock, to remember the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Japan, on August 6 and 9, 1945. The purpose of the gathering is to reflect on the tragedy of all wars, the use of nuclear weapons and their continued threat to the world. Participants may bring a reflection on peace, a poem, a song or a reading to share. Porvoo Peace Park, on the waterfront at the end of Tezcuco St., is named for Hancock's sister city in Finland to foster peace and communication between peoples and nations.

"Dream of Water" exhibit to open Aug. 8 at Turquoise Gallery

Posted 08/07/2003

HANCOCK -- "The Dream of Water," an exhibit of ''Ebru'' (Marbling), by Turkish artist Hikmet Barutcugil, will be featured Aug. 8 to Sept. 8 at the Turquoise Art Gallery in Hancock. A reception, with refreshments, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 8, opens the exhibit in the bright, spacious new gallery, located in Suite 305, E. L. Wright Building, 801 N. Lincoln Drive (U.S. 41 in Hancock). The exhibit and reception are free and open to the public. "Ebru," also known as "water surface painting," is a tasteful and mysterious art known to have started several centuries ago in Asia Minor. more

Stupak Aide to hold office hours in Eagle River Wed., Aug. 6

Posted 08/06/2003

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Amy Wisti, Congressional Aide to Congressman Bart Stupak, D-Menominee, will hold office hours from 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. EDT on Wednesday, Aug. 6, at the Keweenaw County Courthouse, 5045 4th Street, Eagle River. All 1st Congressional District constituents are invited to stop by, particularly if they have concerns or problems relating to federal issues or programs. For information call the Congressman's local office at (906) 482-1371 or visit Bart Stupak's Web site.

Allouez Township Park to be scene of Thimbleberry Jam Fest on Aug. 12

Posted 08/05/2003

MOHAWK -- Next week the Third Annual Thimbleberry Jam Fest will feature music, thimbleberries and art from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, August 12, as Keweenaw County’s Far North Arts Alive Concert Series 2003 continues in Mohawk’s Allouez Township Park. Entertainers include Jan Arnold, 5 p.m. - 6 p.m.; Traditional Irish music with Les Renczarski and Libby Meyer, 6 p.m. - 7 p.m.; the Augustine Family Band, 7 p.m. - 8 p.m.; and, at 8 p.m., back by popular demand, the teen band, Blurred Thoughts. Visit the Keweenaw Krayons Web site for more on summer concerts.
Photo: Blurred Thoughts band members pictured are Joe Peterson, left with red guitar, Dan Schmitt guitarist on right; Aric Danis on Drums and Graham Parson, lead singer. (Photo courtesy Keweenaw Krayons)

Lake Superior Alliance Annual Meeting to address water quality monitoring, testing

Posted 08/04/2003

ASHLAND, WIS. -- The Lake Superior Alliance (LSA) will hold its 2003 Annual Conference and Meeting from Friday, Aug. 15, through Sunday, Aug. 17, in Duluth, Minn. Under this year's theme, "Grassroots Prescriptions for Change," the conference will address water quality monitoring and testing procedures within the Lake Superior basin. All interested parties are invited to attend this public conference. Visit the LSA Web site to read the agenda and register online. For more information, call the Lake Superior Alliance at 1-866-296-5253 or email info@superioralliance.org. You can also read more about the conference in the Summer 2003 issue of Superior Vision, now on-line.

Runeberg Hall offers smoke-free dance August 2

Updated 08/01/2003

DOLLAR BAY -- Dance to swing, Latin, ballroom and country-western music on CDs at Runeberg Hall in Dollar Bay. One more summer Saturday dance will be held from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. on 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.

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.

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.

"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)

Eagle Harbor to host "Reading the Landscape" summer program

Updated 08/01/2003

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 two more Saturdays, Aug. 2 and 9. Working with artists and educators, participants use nature journals to record their reflections on each field trip. Remaining sessions in the series are 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

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