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Calendar – Music – Guitar Concert – July 29
Garden – Master guitarist Ken Bonfield will present a sols guitar concert on Friday, July 29 at 7 p.m. at St. John the Baptist Church, 6411 State Street in Garden. This intimate concert experience will include a look at Bonfield’s approach to guitar, his use of unusual and unique custom instruments such as the ultra-rare [...]
Calendar – Community – Street Closures for Blueberry Festival
Marquette – In preparation for the Annual Blueberry Festival on Friday, July 29, the following streets will be closed from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. in downtown Marquette: South Front Street from Spring Street to Washington Street, West Washington Street from Front Street to Third Street, Main Street from Third Street to Front Street. Traffic [...]
Last Week in July is The World’s Greatest Aviation Show in...
This is one of hundreds of old war birds that will be in Oshkosh July 25-31 2011 Oshkosh – July 25 – 31st 2011 – EAA’s Air-Venture will be a spectacular display of planes. In fact hundred of planes: vintage, war birds, experimental, giant bombers and cargo plans, naval planes and everything private and jet. [...]
Word of the Day – July 25 – Grotesque
Adjective: Grotesque (groh-TESK)
Definition:
1. Fanciful, bizarre
2. Absurdly incongruous
3. Departing markedly from the natural, the expected, or the typical
Sample sentence: Gargoyles with twisted faces...
Health Tip – July 25 – Swimmer’s Ear
Swimmer's Ear is an infection of the ear and/or outer ear canal, which can cause the ear to itch or become red and inflamed....
Sunrise and Sunsets Are Fantastic In The Upper Peninsula
Negaunee Township – July 25, 2011 - The U.P. sky has incredible beauty to me lately. Why have I not noticed the beautiful sky colors, the colorful cloud shapes, and the dew and mist of the morning? Do I walk around with my eyes closed? Am I so busy that I don’t look up? Lately, [...]
Calendar – Benefits/Fundraisers – Teal Lake Swim Meet and Greet –...
Negaunee – A meet and greet Teal Lake Swim pre-swim gathering will be held on Thursday, July 28 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Chapper’s Pub in downtown Negaunee. Special guest will be Coralie Simmons, 2000 Olympic water polo silver medalist. Hozz will perform live music on the patio. A portion of the evening’s sales [...]
Calendar – Benefits/Fundraisers – Wine Tasting, Chocolate and Fun – July...
Marquette – Wine Tasting, Chocolate and Fun will be offered on Thursday, July 28 from 6 to 8 p.m. at UpFront and Company in downtown Marquette. The evening will feature chocolate galore, fine wine and a silent auction. Proceeds will go to Marquette-Alger Great Start Collaborative, which needs the community to match funds for a [...]
Calendar – Music – Marquette City Band Concert – July 28
Marquette – The Marquette City Band will present a concert on Thursday, July 28 at 7:30 p.m. at the Presque Isle Park band shell.
The band is under the direction of Matt Ludwig. The concert is free, but donations will be accepted.
Calendar – Music – Thursday Night Concert Series in Ishpeming –...
Ishpeming – The Thursday Night Concert Series will present fantastic local talent on Thursday, July 28 from 7 to 8 p.m. by Old Ish in downtown Ishpeming.
Bring your own lawn chairs. The concert is free.





