MAYBE. It's very early in the process but two men are quietly putting together plans, with the help of a few other locals, to buy the building being vacated next month by Book World on West Washington Street. And then transform it into a 400 seat theater for both cinema and the performing arts. A one screen theater ... Continue Reading
Cafe Intermezzo Making Final Preparations, Bugsy Takes on his Latest Venture, Newest Commissioner Is Appointed, and “Be Local Buy Local” Concerns Answered
THAT MUCH RUMORED "European-style" coffee shop on Third Street is still at least a couple of weeks away from opening. Sasa Kosic, the proprietor, says Cafe Intermezzo has two more final inspections to complete and then he'll be ready to start serving coffee in what was formerly the Strictly Business Uniforms ... Continue Reading
Zero Degrees Faces an Uncertain Future
FOR THE LAST seven years, it's been one of the gems of Marquette. A prominent showplace for local artists--painters, jewelers, sculptors, woodworkers, everybody with a creative streak. Lake Superior Magazine has recognized it as one of best shops in the entire region. But now it appears that the Zero Degrees gallery ... Continue Reading
A New Bakery in Downtown Marquette? Yep, Kind of
THAT ABANDONED BUILDING building at 231 West Washington downtown? The one that used to house a teen night club? The one that hasn't had a tenant for over a decade? It's been sold, and with any luck, major renovation of it will start by springtime, with occupancy ready by late summer. And here's the surprising news ... Continue Reading
Hotplate Is Sold, So Is Neurotrainer, and Edge of Reality, Too, But Regis Is Shutting Down
SOLD AND SAVED. Hotplate, downtown's paint-your-pottery shop, a longtime favorite for both adults and kids, has been sold. Financing was approved on Friday. The shop will be changing hands next month. Sue Kensington, the founder and owner of the shop, had said she'd have to close it down next month if a buyer didn't ... Continue Reading