“Everybody loves music and art, and Marquette punches far above its weight in talented musicians and artists.” So says Doug Davis, President of the Marquette Arts & Music Wellness Lions Club. And he's not wrong. All you have to do is visit one of our galleries or music venues to get a real appreciation for ... Continue Reading
Westwood No! • Unsolicited Observations
It’s now, officially, laughable. Not because it's funny, because it isn't. Particularly to the business owners trying to make a living out there. In the “You can’t make this stuff up” department, on Tuesday, TV6 News kicked off a three-part investigative series on the bill-paying woes at the Westwood Mall. ... Continue Reading
Art and Culture and Community
Arts & Culture "A true artist is not one who is inspired, but one who inspires others." ― Salvador Dali Before we begin, a little “full disclosure” is in order. I am not an artist. I don’t sing, play, dance, paint, or sculpt. I don’t do any rosemaling, acting, carving, or scrapbooking. I’m not a photographer, ... Continue Reading
Wordle • Who Are We? • The Hospital Property Cont. • Changes Downtown
Wordle on the Street DID YOU PLAY today? How’d you do? Your Facebook friends are all waiting to see your results! Those of us who don’t play have no idea what your colored boxes and scores mean, but you seem to be proud, so we’re happy for you. Here’s an idea. Instead of setting aside a few minutes every day to ... Continue Reading
Curtain Rises on the Fresh Coast
Fresh Coast Film Festival After a pandemic pause, the eclectic Fresh Coast Film Festival is back for its 5th year. The full weekend event features as much big screen entertainment as one can handle. "For this year's fest we have five film venues, eight outdoor tours, 27 film blocks, 100 films, and endless inspiration." ... Continue Reading