T boys and tapas are on the menu SOON. VERY SOON. That's what chef Don Durley tells you about the much anticipated opening of food service at his south Marquette bar, The Courtyards. At first, he suggests it might be within two to three weeks, then he backs off, then he says he might even stage a quick, little pop-up ... Continue Reading
A Different Look for Downtown and Third Street This Summer
More dining and shopping in the fresh air PROBLEM: MARQUETTE'S DOWNTOWN businesses have been devastated this spring because of the economic shutdown. Further, even as the economy opens up, the stores and restaurants will face severe restrictions on the numbers of customers they can serve. And worse, many potential ... Continue Reading
The Misadventure of a Lifetime: Discovering More About Yourself and Your Mate
IT'S NOT QUITE what they expected on their once-in-a-lifetime vacation ---a challenging hike up the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, one of the wonders of the world. Truthfully, it hasn't been even close to what they expected. Almost as soon as they arrived in Peru, Pat and Alyssa Digneit, the co-owners of Digs in downtown ... Continue Reading
The “New Normal” Brings Fear, Inconvenience, and Hope
"WE HAVE TO create a whole new system. One of my colleagues said it's like driving down the highway at 70 miles per hour and trying to fix the engine at the same time." That's Dr. Kevin Piggott, the medical director for the Marquette County Health Department, describing the task they're facing in preparing for an ... Continue Reading
Book World Building Is Sold, and It’s Beer Choir Night!
NEARLY TWO YEARS after Book World closed down in the heart of downtown Marquette, the building has finally been sold. The buyers? Anne White, originally of Marquette, and her partner, Scott Anderson, who together form Buffalo Dragon Investments. So....what's it gonna be? "We're not absolutely certain what we're ... Continue Reading