THE RECENT REPORT of new ownership at the Masonic Center has to be welcomed news to those ushering in the continued growth of downtown Marquette. The Masonic Center is a huge anchor down there, in both size, and more recently… activity. The new owners are no strangers to running a successful business, and have ... 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
First Annual?
Before we go any further, let’s look at the critical issue here… the all-too-frequent practice of calling an event the “First Annual.” In addition to the use of “seen” instead of “saw,” wordsmiths silently seethe at the use of “First Annual” rather than the more appropriate “Inaugural” to designate the initial ... Continue Reading
Happenings are Happening Again
Marquette... where there's never nothing to do. In case you thought things would slow down after a busy summer... think again. After two down years, many of Marquette's traditional events are back in full force, while new events are being added to the local calendar... which always addresses a diverse array of ... Continue Reading
A Market… a Picnic Lunch… and Live Music!
Farmers Market Opening Day Our return to normalcy has to include the return of the farmers market… specifically the Downtown Marquette Farmers Market which opens the outdoor season tomorrow at the Commons. Market Manager Sara Johnson says, "We're very excited to have a more robust market this year, but things are still ... Continue Reading