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Marquette Monthly
May, 2008
 

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Museum Guide

Calumet
• Calumet Theatre. Both self-guided and guided tours of this 104-year-old historic theatre are available. Self-guided tours: free for children younger than six, $2 for adults; Tuesday through Saturday, 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. Guided tours: $1 for children younger than six, $5 for adults; Tuesday through Sunday, 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Tours may be limited on days of performances. 340 Sixth Street. 337-2610 or www.calumettheatre.com

Copper Harbor
• Fort Wilkins State Park. Built in 1844, this fort is a well-preserved, nineteenth century military post and lighthouse complex. Through museum exhibits, audio-visual programs and costumed interpretation, visitors can explore the daily routine of military service, experience the hardships of frontier isolation and discover another era. Park store, bookstore, concession stand and campsites are on site. Opens in mid-May. $6 per car, per day for Michigan residents, $8 for non-residents. US-41 (one mile east of Copper Harbor). 8:00 a.m. to dusk. 289-4215.

Crystal Falls
• Harbour House Museum. A variety of displays located in this turn-of-the-century home depict logging and mining, the two industries that created Crystal Falls. Opens on Memorial Day. $2 per person, $5 per family. Tuesday through Saturday, 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 17 North Fourth Street. 875-4341.

Escanaba
• Delta County Historical Society Archives. Written documents and pictures depict Delta County history. Information is available on early settlements, railroads, lighthouses, business and industry, churches and schools. $2 per person. Admission includes lighthouse and museum. Daily, 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sand Point (at the end of Ludington Street). 789-6790.

Garden
• Fayette Historic Townsite. This site was once one of the Upper Peninsula’s most productive iron-smelting operations. A town of nearly 500 residents grew up around two blast furnaces, a large dock and several charcoal kilns. It now includes a visitor center, museum exhibits, a twenty-six station walking tour and a scale model of the original townsite. Opens in mid-May. $6 per car per day for Michigan residents, $8 for non-residents. Daily, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 13700 13.25 Lane. 644-2603.

Gulliver
• Seul Choix Lighthouse. The site houses a collection of maritime and historical items and displays. The tower is seventy-eight feet tall and still houses a working light. Visitors can tour the lightkeepers’ home, fog signal building and newly restored boathouse, see a movie in the thirty-seat theater and browse in the expanded gift shop. Opens on Memorial Day. Free to tour the grounds, $2 per person to climb the tower. Daily, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Off US-2 (follow the signs). 283-3317.

Houghton
• A.E. Seaman Mineral Museum. An extensive collection—more than 7,000 specimens—of Michigan copper and iron district minerals are on display. Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Fifth floor, EERC building, MTU. 487-2572 or www.museum.mtu.edu
• MTU Archives and Copper Country Historical Collections.
- Scrounging for Food: Copper Country Foodways during the Great Depression through Labor Day. Monday through Friday, 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Lower level of the J.R. Van Pelt Library, MTU. 487-3209.

Ishpeming
• Cliffs Shaft Mine Museum. Tour historical grounds and see mining artifacts, photographs and equipment. View historical and unique obelisk head frames and the only Koeppe Hoist System in the United States. Other items of interest include a 170-ton ore truck, a blacksmith shop, mineral displays from the fifty-year-old Ishpeming Rock and Mineral Club and displays and information from the Ishpeming Historical Society and the Marquette County Genealogical Society. Opens in mid-May. Free for children younger than thirteen, $2 for students ages thirteen to eighteen, $5 for adults. Tuesday through Sunday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 501 West Euclid Street, two blocks south of US-41 on Lakeshore Drive. 485-1882.
• U.S. National Ski & Snowboard Hall of Fame & Museum. The museum features more than 300 Hall of Fame inductees, presented in photographs and biographies. Displays and exhibits of skiing history and equipment, extensive library, video show, gift shop, special events and more. Monday through Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. US-41 and Third Street. 485-6323 or www.skihall.com

K.I. Sawyer
• K.I. Sawyer Air Heritage Museum. The museum promotes and preserves the aviation history that the air base brought to the area. Air Force-related materials are on display, including photographs, flags, metals and more. Wednesday through Sunday, 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. 301 Avenue A. 346-3559 or www.kishamuseum.org

Laurium
• Laurium Manor Inn. Self-guided tours are available of this forty-five-room mansion built in 1908. Free for children younger than five, $3 for students, $5 for adults. Daily, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 320 Tamarack Street. 337-2549 or www.lauriummanorinn.com

Marquette
• Marquette County History Museum.
- Antaomy of a Yooper explores the identity of Upper Michigan. The museum includes interactive displays as well as regional history exhibits. Free for children twelve and younger, $1 for students, $3 for adults. Monday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 213 North Front Street. 226-3571.
• Marquette Maritime Museum. The museum collects, preserves and presents maritime history. Many exhibits and guided tours of the lighthouse grounds are offered. Museum or lighthouse tour: Opens on May 24. $3 for children younger than twelve, $4 for adults. Both tours: $5 for children younger than twelve, $7 for adults. Daily, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 300 Lakeshore Boulevard. 226-2006 or www.mqtmaritimemuseum.com
• Upper Peninsula Children’s Museum. A variety of interactive exhibits offer learning through investigation and creativity. Free for children younger than two, $4.50 for youth ages two to seventeen, $4 for adults eighteen and older. Monday through Wednesday, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Thursday, 10:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Sunday, noon to 5:00 p.m. 123 West Baraga Avenue. 226-3911 or www.upcmkids.org

Munising
• Alger County Historical Society Heritage Center. Monday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 1496 Washington Street. 387-4308.

Negaunee
• Michigan Iron Industry Museum. In the forested ravines of the Marquette Iron Range, the museum overlooks the Carp River and the site of the first iron forge in the Lake Superior Region. Museum exhibits, audio-visual programs and outdoor interpretive paths depict the large-scale capital and human investment that made Michigan an industrial leader. The museum is one of ten museums and historic sites administered by the Michigan Historical Center. Opens on May 1. Daily, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 73 Forge Road. 475-7857.

Ontonagon
• Ontonagon County Historical Society Museum. Ontonagon-area exhibits include an exact replica of the Ontonagon boulder. Lighthouse tours by appointment. Free for children younger than fifteen, $3 for adults. Monday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 422 River Street. 884-6165.
• Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park. Park rangers lead visitors through interpretive programs and to numerous historic and scenic sites. The visitor center houses a museum. Opens in mid-May. $6 per day for cars registered in Michigan, $8 for others. Opens mid-May; daily, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. 4125 Boundary Road. 885-5275.

Pelkie
• Hanka Homestead. This homestead encompasses forty acres, where visitors can tour the family home, barns, hen house, grainery, blacksmith shop, sauna, root cellar and milk house. The farm was occupied for seventy years by the Hanka family, which reached its most productive time in the 1920s. Opens on Memorial Day. Free for children, $3 for adults. Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday, noon to 4:00 p.m. or by appointment. Hanka Road. 338-2650 or 353-6239.

Republic
• The Pascoe House Museum. This period-house museum is partially furnished with turn-of-the-century furniture and artifacts. Opens on Memorial Day. Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday, 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. 114 Cedar Street, South Republic. 376-8807.

Rockland
• Old Victoria. Guided tours are available of this historic log cabin complex that was home to early copper miners. Four restored buildings and a visitor center are open. Opens on Memorial Day. Free for children younger than five, $2 for children ages five to twelve, $5 for adults. Daily, 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Victoria Dam Road, four miles southwest of US-45. 886-2617.

Seney
• Seney National Wildlife Refuge. The 95,212-acre federal refuge is home to more than 200 species of birds and a variety of mammals, amphibians, reptiles, fish and invertebrates. Visitors can enjoy wildlife-oriented activities such as hunting, fishing, wildlife observation and photography, guided interpretive programs and environmental education programs. Opens on May 1. Daily, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 1674 Refuge Entrance Road, two miles north of Germfask, five miles south of Seney. M-77. 586-9851.

Skanee
• Arvon Township Historical Society Museum. The museum is located in the former parsonage of the oldest Zion Lutheran Church in Michigan built in 1909. It features displays and artifacts dating from 1871 to the early 1900s. Thirteen miles from L’Anse on Skanee Road. Call for an appointment. 524-4942.
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Art Galleries

Calumet
• Copper Country Associated Artists Gallery. Works by members and workshop participants in fiber, paint, pencil, wood, textile, clay, glass and other art media. Wednesdays through Saturday, 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 112 Fifth Street. 289-4809 or www.ccaartists.org
• Miskwabik Ed Gray Studio and Gallery.
- Texture of the Keweenaw, a multimedia juried show, will be on display through May 18.
- A Pleasant Peninsula, featuring works by Jack Olyer, will be on display May 23 through June 22, with a public reception at 6:30 p.m. on the 23rd.
Monday through Thursday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Sunday, noon to 5:00 p.m. 109 Fifth Street. 337-5970.
• Omphale Gallery.
- Between a Rock and a Soft Place, featuring collages, sculptures and drawings by Reed Harjala, will be on display through May 3.
Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 431 Fifth Street. 337-2036.
• Vertin Gallery.
- Ecotones, featuring pastel paintings by Terry Daulton, will be on display through May 14.
- Hit the Ground…Running, featuring works by Bernie Park, will be on display May 16 through June 18, with a public reception at 7:00 p.m. on May 16.
Works in clay, fiber, painting, glass, metal and wood by more than sixty Michigan artists.
Monday through Saturday, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 220 Sixth Street. 337-2200 or vertingallery@pasty.com

Covington
• U.P.-Made Artist Market. Featured artists include Karen Milszeski, Phyliss Northrup, Ron Corey. Works by jewelers Erin Putvin, JoEllen Kladzyk and Mindy Flanigan and other fine arts and crafts plus gifts from the U.P. are available. Thursday through Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Sunday, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Historic Covington School, one block south of M-28. 355-2727.

Copper Harbor
• Swede’s Gallery. Scrimshaw on datolite by Jim Billings featuring local and historic mining subjects engraved in detail, original paintings and stationery by Linden W. Dahlstrom, oil and watercolor interpretations of the lakes, woodlands and history of the Lake Superior region and the Keweenaw. Daily, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. US-41. 289-4596.

Escanaba
• Bay College Art Gallery.
- Art Students Show, featuring works by graduating students, will be on display through May 1.
- Student Art Sale, featuring works by art students, will be on display through May 23.
- Art Majors Exhibit, featuring works in various mediums by art student majors, will open on May 28.
Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Room 248, Catherine Bonifas Building, Bay de Noc Community College, 2001 North Lincoln Road. 786-5802.
• Bay College Gallery II.
- Works from their permanent collection, including Ingrid Cline, Joyce Koskenmaki, Nan Hoeting-Payne, Jay Bavers, Al Hansen, Ryan Brayak and several former art students. Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Foyer, Learning Resources Center, Bay de Noc Community College, 2001 North Lincoln Road. 786-5802.
• East Ludington Gallery. Works by local artists. Monday through Saturday, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 619 Ludington Street. 786-0300.
• William Bonifas Fine Arts Center.
- Bay Area Art Association Membership Show, featuring works by graduating students, will be on display May 15 through June 19, with a reception at 7:00 p.m. on May 15.
Tuesday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. 700 First Avenue South. 786-3833.

Hancock
• Community Arts Center.
- Of the Land, featuring hand-colored, large-format photography by Christine Garceau and monoprints by Julie Schaffer, will be on display May 2 through the 31st, with a public reception at 6:00 p.m. on the 2nd.
- Hancock High School Art Exhibit, featuring works by Hancock High School students, will be on display in the Youth Art Gallery through May 31.
Tuesday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Saturday, 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. 126 Quincy Street. 482-2333.
• Finlandia University Gallery.
- FUISAD Diploma Works, featuring work by graduating Finlandia students, will be on display through May 22.
Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. or by appointment. 601 Quincy Street. 487-7500.

Ishpeming
• Artisan’s Gallery. Works by U.P. artists and artisans, Monday through Friday, 10:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Saturday, 10:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. US-41 (east of Burger King). 485-1194.
• Butler Gallery. Works by regional artists. Thursday and Friday, 10:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Saturdays, 10:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Monday the 5th and 19th, 10:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and by chance or appointment. 121 South Main Street. 485-4390.

Lake Linden
• Yarns and Threads. Works by local textile artists. Tuesday through Saturday, noon to 5:00 p.m. or by appointment. 332 Calumet Street. 296-9568.

Marquette
• Art—U.P. Style. Art by Carol Papaleo, works by local artists, gifts, classes and more. Monday, Thursday and Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 315 South Front Street. 226-6154.
• DeVos Art Museum.
- It Is ______, featuring artwork by graduating students, will be on display through May 2, with a closing reception at 7:00 p.m. on the 2nd.
- Upper Peninsula Children’s Art Exhibition, will be on display May 4 through the 17th, with a public reception at 6:00 p.m. on the 9th.
Monday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. NMU. 227-1481.
• Éclectique Art Studio & Gallery. Watercolor, oil and mixed media by Catherine Brunet; Native American art and silk painting by Sherri Aldred; and boiled wool hats by Louise Anderson are on display. Monday through Saturday, 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. or by appointment. 147 West Washington Street (second level). 226-6649.
• Gallery West. Works by Riccardo Caprarp, Gary Christensen, Chrys Levesque, Nita Engle, Paul Grant, Florence Froney Bloukos, Sue Acocks, Catherine Brunet, Kathleen Conover, Debra Golisek LaPlant, Cynthia Golisek Kustin, Cat Preston, Diane Jarvi, John Krbec, Jim Timmons, Ted Carland, Michele Tuccini, Diana Magnuson, Verna Depro, Floyd Luke and Phyllis Northup. Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Sunday, noon to 5:00 p.m. Upstairs of Ben Franklin. 100 Coles Drive. 226-9613.
• Huron Mountain Club Gallery.
- Landscape, portrait and still-life paintings by Linda Schierkolk will be on display May 1 through the 31st.
- Works by Diana Magnuson. Monday through Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Main level, Peter White Public Library, 217 North Front Street. 228-7434.
• Marquette Arts & Culture Center.
- Hit the Ground… Running, featuring oil and encaustic paintings by Bernard Park, will be on display through May 2.
- Lake Superior Art Association Membership Show, featuring a multimedia of works by members of the Lake Superior Art Association, will be on display May 1 through the 31st, with a public reception at 5:30 p.m. on the 16th.
Tuesday through Thursday, 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. Saturday, 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Lower level, Peter White Public Library, 217 North Front Street. 228-0472.
• Oasis Gallery.
- Photography by Dennis Staffne will be on display through May 3.
- Juried High School Art Exhibit, featuring works by Marquette County high school students, will be on display May 5 through the 31st, with a public reception at 7:00 p.m. on the 9th. Work must be received by 4:00 p.m. on the 3rd.
Monday through Saturday, 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Suite U7, Masonic Mall, 130 West Washington Street. 225-1377 or www.oasisgallery.com
• The Silver Crow Jewelry Store and Art Gallery. Works by local and regional artists in all media. The area’s largest selection of sterling silver jewelry and gifts from around the world. Monday through Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. 201 South Front Street. 228-0518.
• The Studio Gallery and Gifts. Featuring works by nationally known local artists, Kathleen Conover, Maggie Linn and Vicki Allision Phillips. Monday through Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Noon to 5:30 p.m. Memorial Day to Labor Day. Closed holidays. Seasonal hours in the fall and winter. Also open by appointment. 2905 Lakeshore Boulevard, at the entrance to Presque Isle Park. 228-2466 or www.michstudio.com
• Wolfe Design. U.P.-inspired works by local artists. By appointment. 501 Lakeshore Boulevard. 226-3730.

Michigamme
• Michigamme Moonshine Art Gallery.
- Spring Debut, featuring new artwork by more than twelve local artists, will be on display though May 3.
- Photography Invitational, featuring works by Ted Carland, Christine Flavin, Jeffe Howe, Diana Jarvi, Ron Lukey and Eric Munch, will be on display May 5 through June 7, with a public reception at 6:00 p.m. on the 10th.
- Works by more than forty artists and authors, including Ted Carland, Jens Carstensen, Meegan Flannery, John French, Bob Foster, Helga Flower, Bill Hamilton, Susan Hardiman, Patricia Hicks-Ruiz, Nan Hoeting Payne, Marc Homant, Jeff Johnston, Dave Jylha, Bryan Kastar, Sharon Kennedy, Paula Kiesling, Janet Koenig, John Krbec, Michael LaTulip, Tom Larson, Kathy Lenten, Troy Lichthardt, Ron Lukey, Joanne McCoy, David Myers, Kathy Savu, Earl Senchuk, Lynn Southward, Laura Stahl Maze, Francis Valela and the late Emil Weddige. New artists: Jeff Howe, Eric Munch, Craig Weatherby and Maureen Bergquist Gray. Open daily and by appointment, 136 Main Street. 323-6546.

Munising
• Open Wings. This working pottery studio and gallery features works by regional artists. Monday through Saturday, 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. or by appointment. 318 West Munising Avenue. 387-5070.

Newberry
• Singing Dog Art Gallery.
- Birds of the Upper Peninsula, featuring photographs by Ernesto Scott, will be on display through July 13.
Works by local and regional artists. Monday through Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Sunday by chance. 318 Newberry Avenue. 293-9901 or www.oldbankofnewberry.com

Stephenson
• Art and Garden Gallery. Revolving displays of local artists and the work of owner Ginnie Cappaert. Wednesday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. W4363 G-12 Road. 753-4754.

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Commercial Establishments which regularly display artwork

Bark River
• Ten Mile Creek Forge, Pottery & Lighting Irish and Celtic Gift Shop. Handmade knives and sheaths, as well as art work of thirty juried artists. Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. or by appointment and chance. Follow Bark River sign, seven miles. 466-2276.

Chassell
• Einerlei. Jewelry by Deborah Bushinski will be on display through May 31. Local jewelry and art, kitchen items, greeting cards, gardening and plants, and other specialty items are available. Monday through Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Sunday, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 42021 Willson Memorial Drive. 523-4612 or www.einerlei.com

Escanaba
• FrameCrafters Gallery. Works by U.P. and national artists. Monday through Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. 786-4050.
• Quilts ’n Stuff by Glenna. Art quilts, pillows, accessories and other gifts. Monday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. or by appointment. 608 Fourteenth Street. 786-3436.
• Woerpel Images. Artists include Ryan Brayak, Ginnie Cappeart, Aurelia Ceuca, Ingrid Cline, Beth Cox, Jane Ladek, Vicki Shirley, Pasqua Warstler and Chrissy Wilbee Rone. The art is in a variety of mediums. Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 1007 Ludington Street. 789-7710.

Hancock
• Superior National Bank. Black-and-white photographs of the Badlands National Park by Ron Gratz. Tuesday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Saturday, 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Carriage Gallery, 235 Quincy Street. 482-2333.

Houghton
• Keweenaw Brewing Company. Monday through Wednesday, 3:00 to 10:00 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Sunday, noon to 8:00 p.m. 408 Shelden Avenue. 482-5596.

Marquette
• American Indian Coordinating Council. Native American displays. Wednesday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 119B West Baraga Avenue. 226-5044.
• Art of Framing. Works by local and regional artists. Tuesday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. 149 West Washington Street. 228-7719.
• Babycakes Muffin Co. Works by local and regional artists are displayed. Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Saturday, 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. 223 West Washington Street. 226-7744.
• Bellisimo Salon and Image Consulting. Paintings, sculpture, sketches and photography by NMU art students and stained glass from Wolfgang’s Haus of Glass. Monday through Saturday, 8:00 a.m. and by appointment. 714 North Third Street. 225-1997.
• The Coffee Cup. Photography by Cathy Church will be on display through May 31. Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. 112 West Spring Street. 228-6196.
• Dead River Coffee. Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Sunday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 143 West Washington Street. 226-2112.
• Gophers Café. Monday through Wednesday, 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Thursday and Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 910 North Third Street. 226-0900.
• Moonstone Gallery. Rocks and crystals, gemstone jewelry and things made of natural materials. Monday, 9:00 to 5:00 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Saturday, 10:00 to 5:00 p.m. Sunday, noon to 4:00 p.m. 106 West Washington Street. 225-0339.
• Barry J. Polzin, AIA Architect. Monday through Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Sunday, noon to 4:00 p.m. Second floor, Rosewood Building, 205 South Front Street. 226-8661.
• Superior View/Views of the Past. Historic photography and art by local artists. Monday through Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 156 West Washington Street. 225-1952.
• Sweet Water Café. Watercolors, inspired by nature and National Park landscapes, by Phyllis Northup will be on display May 6 through June 17. Monday and Tuesday, 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sunday, 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. 517 North Third Street. 226-7009.
• Tommy’s Family Restaurant. Stained-glass work. Daily, 6:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. 300 South McClellan Avenue. 225-5445.
• Town Folk Gallery. Works by Joe Vukelich and Marsha LaTulip. Also features one-of-a-kind women’s clothing made from vintage cloth, accessories, yarn, beads, folk art, jewelry and carvings. Monday through Wednesday and Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Thursday, 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 100 West Washington Street. 225-9010 or www.townfolkgallery.com
• Upfront & Company. Tuesday through Saturday, 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. 102 East Main Street. 228-5200.
• The Vierling. Antique oil paintings, steel engravings, prints and maps. Monday through Saturday, 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. 119 South Front Street. 228-3533.
• Women’s Health Associates. Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Marquette Medical Arts Building, 107 West Main Street. 228-2943.

Menominee
• Art and Decor. Works by local and regional artists. Monday through Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 601 First Street. 864-7243.

Munising
• Falling Rock Café and Bookstore. Works by local artists in a variety of media. Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. 104 East Munising Avenue. 387-3008.

Negaunee
• Larson’s Restaurant. Works by Kathy Binoniemi Lenten, Debbie Chinn and Carl Miron. Tuesday through Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Sunday, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. 211 Iron Street. 475-3000.
• Midtown Bakery, Café & Antiques. Works by Jeff Massie Photography. Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sunday by chance (antiques only). 317 Iron Street. 475-0064.
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Support Groups

• Alano Club. Twelve-step recovery meetings daily. Monday through Saturday, noon and 8:00 p.m. Sundays, 11:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. 925 West Washington Street. Marquette. (Parking in back only.)
• Alcoholics Anonymous. Meetings throughout Marquette County, seven days a week, at many locations and times. Twenty-four-hour answering service, 249-4430 or www.aa-marquettecounty.org
• American Legacy Foundation. Smoking quit line for expectant mothers and cessation information for women. (800)668-8278.
• Arthritis Support Group. May 13. 2:00 p.m. Negaunee Senior Center, 410 Jackson Street, Negaunee. 475-6266.
• Autism Support and Action Group. May 22. 7:00 p.m. Menard/Sugarloaf Room, Marquette General Hospital, Marquette. 249-4157.
• Bariatric Surgery Support Group. May 20. 5:45 p.m. Conference Room, Marquette General Hospital Conference Center, 580 West College Avenue. 225-7979.
• Bereavement Group. Wednesday, 6:00 p.m. Forsyth Senior Center, 165 North Maple Street, Gwinn. 346-6631.
• Blood Pressure, Blood Sugar and Cholesterol Checks. Cholesterol checks are $5. Call for Marquette County schedule. 225-4545.
• Breast Cancer Support Group. May 8. 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. Conference Room 4, Marquette General Hospital. 225-4899.
• Camp New Day. This group is for children of the incarcerated. May 20. 6:00 p.m. St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 201 East Ridge Street.
• Caregiver Support Group—Gwinn. May 19. 1:00 p.m. Gwinn Clubhouse, 165 North Maple Street. 346-9862.
• Caregiver Support Group—Ishpeming. Susan Wideman of the Wideman Law Center, PC will present End of Life Legal Questions and Financial Planning Decisions. May 7. 1:30 p.m. Senior Center, 320 South Pine Street. 228-3910 or (800)272-3900.
• Caregiver Support Group—L’Anse. May 28. 5:00 p.m. United Lutheran Church, corner of Mesnard and Main streets. 524-6711 or (800)272-3900.
• Caregiver Support Group—Marquette. May 12. 1:00 p.m. Day Room, third floor, Jacobetti Home for Veterans, 425 Fisher Street and May 27, 6:30 p.m. Suite 201, Alzheimer’s Association Office, 710 Chippewa Square. 226-3576 or 228-3910.
• Celiac Disease Support Group. Call Amy for details. 228-9139.
• Codependents Anonymous. May 5. 7:15 p.m. First Presbyterian Church, 120 North Front Street, Marquette. 249-3446 or www.coda.org
• Compassionate Friends. This group offers support to families who have experienced the death of a child. May 14. 7:00 p.m. Redeemer Lutheran Church, 1700 West Fair Avenue, Marquette. 249-1948.
• Diabetic Support Group—Gwinn. May 12. 2:30 and 7:00 p.m. Gwinn Community Center, 165 North Maple Street. 346-7535.
• DivorceCare—Ishpeming. This non-denominational group is for people who are separated or divorced. New members are welcome. Thursday, 7:00 p.m. Good News Assembly of God Church, US-41 East. 475-9620.
• DivorceCare—Marquette. Monday, 7:00 p.m. New Life Church, 143 Fisher Street. 485-1891.
• Early Stage Memory Loss Education Group. May 6. 10:00 a.m. Alzheimer’s Association, Suite 201, 710 Chippewa Square, Marquette. 228-3910 or (800)272-3900.
• Fibromyalgia Support Line. 475-5250.
• iCanQuit. Smokers are invited to learn more about quitting with the help of a quitting coach. (800)480-7848.
• The Link. This support group is for people and their families with heart disease and or diabetes. May 27. 3:00 p.m. Room 4, Third Floor Conference Center, Marquette General Hospitial, 580 West College Avenue. 225-3473.
• Marquette County Tobacco Prevention Coalition. This group offers free smoking cessation materials. 315-2614 or www.smokefreeup.org
• MOMS Club of Marquette County (Moms Offering Moms Support). This international support group is for mothers who choose to stay at home and raise their children. 226-2922, marquettemomsclub@yahoo.com or www.momsclub.org
• Narcotics Anonymous—Houghton. Wednesday, 8:00 p.m. Evangel Baptist Church, upstairs, 1114 College Avenue. fruitbatmango@yahoo.com
• Narcotics Anonymous—K.I. Sawyer. Saturday, 7:00 p.m. Victory Lutheran Church, 315 Explorer. 346-7405.
• National Alliance on Mental Illness—Educational Meeting. Postponed until June 2, 7:00 p.m. The Commons Conference Room, 129 West Baraga Avenue, Marquette.
• National Alliance on Mental Illness—Support Group. May 12. 7:00 p.m. The Commons Conference Room, 129 West Baraga Avenue, Marquette.
• Overeaters Anonymous and Honest Open-minded Willingness. Thursday, 6:30 p.m. Basement, First United Methodist Church, 111 East Ridge Street, Marquette. 361-5962.
• Parents Support Group. Designed for parents needing support for the ever-changing challenges of today’s family life. Child care provided during the meeting. Wednesday, 6:00 p.m. Silver Creek Church, 219 Silver Creek Road, Marquette. 249-1715.
• Parent Group. The group provides a support network for at-home mothers and fathers, working parents and relocated families through playgroups, speakers and discussion. Call for schedule. U.P. Children’s Museum, 123 West Baraga Avenue, Marquette. 226-3911.
• The Parent Support Group. This group is for parents of children with challenges associated with mental illness, including bipolar, anxiety, emotional impairment, ADD/ADHD and OCD. May 10. 10:00 a.m. Conference Room, Nonprofit Commons, 129 West Baraga Avenue. 458-4877.
• Parkinson’s Support Group. May 7. 1:30 p.m. Negaunee Senior Center, 410 Jackson Street. 475-6266.
• Prostate Cancer Support Group. May 1. 7:30 a.m. Conference Room, Marquette General Hospital, 580 West College Avenue. 225-3500.
• Rainbow Recovery Group. Designed for people seeking recovery from powerlessness over many things, including gambling, grief, loneliness, anxiety or depression. Sunday, 9:45 a.m. and Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. Lake Superior Christian Church, 393 North M-553, Marquette. 226-6514.
• SMART Recovery—Baraga. A self-help group for alcohol and substance abuse and other addictive behaviors. Sundays, 7:30 p.m. Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 211 State Street. www.smartrecovery.org
• SMART Recovery—Calumet. Monday, 7:00 p.m. Rice Clinic, 56938 Calumet Avenue. www.smartrecovery.org
• SMART Recovery—Hancock. Thursday, 7:00 p.m. Ryan School, 400 Michigan Street. www.smartrecovery.org
• Take Off Pounds Sensibly. This is a non-commercial weight-control support group. Various places and times throughout the U.P. (800)932-8677 or www.TOPS.org
• Traumatic Brain Injury Support Group. Various places and times throughout the U.P. (800)379-7245.
• U.P. Brain Injury Support Group. People with head injuries, their caregivers, loved ones and professionals from across the Upper Peninsula are encouraged to attend. Times and days may change. Every second Monday and third Thursday of the month. 6:00 p.m. Agape Café, Faith in Christ Fellowship Church, 145 West Ridge Street, Marquette. 485-4782.
• Victims and Survivors of Clergy/Religious Sexual Abuse Support Group. May 23. 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 201 East Ridge Street. 362-2602.
• When Life is Hard Support Group. Open to anyone facing bereavement, health, family relationships or any other concerns. May 27. 10:00 a.m. First Presbyterian Church, 120 North Front Street, Marquette. 228-9470.
• Women Infant and Children (WIC) Supplemental Food Program. Clinics include nutritional counseling and coupon pick-up. Appointments required. Call for Marquette County schedule. 475-7846 or www.mqthealth.org
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