ESCANABA — Album art is on display at the Bonifas Arts Center. Doug Sjoquist said the Golden Age of Album Covers exhibit features album art from the late 1960s to early 80s.
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Artists unveil mural depicting Upper Peninsula, lighthouse, state motto
A large mural was unveiled Wednesday on the side of the law offices of DeGrand, Reardon & Hall in Escanaba. Artist Jim Finlan says he is glad to be a part of beautifying downtown Escanaba.
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North Woods Conservancy uses truck raffle to support Keweenaw lands
CALUMET — The goal of the North Woods Conservancy in the Copper Country is to ensure public access to natural lands that people have had access to for years. What made the Keweenaw Peninsula unique for such preservation is that there is very little state forest and no national forest.
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Survey to help gauge economic impact of Upper Peninsula State Fair
ESCANABA — To better determine the economic impact of the Upper Peninsula State Fair, the Delta Chamber of Commerce is conducting a survey to gain a better understanding of personal spending during the fair.
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Inductees named for 2019 class of Upper Peninsula Sports Hall of Fame
HARRIS – The Copper Country dominates the 2019 selection class for the Upper Peninsula Sports Hall of Fame, with half of the 10 selectees coming from that region.
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Group of artists at international ArtPrize help promote U.P.
MACKINAC ISLAND — Phillip Rice says grouping Upper Peninsula artists at venues at the international ArtPrize competition in Grand Rapids sheds a good light on the U.P.
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Escanaba Public Safety to offer policing insights at Citizens’ Academy
ESCANABA — Escanaba Public Safety is holding its second Citizens’ Academy in September and October for members of the public to learn more about the department.
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Escanaba artist is excited about her creation heading to ArtPrize
MACKINAC ISLAND — Rose Peltier of Escanaba was on Mackinac Island Sunday to see her creation standing guard in the lobby of the Chippewa Hotel. Marley is a 5 foot 3 inch high lion made almost entirely of colorful fabric.
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Upper Peninsula State Fair strives to provide a quality event
ESCANABA — The Upper Peninsula State opened Monday night and continues through Sunday. U.P. Fair Board President Phyliss French of McMillan in Luce County say they have been working all year to present a quality fair.
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Reception held for Crossing the Straits exhibit on Mackinac Island
A reception was held Sunday for the opening of the Crossing the Straits exhibit at Mackinac Island. Artists from across the U.P. are heading to show at ArtPrize, an international art competition in Grand Rapids.
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