ESCANABA – “Of Both Minds,” a collection of engineering wonders and artistry by inventor and artist Steve Bowles, will be on display in the Bonifas Powers Gallery from Sept. 4 through Oct. 29.
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Students develop their characters for Escanaba’s musical ‘Annie’
ESCANABA — The musical Annie opens Friday at the Escanaba High School. More than 40 students are on stage including Kyra Beck who plays Annie. This is her fourth year in a high school musical.
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Addison’s artwork of Escanaba focus of Bay College’s event
ESCANABA — A reception will be held at Bay College to preview the works of world-renowned artist Robert Addison. He was a realist artist based in Chicago who was known for mastery of light and shadow.
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Sjoquist takes a walk through the Golden Age of Album Covers exhibit
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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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 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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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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Waterfront Arts Festival award winners talk about their art
ESCANABA — Among the artists at the Waterfront Arts Festival in Escanaba Saturday, judges choose the best in various categories. They were recognized at their booths during the event.
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U.P. artists use Art on the Rocks in Marquette to sell artwork
MARQUETTE — Artists from the Upper Peninsula and other parts of the country were featured during the 60th annual Art on the Rocks festival over the weekend in Marquette. 130 artists, including 10 Northern Michigan University students, displayed their artwork Saturday and Sunday at Mattson Lower Harbor Park.
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