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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Group of artists at international ArtPrize help promote U.P.
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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Escanaba author Jen Pease works on Pirate Vixen trilogy
ESCANABA – Author Jen Pease of Escanaba has created a pirate world in her mind that she is bringing to life in her books. She is writing a series of books about a wicked female pirate captain in the Pirate Vixen.
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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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Lindquist to discuss importance of Escanaba ore dock in WWII
ESCANABA – The history of the iron ore docks in Escanaba during World War II will be the topic of a presentation Wednesday at Escanaba’s city hall.
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Artists sought for residence program at Porcupine Mountains State Park
Applications are being accepted for the Porcupine Mountains Artist-in-Residence Program for the 2017 spring, summer and fall and 2018 winter residencies.
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Players de Noc musical ‘9 to 5’ opens Friday at Bonifas Theater
ESCANABA — The Bonifas stage has been transformed into an office setting, even equipped with an elevator, for the Players de Noc musical “9 to 5”. The cast includes Erica Mead, Samantha White and Karin Beveridge who take on their chauvinistic boss played by Jim Powell.
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