The lower portion of the Commons Lot will be closed for parking on December 12 at 5 p.m. Cars will be allowed to exit, but no new vehicles will be allowed to enter.  The lower portion of the Commons Lot will remain closed until December 13 until 9 p.m. for the Holiday Parade/Yule Market.  Overnight permit holders are asked to park in the upper portion of the Commons Lot.

On Thursday, December 12, 6:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m., the Peter White Public Library and the City of Marquette Office of Arts and Culture will be hosting the opening reception event for the new displays in the Public Gallery Program. Light refreshments provided including holiday cookies and hot chocolate. Receptions are free and open to the public. Exhibits are accessible during regular Library hours and will be on display through the end of January.

EXHIBITS:

The Deo Gallery (Lower Level): Pier Wright, Winter Work.

Collages of Acrylic Painted Duralar

Artist Talk at 7:00pm

Huron Mountain Club Gallery (Main floor): Winter Wonderland Community Trees.

Music by Big Lake Acoustic 6:30-7:30pm

Receptions are generously made possible by Friends of PWPL. The Huron Mountain Club Gallery is located on the main level of PWPL. The Deo Gallery is located in the lower level of the PWPL in the City’s Arts & Culture Center; it is supported by the Lake Superior Art Association.

More information about the Public Gallery Program and current exhibits can be found on www.mqtcompass.com/public-gallery-program

Marquette City Manager Karen Kovacs will hold her next community office hours on Wednesday, December 11 from 10 a.m. to noon in the Shiras Room, on the top level of Peter White Public Library (Front Street side).  The meeting is intended to provide an informal opportunity to discuss issues within the community, and to give citizens the opportunity for direct dialogue with City staff about interests and concerns.