Marquette Art Tour returns on Saturday, May 24, 2025 from 11 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Galleries and studios showcase work from more than 150 local and regional artists. This self-guided tour offers an exciting day of art exploration, live demonstrations, pop-up artist appearances, and more. Printed guides to participating locations are available at Travel Marquette, the City of Marquette Arts and Culture Office, the Peter White Public Library, and local galleries. For a digital map and specific event details, visit www.mqtcompass.com/mqtarttour. Follow @MqtArtTour on Facebook and Instagram for updates. Marquette Art Tour is a collaborative event hosted by City of Marquette Office of Arts and Culture and the participating galleries and studios

Beginning on Monday, May 12, 2025 various streets in the City of Marquette will experience traffic disruptions due to crack sealing activities by Fahrner Asphalt Sealers. The public is advised to be aware of all flagging and traffic control devices and to use caution when traveling through areas requiring this process. It is anticipated that this work will be completed within two weeks.

Marquette City Manager Karen Kovacs will hold her next community office hours on Wednesday, May 14, 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.

Beginning on Monday May 12, 2025, Baraga Avenue between Altamont Street and Fifth Street will be closed to through traffic for water and sewer service installation at 412 West Baraga Avenue. The work is expected to be completed on Wednesday May 14. A signed detour route will be provided around the closure and access to homes on Baraga will be maintained. The public is advised to take caution when traveling through this area and to be alert for construction and advisory signing.