New Public Gallery Program Exhibits

The galleries within the walls of Peter White Public Library welcome new exhibits for the months of February and March. On Thursday February 13th, 6:00-8:00pm, the Peter White Public Library and the City of Marquette Office of Arts and Culture invite the community to an evening of art and community connection. The reception features light refreshments, artist talks, and various art activities. Receptions are free and open to the public. Exhibits are accessible during regular Library hours and will be on display through the end of March.

EXHIBITS:
Deo Gallery (Lower Level):Second Nature by Emily Weddle and Meredith Weddle D’Amore
Mixed Media - An engaging exploration of the intersection of artmaking and motherhood through the artworks of identical twin sisters.
Artist Talk at 7:00pm

Huron Mountain Club Gallery (Main floor): Knowing the Land by Todd Carter
Acrylic on Canvas - Pictorial maps and paintings inspired by the artist’s deep connection to the Upper Peninsula wilderness
Artist Talk at 6:30pm

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

U.P. 200 & Midnight Run Dog Sled Races Street Closures

The following streets will be closed to motor vehicles at the following times for the start of the Annual U.P. 200 & Midnight Run Dog Sled Races to be held Friday, February 14th.

Thursday, February 13th

10:30 p.m. - Washington Street from Front Street to Lakeshore Boulevard

Friday, February 14th

5:00 a.m. - Washington Street from Front Street to Sixth Street.

7:00 a.m. – Fifth Street from Spring Street to Bluff Street (closed to through traffic).

7:00 a.m. - Fourth Street from Spring Street to Bluff Street (closed to through traffic).

1:00 p.m. - Lakeshore Boulevard from Mattson Park to Baraga Avenue (closed to through traffic)

5:00 p.m. - Lakeshore Boulevard from Baraga Avenue to U.S. 41 (closed to through traffic)

5:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. - The northbound lane of S. Lake Street from U.S. 41 to Hampton Street

5:15 p.m. - Front Street from Baraga Avenue to Bluff Street (closed to through traffic)

5:45 p.m. - Third Street from Spring Street to Bluff Street (closed to through traffic)

A detour route around the closure areas will use Baraga Avenue, Seventh Street, and Bluff Street.

The street closures will remain in effect until 4:00 a.m. Saturday, February 15th.

Pedestrian access will be allowed all days throughout all the street closure areas.

City of Marquette Offices closed for Presidents' Day

City offices located at Marquette City Hall, 300 W. Baraga Avenue; the Lakeview Arena, 401 E. Fair Avenue; the Arts and Culture Center, 217 N. Front St. (in the Peter White Public Library); and the Municipal Service Center, 1100 Wright Street, will be closed on Monday, February 17, in observance of Presidents’ Day. Marquette Police, Fire, and Public Works and Utilities will remain operational during this time. 

There will be no change in garbage pickup for City residents.

Promotional Fund and Discount Fee Waiver Applications

The City of Marquette provides under City Code, Chapter 2 Administration, Division 3 Finance, Public Relations; Section 2-522 Policies and Procedures a mechanism for community stakeholders to submit for waiver of City fees and/or in-kind services provided by the City and/or cash payments. Requests for Promotional Funds may include grant funding, fee relief, provision of in-kind City services, cash or a combination of any or all of these items.

Applications for Fiscal Year 2025-2026, October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026, must be received or postmarked by March 31, 2025. Any applications received or postmarked after this date will NOT be eligible for consideration. It is important to note all applications may not be funded. Funding will depend upon City priorities and available dollars. Applications and information are available on the City website at www.marquettemi.gov or at the Community Services, Parks & Recreation office located in Lakeview Arena at 401 E. Fair Avenue, Marquette. For any questions, please contact Community Service-Parks and Recreation Division at 906-228-0460

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Elections/Ballot Questions: 

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City Hall:

+1 906-228-0435

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