“We Make Our City/Our City Makes Us” is an interactive cardboard installation that will be built throughout the month of June by City of Marquette Art Week 2023 Artist in Residence - Amber Dohrenwend. The completed installation will then be on display in July in the City’s Deo Gallery (Marquette Arts & Culture Center on the Lower Level of Peter White Public Library). The sculpture will be built with cardboard strips, cut from bicycle boxes sourced in our community, and staplers will be used to hold the strips together.

The installation process welcomes community contributions during open studio hours. All hours will be open to drop in participants. Participation is open to all ages. Under 12 must attend with an adult.

More information about the installation and Art Week can be found on www.MQTcompass.com

We Make Our City / Our City Makes Us – Interactive Cardboard Installation

• Saturday, June 3, 9:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. PWPL
• Thursday, June 8, 9:30 a.m.- 8:30 p.m. PWPL, 6:00-8:00 p.m. Opening Reception
• Friday, June 9, 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. PWPL
• Saturday, June 10, 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Farmer's Market Commons, 2:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m PWPL
• Thursday, June 15, 9:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m. PWPL
• Friday, June 16, 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. PWPL
• Saturday, June 17, 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Farmer's Market Commons, 2:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m. PWPL

Art Week 2023 -Interactive Cardboard Installation Events

• Monday, June 19, 9:30a.m.-1:00 p.m. PWPL, 2:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. Marquette Harbor Lighthouse Park
• Tuesday, June 20, 9:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. PWPL, 2:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. Hurley Park
• Wednesday, June 21, 12:00 p.m. Artist Talk at Mqt Commons, 1:00 p.m.-4:00p.m. Marquette Commons, 5:00-8:00 p.m. Niemisto Pocket Park

Marquette Connect will be sponsoring the annual Iron Range Roll on Saturday, June 3, 2023.   

No streets will be closed for the event.  Bicyclists that are participating in the event are to follow the rules of the road, however motorists are asked to be aware of the bicyclists crossing the following locations between 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m.

• Iron Ore Heritage Trail crossing at Wilson Street
• Washington Street & McClellan Avenue intersection
• Multi-use path crossing at Fifth Street
• Multi-use path crossing at Fourth Street

Marquette City Police will provide traffic control at the intersection of Washington and McClellan.

Fitch Avenue will be closed to through traffic for a sewer lateral repair between Hawley Street and White Street on Friday, June 2 beginning at 7:00 a.m. This project is expected to be completed by the end of day on June 5.

On Thursday, June 1, beginning at 3:00 p.m. and continuing through 9:00 p.m. Ohio Street between Fourth Street and Third Street will be closed to through traffic for an event sponsored by the Marquette Arts and Culture Center.

No detour will be provided.

Residents will be able to access their homes from Fourth Street during the event.  Pedestrian traffic along Ohio Street will be maintained.

Marquette City Manager Karen Kovacs will be holding her first community office after-hours on Wednesday, June 7 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Provisions located at 401 South Lakeshore Boulevard.  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.

The Thursday, June 1 meeting of the Marquette Board of Zoning Appeals is canceled due to lack of quorum. The next meeting will be held July 6.

Beginning at 6:00 a.m. on Friday, June 2, S. Front Street/U.S. 41 (from Furnace St. to the round-a-bout) will be tapered down to one lane heading north for the Marquette Beautification Committee’s annual planting of petunias. The lane is expected to be open to through traffic at 3:00 p.m. 

On Saturday, June 3, starting at 6:00 a.m. the southbound lane of S. Front Street/U.S. 41 (from Jackson to Furnace) will be tapered down to one lane heading south for the planting of petunias.  All lanes are expected to be open to through traffic at 2:00 p.m. the same day.

Motorists are encouraged to slow down and use caution while traveling in this area.

The Lakeshore Parking Lot will be closed all day Thursday, June 1 for cleaning and lining striping.

If you are seeking alternative parking recommendations or have questions, please contact the Marquette DDA office.

The offices of the Marquette Board of Light & Power will be closed, Monday, May 29 in observance of Memorial Day.

Due to the Memorial Day Holiday, the upcoming regular meeting of the Marquette City Commission will be held on Tuesday, May 30. The meeting will take place in City Commission Chambers at City Hall, and is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m.

As a reminder, most City offices will be closed on Monday, May 29 in observance of Memorial Day.