Norwood Street between Fitch Avenue and Presque Isle Avenue will be closed to through traffic on October 27, 2021 for a storm sewer main repair.  The closure is expected to last from 7a.m. to 7p.m.  Sorry for any inconvenience.

The City of Marquette is excited to announce all city arts and culture organizations who were awarded grants from the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs. On Friday, October 22, Council members announced that a total of $176,275 was awarded to organizations in Marquette County. The grant recipients for Marquette are:

Hiawatha Music Co-op – $11,250

Lake Superior Theater – $13,750

Liberty Children’s Art Project – $11,825

City of Marquette–Art Week – $7,600

Marquette City Band – $10,450

Marquette County Historical Society – $19,500

Marquette Maritime Museum – $16,250

Marquette Symphony Orchestra – $16,250

Marquette-Alger RESA – $12,000

Superior Arts Youth Theater – $18,750

Superior String Alliance – $13,750

Upper Peninsula Children’s Museum – $19,500

Other County recipients include Ishpeming Public Schools with $5,400.

This year, $605,118 was awarded to organizations and schools throughout the Upper Peninsula, and over $10.7 million statewide.

For more information contact the City of Marquette Arts and Culture Center at 906-228-0472 or e-mail arts-culture@marquettemi.gov.

A meeting of the Local Development Finance Authority has been scheduled for Monday, October 25, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. in the Invent@NMU offices, 1400 Presque Isle Ave., Marquette, MI 49855.

The Office of Arts & Culture will be closed Thursday, October 21 and Thursday, October 28 for City staff education & professional development. The Arts & Culture staff will check the arts-culture@marquettemi.gov email periodically throughout both days for immediate needs and will respond to phone messages the following day (Friday 10/22 and Friday 10/29).

The Deo Gallery and Studio Spaces will remain open according to Peter White Public Library hours both days.

Contact the Office of Arts & Culture with any questions or concerns.

arts-culture@marquettemi.gov or (906) 228-0472

The October 19, 2021 meeting of the Planning Commission will start at 6:00 p.m. and be held in the Commission Chambers of City Hall located at 300 W. Baraga Avenue.

Written comments can be submitted by emailing dstensaas@marquettemi.gov. Written submissions will be accepted until 12:00 p.m. on October 19, 2021.

The City of Marquette maintenance crews will begin winterizing park and athletic restrooms for the season starting Friday, October 15.  We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

The Harbor Advisory Committee (HAC) meeting scheduled for October 19, 2021 has been canceled due lack of quorum. 

Garbage and recycle carts from the fall order are scheduled to be delivered the week of October 18.  Carts will show up on your curb and price adjustments to your utility bill will be made after the delivery. Carts may be used immediately.

We appreciate your patience.

As fall leaf and brush cleanup preparations begin, please remember to not place leaves in the road or along the curb line. This causes leaves to collect in the storm drains and creates flooding in the streets. This sediment is also entering the storm drain system with the potential of plugging the storm water main.

Leaves must be placed behind the curb line, not in the street. Residents not complying will be in violation of Section 38-22(c) of the Marquette City Code. We are also reminding motorists to avoid parking in positions that block access to leaf piles, or they will not be picked up.

Please visit the City of Marquette website www.marquettemi.gov for further information.

The Marquette Regional History Center and City of Marquette Arts and Culture Center are excited to announce the 21 Annual Holiday Art Sale, to be held on Saturday, November 13 from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. The sale will take place at the Marquette Regional History Center, located at 145 W Spring Street in Marquette, Michigan.

The History Center is a destination, providing holiday shoppers with access to world-class exhibits. The Museum will hold an old-fashioned bake sale, their annual Dollhouse Days, a Membership Drive and the History Center gift shop will be open for the event. 

There will be a $2.00 admission fee, which includes entrance to the Holiday Art Sale, MRHC Exhibits, and all other activities. All proceeds support the MRHC, a private, non-profit 501c3 and community gem. 

The following artists will be exhibiting in the 2021 Holiday Art Sale juried event: Mary Ann Theis, Kristi Mills, Judy Parlato, Mavis Farr, Shantina Hatfield, Shailah’s Flower Garden/Wreaths, Karen Jilbert, Aubrey Moore, Elaine Hommowun, Jenny Frein Hamel, Nicole Sekloch, Ann Golden, Christy Beulah Budnick, Kelly Gilligan, Jamie Monty, Marlene Wood, Kenyon Hansen, Lindsey Heiden, Susan Estler, Kay Johnson, Jo Ann Shelby, Alexandra Kralova-Zender, Colleen Maki, Angela Davis & Julie Highlen,  

For more information or questions, please contact the Marquette Regional History Center,

906-226-3571, jbays@marquettehistory.org or the City of Marquette Arts and Culture Center,

906-228-0472, arts-culture@marquettemi.gov.