×

Arts and Entertainment

Art for Peace connects the Keweenaw and Ukraine

Children in Houghton and Hancock spent the summer creating art depicting peace. They proudly displayed their work to the public at an Art for Peace exhibition on Thursday at the Copper Country Community Arts Center in Hancock. “Just as seeds you plant in the ground grow into beautiful ...

GeekU.P. returns to MTU campus

HOUGHTON — Fans of comic books, video games, anime, film, cosplay and more can find something for them at this year’s GeekU.P. The Copper Country convention will celebrate its fifth year from noon to 7 p.m. Saturday at the Rozsa Center. “It’s just an opportunity for everybody, ...

Art on display

HANCOCK —Works by Finnish American Folk School artists and instructors are on display at the Finlandia Gallery. The gallery will host a free reception for the artists in “The Folk School in Midsummer” from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday. The reception is open to the public, and refreshments ...

Porcupine Music Festival powers through rain

PORCUPINE MOUNTAINS WILDERNESS STATE PARK — Whether on the hill, inside the chalet, or inside the busking barn, people could find their community at the 17th annual Porcupine Mountains Music Festival. The two-day festival brings 23 acts to the ski hill and indoor chalet stages, spanning a ...

17th Porcupine Mountains Music Festival this weekend

PORCUPINE MOUNTAINS WILDERNESS STATE PARK — The musicians who play the Porcupine Mountains Music Festival rave about the experience to others on the festival circuit. So when organizers are building the lineup each year, there’s no shortage of artists to choose from. Artists writing and ...

Dig in: Gem & Mineral show returns

The Copper Country Rock & Mineral Club will host their annual Gem & Mineral show this weekend Friday, August 11 through Sunday, August 13. The event will take place at the Houghton Elementary School on Bridge Street. Dr. Nathalie Brandes, geologist and author will share a ...