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WEARING?THE CROWN
May 18, 2013 MARQUETTE — Kaylyn Kutchie is a determined young woman. That determination helped her win the Miss Upper Peninsula USA title recently. more »»
Walk on the mild side: Concert was a mellow good time
May 18, 2013 For the first time in a long time, I went to a rock concert, and it was much different from the shows of my long-ago youth. Not that it was a bad thing, but it was just so, well, different. more »»
KICKING THE BLUES
May 11, 2013 MARQUETTE — Five years after his death, Sean Costello is still bringing people together. more »»
Smart move? Joining the mobile gadget world
May 11, 2013 It has finally happened. I have crossed over to the smart side. more »»
Checking off the list: Vacation was prime time for movies
May 4, 2013 The last time my words filled this space, I detailed plans for my mid-April vacation: to clean, to sleep and to watch some great American movies. more »»
KICKING IT UP
April 27, 2013 MARQUETTE — The idea for the story, Shaun Pitz said, came from watching his beloved grandfather’s experience with dementia. more »»
‘Look for the helpers’: Tragedy brings out the best
April 27, 2013 April 15, 2013 will be a date remembered in America — right along with Dec. 14, 2012; Sept. 11, 2001; April 19, 1995 and countless others. more »»
PLAYING IT UP
April 20, 2013 MARQUETTE — A group of Forest Roberts Theater veterans is making history this summer and needs support from the local community. more »»
Screen gems: Some movies to cross off the ‘to watch’ list
April 20, 2013 As you read this, my first week of vacation for 2013 is reaching an end. My list of ambitions for the week was modest: Spring cleaning, sleep and more sleep. more »»
Dance party benefits UPAWS
April 13, 2013 MARQUETTE — A Hillbilly Dance Party for all ages is planned for Sunday, with the Upper Peninsula Animal Welfare Shelter to benefit. more »»
Equal Pay Day: An issue of civil rights, economics
April 13, 2013 Tuesday came and went with little fanfare this week. It was, after all, just another Tuesday. more »»
ART ABOUT TOWN
April 6, 2013 MARQUETTE — Judy Johnson was on a cross-country trip, visiting welcome centers and rest stops on her journey. more »»
‘Finding Dory’: Just the title of film brings anticipation
April 6, 2013 “Finding Dory.” Those two words brought a big smile to my face when I read them this week. more »»
Rolling Along
March 30, 2013 MARQUETTE — Amy Lakanen is amazed at how far Dead River Derby has come in less than a year. more »»
Enough already: Time for spring to make its move
March 30, 2013 I’ve been told by forecasters that I’ll wake up this morning to a beautiful day that will be different than most of the other days in this unusual March — we’re actually going to top 40 degrees. Whoa. more »»
SPRING ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT ROUNDUP
March 23, 2013 MARQUETTE — Some local arts and entertainment happenings of note: - Reading Day at the Westwood Mall in Marquette is taking place today from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. more »»
Saying goodbye: A farewell to old friendship that’s fizzled
March 23, 2013 It has been more than two weeks since I said goodbye to an old, old friend. This was a friend that in my youth was only part of my life at Christmas time. more »»
COLD WEATHER, HOT?JAZZ
March 16, 2013 MARQUETTE — It was fate, Steve Jones said, that he and fellow guitarist Bob Hiltunen wound up playing in a band together. more »»
Don’t look back: Some memories are too precious
March 16, 2013 You can never go back. It’s a phrase I didn’t truly understand until recently. more »» |
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