Eco-Printing on Paper
Mercer Public Library 2648 W Margaret Street, Mercer, WI, usLearn how to print on paper with leaves and flowers! Artist Peggy Foehringer will present a free workshop on Eco-Printing on paper, Friday, August 26 at 10:00 a.m. at the Mercer Public Library. You’ll complete the entire process of treating the paper, finding plant materials to print with, laying out your prints, and steaming the […]
“Personal Documents” – Emberlight International Film Festival
Theatre North 825 N Lake St, Ironwood, MI, United StatesThis 60-minute screening of 5 short documentaries features present-day slices of life from California to India. The subjects of these documentaries include an Indigenous tribe’s powerful connection with buffalo, a woman from Bangkok whose spirit is renewed thanks to a bicycle that was restored from a trash can, University of Michigan students who are saying […]
Bessemer VFW Annual Fish & Chicken Buffet
Bessemer VFW Post 3673 605 W Lead St, Bessemer, MI, United StatesThe annual Fish and Chicken Dinner Buffet is back at the Bessemer VFW on Friday, August 26th from 4-7pm! Featuring an awesome baked potato bar and more, this meal is available for dine-in or take-out! Adults $13, youth 4-12 $8 and kids under 4 eat free!
“Animation!” – Emberlight International Film Festival
Theatre North 825 N Lake St, Ironwood, MI, United StatesThis screening features an assortment of stories from Europe and North America told using traditional animation, computer-generated effects, stop-motion, and everything in between. We will meet an 85-year old reclusive Frenchman who finds love, a small penguin who is trying to find someone to play with, a skeptical man who pays a visit to a […]
Willy Fest
Willy's Still 7114 W Island Lake Road, Hurley, WI, United StatesWilly's Still is hosting their annual Willy Fest Friday and Saturday, August 26th and 27th! Friday August 26th: Wayne Road 6PM Saturday August 27th: Lake Effect 12PM-3PM and Spare Change 4PM-7PM
“Behind the Lens” – Emberlight International Film Festival
Theatre North 825 N Lake St, Ironwood, MI, United StatesOur final screening of the 2022 festival is your chance to get to know the filmmakers! In addition to screening some of our top films from the season, we will be featuring video interviews with the directors and screenwriters, as well as a live Q and A with our visiting filmmakers! Don’t miss out on […]
12th Annual Danny B Suicide Awareness Jack & Jill Softball Tournament
Gotta's Field Nimikon Ave. off HWY 77, Gile, WI, United StatesThe 12th Annual Danny B Suicide Awareness Jack and Jill Softball Tournament is Saturday and Sunday, August 27th & 28th at Gotta's Field in Gile, Wisconsin! $125 per team ($25 goes directly to Range Suicide Prevention Council), 6 guy/4 girl lineup, and 7 inning games. Raffle prizes, 50/50 drawings and concessions too! Come out and […]
Iron County Electronics, Tires & Appliances Collection
The Iron County Recycling Committee, in coordination with Afterlife Electronics Graveyard, is hosting their annual Electronics, Tires, & Appliances Collection on Saturday, August 29th from 9am - 1pm, with two drop off locations available: Hurley Recycling Site (607 3rd Ave. N) and Mercer Town Garage (5761 North US 51). This event is open to all!
Poetry in the Park – Performance Infusion
Miners Memorial Heritage Park 775 E Ayer St, Ironwood, United StatesPoetry read outside on a balmy summer afternoon – what could be better? This event brings together poets from the Emberlight National Poetry Contest to read their works, and celebrate the awarding of Poet Laureate honors to the top contestant. Woven into the afternoon will be music from mandolin player Fran Strong and guitar player […]