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Bells Tap Takeover fundraiser tonight at Sandstone Terrace

IRON MOUNTAIN — Sandstone Terrace in Iron Mountain will host a Bells Tap Take Over today, starting at 5 p.m. The event is a fundraiser for the Almost Home Animal Shelter. Saturday will have a St. Patrick’s celebration, featuring Celtic music by Datura of the local area, from 6 to 9 p.m. Other local entertainment: Bimbo’s Wine Press, Iron Mountain — Today, Melanie Rose of the local area (variety acoustic music), 6 to 9 p.m. Oak Crest, Norway — Today, trivia starting at 6 p.m. Round 2, Iron Mountain — Today, DJ Trivia, starting at 7 p.m. Island Resort & Casino, ...

Authorities say Hackman died of heart disease; his wife likely died earlier

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Actor Gene Hackman died of heart disease a full week after his wife died from hantavirus in their New Mexico hillside home, likely unaware that she was dead because he was in the advanced stages of Alzheimer's disease, authorities revealed Friday. Both deaths were ...

Celtic music coming to Crystal Theatre

CRYSTAL FALLS — Celebrate St. Patrick and the first event in Crystal Theatre’s “Gem of a Season” with The Knockabouts, a Celtic music trio, at 7 p.m. Saturday, March 15. Based in Marquette, the trio plays traditional, contemporary, and original tunes from around the world. With ...

Music following the truck drags Saturday

FLORENCE, Wis. — On Saturday, One O One Bar & Grill in Florence, Wis., will host variety acoustic music by Casey Lawyer of Illinois, following the Keyes Peak Uphill Truck Drags. Gates at the truck drags open at 8 a.m., with races to start at 10:30 a.m. No carry-ins allowed. The event is a fundraiser to support the Keyes Peak Ski Hill, Florence County Blue Ox Trail Riders, and the Florence Fire Department. Other local entertainment: Sandstone Terrace, Iron Mountain — Today, Norton & Chartier of the local area (variety classic rock acoustic music), 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, ...

The Electric Cars perform on March 14 in Kingsford

KINGSFORD — Get ready to “Shake It Up” as The Electric Cars, Chicago’s premier tribute to The Cars, bring their high-energy show to Venue 906 in Kingsford on Friday, March 14. Doors open at 6 p.m., with the show kicking off at 8 p.m. Delivering spot-on renditions of The Cars’ biggest hits, The Electric Cars recreate the legendary sound of Ric Ocasek and company, bringing classics like “Just What I Needed,” “Let’s Go,” “My Best Friend’s Girl,” and “Drive” to life. Their electrifying stage presence and faithful reproduction of the band’s signature ...

Casino shows

Island Resort & Casino Harris (1-877-ISL-SHOW) Headlining at the Island Showroom: Friday — Paradise City: Tribute to Guns N’ Roses, $20. Saturday — Wreking Crue: The Motley Crue Experience, $20. April 4-5 — Little River Band, $40. April 26 — The Lithium Experience: Classic Albums Live, $20. May 2 — Free Beer & Hot Wings Show (live morning radio show and evening show), starting at $25. May 3 — Neil Diamond Tribute starring Doug Allen Nash, $20. May 9-10 — Three Dog Night, $40. May 16 — Three American Troubadours: the Music of James Taylor, Carly ...