Grove Candy of Marquette performs Thursday at Music in the Park in Norway.

NORWAY — This week, Music in the Park will welcome a new band to the (hopefully) bandshell stage in downtown Norway as Groove Candy presents the second 2026 concert of the free summertime music series at 7 p.m. Thursday.

Out of the Marquette area, Groove Candy, a six-member band new on the concert circuit, brings the best of funky R & B, soulful vibes, high-energy dance and some classic rock with a fresh twist. From Aretha Franklin and Michael Jackson to Fleetwood Mac, Steely Dan and more, they cover the legends and modern hits and will have something for everyone in the audience. Groove Candy is sure bring a fun show to the Music in the Park audience.

“We hope folks that come into Iron Mountain for this week’s Out to Lunch concert, featuring The Make Believe Spurs, will enjoy the afternoon, have a nice dinner in the area and come on down to beautiful bandshell park for another great concert with a group totally new to Music in the Park,” music/programming coordinator Greg Hunt said.

Despite a wet and stormy start to the 2026 season, a faithful and appreciative audience enjoyed an enthusiastic performance by popular local group 141 North, indoors and out of the weather at the Crossroads Church.

Music in the Park is grateful for the financial support they have received from several organizations, businesses and individuals this year, without whom this concert series would not be possible. Major sponsors for 2026 include: The Tourism Association of Dickinson County and Norway TDS Pharmacy (this week’s spotlight sponsors), Loadmaster of Norway, Northern Interstate Bank of Norway, Vulcan/Norway/Loretto Lions Club, Holmberg Insurance Agency of Norway, Steve and Debbie Tinti, Carrie Toretta-Partello, Coldwell Banker Real Estate of Iron Mountain, Jim’s Music of Iron Mountain, Preferred Powersports of Norway, Law Offices of Mouw & Celello – Iron Mountain, Darleen Asselin, in memory of William Asselin, The Norway Senior Center, Jeri’s Quilt Shop of Norway, Larry and Kathy Bourdeau, Jon and Nancy Sundstrom, Norway Township and the Curtis J. Brackett Community Foundation, and numerous individual and anonymous sponsors. Music in the Park is also grateful to media partners WJNR-WHTO-WOBE Radio of Iron Mountain, The Daily News and The ADvertiser.

Upcoming Music in the Park performances include:

— June 25: Next Myle;

— July 2: The Grand Design Band;

— July 9: Kind of Blues*;

— July 16: Kaleidoscope Jos*;

— July 23: Finding Feathers;

— July 30: Music Jar;

— Aug. 6: The River Cities Big Band;

— Aug. 13: The DayDreamers*.

(*Double-header concert with Iron Mountain’s Out to Lunch)

In case of inclement weather, concerts will be shifted to the Crossroads Church (Grace United Methodist/Bethany Lutheran) on Odill Drive behind the Norway Historical Museum on the east edge of Norway. Check the Norway Music in the Park Facebook page for updates if the weather is questionable.