ESCANABA — Now in its 96th year, the Upper Peninsula State Fair is once again coming to the fairgrounds in Escanaba. Beginning the evening of Monday, Aug. 12, and running through Sunday, Aug. 18, the vendors, exhibitors, entertainers and attendees from near and far will contribute to the ...

Harris — At just 30 years old, country music singer/songwriter Scotty McCreery has earned one triple platinum, five platinum and four gold singles, and has already been inducted into the Grand Ole Opry. Don’t miss this talented artist when he stops at the Island Resort and Casino for two ...

CRYSTAL FALLS — The unforgettable sounds of Simon and Garfunkel will be heard at Crystal Theatre at 7 p.m. Friday. AJ Swearingen and Jayne Kelli recreate the music, memories and magic of Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel, the most famous folk-rock duo of our time. Performing this music for 20 ...

IRON MOUNTAIN — Three local bands will perform for the fifth-annual Veterans Appreciation Picnic on Saturday at Lake Antoine Park in Iron Mountain. The concert, which is open to the public, will go from 2:30 to 10 p.m. Taking stage will be Norton, Chartier & Co., The Descendants and 141 ...

Island Resort & Casino Harris (1-877-ISL-SHOW) Headlining at the Island Showroom: Friday — Gone 2 Paradise, Ultimate Jimmy Buffet Tribute, $20. Saturday — Aeromyth, the ultimate Aerosmith tribute experience, $20. Sept. 14 — Bonkerz Comedy Showcase featuring Jon Reep, Adam ...

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Bob Newhart, the deadpan accountant-turned-comedian who became one of the most popular TV stars of his time after striking gold with a classic comedy album, has died at 94. Jerry Digney, Newhart's publicist, says the actor died Thursday in Los Angeles after a series of ...