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Two upcoming concerts for Strings on the Bay series

ESCANABA — Bay College’s Strings on the Bay annual chamber music concert series has two more performances this summer, set for Tuesday and in August. Founded by Arol Beck, a longtime Bay College trustee and dedicated arts supporter, Strings on the Bay has a tradition of bringing high-quality performances to the community. This enduring partnership with Bay College has helped sustain and grow the series, making it a cherished part of the local cultural landscape. After more than 30 years of artistic leadership by Paul Lundin, the series now transitions into new hands. Longtime ...

Porkies Music Fest to celebrate 20th production in late August

ONTONAGON — The Porcupine Mountains Music Festival, presented by the Friends of the Porkies, will celebrate its 20th production Aug. 28-29 at the Winter Sports Complex ski hill of Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park. This year’s headliners will be Steel Wheels of Harrisonburg, Va., ...

Prusinsky to appear tonight at Florence’s Music in the Park

FLORENCE, Wis. — Michael Prusinsky of Safe Sax will perform tonight for Music in the Park at The Gazebo at 749 Central Ave. in Florence. The Little Suamico, Wis., musician and vocalist will offer a variety of tunes from 5 to 8 p.m. Food vendor will be Mama’s Mangia Mobile. ...

Comedy for a Cause featuring Robbie Printz and friends set for July 18

IRON MOUNTAIN — The second-annual Comedy for a Cause hits the stage at The Braumart in Iron Mountain on Saturday, July 18. Headliner Robbie Printz will be joined by Ethan Printz and Tim “Bubs” Ellison. Proceeds from the fundraiser, which is hosted and supported by the LongRiders M/C Michigan, go to the U.P. Honor Flight and the American Legion Post 211 in Florence, Wis. “Three very funny comedians — along with a special guest, which is the winner of the ‘Bubs Comedy Competition’ — will delight audiences of all kinds,” said The Braumart Executive Director Jinx Brew. ...

‘The Pitt’ leads with 25 Emmy nominations

LOS ANGELES (AP) — "The Pitt" led all nominees with 25 in a dominant sophomore season, while "Hacks" got a graduation party with a record-setting 24 to lead all comedies in its final season as Emmy nominations were announced Wednesday. The totals give HBO Max the top spot for both ...