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Marquette Rockestra to present ‘Songs of 1976’

MARQUETTE — Over the past nine years, professional musicians with Marquette Rockestra have raised thousands of dollars for local causes, including Music for All Kids, the United Way, the Marquette High School Music program and an arts scholarship for MAPS students. This year’s event will celebrate memorable songs from 1976, featuring artists such as Elton John, ABBA, the Eagles, Wings and many more. Marquette Rockestra’s “The Songs of 1976” will take the Forest Roberts Theatre stage at 7:30 p.m. Eastern time Saturday. “The Marquette Rockestra is so excited to be back for ...

Live music returns to Sandstone Terrace

IRON MOUNTAIN — Live music has returned to the Sandstone Terrace in Iron Mountain. Michael Graber of Appleton, Wis., will take the rooftop stage from 7 to 10 tonight. He will perform a variety of folk, rock and country acoustic music. Iron Mountain musician Jeff Cowell will play a variety ...

Upcoming casino shows

IRON MOUNTAIN — Upcoming entertainment at casinos in the region includes: Island Resort & Casino Harris (1-877-ISL-SHOW) Headlining at the Island Showroom: Friday and Saturday — the Free Beer & Hot Wings Show, $25. May 22 — Chris Kroeze, $20. May 23 — Fettuccini Funnies featuring Dean Napolitano and Greg Vaccariello, $20. June 27 — Who’s Bad: Ultimate Michael Jackson Experience, $20. July 2 — Forever Seger: The Silver Bullet Experience, $20. Sept. 19 — Dusty Slay, $30. Lounge entertainment Friday and Saturday — Next Myle May 21-22 — Doug ...

Corleone crime family returns in a new ‘Godfather’ novel for 2027 release

NEW YORK (AP) — Decades after the last "Godfather" movie and more than 10 years since the last "Godfather" novel, the story of the Corleone crime family has a new chapter, presented for the first time from a woman's point of view. Random House told The Associated Press that it had acquired a "Godfather" novel authorized by the estate of Mario Puzo and written by bestselling author Adriana Trigiani. "Connie" is scheduled for a fall 2027 release and will center on the Corleone family member played by Talia Shire, sister of director Francis Ford Coppola, in the three "Godfather" ...

Pianist Daniel to take stage at Crystal Theatre Friday

CRYSTAL FALLS — Crystal Theatre’s 2026 “Gem of a Season” kicks off at last. After a weather delay, the grand piano is center stage as Phillip Daniel takes the spotlight at 7 p.m. Friday. The Lincoln, Neb., native is a distinguished pianist and composer whose musical scores have been ...

Comedy competition set for Saturday in Florence

By MARGUERITE LANTHIER Staff Writer IRON MOUNTAIN — An open mic comedy competition will take place Saturday at the Filling Station in Florence, Wis. Those who enter will have eight minutes to perform. The winner will be entered in the finals with a 10-minutes spot at The Braumart in Iron Mountain in July. Sign-up will start at 6 p.m., with the competition beginning at 7 p.m. The event is sponsored by Bob’s Presents Comedy and Tim Ellison. Other area entertainment includes: THE CHURCH BREWERY, BARK RIVER — Today, Puzzle Mania at 5 p.m. Friday, Terry Creamer of Delta ...