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Sawyer Brown to make stop at Island Resort & Casino

HARRIS — After more than four decades, 6,000-plus shows, and a string of unforgettable country hits, Sawyer Brown is bringing its high-energy live show to the Island Showroom for two nights, Jan. 22 and 23. Tickets for Sawyer Brown “The Boys and Me Live” are $50 and go on sale today and can be purchased by phone with credit card at 877-ISL-SHOW or online at islandresortandcasino.com The group won over audiences across America when, in 1983, they took home the grand prize on Star Search. They signed with Capitol Records in 1984 and never looked back. Sawyer Brown built a ...

Porkies Music Fest to celebrate 20th production this weekend

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

‘A Very Special Episode’

KINGSFORD — What happens when a classic sitcom, a live television broadcast and a murder mystery collide? Audiences will find out this weekend when Mr. Black Presents brings “A Very Special Episode — Murder Mystery Dinner Theater” to Venue 906 in Kingsford. Shows begin at 7 p.m. ...

Marquette’s HarborFest to run Thursday through Saturday

MARQUETTE — For more than 40 years, HarborFest has been a celebration of the end of summer for Marquette visitors and residents. Sponsored by the Marquette Harbor Rotary Club, the music festival includes great food, beverages and family activities. Admission is free of charge. The ...

Dolly Parton, music star who spanned generations, dies at 80

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Dolly Parton, the country music icon whose soaring vibrato vocals, poignant songwriting and sparkling costumes defined her rise from a log cabin in the Tennessee mountains to the height of stardom and acclaim, has died. She was 80 years old. Parton died ...

Leo G performs locally this weekend

POWERS — Leo G of Green Bay, Wis., formerly of the Powers area, will perform starting at 3 p.m. at the Sidetrack Restaurant in Powers. He plays a variety of acoustic music. Other area entertainment includes: SANDSTONE TERRACE, IRON MOUNTAIN — Today, Norton & Chartier of the local ...