Record Shopping On The Road: Michigan’s I-75 Corridor
A GUIDE OF THE BEST PLACES TO BUY VINYL OFF 1-75 FROM DETROIT TO MARQUETTE For those who have already made the logical and soul-satisfying decision to spend their cash on vinyl records, the next question is often “Where?” “Where can I go to get my LP fix?” The first obvious answer is to patronize your […]
All About Coffee
WHAT’S MAKING COFFEE AMERICA’S BEVERAGE OF CHOICE? Marquette, MI – From our kitchens to the cafes, coffee has become a $30 billion dollar industry in the U.S. Running the kids to school, cramming for that exam at Northern (if you’re a student) or just waking up to greet the day, drinking this bold, flavorful elixir is […]
A Northern Harvest
BLUEBERRY PICKING IN THE U.P. Marquette, MI – Bend and kneel. Feel grains of sand, pointed-pine needles, and sticky aspen chafe dig into wrinkled knee skin. The sandy two-track, edged in jack pines and quivering poplars, bakes in full sun, but the road-side is comfortably shaded. The berries grow best where sun and shade meet, […]
Tastes of Autumn
FRESH APPLE CIDER MINGLES WITH THE FEELINGS OF FALL IN THE U.P.
Sipping cider, tart cold rush against tongue and pallet, waves of gratefulness washed through me. I had touched, even for just a moment, each apple crushed to make this cider, flavoring it with memory. I did another mental inventory of our foodstuffs for the weekend: the last two packages of the previous fall’s frozen venison, […]
PakRatz: Shopping For A Good Cause
Help stop domestic and sexual violence by shopping at the Women's Center resale store PakRatz!
Marquette, MI – Most of us love the thrill of the hunt at a summer garage sale or a local thrift shop, of which Marquette has several. However, it came to our attention that many people are not aware of one resale shop in particular that holds a wealth of treasures for the home and […]
Unique fashions in season at Panara
Find out why this unique store has been in business in Marquette for 23 years!
Marquette, MI – Panara has always been one of my favorite stores in Marquette. They are now located where it all originally began 23 years ago at 125 Washington Street, conveniently nestled in our downtown district. Discover why you can always find unique fashions in season at Panara. Featuring affordable high end women’s fashions, owner […]
What It Takes To Win A Crown
U.P. Pageant winners share their insights on the myths of competition and what it takes to win a crown
Marquette, MI – Miss Upper Peninsula USA Jimme Vereb and Miss Upper Peninsula USA Teen Brooke Brauer are the current reigning title holders for 2014. Being an advocate for girl power and somewhat conflicted about the paradoxes associated with beauty pageantry I was very interested to speak with them to get an insider’s viewpoint and […]
Tips to Cope With Stress Through Yoga and Exercise
I AM SO STRESSED OUT! DO I NEED EXERCISE CLASS or YOGA? Marquette, MI – Learn how to recognize signs from your body to know whether you should push yourself through vigorous exercise or chill out with a balancing yoga routine. Sometimes we need to run it out while other times we may need a […]
Kolor 2 Dye 4 Rocks out for local charities
Hair styling and Rock-N-Roll come together on HWY-41
Marquette, MI – Kolor 2 Dye 4 is the name that owner Rena Yelle and her daughter came up with and is everything that you hope the name leads it to be. The skull and crossbones in the logo are a tribute to the owner’s late father, who passed away last May after nine years […]
Must Have Looks From Che Bello
Get dressed for an evening out in these must have looks from Che Bello! Marquette, MI – Looking for something special to wear for your summer events and parties? The Che Bello boutique in downtown Marquette offers today’s fashion trends for both women and men with something new to choose from each week. The fashionable […]
