Category: General News
Ukulele Kings Kid Concert and Family Ukulele Workshop
Come on down to Ore Dock Brewing for a kid’s concert by the Ukulele Kings on April 17th from 6-8 pm. That same weekend, Hiawatha is also hosting the Ukulele Kings for a Family Ukulele Workshop at the Fold on April 20th from 12:00-12:30 pm. $5 Suggested Donation “The Ukulele Kings are a fun and involving all-ukulele trio featuring tasty and clever originals along with select covers you never would have expected to hear on the uke. All members of the combo are veterans of the Lansing music scene; … read more Ukulele Kings Kid Concert and Family Ukulele Workshop
Songwriter’s Woodshed
SONGWRITERS – ARE YOU IN SEARCH OF YOUR CREATIVE COMMUNITY? Well, search no more! The Songwriter’s Woodshed is like a mash-up of an open mic and a songwriting workshop. Bring something you’re working on, play it for the gang, and receive positive feedback from like-minded folk. People can come just to listen, too! A very different kind of listening opportunity. Upcoming dates are Thursdays January 18, February 15, March 21, and April 18 from 7-9. Free, and all are welcome. To be hosted by the one and only Sue Demel … read more Songwriter’s Woodshed
Season’s Greeting from Hiawatha
Season’s Greetings from the Hiawatha Music Co-op! It’s not too late to add an ornament to your tree or holiday display! Visit the link below and you’ll find a full-size Hiawatha classic from 1979 designed by Cynthia (Golisek) Kustin. Print it out (110# cardstock recommended) and follow the directions to put it together. Once you are done, be sure to take a photo and share it on social media with #hiawathamusic to join the merriment. Hiawatha Classic Ornament
Holiday with the Co-ops
Join us on Small Business Saturday, November 25, 2023, for some very special merry-making! From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., we’ll serve up the hot cocoa, as well as snacks from the Marquette Food Co-op while you and your family enjoy live music with Noah Bauer and shop ’til you drop. Peruse the wares of artisans from Zero Degrees Gallery, swag and stuff from Drifa Brewing Co., learn all about rock climbing from The Marquette Climbing Co-op, pick up some gently-used books from the ReadUP Bookmobile, and OF COURSE stock … read more Holiday with the Co-ops
SONGWRITER’S WOODSHED
SONGWRITERS – ARE YOU IN SEARCH OF YOUR CREATIVE TRIBE? Well, search no more! The Songwriter’s Woodshed is like a mash-up of an open mic and a songwriting workshop. Bring something you’re working on, play it for the gang, and receive positive feedback from like-minded folk. People can come just to listen, too! A very different kind of listening opportunity. Thursdays, October 26 and November 16, from 7-9. Free, and all are welcome. To be hosted by the one and only Sue Demel of Sons of the Never Wrong! The … read more SONGWRITER’S WOODSHED
Jam with Jaerv and The OK Factor
Join us at The Fold for a special opportunity to make music with touring artists Jaerv and The OK Factor. Jaerv is a Swedish progressive-folk group, and The OK Factor is a duo from Minneapolis featuring cello and violin. 7:30 is the time, 10105 N. Third Street at the Village Shopping Center, Marquette, is the place!
JOIN US 11/3 FOR THE ANNUAL MEETING
Every year, Hiawatha Music Co-op’s valued Members, Board of Directors, and staff gather together to to mix and mingle, dine and dance, and share in the spirit of our Co-op. Our Annual Meeting is both a celebration and a look toward the future, where we learn more about the health of the organization, meet new members of the Board of Directors, and cast a vision for how we want to see HMC grow. A social time and registration begins at 6, then dinner. Our business meeting starts at 7:15 … read more JOIN US 11/3 FOR THE ANNUAL MEETING
Hiawatha Prefest Party
What better way to celebrate the upcoming Hiawatha Traditional Music Festival than a Prefest Party? Come listen to Chasin’ Steel at Ore Dock Brewing on July 13th from 6-8 pm. This a free event and the last day of advance ticket sales!
MICHAEL MONROE, MINNESOTA MASTER ACOUSTIC MUSICIAN, PERFORMS AT HIAWATHA ON TAP FINALE
Hiawatha Music Co-op is excited to welcome Minnesota Acoustic Master Michael Monroe to the stage at Ore Dock Brewing Co. for the last Hiawatha on Tap event of the season. Monroe’s music is nothing short of mesmerizing. His full, rich baritone voice is reminiscent of Gordon Lightfoot and Cat Stevens (or are they reminiscent of him?). Monroe’s music reaches into the soul with well-crafted songwriting and evocative fingerstyle guitar work. The combination wraps around you like a warm blanket. He also plays wood and crystal flutes in his performances, and … read more MICHAEL MONROE, MINNESOTA MASTER ACOUSTIC MUSICIAN, PERFORMS AT HIAWATHA ON TAP FINALE
WHAT’S BIG FUN FOR EVERYONE? A KIDS CONCERT!
Join us on Thursday, May 4, 2023 at 6 pm for a fun-for-all Kids Concert! This event is co-sponsored by Marquette Lions Club, which will be offering free vision screening for all kids. Troy Graham and Corinne Rockow will be delivering the musical action, and popcorn will flow freely from the Amazing Hiawatha Never-Ending Popcorn Cart! It’s early enough to get the littles to bed on time, starting at 6 and ending at 7. Suggested donation is $5/person. Please share with your friends!
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