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March 25th: Marquette Ukulele Group

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Marquette Ukulele Group will be holding their monthly gathering at The Fold from 6-7:30 pm. All experience levels are welcome!

March 21st: Winter Roots Festival: Winter Roots Workshops!

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After the History of Protest Songs Workshop at the Fold, make your way over to Ore Dock Brewing Co from 1-4 pm for an afternoon full of Celtic music, Irish dance, live tunes, and a community square dance. Here’s the full schedule:  1:00 -1:45 PM IRISH DANCE & MUSIC WITH CAROLYN PROVENCHER, THE KNOCKABOUTS, & MICHAEL WAITE 2:00 -2:30 PM THE KNOCKABOUTS CONCERT 2:30-4:00 PM SQUARE DANCE WITH HIAWATHA HOUSE BAND AND JO FOLEY This event is $5 for Hiawatha Members and $10 for non-members. We will be accepting nonperishable … read more March 21st: Winter Roots Festival: Winter Roots Workshops!

March 21st: Winter Roots Festival: History of Protest Songs Workshop

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As the third event of Winter Roots Festival, Brian Wallen and Erin Colwitz will be holding a workshop on Saturday, March 21st, from 11 am-12 pm at The Hiawatha Fold on the history of protest songs. Dr. Erin Colwitz (Professor of Music, NMU) and singer/songwriter Brian Wallen will offer a historical perspective on protest music and its impact, as well as current examples and songwriting tips for participants interested in writing their own protest songs. Donations encouraged! 

March 19th: Songwriter’s Woodshed: Cloverland Band

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Our March guest host for Songwriter’s Woodshed is Cloverland Band! Join the group on March 19th from 7-9 at The Fold for peer-review songwriting, jams, and community connection.   

March 18th: Winter Roots Festival: HOTAP with Matt Watroba

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As our first concert of Winter Roots Festival 2026, we are thrilled to announce Matt Watroba as our March 18th HOTAP guest artist. He will be leading a Community Sing, where other guest artists will join him in song and celebration. Some of whom include: John Gillette, Sarah Mittlefelhdt, Dan Truckey, Molly Wallen, & Tim Clearly.  About Matt: “Many know Matt Watroba as the voice of folk music in Michigan for his work producing and hosting shows for public radio. He has devoted his life and career to being a … read more March 18th: Winter Roots Festival: HOTAP with Matt Watroba

March Sunday Jams

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Sunday, March 1st and Sunday March 15th  Slow Fiddle Jam 1-3 PM Phil Watts Old Timey Jam 3-5 All experience levels welcome! 1015 N Third St Marquette 

March 12th Hiawatha Square Dance

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March 12th from 6-8 pm at The Fold! Join Hiawatha House Band for an evening of dancing and music. This is a free event and is for ages 14+. Don’t forget your comfortable dancing shoes!

Songwriter’s Woodshed: Sea Hounds

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Come see artist group, Sea Hounds, at Songwriter’s Woodshed on Thursday, Feb. 26 at 7 PM! Sea Hounds (Chelsea Monaghan & Vince Bashi for SW) is a dynamic trio blending lush reverb, fun melodies, and cathartic soundscapes. The band dives deep with honest songwriting that hits you in the heart – while still making you want to move. Influenced by music of the 70’s and modern psychedelic, their sound is dynamic and bright. “Sea Hounds’ work explores dreams, escapism, a sense of place, and more.” WNMU Chelsea Monaghan – Songwriting, vocals, guitar, … read more Songwriter’s Woodshed: Sea Hounds

HOTAP: Adam Carpenter & The Upper Hand

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Our February HOTAP artist is Adam Carpenter and the Upper Hand! Come by Ore Dock Brewing Co on Wednesday, February 25th, from 6-8 PM for a fantastic evening of music.  Tickets are sold at the door. $5 for Members and $10 for Non-Members. All ages welcome! Kids under 12 get in free. 

February Square Dance

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Hiawatha now has its own Hiawatha House Band & will be holding monthly square dances at our Hiawatha office, aka The Fold, until May 2026! Mark your calendars for our next dance on February 12th. This is an ages 14+ event, and we’ll have lots of opportunities for folks to join in & jam on the music too! In March, join us at Ore Dock Brewing Co for the Winter Roots Festival! More details to come

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