News & Updates
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
HOTAP: Preserving the Roots
Hiawatha Music Co-Op and Ore Dock Brewing Co. are kicking off the New Year with a HOTAP on Wednesday, January 17 from 6-8 pm. This event is focused on Preserving the Roots: Celebrating Women of Traditional Music. We are so excited to have 10+ exceptional musicians performing! Tickets are $10 for non-members, $5 for members, and FREE for children 12 & under. Hiawatha will provide pizza! We can’t wait to see you there.
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!
Beer Release Party
Tis the season for the Hiawatha beer reveal! Join us on Wednesday, July 5th at Blackrocks Brewery from 6-8 pm. This event is free and will include the complete beer reveal of the new label and flavor of the year! We are also thrilled to have Who Dat Brass performing throughout the evening. Festival wristbands, camping tags, and parking permits will be available for purchase!
Marquette Art Week Concert
In collaboration with Marquette Arts and Culture, Hiawatha Music Co-op will be presenting a Concert for Marquette’s annual Art Week Celebration. Located in Father Marquette Park/Marquette Lions Lakeside Park on June 23rd from 7-9 pm. This a family-friendly, free event with crafts for the kids! Featuring the stage will be John Gillette and Sarah Mittlefelhdt, The Union Suits, and Dan Truckey. Come kick off summer the Marquette way!
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