News & Updates

Holiday with the Co-ops

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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!

MICHAEL MONROE, MINNESOTA MASTER ACOUSTIC MUSICIAN, PERFORMS AT HIAWATHA ON TAP FINALE

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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!

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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!  

April Live at The Fold to feature Michael Waite

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At Marquette’s only Nashville-style listening room, you get to really LISTEN to artists who deserve a deep dive into their songs.  We’ve been eager for this chance for a long time – to listen to Michael Waite without having to deal with chatter and distractions.  Hiawatha’s  music-making community space, “The Fold,” is the perfect showcase for an artist like Waite.   The music starts at 7 pm on Thursday, April 20, 2023.  Come for just the music, or come early (6:15 doors open) for a BYO dinner social hour.  You … read more April Live at The Fold to feature Michael Waite

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