FOOD & DRINK

MARQUETTE, Mich. (WLUC) - Drag Queens danced on stage for Mother’s Day in Marquette’s Barrel + Beam. The restaurant put a unique twist to its Sunday brunch buffet. Families thanked mothers over quiche, Belgian waffles, and gluten-free banana bread. Barrel + Beam’s Kitchen Manager and Chef Alex Palzewicz said she wanted to do a drag show for a while.

Jeffrey Erickson says after an inspection on Wednesday they can install the floor and walls, then start getting the restaurant put back together.

A Midwest music tour will stop in Marquette this week, featuring the folk-influenced music of Sadie Gustafson-Zook and Brittany Ann Tranbaugh. The Crib on 401 North Third Street will host the musicians (along with Marquette's Raymond Little) for an evening of music. Sadie recently released a new album, "Where I Wanna Be," while Brittany is celebrating the release of a new single, titled "Bushwick." Both artists shine at songwriting and guitar playing, utilizing past experiences to flesh out their perspectives on life.

The Iron River native and Olympic gold medalist will visit the Peter White Public Library in Marquette Wednesday to read from his new book ‘Gold from Iron.’

MARQUETTE, Mich. (WLUC) - Chris Durley, the Marquette Area Fourth of July Celebration Committee Chair, stopped by the TV6 studio to talk to Mandy Koskela about fundraising efforts for the Marquette Firework Show. Durley highlights the Light up the Sky silent auction that ends May 18 at 8:45 p.m. ET....

MARQUETTE, Mich. (WLUC) - Today is National Apple Pie Day!. Tia Trudgeon and Elizabeth Peterson celebrated by having an apple pie bake-off on Upper Michigan Today. But first, they share a weekend recap. Morning News Anchor Mandy Koskela joins Tia and Elizabeth for the bake-off. Peace Pie Co.’s Lorri Smith,...

A notable author from Michigan is taking his cold-case story Grim Paradise across the Upper Peninsula on a library tour. When author Rod Sadler heard the news that he was one of ten authors to be picked for the 2024 U.P. Notable Books List, he was pleasantly surprised. The list, which honors U.P. authors and their books, started in 2019 as a "response to the lack of representation of U.P. writers in other Michigan state literary circles," said UPPAA Notable Books chairman Mikel Classen.

MARQUETTE, Mich. (WLUC) - Mother’s Day marks the last day of the TV6 Craft Show. Vendors spent the weekend in the Superior Dome selling hand-made items like jewelry, baked goods and art. They said the turnout was decent. Stix and Stonz MQT co-owner Joan Nystrom said she had a good show.

A pop-up record show on Memorial Day weekend will bring a bevy of musical media to the Marquette area. Geoff Walker and Jon Teichman will cart copious crates of vinyl records to Marquette's Ore Dock Brewing Company to host their occasional pop-up pop culture swap in the inviting atmosphere of the upstairs community room. Attendees can expect a treasure trove of music-related items including vintage vinyl records, CDs, cassettes, books, show posters, and more, available for purchase or trade. The event is a collaboration between Ore Dock Brewing Company and the NMU Vinyl Record Club, providing an engaging, community-focused experience for music enthusiasts and collectors.

NEGAUNEE, Mich. (WLUC) - Book lovers took advantage of sunny skies to host an outdoor book sale on Monday. The Friends of the Negaunee Public Library put on their third annual outdoor book sale. People could browse a variety of adult and children’s books. Sales were on a donation basis....