The end of June is here, which means that we are entering summer in earnest in the Upper Great Lakes. The Bonifas Arts Center has events, concerts, exhibits, and classes throughout, and Sue Roll (Executive Director) wants to share information about how to get engaged in arts and culture in Escanaba and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan:

Marquette is known to be a supporter of arts of all kinds. In its fifth year, the Marquette Art Week celebrates art in its many forms, celebrating the rich and diverse culture of Marquette. Exhibits, performances, receptions, studio tours, a bike tour, demonstrations, and street performers are some of the ways that the arts are expressed and celebrated in this annual June event. Tristan Luoma, Arts and Senior Services Coordinator with the City of Marquette, came to Public Radio 90's studios to

The Pine Mountain Music Festival (PMMF) was founded in Iron Mountain, Michigan, in 1991 by Laura Jean Deming, a cellist and member of the orchestra of Lyric Opera of Chicago. That first season was primarily chamber music, but by 1992 opera was being produced. The festival primarily runs from mid to late June in Keweenaw, Marquette, and Dickinson counties in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Kurt Hauswirth spoke with Doug Day, the director of the Pine Mountain Music Festival, in its 29th season.

Midsummer's Music will present their 29th season of chamber music in the Door County area of Wisconsin. The theme this year is "Mendelssohn, Mozart, and Much, Much More," with music from not only those composers, but also Brahms, Schubert, Schumann and others. Classiclectic host Kurt Hauswirth spoke with the festival's founder Jim Berkenstock (who is also the Artistic Director) about what audience members can expect this year:

Color, theatre, music, and the night sky are all featured this time as we explore what is happening at the Bonifas Arts Center in Escanaba. Learn about exhibits, events, classes and more in this interview with Sue Roll, the Bonifas Arts Center's Executive Director: For more information on all exhibits, events and classes, visit bonifasarts.org .

TaMaMa Dance Company (TDC) presents Collection, " an accumulation of movement gathered for study, comparison, and exhibition with the intention to intrigue, surprise, and inspire." Kurt Hauswirth spoke with the three members of TDC (Marissa Marquardson, Maggie Barch, and Tara Middleton) about what this means, and what to expect on the stage:

In their 29th season, the Pine Mountain Music Festival returns with "Classic Roots, Fresh Growth." This festival brings classical and world music to the communities of Marquette, Iron Mountain, Crystal Falls, Houghton/Hancock and Calumet. This year, multiple performers of numerous talent bring music to the Upper Great Lakes region. The resident classical group, the Bergonzi String Quartet, morphs into The Bergonzi Trio, bringing Scott Flavin and Ross Harbaugh back along with pianist Lindsay

Craig Swanson is a pianist who is very familiar with Johann Sebastian Bach's French Suites, and is particularly fond of the Fourth suite in Eb Major. He dreamed about the idea of "The French Suite Kit" since hearing Glenn Gould talk about the possibility of a "New Listener," who would control participation in the listening process. Classiclectic host Kurt Hauswirth spoke with Craig about his experience with the music of J.S. Bach, his thoughts on Glenn Gould's philosophy, and his thoughts on how

How are fireworks and Star Wars related to the downtown Marquette area? The Marquette area is known to have a spectacular Fourth of July celebration at the Mattson Lower Harbor Park every July 4th. The fireworks have considerable cost to put together the show every year; a group called the 501st Legion (an official screen-accurate Star Wars costuming group) and local photographer Daniele Carol Co. are teaming up to fundraise for the downtown Marquette fireworks. Fans will be able to get a high

Gernot Wolfgang is a composer, born in Austria, who moved to Los Angeles with dreams of becoming a film composer. He started his life in Austria in the jazz scene, but also began composing. Over the years, he became well-versed in jazz, chamber music, and film score music; his newest album, "Vienna and the West," reflects this background through his compositional output. Classiclectic host Kurt Hauswirth had an opportunity to speak with Gernot on the phone about his new collection, dubbed