Marquette Memory Box

Today’s episode comes from Martin Achatz, the U.P. Poet Laureate. - Martin has a Master’s Degree in Fiction and an MFA in Poetry and is a Contingent Professor in the English Department at NMU. His collection of poems, The Mysteries of the Rosary, was published by Mayapple Press and he has twice been nominated for the Pushcart Prize. Martin lives in Ishpeming with his wife and two children. In his spare time, he enjoys searching for Sasquatch with his son. Read more of Martin’s work at his blog Saint Marty: http://saintmarty-marty.blogspot.com/ Contact Martin at [email protected] to find out about his virtual poetry workshops. See details of the next workshop below:

Sunday July 19 7 PM Poetry Workshop Redux: On August 28, 1963, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., delivered his “I Have a Dream” speech on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial. In commemoration of the 57th anniversary of this event, join Marty Achatz as he re-offers a poetry workshop about hopes and dreams. Let’s all keep Dr. King’s dream alive. “We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope.” --Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

In today’s episode we have poetry about current events and more by ME Kilpatrick including one very special to my heart. ME Kilpatrick is a poet and Quaker minister of the Birmingham (AL) Friends Meeting. He is a member of the Marquette Poets Circle.

Today’s dramatic episode is from the Marquette Senior Theatre Experience. “How Do You Say It” was written and performed by Mike Plourde. Mike developed the piece from an original monologue by Lois Stanley. This podcast is brought to you by the City of Marquette Arts & Culture and Senior Centers. Listen to more work by the Marquette Senior Theatre Experience at https://anchor.fm/seniortheatrepodcast

Today’s guest in the Memory Box is Joy Bender Hadley. Joy is an artist, art educator, and creativity coach with a broad array of work experience in the arts; from her work in New York City as a designer’s assistant & freelance illustrator, to her stint as a visual merchandising manager, and her years as a history museum curator of exhibits. Now her favorite places are her art studio, in her art classrooms, or working with the artists from the Marquette Artist Collective which she founded. Joy is an award winning, certified Art Educator. She works for the Marquette Area Public Schools, and as an Artist-in-Residence assisting students throughout Marquette County to nurture their creativity. She believes in the importance of art education in the development of all youth, as well as the importance of nurturing one’s creativity. Joy is the owner of the art service business Aurora Artworks. She offers Creativity Coaching, as well as art classes and fine art. Joy may be reached at [email protected] On-line (soon): AuroraArtworks.net You can also follow her on social media at Instagram and Facebook: AuroraArtworks

Other places to find Joy Bender Hadley and her work: 

Marquette Artist Collective https://mqtartistcollective.org/

The Gallery 130 Washington Street in Marquette https://thegallerymqt.square.site/

HOTplate https://hotplatepottery.com/

Today’s episode comes from Martin Achatz, the U.P. Poet Laureate. - Martin has a Master’s Degree in Fiction and an MFA in Poetry and is a Contingent Professor in the English Department at NMU. His collection of poems, The Mysteries of the Rosary, was published by Mayapple Press and he has twice been nominated for the Pushcart Prize. Martin lives in Ishpeming with his wife and two children. In his spare time, he enjoys searching for Sasquatch with his son. Read more of Martin’s work at his blog Saint Marty: http://saintmarty-marty.blogspot.com/ Contact Martin at [email protected] to find out about his virtual poetry workshops. See details of the next workshop below:

Thursday July 2nd 7 PM Poetry Workshop: In celebration of World UFO Day on July 2, join Marty Achatz for an evening of all things cosmic and alien. A night of writing that engages the mysteries of the universe, science fictional and science factional. Stretch to your outer limits and have a close encounter of the poetry kind.

In today’s episode we bring you Memorial Day memories and poem  by U.P. Poet Laureate Martin Achatz. Martin has a Master’s Degree in Fiction and an MFA in Poetry. He is a Contingent Professor in the English Department at NMU. Contact Martin at [email protected] to find out about his upcoming virtual poetry workshops.

Thursday July 2nd 7 PM Poetry Workshop: In celebration of World UFO Day on July 2, join Marty Achatz for an evening of all things cosmic and alien. A night of writing that engages the mysteries of the universe, science fictional and science factional. Stretch to your outer limits and have a close encounter of the poetry kind.

We also have lovely poetry by ME Kilpatrick. ME Kilpatrick is a poet and Quaker minister of the Birmingham (AL) Friends Meeting and a member of the Marquette Poets Circle.

Today, Tristan Luoma, Arts and Senior Services Coordinator for the City of Marquette Arts and Culture Center, interviews Marquette-based musician John Davey. John's newest album, "Toss Your Javelin," is scheduled to release this August, but listeners can catch the first two singles off of the album - "Kings, Gods, Fools" and "Lower Tiers" - on his bandcamp or your favorite streaming service. Also, stay tuned after the interview to hear "Lower Tiers"!

bandcamp: https://johndavey.bandcamp.com/

Today Gail Mahan joins us in the Memory Box. Gail is an artist and poet. She is a member of the Marquette Artist Collective and you can see her work at The Gallery, 130 Washington Street in Marquette or online. She is also a member of the Marquette Poets Circle. Her poem, “Medicine for the Soul” was part of the collaborative exhibit “Words and Music” by Borderland Arts and the Marquette Poets Circle. You can read the poem and see the art that inspired it at the interactive gallery.

Today’s episode comes from Martin Achatz, the U.P. Poet Laureate. - Martin has a Master’s Degree in Fiction and an MFA in Poetry and is a Contingent Professor in the English Department at NMU. His collection of poems, The Mysteries of the Rosary, was published by Mayapple Press and he has twice been nominated for the Pushcart Prize. Martin lives in Ishpeming with his wife and two children. In his spare time, he enjoys searching for Sasquatch with his son. Read more of Martin’s work at his blog Saint Marty: http://saintmarty-marty.blogspot.com/ Contact Martin at [email protected] to find out about his virtual poetry workshops. See details of the next workshop below:

Thursday July 2nd 7 PM Poetry Workshop: In celebration of World UFO Day on July 2, join Marty Achatz for an evening of all things cosmic and alien. A night of writing that engages the mysteries of the universe, science fictional and science factional. Stretch to your outer limits and have a close encounter of the poetry kind.

In today’s episode we bring you the poem “Spring Choirs“ by U.P. Poet Laureate Martin Achatz. Martin has a Master’s Degree in Fiction and an MFA in Poetry. He is a Contingent Professor in the English Department at NMU. Contact Martin at [email protected] to find out about his upcoming virtual poetry workshops.

Thursday July 2nd 7 PM Poetry Workshop: In celebration of World UFO Day on July 2, join Marty Achatz for an evening of all things cosmic and alien. A night of writing that engages the mysteries of the universe, science fictional and science factional. Stretch to your outer limits and have a close encounter of the poetry kind.

We also have poetry about current events and more by ME Kilpatrick. ME Kilpatrick is a poet and Quaker minister of the Birmingham (AL) Friends Meeting. He is a member of the Marquette Poets Circle.