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They’re on a Mission from God!

July 19, 2022

It’s 403 miles to Ironwood. They’ve got  full tank of gas. Half a dozen pasties. Its dark and they’re wearing sunglasses. Hit it! Yes the Blooze Brothers are coming to town. For over a quarter of a century, the Blooze Brothers Band has been one of Chicagoland’s most in-demand show bands.  They not only honor the music made by the…

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Dance! Dance!! Dance!!!

May 24, 2022

June is bustin’ out all over – and so are the local dance studios with their annual spring recitals. Support our local businesses and their wonderful students.

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The Music of Scott Joplin

May 18, 2022

On Saturday May 21 at 7pm, pianist Trevor Stephenson will perform and discuss Ragtime masterpieces by Scott Joplin. Program includes Maple Leaf Rag, The Sycamore, Wall St. Rag, Pineapple Rag, Magnetic Rag, Bethena (a concert waltz), Solace, and more. Dr. Stephenson will also talk about Joplin’s remarkable life and musical career. Our sincere thanks to our sponsors Nelda Coxey and…

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Children’s Theatre comes to HIT in June/July

May 2, 2022

Prairie Fire Children’s Theatre (PFCT) – Alice in Wonderland If you know of a young person between the ages of 7 & 17 who is interested in being part of our summer theatre residency and performances, here is what they need to know: Monday 27 June Auditions at 9:30 am. Monday 27 June Lead characters begin rehearsing 11a – 2p…

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Earlier Start for First Friday Movie

April 27, 2022

Please note that our next few First Friday movies will now start at 7p instead of 7:30p. A number of people commented they’d like to get home a bit earlier during winter so… we listened, and we made the change. The 7:30p start was established during the summer when First Fridays included live outdoor music which typically did not wrap…

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No More Mask Mandate!

March 24, 2022

As of March 24, 2022, per CDC guidelines, State of Michigan and Gogebic County Public Health recommendations the Historic Ironwood Theatre (HIT) has lifted its mask requirement for patrons attending performances. We will continue to monitor local COVID cases and the mask mandate could change if case numbers increase. Please monitor our website and FaceBook pages. While the requirement is…

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Rock This Town (and dance up a storm!)

March 16, 2022

Brian Setzer Orchestra tribute band is coming to HIT.  Mark your calendar for Friday April 22 and then get out your dancing shoes and leopard-skin jackets, skirts and ties. The Rock This Town Orchestra will bring 50’s rock n roll and big band swing to the Ironwood Theatre stage. It promises to be one heck of a show. With the…

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Linda Ronstadt Experience tickets go on sale

February 18, 2022

Tickets for the April 9  Linda Ronstadt Experience concert featuring Tristan McIntosh are now on sale. Any one who saw Tristan and her band when they we here back in 2019 will tell you just how good they were. An amazing journey through Linda’s 70s and 80s hits including “You’re No Good”, “Blue Bayou” and “When Will I Be Loved”.…

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A Shiny New Screen!

February 3, 2022

We’ve been talking about it for years and we finally got it done. At a cost of nearly $13,000 we have a new movie screen. Unlike the frame of the old beast which was constructed from a double layer of 2″x 6″ lumber, the new frame is made of tubular aluminum so it is much lighter. And there are no…

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Arts Midwest forced to cancel WorldFest tours

January 18, 2022

It is with a sadness  and disappointment that we announce that Arts Midwest has been forced to cancel the upcoming WorldFest events, scheduled for the Historic Ironwood Theatre. The international artists continue to experience travel restrictions, including difficulties obtaining visas and lengthy quarantine requirements upon return to their home countries, forcing our friends at Arts Midwest to make the difficult…

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