At the upcoming ABBA Mania show, the Historic Ironwood Theatre (HIT) and Downtown Art Place (DAP) will cooperate in a raffle fundraiser. Show attendees will have the opportunity to win an original watercolor by local artist Peg Sandin. Asked recently about her art, Peg responded: “The latest projects at Peg Sandin Watercolors incorporate my ever-present interest in Lake Superior, as…
Our concourse entrance doors were recently restored by Cramblit’s Welding. Doors were taken away one-at-a-time for specialized cleaning and hinge adjustment. In the accompanying photograph, Ron Tankka and Don Aspinwall are seen re-hanging the second of four doors. The work was made possible thanks to a gift from Lawrence Kutz to honor the memory of his late wife Geraldine. Thank…
We recently updated our mission statement. Amy Quinn, a non-profit consultant with Grow and Lead: Community and Youth Development (GLCYD), led us through an afternoon workshop of brainstorming, perspective-gathering, and editing. Thanks to Amy’s facilitation, and thoughtful input from all the board members, staff, and volunteers who participated in the work session, we believe we captured the essence of what…
Due to weather concerns, “Broadway Under the Stars” the Emberlight Festival’s series of outdoor concerts that were to have been presented at Big Powderhorn mountain this week, have been transferred to the Historic Ironwood Theatre (HIT). If you are a lover of show tunes (and who isnt?!) and have not yet purchased tickets for one of the Thursday 8/26, Friday…
Help us to Redefine our Mission: The Historic Ironwood Theatre Board of Directors invites community partners, stakeholders, volunteers, and interested parties to the theatre on Friday, August 13, 2021 at 10:00 AM to review and revise the current Mission Statement. Amy Quinn, CEO of Marquette non-profit consultants Grow and Lead: Community and Youth Development will facilitate the discussion. Funding for…
Tim Mesun Barton Benefit Concert – New Date Tim’s concert originally scheduled on July 31 will now be presented on Sunday, August 22nd at 2pm. Enjoy a delightful Sunday afternoon as Tim and his wonderfully gifted musician friends present a diverse program of blues, jazz, American songbook, and a little rock n roll!
HIT will be offering tours of the theatre at noon every day during Festival Ironwood, July 15 thru 18. Learn about the theatre’s history, restoration, and current operations. Tours will last for about 25 minutes and be followed by a screening of historical Ironwood movie footage accompanied on the Barton organ by our “king of the keyboard” Mr. Tim Mesun.…
Music in the Mezzanine returns to the Historic Ironwood Theatre Sunday June 27th at 4pm. Andrew McInnes and the Garland City Chamber Ensemble are thrilled to return to Ironwood. The first performance will be on the big stage with no limit in audience numbers and allowing people to social distance if they prefer. Tickets are $10 and available in the…
Welcome Back to the Historic Ironwood Theatre Life is returning to normal but we’re not there yet! The COVID 19 pandemic is far from over although less people are being hospitalized and dying. In Gogebic County 50.7% of eligible people have been vaccinated and in Iron County 52.1%. For this reason HIT is committed to protect our children aged 11…
We are thrilled to announce we re-open on Friday June 4! A full slate of programs for June and July will see us hit the ground running. We hope you will join us. Dance, Dance, Dance. Chamber Music, Ten Minute Tuesday Live, Tim Mesun’s annual Barton Benefit, and much more! We’ve missed you and hope to see you at the…