2012-13 Series Schedule

Since 1989, the Performing Arts Series has brought world class entertainment and performance groups to NMU and the Marquette community. This year, the series has been given a new name, Northern Nights, and will include more than just international performances.

Season and individual tickets will go on sale to the public in late July.  Family/season passes will be available at the Superior Dome ticket office and individual tickets will be available at all EZ ticket outlets or by calling 227-1032.

Season Passes
Students/Kids - $20
Faculty/Staff/Seniors 60+ - $60
General Public - $85

Susan Werner –  Folk and jazz inspired singer-songwriter, Video

Friday, Sept. 7, 7:30p.m.; Forest Roberts Theatre

Students/Kids - Adv. $2/ Door $4; Faculty/Staff/Seniors 60+ - Adv. $10/ Door $12; Gen. Pub. - Adv. $15/Door $17; Family Pass - (Advance only ) $30

"Susan Werner, a clever songwriter and an engaging performer, brings literacy and wit back to popular song." — The New Yorker

Homemade Jamz Blues Band -  Exuberant blues from Mississippi, Video

Saturday, October 13, 7:30 p.m.; Don H. Bottum University Center, Great Lakes Rooms

Students/Kids - Adv. $5/Door $6; Faculty/Staff/Seniors 60+ - Adv. $13/Door $15; Gen. Pub. - Adv. $18/Door $20; Family Pass - (Advance only) $40

“The Perry teens are bringing youthful enthusiasm and a fresh vision to blues traditionalism, and The Game represents another big step forward for this young Mississippi band." - Blues Revue

Frontier Ruckus –  Midwestern Americana, Video

Friday, November 16, 7:30 p.m.; Jamrich Hall 102

Students/Kids - Adv. $2/ Door $4; Faculty/Staff/Seniors 60+ - Adv. $10/ Door $12; Gen. Pub. - Adv. $15/Door $17; Family Pass - (Advance only ) $30

“Their songs are full of rich, rural details: frozen lakes, swaying trees, highway lights glowing in the deep night. Add to the mix baleful brass and trembling percussion, and you’ve got the perfect recipe for Gothic Americana.” - Rolling Stone

Young Dubliners – Celtic rock and roll, Video

Saturday, Jan. 26, 7:30 p.m.; Don H. Bottum University Center, Great Lakes Rooms

Students/Kids - Adv. $2/ Door $4; Faculty/Staff/Seniors 60+ - Adv. $10/ Door $12; Gen. Pub. - Adv. $15/Door $17; Family Pass - (Advance only ) $30

“Catchy, enlivening and bold, the Young Dubliners' undiminished, full-flavor roots-rock puts the pastel version to shame.” - L.A. Times

Cimarron – Joropo music from the plains of Colombia, Video

Saturday, March 16, 7:30 p.m.; Forest Roberts Theatre

Students/Kids - Adv. $5/Door $6; Faculty/Staff/Seniors 60+ - Adv. $13/Door $15; Gen. Pub. - Adv. $18/Door $20; Family Pass - (Advance only) $40

“Incredible …. a memorable showcase that deservedly finished with a standing ovation” - MONDOMIX

Tiempo Libre – Afro-Cuban Latin jazz, Video

Thursday, April 18, 7:30 p.m.; Kaufman Auditorium

Students/Kids - Adv. $6/Door $7; Faculty/Staff/Seniors 60+ - Adv. $14/Door $16; Gen. Pub. - Adv. $19/Door $21 (includes $1 Kaufman Auditorium capital improvement fee);

Family Pass - (Advance Only) $40

“Simply put, the orchestra's modern take on Afro-Cuban roots blended with Latin jazz is second to none“– Miami New Times