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Ladies Night from The Landmark Inn in Downtown Marquette
Friday, November 16, 2007
by Michaeleen O'Sullivan
UPfirst feature writer and photographer

Marquette, Michigan--The elegant Landmark Inn made a perfect setting Thursday to gather for Downtown Marquette's annual Ladies Night holiday shopping event.

A group of we Marquette Ladies met at The Landmark Inn's Northland Pub at 6:00 pm for some cosmos, a sampler plate, and a little warm- up cheer before hitting the Downtown Ladies Night streets to register for free prizes and to fill out our jewelry wish lists.


Downtown Marquette, Lower Harbor, and Marquette Mountain
from the 6th floor of the Landmark Inn Thursday night


Marquette Ladies warming up at The Northland Pub
From left to right:  me, Cory, Jane, Stacy, Deb, Patrice

My favorite Downtown Marquette shops Thursday night were Wattsson and Wattsson Jewelers and Richardson Jewelers.  It felt extravagant to touch fabulous pieces of jewelry and to fill out wish lists to drop in the prize boxes. 

Anybody can dream!

After visiting most of the shops on both sides of Washington Street in the Downtown block, we briskly returned back up Front Street to the Landmark Inn for dinner in the Northland Pub.  Cheesy quesadillas were the favorite all around.

A visit to The Lilac Room on the 6th floor was a hit with the friends. 

The Ladies listened to a reading of A Monarch Universe Children's Picture Book and took a look at the first prints.

Everyone's responses were enthusiastic.  "This will make a great children's book," Cory said.  Deb's favorite print was Cute Little Violet Butterfly Scars.

A Monarch Universe Art Show by TC opens Friday, November 23 in Downtown Marquette.

We Ladies are a group of downhill skiing buddies, so naturally our excitement turned to the lights of Marquette Mountain and snowmaking on the slopes. 


A view of Downtown Marquette from The Landmark Inn
Ladies Night, November 15
Lights and slopes of Marquette Mountain Ski Area
on the distant ridge

Getting together at the Landmark Inn made for a cozy evening for everyone.  I stayed the night in The Lilac Room and caught the sunrise this morning.
 
 
 
Sunrise this morning from the 6th floor of the Landmark Inn in Downtown Marquette
At 9:00 am, Steve, the Porter, guided me on a tour of the hotel.  Each unique room offers a luxurious haven within a magnificent setting and view.  My favorite was the Amelia Earhart Suite. 

 
The Amelia Earhart Suite at The Landmark Inn in Downtown Marquette

For more information about the historic Landmark Inn, visit http://www.thelandmarkinn.com.

For a preview of A Monarch Universe, scroll below, or visit http://www.upfirst.com/amonarchuniverse.htm.

For information about UPfirst Gallery & Gifts Pop-up Holiday Shop in Downtown Marquette, November 23 through December 22, Fridays and Saturdays only, 10:00 am to 7:00 pm, scroll below, or visit http://www.upfirst.com/upfirstgallery&gifts.htm.

A Monarch Universe Children's Picture Book
Trade Cover and E-Book Formats
by TC and me

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A Monarch Universe
Children's Picture Book
by TC and me

Emerging November 23
at all-new
UPfirst Gallery & Gifts
Pop-up Holiday Shop
in Downtown Marquette
November 23 - December 22
Fridays and Saturdays Only
10:00 am to 7:00 pm

Friday, November 23
A Monarch Universe Art Show Opens
by TC
featuring 14 original new acrylic paintings
of TC's first new children's picture book

A Monarch Universe Art Show
opens the day after Thanksgiving


Friday, November 23!
10:00 am to 7:00 pm
Showing every Friday and Saturday
through December 22 at
UPfirst Gallery & Gifts
Pop-up Holiday Shop in Downtown Marquette

Visit with award-winning artist TC, and me,
during a celebratory reception and book signing for
A Monarch Universe Children's Picture Book
& A Monarch Universe Art Show
Friday, November 23
10:00 am to 1:00 pm

UPfirst Gallery & Gifts
Pop-up Holiday Shop in Downtown Marquette
November 23 - December 22
Fridays and Saturdays Only
10:00 am to 7:00 pm

321 S. Front Street
Downtown Marquette
Baraga Street Entrance of
Johnson's Printing Service Building
In Father Marquette Statue's View!

Enjoy holiday cookies, punch, and coffee!
Enter free drawing for first edition
A Monarch Universe Children's Picture Book,
a TC limited first edition framed print,
and a specialty gift basket

Free Drawings at UPfirst Gallery & Gifts: Friday, November 23 at Noon

 
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