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SUMMARY:Four Cask Bourbon Blending Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by The Mather & Iron Fish Distillery\nThe art of bourbon blending is as much about tradition as it is about creativity – and now you have the opportunity to craft your own.\n ~ Limited seating for this event – To reserve & purchase your tickets email: thematherevents@gmail.com ~\nYou are invited to an exclusive Bourbon Blending & Finishing Workshop featuring Iron Fish Distillery cofounder Richard and Sarah Anderson\, who will guide you through with this rich history of bourbon\, the nuances of a barrel finishing and the art of custom blending.  \nEvening Highlights:  \n\nWelcome reception featuring a cocktail and first round of appetizers – an opportunity to network with whiskey aficionados\, (or those just getting acclimated).\nIntroduction to the history of bourbon and the craft of blending whiskey.\nTips on performing sensory analysis to evaluate whiskey like a pro.\nTasting and exploration of four unique barrel finishes: \n\nMichigan Maple Syrup Barrel finish; Caribbean Rum Cask finish; French Cognac Barrel finish; Spanish Sherry Barrel finish \n\n\nGuided session on crafting your own Four Cask Blend. \n\nEnjoy and evening of discovery\, creativity\, and expertly crafted whiskey in an intimate setting at the historic Mather. Participants will select the best blend in a blind tasting and earn the opportunity to bring a party of four for our VIP Estate Farm and Distillery Tour\, followed by dinner including wood fired pizza and a round of cocktails.  \nAbout Four Cask Bourbon:  \nFour Cask reflects the vision of our talented blending team\, using carefully sources high-rye bourbons finished in barrels from around the world: Spanish Sherry; French Cognac; Caribbean Run and Iron Fish Michigan Maple syrup. Each cask adds a layer to this rich complex\, and beautifully balanced whiskey. This whiskey recently was awarded a Double Platinum Medal\, the highest achievable medal at the 2025 ASCOT AWARDS in the Special Barrel-Finished Bourbon Category. The American Spirit Council of Tasters (ASCOT) Award is an international spirits competition created by spirits personality and nationally recognized veteran tasting judge\, Fred Minnick. \nAbout Iron Fish Distillery:  \nIron Fish Distillery was founded in 2016\, as Michigan’s first farm distillery growing grain and distilling spirits\, and barrel finishing sourced whiskey. Located along the Betsie River watershed\, home of the Steelhead. This MAEAP certified working farm\, and distillery attracts over 120\,000 guests annually to the agricultural destination\, reborn on a long-time abandoned 120-acre farm located in rural Springdale Township in Manistee County.  \nEvery step of our soil-to-spirit process\, started in our farm fields where we grow and harvest our own grain to milling\, mashing\, fermenting\, and distilling and barrel aging occurs on site. Iron Rish also sources bourbon for finishing in barrels from around the world. To date\, our library of barrel aged spirits exceeds 2\,500 barrels\, consisting of carefully sources farm barrel finished whiskeys and estate whiskey distilled from grain grown on our farm and from nearby farms.
URL:https://themather.net/event/four-cask-bourbon-blending-workshop/
LOCATION:The Mather\, 107 E Canda St\, Ishpeming\, MI\, 49849\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Occasion
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Mather":MAILTO:thematherevents@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251101T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251101T200000
DTSTAMP:20260728T054741
CREATED:20251023T204102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T204102Z
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SUMMARY:Duet: Copy That - Back By Popular Demand!
DESCRIPTION:Back by popular demand … it’s Copy That back at The Mather. You loved them once\, come give Copy That a copy of your attention on November 1st\, 2025. This awesome duet is back at the jams in The Mather because you\, the people\, asked for it! We’re absolutely pumped to have them back to perform for you all again. \nBe sure to make it here in time to order yourself a fine specialty cocktail (or domestic brew)\, and let’s get this Halloweekend going with our friends Copy That!
URL:https://themather.net/event/copy-that-band-nov-1-2025/
LOCATION:The Mather\, 107 E Canda St\, Ishpeming\, MI\, 49849\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hosted By The Mather,Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Mather":MAILTO:thematherevents@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251105T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251105T203000
DTSTAMP:20260728T054741
CREATED:20251013T193908Z
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SUMMARY:Nov. 5th Wine Tasting At The Mather
DESCRIPTION:The Mather is back with another exquisite evening of wine tasting. Join us in celebrating the art of wine; From the first pour to the final note. \nYou’ll experience a unique selection of six samplings and complimentary hors d’oeuvres. \nFor ticket requests email thematherevents@gmail.com!
URL:https://themather.net/event/nov-5th-wine-tasting-at-the-mather/
LOCATION:The Mather\, 107 E Canda St\, Ishpeming\, MI\, 49849\, United States
CATEGORIES:Wine Tasting
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Mather":MAILTO:thematherevents@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251119T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251119T200000
DTSTAMP:20260728T054741
CREATED:20251013T195037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251013T195433Z
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SUMMARY:Ladies Night At The Mather
DESCRIPTION:For a good time… stop by for Ladies Night at The Mather in Ishpeming! We’re hosting a whole evening for the ladies! We’ve got pop-ups and an artisan market for shopping\, snacks and cocktails! There are even door prizes… \nYou won’t want to miss out on this exciting evening of fun. \nAdmission is free! Can’t wait to see you there!
URL:https://themather.net/event/ladies-night-at-the-mather/
LOCATION:The Mather\, 107 E Canda St\, Ishpeming\, MI\, 49849\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ladies Night,Special Occasion
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Mather":MAILTO:thematherevents@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251126T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251126T210000
DTSTAMP:20260728T054741
CREATED:20251023T204700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T204816Z
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SUMMARY:Harvest Homecoming With Courtney - November 26th
DESCRIPTION:Courtney\, or as you may know her\, The Mixedtape Mockingbird is hosting a Harvest Homecoming at The Mather. Gather and gab… talk turkey\, if you will\, as you sip and sing to some old favorites with The Mixedtape Mockingbird. Enjoy some seasonal beverages and the calm before your culinary storm!
URL:https://themather.net/event/harvest-homecoming-november-26-2025/
LOCATION:The Mather\, 107 E Canda St\, Ishpeming\, MI\, 49849\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Occasion
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Mather":MAILTO:thematherevents@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251201T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251201T200000
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CREATED:20251201T221910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T221910Z
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SUMMARY:Dec. 1st: Business After Hours At The Mather
DESCRIPTION:Join My UP Now and The Mather for their Business After Hours.\n\nThere will be food and beverages available\, along with several door prizes\, including The Mather merch\, and an event package that includes advertising.\n\nThis casual networking event offers a fantastic opportunity to:​\n– Make valuable business connections​– Engage with the community​– Spend quality time with colleagues​\n\nWhether you’re a seasoned networker or just getting started\, all are welcome—partnership members and non-members alike.
URL:https://themather.net/event/dec-1st-business-after-hours-at-the-mather/
LOCATION:The Mather\, 107 E Canda St\, Ishpeming\, MI\, 49849\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hosted By The Mather,Special Occasion
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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251214T150000
DTSTAMP:20260728T054741
CREATED:20251209T175623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T175639Z
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SUMMARY:Ethanology Cocktail Class
DESCRIPTION:The Ethanolo¿y family is heading north before the holidays and we are celebrating with a Cocktail Class at The Mather.\n\nFrom 1:00-3:00pm on Sunday December 14\, co-founder Nicholas we will be teaching you how to make two classic cocktails\, just in time for the in-laws. A guided tasting of four spirits and an Ethanolo¿y tasting/nosing glass are also included in the ticket price.\n\nTickets can be purchased via the link attached and seats are limited to 40 people. We RECOMMEND that you pair up with a friend or partner for this event as there will be one set of tools for two people.\n\nWe are looking forward to seeing a some familiar faces\, sharing a cocktail and a story or two.\n\n>Buy Your Ticket<
URL:https://themather.net/event/ethanology-cocktail-class/
LOCATION:The Mather Lounge\, 107 E Canda St\, Ishpeming\, MI\, 49849\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hosted By The Mather,Special Occasion,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ethanology Distillation":MAILTO:Nick@EthanologyDistillation.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251228T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251228T190000
DTSTAMP:20260728T054741
CREATED:20251023T205312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T210158Z
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SUMMARY:Luke Ogea At The Mather - Dec. 28th
DESCRIPTION:December 28th from 4pm to 7pm – We are thrilled to have Luke Ogea performing! Enjoy a local legend performing at The Mather just after Christmas. We’ll call it a New Years’ warm up!
URL:https://themather.net/event/luke-ogea-at-the-mather-12-28-2025/
LOCATION:The Mather\, 107 E Canda St\, Ishpeming\, MI\, 49849\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Mather":MAILTO:thematherevents@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260116T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260116T220000
DTSTAMP:20260728T054741
CREATED:20260108T163230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T163230Z
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SUMMARY:Warm Up With The Mixedtape Mockingbird
DESCRIPTION:Come in a warm up after the Ishpeming Ski Jumps on Jan. 16th\,2026 from 7p-10p and listen to some nostalgic tunes from the ever-so-lovely Mixedtape Mockingbird!! Sip on a seasonal cocktail or your favorite barley pop and feel the nostalgic electricity that seems to happen during this historic weekend!
URL:https://themather.net/event/warm-up-with-the-mixedtape-mockingbird/
LOCATION:The Mather Lounge\, 107 E Canda St\, Ishpeming\, MI\, 49849\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hosted By The Mather,Special Occasion
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Mather":MAILTO:thematherevents@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260117T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260117T210000
DTSTAMP:20260728T054741
CREATED:20260108T161017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T164134Z
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SUMMARY:The Mather's 1st Annual Snow Ball
DESCRIPTION:The jumps may be over\, but this night will just be getting started!! Join us at the Mather for a late night Snow Ball party you won’t wanna miss!! \nThis event will run from 9pm to midnight. We will have a specialty menu for the evening\, as well as music and dancing! \nBring your crew\, grab a beverage\, and go shake it on the dance floor. With it being Suicide Ski Hill’s 100th anniversary\, we decided to start a new tradition!!! Winter nights don’t get much better than this\, right?! \nWe can’t wait to see you after the Ishpeming Ski Jump Tournament!! \n**this is a 21+ event. There will be a $10 cover at the door.
URL:https://themather.net/event/the-mathers-1st-annual-snow-ball/
LOCATION:The Mather\, 107 E Canda St\, Ishpeming\, MI\, 49849\, United States
CATEGORIES:Snow Ball,Special Occasion
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Mather":MAILTO:thematherevents@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260313T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260313T220000
DTSTAMP:20260728T054741
CREATED:20260223T214022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T214414Z
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SUMMARY:D.K. Harrell at the Mather on March 13th\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Introducing an incredible opportunity to get hear an up and coming Blues music sensation: D.K. Harrell – Right here at The Mather! Walt Lindala\, a member of the Marquette Area Blues Society\, wrote a perfect piece about the up and coming show on Sunny.FM\, \n“The Marquette Area Blues Society is presenting a special evening of world-class blues with award-winning guitarist and vocalist D.K. Harrell and his band at The Mather in Ishpeming on Friday\, March 13\, 2026 at 7:00pm. \nBlues Society Board Member Mark Hamari spoke about the show with Mark & Walt in the Morning. (AUDIO) \nHamari said Harrell is one of the most formidable young stars on the current blues scene\, and the 27-year-old’s new album\, “Talkin’ Heavy” on Alligator Records\, is nominated for Album of the Year\, Best Contemporary Blues Album and Harrell is nominated for Best Contemporary Blues Artist in the 2026 Blues Music Awards by the Blues Foundation. \nThe show kicks off at 7:30pm with a special set from the Flat Broke Blues Band\, followed by Harrell and his five-piece band for an unforgettable night of music. \nTickets are $10.00 in advance and are available at The Mather in Ishpeming and at Marquette Wallpaper & Paint in Marquette.” \nWe’ll see all you live music fanatics on March 13th\,2026 @7:30pm for a night to remember! \n 
URL:https://themather.net/event/d-k-harrell-at-the-mather/
LOCATION:The Mather\, 107 E Canda St\, Ishpeming\, MI\, 49849\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hosted By The Mather,Music,Special Occasion
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ORGANIZER;CN="Marquette Area Blues Society":MAILTO:waltermlindala@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260320T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260320T200000
DTSTAMP:20260728T054741
CREATED:20260217T194636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T194636Z
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SUMMARY:Spring Fling @ Union Station Depot
DESCRIPTION:Wine & Cheese Social with Mrs. Marquette County! Share the excitement of the journey to the Mrs. Michigan pageant in May! Raffle baskets\, food\, friends and FUN!
URL:https://themather.net/event/spring-fling-union-station-depot/
LOCATION:Union Station Depot\, 212 Gold Street\, Negaunee\, MI\, 49866\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured In Pop-Up
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260322T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260322T190000
DTSTAMP:20260728T054741
CREATED:20260217T195311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T195311Z
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SUMMARY:Luke Samms @ The Mather
DESCRIPTION:Luke will be back… Mark your calendars!
URL:https://themather.net/event/luke-samms-the-mather/
LOCATION:The Mather\, 107 E Canda St\, Ishpeming\, MI\, 49849\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hosted By The Mather,Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Mather":MAILTO:thematherevents@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260505T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260505T203000
DTSTAMP:20260728T054741
CREATED:20260504T161825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T162941Z
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SUMMARY:French Estate Wine Tasting By David Milligan Selections @ The Mather
DESCRIPTION:Sample two beautiful whites: Chateau du Trignon Roussanne & Chateau Vitallis Macon-Fuisse & two reds: Fournier Pinot Noir and his show stopper with Vieux Lazaret Chateau du Pape Rouge! Light hor d’oeuvres provided. Advanced tickets required $35/person pm or email themathrevents@gmail.com to reserve. Visit dmswines.com to learn more.
URL:https://themather.net/event/french-estate-wine-tasting-by-david-milligan-selections-the-mather/
LOCATION:The Mather\, 107 E Canda St\, Ishpeming\, MI\, 49849\, United States
CATEGORIES:Wine Tasting
ORGANIZER;CN="David Milligan Selections":MAILTO:themathrevents@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260529T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260529T100000
DTSTAMP:20260728T054741
CREATED:20260519T193423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T193607Z
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SUMMARY:Breakfast & Business
DESCRIPTION:Start your morning with coffee\, breakfast\, and time to connect before a timely conversation with local leaders and partners about preparing for unexpected disruptions. \nFollowing recent blizzard and flooding events\, this session will feature a brief overview of the emergency management discipline\, including local priorities and how the declaration process works. The conversation will then shift into a panel discussion with local partners and business perspectives\, offering practical insight on how organizations can plan for\, respond to\, and recover from disruptions. \nRegistration is encouraged\, as space is limited. Breakfast and networking are included. \nPanelists include: \n\nBrian Hummel\, Marquette County Emergency Management\nLt. Brian Kurin\, Marquette County Emergency Management\nNate Heffron\, City of Negaunee\nDaniel Yoder\, MISBDC\n\nSchedule: \n\n8:00 -8:30 a.m. | Registration\, Networking\, and Breakfast\nStart the day by connecting with peers over coffee and a light breakfast while checking in and settling into the event.\n8:30 – 10:00 a.m. | Panel Discussion and Questions\n\nAdmission is $25 for LSCP Partners and $35 for Non-Partners.
URL:https://themather.net/event/breakfast-business-series/
LOCATION:MI
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