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Bay Film Series 2023

Thursday April 13th 2023

7:00pm - 9:00pm

Bay College, Besse Center Theatre
2001 N Lincoln Rd Escanaba, MI

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Cost:  $5 Admission / $2 Students

The Bay Film Series marks its 21st year at Bay College celebrating the art of filmmaking by showing the best in international, documentary, and independent cinema.  The College and Bay Film Series Coordinator and Instructor, Nanci Love, are excited to announce the release the film titles for winter 2022-2023. 

“Streaming and lockdown have altered the landscape of what’s available for public showings.  I’m happy to announce that movies are again available as we enter our ‘Race to the Oscars’ annual showcase,” says Nanci Love, Bay Film Series Coordinator and Instructor.

Women Talking is scheduled for April 13th, another film highly favored on Gold Derby for getting a Best Picture nomination.  As described onRotten Tomatoes, the movie is about women who question “Do nothing. Stay and fight. Or leave.  In 2010, the women of an isolated religious community grapple with reconciling a brutal reality with their faith.”

All Bay Film Series movies are shown in Bay College’s Besse Center Theater at 7 p.m. ET in Escanaba. 
Tickets are $5 for the public and are available at the Box Office or can be purchased online. 
K-Bay Students can purchase tickets at a reduced admission of $2.
Tickets must be purchased in person to receive discount.  

Visit the Bay College Events Calendar (https://events.baycollege.edu/MasterCalendar) or www.baycollege.tix.com to purchase tickets and for more details.

Women Talking

Annual events in Escanaba

Are you uncertain when to plan your trip to the Bays de Noc? Check out some of our popular annual events and come during your favorite! 

Rapid River Relic Ride

Each year, this vintage snowmobile ride, show and swap happens in the last weekend of January. Do you have an older sled yourself? Come join the fun! The group also makes announcements on their Facebook page

The Big Freeze Ice Fishing Derby

In February, this ice fishing derby invites anglers to the Walleye capital of the world. The bigger your catch, the better the prize! Find updated information as the event nears on our Big Freeze Ice Fishing Derby page

Memorial Day, Independence Day and Labor Day Celebrations

Spend your long weekend in the Bays de Noc and celebrate our country with us! Plan for parades, picnics, live music, fireworks, food and more. Search the event calendar for these specific weekends to find each municipality’s plans. 

Kruisin' Klassics

As June approaches, the classic cars cruise into the Bays for the Kruisin’ Klassics Car Show and Swap Meet at the U.P. State Fair Grounds. Peruse the vehicles on display, see who wins best in show awards, test your own speed in a fun run and stick around for the grand finale — a parade!

Fayette Heritage Days

This August event at Fayette Historic State Park and Townsite celebrates the “hey-day” of Fayette as a bustling iron smelting town. Activities include period displays, food, music and a historic baseball game —1860’s style. And you will be invited to play! 

U.P. State Fair 

Since 1928, the Upper Peninsula State Fair has delighted folks from all over as they experience and celebrate the unique culture of Michigan’s U.P. It’s seven days of thrilling rides, enthralling grandstand shows and lots of blue ribbon fun. 

Yooper Fest

Celebrating Yoopers! Each September, join others on Ludington Street in downtown Escanaba as they visit vendors, play games, eat delicious food and enjoy live music and more. 

Holiday Events

Plan your winter trip around these annual holiday events

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