Hours
Fall Hours
Monday - Friday: 1-4pm
We are also open by appointment for groups, for events and by chance.
Monday - Friday: 1-4pm
We are also open by appointment for groups, for events and by chance.
Note: We will be closed the week of September 20th for deliveries as well as prepare for the next episode of the Red Jacket Jamboree on the 26th.
Upcoming Events!
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September 26
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October 10th Open House and Fashion Show by Friends of Fashion
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Friends of Fashion and Real People Media presents "100 years of Hats 1865-1965." Vintage hats and clothing will be modeled by Friends of Fashion members. This fashion show coincides with the KSC's "Around the World in 80 Hats" an exhibit of ceremonial and utilitarian hats from around the world. A gallery tours will also be given before and after the fashion show
This event is by free will donation. You may come to the door without a ticket. However, if you'd like to reserve a seat for the show, we ask you to make your donation at the link below. Your seat will be saved! You may even request specific seating by donating at the $10/person level.
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Real People Media (RPM) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization with the mission to help people share their stories through the literary, visual, performing and media arts. The organization owns and operates the Keweenaw Storytelling Center in Calumet, Michigan. Since 2010, RPM has helped individuals and organizations share stories which educated, entertain, and inspire.
View our success stories. RPM hosts storytelling events and classes, provides visual artists with exhibit space, and performance opportunities for storytellers. We provide storytelling activities for all ages, from puppet shows for children, animation and media classes for teens and theatrical events for adults. Come share your story! |
the Voice Box Sessions program for youth
Launched in December of 2012, RPM's Voice Box Sessions features emerging singer-songwriters and musicians. The Voice Box Sessions, provides a warm and supportive environment for artists to perform original work.
The Voice Box Sessions is a unique concert series, which not only provides community enrichment, but fosters the artistic development of young performers who are coached by professional mentors. The concerts, which are open to the public by small fee, are videotaped and photographed. Performers are able to use these items for their portfolios, promotional, or personal development. Read More. 
In 2019, Real People Media was gifted the historic 1948 Woolworth's building in Calumet by Family Dollar Corporation for the creation of the Keweenaw Storytelling Center. The Center is located in Calumet's Historic District within the Keweenaw National Historical Park. The 7,900 square foot facility currently features a children's area with puppet theatre and reading library, a100 seat theatre for storytelling, performances/recordings of "The Red Jacket Jamboree," film showings, musical concerts, and historical lectures. We are currently fundraising to install men and women's ADA compliant public restrooms, office and soda fountain and kitchen facilities. Read More and view a slideshow of the renovation from before we acquired it (there had been a roof collapse) until now!
The Keweenaw Storytelling Center offers 15x10 foot display window to local nonprofit organizations on a rotating basis. December's Christmas display was made possible with donated Christmas Village (anonymous) Christmas trees from the Angel Mission, Santa and Elves on loan (anonymous) Train set on loan from Marlene and Philip Glotfelty, lights from Dave Crowley.
"Around the World in 80 Hats"
We welcome you to come visit and experience “Around the World in 80 Hats,” an exhibit of ceremonial and utilitarian hats from around the world. The exhibit, tailored to children and adults alike, features hands-on interpretive centers and will be augmented with performances and activities throughout 2021 which heighten the visitors' understanding and appreciation of art and culture as expressed through these hats. Featured in the exhibit are approximately 60 international hats from the Linda Weston Collection, 15 vintage hats from Friends of Fashion, and vintage and new utilitarian hats (miner's and firemen's helmet, cowboy hat etc.) Read More
The Red Jacket Jamboree, a NEW old-time radio variety show!
Take Part in the 2021-22 Great Michigan Read!
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Never Miss a Story!
Real People Media's programs are
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Calumet Historical Walking Tours - 2021
Oak Street Calumet by R. Glotfelty (2020)
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Real People Media will offer walking tours of historic Calumet. The 50-minute tours will start and end at the Keweenaw Storytelling Center. Follow us on Facebook and subscribe to our E-Newsletter to be notified of tours and other activities. Read More
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