OUR MISSION

Since 1925, The Braumart has served as a historic theater and community entertainment venue in Downtown Iron Mountain. Our mission is to preserve and revitalize this historic landmark while providing live music, movies, performing arts, cultural events, and community experiences for Dickinson County and the Upper Peninsula. Through restoration, entertainment, and community involvement, The Braumart continues to support local arts, tourism, and the future of downtown Iron Mountain.

Friends of The Braumart’s goals include:

  • Preserving a Historic Iron Mountain Landmark

  • Supporting Arts & Entertainment in the Upper Peninsula

  • Building Community Through Live Events

  • Restoring The Braumart for Future Generations

Preserving the Braumart:

The Friends of the Braumart is preserving the historic Braumart Theatre through a phased redevelopment plan aimed at modernizing the century-old facility while maintaining its historic integrity. In April 2026, we at The Friend’s of The Braumart were awarded a $43,100 grant from the Michigan Arts and Culture Council to support current renovation efforts.

Supporting Arts & Entertainment in the Upper Peninsula:

The Braumart supports local businesses by hosting national touring acts which brings tourism, supporting local music, and educational youth workshops like the Missoula Children's Theatre.

Building community through live events in Iron Mountain:

The Braumart in Iron Mountain, MI, builds community by acting as a central cultural hub for Dickinson County, hosting live music, films, and performances that foster local engagement. As a nearly 100-year-old landmark, it revitalizes the downtown area by providing shared experiences, supporting local artists, and encouraging foot traffic that boosts nearby businesses.

Restoring The Braumart:

The restoration focuses on maintaining historic integrity while adding modern technology and accessibility.

  • Stage and Performance Space: Extending the stage by approximately 30 to 40 feet into the auditorium to accommodate larger productions, dance groups, and live music.

  • Technical Upgrades: Installation of new LED lighting systems, professional stage rigging, and a modern movie screen.

  • Interior Infrastructure: Work includes electrical upgrades, HVAC installation, and floor restoration.

  • Accessibility: Future plans include adding an elevator connecting the basement to the second level and expanding restroom access.

  • A band performing on stage with five members, including a lead singer playing an acoustic guitar, and colorful stage lighting.
  • A woman singing and playing an acoustic guitar on stage with three men accompanying her, two playing stringed instruments and one sitting on a box.
  • Audience seated in a theater watching a stage performance with colorful lighting and a performer on stage.
  • Children performing in a play dressed as royalty, jesters, and characters around a girl lying on a table as if she is injured or sick, in a theatrical theater setting.
  • A group of women and girls sitting on a stage with Christmas decorations, including a small Christmas tree and stockings, during a holiday play.
  • A group of musicians performing on stage, including a woman playing the violin and others playing guitars and instruments, with microphones in front of them.
  • A man with long hair and beard playing an acoustic guitar on stage, wearing a plaid shirt, with a microphone nearby, in a black-and-white photo.
  • A stage performance with dancers in costume, holiday decorations including illuminated Christmas trees, and a backdrop projecting a festive image.
  • A man wearing a beige beanie and a colorful jacket is playing an acoustic guitar and singing into a microphone, with a raised fist and an expressive face, while multiple musicians perform on stage in the background.
  • Woman with dark hair wearing a red bandana, singing passionately into a microphone on stage, with dark background.
  • A woman dressed in black and white clothing is singing into a microphone while seated on a colorful chair. A person with long hair and sunglasses, wearing a white shirt with ruffled details and striped pants, is playing guitar standing beside her. The background has a warm, reddish-orange hue, possibly stage lighting.
  • A band performing on stage at a live event, with four members playing instruments and singing into microphones. Background features digital art and the words "SixtySmania."
  • A band of five musicians performing on stage with a vibrant, colorful backdrop featuring red, blue, yellow, and green designs. The musicians are playing guitars, drums, and keyboard, with microphones set up in front of them.
  • A man with slicked-back hair playing a white electric guitar on stage, wearing a black jacket, with a dark background and a hint of stage lighting.
  • A woman with long blonde hair in a black dress singing into a microphone on stage at an event, with a band of musicians, some with brass instruments, playing behind her.
  • A woman in a black dress is singing into a microphone on stage, surrounded by male jazz musicians playing saxophones, drums, and other instruments, with music stands labeled 'Glen Miller Orchestra' in front of them.
  • A live music concert with a band performing on stage, surrounded by red laser lights and audience seated in front.
  • Three women performing on stage with musical instruments, decorated with flowers and greenery, in front of a backdrop with a large cloud design.
  • Group photo of children and adults in costumes on a stage with a forest scene backdrop at a theatrical performance or event.
  • A stage with a group of children and adults, some in costumes, after a performance, with a large screen displaying 'The Nutcracker' in the background.
  • A musician playing an electric guitar on stage during a concert, with bright stage lights overhead and a microphone stand nearby.
  • A live music performance on stage with five musicians playing instruments under colorful stage lights, including a guitarist, keyboardist, bassist, drummer, and another guitarist or vocalist. The stage has a backdrop with decorative elements, and a Christmas tree with yellow lights on the left.
  • A group of young ballerinas performing on stage, dressed in pastel-colored tutus with floral headpieces, with a scenic backdrop of a winter wonderland.
A smiling man wearing a black hooded jacket standing outdoors in the rain with autumn trees in the background.

Board Of Directors

President
Seth Anderson

A woman with glasses and shoulder-length reddish-brown hair smiling at the camera, sitting inside a car.

Vice President
Sarah Rice

An elderly man with glasses wearing a checked shirt smiles next to an elderly woman in a red top in a room with yellow walls and a window.

Treasurer
Duane Peck

A woman with shoulder-length gray hair, wearing glasses and a maroon top, smiling in front of a black and white sports-themed backdrop.

Secretary
Lynn Iverson

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Board Member
Evan Blagec

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Board Member
Audrey Smith

The Braumart board of directors meets monthly on the third Tuesday at 6 p.m (CST). We also have volunteer openings for different committees dedicated to the development of The Braumart.

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OUR SUPPORTERS

  • Michigan Arts & Culture Council logo
  • National Endowment of the Arts logo
  • Logo for the League of Historic American Theatres featuring an orange stylized theater mask.
  • Logo for The Townplace Suites by Marriott, a hotel chain.
  • Bay College in Iron Mountain Michigan in the Upper Peninsula
  • Champions Concrete in Iron Mountain Michigan
  • Dickinson Area Community Foundation in Iron Mountain Michigan
  • First Bank Iron Mountain Michigan
  • IM Downtown in Iron Mountain Michigan
  • Range Bank logo in Iron Mountain Michigan
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