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Reopening – 7 Things You Can Do as a Customer to Shop + Dine Safely
Written by Kingsli Kraft | May 22, 2020 Some of our downtown restaurants, bars and retail shops are reopening this weekend with social distancing measures in place, per Governor Whitmer’s executive order. For businesses, that means reduced capacity requirements, new … Continue reading Reopening – 7 Things You Can Do as a Customer to Shop + Dine Safely
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11 Ways to get in the Holiday Spirit in Downtown Alpena
Written by Kingsli Kraft | November 29th, 2019 Now that we’ve all had a chance to enjoy our Thanksgiving dinners with family and friends, we are officially in the thick of the holiday season. We’ve learned from Buddy the Elf … Continue reading 11 Ways to get in the Holiday Spirit in Downtown Alpena
Flannel Fun Night Prize Basket Reveal!
As you may have seen on Facebook, read in the Alpena News or heard on the radio, we’re collaborating with twenty downtown merchants to host Flannel Fun Night this Thursday from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm! If you haven’t already, … Continue reading Flannel Fun Night Prize Basket Reveal!
First location announced as part of this summer’s mural project, Fresh Waves
UPDATED 7/24/2020 This blog past has been updated to reflect a change in the first mural location as a part of the 2020 Fresh Waves project. The new location will be the warehouse of Thunder Bay Theatre, located on Fletcher … Continue reading First location announced as part of this summer’s mural project, Fresh Waves
Local campaign, All in for Alpena, launches to support area small businesses
Alpena is home to an amazing community of small businesses. Locally-owned restaurants. Small shops selling homewares, jewelry, gifts. Art galleries. Professional offices. Wineries, brewery. All of them contribute the diverse mix of businesses that make Alpena what it is. Many … Continue reading Local campaign, All in for Alpena, launches to support area small businesses
11 Amazing Things Happening in Downtown Alpena
Many of our downtown businesses are closed for the next few weeks, following the state’s orders and keeping their employees and customers safe. Even though downtown is quiet right now, there are still a lot of amazing things that have … Continue reading 11 Amazing Things Happening in Downtown Alpena
Collaborative, Welcoming and Playful—New Artistic Community Center, Artbox, Opens Downtown
Written by Kingsli Kraft | February 27, 2020 Close your eyes and imagine this: You’ve just arrived in Downtown Alpena. It’s a crisp day in March. You’ve parked your car and you’re crossing Chisholm Street walking up Second Avenue, heading … Continue reading Collaborative, Welcoming and Playful—New Artistic Community Center, Artbox, Opens Downtown
Downtown Alpena prepares for second year of mural project, Fresh Waves
Earlier this week, the Alpena Downtown Development Authority (DDA) released its applications for artists and locations for this year’s mural as part of Fresh Waves, the new initiative to add more public art in Downtown Alpena. Fresh Waves was launched … Continue reading Downtown Alpena prepares for second year of mural project, Fresh Waves
Studio Rubedo focuses on well-being, authenticity through art and meditation
“A sanctuary for art and meditation,” reads the welcoming sign at Studio Rubedo, downtown’s newest art gallery located at 213 W. Chisholm St. Learn more about the space and programming offered by Brian Schorn, interdisciplinary artist and owner of the studio. Continue reading Studio Rubedo focuses on well-being, authenticity through art and meditation
DDA Seeks Local Artwork for Winter Set of Banners
The Alpena Downtown Development Authority (DDA) is looking for artwork to highlight on a new set of banners downtown that will be hung for the 2020 holiday season. The DDA is seeking art from local artists that will replace the … Continue reading DDA Seeks Local Artwork for Winter Set of Banners
Downtown Business Owners Partner with DDA to bring Rise Artisan Market to Life 
Written by Kingsli Kraft | October 4th, 2019 This fall, a small group of business owners—with help from the Downtown Development Authority will bring a fun new event to Downtown Alpena: Rise Artisan Market, a pop-up market that will be … Continue reading Downtown Business Owners Partner with DDA to bring Rise Artisan Market to Life 
What’s Up, Downtown? | October 2019
Written by Kingsli Kraft | September 27, 2019 Just because summer is falling behind us, doesn’t mean there’s nothing to do downtown! We have a jam packed October ahead of us! As part of a new monthly feature, I’ll be … Continue reading What’s Up, Downtown? | October 2019
