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Month: May 2016

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Dead serious: Hearse Cruise stops in downtown Alpena

May 31, 2016July 1, 2016 blogdowntownalpena

Memorial Day- what a beautiful weekend to be in Northern Michigan. Trees filled with leaves again, Farmer’s Market outdoors, Downtown Scoops open, lilacs in bloom. Those strolling through downtown Saturday afternoon, however, were greeted by something a little less… full of life. … Continue reading Dead serious: Hearse Cruise stops in downtown Alpena

Arts & Culture, Things to doLeave a comment

Art in the Loft to host free reception tomorrow night

May 25, 2016May 31, 2016 blogdowntownalpena

This Thursday, May 26th, from 6- 8 pm, Art in the Loft will be hosting a free opening and artist reception to kick off their Summerview 2016 season in the gallery. While showcasing the new art on exhibit for summer, the reception will … Continue reading Art in the Loft to host free reception tomorrow night

History, News3 Comments

Alpena Power Company mural comes down

May 23, 2016June 7, 2016 blogdowntownalpena

Today, one of the most well-known pieces of art in downtown Alpena came down.   For the last thirty years, the mural on the side of the former Alpena Power Company building, located on River Street, has been a permanent … Continue reading Alpena Power Company mural comes down

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Review: Twelve Angry Men

May 20, 2016May 21, 2016 blogdowntownalpena

Review: Twelve Angry Men, put on by Alpena Civic Theatre and directed by Carol Rundell Running Dates: May 12- 15 and May 19-22, 2015 Twelve Angry Men. While anger may be one of the emotions present in the play put on by  the title doesn’t … Continue reading Review: Twelve Angry Men

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Detroit Institute of Arts meets downtown Alpena

May 16, 2016February 2, 2017 blogdowntownalpena

Some of you may have seen some of these U-Hauls around downtown Alpena today… Or maybe you saw some of these pictures on Downtown Alpena’s Facebook and Instagram pages (which if you’re not following, you should). What were they delivering, … Continue reading Detroit Institute of Arts meets downtown Alpena

Things to do3 Comments

5 things not to miss this weekend in downtown Alpena

May 13, 2016June 7, 2016 blogdowntownalpena

Congratulations, you made it to the end of the week! (And hopefully Friday the 13th wasn’t too bad.) Wondering what to do this weekend? Here are five things not to miss. 1. Artist in Residence Reception at Thunder Bay Arts Council & Gallery, … Continue reading 5 things not to miss this weekend in downtown Alpena

Arts & Culture3 Comments

Opera comes to Alpena

May 12, 2016January 18, 2017 blogdowntownalpena

Event: A Spring Serenade, hosted by Thunder Bay Arts Council Date: Friday, May 6, 2016 Opera and Alpena go way back. Way back. As in 1879 when George L. Maltz opened the Maltz Opera House on Second Avenue (where the … Continue reading Opera comes to Alpena

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Blog Downtown Alpena is live!

May 8, 2016May 16, 2016 blogdowntownalpena

  Spring has finally arrived in downtown Alpena. The last of snow piles, gone; the strands of Christmas lights, taken down; the river, unfrozen. Spring has arrived—  as poet ee cummings says, with its hands “carefully to and fro moving … Continue reading Blog Downtown Alpena is live!

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