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Blog Downtown Alpena is a blog devoted to all things Downtown Alpena, Michigan. Not just a guide of things to do or things to see, but a way to share the stories, the people, the places, the history, and the events of our growing downtown.
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4th of July: Events in Alpena

July 1, 2016August 24, 2016 blogdowntownalpena

The holiday weekend is here! For all you procrastinators  spontaneous livers out there, here’s a round-up of all the events going on this weekend in downtown Alpena & beyond. 1. Yoga on the Beach, Saturday 7/2 at 9 am. Starlite … Continue reading 4th of July: Events in Alpena

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Late Night Cabarets start TONIGHT!

June 23, 2016June 24, 2016 blogdowntownalpena

Thunder Bay Theatre is doing amazing things in our community. From bringing shows like Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Monty Python’s Spamalot, and Shakespeare’s Taming of the Shrew to our community, to hosting eighteen amazingly-talented professional core company members (and not … Continue reading Late Night Cabarets start TONIGHT!

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News in brief: June edition

June 21, 2016October 12, 2016 blogdowntownalpena

It certainly hasn’t been a quiet week in Lake Wobegon, downtown Alpena, my hometown. Here’s the news in brief: 1. Yes, The Owl Restaurant has officially reopened. I see you, downtown strollers, peeking your head inside. After a period of transition and reconstruction – … Continue reading News in brief: June edition

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Weekend in pictures: June 10-12, 2016

June 13, 2016June 13, 2016 blogdowntownalpena

      Don’t forget to tag your photos on Facebook and Instagram with #downtownalpena for the chance to have your photos featured.  Blog Downtown Alpena … Continue reading Weekend in pictures: June 10-12, 2016

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Weekend to-do list: downtown edition

June 9, 2016June 9, 2016 blogdowntownalpena

It’s Thursday and you know what that means– time to start planning your weekend! Here are some things to add to your to-do list this weekend: 1. Bring the whole family to the Early Childhood Celebration & Children’s Fair.  Friday … Continue reading Weekend to-do list: downtown edition

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Movies by the Bay begin this Friday night

June 7, 2016August 23, 2017 blogdowntownalpena

Summer is (pretty much) here. Memorial Day has passed, school is almost done (congrats AHS Class of 2016!), and… Alpena’s Summer Movies by the Bay kick off their season THIS FRIDAY NIGHT, 6/10, at dusk (9 pm) with the classic 1939 film, … Continue reading Movies by the Bay begin this Friday night

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The trolleys have arrived!

June 2, 2016July 13, 2016 blogdowntownalpena

Clang, clang, clang went the trolley, ding ding ding went the bell… Yesterday, I caught sight of something unfamiliar, something seeming of a bygone era going through the streets of downtown Alpena…   The trolley, operated through the Thunder Bay Transportation … Continue reading The trolleys have arrived!

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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

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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

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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

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