Summer mid-point: July in photos
Something always changes in the air come August 1st: a chill in the air, a whisper of fall. As July closes in, here’s a round-up of all the … Continue reading Summer mid-point: July in photos
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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.
A brief history of the Alpena Power Company block
The sound of the wrecking ball can once again be heard in downtown Alpena– and soon, the Alpena Power Company building will be completely gone. The demolition of any building forces us to look at our familiar spaces with new eyes. … Continue reading A brief history of the Alpena Power Company block
4th of July: Events in Alpena
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
Late Night Cabarets start TONIGHT!
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!
News in brief: June edition
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
Weekend in pictures: June 10-12, 2016
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
Weekend to-do list: downtown edition
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
Movies by the Bay begin this Friday night
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
The trolleys have arrived!
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!
Dead serious: Hearse Cruise stops in downtown Alpena
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
Art in the Loft to host free reception tomorrow night
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
Alpena Power Company mural comes down
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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