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Learn more about downtown’s historic churches with Library’s new self-guided tour

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On Friday, the Alpena County George N. Fletcher Public Library officially launched a new historic walking tour that highlights the places of worship throughout the City of Alpena. The self-guided walking tour highlights fifteen of Alpena’s historic churches and places of worship, including the historic churches that are located in downtown. Continue reading Learn more about downtown’s historic churches with Library’s new self-guided tour

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Alpena DDA Seeking Artists For Third Year of Fresh Waves the Downtown Mural Project

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May 7th, 2021 | Written by Kingsli Kraft Artist Applications are now open for the Alpena Downtown Development Authority’s (DDA) mural project, Fresh Waves. Applications are due on May 25th, 2021 by midnight. This is the third year the DDA … Continue reading Alpena DDA Seeking Artists For Third Year of Fresh Waves the Downtown Mural Project

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New Holiday Banners Feature Local Artwork in Downtown Alpena

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This holiday season, tall lampposts throughout Downtown Alpena have a new set of banners that feature winter-inspired artwork created by local artists. Last winter, the Alpena Downtown Development Authority (DDA) hosted a competition that encouraged local artists to submit artwork … Continue reading New Holiday Banners Feature Local Artwork in Downtown Alpena

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Collaborative, Welcoming and Playful—New Artistic Community Center, Artbox, Opens Downtown

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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

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Downtown Alpena prepares for second year of mural project, Fresh Waves

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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

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Studio Rubedo focuses on well-being, authenticity through art and meditation

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“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

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Downtown Business Owners Partner with DDA to bring Rise Artisan Market to Life 

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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