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The Alpena DDA is hiring a summer intern!

April 4, 2018 blogdowntownalpena

Know someone with a background in urban design? The Alpena Downtown Develoment Authority (DDA) is hiring a summer intern in the field of downtown beautification, green-space development, and downtown maintenance. The DDA summer intern will be responsible for researching downtown … Continue reading The Alpena DDA is hiring a summer intern!

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New restaurant coming to Downtown Alpena

February 7, 2018 blogdowntownalpena

If you have been on facebook lately, you may have seen a new page that your friends had like, commented on, or shared: C.I.A. Restaurant.  No, not the CIA taking up shop in Alpena–  but a new restaurant coming to … Continue reading New restaurant coming to Downtown Alpena

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2017: A Year in Review.

December 29, 2017February 13, 2019 blogdowntownalpena

January is upon us. The month of January is conventionally thought to be named after Janus, the Roman god who was depicted as having two faces– one to look forward, and one to look backwards. As 2017 comes to a … Continue reading 2017: A Year in Review.

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Plays in the Park program kicks off with free outdoor performance of Hamlet

October 6, 2017April 20, 2018 blogdowntownalpena

Something may be rotten in the state of Denmark– but something awesome is coming to the state of downtown Alpena. On Saturday, November 4th at 6 pm, the Alpena Downtown Development Authority (DDA) and Thunder Bay Theatre are launching their … Continue reading Plays in the Park program kicks off with free outdoor performance of Hamlet

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Registration is live for Chowder & Chili Cook-off 2017

September 7, 2017December 29, 2017 blogdowntownalpena

Attention all chefs: registration for the fourth annual Chowder & Chili Cook-off is live! The event this year is planned for Saturday, October 14, 2017 from 12-5 pm. Based on feedback the DDA Promotions Committee has received, there are going to … Continue reading Registration is live for Chowder & Chili Cook-off 2017

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The blog welcomes new writer Molly Stricker!

August 23, 2017December 29, 2017 blogdowntownalpena

After a year and a half, the blog now has a second writer! Molly Stricker recently moved to Alpena, Michigan to work for Thunder Bay Theatre– and is getting ready to bring some great new content to the blog. Before … Continue reading The blog welcomes new writer Molly Stricker!

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News in brief: July 2017

August 4, 2017January 19, 2018 blogdowntownalpena

What’s been happening in downtown this past month? 1.As You Wish Gourmet Eatery has a new chef. Chef Reid Krebs was officially welcomed to the team this week, in addition to Chef Kevin. Make sure to stop in and see … Continue reading News in brief: July 2017

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Brown Trout Festival offers more than just fishing

July 13, 2017July 13, 2017 blogdowntownalpena

An iconic Alpena tradition, and true marker of summer,  begins tomorrow: The 43rd Annual Michigan Brown Trout Festival! The week-long festival offers plenty of opportunities and activities for fishers and non-fishers alike– and will have some new events this year. … Continue reading Brown Trout Festival offers more than just fishing

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Ten times downtown made the news this week

June 9, 2017March 13, 2018 blogdowntownalpena

Have you read the Alpena News this week? There’s been some great coverage on what’s been going on downtown– in fact, every day this week there has been at least one article about downtown! Here’s what made the news. 1.Thunder … Continue reading Ten times downtown made the news this week

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Galleries to host summer Art Walks

June 6, 2017September 7, 2017 blogdowntownalpena

This summer, Art Walks are coming to downtown Alpena the final Friday of each month, June through September, from 5-8 pm. What are Art Walks? Art Walks are events held in small towns and big cities alike that feature live … Continue reading Galleries to host summer Art Walks

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News in brief: May edition

May 18, 2017August 4, 2017 blogdowntownalpena

1. Holiday Inn Express & Suites has officially opened. As of 5/16, the downtown location is now serving guests! The hotel has a variety of room set-ups, two conference spaces, a pool, and beautiful views of downtown (and the lake!) … Continue reading News in brief: May edition

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News in brief: Spring edition

March 23, 2017June 30, 2017 blogdowntownalpena

What’s been going on in downtown these last few months? We have answers. 1. Downtown Scoops has new owners. Congratulations to Aaron and Kari Buza, who recently announced their purchase of the beloved ice-cream shop! Aaron is no new face to the Scoops scene– he had … Continue reading News in brief: Spring edition

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