Written By Kingsli Kraft | March 26, 2019 I do have to say one of the thing I miss the most since I officially entered adulthood last spring, when I graduated college, is obligatory week-long breaks from responsibility, like spring … Continue reading Kingsli’s Favorite Things | Staycation Edition
In only a few months, snowbanks will be melted, ice puddles will be gone, and another beautiful Alpena summer will be on its way– outdoor tables put out for sidewalk dining, fresh flowers full in bloom, and the buzz of … Continue reading Downtown Alpena Mural Project kicks off this summer
Written by Kingsli Kraft | February 12, 2019 Tomorrow is one of the best pseudo-holidays of the year–Galentine’s Day! If you’ve watched Parks and Rec then you know exactly what I’m talking about. If you haven’t watched it, Galentine’s Day … Continue reading Kingsli’s Favorite Things | Galentine’s Day Edition
January 24, 2019 | By Holly Sosa This is my first Northern Michigan winter since my family and I moved here to Alpena this past March. As a SoCal High Desert transplant, it’s been quite the experience. The one thing … Continue reading Downtown Alpena Winter Bucket List
There’s no lack of festive activities happening in Downtown Alpena from now until Christmas! Here’s a round-up of events happening to get in the holiday spirit. Continue reading Your 2018 Guide to Holiday Events in Downtown Alpena
The fifth-annual Chowder & Chili Cook-off is only a few weeks away– and like last year’s event, the cook-off will be completely zero-waste with the help of a local group of students. What does it mean to be zero-waste? Zero-waste events … Continue reading Alpena Chowder & Chili Cook-off to be zero-waste event
REGISTER HERE: Chowder and Chili Cook-off Registration Packet 2018 Save the date: The 5th Annual Downtown Alpena Chowder & Chili Cook-off is scheduled for Saturday, October 6, 2018 from 12-4 pm. Like last year, the event will take place on Second … Continue reading Registration is live for the 2018 Downtown Alpena Chowder & Chili Cook-off
It is the height of summer still in Alpena, Michigan. You can feel the energy downtown as everyone rushes to enjoy these next few weeks before school starts up again and the air cools. On Sundays, the energy of our … Continue reading 15 Things to do Downtown on any Sunday
If you’ve been downtown lately, you may have noticed a new pop of color (or three!) in some of the windows. Maybe you were driving along Chisholm and thought to yourself, “was that a giant green hotdog in a hot … Continue reading #REACHourpotential: Bringing Color Downtown
Alpena is one of 120 sites worldwide that will be a host for the Paddling Film Festival World Tour, and according to Stephanie Gandulla, who worked to bring the festival here, one of the few sites in Michigan selected to show the films. Continue reading Paddling Film Festival coming to Downtown Alpena this Thursday
1.Start the day off with a bloody mary or mimosa at Fresh Palate. From 9 am- 3 pm, the Palate will have build-your-own bars for both beverages. Grab a breakfast burrito or bowl while you’re at it. 2. Catch the … Continue reading Ten things to do in Downtown Alpena this July 4th
Just thinking about what kind of fun you can get into this weekend? Here’s what’s happening tonight and tomorrow: Fresh Palate The Fresh P & Nucleus Lounge kick off their weekend-long celebration today. Some of the specials available both Friday … Continue reading St Patrick’s weekend events in Downtown Alpena
