Written by Kingsli Kraft | June 14, 2019 For fifty-three years, Thunder Bay Theatre has been leading conversations about difficult topics in our community through the shows they perform on the stage at 400 N. Second Avenue. Just last year … Continue reading Thunder Bay Theatre and Art in the Loft Tackle Difficult Conversations in Series of Diversity Panels
Written by Kingsli Kraft | June 7, 2019 This is your guide to the perfect weekend in Downtown Alpena, at least from my perspective. I was born here, raised here, I went away to school and now I’m back, and … Continue reading The Perfect Summer Weekend in Downtown Alpena
Written by Kingsli Kraft | May 30, 2019 I did not plan for all of my favorite things this month to be food and drink related, but they are. *insert shrug here* Maybe it’s because I’m writing this hungry? Anyways, … Continue reading Kingsli’s Favorite Things | May 2019
Written by Kingsli Kraft | May 8, 2019 This Sunday is Mother’s Day. As I’ve gotten older, it has gotten more difficult to find gifts for the special women in my life who have helped to shape me into the … Continue reading 8 Ways to Spend Some Quality Time with your Mom Downtown this Weekend
Written By Kingsli Kraft | April 4th, 2019 Every other month of the year, you can step off the elevator at Art in the Loft and peruse plenty of beautiful artwork from dozens of local artists. But this month is … Continue reading Young Artist Exhibit Brings Vibrancy to Downtown Alpena
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
