News in brief: January edition
Two weeks in and 2017 is already looking exciting for downtown Alpena. Here’s a round up of the latest news: 1. A craft beer festival is being scheduled for this fall. Organized by Eric Peterson of The Fresh Palate, the festival … Continue reading News in brief: January edition
Blog Downtown… Australia?
Wondering where the blog has been in the last few months? This past May, the idea for a blog came out of an Alpena DDA committee I was part of and excitement about all things Alpena. This August, however, I moved to … Continue reading Blog Downtown… Australia?
Holiday events in downtown Alpena
Christmas may be over a month away, but the holiday festivities have already started in downtown Alpena… Here is a roundup of events not to miss out on to get you in the holiday spirit: 1. Downtown Holiday Open House, November … Continue reading Holiday events in downtown Alpena
When in Alpena, do as the Alpenians do: a history of Alpena breweries
One year ago, Austin Brothers Beer Company opened its doors in Alpena. In honor of their one year anniversary, we’re taking a look back at the breweries that have called Alpena home. Let’s start at the beginning. The first wave … Continue reading When in Alpena, do as the Alpenians do: a history of Alpena breweries
Books, wine, and beyond: 10 festivals & events happening this month
September may be halfway over- but the next few weeks are packed with festivals & events in downtown Alpena! Here’s ten of them. This week: 1. 6th Annual Alpenopoly Grub Crawl, Thursday 9/15 from 5:30 pm-10 pm. Yes you read that right. … Continue reading Books, wine, and beyond: 10 festivals & events happening this month
Calling all chowder enthusiasts
September is here– warm sweaters, apple cider, changing leaves, Knaebe’s, football games, and an autumn chill in the air. In downtown Alpena, the coming of fall also means: getting ready for the 2016 Chowder Cook-off, happening Saturday, October 8th from 12-3 pm! … Continue reading Calling all chowder enthusiasts
End of summer to-do list
Ah, those lazy, hazy days of summer. Summer is almost coming to an end- so here’s a list of things not to miss before fall comes our way. 1. Take a glass bottom boat tour aboard the Lady Michigan. Experience the … Continue reading End of summer to-do list
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
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
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