News in brief: May edition
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
Weekend events, this week and next
May is here, and the calendar is already filling up! Here’s what’s happening in downtown over the next two weekends. What to do this weekend: 1. Run or walk Thunder Bay Theatre’s second annual Break a Leg 5k. Saturday, May … Continue reading Weekend events, this week and next
News in brief: Spring edition
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
Former brewery site to become event venue
It’s officially public: the former site of Fletcher Street Brewery will become Alpena’s newest venue for weddings and other special events. The historic building, located on the Thunder Bay River on Fletcher Avenue, will become The Fletcher Street Depot, the vision … Continue reading Former brewery site to become event venue
Film festival begins this week in Alpena
The 5th Annual Thunder Bay International Film Festival is beginning this week in Alpena. The festival, hosted by Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary, features a world of films on all things Great Lakes & ocean related– ranging from shark conservation to … Continue reading Film festival begins this week in Alpena
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
