New Holiday Banners Feature Local Artwork in Downtown Alpena
This holiday season, tall lampposts throughout Downtown Alpena have a new set of banners that feature winter-inspired artwork created by local artists. Last winter, the Alpena Downtown Development Authority (DDA) hosted a competition that encouraged local artists to submit artwork … Continue reading New Holiday Banners Feature Local Artwork in Downtown Alpena
Flannel Fun Night Prize Basket Reveal!
As you may have seen on Facebook, read in the Alpena News or heard on the radio, we’re collaborating with twenty downtown merchants to host Flannel Fun Night this Thursday from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm! If you haven’t already, … Continue reading Flannel Fun Night Prize Basket Reveal!
Downtown Alpena’s Autumn Bucket List
Autumn in Downtown Alpena looks a little different than usual this year, but here are 10 things you can still enjoy downtown! Continue reading Downtown Alpena’s Autumn Bucket List
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5 Instagram Backdrops in Downtown Alpena (Part 1)
Photography is one of my favorite past times. I love capturing moments big and small in this beautiful community I call home, and spending an afternoon dressed up and doing a mini-photoshoot with friends can be so much fun. Here … Continue reading 5 Instagram Backdrops in Downtown Alpena (Part 1)
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9 Fun Things to do Downtown with Kids
Written by Kingsli Kraft | September 4th, 2020 With routines so dramatically changed over the past year, finding fun and safe things to do with the kiddos is needed now more than ever! Here are 9 creative things to do … Continue reading 9 Fun Things to do Downtown with Kids
7 Things to do Downtown Before Summer Ends
These are the 7 things you need to do in Downtown Alpena before summer ends! Continue reading 7 Things to do Downtown Before Summer Ends
Second mural to be painted as part of Fresh Waves this summer
Earlier this summer, the Alpena Downtown Development Authority (DDA) announced that a pair of murals will be painted downtown this summer as a part of the Fresh Waves project. In a few weeks, one of these murals will be painted … Continue reading Second mural to be painted as part of Fresh Waves this summer
First location announced as part of this summer’s mural project, Fresh Waves
UPDATED 7/24/2020 This blog past has been updated to reflect a change in the first mural location as a part of the 2020 Fresh Waves project. The new location will be the warehouse of Thunder Bay Theatre, located on Fletcher … Continue reading First location announced as part of this summer’s mural project, Fresh Waves
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Reopening – 7 Things You Can Do as a Customer to Shop + Dine Safely
Written by Kingsli Kraft | May 22, 2020 Some of our downtown restaurants, bars and retail shops are reopening this weekend with social distancing measures in place, per Governor Whitmer’s executive order. For businesses, that means reduced capacity requirements, new … Continue reading Reopening – 7 Things You Can Do as a Customer to Shop + Dine Safely
Local campaign, All in for Alpena, launches to support area small businesses
Alpena is home to an amazing community of small businesses. Locally-owned restaurants. Small shops selling homewares, jewelry, gifts. Art galleries. Professional offices. Wineries, brewery. All of them contribute the diverse mix of businesses that make Alpena what it is. Many … Continue reading Local campaign, All in for Alpena, launches to support area small businesses
11 Amazing Things Happening in Downtown Alpena
Many of our downtown businesses are closed for the next few weeks, following the state’s orders and keeping their employees and customers safe. Even though downtown is quiet right now, there are still a lot of amazing things that have … Continue reading 11 Amazing Things Happening in Downtown Alpena
Collaborative, Welcoming and Playful—New Artistic Community Center, Artbox, Opens Downtown
Written by Kingsli Kraft | February 27, 2020 Close your eyes and imagine this: You’ve just arrived in Downtown Alpena. It’s a crisp day in March. You’ve parked your car and you’re crossing Chisholm Street walking up Second Avenue, heading … Continue reading Collaborative, Welcoming and Playful—New Artistic Community Center, Artbox, Opens Downtown
