Your New Favorite Reading List for the Rest of 2022
While the summer is almost over, and we are likely all a little bummed about that, fall is the perfect time to compile a list for your favorite books to snuggle under a blanket and crack open! Winter in Alpena … Continue reading Your New Favorite Reading List for the Rest of 2022
Second Mural Location Announced for Fresh Waves 2022 in Downtown Alpena
The Alpena Downtown Development Authority (DDA) is excited to announce the location for the second mural for Fresh Waves 2022! This next mural, and the final one for the summer, will be painted at 228 S. Third Ave by Tim … Continue reading Second Mural Location Announced for Fresh Waves 2022 in Downtown Alpena
Alpena Brown Trout Festival enters 47th year!
As the longest running freshwater fishing tournament in the Great Lakes, the Brown Trout Festival is a treasured tradition here in Alpena, MI. Without fail, in July every year there is a festival with an event or activity for everyone. … Continue reading Alpena Brown Trout Festival enters 47th year!
First mural location announced for Fresh Waves 2022 in Downtown Alpena
The Alpena Downtown Development Authority (DDA) is excited to announce that the first mural to be painted this summer as part of Fresh Waves 2022 will be at the Marina Building, located at 400 E. Chisholm St. in the Alpena … Continue reading First mural location announced for Fresh Waves 2022 in Downtown Alpena
5 Gifts to Get Your Graduate in Downtown Alpena
Is there a recent grad in your life who will be heading off to start college, vocational school, trade school, plans to travel for a year or is headed straight to work? It can be difficult to know what to … Continue reading 5 Gifts to Get Your Graduate in Downtown Alpena
Springtime In Downtown Alpena
Spring is fast approaching, and I think that everyone is getting excited for the summer sunshine. As an in-between season, spring tends to get a bad rep for being full of rain and dirty snow. It is imperative that we … Continue reading Springtime In Downtown Alpena
City continues updates at the Alpena Marina, approves leases for repair shop and gourmet market in marina building
The City of Alpena is getting ready for another busy boating season at the Alpena Marina. Located just a short walk from the heart of downtown, the marina is a popular destination for transient and seasonal boaters, fishers, and visitors … Continue reading City continues updates at the Alpena Marina, approves leases for repair shop and gourmet market in marina building
Help beautify downtown this spring season
Spring is in the air, and we are looking forward to another beautiful spring and summer season in Downtown Alpena. This year, a group of volunteers is leading an initiative to beautify the downtown by adding flowers near the tree … Continue reading Help beautify downtown this spring season
Mural artists wanted for Fresh Waves 2022 in Downtown Alpena
The Alpena Downtown Development Authority (DDA) is looking for mural artists who want to paint a mural in Downtown Alpena this summer as part of the fourth year of the Fresh Waves project to introduce vibrant, inspired artwork to the … Continue reading Mural artists wanted for Fresh Waves 2022 in Downtown Alpena
Downtown Alpena Restaurant Week kicks off this Saturday. Here’s all the specials
Downtown Alpena’s first-ever Restaurant Week kicks off this Saturday! From February 19 through Saturday, February 26, 2022, enjoy special deals, promotions, and menu items at thirteen participating cafes, restaurants, and eateries downtown. The culinary scene in Downtown Alpena has been … Continue reading Downtown Alpena Restaurant Week kicks off this Saturday. Here’s all the specials
Browse nearly thirty ice sculptures throughout downtown at Ice Fest on February 12
Enjoy nearly thirty sparkling ice sculptures on display throughout the streets of downtown, stores open late to warm up and shop, and burn barrels with cozy fires during the Alpena Ice Fest on Saturday, February 12, 2022 that starts off … Continue reading Browse nearly thirty ice sculptures throughout downtown at Ice Fest on February 12
Celebrate Halloween this weekend in Downtown Alpena
Halloween is only a few days a way, and there are plenty of ways to get in the spooky spirit this weekend in Downtown Alpena! Get your costumes ready and check out what’s going on downtown: 1.Trick-or-Treat Downtown tonight from … Continue reading Celebrate Halloween this weekend in Downtown Alpena
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