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Alpena DDA receives $400,000 to support facade renovation projects within Downtown Alpena
The Alpena Downtown Development Authority (DDA) is looking for property owners who are considering façade renovation projects within the DDA district. Thanks to a Façade Restoration Initiative (FRI) grant from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC), the Alpena DDA has … Continue reading Alpena DDA receives $400,000 to support facade renovation projects within Downtown Alpena
Kick off the holiday season downtown at the Holiday Open House this Saturday
Celebrate the beginning of the holiday season in Downtown Alpena this Saturday, November 11 at the second-annual downtown Holiday Open House. Over thirty downtown shops will be transformed for the Christmas season and ready to help visitors get a start … Continue reading Kick off the holiday season downtown at the Holiday Open House this Saturday
City secures $991,995 grant to renovate Culligan Plaza
The City of Alpena in partnership with the Downtown Development Authority and Target Alpena is thrilled to announce that it has successfully secured $991,995 of grant funding from the 2023 Public Gatherings Spaces Initiative (PGSI) to embark on the transformation … Continue reading City secures $991,995 grant to renovate Culligan Plaza
More artwork coming to downtown alleyway this month
This summer, two new murals have been painted downtown through the Downtown Development Authority’s Fresh Waves project. The DDA is excited to announce there is more artwork coming to the alleyway this month thanks to a Project Support Grant issued … Continue reading More artwork coming to downtown alleyway this month
Renovation begins at Thunder Bay Theatre
After over three years of being closed due to water and smoke damage following a fire at the John A. Lau Saloon in 2020, repairs and renovations to the Thunder Bay Theatre building, located at 400 N. Second Ave., have … Continue reading Renovation begins at Thunder Bay Theatre
Your Downtown, Your History! meeting this Thursday
Members of the community are invited to a meeting to learn about an upcoming project to document the history and architecture of Downtown Alpena. What: Your Downtown, Your History! Community Meeting When: Thursday, August 10, 2023 at 6:00 pm Where: … Continue reading Your Downtown, Your History! meeting this Thursday
First two mural locations announced for Fresh Waves 2023
The Alpena Downtown Development Authority (DDA) is excited to announce two new murals that will be painted as part of their Fresh Waves mural project this summer! The first mural will be painted mid-August on the back of 133 W. … Continue reading First two mural locations announced for Fresh Waves 2023
Flowers, art, joy fill Downtown Alpena for first ever Alpena Flower Festival
The first annual Alpena Flower Festival took place in Downtown Alpena, Michigan on Friday, June 2 & Saturday, June 3, 2023. Five local floral companies- Flowerland Designs, Lasting Expressions, Classic Designs by Doreen Thomas CF, Netta’s Nursery, and Falls Creek … Continue reading Flowers, art, joy fill Downtown Alpena for first ever Alpena Flower Festival
Seven things not to miss at the Alpena Flower Festival on June 2 & June 3
The first ever Alpena Flower Festival is coming up this Friday, June 2 and Saturday, June 3, 2023 in Downtown Alpena, Michigan! This new event will fill downtown with fresh flowers and kick off the summer season in Northeast Michigan. … Continue reading Seven things not to miss at the Alpena Flower Festival on June 2 & June 3
Statewide downtown workshop to be held in Downtown Alpena this June
This June, the Michigan Downtown Association (MDA) Summer Workshop will be held in Downtown Alpena. The workshop is expected to bring 50-60 downtown professionals from throughout the state to Downtown Alpena to enjoy a walking tour and networking event on … Continue reading Statewide downtown workshop to be held in Downtown Alpena this June
Downtown Alpena Wedding Guide
Updated May 1, 2023 Dreaming of your perfect wedding day in Downtown Alpena? We have an amazing list of all of the local florists, venues, and salons that you could possibly need to make your day magical! We are lucky … Continue reading Downtown Alpena Wedding Guide
Fresh Waves Project 2023 Artist Applications Now Open!
Over the past 5 years the Fresh Waves Mural Project has been working to help beautify Downtown Alpena and preserve the history of the community that surrounds it. The project aims to bring a fresh, new look to the downtown … Continue reading Fresh Waves Project 2023 Artist Applications Now Open!
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