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Five properties to receive facade transformations in Downtown Alpena
Over the next year, five properties in Downtown Alpena will be getting façade transformations with grant support from the Alpena Downtown Development Authority (DDA). The projects will take place throughout the DDA district, including the recently expanded area, and will … Continue reading Five properties to receive facade transformations in Downtown Alpena
The Fresh Palate announces closing date, opening new doors for culinary ventures in the historic Center Building in Downtown Alpena
The Fresh Palate, a beloved fixture in downtown Alpena for the past 15 years, has announced that it will be closing its doors for the final time on March 30, 2024. Located on the first floor of the historic Center … Continue reading The Fresh Palate announces closing date, opening new doors for culinary ventures in the historic Center Building in Downtown Alpena
Mural artists wanted for Fresh Waves 2024 in Downtown Alpena
The Alpena Downtown Development Authority (DDA) is looking for artists who are interested in painting vibrant murals in Downtown Alpena, Michigan this summer as part of the Fresh Waves project. Interested artists have until Saturday, April 20, 2024 at midnight … Continue reading Mural artists wanted for Fresh Waves 2024 in Downtown Alpena
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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
