Downtown Alpena Fall Bucket List
Fall in downtown Alpena is a beautiful time of the year. The leaves are changing colors, there’s a cool breeze and lots of events and things to do downtown! Continue reading Downtown Alpena Fall Bucket List
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Upcoming 2024 Fall Events in Downtown Alpena
Fall is coming up quickly and the changing of the seasons brings a lot of fun and neat events to downtown Alpena! So put on your favorite flannel and grab some friends and check out all the events coming to downtown Alpena this fall! Continue reading Upcoming 2024 Fall Events in Downtown Alpena
Brown Trout Social District begins this Friday!
Alpena, MI – Starting this Friday, downtown bars, tasting rooms, and restaurants will be celebrating the 50th annual Michigan Brown Trout Festival that takes place Friday, July 19 through Sunday, July 28, 2024. Each day during the festival from 4-6 … Continue reading Brown Trout Social District begins this Friday!
May is Garden Month in Downtown Alpena. Connect with fellow gardeners at these upcoming events
A collaborative group of gardeners is leading efforts to make the month of May Garden Month in Alpena. The group—made up of volunteers from the City of Alpena, Huron Pines, Alpena Senior Center, Pied Piper School, Alpena Downtown Development Authority … Continue reading May is Garden Month in Downtown Alpena. Connect with fellow gardeners at these upcoming events
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
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
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
DDA receives $14,350 grant to add murals in alleyways this summer
The Alpena Downtown Development Authority (DDA) is excited to announce they have received a grant for $14,350 for their 2023 Fresh Waves mural project. The grant, issued through the Michigan Arts & Culture Council, will allow the DDA to commission … Continue reading DDA receives $14,350 grant to add murals in alleyways this summer
Alleyway to close to car traffic, become pedestrian space this summer
In the next few weeks, the alleyway between 2nd and 3rd Ave in Downtown Alpena will be transformed into a pedestrian-only gathering space. At its meeting on Monday evening, Alpena City Council approved the closure of the alleyway in certain … Continue reading Alleyway to close to car traffic, become pedestrian space this summer
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