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Free Great Lakes fisheries lecture coming to downtown Alpena
A free lecture at the Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center will explore the history, culture and science connecting Great Lakes fisheries and communities.
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NEMAG Artists Take Over Downtown Alpena Gallery Through October
The Thunder Bay Arts Council is showcasing artwork by the Northeast Michigan Artists Guild and 19 permanent gallery artists at the TBA Gallery in Downtown Alpena during September and October.
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Art in the Loft Warns of Possible Closure as Alpena Arts Nonprofit Restructures
Art in the Loft is restructuring after all staff members resigned, as the Alpena nonprofit faces grant cuts, reduced attendance and significant funding needs.
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Posen’s 75th Potato Festival draws bigger Friday crowds and promises more concerts
The 75th Posen Potato Festival ended Sunday after a busy weekend of concerts, family activities, a grand parade and community events. Organizers credited the Sawyer Brown concert, favorable weather and volunteers for the strong turnout, while Blackwater NE said more events are planned for Posen.
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Thunder Bay Theatre crowdfunding campaign aims to bring live performances back to Downtown Alpena
A $50,000 crowdfunding campaign could unlock a matching MEDC grant and help Thunder Bay Theatre complete the final work needed to reopen its historic 400 N. 2nd Ave. building after two fires and a six-year hiatus.
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Lifelong Learners schedule brings Thunder Bay Theatre tour, art program and free tech help to Alpena
The Association of Lifelong Learners has announced a Sept. 21-25 program schedule featuring a first look at the renovated Thunder Bay Theatre, a presentation by stone artist Autumn Bildson, a public event at a new Alcona County facility and a technology workshop led by Alpena High School DECA students.
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Free Downtown Alpena Halloween Event to Bring Trick-or-Treating, Games and a Haunted Museum
A free, all-ages Halloween event is scheduled for Oct. 23 at the Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center during Downtown Alpena’s Trick-or-Treating evening.
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Busy September at Alpena County Library brings music, shipwrecks, Pokémon and hands-on science
The Alpena County Library has scheduled a wide range of free programs this month, including a live music performance, youth clubs, family storytimes, maker activities, technology guidance and presentations on health misinformation, Michigan shipwrecks and estate planning.