Art, Theater, Museums & Library

Live theatre performances for over 40 years. All-volunteer membership, offering fine entertainment from musicals to drama and comedies. For a complete schedule or tickets call today!

Special collections: Genealogy, Best-Sellers, Large-Print, Audios, Videos, CD-Roms, Internet, Word Processors, 12 Newspapers/ 242 Magazines. Largest collection of 19th century Great Lakes ship photographs and records in the entire world! Authors in the Fall and Children's Book Club.

The A.S.O. is North East Michigan's only orchestra. It was founded in 2004 to give both players and listeners in the area a chance to appreciate, participate, and enjoy classical music. The priority of the Alpena Symphony Orchestra is to share the beauty of orchestral music with the residents of Alpena and the surrounding communities. The ASO season runs from May - December, and includes three full orchestral concerts and two small ensemble concerts. For concert dates or more information, see their web site.

Art in the Loft at Gallery 109 is a fine arts gallery featuring the work of local, regional and nationally recognized artists. Reasonably priced artwork is available in a wide range of media. Artists staff the gallery and apply their techniques in demonstrations and workshops. Visitors are welcome to observe and participate and a variety of special events are featured. Art In The Loft is open for two primary exhibit seasons, Summerview Season, which runs from Memorial Day to Labor Day and Winterview Season, which runs from mid-November until the end of January. A month-long Young Artists exhibit is held during the months of April and May. Call ahead or see web site for firm dates. Art in the Loft at Gallery 109 is located in the Center Building, 109 North Second Ave.

Northeast Michigan's Center for Art, History, and Science. Indoor art, history, Michigan wildlife, American Indian, and early industry exhibits. Outdoor 19th-century historic buildings and the Katherine V fish tug on the National Register of Historic Places. Sunday planetarium shows.

Brush Creek Mill was constructed on a site where previous mills once stood. Built on the banks of the Thunder Bay River, it was named for Brush Creek, which meets the river, flowing from Atlanta to Alpena. The mill demonstrates the power of moving water with a 22’ stainless steel water wheel, capable of grinding corn and wheat. The mill features a museum, meeting room/classroom and gift store featuring handmade crafts made by local artists and crafters. A wide variety of classes are offered including jewelry making, acrylic painting, fly tying, computer classes and more. The mill is open Memorial Day through mid-October. Hours are Tuesdays through Saturdays 11 am - 3 pm and Sundays noon until 3 pm. Closed on Mondays. Tours are available for groups.

Visit the Thunder Bay Arts Council’s new gallery! Exhibits change every six weeks and feature local artists. Hours are Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9:00 a.m. - noon. TBAC is located inside the Waterfront Building at Second Avenue and Carter Streets by the Second Avenue Bridge.

The only year-round live theater in Northern Michigan. Located in a historic building in “Old Town” Alpena, the theatre provides a year-round schedule of programs, including mainstage productions, in-house and touring children’s shows and drama workshops. The theatre is committed to entertaining its audiences with high-quality productions, utilizing its resident professional company, augmented by community talent. Call the box office for up-to-date show information. Handicap accessible.