Art, Theater, Museums & Library
Alpena Civic Theatre
401 River Street
Alpena, 49707
Phone: 989-354-3624
Alpena, 49707
Phone: 989-354-3624
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!
Alpena County George N. Fletcher Library
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.
Alpena Symphony Orchestra
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
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.
Besser Museum for Northeast Michigan
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
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.
Thunder Bay Arts Council
309 1/2 Second Ave.
Alpena, 49707
Phone: (989) 356-6678
Alpena, 49707
Phone: (989) 356-6678
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.
Thunder Bay Theatre, Inc.
400 N. Second
Alpena, 49707
Phone: 989-354-2267
Alpena, 49707
Phone: 989-354-2267
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.
Alpena Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB)
235 W. Chisholm St. · Alpena MI 49707 · 1-800-4-ALPENA or (989) 354-4181
Send a Postcard