Special Events
It seems as though something special is always going on in Alpena. Festivals and events that celebrate Independence Day, antique steam engines, classic cars, lighthouses, Santa Claus, the Thunder Bay River, and a fish called “Big Brownie” are just a smattering of the special events that take place in Alpena year ‘round. Great performances at the Alpena Fine Arts Shell, Alpena High School Auditorium, the Alpena County Library and Alpena Community College’s Granum Theatre are scheduled throughout the year.
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Time: 6:30 PM
EVERY FRIDAY....
Mr. Sugden formally studied in Paris under French painter,Arnaud D'Hauterives (winner Grand Prix de Rome). Since graduation from the New York School of Visual Arts and the Paris American Academie des Beaux in Paris, Sugden has made 12 journeys throughout the Himalaya and Tibet creating drawings on location. In 1990, Phil and his wife, Carole Elchert, were awareded grants from the Ohio Joint Projects in the Arts and Humanities and the National Endowment for the Humanities, to create a PBS presentation and companion book based on their 1998 Cultural Arts Expedition to Tibet. They were the guests of His Holiness the Dalai Lama and completed the project entitled, "White Lotus, An Introduction to Tibetan Culture." In 1991, His Holiness, the Dalai Lama was their guest for two days in the Findlay, Ohio home. Sugden's work has been exhibited in more than 90 solo and 130 group shows in museums and galleries internationally. Phillip's drawings have been published in a full-color exhibit catalog entitled, "Visions from the Fields of Merit; Drawings of Tibet and the Himalayas" The book includes a Forward written by the Dalai Lama. |
Time: 7PM
NOON to 6PM
A unique gallery experience. The largest regional fine arts gallery, featuring over 30 juried artists. Come view our selection of affordable fine art and unique gifts in all price ranges. Will be open until 9pm on Fridays in the month of July ONLY.
Time: Wednesday-Saturday, 7:30PM & Sunday 2PM
On the Road (4-6)
$80 each or $125 for 2 children (adult must attend last 15 minutes of class). Includes all materials, music CD, craft & snack. Space is limited to 12 children per class. Register today. Classes fill up quickly.
Relive your childhood with your child. Every song is likely to revive a memory from your summers' past. Play "Eye Spy" and find shapes in the clouds to jpass the time. Take imaginary trips to vacation destinations on a bus named "Van Go".
*** Interested in day or evening workshops? OR a baby workshop Newborn to 18 months? Please contact me. If we have enough parents and children interested in evening or baby events, I can make this happen.***
Good condition hardcover books and paperbacks and puzzles are just to name a few, also children’s materials and videos and CD’s.
For more information, call June Duby at, 989.354.4605
All proceeds are given to the auxiliary pledge at ARMC.
Ride your bike to the Center, while wearing your “Let’s Keep Moving Alpena” t-shirt, and we’ll give you a FREE lunch! You can’t beat that deal! Great exercise! Great Meal! AND the miles count in your mileage journal. While at the Center, check out the newest rides from Cobblestone Cyclery.
$15 advance tickets may be purchased at Neiman's Family Market, Concert Connection, Music and More, Jimmy Garant's Party Store or Online, unitl June 19. Gate price is $20.
Music starts at 7pm on Friday and 1pm on Saturday
Visit our website for complete information on camping reservations, tickets, vendor info and performers: www.alpenablues.com. Or click "Annual Blues Festival" under the Events heading on this page.
Major sponsors: Charter Communications, Concert Connection, Ashney Properties, Holiday Inn, Neimans Family Market, Sports Unlimited, Lafarge-North America
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