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: Doors open at 5PM starts at 6:30PM
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. |
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.
7PM to 11PM
Time: Wednesday-Saturday, 7:30PM & Sunday 2PM
8AM to 12:00 NOON or until sold out...
Locally grown fresh produce, baked goods, cut flowers, perennials, maple syrup, honey and arts and crafts from Alpena, Alcona, Montmorency, Presque Isle, and Oscoda counties.
$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
“7 Million Jigawatts Detroit Rock and Soul”
…featuring 2 Alpena natives in the band"!!!
True North Radio Network again will team up with area sponsors to offer these concerts "FREE OF CHARGE"!!!
Bring your lawn chairs or a blanket and sit and enjoy the great music. Don't forget to tell your friends and family to come and join you there! There will be plenty of give-a-ways and fun for the entire family.
Visit our web-site: www.alpenanow.com. For more information please call True North Radio Network at: 989-354-4611.
- Arts & Crafts Show starting at 10a.m.
- Horseshoe Tournament kick off at Noon, registration at 11a.m., $5 entry fee
- Boat Parade at 2p.m. begins at Burton's Last Resort
- Live Entertaiment from 2p.m.-10p.m. Music all can enjoy!
- Fireworks show at 10p.m.
- Alpena Boosters Food Wagon, Oak & Apple Catering
- Presque Isle Fire Dept. will bring their ladder truck, tanker & ambulance.
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