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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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LIVE MUSIC by Henry & Carole Cadarette
May 21st - September 3rd, 2010
(Fri. )
Time: 7PM
Location: Maplewood Tavern
Phone: 989-595-6668
Playing country standards and requests. Guest musicians welcome!
SUMMER VIEW ~ "SHOW US YOUR heART"
May 21st - September 4th, 2010
(Tue. Wed. Thu. Fri. Sat. )
NOON to 6PM
Location: Art in the Loft Gallery 109 - inside the Center Building - Downtown Alpena

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.


JULY IS ICE CREAM MONTH
July 2nd - 30th, 2010
(Fri. )
Location: Alpena Senior Citizens Center, 501 River St.
Phone: 989-356-3585
Celebrate Ice Cream Month with ice cream sundaes every Friday with your meal.
THUNDER BAY AUDUBON SOCIETY
July 8th - 31st, 2010
Time: 5PM Dinner & 6PM boat tour
Location: Meet at Jack's Landing

Fletcher Pond Dinner and Pontoon Boat Tour
$10 per person for boat ride
Please call Linda to RSVP at 989-727-4703


FRIDAY NIGHT! DOWNTOWN ALPENA
July 9th - 30th, 2010
(Fri. )
5:30PM to 9PM
Location: (Second Avenue)
Contact Information:
DDA
Phone: 989.356.6422

Schedule of Events:
July 9 ~ Pear-It-Hedz (Beach Party on the street!)

July 16 ~ Bobbing for Piranhas (local favorite!)

July 23 ~ Donnie Hartman (classic rock)

July 30 ~ 45th Parallel (Nathan Montgomery & John Vidal)

Music, Entertainment, Food, Kids Games and lots of family fun on the streets of Downtown Alpena!


DOUBT
July 14th - 25th, 2010
(Sun. Wed. Thu. Fri. Sat. )
Time: Wednesday-Saturday, 7:30PM & Sunday 2PM
Location: Thunder Bay Theatre
Contact Information:
Mark Butterfuss
Phone: 989-354-2267
Winner of the 2005 Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award this moving drama is set in 1964 it could not be more timely.
ALL YOU CAN EAT SPAGHETTI DINNER AND BAKE SALE
July 16th, 2010
4PM to 7PM
Location: VFW Hall # 3890 - 133 West Fletcher Street, Alpena
Contact Information:
Under His Wings Christian Fellowship
Phone: 989.727.3271

Menu: Spaghetti, Salad, Homemade Bread, Garlic Toast, Dessert & Beverage.
Suggested Donation - $6.00 per person 
$15.00 per family (Parents and children under 18 years old) and Children under 5 are FREE.

Sponsored by: Under His Wings Christian Fellowship 
                       7493 Indian Reserve Road 
                        Alpena, MI 49707


GOOD MORNING ALPENA - BROWN TROUT FESTIVAL KICK-OFF
July 16th, 2010
Time: 7AM
Location: in the Big Tent

$8 per person

RSVP to the Chamber at 354.4181 or info@alpenachamber.com

Networking, education, prizes and celebration.

New this year - a fun Jimmy Buffet theme.


COMEDIAN MIKE GREEN
July 16th, 2010
8PM to 10:30PM
Location: Northern Lights Arena
Contact Information:
Bridge
Phone: 989-358-1878

Sponsored by Huron Distributors
Doors open @ 7p.m. $6 tickets - advanced ticket for tables of 6 is $25. Call 356-1878 for early table reservations.
21 years and older - Cash bar - Budweiser beer and wine coolers.
Visit the website @ www.comedypro.com


COMMUNITY APPRECIATION DAY
July 16th, 2010
11AM to 2PM
Location: First Federal of Northern Michigan, 100 S. Second Ave.
Free hot dogs, popcorn, cotton candy, chips, pop, sno-cones; prizes, face painting and balloons!!
"SUMMER SIDEWALK SALES"
July 16th - 18th, 2010
Location: Alpena Mall - 2380 US 23 South, Alpena
Contact Information:
Alpena Mall Office
Phone: 989.356.9016

For more information please call the Mall Office at: 989.356.9016 or The web: www.alpenamall.com


HOCKEY TOURNAMENT
July 16th - 18th, 2010
9AM to 10PM
Location: Northern Lights Arena
Contact Information:
Bridge Wertz
Phone: 989-356-1878

High School Memorial Tournament - 10 teams - three days (Friday-Sunday)
$2 per day or $5 for the weekend


36TH ANNUAL MICHIGAN BROWN TROUT FESTIVAL
July 16th - 25th, 2010
Location: Alpena Boat Harbor - 400 East Chisholm Street

All events and shows are listed on the website at www.alpenami-browntrout.com

Booklets also available at the Alpena Area Chamber of Commerce, 989-354-4181.


Alpena Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB)
235 W. Chisholm St. · Alpena MI 49707 · 1-800-4-ALPENA or (989) 354-4181