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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THUNDER BAY THEATRE
LIVE / PLAY THEATRE
"Captain's Outrageous"
Location: Thunder Bay Theatre
400 North Second Avenue
Alpena, MI 49707
Time: Wednesday - Saturday at 7:30 p.m.
Sundays at: 2:00 p.m.
Captain O'Michaels is an important patient at Harborside General Hospital.
Describing himself as "S.O.B." (that's sixty or better), he decides that after so many years of doing what others wanted him to do he's going to start doing what HE wnats to do!
That happens to include floating toy boats in his bedpan, playing his trumpet, and kidnapping an obnoxious bread manufacturer. All of this is to get attention from his lawyer son but it incurs the young man's wrath and confirms his view that the old man is crazy.
In the final con-frontation between father and son,
young Sean learns a secret that changes his entire life.
Produced with permission of Dramatic Publishing Company
by David DeBoy.
Save with a Season Ticket or Punch Card
Handicap Accessible
Ask about Group Rates
Air Conditioned
Reservations: (989) 354-2267
Check out our web-site: www.thunderbaytheatre.com
35th Annual Brown Trout Festival
Here are some of the vents scheduled for
The Michigan Brown Trout Festival 2009 - United Water Big Tent
July 17......."Good Morning Alpena" Breakfast
Sponsored by the Alpena Chamber of Commerce
July 17.......NME Pro Wrestling
"Hook Line and Stretchers" 7:30 p.m.
July 18.......WATZ Listerner Appreciation Night
July 19.......Family Day NOON - 4:00 p.m.
July 20.......Teen Dance 8:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
July 21.......Bingo Night
July 22.......Disco Night 107.7 The Bay Bash 7:00 p.m. - Midnight.
July 23......Teen Night
July 23......Bingo NOON - 4:00 p.m.
July 24......Polka Night
July 25......Night Wing, 9:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m.
July 26......Judy & her Suchey Brothers.
Also Planned:
- Art on the Bay at Bay View Park -- July 18 - 19 (Sat & Sun.)
- Free Entertainment daily at the Small Tent
sponsored by Neiman's Family Market - Musical groups featuring a variety of music in the
United Water Big Tent - Alpena City Band Concers Fine Arts Band Shell
Bay View Park - Free Kids Fishing at Culligan Plaza - Downtown Alpena
Presented by Alpena Optimist - Alpena Mall Sidewalk Sales
- Kids Summer reading Program
Sponsored by Alpena County Library at the fairgrounds - Downtown Alpena Sidewalk Sales
- United Water Big Tent Tournament Awards and Sportsperson Raffle drawing
- Brown Trout Festival Merchandise Trailer - Daily
- Plenty of good food and beverages on the grounds
- Ice Available on festival grounds.
Please check out the placemats and posters for a complete list of events scheduled.
For more information please contact: - Rich Sullenger, President, Michigan Brown Trout Festival Committee (989) 590-2480
- Cody Lancaster, Executive Director, Michigan Brown Trout Festival Committee (989) 590-2478
- Check out our Web-site: www.alpenami-browntrout.com
BESSER MUSEUM FOR N.E. MICHIGAN
“Impressions in Watercolor by Carol Lachuisa”
Location: Besser Museum for N.E. Michigan
491 Johnson Street,
Alpena, MI 49707
Time: opens at 10:00 a.m.
The Art of Carol Lachuisa will grace our Wilson Gallery. Carol LaChiusa is an artist who has exhibited extensively and won numerous awards. Watercolor has been the medium that has engaged Carol’s attention since 1971, and she is well recognized and awarded for her landscapes. She has had over 20 solo gallery shows and has displayed in many Museums, such as the San Diego Museum of Living Arts, The Ella Sharp Museum, and the DIA. Carol is the former president of The Detroit Society of Women Painters and Sculptors and The Gross Pointe Art Council. She is also a member of many other artist organizations. Her work will be on display at the Besser Museum from July 20th – September 12th, 2009.
Contact person for more information: Amanda Dozier – 989.356.2202
E-mail: adozier@bessermuseum.org
Check out our web-site: www.bessermuseum.org
RIVER RATS! AGE 5-9 YEARS OLD
“Summer Science Program”
Location: Sytek Park on (Bagley Street by the Bridge)
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Come join the fun this summer at Sytek Park. We will learn about trees, bugs, worms and dirt in a fun hands-on way. A take home project will be made at each session. Best of all it’s FREE! Children need to be accompanied by a parent, guardian, or day care provider. Questions? Contact Alice Holcomb 340-0121 or Elizabeth Littler 356-4327. Sponsored by the City of Alpena Wildlife Sanctuary Board & Thunder Bay River Watershed Council.
ACC COMMUNITY EDUCATION SUMMER 2009
“Multi-Strand Bracelet”
FEE: $15. Materials included
Location: Alpena Community College
Room BTC 107 D
665 Johnson Street,
Alpena, MI 49707
Time: 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Kate Bruski will help you create a graceful, feminine three-strand bracelet with pearls, other-of-pearl stations, and crystal & pearl multi-charm dangles in your choice of coordinating colors. A surprisingly simple project!
Providing education, inspiration, and fun… Registration required!
For information or credit card registration, call 989.358.7271
Online: www.alpenacc.edu
click Community Ed link under What’s Happening?
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