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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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
135TH ANNUAL ALPENA COUNTY FAIR
Location: Alpena County Fair
625 South 11th Avenue,
Alpena, MI 49707
Phone: 989.356.1174
Saturday, August 1, 2009
8:00 a.m. ......Exhibit and merchant setup
9:00 a.m. ......NEMAHC point approved horse show
Sunday, August 2, 2009
9:00 a.m. ....Barns open
11:00 a.m. ...Livestock weigh in
12:00 NOON... Exhibits and merchants opens
12:00 NOON ... Best of show under grandstand
2:30 p.m. ...Miss Alpena Fair County Queens Pageant
7:00 p.m. ...Gospel Show
Monday, August 3, 2009
8:00 a.m. ...Poultry & Fowl Judging
8:00 a.m. ...Cut flowers and bake goods setup
12:00 NOON...Exhibits and merchants opens
1:00 p.m. ...Swine Judging
4:00 p.m. ...Dynamometer Open / Draft Horse Pull
6:00 p.m. ... "AK and the Outlaws" in front of the grandstand
7:00 p.m. ... Traditional Draft Horse Pull
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
Children's Day
9:00 a.m. ...Beef Judging
12:00 NOON... Exhibits and merchants opens
12:00 NOON...Midway opens / Skerbeck Brothers Amusements
1:00 p.m. ... Dairy Judging
1:00 p.m. ... Sheep Judging
3:00 p.m. ... Harry Krist Children's Pedal Pull
4:00 p.m. ... WATZ / Sports Unlimited Entertainment Tent
"Nashville Highway" with Jack Venzlaff
5:00 p.m. ... Homemaker of the year announced
7:00 p.m. ... Bike Drawing (must be present to win)
8:30 p.m. ... WATZ Listener Appreciation Night "Lost Trailers"
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
8:00 a.m. ... Rabbit & Calvies Show
9:00 a.m. ... Horse Show
12:00 NOON... Exhibits and merchants open
12:00 NOON... Midway opens / Skerbeck Brothers Amusements
4:00 p.m. ... WATZ / Sports Unlimited Entertainment Tent
"Talent / Karaoke Contest" DJ Music to follow.
4:00 p.m. ... Youth Horse Speed Show
7:00 p.m. ... Michigan Cat Equipment Rodeo /
Tough Truck Competition
Thursday, August 6, 2009
Senior Citizen Day
9:00 a.m. ... Goat Judging
12:00 NOON... Exhibits and merchants opens
12:00 NOON... Midway opens / Skerbeck Brothers Amusements
12:00 NOON - 6:00 p.m. ... Bingo hosted by Elks Lodge 505
Inside the Merchants Building
4:00 p.m. ... WATZ / Sports Unlimited Entertainment Tent
"Phoenix"
7:00 p.m. ... BUMP & RUN / DEMO DERBY
Friday, August 7, 2009
9:00 a.m. ... Draft Horse Show
10:00 a.m. ... Sheep to Shawl
12:00 NOON... Exhibits and merchants opens
12:00 NOON... Midway opens / Skerbeck Brothers Amusements
3:00 p.m. ... Texas Hold'em Sit & Go hosted by Elks Lodge 505
Inside Merchants Building
4:00 p.m. ... WATZ / Sports Unlimited Entertainment Tent
"Miss In A Day"
4:00 p.m. ... 4-H Market Animal Auction
7:00 p.m. ... Alpena Cycle Club Motor Cross
Saturday, August 8th, 2009
9:00 a.m. ... Open Horse Speed Show
10:00 a.m. ... Garden Tractors
12:00 NOON... Exhibits and merchants opens
12:00 NOON...Midway opens / Skerbeck Brothers Amusements
1:00 p.m. ... Local Truck & Tractor Pull
1:00 p.m. ... Small Animal Sweepstakes
2:00 p.m. ... WATZ / Sports Unlimited Entertainment Tent
"Sherman Arnold's Tribute To The Legends Show"
including ELVIS, ROY ORBISON,
and NEIL DIAMOND Impersonators...
3:00 p.m. ... Large Animal Sweepstakes
3:00 p.m. ... Texas Hold'em Tournament hosted by Elks Lodge 505
Inside the Merchants Building
6:00 p.m. ... Thumb Truck & Tractor Pull (Modified Division)
7:00 p.m. ... Bike Giveaway (must be present to win)
11:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m. ... Release of large animals only
These two day are considered "Children's Day" and will be free
admission for those 12 and under.
Parking: $2.00 Monday, Wednesday-Saturday. **No parking fee will be permitted on Tuesday, WATZ Listner Appreciation Day.
Parents of Livestock exhibitors: are subject to purchase a $5.00 pass for the week. The fair will limit the number of "additional passes"
Seasonal passes: $30.00 - includes one automobile and driver
Overnight Trailers, Campers, Livestock and Commerical Exhibitors:
$60.00 for the week. No passes included.
Non-livestock or Non-commerical exhibitors: $150.00 for the week.
No passes included.
**Camping permits must be obtained by a responsible adult
(21 or older)
Check out our new web-site: www.alpenacountyfairgrounds.org
For more information please call: 989. 356.1847 or
Sherry Minton: 989. 356.4421
Sunday, August 9th, 2009
8:00 a.m. ... Remaining release of large and all other animals
8:00 a.m. ... Release of all exhibits and merchants..
PASSES AND GATE FEES...
Adult: $6.00 Monday, Wednesday - Saturday
Adult: $5.00 Tuesday, WATZ Listerner Appreciation Day
Children: 12 & under $2.00, except on Tuesday and
Adult: $6.00 Monday, Wednesday - Saturday
Adult: $5.00 Tuesday, WATZ Listener Appreciation Day
Children: 12 & under $2.00, except on Tuesday and Saturday**
THE ALPENA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
WILL PREFORM
Location: “The Lakeside Park Band Shell
(Bay view Band Shell / State Street)
Time: 6:30 p.m.
All concerts are free, but donations are always greatly appreciated. This concert sponsored by The Thunder Bay Arts Council.
If you need further information,
please call Elizabeth at (989) 727-3273
or e-mail at: mikkee@speednetllc.com
THUNDER BAY THEATRE
LIVE / PLAY THEATRE
"The Rat Pack"
"The Heaven-sent Swingin' New Musical"
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.
The Heaven-Sent Swingin' New Musical
Frank, Dean and Sammy are up in heaven, but God tells them they left some unfinished business back on earth. It seems Frank made an unfulfilled promise to Vic, the owner of the Rat Pack Lounge. Now he and the boys have one night to make things right.
No need for look alikes or impersonators. Just a cast who can charm your audience with hits like "My Way," "What Kind of Fool Am I?" and
"Everybody Loves Somebody Sometime", plus many more.
"It's a Wonderful Life" meets "Ocean's Eleven" with over 30 hit songs,
THE RAT PACK LOUNGE will leave you singing and savoring the days of highballs and high rollers.
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
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