Welcome to the Downtown Alpena e-newsletter!
If you're receiving this e-mail, you have successfully subscribed to receive the latest and greatest downtown news, hot off the press and delivered straight to your inbox. In it, we'll cover:
- Downtown news and events
- What the DDA and Director are up to
- Opportunities to give feedback about downtown events and plans
What's on the docket this month:
- Proposed parking changes to 2nd Avenue: At its board meeting yesterday, the DDA Board approved an adapted version of the two-way street plan that would keep parking on both sides of the street & reduce lane widths. The plan must go before and be approved by City Council to be adapted. Any feedback on the plan should go to City Council members.
-Sidewalk Sales: Sidewalk sales are scheduled for July 20-22nd to coordinate with the end of the Brown Trout Festival. Many merchants have already confirmed they are participating, so spread the word
-The first Art Walk of the season was a success! Over 60 "leave-behinds" were turned in by visitors who visited all six official stops. The second Art Walk is planned for Friday, July 28th from 5-8 pm. Like Alpena Art Walks on Facebook for details.
- Planning for Chowder Cook-off 2017: Have feedback on past Chowder Cook-offs? We're just beginning to plan, so reach out to Anne at 989.356.6422 anneg@alpena.mi.us.
- Speaking of event planning... The Promotions Committee is assessing what types of events are valuable to the downtown. Stay tuned for ways to give your feedback.
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Upcoming downtown events:
7/14: Good Morning Alpena & Brown Trout Kick-off. Details here. Stop by at 6:30 pm to try the special Austin Brother's shandy, made exclusivlely for the festival.
7/14 - 7/16: West Side Story in Concert at Thunder Bay Theatre. Four performances only, so get your tickets now at www.thunderbaytheatre.com!
7/14: Late Night Cabaret at John Lau's. After West Side Story, head next door to John Lau's for a cabaret (begins around 10 pm). Kitchen and bar will be open late, and the core company will be performing songs from their repetoire.
7/15 & 7/16: Art on the Bay.
7/14 - 7/23: Michigan Brown Trout Festival.
Events include:
Skate Night with Shipwreck Alley Rollers (7/14)
Wine at the Harbor (7/15)
Music at the Big Tent (Bobbing for Piranhas) (7/15)
Teen Night, the Bay Bash, Tony Burgers, Polka Music, and more!
Click here for full event schedule.
7/18: Dion Stepanski Jazz Trio, live at the Nucleus. 6:30 pm.
7/20: 50 Shades of Rose Wine Tasting. At the Nucleus. 7 pm. $10 includes tasting & hors d'oeuvres.
7/20 - 7/22: Sidewalk Sales.
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