ALPENA — The popular country band, Diamond Rio, will be coming to Alpena in February, and tickets go on sale at 9 a.m. on Friday. The band was very successful in the 1990s, with their first single, “Meet in the Middle” hitting Billboard magazine’s number one position in 1991. Since ...

ALPENA — The Alpena Peace Community, Temple Beth-El, and Grace Lutheran Church invite the community to a peace event on Sunday, featuring a conversation between a pastor and a rabbi on the topic: “How do we cultivate a world of peace?” The free event will take place from 4 to 6 p.m. on ...

ALPENA — Just in time for Halloween, Alpena Civic Theatre presents a fun and spooky delight in “Young Frankenstein, the Musical,” opening Thursday. The comedy musical will run this Thursday through Sunday, with evening performances at 7:30 p.m., and a Sunday matinee at 2 p.m. Then, next ...

ALPENA — Foodies, art enthusiasts, and those seeking a fun evening are invited to Art in the Loft’s annual fundraiser event, “A Taste for Art,” on Thursday, Nov. 7. Art in the Loft is calling it “our best food event yet!” The fundraiser will be your last chance to view the ...

ALPENA — The Michigan Association of Realtors Board chose Margie Haaxma’s entry to receive this year’s Good Neighbor Award. With the award came a trophy for Haaxma’s community service for the Salvation Army of Alpena and a check for $2,500 to the charity of Haaxma’s choice. She ...

ALPENA — Friends Together will host Northeast Michigan’s largest Halloween party, The Shadows, on Friday at the APlex, 701 Woodward Ave., Alpena. Doors open at 6 p.m. The event will feature live music by High Speed, chances to unlock the WATZ Cash Cube, costume contests for individuals, ...