Courtesy Photo The Alpena City Band .

ALPENA — The Alpena City Band summer concert season begins this Thursday at the Bay View Park bandshell. Concerts will be performed every Thursday night at 7:30 p.m. through the end of July. Created by the City of Alpena, the band has been performing for special events and playing outdoor concerts since 1918.

The public is invited to bring a lawn chair and enjoy an hour of great music.