Below are classes that are planned for December at the Art in the Loft in Alpena. Photography 101: camera basics This photography class will take place at 6 p.m. on Dec. 10. Freelance photographers, Rick Houchin and Steve Jakubcin, will help “enhance your artistic direction and ...

Alisha Bouchard, director of events, announced the float winners of the 2025 Bolenz Jewelry Holiday Parade on Friday. The winners are the following: Commercial floats 1. Amrize 2. Shear Envy Salon LLC 3. Ball Tire LLC Non-commerical floats 1. MyMichigan Medical Center Alpena 2. ...

ALPENA – The Thunder Bay Arts Council is encouraging members of the community to support it on Giving Tuesday next week. The money raised on Giving Tuesday will be used to help cover the cost of two new sculptures to adorn the Bi-Path in 2026 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the ...

On Thursday at 2 p.m., the Association of Lifelong Learners is hosting a presentation about Bridge Michigan Magazine. The event is being held at the Alpena Community College Madeline Briggs Center at 665 Johnson St. Justin Hinkley, former publisher of The Alpena News and current regional ...