Everyone Is Irish On St. Patrick’s Day in Alpena!
On March 17th, everyone is Irish! This week we will [...]
Thunder Bay Winery x Alpena – The Names Behind the Bottle
If you’ve been to Thunder Bay Winery in downtown Alpena or the downtown Petoskey location, you’ve probably noticed their bottles of wine named “Starlite Beach”, “Devils River”, or “Long Lake” and wondered what inspires these names. Alpena and the surrounding areas are the answer to the inspiration! Let’s take a look at a few of […]
Bob’s Bullpen + Arcade, Theater, & Bulldogs (Oh, my!)
Bob’s Bullpen at 125 N. 2nd Avenue offers not one, not two, but FOUR different entertainment options for customers, foodies, and passersby looking for something fun to do downtown! First up, Bob’s Bullpen Northern Michigan’s largest collection of new and vintage comics, graphic novels, posters, cards, toys, clothes, movies, games, YOU NAME IT! Bob’s Bullpen […]
Thunder Bay Winery Weighs in on Vineyard Sustainability and Sheep
What do wine and sheep have in common? No, this is not a pun, it’s sustainable harvesting practices of course! We caught up with Thunder Bay Winery owner/operators Jeremy and Janis Sahr to find out more about these gentle, wooly creatures and how they help around the vineyard. There’s always more going on in a […]
Remembering the Legends of “The Lau”
Our community is absolutely devastated by the tragic fire that occurred at John A. Lau’s Saloon on Tuesday, July 21, 2020. The 134-year-old building was rich in history and memories. John A. Lau Saloon, (also known as “The Lau”) was one of the oldest buildings of historic downtown Alpena. Known for its ghost, Agnes Lau, […]
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