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Lifelong Learners Adventures in Music

ALPENA - On Thursday at 1:30 p.m., the Association of Lifelong Learners will welcome Chuck “Butch” Runyon, acoustical guitarist and balladeer, to the Granum Theatre at the Alpena Community College. Butch has performed music publicly for over 50 years. Born in the poverty-stricken hollows ...

Tigers baseball at the APlex

ALPENA — The APlex in Alpena is hosting Get-a-Way Day on Sept. 9 and on Sept. 23. The events features a pair of Detroit Tigers afternoon games on large screen TVs, as well as food and drinks, including beer and food for purchase. The Tigers play the Minnesota Twins during the Sept. 9 party and the Washington Nationals on Sept 23. First pitch is slated for 1:10 p.m. each day, but doors to the events open at 11 a.m.

Halloween event scheduled

ALPENA - Top off, or kick off, your Downtown Trick-or-Treating evening with a trip to the Haunted Museum inside the Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center on Oct. 23 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. This is an all ages, free event. There will be trick-or-treating, games, and the haunted ship/museum is ...

GRAND LAKE — The Homestead Artisan Market & Gallery, located at 8015 E. Grand Lake Road, will host its last full day to shop for some unique items on Saturday. The market and gallery will be open from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. There will be music by Harmonica player Michael Lisi. People are encouraged to shop at the gallery where there are very talented local artists and artisans. People can purchase gifts ranging from charcuterie boards to original art, jewelry, books, fused and stained glass items, and so much more. Bring a lawn chair and have a fun afternoon with hotdogs music, ...