The Center Building

01/21/2026

Winter magic is coming to Alpena ❄️🔥—bundle up and enjoy ice sculptures, a bonfire, food trucks, live music, and a full day of frosty fun for the whole community at the Alpena Ice Festival on Feb 21, 2026!

12/27/2025

Blue Moon Café, a beloved locally owned café known for creative twists on classic lunches, is coming to the Center Building!

Art is a physical necessity for survival, yet its overall significance transcends beyond mere fuel. It is integral to our communities, relationships...

11/05/2025

Art in the Loft, one of our wonderful tenants, is hosting their month-long Fresh Faces Online Fundraiser for the month of November!

Art is a physical necessity for survival, yet its overall significance transcends beyond mere fuel. It is integral to our communities, relationships...

09/10/2025

Center Building to Welcome Marithyme Café This September!

Art is a physical necessity for survival, yet its overall significance transcends beyond mere fuel. It is integral to our communities, relationships...

06/27/2025

Say hello to Amy Brownridge Photography—now at The Center Building—where personality-filled portraits and creative energy have found a perfect downtown home!

Art is a physical necessity for survival, yet its overall significance transcends beyond mere fuel. It is integral to our communities, relationships...

05/31/2025

We’re proud to shine a spotlight on Renee Reising, founder of Ms Reising Star's Tutoring Service, a warm and welcoming educational space located right here in The Center Building in downtown Alpena!

Art is a physical necessity for survival, yet its overall significance transcends beyond mere fuel. It is integral to our communities, relationships...

05/02/2025

Over the last few months there have been lots of businesses announcements in Downtown Alpena, with new businesses opening, expanding, or coming under new ownership. Learn more about the development…

04/17/2025

Come and experience the flavors, meet the team, and be a part of something special in downtown Alpena! Samantha's on 2nd is now open!

Art is a physical necessity for survival, yet its overall significance transcends beyond mere fuel. It is integral to our communities, relationships...

04/16/2025

Come explore the creativity and talent of over 200 student artists from 25 schools across Northeast Michigan. It's an inspiring celebration of youth, art, and community — and it’s all happening upstairs in one of the most vibrant spaces in our building at Art in the Loft!

04/15/2025

04/04/2025

Check out this month's Center Building Business Highlight, Charis Counseling Services of Northeast Michigan PLLC: Compassionate Counseling in Alpena!

Art is a physical necessity for survival, yet its overall significance transcends beyond mere fuel. It is integral to our communities, relationships...

04/01/2025

Way to go, Samantha’s on 2nd! Over 200 hot meals served tonight to those without power! We love your community-minded spirit in the midst of adversity!