Alpena Michigan: The Pendulum at Besser Museum
One of my favorite childhood memories involves going to the Besser museum in Alpena, MI to
watch the pendulum. Will it be as exciting as I remember it from 20 years ago? Let's see!
1911 Alpena Flyer Standard Touring Car!! Jessie Besser Museum Alpena Michigan 2016!!
Thanks 2 The cool people at The Jessie Besser Museum. I got 2 tape one of the Rarest Cars on The Planet. This thing is awesome Built in Alpena Michigan The Alpena Flyer!!
MIplace profile - Alpena, MI
Alpena City Profile - MIplace
Let's Visit Alpena, MI
In this video, I head up to Alpena, MI to visit the downtown area, the Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Trail along the Thunder Bay River. Later, I head over to Bay View Park along the shores of Thunder Bay (a part of Lake Huron).
At the end of the video, I drive south on US 23 between Alpena and Harrisville showing off some of the fall color, although it wasn't the peak for fall color when the video was recorded.
Alpena, Michigan: Blizzard 2010
Mid-December Blizzard with 40 mph wind gusts, -25 degree wind chill,
drifting, and snow.
4th of July Parade in Alpena, MI 2015
Full video of the 2015 LaFarge 4th of July Parade in downtown Alpena
Sanctuary Inn and Conference Center in Alpena MI
Website: . . . . . . . .. .. ... . .. .. .. Sanctuary Inn and Conference Center 1000 US 23 North Alpena MI 49707 Less than 2 miles from the shores of Lake Huron, this hotel features guest rooms with cable TVs and free Wi-Fi. An indoor pool and hot tub are featured on site. Tea and coffee-making facilities are offered in each room at Sanctuary Inn and Conference Center. Ironing facilities and a hairdryer are also provided in every room. Guests can enjoy a workout in the fitness centre or play arcade games in the games room. A launderette is available on the property. A complimentary airport shuttle service is provided to all guests. CW’s is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner each day. Sneaker’s Lounge is open each evening and becomes a nightclub on Friday and Saturday nights. Thunder Bay River State Forest and the Alpena County Regional Airport are less than 9 miles away. Alpena Wildlife Sanctuary, Besser Museum and the Alpena Golf Course are within 2 minutes’ drive of the property.
Alpena Michigan Lake Huron 2017!! Cool Shots Of The Ice Melting And Floating Around!!
Ice Melts big time in Alpena Michigan. Looks like the Ice is Alive in my Neighborhood. Alpena Michigan 2017!! Starlight Beach, Thompsons Pier, The Boat Harbor, Second Avenue Bridge and The 9th Street Bridge Alpena Michigan tour 2017!!
Demolition of Mike's Hardware, Sept 9 2015 Alpena Michigan
Memorial Day Parade!! Alpena Michigan 2013!! Lost Footage!!
Memorial Day Parade held in Alpena Michigan!! Parade down 9th Street!!
Jesse Besser House!! Bed And Breakfast Guest Book!! Alpena History!!
A guest book from The Historic Jesse Besser House!! Saved from the Garbage in Alpena Michigan By John Picker!!!
Paleo Joe Comes to Alpena
Northeast Michigan is home to many things, and billion year old fossils is one of them. That's according to the Besser Museum and Paleontologist Paleo Joe. The two are teaming up this spring and summer to bring Paleo Joe's love of dinosaurs to Alpena's already rich fossil county. Today Paleo Joe gave a presentation to students at Sanborn Elementary School, administration says the topics fit well with the March is reading month theme of Dig Into Reading.
2014 Bolenz Holiday Parade in Alpena, MI
Full HD video of the Bolenz Holiday Parade in downtown Alpena, MI
Thunder Bay Maritime Festival in Alpena | Pure Michigan
Visit michigan.org for more information. The Thunder Bay Maritime Festival starts in Alpena, Michigan on July 4. Bring the whole family to this free annual community event hosted by the Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary. Enjoy live music on the main stage, kids games and crafts, taste some local whitefish, explore the shipwreck century exhibits and more!
Meet Vicki Wright, the designer behind the gallery
Alpena, Mich. --- The Besser Museum for Northeast Michigan's 'Winter Blues Non-Juried Art Exhibit' opens next week.
It features over 60 pieces of artwork from artists all over Michigan. With so many different types and styles of art, one has to wonder how it all comes together into a nicely arranged gallery. Vicki Wright volunteers at the Besser Museum, helping design the art exhibits. Wright has been volunteering since she retired and moved to Presque Isle.
She's been designing different exhibits for 39 years as a director of collections and exhibits. Even with all of her experience, it can still be overwhelming when first walking into a blank canvas of walls.
There is always a little bit of panic because I think, well, how am I going to get this many pieces in this small of a space, and this many pieces that are by this many different artists, said Wright.
The volunteer gallery designer helped arrange the layout for the 'Winter Blue's Exhibit' at the museum. It's a challenge, but pausing and observing each piece of art really helps her find a common flow.
I start with some larger pieces, and then I begin to build around them, said Wright. I look at color, I look at subject matter, I look at style, I try to do a range of sizes.
Wright got her start at a branch of the Phoenix Art Museum just outside of the city. She received a Masters of Art degree from Arizona State. Arizona is where her passion took off.
From there, she traveled to New Hampshire and then Kalamazoo, helping curate different exhibits. Wright retired a few years ago, but she still is finding time to volunteer her expertise.
This part of putting together an exhibition, arranging it and hanging it, is the most creative part in many ways, said Wright. The most visually creative part, and so I think, even though I'm not an artist anymore, I think this is my artistic outlet.
Check out Vicki's work with the 'Winter Blue's Exhibit starting on February 13. An opening reception will take place from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. More information can be found at
MidMichigan Medical Center Alpena's ER Has New Renovations Thanks to Besser Foundation
Mike's Hardware Goes Bye Bye!! Alpena Michigan 2015
Bedrock tearing down an old Hardware store!! Mikes Hardware goes Bye Bye!! Alpena Michigan 2015!!
Sarah Palin Speech!! Supporting Donald Trump For President!! Alpena Michigan 2016
The Former Governor Of Alaska, Reality TV Star Sarah Palin Makes A Speech In Alpena Michigan!! In Support Of Donald Trump For President Of The United States Of America!! Watch as The Crowd Chants Lock Her Up and A Trump Protester Calls Him A Liberal.
Alpena Michigan Weather Report!! 4/3/14 Another Day In Northern Michigan!!
Alpena MI Weather shot at the Fair Grounds!! Looking at the Thunder Bay River!!