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Stirling Books & Brew is more than a local bookstore. It is a place for personalized shopping experiences with a new and used books, a place for warm drinks from the café, and a fun environment filled with weekly events. This holiday season, check out Stirling Books & Brew for new and used books. Whether you are shopping for youth …

Get excited Albion as Arts Midwest is bringing the samba swing of Brazil to Albion as part of Arts Midwest World Fest. During a weeklong residency in town, Paulo Padilha and his band will offer workshops in local schools and other community locations, and will perform live in concert at the Bohm Theatre, November 18th at 3PM. Catch the rhythm …

Dickerson Music Company has been in business since 1955, providing a full-service music store right here in Albion. Dickerson’s offers new and used instruments as well as repairs. They have a large selection of music related products and even offer music lessons. Dickerson Music is a great stop for your holiday shopping as Ramona and Kelly are sure to give …

We have some truly amazing businesses in Albion, from a music store to gift shops and artisans. Along with some great restaurant options. It can be easy to look past some of these places in town. So, I will be doing a Love Local: Holiday Edition, in efforts to help you know just a glimpse of what Albion has to …

Steve Ferency is the current Media Outreach Specialist at Caster Concepts, Video Producer, Photographer, and YouTube Specialist at Brick Street Marketing. In this podcast he shares his how he come to Albion through connections to Ramona Kidder at Dickerson Music, and the starting of Kelly’s Corner. Ferency goes on to share the media and production lifestyle he lived for a …

Meet Betty Chlystek, a hidden gem in town who is doing some truly amazing work. Ms. Chlystek is a professional theatrical costumer with extensive experience fabricating costumes for notable performing arts organizations and the film and TV industries.  As a theatrical costumer, Ms. Chlystek has worked in many major cities across the country as well as in Shenzhen, China and …

Ms. Hazel Lias is a retired Albion Public School educator and active community member. In this episode, Ms. Lias shared with podcast host, Cassidy Porter, how she came to Albion during a time of strife in our community. She and her husband were recruited from the south to teach in the Albion Public Schools system. Ms. Lias was a Physical …

This coming Sunday, the 29th, is the annual Sweets on Superior Street will be kicking off the Halloween festivities in Albion. Sweets on Superior Street is a free trick or treating event that happens right downtown Albion. Different organizations and groups set up tables and décor to pass out treats. This year’s theme is Halloweentown, encouraging organizations to pass out …

The Greater Albion Area Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau currently has two interns from Albion College. They are working hard to help support the endeavors of the Chamber, so here is a little bit about them. Kelly Guadarrama – Marketing Intern Kelly is from Houston, Texas, and currently a senior at Albion College. She is majoring in Political Science …

Who’s looking to have a wicked good night in Albion? Join Riverside Gifts & Treasures on Tuesday October, 24th from 5PM – 8PM for Witches and Wizards night! This fun filled adult event, is the perfect date night, ladies’ night, and an exploration of everything downtown Albion has to offer. During the event, participating businesses will have giveaways, specials, and …