Albion’s Big Read Kickoff Parade

Holland Park / West Ward 100 North Albion St., Albion, United States

Albion's 2019 Big Read begins with a parade on W. Cass Str. from City Hall to Holland Park/West Ward, led by our 2019 Big Read Leaders. At Holland Park/West Ward, you will find live music, circus performers, food vendors, community organizations, and more! Come celebrate the beginning of a wonderful month!

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Step Afrika

Washington Gardner Junior High School 401 E Michigan Ave, Albion, United States

Step Afrika is one of the top ten African-American dance companies in the United States. In an electrifying performance, they will blend percussive dance styles practiced by historically African-American fraternities and sororities, African traditional dance, and influences from a variety of other dance and art forms. Check them out at www.stepafrika.org. Albion's own 4H Creative and Expressive Arts will open ...

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Coy James Lecture

Albion College Bobbitt Auditorium

Historian Daniel J. Clark will give a lecture entitled "Detroit Autoworkers & the Elusive Postwar Boom."

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Marilyn Crandell Schleg Memorial Lecture: Ben Blackwell

Albion College Bobbitt Auditorium

Co-founder and co-owner of Third Man Records, Ben Blackwell will give a lecture entitled "I Had No Idea What I Was Doing: Tales of Rock and Roll Archiving in the Modern Era."

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Big Read Film: Amazing Grace

Bohm Theatre 201 S. Superior St., Albion, MI, United States

Winner of the 2019 NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Documentary, this live concert film documents Aretha Franklin's transcendent recording of her 1972 album Amazing Grace. In it, she sings with the Southern California Community Choir at the New Bethel Baptist Church in Watts, Los Angeles. Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gkKOIQwTiKE

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Rock and Roll Spins Albion College’s Marilyn Crandell Schleg Memorial Lecture

Albion College Bobbitt Auditorium

Drummer, label founder and White Stripes archivist Ben Blackwell recounts "I Had No Idea What I Was Doing: Tales of Rock and Roll Archiving in the Modern Era", at the Marilyn Crandell Schleg Memorial Lecture on Thursday, October 10 at 7p.m. in Bobbitt Visual Arts Center. Blackwell is the co-founder and co-owner of Third Man Records along with his uncle, ...

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Big Read Celebration!

Bohm Theatre 201 S. Superior St., Albion, MI, United States

Come celebrate the amazing work of the 2019 Big Read leaders and hear from novelist Ibi Zoboi, two-time National Book Award finalist and author of this year’s Big Read book. Ms. Zoboi will be talking about the power and beauty of literature and young people.

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Rebecca McLaughlin Book Launch

Stirling Books and Brew 119 North Superior St., Albion, MI, United States

Join us for a visit from local Albion author and Albion College Alumna Rebecca McLaughlin, with her new book "Nameless Queen". In this Young Adult royal fantasy, one girl must make a name for herself--or die trying -- where an unknown peasant becomes the ultimate ruler. But how long can she keep the crown if everyone wants her dead? The ...

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Black Cat Storytime

Albion District Library 501 S Superior Street, Albion, MI, United States

Join the library for a black cat themed story time.

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Spooky Storytime (Ages 10+)

Albion District Library 501 S Superior Street, Albion, MI, United States

Join the library for a spooky story time, appropriate for older ages.

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Writing Workshop (for NaNoWriMo)

Albion District Library 501 S Superior Street, Albion, MI, United States

Join Albion District Library and Albion College for a writing workshop open to the public but intended to help prepare for NaNoWriMo and writing your next novel.

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Read Local Story Time: Lindsay Priest

Kids 'N' Stuff Children's Museum 301 S. Superior ST., Albion, United States

Have you ever wanted to meet a real, live author? Now is your chance! On March 9th, join us for a "Read Local!" Storytime with author and early childhood educator Lindsay Priest, featuring her new book "Does Blake Keep the Secret?" Each month, Kids 'N' Stuff hosts an author or illustrator local to our community for story time and activities! ...

Read Local Story Time (Special Edition): Critchlow Alligator Sanctuary

Kids 'N' Stuff Children's Museum 301 S. Superior ST., Albion, United States

Have you ever wanted to meet a real, live alligator? Now is your chance! In this special edition of our "Read Local!" Series, join us for a story time led by the Critchlow Alligator Sanctuary! Families will hear several alligator and reptile related books, followed by the grand finale - meeting a real, live alligator! Each month, Kids 'N' Stuff ...

Writing Circle

Albion District Library 501 S Superior Street, Albion, MI, United States
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