Festival of the Forks
Downtown Albion Albion, United StatesAlbion's annual community celebration returns for its 53rd year. Food, music, games, animals, and more highlight the biggest party of the year in Albion.
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Albion College Union Board Season Kickoff Concert
Bohm Theatre 201 S. Superior St., Albion, MI, United StatesUp-and-coming country/pop trio Oferle, along with Albion College's Euphonics and Divine dance group, bring an exciting opening to Albion's Festival of the Forks on Thursday, September 19. The free concert starts at 7 p.m. in the Bohm Theatre. Blurring the lines between country and pop, the brother-sister-cousin trio Oferle has attracted fans nationwide through streaming, radio play, and concert appearances ...
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Eggs & Issues
Kids 'N' Stuff Children's Museum 301 S. Superior ST., Albion, United StatesJoin us for the first Eggs & Issues of the 2019/2020 season! We'll be kicking off Festival of the Forks weekend with a lovely breakfast catered by Jesse Gray. Sponsored by: Oaklawn Hospital
$10.00
Forks 5k
Downtown Albion Albion, United StatesTwo branches of the Kalamazoo River coming together into one at the center of Albion and the river provides the perfect setting for Victory Park, one of Albion’s prized possessions. The Forks 5K/10K coincides with Albion’s annual Festival of the Forks. Don’t just run on Friday night and skip town, instead, stay and enjoy wonderful food and music all day ...
$30.00
Foundry Mile
Downtown Albion Albion, United States“The Foundry Mile” is the first of its kind in Albion! We are feeling the need for speed and have found the perfect route that leads runners into town on a mostly downhill route. The finish line will be just outside Foundry Bakehouse and Deli at the corner of E. Erie and S. Superior Street. When registering all runners will ...
Free
Albion Farmers Market
Stoffer Plaza 211 Market Place, Albion, United StatesCome downtown every Saturday morning for fresh, local and regional fruits, vegetables, baked goods, jams and jellies, honey, maple syrup, eggs, meat, poultry, plants, soaps, and artisan creations. Stoffer Plaza is located between Superior Street and the Kalamazoo River. You'll find us behind The Bohm Theater and Kids 'N' Stuff Children's Museum
Free
Team IPA Sunday Bike Ride
Albion Malleable Brewing Company 420 S. Superior St., Albion, MI, United StatesJoin us every Sunday as we set out for a morning in the saddle. For 2019, we are going to resume the weekly 40 mile ride from Albion to Concord and along the Falling Waters Trail to Jackson and back. We will be incorporating a section of the Albion River Trail as an optional starting point this year as well. ...
Free
Modern Dance Class at Stirling Studio
Modern Dance Class at Stirling Studio! Modern Dance Class instructed by dancer and choreographer, Kristy Clement For Ages 13 to adult. All abilities welcome. Enjoy some time dedicated to your body, learn dance technique, and have fun! The class will be geared toward beginners, but all can enjoy. We will be exploring various modern/contemporary dance techniques and choreography. Drop-ins welcome! ...
$7
Music Monday – Gregory Stovetop
Albion Malleable Brewing Company 420 S. Superior St., Albion, MI, United StatesGregory Stovetop - The Working Class Song Bird, Born and raised in Chelsea, Michigan and currently hailing from Upstate, New York, Stovetop has earned a devoted cult following that comes from the underground and is quickly making it's way up into the airwaves around the world. An electrified Earth Angel, radiating love and passion in an original singular world of ...
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Arizona Geographer Shares Story
Albion College Bobbitt AuditoriumArizona Geographer Shares Story of Prosecution Following Humanitarian Work at Albion College An Arizona geographer, caught in the crossfire between federal law enforcement and humanitarian activity, shares his story with Albion on Wednesday, September 25. The presentation takes place at 4:15 p.m. in Albion College's Bobbitt Visual Arts Center. Scott Warren, a geographer at Arizona State University, was arrested in ...
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Kids ‘N’ Stuff Free Day
Kids 'N' Stuff Children's Museum 301 S. Superior ST., Albion, United StatesOn the 4th Thursday of every month, Kids 'N' Stuff offers free admission to all our guests. We even extend our closing to 7pm so the fun can last even longer! These days are made possible by local businesses and individuals. Below is our schedule of free days for the year. Free Days are for general admission only.
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Vietnamese-American Experiences – Public Lecture
Albion College Goodrich Chapel 111 N. Ingham St., Albion, MI, United StatesCartoonist Thi Bui will discuss her award-winning graphic memoir, "The Best We Could Do," which explores the anguish of immigration and the lasting effects that displacement has on a child and her family. Bui's memoir chronicles her family's daring escape after the fall of South Vietnam in the 1970s, and the difficulties they faced building new lives for themselves. This ...
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Vietnamese-American Experiences – Film Screening & Discussion
Albion College Bobbitt AuditoriumAlbion Alumnus Alan Headbloom will screen the documentary "Newcomer Legacy: A Vietnamese-American Story," which weaves the stories of nine Vietnamese refugees and their arrival in West Michigan. Their resettlement includes acclimating to the area and overcoming racial, cultural, and linguistic barriers. Their quiet, noble rise to success is a tribute to the ongoing immigrant experiment that is the American story. ...
Free
Albion College Theatre Department Presents “Intimate Apparel”
Albion College Black Box Theatre Albion, United StatesDirected by Stephanie Henderson New York City, 1905. Esther is a lonely seamstress with extraordinary talent. Working out of a small room in a woman's boarding house, her skills are much in demand as she sews intimate apparel for clients ranging from wealthy 5th Avenue women to downtown sex workers. Written by Pulitzer-Prize winning playwright Lynn Nottage, Intimate Apparel is ...
$5
Albion Farmers Market
Stoffer Plaza 211 Market Place, Albion, United StatesCome downtown every Saturday morning for fresh, local and regional fruits, vegetables, baked goods, jams and jellies, honey, maple syrup, eggs, meat, poultry, plants, soaps, and artisan creations. Stoffer Plaza is located between Superior Street and the Kalamazoo River. You'll find us behind The Bohm Theater and Kids 'N' Stuff Children's Museum
Free
Albion’s Big Read Kickoff Parade
Holland Park / West Ward 100 North Albion St., Albion, United StatesAlbion'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!
Free
Albion College Theatre Department Presents “Intimate Apparel”
Albion College Black Box Theatre Albion, United StatesDirected by Stephanie Henderson New York City, 1905. Esther is a lonely seamstress with extraordinary talent. Working out of a small room in a woman's boarding house, her skills are much in demand as she sews intimate apparel for clients ranging from wealthy 5th Avenue women to downtown sex workers. Written by Pulitzer-Prize winning playwright Lynn Nottage, Intimate Apparel is ...
$5
Team IPA Sunday Bike Ride
Albion Malleable Brewing Company 420 S. Superior St., Albion, MI, United StatesJoin us every Sunday as we set out for a morning in the saddle. For 2019, we are going to resume the weekly 40 mile ride from Albion to Concord and along the Falling Waters Trail to Jackson and back. We will be incorporating a section of the Albion River Trail as an optional starting point this year as well. ...
Free
Albion College Theatre Department Presents “Intimate Apparel”
Albion College Black Box Theatre Albion, United StatesDirected by Stephanie Henderson New York City, 1905. Esther is a lonely seamstress with extraordinary talent. Working out of a small room in a woman's boarding house, her skills are much in demand as she sews intimate apparel for clients ranging from wealthy 5th Avenue women to downtown sex workers. Written by Pulitzer-Prize winning playwright Lynn Nottage, Intimate Apparel is ...
$5
Albion College Music Department Faculty Recital
Albion College Goodrich Chapel 111 N. Ingham St., Albion, MI, United StatesCome to the Music Department's first faculty recital of the year! The concert will feature Cole Anderson, Maureen Balke, Hakeem Davidson, Matthew Kay, and Nicholas Laban. Sunday, Sepember 29, 2019 at 4:00pm in Goodrich Chapel.
Free
Modern Dance Class at Stirling Studio
Modern Dance Class at Stirling Studio! Modern Dance Class instructed by dancer and choreographer, Kristy Clement For Ages 13 to adult. All abilities welcome. Enjoy some time dedicated to your body, learn dance technique, and have fun! The class will be geared toward beginners, but all can enjoy. We will be exploring various modern/contemporary dance techniques and choreography. Drop-ins welcome! ...
$7
Music Monday – Mark Lavengood
Albion Malleable Brewing Company 420 S. Superior St., Albion, MI, United StatesAlbion Malleable invites you to an evening with acclaimed bluegrass singer/songwriter Mark Lavengood. This is a special event with a true master of his craft - you won't want to miss it! Mark Lavengood is a walking, talking ray of sunshine. A talented multi-instrumentalist, Lavengood specializes in dobro & steel guitar. In 2012, Mark was named winner of the acclaimed ...
Free
Step Afrika
Washington Gardner Junior High School 401 E Michigan Ave, Albion, United StatesStep 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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Blues at the Bohm
Bohm Theatre 201 S. Superior St., Albion, MI, United StatesBlues at the Bohm. It's a blast! A new band every month - then the jam begins!! Great sound, great ambiance; musicians love playing for this audience.
$10.00
Albion College Theatre Department Presents “Intimate Apparel”
Albion College Black Box Theatre Albion, United StatesDirected by Stephanie Henderson New York City, 1905. Esther is a lonely seamstress with extraordinary talent. Working out of a small room in a woman's boarding house, her skills are much in demand as she sews intimate apparel for clients ranging from wealthy 5th Avenue women to downtown sex workers. Written by Pulitzer-Prize winning playwright Lynn Nottage, Intimate Apparel is ...
$5