Kick off Albion's 2018 Big Read at Holland Park/West Ward with live music, circus performers, food vendors, community organizations, and more! Our annual PARADE will begin at City Hall at 1:00 PM and head west for Holland Park. It's FREE and open to ALL!
Stirling Books and Brew hosts a story time event each Saturday at 3:00PM. Each week, a featured reader shares one or two books with the children, suggested ages preschool through 5th grade. Parents are requested to please remain in the store during the session. This week's featured reader is Jason Raddatz, an award-winning teacher with Marshall Public schools. Jason was ...
The Albion College Department of Theatre presents Topdog/Underdog, a darkly comic fable of brotherly love, family identity, and the black experience in America. Lincoln and Booth are two brothers whose names were given to them as a joke, foretelling a lifetime of sibling rivalry and resentment. CONTAINS STRONG LANGUAGE. Admission is FREE for students & faculty with current Albion ID, ...
Albion’s Big Read Leaders are middle school and high school students who have been training to lead book discussions. Join the Big Read at Stirling Books and Brew for a Youth-led Book Discussion hosted by the Albion District Library and Stirling Books and Brew. It’s free, and ALL are welcome! This is the one of SEVEN Youth-led Book Discussions! Big ...
Blues at the Bohm showcases a new band every month and features a unique experience for attendees. You can either sit and enjoy the music as a music lover or bring your instrument and join the jam session.
Ilyasah Shabazz is the co-author of Albion's 2018 Big Read book, and the daughter of Malcolm X. This event is the inaugural Big Read lecture. The event will include a reading and public interview as well as performances by a number of local artists. The event is FREE and open to ALL!
Derek Brown, a unique saxophonist is performing at Goodrich Chapel on October 3, 2018. Albion is one of Derek's stops as he works to perform in all 50 states in just one year! Derek sings beatboxes and plays the Sax all at once. He is known as the "BEATBoX Sax". Come to see this extremely talented performer right at Goodrich Chapel! https://fiftyfiftytour.com/home
Lisa McCubbin, the author of the new Betty Ford biography, is this year's Calvaruso Speaker. McCubbin is a television news anchor and reporter and she has written four previous books that reached the New York Times' bestseller list. Lisa will speak about the transformative First Lady. Special guest, Clint Hill a retired Secret Service agent, will also speak during the ...
Homecoming is a fantastic time to reconnect with classmates, friends, and former faculty. This year alumni have the chance to connect with current student, current faculty and community members at the many events offered below.
Hear inspirational stories from Albion College Alumni in a TEDx style event. Students, alumni, faculty and staff are welcome. Join for a reception following the talks to meet and asks questions of the speakers. Networking Reception to follow.
40+ Bands Across Albion, downtown and beyond over 2 days. October 5, 2018 7Pm - 10PM Concert: The Accidentals and Special Guests: Airtight October 6, 2018 2PM - 6PM Festival: 40+ Bands $2500 Raffle Grand Prize and more than $4,500 in Door Prizes.
Walk the Beat is a fundraiser concert series held over 2 days in and around downtown Albion. Walk the Beat is dedicated to providing musical instruments, opportunity, and lessons for kids, regardless of their economic backgrounds. 40+ Bands Across Albion, downtown and beyond over 2 days. October 6, 2018 2PM - 6PM Festival: 40+ Bands $2500 Raffle Grand Prize and ...
Albion’s Big Read Leaders are middle school and high school students who have been training to lead book discussions. Join us at the home of Albion College President, Dr. Mauri Ditzler (501 E Michigan Ave.) from 11:30 AM - 12:45 PM for a Youth-led Book Discussion hosted by the Psi Kappa Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha. It’s free to ...
Albion’s Big Read Leaders are middle school and high school students who have been training to lead book discussions. Join us at Schuler Arts Activity Center (1201 Maple St.) from 3:00 - 4:15 PM for a Youth-led Book Discussion hosted by Schuler Arts Activity Center. It’s free to come, and ALL are welcome! This is the one of SEVEN Youth-led ...
Enjoy trick-or-treating without big spooks or frights during the Toddler Trick-or-Treat event from 9AM to 10AM. This spooktacular event is intended for children 5 and under (and older siblings) who are not quite ready to participate in nighttime Trick-or-Treating. Everyone is invited to dress in costume, and explore the exhibits and receive treats at several locations around the museum. The ...
Usher in a season of joy and lights with a sing-a-long, tree lighting and holiday parade in Albion's historic downtown. Santa will join the parade and then hop off to see children in Kids 'N' Stuff museum. Downtown store will be open until 9:00 PM. 5:30 Sing-a-long 6:00 Tree Lighting 7:00 Parade Downtown stores open until 9:00PM
Trivia with Patrick Lopez at Stirling Books and Brew. Patrick's dynamic personality makes it fun for everyone, with challenging questions, great banter and a unique twist on group trivia. Bring your own team or form a team when you arrive. Admission is free. Trivia is from 7PM to 9PM.
Arts and Eats is a backroads tour of Southwest Michigan which reach several businesses in Albion! The tour is self-guided and you can drop into as many studios, restaurants, farms, or other venue throughout the weekend. The Arts and Eats tour is Saturday and Sunday, October 20th and 21st. Join the tour in Albion by visiting Albion Malleable Brewing Company, ...
Albion’s Big Read Leaders are middle school and high school students who have been training to lead book discussions. Join us at the Ludington Center (101 N Superior St.) from 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM for a Youth-led Book Discussion hosted by Albion’s Sister City Committee. It’s free, and ALL are welcome! This is the one of SEVEN Youth-led Book ...
Arts and Eats is a backroads tour of Southwest Michigan which reach several businesses in Albion! The tour is self-guided and you can drop into as many studios, restaurants, farms, or other venue throughout the weekend. The Arts and Eats tour is Saturday and Sunday, October 20th and 21st. Join the tour in Albion by visiting Albion Malleable Brewing Company, ...
Albion’s Big Read Leaders are middle school and high school students who have been training to lead book discussions. Join us at the First Presbyterian Church (305 E Porter St.) from 2:00 - 3:15 PM for a Youth-led Book Discussion hosted by the local chapter of the Association American University Women. It’s free, and ALL are welcome! This is the ...
Join Albion Reinvestment Corporation (ARC) for our community celebration! We are reimagining downtown Albion and we need your input. Stop by to view renderings of tomorrow's downtown, share your feedback, and show your support for Albion's future.
Albion’s Big Read Leaders are middle school and high school students who have been training to lead book discussions. Join us at the Ludington Center (101 N Superior St.) from 6:00 - 7:15 PM for a Youth-led Book Discussion hosted by Albion Branch NAACP and the Marshall Young Professionals. It’s free, and ALL are welcome! This is the one of ...
Explore, learn and grow at Kids 'N' Stuff Children's Museum for Free all day on Thursday, October 25. This free admission day is provided by our friends at Albion College's Student Volunteer Bureau! Please note that only the north side of the museum will be available (the water table side/grocery store side) because we are getting repairs done and NEW ...
Come celebrate the amazing work of the 2018 Big Read leaders and hear from novelist Kekla Magoon, an NAACP Image Award winner and co-author of this year’s Big Read book, X: a Novel. Ms. Magoon will be talking about the power and beauty of literature and young people. This event is FREE and open to ALL!
