Remembering Dr. King & Albion’s Connections
Martin Luther King Jr. is a civil rights activist our nation and community honors annually on the third Monday of January, Martin Luther King Jr. Day (MLK Day). But to celebrate and observe this holiday, it is important to know the history of the federally recognized day, and the ways Albion celebrates. According to Blackmore […]
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated – Empowering Albion’s Families
Meet the ladies who are impacting food security of our youth, AKA, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated. AKA is an international service organization dedicated to empowering families and the community*. With over 360,000 initiated members in graduate and undergraduate chapters*, 3 local Albion women are continuing their legacy in the Albion area: Vivian Davis, Mae […]
Up & Up Upholstery – Bringing New Life to Loved Furniture
Meet Lynne Sellers, owner of Up & Up Upholstery in downtown Albion! Up & Up opened in early 2024 with the goal of offering a new local service to Albion residents. As Sellers explained, upholstery is the process of taking your solid frame of furniture and making it into something you fully love. Sellers does […]
Get Ready for Albion’s Winter Market – November 14th
Stroll downtown Albion November 14th to kick off your holiday shopping with Albion’s Winter Market! Businesses across Superior Street will be joining in the fun with specialty activities, evening hours, and holiday spirit. Pop-up vendors will line the alley way between Anna’s House of Flowers and the Secretary of State, with exciting opportunities from organizations […]
10 Years of Love and Reading – Albion’s Big Read
By Cassidy Porter It’s hard to believe that this year Albion’s Big Read is celebrating 10 years! As a participant in the first year of the program, it is even more difficult think that 10 amazing years of community togetherness, youth empowerment, and common reading have gone by. Created with a vision to have educational […]
Spooktacular Excitement in Albion this Fall
Albion’s Octobers are filled with crisp air, walks on the trails, and changing leaves. You can cheer on the home teams at Albion College and Marshall High School football games, shop for your favorite fall reads at Stirling Books & Brew, enjoy warm soups from Foundry Bakehouse & Deli, and come together as a community […]
Coming Soon: Farah Siraj – A World Fest Performer
Arts Midwest is bringing the Arabian flamenco jazz of Farah Siraj to Albion as part of Arts Midwest World Fest! Named Jordan’s Musical Ambassadress, Farah Siraj balances a career that spans the United States, Europe, and the Middle East, having performed on some of the world’s most prestigious stages, including the United Nations, Nobel Prize […]
Build Albion Fellows Celebrate 10 Years!
In 2015 the Build Albion Fellows program was built to bridge the gap between the community and Albion College. The vision for the program centers around local Albion students gaining a post-secondary education and experiences within their home community. Each year the program welcomes up to ten local Albion students, and in exchange for financial […]
Up, Up, and Away with Kids ‘N’ Stuff Children’s Museum Annual Auction
Collectively, the staff and board of Kids ‘N’ Stuff Children’s Museum are gearing up to host their largest fundraiser of the year, Bids ‘N’ Stuff. Primarily a live and silent auction, the event offers an array of items for attendees to bid on, including unique experiences, vacations, signed memorabilia, tickets, memberships, and artwork. The theme […]
Celebrating the 57th Annual Festival of the Forks!
Since 1967, the Festival of the Forks has been engrained in the culture and community of Albion. Beginning as a heritage celebration, the Festival is an annual event that brings the community together to celebrate one another, our ethnic diversity, and our love for Albion. Although the food is amazing, from tamales to BBQ, the […]