For the most part, this category is for attractions, events, and recreational and entertainment opportunities in Albion, Michigan.
Places like libraries, museums, theaters, concert halls, art galleries, parks, and zoos would be appropriate here, along with any of a large number of entertainment venues, such as bowling alleys, arcades, and game rooms, as well as sports facilities, programs, and teams in Albion, professional or amateur, as well as community or youth sports programs.
Regularly scheduled concerts, festivals, fairs, or other events in Albion may be listed here, as well.
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Representing the sports programs of Albion College, the Britons field twenty-two intercollegiate teams, eleven each for male and female students. The college is a member of the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association, competing in the NCAA, and its Lacrosse team competes in the Midwest Lacrosse Conference. Sports programs, team camps, and sports clinics are highlighted, an overview of its facilities are put forth, and a staff directory is included.
https://gobrits.com/
Situated on South Superior Street, the Albion, Michigan library offers books, DVDs, and other resources, including Internet and computer use, public spaces, and an ABE/GED tutoring program, which are featured here. The upper level of the facility’s original Carnegie building now serves as the Children’s Room, while the lower level is a Learning Center, while an addition built in 1975 offers more space and the main entrance on Ash Street. Hours and contacts are posted to the site.
http://www.albionlibrary.org/
Founded in 1955, the local membership organization is a non-profit organization operated by a volunteer board that operates the Gardner House Museum in a historic home, built by Augustus P. Gardner in 1875. Located on M-99, at the south end of Albion, Michigan’s Superior Street historic district, the museum features three floors of displays. Its history, location, hours of operation, and policies for larger groups are put forth, along with a calendar of events and contacts.
http://www.albionhistoricalsociety.org/
Operated by the non-profit Friends of the Bohm Theatre, established to lead efforts to rehabilitate and preserve the historic Bohm Theatre in Albion, Michigan, the film and performing arts facility offers artistic, cultural, and educational programming. Membership information is put forth, along with a calendar of events, its programming is highlighted, with schedules and movie times, tickets may be purchased online, and box office information is provided.
https://bohmtheatre.org/
General held on the first full weekend in September, the Festival of the Forks brings more than ten thousand people to Albion, Michigan each year to attend the event, which focuses on food, music, cars, healthy habits, children, ethnic diversity, and celebration. A promotional video is available, along with a schedule of events and information about vendor space, sponsorship opportunities, and parade information. Vendor forms may be downloaded from the site.
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Kids N Stuff Children’s Museum
Focusing on hands-on learning experiences for children and families, the Albion, Michigan museum is supported by the Michigan Council for Arts & Cultural Affairs, Art Works, and United Way. Its board of directors and team are featured, an overview of its approach is outlined, and its exhibits are highlighted in photographs. Membership information, annual fundraisers, programs, and events are published, with details about personal and corporate contributions.
http://www.kidsnstuff.org/
Currently, a series of four events, held at different times of the year, each Run Albion event passes through some of the best features of the city of Albion, Michigan, including its historic downtown district, neighborhoods, Albion College, and some of its waterways, parks, and trails. Proceeds are used to cover the cost of the race and to fund non-profits in the Albion area. Registration details, sponsorships, race results, and a map showing the path of the course are included.
http://runalbion.com/
The annual series of free music concerts are held each Sunday during the summer in Albion, Michigan. Offering a variety of musical genres, including Jazz, Soul, Rock, Brass, Big Band, Celtic, Piano, Funk, and Blues, the Victory Park Band Shell includes room for an audience. The location and schedules are posted, including confirmed musicians, and sponsors are acknowledged. Sponsorship opportunities may be available, and an end-of-season survey can be completed online.
http://swinginattheshell.com/
