The focus of this guide is largely on attractions, events, sports, and recreational programs in the City of Brighton, Michigan.
These may include local museums and historical places, libraries, and art galleries, as well as theaters, theatre groups, and concert halls. Local parks, hiking trails, and recreational programs, leagues, teams, and facilities. Golf courses, bowling alleys, and entertainment venues are suitable for this category. Concerts, festivals, and other events in Brighton are also appropriate, as are local sports teams and programs, such as school or community-based sports leagues.
These are just a few examples. Other things to do or places to go in Brighton may also be found here.
Recommended Resources
The publically supported history museum is a non-profit restoration facility situated at the Brighton Airport, and designed to collect, preserve, restore, document, and exhibit historical artifacts online, while its physical collections are stored in museum offices and hangars at the airport, its primary feature being it online archives, where thousands of Aeronca-related documents are available to members and the public. Directions for the use of its archives are included.
https://www.aeroncamuseum.org/
Brighton Center for the Performing Arts
The BCPA theater was built in 1994 as part of a bond, designed to be a theater for the high school as well as the community, bringing in performers each year, renting the facility to outside groups, and holding several high school events each week. Located in Brighton, Michigan, its mission, history, and staff are highlighted, a season schedule is posted, and online ticket sales are featured.
https://www.brightonperformingarts.com/
Located on Library Drive, Brighton, Michigan, the public library carries a variety of books and other library materials, which may be viewed in its online catalog, as well a digital downloads of e-books, audiobooks, music, and other resources. Its research facilities and programs include academic articles, literary resources, newspapers and journals, reader advisories, local history, genealogy, and reservable study rooms. A calendar of events is included.
http://brightonlibrary.info/
Brighton High School Musical Theater
The Brighton Area Schools musical theater programs are featured, including a synopsis of currently running shows, and an introduction to the directors and cast. Sponsors are acknowledged, sponsorship opportunities are available, and photo galleries of previous shows are displayed. Ticket options include student tickets, adults and senior tickets, and the Red Carpet Gala option, which includes premiere seating, a semi-formal, black-tie reception, and other amenities.
https://brightonmusical.com/
Brighton’s Own Livingston Players
Part of the Livingston County community since 1962, the theater group was originally based at the Mill Pond Theater, a city-owned facility, but is now sharing space in the CoBACH Center building. Past shows and current performances are highlighted, and tickets may be purchased online. Board members are acknowledged, its membership levels are defined, and annual membership dues may be purchased online. Contacts, a newsletter, and a blog are included.
http://www.livplayers.org/
Kensington Valley Hockey Association
KVHA is a non-profit, volunteer-based organization that facilitates youth hockey, administering the fall Travel and House hockey season, including the Little Rebels from August to March. Although not part of the Kensington Valley Ice House, the KVHA offices are inside Ice House, behind the concession stand. Tryout policies and schedules are posted, and its House, Travel, and Girls teams are highlighted, along with information about coaches and managers.
https://www.kvhockey.org/
Created by Ken Lingenfelter, the son of a General Motors executive, the collection began with a Corvette in 1977, followed by other muscle cars, Corvettes, and exotic European cars from around the world, which were added to in 2008 by the assets of Lingenfelter Performance Engineering, a company founded by a distant cousin. Located in Brighton, Michigan, information about public access are posted to the site, and the collection is highlighted in a photo gallery.
http://www.thelingenfeltercollection.com/
Publically funded, the non-profit organization restores and flies period aircraft, offering opportunities to understand the World War II experience, and to mentor students in mechanical skills, aircraft restoration, and American values. Details of several of its aircraft are put forth, along with restoration reports, design information, and videos. Membership and volunteer information are presented, and an online shopping area features promotional apparel and other items.
https://www.warbirdsofglory.org/
