Albion, Michigan – General Guide to Arts and Trails
Art, Outdoors, & Community
Albion Malleable Brewing Co. was one of the businesses in the 400 block of S. Superior Street to open its doors for the open house on April 17, 2018. Community members enjoyed getting a preview of the new developments coming to downtown Albion.
It is a time we dream of summer, and sometimes feel a hint of it in the wind. We plan our growing season, gather our seeds and prepare the soil. The season of Spring is upon us, and extends through the Summer Solstice on June 21. The art of seasonal gardening was created for General Guide XXXI. It shows a timeline of the growing season. In the distance there is also a visual road map of the connected communities between Battle Creek and Jackson, connected by I-94 highway, and in other ways as well.
Each community has a symbol.
We’ll post more about each of these community landmarks later, and also more about the gardening clubs and projects in each community.
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SIGN UP FOR THE ALBION COMMUNITY GARDENS NOW
Albion Community Gardens will hold sign-up sessions for 2018 garden plots on Friday, April 6 (5:30-7PM), Saturday, April 7 (10am-2pm, Friday, April 20 (5:30-7pm), and Saturday April 21 (10am-2pm).
Garden plots are available at three sites: Pearl and center (SW corner) Albion and Erie (NE corner) and Vision of Life (1009 N. Jefferson)
You should go to the site most convenient for you to sign up. In case of rain, the sign ups will take place at St. James Episcopal Church, 119 W. Erie St., Albion.
Plots, seeds, and plants are free if you volunteer 20 hours per year with the Community Gardens or a comparable community organization.
There are tools that you can use at each site as well as gardening information.
Sign up will be at St. James Episcopal Church, 119 W. Erie St., Albion on April 6 if there is inclement whether, as well as at the Albion Winter Farmers Market Saturday.
If you have already signed up for a plot, a member of Albion Community Gardens will be in touch with you by April 6.
For more information, contact Trisha Franzen at 517 629-5618.
Albion College Graduation Memories Scrapbook
2018
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Physician/Developer Shaheen to address Class of 2018 at Albion Commencement
PHYSICIAN/DEVELOPER SHAHEEN TO ADDRESS CLASS OF 2018 AT ALBION COMMENCEMENT
Several local community champions and College boosters, including trustee Sam Shaheen, ’88, will be on hand as Albion College celebrates its 2018 Commencement Saturday, May 5, at 1 p.m. in the College Quadrangle.
Physician and entrepreneur Sam Shaheen, ’88, will deliver the Commencement address and receive an honorary doctorate. Currently serving as executive director of Medical Education Partners and professor of surgery at the College of Medicine at Central Michigan University, Shaheen is also president and CEO of Shaheen Development, which initiated the development and construction of Albion’s newly-opened Courtyard Marriott. A member of Albion College’s board of trustees since 2011, Shaheen is also a founding member of the Albion Reinvestment Corporation.
Albion will also award honorary doctorates to history professor Wes Dick and his wife, historian Leslie Dick, and civic leaders Bill AND Karen Knudson Dobbins, both 1974 graduates of Albion College. A Briton Medallion will be given to Bruce and Peggy Sale Kresge, ’53.
Albion’s Commencement is free and open to the public, except in the case of inclement weather, when tickets will be required. For more information, see www.albion.edu/commencement, or contact the Campus Events office at 517/629-0242.
2017
A lovely day for Albion College graduation in 2017.
Students excited to be moving into a new chapter of their lives.
2016
Albion College Commencement ceremony took place Saturday May 7, 2016 on the Quad in front of Kresge Gymnasium. This photo shows how the time before the graduation ceremony has looked in years past, with the seniors ready to line up for the big event. The students in the class of 2016 have seen quite a lot happen in Albion in their time here.
Just to name a few of the things that this class can remember and talk about –
This graduating class studied hard, had a little fun, networked, traveled, and did what it took to get a sheepskin from Albion College. They will join fellow Briton Alumni with their fond memories of their time here, their degree and framable diploma, their friends and associates, and something more. They gained knowledge, but they learned how to learn and to enjoy the continuing quest for wisdom that will help to make the world a better place.
The Courtyard by Marriott Hotel in Albion Michigan opened in March 2018.
The 75-room hotel is located at 200 S. Superior Street and managed by the Veridea Group from Marquette, Michigan. Courtyard Albion offers convenient lodging for visitors to Albion and nearby, whether they are coming to enjoy Blues at the Bohm, Albion College events, the Albion Malleable Brewing Company, to take the classic Purple Gang Tour and visit to Cascarelli’s, or as an option for visitors to the Equestrian Center or Michigan International Speedway.
Take a tour of the Courtyard by Marriott Albion hotel and then come to see it in person. Learn more about Albion by visiting the other links on this site.
The new state-of-the-art lobby at Courtyard Albion provides greater flexibility and choices for our guests. At the center of it all is The Bistro, your destination for a great breakfast or drinks and dinner during the evening. You will also enjoy inviting, flexible spaces where you can work or relax, free Wi-Fi throughout and easy access to the latest news, weather and airport conditions via our GoBoard technology. Plus, our well-equipped fitness center and indoor pool will help you stay refreshed and energized. Our friendly staff will point you in the direction of local events and attractions that are fun for the family and business traveler alike. Whether traveling for business or pleasure, your stay at Courtyard is sure to be more comfortable, more productive and more enjoyable than ever before!
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Downtown Albion is continuing to change as this photo dated 2/27/18 showing three new projects shows. This view of the 400 block of South Superior Street shows Albion Malleable Brewing Company building on the left. The reconstruction on the building is still underway with the opening later in the spring. At the end of the same block on the left is the Peabody Building which is also being renovated. There will be a bakery next door.
Further down is Parks Drug Store, and the next block shows the new Courtyard by Marriott Hotel that will be opening in March. We’ll post some photos of the inside soon. There is a golden building in the next block which is Cascarelli’s of Albion, just under the water tower. There is also some talk of the Albion Water Tower being repainted in the near future. The new brick streets look good from this altitude, but have not held up well under the wet weather of this past winter. There was an article written about the brick project in the Albion College student newspaper, The Pleiad that you can access here.
Opening day is coming soon for the Albion Malleable Brewing company. See them on Facebook by clicking here
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The Bohm Theatre in downtown Albion offers Classic Film Matinees at Classic prices on Saturdays at 10:00 a.m. Enjoy the movie for just $3, and add popcorn and a small drink for just $2 additional. See the old movies and see your old friends. Get out and enjoy Albion downtown with a classic matinee.
Classic Matinee Films for Saturdays in 2018 are:
Tickets $3.00 and $2.00 for small drink and small popcorn combo
This is not the official listing for the Bohm Theatre.
The Bohm Theatre in Albion offers first run movies in the evenings and classic film matinees on Friday mornings.
January 2017 offers a special series of Classic Film Matinees named “Politics as Usual.”
To see the official page of the Classic Film Matinees at the Bohm, visit this page:
http://bohmtheatre.org/classic-film-matinees/
Call the MOVIE HOTLINE: 517-343-2116
Visit the official Bohm Theatre website.
Classics at the Bohm Theatre Whether it’s a classic play by Shakespeare, a classic epic by Homer, a classic painting by Da Vinci, or a piece of music by Tchaikovsky, we appreciate classic works because they are the foundation of what it is to be civilized.
This is equally true of classic films.
These works are the expressions of talented human beings and their personal experiences – and when such works reach an apex of artistry, they transcend time – they become “classic.”
A classic work is not old – it is timeless. Classic films are just as relevant today because any form of human expression that is excellent is relevant.
In the 100 plus years of motion pictures, some films have transcended their mere entertainment and have engaged tough social concerns, influenced society and have swayed public opinions. Movies can capture your imagination and educate you about issues you might not know much about. Cinema is a very powerful medium.
It can be entertaining, but it also has the power to create awareness and education among people about socio-economic issues, and contribute to changes in society.
The Classic Series at the Bohm is full of unforgettable experiences, memories and timeless stories to share:
• Over 150 classic films from the 1930’s through the 1980’s shown on the Big Screen (largest screen in Calhoun County). • Increased attendance by 43% and have welcomed patrons from Lansing, Battle Creek and the Jackson area.
• Keeping prices reduced to be affordable to all, including our senior population.
• Celebrating Black History, Women’s History and reflecting on our past to help us better understand our future.
Take the time to enjoy a classic movie at the beautiful historic Bohm Theatre. You will be communing and relaxing with your neighbors and some of the greatest artists of cinema, and you’ll be creating your own classic memories.
For more information, visit www.bohmtheatre.org or call 517-343-2116
It was 48 years ago, another time, but not another place.
The year was 1970, and Albion, Michigan is recognized on CBS News, national tv by our old-time favorite broadcast journalist Walter Cronkite, for its efforts to work towards a more sustainable future.
The story tells of Albion’s population being 14,000 and taking a claim to be “Manufacturing Town USA.” Albion’s population is now 8,534, and we think of ourselves more of a college town now, since much has changed.
We didn’t get Earth Day into the General Guide XXXI, but we’ll post more environment information here as we go along.
May 2017- General Guide, along with the Recorder Newspaper – will be honoring the Oldest Mother who raised her children in Albion during Albion Week – the week after Mother’s Day. We would like more names of any mother who was born before 1927 who raised her children here. We will be writing some of their story, as the family would like to share with us. There is a form here to submit to the Recorder for this special feature. There will be some prizes and special recognition for this mother. We hope to have this an annual event, and to get the story of Albion’s involvement with Mother’s Day out to a wider region also.
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE FORM OR LOOK IN THE RECORDER – DURING EARLY MAY –
Albion’s Mother’s Day Founder, Juliette Calhoun Blakeley is described on a historical marker behind the library. Few people know that Juliette was also very involved in the underground railroad. Her home was one of the Underground Railroad Stations.
From Frank Passic’s history:
“The original Blakeley home stood on the southeast corner of W. Cass and S. Clinton Sts., the present site of a city parking lot across from the fire station. Mrs. Blakeley allowed her house to serve as one of the local hiding stations for the so-called “Underground Railroad” which transported fugitive slaves to safety in Canada. The entire Blakeley family was involved in the operation out of their home. The family would hide the fugitives in the bottom of their wagon under bags of grain, or covered with ears of corn, and transport them along the predetermined route.
Julia’s son Charles Blakeley (1852-1935) often served as the driver. On one particular mission when he was accompanied by his father, Charles was held up by slave catchers who, in their search for fugitives, poked long sharp sticks through a visible bottom coop-type area covered by grain sacks, located under the wagon. They found no one however, because the slaves were hidden higher up under the main portion of the wagon. The artificial coop had been purposely placed there to distract the slave catchers.”
Used with permission – source: http://www.albionmich.com/history/histor_notebook/030511b.shtml
A group of Michigan Historians is tracing more of the fascinating ethnic history of this region and we hope to publish some of their findings as this site grows.
