by The Observer Staff | Jan 14, 2025 | Calendar (Upcoming Events), Events
Gertrude (Ma) Rainey Featured in August Wilson’s ‘Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom’ CONTRIBUTED BY THE SPRINGER COLUMBUS, GA.—The second half of the Springer Theatre’s 2024-25 season opens January 23 with August Wilson’s Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, the...
by The Observer Staff | Jan 14, 2025 | Column, Sean Dietrich
Newspapers Newspapers have a smell. If you’re lucky enough to find a physical newspaper in our digital world, you’ll notice the smell first. Fresh newsprint paper. SoySeal ink. Still warm. It’s a unique scent.I grew up throwing newspapers. Not on a bicycle. My mother...
by The Observer Staff | Jan 14, 2025 | Ann Cipperly, Column
22nd Annual Taste of Chocolate is Jan. 28 BY ANN CIPPERLY | THE OBSERVER Chocolate is one of the most popular favors in the world, and every chocolate fan can choose from a wide variety at the 22nd annual Taste of Chocolate, Tuesday, Jan. 28 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the...
by The Observer Staff | Jan 14, 2025 | Calendar (Upcoming Events), Events
‘I’m Possible’ coming to the Gogue on March 2 CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER AUBURN — Omnium Circus (www.OmniumCircus.org) will make its Alabama debut when it brings its jaw-droppingly, awe-inspiringly and uplifting show, “I’m Possible,” to the Woltosz Theater at the...
by The Observer Staff | Jan 14, 2025 | Column, Walt Albritton
Life changing words OPINION — The television commercial said that 50 million Americans have hearing loss. I did a fact check. Turns out the number is more like 30 million. The commercial was probably produced by a hearing aid company.Whatever the number, I am...
