by The Observer Staff | May 10, 2023 | Community
CONTRIBUTED BYSPRINGER OPERA HOUSE COLUMBUS, GA. — Springer Opera House announced two new shows recently. ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE: Direct from Broadway, the ultimate seaside party musical, “Escape to Margaritaville” opened May 5 on the Springer Opera House mainstage...
by The Observer Staff | May 10, 2023 | Community
CONTRIBUTED TOTHE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Anessa Sewell Kent, who grew up in Opelika, will be signing her new book, “The Bitter and The Sweet,” at Botanic on Saturday, May 20, from noon until 3 p.m. Writing a novel and becoming a published author has been a dream of Kent’s...
by The Observer Staff | May 10, 2023 | Sean Dietrich
I can only pray. That’s all I know how to do. I am nobody. I am not particularly smart. I am not savvy when it comes to political discourse. I am just a guy. I have no wisdom. I have no preachy words. No condescending sentiments. The world is falling apart. I get it....
by The Observer Staff | May 10, 2023 | Community
CONTRIBUTED BY THE CITY OF AUBURN/ANN BERGMAN AUBURN — The city of Auburn and the Auburn Arts Association would like to thank artists and community members for taking part in the 18th annual Juried Art Show and Preview Reception. This free event was held on the...
by The Observer Staff | May 10, 2023 | Community, Featured
Each year on the first Saturday in May, Storybook Farm hosts a Derby-worthy ensemble of fancy hats, perfect mint juleps and Dapper Dan dudes. Outrageous hospitality, bragging rights for best dressed and auction finds were just a few of the highlights at this...
