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Trinity Christian School presents ‘The Sound of Music’ March 15, 16

BY NICHOLAS YOUNGFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Trinity Christian School will be bringing the hills back to life with their presentation of the musical “The Sound of Music.” The original Broadway play was produced in 1959 and became a massive hit, eventually receiving a...
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Penquin Project debuts with the play ‘Annie Jr.’

PHOTOS BY ROBERT NOLES | THE OBSERVER Annie Jr. was staged last week by Opelika Community Theatre as the inaugural Penguin Project show. The Penguin Project is a theatre program designed to introduce young adults with disabilities to...
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The Empty Bowls annual fundraiser set for April 20

Tickets available now, proceeds benefit Food Bank of East Alabama BY ANN CIPPERLY FOR THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — Since the Empty Bowls event was first held in 2014 by the Opelika Rocky Brook Potters, nearly $100, 000 has been raised for the Food Bank of East Alabama to...
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OCT’s Penguin Project to perform Annie Jr. March 7-10

BY KADIE VICKFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Opelika Community Theatre’s Penguin Project will present the play Annie Jr. March 7-10.The Penguin Project creates opportunities for students in the community who have special needs to participate in the arts and showcase their...
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