Events Articles

Lee Greenwood to headline Star Spangled Spectacular

Patriotic concert honors America’s semiquincentennial with music, remembrance, fireworks CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER AUBURN — The 24th annual Star Spangled Spectacular Symphonic Pops Concert featuring country music legend Lee Greenwood, the Star Spangled Community...

Steep Canyon Rangers bringing bluegrass to Auburn

Set to play Ham Amphitheater on the campus of Auburn University on May 21, the North Carolina based bluegrass band Steep Canyon Rangers will be on the cusp of releasing Next Act, their 15th studio album since the band’s inception in 2000.      Made...

Memorial Day Events

Opelika to host Memorial Day Observance CONTRIBUTED BY CITY OF OPELIKA OPELIKA — The city of Opelika will host Memorial Day Services on May 25, 2026. The event will honor and remember our military heroes who fought for the freedom of our country, as well as the...

Holy smokes: 50 years of barbecue tradition

BY ANN CIPPERLYFOR THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — On Saturday, May 16, the Watoola Methodist Church will hold its 50th annual barbecue from 10:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. and will have live music in honor of the milestone anniversary. Barbecue plates will feature slow-cooked pit...