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Lunch Break Lecture: Keith Hebert to discuss the history of sports entertainment

BY ANN CIPPERLYFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA— Keith Hebert, the Draughon Professor of Southern History at Auburn University, will speak at the Lunch Break Lecture Series at noon on Sept. 30 at the Museum of East Alabama.He has published several award-winning books on the...

AACT brings junior performers to the stage

CONTRIBUTED BY AACT AUBURN — Auburn Area Community Theatre is inviting audiences and aspiring performers alike to be part of an exciting fall season as the theatre presents its Junior Performers production of Imagine a Dragon and prepares for the return of the popular...

2026 SNOPELIKA Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting announced

CONTRIBUTED BY THE OPELIKA CHAMBER OPELIKA — The Opelika Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the return of the SNOPELIKA Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting on Friday, Dec. 4, beginning at 5:30 p.m. in downtown Opelika. Applications are now open for businesses,...

ACO presents Fall Concert: Space – The Final Frontier

CONTRIBUTED BY CITY OF AUBURN AUBURN — The Auburn Community Orchestra will be performing their Fall Concert: Space – The Final Frontier, presented by the Jan Dempsey Community Arts Center on Tuesday, Oct. 13, at 7 p.m. This performance will be held at the Jay and...

Community Calendar | Aug. 31, 2026

Community Calendar | Aug. 31, 2026

Aug 31, 2026

ONGOING — LUNCH AT THE CHAMBERThe Opelika Chamber is hosting “Lunch at the Chamber,” a weekly food truck and pop-up vendor event held from 11 a.m....

CeCe Winans to perform Sept. 10 at Gogue Center

CeCe Winans to perform Sept. 10 at Gogue Center

Aug 31, 2026

CONTRIBUTED BY CHRIST METHODIST CHURCH OF AUBURN AUBURN — Christ Methodist Church of Auburn will present gospel music artist CeCe Winans in concert...

Women’s Hope Medical Clinic to host annual Walk For Life, 5K

Women’s Hope Medical Clinic to host annual Walk For Life, 5K

Aug 31, 2026

CONTRIBUTED BY WOMEN’S HOPE OPELIKA — Women’s Hope Medical Clinic will host its annual Walk for Life & 5K onSaturday, Oct. 10, at the Opelika...

A history on the Auburn-born Miracle Elixir

A history on the Auburn-born Miracle Elixir

Aug 18, 2026

BY ANN CIPPERLYFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Sam Hendrix, author of “Auburn: A History in Street Names,” will speak Aug. 26 at noon for the Lunchbreak...

Music, art collection honors Sikes

Music, art collection honors Sikes

Aug 3, 2026

CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — The Barbara H. Patton Southside Center for the Arts invites the public to view the Arts Association of East...

Dorsey, Hatchett engagement announced

Dorsey, Hatchett engagement announced

Aug 3, 2026

Dallas Dorsey of Opelika is pleased to announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of, Miss Joy Katelyn Dorsey, to Mr. Zachary Sean Hatchett of...

Opelika Community Theatre invites the community to help shape its next chapter

Opelika Community Theatre invites the community to help shape its next chapter

Jul 21, 2026

CONTRIBUTED BY OCT OPELIKA — As Opelika Community Theatre prepares to celebrate 11 years of serving the Greater Opelika-Auburn community, the...

East Alabama Arts introduces 2026-27 Performance Series artists

East Alabama Arts introduces 2026-27 Performance Series artists

Jul 21, 2026

CONTRIBUTED BYEAST ALABAMA ARTS OPELIKA — East Alabama Arts has announced the lineup for its 2026-27 Performance Series, featuring four performances...

Opelika Celebrates America 250

Jul 7, 2026

Freedom Celebration draws families, patriotic tributes and a spectacular fireworks finale.

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