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Opelika Songwriters Festival will feature Sister Hazel

Sister Hazel's first hit song, "All for You," topped the adult alternative charts in 1997. The band is the Friday night headliner for the Opelika Songwriters Festival on May 17. CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Platinum-selling, iconic country/rock band, Sister...

Family Fun Day connects local families to valuable resources

Last year's Family Fun Day, hosted by the Lee County District Attorney's Office, featured many different activities for families to participate in. BY KADIE VICKFOR THE OPELIKA OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — With summer break nearing, the Lee County District Attorney’s Office...

The Farm at Rocky Top’s ‘Hay Days’ is May 18, 19

BY KADIE VICKFOR THE OBSERVER SALEM — What better way to celebrate the blooming spring than exploring all the talented vendors during Hay Days at the Farm at Rocky Top, set for May 18 and 19.The farm, located at 2910 Lee Road 145 in Salem, will be open both days from...

Providence Baptist will host Choir Reunion Concert May 5

CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER BEAUREGARD — A Church Choir Reunion Concert will be held on Sunday, May 5, at 2 p.m. at the West Campus of Providence Baptist Church. The event is free, and everyone is invited.This concert will be a part of the weekend celebration honoring...

Sundilla to Welcome Award-Winning Roots Musician

Sundilla to Welcome Award-Winning Roots Musician

May 31, 2023

CONTRIBUTED BY DEVIOUS PLANET MEDIA AUBURN — Atlanta's Michelle Malone, a mainstay of American roots music for more than 30 years, will perform at...

East Alabama Arts Introduces Play-Reading Experience

East Alabama Arts Introduces Play-Reading Experience

May 31, 2023

CONTRIBUTED BY EAST ALABAMA ARTS ASSOCIATION EAST ALABAMA — East Alabama Arts is pleased to announce a new programming initiative, OPEN BOOK, a...

Preserving Auburn History

Preserving Auburn History

May 31, 2023

CONTRIBUTED BY THE AUBURN HERITAGE ASSOCIATION AUBURN — The Auburn Heritage Association will conduct two historic marker dedications in Lee County...

A New Perspective on Books

A New Perspective on Books

May 24, 2023

Award-Winning Author Inspires New Love of Reading for Local Students BY KENDYL HOLLINGSWORTH KENDYLH@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — Anything is...

Opelika Hosts CCAA Conference

Opelika Hosts CCAA Conference

May 24, 2023

CONTRIBUTED BY OPELIKACHAMBER OF COMMERCE OPELIKA — Opelika hosted the 2023 Chamber of Commerce Association of Alabama’s Executive Leadership...

Together, Opelika Says ‘Game On’

Together, Opelika Says ‘Game On’

May 24, 2023

BY WIL CREWS SPORTSCREWS@ OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — Saturday, June 17, children ages 5 to 18 are invited to play flag football with the Opelika...

It’s a New Season at The Gogue

It’s a New Season at The Gogue

May 24, 2023

BY HANNAH GOLDFINGER HLESTER@ OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM AUBURN — Acrobats and fire dancers and The Broadway Boys, oh my! The Jay and Susie Gogue...

Award-Winning Playwright, Play Coming to Town

May 24, 2023

CONTRIBUTED BY AACT AUBURN — The Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art at Auburn University and Auburn Area Community Theatre (AACT) have teamed up...

Noon Tunes Fill the Square

Noon Tunes Fill the Square

May 24, 2023

Music fills the air in Courthouse Square in Opelika every Wednesday during May. Noon Tunes, sponsored by the Opelika Parks and Recreation...

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