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A compilation of upcoming events World-renowned pianist Jan Mulder to perform at historic Trinity Church CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER OPELIKA ­— Moving Forward Methodist Church will present a Christmas concert featuring internationally renowned Dutch pianist and...

Springer Theatre announces last performance of ‘A Tuna Christmas’

CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER COLUMBUS, GA — The curtains are about to close on "A Tuna Christmas," one of the Springer Theatre's most-loved holiday traditions. Its quirky characters and hilarious plot lines, consistent crowd-pleasers for more than 20 years, will bid...

Frozen Fun tennis tourney coming to Auburn Dec. 30

CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER AUBURN — Tennis enthusiasts, mark your calendars. The Frozen Fun half-day tennis tournament will be held on Saturday, Dec. 30.The tournament will begin at 8 a.m. at the indoor courts of the Yarbrough Tennis Center, located at 1717 Richland...

Calendar of holiday events, Dec. 13

GINGERBREAD VILLAGE @ RANE CENTERThe Gingerbread Village is on display at Tony & Libba Rane Culinary Science Center through the end of the year. Santa will be onsite at the Gingerbread Village from 4 to 5 p.m. on two Saturdays, Dec. 16 and 23, ready to listen to...
Noon Tunes Fill the Square

Noon Tunes Fill the Square

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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Seniors Going for Gold

Seniors Going for Gold

The Alabama Senior Olympics recently held a track and field event at Opelika High School. Athletes over the age of 50 participated in various track...

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Farm at Rocky Top Rocks Hay Days

Farm at Rocky Top Rocks Hay Days

The Farm at Rocky Top hosted its first ever Hay Days event last weekend, May 20 and 21. Vendors and visitors from near and far flocked to the farm...

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The Good Times Pour In

The Good Times Pour In

Opelika Main Street's craft beer festival, "On Tap," returned to downtown Saturday, May 13, featuring beer from over 30 craft breweries from across...

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An Opelika Friday Night

An Opelika Friday Night

BY JOHN ATKINSON OPINION — PHOTO BY ED SIKORA I went to a county carnival tonight. Cotton candy. Pretzels. Bratwurst. Pork rinds. Barbecue. Loaded...

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