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Auburn CityFest 2026 Juried Art Show and Preview Reception call for artists

CONTRIBUTED BY CITY OF AUBURN AUBURN — The 21st annual Juried Art Show and Preview Reception is just around the corner, and organizers are excited to showcase the community’s creative work. Held in collaboration with Auburn CityFest 2026, the CityFest Juried Art Show...

Fun and local literacy at OPL

BY LANDI RUTLEDGE FOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — On Thursday, Feb. 26 at 6:30 p.m., Sarah Penner will be the keynote speaker for the Third Annual Opelika Book Festival. Sarah Penner is a New York Times and internationally bestselling author of “The Lost Apothecary” and...

African Children’s Choir to visit Opelika Feb. 27

By Kadie Taylor The Observer OPELIKA — Celebrating resilience and hope, the African Children’s Choir is performing at Greater Peace Missionary Baptist Church in Opelika on Friday, Feb. 27, at 7 p.m. “The African Children's Choir is one of five programs of Music for...

Auburn welcomes culinary leaders for Children’s Table 2026

CONTRIBUTED BY AUBURN-OPELIKA TOURISM AUBURN-OPELIKA — The Tony & Libba Rane Culinary Science Center in downtown Auburn will host a chef-driven fundraiser, Children’s Table 2026, on Tuesday, March 3, from 6-8 p.m., benefiting Children’s Hospital of Alabama.The...