Month: May 2007

Opelika Moves to Add New Historic District

Named, the “Geneva Street Opelika Neighborhood Historic District”, the area would be the third such area in Opelika.  The Northside Area was designated in 2000 and the Downtown Area was designated in 2001.   Opelika Historic Preservation Commission has been doing a survey of this new area the past few months, and its work will come before a meeting of the Planning Commission Meeting on June 7th at 5:30PM.   Typically , the designation of Historic District… Read More

Lots of Live Music In Opelika This Week (Every Day!!)

The Summer Swing concert series at Municipal Park (aka Moneky Park) this Tuesday Night features the Southeast Alabama Community Band – a 55-piece Band, Conducted by Dr. Johnny Long, Troy State Band Director Emeritus. Marches, Broadway Show Tunes & Classical Music. The final Noontunes at lunch on Wednesday is the music of Strawberry Whine on the courthouse square at 12 Noon. This was a May only series, which I hope returns next year.  Opelika Parks &amp… Read More

Good Crowd for Memorial Day Services in Opelika

They had to keep going back into City Hall and bring out more chairs for the event at 11AM this morning.  Mayor Fuller welcomed the crowd, Opelika Fire & Police presented the Colors, Rev. Don Turner gave the Invocation, there was special music from Kelly Marcades. Mrs. Fred (Avis) Davis told the story of the Poppies, which were passed to all in attendance.  Lt Col Ablert Killian (Retired) spoke to the group about Military Heros in… Read More

Remember Our Marine Buddy Clay?

Got this email from him over the weekend : Jerry – Hey I was just thinking about you and the crew from Opelika and thought I’d drop you line.  Jackie and I are doing well in Virginia still.  I will finally be finished with all of my training as an infantry officer next month and we will be moving to Orange County, Ca in July.  Its not the south, but there are a lot worse… Read More

Road Trip Savannah – Some Jazzy Art

While in Savannah this past weekend , the art of Ligel Lambert caught my eye.  He paints the pictures of the music that is Jazz.  I picked up a few of his lito’s that were signed and numbered. Maybe, I’ll get around to getting frames on them on on the walls in coming months.  His work was on display in a market on River Street down near the Waving Lady. You can find out more about… Read More

Road Trip Savannah

Took a few days off and headed over to Savannah for a long weekend. Just back on Tuesday Evening. Lots of great places to tell you about.  And with the exception of that Speeding Ticket in Reynolds on the way home it was a great trip. Several of us went, and I’ll have some pictures later in the week.  Along with some links of places you may find fun if you travel that way. The… Read More

Opelika Parks & Rec Events this Week

It’s the Summer Swing Concert Series at Monkey Park on Tuesday Night. Music starts at 7PM, but you can arrive early and grab a burger or dog from the Band Boosters. It’s the  OHS Jazz Ensemble –  Local High School talent with Jazz Rock, Swing & Jazz. The Wednesday Noontunes at Courthouse Square is local favorites “Muse”. Should be a goodtime, so grab lunch and join us.  That’s Wednesday at High Noon in front of the… Read More

Save The Date – Saturday, June 9th, 2007 – Art of Giving

It’s the 6th Annual ”Art of Giving” Art Auction benefiting the Lee County Red Cross.  Hosted by Flip Flop Foto at 116th South 8th Street in Downtown Opelika. The Preview & Silent Auction is at 5PM with the Live Auction starting at 6:30PM. Fine Art is Presented by Regency Fine Art of Atlanta. Admission is $10 and tickets will be available at the door. The “Next Day Sale” is Sunday, June 10th from 10AM to 2PM… Read More

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