Well, this is going to be a first for Sid’s 8th Street Cafe! Rush Wines will be on hand for a wine tasting, with a representative there to explain the wines and pairings. Light Hor d’oeuvres will be served for this $10 Per Person Event. The restaurant and bar will be open for regular business. Call 334-363-2039 for more information, or visit the website at www.8thstreetcafe.com for more information. Sid’s at at 117 S 8th… Read More
Month: April 2010
From the Weekend…
It was quiet at the coffee shop on Saturday. Friends off for another Half Marathon in TN, waiting for the news of Kate & Revel’s new daughters birth, the fact that Audra actually found a stud with a “stud finder” and it was her husband. Rain Saturday and a beautiful Sunny Sunday and cooler weather on Monday and Tuesday Night. Lots coming this weekend. More post coming… From the Archives — originally published on the… Read More
A Father’s Love…
David Bailey is the man behind the Pastrol Counceling Center “Restoration” at the First Presbyterian Church, 900 Second Avenue in Opelika and provides a monthly column for the Opelika Daily News. I recently finished reading the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel Gilead by Marilynne Robinson. One particular passage stood out to me as the anchor of the book’s power. I’ll quote it here, even though taken out of context it’s probably not as evocative. The premise is… Read More
Brewery Modernization Act Fails This Year
I received this email from Dan Roberts, VP of Legislative Support at Free the Hops… Yesterday marked the last day of the legislative session. We had hoped two pro-beer bills would be passing. Unfortunately, neither did. SB328, the Brewery Modernization Act, was the official Free the Hops bill for this session. Despite being a common-sense, pro-business bill that would create jobs and help a growing industry in Alabama (without costing a penny to the public… Read More
Auburn City Fest – Could Be Weather Issue
City Fest is this weekend. Weather is suppose to be pretty bad on Saturday, but do we ever really know. Here’s some history from their website:Two employees of the Auburn Parks & Recreation Department founded Auburn CityFest, Auburn’s largest, FREE, outdoor festival in 2000 while discussing the idea over lunch at Auburn’s famous Niffer’s Place. Since the festival made its debut ten years ago, it has turned the last Saturday in April into a fabulous… Read More
Noon Tunes Returns in May
Wednesday in May at Opelika’s Courthouse Square. Bring a brown bag lunch (or purchase lunch from a local restaurant), a quilt or lawn chair and relax by the fountain for an hour of unforgettable musical entertainment. Concert Time: 12:00 noon – 1:00 p.m. Here’s the Spring 2010 Schedule… Wednesday May 5th : Muse – Easy listening, vocal oriented acoustic soft rock played as only Muse can. Muse will appear for the 18h year on the Summer… Read More
Friday – Dova Grove at 8th & Rail
Formed as a quiet project in 2005, Dova Grove’s unique flavor of “Memphis Rock & Jam” has continued to spread and excite music-lovers across the region. Stemming from their recent touring, DG’s Memphis Rock & Jam has earned the esteem of the music industry, noted by opportunities to perform with fantastic touring acts. They have shared the stage with bands such as Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Ivan Neville’s Dumpstaphunk, Eric McFadden Trio, Tishamingo, The Nadas, Burnside Exploration, The Heartless Bastards, Kenny Brown… Read More
Air Force Tanker – Build in Alabama or Washington State?
EADS is back in the news today getting back into the bidding for the Air Force KC-135 Replacement program. Many thought the process for the bid in Congress was slanted toward Boeing and it’s 767 Based Plan. This fight has been ongoing for years. EADS win of the bid was challenged, and it’s back to the drawing board. It’s all about American Jobs. Some in Alabama (and overseas) or some in Washington State. From The… Read More
Saturday – Nathan Angelo at 8th & Rail
Although a newcomer to the southeast music scene, Atlanta-based Nathan Angelo has been immersed in music for over a decade. The son of a practicing minister, Nathan was surrounded by a family of musicians who nudged him to learn piano at age six. Four years later, Nathan began leading his father’s congregation in music and was later appointed the volunteer Director of Music, a title which he held until he left for college. This experience proved significant in shaping his career… Read More
WSFA Report: States Prepaid College Fund Going to Be Okay!
The Alabama Legislature has found a compromise that shores up the state’s prepaid college tuition plan with nearly $548 million over the next 17 years. It also keeps the state’s promise to pay tuition for 44,000 students. The Senate approved the plan 23-8 Wednesday and the House agreed 85-7 Wednesday night. Democratic state Sen. Ted Little of Auburn says the legislation saves Alabama’s Prepaid Affordable College Tuition plan. But Democratic Rep. John Knight, who is chief… Read More
Event Center Downtown – A Destination!
Gosh, how long ago did we report the closing of the Coca-Cola plant in Opelika followed months later of the plans to turn it into a downtown destination for weddings, trade shows and other events needing room, parking, and all the facilities to make an event happen! I attended a special preview on Thursday Night of the new “Event Center Downtown” (aka Opleika’s Old Coke Plant) and all I can say is Wow! By… Read More
