Opelika, Alabama
Upcoming Events in Opelika Alabama
May
| 16 - 15 |
Summer Swing Concerts in the Park
- Every Tuesday, the Opelika Parks and Recreation Department will host a free outdoor concert at 7 pm. This 14-week concert series offers a wide variety of musical entertainment including Gospel, Jazz, R & B, Oldies, Country, Big Band Swing, Folk and community bands. The Opelika Band Boosters will prepare Summer Sing Sack Suppers of hamburgers, hot dogs and grilled chicken sandwihces, in the park from 6:15 pm - 7:30 pm. Bring the whole family, a quilt or lawn chair and relax for an evening of musical entertainment! For more information, please call the Opelika Parks and Recreation Department at 334.705.5560 or email at bkent@ci.opelika.al.us. Address: Municipal Park, Opelika (Lee County) , Opelika, Alabama |
October
| 12 |
Night of Gospel Music for Curtis Ingram Benefit
- You are invited to attend a Night of Gospel Music Honoring Mr. Curtis Ingram (of the Gospel Messengers, Columbus, GA) Saturday, October 30, 2010 5:00 P.M. CST Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church, 2000 S. Uniroyal Road Opelika, AL 36801 Rev. G.C. McCulloh, Pastor Curtis Ingram has been an inspiration and a blessing to gospel music fans as one of the lead singers for the Gospel Messengers of Columbus, GA for approximately 30 years. We would like to take this opportunity to show our love and appreciation for his contributions. We invite and encourage all gospel groups, choirs, duets, and soloists to attend this benefit program and we solicit monetary donations from all who are willing to give. Please make all checks payable to Curtis Ingram. For further information please feel free to contact Demetriace "CheeChee" Jordan at 334-319-7588 or Victor Alvis at 334-319-0974. Featured Guests: The Anointed Hinds Sisters, Auburn/Opelika, AL The Valley Girls, Valley, AL The Thomas Sisters, Alex City, AL The Zion Trumpets, Macon, GA 100 Men In Black Pleasant Grove Mass Choir Gospel Messengers, Columbus, GA New Generation, Montgomery, AL Address: Pleasant Grove Baptist Church/ 2000 S. Uniroyal Rd. Opelika Ala 36801 , Opelika, Alabama |
December
| 13 - 17 |
Victorian Front Porch Tour
- The streets of the North Opelika Historic Neighborhood are transformed into a Victorian Christmas fairyland with Old World Christmas figures adorning the porches of more than 50 turn-of-the century homes. People travel from far and near to see the life-size Santas, children, angels, toys, teddy bears, carousel horses and other figures designed by local artist Jan Jones. Now in its 12th year, more than 10,000 visitors annually travel to see this one-of-a-kind spectacle. The streets are open to cars on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday. On Saturday evening, weather permitting, streets are closed for walkers. Carolers, neighbors in Victorian costumes and guests are invited to stroll the streets and experience live entertainment as well as the festive spirit. The tour begins at North 8th Street on 2nd Avenue and passes beautiful historic homes. Address: North Opelika Historic Neighborhood , Opelika, Alabama |
| 16 |
Christmas in a Railroad Town
- Norman Rockwell is alive and well in Historic Downtown Opelika. Enjoy a leisurely evening with family and friends visiting our shops and museum while the young at heart have that special conversation with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Miniature train rides and sounds of Christmas fill the air. Wagon rides and trolleys are available to transport you to the Victorian Front Porch Christmas Tour. Address: Historic Downtown Opelika , Opelika, Alabama |