McClellan Bike Trails Phase II
by Stephen Hartsfield Following the closure of Ft. McClellan in 1999, there have been many discussions on how to utilize the sprawling facility located in the Lenlock area. Initially, community leaders from Anniston and Calhoun County established the Fort McClellan Joint Powers Authority and were tasked with the redevelopment and reuse planning of the former […]
Calhoun County Architecture
by Stephen Hartsfield When most people think of art, architecture is usually not the first discipline that comes to mind. It is more common to ponder the works of Picasso or Rembrandt, Michelangelo or Leonardo da Vinci. The landscapes of Bob Ross or the abstract expressionism of Jackson Pollock are more likely to be discussed […]
AnniCon 2020
AnniCon 2020 returns to the Anniston City Meeting Center, 1615 Noble St., on March 1. The Asian cultures convention kicks off at 10:00 am and will run until 10:00 pm. AnniCon is a free one-day celebration of Asian cultures including art, music, costuming, manga, anime, gaming, food, history, and special guests. All ages are welcome […]
Black Heritage Festival 2019: A 40 Year Poetic Journey
The 40th annual Black Heritage Festival is February 15 at Longleaf Botanical Gardens in Anniston. Ms. Georgia Calhoun began the Black Heritage Festival four decades ago. Her vision was to enhance the poetry experience for children in our community and to encourage support for local museums. Each year, students step on stage to compete in […]
Holiday Happenings 2019
Friendship Santa Date: Ends Dec. 23 Location: 5921 McIntosh Rd, Oxford Time: 5:30 – 8:00 pm Santa visits the home of Avery and Kathy Robertson each night Nov 30 – Dec 23 from 5:30 – 8:00 pm. Stop by for a picture with him and his 17 foot Rudolph or other Christmas decorations. (bring your […]
The Jacob Darrow Band
A new year will bring new music from The Jacob Darrow Band. “My main goal for 2020 is to release an EP,” says Darrow, guitarist and vocalist. “I’ve got the first single recorded… So that will probably be out very early 2020 and then some other music to follow.” The EP will be the first […]
Holiday Movie Must Watch List
Talk about the ultimate holiday must watch list… This list from TV Guide breaks down the when, where, how, and what time for Christmas movies and TV shows this season. Click the link at the end to see the full list, including the lineups from ABC, CBS, Freeform, and NBC! New Originals Holiday in the […]
Magic of Lights
Explore the Magic of Lights at Choccolocco Park in Oxford. Magic of Lights opens every night from 5:00 to 10:00 pm now through January 4. Tune your radio to your favorite holiday music and enjoy this one-mile drive through light show from the comfort – and warmth – of your own car. Tickets for standard […]
No Miss November
November is packed with musical performances you don’t want to miss! The sensational Kenny G comes to Anniston just weeks after his collaboration with rapper Kanye West stirs new interest in the iconic saxophonist. Plus, the story of Simon and Garfunkel, Chinese pianist Fei Fei, The Color Purple, and much more. A couple of events […]
Enrich, Empower, Engage Gala 2019
You’re invited to support the incredible work of Safe Haven Counseling Foundation, while enjoying a fun evening out, at the second annual Enrich, Empower, Engage Gala 2019. The Gala is hosted and catered by Hubbard’s Off Main, 16 E Choccolocco Street, in Oxford on December 5. The evening will begin at 6:00 pm with musical […]