Auburn Area Community Theatre Presents “On Golden Pond” The Auburn Area Community Theatre (AACT) continues their spring production of “On Golden Pond” May 16 – 19 at 7 p.m. and May 20 at 2 p.m. at the Jan Dempsey Community Arts Center. “On Golden Pond” tells the story of Norman and Ethel Thayer, an elderly couple coming to grips with aging and their relationship with their daughter Chelsea. At times tender and touching, and always funny, this is a show for the entire family. Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for children, students, and seniors. For reservations, please call 332-2620.
May Concert Series Continues with Auburn Knights Orchestra Performance The May Concert Series continues Thursday, May 17 with a performance by the Auburn Knights Orchestra. This FREE, outdoor concert series features performances by local and regional musicians every Thursday at 6 p.m. at Town Creek Park. Grab your friends, some chairs, and a picnic and enjoy an evening of FREE musical entertainment. This week, Kona Ice will be on-site selling icy treats for concert attendees to enjoy. The Auburn Knights Orchestra is a 19-piece jazz band based out of Auburn and is thought to be one of the oldest big band organizations in the world. Formed in 1930 at what was then known as Alabama Polytechnic Institute (API), the band organized to play for dances and other musical events throughout the school year. During the summer months, band members took their show on tour, playing swing music at many clubs and beach resorts throughout the Southeast. Early band members had the opportunity to play alongside music legends such as Count Basie, Frank Sinatra, Glenn Miller, Woody Herman, Tommy Dorsey, and Buddy Rich. For more than 80 years, the group has been bringing the best of jazz and big band sounds to Auburn audiences and looks forward to continuing the legacy for 80 more years!
14th Annual Juried Art Show and Reception The 14th Annual Juried Art Show exhibition is currently on display at the Jan Dempsey Community Arts Center. The exhibition features works by local artists on display now through Wednesday, June 27. The exhibit is free and open to the public Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Works from the exhibition have been selected for special recognition and will be announced at a reception honoring the artists on Friday, May 18 from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. at the Jan Dempsey Community Arts Center. The reception is free and open to the public. For more information, please visit www.auburnalabama.org/arts or contact the Arts Center at 501-2963.
Sign Up for Art Camps Sign up for summer art camps with the Auburn Arts Association! A number of camps and sessions will be offered for all ages throughout the summer. Registration is going on now at the Jan Dempsey Community Arts Center while spaces are available. All camps are payable in full at the time of registration. Sign up at the Jan Dempsey Community Arts Center Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Spaces are available on a first come, first serve basis. A limited number of needs-based scholarships are available.
Visual Art Workshops for Children Ages 7 & up June 4 - 8, June 25 - 29, July 16 - 20, and July 30 - Aug. 3 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. $60/week and $50/additional child Art for Young Children Ages 4 - 6 June 12 - 14, July 10 - 12, and July 24 - 26 10 a.m. - noon $40/week Young Artist Atelier Ages 12 - 15 June 18 - 22, July 23 - 27 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. $75/week
For more information, contact the Jan Dempsey Community Arts Center at 501-2963.
Hickory Dickory Park Closed for Maintenance May 19 Hickory Dickory Park will be closed for the Auburn Rotary Club's annual spring work day on Saturday, May 19 beginning at sunrise. The park will remain closed until work has been completed at approximately noon. Club members will be adding new mulch and treating the playground equipment as part of their work day. Citizens are encouraged to visit one of Auburn's other parks while Hickory Dickory Park is closed for maintenance. Auburn Parks and Recreation would like to express its appreciation to the Auburn Rotary Club for their commitment to building and maintaining Hickory Dickory Park for over 15 years. The club has adopted the park as one of its annual service projects and devotes a large portion of its service hours to maintaining the park for hundreds of Auburn children to enjoy year-round.
Auburn to Host Alabama Senior Olympics Pickleball Tournament Auburn will host the Alabama Senior Olympics Pickleball Tournament on Saturday, May 19 beginning at 8 a.m. at the Indian Pines Tennis Courts. Over 20 participants will compete in tournament play. The public is invited to attend and see pickleball played at a high skill level. The Alabama Senior Olympics is managed by the Governor's Commission on Physical Fitness and Sports. Participants ages 50 and older compete in sports such as archery, badminton, basketball, bowling, cycling, horseshoes, pickleball, racquetball, road race, shuffleboard, softball, swimming, race walk, table tennis, tennis, track and field, triathlon, and volleyball. The Alabama Senior Olympics are part of the National Senior Games Association, a non-profit member of the United States Olympic Committee.
Lee County Special Olympics Delegation to Compete at State Games Lee County Special Olympics athletes will represent the area at the State of Alabama Special Olympics Games at Troy University May 18 - 20. Athletes will compete in golf, track & field, bowling, swimming, and powerlifting. The team will depart from behind the home side of Duck Samford Stadium on Friday, May 18 at 10:30 a.m. Citizens are encouraged to stop by to send the athletes off and wish them good luck. Want to help support Lee County Special Olympics? Sign up for Niffer’s Frequent Diner Club and designate Lee County Special Olympics as your charity for the month of May to earn rewards! Not a member? Click here to sign up and link your account to Lee County Special Olympics. It’s dining for a great cause!
Auburn to Host USSSA Baseball Tournament Auburn welcomes the USSSA Super NIT BAseball Tournament May 18 - 20 at the Auburn Softball Complex. Click here to read the tournament press release from the Auburn-Opelika Tourism Bureau. The tournament, estimated to bring a $3 million economic impact to the area, is one of the largest tournaments ever hosted in Auburn.
Splash Passes Available Auburn City Pools open Friday, May 25. Do you have your Splash Pass?!? Purchase your 2012 Splash Pass, good for daily, unlimited admission to both pools all summer. Passes are $50 for individuals and $125 for families (good for immediate family members, including parents or guardians and children under the age of 19, residing in the same household only). Purchase your Splash Pass at the Dean Road Recreation Center Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. May is National Water Safety Month, sponsored by the Association of Pool & Spa Professionals in concert with the National Recreation & Parks Association, the American Red Cross, and the World Waterpark Association. Click here for water safety tips and more information on the campaign.
SummerNight 2012 Applications Now Available The Auburn Arts Association is now accepting artist, merchant, and volunteer applications for the 6th Annual SummerNight Downtown Art Walk. This event is perfect for local artists to display their talents, while offering the community a chance to enjoy an evening in beautiful downtown Auburn. There will be children’s activities early in the evening, musical entertainment, and downtown merchants will also remain open after hours in order for patrons to shop, dine, and relax. Artists are encouraged to exhibit and sell their work, while merchants are welcome to offer coupons and/or activities to invite the community into their businesses. Restaurants and merchants may also sell items directly in front of their business. Volunteers are also needed for the event. Applications for local artists, downtown merchants, and volunteers are due no later than Monday, June 11. Download an application online at www.auburnalabama.org/arts or pick one up at the Jan Dempsey Community Arts Center. SummerNight 2012 will be held on Friday, June 15 from 6 – 9:30 p.m. in downtown Auburn and is FREE to the public. In the event of rain, join us Saturday, June 16. Artists, downtown businesses, and restaurants are encouraged to participate. To download an application or for sponsorship information, please visit www.auburnalabama.org/arts, or contact the Jan Dempsey Community Arts Center at (334) 501-2963.