Tuesday, January 24

Sips n Strokes Class
At Opelika Parks and Recreation. $20 class. Please call 334-705- 5547 for more information.

Auburn High School Show Choir Preview Show
Auburn Center for the Performing Arts. 6 p.m. www.auburnschools.org.

Monty Python’s Spamalot
Montgomery Performing Arts Centre. www.mpaconline.org.

Smithsonian Let’s Do History Tour
The Smithsonian’s Museum of American History (NMAH) Let’s Do History Tour will bring NMAH staff to ten communities nationwide for 2 days to share exciting teaching techniques and free K-12 resources. Free and open to everyone in the community! The Parent session is at 6 p.m., at Cary Woods Elementary in Auburn. The session will feature literacy development strategies for elementary students with a focus on history. For more information, please contact Karen Anderson, Auburn City Schools at (334) 887.2100 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Wednesday, January 25

Locomotion
The Centre for Performing & Visual Arts, Newnan, Ga. 9:15 a.m., 12:15 p.m. Ages 9 years and up. Ever have a lot to say, but can’t get the words out? That’s the problem confronting Lonnie Collins Motion, a kid who’s so full of energy that everybody calls him Locomotion. After experiencing some very real family tragedies, the power of poetry finally provides an outlet for expressing his feelings. www.thecentreonline.net.

Thursday, January 26
Blake Shelton Well Lit & Amplified Tour 2012
With special guests Justin Moore and Dia Frampton (from NBC’s The Voice.) Columbus Civic Center, Ga. www.ticketmaster.com.

Couponing 101 with Jackie
Dean Road Rec Center, Auburn. 6-8 p.m. Got coupons? Learn how to save at least 50% each week on your grocery, household, and personal care expenses. During this class, you will learn the basics of couponing with a few savvy secrets that will make you a pro at saving money! This class will cover all local grocery store policies and explain the specific types of store sales and how to take advantage of them. $15 fee. Contact: Jackie Waters, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Embodying Blackness
By 2007 Pulitzer Prize winner, Natasha Trethewey. Jule Collins Smith Museum of Art, Auburn. 5 p.m. Free. 844.1484.

Friday, January 27

Friday Nite Drop-In
Covington Rec Center. 6-8:45 p.m. Ages 3rd-5th graders. For registration and fees, 705-5560.

David Lee Show
Event Center Downtown, Opelika. 6 p.m. Tickets $15-$20. General admission. www.eventcenterdowntown.net.

Culinary Boot Camp at the Hotel at Auburn University
Hands-on weekend-long event showcasing the best of Alabama culinary products and talent. Two top dining locations – Ariccia Trattoria & Bar and Piccolo – will mix gourmet meals with educational experiences. From a Friday evening reception featuring Alabama beers and seafood, where participants can meet the chefs to a Saturday cooking demo, wine pairing seminar and hands on cooking class, guests can enjoy a full array of interactive culinary activities. Afterwards, they can wind-down on Sunday with a final meal of either Sunday Jazz Brunch in Ariccia or breakfast in bed. All participants will receive special aprons and chef toques to wear throughout the weekend to identify them as honorary participants in the Culinary Boot Camp. 321-3179. www.auhcc.com.

Jerry Seinfeld
RiverCenter for the Performing Arts, Columbus, Ga. www.rivercenter.org.
Opera Birmingham Presents An Evening with Angela Brown: Italian Opera Gala
Alabama School of Fine Arts.
www.operabirmingham.org. 8 p.m.

Pike Piddlers Storytelling Festival
Troy, Al. This year’s tellers are Donald Davis, Bil Lepp, Susie Whaples, and more. The festival begins on Friday night with supper and stories at the We Piddle Around Theater and continues with three concerts at the Trojan Center Theater at Troy University on Saturday. All concerts open with traditional music played by local bands and musicians.

26th Annual Southern Gardening Symposium
Experience this three-day symposium devoted to gardening in the South! Program includes: in-depth optional pre-conference workshops, optional pre-conference garden tour, a silent auction, a live auction, garden marketplace and more. Callaway Gardens, Ga. www.callawaygardens.com.

Fort Benning Ladies Night Out
McGraw Village Clubhouse, Ft. Benning, Ga. 5 p.m. (405) 535-4247.

Saturday, January 28

Jeff Dunham
Phillips Arena, Atlanta. www.ticketmaster.com.

FoodBlogSouth 2012
Birmingham. Conference for food bloggers, writers, photographers, and social media gurus with workshops, discussions, speakers and networking opportunities for attendees and sponsors. The keynote speaker will be Kat Kinsman, the editor of CNN’s food blog Eatocracy. www.FoodBlogSouth.com.

Teen Scene Field Trip
Wilderness Survival 101. 5 a.m. - 6 p.m. Join Auburn Parks and Recreation and the staff from Little River Canyon Field School in Fort Payne, AL to learn hands-on methods of basic survival skills dealing with water, shelter, food, fire, and getting found. Skills are similar to those shown on popular TV shows. Dress for a full day of outdoor activities in winter weather. $15. Payable in cash on the day of the trip. Pre-registration required by Jan. 13. Meet at Dean Road Rec Center. Ages 12-15 yrs. Melissa Weldon, 501-2946.

Lowe’s Build-and-Grow Kid’s Workshops
“Build-a-Saurus.” 10-11 a.m. Free hands-on learning clinic. Opelika. A great way to give your child the opportunity to participate in these pint-sized “How-to Clinics.” These clinics are designed specifically for kids from ages 5 through 12. An adult will need to bring the child and stay with him or her for the entire length of the workshop.

KidToons Presents Dino Dan
See Jan. 21 for details.

Alabama Clay Conference
Alabama School of Fine Arts, Birmingham.
www.asfa.k12.al.us. Free.

Culinary Boot Camp at the Hotel at Auburn University
See Jan. 27 for details.

Fresh Farmers Market
See Jan. 21 for details.

Pike Piddlers Storytelling Festival
See Jan. 27 for details.

26th Annual Southern Gardening Symposium
Callaway Gardens, Ga. www.callawaygardens.com.

Sunday, January 29

Quantum of Auburn Bridal Show
Auburn University Hotel and Conference Center. For Information about participating as a Vendor, please contact: Ben Taylor, Director of Sales, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , 334-745-4656 Ext 304.

Callaway Gardens Fitness Series Marathon/Half Marathon
Callaway Gardens, Ga.www.callawaygardens.com.

26th Annual Southern Gardening Symposium
Callaway Gardens, Ga. www.callawaygardens.com.

Dance Across Birmingham
Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex. A day of free community classes for anyone to experience the art of dance in styles ranging from hip-hop, ballroom, praise dance, African dance, Latin dance, swing dance, dance fitness, and tap. Classes are designed for beginners of all ages. Browse the exhibits at the Alabama Dance Exchange and eat in the theater while enjoying the free dance showcase. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. www.alabamadancecouncil.org.

Culinary Boot Camp at the Hotel at Auburn University
See Jan. 27 for details.

KidToons Presents Dino Dan
See Jan. 21 for details.

Tuesday, January 31

Tyler Perry’s The Haves and The Have Nots
RiverCenter for the Performing Arts, Columbus, Ga. 7:30 p.m. www.rivercenter.org.

Thursday, February 2

Dance: Meaning of Motion
Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art. 6-7:30 p.m. Meaning in Motion, a performance that responds to JCSM’s space, collections and exhibitions, by the Auburn University Department of Theatre Dance Ensemble, under the direction of Professor Adrienne Wilson. www.jcsm.auburn.edu.

Wetumpka Crater Days
Wetumpka Civic Center. The greatest natural disaster to ever hit Alabama was caused when a very large meteor hit near the area where the city of Wetumpka now sits. Crater Days includes a lecture, school day visits and crater tours. www.visitelmoreco.com.

Ramona Quimby
RiverCenter for the Performing Arts, Columbus, Ga. 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 7:00 p.m. www.rivercenter.org.

Friday, February 3

AU Concert Band Concert
Auburn Performing Arts Center. 7:30 p.m. 844-4165.

Ramona Quimby
See Feb. 2 for details.

First Friday Night Tennis Mixer
Join the Auburn Community Tennis Association (ACTA) for the First Friday Night Tennis Mixer at 6:30 p.m. at the City of Auburn/Auburn University Yarbrough Tennis Center. Citizens ages 19 and up are encouraged to play. All levels of play are welcome. No partner is necessary. The event will be held rain or shine. Yarbrough Tennis Center non-member court fees apply. For more information, visitauburnalabama.org/tennis or Yarbrough Tennis Center at 501-2920.

An Evening for Families of Special Needs Children
All families of children with special needs are invited to join us at 6 p.m. at Lakeview Baptist Church for a special evening just for you: A nice dinner, free childcare, and an encouraging word from Greg Lucas, author and parent of a son with special needs.
To find out more and to register: www.lakeviewatthewell.com; Questions, email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

2012 Storybook Farm Cowboy Roundup
Saddle up for some wild west fun! 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Dinner provided by Irish Bred Pub. Advanced reservations only: $30 - head wrangler and 1 cowboy, $5 - additional cowboy / $10 - additional wrangler. Cash, credit card or check. Order by phone or online, www.HopeOnHorseback.org. 334-444-5966. 300 Cusseta Road, Opelika.

ArcAttack
The Centre for Performing & Visual Arts, Newnan, Ga. 7 p.m. $12 Adults, $10 Students & Seniors. Live instruments meet drum loops and samples to produce rock, electronic and indie with a splash of punk and a dash of metal served with a side of pop. This high power performance is unique in its elements and energy, being at the same time mesmerizing and energetically thrilling. www.thecentreonline.net.

Wetumpka Crater Days
See Feb. 2 for details.

Dance: Meaning of Motion
See Feb. 2 for details.

Saturday, February 4

Prattville Mardi Gras Parade
Downtown Prattville, 1-5 p.m. Free. Parade, vendors, and children’s fun zone. www.prattvilleal.gov.

Journal Making for Kids
Jan Dempsey Community Arts Center, Auburn. 9-11:30 a.m. Learn how to use decoupage techniques to make a journal out of a plain composition notebook with scrapbook paper, cardstock, and more. $20 fee. Contact Ashley, 256-335-0971.

Home Depot’s Kid’s Workshop “Valentine Keepsake Box”
9 a.m. - 12 noon. Free ‘how-to’ workshops designed for children ages 5-12 years. The workshops teach children do-it-yourself skills and tool safety, while at the same time helping to instill a sense of accomplishment.

Saturday Art Club ‘Flora Prints’
Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art, Auburn. Learn, create, and explore. We’ll look at the flowers and plants of John James Audubon and then make some flowers of our own. This program is for students K–12 and is free and open to all. For more information, call 334.844.3486. www.jcsm.auburn.edu.

2012 Columbus Health Expo
Columbus Trade Center, Ga. Over 40 Free Health Screenings given by area healthcare providers. Results are reviewed by a doctor or nurse. 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. 706-321-6166.

Teen Scene Field Trip to Cloudmont Ski Resort
Auburn Parks and Rec. Enjoy a day of winter fun at Alabama’s only alpine ski resort, Cloudmont Ski Resort in Mentone. Enjoy two, 1,000 foot slopes to challenge you. Participants should bring a brown bag lunch. The fee includes admission, lift tickets, a beginner lesson, and ski equipment. $55 fee. Pre-registration required by Jan. 27. Contact Melissa, 501-2946.

Beaker Bash
Presented by Wells Fargo. McWane Science Center, Birmingham. 5-8 p.m. An expedition through the land of dinosaurs, deep under the ocean, into the thick of the jungle, and to galaxies far away. Beaker Bash annually supports McWane Science Center’s educational mission and programs. $30 Kids, $50 Adults, $150 Family Four Package, $500 Explorer Package includes six tickets and admission to the V.I.P. lounge. www.mcwane.org.

Fresh Farmers Market
See Jan. 21 for details.

Dance: Meaning of Motion
See Feb. 2 for details.

Wetumpka Crater Days
See Feb. 2 for details.
 

Sunday, February 5

Southern Bridal Faire
The Activity Center, Montgomery. View award-winning portraiture, taste gourmet cakes and cuisine, daydream while watching our spectacular fashion shows. Enjoy personal attention from the area’s most distinguished wedding professionals, who will bring your vision to life. 1-5 p.m. www.SouthernBridalFaire.com.

Tuesday, February 7

The Toe Tactic, Emily Hubley
Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art. Southern Circuit of Independent Filmmakers presents at 6 p.m. Free event with free coffee, dessert and discussion. www.jcsm.auburn.edu.

Thursday, February 9

23rd Annual Daddy-Daughter Date Night
Sponsored by City of Auburn Parks and Rec. Girls, get ready to dress up and enjoy an evening of dancing, refreshments, pictures and other surprises with your Dad. Don’t miss out on the chance to win a trophy or door prize throughout the evening. Dads – you don’t want to miss this exciting event! The Lexington Hotel, Auburn. Three nights are available. Please make your reservations early, as space is limited. $30/couple & $5/additional child. Payable to City of Auburn. Children 12 and under only please. 501-2930.

Ceramics Valentine Sweetheart Special
Opelika Parks and Rec. Paint a heart shaped box for your special Valentine. 3:30-4:30 p.m. 705.5560.

Birmingham Fashion Week
Local and national designers, celebrities, boutiques and a competition for emerging designers from high schools and colleges as well as a “fresh face” model competition. Proceeds benefit Camp Smile-A-Mile. Lynn Park. www.bhamfashionweek.com.

Friday, February 10

AU Symphonic and Jazz Band Concert
Auburn Performing Arts Center. 7:30 p.m. 844-4165.
The Layman Group’s 2nd Annual Carnivale Gala & Masquerade
Event Center Downtown, Opelika. The GALA will be an elegant and entertaining semi-formal dinner which focuses on spreading the true value of Alabamians becoming invested into the Arts within their own communities and throughout the state. www.thelaymangroup.org.

Friday Nite Drop In
Covington Rec Center, Opelika. 3rd-5th graders. $15 registration fee; $3 per visit. 705-5560.

Birmingham Fashion Week
See Feb. 9 for details.

23rd Annual Daddy-Daughter Date Night
See Feb. 9 for details.

Rascal Flatts with Sara Evans and Hunter Hayes
Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex, Birmingham. www.ticketmaster.com.

2012 Storybook Farm Cowboy Roundup
See Feb. 3 for details.
 

Saturday, February 11

Fresh Farmers Market
See Jan. 21 for details.

Second Saturday at Lee County Historical Society Museum
10 a.m.-3 p.m. On the second Saturday of every month, a group of history re-enactors gather at the LCHS Museum in period attire to demonstrate their arts and crafts. Blacksmiths are working at the forge, spinners and weavers are in the textile room, the gardeners are in the gardens, crafts and seasonal activities are scheduled, and someone is always cooking up a meal in the fireplace or outdoors. www.leecountyhistoricalsociety.org.

Art Safari at The Columbus Museum
Georgia. 1-3 p.m. Ages 7 and up. An interactive family tour at the Columbus Museum’s Art Safari! Participants will make key stops in the museum as they learn about different types of art, create make-and-take projects, and participate in gallery activities! Free, but need to register. 706.748.2562, ext. 652.

Journal Making for Adults
Jan Dempsey Community Arts Center, Auburn. 9-11:30 a.m. Learn how to use decoupage techniques to make a journal out of a plain composition notebook with scrapbook paper, cardstock, and more. $20 Fee. Contact Ashley, 256-335-0971.

Birmingham Fashion Week
See Feb. 9 for details.

17th Annual Polar Bear Run
5K & 1-mile Fun Run. First Baptist Church, Prattville. 9 a.m. www.polarbearrun.org.

23rd Annual Daddy-Daughter Date Night
See Feb. 9 for details.

2012 Storybook Farm Cowboy Roundup
See Feb. 3 for details.
 

Monday, February 13

Bill Schaffer Faculty Horn Recital
Goodwin Music Building Recital Hall. 7:30 p.m. Tickets Adults $10, Students $5. 844-4165.

Tuesday, February 14

The Blues Brothers Revue
Presented by Alexander City Arts. Benjamin Russell High School, Alexander City. 7:30 p.m. 256-234-9806.

Thursday, February 16

Lecture: A History of African American Music
Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art. Free event. 5 p.m. www.jcsm.auburn.edu.

Southern Comforts
Presented by Red Door Theatre, Union Springs, Al. Each performance will be preceded by a seated dinner. www.reddoortheatre.org.

Birmingham Home and Garden Show
Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex. www.birminghamhomeandgardenshow.com.

Of Mice and Men
The Centre for Performing & Visual Arts, Newnan, Ga. 7 p.m.. $10 Adults, $8 Students & Seniors. www.thecentreonline.net.

Friday, February 17

Friday Night Drop-In Sweetheart Dance
Opelika SportsPlex. 7-9:30 p.m. Tickets $5 single; $8 couples. Ages 6th-8th graders. Dress in your Sunday best and come out for a night of music, dancing and fun! A King and his Court will be selected and presented at the dance. Special musical entertainment by OZZ. Open to ‘Drop In’ members only. Call 705-5560.

Southern Comforts
See Feb. 16 for details.

Ms. Wheelchair Alabama Pageant
Staybridge Suites, Montgomery. www.mswheelchairalabama-usa.org.

Birmingham Home and Garden Show
See Feb. 16 for details.

Looking ahead...

February 18. Ms. Wheelchair Alabama Pageant
Staybridge Suites, Montgomery.
www.mswheelchairalabama-usa.org.

February 18. Southern Comforts
Presented by Red Door Theatre, Union Springs, Al. Each performance will be preceded by a seated dinner. www.reddoortheatre.org.

February 18. Tiger Trekkers Hiking Club
Dean Road Rec Center, Auburn. Put your hiking boots on and join us for some fresh air, good exercise, and an opportunity to enjoy the great outdoors. Join us for a hike on the Cherokee Ridge Alpine Trail - South Trail on beautiful Lake Martin. The hike is 3 miles long and moderate in difficulty. Participants must provide a day pack with adequate water and snacks. Proper hiking boots are required. Free to the public. Pre-registration required by Feb. 10. Melissa, 501-2946.

February 18. Dandy Dads Dinner Dance
Opelika SportsPlex. 6-8 p.m. A special night out for Fathers and Daughters. Enjoy an evening of dining, dancing and fun! Limited seating. Reservations required. Admission: $30 (couple), $5 for each additional daughter. Includes: Meal, corsage/boutonniere, and activities. Musical Entertainment by OZZ. 705-5560.

February 18. Big Machines Day
McWane Science Center, Birmingham. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Get up close and personal with some big machines including backhoes, excavators, dump trucks, loaders, dozers and cranes! Learn the science of simple machines and participate in fun building programs throughout the day!

February 18. Riverdance
RiverCenter for the Performing Arts, Columbus, Ga. 7:30 p.m. www.rivercenter.org.

February 18. Parents Night Out
Opelika Parks and Rec. Bring the kids to swim, so you can enjoy a nice night out. Ages 8-12 years (must know how to swim). 7:00-9:30 p.m. $5 fee. 705-5560.

February 18. Sensory Sensitive Screening The Secret World of Arrietty
These movies are geared towards families with children on the Autism Spectrum (and others with sensory issues). Some special features will include turning on the lights about halfway, turning down the sound, and throwing out the “no noise” restriction. Families may choose to bring in their own special dietary food or purchase from the concession stand. Carmike Ritz 13, Columbus, Ga. 11 a.m. www.mcasg.net.

February 18. 23rd Annual Love Your Heart Run/Crank Your Heart Ride
Chewacla State Park, Auburn. Love Your Heart Run is sponsored by the Exceptional Outreach Organization and the City of Auburn. The Love Your Heart Run is our premier fundraising event benefiting children and adults with special needs that participate in Special Olympics of Lee County, Best Buddies of Auburn University, Premier Academy Shining Knights Therapeutic Cheerleading Team, Friends for Life and City of Auburn Parks and Recreation Therapeutic Summer Camp. Participants may run or walk the event! www.loveyourheartrun.com.

February 18. Critter Crawl 5K Trail Run
Alabama Nature Center, Millbrook. 9 a.m. www.alabamawildlife.org.

February 18. Krewe of Toulouse Mardi Gras Parade
Main St. Wetumpka. Arts and crafts, vendors and parade. 10 a.m. www.kreweoftoulouse.com.

February 18-19. Alabama Nature Center Public Weekends
Millbrook, Al. Enjoy hiking five miles of scenic ANC trails while learning about the fascinating natural history of central Alabama. 800-822-9453.

February 18-19. Birmingham Home and Garden Show
Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex. www.birminghamhomeandgardenshow.com.

February 19. Atlanta Ballet presents Twyla Tharp’s The Princess and the Goblin
Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, Atlanta. www.ticketmaster.com.

February 19. Orion Quartet
Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts. 3-5 p.m. www.montgomerychambermusic.org.

February 21. Julianne Baird Guest Artist Concert
Goodwin Music Building Recital Hall. 7:30 p.m. Tickets Adults $10, Students $5. 844-4165.

February 21. Sips n Strokes
Presented by Opelika Parks and Recreation, Denson Drive Recreation Center. Class fee $20. 705-5547.

February 22. AU Faculty Jazz Concert
Goodwin Music Building Recital Hall. 7:30 p.m. Tickets Adults $10, Students $5. 844-4165.

February 23. 11th Annual Taste of Homewood
Rosewood Hall, Homewood. Tickets $35-40. www.homewoodchamber.com.

February 23. Kelly Clarkson: Stronger Tour 2012
Fox Theatre, Atlanta. www.ticketmaster.com.

February 23-26, 28-29, March 1-3. Auburn University Theatre Musical Presents Cabaret
Telfair Peet Theatre, Auburn Campus. In 1931, the Nazi Party rises to power and the performers and patrons of the seedy and decadent Kit Kat Klub gather nightly presided over by the iconic Master of Ceremonies to escape the growing turmoil that grips Berlin. 7:30 p.m. 844-4154.

February 24. Indian Classical Music Concert
Goodwin Music Building Recital Hall. 7:30 p.m. Tickets Adults $10, Students $5. 844-4165.

February 24. Friday Nite Drop In
Covington Rec Center, Opelika. 3rd-5th graders. $15 registration fee; $3 per visit. 705-5560.

February 24-25. EAMC Weekend Events to Celebrate Life
Join the EAMC Foundation for a weekend of events to Celebrate Life! The goal of this two-day event is to raise awareness in the community about how the hospital touches lives on a daily basis, as well as to raise funds to support hospital programs, all while having a good time. We have something for everyone. A radio-thon and health fair will kick off the weekend on Friday, followed by a Saturday morning, 8 a.m. couch to 5k run in downtown Opelika, and a Saturday night celebration party, featuring Route 66 in front of the Lee County Courthouse. Participate in one event or participate in all! For questions specifically relating to the Celebrate Life 5K, please contact Tracey Buckingham, 332-6536. www.celebratelife.eamc.org.

February 24-25. 25th Annual Shelby County Cattlemen’s Rodeo
Shelby County Exhibition Center, Columbiana, Al. Live Rodeo, chuck wagon races, bull riding, calf roping, team roping, steer wrestling and bareback riding, food and entertainment fun for the whole family. 6 p.m. www.southshelbychamber.com.

February 24-25. Geocoaching 101
Dean Road Rec Center, Auburn. This class is for outdoor enthusiasts interested in learning about Geocoaching, the high tech adventure game that has gained tremendous popularity worldwide. Although not necessary, if participants have a handheld GPS , please bring it to class. $5 fee. Register by Feb. 15. Contact Melissa, 501-2946.

February 25. Celebrate Life Couch to 5k Run
Downtown Opelika. 8 a.m. Run will be followed by a celebration concert by Route 66 in front of the Lee County Courthouse. For questions specifically relating to the Celebrate Life 5K, please contact Tracey Buckingham, 332-6536. www.celebratelife.eamc.org.

February 25. Russell Forest Run
Russell Crossroads, Alexander City. Run the soft clay trails and see beautiful Lake Martin during this Russell Forest 10k and 5k benefit run for Alexander City Schools Education Foundation. 7:45 a.m. www.russellforestrun.com.

February 25. Saturday Art Club ‘Free Draw’
Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art, Auburn. Learn, create, and explore. Pencils, paper, charcoal, graphite, erasers, crayons, markers… we’ve got it all for this laid-back session.This program is for students K–12 and is free and open to all. For more information, call 334.844.3486. www.jcsm.auburn.edu.

February 25. Arbor Day
Downtown Opelika. A tree is planted as a demonstration and students receive prizes for the poster contest. The Opelika Tree Commission gives away a variety of tree seedlings.

February 25. 2012 VIP Bed Race
Corner of 14th Street and Broadway – Columbus, Ga. Teams race by pushing beds on wheels. Prizes for best theme, fastest time, team that raises the most money for VIP. Proceeds help local homeless children and their families. Community-wide event. FREE Admission for spectators. $100 entry fee for race team of 5 people. 706-494-6348.

February 25. Russian National Ballet: Cinderella
RiverCenter for the Performing Arts, Columbus, Ga. 7:30 p.m. www.rivercenter.org.

February 26. AU Gospel Choir Black History Month Concert
The City Church, Auburn. 844-4165.

February 26. Columbus Comic Book Show
701 Front Avenue, Columbus, Ga. 11 a.m. Toys, Games, Comic Books and More! 706-649-1477.

February 27-28. Step Camp
Covington Rec. Center, Opelika. 5:30-7 p.m. Fee $10. Ages 12-16. Learn popular step styles and more sequence. 705.5560.

February 28. Sips n Strokes
Presented by Opelika Parks and Recreation, Denson Drive Recreation Center. Class fee $20. 705-5547.

February 28. The Acting Company: The Comedy of Errors
RiverCenter for the Performing Arts, Columbus, Ga. 10:30 a.m., 7:30 p.m. www.rivercenter.org.

February 28. Craft Fun
Covington Center, Opelika. 3:30-4:30 p.m. Ages 6-10 years. Fee $8. 705.5560.

February 28. Four Score and Seven Years Ago
The Centre for Performing & Visual Arts, Newnan, Ga. 9:15 a.m., 12:15 p.m. Grades 3rd-8th. To young Lemuel, who has escaped slavery in Georgia, life in Gettysburg is everything he had dreamed it would be. His ideas about the North and the South, as well as what it means to be a free man, are challenged, when he unexpectedly befriends Jacob, a young Confederate soldier.www.thecentreonline.net.

February 29. Auburn Chamber Music Society Miles Hoffman and the American Chamber Players Concert
Goodwin Music Building Recital Hall. 7:30 p.m. Tickets: Adults $20, Students $5. 844-4165.

February 29-March 3, 5, 6. Once On This Island Jr.
Auburn Area Community Theatre (AACT) Children’s Theatre is excited to present Once On This Island Jr., a Caribbean adaptation of the popular Hans Christian Anderson fairy tale of The Little Mermaid. In almost non-stop song and dance, the show tells the story of Ti Moune and Daniel who are on a quest to tell the story of life, pain, love, grief, faith and hope. Tickets will be available at the Jan Dempsey Community Arts Center door 30 minutes prior to curtain time, but reservations are recommended. Tickets are $7 for children, students and seniors and $9 for adults. Monday is family night and all tickets will be $7. Payable to AACT. 6:30 p.m. Matinee March 3rd at 2 p.m. Contact Kim Hirt at 801-851-0258 • This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or www.auburnact.org.