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The Montgomery Advertiser
All-star cast anchors 'Fences' at Alabama Shakespeare Festival
Troy Maxson's life was surrounded by fences — barriers his talents as a gifted Negro League baseball player couldn't overcome. His dreams of joining the majors became just dreams, and life in 1950s Pittsburgh made him a sanitation worker. Audiences will meet Maxson in August Wilson’s Pulitzer Prize- and Tony Award-winning modern classic "Fences," performing now through Nov. 15 on Alabama Shakespeare Festival's Octagon Stage. The story shows Maxson build a fence around his home to keep his family together, through anguish over shattered dreams may tear them apart. Wilson, who passed in 2005 at age 60, is known as "Theatre’s Poet of Black America." “August Wilson stands among the most important American playwrights of the 20th century,” said ASF Artistic Director Quin Gresham. “What makes Wilson’s work endure is its profound humanity. His characters are never simply representatives of an era or an idea. They are complicated, vivid and deeply recognizable people, carrying their hopes, wounds, humor, contradictions and dreams.” Alabama Shakespeare Festival is joined by two other Southern theatre companies − Theatrical Outfit and Dominion Entertainment Group − in bringing "Fences" to two states. It is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French Inc.
auburntigers.com
No. 1 Auburn leads Steelwood Collegiate after two rounds
LOXLEY, Alabama – The No. 1 Auburn men’s golf team closed out a 36-hole, two-round day Saturday on top of the leaderboard at the Steelwood Collegiate Invitational. The Tigers are first with a 35-under 541 and are competing at the par 72, 7,096-yard Steelwood Country Club in Loxley, Alabama.
Hartselle Enquirer
There Goes Connie: Local woman finds success in fourth career as travel writer
Author Connie Pearson and her husband really went out of the way to research her latest book — more than 2,500 miles, in fact. Actually, the travel writer has two new books — one about sights to visit up and down Interstate 65, and an updated version of what to do in north Alabama.
birminghamtimes.com
‘Historically Black’: BCRI Exhibit Honors Alabama’s HBCU Legacy and Connects History to Today
The history of Alabama’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities is deeply connected to the history of the Civil Rights Movement, but their legacy extends beyond the struggle for equality. From educating generations of Black leaders to shaping campus traditions, culture and community, the institutions have helped define Alabama’s story.
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Druski, Theo Von draws hundreds to downtown Montgomery for ‘Coulda Been Records’ auditions
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - Two popular internet content creators, Druski and podcaster Theo Von, taped satirical auditions Wednesday night in downtown Montgomery for Druski’s “Coulda Been Records” video series, drawing crowds to the area. “We go city to city looking for talent. Druski loves talent. Druski loves...
auburntigers.com
No. 1 Auburn closes fall at Steelwood Collegiate Invite
AUBURN, Ala. – The No. 1 Auburn men’s golf team will cap a successful fall season at the 2026 Steelwood Collegiate Invitational, Oct. 31-Nov. 1, at the Steelwood Country Club in Loxley, Alabama. The two-day, three-round tournament is being hosted by South Alabama. “It’s been a busy fall...
Troy Messenger
ABR makes stop of Rike’s Pre-Hispanic Foods
America’s Best Restaurants Roadshow visited Troy on Thursday to film an episode at Rike’s Tacos Pre-Hispanic Food. Owners, Anthony and Rike Tzanahua, were excited to showcase their authentic family recipes as well as some modern dishes. “We’re really excited America’s Best Restaurants selected us,” Anthony Tzanahua said. “Since...