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Rising, and many more. The festival will take place in Downtown Opelika at more than 10 venues, including Resting Pulse Brewing Company, Ampersand Wine, The Bottling Plant Event Center, Chirpwood Art Gallery, John Emerald Distillery, Sneak & Dawdle, Irish Bred Pub, Eighth & Rail, Ma Fia’s Outdoor Patio and the Sound Wall.  Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased at Eventbrite.com. The 3-day pass is $125; the student 3-day pass is $75; the 3-day VIP pass is $225 and includes a buffet-style brunch and an up-close and personal “in the round” concert with three festival artists. These tickets are discounted and VIP passes are limited, so act fast!  March 28 ULTIMATE ELVIS: DAVID LEE SHOW Celebrate David Lee’s birthday with an Ultimate Elvis show at The Bottling Plant Event Center on Saturday, from 6 to 9 p.m. David Lee has been performing as Elvis since 1995. An incredible performer, he was named the Ultimate Elvis in 2015 and was the model for the Elvis Presley statue unveiled at the Elvis Presley Birthplace in 2015. He also has his name embossed at the base of the famous Elvis statue in Fair Park in Tupelo, Mississippi. Advanced tickets are $20 and can be purchased at Eventbrite.com. Tickets will be $25 at the door. Reserved tables of 4 and 8 will be available for $125 and $250 respectively. Call 334.705.5466 to purchase a table. Doors open at 6 p.m. The show will begin at 7 p.m. March 28 ART HAUS INAUGURAL SPRING FLING The first juried art show will feature local and regional artists Annie Bartol, Katherine Renee Barns, Jeffery Bern, Sean Burnley, Annie B. Campbell, Tammy Chase, Aubrey Joy O’Brien, Sarah Kathryn Hix, Carlos Serran Mayfield and Catie Radney and new studio artists Carole Brandy Carson and Lauren Alyssa Howard. Butcher Paper BBQ will also be there offering delicious food for purchase. Don’t miss out! 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Opelika Art Haus, 500 N. Railroad Avenue, Opelika, AL 36801 April 2 THE CHOIR OF MAN | EAST ALABAMA ARTS It’s a party! It’s a concert! It’s an O’Doul’s-filled (sorry, folks - school property) good time, set in a working pub that combines hair-raising harmonies, high-energy dance, and foot-stomping, choreographed percussion. The Choir of Man’s multi-talented cast sings roof-raising pub tunes, folk songs, Broadway, and classic rock. It’s the best singing, dancing, stomping, pub crawl of a concert you’ll ever attend, and you’re invited to have a pint at the bar onstage and meet these nine handsome blokes before the show. Is that a party or what? Cheers! For more information, call 334.749.8105. 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Opelika Center for the Performing Arts, 1700 Lafayette Parkway, Opelika, AL 36801 April 2 GIRLS NIGHT OUT – DOWNTOWN AUBURN Enjoy a night out with your girlfriends and shop new spring and summer arrivals on Thursday, April 2, 4 to 8 p.m. Downtown retailers will have sips, snacks and great shopping deals for all ages. April 4 WILSON PICKETT MUSIC & ARTS FESTIVAL An all-day free festival filled with art, artists and activities with entertainment, music demonstrations and food vendors. Pratt Park in Prattville, AL. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Concert at 5 p.m. For more information, call 334.595.0850. April 4 BOATING SAFETY COURSE Russell Marine at The Ridge, Lake Martin. 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Need your Alabama boating license or just want to review the latest rules and regulations? Alabama Marine Police will conduct a course to help all boaters, first timers, and veterans alike. Hosted by Russell Marine, this course is NASBLA and Alabama Boating Safety certified. Contact Officer Cartwright for more information at 334-239-5082. April 5 MUSIC ON THE DECK KOWALIGA Kowaliga Restaurant will kick off the Music On The Deck summer series with Jonathan Bloom. He’ll be on the deck from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. with some really good music and that AWESOME VIEW. So, claim a spot, place an order for your favorite drink, appetizer, entree, and dessert and enjoy some good Jonathan Bloom tunes! April 11 39TH ANNUAL EASTER EGG HUNT This is one of the biggest Easter egg hunts in the area with more than 35,000 eggs hidden over a four-acre area. NEW this year will be three “hunting grounds” available for the following age groups: 4-5, 6-7 & 8-9 years of age. Ten grand prizes will be awarded in each group and the Easter Bunny will be available for photos after the Egg Hunt. Come join us for some great musical entertainment, free sodas and balloons, and a chance to meet and take pictures with the Easter Bunny! Please remember to arrive early to find parking and your child’s correct age group. 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Kiesel Park 520 Chadwick Lane, Auburn, AL 36830 April 11 AUBURN FOOTBALL A-DAY SPRING GAME – Tickets are on sale now. Tickets are $5 to the general public and free for Auburn students with an Auburn Ignited Card. All seats are general admission. Fans are encouraged to purchase tickets in advance to avoid waiting in line on April 11. Jordan- Hare Stadium, 251 South Donahue Dr., Auburn, AL 36830 Tickets can also be purchased in person at the Auburn Ticket Office located at Auburn Arena from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. A-Day activities will include the kickoff of the year-long celebration of the 2010 National Championship team with an on-field recognition. Additional details will be announced at a later date. A pre-game “Auburn Legends” flag football game will also be held in Jordan-Hare Stadium. Participating players will be announced at a later date. A post-game autograph session will be held after A-Day. Fans will be limited to one item per person. More details and game day information will be released as it gets closer to A-Day. n 50 AL/ Metro 360 www.almetro360.com