INSIGHT Magazine August 2015 | Page 14

tage feel. Regular performances by local acts and a once-monthly open-mic/poetry night keep it fresh. The Chief Ladiga Trail chiefladigatrail.com Cheaha Brewing Company cheahabrewingcompany.com 1208 Walnut Ave, Anniston 256-770-7300 One of Anniston’s favorite meeting spots, with a brewery on site and tons of different drinks to try (including samplers, for those who want to mix it up). ✻ Places to Be Entertained In addition to the local music scene in area night life spots, you can also find entertainment in the form of local theatre and events. Oxford Performing Arts Center oxfordpac.org 100 Choccolocco St, Oxford 256-241-3322 The Ladiga Trail is great for walking and biking, stretching all the way through Calhoun County. The trail intersects with JSU right beside Self Hall (next to Highway 204), with plenty of parking for students. Anniston Aquatic and Fitness Center 130 Summerall Gate Rd, Anniston www.annistonal.gov/pages/?pageID=82 256-847-7349 With an eight lane, 25-yard swimming pool, the Aquatic Center is a great spot for cooling off and getting a good workout. There are also several classes available, including Zumba and other above-water activities. Coldwater Mountain Trail facebook.com/coldwatermountain Coldwater Road, Anniston 256-453-8777 JSU Drama jsu.edu/drama 256-782-5648 For mountain biking and BMX riders of all skill levels, this open trail has a lot of possibilities. Check out the Facebook page for maps and more info. CAST Theatre castalabama.com 256-820-2278 YMCA of Calhoun County Buckner Event Plaza ymcacalhoun.org 29 W 14th St, Anniston 256-238-9622 bucknerplaza.com 412 Bucker Circle, Anniston 256-847-3300 Don’t forget to check in with the listed party spots and restaurants to see what they’ve got going on for any given night. ✻ Places to Exercise You know where it’s fun to stay. The Y has equipment for sports, exercise and fitness classes and programs to keep you in shape throughout the whole year. ✻ August 2015 INSIGHT