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