ANNISTON, Ala. — Following the opening of the Oxford Performing Arts Center, a $38 million venue on U.S. Highway 78 in Oxford, representatives of several Anniston cultural institutions have confirmed that Anniston also has culture.

The Anniston Museum of Natural History, located on Museum Drive, has been open since 1930. It contains, among other things, a collection of birds and an Egyptian mummy. The mummy has been stable.

The Hot and Hot Fish Club, a literary and social organization, was established in Anniston in 1882. A representative confirmed it remains active. She said the club met recently. She was asked what they discussed.

"Various things," she said.

The Berman Museum of World History, located adjacent to the Anniston Museum on Museum Drive, houses a collection of art and historical artifacts. It opened in 1996. Admission is $6 for adults.

The Calhoun County Symphony Orchestra performed a concert in Anniston in March. Twelve people attended.

Oxford Mayor Leon Smith, reached for comment on how the Oxford Performing Arts Center relates to existing Anniston cultural venues, said the two cities were "complementary."

"A rising tide lifts all boats," Smith said.

He was asked to elaborate.

"More options for everybody," he said.

The Hot and Hot Fish Club predates the city of Oxford by several years.

A representative of the Anniston Museum confirmed the museum had no comment regarding the Oxford Performing Arts Center.

"We've been here since 1930," she said. "We'll be here."

She was asked what year she meant.

"Any year," she said.