‘Steel Magnolias’ takes stage this weekend

COTTAGE GROVE – Maya Burton is stepping into a pivotal chapter of her career as executive director at the Opal Center for Arts and Education, all while continuing her leadership at Storybook Theatre of Cottage Grove and directing the highly anticipated play “Steel Magnolias” debuting this weekend in Cottage Grove.

“Steel Magnolias” is a 1987 comedic drama by Robert Harling, inspired by the true story of his sister’s life and death. The play is set…