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At the announcement of the Wicked Witch of the Wests’ death, Glinda the Good reminisces and retells her connection with Elphaba, the girl turned ‘wicked.’ COURTESY OF UNIVERSAL PICTURES

At the announcement of the Wicked Witch of the Wests’ death, Glinda the Good reminisces and retells her connection with Elphaba, the girl turned ‘wicked.’ COURTESY OF UNIVERSAL PICTURES

Movie Review: What it means to be Wicked

Katie Flicker
Thursday, December 5, 2024
Broadway’s Wicked the Musical recently debuted in theaters as a 160-minute feature starring American singer and actress Arianna Grande as Glinda the Good and British actress and singer Cynthia Ervio as Elphaba, the eventual Wicked Witch of the West.The film is part one of a two-part series, with...
Putnam County school bus driver Willie Reid has been named Grand Marshal for Eatonton’s annual Christmas parade this year. CONTRIBUTED

Putnam County school bus driver Willie Reid has been named Grand Marshal for Eatonton’s annual Christmas parade this year. CONTRIBUTED

Reid to lead Eatonton Christmas parade

News Staff
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
Putnam County school bus driver Willie Reid has been named Grand Marshal for Eatonton’s annual Christmas parade this year. Reid has been driving a school bus for the Putnam County Charter School System for more than 56 years.“Mr. Reid is such an inspiration to this community.
The Plaza is proud to present its new Young Director Series, debuting Feb. 22-23 and, 27-28, and March 1, 2025. CONTRIBUTED

The Plaza is proud to present its new Young Director Series, debuting Feb. 22-23 and, 27-28, and March 1, 2025. CONTRIBUTED

The Plaza to present The Color Purple under new series

News Staff
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
Several months ago, Rashawd Ford approached the Plaza Arts Center staff with the idea of putting on a show himself.
A Matter of Happiness by Tori Whitaker

A Matter of Happiness by Tori Whitaker

GWM Book Review: A Matter of Happiness

News Staff
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
Tori Whitaker’s second novel, A Matter of Happiness, is a wonderfully compelling story of two young women who exist a century apart and have matching traits of fierce independence in life and deep roots in family.A Matter of Happiness is a dual-timeline novel.
With two of her pastels, Linda Dudley is all smiles at the exhibit Wednesday evening. LEIGH LOFGREN/Staff

With two of her pastels, Linda Dudley is all smiles at the exhibit Wednesday evening. LEIGH LOFGREN/Staff

Exciting art now available at Festival Hall

Story & Photos By Leigh Lofgren
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
Artists and guests mingled at Festival Hall last Wednesday evening for the Artist Reception, which heralded the newly hung art from more than a dozen participating artists and photographers.Participating artists were Steve Kippels, Chris Ball, Cynzia Sanchez, Mary Busman, Linda Foster, Gail Vail,...
Willaim Charles “Chuck” Connor signs copies of his trilogy of books last Saturday at STMA in Buckhead. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Willaim Charles “Chuck” Connor signs copies of his trilogy of books last Saturday at STMA in Buckhead. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Conner delivers 90 years of lessons learned

Ian Tocher
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
William Charles 'Chuck' Conner said he decided to write his life story the day he turned 50.
VFW Post 6686 Auxiliary Senior Vice President Bonnie Kallenberg planned the Volley for Veterans event to fundraiser for local veterans services. A total of 66 players played in the tournament. CONTRIBUTED

VFW Post 6686 Auxiliary Senior Vice President Bonnie Kallenberg planned the Volley for Veterans event to fundraiser for local veterans services. A total of 66 players played in the tournament. CONTRIBUTED

Pickleball players volley for vets in Putnam

News Staff
Thursday, November 21, 2024
The inaugural Volley for Veterans pickleball tournament saw 66 players sign up on Nov. 15 at the Putnam County Recreation Center for an event postponed one week due to rain.Regardless, no one’s enthusiasm was dampened as the event, dreamed up by VFW Post 6686 Auxiliary Senior Vice President Bonnie...
Celebrated violinist and arts educator Amy Schwartz Moretti (left) performed at OPAS Soirée en Blanc & Noir with her Mercer University string students. CONTRIBUTED

Celebrated violinist and arts educator Amy Schwartz Moretti (left) performed at OPAS Soirée en Blanc & Noir with her Mercer University string students. CONTRIBUTED

OPAS Soirée en Blanc & Noir benefits arts education

News Staff
Thursday, November 21, 2024
The Oconee Performing Arts Society (OPAS) held its annual Soirée en Blanc & Noir fundraiser on Nov. 8 at Barrel 118 in downtown Eatonton.
Tori Whitaker

Tori Whitaker

GWM Interview: Tori Whitaker

Tori Whitaker
Thursday, November 21, 2024
A scarlet-red 1923 roadster, a symbol of the Roaring ‘20s, is the centerpiece of A Matter of Happiness by Tori Whitaker, the featured Georgia Writers Museum’s Meet the Author presenter for December.Before becoming a renowned historical fiction writer, Whitaker spent much of her life in the middle...
Join the Lake Country Chorus on Thursday, Dec. 5, at the First Methodist Church, Lake Oconee campus at 4741 Carey Station Rd., Greensboro. The show will begin at 7 p.m. CONTRIBUTED

Join the Lake Country Chorus on Thursday, Dec. 5, at the First Methodist Church, Lake Oconee campus at 4741 Carey Station Rd., Greensboro. The show will begin at 7 p.m. CONTRIBUTED

Lake Country Chorus presents ‘A Tinsel Town Christmas’

News Staff
Thursday, November 14, 2024
This year, the Lake Country Chorus Christmas show, “A Tinsel Town Christmas,” will feature many of our favorite holiday favorites, both secular and religious, all included in at least one Hollywood production.It has been over 50 years since Bing Crosby first sang “White Christmas” for the...
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