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The great and talented musicians. From left to right: Donna Valvo, music director; Keiko Ishibashi, violin/fiddle; John Cooper, violin/mandolin/fiddle; Tom Shalin, instrumental director/fretless and electric bass; Tom Baker, banjo; Brian Smith, acoustic guitar; and Skip Taylor, acoustic guitar. Photos by LEIGH LOFGREN/Staff

The great and talented musicians. From left to right: Donna Valvo, music director; Keiko Ishibashi, violin/fiddle; John Cooper, violin/mandolin/fiddle; Tom Shalin, instrumental director/fretless and electric bass; Tom Baker, banjo; Brian Smith, acoustic guitar; and Skip Taylor, acoustic guitar. Photos by LEIGH LOFGREN/Staff

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Rave reviews for ‘The Robber Bridegroom’

News Staff
Wednesday, August 23, 2023
The Lake Country Players (LCP) brought to life a hidden theatrical treasure on Aug. 13, with its rendition of “The Robber Bridegroom” at Festival Hall in Greensboro.
L-R: Maura Carmichael, Kannericka Nelson and James Bollen attended the National Beta Convention in Louisville, Ky. CONTRIBUTED

L-R: Maura Carmichael, Kannericka Nelson and James Bollen attended the National Beta Convention in Louisville, Ky. CONTRIBUTED

PCMS Jr. Beta members attend national competition

News Staff
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
For the last few months, National Junior Beta members from Putnam County Middle School (PCMS) have been working hard to prepare for competition at the National Jr. Beta Convention.
Jeff Pike, lead singer and guitarist for A1A, “The Official and Original Jimmy Buffett Tribute Show,” will bring his band’s feel-good vibes and impressive performance and stage presence to entertain crowds Sept. 23, in an outdoor concert at the Plaza Arts Center in Eatonton. CONTRIBUTED

Jeff Pike, lead singer and guitarist for A1A, “The Official and Original Jimmy Buffett Tribute Show,” will bring his band’s feel-good vibes and impressive performance and stage presence to entertain crowds Sept. 23, in an outdoor concert at the Plaza Arts Center in Eatonton. CONTRIBUTED

Putnam parrot heads poised to party at The Plaza

News Staff
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
The Plaza Arts Center in Eatonton is excited to provide a tropical-themed escape this fall with the return of A1A and its “Official and Original Jimmy Buffett Tribute Show.
Felicia McDonel, Carole Dunagan, Donna Birt, Debbie Skinner, Lou Rodeheaver, PGH Auxiliary President Joan Millines (with red bag) and Suzanne Culp, with PHG Case Manager Lisa English and Donna Price in front. CONTRIBUTED

Felicia McDonel, Carole Dunagan, Donna Birt, Debbie Skinner, Lou Rodeheaver, PGH Auxiliary President Joan Millines (with red bag) and Suzanne Culp, with PHG Case Manager Lisa English and Donna Price in front. CONTRIBUTED

Local crochet group puts PGH patients in stitches

News Staff
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
The Stitches of Love crochet group, from Eatonton First United Methodist Church, delivered six prayer shawls on Monday to Putnam General Hospital (PGH), where they will be given to recovering patients.
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St. Mary’s holds future-thinking meeting

News Staff
Wednesday, August 9, 2023
St. Mary’s Good Samaritan Foundation Board Chair Becky Smith recently led a meeting with local physicians, community leaders, and representatives from St. Mary’s Health Care System and its parent ministry, Trinity Health, to assess the evolving healthcare needs of the community.
An exhibited piece named Haramara IV by Nancy Race. Race’s artwork uses a pairing of organic and geometric shapes with colorful backgrounds. CONTRIBUTED

An exhibited piece named Haramara IV by Nancy Race. Race’s artwork uses a pairing of organic and geometric shapes with colorful backgrounds. CONTRIBUTED

MAGallery hosts Celebrating Freedom exhibition

News Staff
Wednesday, August 9, 2023
MAGallery is hosting the Celebrating Freedom exhibition, by abstract artist Nancy Race, through Sept. 16. Celebrating Freedom opens with a catered reception and live music on Friday, Aug. 18 from 6-8 p.m., where guests will have the opportunity to meet Race and mingle with other artists and guests.
Alice Tallulah-Kate Walker, an Eatonton native, at the Eatonton-Putnam County Library. CONTRIBUTED

Alice Tallulah-Kate Walker, an Eatonton native, at the Eatonton-Putnam County Library. CONTRIBUTED

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Eatonton-Putnam County Library features Alice Walker mini museum

Lynn Hobbs
Wednesday, August 9, 2023
The Eatonton-Putnam County Library now features a mini-museum honoring Alice Tallulah-Kate Walker, the first Black woman to win a Pulitzer for literature. Alice Walker is famous for her novel, The Color Purple, which was made into a critically acclaimed movie and Broadway musical.
Kevin Harris with Go Fish Lake Oconee stacking them up still. CONTRIBUTED

Kevin Harris with Go Fish Lake Oconee stacking them up still. CONTRIBUTED

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Outdoors: Gas station food and summertime eating

James K. Pressley
Wednesday, August 9, 2023
Recently, I was running from our shop to the government center in Eatonton and I was hungry. Well, it being past 12:30 and me not having had breakfast that morning I was getting towards the hangry stage of dangerous. Trust me. Big boys like me ain’t fun to be around when we enter that phase.
[1/2]Margot Robbie attends the European premiere of "Barbie" in London, Britain July 12, 2023. (COURTESY OF REUTERS/Maja Smiejkowska)

[1/2]Margot Robbie attends the European premiere of "Barbie" in London, Britain July 12, 2023. (COURTESY OF REUTERS/Maja Smiejkowska)

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Keepin’ it Reel: Barbie

Katie Flicker
Wednesday, August 9, 2023
Decked out in pink, I recently visited Parkside Theater to watch Barbie. The movie has received mixed reviews online due to its theming and jokes, being both praised for its empowerment of women and condemned for its “representation of men.
Liam Moon shows off his colorfully decorated gourd. LENA HENSLEY/Staff

Liam Moon shows off his colorfully decorated gourd. LENA HENSLEY/Staff

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Plaza Arts Center teaches kids to be creative

Lena Hensley
Wednesday, August 2, 2023
The Plaza Arts Center’s annual Art Camp for Kids took place July 17-21, in Eatonton. “Children at this camp are doing different types of art and get exposed to different art media,” Plaza Arts Center Executive Director Susan Usry said. “There are a lot of activities, and the children are very good.
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