Plaza Arts Center

Filmmaker Jennifer MacArthur answered audience questions after screening her “Family Tree” at The Plaza late last month. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Filmmaker Jennifer MacArthur answered audience questions after screening her “Family Tree” at The Plaza late last month. IAN TOCHER/Staff

‘Family Tree’ film focuses on Black foresters

Ian Tocher
Thursday, December 5, 2024
The Plaza Arts Center reached the halfway point of its inaugural six-event Southern Circuit Film Tour on Nov. 20 with the showing of “Family Tree,” an exploration of two distinctly different Black families managing timber growth and sales on their North Carolina land.
L-R: Eatonton Youth Leadership graduates John Van de Planque, Baylen Yarbrough, Colby Cash, Eatonton Councilwoman Janie Reid, Seth Harris Jr., Jake Rich, and Jay Terrell. EMME CLAUSE/Staff

L-R: Eatonton Youth Leadership graduates John Van de Planque, Baylen Yarbrough, Colby Cash, Eatonton Councilwoman Janie Reid, Seth Harris Jr., Jake Rich, and Jay Terrell. EMME CLAUSE/Staff

Eatonton Youth Leadership graduation at The Plaza

Emme Clause
Thursday, October 24, 2024
Proud families gathered at The Plaza Arts Center last Thursday for the 2024 Eatonton Youth Leadership graduation ceremony, where six young high school students were honored for their commitment to learning and leading their community.Guest speaker Freddie D.
Filmmaker Rodrigo Dorfman spent seven years writing, shooting, and editing “Bulls and Saints,” his heartfelt film about migrant workers longing to return to their Mexican homeland. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Filmmaker Rodrigo Dorfman spent seven years writing, shooting, and editing “Bulls and Saints,” his heartfelt film about migrant workers longing to return to their Mexican homeland. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Movie series debuts with ‘Bulls and Saints’ at The Plaza

Ian Tocher
Thursday, October 3, 2024
A sparse crowd braved the impending arrival of Hurricane Helene last Thursday night to take in “Bulls and Saints,” the first of six scheduled Southern Circuit Tour of Independent Filmmakers screenings scheduled at The Plaza Arts Center over the next few months.
The Plaza Arts Center in Eatonton recently agreed to become an official screening partner of the Southern Circuit Tour of Independent Filmmakers for its 2024-25 season.

The Plaza Arts Center in Eatonton recently agreed to become an official screening partner of the Southern Circuit Tour of Independent Filmmakers for its 2024-25 season.

Coming soon: free film screenings at The Plaza

News Staff
Wednesday, September 4, 2024
The Plaza Arts Center in Eatonton recently agreed to become an official screening partner of the Southern Circuit Tour of Independent Filmmakers for its 2024-25 season.
Five-year-old Evelyn Mallinson gets her face painted with a pink flower. (EMMA CLAUSE/Staff)

Five-year-old Evelyn Mallinson gets her face painted with a pink flower. (EMMA CLAUSE/Staff)

OSHM August Adventure offers ice cream and family fun

Emme Clause
Wednesday, August 14, 2024
Eatonton’s Old School History Museum at The Plaza Arts Center hosted its 4th annual August Adventure on Saturday, welcoming crowds ready to enjoy some old-fashioned fun.“Our August Adventure has evolved over the years,” OSHM Director Sandra Rosseter explained.
IAN TOCHER/Staff

IAN TOCHER/Staff

‘Working’ gets the job done at The Plaza

Ian Tocher
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
This year’s Broadway Intensive program at The Plaza Arts Center closed Sunday afternoon with the final presentation of “Working: A Musical.” The final performance drew the largest crowd in an eight-show run over the past two weekends.
The Broadway Intensive Program is preparing to perform “Working,” a musical that portrays American workers that “the world so often takes for granted.” For this program, participants have only two weeks to learn their lines, practice on stage, prepare their set, and learn all of the technology to put on a full Broadway production. (CONTRIBUTED)

The Broadway Intensive Program is preparing to perform “Working,” a musical that portrays American workers that “the world so often takes for granted.” For this program, participants have only two weeks to learn their lines, practice on stage, prepare their set, and learn all of the technology to put on a full Broadway production. (CONTRIBUTED)

The Plaza and Arts Barn work together on ‘Working’

News Staff
Wednesday, July 3, 2024
Following Camp Broadway, there were a few slow weeks for The Plaza Arts Center.
Outdoor concerts at The Plaza Arts Center typically draw large crowds. (CONTRIBUTED)

Outdoor concerts at The Plaza Arts Center typically draw large crowds. (CONTRIBUTED)

CCR tribute coming to The Plaza

News Staff
Thursday, April 18, 2024
The Plaza Arts Center is bringing the bayou to Eatonton next month, with the Georgia Players Guild doing an outdoor tribute show to crowd favorite Creedence Clearwater Revival (CCR).The CCR catalog of music has stood the test of time through multiple generations.
Steel Magnolias will open this Friday, April 19, with additional performances on April 20, 26, and 27 at 7 p.m., as well as April 21 at 2:30 p.m.

Steel Magnolias will open this Friday, April 19, with additional performances on April 20, 26, and 27 at 7 p.m., as well as April 21 at 2:30 p.m.

Steel Magnolias opens this week at The Plaza

News Staff
Thursday, April 18, 2024
The actors, crew members, and directors have put in the work, and now, all are ready for audiences to see their results.
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