Plaza Arts Center

Tom Rosseter stands in front of what will soon be the Old School History Museum Wall of Fame, where an inaugural class of 11 Putnam County-based Hall of Fame members will be forever commemorated at The Plaza Arts Center in Eatonton. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Tom Rosseter stands in front of what will soon be the Old School History Museum Wall of Fame, where an inaugural class of 11 Putnam County-based Hall of Fame members will be forever commemorated at The Plaza Arts Center in Eatonton. IAN TOCHER/Staff

OSHM Wall of Fame to highlight Putnam sports greats

Ian Tocher
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Tom Rosseter, the man behind the rise of The Plaza Arts Center from the ruins of an old school building, decided almost two years ago that Eatonton needs a proper way to remember and recognize its hall-of-fame-worthy athletic heroes.
Local, young actors and singers are encouraged to submit audition tapes, headshots, resumes, and applications to participate in this year’s Broadway Intensive Program’s production of “Working: A Musical.” CONTRIBUTED

Local, young actors and singers are encouraged to submit audition tapes, headshots, resumes, and applications to participate in this year’s Broadway Intensive Program’s production of “Working: A Musical.” CONTRIBUTED

Broadway Intensive Program opens virtual auditions

News Staff
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
Back for a fourth year, The Plaza Arts Center in conjunction with The Arts Barn is presenting their Broadway Intensive Summer Program, with Working: A Musical as the chosen production. Working is a musical exploration of people from all walks of life.
Naughty or Nice? Hunter Lukes, age 8, and his baby sister Zoey were definitely nice this year and couldn’t wait to see Santa! EMME CLAUSE/Staff

Naughty or Nice? Hunter Lukes, age 8, and his baby sister Zoey were definitely nice this year and couldn’t wait to see Santa! EMME CLAUSE/Staff

The Plaza hosts kids’ Christmas party

Emme Clause
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
Santa was on hand at The Plaza Arts Center on Dec. 2 during its annual Christmas at the Plaza event. Guests were encouraged to visit Saturday morning to join in on several fun, free, family activities.
The 12 Angry Jurors (l-r): Phil Armstrong (2), Michelle Saarela (12), Brent Mero (10), Sue Strange (9), Lou Benjamin (8), Bill Dudley (3), Sandy Young (6), Darlene McCumiskey (7), Becky Nipper (5), Dianne Bennett Shinneman (4), Johnny Wagoner (1, Foreman), and Gretter Naranjo (11).

The 12 Angry Jurors (l-r): Phil Armstrong (2), Michelle Saarela (12), Brent Mero (10), Sue Strange (9), Lou Benjamin (8), Bill Dudley (3), Sandy Young (6), Darlene McCumiskey (7), Becky Nipper (5), Dianne Bennett Shinneman (4), Johnny Wagoner (1, Foreman), and Gretter Naranjo (11).

‘12 Angry Jurors’ takes on difficult deliberations

Story And Photos By Ian Tocher
Wednesday, November 22, 2023
The Plaza Alliance for the Performing Arts (PAPA) completed its six-show run of “Twelve Angry Jurors” Sunday night at The Plaza Arts Center, with each performance bringing its own energy and feedback from the audience to its cast of 15 actors.
Members of Fall Line Rambler enjoyed the most stage time at The Plaza’s Homegrown Talent concert last Saturday night, playing a full set of their own, plus bookend sets at the beginning and end of the show. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Members of Fall Line Rambler enjoyed the most stage time at The Plaza’s Homegrown Talent concert last Saturday night, playing a full set of their own, plus bookend sets at the beginning and end of the show. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Homegrown Talent at The Plaza

Photos & Story By Ian Tocher
Thursday, October 19, 2023
An enthusiastic crowd showed up Oct. 14 for Homegrown Talent at The Plaza Arts Center, the final outdoor concert of the year at the historic downtown Eatonton performance venue.
Former Eatonton local Matt Rogers will headline the Homegrown Talent showcase. CONTRIBUTED

Former Eatonton local Matt Rogers will headline the Homegrown Talent showcase. CONTRIBUTED

Homegrown Talent showcase coming to The Plaza

News Staff
Thursday, October 12, 2023
Most people know someone from where they grew up who is often hailed as a hometown “hero.” Whether it’s a politician, musician, artist or author, there are just some who stand out and go on to accomplish great things.
A1A’s Jeff Pike had his eight-piece band with him for The Plaza show, a staple on their schedule each year.

A1A’s Jeff Pike had his eight-piece band with him for The Plaza show, a staple on their schedule each year.

Parrot Heads, unite!

Story And Photos By Ian Tocher
Thursday, September 28, 2023
The memory of Jimmy Buffett following his Friday, Sept. 1 death from a rare, aggressive form of skin cancer was an overarching and obvious presence Saturday night at The Plaza in Eatonton, where renowned Buffett tribute band A1A was performing just its second show since Buffett’s passing.
Matt Rogers plays a concert in March 2022 at the Plaza Arts Center. He will return to Eatonton to play a solo concert on Oct. 14. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Matt Rogers plays a concert in March 2022 at the Plaza Arts Center. He will return to Eatonton to play a solo concert on Oct. 14. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Matt Rogers to lead local talent at The Plaza

Ian Tocher
Thursday, September 21, 2023
The last time Eatonton’s own Matt Rogers played at The Plaza Arts Center was March 2022 on the main stage with a full band backing him up in front of a sold-out house. On Oct.
Georgia Benjamin-Smith of Mothers Against Crime tells stories of the past to eager listeners in the old classroom at the Old School History Museum. LENA HENSLEY/Staff

Georgia Benjamin-Smith of Mothers Against Crime tells stories of the past to eager listeners in the old classroom at the Old School History Museum. LENA HENSLEY/Staff

Old School History Museum hosts annual August Adventure

Lena Hensley
Wednesday, August 23, 2023
The Old School History Museum (OSHM) gathered Eatonton residents of all ages at The Plaza Arts Center Aug. 12 for its annual August Adventure, featuring an Ice Cream Social this year. A record 200-plus visitors came to enjoy cold, sweet ice cream on a hot summer day and play old-timey games.
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