The Plaza Arts Center

A cast member from a previous presentation of “Junie B. Jones The Musical,” at The Plaza in Eatonton. CONTRIBUTED

A cast member from a previous presentation of “Junie B. Jones The Musical,” at The Plaza in Eatonton. CONTRIBUTED

The Plaza presents ‘Junie B. Jones, The Musical’

Come join the first-grade fun with a favorite childhood friend, Junie B. Jones!The Plaza Arts Center in Eatonton will host a lively musical adaptation of Barbara Park’s best-selling book series on March 13-14, bringing to life Junie B.
L-R: Michele Saarela, Lou Benjamin, Beth Mappes, Art Shutt, Michael Homeier, and Dianne Shinneman carry the entire acting load in PAPA’s production of “Don’t Dress for Dinner” later this month at The Plaza Arts Center in Eatonton. CONTRIBUTED

L-R: Michele Saarela, Lou Benjamin, Beth Mappes, Art Shutt, Michael Homeier, and Dianne Shinneman carry the entire acting load in PAPA’s production of “Don’t Dress for Dinner” later this month at The Plaza Arts Center in Eatonton. CONTRIBUTED

PAPA’s 80th production at The Plaza

With “Don’t Dress for Dinner” on Nov. 14, 15, 17, 21, and 22, at The Plaza Arts Center in Eatonton, the Plaza Alliance for the Performing Arts (PAPA) will complete its 80th live presentation.
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‘Live at the Plaza’ takes center stage at Bruzze Brewing

While politics, team rivalries, and whether you’re a dog or a cat person may divide us, a few joys in life remain to bring everyone together. Among them are good music, good food, and a good beer.Fortunately for Lake Country, all three of those simple pleasures have been combined.
Coffee House performers at The Little Theatre included (back row, l-r): Kellsey Ortega, Anne O’Neill, Ethan Poole, Dillon Schremmer, Seth Wicker, Walker Cannon, Nathan Smith, McCormick Anderson; and (front row, l-r): Lily Garcia-Carreras, Elisa Garcia-Carreras, Helen Garcia-Carreras, and Anenaca Simpson. EMME CLAUSE/Staff

Coffee House performers at The Little Theatre included (back row, l-r): Kellsey Ortega, Anne O’Neill, Ethan Poole, Dillon Schremmer, Seth Wicker, Walker Cannon, Nathan Smith, McCormick Anderson; and (front row, l-r): Lily Garcia-Carreras, Elisa Garcia-Carreras, Helen Garcia-Carreras, and Anenaca Simpson. EMME CLAUSE/Staff

Young talent shines in final Coffee House show

The Plaza Arts Center and The Arts Barn presented their fourth-and-final Coffee House event of the year last Friday. Due to rain, the show was moved from downtown Eatonton’s outdoor City Center Stage to The Little Theater inside Putnam County Middle School on the town’s east side.
The Plaza’s summer camps can provide building blocks for kids who participate. CONTRIBUTED

The Plaza’s summer camps can provide building blocks for kids who participate. CONTRIBUTED

Summer camp coming soon to The Plaza

With school soon ending, many parents and grandparents are trying to figure out how to entertain their young ones for the next few months.
Eatonton Messenger/File Photo

Eatonton Messenger/File Photo

City approves handrails, generators and juror parking

Eatonton City Council held its regularly scheduled meeting on April 2 and discussed several safety and infrastructure issues, including the installation of handrails on steps leading to The Plaza and the execution of a sub-recipient agreement for installing generators at the city’s fire and police...
The Old School History Museum (OSHM) Sports Wall of Fame was unveiled Sunday.

The Old School History Museum (OSHM) Sports Wall of Fame was unveiled Sunday.

Old School History Museum Wall of Fame

Last week’s Sunday at the Museum was more grand than usual at The Plaza Arts Center. Eleven local sports greats were honored on April 7 at the unveiling of the Sports Wall of Fame. These men were recognized for excellence in their fields and most importantly have important ties to Putnam County.
Since opening in 2008, The Plaza’s stage has hosted the likes of Lee Greenwood, John Berry, and The Gatlin Brothers, as well as tribute acts to classic artists like The Eagles, Fleetwood Mac, Jimmy Buffett, and Elton John. It also has provided an important platform for emerging stars like Eatonton’s own Matt Rogers, pianist Barron Ryan, and the classically trained musicians of the Take3 Trio.

Since opening in 2008, The Plaza’s stage has hosted the likes of Lee Greenwood, John Berry, and The Gatlin Brothers, as well as tribute acts to classic artists like The Eagles, Fleetwood Mac, Jimmy Buffett, and Elton John. It also has provided an important platform for emerging stars like Eatonton’s own Matt Rogers, pianist Barron Ryan, and the classically trained musicians of the Take3 Trio.

The Plaza continues 15th-anniversary celebration

The first half of The Plaza Arts Center’s 15th year was a big hit, and part two continues the celebration.
Liam Moon shows off his colorfully decorated gourd. LENA HENSLEY/Staff

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

Plaza Arts Center teaches kids to be creative

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.
Seussical is a musical story that takes the audience into the world of Dr. Seuss after a young ‘thinker’ summons the comedic and energetic Cat in the Hat. (File Photo)

Seussical is a musical story that takes the audience into the world of Dr. Seuss after a young ‘thinker’ summons the comedic and energetic Cat in the Hat. (File Photo)

Flicker: Seussical, a musical Plaza experience

Last Thursday, I went to see Seussical on its opening night with curiosity about what the Broadway Intensive Program could produce in a short two weeks of time. I was thoroughly impressed! Seussical is a musical story that takes the audience into the world of Dr.