The Plaza Arts Center

The Seussical cast performs in the Circus McGurkus after Horton the Elephant becomes a star performer. CONTRIBUTED

The Seussical cast performs in the Circus McGurkus after Horton the Elephant becomes a star performer. CONTRIBUTED

'Seussical' the musical

News Staff
Thursday, July 13, 2023
In case you haven’t heard, the Circus McGurkus is in town! The world of Dr. Seuss is alive with The Plaza Arts Center and The Arts Barn’s presentation of Seussical, the musical event of the summer.
A group of young actors is sing a song about Davy Crockett. LENA HENSLEY/Staff

A group of young actors is sing a song about Davy Crockett. LENA HENSLEY/Staff

Camp Broadway showcases young talent

Lena Hensley
Thursday, July 6, 2023
Sounds of lively music and the clopping of shoes filled The Plaza Art Center June 11-15 as the participants of Camp Broadway learned their lines, dance moves, and songs, preparing for the “big day” – a presentation of the performance to the audience on the last day.
The cast of Suessical prepares for their upcoming show by practicing and reviewing their scripts as a group. CONTRIBUTED

The cast of Suessical prepares for their upcoming show by practicing and reviewing their scripts as a group. CONTRIBUTED

The Plaza presents Seussical the musical

News Staff
Wednesday, June 28, 2023
Seussical, the musical event of the summer, opens next Thursday, July 6, at The Plaza Arts Center in Eatonton. The cast and crew for Seussical are participants in The Plaza’s and The Arts Barn’s collaborative effort of a Broadway Intensive.
Lisa Thomas-Conner and filmmaker Jesse Stephen Freeman answered questions from the audience following last Thursday’s screening of “Steffen Thomas: Rock & Chisel,” at The Plaza Arts Center. IAN TOCHER/ Staff

Lisa Thomas-Conner and filmmaker Jesse Stephen Freeman answered questions from the audience following last Thursday’s screening of “Steffen Thomas: Rock & Chisel,” at The Plaza Arts Center. IAN TOCHER/ Staff

The Plaza screens ‘Steffen Thomas: Rock & Chisel’

Ian Tocher
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
“Art is dynamite.” Those were the first words to flash across the screen last Thursday night at The Plaza Arts Center in Eatonton, to start a one-time presentation of “Rock & Chisel,” a bio-documentary of famed sculptor and painter Steffen Thomas.
Mocha House performers (back row, l-r) Taylor Surman, Lily Nichols, Drace Langford, Addie Brown, Addie Grace Usry, Susan Usry, Jessica Womack, Chase Crumbley, Amanda Stover, Marielle Peguero, Georgia Hamlin, Giana Hamlin, Wayne Ingle, David Simpson; (middle row, l-r) Lily Roberts, Delaney Chambers, Elisa Garcia-Carreras, Amelia Ingle, Lily Garcia-Carreras, Sofia Monroy, Luis Quinones, Lora Garcia-Carreras; (front row, l-r) Jonas Quinones, Angie Monroy, Helen Garcia-Carreras, Elizabeth Brosman, Anenaca Simps

Mocha House performers (back row, l-r) Taylor Surman, Lily Nichols, Drace Langford, Addie Brown, Addie Grace Usry, Susan Usry, Jessica Womack, Chase Crumbley, Amanda Stover, Marielle Peguero, Georgia Hamlin, Giana Hamlin, Wayne Ingle, David Simpson; (middle row, l-r) Lily Roberts, Delaney Chambers, Elisa Garcia-Carreras, Amelia Ingle, Lily Garcia-Carreras, Sofia Monroy, Luis Quinones, Lora Garcia-Carreras; (front row, l-r) Jonas Quinones, Angie Monroy, Helen Garcia-Carreras, Elizabeth Brosman, Anenaca Simps

Mocha House concludes live local acts series

News Staff
Thursday, June 1, 2023
The final Mocha House fundraiser of the year, the largest of the Coffee House series, was presented late last month by The Plaza Arts Center and The Arts Barn.
GPG presents down-home songs at The Plaza

GPG presents down-home songs at The Plaza

GPG presents down-home songs at The Plaza

Gordon Columbine
Wednesday, May 17, 2023
Georgia was on everyone’s mind Saturday night in Eatonton, as the Atlanta-based Georgia Players Guild (GPG) presented “Sounds of Georgia,” packed with nearly two hours’ worth of famous songs from the 1950s to the ‘90s by famous Peach State bands and singers.
Katie Lopez helps her daughter Melanie Lopez to make a flower in a cup as Gerardo Lopez looks on, volunteer Madison Martin unravels a string, and volunteer Amy Moss watches the process.

Katie Lopez helps her daughter Melanie Lopez to make a flower in a cup as Gerardo Lopez looks on, volunteer Madison Martin unravels a string, and volunteer Amy Moss watches the process.

Plaza Arts Center celebrates May Day

Lena Hensley
Thursday, May 4, 2023
A sunny spring day dawned on April 22 with a splash of colors in front of The Plaza Arts Center by the reviving of nature and the people gathered to celebrate May Day.
Summer Camps are back at The Plaza

Summer Camps are back at The Plaza

Summer Camps are back at The Plaza

News Staff
Thursday, May 4, 2023
Summer is all about vacations, time with friends and summer camps. Looking for a way to keep your child or grandchild entertained in a fun and creative way? The Plaza Arts Center has you covered! The Plaza is offering two summer camps this year.
A copy of the Eatonton Messenger with Spivey's story featured in it. IAN TOCHER/Staff

A copy of the Eatonton Messenger with Spivey's story featured in it. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Frank Spivey:Putnam County’s ‘Marble King’

Rufus Adair
Thursday, April 20, 2023
On one of the walls in the north hallway at the Plaza Arts Center hangs a photograph – and with it, one of my favorite stories to tell visitors to the Old School History Museum.
Attendees of last year’s spring event make flower crowns. CONTRIBUTED

Attendees of last year’s spring event make flower crowns. CONTRIBUTED

Spring Celebration party coming to The Plaza

News Staff
Wednesday, April 5, 2023
With spring comes warm weather, birds singing, flowers blooming and so much more goodness. The Plaza Arts Center (305 N. Madison Ave., Eatonton) is celebrating the start of spring with a free and open-to-the-public celebration party on April 22, from 10 a.m. until noon on its front lawn.
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