The Plaza Arts Center

Taylor Surman/File Photo

Taylor Surman/File Photo

Surman: Get involved in the arts

Taylor Surman
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
Last week, fine art teachers from the Putnam County Charter School System came to perform and display their art at The Plaza. I stayed that night as the attendant for the theater, but I sure am glad I was working that evening. I left the theater inspired by those teachers.
The Plaza presents The Odd Couple

The Plaza presents The Odd Couple

The Plaza presents "The Odd Couple"

News Staff
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
This spring, the Plaza Alliance for the Performing Arts (PAPA) is producing Neil Simon’s classic comedy “The Odd Couple,” Neil Simon’s classic comedy about the clash of a clean freak versus a slob.
Taylor Surman/File Photo

Taylor Surman/File Photo

Surman: Why am I excited for 15 years of The Plaza?

Taylor Surman
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
2008 may seem like forever ago. For me, I was a freshman in high school – fresh-faced, excited to learn, and crushing on lots of high school seniors – definitely in my Taylor Swift fan girl phase. There was no knowledge of COVID, of Chinese balloons, or $4 gallons of gas.
Mauriel Joslyn stands in front of the slide showing two portraits of Alexander McGillivray, the one on the right being a sketch by John Trumbull depicting him as an Indian Chief.

Mauriel Joslyn stands in front of the slide showing two portraits of Alexander McGillivray, the one on the right being a sketch by John Trumbull depicting him as an Indian Chief.

OSHM presents lecture from Sunday at the Museum series

Lena Hensley
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
The theatre at The Plaza Arts Center in Eatonton was full on March 5, as the Old School History Museum hosted historian Mauriel Phillips Joslyn speaking on Alexander McGillivray, a half-Scot, half-Creek Indian known as “The Alabama Talleyrand,” as part of its Sunday at the Museum lecture series.
Fourth-grade students perform the melody line of “I Feel Good” by James Brown on Boomwhacker percussion tubes. LENA HENSLEY/Staff

Fourth-grade students perform the melody line of “I Feel Good” by James Brown on Boomwhacker percussion tubes. LENA HENSLEY/Staff

BHM program teaches students music history

Lena Hensley
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
A large audience gathered on Feb. 23, at The Plaza Arts Center in Eatonton, where Putnam County Primary and Elementary School students presented a musical Black History Month program in front of family and friends.
Evergreene, a sister band, sings an original song. CONTRIBUTED

Evergreene, a sister band, sings an original song. CONTRIBUTED

Coffee House talent nights return for 2023

News Staff
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
The Plaza Arts Center and The Arts Barn are so excited about the continued collaboration of the Coffee House series this year. For each Coffee House, The Plaza and The Arts Barn look for a range of entertainment. Lake Country high schoolers to young adults are invited to perform.
Actor playing Elvis Presley had the crowd swooning over his music and beautiful voice. CONTIRBUTED

Actor playing Elvis Presley had the crowd swooning over his music and beautiful voice. CONTIRBUTED

‘One Night’ leaves Plaza audience in awe

News Staff
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
Last Thursday, The Plaza’s 500-seat theater was completely full for One Night in Memphis – a musical tribute to early rock-n-roll legends Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins, Jerry Lee Lewis and Elvis Presley. The night started out with some Carl Perkins songs.
Taylor Surman/File Photo

Taylor Surman/File Photo

Surman: The arts bring benefits beyond beauty

Taylor Surman
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
With winter often comes the winter blues. As we slowly come out of the cold months, it’s important to remember that preparing for the not-so-winter blues is just as important as keeping your mind active and busy during the actual winter blues. A great way to do this is by delving into the arts.
Mistress and Master of Ceremonies Lisa Jackson and Jesse Little shared announcing duties throughout the Black History evening at The Plaza. LENA HENSLEY/ Staff

Mistress and Master of Ceremonies Lisa Jackson and Jesse Little shared announcing duties throughout the Black History evening at The Plaza. LENA HENSLEY/ Staff

Local Black history celebrated at The Plaza

Lena Hensley
Thursday, February 23, 2023
The Plaza Arts Center hosted the sixth annual Putnam County Community Black History Celebration on Feb. 18, presented by Eatonton Mayor John Reid and city Councilmember Janie B. Reid.
GaFCP Regional Manager Adam Swymer checks on the discussion in one of the small groups.

GaFCP Regional Manager Adam Swymer checks on the discussion in one of the small groups.

Putnam County Family Connection discusses future plans

Story And Photos By Lena Hensley
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
The Putnam County Family Connection Collaborative met once more on Feb. 1, at The Plaza Arts Center in Eatonton. More than 30 people attended, including representatives from the local educational system, healthcare sector, non-profits and churches, and community members.
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