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Taylor Surman/File Photo

Taylor Surman/File Photo

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

Taylor Surman
Thursday, March 16, 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.
The Jazz Legacy Project takes to the stage on May 11 at Festival Hall in Greensboro. CONTRIBUTED

The Jazz Legacy Project takes to the stage on May 11 at Festival Hall in Greensboro. CONTRIBUTED

Jazz Legacy Project to feature Art Blakey at Festival Hall

News Staff
Thursday, March 16, 2023
Festival Hall in Greensboro presents the second show of the 2023 Jazz Series, The Jazz Legacy Project at 7:30 p.m. May 11, featuring Art Blakey, Father of Modern Jazz. Tickets go on sale on March 20, at festivalhallga.com. A happy accident left Blakey and Horace Silver alone in a recording studio.
In April, the Lake Country Chorus will take to the Festival Hall stage for the first time. CONTRIBUTED

In April, the Lake Country Chorus will take to the Festival Hall stage for the first time. CONTRIBUTED

New venue for Lake Country Chorus show

News Staff
Thursday, March 16, 2023
After 22 years of performances, members of the Lake Country Chorus are thrilled to be singing for the first time at Festival Hall, Greensboro’s premier performance venue, offering a fresh, new perspective and atmosphere to their loyal audience and sponsors.
Book Review: Coming Full Circle: From Jim Crow to Journalism

Book Review: Coming Full Circle: From Jim Crow to Journalism

Book Review: Coming Full Circle: From Jim Crow to Journalism

News Staff
Thursday, March 9, 2023
Wanda Lloyd will be the “Meet the Author” presenter at noon on Tuesday, March 14 (doors open 11:30 a.m.), at Georgia Writers Museum in Eatonton. In a free-to-attend event, Lloyd will be presenting via Zoom, with registration available at georgiawritersmuseum.org.
Anenaca Simpson sings Sentimental Journey by Doris Day. CONTRIBUTED

Anenaca Simpson sings Sentimental Journey by Doris Day. CONTRIBUTED

Coffee House talent nights return for 2023

News Staff
Thursday, March 9, 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.
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
Thursday, March 9, 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.
Actor playing Elvis Presley had the crowd swooning over his music and beautiful voice. CONTRIBUTED

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

‘One Night’ leaves Plaza audience in awe

News Staff
Thursday, March 9, 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.
Ticket to Ride celebrates progress on the Firefly Trail and builds momentum to connect segments already complete or under construction. CONTRIBUTED

Ticket to Ride celebrates progress on the Firefly Trail and builds momentum to connect segments already complete or under construction. CONTRIBUTED

12th annual Ticket to Ride benefits Firefly Trail

News Staff
Thursday, March 2, 2023
The non-competitive, 12th annual Firefly Trail Ticket to Ride, presented by Athens Physical Therapy, returns March 25, and is expected to attract about 250 cyclists to roads and towns from Athens to Union Point – or Union Point to Athens.
Motown on Main returns to Greensboro

Motown on Main returns to Greensboro

Motown on Main returns to Greensboro

News Staff
Thursday, March 2, 2023
Celebrate the sounds of Motown with Jarvis Wingfield and Friends while benefitting Greene County Family Connection on March 4, at the Oconee Brewing Company in downtown Greensboro. Jarvis Wingfield and Friends will play their favorite selections from the mammoth Motown songbook.
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