Oconee Performing Arts Society

OPAS scholar and youth choir member Helen Garcia stole the show. CONTRIBUTED

OPAS scholar and youth choir member Helen Garcia stole the show. CONTRIBUTED

OPAS Winter Ball a big hit at Ritz-Carlton Reynolds

News Staff
Thursday, February 12, 2026
The Oconee Performing Arts Society (OPAS) hosted its annual Winter Ball Jan. 31 at the Ritz-Carlton Reynolds, Lake Oconee.The evening’s headliner, legendary singer and cultural preservationist Michael Feinstein, gave a masterful performance demonstrating his command of American popular standards.
Helen Garcia-Carreras

Helen Garcia-Carreras

OPAS adds to ‘Rhapsody in Blue’ lineup

News Staff
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
The Oconee Performing Arts Society (OPAS) has announced the addition of a young, local musician to its presentation of “Rhapsody in Blue and The Music of George Gershwin” on April 25 at Greensboro’s historic Festival Hall.
Incoming Oconee Performing Arts Society Board Chair Barry Selvidge shares a piano bench with outgoing chair Margie Eddy-Forbes. CONTRIBUTED

Incoming Oconee Performing Arts Society Board Chair Barry Selvidge shares a piano bench with outgoing chair Margie Eddy-Forbes. CONTRIBUTED

OPAS welcomes Selvidge as new board chair

News Staff
Thursday, March 27, 2025
After four years of dedicated leadership, Margie Eddy-Forbes has completed two full terms as board chair of the Oconee Performing Arts Society (OPAS), passing the torch to Barry Selvidge.
Morgan James and the OPAS Philharmonic closed out the 2024 fall season for the Oconee Performing Arts Society at downtown Greensboro’s historic Festival Hall. CONTRIBUTED

Morgan James and the OPAS Philharmonic closed out the 2024 fall season for the Oconee Performing Arts Society at downtown Greensboro’s historic Festival Hall. CONTRIBUTED

OPAS announces Mardi Gras event in Eatonton

News Staff
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
Coming off another successful fall season, the Oconee Performing Arts Society (OPAS) is looking forward to opening its 2025 schedule on Feb. 21 with Mardi Gras and All That Jazz at Barrel 118 in Eatonton, featuring celebrated trumpeter and vocalist Byron Stripling as guest artist.
Broadway stars Emily Padgett and Josh Young, and award-winning big band singer Matt Ford, combined to present Broadway Sings for OPAS last Friday in Greensboro. CONTRIBUTED

Broadway stars Emily Padgett and Josh Young, and award-winning big band singer Matt Ford, combined to present Broadway Sings for OPAS last Friday in Greensboro. CONTRIBUTED

Broadway Sings for OPAS kicks off 17th season

News Staff
Thursday, October 3, 2024
The Oconee Performing Arts Society opened its highly anticipated 17th season with a dazzling performance of Broadway Sings for OPAS, held Friday, Sept. 27, at Festival Hall in Greensboro.
Emily Padgett and Josh Young. (CONTRIBUTED)

Emily Padgett and Josh Young. (CONTRIBUTED)

OPAS presents Josh Young and Emily Padgett Sept. 27

News Staff
Thursday, September 19, 2024
The Oconee Performing Arts Society (OPAS) has announced that Tony Award-nominated and five-time Theater World Award-winning singer Josh Young and his wife, Broadway actress Emily Padgett, will perform in Broadway Sings for OPAS on Sept. 27 at The Plaza Arts Center in Eatonton.
38 Special has been bringing its signature sound to more than 100 cities a year, featuring big hits including “Hold On Loosely,” “Rockin’ Into the Night,” “Caught Up in You,” and “Fantasy Girl.” (CONTRIBUTED)

38 Special has been bringing its signature sound to more than 100 cities a year, featuring big hits including “Hold On Loosely,” “Rockin’ Into the Night,” “Caught Up in You,” and “Fantasy Girl.” (CONTRIBUTED)

38 Special to headline Rhythm & Brews Festival

News Staff
Thursday, September 5, 2024
Reynolds Lake Oconee, in collaboration with the Oconee Performing Arts Society (OPAS), will present the 7th annual Rhythm & Brews Festival on Friday, Oct. 25. The festival will be headlined by the explosive southern rock band 38 Special.
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OPAS community youth chorus shines at Festival Hall

News Staff
Thursday, December 14, 2023
The Oconee Performing Arts Society (OPAS) Community Youth Chorus performed on Dec. 3 at Festival Hall in Greensboro, underscoring the shared commitment of OPAS with its surrounding community to nurturing the next generation of artists.
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