Comedian Karen Mills is returning to The Plaza Feb. 16 and once again bringing the laughs.

Joe Gransden and his 16-piece band with guest vocalist Robin Latimore got in the groove at The Plaza Arts Center Dec. 9 with a swingin’ Christmas show.

The Plaza Alliance for the Performing Arts (PAPA) completed its six-show run of “Twelve Angry Jurors” Sunday night at The Plaza Arts Center, with each performance bringing its own energy and feedback from the audience to its cast of 15 actors.

An enthusiastic crowd showed up Oct. 14 for Homegrown Talent at The Plaza Arts Center, the final outdoor concert of the year at the historic downtown Eatonton performance venue.

Most people know someone from where they grew up who is often hailed as a hometown “hero.” Whether it’s a politician, musician, artist, or author, there are just some who stand out and go on to accomplish great things.

The memory of Jimmy Buffett following his Friday, Sept. 1 death from a rare, aggressive form of skin cancer was an overarching and obvious presence Saturday night at The Plaza in Eatonton, where renowned Buffett tribute band A1A was performing just its second show since Buffett’s passing.

There’s plenty of old-school influence around Eatonton and Putnam County, but none so literal as the Old School History Museum in the south wing of The Plaza Arts Center on Madison Street. Originally, the “Old School” of the current museum was the new school for the county after a devastating fire in January 2016 consumed the original Eatonton School.

The Plaza Arts Center in Eatonton is excited to provide a tropical-themed escape this fall with the return of A1A and its “Official and Original Jimmy Buffett Tribute Show.” This outdoor concert offers a great excuse to enjoy the fresh air and final few days of summer with a fun crowd while listening to fantastic music.