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GCSU’s Dr. Eric Tenbus gestures toward the “Beer Street” political cartoon of artist William Hogarth during his talk at The Plaza Arts Center on Sunday afternoon. IAN TOCHER/Staff

GCSU’s Dr. Eric Tenbus gestures toward the “Beer Street” political cartoon of artist William Hogarth during his talk at The Plaza Arts Center on Sunday afternoon. IAN TOCHER/Staff

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History on tap at Old School History Museum

Emme Clause
Thursday, October 10, 2024
On Sunday, people gathered in The Plaza Arts Center theater to hear Dr. Eric Tenbus, dean of the College of Arts & Sciences at Georgia College & State University, discuss “The History of Beer.” Tenbus’ presentation was part of the Old School History Museum’s Sunday at the Museum lecture series.
Filmmaker Rodrigo Dorfman spent seven years writing, shooting, and editing “Bulls and Saints,” his heartfelt film about migrant workers longing to return to their Mexican homeland. (IAN TOCHER/Staff)

Filmmaker Rodrigo Dorfman spent seven years writing, shooting, and editing “Bulls and Saints,” his heartfelt film about migrant workers longing to return to their Mexican homeland. (IAN TOCHER/Staff)

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Movie series debuts with ‘Bulls and Saints’ at The Plaza

Ian Tocher
Thursday, October 3, 2024
A sparse crowd braved the impending arrival of Hurricane Helene last Thursday night to take in “Bulls and Saints,” the first of six scheduled Southern Circuit Tour of Independent Filmmakers screenings scheduled at The Plaza Arts Center over the next few months.
The Plaza Arts Center in Eatonton recently agreed to become an official screening partner of the Southern Circuit Tour of Independent Filmmakers for its 2024-25 season. (CONTRIBUTED)

The Plaza Arts Center in Eatonton recently agreed to become an official screening partner of the Southern Circuit Tour of Independent Filmmakers for its 2024-25 season. (CONTRIBUTED)

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Coming soon: free film screenings at The Plaza

News Staff
Thursday, September 5, 2024
The Plaza Arts Center in Eatonton recently agreed to become an official screening partner of the Southern Circuit Tour of Independent Filmmakers for its 2024-25 season.
The highly acclaimed Satisfaction production showcases the most authentic cast and costuming of its kind among touring Rolling Stones tribute acts. (CONTRIBUTED)

The highly acclaimed Satisfaction production showcases the most authentic cast and costuming of its kind among touring Rolling Stones tribute acts. (CONTRIBUTED)

The Plaza presents Rolling Stones tribute ‘Satisfaction’

News Staff
Thursday, August 15, 2024
Mick Jagger of The Rolling Stones famously sang, “I can’t get no satisfaction.” Still, now, The Plaza Arts Center is bringing “Satisfaction,” an internationally touring Rolling Stones tribute act, to Eatonton.
Five-year-old Evelyn Mallinson gets her face painted with a pink flower. (EMMA CLAUSE/Staff)

Five-year-old Evelyn Mallinson gets her face painted with a pink flower. (EMMA CLAUSE/Staff)

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OSHM August Adventure offers ice cream and family fun

Emme Clause
Thursday, August 15, 2024
Eatonton’s Old School History Museum at The Plaza Arts Center hosted its 4th annual August Adventure on Saturday, welcoming crowds ready to enjoy some old-fashioned fun.“Our August Adventure has evolved over the years,” OSHM Director Sandra Rosseter explained.
Live at The Plaza will officially debut on Aug. 15 with a beer release party at Bruzze Brewing. (CONTRIBUTED)

Live at The Plaza will officially debut on Aug. 15 with a beer release party at Bruzze Brewing. (CONTRIBUTED)

‘Live at the Plaza’ takes center stage at Bruzze Brewing

News Staff
Thursday, August 15, 2024
While politics, team rivalries, and whether you’re a dog or a cat person may divide us, a few joys in life remain to bring everyone together. Among them are good music, good food, and a good beer.Fortunately for Lake Country, all three of those simple pleasures have been combined.
The Broadway Intensive Program is preparing to perform “Working,” a musical that portrays American workers that “the world so often takes for granted.” For this program, participants have only two weeks to learn their lines, practice on stage, prepare their set, and learn all of the technology to put on a full Broadway production. CONTRIBUTED

The Broadway Intensive Program is preparing to perform “Working,” a musical that portrays American workers that “the world so often takes for granted.” For this program, participants have only two weeks to learn their lines, practice on stage, prepare their set, and learn all of the technology to put on a full Broadway production. CONTRIBUTED

The Plaza and Arts Barn work together on ‘Working’

News Staff
Wednesday, July 3, 2024
Following Camp Broadway, there were a few slow weeks for The Plaza Arts Center.
Steel Magnolias will open this Friday, April 19, with additional performances on April 20, 26, and 27 at 7 p.m., as well as April 21 at 2:30 p.m.

Steel Magnolias will open this Friday, April 19, with additional performances on April 20, 26, and 27 at 7 p.m., as well as April 21 at 2:30 p.m.

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Steel Magnolias opens this week at The Plaza

News Staff
Thursday, April 18, 2024
The actors, crew members, and directors have put in the work, and now, all are ready for audiences to see their results.
Mills has been a nationally touring comedian for more than 25 years. CONTRIBUTED

Mills has been a nationally touring comedian for more than 25 years. CONTRIBUTED

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Comedian returns to The Plaza

Karen Mills
Thursday, February 1, 2024
Comedian Karen Mills is returning to The Plaza on Feb. 16 and once again bringing the laughs. Mills has been a nationally touring comedian for more than 25 years.
In addition to singing and leading the band, Gransden plays a mean trumpet. IAN TOCHER/Staff

In addition to singing and leading the band, Gransden plays a mean trumpet. IAN TOCHER/Staff

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Gransden and band swing into The Plaza

Ian Tocher
Thursday, December 14, 2023
Joe Gransden and his 16-piece band with guest vocalist Robin Latimore got in the groove at The Plaza Arts Center on Dec. 9 with a swingin’ Christmas show.
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