Plaza Arts Center

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.
The 12 Angry Jurors (l-r): Phil Armstrong (2), Michelle Saarela (12), Brent Mero (10), Sue Strange (9), Lou Benjamin (8), Bill Dudley (3), Sandy Young (6), Darlene McCumiskey (7), Becky Nipper (5), Dianne Bennett Shinneman (4), Johnny Wagoner (1, Foreman), and Gretter Naranjo (11). IAN TOCHER/Staff

The 12 Angry Jurors (l-r): Phil Armstrong (2), Michelle Saarela (12), Brent Mero (10), Sue Strange (9), Lou Benjamin (8), Bill Dudley (3), Sandy Young (6), Darlene McCumiskey (7), Becky Nipper (5), Dianne Bennett Shinneman (4), Johnny Wagoner (1, Foreman), and Gretter Naranjo (11). IAN TOCHER/Staff

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‘12 Angry Jurors’ takes on difficult deliberations

Ian Tocher
Wednesday, November 22, 2023
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.
Members of Fall Line Rambler enjoyed the most stage time at The Plaza’s Homegrown Talent concert last Saturday night, playing a full set of their own, plus bookend sets at the beginning and end of the show.

Members of Fall Line Rambler enjoyed the most stage time at The Plaza’s Homegrown Talent concert last Saturday night, playing a full set of their own, plus bookend sets at the beginning and end of the show.

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Homegrown Talent at The Plaza

Photos & Story By Ian Tocher
Thursday, October 19, 2023
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.
Former Eatonton local Matt Rogers will headline the Homegrown Talent showcase. CONTRIBUTED

Former Eatonton local Matt Rogers will headline the Homegrown Talent showcase. CONTRIBUTED

Homegrown Talent showcase coming to The Plaza

News Staff
Thursday, October 12, 2023
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.
A1A’s Jeff Pike had his eight-piece band with him for The Plaza show, a staple on their schedule each year.

A1A’s Jeff Pike had his eight-piece band with him for The Plaza show, a staple on their schedule each year.

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Parrot Heads, unite!

Story And Photos By Ian Tocher
Thursday, September 28, 2023
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.
An accurate representation of the building’s original purpose brings back memories for those old enough to remember. CONTRIBUTED

An accurate representation of the building’s original purpose brings back memories for those old enough to remember. CONTRIBUTED

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OSHM transports visitors back in time

Ian Tocher
Thursday, August 31, 2023
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.
Jeff Pike, lead singer and guitarist for A1A, “The Official and Original Jimmy Buffett Tribute Show,” will bring his band’s feel-good vibes and impressive performance and stage presence to entertain crowds Sept. 23, in an outdoor concert at the Plaza Arts Center in Eatonton. CONTRIBUTED

Jeff Pike, lead singer and guitarist for A1A, “The Official and Original Jimmy Buffett Tribute Show,” will bring his band’s feel-good vibes and impressive performance and stage presence to entertain crowds Sept. 23, in an outdoor concert at the Plaza Arts Center in Eatonton. CONTRIBUTED

Putnam parrot heads poised to party at The Plaza

News Staff
Thursday, August 17, 2023
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.
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