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L-R: Shakespearean actors Art Shutt, Parke Kallenberg, Gretter Naranjo, Lily Roberts, Anenaca Simpson, Jackie Hill, Kim Fleming, Nicholas Fazio, and Brent Mero take a bow beside the fountain at The Plaza last Saturday night. IAN TOCHER/Staff

L-R: Shakespearean actors Art Shutt, Parke Kallenberg, Gretter Naranjo, Lily Roberts, Anenaca Simpson, Jackie Hill, Kim Fleming, Nicholas Fazio, and Brent Mero take a bow beside the fountain at The Plaza last Saturday night. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Shakespeare in the Park a hit in Eatonton

Ian Tocher
Thursday, October 9, 2025
Surrounding the fountain outside The Plaza Arts Center in Eatonton, audiences were treated to a live-action sampling of Shakespeare this past weekend, thanks to the vision and passion of local artist Gretter Naranjo.
(IAN TOCHER/Staff)

(IAN TOCHER/Staff)

‘Working’ gets the job done at The Plaza

Ian Tocher
Thursday, July 25, 2024
This year’s Broadway Intensive program at The Plaza Arts Center closed Sunday afternoon with the final presentation of “Working: A Musical.” The final performance drew the largest crowd in an eight-show run over the past two weekends.
The Plaza’s summer camps can provide building blocks for kids who participate. CONTRIBUTED

The Plaza’s summer camps can provide building blocks for kids who participate. CONTRIBUTED

Summer camp coming soon to The Plaza

News Staff
Thursday, May 23, 2024
With school soon ending, many parents and grandparents are trying to figure out how to entertain their young ones for the next few months.
The Old School History Museum (OSHM) Sports Wall of Fame was unveiled Sunday, featuring 11 Putnam County athletes and coaches already enshrined in a major hall of fame for their respective sports.

The Old School History Museum (OSHM) Sports Wall of Fame was unveiled Sunday, featuring 11 Putnam County athletes and coaches already enshrined in a major hall of fame for their respective sports.

OSHM Wall of Fame exhibit features top athletes with Putnam roots

Story And Photos By Emme Clause
Thursday, April 11, 2024
Last week’s Sunday at the Museum was more grand than usual at The Plaza Arts Center. Eleven local sports greats were honored on April 7 at the unveiling of the Sports Wall of Fame. These men were recognized for excellence in their fields and most importantly have important ties to Putnam County.
L-R back row: Suzanne Vest, Robin Cassidy, and Diane Shinneman and in the front row (l-r): Sandy Young, Kathy Wardlaw, and Valerie Padgett. CONTRIBUTED

L-R back row: Suzanne Vest, Robin Cassidy, and Diane Shinneman and in the front row (l-r): Sandy Young, Kathy Wardlaw, and Valerie Padgett. CONTRIBUTED

PAPA reveals ‘Steel Magnolias’ cast

News Staff
Thursday, March 7, 2024
The Plaza Alliance for the Performing Arts (PAPA) has announced its cast for its upcoming production of the play Steel Magnolias, in April at the Plaza Arts Center in Eatonton.
Volunteers Sandra Gunn (left), and Laura Hotzler watch as campers color bookmarks for veterans.

Volunteers Sandra Gunn (left), and Laura Hotzler watch as campers color bookmarks for veterans.

Plaza Arts Center teaches kids ideas for creativity

Lena Hensley
Thursday, August 3, 2023
The Plaza Arts Center’s annual Art Camp for Kids took place July 17-21, in Eatonton. “Children at this camp are doing different types of art and get exposed to different art media,” Plaza Arts Center Executive Director Susan Usry said. “There are a lot of activities, and the children are very good.
The Seussical cast performs in the Circus McGurkus after Horton the Elephant becomes a star performer. CONTRIBUTED

The Seussical cast performs in the Circus McGurkus after Horton the Elephant becomes a star performer. CONTRIBUTED

'Seussical' the musical

News Staff
Thursday, July 13, 2023
In case you haven’t heard, the Circus McGurkus is in town! The world of Dr. Seuss is alive with The Plaza Arts Center and The Arts Barn’s presentation of Seussical, the musical event of the summer.
A group of young actors sing a song about Davy Crockett. LENA HENSLEY/Staff

A group of young actors sing a song about Davy Crockett. LENA HENSLEY/Staff

Camp Broadway showcases talent

Lena Hensley
Thursday, July 6, 2023
Sounds of lively music and the clopping of shoes filled The Plaza Art Center June 11-15 as the participants of Camp Broadway learned their lines, dance moves, and songs, preparing for the “big day” – a presentation of the performance to the audience on the last day.
Lisa Thomas-Conner and _lmmaker Jesse Stephen Freeman answered questions from the audience following last Thursday’s screening of “Steen Thomas: Rock & Chisel,” at The Plaza Arts Center. IAN TOCHER/ Staff

Lisa Thomas-Conner and _lmmaker Jesse Stephen Freeman answered questions from the audience following last Thursday’s screening of “Steen Thomas: Rock & Chisel,” at The Plaza Arts Center. IAN TOCHER/ Staff

The Plaza screens ‘Steffen Thomas: Rock & Chisel’

Ian Tocher
Thursday, June 15, 2023
“Art is dynamite.” Those were the first words to flash across the screen last Thursday night at The Plaza Arts Center in Eatonton, to start a one-time presentation of “Rock & Chisel,” a bio-documentary of famed sculptor and painter Steffen Thomas.
Mocha House performers (back row, l-r) Taylor Surman, Lily Nichols, Drace Langford, Addie Brown, Addie Grace Usry, Susan Usry, Jessica Womack, Chase Crumbley, Amanda Stover, Marielle Peguero, Georgia Hamlin, Giana Hamlin, Wayne Ingle, David Simpson; (middle row, l-r) Lily Roberts, Delaney Chambers, Elisa Garcia-Carreras, Amelia Ingle, Lily Garcia-Carreras, Sofia Monroy, Luis Quinones, Lora Garcia-Carreras; (front row, l-r) Jonas Quinones, Angie Monroy, Helen Garcia-Carreras, Elizabeth Brosman, Anenaca Simps

Mocha House performers (back row, l-r) Taylor Surman, Lily Nichols, Drace Langford, Addie Brown, Addie Grace Usry, Susan Usry, Jessica Womack, Chase Crumbley, Amanda Stover, Marielle Peguero, Georgia Hamlin, Giana Hamlin, Wayne Ingle, David Simpson; (middle row, l-r) Lily Roberts, Delaney Chambers, Elisa Garcia-Carreras, Amelia Ingle, Lily Garcia-Carreras, Sofia Monroy, Luis Quinones, Lora Garcia-Carreras; (front row, l-r) Jonas Quinones, Angie Monroy, Helen Garcia-Carreras, Elizabeth Brosman, Anenaca Simps

Mocha House concludes live local acts series

News Staff
Thursday, June 1, 2023
The final Mocha House fundraiser of the year, the largest of the Coffee House series, was presented late last month by The Plaza Arts Center and The Arts Barn.
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