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Steel Magnolias Opens Tomorrow!
The actors, crew and directors have put in the work, now, they are ready for you to see everything they’ve been doing!
Plaza Alliance for the Performing Arts, PAPA, is thrilled to bring the classic story we all know and love to the stage. Steel Magnolias is a southern staple and the cast is very ready to put on their charm for their audiences.
Local theater is so important because it encourages people of all ages to showcase their talents, enjoy the many aspects of play production, and enjoy the thrill of live theater. It makes a huge difference when the theater is full for the performances — actors and actresses can really feed off the energy each audience member brings.
Steel Magnolias marks PAPA’s 78th production. Since its inception in 1978, PAPA has been putting on local theater with your friends, neighbord and colleagues.
PAPA announces each upcoming audition to the public and all are welcome to come.
Steel Magnolias will be performed April 19, 20, 26 & 27 at 7 p.m. and April 21 at 2:30 p.m. The cast, which consists of six of your neighbors and friends, is excited, the crew is ready and the set has been built. Now, you just need your tickets! Purchase tickets online for $25, $20 or $15 at plazacenter.org.
Trunk Show at
Oconee Art Box Gallery
Step into a world of creativity and craftsmanship at Oconee Art Box Gallery for a Tunk Show on April 19th from 11am to 4pm. Discover a stunning collection of jewelry including rings, pendants, and necklaces handcrafted by talented local artisans. Don't miss this exclusive opportunity to find the perfect piece to add to your collection!
September In The Park - The Ultimate Earth, Wind, Fire, & Chicago Tribute
“September In The Park takes pride in celebrating the music of these two iconic groups with a precision unlike any other. Our band members have honed their skills to perfectly recreate the incredible horn arrangements and vocal harmonies that both groups are known for. From the funky bass lines to the powerful horns and sultry vocals, September In The Park offers a truly unique and unforgettable entertainment experience.”
Madison Spring Tour of Homes
The Madison-Morgan Cultural Center is excited to once again celebrate the vibrant season of spring in grand style with the 2024 Madison Spring Tour of Homes and Gardens. The self-guided tour will feature a selection of Madison’s treasured historic and modern homes. You can experience the living history of the town while strolling through the city’s architecturally significant homes as they come into full bloom!
Yoga with The Goats!
Experience the ultimate zen with Yoga with the Goats at Found Beauty Farm on April 20th from 11:00am to noon, hosted by The Well At Lake Oconee. Join instructor Jamie Sills for a peaceful and restorative flow surrounded by nature and playful goats. Don't miss out on this unique and limited opportunity - tickets are $25 person- reserve your spot now before seats fill up! Please bring your yoga mat and water bottle if you are able. Directions will be sent upon registration
Southland Jubilee in
Downtown Greensboro
Mark your calendar for Downtown Greensboro's Southland Jubilee happening on Saturday, April 20, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Since 1998, this family-friendly event has drawn people from all over to enjoy a variety of vendors, a Classic Car Show, and activities for kids. Explore historic churches and museums, interact with farm animals, and indulge in delicious treats from the bake sale. Don't miss the opportunity to admire classic cars from the 50s, 60s, and 70s, and if you own one, you can register to display it for $20. Stick around after the festival ends at 4 p.m. for a show at Oconee Brewing Company. With something for every age, Southland Jubilee promises a day of fun for the whole family.
**Make sure to stop by the Choate Family Farms booth!**
See Choate Family Farms at Southland Jubilee
Stop by the Southland Jubilee this Saturday to meet your local lamb farmers! Choate Family Farms is located in Greensboro and offers the highest quality, local lamb meat.
They will have all the favorites to stock up on... lamb chops, leg of lamb, sausage, steaks, kabobs, ground, frenched racks and more! You can learn more about them by visiting their website.
Giant Subs At Oconee Wild
Grand Opening
The grand opening of Oconee Wild Watersports' Giant Subs is on April 20th from 4pm to 6pm - don't miss it! Try free sub samples, enjoy live music, grab a cold drink on the house, and let the kids have fun in the bounce house.
Support Darren Alford's recovery by making a $2 donation on April 19th-20th from 11am to 3pm to receive a free sub. Thank you for your continued support!
Neighbors Helping Neighbors’ Songwriter's Night At Briar Patch Farms
Make sure to save the date for April 20th and come out to Briar Patch Farm to show your support for Neighbors Helping Neighbors. The event will feature performances by Nashville Songwriters and Entertainers, Lee Thomas Miller and Wendell Mobley. Wendell Mobley has written chart-topping hits for Rascal Flatts and Kenny Chesney, while Lee Thomas Miller has achieved 7 number one country hits. It promises to be a memorable evening of music for a wonderful cause!
Ultimate Braves Raffle, benefiting Neighbors Helping Neighbors!
Join Neighbors Helping Neighbors’ for their upcoming Songwriter’s Night on April 20 at Briarpatch Farm in Eatonton. They will be raffling off a spectacular evening of fun at Truist Park—home of the Atlanta Braves!
Join former Braves pitcher, Chris Hammond, for an unforgettable evening at Truist Park, the esteemed home of the Atlanta Braves, with our Atlanta Braves Premium Package for Four!
Chris will accompany you and your guests as your host for the evening.
Your exclusive Braves Game Package includes:
Four tickets for the Braves v Phillies game on on Tuesday, August 20th, with a 7:20pm start time.
Red deck parking pass included.
Each attendee will receive a $75 AmEx gift card.
Baseballs for autographs by former Braves players at the game.
Field passes for each attendee.
The drawing will be held at the event but you don’t need to attend the event or be present to win.
Whims & Gems: Pop Up Shop at
The Well At Lake Oconee
Come out to The Well At Lake Oconee on Thursday, April 25th from 4:30 to 6:30 for the Whims & Gems: Pop Up Shop event! Browse beautiful selections from Camelia Jewels and Holy Cow Leather & Goods, perfect for Mother's Day gifts or treating yourself and your friends. Don't miss out on this shopping experience!
Lake Oconee Botox Celebrating
Two Years!
Step right up as to celebrate two years of Lake Oconee Botox! An evening of Secrets & Serums complete with bubbly, appetizers, and door prizes awaits you. The first 25 guests through the door will snag a free goodie bag!
Don't miss this opportunity to mix and mingle with brand experts from Botox, Revision Skin Care, and Sofwave, the newest dazzler of services now being offered at Lake Oconee Botox! Meet owners Marissa and Josh Highnote and take advantage of exclusive offers.
Watch as they cut the ribbon and show their dedication to being tip-top and community-focused celebrating their membership to the Greene and Putnam County Chambers.
They can’t wait to have you join this roaring good time. RSVP to confirm you're in, and be the cat's pajamas with the inside scoop.
Let's make this anniversary the bee's knees! 🍾
Young Artisan's Market benefitting Circle Ranch
Get ready to support our local youth at Circle Ranch's Young Artisans Market on April 27th! Discover unique products created by talented artisans aged 6 to 18 at Farmview Market in Madison, GA. Don't miss the opportunity to shop for one-of-a-kind gifts and support young entrepreneurs in our community.
Who: Students ages 6-18
When: Saturday, April 27, 2024, 10AM-2PM
Where: Farmview Market, 2610 Eatonton Road, Madison, GA 30650
Set Up: Saturday, 4/27/24, 8:00AM–9:30AM. Set up must be finished by 9:30AM
Product/s: All items will go through an approval process.
Photo: Upon completing the application, text a photo of the product/s you plan to make and sell to 470-651-1653.
Fee: $5.00 due at set up on Saturday, April 27 (no refunds)
MAD Hospitality’s Low Country Boil & Bluegrass Event!
Saturday, April 27 from 4:00pm to 7:00pm
Join MAD Hospitality for a great day of delicious Low Country Boil, live BlueGrass Music, adult and kid beverages! Indoor and Outdoors at Buggy Works!Kids under 12 are $20 each.
Get Your Dancing Shoes On!
Get ready for an unforgettable night of soulful music and delicious food at Motown at the Municipal! Support the Madison-Morgan County Boys & Girls Club while enjoying the sounds of Jarvis Wingfield and the BlaqBerry Band.
Reserve a VIP table or purchase individual tickets for a fantastic evening of entertainment. Dinner by Benny Paul's will be available for purchase at $10 per plate. Don't miss out on this exciting event for a great cause!
Calling All Parrot Heads!
A private event to support the Pete Nance Boys and Girls Club hosted by Dough Daddy Dough at Oconee Brewing Company!
This is a pre-party for the Lake Oconee BBQ Festival, which is also supporting the Pete Nance Boys and Girls Club.
Individual tickets are $125 per person. Individual ticket holders will sit at shared tables. Four person tables are $500. Eight person tables are $1,000.
All tickets include a Jimmy Buffett themed dinner, two complimentary drink tickets (for beer or wine) for each individual ticket holder or person at your table, a silent auction, and a fun filled night with A1A bringing to life the timeless classics of Jimmy Buffett.
Spring Series: Light and Easy
French Cuisine
Celebrate Spring! This program will feature 3 recipes you will want to make at home for Sunday Brunch or any Lakeside Lunch Affair! Canapés Crudités aux radis, Feuilletés aux Asperges, Tartes aux Fruits frais facile.
~Radish Canapés with salted butter on Pumpernickel
~Asparagus Tart with Cheese & Prosciutto, served with a Zucchini, Cucumber Salad
~Individual Fresh Fruit Tarts, made easy!
Only 12 spots are available. BYOWine
Tickets are $75 a piece and non-refundable but you may gift your spot to a friend if you can no longer attend.
Fortunate Sons at
The Plaza Arts Center
The Bayou comes alive at The Plaza! Catch the CCR Tribute on May 11 at 7:30pm. Georgia Players Guild presents 'Fortunate Sons,' honoring Creedence Clearwater Revival's timeless tunes. Experience classics like 'Born on the Bayou' and 'Have You Ever Seen the Rain' in an unforgettable outdoor show. Members of Fortunate Sons have graced TV and stages with legends. Don't miss this WOW experience! Lawn tickets are just $25. VIP tickets are available for $50. Anyone can purchase tickets online at plazacenter.org or by calling The Plaza office at 706-923-1655.
The Jazz Legacy Project: Nat King Cole, Unforgettable
After building a successful career as a pianist, Cole's decision to sing a song on a gig -and then later a handshake agreement with piano great Oscar Peterson - sparked a meteroric rise to becoming the most popular musical group for years. His instantly recognizable voice is associated with iconic versions of Unforgettable, Route 66, and The Christmas Song.
Featuring guest vocalist Cleveland P. Jones.
The Jazz Legacy Project Series
What is it?
Each program is roughly 90 minutes, with the goal of bringing the casual jazz listener inside the minds and music of the most influential and interesting American musicians of all time. These are NOT tribute concerts in the sense that the musicians are trying to recreate the original performances, but instead to celebrate the essence and accomplishments of the particular artist.
Memorial Day Weekend
Patriotic Concert
Join the Oconee Performing Arts Society for their annual Symphonic Orchestral Concert tribute, followed by the hits from legendary artists like Aretha Franklin, Whitney Houston, Tina Turner, Adele, and more! Led by the talented conductor Larry Blank and featuring the incredible vocal powerhouse Shayne Steele, this concert is not to be missed.
Featured Business: Oconee Springs Park
Discover Eatonton's hidden gem, Oconee Springs Park, a well-kept secret cherished by locals for decades. Constructed in the 1960s by Putnam County and the Bureau of Outdoor Recreation, this enchanting twelve-acre park graces the picturesque shoreline of Lake Sinclair. Whether you seek a memorable day trip or an overnight adventure, Oconee Springs Park has it all.
Immerse yourself in the breathtaking views from the fully furnished cabins, or if you prefer, bring your own RV for a truly personalized experience. The park offers a range of amenities to enhance your visit, including a playground, volleyball area, pedal boats, kayaks, and paddle boards.
Looking to host a special occasion? Oconee Springs Park is the ideal venue for weddings, birthday parties, and more. Conveniently reserve your spot through their user-friendly website, ensuring a seamless planning process.
Experience the charm and tranquility of Oconee Springs Park, where cherished memories are made against a backdrop of natural beauty.
Visit our website to learn more about Oconee Springs Park.
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