The Arts Association in Newton County

Piedmont Newton named top small hospital in Georgia in annual ranking

Congratulations to one of our sponsors, Piedmont Newton Hospital, for being ranked top small hospital in Georgia! Thank you for being incredible partners and supporters of the arts as well as providing amazing care to our community.

https://www.covnews.com/living/health/piedmont-newton-named-top-small-hospital-georgia-annual-ranking/?fbclid=IwAR0hHldQZQoKb3isfFRAfxuowecEABr-uXms71lxKjSb5djfwC6kyEboIHI

Piedmont Newton named top small hospital in Georgia in annual ranking Piedmont Newton Hospital was rated the top small hospital in the state this year in an annual ranking of Georgia hospitals by a publication.

Don't miss this show! You have two more chances to see these Covington Regional Ballet dancers at Porter Performing Arts Center.

Saturday, Dec. 10th at 7pm & Sunday, Dec. 11th at 3pm

Tickets are still available for our last two performances: https://newtoncountyarts.vbotickets.com/events

TWO more chances to see these talented dancers take the stage!

Saturday (12/10) at 7pm and Sunday (12/11) at 3pm. Get your tickets: https://newtoncountyarts.vbotickets.com/events

PURE MAGIC ✨

Today we welcomed 1,366 Newton County Schools 4th grade students to Porter Performing Arts Center for our first Learning Enrichment through the Arts Program (LEAP) since before Covid. It was remarkable to see them light up when the curtains opened!

If you want to see the show there are still tickets available, come join us:
https://newtoncountyarts.vbotickets.com/events

Dress Rehearsal ✅

We hope you will join us this weekend...you have 4 chances to see The Nutcracker with Covington Regional Ballet! Don't miss it!

Friday, December 9th at 7pm
Saturday, December 10th at 2pm & 7pm
Sunday, December 11th at 3pm

For Tickets: https://newtoncountyarts.vbotickets.com/events

Sponsored by: Covington Women's Health Specialists, LLC, LLC, Bill & Susan Walker

We are just days away from Covington Regional Ballet's annual performance of The Nutcracker at Porter Performing Arts Center! Tickets are still available for this holiday classic.

You have 4 chances to see the show this weekend:
Friday, December 9th at 7pm
Saturday, December 10th at 2pm & 7pm
Sunday December 11th at 3pm

https://newtoncountyarts.vbotickets.com/events

Sponsored by: Covington Women's Health Specialists, LLC

The Newton County Community Band has been working hard to prepare for their annual Sounds of the Holidays concert next Monday, December 5th at 7:30pm at Eastside High School, Newton County!

Make sure to join us for this FREE concert 🎶
www.NewtonCountyArts.org

Allow us to introduce our Production Manager and Oxford Program Administrator, Kayla Edwards Dobbs. She describes herself as the “mom” of the theatre. From scheduling meetings, to making sure directors have what they need, to costuming and prop making, she has a hand in all of our productions.

Here is a special note from her about her experience with the Arts Association:

“The best part of my job is hands-down being able to watch our students grow as artists year after year. I have the privilege to get to know them during shows and concerts, and once they’re old enough, also as Interns. In the last few years I have taken over our Intern Program and have loved being able see our students become leaders within our organization. Seeing the affect of the Arts on these students and the way they view those around them and our world is truly amazing. As a new mom, I am so grateful to have this organization because I know my child will grow up surrounded by music, theatre, dance and all of the beautiful togetherness the Arts bring to our community.” 💜



4 more hours to give! https://app.etapestry.com/hosted/CommunityArtsAssociationinNew/OnlineDonation.html

Thomas Kephart at United Bank has served on our Board of Directors and has children that participated in our programs. His message is simple but true. In a world with hectic schedules, stress and so much noise- the arts inspire & bring us joy. 💜

Give to inspire: https://bit.ly/3Fd4v5l

Felicia Sharpe is a strong supporter of The Arts Association in Newton County. She serves on our Board of Directors as Past President and watched her daughter grow up dancing with Covington Regional Ballet. We are so grateful for her leadership and advocacy!

Arts education is so important to the development of children. We are proud to have such a talented artistic staff that enriches the lives of our young artists.

Dr. Lenae Rose, Program Director of our Oxford Singers program shares a message about the importance of the arts.


Give a gift today: https://bit.ly/3Fd4v5l

Send a message to learn more.

Let's talk partnerships! The The Arts Association in Newton County partners with the City of Covington, GA - Government to bring you all of the free concerts at Legion Field and on the square. We are so thankful that the city trusts us to source amazing artists, produce shows and bring world-class entertainment to our small town!

If you have enjoyed one of our free concerts, please consider donating on this Giving Tuesday. We are working on selecting next year's line-up and look forward to sharing it with you!

Give today: www.newtoncountyarts.org/donate

Giving Tuesday is HERE and we have set a goal to raise $10,000 to ensure program funding for students in and around Newton County!

The Arts Association never turns away a child regardless of their financial situation. Recent inflation has increased our financial assistance requests. Your generosity gives children the opportunity to perform on stage and ignite their passion for singing, dancing, acting, and more.

Give today: https://app.etapestry.com/hosted/CommunityArtsAssociationinNew/OnlineDonation.html

Fill your holidays with the ARTS! Our holiday shows kick off THIS Friday 🤩 More information: https://www.newtoncountyarts.org/upcoming-shows

For tickets: https://newtoncountyarts.vbotickets.com/events

HAPPY THANKSGIVING! 💛

Whether you donate, participate in our programs, attend events or just spread the word about the Arts Association around town...we are THANKFUL for you today and everyday!

www.NewtonCountyArts.org

It was a wonderful evening for the Lighting of the Square! We have such amazing talent in our community!

Finishing touches have been added! We are so excited for tonight's Lighting of the Square! Bundle up and join us...festivities begin at 6pm!🎄

Newton County Arts

Kick-off the holiday season with Christmas at Porter with the Oxford Singers! You won’t want to miss out on this concert featuring singers from Kindergarten through 12th grades!

Performances:
December 2nd at 6pm
December 4th at 3pm
At Porter Performing Arts Center

For tickets:

Newton County Arts

Come out and honor our Veterans tonight at 7:30pm at Eastside High School with the Newton County Community Band sponsored by AT&T!

We are looking forward to the Lighting of the Square NEXT Thursday, November 17th! Our very own Oxford Singers & Newton County Community Band will be performing!

There will be performances from other musicians in the community including: Noah Riley Teal, the Oxford College of Emory University Chorale and choirs from Alcovy High School, Newton High School & Eastside High School, Newton County.

This is the Bicentennial of the City of Covington, GA - Government so it is going to be BIGGER and BETTER than ever! Make plans to join us! Festivities begin at 6pm.

The Lighting of the Square for our Bicentennial year is two weeks away! On Thursday, November 17, 2022, the festivities will begin at 6 p.m. and culminate with the Lighting of the Square by Santa at approximately 7:30 p.m. with 🎆FIREWORKS🎆immediately following to celebrate Covington's Bicentennial Anniversary‼️

The evening will feature performances by Noah Teal, Newton County Community Band, choruses from Alcovy High School, Newton County, Newton High School & Eastside High School, Newton County, Oxford College Chorale and the The Arts Association in Newton County Little Singers, Singing Children and Youth Singers. Santa will also be around after the fireworks for pictures and businesses will be open late for shopping.🎅🛍

This will be a special evening not only celebrating the beginning of the holiday season but also the final months of our 200-year anniversary which means the celebration will be a little bigger and a lot brighter!

Please share with your friends and neighbors as we would like our community to be aware that there will be fireworks on this evening around 7:30 p.m. 🌟🎄

We miss our sweet friends the Bones!!

Thomas Bone is taking virtual cello lessons from Dr. Karen while their family is on mission abroad in the Czech Republic!

Show them some love in the comments ❤️

https://www.newtoncountyarts.org/ncys

This month, take a moment each day to say “Thank you!” – and help build excitement for on GivingTuesday, November 29.

What are YOU thankful for? ❤️

What a wonderful way to close out our Live at Lunch concerts for 2022! Great crowd and great music 🎶☀️❤️

Shout out to the Newton County Theme School for bringing over 100 band students to enjoy the concert!

And finally….THANK YOU to Newton Federal Bank for sponsoring today’s concert as well as Piedmont Newton Hospital for offering free flu shots to our community!

10/27 until 1pm! Piedmont Newton Hospital is offering FREE FLU SHOTS at our Live at Lunch concert!

We hope to see you THIS Thursday, October 27th at noon for our final 2022 Live at Lunch concert on the square with Garrett Kephart & Sydnie Tanner, Folk Duo!

Don't forget that Piedmont Newton Hospital will be offering FREE flu shots at this concert. Make sure you stop by the big orange tent to get yours! Must be 12 and older, no proof of insurance needed.

A special thank you to our concert sponsors!
Newton Federal Bank & Right at Home East Atlanta

Great concert with Gate City Brass today! Thanks to our sponsor Newton Federal Bank!

Come out next Thursday October 27th at noon for our final 2022 Live at Lunch concert with Folk Duo, Garrett Kephart & Sydnie Tanner.

Don’t forget Piedmont Newton Hospital will be offering FREE flu shots— 12 years and up, no proof of insurance needed.

Take a look at this story in The Newton Community Magazine about our very own Newton County Community Band director Alan Fowler!

Read D. Alan Fowler’s story written by Nat Harwell at: http://thenewtoncommunity.com/arts-education-innovation/passing-the-baton/

PASSING THE BATON
D. Alan Fowler’s drive for excellence in music turned the Eastside High School band program into the envy of countless others. Having turned over the reins to one of his proteges following the 2021–22 school year, he now charts his course into a new frontier with the Georgia Music Educators Association.

Newton County Schools Nat Harwell D. Alan Fowler

It might be a little chilly but don't let that stop you from joining us tomorrow (10/20) for Gate City Brass on the square at noon! Grab a warm lunch from a local restaurant and come out for some great music.

https://www.newtoncountyarts.org/concerts

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and we are happy to be partnering with Piedmont Newton Hospital Women's Diagnostic Center & Piedmont Newton Hospital for their Portraits of Hope display. We are honored to have Dr. Lisa Miller's portrait displayed in our front window. Dr. Miller is a pediatrician in Covington and her daughter, Gracie, grew up in our programs. Come check out her portrait and grab some information about early detection!

Portraits can be seen throughout businesses around the square during the month of October.

Lisa Miller Pediatrics

Oxford Singing Children & Oxford Little Singers 𝙋𝙚𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙋𝙖𝙣 𝙅𝙧.
auditions are on Monday, October 17th from 6:30-8:30! This is for students in 4th-7th grades. Please email Kayla Dobbs if you have questions [email protected].

More Information:
https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Peter-Pan-Auditions.html?soid=1113502897298&aid=rZOj-KScRIk