
Georgia Southern Theatre Presents “The Amen Corner” by James Baldwin
The Amen Corner tells the story of Margaret Alexander, a single mother and pastor. Alexander must face the consequences as a secret from her past forces her to reevaluate the role of religion and family. She is faced with this choice as her son stands on the brink of manhood and must choose his own path. Directed by Mical Whitaker, this production is the 35th anniversary of the first...
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Get Into the Halloween Mood with Nosferatu at Georgia Southern University’s Performing Arts Center
The Performing Arts Center at Georgia Southern is excited to celebrate the spooky Halloween season with a screening of horror classic Nosferatu the way it was intended to be seen, accompanied live by The Peacherine Orchestra. Tickets are already on sale of the performance on Tuesday, October 30, at 7:30pm. Released in 1922, Nosferatu is considered one of the most foreboding and influential...
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What’s Brewing in October
With the temperature cooling down (a bit) and football season in full swing, you’ll find lots to do when you visit Statesboro this month! The family friendly events are plentiful! A great one to kick off the month is GreenFest in downtown Statesboro on the 6th. The 57th Annual Kiwanis Ogeechee Fair begins on the 15th for a week full of thrills and chills on the midway plus the famous Kiwanis...
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Georgia Southern Theatre Brings Emilie Du Châtelet to Life
Georgia Southern Theatre brings “Émilie: The Marquise Du Chatelet Defends Her Life Tonight“ by Lauren Gunderson as the fall season opener. The 18th century scientific genius Émilie du Châtelet is back and determined to answer the question she died with: love or philosophy, head or heart? In this highly theatrical rediscovery of one of history’s most intriguing women, Émilie defends her...
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“The Platters” Bring Their “Magic Touch” to Georgia Southern’s Performing Arts Center
The Performing Arts Center at Georgia Southern is thrilled to welcome the illustrious Motown group The Platters for an exciting performance as a part of their 2018-2019 Main Stage Season. Tickets are on sale now and going quickly for the Sunday, October 14, 2018 matinee. Formed in 1952, The Platters crashed through the music industry’s racial barriers and onto the rock n’ roll scene to become...
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Hurricane Florence Hotel and Shelter Info
Please see the below hotel room availability as of 9/13/18 at 2:55pm. Staff members at all hotels are currently very busy booking rooms so the numbers continue to fluctuate. “TBD” means that the hotel staff was busy with customers at the time of our call so the availability is “to be determined”. Update for boat-owners: Custom Marine is offering free boat storage in...
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Kickoff September in Statesboro!
September 5, 2018by Visit Statesboro Blog, Daily lfe, Events, Farmer's Market, Georgia Southern, Statesboro0 comments
Georgia Southern Eagle Football is back and nobody celebrates the season better than True Blue fans! The excitement doesn’t stop there, though! September in Statesboro is bursting at the seams with live music including country music legend Tanya Tucker, Victor Wainwright and the Train, and a celebration of the music of Tom Petty. Bring the kids to Brooklet for the 29th Annual Peanut Festival...
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Country Legend TANYA TUCKER To Play at Georgia Southern’s PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
The Performing Arts Center at Georgia Southern is excited to present famed country music artist Tanya Tucker for the opening performance of their 2018-2019 Main Stage Season on Thursday, September 6, 2018 at 7:30 pm. Season packages are on sale now, and single tickets will be on sale starting August 20. For decades, Tucker’s sultry voice and vivacious stage presence have helped to make her one...
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Discover Statesboro in August!
Discover Statesboro during the month of August! Enjoy family friendly events like the Downtown Getdown or catch an exciting soccer game at Georgia Southern University. Love the night life? We aren’t the home of the Statesboro Blues for nothing! Check out our weekly calendar to see where you can kick back with live music, karaoke or try your hand at one of our Trivia Nights. There’s something...
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Happy Birthday America, from Statesboro
by Amy Connell – For as long as I can remember, the Fourth of July has always been associated with some of my fondest memories. It’s a day that everyone comes together to show their pride for our great country. Growing up in Statesboro, the Firecracker Fest held at Mill Creek was always a tradition. From watching the fireworks from inside the car with my mom as a child because I was...
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