Arts & Culture

This article by Julianna Leverette tells the story of overcoming unexpected challenges while traveling abroad through the kindness of Parisians. Facing canceled flights and a lost phone, it highlights the warmth of strangers and the beauty of unplanned experiences, ending with a reflective moment at the Arc de Triomphe. The article celebrates the transformative power of kindness and the serendipitous triumphs that shape our lives.

Right outside of downtown Brooklet, a remarkable story of faith, art, and community unfolds at The Mustard Seed Shoppe.

Dr. Michael Braz spent the holidays in Morocco! His natural curiosity and penchant for learning plunged him into a whole new world of North African experiences. Grice Connect recently spoke with Dr. Braz to get a recap of his Moroccan experiences and a few meaningful highlights from his travels abroad.

Analog collage and installation artist Nancey B. Price's “Black In Bloom” is a unique opportunity for Price to invite people into her creative space and process, allowing them to better understand her creative identity as a whole. While best known for her work in collage art, Nancey prides herself on being a storyteller and world-builder.

Statesboro native Chef Patrick White began as "extra help" in the kitchen at the beloved Emma's restaurant. Through his natural talent, hard work, and dedication to his craft, he quickly worked his way up to chef in the restaurant. Today, he is a private chef who recently had the opportunity to showcase his culinary skills for none other than billionaire Michael Bloomberg.

This holiday season, Statesboro had the pleasure of welcoming a timeless favorite back to the Emma Kelly Theater stage—the enchanting Nutcracker Ballet! Check out all of the December events at the Averitt in this story.

While the Averitt Center for the Arts downtown serves as the cornerstone of artistic resources for Statesboro, it's worth noting that Georgia Southern University contributes to the local arts scene and offers a diverse array of cultural experiences and events open to the public, as well. In the following month, there are several exciting opportunities you won't want to miss! Explore the arts beyond the familiar, and let's dive into what Georgia Southern has in store for you.

Grice Connect reporter Julianna Leverette recently sat down with Marcy Simmons, a local artist who has turned her unimaginable pain into a source of artistic inspiration. Simmons, who tragically lost her oldest son to a traumatic gun incident, has emerged as a testament to the resilience of the human spirit. This article delves deeper into the remarkable story of an artist whose work encapsulates the transformative power of art born from adversity.

If you make it out often to see live music in Statesboro, there’s a good chance you’ve seen Jon Aktas. Playing a mix of covers from artists like Jason Isbell and Tyler Childers, as well as his own originals, Jon frequently performs at venues such as Vandy's, Tandoor & Tap, Dolan’s, and Bites. In addition to performing, Aktas plans to record an EP of his original music. I sat down with Jon recently to talk about his experience as an artist and what he has planned for the future.

Grice Connect's Arts and Entertainment reporter, Austin Joyner, steps into the world of Elvis Presley with Statesboro resident and GS professor, Dr. Chris Caplinger. Dr. Caplinger shares his unique connection to Elvis's Graceland. You may even learn a few things about Elvis and Dr. Caplinger along the way. Step into the world of The King by reading the full story.