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hat a night at Legion Field! We are SO thankful the worst of the weather held off so we could close out our 2026 Live at Legion concert series with an incredible performance by Evolution of Beyoncé @beyoncetributeshow! Take a look at some of our favorite moments from the evening! As the weather moves into our area, we want to remind everyone to stay safe and weather-aware tonight! ⛈️ Thank you, Covington, for another amazing Live at Legion season! Until next year! ❤️

🎟️ Tickets go on sale TOMORROW! Our 2026–27 season is almost here, and we can’t wait to welcome you back for another incredible year of performances! NEW THIS YEAR: Buy early & save! Purchase your tickets in advance to lock in the best price. Ticket prices will increase by $2 per ticket two weeks before each performance. Don’t wait! Box Office: https://newtoncountyarts.vbotickets.com/events

🌧️ REHEARSAL CANCELLATION NOTICE 🌧️ Due to heavy rain and inclement weather associated with Hurricane Isaias, ALL Arts Association rehearsals scheduled for today, Saturday, October 10, have been CANCELED. The safety of our students, families, and staff is always our top priority. Please stay safe and dry!

The best gifts aren't always the ones wrapped under the tree! Meet some of the talented faces bringing The Gift of the Magi to life this holiday season! Join Theatre Covington as we kick off the holiday season with a story filled with love, laughter, and the true spirit of giving. November 13–15, 2026 | Porter Performing Arts Center Cast A: November 13 & 15 Cast B: November 14 Get your tickets now! https://newtoncountyarts.vbotickets.com/events

We’re ready to see you back at Live at Lunch TOMORROW (10/8) with Midnite Cruzer! Take a look at some of the fun from last Thursday and make plans to join us from 12–1 PM tomorrow for another FREE concert! Piedmont Newton will be on-site tomorrow offering: 💉 FREE flu shots for ages 12 & up, no proof of insurance required! ❤️ FREE blood pressure screenings + information about hypertension and stroke awareness Grab your lunch, bring a chair, and spend your Thursday afternoon with us on the Square! Thank you to our series sponsors: City of Covington, GA - Government, Discover Covington, GA, Piedmont Newton Hospital, Fidelity Bank Plc

✨ COVINGTON, GET IN FORMATION! ✨ We’re ready for you this Friday October 9th at 7:00 PM for Evolution of Beyoncé — A Cowboy Carter Experience! Bring your chairs, grab your crew, and come ready to sing, dance, and put a little LOVE ON TOP at Legion Field! FREE EVENT at Legion Field (Rain Location: OHCO District) A huge thank you to the sponsors and partners who help make Live at Legion possible! ✨ Presenting Sponsor: Takeda Pharmaceuticals ✨ In Partnership With: City of Covington + Discover Covington ✨ Event Sponsors: EPIC Event Experiences, Ginn Chevrolet, and Ginn Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram, Piedmont Newton, Covington Women's Health Specialists, OHCO District, Atlanta Cancer Care Grab your friends and come RUN THE WORLD with us Friday night!

Shop Walmart. Round Up. Support the Arts! You can now support the Arts Association in Newton County every time you place an order on Walmart.com or through the Walmart app! Simply select us as your preferred charity, then choose to round your total up to the nearest dollar at checkout. A few cents at a time can make a BIG difference for local artists, students and performances! Scan the QR code or visit the link below to select the Arts Association—and please share this post with your friends and family! https://www.walmart.com/nonprofits/dfe44ca6-7b1d-4a6c-b388-7cf11cb782fc/profile Spark Good Round Up is available for orders placed through Walmart.com or the Walmart app. In-store register purchases are not currently eligible.

We’re just TWO WEEKS away from the return of our October Live at Lunch concerts! Join us every Thursday in October from 12:00–1:00 PM on the Covington Square for free live music and a fun lunchtime break! Grab your lunch, bring a friend, and spend your Thursday afternoons with us. Plus, Piedmont Newton will be on-site at our October 1, 8, and 15 concerts offering FREE flu shots for ages 12 and up - no proof of insurance required. On October 15, they’ll also offer free blood pressure checks and share helpful information about hypertension and stroke awareness. We can’t wait to see you on the Square!

Our offices will be closed Monday, September 7 in observance of Labor Day. There will be no classes or rehearsals on Monday, September 7th. All regularly scheduled classes and rehearsals will resume on Tuesday, September 8. We hope everyone enjoys a safe and relaxing Labor Day!

TONIGHT IS THE NIGHT! 🪩 We're ready to dance the night away with Evolution of Beyoncé at our final 2026 Live at Legion concert! THE SHOW IS STILL ON, AND WE ARE STAYING AT LEGION FIELD...Grab your lawn chairs, bring your crew, and get ready for a fun night! Food trucks will be on-site: Chick-Fil-A, Bradley's BBQ, Social Goat, Top Job Beverage, Issa Funnel, MaddLulu, Atlanta Pizza & Gyro. Legion Field | Covington, GA | TONIGHT at 7 PM FREE ADMISSION! Presented by Takeda Pharmaceuticals, in partnership with the Arts Association, City of Covington and Discover Covington. Special thanks to our event sponsors: Beaver Manufacturing, EPIC Event Experiences, Ginn Chevrolet, and Ginn Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram, Piedmont Newton, OHCO District, Covington Women's Health Specialists, Atlanta Cancer Care

TOMORROW AT NOON! Get ready for some blues on the Square! Join us tomorrow for Live at Lunch featuring Eddie Hinton! Grab your lunch, find a spot, and enjoy some great live music in the heart of downtown Covington! 💉 LAST CHANCE FOR FREE FLU SHOTS! Piedmont Newton will be back on-site with their flu shot clinic and blood pressure checks! Free flu shots are available for ages 12 and up, and no proof of insurance is required. Be sure to stop by their tent! October 15th at Noon on the Square Thank you to our event sponsors: @the_cov_ga, @discovercovington, @piedmonthealth & @fidelitybanknc

We will see you tomorrow!! Live at Legion Concert featuring Ultimate Garth, a Garth Brooks tribute band, the concert starts at 7 PM at Legion Field (3173 Mill Street NE, 30014). A HUGE thank you to our presenting sponsor Takeda Pharmaceuticals and our event sponsors City of Covington, GA - Government, Discover Covington, GA, Epic Event Experiences, Ginn Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram Ginn Chevrolet, Edward Jones (Covington Offices) @OHCO District FREE LIVE AT LEGION CONCERT! ♿Handicap parking ONLY in the Legion Field parking lot ❎No tents allowed 🛺Golf cart parking will be available at the back of the field 🚚Food trucks will be onsite ➡️Bring a chair or blanket for seating

Get into the holiday spirit with our talented Oxford Singers! Featuring students from kindergarten through 12th grade, our Christmas at Porter concert is filled with festive music, holiday cheer, and performances that the whole family will enjoy! December 4th at 7pm & December 6th at 3pm Porter Performing Arts Center Tickets are on sale NOW! Reminder that tickets will increase by $2 each one week prior to the show. https://newtoncountyarts.vbotickets.com/event

Join us as we honor those who have served! 🇺🇸 You are invited to our Annual Veterans Day Concert featuring the Newton County Community Band and the Eastside High School Symphonic Winds. Monday, November 9th, 7:30pm at Eastside High School | Admission is FREE We're excited to have Boy Scout Troop 222B presenting the flags and Cub Scout Pack 1169 creating special cards for our veterans. Thank you to these young scouts for helping make this evening even more meaningful! A special thank you to our generous sponsors, Takeda, Wesley Methodist Church, and Fidelity Bank, for making this concert possible!

🎶 Live at Lunch is BACK this Thursday! 🎶 Join us on the Covington Square at noon as we kick off our October concert series with singer/songwriters Sebastian Tartas (@sebi.does.music) & Shaw Coggin (@shawcoggin)! PLUS, Piedmont Newton will be on-site with a FREE flu shot clinic for ages 12 & up! No proof of insurance required. Grab your lunch, bring a friend, and enjoy some great live music! We’ll see you on the Square!

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🎶 Live at Lunch is BACK this Thursday!