The Spot Episode 3 Part 2: Gertrude "Ma" Rainey, The "Mother of the Blues"
The Spot Episode 3 Part 2: Gertrude "Ma" Rainey, The "Mother of the Blues"

Hosted by Dureyea Collier, The Spot puts the spotlight on the Springer Opera House, State Theatre of Georgia, as well as arts in culture in Georgia and beyond. This episode was so full of fascinating content that we split it into three parts! Join us now for part one as we take a deep dive into the life and music of Gertrude “Ma” Rainey. Born in Columbus, Georgia, "Ma" Rainey was one of the earliest African-American professional blues singers and one of the first generation of blues singers to record. The "Mother of the Blues" bridged earlier vaudeville and the authentic expression of southern blues, influencing a generation of blues singers. “Ma” Rainey made her singing debut at age 14 on the Springer Opera House stage.

Stay tuned for Part 3 of 3 for more on the legendary “Ma” Rainey.

For more information on the Springer Opera House, visit springeroperahouse.org. Have an idea for an episode? Send your ideas and suggestions to social@springeroperahouse.org #foreverspringer

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Springer to cancel live performances of the next two shows
Springer to cancel live performances of the next two shows

The Springer Opera House’s holiday musical revue, Winter Wonderettes, will not open this Thursday, as scheduled, due to the spike in COVID-19 transmission rates and daily cases.

However, the theatre will offer a live streaming option for theatre audiences who have purchased tickets. Those streamed performances will be on December 18, 19, and 20. Patrons will be sent a link via email to access those performances.

In addition, the Springer’s January production of Breakfast at Tiffany’s slated for January 21 - 31, 2020, will be cancelled, as well.



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The Spot Episode 3 Part 1: Gertrude "Ma" Rainey, the "Mother of the Blues"
The Spot Episode 3 Part 1: Gertrude "Ma" Rainey, the "Mother of the Blues"

Hosted by Dureyea Collier, The Spot puts the spotlight on the Springer Opera House, State Theatre of Georgia, as well as arts in culture in Georgia and beyond. This episode was so full of fascinating content that we split it into three parts! Join us now for part one as we take a deep dive into the life and music of Gertrude “Ma” Rainey. Born in Columbus, Georgia, "Ma" Rainey was one of the earliest African-American professional blues singers and one of the first generation of blues singers to record. The "Mother of the Blues" bridged earlier vaudeville and the authentic expression of southern blues, influencing a generation of blues singers. “Ma” Rainey made her singing debut at age 14 on the Springer Opera House stage.

Stay tuned for Part 2 & 3 for more on the legendary “Ma” Rainey.

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The Spot Episode 1
The Spot Episode 1

Hosted by Dureyea Collier, The Spot puts the spotlight on the Springer Opera House, State Theatre of Georgia, as well as arts in culture in Georgia and beyond. In Episode 1, we look at the Springer Opera House's 20/21 season opener Evil Dead the Musical, the first show produced since the Covid-19 pandemic shut down the theatre's doors in March, and speak with show director, Matthew Swindell. For more information on the Springer Opera House, visit springeroperahouse.org. Have an idea for an episode? Send your ideas and suggestions to social@springeroperahouse.org #foreverspringer

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