Arts & Culture Happenings
September thru November

Johns Creek Arts Center
Poetry and Creative Writing with Donna Mon
Johns Creek Arts Center
Thu, Sep 21   6:30pm-8:30pm

Explore the dance between thought, words, and verse in this creative writing workshop.
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Spruill Oaks Library
Historical Fiction Book Club
Northeast Spruill-Oaks Library
Mon, Aug 28   5:00pm-6:00pm
Mon, Sep 25   5:00pm-6:00pm
Mon, Oct 30   5:00pm-6:00pm
Mon, Nov 27   5:00pm-6:00pm

We meet once a month to discuss a book of historical fiction. The group is friendly and full of interesting, smart people! Newcomers are always welcome.
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Johns Creek Symphony
The Mark Wood Experience
Mark Burkhalter Amphitheater, Newtown Park
Sat, Sep 30   7:00pm

Two Musical Worlds collide when Mark Wood, dubbed the "Eddie Van Halen of the Violin World" and Original String Master of the Trans-Siberian Orchestra, joins the JCSO for an electrifying night of ultramodern sounds of rock and roll classics amplified by the Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra. Free, sponsored by City of Johns Creek.
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City of Johns Creek
Literary Fair Johns Creek
Mark Burkhalter Amphitheater, Newtown Park
Sun, Oct 01   12:00pm-5:00pm

Come to Johns Creek's 1st Literary Fair. Free to attend! Engage with a diverse lineup featuring New York Times bestselling and local authors discussing & signing books. Soft, sophisticated music plus light hors d'oeuvres & wine available for purchase. Children's authors and activities available nearby to keep younger visitors entertained.
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The Johns Creek Chorale
Cathedral Classics Reimagined
Johns Creek United Methodist Church
Sun, Oct 01   3:00pm

This concert is full of large choral works at the intersection of sacred and spiritual, but with a modern twist. The music spans the 16th century to a piece written two years ago, conjuring the image of a funky modern cathedral. If there is such a thing. Click on "more info" for ticket info.
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5K Race and Health & Wellness Fair
Cauley Creek Park
Sat, Oct 07   7:00am-10:00am

The first 5K race on a newly constructed 5K trail of rubberized material from recycled tires and entirely located off-street within the park. 5K registration required. Health fair is free.
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City of Johns Creek
Arts, Culture, Entertainment committee
Johns Creek City Hall
Thu, Aug 10   6:30pm
Thu, Sep 14   6:30pm
Thu, Oct 12   6:30pm
Thu, Nov 09   6:30pm

Monthly meetings of the City's advisory Arts, Culture, Entertainment (ACE) committee. These meetings focused on upcoming city arts events are open to the public with a period for short public comment, are streamed and available for later viewing.
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City of Johns Creek
Johns Creek Arts Festival
Field across from Atlanta Athletic Club
Sat, Oct 21   10:00am-6:00pm
Sun, Oct 22   10:00am-5:00pm

The Johns Creek Arts Festival returns to once again turn the serene green space across from The Atlanta Athletic Club into an event alive with artisans from around the country exhibiting their paintings, pottery, metalwork, folk art, glass, jewelry, yard art and many more goodies.
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Johns Creek Arts Center
Spooktacular Youth Art Workshop
Ocee Library
Sat, Oct 28   11:00am-12:30pm

Join the Johns Creek Arts Center and the Ocee Library as they provide this FREE workshop for kids. Children ages 7-11 will make a festive mask, a spooky puppet, and enjoy story time at the Ocee Library! Free and open to the public. Seats are limited, advance registration is required.
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City of Johns Creek
Diwali Festival
TBD
Sat, Nov 04   4:00pm-8:00pm

Come together as a community to celebrate Diwali, the festival of lights! The event will feature a large stage with a DJ and performers along with a variety of food and retail vendors. The event will end with a special fireworks celebration.
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Chopin Society
MARCIN AND YUKA PIANO DUO RECITAL
First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta
Sat, Nov 11   8:00pm

Marcin Parys is a world-renowned Polish pianist who has won more than thirty international competitions. Yuka Mikata is a Japanese pianist trained in Japan and Russia. Marcin brings in his dynamic musicality, while Yuka's tender tonal expression complements him perfectly to create an intoxicating blend of passion and sensibility. Purchase tickets
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Spruill Oaks Library
Johns Creek Origami Club
Northeast Spruill-Oaks Library
Sat, Nov 11   2:00pm-3:00pm
Sat, Dec 09   2:00pm-3:00pm

Join us to learn origami-all ages welcome to participate. Parents please plan to stay if your child is under 9 years of age.
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CYT Christian Youth Theater
Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Valor Christian Academy, Kimball Br. Rd.
Thu, Nov 16   7:00pm
Fri, Nov 17   7:00pm
Sat, Nov 18   2:00pm
Sat, Nov 18   7:00pm
Sun, Nov 19   3:00pm

The magical musical is full of catchy songs in a variety of styles, from a parody of French ballads ("Those Canaan Days"), to country-western ("One More Angel in Heaven") and calypso ("Benjamin Calypso"), along with the unforgettable classics "Any Dream Will Do" and "Close Every Door." Appropriate for all audiences.
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Fleetwood Dance Theatre
The Nutcracker
Eagle Theatre in Sugar Hill
Thu, Nov 16  
Fri, Nov 17  
Sat, Nov 18  

More magical than ever before! Ticket sales start Oct. 25th.
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Johns Creek Symphony
American Soundscapes
Johns Creek United Methodist Church
Sat, Nov 18   7:30pm

From the mind of a Generation Z rising star, witness internationally renowned violinist Kevin Zhu as he plays alongside the Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra in a concert that honors the pioneers of our nation's beginnings. This concert will feature Copland's Appalachian Spring and other touching symphonies that tell the tales of our Nation's journey.
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Watch for our NEXT Arts Alliance Meeting
Programs will start up again this fall

Our meetings are open to all who love the arts, the Cultural Arts Alliance at Johns Creek invites you to their meetings to connect arts & culture leaders, professional artists, educators, nonprofit organizations, businesses, and arts & culture advocates

 

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Johns Creek's First Literary Fair

Featuring a diverse lineup of New York Times bestselling and local authors discussing & signing their books

Sunday, Oct 1, noon-5pm
Newtown Park Amphitheater
3150 Old Alabama Rd, Johns Creek 30022
Free to attend
Food and beverages for sale

Book lovers - Don't miss this jam-packed Literary Fair!

Latest Literary Fair details including schedule

Keynote Speaker

Kristin HarmelKristin Harmel is the New York Times bestselling, USA Today bestselling, and number one international bestselling author of more than a dozen novels including "The Forest of Vanishing Stars" and "The Book of Lost Names." Her other novels include the international bestsellers "The Winemaker's Wife," "The Room on Rue Amélie," and "The Sweetness of Forgetting." She is also the cofounder and cohost of the popular web series, Friends & Fiction. A former contributor to People magazine, she has lived in Paris, New York and Los Angeles, and now lives in Orlando, FL, with her husband and son. She will be discussing her latest release, "The Paris Daughter."

"Southern Storytellers" Panel Authors

Terah Shelton Harris "One Summer in Savannah"

Susan Beckham Zurenda "Girl from the Red Rose Motel

Kristen Ness "At Loggerheads"

Zoe Fishman "Fun Widow's Book Tour"

Soniah Kamal "Unmarriageable"

Emily Carpenter "Reviving the Hawthorn Sisters"

Fast-paced intro to 20 local authors

Each author will have two minutes at the mike and will be selling their books throughout the afternoon.

8 Children's Authors

2 different children authors an hour will be reading to youngsters gathered under a nearby tent. They will also be selling and signing books.

Latest Literary Fair details including schedule

 


Two Upcoming Concerts in Johns Creek!

SEPTEMBER 30th
JC Symphony Orchestra
The Mark Wood Experience

Mark Wood, dubbed the "Eddie Van Halen of the Violin World" and Original String Master of the Trans-Siberian Orchestra, will join the Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra for an electrifying night of ultramodern sound.


September 30, 2023 – 7 p.m. ( Gates open at 6 p.m.)
Newtown Park Amphitheater
3150 Old Alabama Rd, Johns Creek 30022
FREE Concert

Sponsored by the City of Johns Creek

 


OCTOBER 1st
Johns Creek Chorale
Cathedral Classics Reimagined

 

This concert is full of large choral works at the intersection of sacred and spiritual, but with a modern twist. The music spans the 16th century to a piece written two years ago, conjuring the image of a traditional, yet funky modern cathedral.

Cultural Arts Alliance joined
Johns Creek Beautification
on a trip to the Booth Western Art Museum

This July 11th, 2023 fieldtrip included a talk by Eric Strauss, sculptor of Entwined Strength (Johns Creek's beautiful horse sculpture in the Bell and Boles roundabout) and a guided tour by a Booth Museum docent.

The group picture shows our combined JCB and CAAJC members and friends outing to the Booth Museum.  Sculptor Eric Strauss is one of the showcased artists of the exhibit "Many Metals, Many Fires".



Let's make a
HOME for ARTS & CULTURE
in Johns Creek

  Building Johns Creek's Gathering Place

Keep up with the latest news of the Legacy Center Project

www.jclegacyarts.org

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The Legacy Center of Johns Creek will be a multi-use, multi-discipline arts center designed to be used not only as a comprehensive cultural arts venue, but a place for community, social, and business events.  It is envisioned to be a strong economic driver for both the arts and the greater community of Johns Creek.  Many community and government leaders consider the Legacy Center to be a top priority and potential "anchor" in the development of a city center for Johns Creek.

As a hub of activity, the Legacy Center will support community gatherings, social and business events, plus a wide range of local and touring concerts and shows. But, at its heart, it will be a place for creating, exhibiting, rehearsing, performing and teaching the arts and culture by and for the citizens of Johns Creek.

Concept drawing of Arts and Culture Center in Johns Creek
Conceptual Sketch of a Cultural Arts Center in Johns Creek
prepared by Robertson Loia Roof, Architects & Engineers

MORE PUBLIC ART for JOHNS CREEK !


Rogers Bridge Artwork Selected

Large public art piece announced for the Johns Creek side of the Chattahoochee River utilizing the historic Rogers Bridge steel salvage.

Artist Ilan Averbuch's proposed sculpture "The Bridge" is utilizing salvaged steel from the historic Rogers Bridge and reclaimed granite blocks. This large public art piece will be situated on the Johns Creek side of the Chattahoochee River close to the location of the old bridge and the earlier Rogers Ferry.

On each side, pieces of the old steel abstractly represent people supporting the granite arch, a symbolic connection to each other and the river throughout this area's history.

Once it was clear the historic bridge would be replaced with a new structure, the Johns Creek Historical Society, JCCVB, and others were active advocates of saving the bridge steel (a small portion pictured below) to create public art. $200,000 funding was made available for one large and a couple smaller artworks when the Fulton County Commissioners budgeted $150,000, thanks to Commissioner Liz Hausmann, and the Johns Creek City Council approved the JCCVB recommendation to allocate $50,000 of hotel/motel tax to the project.

Read more about the artist and artwork selected in the Johns Creek Herald Meet the New York sculptor turning Rogers Bridge steel into a 34-foot statue. Chamian Cruz, Johns Creek Herald. October 12, 2022

WATCH for MORE PUBLIC ART PIECES
using the steel from the historic Rogers Bridge
that have been commissioned by the City and by Fulton County



Let's make a
HOME for ARTS & CULTURE
in Johns Creek

  Building Johns Creek's Gathering Place

Keep up with the latest news of the Legacy Center Project

www.jclegacyarts.org

Facebook and Instagram

The Legacy Center of Johns Creek will be a multi-use, multi-discipline arts center designed to be used not only as a comprehensive cultural arts venue, but a place for community, social, and business events.  It is envisioned to be a strong economic driver for both the arts and the greater community of Johns Creek.  Many community and government leaders consider the Legacy Center to be a top priority and potential "anchor" in the development of a city center for Johns Creek.

As a hub of activity, the Legacy Center will support community gatherings, social and business events, plus a wide range of local and touring concerts and shows. But, at its heart, it will be a place for creating, exhibiting, rehearsing, performing and teaching the arts and culture by and for the citizens of Johns Creek.

Concept drawing of Arts and Culture Center in Johns Creek
Conceptual Sketch of a Cultural Arts Center in Johns Creek
prepared by Robertson Loia Roof, Architects & Engineers