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2008-06-26  JOHNS CREEK HERALD | Arts on the Creek coming to Johns Creek
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July 02, 2008
www.northfulton.com
JOHNS CREEK - With a new name, new venue and a newly created city, Johns Creek will proudly present Arts on the Creek, a music and arts festival Labor Day Weekend -- Saturday, Aug. 30 and Sunday, Aug. 31 at Johns Creek United Methodist Church.
The Johns Creek Chamber of Commerce Arts and Culture Committee will host another weekend of great art, music and family entertainment. Last year's arts festival was the city's first and this second annual event remains Georgia's ten largest city's only-arts festival. The event is free and open to the public.
This year's festival will kick-off with a new name, logo and venue. Arts on the Creek -- the newly coined title -- captures the excitement and energy that is Johns Creek. A new logo was created based on a painting Johns Creek resident and committee member Ann Marie Noyman. Johns Creek United Methodist Church, the new venue for this wonderful event, was selected for its visibility, expanse and beauty.
"Our mission is to give Johns Creek an annual event that brings music, dance, fine arts and great shopping of art to our growing and vibrant city," said Ron Cioffi, chair of the arts and culture committee. "As one of the most affluent and influential cities in the state, we deserve a top-quality arts festival to add to the quality of life for our residents. The festival also give businesses and restaurants a chance to sell their products and services to our growing community in a fun-filled environment."
With a larger venue, Arts on the Creek will utilize 30,000 square feet for up to 150 commercial artists from Georgia and neighboring states as well as for sponsors, food vendors, children's entertainment and more.
This year the Johns Creek Children's Museum will provide a variety of children's activities, while Tropical Breeze Shaved Ice and other local and area vendors and sponsors will be on hand to provide food and beverages during the event. Lawn seating will accommodate more than 2,000.
Musicians and dancers will also entertain festival guests on the main stage throughout the two-day event. Last year's performers included Atlanta Chinese Dance Company, Atlanta Jazz Syndicate, Lindsay Appel, Jazzmatic, Red, Eve Hao Dance Studio, Fleetwood Dance Studio and DJ Mitch and Chinese Zheng.
Additionally, there will be a private reception and juried fine art show on Friday, Aug. 29. Jurors Dr. Pam Sachant, assistant professor of North Georgia College & State University and Mark Karelson, director of Mason Murer Fine Art will select the winners and present cash prizes first, second and third place winners along with a first-place prize for the top student work. The fine arts exhibition will remain on site for viewing throughout the event in the church's main foyer.
Arts on the Creek has begun a tradition of serving and presenting the community with quality entertainment for the residents of Johns Creek and surrounding cities.
For more information regarding this event please contact Cherie.Neal@gmail.com or info@artsonthecreek.org.
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2008 Festival Hours and Location
• Saturday, Aug. 30,
10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Sunday, Aug. 31,
Noon to 6 p.m.
Johns Creek Methodist Church
11180 Medlock Bridge Road
Johns Creek, GA 30097
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arts on the street
July 09, 2008 | 12:37 PM
It sounds wonderful How about the parking..
Waneta J. Woodard
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