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Georgia Ensemble Theatre could really use your help right now.
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This year marks the fifth time Rainwater will perform in the Tower of Talent, and his start with the program came by chance.
After eight months away from the stage, the Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra will present its first live performance since the coronavirus pandemic struck.
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Spruill Center for the Arts has helped Chistopher Michaels, and his wife, Amanda, find their wings.
Visitors to Newtown Park have something new in the way of scenery. Leadership Johns Creek in partnership with Johns Creek Beautification raised the funds for an interactive mural celebrating the diversity of the city.
Cambridge Theatre will debut a new production Oct. 24 featuring a unique, outdoor performance under the troupe’s new Theatre Director, Cory Kelley.
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When Covid-19 gives you social distancing, make a picnic. That’s the message Dunwoody wants to send to its citizens by making outdoor dining accessible and attractive through its Painted Picnic Table Tour in support of Dunwoody Arts & Culture Month.
JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — The Johns Creek Arts Center has suffered in the wake of COVID-19, but virtual programming has given the center hope.
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The Dunwoody City Council heard from Stage Door Players Managing Director Debbie Fuse about plans to diversify theatre operations to adjust to realities of the COVID-19 pandemic.
NORTH METRO ATLANTA — The pandemic lockdown has forced many theaters to shut down, often in mid-production. There were tickets to refund, postponements made, which shifted into cancellations. Seasons had to be reworked, and show licenses adjusted or adjusted.
Virtual programming in place at metro county school systems has left little to no art-based programming for grades K-5.
DUNWOODY, Ga. — Since 1993, butterflies have fluttered to the Dunwoody Nature Center for a colorful week. When they returned this month, the stay was under strict conditions.
"Caddy Wagon with Ritchey and Raider" is a new podcast hosted by Alpharetta K9 Officer Raider, Police Officer Phil Ritchey and Cadillac Jack.
JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — This summer, nearly a hundred music students from across the globe competed in a competition hosted by Johns Creek-based William Pu Music Academy.
With the completion of a financial feasibility study and the launch of a new website and social media pages, the Legacy Center of Johns Creek is one step closer to becoming a reality.
JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — After closing its doors for more than two months, the Johns Creek Arts Center reopened to camps and classes June 1.
DUNWOODY, Ga. — The Spruill Center for the Arts recently announced its plan to reopen classes and camps beginning June 22.
JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — An old saying in show business has it that “the show must go on,” and that has certainly been the mentality of Chambers Performing Arts.
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It’s been three years since Chris Harbour began working for the Walt Disney Company, but the former Northwestern Middle School drama teacher says he still sees his time at Milton as one of the highlights of his life.
DUNWOODY, Ga. — Though shelter-in-place orders have been lifted, the Spruill Center for the Arts has announced that it will not offer in-person classes until later this summer.
NORTH METRO ATLANTA — Several local high school theatre groups have been nominated for Shuler Awards which honor the best musical productions and performances in the state through the academic year. The troupes at Chattahoochee, Denmark, Milton and Johns Creek high schools have been nominate…
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JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Following in the footsteps of other cities around the area, Johns Creek is canceling what has become its signature event.
JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — The city of Johns Creek invites students to apply to the “Share Joy!” art contest for a chance to be featured on social media and at City Hall.
JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Johns Creek Arts Center Executive Director Stephanie Donaldson isn’t letting the coronavirus get in the way of great art.
DUNWOODY, Ga. — One week on the job, Alan Mothner says he is astounded by the depth and breadth of classes offered at Spruill Center for the Arts.
JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — The Johns Creek Arts Center Board recently announced the promotion of Stephanie Donaldson to executive director.
JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – The Johns Creek Historical Society explored the roots of folk music at its monthly meeting March 4 at the Summerour House at the Autrey Mill Nature Preserve.
DUNWOODY, Ga. — Peachtree Charter Middle School’s Drama Club will present the musical “Willy Wonka, Jr.”
DUNWOODY, Ga. — For the fifth year, the Dunwoody Preservation Trust Lemonade Days Festival will include “Dunwoody Idol,” a singing competition for local high school talent.
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JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — The works of local artist Charlie Dudley are now on display through May 22 at Emory Johns Creek Hospital.
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DUNWOODY, Ga. — Audiences can dance, jive and have the time of their lives at Jerry’s Habima Theatre’s production of “Mamma Mia” from March 12 to 22.
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Halcyon is calling all aspiring artists in Forsyth County to make the mixed-use community their canvas with its first Student Art Wall Challenge.
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CUMMING, Ga. - The School Street Playhouse proudly presents the 2013 Tony Award-winning revival of time-honored musical “Pippin,” March 5-29 in Cumming at the School Street Playhouse.
FORSTYH COUNTY, Ga. — Lambert High School will bring the story of Irving Berlin’s “Holiday Inn” to the stage March 12 through 20.
JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — The Johns Creek Chorale will team up with the Georgia Tech Choruses and Atlanta Wind Symphony to present “Carmina Burana” on Sunday, March 8.
DUNWOODY, Ga. — The Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta will host Harlan Coben, the New York Times bestselling author of “Run Away,” to discuss his newest book, “The Boy from the Woods,” on Wednesday, March 18 at 7:30 p.m.
DUNWOODY, Ga. — Rep. Lucy McBath (D-Marietta) recently announced that the Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta will receive a boost from the National Endowment for the Arts.
ROSWELL, Ga. — Roswell Reads is promoting literacy and learning this year with its 2020 book selection “The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek,” by Kim Michele Richardson.
ROSWELL, Ga. — The Roswell-based Northbrook United Methodist Church Chancel Choir is expected to perform for the first time at New York’s Carnegie Hall on Sunday, March 15 at 2 p.m. The performance will feature 150 voices in a program of Schubert’s Mass in G as well as modern-day spirituals …
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JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Perhaps the biggest orchestra ever assembled in Johns Creek is set to perform a concert of equally grand music on Saturday, March 28.
ROSWELL, Ga. — Really? Yet another comedy about two guys in drag who must fool everyone around them to accomplish some totally preposterous ends?
JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Ashna Cheemakurthy, a 16 year-old junior at Northview High School, has been tackling the art of dance for most of her life. At age 5, she stepped into her first dance class and began training in the Indian classical dance form known as Kuchipudi that reflects her family he…
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“Everyone Has a Seat in Johns Creek” is a proposed interactive mural for Newtown Park designed by globally renowned street artist Kelsey Montague. Leadership Johns Creek is fundraising to make the mural a reality.
ROSWELL, Ga. — Georgia Ensemble Theatre recently announced a new commission with Atlanta theatre artists Chase Peacock and Jessica De Maria to produce an original musical, “The Pretty Pants Bandit,” for the late fall of GET’s 2020-21 Season.
ROSWELL, Ga. — Roswell has officially established policies for installing public art in the city, including temporary and donated artworks. The new rules do not impact any art on private property.
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The cast of Johns Creek High School’s “Big Fish” rehearses the opening number “Be the Hero.” Based on the novel by Daniel Wallace and film directed by Tim Burton, “Big Fish” will run at the high school Feb 20 to 23.
ATLANTA — Students from Mill Springs Academy and Off Broadway Children's Theatre in Alpharetta, Northwestern Middle School in Atlanta, CYT Atlanta in Johns Creek, and Forefront Arts in Lilburn won national awards and recognition at the 2020 Junior Theater Festival Atlanta.
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MILTON, Ga. — McKenzie Kurtz has seen her Broadway aspirations come to fruition with the Milton High School graduate cast as Anna in the Tony-nominated adaptation of wildly popular 2013 Disney film “Frozen.”
“I give you truth in the pleasant disguise of illusion.”
For the second year in a row, a red carpet will be rolled out for movie lovers at The Springs Cinema & Taphouse’s A Night At The Oscars viewing party.
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Sachi Rome’s “I Am She We Are She” is one of several works by African American artists featured in the Johns Creek Arts Center’s “Blackstory” show. There will be a free opening reception Feb. 1 from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
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