Johns Creek Foundation Funds Symphony Performance

Johns Creek Foundation presents grant to Johns Creek Symphony that allowed for free community concert.

The Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra says it is thankful for a grant from the Johns Creek Foundation that allowed it to perform a free concert for the community. Through grant funds provided by the Johns Creek Foundation, the Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra was able to present a free concert during the Johns Creek Arts Festival on Oct. 27.   “The JCSO is honored to have the support of the Johns Creek Foundation, and make possible our ability to bring to the community some of the world's greatest music performed by some of the greater metro area's best professional musicians. The Johns Creek Foundation recognizes the need for great culture and art as an enhancement to the quality of life here, in Johns Creek. We are delighted that we can play …

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Johns Creek Arts Festival Draws Big Crowds

Two-day event debuted at the Atlanta Athletic Club fields this weekend.

Making its debut this year, the Johns Creek Arts Festival drew healthy crowds over Saturday and Sunday, with city officials estimating some 10,000 patrons on Saturday alone, based on car count. Hosted by the City of Johns Creek, the Johns Creek Convention & Visitors Bureau and Arts on the Creek, the event was a reincarnation of sorts over previous years' Arts on the Creek festivals. This year the city joined forces with the other hosts to make the festival bigger and better, hiring Splash Festivals to coordinate the event. "I'm so excited," said Heather Blanchard of the Johns Creek CVB. "We're already talking about next year." One key difference was location - this year's festival took place on the spacious fields owned by the Atlanta …

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VIDEO: Johns Creek Arts Festival, Day 2

Fun included costume contest, live entertainment, food and, of course, art.

The Johns Creek Arts Festival continued its two-day debut on Sunday with a children's costume contest, more live entertainment, and hundreds of art vendors. Taking place at the Atlanta Athletic Club Fields, officials estimated that some 10,000 patrons enjoyed the festivities on Saturday alone. Did you take photos or video at the festival? Upload them to this article! See also:  PHOTOS: Johns Creek Arts Festival, Day 1 Johns Creek Arts Festival Debuts This Weekend

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PHOTOS: Johns Creek Arts Festival, Day 1

Festivities continue Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Day 1 of the city's first annual Johns Creek Arts Festival saw healthy crowds enjoying art vendors, food stands, live entertainment, a Kids Zone and a pet parade. The festival continues today, Saturday, through 6 p.m. followed by a free concert by the Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra and fireworks tonight at 7. The fun starts all over again tomorrow, Sunday, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., with a children's parade at 11 and a jazz brunch.  The festival is taking place at the Atlanta Athletic Club fields. For a complete schedule and everything else you need to know to enjoy the festivities, see "Johns Creek Arts Festival Debuts This Weekend". Did you take photos at the festival? Upload them to this article!

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Johns Creek Arts Festival Debuts This Weekend

What you need to know to enjoy the city's first annual arts fest.

Debuting this weekend, the first annual Johns Creek Arts Festival will boast more than 120 artists showcasing and selling their wares to an expected to an expected 20,000 visitors. But it's not just about the art – "It will be an event for the entire family," Grant Hickey, the city's communication director, told Patch earlier this month. In addition to artists tents, food vendors will be on site, and an expansive Kids Zone will entertain children with artistic activities, rides and inflatables. Here's what you need to know to properly enjoy the event: LOCATION & PARKING:  The festival is taking place on the fields across from the Atlanta Athletic Club (1390 Bobby Jones Drive, intersection with Medlock Bridge Road). Ample parking will be …

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Johns Creek Arts Festival Needs Your Help

Volunteer spaces still available for Oct. 27 & 28 festival.

The Johns Creek Arts Festival, debuting Oct. 27 and 28 on the Atlanta Athletic Club fields, is still in need of more than 100 volunteers. Positions that need to be filled are Staging and Zone Captains for Friday, Oct. 26, during set-up, Sunday, Oct. 27, during breakdown, helpers to assist artists with unloading Friday and loading again Sunday evening, and Parking Directors during the Saturday evening concert by the Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra.   Signing up is easy. Click on this link, which will take you directly to the volunteer sign-up site. Choose the position(s) you want and simply sign up. You'll receive and email confirmation. Specific instructions for your position will be sent next week. All volunteers will receive a free T-…

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Johns Creek Gets Ready for Arts Festival

Volunteers needed for Oct. 27-28 event.

Johns Creek Gets Ready for Arts Festival

Volunteers needed for Oct. 27-28 event.

As Johns Creek gets ready for its first annual Arts Festival, the city's Communications Manager Grant Hickey and Chief of Staff Patty Hansen took time to tell Patch what's in store for the some 20,000 visitors expected to attend. Taking place over the Oct. 27-28 weekend, the city has partnered with Arts on the Creek, the Johns Creek Convention & Visitors Bureau and the Atlanta Athletic Club to build on the arts festival previously produced by Arts on the Creek that took place on Perimeter Church grounds. "We were looking for a way to take it to the next level, and make this a regional event," said Hansen. So the city and its partners have hired Splash, which produces festivals in Dunwoody, Norcross and Acworth, to produce the event, which …

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Johns Creek Arts Festival Seeks Volunteers

Event is Oct. 27 & 28 at Atlanta Athletic Club fields.

On Oct. 27 & 28, the first Johns Creek Arts Festival will debut at the west fields of the Atlanta Athletic Club. This city-sponsored event requires hundreds of volunteers to help with everything from checking in artists and sponsors, to coordinating the Children's Costume Parade, to providing logistical support for musical entertainment, making it one of the largest volunteer effort in Johns Creek's history. Splash Festivals, producer of the Norcross Art Fest and Dunwoody Art Festival, will produce the event with some 120 artists coming from across the country. In addition to a lively "Kidz Zone" and musical performances on the stage, the Johns Creek Symphony will perform at a special concert Saturday evening, with fireworks to follow.  …

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Johns Creek Arts Festival Debuts Oct. 27-28

Two-day event to be held on Atlanta Athletic Club fields.

More than 100 artists will be showcased at the first Johns Creek Arts Festival Oct. 27-28 on the historic Atlanta Athletic Club’s fields in Johns Creek. Bring your family and friends to enjoy art in all mediums, entertainment, food and children’s games. On Saturday night an outdoor concert featuring the Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra (JCSO) is set for 7 p.m., followed by fireworks. The Johns Creek Foundation provided a grant to the JCSO to perform at the festival. Be sure to dress up your pet for the Pet Parade (Oct. 27, noon) and children age zero to fifth grade can enter the Children’s Costume Parade (Oct. 28, 11 a.m.).  The free festival will be held Saturday, Oct. 27, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (7 p.m.  Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra Concert) …

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