The Arts Council announces its line-up for the summer! We have a variety of entertainment for ALL ages! Come enjoy this summer at The Arts Council – bring your lawn chairs, blankets and picnics or reserve tables up close and personal – make this summer memorable; share the joys of music and movies with your family.
If it’s dancing you love, wear your most comfortable shoes and come watch The Swingin’ Medallions on August 3rd.
Our little friends we have much to offer you too. Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked will be screened on a huge outdoor, inflatable screen as will The Lorax (and our other Movies on the Green). Always remember, our gated green lawn loves your little feet enjoying it – we will have lots of pre-movie activities just for you!
GAINESVILLE, GA (May 24, 2012) – The Arts Council, Inc. today announced it will unveil a new company logo in celebration of its 40th anniversary on Tuesday, May 29, 2012. The new logo will be seen on the organization’s website, email marketing campaigns, and all printed forms of communications on that date.
The organization’s first logo, a symbol of the performing arts, including ballet, orchestra and theatre, was created in 1972 by Sawyer, Riley & Compton. The new logo symbolizes the organization’s expansion into all forms of performing arts, as well as visual, literary, and film arts. Created by Morton, Vardeman & Carlson, The Arts Council’s new logo is said to also give the brand a more relevant and fresh look for its ever expanding market.
“While keeping our standard of excellence intact, we wanted our new image to maintain our core mission, which is to serve Northeast Georgia through enhancing, educating and expanding public interest in the Arts, while also reflecting the breadth of our arts programming and the excitement of our arts patrons,” said Gladys Wyant, Executive Director of The Arts Council, Inc. ” We think our new logo has done just that.”
Face painting, turtles, juicy hotdogs, slithering snakes, ballerinas, arts and crafts, butterflies, music, balloons, candy and loads of people – all have something in common! They were all present at the 16th Annual Butterfly Release presented by Friends of Gainesville Parks and Greenways at Wilshire Trails Park. Giggling children, happy feet, the distinct and friendly voice of WDUN’s Bill Maine…all made for a terrific way to bring in the start of summer vacation. Were you there??? We certainly were!!! Parents and children excitedly discussed The Arts Council’s upcoming Summer MusicFest and Movies on the Green. “Y’all are screening Top Gun on your lawn,” gleefully squealed a starry eyed teenage girl. “I love Tom Cruise!” Another was excited by The Lorax. Young dads, wishfully reminiscing college frat days cheered when they saw The Swingin’ Medallions on our summer calendar while moms are excited about date night with The Atlanta Symphony under the stars! This promises to be one hot, fun-filled summer for all!!!
People eagerly awaiting an envelope with a Painted Lady Butterfly in it to release. Spot yourself or a friend?
Beautiful art work found all along the trail
No community event is complete without the presence of WDUN. Bill Maine where are you?
A young boy excited to see the beautiful butterfly in his envelope take flight
Captain Conservation (Gainesville Public Utilities Department) whose special message and water saving tips were a huge hit with the children! Did you get to sign the water barrel?
Ballerinas from Gainesville School of Ballet dressed for the occasion. This is the regional dance company responsible for bringing the wonderful holiday tradition of the Nutcracker to Gainesville each year!
Little boy swaying to some wonderful summertime music played by WDUN. May I have this dance, please?
A Painted Lady Butterfly about to spread its wings. Just imagine 1500 of them in the park – a sight to remember!
We will be back with the butterflies at next year’s event!!!
Gainesville, Georgia’s own Larry Barker is a jazz pianist with an eclectic musical background. Originally from St. Louis, Missouri, Mr. Barker has earned a Bachelors degree in Music Education and a Masters degree in Jazz Performance. He is a veteran educator, currently teaching elementary music in the Gwinnett County Public Schools. He has performed and/or recorded with Charles Glenn, the U. S. Army Band, the Glenn Miller Band, Tom Kennedy, Theo Peoples, Peter Mayer, The Drifters, and numerous others. For years, Mr. Barker has collaborated most often with vocalist Charles Glenn, resulting in one CD release (Offerings) and countless memorable jazz club performances.
Since moving to Georgia in 2006, Larry Barker has performed with Atlanta Acoustic Jazz, Atlanta Beat, Sam Skelton, Ken Watters, the Sweet Lu Quartet, FootLights, and regularly plays solo piano at Grapes & Hops Bistro in Flowery Branch.
Mr. Barker’s influences on jazz piano include Oscar Peterson, Gene Harris, Michel Petrucciani, Bill Evans, Fred Hersch, George Shearing, Dave McKenna, Nat King Cole, Ray Kennedy, and Kenny Barron. His piano style is also shaped to a great degree by listening to the great vocalists such as Mel Torme ì, Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughan, Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole, John Pizzarelli, Kurt Elling, and instrumentalists such as Stan Getz Ray Brown, Tom Kennedy, Clark Terry, Paul Desmond, and Jeff Hamilton. He prefers not to play “outside” in the manner of many jazz musicians; rather Mr. Barker finds ways to explore his way “inside” the music. His approach keeps audiences completely engaged with each song. Larry’s performances are all about energy and emotion, speaking his own words through Jazz. This quartet will find a synergy with our wonderful audience that will propel its combined creativity to make this a most memorable evening of Jazz.
Accompanying Mr. Barker are Dave Frackenpohl on guitar, Neal Starkey on bass and Clay Hulet on drums.
Dave Frackenpohl
Dave Frackenpohl is an active jazz guitarist and composer/arranger in the Atlanta area. Collaborating with such jazz artists as Hank Crawford, Bobby Watson, Buddy DeFranco and Carl Allen, he has performed at Spivey Hall, Woodruff Arts Center, the Fox Theatre and Rialto Center for the Arts. A versatile player, he has appeared with big bands such as Moments Notice and Les Elgars, touring Broadway shows such as High School Musical, Chicago and 42nd Street, as well as the Atlanta Symphony, Florida Orchestra and AtlantaChamber Players. Composer/arranger credits include several Mel Bay Jazz guitar books/recordings including Jazz Standards for Guitar I & II, as well as recorded tracks by local Atlanta artists Sam Skelton, Ike Stubblefield and E.J. Hughes.
Neal Starkey
Neal Starkey is an American jazz bassist residing in Atlanta, Georgia. He has had a long and varied career, performing with many of the most notable names in jazz, including Kenny Barron, Eddie Harris, Sonny Stitt, Duke Pearson, Al Cohn, Charlie Rouse, Barney Kesseland many others. He is a regular featured performer at the W. C. Handy Music Festival, and a member of the W. C. Handy Jazz All-Stars. Originally from New York, he has made Atlanta his home for the past 25 years. Starkey has recorded with Herbie Hancock, Tony Williams and Freddie Hubbard with the CBS Jazz All-Stars, and has served as bass instructor in the jazz program at Georgia State University. He has also had extensive studio recording experience and is one of the most in- demand bassists in the Southeastern region.
Clay Hulet
Originally from Chicago, Clay Hulet performed regularly in that city’s vital jazz scene with such local luminaries as John Campbell, Joe Daley, Bunky Green, and Tom Hope. He appeared frequently on radio, television, and recordings, most notably on Richard Drexler’s album Flaming Spirit with Dave Liebman, Tom Harrell, and Steve La Spina. Now living in Atlanta, Clay plays regularly at clubs, festivals, and hotel venues in and around the city. In addition to accompanying nationally known musicians, he performs with many local artists. They include Kenny Banks, Dave Frackenpohl, Joe Gransden, Gary Motley, and Syl Spann. Clay regularly appears at The Whisper Room at Churchill Grounds, performing with Danny Harper and two-time Grammy nominee Russell Gunn.
The Arts Council wants to help put you on the silver screen! Keep checking our Facebook page for updated films being made in and around GA, the new Hollywood of the southeast!
Southern Hollywood Events is looking for paid extras to be a part of the movie 42 – The Jackie Robinson Story. 500 seats will be reserved for extras in Birmingham, Alabama; Chattanooga, Tennessee; and Macon, Georgia.
Harrison Ford will star as Branch Rickey the team executive that signed Robinson with Chadwick Boseman playing the part of Jackie Robinson andChristopher Meloni playing the part of Leo Durocher.
Each day raffle tickets will be given away for you to win prizes ranging from iPads to featured extra roles, and all-inclusive trips to Jamaica and Cancun. Everyone will walk away with something and the more days you participate the more raffle tickets you will get. You will also receive an extra raffle ticket for every friend you have signup and bring to the set.
The dress will be 1940s attire and a photographer will be on set to take everyone’s picture for a best dressed contest, man and woman, in each of the three cities. Winners will win a featured extra role in the movie.
Wedding season is here and we at The Arts Council couldn’t be more excited! From flowers and decorations to dresses and the location-we love helping make every wedding celebrated at The Arts Council unique and memorable!
THE PERFECT DESTINATION-downtown Gainesville
THE ARTS COUNCIL SMITHGALL ARTS CENTER where you can have the best of both worlds: our green lawn, bricked patio, and wrought iron gates make for a perfect outdoor wedding while the marble atrium with focal crystal pendant chandelier afford glamour and sophistication.
At The Arts Council we believe in giving our clients the freedom to choose their own licensed caterers, florists, wedding coordinators, and decorators.
We have compiled a list of some of our personal favorite decor, fashions, and trends. The versatility of The Arts Council Smithgall Arts Center lends itself to every style and fashion!
Simple and effortlessly elegant bouquet of white tulips
The perfect splash of color for a summer tabletop straight from the backyard
Bright beautiful bouquets!
When it comes to tabletop decor, we agree less is MORE!
Seated dinner simplicity
Pop of color
Tent done well-just the right balance of twinkle lights and candlelight
Gorgeous arrangements and great use of color!
Even seaside chic will work wonders on our lawn and patio
Perfect pink peonies-simple, elegant, and eye catching
Beautiful arbor for an outdoor wedding!
Apple green + crisp white=great wedding colors for spring or summer
Ginna’s wedding dress pick!
Gown custom designed by Amy Smilovic of Tibi, also love her bouquet!
The bride’s colors were gray and yellow so the bridesmaids got to pick there own Tibi dress within the color scheme! Great idea and they really will wear them again!
Terrifically elegant from every angle
Nairika’s wedding dress picks!
Lace and sleeves the latest in trends
Simple and elegant
Tired of the white? Give color a chance!
Another trend: desert/candy bars! Great for favors!
Happy planning! The Arts Council wishes all newlyweds a lifetime of happiness and love!
