Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra is ready to ignite the area with a dynamic concert performance, featuring Mark Wood, the original string master of the Trans-Siberian Orchestra. “The Mark Wood Experience” will be held on Saturday, September 30 at 7 p.m. in Newtown Park, 3150 Old Alabama Road in Johns Creek.
The concert is free to the public, and gates will open at 6 p.m. This concert is sponsored by the City of Johns Creek and the Music Performance Trust Fund, in association with the American Federation of Musicians.
Known as “The Eddie Van Halen of the Violin World,” Mark Wood will showcase his signature electric violin style with crowd favorites like “Anyway You Want It,” “Stairway to Heaven,” and others. This free performance is a part of the City of Johns Creek’s Summer Concert Series and will invite audiences to delight in the dynamic fusion of rock and classical music.
This concert will be Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra’s debut performance for their 17th concert season, entitled “Unleashing the Power of Symphony.” The orchestra’s new season is dedicated to celebrating the musical legends of yesterday, today, and tomorrow. As the opening concert for this powerful season, “The Mark Wood Experience” will amplify timeless rock classics, from various decades, for audience members of all ages to enjoy.
New officers named for Mountain Park Community Association
The Mountain Park Community Association (MCPA) has new officers and directors. They are:
K. Patel
V. Patel
Duggan
Neil Duggan, president: He is a 30+ year resident of Mountain Park, a retired engineer/ manager/ entrepreneur, and an avid outdoorsman.
Vipul Patel, vice president. He is a business owner and resident of the Mountain Park community who has advocated for the community and businesses in the local area.
Mark Wilson, secretary and head of sustainability committee. He is a 30 year resident of Mountain Park, recently retired. He also serves on boards of several Georgia environmental and river and lake recreation non-profits, and leads the Come Clean Gwinnett anti-litter local citizen group.
Sheri Clark, –head of communications committee. She is a 25 year resident of Gwinnett County with 21 years in the Mountain Park area. Her expertise is in project management and communications in the IT industry and familiar with the struggles of non-profit organizations.
Kataki Patel, treasurer, is the wife of Vipul, assists in business management, and an advocate for the Mountain Park community and local businesses.
Kate Pittman, the visionary who founded the Association and was president, decided to resign and take time off for her and Burke to travel more. She leaves the Association with many thanks for her leadership for the Mountain Park community.
MPCA leadership believes the best way to capture the opinions and desires of the Mountain Park Community is through our surveys. Be on the lookout for upcoming surveys we will use to gather community feedback on important issues!
About the development of the Olympic/Tennis Center: the developer, Fuqua, has asked the Planning and Development decision be tabled until October to allow for additional changes to the original plan. If a decision is made at that meeting, then the next step is for the Board of Commissioners to approve the updated plan. There will be time for public comment at the Commission meeting in late October (check the MPCA calendar for dates and times).
Want to get involved? Volunteers needed. A little or a lot, every contribution helps the community, your neighbors and even you! The first step is to sign up for the Mountain Park Community Association email list to receive notifications of future events, activities, etc. that will directly impact your everyday life! Click here for it: Email sign up link!
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