Christian City's Arts Alliance Hosts ASO Musicians

March 15 ASO Partnership Night: (Jomal Vailes, Linda Chastang, Smitty Phillips, Lyla McCurdy,
Carol Ellard, Marilyn Longino, David Coxon, Debs MacNellis, and Sandy Coxon).

May 9: Volunteers greeting, handing out programs, & helping residents at ASO performance at Christian City’s Welcome Center Chapel.

Christian City’s Arts Alliance Hosts ASO Musicians

There are times when people need a good reason to get out, enjoy visiting with family, friends and neighbors, and just have a good time. Christian City in Union City provides all this, thanks to a group of volunteers who, three years ago, formed “The Arts Alliance of Christian City”.

The goal of “The Arts Alliance” is to create opportunities for the Christian City community to regularly participate in culturally enriching events, primarily involving the visual and performing arts. And thanks to organizations like the United Community Bank: and people like its President and Chief Operating Officer, David Coxon, these events have become a regular addition to the lives of over 1,000 senior adults who live on the 500-acre Christian City campus.

On May 9th, through the support of The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra’s “Partners in Performance” program, the Arts Alliance presented Messrs. John Meisner and Christopher Pulgram, featured violinists of the ASO, in a virtuoso performance of a wide range of classical and contemporary music. Mr. Jomal Vailes, ASO Interim Manager of Community Engagements, coordinated the event with Christian City Arts Alliance Chairman Mary Ruth Kimsey, and Debs MacNellis, Christian City Arts Alliance Coordinator.

It is often difficult for some senior adults to attend such outstanding events. So, to see that everyone would have the opportunity to participate, members of the Arts Alliance volunteered their time to provide transportation in passenger vans and golf carts. They picked up residents from all over the campus, including the assisted living facility (Sparks Inn) and the Christian City Convalescent Center.

“We are so pleased to have these opportunities for people with limited access to quality cultural events. Christian City is most grateful to Mary Ruth Kimsey and the wonderful members of the Arts Alliance for their love and sacrificial efforts,” said Bob Crutchfield, President and Chief Executive Officer of Christian City. “They exemplify what “Loving People” is all about.”

Christian City’s motto is “Loving People…Loving People” This could not have been more evident as the Christian City Arts Alliance joined with the ASO and the United Community Bank in helping the senior community of Christian City enjoy a quality evening of performing arts.

For individual or group volunteer opportunities at Christian City contact Patty Johnson 770-703-2614; for performing and sponsorship opportunities contact Debs MacNellis 678-466-1093. Visit http://www.christiancity.org/ to learn more about Christian City.