Category: Events

Gala 2024

Posted on by Michael Andrzejewski

A Night on Broadway
A Celebration for the Decades
Creative Grounds Fine Arts Academy's 2024 Fund Raising Gala

Saturday, March 2nd, 2024 Creative Grounds Fine Arts Academy will be hosting its Annual Fundraising gala : A Night on Broadway: A Celebration For The Decades celebrating it's 10th Anniversary! Join us at the beautiful Sycamore at Mallow Run Winery with food provided by Huckaby's Smokehouse BBQ Steaks & Sweets. Terry Waggoner and Todd Ferris will emcee the evening of performances and stories as we raise funds to support Creative Ground Fine Arts Academy launch into its second decade. Attire is formal: black-tie optional.

Unable to attend this year? You will be missed, but you can still help Creative Grounds achieve its donation goals by using the button below and by participating in the auction.

Schedule

  • Auction DonationsActive Now
  • Auction StartActive Now
  • Hors d'oeuvreMarch 2, 2024 5:00PM
  • Program StartMarch 2, 2024 6:00PM

Menu

Appetizers

  • Gluten Free Hot & Cheddar Dip with Tortilla Chips
  • Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Mirror Display
  • Gluten Free Goat Cheese Dip
  • Charcuterie Board with Gluten Free Crackers & Breads

Dinner Buffet

  • Gluten Free Carved Smoked Beef Inside Round with au Jus & Horseradish Cream Sauce
  • Gluten Free Pan Fried Chicken with Lemon Herb Sauce
  • Gluten Free Penne Pasta with Gruyere Cheese & Caramelized Onions
  • Gluten Free Sauteed Green Beans with Mushrooms
  • Gluten Free Boiled Red Skin Potatoes with Butter & Parsley
  • Gluten Free Traditional Ceasar Salad
  • Gluten Free Baby Spinach Salad with Hot Bacon Dressing
    • Gluten Free Fresh Rolls & Butter

Dessert Platter

  • Gluten Free Lemon Bars
  • Gluten Free Double Chocolate Cupcakes
  • Gluten Free Peach Crumb Bars

Tickets

Ticket price includes the program, appetizers, and dinner. Beverages are available for purchase. Table Sponsorships are available contact Mark Landis for more information. Reservations are required and non-refundable.

Purchasing a Table is 8 Seats. If you have a seating request (i.e. “we would like to be seated with the Miller Party”), please add that request in the “Additional Information/Order Notes” section

Individual $60 Table $450

Auction

Our online auction is a great way to support the Creative Grounds Fine Arts Academy. You can bid using the website or the Auctria Mobile App. Unable to attend the gala? No problem! You can still participate in the online auction.

The online auction is live now and will end during the gala on March 2, 2024. You can pre-register as a bidder now and see some of the items up for auction.

Winning bidders can pick up their items at the gala. If not attending, arrangements will be made with the winning bidder to receive their items. Shipping arrangements will be the sole responsibility of the bidder. Any costs related to shipping will be the responsibility of the winning bidder.

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Holiday 2023 Programming

Posted on by Mark Landis

Creative Grounds 2023 Holiday Programs

Creative Grounds Fine Arts Academy is proud to announce our 2023 Holiday Programming. This year we are carrying on several "traditions".

Living Windows

Our living windows will be returning this year. Starting on Black Friday and continuing on weekends through the 9th.We're giving our students the ability to practice their improvisation skills while providing entertainment to shoppers entering the mall.

While shopping for Christmas this year, be sure to stop by and interact with our young actors.

Celebration of The Arts

Join us on November 25 from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM for our Christmas Arts Vendor and Craft Fair at Studio One. We will be hosting local vendors, enjoying music, showcasing our Living Windows (other character visits possible).

No door admission for patrons shoppers and guests and a low table rate for vendors(limited booth space still available).

Polar Express: Parent's Night Out

Need to get some surprise Christmas Shopping in? Need an adult's night out? Have your child age 4 through 12 to our polar express hang out with us on December 9th from 6:30pm to 9:00pm.

Kids will enjoy snacks, crafts and a movie! The Cost $10/child with a $50/Family Maximum. Space is limited and pre-registration is encouraged. Walk-ins on a space permitting first-come, first served basis.

Breakfast with Santa

Breakfast with Santa.

The fun begins at 9:00AM & 11:00 in Studio One on December 2nd.

Tickets available here

Gala 2023

Posted on by Mark Landis

A Night on Broadway
Once Upon A Time
Creative Grounds Fine Arts Academy's
2023 Fund Raising Gala

Saturday, March 4th, Creative Grounds Fine Arts Academy will be having its annual fundraising gala for 2023: A Night on Broadway: Once Upon A Time. The Sycamore at Mallow Run will again be hosting the event with Smokehouse Catering Company Providing the meal for the evening. Enjoy as our hosts Terry Waggoner and Todd Ferris take us on a night of stories, performances, love, and dreams as we help Creative Grounds celebrate another year. Attire is business formal: black-tie optional.

Schedule

  • Auction DonationsActive Now
  • Auction StartFebruary 24, 2023
  • Hors d'oeuvreMarch 4, 2023 5:30PM
  • Program StartMarch 4,2023 6:30PM

Menu

Appetizers

  • GF Bacon Wrapped Pork Skewers w/ Honey BBQ Sauce
  • GF Smoked Tomato Bruschetta w/ Toast Points
  • Charcuterie Board w/ Crackers & Breads

Dinner Buffet

  • GF Garlic & Parmesan Crusted Chicken Breast
  • GF Alabama Glazed Smoked Short Ribs over Crimini Mushrooms
  • Orzo w/ Heirloom Tomatoes & Baby Spinach
  • Broccoli Medley w/ Onions, Carrots & Peppers
  • GF Smoked Garlic Buttered Red Skin Potatoes
  • GF Santa Fe Ranch Salad w/ Santa Fe Ranch
  • Baby Spinach w/ Fire Grilled Peaches & Peach Blossom Dressing
  • Fresh Rolls & Butter

Dessert Platter

  • GF Banana Pudding Shooters
  • GF S'mores French Toast Bites
  • GF Blueberry Cobbler Bake Bars

Tickets

Ticket price includes the program, appetizers, and dinner. Beverages are available for purchase. Table Sponsorships are available contact Mark Landis for more information. Reservations are required and non-refundable.

Seating is round tables of seven-ten people at each table. Purchasing a Table=8 Seats. If you have a seating request (i.e. “we would like to be seated with the Miller Party”), please add that request in the “Additional Information/Order Notes” section

Auction

Our online auction is a great way to support the Creative Grounds Fine Arts Academy. You can bid using the website or the Auctria Mobile App. Unable to attend the gala? No problem! You can still participate in the online auction.

The online auction will begin on February 24th, 2023, and will end during the gala on March 4, 2023. You can pre-register as a bidder now and see some of the items up for auction.

Winning bidders can pick up their items at the gala. If not attending, arrangements will be made with the winning bidder to receive their items. Creative Grounds will NOT ship items. Any costs related to shipping will be the responsibility of the winning bidder.

2022 Holiday Programming

Posted on by Michael Andrzejewski

Creative Grounds 2022 Holiday Programs

Creative Grounds Fine Arts Academy is proud to announce our 2022 Holiday Programming. This year we are starting a new tradition, in addition to carrying on several from previous years.

Living Windows

Our living windows will be returning this year. Starting on Black Friday and continuing on weekends through the 10th.We're giving our students the ability to practice their improvisation skills while providing entertainment to shoppers entering the mall.

While shopping for Christmas this year, be sure to stop by and interact with our young actors.

Celebration of The Arts

Join us on December 3rd from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM for our Celebration of Arts Vendor and Craft Fair at Studio One. We will be hosting local vendors, enjoying music, showcasing our Living Windows(other character visits possible).

No door admission for patrons shoppers and guests and a low table rate for vendors(limited booth space still available).

Polar Express: Parent's Night Out

Need to get some surprise Christmas Shopping in? Need an adult's night out? Have your child age 4 through 12 to our polar express hang out with us on December 9th from 6pm to 8:30pm.

Kids will enjoy snacks, crafts and a movie! The Cost $10/child with a $50/Family Maximum. Space is limited and pre-registration is encouraged. Walk-ins on a space permitting first-come, first served basis.

Breakfast with Santa

Breakfast with Santa.

The fun begins at 9:00AM in Studio One on December 10th.

Tickets available here

2022 Gala

Posted on by Michael Andrzejewski

A Night on Broadway
Field of Dreams
Creative Grounds Fine Arts Academy's
2022 Fund Raising Gala

Saturday, March 5th, Creative Grounds Fine Arts Academy will be having its annual fund raising gala for 2022: A Night on Broadway: Field of Dreams. The Sycamore at Mallow Run will again be hosting the event with Smokehouse Catering Company Providing the meal for the evening. Enjoy as our hosts Terry Waggoner and Todd Ferris take us on a night of stories, performances, love and dreams as we help Creative Grounds celebrate another year. Attire is business formal: black-tie optional.

Schedule

  • Auction Donations - Active Now
  • Auction Start - Februrary 25, 2022
  • Hors d'oeuvre - March 5, 2022 5:30PM
  • Program Start - March 5,2022 6:30PM

Tickets

Ticket price includes program, appetizers, and dinner. Beverages are available for purchase. Table Sponsorships are availible contact Mark Landis for more information. Reservations are required and non-refundable.

Seating is round tables of seven-ten people at each table. If you have a seating request (i.e. “we would like to be seated with the Miller Party”), please add that request in the “Additional Information/Order Notes” section

Auction

Our online auction is a great way to support the Creative Grounds Fine Arts Academy. You can bid using the website or the Auctria Mobile App. Unable to attend the gala? No problem! You can still participate in the online auction.

The online auction will begin on Feburary 25th, 2022 (two weeks before the gala) and will end during the gala on March 5, 2022. You can pre-register as a bidder soon and see some of the items up for auction.

Winning bidders can pick up their items at the gala. If not attending, arrangements will be made with the winning bidder to receive their items. Items will NOT be shipped by Creative Grounds. Any costs related to shipping will be the responsibility of the winning bidder.