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The Fall Five is Here!

Posted in Uncategorized on September 15, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

11949845461433495017runner_simple_with_wake_marks_01_svg_medThe Decatur – DeKalb YMCA Fall Five is on Saturday, September 19th from 8:30 am until 11 am. The Fall Five is a 5K race around Oakhurst that also includes a Tot Trot. The proceeds from the race go directly to College Heights Early Childhood Learning Center in Oakhurst.

Registration is $20.00 before the 19th and $25.00 day of the run. Tickets for the Tot Trot and Prize Drawing are $5.00 each. Additional chidren’s activities such moonwalk, face-painting, yoga and planned for before and after the Tot Trot at Harmony Park. Prizes include YMCA free 3 month memberships, ballet classes, gymnastics classes, gifts from Hoopla and Little Shop of Stories and certificates from SalonRed Kids, Natural Body Spa and more!

To learn more about this fundraiser and register please visit, http://www.fallfive.com. Registration is still open.

 Questions? Email info@fallfive.com

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Lots of Free Music in Decatur This Week

Posted in Uncategorized, tagged , , , , , , , , on September 14, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

Calling all Music Fans! You have three opportunities to hear free music in Decatur this week.

On Wednesday, the Decatur Business Association continues the Blue Sky Concerts, sponsored by SunTrust Bank. This week’s concert  features Ernie Quarles and Shaun Anderson, playing R&B. They have played the Decatur Wine Festival for the past few years, and I promise you will enjoy them. So pack a picnic and join us at noon on Wednesday.

 

Ernie Quarles & Shaun Anderson

Ernie Quarles & Shaun Anderson

 

joe_gransdenJazz Nights in Oakhurst continue on Thursday on the lawn of the Solarium. The music begins at 7 pm and features Joel Granson.

 

 

Saturday night brings another Concert on the Square, sponsored by Wachovia Bank. Join us on the Square to hear Soulhound, which plays…..you guessed it…..Soul!  Bring a picninc or order dinner to go from one of the many restaurants in Decatur.

Soulhound Plays the Concert on the Square on Saturday at 7 pm

Soulhound Plays the Concert on the Square on Saturday at 7 pm

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Roxie Watson at the Concert on the Square Saturday Night

Posted in Uncategorized, tagged , , , , on September 10, 2009 | 2 Comments »

From Roxie Watson Myspaace page

From Roxie Watson Myspaace page

The Concert on the Square this Saturday, September 12, will feature local band Roxie Watson. Roxie Watson plays a mix of Americana and Bluegrass. You can hear a sample of their music on www.myspace.com/roxiewatson. Roxie Watson was scheduled to play in May, but unfortunately the storm clouds got in the way. Let’s all cross our fingers for a great weather.

The band is comprised of members Beth Wheeler on mandolin, Lenny Lasater on bass and vocals, Linda Boller on guitar and vocals, Sonia Bolley on banjo and vocals, and Becky Shaw on a variety of instruments and vocals. The band plays at various venues around town including Eddie’s Attic in Decatur.
The music begins at 7 pm and goes until 9 pm. Pack your picnic or pick up something yummy from one of the many fine restaurants in the city.
See you on the Square!

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Tommy Talton Plays at the Blue Sky Concert Today

Posted in Uncategorized, tagged , , , , , on September 9, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

Guitarist Tommy Talton will be playing at the Blue Sky Concert today from noon until 1 pm. According to his website:

Tommy Talton

Tommy Talton

“Tommy Talton is best known for his work with Capricorn Records group Cowboy, which he founded with Scott Boyer. Talton toured with Gregg Allman and Cowboy throughout the United States in the 70s. He was a studio musician for some time, recording with artists such as Bonnie Bramlett, Martin Mull, Corky Lang (West, Bruce and Lang, Mountain), Gregg Allman, Dickey Betts, Clarence Carter, country legend Kitty Wells, Alex and Livingston Taylor, Arthur Conley of Sweet Soul Music fame, and more. Talton’s highly anticipated studio CD, Tommy Talton in Europe, Someone Else’s Shoes, was released on Hittin’ the Note Records on May 12, 2008. Live Notes from Athens, recorded at the Melting Point in Athens, GA and his first live recording since the “Gregg Allman Tour” album, will be released on Hittin’ the Note Records on April 4, 2009.”

Stop by one of Decatur’s restaurants, get a “lunch to go” and enjoy great, free music on the Historic Old Courthouse Square.

The Blue Sky Concerts are sponsored by SunTrust Bank and today’s Concert is co-sponsored by Kaiser Permanente and The Cookie Studio. For more information on the Concert Series, visit www.decaturdba.com.

See you on the Square!

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Labor Day Sanitation Schedule Affects Decatur Residents

Posted in Uncategorized on September 7, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

Remember that the Labor Day Holiday means changes in the regular Sanitation & Recycling services for Monday and Tuesday pick-up.

Normal services for Monday will be on Tuesday, September 8.  Normal services for Tuesday will be on Wednesday, September 9.  Thursday and Friday services are not affected.

Enjoy the holiday!

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Firefighter Rescues Books!

Posted in Uncategorized, tagged , , , , on September 5, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

Firefighter Justin Sardine Rescues Books

Firefighter Justin Sardine Rescues Books

Only in the City of Decatur! Peachtree Publishers had some books that needed “rescuing” so Decatur Firefighter Justin Sardine stepped in to lend a hand. Stop by their booth on the MARTA Plaza and find out what this is all about!

The AJC Decatur Book Festival has begun and will continue through Sunday. The event winds up with a special Sunday night Concert on the Square and a picnic.

See you on the Square…..

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Decatur Book Festival Shoes

Posted in Events on September 4, 2009 | 1 Comment »

Nope. I didn’t mistype the title of the post. It’s official. Festival director, Daren Wang, is the proud owner of Bookzilla Chuck Taylors courtsey of Sol Design:

Unfortunately they’re the only pair in existence, but I think they would sell like hotcakes if they were part of the festival merch.

Stop by the square this afternoon to check out the field trip school groups having some literary fun and to spot this fantastic footwear in person.

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Godzilla Visits Decatur!

Posted in Uncategorized, tagged , , , , on September 3, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

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Taking a walk on the Decatur Square

“Wait- what’s that over there?”

Looks Like Godzilla, but not quite the same-

He likes books, he must be tame……

 

Tom, Will, Mary and Angie watch Godzilla being inflated

Tom, Will, Mary and Angie watch Godzilla being inflated

 

Program Director Tom Bell tries to escape.......

Program Director Tom Bell tries to escape.......

 

See you on the Square!

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The Book Fest and More in Decatur!

Posted in Events, Retail & Restaurants on September 3, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

One of the things I love the most about all the festivals we have in Decatur is how everyone in the community gets involved. A number of businesses this weekend are having special discounts, mini-events and offers to help celebrate the holiday and Decatur Book Festival weekend.

I’ll be updating this post for the next two days as I get updates from other local businesses.

Ann VanSlyke is owner of Mingei World Arts, which is selling the collectible woodcarvings by various artists featuring different figures reading books

Mingei just got a new order of reading figures from La Union. They’re really popular and I’m sure with over 50,000 literary fans shopping around town this weekend, the figures will be going fast. Also make sure to check out the recycled Decatur banner bags on sale.

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Kaleidoscope has its new fall shipment in with lots of studded, chained and sequinced items. In between author signings and funnel cake eating, make sure to stop the boutique to check out the new goods.

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Melrose on Ponce is holding a sidewalk sale this weekend. The Sudstree will be there with her wonderful handmade soaps and scrubs. The store is located at 345 W. Ponce de Leon Ave.


Greenes Fine Foods will be welcoming back author of Freddie and Me: Life Lessons From Freddie Bennett, Augusta National’s Legendary Caddie Master, Tripp Bowden. Also stop by and check out the new products and enjoy samples all weekend.

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Show Off Your Art at the Decatur Book Festival

Posted in Uncategorized, tagged , , , , on September 3, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

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I plan on bringing a piece to hang on the clothesline – this is always a very fun event. Nice to mingle with the artists and talk to them about their art. After viewing the artwork, walk up the stairs to Eddie’s Attic for some great music and a beverage.

See you on the Square!

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