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The Last Terrific Thursdays Before Thanksgiving!

Posted in Retail & Restaurants on November 13, 2012 | Leave a Comment »

It’s hard to believe that Thanksgiving is just around the corner. Didn’t Terrific Thursdays just start? Well, yes. This week will be the second Terrific Thursdays in November. The third Terrific Thursdays will be Thursday, Nov. 29 in conjunction with the Little Shop of Stories Tree Lighting. But, we’re getting ahead of ourselves.

This Thursday we have over 35 participating shops and restaurants giving out specials and delicious treats. Plus, there were be an art performance on the square!

We’ve already had a couple of people bring in $200 worth of receipts from local Decatur shops. Remember, you can get a $20 gift card to a local restaurant if you bring in your receipts (details here). We still have gift cards from Chick-Fil-A, Farm Burger, Leon’s Full Service, Cafe Lily, Parker’s on Ponce, Wahoo! Grill, The Yogurt Tap (only one left!), The Square Pub and Universal Joint.

Feel free to park in the DeKalb County Courthouse deck at the corner of Commerce and Trinity Place if you’re not walking or MARTA-ing to Decatur this Thursday. It’s free to park in that deck after 5 p.m.

Happy holiday shopping and dining!

www.decaturga.com/terrificthursdays 

#indiecatur

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The Object Group performance this Thursday

Posted in Events on November 13, 2012 | 1 Comment »

Terrific Thursdays in Decatur are not just about sweet discounts and yummy snacks in the shops and restaurants-they are also about celebrating the season and the arts! 

You are invited to join us on the Marta Plaza this Thursday evening for a very cool experience that you do not want to miss!

‘Chapel Perilous’ is an intimate performance and video installation taking audiences on a wild ride of religious ecstasy and spiritual transformation. In traditional mythology, the Chapel Perilous is a place of transformation – it is a place that strips away the layers of this world to reveal the enduring cord that binds us to the divine. The Object Group invites small groups of seven into our Chapel.  ‘Chapel Perilous’ is a multifaceted performance installation combining video projections, silhouettes, and three performers manipulating resonant objects and their own bodies in striking tableau based on spiritual themes.  ‘Chapel Perilous’ lasts 15 minutes and will run continuously all night.

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Southern Order of Storytellers Presents It's 23rd Annual Tellabration

Posted in Art & Culture on November 12, 2012 | 1 Comment »

On Saturday, Nov. 17 at the Friends School of Atlanta at 8 p.m. the Southern Order of Storytellers’ Tellabration will feature national teller Andy Offutt Irwin and Georgia storytellers Betty Ann Wylie and Alice Henry with Tracy Walker as emcee. Tellabration is a night of storytelling that is celebrated world-wide. The program will feature an eclectic concert of stories that will appeal to storytelling fans ages 10 years and older.

The Friends School is located at 862 S. Columbia Dr. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Free, onsite parking is available.

Tickets are $15 and available online at www.SouthernOrderofStorytellers.org.

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Keep It Indie-Catur With Decatur Holiday Ornament

Posted in Art & Culture, Retail & Restaurants, Sidewalk Talk, Uncategorized on November 9, 2012 | Leave a Comment »

Calling all you folks who love Christmas ornaments and artists – the 1st annual Decatur Holiday Ornament is here!  Created by clay artist Malena Bisanti-Wall, this is the first in what will be a series of hand-crafted ornaments especially for Decatur.

The Decatur Tourism Bureau launched the series and the ornaments are available with “Holidays in Decatur” or “Christmas in Decatur” inscribed.  Each ornament is hand-crafted and each ornament is different.  The ornaments are $18 and all proceeds go toward creating the 2013 holiday ornament.

You can find the ornaments in Decatur shops including Wild Oats & Billy Goats, Little Shop of Stories, and Boogaloos.  Many thanks to Weatherly Copenhaver, owner of Wild Oats, who coordinated this first in what will be a series.  If you are interested in submitting a design for the 2013 ornament, let Weatherly know or leave a comment on this blog post.

Cute display at Little Shop of Stories

Go ahead and make your purchase now – quantities are limited and if you spend $200 in a Decatur shop in November and bring your receipts to the Community & Economic Development Department in the City of Decatur, you will receive a $20 gift certificate to a Decatur restaurant (while supplies last).  Remember to “Keep it Indie-Catur” this holiday season!

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Weekend Reminders

Posted in Events on November 9, 2012 | Leave a Comment »

There are several things going on in and around Decatur this weekend that you won’t want to miss.

  • Decatur Arts Alliance Yard Sale at the Art Shack, 903 Church Street 9:00-1:00pm
  • Meeting of the Mayors, Lanier Park on College Avenue at the new border of City of Decatur and City of Avondale Estates, 12:00pm
  • Veteran’s Day Memorial- Sunday, Nov. 11th  11am

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Happy Terrific Thursdays!

Posted in Retail & Restaurants on November 8, 2012 | Leave a Comment »

Not only are there lots of specials and discounts going on at Decatur shops and restaurants tonight, there’s also the mysterious announcement on the bandstand at 6 p.m.

Here are all of the shops and restaurants participating in Terrific Thursdays (you can read about their specials on this page):

  • Alexia Gallery
  • The Bakery at Cakes & Ale
  • Boutique Karma
  • Blue Moon Designs
  • Cafe Alsace
  • Cafe Lily
  • Collage
  • Cook’s Warehouse and Sherlocks Wine Merchant
  • Cottage Beauty Salon
  • Decatur Market Gallery
  • Eyeworks of Decatur
  • Fabu Face Spa
  • Farm Burger
  • Greene’s Fine Foods
  • Heliotrope
  • Kismet
  • Little Shop of Stories
  • Mezcalitos
  • Mingei World Arts
  • Natural Body
  • Parker’s on Ponce
  • Pinewood
  • Pure
  • Salon Red
  • Salon Red Kids
  • The Seen Gallery
  • Sq/Ft
  • Squash Blossom Boutique
  • Taste
  • The 17 Steps
  • Trinity
  • Vivid
  • Wahoo
  • Wild Oats and Billy Oats
  • Worthmore Jewelers
  • The Yogurt Tap

And don’t forget to save your receipts to get a free gift card!

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DeKalb County Hosts "Shred & Tread" Event This Weekend

Posted in Events, Sustainability on November 7, 2012 | Leave a Comment »

Keep DeKalb Beautiful will host a “Shred & Tread” Recycling Event this weekend in honor of America Recycles Day. DeKalb citizens, including residents of City of Decatur, are invited to bring their sensitive documents for free on-site shredding (limit of five (5) boxes per person). 

In addition to the paper shredding option, they will also be collecting your new and gently used shoes through the Soles 4 Souls program. Soles 4 Souls is a non-profit dedicated to providing shoes to people in developing nations.

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WHEN: Saturday, November 10th, 2012- 9am-1pm

WHERE:  The DeKalb County Sanitation Division Central Transfer Station
3720 Leroy Scott Drive
Decatur, GA 30032
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Items for Shredding:
accounts payable/receivable, invoices, client/customer records, confidential finance information,  ballots, business correspondence, contracts, bids and quotations, inventory lists, personnel records, meeting minutes,  new product proposals, customer lists, prescription slips, appointment schedules, arbitration/grievance files, legal  documents, job applications, maps and blueprints, cancelled and blank checks, insurance forms and records, bank  statements, patent application materials, medical records, tax records, legal documents, payroll records, billing statements, any personal documents containing SS #’s, credit card #’s, home address, telephone #’s, or bank account info.

Types of Shreddables:
carbon paper, colored paper, computer paper, fax paper, glossy paper, invoice paper, laser printouts,  ledger paper, letterhead, stationery, transparencies, post-it notes, microfilm / microfiche, plastic credit and ID cards, window envelopes, stapled papers, file folders, brochures, and catalogues.

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For specific event questions or volunteer opportunities, please contact Keep DeKalb Beautiful at 404-371-2654 or download the event brochure HERE.

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Tomorrow = November Siren Test

Posted in emergency management on November 6, 2012 | Leave a Comment »

UPDATE – The siren test has been postponed until Thursday, November 8th at 5:00 p.m.

Tomorrow is the first Wednesday of November so we’ll be testing the tornado outdoor warning sirens at 5:00 p.m. The test should last approximately one minute. Should the weather become inclement  tomorrow, the test will be postponed until Thursday, 8 November  2012.

If you have questions or want more information about the siren system, check out the Siren page on the City’s website or contact Assistant City Manager Tony Parker at 404-370-4102.

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Arts Alliance Yard Sale this weekend

Posted in Events on November 6, 2012 | Leave a Comment »

From Angie Macon at the Decatur Arts Alliance…

We are moving uptown!! The Decatur Arts Alliance is having a BIG yard sale before we move into our new office on Clairemont. We are selling EVERYTHING…office furniture, vintage Wine Festival glassware, tshirts, art, framed and unframed Decatur Arts Festival posters from this decade and the last–plus golf clubs, furniture, microwave and so much more…..

Saturday, November 6th 2012

9:00am-1:00pm

903 Church Street  Decatur, GA 30030

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Bean Work Play Cafe Offers Special Kids Classes

Posted in Community, Sidewalk Talk, Uncategorized on November 5, 2012 | Leave a Comment »

Bean Work Play Cafe is a co-space for parents and kids – where parents can work and kids can play.  They are located at 134 New Street and are open Monday – Friday from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.  I receive their e-newsletters and the latest one intrigued me with its special Fall Classes for kids including children’s yoga, introduction to theater, sing-along with Ms. Carol, and Exploring Art.

Children’s Yoga with Ms. Sonata is open to kids from 3 – 6 years and teaches kids to practice basic yoga poses and learn how to gain strength in using these poses in patterns and routines.  Cost is $90 for a 6 week session.

Introduction to Theatre with Shelby Hofer is an introduction to scripted text, live performance, collaborative storytelling, character development and the basics of acting.  Participants work with PushPush Theater and Film Co-founder Shelby Hofer through a series of games that are physical, loud and high-energy.  Cost is $96 for a 6 week session with a maximum class size of 6 children.

Sing-Along with Ms. Carol includes singing and musical instruments including guitar, egg shakers and more.  Song themes include the winter holidays of many cultures such as Diwali, Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, and more.

And, finally, Exploring Art with Ms. Kingsbury for ages 4-7 will let children explore a variety of art processes and materials to encourage and explore the visual arts.  They say children will have fun, get messy, and gain confidence in their creative choices.

Bean Work Place Cafe is an exciting new concept and well worth taking the time to visit the space.  I understand they rent out their room(s) for birthday parties also.  Even if you don’t sign up for the classes, you should stop by and just see the place.

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