Informative rambles around Decatur Cemetery are sponsored by the Friends of Decatur Cemetery on the second Sunday of each month now through October. New information gleaned from ongoing research has expanded the content of these tours, so if it has been a while since you joined a stroll, come meet some of Decatur’s oldest residents. Tours last about an hour and begin at the Gazebo off Commerce Drive at 2:30 p.m. For more information email friendsofdecaturcemetery@gmail.com.
Archive for May, 2014
Second Sunday Strolls have new information
Posted in Archives & History, Community, Events, tagged Decatur Cemetery, Friends of Decatur Cemetery, Second Sunday Strolls on May 31, 2014 | Leave a Comment »
Last Concert on the Square This Saturday
Posted in Events on May 30, 2014 | Leave a Comment »
. . . at least it’s the last Concert on the Square for the season. If you miss this one, you’ll have to wait until the first Saturday in September for the next concert. And you definitely don’t want to miss tomorrow night’s concert because it’s going to be a good one. SHEL is playing – that’s the band in the photo below.
Here’s what they’re about:
Hailing from Fort Collins, Colorado, sisters Sarah, Hannah, Eva, and Liza were raised in an atmosphere of creative freedom and diligent study. They have honed their musical skills and blended their personalities and visions into a unified whole. From their fetching, unpredictable songs to their whimsical, hand-made top hats, SHEL makes a profound impression. Their growing audiences and critical acclaim point to a full and fruitful career ahead.
And here’s what the concerts committee says about them:
SHEL made a big impression recently at Eddie’s Attic and we are sure you will be blown away by the creativity, originality, and stage persona of each of these talented sisters. We predict that their success will only grow, so don’t miss out on the opportunity to see them here in Decatur.
Are you convinced? Good! Pack a picnic and come up to the bandstand around 7-ish (come early for a better spot) and settle down for a fun evening on the square.
PS: There’s a chance of rain. If the concert is cancelled, we’ll announce it on Twitter @downtownDecatur.
Decatur Beach Party
Posted in Community on May 30, 2014 | Leave a Comment »
Today is the last day of school for City of Decatur so its the perfect time to start making your summer plans. Friday, June 20th is the annual Decatur Beach Party and is the best way to celebrate summer in Decatur!
The Beach Party welcomes back Terry lee & the GT’s to the main stage and Circus Camp will be taking over the Boardwalk area along side our gigantic delivery of sand! Bring the entire family for food, fun, music and more.
Tickets are $8.00 in advance at www.decaturdba.com or $10 at the gate. Children 18 and under $5, all children’s activities are included in the price of admission! For more information visit www.decaturdba.com or call 678-553-6573.
The Decatur Business Association produces the Decatur Beach Party. The event is an annual fundraiser and proceeds help fund their other free events including the Easter Egg Hunt, Concerts on the Square, Blue Sky Concerts, and the Bonfire/Marshmallow Roast. The proceeds are also used for projects that benefit the entire community such as the new Wayfinding Kiosk signs on and around the square and the 4th of July fireworks.
Upcoming Decatur Retail and Restaurant Events
Posted in Retail & Restaurants on May 29, 2014 | Leave a Comment »
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This Saturday, May 31 at 10 a.m., join Houndstooth Road for its women’s Heels on Wheels ride with the Atlanta Bicycle Coalition.
Now thru Sunday, June 1, Sq/Ft is having its summer sale. 30% off the entire store.
This Saturday, 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., artist in residence Cindy Perryman will be demonstrating her plein air painting technique at Trinity Mercantile inspired by her recent stay in Provence.
Make a reservation for Wahoo! Grill’s montly wine club on June 4, 5-7 p.m. Sample three Burgundy wines and receive complementary food pairings from chef Scot E. Davis. $28 per person, 404-373-3331.
Big Peach Running is hosting a Decatur/Midtown Peach to Peach 12 mile run this Saturday, May 31 at 7:30 a.m. Start at either the Decatur or Midtown store, then run to the other store and back for 12 miles round trip. There will be a water stop at the 3 mile mark. Details here.
Didn’t make it to the May Makan pop up lunches at Parker’s? Makan will be hosting Sunday Dinner pop-ups on June 1, 8 & 22 starting at 6 p.m. Tickets will be available on makanatl.brownpapertickets.com. The menu will feature pork and shrimp wonton in spicy oil, Taiwanese five spice fried chicken, Korean seafood and tofu jjigae (stew) and braised pork belly rice bowl.
This Saturday Boogaloos is hosting an iSOBEL Jewelry Trunk Show, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., 20 percent off all iSOBEL jewelry.
National Hurricane Awareness Week
Posted in Community, emergency management on May 29, 2014 | Leave a Comment »
Did you know that hurricane season in the Atlantic begins June 1st and ends November 30th? Or that the Eastern Pacific hurricane season begins May 15th and also ends November 30th?
Lack of hurricane awareness and preparation are common threads among all major hurricane disasters. Hurricane Preparedness Week is May 25th – May 31st. In honor of National Hurricane Preparedness Week, we ask that all residents take time to build an emergency kit, make a family communication plan and create a Smart911 Safety Profile at www.smart911.com no matter if you have a place near the ocean’s shore or not. Take these steps now to reduce the effects of a hurricane disaster.
Decatur Craft Beer Festival Logo Contest
Posted in Community on May 29, 2014 | Leave a Comment »
The Decatur Craft Beer Festival annual logo contest is underway! The selected design will appear on marketing materials, the souvenir t-shirt and the tasting glass.
A few guidelines:
- Artwork must include “The Decatur Craft Beer
Festival 2014.” - Artist must be able to provide design in digital
format if selected. - The City of Decatur logo should not be included in your design.
- Only one submission per person.
The deadline is June 6 at 5 pm, so get those creative juices flowing! More details are available on the application form, provided below in two formats. See past logos here.
Blue Sky Concert Today
Posted in Community on May 28, 2014 | Leave a Comment »
Born in Memphis and raised in Durham, North Carolina, Frank Barham learned to play the harmonica heavily influenced by bluesmen Howlin’ Wolf, Little Walter and James Cotton. A love of jazz and R&B led to Frank’s eventual pursuit of the chromatic harmonica. His song list includes tunes by Wayne Shorter, Miles Davis and Herbie Hancock; bossas by Antonio Carolos Jobim and Luis Bonfi; blues by Ben Tucker and John Coltrane. Mix the fluidity of Toots Thielemans, the funk of Stevie Wonder and the rawness of Howlin’ Wolf and you’ll have the key elements in the unique sound of Frank Barham.
Join us to hear Frank today at noon on the Community Bandstand!
Georgia Power Offers Home Energy Improvement Program
Posted in Sustainability, tagged BPI, Building Performance Institute, energy efficiency, energy savings, georgia power on May 23, 2014 | Leave a Comment »
Georgia Power customers can take advantage of the company’s Home Energy Improvement Program. Participating Building Performance Institute (BPI) certified contractors assess how a home’s energy-related components and systems can work together more effectively to create a comfortable and energy efficient home.
Following a thorough home energy assessment, a complete prioritized list of recommended home energy improvements is provided. Once the recommended improvements are successfully completed by a program participating contractor, a follow-up assessment is performed to determine the resulting energy performance. Depending on what energy improvements are recommended and made, homeowners could enjoy up to a 30% electricity reduction and qualify for up to $2,200 in rebates from Georgia Power’s Home Energy Improvement Program. To learn more about the program or to locate a participating BPI contractor, call 1-877-310-5607 or visit georgiapower.com/homeimprovements.
Holiday Sanitation Schedule
Posted in Sustainability, tagged Decatur, holiday, Memorial Day, recycling, sanitation, sanitation schedule, trash on May 23, 2014 | Leave a Comment »
Memorial Day is Monday, May 26. As a result, Monday trash and recycling pick up will be on Tuesday, May 27. Tuesday trash and recycling pick up will be on Wednesday, May 28.
7 Reasons Why You Should Attend the Decatur ArtWalk
Posted in Art & Culture, Events, Retail & Restaurants, tagged Decatur Arts Festival on May 22, 2014 | Leave a Comment »
Friday, May 23 • 5-10 p.m.
All around Decatur • Free and open to the public
1. 24 amazing Decatur shops and restaurants are staying open late to host they city’s largest single-night art experience. See the full list here.
2. Three Oakhurst businesses are taking part in the ArtWalk this year. Head over to Kavarna, Mojo Pizza N’Pub, and Steinbeck’s for a pizza, a pint and some paintings.
3. Worthmore Jewelers is celebrating its six-year anniversary with a cook-in featuring live music, cold drinks, and fine arts. Featured artists include Hallie Edwards and Big Gully.
4. Wild Oats and Billy Goats is celebrating its four-year anniversary with four artist demonstrations by Bailey Jack, Kathleen Taylor, Sandy Erickson-Wright, and Jennifer Friedman.
5. Boogaloos is hosting a trunk show for local jewelry designer Olivia Rae, plus you can get 20% off all full price merchandise Friday evening and 20% off all Olivia Rae jewelry Friday thru Monday.
6. Little Shop of Stories is holding its second annual Silent Art Auction – auctioning off over half a dozen different original works of art. Items include prints by Tomie dePaola, Robin Preiss Glasser, Dan Santat, and Cece Bell. 100% of the funds raised will benefit the On The Same Page program.
7. Trinity Mercantile & Design will be featuring works of three artists, Cynthia Perryman, Jeff Henry, and Shelley Rogers, and serving small bites and bubbles all night!
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