This week in #decaturga: Neighborhood jazz, plants, and poetry; beloved local solo-show and lost books rediscovered.
Celebrate National Poetry Month with Poetry Atlanta and several presenting poets at the Decatur Library. Monday, April 8, 7:15 pm at 215 Sycamore St. Information at georgiacenterforthebook.org and facebook.com/events/448403659241899
Enjoy FREE Oakhurst Jazz Nights every Thursday in April. Stretch out on the lawn of The Solarium for two-hour jazz concerts, 321 W. Hill St. in Oakhurst, 7-9 pm. This Thursday, April 11 features Eileen Howard. Sponsored by the Oakhurst Neighborhood Association. Information at oakhurstjazznights.com
Shop the Wylde Center Plant Sale at Oakhurst Garden for veggies, fruit trees, perennials, annuals, shrubs, succulents, and GA natives, too! Friday, April 12, 9 am-5 pm at 435 Oakview Rd. Put the seats down in the hatchback for this one. Information at wyldecenter.org and facebook.com/events/258214961727526
Open to any book lover! – Revival: Lost Southern Voices Festival, celebrates lost and under-appreciated Southern writers this Friday and Saturday. The first day is hosted by the Georgia Center for the Book at the Decatur Library, 215 Sycamore St., starting at 12:30 pm. Information and registration for this FREE event at georgiacenterforthebook.org and facebook.com/events/102084503915903
Ruth Franklin’s “Only When I Laugh” solo-exhibition opens at Different Trains Gallery with a reception on Friday, April 12, 5-9 pm at 432 E. Howard Ave. No. 24. On view through June 22. Information at differenttrainsgallery.com and facebook.com/events/2264515183838071
Find upcoming Decatur community events at visitdecaturgeorgia.com/plan/calendar-of-events and submit your own by contacting sherry.jackman@decaturga.com or renae.madison@decaturga.com
