The Decatur Minute

The May 2^nd danceDanceDANCE! event is quickly approaching and we are beginning to construct some of the architectural elements of the event. We need able bodies to help us move pallets, paint pop up stages and build the artist micro house.  The contact to help out is Jenn Blyth and her email is jennbly34@gmail.com and number is 404-931-8115.

More information about the danceDanceDANCE! event can be found here.

Here are the volunteer dates and times. The location is 308 East Howard Avenue for all dates.

Thursday, April 16^th from 2-5PM. Unload pallets at 308 East Howard Avenue

Saturday, April 18^th from 12-5pm. Build the micro house and paint stuff

Sunday, April 19^th from 9am-5pm. Build the micro house and paint stuff

Saturday, April 25^th from 9am-5pm. Build the micro house and paint stuff

Sunday, April 26^th from 9am-5pm. Build the micro house and paint stuff

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Do you know a public servant who goes far beyond his/her job to strengthen our community, serve as a role model, and contribute to our community on an ongoing basis? The Decatur Business Association is calling for nominations for the 15^th annual Thomas O. Davis Public Servant Award to honor a public servant – one who often goes unnoticed in his/her work but serves as an inspiration and who exemplifies honesty, integrity and professionalism in the performance of duties.

The DBA established the award in memory of Thomas O. Davis, Decatur’s city attorney from 1968 until his death in 2000. Submit a nomination by writing a letter/statement explaining why the nominee should receive the award. The deadline for nominations is April 28. For information or to submit a nomination, call 678-553-6548 or email leeann.harvey@decaturga.com. Nominations may also be dropped off at Decatur City Hall, 509 N. McDonough St., second floor, Community and Economic Development department or mail to P.O. Box 220, Decatur, GA 30031.

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Robert Ellis
Monday, April 27
8:00pm / doors at 6:30pm

Robert Ellis is the kind of songwriter who only comes along once in a great while. With his first two albums, a promise was made. With his new record, The Lights from the Chemical Plant, that promise has been delivered and fully realized. The music, like the artist, refuses to accept the confines of a box, and burns white-hot from the inside out. But what seems even more striking about this record, this musician, even at a first glance, is that feeling of unyielding authenticity. With every remarkable cut, with every twist and turn, Robert’s life and his experience, shine through.

Advance general admission: $15      At the door: $20        Table of 4: $75

http://www.eddiesattic.com/?event=robert-ellis

https://www.ticketfly.com/purchase/event/819321?utm_medium=bks

Pat Travers
Tuesday, June 9
8:00pm / doors at 6:30pm
While touring and supporting the latest releases Pat has been impressing old fans as well as new ones all over the US and Europe. Recent tours have featured such well known guitarists as Jeff Watson of Night Ranger, Rick Derringer, and Tim Keiffer of Cinderella. Touring musicians during the early Blues Bureau years included Sean “Cannon” Shannon, bassist Dave La Rue and bassist Kevin Rian. Pat punched out the tunes before adoring fans, in small clubs and stadiums with the same intensity he always had. Irregardless of the crowd size, Pat puts out the same effort night after grueling night.

Advance general admission: $30           At the door: $36                  Table of 4 reserved seats: $150

http://www.eddiesattic.com/?event=pat-travers

https://www.ticketfly.com/purchase/event/813311?utm_medium=bks

Atlanta Rhythm Section
Saturday, June 20 (2 shows)
6:00pm / doors at 5:00pm
8:30pm / doors at 8:15pm
For over 30 years, The Atlanta Rhythm Section have entertained audiences all over the world. Originally brought together as a session band at Studio One for artists like Lynyrd Skynyrd and .38 Special, the band put out 15 albums and were considered one of the Allman Brothers’ successors – carrying the mantle of “Southern Rock” in the late 70s. Performing songs that were more musically diverse with hits that had a softer, pop flavor, they had a sound all their own. Sharing the musical stylings of groups likes The Eagles and Fleetwood Mac, the members of ARS are accomplished musicians, constantly evolving.

Advance general admission: $35                At the door: $42                       Table of 4 reserved seats: $175

1st show: http://www.eddiesattic.com/?event=atlanta-rhythm-section-first-show-2
https://www.ticketfly.com/purchase/event/807219?utm_medium=bks

2^nd show: http://www.eddiesattic.com/?event=atlanta-rhythm-section-second-show-3

https://www.ticketfly.com/purchase/event/807221?utm_medium=bks

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The City of Decatur has issued a film permit to Universal Studios for a project titled “Michelle Darnell” on Wednesday, April 15th.  The project will film at two locations in Decatur: at the DeKalb History Center and at Agnes Scott College.  Decatur police will be present at both locations and there will be intermittent traffic control on both E. Ponce de Leon Ave in front of the Old Courthouse as well as on College Avenue in front of the school.  Traffic closures will not occur during peak school and rush hour periods (7:30-9:00am and 3:30-5:30pm)

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All residents of the City of Decatur are invited to weigh in on the City Schools of Decatur‘s expanding enrollment demands. Go to www.decaturga.com/opencityhall and click on the topic “Decatur School Enrollment Growth” to answer a few questions. For those unable to complete the survey online, hard copies are available by calling 678-553-6561.

A bit more about the Open City Hall topic:

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Lots of fun, free events are happening at Woodlands Garden in April:

Sunday, April 12

1 p.m. – Dedication of the new bird meadow with flute and piccolo music

2 – 4 p.m. – Music in the Pavilion

1 – 4 p.m. – Opening day for 2^nd annual Birdhouse auction

Sunday, April 19

1 – 2 p.m. – Family workshop – build a nuthatch birdhouse (Contact ruby@woodlandsgarden.org for more information and to register)

2 – 4 p.m. – Music in the Pavilion

1 – 4 p.m. – Birdhouse auction continues

Look for the Woodlands booth at the Earthday celebration at Oakhurst Garden

Saturday, April 25

7:30 a.m. – Audubon Bird Walk

10 – 11:30 a.m. – Stories in the Woods with DeKalb County librarian Ms. Mia

11 a.m. – 3 p.m. – Youth Art Market 

11 a.m. – 3 p.m. – Birdhouse auction continues

Sunday, April 26

2 – 4 p.m. – Music in the Pavilion

2 – 5 p.m. – Birdhouse auction concludes

4 – 5 p.m. – Closing events for Flock to Woodlands, including poetry and tai chi

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Mark your calendars for PAWS For The Cause!

PAWS for the Cause will be held on Saturday, April 18, 2015 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at Glenlake Park located at 1121 Church Street, Decatur, GA 30030. FREE ADMISSION

PAWS For The Cause, sponsored by the DeKalb District Attorney’s Office, promotes animal cruelty awareness, pet adoption, animal rescue, pet health and education. You will enjoy meeting pet specific vendors with the latest and greatest pet products, low cost micro-chipping and vaccines, dog training by JillG, pet performances, live entertainment and a must see doggie fashion show! Judges for the fashion show include Jeff Mann, Sheriff of DeKalb County; Xan Rawls, Director of DeKalb Animal Services; Deputy Chief Keith Lee and Sgt. Jennifer Ross, City of Decatur Police and  Captain Ninetta Violante, City of Decatur Fire Department.

You don’t want to miss it!

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GS Construction is planning to mill Church Street between East Howard Avenue and East Trinity Place on Monday, April 6, weather permitting.  Work is expected to start at 7 AM and be completed by Monday evening.

This work will remove the top 3+ inches of paving on Church Street so that the contractor can set new curbing at the correct elevation.  Temporary paving will be performed where necessary so that driveways and ramps are accessible.  The work is expected to be completed in one day. Once the streetscape improvements are completed on Church Street and East Trinity Place, the entire area will be repaved.

On-street parking will be prohibited when the work is being performed. Two-way traffic will be maintained throughout the day but will be limited where work is taking place.

SIGNS WILL BE POSTED ALONG CHURCH STREET PROVIDING NOTICE OF THE WORK.  ALL VEHICLES MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE STREET DURING DAYLIGHT HOURS, 7 AM to 6 PM, WHEN WORK IS PERFORMED.  Vehicles parked on the street during the posted times are subject to towing.

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