Posted in Events on September 19, 2017 | Leave a Comment »
Only half of the tickets remain for the 2017 Decatur Craft Beer Festival. The event will take place on Saturday, Oct. 21, noon-5 p.m.
Both general admission and VIP tickets are still available. Keep in mind that this event sells out every year. Proceeds from ticket sales go back into the local community as grants and donations to nonprofit groups. Since its start in 1999, the festival has granted more than $1,200,000 to Decatur nonprofit organizations.
Posted in Events on July 4, 2017 | Leave a Comment »
Update 7:30 p.m.: The concert and fireworks on are still on. We expect rain until 8:30 or 9 p.m., but not severe weather.
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Update 5:50 p.m.:Due to inclement weather, the July 4th parade has been canceled.
The band concert at 7 p.m. and fireworks are still on, but stay tuned to this blog or the City of Decatur Facebook page for updates.
Posted in Events on June 30, 2017 | Leave a Comment »
Join the Pied Piper Parade as it makes its way through downtown Decatur on Tuesday, July 4. Gather friends and family, ride your bike, walk or skate in this community parade for anyone and everyone. Neighborhoods and organizations are encouraged to make floats and join the fun too. And don’t forget your red, white, and blue!
Parade lineup is at 5:30 p.m. at the First Baptist Church Decatur, 308 Clairemont Ave. Pedestrians will gather on the lawn and vehicles will be lined up by volunteers in the parking lot.
The parade begins at 6 p.m. The concert on the square starts at 7 p.m. in the Community Bandstand, featuring the Callanwolde Concert Band. Fireworks begin at dark (approximately 9 p.m.).
Thanks to the Decatur Business Association for their contribution for the fireworks display.
Posted in Community, Events on May 11, 2017 | Leave a Comment »
Join the City of Decatur, Worthmore Jewelers, and their valued sponsors to Paint the Town Grey at special events to help advance the figure for a cure.
For more information, visit PainttheTownGrey.org.
Posted in Events on May 5, 2017 | Leave a Comment »
Time: 1-6 p.m. (ribbon cutting at 4 p.m.)
Location: 605 W. Ponce de Leon Ave. (behind the First Christian Church)
Why: To officially welcome Decatur Makers to the city and to unleash your inner creative genius. Click on the links below for a full schedule of events including hands-on Maker projects you can take part in.
Posted in Art & Culture, Community, Events, Sidewalk Talk on April 14, 2017 | Leave a Comment »
Join the community on Sunday, April 23 from 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. for the dedication of the MARTA Mural and the KaBOOM! Playscape under the bridge. The celebration will take place at the corner of W. Trinity & Atlanta Avenues under and around the MARTA Overpass and under the bridge. We’ll have cookies and ice cream and a cool art project with the Milagros Collective. Come join the fun!
Posted in Events on April 12, 2017 | Leave a Comment »
What: 2nd Annual Amplify Decatur Music Festival
When: Saturday, April 22, 3 – 11 p.m.
Where: Decatur square
Americana legend Lucinda Williams will headline the 2017 Amplify Decatur concert series on April 22, the second annual outdoor music festival on the downtown Decatur square. All funds raised will be directed to Decatur Cooperative Ministry (DCM) to support its efforts to prevent and alleviate homelessness in Decatur and DeKalb County. The concert series is Presented by Lenz and produced in partnership with Eddie’s Attic.
General Admission tickets are $40 and available at AmplifyDecatur.org, and through Ticketfly.com.
The festival will also include performances by Noah Gundersen, John Moreland, Harold Holloway & Co., Packway Handle Band, and Kristen Englenz.
Food will be available for sale by local restaurateurs The Pinewood, Taqueria Del Sol, Universal Joint, and The Iberian Pig. Adult beverages will be available for sale by Creature Comforts Brewing Co., and Three Taverns Craft Brewery.
For details visit www.amplifydecatur.org .
Volunteer opportunities are available. To learn how you can volunteer, visit at www.volunteerdecatur.com.
Posted in Events on April 8, 2017 | Leave a Comment »
This is a weekly blog post that lists all of the events and sales going on around town. It will be updated daily. If you would like to add an event, email renae.madison@decaturga.com.
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Posted in Community, Events on April 4, 2017 | Leave a Comment »
After 7 years in Houston, Galeria Regina has relocated to Decatur community, at the Oakhurst Plaza (409 Mead Rd, unit 5).
The Inaugural Reception will be on Saturday, April 22, from 5 to 9 p.m. The first exhibit, “Regina’s Art Through the Years” is already on display. For more information visit www.galeriaregina.com.
Posted in Budget, Community, Events, tagged Budget Expo, Decatur Budget, Touch a Budget on March 21, 2017 | Leave a Comment »
Come join staff and residents on the Marta Plaza tonight from 5-7 p.m. to learn about the fiscal year 17-18 budget. In the event of inclement weather, we’ll move to the Decatur Recreation Center, 231 Sycamore Street.
