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So much fun, so little time!

Posted in Art & Culture, Community, Events on October 2, 2013 | Leave a Comment »

Decatur Arts Alliance Launches YEA!

We have so much fun to tell you about this weekend that I had to start lining it all up today just to be sure I included everything! Don’t have plans yet for this weekend? Well now you do…

*Friday, Oct. 4th- DeKalb Medical Center presents Movies on the Square with a screening of the family film, Epic. Festivities begin at 5:30 with pre-move fun including games, popcorn, blood pressure screenings, and fitness challenges. The movie will begin at sundown

*Friday, Saturday, & Sunday-The King and I, St. Thomas More Players Directed by Patty Guenthner

Featuring a cast of over 80 and a full orchestra, St. Thomas More Players are thrilled to present The King & I, the Tony Award winning musical that has charmed millions with memorable numbers like “Getting to Know You,” “Hello, Young Lovers” and “I Whistle a Happy Tune.” The King & I, which has been performed around the world, is set in 1862 Siam when Anna, an English widow, and her young son arrive at the Royal Palace in Bangkok to serve as tutor to the King’s many children and wives. Anna and the King grow to understand and, eventually, respect one another, in a truly unique love story. This production features some of the best talents of the Atlanta community theater scene and is appropriate for children. Tickets available here

*Saturday, Oct. 5th-

*YEA!- The Decatur Arts Alliance (DAA) announces YEA!, a new event designed to celebrate the talents of young artists and musicians in Decatur, Georgia. On Saturday, Oct. 5 young Decatur artists (grades K-12) will set up an artists market on the square in downtown Decatur offering their creative works for sale, and musicians will perform. The festival hours are noon-4 pm

*Atlanta 2-Day Walk for Breast Cancer will go through Oakhurst More info here

*Decatur Bike Derby-4/5 Academy 11am-3pm Info here

*Electronics Recycling/Shredding/Styrofoam Recycling Event 9:00am-1:00pm, Callaway Building Parking Lot

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Sidewalk Saturdays are back!

Posted in Art & Culture, Community, Events on October 1, 2013 | Leave a Comment »

Sidewalk Saturdays Seeks Artists!

Decatur’s pop-up art program is back! We are seeking singers, performers, musicians and dancers to enliven downtown Saturday afternoons this October and November. Artists will perform for 2 hours, and receive compensation for their time. Interested? Send an audition clip or link to sidewalksaturdayartists@gmail.com. The program is funded in part with proceeds from the Decatur Craft Beer Festival

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Eat Well to Support the MLK Service Project This Tuesday October 1

Posted in Events, Retail & Restaurants on September 29, 2013 | Leave a Comment »

Don’t forget to dine out on Tuesday, October 1 for the Restaurants for Repairs fundraiser. A percentage of the days proceeds from participating restaurants will be donated to support the Decatur MLK Jr. Service Project. Restaurants for Repairs remains the only public fundraiser for this worthy cause, and last year we raised enough to repair 3 senior citizen’s homes.

For those folks looking for a healthy option, Tuesday also marks the kick off for the Eat Well Indie-Catur Campaign, and several restaurants are participating in both events.

Hope to see you there.

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Posted in Events on September 26, 2013 | Leave a Comment »

Movie on the Square

SPONSORED BY DEKALB MEDICAL

OCTOBER 4 | 5:30 PM

On the Decatur Square

EPIC

Join DeKalb Medical for this family Movie on the Square – Friday, October 4 at the Decatur Square – The festivities begin at 5:30 p.m. with pre-movie entertainment, blood pressure screenings and fitness challenges. Many DeKalb Medical doctors will also be on hand to speak with you.

“Epic” tells the story of an ongoing battle deep in the forest between the forces of good and the forces of evil. When a teenage girl finds herself magically transported into this secret universe, she must band together with a rag-tag team of fun and whimsical characters in order to save their world… and ours.

The movies begin at sundown. Bring a blanket, some refreshments and enjoy the show.

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What a Weekend!

Posted in Events on September 26, 2013 | Leave a Comment »

I don’t know about you, but I am tired of the weather ruining my plans! The good news is that the forecast for this weekend looks amazing and there are a ton of cool things for you to do in and around Decatur…

*Concert on the Square featuring Roxie Watson followed by Fireworks at 9:15pm on Saturday

*Check out the cool specials at Worthmore this weekend

SkaterAid

*Skateraid on Sunday, Sept. 29th More info here

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Rainy Wednesday

Posted in Events on September 25, 2013 | Leave a Comment »

Today’s Blue Sky Concert with Morgan Rowe has been cancelled due to rain. Please be sure to join us on the Square on Saturday evening for Roxie Watson followed by Fireworks. More information here

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Roxie Watson and 4th of July Fireworks

Posted in Events on September 23, 2013 | Leave a Comment »

This Saturday the Decatur Business Association is pleased to welcome Roxie Watson back to the Community Bandstand for what is sure to be an awesome Bluegrass concert. And what is better than a free outdoor concert with all of your friends and neighbors? FIREWORKS! That’s right, this Saturday the City of Decatur will be making up our rained-out 4th of July fireworks show. The show should begin around 9:15 or so-immediately following the concert.

Just a few logistics for you- E. Court Square and N. McDonough Street will remain open, however Trinity will be closed from N. McDonough down to Commerce. Parts of Commerce and the parking lot at SunTrust & Cook’s Warehouse will also be closed from 7:00 until the Fireworks are over. The DeKalb County parking deck will be open for people to park- just not on the top two levels. If you park there, allow plenty of time after the fireworks before you will be able to exit the garage.

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Dine Out to Support Decatur MLK Jr. Service Project

Posted in Events, Retail & Restaurants on September 10, 2013 | Leave a Comment »

Restaurants for Repairs:

Raise a fork, fix a home.

Tuesday, October 1, 2013

Dine out fundraiser for the Decatur MLK Jr. Service Project

Dine out all day at one of the participating restaurants, and a portion of the proceeds go to the Decatur MLK Jr. Service Project. This is the 2nd annual Restaurants for Repairs event, and it remains the only public fundraiser for this worthy cause. This large-scale volunteer initiative helps low income Decatur seniors live safely, comfortably, and affordably in their homes.

For more information visit MLKServiceProject.com or contact Lena Stevens, lena.stevens@decaturga.com or 678-553-6577

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SQUARE PUB ANNOUNCES 3rd ANNUAL GREEN CHILE ROAST

Posted in Events on September 10, 2013 | 5 Comments »

The Square Pub, located in the heart of downtown Decatur, will hold its 3rd Annual Green Chile Roast Saturday, September 14, 2012 starting at 12 noon.

Activities for the party will center around the outdoor hand-roasting of 8000 pounds of premium Hatch green chiles, personally selected in New Mexico by Square Pub co-owners Jason Wiles and Bob Rhein. Jason, a former resident of New Mexico, has made green chile a central part of the menu since opening the pub’s doors 3 years ago.

“A lot of people hear ‘chili’ and they think of the stuff you get at Wendy’s,” he says. “But ultimately, one thing that has made us different is our use of green chile peppers in our menu. It’s a large part of our concept. We had our first Green Chile Roast two years ago and it was a huge success. It was a no brainer to keep it going. Hand-roasting this much chile is something you won’t find anywhere else in Georgia, or the southeast U.S. for that matter.”

So why go all the way to New Mexico for something found right here in Georgia? “Hatch, New Mexico is the ‘Napa Valley’ of chile peppers,” Jason explains. “Hatch green chile has the best flavor and the most variety. There’s a whole culture to how it’s selected, prepared and consumed, and you’ll be able to see the entire process happen here daily.”

After hand-selecting the chiles and personally transporting them the 1,506 miles between Hatch and Decatur, Jason and Bob will set up a hand-cranked chile roaster on the plaza outside the pub’s front doors and begin roasting the chile peppers Friday afternoon.

Other highlights of the weekend will include special chile-inspired menu items and drinks that will blend southern and southwestern cuisine; green chile beers; a green chile chili cook-off; packaged chiles to go; giveaways and door prizes; a mariachi band; and beer specials from participating brewers Red Hare, Mother Earth and Terrapin. Red Hare and Mother Earth are also brewing special green chile beers with some of The Square Pub’s chiles.

For more information, or to schedule an interview or arrange VIP attendance, please contact Jason Wiles at (404) 973-9554.

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