Don’t forget that the DeKalb County Fallen Police Memorial is today on the Square from 10-11am and the Blue Sky Concert featuring Kris Youmans Band will take place from noon-1pm on the Community Bandstand. Today is a beautiful day to be outside in our beautiful City!
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Reminder: Police Memorial and Blue Sky Concert today
Posted in Events on May 8, 2013 | Leave a Comment »
DeKalb County Fallen Officer Memorial to be held Wednesday
Posted in Events on May 7, 2013 | Leave a Comment »
DeKalb County will hold a Fallen Police Officer Memorial tomorrow, May 8th from 10:00-11:00 am at the DeKalb History Center (Old Courthouse on the Square.)
The memorial service brings together surviving family members, police officers, elected officials, community groups and friends for a day to commemorate the lives of our fallen heroes. The event is open to the public and will include a 21 gun salute.
Concert on the Square cancelled
Posted in Events on May 4, 2013 | Leave a Comment »
Due to rain, we have cancelled the Concert on the Square for tonight. Hopefully we will see everyone out next Saturday for the Decatur GreenFest and Concert featuring Ed Roland and the Sweet Tea Project
Busy Weekend Ahead!
Posted in Events on May 3, 2013 | Leave a Comment »
Update: The Movie on the Square has been cancelled this evening. The rain date is Friday, June 7.
This first weekend in May holds lots of potential…Movie on the Square, Sidewalk Saturdays, the Decatur Farmer’s Market, and Concerts on the Square! Now, if only a little thing called Mother Nature would realize that we don’t have time for inclement weather we would be just fine.
Here are the details for all of the events mentioned above. In the case of rain-outs, we will alert the community here on the blog as well as on Facebook and Twitter (@downtownDecatur)
*Friday-Movie on the Square presented by DeKalb Medical showing She’s Having a Baby, pre-show events begin at 7:30pm
*Saturday- Decatur Farmers Market 9am-1pm
Sidewalk Saturdays 3-6pm
Concert on the Square featuring Michelle Malone Banned 7-9:30pm
Poster Unveiling Tonight!
Posted in Events on May 2, 2013 | Leave a Comment »
The 2013 Decatur Arts Festival poster will be unveiled tonight at a reception on the Community Bandstand.
Join us from 5-7pm for food, drinks, and the unveiling of the poster designed by artist Galina Herndon.
Volunteer for Decatur Green Fest
Posted in Events, Sustainability on May 1, 2013 | Leave a Comment »
Want to Do Good, Have Fun, Get a Cool T-shirt, Help Save Southern Forests and End Poverty?
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Volunteer for the fifth Decatur Green Fest event on Saturday May 11th. There are more opportunities than ever for people to help out – with everything from helping musicians load in and out to helping in the Kids’ Zone to assisting with beer/concession sales. Shifts are available from 8am to 11pm, so you can choose whatever fits your schedule. To lend a hand, please fill out the form on the website.
Sign Up to Volunteer By Clicking HERE
2012 Greenfest photos courtesy of Ralph Ellis at Decatur-Avondale Estates Path
This free event will feature live music, dozens of vendors displaying sustainable goods and services, local and organic food and drinks, an artists’ market, a kids zone, and more. All proceeds benefit the Dogwood Alliance and the Decatur-based organization Poverty is Real. Headlining this year will be Ed Roland, Atlanta native and former heart of the band Collective Soul, featuring his new band currently recording its debut album for release in 2013.
Illustrators Move Mural Painting to Scott Park
Posted in Art & Culture, Community, Events, Uncategorized on May 1, 2013 | Leave a Comment »
In celebration of Screen-Free Week (no computers, TVs or gadgets) notable award-winning children’s books authors and illustrators Chris Rascha and Bob Staake will paint a playground scene mural beginning at 3 p.m. in Scott Park (behind the Decatur Recreation Center).
Note the Change in Venue and Time: This activity was originally scheduled for McKoy Park at 4 p.m. as noted in the Decatur Focus
The event is sponsored by Little Shop of Stories and Decatur Active Living. Step away from your screens and run, ride, walk or skate to the park!
Blue Sky Concerts start tomorrow
Posted in Events on April 30, 2013 | Leave a Comment »
I can’t believe it but tomorrow is May 1st, making it the kick-off to the Decatur Business Association’s Blue Sky Concerts! Please join us on the Community Bandstand from 12-1pm each Wednesday this month for spectacular live music!
Celebrate the Weekend in Decatur!
Posted in Art & Culture, Community, Events, Uncategorized on April 26, 2013 | Leave a Comment »
April is coming to an end and Decatur has plenty of activities planned from parties to plants to performances to Chi-Qigong and more…
Fab Friday on West Ponce – Heliotrope is offering 20% off storewide and Boogaloos is offering 20% off all full price merchandise (plus there’s wine and hors d’oeuvres).
Finish your Fab Friday by joining CORE Performance Company for EnCORE Open Floor Kick-Off at 9 p.m. EnCORE is a social gathering for the arts that happens on the 4th Friday through November, 2013. 8:45 p.m. – Open Floor sign-ups, all performance styles welcome, acts must be 8 minutes or less. Show begins at 9 p.m. Stay for the after-party and have a drink while dancing to the beats of DJ MCTrill.
The Wylde Center’s annual Plant Sale is happening April 26-28 featuring free gardening presentations, over 50 types of tomato (including heirloom), 30 types of pepper, 20 types of eggplant, fruit trees, medicinal herbs, native plants, and other fun summer goodies like muscadine.
Decatur gardens will be decked out for the 25th annual Decatur Garden Tour April 27-28 with 15 private gardens and 4 public gardens open and blooming including Rose Hill and Ryan Gainey’s world famous rose garden. The theme is Gardens of Eating and features edible, sustainable garden designs across the spectrum from potted herbs to total food production. Tickets are good for both days and also include an evening at Rose Hill with music and light refreshments from 7 – 9 p.m. on Saturday. Tickets are $20.
Saturday, April 27 is World Tai Chi-Qigong Day – celebrate with a Tai Chi-Qigong practice (free practice event – not a class) at the Decatur Recreation Center, 231 Sycarmoe Street). 9 – 10 a.m. is the warm-up and from 10 – 11 Tai Chi form practice in sync with the rest of the world on the outdoor classroom (oval of grass on the east side of the Recreation Center).
End the weekend with Woodlands grand finale in their month of Sundays – the regular two-hour music program will expand to fill the entire afternoon (12 noon – 5 p.m.). Hear George Eckard & Don Fay, Jonathan McBee, and Leon Bass. Woodlands is also part of the Garden Tour.
Artrospective Opens Tonight
Posted in Art & Culture, Community, Events, Meetings, Uncategorized on April 23, 2013 | Leave a Comment »
The Decatur Arts Alliance marks its milestone 25th anniversary with Artrospective – an exhibit at the DeKalb History Center. Artrospective opens this evening in conjunction with the Decatur Business Association (DBA) meeting. Artrospective highlights the history of the event growth from humble local beginnings (think begging people to participate and very few restaurants open in the evenings) to the regional blockbuster success (i.e. Southern Living highlighted it on their Georgia calendar in May) it enjoys today.
The collection features festival posters and logos, T-shirts, press clippings, and loads of festival memorabilia. A collection of photos taken on the square in the early 1990s provides a unique perspective on the evolution of the city. The exhibit is curated by Decatur Active Living Assistant Director Cheryl Burnette who served as the executive director of the Arts Alliance and managed the Arts Festival from 1999 to 2008.
The DBA meeting begins at 5:15 p.m. with a reception and networking session. The program and ribbon cutting for Artrospective begins at 6 p.m. Free to DBA and Arts Alliance members; $10 for non-members. Artrospective will be open in the History Center through the end of September and is free and open to the community.
Check out the photo below of the Decatur Arts Festival circa 1991 – recognize the original entrance to the MARTA station?
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