Please join us today for the Blue Sky Concert at the Community Bandstand…we will be enjoying the sounds Von Grey. And don’t forget, today is Car Free Day so walk, stroll, or bike up to the Square for the concert at noon.
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Blue Sky Concert Today!
Posted in Events on September 21, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Mark Your Calendar!
Posted in Events, Retail & Restaurants on September 15, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
There are so many things to do in Decatur for the next few weeks that no one in this city can complain about being bored. Unless you’re someone who doesn’t like fun and then, well, that’s a shame. Here’s a quick rundown:
- Sept. 15-17: Mama Bath and Body’s bi-annual odds and ends sale. Soaps are on sale for only $3!
- Sept. 17 • 3-6 p.m.: J-T Scott, Co-owner of Parker’s on Ponce is getting his head shaved to stand in solidarity with kids fighting cancer. Come out to support J-T and donate to the St. Baldrick’s Foundation and don’t forget to print out this coupon for 20% off.
- Sept. 17-18: Core Performance Company presents The Point for FREE in honor of its 25th anniversary in Decatur.
- Sept. 18 • 7:30 p.m.: DeKalb Rape Crisis Center is partnering with Eddie’s Attic to offer a benefit concert featuring Roxie Watson, Mark van Allen & Friends, Joy Scout and Dayna Kurtz.
- Sept. 19 • 11 a.m.-2 p.m.: DeKalb Rape Crisis Center bi-annual jewelry sale on the bandstand.
- Sept. 19-25: HomeGrown celebrates its first anniversary with special prizes, games and discounts for its customers all week.
- Sept. 20: Decatur CD hosts a Doria Roberts in-store performance with a chance to win some great tickets.
- Sept. 23 • 4-7 p.m.: Back to School Bash at Bean Work Play Cafe.
- Sept. 23 • 7-10 p.m.: Opening of “Pfft. . . Figured as Much” at The Seen Gallery.
- Sept. 24: Concert on the Square with fireworks! July 4th was rained out and the 24th is the make up date. Concert starts at 7 p.m. and fireworks start around 9:15 p.m.
- Sept. 24-25: 4th Annual Urban Coop Tour.
- Sept. 24-25: Worthmore Jewelers and Nixon watches celebrate SkaterAid with a watch trunk show. Worthmore will be donating 10% of each Nixon watch sold to SkaterAid.
- Sept. 25 • 2-7 p.m.: SkaterAid!
- Sept. 26 • starting at 5 p.m.: Iberian Pig’s Two Year Anniversary Bash! Celebrations include the unveiling of a new Hense mural, live Spanish music, $3 Sherry Cañas, paella, suckling pigs, and 48-month Jamon Iberico. Olé!
Happy Friday!
Posted in Events on September 9, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Just in time to enjoy this beautiful weather, we have our first September Concert on the Square tomorrow evening!
Please join us for Soulhound on the Community Bandstand from 7:00-9:30pm on Saturday. Bring your chairs, blankets, picnics, and dancing shoes because we are going to have a GREAT night!
Don’t have everything you need for your picnic? Drop by the Decatur Farmers Market tomorrow morning between 9am and 1 pm to get everything you need for a yummy meal.
Have a great weekend Decatur!
Rain, rain go away
Posted in Events on September 7, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
We are disappointed to announce that today’s Blue Concert featuring Tommy Talton has been canceled due to weather. All of the rain we have had the last couple of days (and this morning) has left our Square rather soggy. We look forward to seeing you all this Saturday night for Soulhound and again next Wednesday for Angela Easterling & Brandon Turner.
Enjoy the cooler weather and we will see you soon!
Tonight in Decatur:
Posted in Events on August 26, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Fab Friday at Heliotrope and Boogaloos.
Tonight between 6 and 11 p.m., Heliotrope is offering 20% of purchases, hors d’oeuvres from Sawicki’s and complimentary beverages. Boogaloos is offering 20% of all regular price merchandise from 6 to 9 p.m. Wine and hor d’oeurves will be served.
Mingei World Arts kicks off its Wild Wood Weekend in honor of the keynote for next week’s Decatur Book Festival. All wooden items (chairs, tables, altars, bowls and vases) are on sale this weekend only.
Greene’s is hosting the official book launch of Flutter: An Epic of Mass Distration by Zachary Steele at 7:30 p.m. Come for a reading, signing, chocolate and more!
Young Artists Wanted For Contest
Posted in Community, Events, Retail & Restaurants, Uncategorized on August 24, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Calling all young artists 12 and under – submit your artistic rendition of the AJC Decatur Book Festival mascot Bookzilla on a standard 8 1/2 x 11″ sheet of paper to Little Shop of Stories before August 31. Little Shop will display all the entries in the store as they come in and contest winners will be announced on the Children’s Stage at the Festival on Labor Day Weekend.
Original Bookzilla illustrator and Lenz Creative Director Scott Sanders will judge the competition and choose the winners. The first place winner will receive a personalized illustration by one of the illustrators attending the 2011 AJC DBF. Second and third place winners will receive gift certificates to Little Shop of Stories, Greene’s Fine Foods and other Decatur businesses.
Ready, set, draw!
More Art: Decatur ARTS Live
Posted in Community, Events on August 24, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Saturday, Aug. 27 • 9:45 a.m. – 3 p.m.
4/5 Academy at Fifth Avenue
Improv comedy, African dance, storytellers, jugglers, string quartets and MORE, all under one roof! Decatur ARTS Live is a full-day performing arts festival that will feature over 30 performers on four stages, hands-on crafts, and artist workshops. The doors open at 9:45 am; everyone who enters by 10:15 am is entered into an exclusive raffle drawing for a birthday party for 20 at Leapin’ Lizards, so come early to win. We will also have exciting raffle drawings for several high-value gift baskets.
The event is appropriate for K-5th grade students, and the entire Decatur community is invited. This is the second year hosting Decatur ARTS Live at the 4/5 Academy, but this year it will all take place inside the brand new 4/5 Academy at Fifth Avenue (FAVE), giving guests an opportunity to check out the brand new school if they haven’t seen it yet.
Decatur ARTS Live is a partnership with FAVE and Young Audiences Woodruff Arts Center, the leading provider of top quality, arts-in-education programming for schools and youth organizations all over Atlanta. Decatur is lucky to have dozens of Young Audiences’ professional artists at one time visit the brand new 4/5 Academy for this incredible festival.
For more information, visit the event’s Facebook page here.
Upcoming Decatur Arts Alliance Events
Posted in Events on August 23, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
The Decatur Arts Alliance will be hosting its annual Clothesline Art Show in conjunction with the Decatur Book Festival on Saturday, Sept. 3 5-8 p.m. at Sammiches n’ Stuff. Hang your work, get exposure and feedback, and network with other members of the Decatur Arts Alliance Creative Resources Registry. Not an artist? Come in and check out the work on display all weekend long. It’s a great excuse to go inside, enjoy the AC and get yourself a cool drink as enjoy work by prominent local artists.
Want to get even more involved with the arts in Decatur? Volunteer at the 2011 Oakhurst Arts and Music Festival.
This year’s festival is Saturday, Oct. 8. It kicks off with the 5k Fun Run at 8 a.m. followed by an exciting lineup of artists and musicians from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Volunteers are needed to set up the run, help manage the parade, oversee children on the inflatables and help with the artist market. Volunteers always have a great time at this event and get an event t-shirt. To volunteer, contact Jackie Lee at oakhurstartsfestival@gmail.com or 404-371-9583.
Happy Weekend
Posted in Events on August 19, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Happening this weekend in Decatur:
- Saturday: Decatur BBQ, Blues and Bluegrass Festival, 4-10 p.m. in Oakhurst. Delicious food and great music. Enough said.
- Saturday: Chick-fil-A’s Back to School Bash, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Ms. Teacup will be painting faces and creating balloon animals, and there will be a bounce house! Bring new school supplies to donate to the Decatur Cooperative Ministry.
- All Weekend: Greene’s weekend sale. Two tables full of great items. Save more than 50% off select items like pickled veggies, salsa, jellies, games, and lunch bags.
Volunteer at the 2011 Decatur Book Festival
Posted in Events on August 11, 2011 | 1 Comment »
Be a part of Decatur’s largest festival!
Straight from the mouth email of our volunteer coordinator Lee Ann Harvey:
AJC Decatur Book Festival, Sept. 2-4 in downtown Decatur, is the largest independent book festival in the nation. It takes hundreds of volunteers to hold a world class Book Festival. You are invited to volunteer at an author venue, help set up or close down the Book Market on the Square, or assist with one of the many other volunteer positions at the festival. This is a great opportunity for book lovers. Volunteers receive a Decatur Book Festival t-shirt. There are opportunities available that are perfect for individuals and groups. To sign up, visit http://www.decaturbookfestival.com/2011/Participate/volunteers.php or www.decaturga.com/volunteer. If you have any questions about volunteering, contact Lee Ann Harvey at leeann.harvey@decaturga.com or (678) 553-6548. Festival information is available at www.decaturbookfestival.com.
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