Posted in Events, Retail & Restaurants, tagged Badda Bing, Heliotrope on November 10, 2008 | 1 Comment »
I just received an email from Tommy, Marc and Jessica of Heliotrope announcing the store’s 2nd Anniversary party this Saturday, Nov. 15 starting at 6 p.m. There will be a drawing at the door for discounts from 10-50% and a chance to win a $200 shopping spree. Also, they’ll be hosting local pianist and composer George Skaroulis, and Badda Bing is catering.
A party at Heliotrope sounds like a great way to spend a Saturday evening, so stop by and wish the gang a happy birthday!
Posted in Events on October 30, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
The first ever Decatur Old House Fair was a great success. Nearly 200 people showed up to learn about their old houses and meet folks who can help them fix those old houses! Ed Daugherty’s Historic Landscape lectures was so popular we had to break it up after it ran overtime by 20 minutes. We love Ed! The wood window restoration workshop was a big hit and our expert window craftsman, Tom Bretherton, may actually be taller than Mayor Floyd!
The award for the most clever exhibitor give-a-way goes to Jim Sabol at Plumbworks. They gave away “Joe the Plumber” dolls to our happy participants. No word on whether the “Joe the Plumber” doll was voting for Obama or McCain.
The most creative candy display award goes to the daughters of M. Cary and Daughters Plumbing Contractors. Not many people would offer people free candy in a low flush toilet. Yum-o!
Posted in Events, tagged Decatur, Decatur Arts Alliance, Decatur wine festival on October 23, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
The 7th Annual Decatur Wine Festival will be held on Saturday, November 1, 2008 from 1 until 4 p.m. on the Old Courthouse Square in downtown Decatur. There will be over 350 wines for tasting and lots of food samples from local Decatur restaurants. Musical performances will be by Ernie Quarles and Shaun Anderson beginning at 1pm and the Heaven Davis Band at 2:30pm.
Tickets are $30 and are available online at www.ticketealternative.com or drop by Decatur CD, which is a Ticket Alternative outlet. Decatur Package Store on Clairemont Avenue also has a limited number of tickets, so stop by and say hello to Herb, who is a major part of planning this great event.
The price includes a commemorative wine glass. No tickets will be sold at the gate and admission is limited to 2000 people. The event is rain or shine, but we all know that the weather will be wonderful: a cool breeze and sunny! No one under 21 will be admitted ( yes this means babies as well) and pets need to stay at home. The Wine Festival is a fundraiser for the Decatur Arts Alliance which offers the annual Decatur Arts Festival and the Oakhurst Arts and Music Festival free to the community. Get your tickets now before it is too late! I look forward to seeing you there.
For more information call 404-371-9583 or www.decaturartsalliance.org.
Posted in Events, tagged 30030, Decatur, Decatur Beer Festival on October 21, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
The Great Decatur Beer Tasting Festival was held last SAturday in the City. The weather was great and the attendees all seemed to have a grand time. I have included some photos from the set up in the morning with some of our great volunteers, as well as photos taken by Bill Mahan, our “professional” photographer. As you may know, the GDBTF benefits local non-profits and community groups within the City of Decatur.
For those of you missed out on festival tickets, you may want to go ahead and order your Wine Festival tickets at www.decaturwinefestival.com.
Posted in Events, tagged 30030, Decatur, Heaven Davis, Liz Brown, Matthew Kahler, Oakhurst, Sehwe, Zachary Kale on October 14, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
The Oakhurst Arts & Music Festival has the word music in the title for a reason- the music is awesome! The bands donate their time and talents for the community. As promised, here are some photos from the musical line up. Unfortunately, I didn’t get a chance to take any photos before noon, so I missed a couple of them. Our friend and event photographer Bill Mahan shared some of his with me as well. I would like to mention that The Stephen Wood Ensemble, Sue Witty and Olde Dog also performed. When I get some photos of them, I will be sure to add them.
Zachary Kale with Joe Gransden
Posted in Events, Retail & Restaurants on October 9, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Chuck Jones by Greg Preston at the Art Institute of Atlanta-Decatur.
· Friday ∙ 6-10 p.m. Last Call at Vinson Gallery. See the final show at Vinson Gallery before it closes up its bricks and mortar space on the square. I’m so sad to see the gallery move out, but am comforted by the fact that the owners will continue to work and sell art in Decatur.
· Friday ∙ 5-9 p.m. The Artist Within at the Art Institute of Atlanta-Decatur. The Gallery at the Art Institute (located on the ground floor of the glass building on West Court Square) invites everyone to the opening reception featuring photographs of famous cartoonists by Greg Preston.
· Saturday ∙ 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Oakhurst Arts & Music Festival (see the previous post by Cheryl).
· There are a number of Decatur businesses taking part in the month-long Atlanta Celebrates Photography festival. Visit Dalton Gallery at Agnes Scott, the Decatur Library, Junor Gallery, Mocha Match, The Seen Gallery and Worthmore Jewelers to see their photography exhibits (and get a cup of coffee, check out a book, buy some art or some jewelry if you wish).
The best part about all these events is that they’re free. So regardless of what the Dow does in the next few days you can still have some fun this weekend.
