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Coming Soon!

Posted in Uncategorized on August 16, 2010 | 4 Comments »

What a week! I am dedicating the next four days to some excellent events taking place here in beautiful Decatur, Georgia!

If you don’t have plans this week, stay tuned for some really exciting stuff!

Here’s a sneak peak…

2nd Annual Taste of the Town– Thursday August 19  5:30-9:30pm

Eating Healthy – Fun for the Entire Family – Saturday, August 21, 1-3 p.m.

10th Annual BBQ, Blues and Bluegrass Festival– Saturday August 21 4-10pm

Glennwood Academy Fundrasier-Decatur Arts Live, August 21  10 am – 2 pm

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Decatur's Glennwood Academy Hosts ArtsLive Fundraiser

Posted in Community, Events, Uncategorized on August 13, 2010 | 1 Comment »

 

Flamenco dancers, jugglers, puppets, and comedians will be just some of the fun and entertainment for children and adults at Decatur Arts Live on August 21, from 10:00am – 2:00pm at Glennwood Academy in Decatur.  The event is a joint venture between the Glennwood PTO and Young Audiences, Woodruff Arts Center.  It is designed to support the Cultural Arts enrichment program at Glennwood and to showcase the diversity of professional artists working with Young Audiences.

The fun begins at 10:00 am as attendees rotate through a schedule of simultaneous performances, hands-on activities, and workshops. Families can enjoy performances from YAWAC artists such as Andy Offutt Irwin, Kathy Bennett, Jeff Mather and Greg Roth. Guests will listen to live musical performances and may speak one-on-one with artists about their craft.  The event is appropriate for children aged pre-K through fifth grade and is open to the public. The school café will serve family-friendly snacks and lunch. 

The Glennwood PTO is hosting Decatur Arts Live, and all funds raised by Decatur Arts Live will support educational arts programs at Glennwood Academy. The school is located at 440 E. Ponce de Leon Avenue, Decatur, GA 30030.

Tickets purchased in advance are $10 for adults, $5 for kids, or $20 per family. If purchased the day of the event, tickets will be $15 for adults, $8 for kids, or $25 per family.  

Sponsorship opportunities for the 2010 Decatur Arts Live event are still available. For more information and to purchase tickets to Decatur Arts Live go to www.GlennwoodPTO.org  or contact Nia Schooler at (404) 759-1210 or niaschooler@comcast.net.

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Books and Cooks – Unleash Your Imagination

Posted in Community, Events, Sidewalk Talk, Uncategorized on August 12, 2010 | Leave a Comment »

Do you love books?  Do you love to cook?  Literacy Volunteers of Atlanta (LVA) and The Art Institute of Atlanta – Decatur invite you to unleash your imagination and your culinary talents for the 7th annual Edible Book Festival.  And what better occasion than during the annual AJC Decatur Book Festival.

To participate in the Edible Book Festival, create a piece of edible art related to books – old or new – fiction, non-fiction, plays, poetry – use your imagination.  All creations will be exhibited and judged based on the relevance to the theme of the event and creativity involved.  Judges will award prizes in a variety of categories.

Entries can promote anything related to books: a scene or character from a book, play, short story, comics, or poem; a book cover; or a book’s structure.  All the ingredients must be entirely edible:  chocolate, cheese, vegetables, fruit – sweet or savory.  Deadline for registration is August 24.

The Edible Book Festival is a benefit for LVA, the entries and registration fees will be accepted in two categories:  Professionals $25 and Home Chef $5.  For more details or to register, click here.

The International Edible Book Festival is an annual event held throughout the world, uniting bibliophiles, book artists, and food lovers to celebrate the ingestion of culture and its fulfilling nourishment.

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Conference Attendees Praise Decatur

Posted in Community, Meetings, Retail & Restaurants, Sidewalk Talk, Uncategorized on August 11, 2010 | Leave a Comment »

The Waldorf School of Atlanta and Academe of the Oaks hosted more than 250 Waldorf teachers and administrators at the 2010 AWSNA Summer Conference on the campus of Agnes Scott College.  AWSNA, the Association of Waldorf Schools of North America, is the membership organization for more than 250 Waldorf schools in North America and this is the first time they have held the conference in the southeast.

Rhonda Wildman sent us some of the Decatur experiences shared by conference participants including:

FarmBurger was a big hit – especially the veggie burger and the fried okra.  People loved the food at Farmstead 303 – on the day they visited, they were thrilled to be greeted by former President Jimmy Carter.  One group frequented The Iberian Pig four times during their week-long stay in Decatur.  The sandwiches from Badda Bing and Nectar were very popular.  And finally, there were many sightings of Squash Blossom shopping bags during the duration of the conference.

The Waldorf School and Academe of the Oaks were proud to host this annual conference and proud to share all that Decatur has to offer.  One of the conference participants noted on the evaluation, “Decatur gets a 10 out of 10 for beauty, graciousness and fabulous hosting and hospitality.”

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Bangs!

Posted in Retail & Restaurants, Uncategorized on August 10, 2010 | Leave a Comment »

I have been saying it for weeks and weeks but this Sunday I finally put my foot down…my daughter Molly needed a haircut! She has the most adorable little curls in the back, but the front was looking a little too much like Justin Bieber. Plus, it was in her eyes all the time and she was constantly getting food in it. My husband and I have been fighting the idea of cutting her hair because we have spent the first year of her life celebrating every hair on her tiny head, but enough is enough.

We popped in to Salon Red Kids and we were in heaven! Besides having the most adorable retail shop full of toys, clothes, hair bows, and whatnots-there is a kiddie salon set up in the back of the store.
Miss TJ, the hairstylist, plopped Molly into the fire engine chair and quickly secured a pink cape around her neck. She listened to what we wanted and got to work on Molly’s hair, all while keeping Mols occupied with toys and noise-makers.
At the end of the cut, she styled her up and presented me with a tiny pink draw-string bag with Molly’s first little curls. It was a perfect experience. And I haven’t even told you the best part…
IT COST $5!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Before

After!

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Singer/Songwriter Nathan Beaver to Play Atlanta CD Release Show Tonight at Eddie's Attic

Posted in Uncategorized on August 6, 2010 | Leave a Comment »

Nashville folk rock singer/songwriter Nathan Beaver is scheduled to play two shows at Eddie’s Attic Friday, August 6 for the release of his newest CD, Universal You.

 The first show will begin at 7 p.m. with Mike Killeen opening. At the early show, individuals with a valid university student ID can receive

$4 off the cost of their ticket. The show is open to people ages 18 and older.

 The second show begins at 9:30 p.m. with Abi Tapia opening. The late show is open to people ages 21 and older.

 Tickets for both shows are $12 and are on sale now on the Eddie’s Attic website – www.eddiesattic.com.

 “I am excited to return to my favorite music venue for my Atlanta CD release show,” said Beaver. “All of my songs are written and recorded in Georgia and it is such a treat to be able to share my best music with old and new friends.”

 Eddie Owen, founder of the famed music venue in downtown Decatur, which nurtured the early careers of John Mayer, Shawn Mullins, Sugarland, and the Indigo Girls, said, “Nathan has talent, pure and simple. Keep an eye on this guy.”

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Join Team Decatur for the KP Kick-off on the Square

Posted in Uncategorized on July 21, 2010 | Leave a Comment »

You are invited to join Team Decatur  on the Square for the KP Kick-off Event!

Monday, July 26th  6-8pm

Come to learn about training programs for the Kaiser Permanente Corporate Run/Walk, hear world-class runner Jeff  Galloway speak, and win prizes provided by Leon’s, Big Peach, Fleetfeet, Decatur Boxing Club, Joan Rau, Oh Baby! Fitness and more!

Enjoy music by Morgan Rowe!

Visit with local businesses including Decatur Boxing Club, Big Peach Running, FleetFeet Decatur, Decatur-DeKalb YMCA, Kick in the Fit, DeKalb Jazzercize, Kaiser Permanente, One Step At A Time, Phidippides, CrossFit, Decatur Active Living and the Decatur Business Association

***Food will be available to purchase from Sammiches N’ Stuff***

See you on Monday!

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Name the Monster and Win an iPad

Posted in Uncategorized on July 15, 2010 | Leave a Comment »

The AJC Decatur Book Festival returns this Labor Day Weekend, and book monsters will again overrun Decatur.
Help us name the newest addition to our roster of book beasts!
Submit the best name and win VIP access for four to the AJC Decatur Book Festival and a brand new iPad!
Click here to enter the contest
 Hurry, contest ends on Sunday, July 18

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Beacon School Master Plan Seeks Community Input

Posted in Uncategorized on July 13, 2010 | Leave a Comment »

The City of Decatur has employed Rudledge Alcock Architects and Lord Cultural Resources to complete a master plan for the renovation or redevelopment of the Beacon School complex at 420 W. Trinity Place.  This building currently houses the Decatur Police Department, the Ebster Recreation Center, dance and choral performance spaces and artists’ studios.

A public input meeting will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 20, 2010 at Decatur City Hall, 509 N. McDonough Street.  The community is invited to come and learn more about the master plan and help plan the project.

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The Decatur Craft Beer Festival Now Taking Grant Applications

Posted in Uncategorized on July 12, 2010 | Leave a Comment »

If you are a non-profit organization located within the city limits of Decatur, this is the PERFECT opportunity to apply for a grant from the Decatur Craft Beer Festival! Previous recipients include The Oakhurst Community Garden Project,  The Decatur Preservation Alliance, and the Decatur Education Foundation.

Applications must be received by the Special Events department no later than Monday, August 9, 2010 by 5pm.

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Grant applicants must be a non-profit organization located within the City of Decatur or directly benefit the citizens and community of Decatur.

­  Grants will not be awarded to cover costs of employee or contract workers

 Visit The Decatur Craft Beer Festival website to download the grant application

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