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The Bitteroots Play the Concert on the Square

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

The Bitteroots are playing the Concert on the Square this coming Saturday night, May 15. The concert begins at 7 pm on the Bandstand located on the Old Courthouse Square in downtown Decatur. According to their Facebook page, The Bitteroots are a new Atlanta band carving out a sound reminiscent of the past masters dressed up with a modern flavor all their own. Pack a picnic or stop by one of our many fine restaurants before or after the concert.

The Concert series is presented free to the community by the Decatur Business Association and Wachovia/Wells Fargo Bank. Co-sponsors of the Concert are Parker’s on Ponce, Dr. DiFrancesco and Decatur News Online.

Hope to see you on the Square!

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Start Your Weekend Early

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

Parker’s On Ponce is holding a James Stewart Winemaker’s Dinner tonight at 7 pm. James Stewart was featured on the cover of the March 2010 Entrepreneur Magazine. The dinner includes a number of wine flights as well as a tasty meal. Tickets are $75 and reservations can be made by calling J T Scott at 404.924.2230. For information, click here.

Several Dancer’s CORE is celebrating their 30 Year Anniversary tonight  from 6:30 until 8:30 pm at the studio. The festivities will include mingling with the dancers, light refreshments and a champagne toast! For more information or to make a donation, click here.

Little Shop of Stories invites you to Shrek Storytime tonight at 7 pm. The final movie installment in the Shrek saga will be released soon, and to get ready for the new movie they’re having a special storytime featuring William Steig’s classic book, Shrek. You can also draw your favorite characters and read other gross monster stories.

 

Rhythm Ranch

The Decatur Library invites you to hear Rhythm Ranch (formerly Cowboy Envy) tonight at 7 pm in the auditorium. Doors open at 6:30 pm. Rhythm Ranch  is a new group anchored by two members of the beloved all female western band, Cowboy Envy, Berné Poliakoff (aka Frenchy) and Kathleen Hatfield (aka Buffalo K). Their work has garnered much praise and multiple awards, including the “Best Harmony” award from the Western Music Association (twice). Their vocals have been described as “heavenly…with harmonies to die for” (Atlanta Journal Constitution). Together, Frenchy and Buffalo K have performed at festivals and concerts from Alaska to South Carolina. With Rhythm Ranch, the ladies have joined up with an amazing fiddler (Al Pieper) and an extraordinary bassist (L.A. Tuten). Together they deliver dynamic performances, filled with wonderful music and great humor, delighting audiences of all ages. The event is free to the community.

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Buy Your Martinis in the Garden Tickets Today and Save

Posted in Uncategorized, tagged , , , on May 11, 2010 | 1 Comment »

Today is the last day to buy your Martinis in the Garden tickets at a discount. Tickets are $35 today, but tomorrow the price goes up to $50. Be sure to get yours today by clicking here.

The event will be held in the Oakhurst Community Garden this Saturday, May 15 from 5:30 until 8:30 pm.  During this outdoor party you’ll stroll and dance among martini bars, fresh food stations and silent auction tables set amid the blooming garden plots, the greenhouse, the earthen playhouse, the “carnivorous” bog and Team Chicken’s famous coop.

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May Means Its Time for Blue Sky Concerts

Posted in Uncategorized, tagged , , , , on May 10, 2010 | Leave a Comment »

John Zedd plays this week at the Blue Sky Concert on the Square

If it’s May, it must be time for the return of Blue Sky Concerts on the Square! Presented by the Decatur Business Association and SunTrust Bank, the concerts are a great time to gather on the square for a mid-day break. This week’s concert features Decatur musician John Zedd. 

Stop by one of Decatur’s many restaurants and order a lunch to go and join us on the Square. The concerts begin at noon and run until 1 pm.

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Decatur Arts Festival Poster Features Pete the Cat

Posted in Uncategorized, tagged , , , , , on May 10, 2010 | 7 Comments »

The 22nd Annual Decatur Arts Festival unveiled this year’s festival poster at a wonderful and fun Poster Unveiling last Thursday at the Old Courthouse on the Square. The poster was designed by James Dean and features the ubiquitous Pete the Cat. Many “oooohs” and “aaahs” were heard as the drape was lifted. Posters and t-shirts featuring the design will be available at the Information Tents at the festival.

The Decatur Arts Festival will be held on Memorial Day Weekend, May 29 and 30, on the Old Courthouse Square in downtown Decatur. The festival will kick off with the ArtWalk on Friday, May 28th at dozens of businesses in Decatur. Events will also be held throughout the month including  the Fine Arts Exhibition Opening Reception on May25th at Agnes Scott College, a performance by the Decatur Civic Chorus on May 16 and Literary Arts events throughout the week of May 25th.

For more information and a schedule of events, click here.

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Dead Poets Grand Tour To Stop in Decatur Cemetery

Posted in Uncategorized on May 8, 2010 | Leave a Comment »

The Dead Poets Society of America and Georgia plan to have a poetry reading in the Decatur Cemetery on Wednesday, May 12 at 2 p.m.  The reading is part of a nationwide 2010 tour and will be the 1st historic Georgia Dead Poets event.

The event will take place at the gravesite of Thomas Holley Chivers in the old historic section off Commerce Avenue.  Thomas Holley Chivers, October 18, 1809 – December 18, 1858, was an American doctor-turned-poet from Georgia.  He is best known for his friendship with Edgar Allan Poe and his controversial defense of the poet after his death.

The event includes readings, poets, musicians and actors.  On hand will be SC Poet Laureate Marjorie Wentworth, local actor Rob Constantine and others.  Freeport, Maine amateur poet Walter Skold founded the Dead Poets Society of America, and he is on a 20-event 2010 Dead Poets Grand Tour with stops at graves of American bards.

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Happy Mother's Day Decatur

Posted in Uncategorized, tagged , , , on May 7, 2010 | Leave a Comment »

Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms in Decatur! Many of our merchants and restaurants are offering specials, so no reason to leave Decatur…..

Greene’s Fine Foods has Bella Cucina “Artful Food” Products, pestos, appetizers and desserts on special: Buy one and get one for half price. Yum! Mom will love a sweet treat.

Dresses by Judith March at Boogaloos Boutique

Boogaloos Boutique has some new spring lines including dresses by Judith March. Wouldn’t mom love to have a new outfit to wear?

Mamas Bath + Body on East College Avenue has some great smelling gifts for Mom. Pick up some scented lotions and gift sets and help Mom to have a relaxing day. In case one of my boys are reading, I really like the Calming Gift set!! The shop is located behind the Cookie Studio where you can pick up some home baked cookies for Mom’s sweet tooth.

Little Shop of Stories invites you to bring your mom to storytime on Sunday at 3 pm. “Celebrate your mom with a special family outing to storytime! Moms are some of our favorite people in the whole world, and we’ll be honoring them by reading some great, funny, touching stories about mammas and their babies. We’ll try not to make you cry, we promise!”

Mom would also love to go out to lunch or brunch. Make some reservations at one of our fine dining establishments, but hurry- they are filling up fast!

And last, but not least, bring the family up to the Square on Saturday night for a free Concert on the Square. This week’s concert features Bonaventure Quartet from 7 until 9:30 pm. You may want to come up early and browse one of the many shops in Decatur to pick out that something special.

Have a great weekend in Decatur!

 

 

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Join Us for the Unveiling of the 2010 Decatur Arts Festival Poster

Posted in Uncategorized, tagged , , on May 6, 2010 | 1 Comment »

We can’t wait to see the new 2010 Decatur Arts Festival poster designed by James Dean and featuring Pete the Cat!  Unfortunately, James had a last minute family emergency and won’t be able to be there. We will have a big card for you to sign so we can send him our love and support.

Join us and be the first to see the poster and also pick up one for free!!

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Get out of the rain and join us under the Green Umbrella tonight!

Posted in Uncategorized on May 4, 2010 | Leave a Comment »

The Green Umbrella program will serve to bring together all of the local and regional environmental organizations whose work impacts our city.  The program is brought to you by the Decatur Environmental Sustainability Board.  It is our goal that the Green Umbrella meetings will foster collaboration and sharing, and ensure that our City continues to be a model for sustainability.  These meetings will be hosted quarterly.

Date: May 4th, 2010 (tonight!)
Time: 7:00pm – 8:00pm (Presentations)

8:00pm – 8:30pm (Roundtable Discussions-optional)
Location: Decatur City Hall

City Commission Meeting Room

509 North McDonough St.

From 7:00pm-8:00pm, local organizations have been invited to give brief presentations which outline their background and objectives for the upcoming year.  The goal is to learn just enough about each group to become familiar with their mission and needs. Roundtable discussions will be held from 8:00pm – 8:30pm for people that wish to continue talking with other green-minded folks.

Several groups have already submitted PowerPoint slides, however, we welcome all late comers!  If you want to just come and listen, or if you want to present, please join us.  There is plenty of room under the Green Umbrella.

For more information please contact Decatur’s Resource Conservation Coordinator, Lena Stevens at lena.stevens@decaturga.com or 404-370-4102.

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Decatur's First Annual Lacrosse Tournament

Posted in Community, Uncategorized on May 3, 2010 | Leave a Comment »

Join Decatur Active Living this weekend for our First Annual Lacrosse Tournament.

Ages participating:     U-11, U-13, U-15 Girls

U-9, U-11, U-13 Boys

WHEN: Games will run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, May 8th &9th

WHERE: Decatur City Field Locations:

  • Ebster Field
  • Agnes Scott College
  • Samuel L. Jones Boys and Girls Club
  • Decatur High School
  • Renfroe Middle School

> Volunteers are needed to serve as field captains, information center workers, and on the  break down and set up committees.<

For more information or to sign up to volunteer, contact Stacy Green at 678-553-6549 or Stacy.Green@decaturga.com

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