Posted in Uncategorized, tagged 30030, City of Decatur, Concerts on the Square, Decatur, Decatur Business Association on April 12, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
This great weather has me longing for events on the square and looking forward to the May Concerts series. May 1st is not only the first Concert on the Square, but also the Decatur Green Fest, which begins at 3pm. The schedule for concerts is below- hope to see you on the square!
Posted in Uncategorized on April 12, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
We’re now just a few days from the Decatur Next April 15th Kick Off Meeting. Our count to-date is 475 registrants from across the Decatur community, putting us just short of the five hundred who participated in 1998. Those already involved reflect a diverse mix of voices across multiple lines – race, income, interests, household type and political inclinations, to name but a few. In short, they look a whole lot like our city overall.
If you’ve already registered to participate, thank you. But if you haven’t, click here for the Top Five Reasons why you might want to reconsider
Posted in Uncategorized on April 8, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
We will hold one last public input session for the Cultural Arts Master Plan on Monday, April 12 from 6 – 8 p.m. at the Decatur Recreation Center, 231 Sycamore Street. Come and hear a presentation from the consultants and have a chance for additional comments and suggestions. The entire community is invited – even if you have not participated in an earlier session.
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged 30030, Atlanta Celebrates Photography, City of Decatur, Decatur, Worthmore Jewelers on April 8, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Now is your chance to enter to be a part of the annual Atlanta Celebrates Photography exhibit at Worthmore Jewelers.
Worthmore has just announced they are accepting submissions for “The Story Teller”, their 2nd annual juried exhibition in partnership with Atlanta Celebrates Photography. Exhibition dates are October 2 – November 6, 2010 and the deadline for submissions is Friday, May 21. To receive an entry form email worthmore.gallery@gmail.com.
Posted in Uncategorized on April 7, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
As it is the first Wednesday of the month, we’ll be testing the tornado outdoor warning sirens at 5:00 p.m today. The test should last approximately one minute.
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged 30030, City of Decatur, Dawn Kinney Martin, Decatur, Decatur Gallery on April 7, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Taco Mac by Dawn Kinney Martin
Atlanta artist Dawn Kinney Martin will be featured at a reception at the Decatur Gallery this coming Saturday, from 5 until 10 pm. Dawn is an Atlanta-based artist with national and international collectors. Each year she photographs landscapes and structures during her travels and paints from these photos throughout the year. Dawn has also become a favorite for her depictions of local landmarks such as Taco Mac and the Highland Pub.
The Gallery will provide light hors d’oeuvres and beverages during the reception. Plus if the weather is pleasant, they will open their outdoor artist market in front of the Gallery and try and coax Dawn into doing a painting demonstration! Sounds like a great way to spend a Saturday evening in Decatur!
Posted in Uncategorized on April 6, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Just in case you need a reason to visit one of our fine restaurants or pubs…….
From yesterbeer.com:
At 12:01 AM on April 7, 1933 – after 13 years of prohibition – legal beer went on sale in 19 states and the District of Columbia. In the first 24 hours an estimated 1.5 million barrels of beer were enjoyed by the exuberant masses! Proprietors sold beer at five cents a glass or ten cents a bottle. Grocery stores sold beer for $2 a case of 24 pints. Night clubs held special parties and cities hosted midnight celebrations to welcome the return of legal beer. Official repeal followed 8 months later – but April 7th will forever be known as “Brew Year’s Eve”.
Posted in Uncategorized on April 1, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Agnes Scott College invites the community to an open conversation about the proposed transformation of their Creative Arts Facilities. The team from William Rawn Associates will set up their large scale model that visually shows the proposed plan during lunch in Evans Dining Hall.
If you are interested in seeing or hearing about their plans, stop by and talk to the team. They will be set up and open for conversation on Thursday, April 8 from 11:30 – 1:00 and on Friday, April 9 from 12:00 – 1:30. If you are hungry, lunch for visitors is $8.50. However, you can participate without dining.
Free parking is available in the Agnes Scott Parking Deck if you need it.
Posted in Uncategorized on April 1, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
This is no joke! Today is Census Day in the United States. If you have not returned your form, please do so soon. Results from the census affect federal polictical representation and the direction of billions of dollars in government funding.
Curious to know how Decatur’s participation rate compares with the other cities in DeKalb County or the country? Then check out the Take 10 Challenge Map. Let’s try to beat our 79% rate of return from the 2000 Census.
Posted in Uncategorized on March 30, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Pull out your paints, pens, or computers and help DeKalb County Library design a limited edition library card. The Design-a-Library-Card art contest begins Tuesday, April 13 in three age groups – children (5-12), teens (13-17) and adults (18 and older).
Details will be available at library branches (including the Decatur Library) and at www.dekalblibrary.org after the launch of the contest on April 13. Get an early start so you will be ready to send in your winning design before the final deadline on June 1, 2010.
While you’re taking a break from designing, pull together your old/used books to donate to the Friends of the Decatur Library for their special sale during the Decatur Arts Festival in May. Donations are accepted at the Decatur Branch – just drop them off at the front desk with a note that says for the “Friends of the Decatur Library.” They use the proceeds to fund a variety of special programs including the popular music series.
And you thought the library was only for reading!
