The Decatur Minute

Due to severe weather, the 2015 Earth Day Festival has been canceled. There is no alternative rain date for this event, so we will see you again in 2016!

Remember that Earth Day was founded to raise public consciousness about air and water pollution.  This is a great time of year to think about how you and your family can minimize your impact on the planet. Small changes can add up, and the Wylde Center is a great source for environmental education. Check out their website at wyldecenter.org.

The 2015 Decatur Earth Day Festival is charging ahead. So put on your boots and pointy hat, and join us at the Oakhurst Garden this Sunday. The parade starts at 12:30 from Harmony Park in Oakhurst, and the event is from 1pm-4pm. See the website for more details: wyldecenter.org/decatur-earth-day-festival

This is a rain or shine event, but in the case of severe or unsafe weather, the cancellation notice will be posted here at thedecaturminute.com. Please check back for updates.

Don’t forget! PAWS for the Cause will be held this Saturday, April 18, 2015 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at Glenlake Park located at 1121 Church Street, Decatur, GA 30030.  FREE ADMISSION

PAWS For The Cause, sponsored by the DeKalb District Attorney’s Office, promotes animal cruelty awareness, pet adoption, animal rescue, pet health and education. You will enjoy meeting pet specific vendors with the latest and greatest pet products, low cost micro-chipping and vaccines, dog training by JillG, pet performances, live entertainment and a must see doggie fashion show.

Judges for the doggie fashion show include Jeff Mann, Sheriff of DeKalb County; Xan Rawls, Director of DeKalb Animal Services; Deputy Chief Keith Lee and Lt. Jennifer Ross, City of Decatur Police Department and  Captain Ninetta Violante, City of Decatur Fire Department.

The Doggie Fashion Show will begin shortly after Noon. You don’t want to miss it!

To enter your pup in the Doggie Fashion Show:

Email a completed doggie fashion show form to Lyn Armstrong at lkarmstrong@dekalbcountyga.gov

Call Lyn Armstrong at (404) 640-9726 and she can take your registration information by phone.

Complete the form at the event. *YOU MUST SIGN UP BY 11:30 AM TO ENTER YOUR PUP IN THE DOGGIE FASHION SHOW!

Evening commuters (drivers, walkers, bikers), please be advised that it is somewhat congested around Trinity and E Howard due to construction work on the Arlo (Trinity Triangle) project between Twain’s and the railroad tracks. The traffic disruption will last until about 6 p.m. tonight.

The May 2^nd danceDanceDANCE! event is quickly approaching and we are beginning to construct some of the architectural elements of the event. We need able bodies to help us move pallets, paint pop up stages and build the artist micro house.  The contact to help out is Jenn Blyth and her email is jennbly34@gmail.com and number is 404-931-8115.

More information about the danceDanceDANCE! event can be found here.

Here are the volunteer dates and times. The location is 308 East Howard Avenue for all dates.

Thursday, April 16^th from 2-5PM. Unload pallets at 308 East Howard Avenue

Saturday, April 18^th from 12-5pm. Build the micro house and paint stuff

Sunday, April 19^th from 9am-5pm. Build the micro house and paint stuff

Saturday, April 25^th from 9am-5pm. Build the micro house and paint stuff

Sunday, April 26^th from 9am-5pm. Build the micro house and paint stuff

Do you know a public servant who goes far beyond his/her job to strengthen our community, serve as a role model, and contribute to our community on an ongoing basis? The Decatur Business Association is calling for nominations for the 15^th annual Thomas O. Davis Public Servant Award to honor a public servant – one who often goes unnoticed in his/her work but serves as an inspiration and who exemplifies honesty, integrity and professionalism in the performance of duties.

The DBA established the award in memory of Thomas O. Davis, Decatur’s city attorney from 1968 until his death in 2000. Submit a nomination by writing a letter/statement explaining why the nominee should receive the award. The deadline for nominations is April 28. For information or to submit a nomination, call 678-553-6548 or email leeann.harvey@decaturga.com. Nominations may also be dropped off at Decatur City Hall, 509 N. McDonough St., second floor, Community and Economic Development department or mail to P.O. Box 220, Decatur, GA 30031.

Robert Ellis
Monday, April 27
8:00pm / doors at 6:30pm

Robert Ellis is the kind of songwriter who only comes along once in a great while. With his first two albums, a promise was made. With his new record, The Lights from the Chemical Plant, that promise has been delivered and fully realized. The music, like the artist, refuses to accept the confines of a box, and burns white-hot from the inside out. But what seems even more striking about this record, this musician, even at a first glance, is that feeling of unyielding authenticity. With every remarkable cut, with every twist and turn, Robert’s life and his experience, shine through.

Advance general admission: $15      At the door: $20        Table of 4: $75

http://www.eddiesattic.com/?event=robert-ellis

https://www.ticketfly.com/purchase/event/819321?utm_medium=bks

Pat Travers
Tuesday, June 9
8:00pm / doors at 6:30pm
While touring and supporting the latest releases Pat has been impressing old fans as well as new ones all over the US and Europe. Recent tours have featured such well known guitarists as Jeff Watson of Night Ranger, Rick Derringer, and Tim Keiffer of Cinderella. Touring musicians during the early Blues Bureau years included Sean “Cannon” Shannon, bassist Dave La Rue and bassist Kevin Rian. Pat punched out the tunes before adoring fans, in small clubs and stadiums with the same intensity he always had. Irregardless of the crowd size, Pat puts out the same effort night after grueling night.

Advance general admission: $30           At the door: $36                  Table of 4 reserved seats: $150

http://www.eddiesattic.com/?event=pat-travers

https://www.ticketfly.com/purchase/event/813311?utm_medium=bks

Atlanta Rhythm Section
Saturday, June 20 (2 shows)
6:00pm / doors at 5:00pm
8:30pm / doors at 8:15pm
For over 30 years, The Atlanta Rhythm Section have entertained audiences all over the world. Originally brought together as a session band at Studio One for artists like Lynyrd Skynyrd and .38 Special, the band put out 15 albums and were considered one of the Allman Brothers’ successors – carrying the mantle of “Southern Rock” in the late 70s. Performing songs that were more musically diverse with hits that had a softer, pop flavor, they had a sound all their own. Sharing the musical stylings of groups likes The Eagles and Fleetwood Mac, the members of ARS are accomplished musicians, constantly evolving.

Advance general admission: $35                At the door: $42                       Table of 4 reserved seats: $175

1st show: http://www.eddiesattic.com/?event=atlanta-rhythm-section-first-show-2
https://www.ticketfly.com/purchase/event/807219?utm_medium=bks

2^nd show: http://www.eddiesattic.com/?event=atlanta-rhythm-section-second-show-3

https://www.ticketfly.com/purchase/event/807221?utm_medium=bks