Feeds:
Posts
Comments

Decatur Tidbits From Facebook

September 27, 2010 by Catherine

This past weekend I was browsing around Facebook and found some fun tidbits from our local shops and restaurants:

In honor of the rainy morning, Melrose on Ponce is offering 20% off their damask rubber cowboy boots and matching umbrella.

Two places you can hang out and watch the Falcons games that I would never have thought of:

Heliotrope has its Fall clearance sale going on. The store has great deals on their merchandise that’s on the table just outside the store.

This week’s taco special at Taqueria del Sol is Nutty Shrimp – my favorite!

Posted in Retail & Restaurants | Leave a Comment »

Book signing at the Marlay this Wednesday

September 27, 2010 by Katie

Local Decatur author of Dear Diane: Letters from the First Gulf War, Stephen Bradshaw, will be signing books and speaking about his recently published book at the Marlay. Meet and Greet from 7-9pm on Wednesday, Sept. 29.  Light appetizers will be provided.  No reservation needed.  The book will be for sale for $21.95 and Steve will be available for signing.

www.deardianebook.com

Posted in Events, Retail & Restaurants | 1 Comment »

Around Decatur this weekend

September 24, 2010 by Katie

If you have been reading The Decatur Minute for more than a week or two you know I like to stay busy, local, and cheap. Well, Decatur doesn’t disappoint this weekend with a line-up like this:

Laughing Pizza at Eddie’s Attic on September 25th and 26th www.laughingpizza.com

Decatur Garden Tour on September 25th and 26th www.decaturgardentour.com

Concert on the Square Saturday, September 25th -JazzChronic 7-9:30pm  FREE

Decatur Farmers Market Saturday, September 25th 9am-12pm

Have a great weekend Decatur-see you around the Square!

Posted in Events | 1 Comment »

Show the Love to Local Artists This Weekend

September 22, 2010 by Linda

The Seen Gallery invites you to their New Artist Showcase on Saturday, Sept. 25 from 7 – 10 p.m.  They are showcasing work by artists who have joined the gallery over the last year including Susan Proctor, Gail Vogels, Melissa O’Shields and Laurence Bridges-Wood, John Madajewski, Wes Jones and limited edition prints by Michael Whelen.

Below is a bowl made by John Madajewski, who is a Decatur resident and also the Senior Engineer for the City of Decatur.  John turns bowls in his spare time and often uses wood that has been cut down in Decatur.  This bowl is made from a box elder that used to stand at 532 Westchester Drive, one of the 4 houses in the floodplain that were removed recently using a FEMA grant.  The red, according to John, is from a beetle that gets into the wood.

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a Comment »

You don't need a babysitter for this!

September 22, 2010 by Katie

Ever feel bad about having your baby in a bar? Well, not this time!

Don’t miss co-viewing family musical singing sensation LAUGHING PIZZA!

The trio will be performing at Eddie’s Attic on September 25th and 26th

Laughing Pizza is a true ‘family band’ – a musical experience for the whole family!

 Be sure to visit: www.laughingpizza.com

Posted in Events | Leave a Comment »

Are You Ready For the Zebra?

September 21, 2010 by Linda

This just in from the Decatur Arts Alliance and Flux Projects…

Images of a running zebra will flash across the Decatur streetscape on Friday evening, September 24.  After making its journey through Decatur, the zebra image will be projected on the front of the Decatur Court building at 315 W. Ponce de Leon Ave. for 30-45 minutes on Friday night.

Click here to see a sample of how a tiger image interacts with buildings, pedestrians, and traffic on a similar project. 

The artistic installment, Lima Lives!, honors and celebrates the life and spirit of Lima, the zebra that escaped from Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus last winter and made a mad dash through downtown Atlanta.  For nearly an hour, this courageous animal managed to break free of his circus routine and run wild in the streets of Atlanta.  Riffing on the excitement of multiple sightings of him that day, Lima Lives! will roam Atlanta at night.

The project premieres in Decatur and features nightly projections around Atlanta culminating October 1 in Castleberry.  Lima Lives! is presented by Flux Projects, a non-profit arts organization that commissions and presents temporary public art projects for large audiences beyond the walls of traditional arts venues.

Posted in Uncategorized | 3 Comments »

Tuesday is the Day to Learn in Decatur

September 20, 2010 by Linda

Want to learn something?  Well, on Tuesday, September 21 head to Decatur for two fun learning opportunities.

Walt Drake is working on a history of Decatur from 1900-1999

First, learn about the history of Decatur from noted Decatur resident Walt Drake during the DeKalb History Center’s Lunch & Learn Lecture Series.  Hear highlights Decatur’s founding in 1823 through the present.  His lecture includes profiles of notable leaders and commentary on the redevelopment and renewal of Decatur during the past 40 years.

The Lunch & Learn will be held at the Old Courthouse on the Square, second floor from 12 noon – 1 p.m.  Bring your lunch and enjoy!

That evening you can join City Schools of Decatur students and staff as they offer a fun and informative evening to showcase their World Languages program.  The City Schools of Decatur offers the only articulated district-wide K-12 World Language program in Georgia.

World Languages in CSD include Spanish in kindergarten through 3rd grade, International Baccalaureate Language B Spanish in grades 4 – 8, and French, German, Latin and Spanish in grades 9 – 12.  John Valentine, Georgia Department of Education Program Specialist for Foreign Language and International Education, will discuss how World Languages instruction has evolved with the new Georgia Performance Standards.  He will also highlight how CSD is implementing a paradigm shift in World Language and International Education.

To round out the evening CSD students will show-off their language skills.  The event will be held in the Decatur High School Performing Arts Center, 310 N. McDonough Street, from 7 – 8:30 p.m. 

The DHS Performing Arts Center Stage

Tuesday offers the opportunity to learn in Decatur and, hey, it’s free!

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a Comment »

Mondays aren't so bad…

September 20, 2010 by Katie

…when there is jewelry and accessories to be bought!

Freshen Your Fall Wardrobe with Gently Used Accessories and Jewelry: Sale to Benefit the DeKalb Rape Crisis Center, Today on the Bandstand

Find unique, gently used jewelry, handbags, scarves, ties and belts to freshen your look at a Jewelry Sale to benefit the DeKalb Rape Crisis Center (DRCC). The Sale is planned for Monday, September 20 from 11 a.m. – 2  p.m. in the Decatur Square Bandstand. Walk over on your lunch hour! Parking is available in the county deck off West Trinity.

“For over 15 years, volunteers have been holding a bi-annual gently used accessory sale in Decatur with 100% of the proceeds going to support the important work of DRCC.  Over the years many men and women have found hidden treasures at the sale and tell us they always look forward to coming to the next one,” said Mickie Ferrante, long-time DRCC volunteer and coordinator of the jewelry sale.

 DRCC has served DeKalb County for over 20 years with counseling, prevention education and advocacy for youth and adult survivors of sexual assault, their families and the community.

Visit www.dekalbrapecrisis center.org for more information.

Posted in Events | Leave a Comment »

It's Five O'Clock Somewhere

September 20, 2010 by Katie

But here in Decatur, it is only 9am and I have beer on the brain. Don’t judge me, it’s because the Decatur Craft Beer Festival tickets go on sale TODAY at NOON via Ticket Alternative!

I hope these pictures get you in the mood for some brew!

Happy Monday!

Posted in Events | Leave a Comment »

25 Books Young Georgians Should Read

September 17, 2010 by Linda

In August the Georgia Center for the Book released its inaugural “25 Books All Young Georgians Should Read” list.  In keeping with Decatur treating authors like rock stars, it was fitting that the release of the list included a community party with many of the authors and illustrators on hand.

Who compiled the list?  Writers, educators, librarians, and media representatives on the Center’s advisory council.  The list represents a first-time compilation of some of the best children’s literature by Georgia writers and artists.  Many of the authors and illustrators on the list will participate in free public readings throughout Georgia libraries and schools over the next two years.

The list includes seven picture books for pre-schoolers; one for youngsters between kindergarten and 3rd grade; one graphic novel for grades 4 and up; 10 books for middle readers in grades 4-8; and six books for young adults grades 7 and up.

The authors on the list have won dozens of significant state and national honors and many of them appeared at the recent AJC Decatur Book Festival.  Several of them are personal favorites of mine including Carmen Deedy (14 Cows for America), Eric Litwin & James Dean (Pete the Cat: I Love My White Shoes), and Terra McVoy (Pure).  I can’t wait to grab my grandson(s) and read some of the others with intriguing titles like The Monster Who Did My Math (Danny Schnitzlein & Bill Mayer).

Georgia Center for the Book Executive Director Bill Starr envisions more lists in future years and plans are to release new lists at least every three years, like they do with their adult lists.  The Georgia Center for the Book is Georgia’s chartered representative of the Center for the Book at the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C. and is hosted by the DeKalb County Public Library right here in downtown Decatur.

Pictured are the author/illustrator rock stars!

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a Comment »

« Newer Posts - Older Posts »