The City of Decatur will be looking into responding to Google’s Fiber Communities RFI. In the upcoming weeks we’ll be asking for your input and feedback about the project. In the meantime, read about the RFI here and nominate Decatur.
Animal Crackers, Whiz Kids and Project REAL programs are closed 2/12/10 due to weather conditions.
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Wild Gravity by Dale Clifford, photo from www.theseengallery.com
Thirty-Five Artists from the Atlanta Printmakers Studio and Asheville Bookworks created hand-pulled prints responding to the life and ideas of Charles Darwin. These prints were put together as the “Folium darwinii” print portfolio, and will be exhibited for the first time at the Seen Gallery in Decatur, Georgia. The show runs from February 13 – March 17, with an opening reception on February 13, from 7-10pm. The Seen Gallery is located at 415 Church Street, Decatur, Georgia, 30030. For more information, click here.
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Valentine statue located on the Square in downtown Decatur. Image courtesy of HamWithCam
Parker’s on Ponce: Treat your valentine to Parker’s on Ponce this Sunday. Make your reservations early online or call, 404-924-2230.
Watershed: On Valentine’s Day, in addition to its traditional Sunday Brunch, Watershed will be open for dinner. The menu will feature Watershed classics along with some special dishes by Chef Scott Peacock created just for the occasion. Make your reservations by calling 404-378-4900 or online.
Cafe Alsace: A special $60 preset Valentine’s Day menu is now online. Please make reservations by calling 404-373-5622.
Wahoo! Grill: Love is in the air Valentine’s Weekend at Wahoo! Grill featuring wine pairings with crab bisque, Red Bartlett pears and prosciutto, Oysters Rockefellers, lobster spaghetti, poached lemon Sole, filet mignon with crabmeat and whisky-peppercorn sauce and strawberries dipped in dark and white chocolate ganache, 404-373-3331.
Nectar: Indulge your senses with a candlelight Indian dinner and complimentary chocolate fetish ice cream at Nectar this Saturday, 6-9 p.m. Bring a nice bottle of wine or beer, BYOB! 404-633-4400.
Decatur Market & Gallery: Celebrate Valentines Day at Decatur Gallery with champagne! The gallery will be open this Sunday, noon-5 p.m. Each customer who makes a purchase over $100 will receive a complimentary bottle of champagne, 404-377-0755.
Mingei World Arts: Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Mingei has received a shipment of Rawcaroons, artesanal, organic, raw, vegan and gluten free chocolate treats that support two Haitian causes, Partners in Health and the Vassar Haiti Project. Bring your sweetheart this Sunday to the store for the Betsy Hall trunk show, 1-4 p.m. Treat yourself or your honey to a special gift from Hall’s collection of handmade bags and jewelry, 404-371-0101.
Worthmore Jewelers: In honor of Valentine’s Day, Worthmore presents Come Feel the Love, the opening reception for new artists featured on the walls of the jewelry store. Enjoy a night of fun and fine art, groove to the music of local iTunes favorite, Yoeshi Roberts, while enjoying Worthmore’s signature rum punch, Saturday, Feb. 13, 5-8 p.m., 404-370-3979.
Sycamore Place Gallery: Theatre on the Prowl presents The 3rd Annual Valentine Follies and Dinner at Sycamore Place Gallery this Saturday. Mingling begins at 7 p.m. Eating and dancing begins at 7:30 p.m. Suggested donation is $30 per person and suggested attire is “something fanciful.” Reservations required, 404-377-3749.
Decatur Rec Center: Stop by the Decatur Rec Center this Saturday from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. for the Annual 1st, 2nd & 3rd Graders Valentine’s Luncheon. Join Decatur Active Living for an afternoon of good food and fun in honor of Valentine’s Day. Participants will receive a free 4×6 photos of them and their parent(s). Entertainment will include audience participation, poems, reading, songs and scheduled events. $10 per participant (parents are free). Contact Lee Williams at 678-553-6551.
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The Band of Desperate Men will be appearing at the Decatur Library on Thursday, February 11. The band is comprised of Clay Spurz (aka Larry Schulz), Chamblee Tucker (aka Britt Dean), and Dr. Downbeat (aka Doug Oster). Spurz and Tucker were in the original BoDM back in the late 1970s, and Downbeat was added about 4 years ago when Spurz and Tucker resurrected the group. They play mostly original material and a few covers that showcase the trio’s rich vocal harmonies and accompany themselves on guitar, bass, mandolin, drums, and cowbell. Their song styles are from many genres across the spectrum of American roots music, including blues, rock ‘n’ roll, folk, pop, reggae, country, and Chinese Doo-Wop. Doors open at 6:30pm and the preformance begins at 7 pm. Enter through the doors on the lower level. The event is free. For more information about events at the library, click here.
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Several Dancers Core is giving you three opportunities this week to get involved, take dance lessons and watch some pros perform their most recent work:
Starting Feb. 10: Beacon Dance, in partnership with Several Dancers Core, will begin offering an ongoing ballroom/partner dance class and practice session every Wednesday between Feb. 10 and June 9. Led by Director D. Patton White, sessions will run from 6-7 p.m. and will be held in the upstairs studio at Several Dancers Core. For more information email patton@becondance.org or call 404-377-2929.
Feb. 11 • 11:45 a.m.: Lunchtime in the Studio. Re-envision your lunch hour with dance as CORE Performance Company hosts this series of noontime dance performances and discussions. Doors open at 11:45 a.m. and “meal tickets” will be given on a first come, first serve basis for the lunches served at noon. Sponsored by Leon’s Full Service and Starbucks.
Feb. 11 • 6 p.m.: Salon with Core Performance Company. This is the fourth in a series of Salons showing the development of artistic director, Sue Schroeder’s newest work, The Point, in an informal atmosphere inviting discussion and dialogue.
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The ING Marathon will come through the City of Decatur on Sunday, March 21. Join the Marathon organizers and the City of Decatur for a community information meeting tonight from 6 until 7 pm in the City Commission Meeting Room of City Hall. Have your questions answered about the route and find out how to volunteer. For more information on participating, click here.
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Chicks in the City Symposium
Decatur Recreation Center, 231 Sycamore St.
Spend a day in Decatur learning from the chicken experts this Saturday, Feb. 6, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Topics include getting started with backyard poultry, chicken breeds, coop building and designs, ongoing chicken responsibilities, illnesses and diseases, and working chickens in your garden. Purchase tickets at www.oakhurstgarden.org.
Pambili African Arts Open House
201 W. Ponce de Leon Ave.
Pambili has moved one door over closer to Ted’s Montana Grill in The Artisan. Come celebrate their transition to the new space this Saturday, Feb. 6, 3-7 p.m. All items are 10% off and a number of larger items from the old space will be selling at 50% off.
Decatur CD New Releases
356 W. Ponce de Leon Ave.
Check out DecaturCD.com for the HUGE list of new releases you’ll find at the store. Just to name a few: Spoon, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Beach House, Animal Collective, Midlake, The Road soundtrack and Vampire Weekend.
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Free Smoothie for your Kids at Nectar!
Stop by Nectar, mention this deal and your kids (10 and under) will get a free “Build Your Own” 8 oz smoothie. Nectar smoothies are made with fresh frozen fruit, no added sugar, high fructose corn syrup and no canned fruit.
www.nectarfoods.net
Congrats to Little Shop of Stories!
According to the AJC, Little Shop of Stories is one of 13 nominees up for the Women’s National Book Association’s Pannell Awards. The award will be presented in May at BookExpoAmerica.
www.littleshopofstories.com
Happy Valentine’s Day Week at Cafe Alsace!
Cafe Alsace’s special Valentine’s Day $60 preset menu is now online. During the week of Feb. 9-20, the restaurant will offer a $30 present dinner menu.
www.cafealsace.net
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We just conducted the first of the monthly tests for the Outdoor Tornado Warning Siren system. It lasted approximately a minute and was a success. Just in case you didn’t hear them because you were indoors, the sirens are alarms sounded to alert people who are outdoors that a tornado may be imminent. They are not generally designed to be heard within a home or other building. However, we know that due to the topography of the City and the location of the sirens some of you will hear them while indoors.
The next test will be Wednesday, March 3rd at 5:00 p.m.
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