Posted in Community, Events, tagged 30030, Concerts on the Square, Decatur, Ryan Kilgore, Tammy Allen on May 29, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
This Saturday’s Concert on the Square features singer, performer Tammy Allen and special guest Ryan Kilgore, saxaphonist for Stevie Wonder. The weather is going to be fabulous on Saturday night, so come on up to enjoy May’s last concert. Bring your picnic or stop in one of the many Decatur restaurants to get your dinner “to go”.
The Concert begins at 7 pm and goes until 9:30 pm. See you on the Square!
Posted in Retail & Restaurants, Uncategorized, tagged 30030, Decatur, Dining in Decatur, Leon's on May 28, 2009 | 2 Comments »
Heather from Leon’s Full Service writes in that Leon’s is now open for lunch every day at 11:30 am except for Mondays. I am looking forward to having a great lunch, but the problem is deciding what I want to eat. There are so many great selections.
There is quite a selection of sandwiches, which all come with a side. I am leaning toward trying the grass-fed burger or maybe the shrimp gyro; or should I try the grilled vegetable sandwich? Then there are the salads, and the main entrees……
Hope to see you at Leon’s for lunch!
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged 30030, Concerts on the Square, Decatur, Decatur Business Association, Douglas Brake on May 27, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Children gather to hear Douglas Brake
Today was the last Blue Sky Concert for the month of May and I believe every child in Decatur was in attendance! Douglas Brake and the Sizzle Hiss Pop Band entertained with a variety of children songs, and even the adults were dancing. Maybe it was the break in the rain, or the fact that school is almost out, but it was very well attended and FUN!
The Blue Sky Concerts are produced by the Decatur Business Association 
and sponsored by SunTrust Bank and were co-sponsored this month by Little Shop of Stories and Montessori School at Emory. The concerts are run by a volunteer committee that staffs each concert, books the bands, and get the prizes that are given away at the intermission.
If you missed today’s concert, Douglas will be playing at the Decatur Beach Party on the new “Ponce Fun Pier” from 6 until 9 pm.
Douglas Brake and his Band
Co-chairs Wendy Watkins and Jeremy Warner Dancing
Art, Wendy and Doug at the DBA Tent
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged 30030, ArtWalk, Decatur, Decatur Arts Alliance, Decatur Arts Festival, Literary Arts, Speak...Easy! on May 21, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
The festivities for the 21st annual Decatur Arts Festival begin on Friday night, May 22 from 5 until 10 pm with the ArtWalk. The ArtWalk sets the scene for the art filled and fun filled weekend. Be sure to stop by the Old Courthouse on the Square during ArtWalk to check out the Speak…Easy! from 7 until 9 pm. There will be authors, musicians, Open Mic opportunities and refreshments. A perfect way to start your weekend in Decatur.
See you on the Square!
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged 30030, Concerts on the Square, Decatur, Decatur Business Association on May 16, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Due to the rain and thunderstorms predicted for the rest of the evening, tonight’s Concert on the Square with Roxie Watson has been cancelled. Stay safe and dry!
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged 30030, Concerts on the Square, Decatur, Roxie Watson, Special Events on May 14, 2009 | 1 Comment »
From Roxie Watson Myspace page
The Concert on the Square this Saturday, May 16th will feature local band Roxie Watson. Roxie Watson plays a mix of Americana and Bluegrass. You can hear a sample of their music on www.myspace.com/roxiewatson.
Posted in Community, Events, Retail & Restaurants, tagged 30030, Art in Decatur, Decatur, Kimberly Dean, Special Events, The Seen Gallery on May 13, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
The Seen Gallery is proud to present “Figuratively Speaking,” the newest works of renowned mixed-media artist Kimberly Dean, on display from Saturday, May 16 through Wednesday, June 24, 2009. Co-owners of The Seen Gallery, Bill Bibb and Amy Bradford, will host an opening night reception for the exhibit on Saturday, May 16 from 7 to 10 p.m., featuring complimentary cocktails and hors d’oeuvres. This event is open to the public and is the perfect opportunity to meet the artist and experience The Seen Gallery at its new location in Downtown Decatur.
“Kimberly Dean’s work is cerebral yet funny at times, poignant and with layers of creativity,” says The Seen Gallery co-owner Amy Bradford. “Her mixed-media pieces incorporate hand-built clay with recycled materials and found objects.”
“I attempt to create honest and inquisitive visual speed bumps – pieces that pose questions but don’t quite answer them, says Dean. “By combining my sculpted clay figures with surviving parts of discarded and forgotten objects like tools, boxes, architectural elements, I attempt to express those universal human qualities that reveal our own vulnerability and emotions.” Dean’s work has become highly collectible and in addition to The Seen Gallery, she is represented in Birmingham (AL), Charlotte (NC), and Savannah (GA).
For more information be sure to visit www.theseengallery.com or email art@theseengallery.com.
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged 30030, Agnes Scott, Dalton Galleries, Decatur, Decatur Arts Alliance, Decatur Arts Festival, Fine Arts, Special Events on May 13, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
The Decatur Arts Alliance invites the community to the annual Decatur Fine Arts Exhibition Opening Reception. The reception, at Agnes Scott Dalton Galleries, will be held on Tuesday, May 19 from 5 until 7 p.m. in conjunction with the Decatur Business Association monthly meeting.
The Fine Arts Exhibition attracts submissions from the best regional and national artists and is reviewed by respected members of the Atlanta Arts community. Thanks to Co-chair Lauren Lee and the rest of the volunteer committee, Lockey McDonald, Dorothy Moye, Lisa Alembik and Olivia White, for another great exhibit.
I hope to see everyone there.
Posted in Community, Uncategorized, tagged 30030, Decatur, DeKalb Rape Crisis Center, Jewelry on May 12, 2009 | 2 Comments »
The DeKalb Rape Crisis Center will hold their annual Jewelry Sale on the Community Bandstand next Monday, May 18 from 9 am until 3 pm. Donations are collected throughout the year and offered for sale from $1 to $3. This is great opportunity to not only pick up some gently used jewelry, handbags and more, but to support a great organization.
For more information, info@dekalbrapecrisiscenter.org or visit the website www.dekalbrapecrisiscenter.org.
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged 30030, Baatin, Concerts on the Square, Decatur, Decatur Business Association, Otis Redding III, Virgil Gibson on May 11, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Baatin Muhammed
Baatin and Top Secret played the Concert on the Square this past Saturday night and they were a BIG hit! Baatin is a multi-talented musician who plays guitar, keyboard, and sax as well as having a great singing voice. His band played a lot of jazz mixed with some R&B and some oldies such as “My Girl”.
Otis Redding III
The band was also joined by special guest Otis Redding III. I had the pleasure of talking with Virgil Gibson, who was the lead singer of The Platters. Some of you may be old enough to remember The Platters! Virgil didn’t get up on stage, but was there to show support to his friends and fellow musicians. He ahs had quite an interesting career and has played all over Europe.
Virgil Gibson of The Platters
