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, 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 Events, tagged 30030, City of Decatur, Concerts on the Square, Decatur Business Association, Events on March 30, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
The Bitteroots Play on May 15
May in Decatur brings the return of the Decatur Business Association’s Concerts on the Square and Blue Sky Concerts. Concerts on the Square, sponsored by Wachovia/Wells Fargo, are presented every Saturday night in May beginning at 7 pm and feature an eclectic mix of music. This year, the first Concert will be held May 1 in conjunction with Decatur Green Fest. The Holland Dutch will be the featured band and play from 7 until 9:30 pm. Bonaventure Quartet will play on May 8; The Bitteroots will play May 15; Tom Hill and the Midnight Suns will play on May 22 and Laura Monk and High Cotton will play May 29, in conjunction with the Decatur Arts Festival. Bring your picnic dinner or visit one of our many restaurants for either take out, or dining in, before the concert.
Blue Sky Concerts are held every Wednesday in May from noon until 1 pm at the Bandstand on the Square and sponsored by SunTrust. The Jane & Scott Show starts off the Spring series on May 5, Decaturite John Zedd plays on May 12, Mike Killeen plays May 19 and the series culminates with children’s favorite Douglas Brake and the Sizzle Hiss Pop Band. Bring your lunch or pick up a sandwich from one of our many restaurants.
For more information, visit www.decaturdba.com. See you on the Square!
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged 30030, City of Decatur, DBA, Easter Egg Hunt on March 29, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Folks Lined Up and Ready to "Hunt"
Saturday’s Mad Dash, uh… I mean the Easter Egg Hunt on the Square, brought in record crowds. Everyone seemed to have a great time collecting easter candy and having photos taken with the Easter Bunny. Attendees also enjoyed climbing on the mini-fire engine and turning on the siren. Thanks to the Decatur Business Association and co-chiars Ron & Kathleen Everett for making this event a success. If you happened to miss it, check out this short film:
DBA President Scott Drake Hands Out Bunny Ears
DeKalb Ambassadors Putting Out Candy
The Firefighters Brought the Bunny
Dad Putting Bunny Ears on Son
Beth Ann Clanin and New Baby's First Easter
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged 30030, City of Decatur, Decatur, ING GA Marathon, Special Events on March 26, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
I just received a call from the ING Georgia Marathon folks who were happy to inform us that Decatur WON the Neighborhood Challenge!! Yea!! Thanks to the citizens, the Seed & Feed Band, the city employees and everyone else that helped us make this event a success. I am still amazed that so many people stood in the “cold mist” and cheered the runners on for hours. We were still there when the last runners trotted by.
Our prize is $3000 which will be put towards a fitness initiative. The city will use the money to “jump start” a new walking program, Walk There Decatur!
Thanks again to everyone who helped Decatur win and show the runners what a great city we live in!
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged 30030, City of Decatur, Decatur, Decatur Business Association, Special Events on March 25, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
There is so much going on in Decatur this weekend that you will have to try hard to get bored!
The Annual DBA Easter Egg Hunt
The annual Decatur Business Association Easter Egg Hunt is on Saturday on the Old Courthouse Square. The bunny arrives at 10:30 am and the hunt begins at 11 am sharp, so bring your basket and join in. The hunt will be over in about 2 minutes- we have never seen children move so fast as when motivated by candy eggs!
The City of Decatur Fire Department is offering the first of three Child Car Seat Events this Saturday at the Callaway Lot from 10 am until 1 pm. Stop by before or after the Easter Egg Hunt and the technicians will make sure that your child seat is safely installed.
Saturday is also Electronics Recycling Day in Decatur. Bring your electronics to the upper parking lot of Decatur High School from 9 am until 1 pm. For more information click here.
For those of you who like to work in the garden, join Barrett Tibbetts at Renfroe Middle School beginning on Saturday at 10 am to help install the new garden behind the school. Let Barrett know you are coming: barrett.tibbetts@decaturga.com.
Remember to turn off your lights and non-essential electronics on Saturday from 8:30 until 9:30 pm to paticipate in Earth Hour.
Decatur Active Living’s Summer Camp Registration begins on Saturday from 9 am until noon at the Decatur Recreation Center, 231 Sycamore Street. For information on how to register online, click here.
On Sunday, you have another chance to meet the Easter Bunny. Greene’s Fine Foods on Trinity Place invites the communtiy to visit with the Easter Bunny from 2 until 5 pm. Bring your camera.
Hope to see you in Decatur this weekend!
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged 30030, City of Decatur, Decatur, Earth Hour on March 25, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
The City of Decatur is participating in Earth Hour on Saturday, March 27 from 8:30 until 9:30 pm. Cities and states across the country are joining together to raise awareness and demonstrate our nation’s commitment to fighting climate change by joining Earth Hour. The City of Decatur will turn off the lights in City Hall as well as on the MARTA Plaza to show support for this global initiative.
Go to www.myearthhour.org to sign up to participate in Earth Hour as well as ideas for fun family activities to do at home.
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged 30030, City of Decatur, Decatur, Georgia Rides to the Capitol on March 24, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Here are some photos from yesterday’s GA Rides to the Capitol Event. We had a large contingent leaving from Decatur and the sun came out in time for the ride!
Commissioner Boykin Addresses the Riders
Glenwood Students Join the Ride
Clever Signage!
The "Dignitaries": Mayors and Commissioners
Mayor Floyd Heads Downtown
Patrick Grier Shows Support for Greg White of Active Living
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged 30030, City of Decatur, Decatur, Hamlet, ING Marathon, Touch a Truck on March 19, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
The weather has a feeling of Spring so get outside and enjoy yourself in Decatur this weekend.
Saturday morning, Decatur Active Living presents “Touch-a-Truck” Day from 10 am until 1 pm in the Callaway Building Parking lot located on the corner of Trinity and Commerce Drive. More details in previous post.
The ING Marathon will be coming through Decatur on Sunday so come out and join our official Cheering Section. New location this year: we will line the streets of in front of the Old Courthouse to cheer on the runners as they come down Ponce de Leon and turn onto Clairemont. I will be on the square at 7 am and have lots of pom-poms, cow bells and other cheering “necessities”. The Marching Abominables will be joining us this year, so come out and join the fun as we compete to win the “Neighborhood Challenge”.
Decatur High School presents Hamlet, which runs Friday and Saturday night at the new DHS Performing Arts Center. The show begins at 7:30 pm and tickets are available at the door for $8. I saw the show last night and thoroughly enjoyed it.
Walk or bike around downtown Decatur or Oakhurst. Grab a coffee or lunch to go and enjoy it on the Square or in Harmony Park; or dine at one of the many fine restaurants. Bet those patios will be open and hopping this weekend.
Stop in at one of your favorite boutiques and buy something to put a “spring” in your step or wardrobe.
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged 30030, City of Decatur, Decatur, Decatur Active Living, Touch a Truck on March 18, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Join Decatur Active Living on Saturday, March 20th for the annual “Touch-a-Truck” event from 10 am until 1 pm in the Callaway Building Parking Lot located at 120 West Trinity Place. This free community event gives children of all ages a chance to touch, explore and see their favorite truck or equipment on wheels. The City of Decatur fire truck, dump trucks, tractors, police cars, motorcycles, bicycles and many other vehicles will be on display, as well as vehicles from DeKalb County.
For more information, please contact Greg White at 678-553-6543.
