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This Week in Decatur

Posted in Community, Events, Meetings, tagged , , , , , , , on February 3, 2020 | Leave a Comment »

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City Meetings
-City Commission | Monday, Feb. 3 @ 7:30 p.m.
-Active Living Board | Tuesday, Feb. 4 @ 8:00 a.m.
-Better Together Advisory Board | Tuesday, Feb. 4 @ 6:30 p.m.

Events
-The Decatur Education Foundation in partnership with Little Shop of Stories is hosting an author talk featuring young adult authors Becky Albertalli and Aisha Saeed as they launch their book, Yes No Maybe So. Join them at the Decatur Library this Tuesday, Feb. 4 from 7-9 p.m. For more details and tickets, visit littleshopofstories.com.

-Get your wands and robes ready for an evening with Brick Store Pub, Little Shop of Stories and Butter and Cream in celebration of Harry Potter Book Night this Thursday, Feb. 6 from 6-10 p.m. at the Brick Store Pub. All ages are welcome!

-The City will be hosting a sidewalk design open house for Derrydown, Garden Lane and Shadowmoor on Thursday, Feb. 6 at Public Works from 7-8:30 p.m. There’s no formal presentation, however residents will be able to provide comment on the concepts and choose their preferred side of the street.

-The Sustainable Atlanta Roundtable (SART) is a monthly event hosted by Southface Energy Institute. They have selected Agnes Scott as the location for their February SART on Friday, Feb. 7 in Campbell Hall from 7-9 a.m. The topic will be sustainability projects at higher ed institutions.

-Check out this week’s live performances at Eddie’s Attic featuring Henhouse Prowlers, Tyler Lyle, Tony Lucca, Pat McGee Trio, Carter Lloyd Horne and Kristy Lee with Hussy Hicks. Visit eddiesattic.com for show times and tickets.

Cover Photo: Harper Collins

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This Weekend in Decatur

Posted in Community, Events, tagged , , , , , , on January 31, 2020 | Leave a Comment »

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-Join Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams on the Decatur Square this Saturday, Feb. 1 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. for their fourth annual Ice Cream for Breakfast Day event. 100% of profits from the shop sales during the event will benefit DoSomething.org!

-Visit the Decatur Library on Saturday, Feb. 1 at 4 p.m. for a Children’s Violin Concert featuring the Jacobson Violin Studio as they perform light classical, folk and fiddle songs.

-Check out live performances at Eddie’s Attic this Saturday featuring John McCutcheon and Diggity. Visit eddiesattic.com for show times and tickets.

Cover Video: Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams

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Derrydown, Garden, and Shadowmoor Sidewalk Open House

Posted in Community, Events, Meetings, tagged , , , , , on January 30, 2020 | Leave a Comment »

Sidewalk Open House

The City will be hosting a sidewalk design open house on Thursday, Feb. 6 at Public Works (2635 Talley St) from 7-8:30 p.m. There’s no formal presentation, however residents will be able to provide comment on the concepts and choose their preferred side of the street. For those unable to attend, an open city hall survey on the City’s website will follow the meeting.

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This Week in Decatur

Posted in Community, Events, Meetings, tagged , , , , , , , on January 27, 2020 | Leave a Comment »

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-Brave and Kind Bookshop is excited to provide after school workshops for kids, join them starting this week for Creative Writing Club (Grades 3-5) on Tuesdays at 3:45 p.m. and Improv Club on Wednesdays at 3:45 p.m. (Grades 3-5). Register at braveandkindbookshop.com!

-Mayor Patti Garrett will deliver the annual State of the City Address this Tuesday, Jan. 28 at the Decatur Courtyard by Marriott beginning at 6 p.m. If you can’t join us, catch the live stream on our Facebook at City of Decatur GA- Government!

-Check out live performances at Eddie’s Attic featuring Rainbow Girls, Jeremy Pinnell, Wilkes and EB Cole, Laugh Tracks Live Comedy and Mike Kinnebrew. For show times and tickets, visit eddiesattic.com.

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This Weekend in Decatur

Posted in Community, Events, tagged , , , , , , on January 24, 2020 | Leave a Comment »

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-If you’ve ever wanted to research the history of your home or property but wasn’t sure where to begin, don’t miss the Winter Research Class Series: Researching Your Historic House/Property in the Metro Atlanta Area on Saturday, Jan. 25 from 10-11 a.m. at the DeKalb History Center. Visit dekalbhistory.org for ticket info.

-Join the Georgia Poetry Society and the Georgia Center for the Book for a reading with poet Jericho Brown this Saturday, Jan. 25 from 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. in the Decatur Library Auditorium. For more info, head to georgiacenterforthebook.org.

-Decatur Glassblowing will host classes to Make Your Own Glass Ornament this Saturday, Jan. 25. Check them out on Facebook for class times and costs. You must pre-register and reserve your space via the ticketing link. For more information and other classes, visit decaturglassblowing.com.

-Check out live performances at Eddie’s Attic featuring Eliot Bronson with Micah Dalton, JessLee of Season 14 The Voice and Jimmy Webb. For show times and tickets, visit eddiesattic.com.

Cover Photo: Dekalb History Center

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This Week in Decatur: Thursday and Friday

Posted in Community, Events, Meetings, tagged , , , , , , , on January 23, 2020 | Leave a Comment »

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-Celebrate the Chinese New Year with Different Trains Gallery 2 at Cornerstone Bank of Decatur on Thursday, Jan. 23 from 5-8 p.m. for an exhibition opening with works by Xie Caomin & Chase Chen. For more info, visit differenttrainsgallery.com.

-Come out for the opening reception of Audrey Galex and her Abandoned Mattress photo-journalism Project this Thursday, Jan. 23 from 6-9 p.m. This curated selection of images will be on view and on sale to benefit the Initiative for Affordable Housing at Aimee Jewelry & Fine Art Gallery thru January 31. To learn more about the organization, visit affordablehousingatl.org.

-Decatur’s Citizen Roundtables, the heart of our once-a-decade Strategic Planning process, will launch Thursday, Jan. 23, 7-9 p.m., at the Decatur Courtyard by Marriott’s Decatur Conference Center. Visit decatur2030.com to learn more!

-Join Tapestri and the Center for Leadership and Service at Agnes Scott College for an informative day-long training on Human Trafficking in Georgia. Presentations will take place this Friday, Jan. 24 from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. in Letitia Pate Evans Hall, E-Conference Room ABC.

-Different Trains Gallery will host heir first Pop-Up show at 378 in Candler Park on Friday, Jan. 24 from 6-10 p.m. featuring art by Kim Cresswell and the Real Frank Tee. There will also be live music by Kevin Kinney and Friends as well as Clay Harper. Visit differenttrainsgallery.com for more info.

-Check out live performances at Eddie’s Attic featuring Clare Dunn, Eliot Bronson with Kristen Englenz and Brother Bird with Stephanie Lambring. For show times and tickets, visit eddiesattic.com.

Cover Photo: Art by Xie Caomin

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This Week in Decatur: Tuesday and Wednesday

Posted in Community, Events, Meetings, tagged , , , , , , , on January 21, 2020 | Leave a Comment »

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City Meetings

-City Commission | Tuesday, Jan. 21 @ 7:30 p.m.
-Historic Preservation Commission | Wednesday, Jan. 22 @ 6:30 p.m.

Events
-Visit the Remembering MLK Gallery Exhibit at the McCain Library on the campus of Agnes Scott College this week Tuesday, Jan. 21 through Friday, January 24 from 8 a.m.-6 p.m.

-Honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King by responding to the social injustices of our times, through tabletop activities, inspired by Dr. King’s writings on Tuesday, Jan. 21 at 1:00 p.m. in the Julia Thompson Smith Chapel at Agnes Scott College. Box lunches will be available for those on campus who RSVP at calendar.agnesscott.edu. This event is free and open to the community.

-Don’t miss the Social Challenges of Our Times Film Series at Agnes Scott featuring Real Value, an award-winning economics documentary that delivers a refreshing meditation on how business can be used to create value beyond profit. The viewing will be held in Campbell Hall (C-Frannie Graves Auditorium, Room 128) on Tuesday, Jan. 21 from 7-9 p.m.

-There will be live performances at Eddie’s Attic featuring Bailen with Old Sea Brigade, the Steel Wheels and Yarn. Visit eddiesattic.com for show times and ticket info.

Cover Photo: Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History & Culture (Spider Martin, 1965)

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This Weekend in Decatur

Posted in Community, Events, tagged , , , , , , on January 17, 2020 | Leave a Comment »

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-This weekend all Luna Girl inventory is 50% off at Vivid Boutique! The artist Andrea Allen will be in the store on Saturday to greet guests and customers. Wine and snacks will be served. Visit Vivid Boutique on Facebook for more info.

-Join Decatur Glassblowing this Saturday, Jan. 18 for classes to Make Your Own Glass Cup and a class to Make Your Own Glass Paperweight. Check them out on Facebook for class times and costs.

-Join Pinky Promise for a bible study brunch to kick off MLK weekend in Luchsinger Lounge at Agnes Scott College on Saturday Jan. 18 from 10 a.m.-11 a.m. This event is open to the community.

-Check out live performances at Eddie’s Attic this weekend featuring Jeff Plankenhorn with Scrappy Jud Newcomb, Drew Davidsen, Matt Mayes of Jupiter Coyote, Carrie Newcomer with Pianist Gary Walters and the Guitar Shed Adult Winter Recital. Visit eddiesattic.com for show times and tickets.

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This Week in Decatur

Posted in Community, Events, Meetings, tagged , , , , , , on January 13, 2020 | Leave a Comment »

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City Meetings
-Zoning Board of Appeals | Monday, Jan. 13 @ 7:30 p.m.
-Planning Commission | Tuesday, Jan. 14 @ 7 p.m.
-Environmental Sustainability Board | Friday, Jan. 17 @ 8 a.m.

Events
-Get up close and personal with the Historic DeKalb Courthouse on a behind the scenes tour this Tuesday, Jan. 14 at 12 p.m. Visit dekalbhistory.org for ticket information.
-Join Little Shop of Stories at the Georgia Center for the Book at Decatur Library on Wednesday, Jan. 15 at 7 p.m. to celebrate the release of Ransom Riggs’ fifth novel, The Conference of the Birds. Visit Little Shops of Stories on Facebook for ticket info.
-Stop by the Square Pub for live music every Thursday at 7 p.m. featuring Jess Goggans. They’ll be $5 local drafts and 1/2 off apps from 6-11 p.m.
-Georgia Center for the Book will host a poetry reading with Ilya Kaminsky and Katie Farris this Thursday, Jan. 16 at 7:15 p.m. in the Decatur Library Auditorium. Doors open at 6:30. Event is free and open to the community.
-Join the Decatur Arts Alliance for the art opening of Forked Tongues, Thumbprints, and Floral Abstractions showcasing the works of Matthew Blodgett this Friday, Jan. 17 from 6-8 p.m. at the DAA Gallery (113 Clairemont Ave).
-Don’t miss these upcoming events and live performances at Eddie’s Attic including Comedy Open Mic hosted by Windy Peach Comedy, Songwriter’s Open Mic, David Bromberg with Jordan Tice, Emily Hackett with Sydney Rhame and Travis Denning. Visit eddiesattic.com for show times and tickets.

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This Weekend in Decatur

Posted in Community, Events, tagged , , , , , , on January 10, 2020 | Leave a Comment »

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-Decatur Glassblowing invites you to Make Your Own Glass Flower this Saturday, Jan. 11. Visit their Facebook to view group class times and pricing.

-Join Brush Izakaya & Pine Street Market on Jan. 12 at 5:30 p.m. for ISSHO, a private dinner bringing together Chefs Jason Liang and Rusty Bowers as they guide your experience while merging their talents for a 6 course meal at Brush Sushi Izakaya. Visit brushatl.com/events to purchase tickets.

-Join Java Speaks at the Pinewood for their first Open Mic of 2020! Come out this Sunday, Jan. 12 from 7:30-10:30 p.m. for poetry and music. Visit Java Speaks on Facebook for more info.

-Check out this weekend’s upcoming live performances at Eddie’s Attic featuring Patrick Davis, Becky Shaw, Travis Meadows and Joe Mullins & the Radio Ramblers. For show times and ticket information, visit eddiesattic.com.

Cover Photo: Decatur Glassblowing

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