Tonight (Friday, 7, 2014):
Colin Meloy & Carson Ellis present Wildwood Imperium
Kavarna Coffee, 7-10 p.m.
Colin Meloy, lead singer of The Decemberists, and acclaimed artist, Carson Ellis, will debut their latest in the Wildwood Chronicles with a reading and signing of Wildwood Imperium. All proceeds benefit the Decatur Education Foundation’s literacy program that ensures low-income students have access to great books and develop a lifelong love of reading. Hosted by Poverty is Real. Tickets available at Little Shop of Stories, 404-373-6300. $15 adult/$10 children.
This Weekend
Decatur Old House Fair
Saturday, Feb. 8 • 9am-4pm
Marriott Courtyard Decatur Hotel and Conference Center, 130 Clairemont Ave.
Discover new ideas, materials and techniques for rehabilitating, furnishing and maintaining your older home.
Mingei World Arts
Saturday • 10am-5pm & Sunday •noon-5pm
Mingei’s pop up is open this weekend. Stop by for new finds, old favorites and a glass of wine.
This Month
Decatur Library
Exhibit: Owls, The Symbol of Wisdom and Knowledge
All during the month of February, the Decatur Library will exhibit the private collection of owls of Mrs. Lillian W. White (March 24, 1932-May 8, 2011), former librarian of the Durham County Library System and one of the first professionally-trained, African American librarians in the state of North Carolina. Mrs. White is the mother of Greg D. White, director of the City of Decatur’s Active Living Division.
Eat Well Indie-Catur Returns
In February, Decatur Active Living and the Decatur Visitors Center team up once again with local restaurants for the Eat Well Indie-catur Campaign. Visit a participating restaurant any day during February, choose one of the featured healthy entrees and get your Eat Well Indie-catur card. Cards are available at participating locations and at the Decatur Visitors Center, 113 Clairemont Ave. Participate three times during February and you will earn a recipe book featuring some of Decatur restaurants’ healthiest recipes.
