Video Friday - The Tams - Be Young Be Foolish Be Happy

Holiday Recycling Tips

From thedecaturminute.com

American’s waste generation per household increases 25 percent, or almost 1,000 pounds of trash, between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day; almost 80 percent of what is thrown away during the holidays could have been recycled or repurposed, according to the U. S. EPA.
The most common non-recyclables contaminating the recycling waste stream during the holiday season include bubble wrap, cellophane, string/rope, ribbons and bows, batteries, food, and clothing. Some of these are recyclable at special drop off locations, but NOT in the curbside bin.
Plan to compost fruit and vegetable peels, coffee grounds, egg shells, tea bags and other organic non-dairy (and no meat items) in your backyard or local compost bin.
And don’t forget to Bring One for the Chipper and recycle Christmas trees, with all ornaments, stands, and lights REMOVED!

SEASON'S GREETINGS From Decatur GA

                                                     "WISHING YOU WERE HERE"

Video Friday - Christmas in the 50's

Electric Trains and Christmas

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Christmas with Jennifer Nettles & ASO 12-20-17

From  http://www.atlanta.net/events/detail/christmas-with-jennifer-nettles-aso/110596/

 

Christmas with Jennifer Nettles & ASO

Date:

12/20/2017

Location /
Venue:

Atlanta Symphony Hall

at Woodruff Arts Center
Atlanta, GA 30309

Type:

Holiday

Area:

Midtown

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Christmas with Jennifer Nettles & the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Wed 12/20 @ 7:30pm Atlanta Symphony Hall, Atlanta, GA
 Visit Event Website
Visit Location Website

 

Video Friday - Chuck Berry - Run Rudolph Run

STEEL CITY POPS Ornament Decoration Party Dec 14 (FREE)

Ornament Decorating Party!

 Decatur GA
From  https://business.facebook.com

Hey friends! On December 14th we’re hosting a free ornament decorating party at our shop. Turn your favorite pop sticks into cute holiday ornaments! We will have our kitchen set up to decorate ornaments from 2p-6p so we hope you will join us for some holiday fun!

FREE

A Christmas Story Playing This Weekend at The Plaza Theatre

 From: http://plazaatlanta.com/new_website2/a-christmas-story-129-and-1210/

Sat & Sun: 3:15 PM
Based on the humorous writings of author Jean Shepherd, this beloved holiday movie follows the wintry exploits of youngster Ralphie Parker (Peter Billingsley), who spends most of his time dodging a bully (Zack Ward) and dreaming of his ideal Christmas gift, a “Red Ryder air rifle.” Frequently at odds with his cranky dad (Darren McGavin) but comforted by his doting mother (Melinda Dillon), Ralphie struggles to make it to Christmas Day with his glasses and his hopes intact.

Video Friday - Darlene Love - Baby Please Come Home

UPDATE: Double Feature Holiday Movie Night CANCELED

From thedecaturminute.com
 
When: December 8, 2017 (this Friday!)
Time: Fun starts at 5:30 p.m., movies start at 6:30 p.m.
Where: The 300 block of West Ponce de Leon Avenue (around Mellow Mushroom)

What: Watch a holiday double feature, Frosty’s Winter Wonderland and White Christmas, with your neighbors and family. Bundle up, bring blankets and chairs, pick up dinner at a nearby restaurant, and snuggle down to watch two holiday favorites.

Kudzu Antiques 12th Annual Holiday Shopping Parties On Now!

Please join us for our Annual Holiday Shopping Parties every Sunday afternoon! Enjoy this tradition of Live Music, Refreshments, Sale Prices and Unique Gifts. Every Sunday afternoon until Christmas. A great way to spend some time with friends and family, shopping at the ‘Zu!

 http://www.kudzuantiques.com

Decatur Estate's Annual Holiday Open House Dec 3rd.

https://www.facebook.com/DecaturEstate/

Decatur Tree Lighting ( PHOTOS )

Video Friday - Mariah Carey - All I Want For Christmas Is You

ROOTCITY HOLIDAY POPUP NOW OPEN

From thedecaturminute.com

Root City Holiday Popup Shop
Finely curated local, artisan made gifts
Open 7 days a week – 11/25 to 12/23
1 West Court Square #110 Decatur GA 30030 – Next to Souper Jenny in the old Art Institute location.

Check out these gifts here.

  https://www.hellorootcity.com/

Video Friday - Jackie Wilson - (Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher And Higher

Santa on the Square for Small Business Saturday Nov. 25

From thedecaturminute.com
 Santa is *shopping small* this year! Celebrate Small Business Saturday with ol’ Saint Nick himself on the Decatur square. Santa arrives in style on a fire truck at 10 a.m. and stays for milk, cookies, and photo opportunities until 3 p.m. Register for this free event at freshtix.com so there are enough fresh-baked cookies, milk, and hot cocoa to go around. SHOP SMALL for gifts at City of Decatur businesses, then head to the tent on the square to get them expertly gift-wrapped for free! Until 5 p.m.

Christmas Tree Lighting! Thursday, Nov 30, 7 p.m. @ Little Shop of Stories

From Little Shop of Stories -
 On Thursday, November 30th – 7 pm
 Please join us for the tree lighting on Decatur Square! We will have hot chocolate and other goodies and music from the F.AVE chorus. Free and open to the public!
 This wonderful annual event is brought to you by the following most excellent Decatur friends: Apolinsky and Associates, Butter & Cream, Café Alsace, Cakes & Ale, Downtown Decatur Development Authority, Decatur Presbyterian Church, Homegrown, Pam Hughes at Harry Norman Realtors, J.M. Wilkerson Construction, McCurdy Candler, Mudhouse Design, My Own Bookkeeper, Private Bank of Decatur, Rocket Fizz, Starbucks, Trinity Mercantile and Design, Verisail, Wild Oats & Billy Goats, and Worthmore Jeweler.

Video Friday - Old Movie Stars Dance to Uptown Funk

Potter Pub Crawl Nov. 17, 2017

From https://www.xorbia.com/events/mcp/ppc3/

The POTTER PUB CRAWL returns for a 3rd year on Nov. 17th, 2017!
Come out Friday, November 17th, 2017 for a stroll through some of Virginia Highlands most magical pubs. Diesel Filling Station will play host as the Ministry of Magic for the evening with 4 other pubs hosting wizard 'houses', along with special (magical) themed shots, wizard costume contests, photographers, food specials and more.
Each registered attendee, with a Potter Pub Crawl armband, will get a different complimentary themed shot at each 'house' and the host pub (5 shots total), along with a collectible POTTER PUB CRAWL pin, event photo opp/station, after parties and food/drink specials.
-----> Only 500 tickets TOTAL will be available for this event (this event is strictly 21+)
Wizard's Ball IV (the following night on Nov. 18th): www.WizardsBall.com

Video Friday - Abba - Dancing Queen

Georgia RR Passenger Train Decatur GA 1963

    Notice Lewis Seed Store on right. and a 1957 Ford

KUDZA Antiques Jewelry Trunk Show - Sunday Nov. 12

 From : http://www.kudzuantiques.com
Love supporting handmade, but often wonder who the maker is behind all of the magic? Come out to our handmade jewelry trunk show this Sunday, November 12 from 1-5 pm and “Meet The Maker”. You’ll find lots of wonderful jewelry and specials from Cameoko (@cameoko_jewelry), Crafts & Love (@craftsandlove), Fossil & Hide (@fossil_and_hide), Lily (@kudzulily) & Oh So Fitting (@ohsofitting). We’ll also have wine and refreshments to help jump start your holiday shopping moods!

Maker & Artist Market this Saturday at 605 W. Ponce de Leon Ave.

This is from The Decatur Minute Decatur Makers is hosting a Maker & Artist Market to celebrate all the cool and creative hand-made making that comes from the Atlanta community! The Market will be this Saturday, November 11, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m., rain or shine. The address is 605 W. Ponce de Leon Ave, in the parking lot behind the First Christian Church (across the street from the Decatur post office). Currently there are about 30 vendors who will be selling hand-made products including candy and treats, jewelry and beads, clothing and accessories, candles, wreaths, stained glass, paintings, skincare, soaps, baskets, charms, quilts, cutting boards and cheese boards, and so much more. There will also be stone carving, animatronic puppetry making, and jewelry making demos. And bring the kids as they can get hands on and DIY their own buttons and cool masks. Fun for the whole family! For more information, check out the Facebook event and the event webpage.
photo credit facebook web site.

Video Friday - Mickey & Sylvia - Love Is Strange

-- Anonymous said... Sorry for the interruption, folks, but I always do the last dance of the season. This year somebody told me not to. So I'm gonna do my kind of dancin' with a great partner, who's not only a terrific dancer, but somebody... who's taught me... that there are people willing to stand up for other people no matter what it costs them. Somebody who's taught me about the kind of person I wanna be. Miss Frances Houseman.

Terrific Thursdays Starts Nov. 2

From thedecaturminute.com

For all of you non-procrastinator holiday shoppers out there, this week kicks off Decatur’s eight-week holiday shopping extravaganza. You’ll get rewarded for getting your shopping done early and have a chance to get your hands on some free art. Here’s what’s in store for Decatur this season:
Terrific Thursdays – starts this week!
November 2, 9, 16, 20 & December 7, 14, 21
Enjoy Discounts, snacks, special in-store events, and extended hours at 25+ participating Decatur Businesses in November and December. For a complete list of participating businesses, click here.
Free Art Every Thursday
On each Terrific Thursday, 10 artsy octopi will be placed in participating shops around Decatur. If you find one, take a photo and post it on Instagram. it’s yours! Tag yourself, the shop, @fishn and the artist (on the back of your new eight-legged friend). Use the #octopidecatur hashtag too.

Halloween in Decatur GA

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Video Friday - Michael Jackson - THRILLER

Avondale Estates Tree Walk Oct. 28

Little 5 Points Halloween Festival & Parade Sat. Oct 21

http://l5phalloween.com/

Video Friday - Spotlight Dance "Just Like Romeo & Juliet"

Decatur's Haints and Saints Halloween Parade - Sunday Oct 29

 For More Info Visit https://www.facebook.com/HomeGrownDecaturHalloween/

and  http://decaturhalloweenparade.com/

Cult Classic CHRISTINE Playing at The Plaza Theatre 10-20 thru 10-26

From plazaatlanta.com

Christine – 10/20-10/26

Unpopular nerd Arnie Cunningham (Keith Gordon) buys a 1958 Plymouth Fury, which he names Christine. Arnie develops an unhealthy obsession with the car, to the alarm of his jock friend, Dennis Guilder (John Stockwell). After bully Buddy Repperton (William Ostrander) defaces Christine, the auto restores itself to perfect condition and begins killing off Buddy and his friends. Determined to stop the deaths, Dennis and Arnie’s girlfriend, Leigh Cabot (Alexandra Paul), decide to destroy Christine.

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Next Stop Decatur Time Machine circa 1942 & Today

 Decatur GA
In 1942 Wheat Williams Realty Co. purchased this location which was formerly Home Folks Grill.
Today this building is occupied by Salonred Kids .
123 E. Ponce De Leon Ave. Decatur GA

Small Scale Development Workshop Nov. 15 , 2017

From thedecaturminute.com

On November 15, the City of Decatur and Decatur Development Authority will host a Small Scale Real Estate Development Workshop.  Get a big picture view of small scale real estate development.  The Workshop offers specialized training about how to create small projects, like 1-3 story buildings with less than 20 units, which are residential, commercial or mixed use. The Workshop is a day-long session designed to introduce the principles and implementation mechanisms behind neighborhood based development projects.  The course assumes you know a lot about where you live, but not necessarily much about the real estate process or building development. Discover where you need help and meet the people who can help you. Through presentations on finance, design and site selection, a hands-on practice exercise, and networking with local like-minded people, this workshop is the first step to becoming a small developer yourself or creating a supportive ecosystem for small development in your city.
WHAT: Small Scale Real Estate Development Workshop
WHEN: Wednesday, November 15, 2017, 8 a.m.- 5 p.m.
WHERE: Courtyard by Marriott, 130 Clairemont AvenueDecatur, GA, 30030
COST: Early Bird Registration Rate ($185) Concludes Friday, October 20, 2017
Regular Registration Rate ($215) Concludes Friday, November 10, 2017
Last Minute Registration Rate is ($245)
Register today at http://www.incrementaldevelopment.org/events/decatur2017

Video Friday - America - A Horse With No Name

Puppy Love at The Marlay this Saturday

We'll have adoptable pups onsite along with the Laguanitas team to promote their special brews.

 

 From: https://www.facebook.com/doggieharmony/

Saturday at 2 PM - 5 PM

Show Map The Marlay House 426 W Ponce de Leon Ave, Decatur, Georgia 30030

 

Please join us for a leisurely Saturday afternoon of delicious brews, music and doggie love!

We'll have adoptable pups onsite along with the Laguanitas team to promote their special brews.

We'll also be raffling off some fun gift baskets and certificates to support Doggie Harmony's ongoing dog rescue efforts!

So, mark you calendar and bring your friends. Dog friends welcome on the patio, but please only if they're dog/kid friendly.

See you soon.

2017 Madison Ave Soapbox Derby ( PHOTOS )

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