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Get out and see a Movie: AMC North Dekalb Mall & The Plaza Theatre
Get out and see a Movie: AMC North Dekalb Mall & The Plaza Theatre
Thursday, April 16, 2009
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
California flag at Decatur courthouse? It’s movie magic
California flag at Decatur courthouse? It’s movie magic
By MARCUS K. GARNER
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
If you happened by the Decatur square Wednesday and wondered why California’s bear-on-red-and-white flag tussled on the square’s flagpole, rather than Georgia’s state banner — no, Decatur hasn’t seceded to the west.
A Lifetime TV crew this week will be filming a courtroom dramedy set in small-town California in which Decatur’s Old Court House will play the part of — you guessed it — an old small-town courthouse.
AJC story
By MARCUS K. GARNER
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
If you happened by the Decatur square Wednesday and wondered why California’s bear-on-red-and-white flag tussled on the square’s flagpole, rather than Georgia’s state banner — no, Decatur hasn’t seceded to the west.
A Lifetime TV crew this week will be filming a courtroom dramedy set in small-town California in which Decatur’s Old Court House will play the part of — you guessed it — an old small-town courthouse.
AJC story
Remembering The Dekalb Locker Plant
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Decatur Rec Plans
David @ inDECATUR has great coverage on the meeting that was held last night,
see the plans for the Decatur Rec Center building.
see the plans for the Decatur Rec Center building.
Monday, April 13, 2009
Is Decatur ready for some new Art Work ?
Sunday, April 12, 2009
Remembering WAGA-TV
One of the cowboys does not have his real name listed here and would later be one of the biggest movie stars in the world. Can you name that star. ?
I guess Atlanta did not have that much news at 11:00 PM (Note Big Movie start times.)
Remember when we only had 3 channels on tv. channel 2, channel 5 and channel 11
Saturday, April 11, 2009
What Would You Say About a Movie Theater in Emory Village?
What Do You Think About a Movie Theater in Emory Village?
From the Alliance to Improve Emory Village...
Students at Emory's Goizueta Business School are working with Emory Village to gauge the feasibility of having a theater there in the future. To add your input, take the survey below (complete the survey by Tuesday, April 14 to be eligible for a $15 Starbucks gift certificate). The survey should take about 5-10 minutes. All responses are strictly confidential. http://emory.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_4NuTV1SsHGZtLH6&SVID=Prod
Clairmount Heights Civic Association
H/T: inDecatur
From the Alliance to Improve Emory Village...
Students at Emory's Goizueta Business School are working with Emory Village to gauge the feasibility of having a theater there in the future. To add your input, take the survey below (complete the survey by Tuesday, April 14 to be eligible for a $15 Starbucks gift certificate). The survey should take about 5-10 minutes. All responses are strictly confidential. http://emory.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_4NuTV1SsHGZtLH6&SVID=Prod
Clairmount Heights Civic Association
H/T: inDecatur
Friday, April 10, 2009
Easter Brunch at Wahoo! Grill
Easter Brunch at Wahoo! Grill
Sunday, April 12th
Featuring Delicious Favorites Like...
Shrimp & Grits
Carved Ham with Mayhaw Jelly and Pineapple Glaze
Smoked Salmon with Capers
Chicken Curry Salad with Toasted Walnuts and Grapes
And delicious, mouthwatering desserts!
10 am to 3pm
Accepting Reservations For Any Size Group
Make Your Reservation Today - (404)373-3331
$16 Buffet / $8 Children (under 12)
$5 Mimosas & Bloody Marys
Live Jazz Duo
"Best Patio Dining"
Critics Choice, Creative Loafing
2006 & 2008 Best of Atlanta Issue
Wahoo! Grill
1042 West College Avenue
Decatur, GA 30030
Ph. 404-373-3331
www.wahoogrilldecatur.com
Thursday, April 9, 2009
First Waffle House may become historic building
First Waffle House may become historic building
By April Hunt
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Wednesday, April 08, 2009
Smothered, covered and - maybe - historical.
That’s the application before DeKalb County, which is considering whether to make Waffle House #1 on East College Avenue a historic property. The county’s historical preservation committee will hold a public hearing on the nomination of the building, now a museum, at 7 p.m. Monday, April 20 at the Maloof Center in Decatur.
The building sits just outside the city of Avondale Estates, which tried unsuccessfully for the third time this year to annex that and other property along College Avenue. The owners of the private museum were among the few business owners in the corridor who supported joining the city.
Decatur Time Machine - Mo Jo Pizza & Pub Building
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
THIRD ANNUAL HIDDEN COVE PARK AND EARTH DAY CELEBRATION
Dan Magee sends this in:
THE FRIENDS OF HIDDEN COVE PARK
INVITE YOU TO JOIN US
SATURDAY, APRIL 25TH
for the
THIRD ANNUAL HIDDEN COVE PARK AND EARTH DAY CELEBRATION
IVY PULL AND TRASH REMOVAL BEGINS AT 9:00 AM
BRING YOUR GARDENING GLOVES AND A TRASH BAG
MEET AT THE DEAD END OF WESTCHESTER DRIVE
GATHER AT THE WESTCHESTER SCHOOL PLAYGROUND AT 11:45 AM FOR THE BEACON
DANCE PERFORMANCE
POT LUCK and MUSIC BEGINS AT 12:30 PM
SHARE A COVERED DISH OR DESSERT WITH YOUR NEIGHBORS AT THE WESTCHESTER
SCHOOL PLAYGROUND - B.Y.O.B.
PARK PLAN PRESENTATIONS BEGIN AT 1:30.
COME TO THE WESTCHESTER SCHOOL AUDITORIUM TO SEE THE MASTER PLAN AND BE
A PART OF THE PARK'S FUTURE
DONATIONS TO SUPPORT THE CELEBRATION ARE WELCOME!
(MAY 2 -RAIN DATE)
YOUR PARTICIPATION WILL HELP ENSURE THAT HIDDEN COVE PARK WILL CONTINUE
TO BE THE CROWN JEWEL OF OUR NEIGHBORHOOD!!!
Scott Pendergrast, 245 Chelsea Drive
work 404 525-0457
e-mail scott@ncr-inc.com
THE FRIENDS OF HIDDEN COVE PARK
INVITE YOU TO JOIN US
SATURDAY, APRIL 25TH
for the
THIRD ANNUAL HIDDEN COVE PARK AND EARTH DAY CELEBRATION
IVY PULL AND TRASH REMOVAL BEGINS AT 9:00 AM
BRING YOUR GARDENING GLOVES AND A TRASH BAG
MEET AT THE DEAD END OF WESTCHESTER DRIVE
GATHER AT THE WESTCHESTER SCHOOL PLAYGROUND AT 11:45 AM FOR THE BEACON
DANCE PERFORMANCE
POT LUCK and MUSIC BEGINS AT 12:30 PM
SHARE A COVERED DISH OR DESSERT WITH YOUR NEIGHBORS AT THE WESTCHESTER
SCHOOL PLAYGROUND - B.Y.O.B.
PARK PLAN PRESENTATIONS BEGIN AT 1:30.
COME TO THE WESTCHESTER SCHOOL AUDITORIUM TO SEE THE MASTER PLAN AND BE
A PART OF THE PARK'S FUTURE
DONATIONS TO SUPPORT THE CELEBRATION ARE WELCOME!
(MAY 2 -RAIN DATE)
YOUR PARTICIPATION WILL HELP ENSURE THAT HIDDEN COVE PARK WILL CONTINUE
TO BE THE CROWN JEWEL OF OUR NEIGHBORHOOD!!!
Scott Pendergrast, 245 Chelsea Drive
work 404 525-0457
e-mail scott@ncr-inc.com
Jazz Nights at Scottish Rite
Candlelit concerts THE LAST FOUR Thursdays in April -- April 9th, 16th, 23rd, and 30th from 7-9pm in Oakhurst Village.
FREE FOR ALL TO ENJOY!
321 West Hill St, Decatur, GA 30030
To keep our Jazz Nights as enjoyable as possible for everyone please observe these simple rules:
Blankets Only - No Lawn Chairs
Throw Away Your Trash - Garbage Cans Provided
Kids are warmly welcomed. Please keep an eye on your own children at all times. We have some traffic on a nearby street and personal property at neighboring residences and businesses that could be potentially dangerous for unattended children.
Schedule
N. McDonough St. Snow circa 1961
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
Monday, April 6, 2009
When Decatur was Pleasantville USA
Decatur should have the Coca-Cola Policeman signs today around Decatur to read "SLOW DOWN". One location would be at E.Ponce de Leon Ave and E. Court Sq.
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Sunday, April 5, 2009
BELVEDER PLAZA SHOPPING CENTER
Photo show it spelled as BELVEDER PLAZA
Belvedere Plaza Shopping Center, located in Belvedere Park (at Memorial Dr — S.R. 154 — and Columbia Drive), was one of the earliest malls in the Atlanta area. Opened around Labor Day in 1955, the center was an open-air strip and not an enclosed mall, but it still had many of the major mall tenants of that era and competed with Columbia Mall (later named Avondale Mall), which opened at the adjacent corner of the same intersection in 1964. The center had a two-level portion with an escalator and many of the major mall tenants of the era. The shopping center included one anchor, a two-level Rich's, and also included a bowling alley, Woolworth's and Davis Brothers Cafeteria as some of its major tenants. The Rich's was located in the front of the center and was the second suburban store built after Lenox Square. Rich's at Belevedere opened in 1959.
The area around Belvedere Plaza fell into sharp decline in the 1970s and 1980s and lost its major anchor, Rich's, in 1986. The Rich's location there was the first to ever close in the chain. The center since fell into sharper decline, but has been somewhat redeveloped since that time into a smaller center, anchored by a Kroger, some small take-out eateries, and a store offering the unusual combination of wigs and beepers.
Belvedere Plaza is within the Belvedere Park neighborhood that has recently become one of Atlanta's hot real estate markets. New families, young urbanites and investors have recently discovered this intown neighborhood. The large trees, parks, new homes, and location only add to the neighborhood's intown appeal and charm. The neighborhood is located approximately six miles east of the State Capitol Building in downtown Atlanta.
Note: Visit my Belvedere Plaza site.
Bailey's Shoe Shop - circa 1959
Bailey's Shoe Shop was located at 142 Sycamore St. Decatur, GA.
Est. in 1904 it was the oldest Decatur business in continuous operation when it closed it's doors.
They once would deliver your shoes by motorcycle,
unheard of today.
My Mom remembers when she was a little girl that she once ordered an ice cream cone and candy bar from a local drug store in Decatur and they delivered it to her at her home.
Now that's what I call service. (Fast Service, because the ice cream cone had not melted.)
Maybe I will try that one day.
Saturday, April 4, 2009
New Glenlake Pool House Update
Major renovations are well under way at Glenlake Park. This is the first comprehensive improvement to Glenlake Park in over 50 years. Work should be completed by the end of this year and will include new walking trails, pedestrian bridges, improved athletic fields, a new multi-purpose pavilion and an expanded dog park. Streambed restoration will improve water quality reduce downstream flooding and allow the stream to become an integral part of the park experience. A new bathhouse is currently underway and should be completed in time for the pool to reopen this Memorial Day.
Mingei World Arts April Sales
This was sent in from Mingei World Arts
Awash in goods!
While it's been raining in Decatur, it's been raining boxes at Mingei!
A flood of treasures!
Textiles from India
Indian sparkle
More from Thailand
Decatur Greenfest
Mingei Book Club
When a Crocodile Eats the Sun:
A Memoir of Africa
by Peter Godwin
7:00pm,
Tuesday, April 14
Everyone is welcome!
Easter goodies!
To fill your basket:
Come see the adorable croaking frog toys made from recycled teak, just in from Thailand!
Also great for Easter:
More frogs--
hand-woven cotton stuffed frogs
Hand-woven cotton carrot toys, with bunnies
hiding inside!
Jumping Lao toys
Parasite wood carvings
Oaxacan animals
Finger puppets from Peru
Back again
Colored stick pencils from Thailand
$ 8 for set of 10
Trick Wallets
made of Thai funny papers
$ 8 each
Tiny pouches made from India sari trims
$ 2 each
Bollywood is coming!
Coming soon to Mingei:
Vintage posters of many classic Indian films
(sorry, no Slumdog Millionaire,
but we tried...)
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Ann has Returned from India with more textiles!
chaubundi avani3 stitched shawl
Yes, even more gorgeous, woven silks and cottons have arrived at Mingei! The variety of textiles in India is astounding, and we now have some of the best: Shawls and scarves of wild Himalayan cruelty-free silk from Avani, a project that also promotes clean water projects in the sensitive area where they source their silk cocoons. Gorgeous hand-printed cotton and silk dupatas (Indian shawls, 2 1/2 meters of fabric with borders-- perfect also for window treatments or table covers) from Chaubundi, a family business which carves their own woodblocks for printing and uses all natural dyes. Loose weave raw silk net shawls from Bihar (some printed by Chaubundi, also!). And a few other random pieces, including several hand-stitched cotton throws/bedspreads.
Even in the rain, these are going fast. Don't miss a browse through these glorious colors to celebrate spring!
Indian shine and sparkle
enamelearrings string necklaces
Need just a little sparkle to add spring to your step? These traditional brass and enamel earrings from Jaipur start at just $10 a pair, and come in many colors!
For a pop of spring color, we also have bright string and bead necklaces from a woman's co-op in Delhi. $15-$18.
More from Thailand
lantern Sea shipment arrives
While we were unpacking bags from India, our ship came in, carrying the bulkier items from the January buying trip to Thailand. What's in that to spring things up? We have an assortment of hand-made mulberry paper lanterns that we think will do the trick!
Also, we have a few beautiful new carvings, including a lovely one of a
meditating monk.
monk
Preview of coming attractions? Still hanging out in the back room waiting for floor space: Burmese puppets, spirit houses, and picture frames made from recycled teak.
Decatur Greenfest is coming!
Mark your calendars!
The first annual Decatur Greenfest is coming to the square the first weekend of May! The kickoff event will be April 30-- a screening of the award-winning, Oscar nominated documentary film Recycled Life, about people living and working on the Guatemalan City garbage dump. A panel discussion afterward will feature the work of Safe Passage, an organization which began and supports a school at the dump.
We'll be exhibiting at the fest, and featuring recycled bags from Conserve India, a project working with people who work the Delhi dump.
mala
A little bit of Tibet, too
Ann made her first visit to Dharamsala, home to the Dalai Lama and the Tibetan goverment in exile on this buying trip, and brought back wonderful things. We have beautiful yak bone malas, stone malas and sandalwood wrist malas from the Dalai Lama Temple and endless knot pendants from the Tibetan Children's Village. She also found a project sponsored by a Venetian glass maker who has donated materials and training to help new refugees make Murano-style glass beads. We have loose beads, earrings and a few bracelets from this project. Soon to be available: a limited number of lovely Thangkhas in several sizes, painted by young artists in and around Dharamsala.
Coming in the sea shipment? Singing bowls from the Tibetan Children's Village, journals galore made by refugees, hand-made paper lanterns with Tibetan symbols. That won't be for a while-- we'll let you know!
Thanks for reading our news.
Downtown Decatur Ga. circa 1968
Friday, April 3, 2009
Saturday @ Eddie's Attic
MICHELLE MALONE (CD RELEASE!)
Show time: 6:30 pm / Doors open: 6:00 pm
Individual advanced tickets: $18 / At the door: $22 / Tables of 4: $90
Moanin' MICHELLE MALONE is the original Chattahoochie Guitar Queen, who delivers southern blues rock delivered with a powerful and passionate voice. She is a long-time Attic friend who was born and raised in Atlanta and studdied voice at Agnes Scott College. She left school upon receiving a recording contract from Clive Davis at Arista Records, for whom she recorded, with her band Drag the River, the album "Relentless." She now owns her own label SBS Records and is releasing her new album "Debris" tonight.
MICHELLE MALONE (CD RELEASE!) / NATHAN BEAVER & RYAN ROCKITT
Show time: 9:30 pm / Doors open: 9:00 pm
Individual advanced tickets: $18 / At the door: $22 / Tables: SOLD OUT
Moanin' MICHELLE MALONE is the original Chattahoochie Guitar Queen, who delivers southern blues rock delivered with a powerful and passionate voice. She is a long-time Attic friend who was born and raised in Atlanta and studdied voice at Agnes Scott College. She left school upon receiving a recording contract from Clive Davis at Arista Records, for whom she recorded, with her band Drag the River, the album "Relentless." She now owns her own label SBS Records and is releasing her new album "Debris" tonight.
Listen:
Madison, GA native NATHAN BEAVER is a young performing songwriter whose music fuses folk, rock, country and pop. His eloquent lyrics have heart and his melodies have solid hooks. As a teenager, his older brother would send him album after album of songwriters such as Matthew Kahler, Shawn Mullins, and David Wilcox, artists who embraced the craftsmanship of their songs as their strength. After high school, he moved to Georgia and began cultivating his own craft--a spawn of the musical influences he discovered while a teenager. He is playing this evening as a duo with RYAN
Show time: 6:30 pm / Doors open: 6:00 pm
Individual advanced tickets: $18 / At the door: $22 / Tables of 4: $90
Moanin' MICHELLE MALONE is the original Chattahoochie Guitar Queen, who delivers southern blues rock delivered with a powerful and passionate voice. She is a long-time Attic friend who was born and raised in Atlanta and studdied voice at Agnes Scott College. She left school upon receiving a recording contract from Clive Davis at Arista Records, for whom she recorded, with her band Drag the River, the album "Relentless." She now owns her own label SBS Records and is releasing her new album "Debris" tonight.
MICHELLE MALONE (CD RELEASE!) / NATHAN BEAVER & RYAN ROCKITT
Show time: 9:30 pm / Doors open: 9:00 pm
Individual advanced tickets: $18 / At the door: $22 / Tables: SOLD OUT
Moanin' MICHELLE MALONE is the original Chattahoochie Guitar Queen, who delivers southern blues rock delivered with a powerful and passionate voice. She is a long-time Attic friend who was born and raised in Atlanta and studdied voice at Agnes Scott College. She left school upon receiving a recording contract from Clive Davis at Arista Records, for whom she recorded, with her band Drag the River, the album "Relentless." She now owns her own label SBS Records and is releasing her new album "Debris" tonight.
Listen:
Madison, GA native NATHAN BEAVER is a young performing songwriter whose music fuses folk, rock, country and pop. His eloquent lyrics have heart and his melodies have solid hooks. As a teenager, his older brother would send him album after album of songwriters such as Matthew Kahler, Shawn Mullins, and David Wilcox, artists who embraced the craftsmanship of their songs as their strength. After high school, he moved to Georgia and began cultivating his own craft--a spawn of the musical influences he discovered while a teenager. He is playing this evening as a duo with RYAN
New Poster to Help Promote Next Stop...Decatur Blog
DeKalb’s military high school will be one of a kind.
DeKalb’s military high school ‘provides a niche’
By KRISTINA TORRES
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Thursday, April 02, 2009
It will be one of a kind — Georgia’s first public military high school and the only U.S. Marine Corps public school in the nation founded on educational theory and the discipline of long-standing JROTC programs.
The DeKalb Marine Corps Institute will focus its academics on math and science, coupled with a military-style regimen. It will have a principal and a commandant. The school, scheduled to open in August, will eventually include 650 students from throughout DeKalb County.
AJC story
By KRISTINA TORRES
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Thursday, April 02, 2009
It will be one of a kind — Georgia’s first public military high school and the only U.S. Marine Corps public school in the nation founded on educational theory and the discipline of long-standing JROTC programs.
The DeKalb Marine Corps Institute will focus its academics on math and science, coupled with a military-style regimen. It will have a principal and a commandant. The school, scheduled to open in August, will eventually include 650 students from throughout DeKalb County.
AJC story
Thursday, April 2, 2009
Dixie Highway Yard Sale
Dixie Highway Yard Sale June 5-7, 2009!
90 MILES FROM RINGGOLD, GA SOUTHBOUND TO MARIETTA, GA
Dixie Highway 90 mile yard sale
The Dixie Highway 90-mile Yard Sale is always a great success!
Mark your calendars now in beautiful northwest
Georgia, June 5-7, 2009!
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Mr Valentine Demonstrating a Quick Way to End All Nine Lives at Once*
*No animals were harmed during the shooting of this photograph. However, R- rated language was vigorously employed.
Great picture from Flickr member lee.mccain.photorama
Eddie's Attic this week-end
JENNIFER DANIELS / NAKED BLUE
Show time: 8:00 pm / Doors open: 6:30 pm
SOLD OUT!
JENNIFER DANIELS is a uniquely gifted and naturally talented performing songwriter as well as an excellent guitarist with magnetic stage presence. Paste Magazine calls her "an amazing musical talent." Tonight she is releasing her fourth studio project titled, "Come Undone." Her music has celtic influences fused with Southern inflections. Fans of Ani Difranco, Dido and Sarah McLachlan should enjoy her music.
Baltimore's NAKED BLUE is husband-and-wife team Scott and Jen Smith. They've already recorded 5 CDs. Fans of Shawn Colvin will enjoy their radio-friendly adult contemporary pop/folk.
Saturday, April 18th
DREW HOLCOMB (EARLY SHOW)
Show time: 7:00 pm / Doors open: 6:00 pm
Individual advanced tix: $10 / At the door: $13 / Tables of 4: $50
Nashville's DREW HOLCOMB has logged in more than 500 concert dates across the country from solo coffeehouse gigs to clubs, festivals, and colleges with his band, the Neighbors. He has also opened for Ryan Adams, Los Lobos, Susan Tedeschi, Marc Broussard, Sister Hazel, and the North Mississippi Allstars, to name but a few. That Holcomb has sold almost 10,000 CDs in the process is equally impressive given he has done it all without any major label or music industry support. Not bad for a folk rocker who calls himself a "recovering singer-songwriter." Drew's album "Passenger Seat" has currently ranked Top 5 on the iTunes Folk Top Albums.
ADRIANNE / KYLER ENGLAND (LATE SHOW)
Show time: 9:30 pm / Doors open: 9:00 pm
Individual advanced tix: $12 / At the door: $15 / Tables of 4: $60
A transplant from LA, ADRIANNE was one of 50 finalists in the Coca-Cola New Music Award Competition and recently had 3 songs in the feature film "Eulogy," starring Ray Romano and Debra Winger. Adrianne has won the prestigious Eddie's Attic Open Mic Shootout, just got back from entertaining on one of the Rock Boat cruises, received the Boston Music Award for Best New Singer-Songwriter, and was a finalist in Boston's Lilith Fair Competition. Tonight she is releasing her new CD, "You Me Lonely."
KYLER ENGLAND's organic pop music recently scored her the title "Hot 100 Unsigned Artists 2007" by Music Connection Magazine. Kyler's songs have been featured in many TV shows including Army Wives, Guiding Light, Zoey 101, Rollergirls, Paradise City as well as films like the upcoming "The Lucky Ones" starring Rachel McAdams and Tim Robbins. She is based out of Los Angeles, but tours over 100+ shows per year...sharing the stage with artists like Sting, Annie Lennox, Teitur, Gavin DeGraw and Melissa Etheridge. She released her latest project, "Simple Machine" just a few months ago.
Show time: 8:00 pm / Doors open: 6:30 pm
SOLD OUT!
JENNIFER DANIELS is a uniquely gifted and naturally talented performing songwriter as well as an excellent guitarist with magnetic stage presence. Paste Magazine calls her "an amazing musical talent." Tonight she is releasing her fourth studio project titled, "Come Undone." Her music has celtic influences fused with Southern inflections. Fans of Ani Difranco, Dido and Sarah McLachlan should enjoy her music.
Baltimore's NAKED BLUE is husband-and-wife team Scott and Jen Smith. They've already recorded 5 CDs. Fans of Shawn Colvin will enjoy their radio-friendly adult contemporary pop/folk.
Saturday, April 18th
DREW HOLCOMB (EARLY SHOW)
Show time: 7:00 pm / Doors open: 6:00 pm
Individual advanced tix: $10 / At the door: $13 / Tables of 4: $50
Nashville's DREW HOLCOMB has logged in more than 500 concert dates across the country from solo coffeehouse gigs to clubs, festivals, and colleges with his band, the Neighbors. He has also opened for Ryan Adams, Los Lobos, Susan Tedeschi, Marc Broussard, Sister Hazel, and the North Mississippi Allstars, to name but a few. That Holcomb has sold almost 10,000 CDs in the process is equally impressive given he has done it all without any major label or music industry support. Not bad for a folk rocker who calls himself a "recovering singer-songwriter." Drew's album "Passenger Seat" has currently ranked Top 5 on the iTunes Folk Top Albums.
ADRIANNE / KYLER ENGLAND (LATE SHOW)
Show time: 9:30 pm / Doors open: 9:00 pm
Individual advanced tix: $12 / At the door: $15 / Tables of 4: $60
A transplant from LA, ADRIANNE was one of 50 finalists in the Coca-Cola New Music Award Competition and recently had 3 songs in the feature film "Eulogy," starring Ray Romano and Debra Winger. Adrianne has won the prestigious Eddie's Attic Open Mic Shootout, just got back from entertaining on one of the Rock Boat cruises, received the Boston Music Award for Best New Singer-Songwriter, and was a finalist in Boston's Lilith Fair Competition. Tonight she is releasing her new CD, "You Me Lonely."
KYLER ENGLAND's organic pop music recently scored her the title "Hot 100 Unsigned Artists 2007" by Music Connection Magazine. Kyler's songs have been featured in many TV shows including Army Wives, Guiding Light, Zoey 101, Rollergirls, Paradise City as well as films like the upcoming "The Lucky Ones" starring Rachel McAdams and Tim Robbins. She is based out of Los Angeles, but tours over 100+ shows per year...sharing the stage with artists like Sting, Annie Lennox, Teitur, Gavin DeGraw and Melissa Etheridge. She released her latest project, "Simple Machine" just a few months ago.
Rite Aid Drug store might be closing next week at Suburban Plaza
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Easter Portraits at Hoopla April 4th
Parker Smith will be in store immediatly following the Easter Egg Hunt in the Square to do Easter Portraits. Sessions are every 15minutes (sign up for a time) starting at 11:30. Only $40 and includes a 5×7 portrait.
Monday, March 30, 2009
N. McDonough St. looking towards old Court House
Sunday, March 29, 2009
Sugarland at Gwinnett Arena April 10
Universal Music Nashville
Flowers aren’t the only thing popping up all over this spring. April boasts a bumper crop of big concerts across the metro area. Here are some highlights: From Access Atlanta
Sugarland April 10
Gwinnett Arena; $39.50-$49.50
Lights for Earth Hour
By SHANE BLATT
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Saturday, March 28, 2009
With the flip of a switch Saturday night, Atlanta joined thousands of cities worldwide in casting itself into darkness for 60 minutes in a gesture of environmental responsibility.
At precisely 8:30 p.m., Mayor Shirley Franklin threw a large mock light switch inside the World of Coca-Cola downtown to usher in the second annual Earth Hour in Atlanta.
ajc story
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Saturday, March 28, 2009
With the flip of a switch Saturday night, Atlanta joined thousands of cities worldwide in casting itself into darkness for 60 minutes in a gesture of environmental responsibility.
At precisely 8:30 p.m., Mayor Shirley Franklin threw a large mock light switch inside the World of Coca-Cola downtown to usher in the second annual Earth Hour in Atlanta.
ajc story
Saturday, March 28, 2009
Wahoo! will participate in Earth Hour
Candlelight for a Cause!
Wahoo! will participate in Earth Hour (a global effort to create awareness about global warming) this Saturday from 8:30 to 9:30 pm by turning off all unnecessary lights and enjoying dinner by candlelight!
Please turn off your lights and join us at Wahoo! Let's do our part to alter the course of climate change; together we can make a difference.
Wahoo! Grill, 1042 W. College Ave., Decatur, GA, 30030
Ph. 404-373-3331
www.wahoogrilldecatur.com
Looking back at The Glenwood Hardware Store
Friday, March 27, 2009
Decatur Electronics Recycling POSTPONED -RESCHEDULED for APRIL 25
Thanks Catherine Lee for sending this.
Decatur Electronics Recycling POSTPONED
RESCHEDULED for APRIL 25
The City of Decatur announces the cancelation of Electronics Recycling Day scheduled for Saturday, March 28 from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. in response to the prediction of severe thunderstorms, strong winds and lightning.
David Junger, Assistant City Manager for Public Works, said "The threat of severe weather is a safety hazard for our workers and volunteers. The event is held in an outdoor parking lot and offers no cover for the workers or the electronics that are being recycled."
Electronics Recycling Day has been re-scheduled for Saturday, April 25, 2009 from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. in the Decatur High School parking lot. Visit www.decaturga.com for a list of electronic items that may be recycled and more details about the event. Or, call 404-377-5571 for information.
Stonecrest Mall Bans teens without parents on weekend nights
Mall bans teens without parents on weekend nights
By MARCUS K. GARNER
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Lithonia’s Mall at Stonecrest will soon tell teenagers to stay away on weekend nights if they aren’t with Mom or Dad.
Beginning next weekend, anyone under age 18 coming to the mall at night will have to be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian, mall officials will announce on Friday.
AJC story
By MARCUS K. GARNER
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Lithonia’s Mall at Stonecrest will soon tell teenagers to stay away on weekend nights if they aren’t with Mom or Dad.
Beginning next weekend, anyone under age 18 coming to the mall at night will have to be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian, mall officials will announce on Friday.
AJC story
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Spring Cleaning ? Electronics Recycling Day is your Answer
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Relics and Rarities to Open Soon
Warren Pickard of Relics & Rarities tells his story
Relics and Rarities is too unique to describe without telling, as they say, the whole story. I grew up in Columbus, Georiga, about 130 miles southwest of Decatur. Columbus was the home of Kinnetts Dairy. Kinnetts Dairy was the primary supplier of milk and dairy products to all the schools in the area. Each year the school would take students on a field trip to the dairy. There was a replica of a white and black spotted cow standing on the beautiful green lawn of the dairy. The cow's name was Katie. Katie must have been at least 100 feet tall. I'm sure I could be off a couple of feet, I was only 6 or 7 years old at the time. We would all gather around Katie in amazement until we were ushered inside for the educational tour. I must have taken this tour 7 times throughout my childhood, but all I can remember is the 3 ounce cup of ice cream after every tour. Man that ice cream was delicious!
When I envisioned Relics and Rarities Ice Cream Parlor, the education and entertainment of children played an instrumental role in the concept development. So as a result, not only will you find delicious ice cream, you will also find a wonderful learning environment.
Kinnetts Dairy closed some years ago, Katie was moved to storage for a while and now stands in front of a Best Buys. But the trips to this dairy are some of my fondest childhood memories. My greatest wish is that Relics and Rarites will create great memories for each and every child that visits.
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Learn more here including tour info and hours of operations.
I took a tour of this place and you will love it, kids and adults.
Relics & Rarities will Open Soon.
409 N. McDonough St.
Decatur, Ga
Across from Decatur High School
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Monday, March 23, 2009
DeKalb County school officials plan for military style School
Despite protests, DeKalb proceeds with Marines school.
County plans to open public high school in partnership with U.S. Marine Corps
By KRISTINA TORRES
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
DeKalb County school officials are forging ahead with plans to open a first-of-its-kind military-style public high school, despite a growing campaign by activists upset at the involvement of the U.S. Marines.
ajc story
Sunday, March 22, 2009
Indigo Girls, Mastodon will make appearance at Criminal Records March 24th
Free and Cheap Entertainment in Atlanta: Indigo Girls, Mastodon and more
by Shane Harrison
ajc
Two of Atlanta’s most beloved bands, Indigo Girls (at right) and Mastodon, will be releasing new albums on Tuesday, March 24. Though the folk-pop duo and the mind-bending metal monsters seem like polar opposites, they’ll both make an appearance at Criminal Records in Little Five Points on release day. The Indigos will be there at 4:30 p.m., followed by Mastodon at 8:30 p.m. And Criminal will have special offers connected with both the Indigo Girls’ “Poseidon and the Bitter Bug” and Mastodon’s “Crack the Skye.” 1154-A Euclid Ave. N.E., Atlanta. 404-215-9511.
AJC
Due to an overwhelming repsonse from the public, Criminal Records has had to modify how it will handle the upcoming Mastodon in-store performance on Tuesday, March 24th. The store will be closed (for a brief time) at 8 pm, so that we may re-organize to enhance our customers enjoyment of the show. Upon re-opening, customers that have a Criminal Records receipt from purchase of "Crack The Skye" will be given priority to enter the store. Also, due to space constraints and security concerns we will limit the number of people allowed in the store to 300. Thanks for your understanding.
by Shane Harrison
ajc
Two of Atlanta’s most beloved bands, Indigo Girls (at right) and Mastodon, will be releasing new albums on Tuesday, March 24. Though the folk-pop duo and the mind-bending metal monsters seem like polar opposites, they’ll both make an appearance at Criminal Records in Little Five Points on release day. The Indigos will be there at 4:30 p.m., followed by Mastodon at 8:30 p.m. And Criminal will have special offers connected with both the Indigo Girls’ “Poseidon and the Bitter Bug” and Mastodon’s “Crack the Skye.” 1154-A Euclid Ave. N.E., Atlanta. 404-215-9511.
AJC
Due to an overwhelming repsonse from the public, Criminal Records has had to modify how it will handle the upcoming Mastodon in-store performance on Tuesday, March 24th. The store will be closed (for a brief time) at 8 pm, so that we may re-organize to enhance our customers enjoyment of the show. Upon re-opening, customers that have a Criminal Records receipt from purchase of "Crack The Skye" will be given priority to enter the store. Also, due to space constraints and security concerns we will limit the number of people allowed in the store to 300. Thanks for your understanding.
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