4th of July in Decatur Ga.

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Thurbert Baker

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Hank Johnson
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Have a Happy Fourth of July

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Window display at Glenlake Pool.
Decatur, GA

Yankee Doodle Dandy Trailer

5:30 pm Today on Turner Classic Movies
http://www.tcm.com

Greene's Fine Foods - Nuts, Candy, Gifts , Fun.

Decatur, GA
Greene's Fine Foods new look with the banners out front.

Greene’s Fine Foods
141 East Trinity Place
Decatur, Georgia 30030
Phone 404-378-2001

Get Ready for the Pied Piper Parade in Downtown Decatur

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Photo's from last year's Pied Piper 4th of July Parade in Decatur.

Pied Piper Parade, Concert & Fireworks
Sunday, July 4
Decorate your bicycle, skateboard, or wagon and join the Pied Piper Parade as it winds through downtown Decatur. Concert on the square features the Callanwolde Concert Band. Parade 6 p.m.; Concert 7 p.m.; fireworks at dark*. Sponsored by Decatur Business Association. Free.

Road Trip to The Ritz

Talladega's Ritz Theatre (circa 1936) is considered one of the best surviving examples of the Art Deco mainstreet theatres of the 1930's. Careful restoration of the landmark's extraordinary facade - comprised exclusively of opaque structural glass, a common constructoin material used lavishly during the Deco period in buildings like the Rockerfeller Center in New York City - was completed in late 1997 with perfectly matched antique vitrolite glass by renowned St. Louis artisan Timothy J. Dunn.

The historic Ritz Theatre reopened on February 16, 1998 as the premiere performing arts center of East Central Alabama with a concert by the National Symphony String Quintet.

The Ritz Theatre
115 Court Street North
Talladega, AL

DeKalb County has Grand Opening for the new Redan Recreation Center.

By Megan Matteucci

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

DeKalb County will hold a grand opening ceremony Saturday at the new Redan Recreation Center.
The ceremony is scheduled for 10 a.m. at 1839 Phillips Road in Lithonia.

More than 100 children have already gotten the chance to check out the new center as part of the summer day camp. However, additional programs will be added July 10. Volleyball and basketball leagues are scheduled to start in the fall, said Shelia Edwards, spokeswoman for the CEO.

The center features a gym with volleyball and basketball courts, a suspended walking track, aerobic/dance room and fitness room. There also is a computer lab, meeting rooms and craft rooms.

ajc story

It's True, Coca-Cola bottle part of Fox Theatre's starlit sky

Myth no more: Coca-Cola bottle part of Fox Theatre's starlit sky

By Kristi E. Swartz

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Twinkle, twinkle, little …. Coca-Cola bottle?

A longstanding myth holds that one of the crystals embedded in the ceiling of the Fox Theatre is really a piece of a Coca-Cola bottle. see photo

This week, officials at the historic theater said it’s actually true.

The inside of the Atlanta landmark was designed to look like an indoor Arabian courtyard with a sky full of flickering stars. Rumor had it that many years ago one of the crystals had been replaced with a piece of a Coca-Cola bottle.

Officials said this week that two restoration staffers climbed above the ceiling to check it out.

"Last week two of our restoration colleagues braved the extreme attic temperatures, climbed above the sky searching for this piece of history.

Read ajc full story

7 Stages Theatre - Street Scene

1105 Euclid Avenue Northeast
Atlanta, GA 30307-1925

DEF Benefit Concert at Eddie's Attic!

Join us for a great night of music ! Local favorites Caroline Herring, Diane Durrett, Kodac Harrison and Sydney Rhame take the stage on August 8 at Eddie's Attic in a first-even benefit concert for Decatur Education Foundation. Rhame and Herring will be joined by Harrison for the 5:30pm show and by Durrett for the 8pm show. Purchase your tickets for the early show here. Purchase your tickets for the late show here. All proceeds from this event support DEF's efforts to ensure that all the children and youth of Decatur have opportunities to reach their full potential.

Become a fan of The Decatur Education Foundation and stay current on the latest events and happenings!

submitted by gail @ www.decatureducationfoundation.org

Mingei World Arts Celebrates the Fourth!

Mingei World Arts Celebrates the Fourth!

Sidewalk Sale! Last chance bargains and special sales! Have you decided where to watch fireworks and what to throw on the grill? Make sure you swing by Mingei sometime this weekend, too! We are planning a sale, and you won't want to miss it. Don't forget to print and click the coupon below, too! Sale runs Friday through Monday, July 2-July 5. We'll have a table outside with some last chance bargains.

Here are a few bargains you can look for inside the store:
Recycled Banner bags
Olympic messenger bagMade by Maria Giraldo Echeverria, a talented seamstress from Colombia, these useful totes and messenger bags are repurposed from canvas banners that have flown over Decatur during festivals past. The Olympic bags from 1996 are just right for the Fourth. 10% of each sale will be donated to the Decatur Youth Fund.

Take a bit of history home!

20% off Friday through Monday only.
Vintage silk kimonos and haoris
kimono detailIt is time to clear the rack. Our vintage, all silk, hand-made kimonos and haoris will be even more of a steal this weekend. These gorgeous, collector's pieces can be worn to dinner and then hung back up on the wall. The stunning geisha's performance kimono, shown in detail here, is included in the sale. Time for fireworks!

40% off original prices
Friday through Monday only.

Pearls before Barbeque
pearls Our fresh water pearls in many many colors are a Mingei staple. Even people who say they've never liked pearls much before love these "potato" pearls-- irregularly shaped, iridescent lovelies. And they are so affordable! Long strands or "shorter "floaty" necklaces are just $36 each, and we have earrings to match, either studs or danglies. We are getting ready to send for more pearls, so it is time for a sale!

Perfect gifts!

20% off, Friday through Monday only.
World Music specials
South Africa by Putumayo Dance to a world beat this weekend with some new selections from Putumayo music or another of the assorted world music we carry, including CD's from Cultural Cornerstones.
Check out Putumayo's new release, South Africa (play along with your vuvuzela!)

All Putumayo CD's 2 for $25
All other CD's 10% off
Friday through Monday only
Keep reading-- coupon below!

ATL to the Artic - a Motorcycle ride for breast cancer charity

Great story. Read more here: www.atltothearctic.com

UPS has Great Idea --- Luggage Boxes

UPS has come up with a great idea, they have created a new luggage box. It's for the travelers to use instead of luggage and then they can ship prior to travel, this way you avoid all the hassles of the airport screening and safe on baggage charges.
see ajc story and photo

Remembering Plaza Drugs on Ponce de Leon Ave.

Pied Piper Parade will be Sunday July 4th

Piper Parade last year as it winds through downtown Decatur

Pied Piper Parade, Concert & Fireworks
Sunday, July 4
Decorate your bicycle, skateboard, or wagon and join the Pied Piper Parade as it winds through downtown Decatur. Concert on the square features the Callanwolde Concert Band. Parade 6 p.m.; Concert 7 p.m.; fireworks at dark*. Sponsored by Decatur Business Association. Free.

New Tennis Courts @ Glenlake Park

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Rose Squared Sale

From JD at Rose Squared Framing & Gallery

Hello to all. Even though we have the determination of lions,

Rose Squared is in survival mode and in serious risk of having to close its
doors.

etching by Richard Bulman

We are offering a 20% discount to all loyal customers who have any framing needs.

In addition, we have many beautiful works of art for you or for gifting to someone you love.

Please keep us in mind if you need a gift for a birthday, graduation, shower, etc.

A gift of framing or artwork is a lasting impression and a lasting gift.

www.rosesquaredgallery.com

hours Wednesday thru Saturday from 10a.m. to 5p.m.

We realize times are hard for all of us. But should you be able to lend us support, please do so.
Thanks

JD and Edgar

Rose Squared
111 Clairemont Ave
Decatur, GA 30030
ph: 404 377-1414

Hours: Wednesday thru Saturday from 10a.m. to 5p.m.

Underpass on Ponce de Leon Ave - Decatur, GA circa 1927

Photo shows a 1927 image of the underpass on Ponce de Leon Ave.
where you enter and leave Decatur.
Photo courtesy of Seaboard Railroad.

The Rexall Grill a Duluth Landmark Forced to Close

News from around town:


The Duluth landmark for more than 40 years was forced to close down after the owner of the Rexall Grill part of the Rexall Drugs failed to pay state taxes.
The owner of the building plans on taking over the grill and said they would have a sale on July 6 to help pay off some of the tax bill.
The owner who owns the building expects to reopen sometime after July 6 , the owner said she would take over all financial operations and retain the employees.
The Rexall Drugs have had hard times before and bounced back.

Duluth Rexall Drugs
3165 Buford Hwy
Duluth, GA 30096-3351
(770) 476-3631

The Old Dirt Road (College Place) to be Paved

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The old dirt road as I call it will be paved. This dirt road was
very special to me because I grew up in this house in the
photo. I could throw a piece of gravel into the woods and
my dog (Lady) would chase it down and bring it back to me.
I will truly miss all the memories of the old dirt road.
Photo is @ E.Davis St and College Pl.

The dirt road use to extend on up to Agnes Scott College,
until they built that track field.



h/t decatur metro

Silver Screen Spookshow @ The Plaza Theatre Saturday

THE SILVER SCREAM SPOOK SHOW is a 30 minute live stage show filled with magic tricks, dancing girls, jokes, spectacle and frights! We follow it with a classic horror movie on actual 35mm film!

KIDS UNDER 12 FREE AT 1:00 MATINEE! EVERYONE ELSE ONLY $7. ALL TICKETS ARE $10 FOR THE 10:00 SHOW!

Click here for the official Silver Scream Spook Show website

The Plaza Theatre
1049 Ponce De Leon Avenue
Atlanta Georgia
404.873.1939

Villa Rica's Cinema Tavern Wants the old movie Theatre Look

On a recent visit to Villa Rica, Ga. I found out that The Cinema Tavern building (formerly The Sports Cafe) plans on turning their old theatre building back to look like a theatre. This made me think of why Decatur does not have a theatre.
Here is an idea, build a small theatre in the old Decatur Theatre location and Eddie's Attic could co-own it and let them book the acts to perform there. It could also be used as a movie house to show special movies sort of like The Stand in Marietta does.
And build it to look like it's been theatre a long time. "The Decatur" that sounds like a good name for it.
Can I dream or what.

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Decatur needs another theatre.

The old Decatur Theatre was located in that parking lot next to Eddie's Attic.

SPECIAL NOTE: Please remember that I am always looking for pictures of The Decatur Theatre
to include in my Decatur Theatre web site

Learn to Drive your Bike in Decatur

From: Posted by DanMagee 19 hours ago (http://decaturactiveliving.blogspot.com)

Decatur, where they say it's greater, is an excellent place to learn Confident City Cycling with the Atlanta Bicyle Coalition! On Saturday, July 17th, ABS will offer a bike class for those who want to learn to " drive" their bikes. Driving your bike refers to riding on the street safely, predictably, with confident courtesy. This is the perfect introduction to driver education for teens.

Register at : http://www.atlantabike.org/
Saturday, July 17 from 3:30-7:30pm
Cost: $20 ($10 fro ABC members)
Location: Decatur Recreation Center, 231 Sycamore Street, Decatur

It also teaches something more important, and vital to our movement: empathy. Time and time again people tell me, " I never really understood how to interact with cyclists until I started riding a bike in the street." There is no substitute for experience!

So come out to Decatur, bring your teen or anyone else you would like to gain confidence on their bike.

DeKalb won't close rec centers

By Bill Torpy

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

DeKalb County commissioners on Monday approved changes to the midyear budget that will keep two recreation centers in operation that were headed for closure and won't raise taxes. However, county officials still need to juggle cost items or make more cuts in the next few weeks.

The vote kept open the Lucious Sanders Recreation Center in Lithonia and the Mason Mill Center, action that attracted dozens of spectators. About 100 seniors, many wearing red T-shirts, came to oppose cuts to recreation programs.
ajc story

HomeGrown Decatur...coming soon!

This sent in by Lori Ronca
HomeGrown Decatur announces its plans to open at 412 Church Street in the space formerly occupied by That Pottery Place. HomeGrown will serve as a market and gallery space for local artists, artisans and craftsmen to showcase their work. An emphasis will be placed on green and eco-friendly art.

Decatur residents and co-owners Lori Ronca and Beth Thompson plan on an August opening. Classes will be offered, as well as monthly art openings and special events. Student art shows will feature talented young people from the surrounding area. Beth Thompson comments, "We look forward to providing a fun and eclectic shopping experience for our customers while creating a thriving market to showcase the unique talents of local artists. Being able to bring the store to life in our beloved hometown is a priceless benefit of living in this amazing community."

Lori Ronca adds, "Emerging, independent artists in Atlanta will find a home here- an opportunity to network with other artists as well as a venue in which to show and sell their work while providing the community an ever changing selection of art and locally produced products."

Local artists interested in displaying their work at HomeGrown can contact Beth and Lori at >www.homegrowndecatur@gmail.com.<>>

First Day of Summer @ Glenlake Pool

Glenlake Pool
Decatur, GA

Glenlake Park
1121 Church St.
404-378-7671
>Click for map

The largest pool in Decatur, Glenlake is also the busiest. It offers snack areas, patio for enjoying the sun, shade shelter, and shallow water for little ones. Located on Church Street, one block north of Commerce Drive.

General Admission to Decatur Pools

Age	Fee
1 and younger	Free
2-13 years	$2
14-59 years	$3
60 and over (City of Decatur Resident only)	Free

For more info visit decaturga.com

POOLE ANDERSON'S SERVICE STATION circa 1927

Decatur, GA

Poole Anderson's Service Station slogan was : "Let us Fix you up in Good Order"

To give you an idea where this was located, it was located across the street from the Decatur MARTA station entrance.

Decatur Bank and Trust Company circa 1926

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Decatur, GA circa 1926
--- Corner of N.McDonough St & Sycamore St.

Knight and Day Sneak Preview Saturday Night

Next Installment of Fast and Furious to Film in Atlanta

An industry source tells us that it looks like the latest installment in the “Fast and Furious” empire will do some filming in the metro Atlanta area.

Fans of the fast-paced flicks have been sharing tidbits about the movie for a while now. Variety reported earlier this year, for example, that stars Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, director Justin Lin and producer Neal Moritz have signed on for the fifth version of “The Fast and the Furious.”

The Filmofilia site reported that the plot will involve Dom (Diesel) and Brian (Walker) as “fugitives being pursued by legendary lawmen.” Hmm. Intriguing.

From ajc The Buzz

Beach Party is Friday June 18

The McDonough St. Market Window Display is from 2008
Decatur, GA


Beach Party
June 18 • 5 p.m. to midnight
Decatur brings in 60 tons of sand and turns the square into a beach for this annual event. Dance in the streets to the beach music from the live band. Activities include children's boardwalk games, face painting, wading pools in the sand and more. Adults $6.50 in advance, available for online purchase here, and $10 at the gate; children 12 and under, free (limit two children per paying adult). No coolers, glass or pets allowed. Sponsored by Decatur Business Association. Proceeds from this annual fundraiser benefit downtown improvement projects.
From: decaturdba.com

At The Plaza Theatre this week: Five Easy Pieces

Classic Diner scene
You can see this classic movie at The Plaza Theatre
June 17th - 24th. Presented by AM1690.

40th Anniversary newly restored 35mm print!

Retail Project Back on in Avondale

By April Hunt

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

A project that will remake the bulk of downtown Avondale Estates -- and give it its sole grocery store -- is back on.

A proposal to bring condos, shops and a Publix grocery store to a four-block area of the small DeKalb County town has been stalled since 2009, when the developer was unable to get funding for the work.

Century Retail recently told city leaders it has obtained the required re-financing and will present a timeline of the work later this summer.

full ajc story

Pam Grier Will Sign Her New Book @ Outwrite Books

Photo credit www.perfectpeople.net

From atlantaintown
By Collin Kelley

Pam Grier, hailed by Quentin Tarantino as cinema’s first female action hero, will sign her new memoir, Foxy: My Life in Three Acts, on Wednesday, June 16, at 5 p.m. at Outwrite Books in Midtown. From hiding guns in her giant afro in Foxy Brown to her GLBT-friendly portrayal of Kit Porter on the Showtime hit The L Word, Grier’s eclectic career is by design.

“The actor acts,” Grier said, quoting pioneering actor and director Constantin Stanislavski. “The actor works in all mediums, and I want to explore every one of them.”


Along with recollections of her 40 years in film and television, Grier also writes about her tumultuous love affairs with Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Freddie Prinze and Richard Pryor and her battle with cancer.
Full story

ART "B" QUE 2010

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World Cup at Twain's

World Cup at Twain's

June 11th, through the first week of July

World Cup HeadquartersTwain's will be opening at 9:30 am throughout the tournament whenever there is a 10:00 game, offering our full brunch menu each morning. Share the excitement at Decatur's World Cup headquarters!

I Love It When A Plan Comes Together for a Great Movie !

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This will be one of the Big Summer Movie Hits.
I give it FIVE STARS.

The GM Plant - To Be or Not to Be

A Florida developer’s bid to remake the GM plant in Doraville, declared dead just the night before, showed a flicker of life Tuesday.
DeKalb County officials insisted they are repairing a broken contract between GM and developer New Broad Street, and that the $36-million redevelopment project at GM's shuttered Doraville plant is still moving forward.

But county commissioners and Doraville officials, who must approve the project, say they are not willing to support a tax increase to fund the project, especially when they have been left out of the loop in its planning.
AJC story

Avondale's Art B Que 2010 June 11-13

Franklin, St. Avondale Estates, GA 30002 (Get directions) e: info@artbque.com

Food Vendors: Avondale Pizza Cafe | Fox Brothers Bar-B-Q| Farmstead 303 | Farm Burger | Local Boys a Cookin' | Mitch Miller | Smoker and the Bandit

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