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Friday, November 15, 2013
Mingei World Arts - This weekend: tabletop treasures and new finds!
Thursday, November 14, 2013
The Beekman Boys - Interview Opportunity, New Dessert Cookbook
WHAT: Brent Ridge and
Josh Kilmer-Purcell, the Beekman Boys, winners of the Amazing Race and owners of
the Beekman 1802 farmhouse and business, visit Atlanta with interview
opportunities
WHERE
AND
WHEN: Saturday, November 23,
2013
·
Morning, Morningside Farmer’s Market (next to Rosebud),
at 1397 North Highland Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30306
·
Instructing class from 1-3 p.m. at The Cook’s Warehouse
Midtown/Ansley Mall, 1544 Piedmont Road NE, Atlanta, Georgia
30324
INFO:
·
Brent and Josh are in
Atlanta only on Saturday so email pre-interviews or in-person chats with them
will be limited.
·
This is their second
cookbook and is already a best-seller. Just look at the
cover!
·
The link to publish
to register for their class at the Cook’s Warehouse is:
New Production for the Very Young at The Alliance
The Alliance
is pleased to announce its brand new Theatre for the Very Young
production – LITTLE RAINDROP SONGS! LITTLE RAINDROP
SONGS is a whimsically theatrical and imaginative journey
through an anything-but-normal day, with original music by the Japanese
‘pajama-pop’ band Lullatone. The audience is led through a fully interactive
world made completely of brightly colored paper which transforms dramatically
into multiple settings. Combining unexpected puppetry, a vibrantly colorful and
transformative two-dimensional set design, whimsically comic performances, and
the catchy pajama-pop of Lullatone, this fully interactive theatrical
performance will connect with the very young and invite them into the wonder of
the artistic experience. LITTLE RAINDROP SONGS is written
and directed by Puppeteer Michael Haverty.
Theatre for
the Very Young is an artistic experience for children ages 18 months – 5 years
that overcomes age, language, and developmental barriers, expanding the
consciousness of very young audience members and integrating bi-lingual elements
into each show. Each production nurtures creative thinking, allowing the very
young to experience art and culture on their terms.
LITTLE
RAINDROP SONGS runs at the Alliance from December 27, 2013 – January 18,
2014. I hope you can share this information with your readers.
Best,
Kathleen
Covington
Manager of Communications
Alliance Theatre
Tony Award® Recipient for Regional Theatrediscover us. discover you.
p. 404.733.4601
f. 404.733.4625
AllianceTheatre.org/season
Manager of Communications
Alliance Theatre
Tony Award® Recipient for Regional Theatrediscover us. discover you.
p. 404.733.4601
f. 404.733.4625
AllianceTheatre.org/season
Wednesday, November 13, 2013
"Street Smarts" Seminar Nov 20
From http://thedecaturminute.com/
Sgt. Jennifer Ross, Community Information & Education Officer with the City of Decatur Police Department, shares the following information:
Free 1-hour “Street Smarts Seminar” will be held at the Decatur Recreation Center on November 20th
Please join us for a comprehensive 1-hour presentation from The National Crime Prevention Task Force to learn the answers to these questions and more:
How can your security system be disarmed?
How can a criminal obtain a key to your home?
What should you do if approached by someone in a parking lot?
How do criminals get access to your office during working hours?
What makes you an attractive target to a criminal?
What two things make women an easy and attractive target?
What should you do if a stranger gets in your car?
Where do most carjackings take place?
What is the biggest mistake we make while shopping?
Holiday tips to reduce crime to you and your home
more
Sgt. Jennifer Ross, Community Information & Education Officer with the City of Decatur Police Department, shares the following information:
Free 1-hour “Street Smarts Seminar” will be held at the Decatur Recreation Center on November 20th
Please join us for a comprehensive 1-hour presentation from The National Crime Prevention Task Force to learn the answers to these questions and more:
How can your security system be disarmed?
How can a criminal obtain a key to your home?
What should you do if approached by someone in a parking lot?
How do criminals get access to your office during working hours?
What makes you an attractive target to a criminal?
What two things make women an easy and attractive target?
What should you do if a stranger gets in your car?
Where do most carjackings take place?
What is the biggest mistake we make while shopping?
Holiday tips to reduce crime to you and your home
more
Monday, November 11, 2013
Huddle House Opens Eight New Restaurants
Huddle House, one of America’s favorite breakfast franchises for nearly 50 years, has inked deals in the past 30 days to open eight new restaurants in three different states.
The growth in Alabama, Georgia and Illinois is part of Huddle House’s planned expansion for the brand, which is currently enjoying the uptick in popularity in homestyle and regional cuisine in the restaurant sector, which saw increasing growth last month. According to the ADP’s National Franchise Report, restaurants accounted for 9,190 of the 15,040 new jobs created in franchising in September. Those numbers have been trending upward all year.
Part of Huddle House’s appeal is its recently updated menu and new Evolutions store design, which gives the restaurant a fresher, more contemporary look. The new store design accommodates more guests, helping to generate higher sales numbers than older designs. It features an open kitchen, inviting more interaction with customers, who love to watch their meals being made fresh-to-order. The menu Huddle House to open eight new restaurants
of homestyle dishes includes breakfast classics; burgers, fries and milkshakes; and favorite entrees such as chopped steak dinners and country-fried steak.
Huddle House, with 400-plus units nationwide, signed deals for eight new restaurants in Georgia, Alabama and Illinois and is looking to expand further.
From : http://www.enterkom.com/enterprise/?p=11720
For more information, visit: huddlehousefranchising.com.
Eddie's Attic Welcomes Lisa Marie Presley
Lisa Marie Presley well-suited for coziness of Eddie's Attic
From: accessatlanta.com
By Melissa Ruggieri
Lisa Marie Presley is a diminutive figure, an inherently shy person who has nonetheless decided to put herself in the position of being an artist – and one who has spent months on the road, standing in front of crowds in intimate rooms and putting her vulnerability on display.
While she clearly isn’t naturally comfortable onstage – though with five musicians backing her on the cramped Eddie’s Attic stage, she might have felt physically penned in as well – she nonetheless conversed quietly with the audience and tried to indulge the boorish types who constantly interrupted her with song requests and irrelevant comments.
Yes, it must be difficult being a Presley – do we really need to remind anyone of her parental heritage? – yet Lisa Marie knows there is no escaping her pedigree.
Fortunately, she has the chops to silence anyone who thinks she’s cashing in on her famous name. Her fans, too – loud as they might have been – seemed to be genuine devotees of her music and not merely curiosity seekers.
One table at the first of her two extremely sold out shows on Sunday sang so brashly during “S.O.B.” and “Sticks and Stones” that they drowned out the very voice they came to hear.
Presley’s latest album –her third – is the contemplative “Storm & Grace,” a moody, often melancholy but insightful collection produced by T Bone Burnett.
Photo credit: Melissa Ruggieri
From: accessatlanta.com
By Melissa Ruggieri
Lisa Marie Presley is a diminutive figure, an inherently shy person who has nonetheless decided to put herself in the position of being an artist – and one who has spent months on the road, standing in front of crowds in intimate rooms and putting her vulnerability on display.
While she clearly isn’t naturally comfortable onstage – though with five musicians backing her on the cramped Eddie’s Attic stage, she might have felt physically penned in as well – she nonetheless conversed quietly with the audience and tried to indulge the boorish types who constantly interrupted her with song requests and irrelevant comments.
Yes, it must be difficult being a Presley – do we really need to remind anyone of her parental heritage? – yet Lisa Marie knows there is no escaping her pedigree.Fortunately, she has the chops to silence anyone who thinks she’s cashing in on her famous name. Her fans, too – loud as they might have been – seemed to be genuine devotees of her music and not merely curiosity seekers.
One table at the first of her two extremely sold out shows on Sunday sang so brashly during “S.O.B.” and “Sticks and Stones” that they drowned out the very voice they came to hear.
Presley’s latest album –her third – is the contemplative “Storm & Grace,” a moody, often melancholy but insightful collection produced by T Bone Burnett.
Photo credit: Melissa Ruggieri
Wednesday, November 6, 2013
A CHRISTMAS CAROL! at The Alliance
November 29, 2013 to December 29, 2013
The Alliance Theatre is excited to announce its 24th production of For 24 years, audiences have fallen in love with the Alliance Theatre’s production of A CHRISTMAS CAROL, and for 20 years, actor Chris Kayser has been a part of the magic. Twice playing Bob Cratchit, twice playing Jacob Marley, and 16 years playing Ebenezer Scrooge, Chris has become just as familiar to audiences as the timeless Holiday story.
The Alliance is also pleased to announce former foster child Jaden Robinson in the role of Tiny Tim. As a former foster child, Jaden identifies with the struggles of his character and is excited to be a part of this production. Jaden was introduced to the Alliance by his teachers at the DeKalb Elementary School of the Arts and was a stand out during auditions.
The most heartwarming story of the season comes to life with holiday carols, Broadway-scale stage magic and your favorite Atlanta actors. In the classic Dickens tale, Ebenezer Scrooge goes to sleep on Christmas Eve as a miserly, stone-hearted man and is given a chance at redemption thanks to an encounter with three ghosts.
A CHRISTMAS CAROL! And this season is extra special - Atlanta actor Chris Kayser has announced that this will be his last year playing the iconic role of Ebenezer Scrooge.
November 29, 2013 to December 29, 2013
Content and duration may be inappropriate for children under age 5.
Macy’s ‘Great Tree’ at Lenox Square to be fake - and in parking lot
Macy’s ‘Great Tree’ at Lenox Square to be fake - and in parking lot
Carla Caldwell, Morning Edition Editor
For the first time, Macy’s "Great Tree" atop Lenox Square mall will be an artificial tree. Or, rather an “ecologically friendly and reusable tree,” the company calls it in a press release. And it will be in the mall parking lot rather than atop the mall.
In a release from Macy's, the retailer said it would begin the new tradition which is "consistent with the company's commitment to sustainable business practices."
The tree, manufactured by Alpharetta-based Christmas Lights, Etc., stands about 56 feet tall and will be decorated by 45,000 white and multi-color sparkling LED twinkle lights, around eight miles of light strings and a giant star, reports Atlanta Business Chronicle broadcast partner WXIA.
Macy’s said the decision to erect the tree in the parking lot between Macy’s and Lenox Road, will allow visitors a “more intimate experience’ with the tree.
WXIA’s Jon Shirek reports incidents the past two years could also have something to do with the decision.
From : http://www.bizjournals.com/
photo credit wsbtv.com
Carla Caldwell, Morning Edition Editor
For the first time, Macy’s "Great Tree" atop Lenox Square mall will be an artificial tree. Or, rather an “ecologically friendly and reusable tree,” the company calls it in a press release. And it will be in the mall parking lot rather than atop the mall.
In a release from Macy's, the retailer said it would begin the new tradition which is "consistent with the company's commitment to sustainable business practices."
The tree, manufactured by Alpharetta-based Christmas Lights, Etc., stands about 56 feet tall and will be decorated by 45,000 white and multi-color sparkling LED twinkle lights, around eight miles of light strings and a giant star, reports Atlanta Business Chronicle broadcast partner WXIA.Macy’s said the decision to erect the tree in the parking lot between Macy’s and Lenox Road, will allow visitors a “more intimate experience’ with the tree.
WXIA’s Jon Shirek reports incidents the past two years could also have something to do with the decision.
From : http://www.bizjournals.com/
photo credit wsbtv.com
Woody's Salutes First Responders on Thanksgiving Day
WHERE: Woody’s Cheesesteaks, 981 Monroe Drive NE, Atlanta, GA 30308
WHEN: Thanksgiving Day, November 28, 2013
DETAILS:
· Woody’s, normally closed on Thanksgiving Day, will be open all day this year, serving grill items and holiday plates
· Food will be provided FREE to all First Responders (Police, Fire, EMT/EMS/paramedic, HERO)
· The same limited menu will be available to the general public
· 100% of all cash sales will be split evenly and donated to the Atlanta Police and Atlanta Fire departments and their Foundations
· Kosher hot dogs will be available for those celebrating Hanukkah
Free Local Jazz Concert: Tribute to John Coltrane Nov 7
If you like jazz, you'll want to catch A Tribute to John Coltrane's "A Love Supreme" this Thursday, November 7 at 7:30pm, at Oakhurst Presbyterian Church. The free concert will be performed by Matt Wauchope (of the Mar-tans) with Justin Chesarek (drums), Scott Glazer (bass) and the incomparable Clarence Johnson (tenor sax) all the way from New Orleans! The concert is free, but they will "pass the plate" for donations which will go to Heifer International.
"A Love Supreme" is generally considered to be among John Coltrane's greatest works, as it melded the hard bop sensibilities of his early career with the free jazz style he adopted later. If you want to see some wildly talented jazz musicians do their thing, then don't miss this. Oakhurst Presbyterian is located at the corner of East Lake Drive and 2nd Avenue. Park on the streets or behind the church.
"A Love Supreme" is generally considered to be among John Coltrane's greatest works, as it melded the hard bop sensibilities of his early career with the free jazz style he adopted later. If you want to see some wildly talented jazz musicians do their thing, then don't miss this. Oakhurst Presbyterian is located at the corner of East Lake Drive and 2nd Avenue. Park on the streets or behind the church.
Sunday, November 3, 2013
The Breman Museum will open exhibition: “Return to Rich’s: The Story Behind the Store” Nov 17th
By Collin Kelley
INtown Editor.
For Atlanta natives, Rich’s is a sorely-missed department store with fond memories of shopping trips, Christmas wonder and tasty food.
The late, great journalist and humorist Celestine Sibley wrote a book about Rich’s called Dear Store back in 1967, a testament to how much the retail mecca meant to the city.
While Rich’s would eventually branch out to mall stores, be gobbled up by a conglomerate and then disappear altogether, the Downtown flagship store on Broad Street was always the beating heart of the company. Thanksgiving night meant crowding onto Forsyth Street under the Crystal Bridge that connected Rich’s two buildings for the lighting of the Great Christmas Tree. Children eagerly sat on Santa’s lap then went to the roof of the building to ride the Pink Pig monorail. Lunch at the Magnolia Room was always a special outing for generations of families. On Nov. 17, the Breman Museum will open the exhibition, “Return to Rich’s: The Story Behind the Store” that will bring all the memories back for those who remember the store and educate those who never got to visit. more.
The Breman Museum is located at 1440 Spring St. For more about the Rich’s exhibit and concert series, visit The Breman.org
Post card photo credit : 2.bp.blogspot.com
Pink Pig photo & Rich's Santa credit: D.G.Whitefield
While Rich’s would eventually branch out to mall stores, be gobbled up by a conglomerate and then disappear altogether, the Downtown flagship store on Broad Street was always the beating heart of the company. Thanksgiving night meant crowding onto Forsyth Street under the Crystal Bridge that connected Rich’s two buildings for the lighting of the Great Christmas Tree. Children eagerly sat on Santa’s lap then went to the roof of the building to ride the Pink Pig monorail. Lunch at the Magnolia Room was always a special outing for generations of families. On Nov. 17, the Breman Museum will open the exhibition, “Return to Rich’s: The Story Behind the Store” that will bring all the memories back for those who remember the store and educate those who never got to visit. more.
The Breman Museum is located at 1440 Spring St. For more about the Rich’s exhibit and concert series, visit The Breman.org
Post card photo credit : 2.bp.blogspot.com
Pink Pig photo & Rich's Santa credit: D.G.Whitefield
Friday, November 1, 2013
CAPTAIN Used Car Lot
Thursday, October 31, 2013
Tuesday, October 29, 2013
Saturday, October 26, 2013
Thursday, October 24, 2013
"Ponce - Gateway to Decatur" - Visit The Legendary Netherworld
http://www.fearworld.com/
Sunday, October 20, 2013
Decatur to weigh moratorium on tree removal, demolitions
From the ajc
Decatur to weigh moratorium on tree removal, demolitions
By Bill Banks
Decatur’s City Commission will vote Monday on a proposed 90-day moratorium on the removal of healthy trees on private property and the demolition of single-family homes.
The vote follows recent commission meetings where a number of residents have expressed concern over a perceived escalation of “in-fills,” or the razing of smaller, older homes and replacing them with larger homes, some as tall as three stories. These “McMansions,” opponents say, are inconsistent with the city’s neighborhood feel, its aesthetics and architectural history.
“We’re continually seeing, over the last year or 18 months, more homes maximized for floor area and lot coverage,” City Planner Amanda Thompson said. “But how much more is something we have to figure out.”
more here http://www.ajc.com/news/news/local/decatur-to-weigh-moratorium-on-tree-removal-demoli/nbRkF/
Decatur to weigh moratorium on tree removal, demolitions
By Bill Banks
Decatur’s City Commission will vote Monday on a proposed 90-day moratorium on the removal of healthy trees on private property and the demolition of single-family homes.
The vote follows recent commission meetings where a number of residents have expressed concern over a perceived escalation of “in-fills,” or the razing of smaller, older homes and replacing them with larger homes, some as tall as three stories. These “McMansions,” opponents say, are inconsistent with the city’s neighborhood feel, its aesthetics and architectural history.
“We’re continually seeing, over the last year or 18 months, more homes maximized for floor area and lot coverage,” City Planner Amanda Thompson said. “But how much more is something we have to figure out.”
more here http://www.ajc.com/news/news/local/decatur-to-weigh-moratorium-on-tree-removal-demoli/nbRkF/
Tuesday, October 15, 2013
13th Annual Little 5 Points Halloween Festival and Parade, October 19, 2013
Be sure to get to the festival grounds early- the fun starts at noon and the parade begins at 4pm. Parking is a little crazy in Little Five Points, so check out the Marta schedule. Hop off at the Inman Park Station and make your way over on foot. We will see you on the 19th!!! Come in your best Halloween attire.
more info http://l5phalloween.com/?page_id=12
Saturday, October 12, 2013
Mingei rises for Day of the Dead! New location
Mingei is NOT dead!
Please come help us celebrate our new location, our new incarnation,
and Day of the Dead!
Saturday, October 19
10am-9pm
Sunday, Ocotber 20
12-6pm
Lots of new things from Mexico, Peru, and Ecuador!
woodcarvings from Oaxaca, ceramic figures from the Aguilar family, paintings from the Lorenzos, new muertos including yogis!,
elegant tin and clay filigree jewelery,
hand-made earrings and chains from Lozano, old Andean textiles, leather pouches from Ecuador,
LuchaLibre masks and more!
Where are we?
East Decatur Station!
111 New Street, Suite A
in the Home Forge Remodeling space, off the courtyard,
next to Duck's Kitchen.From Downtown Decatur, travel east on East College Ave., turn right on New Street, just past East Decatur Station. \
Take the next right into our parking lot (yay!)
and come up the stairs by Duck's.
We are on the back of the courtyard by the fountain.
Friday, October 11, 2013
Play for Middle Schoolers at the Alliance
The Alliance
is excited to announce our upcoming production developed for middle school
students based on their experiences and the stories of Grimm’s Fairytales.
THE GRIMM LIVES OF THE INBETWEENS is a fairytale-middle school mash up of
knights on bicycles, princesses with braces, bullies and jocks, and so much
more. Using digital storytelling, interactive theatre techniques, and quirky
renditions of classic tales, this show will bring to life a contemporary Middle
School experience from the students’ point of view.
The Alliance is
also thrilled to be a part of the City of Atlanta’s Office of Cultural Affair’s
“Cultural Experience Project.” The Cultural Experience Project was launched to
afford every Atlanta Public School (APS) student from pre-kindergarten through
12th grade the opportunity to experience the city’s premier art and cultural
venues. Through the CEP,
all sixth graders in APS will have the opportunity to see THE GRIMM LIVES OF
THE INBETWEENS – making it one of the only cultural experiences offered by
the program that is developed specifically for students in their age category.
There are
only two public performances of this show, so get your tickets soon!
Performances are Monday, October 28, 7:00pm, and Monday, November 4, 7:00pm.
The Official Opening Performance is October 28, 7:00pm. Adult tickets are $20
and children tickets are $15. Tickets are available online at www.alliancetheatre.org/grimmlives or by calling 404.733.5000.
Thursday, October 10, 2013
Decatur High School Homecoming Parade Friday 10-11-13
Homecoming ParadeThe parade will leave the high school Friday at 5:30 pm, following the traditional route: Up Commerce right on Ponce past the Old Courthouse down Church to Trinity down McDonough back to the school.
Come out to cheer our fabulous DHS Marching Band, our creative new-style student floats, cheerleaders and ROTC, elementary school groups, representatives from our clubs and sports teams, and our Homecoming court.
From:https://www.facebook.com/pages/City-Schools-of-Decatur/120877327995514
Tuesday, October 8, 2013
Evelyn Sadovsky Jewelry Trunk Show at Decatur Market & Gallery 10-20-13
| Evelyn Sadovsky Jewelry Trunk Show | |
| I'd Like to have the following event posted on your website: Please join us! Renowned Russian jeweler Evelyn Sadovsky will present her latest collection of enamel and cloisonne at the Decatur Market and Gallery. This is a benefit for “Pink Ladies” breast cancer survivors. Celebrity models, cocktails by Sinless and light hors d'oeuvres. Free to attend.  Location:153 Ponce de Leon Place Decatur, GA 30030 When: October 20, 2013 6:00 pm- 9:00 pm For more information, please visit: www.decaturgallery.com |
Monday, October 7, 2013
Marco Polo: Man & Myth - Now at Fernbank Museum
Experience the story of the ultimate adventure traveler, Marco Polo, and relive his epic excursion along the Silk Road. Twenty-four years and thousands of miles later, it became a journey that can best be described as "the ultimate road trip.”
Making its North American premiere at Fernbank Museum, Marco Polo: Man & Myth features more than 80 objects including coins, ceramics, artwork, maps and more.
Learn more about this at
http://www.fernbankmuseum.org/explore-exhibits/special-exhibitions/marco-polo/
Friday, October 4, 2013
"Ponce - Gateway to Decatur" Fellini's Pizza
"Ponce - Gateway to Decatur" is a new feature for Next Stop..Decatur. Images of Ponce de Leon Ave. You never know what you will see or find. --
Before the Rec Center the Cooper House was a place for teens
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Do you remember this building in Decatur ?
This I think was called the Cooper house where the REC center sits now.
Did you ever go there for dance, canteen.?
Chastain Park Arts Festival November 2 and 3
Lisa Windle sends this in.
Hello,
I'd like to add the following event to your events calendar. It is a free Art Festival, and open to the public. The information is listed below:
Bursts of Color Welcomes Fifth Annual Chastain Park Arts Festival November 2 and 3 in Atlanta, Georgia
The Atlanta Foundation for Public
Spaces is proud to announce the Fifth Annual Chastain Park Arts Festival on
November 2nd and 3rd in Atlanta, Georgia. This event will feature 185 fine
artists and artisans along the tree lined Park Drive, turning Chastain Park into
a living gallery for the weekend.
Visitors will enjoy fine art and crafts, a children’s area and local food and beverage concessions including the “gourmet” food trucks. Local acoustic musicians will enliven the atmosphere in addition to a special VIP Tent. This event is organized by the Atlanta Foundation for Public Spaces and volunteer artists. Best of all, it’s entirely free to attend!
The Chastain Park Arts Festival is a two-day outdoor event with an emphasis on the visual arts. Located in the largest public park in Fulton County, we set out with many different goals in mind: 1) Give back to the community through art; 2) Create a venue that emphasizes local and Georgian artists so they have a show they can depend on in their own back yard; 3) Bring a festival to the folks in the northern part of Fulton county; 4) Create a festival for Artists by Artists, letting the artist have a voice in the creation and operations of the festival; 5) Create a show unlike any other in the City of Atlanta, bringing together outstanding local, regional and national artists.
The Chastain Park area is rich with one of the largest and most enthusiastic art buying communities in the Atlanta area. More than 20,000 visitors are expected over the weekend to view the many painters, photographers, sculptors, leather and metal craft persons, glass blowers, jewelers and more! The Festival will also offer visitors the opportunity to view artist demonstrations, enjoy live entertainment, participate in hands-on art activities, and enjoy festival foods and beverages.
The festival benefits a scholarship fund for local artists administered by the Georgia Foundation for Public Spaces.
Location:
4469 Stella Dr., Atlanta, GA 30327 (inside upper Chastain Park on Park Drive)
Times:
Sat., November 2, 2013 from 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Sun., November 3, 2013 from 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Admission: Free to attend
For more information, please visit www.chastainparkartsfestival.com.
Hello,
I'd like to add the following event to your events calendar. It is a free Art Festival, and open to the public. The information is listed below:
Bursts of Color Welcomes Fifth Annual Chastain Park Arts Festival November 2 and 3 in Atlanta, Georgia
The Atlanta Foundation for Public
Spaces is proud to announce the Fifth Annual Chastain Park Arts Festival on
November 2nd and 3rd in Atlanta, Georgia. This event will feature 185 fine
artists and artisans along the tree lined Park Drive, turning Chastain Park into
a living gallery for the weekend.Visitors will enjoy fine art and crafts, a children’s area and local food and beverage concessions including the “gourmet” food trucks. Local acoustic musicians will enliven the atmosphere in addition to a special VIP Tent. This event is organized by the Atlanta Foundation for Public Spaces and volunteer artists. Best of all, it’s entirely free to attend!
The Chastain Park Arts Festival is a two-day outdoor event with an emphasis on the visual arts. Located in the largest public park in Fulton County, we set out with many different goals in mind: 1) Give back to the community through art; 2) Create a venue that emphasizes local and Georgian artists so they have a show they can depend on in their own back yard; 3) Bring a festival to the folks in the northern part of Fulton county; 4) Create a festival for Artists by Artists, letting the artist have a voice in the creation and operations of the festival; 5) Create a show unlike any other in the City of Atlanta, bringing together outstanding local, regional and national artists.
The Chastain Park area is rich with one of the largest and most enthusiastic art buying communities in the Atlanta area. More than 20,000 visitors are expected over the weekend to view the many painters, photographers, sculptors, leather and metal craft persons, glass blowers, jewelers and more! The Festival will also offer visitors the opportunity to view artist demonstrations, enjoy live entertainment, participate in hands-on art activities, and enjoy festival foods and beverages.
The festival benefits a scholarship fund for local artists administered by the Georgia Foundation for Public Spaces.
Location:
4469 Stella Dr., Atlanta, GA 30327 (inside upper Chastain Park on Park Drive)
Times:
Sat., November 2, 2013 from 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Sun., November 3, 2013 from 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Admission: Free to attend
For more information, please visit www.chastainparkartsfestival.com.
Thursday, October 3, 2013
low country boil Oct 10
Thursday, October 10 6:30 pm – 10 pm
Leapin’ Lizards , 185 Sams St., Decatur, GA 30030
PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS HERE
$60 for general public ($40 of that is tax-deductible)
$30 for CSD employees ($10 of that is tax-deductible)
includes all beer and wine, food, live music and event T-shirt*
*(T-shirt not guaranteed for tickets purchased after September 27)
from http://decatureducationfoundation.org
Leapin’ Lizards , 185 Sams St., Decatur, GA 30030
PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS HERE$60 for general public ($40 of that is tax-deductible)
$30 for CSD employees ($10 of that is tax-deductible)
includes all beer and wine, food, live music and event T-shirt*
*(T-shirt not guaranteed for tickets purchased after September 27)
from http://decatureducationfoundation.org
Tuesday, October 1, 2013
"Ponce - Gateway to Decatur"
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La Fonda Latina
923 Ponce De Leon Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30306
Neighborhood: Poncey-Highland
404-607-0665
Monday, September 30, 2013
Fall Festival on Ponce 2013
| Fall Festival on Ponce 2013 | |
| Third
Annual Fall Festival on Ponce: Fall Never Looked So Good The Atlanta Foundation for Public Spaces is proud to announce its Third Annual Fall Festival on Ponce coming up October 19th and 20th in Atlanta, Georgia.  The Fall Festival on Ponce is an Atlanta arts and crafts festival held in the historic Olmsted Linear Park. Visitors will enjoy the gorgeous landscape designed by one of America's most celebrated landscape architects, Fredrick Olmsted Sr. , which was carefully restored by the Olmsted Linear Park Alliance. An estimated 20,000 visitors will attend this event with over 125 displays of fine art and crafts, folk and "outsider art." In addition to the abundance of unique art, there will be a children's area, local gourmet food, beverages and a small stage for acoustic musical performances. Attendance is Free. This is the third year that AFFPS will hold an outdoor arts and crafts festival in the chain of parks on Ponce de Leon Ave in the historic Druid Hills neighborhood. This event will be very conservative, with sensitivity and consideration for the park and surrounding neighborhood. AFFPS and the Fall Festival on Ponce will be partnering with the Greater Atlanta Hadassah Chapter to help raise funds for the Hadassah Medical Organization. HMO is internationally renowned for its pioneering medical research, which benefits people in every corner of the world. HMO provides medical care to over one million patients a year regardless of race, religion or nationality. For more information about HMO and the Greater Atlanta Hadassah Chapter, please visit www.hadassah.org. Location: 1451 Ponce de Leon Avenue, N.E., Atlanta, GA 30307 Olmsted chain of Parks Times: Sat., October 19, 2013 from 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Sun., October 20, 2013 from 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Music: Acoustic music only Admission: Free to attend For more information about the festival, please visit festivalonponce.com. |
Saturday, September 28, 2013
Thursday, September 26, 2013
Kimball House Now Open
--From atlantamagazine.com/ .
Check out the write up.
Movie on the Square Friday, October 4
This is from The Decatur Minute
Movie on the Square
SPONSORED BY DEKALB MEDICAL
OCTOBER 4 | 5:30 PM
On the Decatur Square
EPIC
Join DeKalb Medical for this family Movie on the Square – Friday, October 4 at the Decatur Square – The festivities begin at 5:30 p.m. with pre-movie entertainment, blood pressure screenings and fitness challenges. Many DeKalb Medical doctors will also be on hand to speak with you.
“Epic” tells the story of an ongoing battle deep in the forest between the forces of good and the forces of evil. When a teenage girl finds herself magically transported into this secret universe, she must band together with a rag-tag team of fun and whimsical characters in order to save their world… and ours.
The movies begin at sundown. Bring a blanket, some refreshments and enjoy the show.
image from: http://www.wallsfeed.com/popcorn-box/
Movie on the Square
SPONSORED BY DEKALB MEDICAL
OCTOBER 4 | 5:30 PM
On the Decatur Square
EPIC
Join DeKalb Medical for this family Movie on the Square – Friday, October 4 at the Decatur Square – The festivities begin at 5:30 p.m. with pre-movie entertainment, blood pressure screenings and fitness challenges. Many DeKalb Medical doctors will also be on hand to speak with you.
“Epic” tells the story of an ongoing battle deep in the forest between the forces of good and the forces of evil. When a teenage girl finds herself magically transported into this secret universe, she must band together with a rag-tag team of fun and whimsical characters in order to save their world… and ours.
The movies begin at sundown. Bring a blanket, some refreshments and enjoy the show.
image from: http://www.wallsfeed.com/popcorn-box/
THE COOK’S WAREHOUSE RELEASES FALL 2013 CLASS SCHEDULE
THE
COOK’S WAREHOUSE RELEASES FALL 2013 CLASS
SCHEDULE
ATLANTA, September
26, 2013 – The Fall 2013 class schedule has been released by The Cook’s
Warehouse (www.cookswarehouse.com) with a wide variety
of classes and several visiting and local chefs.
From
“Knife Skills 101 Hands On” to advanced, hands-on classes with local chefs,
there are 175 classes this quarter from which to
pick.
Cookbook
Authors/Special Events:
·
The Fabulous Beekman Boys,
Brent Ridge and
Josh Kilmer-Purcell, “The Beekman 1802 Heirloom Dessert
Cookbook”
o November 23 at Midtown/Ansley
Mall
·
Jessica Harlan, “Homemade Condiments: 100 Artisan
Recipes using Fresh, Natural Ingredients”
o November 17, Midtown/Ansley
Mall
·
Julie and Charles
Mayfield, “Quick
& Easy Paleo Comfort Foods”
o October 5, Midtown/Ansley
Mall
o November 11,
Brookhaven
o December 7, East
Cobb
·
Art Smith, “Art Smith’s Healthy
Comfort”
o December 7, Midtown/Ansley
Mall
·
Fran Costigan, “Vegan Chocolate: Unapologetically
Luscious and Decadent Dairy-Free Desserts”
o November 6,
Decatur
·
Laurey
Masterton, “The
Fresh Honey Cookbook”
o October 22, Midtown/Ansley
Mall
·
Steve
DiFillippo, “It’s
All About the Guest: Exceeding Expectations in Business and in Life, the
Davio’s Way”
o October 16, Midtown/Ansley
Mall
·
George Geary, author of nine cookbooks including
“The Cheesecake
Bible”, “The Complete Baking Cookbook” and “650 Food Processor
Recipes”
o October 31, Midtown/Ansley
Mall
o November 1,
Brookhaven
Simple
Abundance classes to benefit
the Atlanta Community Food Bank:
·
Chefs Lance Gummere and Julia LeRoy
of Bantam &
Biddy and Chick-a-Biddy, Party Fowl, 7-9 p.m. October 7, Midtown/Ansley
Mall
·
Chef Tyler Williams
of Woodfire Grill,
Cooking with Woodfire Grill, 7-9 p.m. November 4,
Brookhaven
·
Chef Kevin Gillespie
of Gunshow, Fire in
my Belly II, 7-9 p.m. November 11, Midtown/Ansley
Mall
·
Chef/owner Mary Moore and wine
specialist Don Hackett, Delicious Winter Entertaining with Mary & Don, 7-9
p.m. December 10, Decatur
Featured
Offerings
Holiday:
Numerous Halloween-,
Thanksgiving- and Christmas-themed classes, both demonstration and hands on,
including Pumpkin Carving, Gingerbread Houses, Southern Candy Making and Holiday
Cookies and Meals.
Cuisines: Choose from
Cajun-Creole, French, Indian, Irish, Italian, Asian, Mediterranean, Southern,
South American, Spanish, Thai and Mexican flavors.
Seafood/shellfish: Several, including
the not-to-be-missed Chef Gloria Smiley’s Italian holiday “Feast of the Seven
Fishes” class.
Kids’ Classes:
A wide array
including two skill levels of pumpkin carving, Zombie Zone Cookies, Party Foods,
Gingerbread Houses, Soups, Lasagna and even Indian Cooking for
kids!
Lifestyle
Classes: Multiple offerings
including Vegan and Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Cooking for Two, Baby Food Basics,
Georgia Grown, Heart Healthy, Paleo, Quinoa and Whole
Grains.
Technique
classes: Knife skills, Hands
On Canning, Grilling on the Big Green Egg®, Baking (pies, beginning cake making,
candy making, biscuits, cupcakes and tarts), and pasta-making including Chef
Gloria Smiley’s always-sold-out “Pasta-bilities” classes, among others.
For
Beginning Cooks:
·
How to Braise
·
Pressure Cooker
·
Knife Skills and
·
Master Chicken Sauté, among many
others
Although most classes
include wine after cooking demonstrations, there are strictly “Wine” and “Wine
and Food Pairings” classes as well. This quarter’s offerings include wine
classes by country or region with our own Don Hackett who is both a Certified
Sommelier and a Certified Specialist of Wine, and several wine classes with
Francophile Jennifer Pounds.
The
Cook’s Warehouse (www.cookswarehouse.com) is greater
Atlanta’s premier gourmet cookware store and cooking school with four stores in
the Midtown, Decatur and Brookhaven areas in the city and the East Cobb County
area of the suburbs. It offers more than 15,000 products for the kitchen and
operates the largest avocational cooking school in the Southeast conducting more
than 800 classes yearly, often taught by local chefs, and has a large web-based
delivery-by-post site.
Owned and operated by
founder Mary S. Moore, The Cook’s Warehouse also retails high-end appliances;
conducts private cooking classes for unique celebrations and corporate events,
and is a pro bono partner with virtually every major cooking event and gourmet
association in Atlanta.
The
Cook’s Warehouse is truly “Every Excuse to Cook.”
Tuesday, September 24, 2013
Facelift for Plaza Theatre
From : encoreatlanta.com
Facelifts in store for Plaza, President theaters
By Encore Atlanta
Historic buildings in Atlanta and Manchester will undergo restoration, thanks to grant money from the Fox Theatre Institute.
The outreach program, created by the Fox Theatre, helps preserve historic buildings, revitalize arts programs and strengthen local economies. It will do so this fiscal year at Atlanta’s Plaza Theatre and Manchester’s President Theatre. Some details:
At the Plaza, grant monies will help restore the theater marquee, changing it from fluorescent to LED lighting and doing away with rust. The Plaza will look better from the street and be much more eco-friendly. The work will be done in time for the theater’s 75th anniversary.
At the President, FTI funds will finance complete reconstruction of the theater façade, from the marquee to the top of its tower and spire. The restoration will emphasize returning the President to the art deco jewel it was in 1935. Manchester, a city of less than 4,000, is in extreme middle-west Georgia, in Meriwether County.
Some theaters need assistance remodeling their lobby or auditorium. Some want to learn about sales and marketing, or need assistance with programming and ticket sales. Some want to train in-house restoration staff. The goal is to help these theaters become viable economic and cultural centers for the communities they’re in, much like the Fox has done under Atlanta Landmark’s guidance
The FTI’s previous projects include the Rylander Theatre in Americus; the Morton Theatre in Athens; the Imperial Theatre in Augusta; the Ritz in Brunswick; the Gem Theatre in Calhoun; the Springer Opera House in Columbus; the Holly Theatre in Dahlonega; the Grand in Fitzgerald; the Cox Capitol and Douglas theaters as well as the Grand Opera House, all in Macon; the Strand in Marietta; the DeSoto in Rome; the Emma Kelly in Statesboro; and the Ritz in Thomaston.
Before and after photos of recently completed projects can be seen HERE.
Facelifts in store for Plaza, President theatersBy Encore Atlanta
Historic buildings in Atlanta and Manchester will undergo restoration, thanks to grant money from the Fox Theatre Institute.
The outreach program, created by the Fox Theatre, helps preserve historic buildings, revitalize arts programs and strengthen local economies. It will do so this fiscal year at Atlanta’s Plaza Theatre and Manchester’s President Theatre. Some details:
At the Plaza, grant monies will help restore the theater marquee, changing it from fluorescent to LED lighting and doing away with rust. The Plaza will look better from the street and be much more eco-friendly. The work will be done in time for the theater’s 75th anniversary.
At the President, FTI funds will finance complete reconstruction of the theater façade, from the marquee to the top of its tower and spire. The restoration will emphasize returning the President to the art deco jewel it was in 1935. Manchester, a city of less than 4,000, is in extreme middle-west Georgia, in Meriwether County.
Some theaters need assistance remodeling their lobby or auditorium. Some want to learn about sales and marketing, or need assistance with programming and ticket sales. Some want to train in-house restoration staff. The goal is to help these theaters become viable economic and cultural centers for the communities they’re in, much like the Fox has done under Atlanta Landmark’s guidance
The FTI’s previous projects include the Rylander Theatre in Americus; the Morton Theatre in Athens; the Imperial Theatre in Augusta; the Ritz in Brunswick; the Gem Theatre in Calhoun; the Springer Opera House in Columbus; the Holly Theatre in Dahlonega; the Grand in Fitzgerald; the Cox Capitol and Douglas theaters as well as the Grand Opera House, all in Macon; the Strand in Marietta; the DeSoto in Rome; the Emma Kelly in Statesboro; and the Ritz in Thomaston.
Before and after photos of recently completed projects can be seen HERE.
Saturday, September 21, 2013
A Rainy Day at The Madison Ave. Soapbox Derby
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see more pictures at link below and more will be posted in the coming days.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/24391992@N00/sets/72157635744962754/
Friday, September 20, 2013
IT'S TOMORROW...RAIN OR SHINE : The 3rd Annual Madison Ave. Soapbox Derby
The forecast is teasing us with a chance of rain. We are having the Derby rain or shine! Bring your umbrella's and rain boots and let's show 'em how to have some fun in the rain! ...and tonight let's say a little prayer that it doesn't..
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