From clatl.com
In case you missed it, the owners of Decatur’s Wahoo! Grill will open Wahoo Wine & Provisions in Oakhurst. Slated to open before the end of the year at 1036 W. College Ave. The new shop will offer vinos, of course, but also meats and cheeses, local produce, flowers, and gifts. Follow the progress via Facebook here.
Photo via facebook
CONTACT......EVENTS......RESTAURANTS......ANTIQUES - KUDZU ANTIQUES & DECATUR ESTATE ......EDDIE'S ATTIC
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
Monday, December 1, 2014
How Toco Hill Shopping Center got it's Name
Photo from flickr member David
Here is a portion of Andy Johnston post for the ajc.
Toco came from Clyde Shepherd, a developer who was the man behind the shopping center. He built airbases in Brazil in World War II, where he learned the word from an Indian cook, who would say it to him. Toco, he found out, means something like, “have better luck than you think you’ll have.” So when he built the shopping center, he named it Toco Hill, combining the phrase and an actual hill that once stood on the land. Shepherd’s son Clyde confirmed that story when I spoke to him last week. The area around the shopping center became known as Toco Hills in the years after it was built.
Read full story at
http://www.ajc.com
h/t Decatur Metro
Here is a portion of Andy Johnston post for the ajc.
Toco came from Clyde Shepherd, a developer who was the man behind the shopping center. He built airbases in Brazil in World War II, where he learned the word from an Indian cook, who would say it to him. Toco, he found out, means something like, “have better luck than you think you’ll have.” So when he built the shopping center, he named it Toco Hill, combining the phrase and an actual hill that once stood on the land. Shepherd’s son Clyde confirmed that story when I spoke to him last week. The area around the shopping center became known as Toco Hills in the years after it was built.
Read full story at
http://www.ajc.com
h/t Decatur Metro
Saturday, November 29, 2014
Sunday Shopping Parties at Kudzu!
Kudzu Antiques -
Decatur 2928 E. Ponce de Leon
Ave. 404-373-6498
Kudzu & Company - Sandy
Springs 6450 Roswell Rd.
404-255-2548http://www.kudzuantiques.com/
Wednesday, November 26, 2014
Agnes Scott campus, circa 1904
A panoramic view of the Agnes Scott campus, circa 1904. Photo: Agnes Scott College.
The DeKalb History Center’s November Lunch and Learn highlighted a Decatur institution which is celebrating its 125th anniversary this year. In 1889, a group of men from Decatur Presbyterian Church decided that Decatur needed a better school for its girls. In a 2-month whirlwind of activity, they found teachers and a rented building for the elementary school they called Decatur Female Seminary. A year later, George Washington Scott stepped up to provide land and construct and furnish a building, and gave the school his mother’s name. Over the next 15 years, the school gradually developed from an elementary school, to a high school, to a college.
From: http://wearedekalb.com
Eye on Decatur - 418 Church St. (W.J. Houston Doctor's Office Sign)
Sign shows where W.J. Houston's doctor's office was. circa 1905
To read some interesting comments about this house go to Decatur Metro site , they posted a 1982 picture of this house.
One of the comments said this house at one time faced the old courthouse and had a E. Court Square address. I would love to see a picture of that.
Also visit Terry Kearns flickr site to see more pictures inside and out.
To read some interesting comments about this house go to Decatur Metro site , they posted a 1982 picture of this house.
One of the comments said this house at one time faced the old courthouse and had a E. Court Square address. I would love to see a picture of that.
Also visit Terry Kearns flickr site to see more pictures inside and out.
Tuesday, November 25, 2014
Pitbull is on Fire with FIREBALL
Sticks and stones may break my bones But I don’t care what y’all say.
Monday, November 24, 2014
Bleu Hanger Boutique Shop to Open Soon on E. College Ave
Website Under Construction. chic women's boutique. 305 E. College Ave., Decatur, Georgia, 30030.
Saturday, November 22, 2014
Back in the Day RICH'S Pink Pig Flyer was a Sweet Ride.
Back in the day they would say: Please enjoy the your Pink Pig Flyer ride today over the toy department but for everyone's safety Please Do Not drop anything out the windows onto the Christmas shoppers below.
If you have a memory of the Original RICH'S Pink Pig Flyer leave a comment. And be sure to visit
http://pinkpigflyer.blogspot.com/
This time of year The Pink Pig ride is a Christmas Holiday tradition for many. The new version of ride is now on a wheels, on a track at Macy's at Lenox Square under a big tent in the upper level parking lot.
From: http://en.wikipedia.org
The Pink Pig was an amusement park ride of sorts that was a miniature suspended monorail sized for children. Adults would be hard-pressed to fit inside the enclosed cars that the children sat in as the ride operated. The original ride "flew" from the ceiling of the toy department. The pig was then moved outside the building to a rooftop Christmas village that surrounded the Great Tree. The Pink Pig started outside under the tree, returned indoors to fly over the toy department before returning to its starting point. The original Pink Pig was named Priscilla. A second pig, named Percival was later added to meet the high demand to ride the pig. After completing their journey, riders received a sticker that said "I rode the Pink Pig".
If you have a memory of the Original RICH'S Pink Pig Flyer leave a comment. And be sure to visit
http://pinkpigflyer.blogspot.com/
This time of year The Pink Pig ride is a Christmas Holiday tradition for many. The new version of ride is now on a wheels, on a track at Macy's at Lenox Square under a big tent in the upper level parking lot.
From: http://en.wikipedia.org
The Pink Pig was an amusement park ride of sorts that was a miniature suspended monorail sized for children. Adults would be hard-pressed to fit inside the enclosed cars that the children sat in as the ride operated. The original ride "flew" from the ceiling of the toy department. The pig was then moved outside the building to a rooftop Christmas village that surrounded the Great Tree. The Pink Pig started outside under the tree, returned indoors to fly over the toy department before returning to its starting point. The original Pink Pig was named Priscilla. A second pig, named Percival was later added to meet the high demand to ride the pig. After completing their journey, riders received a sticker that said "I rode the Pink Pig".
Here is the new Pink Pig ride.
From: http://www.simon.com
Event Dates: 11/1/2014 - 1/4/2015
For more than 50 years, Atlantans have started their holiday traditions by riding the Macy's Pink Pig - easily one of the most unique and beloved holiday traditions you'll come across.
Bring the whole family to take ride through a life-sized storybook adventure featuring Priscilla the Pink Pig and her friends. Tickets are available at the Macy's Pink Pig kiosk located between Abercrombie & Fitch and Godiva on the Upper Level.
2014-15 Operating Schedule:
November 2014
Grand Opening Saturday Nov. 1 10am- 9pm
Monday- Friday 10am-8pm
Saturday 10am- 9pm
Sunday Noon- 6pm
Friday, Nov. 28 8 am - 9pm
Closed Thanksgiving Day
December 2014
Monday-Friday 10am-8pm
Saturday 10am- 9pm
Sunday 11am-7pm
Wednesday, Dec. 24 9am- 6pm
Friday, Dec. 26 9am-6pm
Wednesday, Dec. 31 10am-6pm
Closed Christmas Day
January 2015
Thursday, Jan. 1 10am-8pm
Friday, Jan. 2 10am-8pm
Saturday, Jan. 3 10am- 9pm
Sunday, Jan. 4 10am-7pm
Bring the whole family to take ride through a life-sized storybook adventure featuring Priscilla the Pink Pig and her friends. Tickets are available at the Macy's Pink Pig kiosk located between Abercrombie & Fitch and Godiva on the Upper Level.
2014-15 Operating Schedule:
November 2014
Grand Opening Saturday Nov. 1 10am- 9pm
Monday- Friday 10am-8pm
Saturday 10am- 9pm
Sunday Noon- 6pm
Friday, Nov. 28 8 am - 9pm
Closed Thanksgiving Day
December 2014
Monday-Friday 10am-8pm
Saturday 10am- 9pm
Sunday 11am-7pm
Wednesday, Dec. 24 9am- 6pm
Friday, Dec. 26 9am-6pm
Wednesday, Dec. 31 10am-6pm
Closed Christmas Day
January 2015
Thursday, Jan. 1 10am-8pm
Friday, Jan. 2 10am-8pm
Saturday, Jan. 3 10am- 9pm
Sunday, Jan. 4 10am-7pm
Click Here to visit the Official Site
Winter Wonderland at Fernbank
From:fernbankmuseum.org
Prepare to ooh and aah over two floors of twinkling, beautifully decorated trees showcasing celebrations around the world in the enchanting Winter Wonderland exhibition. Twinkling with lights, glimmering with color and shining with a variety of cultural objects, more than 30 trees and other displays recognize the diversity of celebrations, holidays, traditions and events from around the world. See a complete list of our 2014 partners.
Admission to Winter Wonderland is included with Museum admission and is FREE for members.
Winter Wonderland
On view November 21 - January 11Prepare to ooh and aah over two floors of twinkling, beautifully decorated trees showcasing celebrations around the world in the enchanting Winter Wonderland exhibition. Twinkling with lights, glimmering with color and shining with a variety of cultural objects, more than 30 trees and other displays recognize the diversity of celebrations, holidays, traditions and events from around the world. See a complete list of our 2014 partners.
Admission to Winter Wonderland is included with Museum admission and is FREE for members.
Special Holiday Programming
- Ask for the Winter Wonderland Seek & Find at the greeter’s station. Use this free self-guided activity as you explore the exhibition.
- Enjoy a variety of Holly Jolly Activities including classic holiday cartoons, puppet making crafts and appearances by Santa-saurus. The holiday cartoon schedule is: A Charlie Brown Christmas, Nov 29-30; ‘Tis the Season to be Smurfy, Dec 6-7; A Flintstone Family Christmas, Dec 13-14; How the Grinch Stole Christmas, Dec 20-21; and Disney's Sing Along Songs: Very Merry Christmas, weekends Nov 29 – Dec 14 and daily Dec 19–24.
- Adults can enjoy music, films, small plates, a nip from a yuletide toddy and more as they enjoy evening viewing hours of Winter Wonderland during Martinis & IMAX®.
Thursday, November 20, 2014
City of Decatur Could Share Callaway property with School System
Schools, city could share Callaway property
From: ajc.com
Bill Banks
For the AJC
During a recent joint meeting between Decatur commissioners and the school board, City Manager Peggy Merriss suggested the city could eventually share the Callaway Building property on East Trinity Avenue with the school system.
One level of a proposed parking deck could belong to nearby Decatur High, or a portion of the property could be devoted “to another type of school usage,” she said. “There is nothing that’s binding—we can make creative use of that property.”
Decatur bought Callaway from DeKalb County last November and will begin collaborating with Cousins Properties on a mixed-use development when the building’s finally evacuated, next November at the earliest.
Photo credit: google maps
From: ajc.com
Bill Banks
For the AJC
During a recent joint meeting between Decatur commissioners and the school board, City Manager Peggy Merriss suggested the city could eventually share the Callaway Building property on East Trinity Avenue with the school system.
One level of a proposed parking deck could belong to nearby Decatur High, or a portion of the property could be devoted “to another type of school usage,” she said. “There is nothing that’s binding—we can make creative use of that property.”
Decatur bought Callaway from DeKalb County last November and will begin collaborating with Cousins Properties on a mixed-use development when the building’s finally evacuated, next November at the earliest.
Photo credit: google maps
Tuesday, November 18, 2014
Decatur's Annual Tree Lighting Dec 4
From: decaturga.com
Enjoy the annual tree lighting on E. Court Square at 7 p.m.
New this year: a customized light installation replaces the live tree for a more sustainable season. Little Shop of Stories and other local businesses sponsor this spectacle – complete with caroling, cocoa, snow and Santa!
12/4/2014 7:00 PM
Location: Little Shop of Stories
To see more Christmas tree lighting events around metro Atlanta
read the ajc here
Enjoy the annual tree lighting on E. Court Square at 7 p.m.
New this year: a customized light installation replaces the live tree for a more sustainable season. Little Shop of Stories and other local businesses sponsor this spectacle – complete with caroling, cocoa, snow and Santa!
12/4/2014 7:00 PM
Location: Little Shop of Stories
To see more Christmas tree lighting events around metro Atlanta
read the ajc here
Monday, November 17, 2014
Holiday Art Show in Decatur at Sycamore Place Gallery Dec. 6,
Join us at Sycamore Place Gallery, in the heart of Decatur, on December 6 for a one of a kind holiday art show! All are welcome! Open studio showcasing our 15 resident artists. Featuring unique dolls by the late Emily Birdsong, a legendary local artist. Family Friendly Tea party and refreshments. Local adult and youth art show Live music by Carol and Alan Horne Sycamore Place Gallery is the location of Decatur Art Classes, Ms. Sylvia Cross, Sycamore Place Gallery, GA. It is a short walk from the Decatur Marta station at 120 Sycamore Place, Decatur, GA 30030. Check out the affordable classes and rental services while you visit Contact: Artist and Owner, Sylvia Cross Phone:404-660-9967 Email:ms.sylvia.cross@gmail.com Website: Decaturartclasses.com We look forward to meeting you!
Sycamore Place Gallery
120 Sycamore Place
Decatur, GA 30033 Map
Sycamore Place Gallery
120 Sycamore Place
Decatur, GA 30033 Map
Friday, November 14, 2014
Greenberg's Great Train & Toy Show Sat and Sun Nov 15-16 Cobb Galleria
SAT & SUN Nov. 15-16, 2014
Admission: $ 8.00 Good for both days
Kids under 12 Free
10AM -4PM Both Days
Free Parking
Cobb Galleria Centre
2 Galleria Parkway
Atlanta GA 30339
GreenbergShows.com
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Thursday, November 13, 2014
Rise & Dine for The South's Best Breakfast Joints
Rise & Dine: The South's Best Breakfast Joints
From: gardenandgun.com
by John Kessler
Whether you’re craving corned beef hash, quail and eggs, or just need a hangover cure—stat—we’ve scoured the South for the best places to get the day started right.
Brunch-Time Barbecue
Southern Soul Barbeque
St. Simons Island, GA
Something unusual is happen-ing at Southern Soul Barbeque. A few years ago, the old gas station turned smokehouse in a laid-back corner of coastal Georgia was just a very good new-wave barbecue joint, with smoked beef, pork, chicken, and turkey, and a variety of regional sauces to complement. Then the folks in the kitchen started getting creative with the specials. Stop by when the doors open at eleven and you just might find some unexpected though highly brunch-worthy dishes like cornbread waffles with fried quail and local cane syrup, egg rolls stuffed with collard greens and rib meat, and burgers layered with house-cured pork loin, runny egg yolk, and Cheerwine hollandaise. Oh, and some mighty good pulled pork, too. southernsoulbbq.com
see list of more Best Breakfast Joints
Photo credit: 365atlantafamily.com
From: gardenandgun.com
by John Kessler
Whether you’re craving corned beef hash, quail and eggs, or just need a hangover cure—stat—we’ve scoured the South for the best places to get the day started right.
Brunch-Time Barbecue
Southern Soul Barbeque
St. Simons Island, GA
Something unusual is happen-ing at Southern Soul Barbeque. A few years ago, the old gas station turned smokehouse in a laid-back corner of coastal Georgia was just a very good new-wave barbecue joint, with smoked beef, pork, chicken, and turkey, and a variety of regional sauces to complement. Then the folks in the kitchen started getting creative with the specials. Stop by when the doors open at eleven and you just might find some unexpected though highly brunch-worthy dishes like cornbread waffles with fried quail and local cane syrup, egg rolls stuffed with collard greens and rib meat, and burgers layered with house-cured pork loin, runny egg yolk, and Cheerwine hollandaise. Oh, and some mighty good pulled pork, too. southernsoulbbq.com
see list of more Best Breakfast Joints
Photo credit: 365atlantafamily.com
Wednesday, November 12, 2014
HELP Decatur Student Athletes bring their "A" Game
HELP OUR STUDENT ATHLETES BRING THEIR "A" GAME
NEW LOCATION:Color Wheel, 508 Howard Avenue, Decatur with parking available at Glennwood Elementary School
Tickets are $25 in advance ($35 at the door). Click here to purchase your DBB Bash tickets.
Mingei is gone from New Street. And now…?
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Tuesday, November 11, 2014
Monday, November 10, 2014
There’s Only One Kosmo Vinyl, USA Debut, Solo Art Exhbition
The Decatur Minute tip me off on this Art Exhibition Nov. 15
From: http://www.buybritishart.com/kosmo-vinyl.html
THERE'S ONLY ONE KOSMO VINYL
USA Debut Solo Art Exhibition
15 NOV - 06 DEC, 2014
a pop-up show presented by VINSONART at Lightroom
115-A North McDonough Street Decatur GA 30030 USA
Private View: Sat. Nov 15 (call or email for info & RSVP) visit http://www.buybritishart.com/kosmo-vinyl.html for more info.
public gallery hours:
Fri & Sat: 12-8, Sun: 12-5 and by appointment
contact: Shawn Vinson • 404.939.2787 • email
Kosmo Vinyl
is one of the key figures of the 70s British Punk scene,
perhaps best known as the promoter/ manager/mogul, ringmaster & rabble-rouser
of The Clash and Ian Dury & the Blockheads.
His Pop Art influenced collages with a Punk aesthetic pay homage to 'the beautiful game',
particularly his beloved West Ham United FC, and the England & US national teams.
Kosmo's first exhibition took place at London's Eb & Flow Gallery in 2013,
followed by a show in Somerset UK during the 2014 FIFA World Cup.
His US debut exhibition, presented by VINSONART,
opens Nov 15, 2014, at the award-winning Lightroom in Decatur GA.
From: http://www.buybritishart.com/kosmo-vinyl.html
THERE'S ONLY ONE KOSMO VINYL
USA Debut Solo Art Exhibition
15 NOV - 06 DEC, 2014
a pop-up show presented by VINSONART at Lightroom
115-A North McDonough Street Decatur GA 30030 USA
Private View: Sat. Nov 15 (call or email for info & RSVP) visit http://www.buybritishart.com/kosmo-vinyl.html for more info.
public gallery hours:
Fri & Sat: 12-8, Sun: 12-5 and by appointment
contact: Shawn Vinson • 404.939.2787 • email
Kosmo Vinyl
is one of the key figures of the 70s British Punk scene,
perhaps best known as the promoter/ manager/mogul, ringmaster & rabble-rouser
of The Clash and Ian Dury & the Blockheads.
His Pop Art influenced collages with a Punk aesthetic pay homage to 'the beautiful game',
particularly his beloved West Ham United FC, and the England & US national teams.
Kosmo's first exhibition took place at London's Eb & Flow Gallery in 2013,
followed by a show in Somerset UK during the 2014 FIFA World Cup.
His US debut exhibition, presented by VINSONART,
opens Nov 15, 2014, at the award-winning Lightroom in Decatur GA.
Friday, November 7, 2014
Former Executive Park Hotel Will Be Demolished Saturday Nov 8th
The building at 1447 N.E. Expressway, near North Druid Hills Road and I-85, opened in 1971 as the Executive Park Motor Hotel.
In its later years, the building served as a training facility for
BellSouth. In the late 2000s, there was talk of a hotel operator taking
over the building and renovating it to reopen it as a hotel, but that
hasn't happened. There was also talk of an apartment
developer redeveloping the property for hundreds
of apartments, but again, nothing happened.
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta,
which already has a significant presence in the area, and more
specifically within Executive Park, purchased the property in January,
2013. The roughly 5.5 acre property was purchased for $9.6 million and
allow for both additional parking and a tentatively planned medical
office building. Although work is finally underway to level the
buildings, the replacement facility situation is said to be "fluid,"
with a number of options being considered.
A press release from July indicates a renovation was considered, but that the decision was made to demolish instead.
"After
a thorough evaluation, Children’s determined that renovation was not a
viable option for this building. The current structure, with its
outdated construction and design, would not be able to serve any
potential future needs of the pediatric health care system."
Kudzu Trunk Sale at Decatur Store Nov 9
SUNDAY
1-5 PM at
the
Decatur 'Zu
Discounts
storewide,
plus wine
&
refreshments.
Jump
start
your
holiday
shopping!
Kudzu
is proud to host a group trunk show at our Decatur store featuring 3
local jewelry designers on Sunday, November 9 from 1-5 pm. You'll find
beautiful handmade jewelry from Fossil & Hide (@fossil_and_hide),
Crafts And Love (@craftsandlove) and
Cameoko Jewelry (@cameoko_jewelry). We'll also have wine and
refreshments to help jump start your holiday shopping moods! We hope you
can make it to this fun event! 2928 E. Ponce de Leon Ave, Decatur, GA
30030.
Thursday, November 6, 2014
Rio Bravo Cantina Reboot Finally Happening
From : Tomorrows News Today
Rio Bravo reboot finally happening!
Ray Schoenbaum plans to reopen his beloved Rio Bravo Cantina restaurant in Sandy Springs next year. Now known as Ray's Rio Bravo, the restaurant will replace Peter Chang's Tasty China II, not far from Ray's on the River, on Powers Ferry Road. Tasty China closed this past Sunday after a five year run.
Plans call for the new Rio Bravo to open in time for Cinco de Mayo next year.
Ray has reportedly been planning this reboot for over a year and began offering "Ray's Rio Bravo Catering" earlier this summer.
Rio Bravo was started in 1985 by Ray Schoenbaum, son of Shoney's founder Alex Schoenbaum. With the success of the Tex-Mex chain, Schoenbaum sold the group to Atlanta-based Applebee's in 1995. At the time of the sale, Rio Bravo was an 11-unit chain with four other restaurants. Applebee's sold the then 100-unit Rio Bravo chain to California-based Chevy's in 1999. By late 2002, the restaurant's popularity had waned, and all locations were closed.
Former Rio Bravo Cantina locations are scattered all over metro Atlanta including former sites in Buckhead, Gwinnett, Dunwoody, Roswell and Kennesaw
There was talk that Cantina in Buckhead would be converted to a Rio Bravo but those talks fell apart and the restaurant space remains vacant.
Rio Bravo reboot finally happening!
Ray Schoenbaum plans to reopen his beloved Rio Bravo Cantina restaurant in Sandy Springs next year. Now known as Ray's Rio Bravo, the restaurant will replace Peter Chang's Tasty China II, not far from Ray's on the River, on Powers Ferry Road. Tasty China closed this past Sunday after a five year run.
Plans call for the new Rio Bravo to open in time for Cinco de Mayo next year.
Ray has reportedly been planning this reboot for over a year and began offering "Ray's Rio Bravo Catering" earlier this summer.
Rio Bravo was started in 1985 by Ray Schoenbaum, son of Shoney's founder Alex Schoenbaum. With the success of the Tex-Mex chain, Schoenbaum sold the group to Atlanta-based Applebee's in 1995. At the time of the sale, Rio Bravo was an 11-unit chain with four other restaurants. Applebee's sold the then 100-unit Rio Bravo chain to California-based Chevy's in 1999. By late 2002, the restaurant's popularity had waned, and all locations were closed.
Former Rio Bravo Cantina locations are scattered all over metro Atlanta including former sites in Buckhead, Gwinnett, Dunwoody, Roswell and Kennesaw
There was talk that Cantina in Buckhead would be converted to a Rio Bravo but those talks fell apart and the restaurant space remains vacant.
The Band Perry at The CMA Awards "Gentle on My Mind"
The Band Perry last night on the 2014 CMA Awards show.
From rollingstone.com
When the Band Perry step into the spotlight at the CMA Awards for their tribute to Country Music Hall of Famer Glen Campbell, they will do so with the requisite nerves expected on country's biggest night. Luckily the sibling trio's singer Kimberly Perry has an ace in the hole when it comes to calming herself down onstage: Faith Hill.
The newlywed Perry, who will harmonize on Campbell's "Gentle on My Mind" with brothers Reid and Neil, says she plans to look at the superstar vocalist to get through any uneasy moments. "I pick out a specific artist to interact with during my performance, that is very comforting to me. Somehow it always ends up being Faith Hill because she is in the front row and is such a gracious listener," she told Rolling Stone Country after the Band Perry's CMA rehearsal in Nashville.
Read more: http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/the-band-perry-share-secrets-faith-hill-inspirstion-cma-awards-20141105#ixzz3IJ4kVG2t
Wednesday, November 5, 2014
Decatur Terrific Thursdays are Back
From: visitdecaturgeorgia.com
It's time to get gifty! - Shop in Decatur on Thursdays in November and December.
Terrific Thursdays are back with special in-store events, discounts, and treats at more than 20 shops, restaurants, and services. Park once and walk around town. Participating businesses will stay open late, offering beverages, snacks and special offers. In December Santa joins the fun visiting shops and restaurants within the city limits.
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It's time to get gifty! - Shop in Decatur on Thursdays in November and December.
Terrific Thursdays are back with special in-store events, discounts, and treats at more than 20 shops, restaurants, and services. Park once and walk around town. Participating businesses will stay open late, offering beverages, snacks and special offers. In December Santa joins the fun visiting shops and restaurants within the city limits.
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Smart move for Taylor Swift who removed her Music From Spotify
By By Spotify, Hello Beats
From: http://mashable.com/2014/11/03/taylor-swift-removes-music-spotify/
Hell hath no fury like Taylor Swift scorned. Her exes know that. And now Spotify does, too.
The "Shake It Off" singer is shaking off Spotify, removing all her songs and albums from the popular music streaming platform just days after Spotify publicly criticized the 24-year-old artist for not immediately making her latest album, 1989, available to stream.
Spotify had told Mashable on Wednesday that 1989 wasn't available on Spotify because of "a decision by the artist." A spokesman added that "Taylor Swift has nearly 2 million active followers on [Spotify] who will be disappointed by this decision."
Swift's camp, including Big Machine Records, appears to not be amused by Spotify's public finger-pointing and reacted on Monday by removing her four previous studio albums.
t's important to note that Swift's music, sans 1989, is available on the Apple-owned Beats Music service, a smaller streaming rival whose executives have stressed a desire to secure artist exclusives. Though Spotify has dominated the foot race for streaming exclusives and general availability over the years — converting digital holdouts like Metallica, Red Hot Chili Peppers and Pink Floyd while also securing an impressive amount of newer music — Beats Music is primed to offer stiffer competition for exclusives now that it's under Apple's umbrella, which includes the powerful iTunes Store (could Beats now win the streaming rights for The Beatles' catalogue since Apple previously nabbed the digital-download rights for the music?).
photo credit usmagazine.com
From: http://mashable.com/2014/11/03/taylor-swift-removes-music-spotify/
Hell hath no fury like Taylor Swift scorned. Her exes know that. And now Spotify does, too.
The "Shake It Off" singer is shaking off Spotify, removing all her songs and albums from the popular music streaming platform just days after Spotify publicly criticized the 24-year-old artist for not immediately making her latest album, 1989, available to stream.
Spotify had told Mashable on Wednesday that 1989 wasn't available on Spotify because of "a decision by the artist." A spokesman added that "Taylor Swift has nearly 2 million active followers on [Spotify] who will be disappointed by this decision."
Swift's camp, including Big Machine Records, appears to not be amused by Spotify's public finger-pointing and reacted on Monday by removing her four previous studio albums.
t's important to note that Swift's music, sans 1989, is available on the Apple-owned Beats Music service, a smaller streaming rival whose executives have stressed a desire to secure artist exclusives. Though Spotify has dominated the foot race for streaming exclusives and general availability over the years — converting digital holdouts like Metallica, Red Hot Chili Peppers and Pink Floyd while also securing an impressive amount of newer music — Beats Music is primed to offer stiffer competition for exclusives now that it's under Apple's umbrella, which includes the powerful iTunes Store (could Beats now win the streaming rights for The Beatles' catalogue since Apple previously nabbed the digital-download rights for the music?).
photo credit usmagazine.com
Tuesday, November 4, 2014
Who Remembers Irvindale Farms Dairy and Minnie Quarts Playground ?
Irvindale Farms Dairy
-- Credit for Black & White photos : http://digitalcollections.library.gsu.edu/cdm/ref/collection/lane/id/3830
-- Credit for Black & White photos : http://digitalcollections.library.gsu.edu/cdm/ref/collection/lane/id/3830
Paying at Chick-fil-A just got Easier.
From : http://business.blog.ajc.com
Chick-fil-A is making it easier for customers to pay for meals without whipping cash out or swiping a credit card.
The Atlanta-based chain unveiled an app that allows you to use your smartphone to pay for orders by scanning a Quick Response Code (that square abstract-looking image in the photo) at the register, whether inside or at the drive-thru window.
The free app, Chick-fil-A Mobile Ordering, is available for both Android and iOS devices and can be downloaded at Apple’s App Store or Google Play.
Chick-fil-A advised Biz Beat on Friday that the app will be activated Nov. 11.
Before patrons can tap and scan, an account must be created with the app by using credit card information.
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Chick-fil-A is making it easier for customers to pay for meals without whipping cash out or swiping a credit card.
The Atlanta-based chain unveiled an app that allows you to use your smartphone to pay for orders by scanning a Quick Response Code (that square abstract-looking image in the photo) at the register, whether inside or at the drive-thru window.
The free app, Chick-fil-A Mobile Ordering, is available for both Android and iOS devices and can be downloaded at Apple’s App Store or Google Play.
Chick-fil-A advised Biz Beat on Friday that the app will be activated Nov. 11.
Before patrons can tap and scan, an account must be created with the app by using credit card information.
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Monday, November 3, 2014
Big Tex Cantina Closing --Thank You for 3 great years.
Decatur Metro contacted them and got this info.
Fox Brothers Restaurant Group (FBRG), the team behind Fox Bros. Bar-B-Q and Big Tex Decatur, is closing Big Tex on November 3. The Big Tex space will be retained by the group for an unforeseen period of time.Message on their facebook page reads:
Growing demand on the Fox Bros. Bar-B-Q kitchen, stimulated in part by the designation of the restaurant as the official barbecue of the Atlanta Falcons, made the decision to close Big Tex necessary. “We are certainly going to miss serving our loyal friends in Decatur we have made over the 3 years and we hope to be back one day. We are thankful for the additional demand on our barbecue business but closing Big Tex is bittersweet. We will be focusing on the future of Fox Bros Bar-B-Q with expansion and the build out of our new catering/commissary facility on Ottley Drive. The new commissary will really be a game changer for us and help meet the needs of our restaurant in Candler Park and future Fox Bros. Bar-B-Q restaurants,” Jonathan Fox, Partner and Pitmaster of Fox Bros Bar-B-Q.
Big Tex Decatur, located at 308 W Ponce de Leon Ave in Decatur opened the doors in May of 2011 and has served Texas-inspired food and drinks since 2011.
Thank You for 3 great years, but it's time for us to say goodbye. We had a great time serving Decatur and look forward to seeing you soon!
h/t Decatur Metro
Sunday, November 2, 2014
Decatur Wine Festival Saturday Nov 8
From : http://decaturwinefestival.org/#about
About
Taste wines from around the globe, sample delicious food from Decatur-area restaurants, and enjoy live DJ Troy Cono at metro Atlanta’s largest outdoor wine festival. Proceeds benefit the Decatur Arts Alliance, which produces the Decatur Arts Festival and many other arts events, free to the community each year.Hours
Saturday, November 8, 2014New Expanded Hours: 12:30-4:30 p.m.
On the square in Downtown Decatur • Rain or Shine
Buy Tickets here
Decatur High plans get first Public Unveiling NOV 3
From: http://www.ajc.com
By Bill Banks
For the AJC
Architects and designers will discuss the four preliminary master-plan options for Decatur High School, 6:30-8 p.m. Monday in the school’s auditorium, 310 North McDonough Street, Decatur. The team will also gather community input regarding master plan and Phase One improvements. Projections call for school enrollment to increase from its current 1060 to 2400 in five years, ultimately requiring 66 more classrooms. Initial construction may start as early as January.
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Nov 3 at 6:30-8 p.m.
310 North McDonough Street
Decatur, GA
Photo credit: Next Stop...Decatur
By Bill Banks
For the AJC
Architects and designers will discuss the four preliminary master-plan options for Decatur High School, 6:30-8 p.m. Monday in the school’s auditorium, 310 North McDonough Street, Decatur. The team will also gather community input regarding master plan and Phase One improvements. Projections call for school enrollment to increase from its current 1060 to 2400 in five years, ultimately requiring 66 more classrooms. Initial construction may start as early as January.
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Nov 3 at 6:30-8 p.m.
310 North McDonough Street
Decatur, GA
Photo credit: Next Stop...Decatur
Saturday, November 1, 2014
Celebrate Vincent Price at MetroFresh
From: http://atlantarestaurants.blog.ajc.com/2014/10/31/celebrate-vincent-price-at-metrofresh/
By Alexa Lampasona
MetroFresh will be honoring the famed actor, Vincent Price, this Sunday with the wine dinner “Cooking for Vincent” featuring Vincent Price’s signature collection. While some may know Price from his career as an actor in horror films, he was also a wine connoisseur and the first spokesman for the California Wine Institute.
Price’s daughter, Victoria, takes this dinner to both the James Beard House in NYC and Edgar Allan Poe Museum, and the final stop is here in Atlanta. MetroFresh’s owner Mitchell Anderson is a dear friend of Victoria and Vince. He assisted Victoria in caring for Vince during the final days battling Parkinson’s disease. The dinner is cleverly named “Cooking for Vincent” as an homage to Anderson’s time cooking for Vince while he was in New York acting alongside Neil Patrick Harris in “Doogie Howser.”
The evening includes a five-course meal with wine pairings that are inspired by Vince’s book, “A Treasury of Great Recipes.” Anderson and Victoria will share stories of Vince throughout the meal. More information is available on the event page.
http://metrofreshatl.com/
By Alexa Lampasona
MetroFresh will be honoring the famed actor, Vincent Price, this Sunday with the wine dinner “Cooking for Vincent” featuring Vincent Price’s signature collection. While some may know Price from his career as an actor in horror films, he was also a wine connoisseur and the first spokesman for the California Wine Institute.
Price’s daughter, Victoria, takes this dinner to both the James Beard House in NYC and Edgar Allan Poe Museum, and the final stop is here in Atlanta. MetroFresh’s owner Mitchell Anderson is a dear friend of Victoria and Vince. He assisted Victoria in caring for Vince during the final days battling Parkinson’s disease. The dinner is cleverly named “Cooking for Vincent” as an homage to Anderson’s time cooking for Vince while he was in New York acting alongside Neil Patrick Harris in “Doogie Howser.”
The evening includes a five-course meal with wine pairings that are inspired by Vince’s book, “A Treasury of Great Recipes.” Anderson and Victoria will share stories of Vince throughout the meal. More information is available on the event page.
http://metrofreshatl.com/
Friday, October 31, 2014
"HAPPY HALLOWEEN" From a 1950's Decatur GA
Decatur GA
Happy Halloween from Decatur GA (circa 1955)
That Devil is my brother (Phil) the other kids are from the neighborhood.
Location: 202 E. Davis St.
So if you lived in the area circa 1955 and went to Winnona Park School, you could be one of these kids.
-This is a reprint from the Atlanta Journal dated Oct. 31, 1958
BEWARE, ATLANTA! TONIGHT THE WITCHES COME CALLING
BY Laura McGregor
ATLANTA BEWARE!
Tonight the witches take to the air.
Bubbling brews will steam from black kettles,
witch-ridden brooms will swoop across the sky.
Ghosts will flutter overhead and for a few shorth hours Atlanta will become an eerie city filled with the supernatural from on high.
Halloween with all it's magical powers will capture the children turning them into frightening little creatures, punching doorbells and screeching loudly "Trick or Treat".
Bright orange pumpkins hollowed and carved into a variety of contorted faces will brighten porches and shine from windows.
And the howl of a lone black cat and the smell of burned autumn leaves will put a hypnotic spell in the crisp night air.
Amid the dancing neon signs downtown will roam the celebrants-blowing horns, rattling noise makers and belive bones.
While out from the city lights, little clowns, gypsies, skeletons and ghosts will douse their heads in washtubs filled with red apples and eat marshmellows from a string.
But at the stroke of 12 trick or treat bags will be empty again.
The last of the candied apples will be washed from dirty little hands and the last of the witches will point their brooms toward the land of spirits to await another magical night of Halloween.
Happy Halloween from Decatur GA (circa 1955)
That Devil is my brother (Phil) the other kids are from the neighborhood.
Location: 202 E. Davis St.
So if you lived in the area circa 1955 and went to Winnona Park School, you could be one of these kids.
-This is a reprint from the Atlanta Journal dated Oct. 31, 1958
BEWARE, ATLANTA! TONIGHT THE WITCHES COME CALLING
BY Laura McGregor
ATLANTA BEWARE!
Tonight the witches take to the air.
Bubbling brews will steam from black kettles,
witch-ridden brooms will swoop across the sky.
Ghosts will flutter overhead and for a few shorth hours Atlanta will become an eerie city filled with the supernatural from on high.
Halloween with all it's magical powers will capture the children turning them into frightening little creatures, punching doorbells and screeching loudly "Trick or Treat".
Bright orange pumpkins hollowed and carved into a variety of contorted faces will brighten porches and shine from windows.
And the howl of a lone black cat and the smell of burned autumn leaves will put a hypnotic spell in the crisp night air.
Amid the dancing neon signs downtown will roam the celebrants-blowing horns, rattling noise makers and belive bones.
While out from the city lights, little clowns, gypsies, skeletons and ghosts will douse their heads in washtubs filled with red apples and eat marshmellows from a string.
But at the stroke of 12 trick or treat bags will be empty again.
The last of the candied apples will be washed from dirty little hands and the last of the witches will point their brooms toward the land of spirits to await another magical night of Halloween.
Thursday, October 30, 2014
More Decatur Halloween Homes
Located in Winnona Park area on Avery St. Question: Did these Pumpkins move from the white house next door ?
Located next door to the house above.
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Located on Winnona Drive
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Located on Avery St.
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Located on Sycamore
Located next door to the house above.
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Located on Winnona Drive
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Located on Avery St.
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Located on Sycamore
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