You can read all about it over at decaturish.com
Monday, March 21, 2016
SnoBall Moving out and Mellow Mushroom moving in.
You can read all about it over at decaturish.com
Friday, March 18, 2016
Collecting things can be fun, and It's great when you find it.
I love collecting different things, here is my collection of hard rubber cowboys on a horses that has wheels, these were made in 1930's and 40's, made by the auburn/arcor company,this company started out making car tires.
Whats your farvorite things to collect. ? Don't be shy to post anything, collecting is fun, I love it,
Tuesday, March 15, 2016
Decatur Easter Egg Hunt Saturday 3-19-16
Decatur Easter Egg Hunt Saturday 3-19-16
From the decatur minute
March 19, 11 am | Front lawn of First Baptist Church of Decatur, 308 Clairemont Ave.
Rain location is the church gymnasium
The annual DBA Easter Egg Hunt returns Saturday, March 19 from 11 am to 1 pm. The bunny arrives at 10:30 am, and the hunt begins at 11 am sharp. This year the hunt will be staggered by age groups so that parents with more than one child, in different age groups, can experience the fun with each of their children.
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photo credit: https://www.eventbrite.com
From the decatur minuteMarch 19, 11 am | Front lawn of First Baptist Church of Decatur, 308 Clairemont Ave.
Rain location is the church gymnasium
The annual DBA Easter Egg Hunt returns Saturday, March 19 from 11 am to 1 pm. The bunny arrives at 10:30 am, and the hunt begins at 11 am sharp. This year the hunt will be staggered by age groups so that parents with more than one child, in different age groups, can experience the fun with each of their children.
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photo credit: https://www.eventbrite.com
Sunday, March 13, 2016
The Fonz (Henry Winkler) and Lin Oliver Coming The Decatur Library March 16
In coordination with Little Shop of Stories, the Georgia Center for the Book welcomes award-winning author, actor and director Henry Winkler and his writing partner Lin Oliver. They will discuss Here's Hank: You Can't Drink Meatballs Through a Straw, the seventh book in their Here's Hank series. Mr. Winkler will not sign any memorobilia; and due to the expected large crowd size, the number of books you may have signed may be limited.
Date: Wednesday, March 16, 2016, 7:00 PM—9:00 PM
Location: Decatur Library
Event Type: Author Talks
Series: Georgia Center for the Book's Festival of Writers
Age Group: Family (All Ages)
Friday, March 11, 2016
Revival to Open a Beer Garden out back.
I’m about to open a beer garden [in Revival’s backyard] because I really love European-style beers. And as a self-professed redneck by birth, I do love moonshine.
- From: http://www.atlantamagazine.com13 Questions is a weekly series where we ask chefs 13 questions to get to know them outside of the kitchen. Kevin Gillespie is the chef/owner of Gunshow and Revival.
What’s one thing you wish you knew how to cook? One of my favorite things in the whole world is American-style Chinese food, and I’m afraid to learn how to make it because I’ll ruin it for myself by making it too fancy. I really love Mongolian beef.
My favorite place here is China King.
When you aren’t cooking, what do you do for fun? I am an extremely avid outdoorsman and fisherman. I hunt everything. That was how I grew up—we kind of relied on whatever we could hunt or fish to fill the freezer.
Now, myself and my dad and my uncles, we always plan multiple western hunting trips, like Rocky Mountain goats in Canada, sheep in Mexico in mountains. What we call camping, most people would call survival training. You find water, and you hunt for food.
What’s the last TV show you bingewatched? My wife and I watched all of True Detective back-to-back. We literally stayed up all night. It was intense. And it was 5:30 in the morning, and Val is an attorney, and she had to go and get ready for office.
What’s your guilty pleasure fast food? Buffalo wings. They might be my favorite food.
When I worked at the Chicken Coop, all we did was fried chicken and buffalo wings. I’ll sometimes go to places like the Local and Fox Bros, but when I want the classic old-school flavor, I make them at home. I’m the only person who has three deep fryers at home. - See more at: http://www.atlantamagazine.com/dining-news/whats-worst-dish-gunshows-kevin-gillespie-ever-made/#sthash.QDW9TlYt.KfOiYcty.dpuf
h/t decatur metro
Wednesday, March 9, 2016
Rocky Balboa Himself (Sylvester Stallone) posts selfie from High Museum
Sylvester Stallone posts selfie in AtlantaFrom: http://buzz.blog.ajc.com/2016/03/09/sylvester-stallone-posts-high-profile-selfie-in-atlanta/
Sylvester Stallone has been in Atlanta, presumably for now-filming “Guardians of the Galaxy 2,” and posted a unique selfie from one of the city’s most treasured cultural institutions.
Stallone, who won a Golden Globe and was Oscar-nominated for his role in “Creed,” stopped by the High Museum of Art on Sunday and posted in front of one of the pieces in the permanent collection. We’re told this is piece is “Para III,” by artist Morris Louis.
If you want to strike a similar pose, the piece is located in the skyway level of the Wieland Pavilion. To plan your visit see the High’s web site.
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Spring EGG-STRAVAGANZA at Fernbank March 19
Saturday, March 19, 2016 from 10am – 2pm
This festive event is the perfect way for families to welcome in spring with opportunities to meet live baby animals, find prize-filled eggs, play fun games, participate in special activities and more.
Cost: All Spring EGG-stravaganza activities are included with are included with Museum admission and are free for members.
Activities are subject to change without notice.
Monday, March 7, 2016
Mezcalitos Cantina to Celebrate 10th Anniversary March 12th
On Saturday March 12th Mezcalitos Cantina will be celebrating 10 years.
Starting at 5pm.
Live music
Face painting for the kids
50% off on dinner menu (dine in only)
Free Tequila shots
(404) 687-0007
Mezcalitos Cantina
Friday, March 4, 2016
A New Detour for bike-ped starts Friday March 4 on E. Trinity Place near E. Howard.
A new detour for bike-ped starts Friday (March 4) on E. Trinity Place near E. Howard.
From the decatur minute
Starting on March 4th, a bike and ped detour will be set in place to travel around this area. The PATH Trail will remain open, however access from the trail across E. Trinity Place will not be possible. The detour will remain in place for three to four weeks.
The City has carefully considered the temporary closing and the detour. Please know that we understand the inconvenience that this will bring for some. The detour will ensure safety and provide for the construction of a much better sidewalk on the south side of E. Trinity Place.
Thank you for your consideration.
If you have any questions or comments, please call or write John Maximuk with the City of Decatur, Design, Environment & Construction Division, at 678.553.6570 or John.Maximuk@decaturga.com
Tuesday, March 1, 2016
Skeeball, Miniature Golf, Food, and Views for Miles Coming to Ponce City Market Roof
Photo credit: flickr member Dustin Grau https://www.flickr.com/photos/justindustin/21248992899/in/album-72157656318333804/
From: http://atlanta.curbed.com/2016/3/1/11140976/ponce-city-markets-the-roof-debut-april
Get ready for skeeball, miniature golf, food, and views for miles
by Josh Green
The cherry atop Ponce City Market’s adaptive-reuse cake is almost ready for public consumption.
The Old Fourth Ward mixed-use goliath’s final phase — a carnival-themed rooftop funland with miniature golf and food options known simply as The Roof — will host its first event April 3, the Atlanta Business Chronicle reports. Jamestown Properties, the market’s developer, has planned a charity miniature golf tournament that day with several Atlanta Hawks players scheduled to attend, including Al Horford and Kyle Korver, whose foundation is a partner in the event. It’s a positive sign that the years-long PCM project is nearing completion (work near the Beltline notwithstanding), and The Roof will surely ratchet up its status as a landmark tourist attraction.
For the general public, though, The Roof isn't expected to open until mid-2016. The building’s original freight elevator will lift guests up to the 10th floor rooftop, where they’ll find boardwalk-style games like skeeball, event space, a large slide, a viewing platform inside the market’s huge rooftop marquee, plus a restaurant, according to Atlanta magazine. So it could be worth the wait.
The Decatur Theatre & Belk-Gallant circa 1972
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COMMENTS:
Sandra Wilkins Flournoy First scary movie there
Hush Hush Sweet Charlotte. Scared me to this day of the hand and head being chopped off.
Hush Hush Sweet Charlotte. Scared me to this day of the hand and head being chopped off.
Sandra Wilkins Flournoy Many times shopping for clothes as a teen in Belk Gallant
Neil Shattles Belk's had great quality men's shirts at excellent prices. In high school 1960-65 I bought a lot of clothes there.
Martha Lanier Toney Saw gone with the wind there
Martha Lanier Toney Shopped at Belk
Larry Gravitt worked at decatur theatre in 1953 54
Dorothy Haynes My
friend's mother use to drop us off at the theater and my dad would pick
us up. We went to see Pillow Talk with Doris Day and Rock Hudson. We
sat through it twice and staryed it a third time. My dad came in and
dragged us out!!!!
Henry Howard Worked as a projectionist. Enjoyed watching the couples on the back row from above.
Scottie Atkins Spry Remember
going to the Saturday matinee with friends - news reels, cartoons, the
works! Sometimes we got to browse the toy department at Belk's until
time for our parents to pick us up. Oh, the days of the Barbie outfits -
we were so excited when they got new clothes in!
Eddie Mclendon Work at both
Connie Roberts Went there many, many times. That old store rambled. Bill bought most of his clothes there.
Kay Teien Blackstock I still have a button from Decatur Theater, 101 Dalmations (1960?). Shopped a lot with my mom at Belk's. Good memories.
Steve Powell Tony,
my brother, and I would walk there every Saturday morning to the
matinee that Dad didn't get us to mow the grass or rake leaves.
Sometimes, we begged him to let us do the yard work when we got home.
Remember the serials of Jungle Jim and Flash Gordon with Buster Crabb.
Linda Lane Kennedy Remember it well!!
Beverly Burns Bought my first pair of jeans in the boys department at Belks!
Lynn Carper I remember seeing Elvis Presley in Kissing Cousins at the Decatur Theater. We did shop at Belk when we were over that way.
Suzanne Hopkins Blievernicht Loved
Saturday matinees at the Decatur Theater when I was in charge of my
rowdy younger siblings. Never understood the signs on the restrooms and
water coolers at Belk Gallant that said "Whites only."
Helyn Hosch Kesler We
used to go to the movie and then afterwards we'd use the phone in
Belk's to get a ride home. I remember the ladies that worked there
didn't like that!
Margie Peacock Hardy Saw
lots of movies at the theater and remember shopping at Belk's often. I
saved up babysitting money & bought a new bedspread & curtains
at Belk's when I was in the 5th grade. It felt so good to buy them
with MY money! I remember playing on the stairs & going down them
on our bottoms! Lots of great memories in Decatur!
Rebecca Ransbotham-Gaines I remember mid 60's with Belks in Decatur my mom for sure did paying for clothes
Dot Barnes Kenimer Yo-Yo contest at the theater!
Helyn Hosch Kesler I saw Bestoink Dooley at a Saturday matinee!
Karen Herrington Woodall After
the movies, we went to Belk's as well. We would be picked up at the
back entrance, so we got to walk through the women's shoes which I
loved! Fun memories.
Michael Waldrip Saw all the beach party movies there and remember going to the yo yo clinics on Saturday mornings.
Elizabeth Thornton Wright A couple of our family members worked at the Belk-Gallent store.
Carol-Alan Welch School shopping at Belks and movies at the theatre...good times
Ruthanne Mulvihill Went
to the movies all the time (first date place!) and worked at Belks on
Friday nights and Saturdays for several years. Both hold wonderful
memories, as does all of Decatur during the 50s. It has changed greatly
since that time, but it is still a wonderful place.
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