The All-New 2019 BULLITT Ford Mustang

------ Here is the original BULLITT Mustang.

Midtown favorite Woody's CheeseSteaks to Open 2nd Location

 From: Tomorrows News Today

Midtown favorite Woody's CheeseSteaks plans to open a second location in Buckhead in about six months.  The new eatery, on Irby Avenue near its intersection with Cains Hill Place, will open in the former Sabot women's boutique at 45 Irby Avenue.  Sabot, along with neighboring businesses Beth Ann and Razzle Dazzle, closed in 2016. 

read about it at : http://www.tonetoatl.com
photo credit: https://www.facebook.com/WoodysCheesesteaks

Video Friday - Van McCoy - The Hustle

WAYBACK BURGERS Coming to Embry Village Shopping Center

 

 From : http://www.tonetoatl.com

 

Cheshire, Connecticut-based Wayback Burgers plans to open a new location near Tucker later this year.  The restaurant, located in Embry Village shopping center on Chamblee Tucker Road, would open adjacent to Moe's Southwest Grill in the one-time Washington Mutual that more recently operated as a Verizon Wireless authorized retailer.  

Wayback Burgers, which was originally known as Jake's Hamburgers when it opened in 1991, entered the Georgia market in 2015 with a location in Savannah.  A second location in Braselton followed later that year.  Restaurants in Buford, Lawrenceville and Covington opened last year with a new location in Hinesville expected to open later this year.

 

full story at  http://www.tonetoatl.com/2018/01/Wayback-Burgers-Opening-Embry-Village-Kroger-Kimco.html

Alliance Theatre Presents The Jungle Book Feb 10 - March 4, 2018

 Sent in from

Kathleen Covington 

THE ALLIANCE THEATRE IS PLEASED TO PRESENT

THE JUNGLE BOOK

A lively, youthful, and powerful adaptation of the rudyard kipling classic

at porter sanford III performing arts and community center

february 10 – march 4, 2018

The Alliance Theatre will also host the Woodruff Arts Center’s

family fun festival

with free programming by the alliance Theatre, high museum oF art, and atlanta symphony orchestra at porter sanford on february 25, 2018

Atlanta’s nationally acclaimed Alliance Theatre is pleased to present  The Jungle Book, based on the beloved book by Rudyard Kipling, as part of its Alliance Family Series.  Rosemary Newcott, the Sally G. Tomlinson Artistic Director of Theatre for Youth and Families, directs this moving, family-friendly, one-act play with music.  During the Alliance’s season-long renovation, The Jungle Book will be staged at the Porter Sanford III Performing Arts and Community Center, February 10 – March 4, 2018.

“This is a story about finding family where we least expect it,” said Director Rosemary Newcott.  “It’s a classic tale about survival, adaptability, and about embracing differences and recognizing that we can learn from a diverse number of sources and in multiple ways.”

On February 25, families can join the Arts Partners of the Woodruff Arts Center at Porter Sanford for an afternoon of fun, art-making, and performances during the Woodruff’s Family Fun Festival.  Activities will include free performances of the Alliance Theatre’s The Jungle Book, an Instrument Petting Zoo by the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, Art-Making with the High Museum of Art, performances by the DeKalb School of the Arts, Creative Movement workshops, autograph signings by the Jungle Book cast, book giveaways, and more! 
  visit https://alliancetheatre.org/festival

54th Atlanta Model Train Show - Infinite Energy Forum Sat. Jan 20

Video Friday - The Guess Who - These Eyes

Mead Rd. Mardi Gras is February 10th, 2018

From:  meadrdmardigras.org

Mead Rd. Mardi Gras is a homegrown fundraiser in Decatur, Georgia.

Get your friends together, create a Krewe, and join us on February 10th, 2018 at 1pm to celebrate Mardi Gras and raise money for the Decatur Education Foundation.

The parade winds its way through the Oakhurst Neighborhood and culminates with live music, Cajun cuisine, and kids activities at The Imperial.

All proceeds from Krewe sign up fees, Sponsorship, and food and drink sales at The Imperial will fund Decatur Education Foundation grants that support music and arts in our schools.
 For more info and map go here

h/t Decatur Metro

Eye on Decatur

Video Friday - The Beach Boys - Good Vibrations

The Commuter - Liam Neeson's New Thriller- The Action Starts Jan 12th

Midtown Cowtippers Steaks & Spirits to Close Jan 28, 2018

 Photo credit: Flickr member John Crocker
From : http://www.tonetoatl.com

Popular Midtown eatery Cowtippers Steaks & Spirits will close at the end of business on Sunday, January 28.  The restaurant, located on Piedmont Avenue near its intersection with Monroe Drive, has been in business since 1993.  Cowtippers, like a number of other in-town eateries, is owned by Metrotainment Cafes.  While a representative for the restaurant confirmed the closure, they did not shed any light on the reasoning or timing of it. 
The space that Cowtippers has occupied for nearly 25 years was home to an outpost of the Old Hickory House previously. Fulton county property records indicate that through an LLC, Jeff Landau, founder and CEO of Metrotainment Cafes, currently owns the restaurant's property.  The building, which is roughly 4,800 square feet, dates back to 1940 and sits on about a third of an acre, according to Fulton county records.  The records indicate that "TEN TWENTY THREE JUNIPER ST ASSOC LLC," headquartered at 1119 Logan Circle, where Metrotainment Cafes is headquartered as well, paid $1.2 million for the property in 2002

more at  http://www.tonetoatl.com/2018/01/Cowtippers-Closing-Januray-28-Midtown-Atlanta.html

Places for Out-of-Towners to Go with the Family this weekend

From:  http://www.atlantaeats.com/blog/best-places-towners-go-family/

by Jorge Hernandez 

Chances are, if you’re a GA or BAMA fan, you have out-of-towners staying with you for the big game. But you’re not going to cook two times as much for this crowd, even if you love them (well, most of them…after all it’s family). Check out five great spots to take the family this week/weekend while they’re here for the big game.






Check these places out here 


Photo credit:  Beckysteinphotography.com

Great Southern Restaurants in honor of the SEC

Great Southern Restaurants in honor of the SEC

 http://www.atlantaeats.com/blog/great-southern-restaurants-honor-sec/

by Jorge Hernandez January 5, 2018

GEORGIA. ALABAMA. MISSISSIPPI. ARKANSAS. KENTUCKY. FLORIDA. LOUISIANA. TENNESSEE. SOUTH CAROLINA.  The SEC and the South are synonymous with one another (we purposefully left Texas and Missouri off the list because…come on, they ain’t the South).  In celebration of the best conference in College Football and the National Championship game this weekend, we’ve put together a list of 5 of our favorite Southern restaurants in Atlanta.  Dig in y’all.

Check out more here

Video Friday- Kim Carnes - Bette Davis Eyes

RaceTrac, Wendy's,Express Oil Coming to Briarcliff and Clairmont Roads

From  http://www.tonetoatl.com

 

A local developer is planning a three tenant redevelopment at the busy intersection of Briarcliff and Clairmont Roads in DeKalb county.  Jay Gipson of The Gipson Company has the assemblage under contract with plans to build a new RaceTrac, Wendy's and Express Oil Change & Tune-Up Clinic on the combined roughly 3.74 acre property.  

more

Video Friday - The Tams - Be Young Be Foolish Be Happy

Holiday Recycling Tips

From thedecaturminute.com

American’s waste generation per household increases 25 percent, or almost 1,000 pounds of trash, between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day; almost 80 percent of what is thrown away during the holidays could have been recycled or repurposed, according to the U. S. EPA.
The most common non-recyclables contaminating the recycling waste stream during the holiday season include bubble wrap, cellophane, string/rope, ribbons and bows, batteries, food, and clothing. Some of these are recyclable at special drop off locations, but NOT in the curbside bin.
Plan to compost fruit and vegetable peels, coffee grounds, egg shells, tea bags and other organic non-dairy (and no meat items) in your backyard or local compost bin.
And don’t forget to Bring One for the Chipper and recycle Christmas trees, with all ornaments, stands, and lights REMOVED!

SEASON'S GREETINGS From Decatur GA

                                                     "WISHING YOU WERE HERE"

Video Friday - Christmas in the 50's

Electric Trains and Christmas

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Christmas with Jennifer Nettles & ASO 12-20-17

From  http://www.atlanta.net/events/detail/christmas-with-jennifer-nettles-aso/110596/

 

Christmas with Jennifer Nettles & ASO

Date:

12/20/2017

Location /
Venue:

Atlanta Symphony Hall

at Woodruff Arts Center
Atlanta, GA 30309

Type:

Holiday

Area:

Midtown

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Christmas with Jennifer Nettles & the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Wed 12/20 @ 7:30pm Atlanta Symphony Hall, Atlanta, GA
 Visit Event Website
Visit Location Website

 

Video Friday - Chuck Berry - Run Rudolph Run

STEEL CITY POPS Ornament Decoration Party Dec 14 (FREE)

Ornament Decorating Party!

 Decatur GA
From  https://business.facebook.com

Hey friends! On December 14th we’re hosting a free ornament decorating party at our shop. Turn your favorite pop sticks into cute holiday ornaments! We will have our kitchen set up to decorate ornaments from 2p-6p so we hope you will join us for some holiday fun!

FREE

A Christmas Story Playing This Weekend at The Plaza Theatre

 From: http://plazaatlanta.com/new_website2/a-christmas-story-129-and-1210/

Sat & Sun: 3:15 PM
Based on the humorous writings of author Jean Shepherd, this beloved holiday movie follows the wintry exploits of youngster Ralphie Parker (Peter Billingsley), who spends most of his time dodging a bully (Zack Ward) and dreaming of his ideal Christmas gift, a “Red Ryder air rifle.” Frequently at odds with his cranky dad (Darren McGavin) but comforted by his doting mother (Melinda Dillon), Ralphie struggles to make it to Christmas Day with his glasses and his hopes intact.

Video Friday - Darlene Love - Baby Please Come Home

UPDATE: Double Feature Holiday Movie Night CANCELED

From thedecaturminute.com
 
When: December 8, 2017 (this Friday!)
Time: Fun starts at 5:30 p.m., movies start at 6:30 p.m.
Where: The 300 block of West Ponce de Leon Avenue (around Mellow Mushroom)

What: Watch a holiday double feature, Frosty’s Winter Wonderland and White Christmas, with your neighbors and family. Bundle up, bring blankets and chairs, pick up dinner at a nearby restaurant, and snuggle down to watch two holiday favorites.

Kudzu Antiques 12th Annual Holiday Shopping Parties On Now!

Please join us for our Annual Holiday Shopping Parties every Sunday afternoon! Enjoy this tradition of Live Music, Refreshments, Sale Prices and Unique Gifts. Every Sunday afternoon until Christmas. A great way to spend some time with friends and family, shopping at the ‘Zu!

 http://www.kudzuantiques.com

Decatur Estate's Annual Holiday Open House Dec 3rd.

https://www.facebook.com/DecaturEstate/

Decatur Tree Lighting ( PHOTOS )

Video Friday - Mariah Carey - All I Want For Christmas Is You

ROOTCITY HOLIDAY POPUP NOW OPEN

From thedecaturminute.com

Root City Holiday Popup Shop
Finely curated local, artisan made gifts
Open 7 days a week – 11/25 to 12/23
1 West Court Square #110 Decatur GA 30030 – Next to Souper Jenny in the old Art Institute location.

Check out these gifts here.

  https://www.hellorootcity.com/

Video Friday - Jackie Wilson - (Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher And Higher

Santa on the Square for Small Business Saturday Nov. 25

From thedecaturminute.com
 Santa is *shopping small* this year! Celebrate Small Business Saturday with ol’ Saint Nick himself on the Decatur square. Santa arrives in style on a fire truck at 10 a.m. and stays for milk, cookies, and photo opportunities until 3 p.m. Register for this free event at freshtix.com so there are enough fresh-baked cookies, milk, and hot cocoa to go around. SHOP SMALL for gifts at City of Decatur businesses, then head to the tent on the square to get them expertly gift-wrapped for free! Until 5 p.m.

Christmas Tree Lighting! Thursday, Nov 30, 7 p.m. @ Little Shop of Stories

From Little Shop of Stories -
 On Thursday, November 30th – 7 pm
 Please join us for the tree lighting on Decatur Square! We will have hot chocolate and other goodies and music from the F.AVE chorus. Free and open to the public!
 This wonderful annual event is brought to you by the following most excellent Decatur friends: Apolinsky and Associates, Butter & Cream, Café Alsace, Cakes & Ale, Downtown Decatur Development Authority, Decatur Presbyterian Church, Homegrown, Pam Hughes at Harry Norman Realtors, J.M. Wilkerson Construction, McCurdy Candler, Mudhouse Design, My Own Bookkeeper, Private Bank of Decatur, Rocket Fizz, Starbucks, Trinity Mercantile and Design, Verisail, Wild Oats & Billy Goats, and Worthmore Jeweler.

Video Friday - Old Movie Stars Dance to Uptown Funk

Potter Pub Crawl Nov. 17, 2017

From https://www.xorbia.com/events/mcp/ppc3/

The POTTER PUB CRAWL returns for a 3rd year on Nov. 17th, 2017!
Come out Friday, November 17th, 2017 for a stroll through some of Virginia Highlands most magical pubs. Diesel Filling Station will play host as the Ministry of Magic for the evening with 4 other pubs hosting wizard 'houses', along with special (magical) themed shots, wizard costume contests, photographers, food specials and more.
Each registered attendee, with a Potter Pub Crawl armband, will get a different complimentary themed shot at each 'house' and the host pub (5 shots total), along with a collectible POTTER PUB CRAWL pin, event photo opp/station, after parties and food/drink specials.
-----> Only 500 tickets TOTAL will be available for this event (this event is strictly 21+)
Wizard's Ball IV (the following night on Nov. 18th): www.WizardsBall.com

Video Friday - Abba - Dancing Queen

Georgia RR Passenger Train Decatur GA 1963

    Notice Lewis Seed Store on right. and a 1957 Ford

KUDZA Antiques Jewelry Trunk Show - Sunday Nov. 12

 From : http://www.kudzuantiques.com
Love supporting handmade, but often wonder who the maker is behind all of the magic? Come out to our handmade jewelry trunk show this Sunday, November 12 from 1-5 pm and “Meet The Maker”. You’ll find lots of wonderful jewelry and specials from Cameoko (@cameoko_jewelry), Crafts & Love (@craftsandlove), Fossil & Hide (@fossil_and_hide), Lily (@kudzulily) & Oh So Fitting (@ohsofitting). We’ll also have wine and refreshments to help jump start your holiday shopping moods!

Maker & Artist Market this Saturday at 605 W. Ponce de Leon Ave.

This is from The Decatur Minute Decatur Makers is hosting a Maker & Artist Market to celebrate all the cool and creative hand-made making that comes from the Atlanta community! The Market will be this Saturday, November 11, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m., rain or shine. The address is 605 W. Ponce de Leon Ave, in the parking lot behind the First Christian Church (across the street from the Decatur post office). Currently there are about 30 vendors who will be selling hand-made products including candy and treats, jewelry and beads, clothing and accessories, candles, wreaths, stained glass, paintings, skincare, soaps, baskets, charms, quilts, cutting boards and cheese boards, and so much more. There will also be stone carving, animatronic puppetry making, and jewelry making demos. And bring the kids as they can get hands on and DIY their own buttons and cool masks. Fun for the whole family! For more information, check out the Facebook event and the event webpage.
photo credit facebook web site.

Video Friday - Mickey & Sylvia - Love Is Strange

-- Anonymous said... Sorry for the interruption, folks, but I always do the last dance of the season. This year somebody told me not to. So I'm gonna do my kind of dancin' with a great partner, who's not only a terrific dancer, but somebody... who's taught me... that there are people willing to stand up for other people no matter what it costs them. Somebody who's taught me about the kind of person I wanna be. Miss Frances Houseman.

Terrific Thursdays Starts Nov. 2

From thedecaturminute.com

For all of you non-procrastinator holiday shoppers out there, this week kicks off Decatur’s eight-week holiday shopping extravaganza. You’ll get rewarded for getting your shopping done early and have a chance to get your hands on some free art. Here’s what’s in store for Decatur this season:
Terrific Thursdays – starts this week!
November 2, 9, 16, 20 & December 7, 14, 21
Enjoy Discounts, snacks, special in-store events, and extended hours at 25+ participating Decatur Businesses in November and December. For a complete list of participating businesses, click here.
Free Art Every Thursday
On each Terrific Thursday, 10 artsy octopi will be placed in participating shops around Decatur. If you find one, take a photo and post it on Instagram. it’s yours! Tag yourself, the shop, @fishn and the artist (on the back of your new eight-legged friend). Use the #octopidecatur hashtag too.

Halloween in Decatur GA

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Video Friday - Michael Jackson - THRILLER

Avondale Estates Tree Walk Oct. 28

Little 5 Points Halloween Festival & Parade Sat. Oct 21

http://l5phalloween.com/

Video Friday - Spotlight Dance "Just Like Romeo & Juliet"

Decatur's Haints and Saints Halloween Parade - Sunday Oct 29

 For More Info Visit https://www.facebook.com/HomeGrownDecaturHalloween/

and  http://decaturhalloweenparade.com/