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Eye On Decatur - TWAIN'S

Clermont Motor Hotel Reopens

   From: https://whatnowatlanta.com/hotel-clermont-now-open/

Atlanta GA June 21, 2018. The 94-room boutique hotel—formerly the Clermont Motor Hotel—features design elements that pay tribute to nine decades of Atlanta history.

The nearly century-oldClermont Motor Hotel officially reopens Thursday as Hotel Clermont following a private re-launch event Wednesday.

Oliver Hospitality in 2013 acquired the former motor lodge and apartment building that first opened in 1924, at 789 Ponce De Leon Ave NE, for $2.3 million.
Millions have been spent painstakingly revitalizing the property, and it shows.
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Video Friday - The Doors - Light My Fire

Celebrate July 4th with Decatur's Pied Piper Parade

From: http://www.visitdecaturgeorgia.com

Get on your feet and join the Pied Piper Parade as it makes its way through downtown Decatur on July 4. Gather friends and family, ride your bike, walk or skate in this community parade – it’s for anyone and everyone! Neighborhoods and organizations are encouraged to make floats and join the fun too. And don’t forget your red, white and blue!
Parade lineup is at 5:30 p.m. at the First Baptist Church of Decatur, 308 Clairemont Ave. Pedestrians should gather on the lawn and vehicles will line up in the parking lot.
The parade begins at 6 p.m. The Concert on the Square starts at 7 p.m. in the Community Bandstand and features the Callanwolde Concert Band. Fireworks begin at dark (approximately 9 p.m.).
Anyone may participate in the parade, but those with vehicles must register by emailing Shirley.baylis@decaturga.com or by calling 678-553-6573.
Sponsored by City of Decatur and the Decatur Business Association.
> Pied Piper Parade Guidelines

Video Friday - The Lovin' Spoonful - Summer in The City

Reminder - Summer in the City Friday June 15

From:   https://decaturdba.com
Friday, June 15, 5-11 pm

Come and celebrate the kick-off of summer Decatur-style at Summer in the City on Friday, June 15 from 5 to 11 pm in downtown Decatur. This is truly where the beach meets the street with pop-up performances, a DJ, live music, a sandy “beach,” and more. Best of all, admission is now FREE.

Gather up those sand toys and come ready to play as this year Summer in the City is bringing in even more beach than before, with 80 tons sand hitting Ponce De Leon Avenue. Kids’ activities will line the boardwalk area, and for the older kids we are bringing back the rock climbing wall and other exciting games.
Enjoy pop-up entertainment by a variety of musical and dance acts including Vintage Vixens, and come ready to get funky with DJ Quasi Mandisco. At 8 pm on the MARTA Plaza stage, Bogey and the Viceroy return to deliver classic soul, retro rock/pop, and current chart toppers. The eight-piece group, led by New Orleans native Bogey Thornton, is famous for packed dance floors and good times, so get ready for a great evening of dancing under the stars.

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Video Friday - Vanessa Carlton - A Thousand Miles

Woodruff Free Family Festival - June 10

 — The Woodruff Arts Center is pleased to announce its upcoming Family Fun Festival, which will take place on the Woodruff campus on June 10 from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. as part of theFamily Fun at The Woodruff Arts Center initiative. The free Family Festival will feature family-oriented programming led by the Alliance Theatre, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, and High Museum of Art, including free performances of the Alliance Theatre’s production of Winnie-the-Pooh at 1:30 p.m. and 4:00 p.m.  Other Winnie-the-Pooh-inspired Alliance activities include:  Catch the Heffalump Acting Obstacle Course; Hunny Corn Hole; Costume Making – 100 Acre Ears; Eeyore’s Birthday Dance Party; creative movement workshops; Piglet’s Worry-Free Family Yoga; Pooh’s Poetry Corner; and Kanga and Roo’s Family Storytimes. 

The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra will host an instrument petting zoo which provides those in attendance with an opportunity to try out different instruments of the orchestra.  In addition, the ASO will be presenting an instrument-making station where attendees can make their very own African talking drums, as well as musical storytimes, and music and movement workshops.  The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra’s Music Discovery Zone, a space designed to encourage self-guided play with hands-on instruments, will be open and will feature several interactive workshops over the course of the afternoon.

The High Museum of Art will also be free to attendees through its Second Sunday program, offering free admission for all visitors and special programming on the second Sunday of each month.  Special activities include Winnie-the-Pooh storytimes to accompany the High’s Winnie-the-Pooh: Exploring a Classic exhibition; Meet the Owl with the Chattahoochee Nature Center; Pooh’s Picnic Basket demonstrations; still-life drawing; art-making workshops; and more. 

Family Fun at the Woodruff Arts Center is free, but RSVPs are required.  To learn more and to RSVP, visit www.alliancetheatre.org/familyfunjune10 . 

CALENDAR LISTING SYNOPSIS:

 

FAMILY FUN FESTIVAL

Woodruff Arts Center, 1280 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta, GA 30309

June 10, 2018

Festival: 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.

Performances of Winnie-the-Pooh: 1:30 p.m. & 4:00 p.m.

Free admission to the High Museum of Art: Noon – 5:00 p.m.

Join the Arts Institutions of the Woodruff Arts Center for an afternoon of fun, art-making, and performances.  Activities will include free performances of the Alliance Theatre’s production ofWinnie-the-Pooh, an Instrument Petting Zoo by the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, free admission to the High Museum of Art, including itsWinnie-the-Pooh: Exploring the Classic exhibition, creative movement workshops, art-making workshops, instrument-making workshops, acting workshops, autograph signings, storytimes, and much more!  The event is free but RSVPs are required.  To learn more and RSVP, visit https://alliancetheatre.org/familyfunjune10 . 

                                                                                               

Kathleen Covington​

Video Friday - a-ha - Take On Me

Summer in the City Downtown Decatur - Friday, June 15

From:   https://decaturdba.com
Friday, June 15, 5-11 pm

Come and celebrate the kick-off of summer Decatur-style at Summer in the City on Friday, June 15 from 5 to 11 pm in downtown Decatur. This is truly where the beach meets the street with pop-up performances, a DJ, live music, a sandy “beach,” and more. Best of all, admission is now FREE.

Gather up those sand toys and come ready to play as this year Summer in the City is bringing in even more beach than before, with 80 tons sand hitting Ponce De Leon Avenue. Kids’ activities will line the boardwalk area, and for the older kids we are bringing back the rock climbing wall and other exciting games.
Enjoy pop-up entertainment by a variety of musical and dance acts including Vintage Vixens, and come ready to get funky with DJ Quasi Mandisco. At 8 pm on the MARTA Plaza stage, Bogey and the Viceroy return to deliver classic soul, retro rock/pop, and current chart toppers. The eight-piece group, led by New Orleans native Bogey Thornton, is famous for packed dance floors and good times, so get ready for a great evening of dancing under the stars.

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Decatur Arts Festival Sat May 26 and Sun May 27

From http://decaturartsfestival.com/

Celebrate the Arts Memorial Day Weekend

Music, Artist Market, Kids Festival, Dance, Comedy, Fine Art Exhibit, Food Trucks, And Beer

Saturday, May 26 and Sunday, May 27 | Downtown Decatur

Spend the day on and around the square! Discover new artists and festival favorites as you explore more than 150 artist booths lining Ponce de Leon Avenue. The annual market is full of high-quality artwork and attracts artists from all over the Southeast and beyond. Eat lunch or a cool treat in front of the bandstand and enjoy a full-line up of dynamic, high-energy live stage performances.Enjoy hours of bluesy licks, funky beats, jazz, rock, bluegrass, and African rhythms that get your feet tapping. Have a laugh at Decatur LOL and let the kiddos play at the Kids Festival Saturday.

Video Friday - Chicago - Saturday In The Park

Pao Pao Ramen and Pao Pao Rolled Ice Cream Comimg to Toco Hills

 http://www.tonetoatl.com/

With the Toco Hills neighborhood digesting Sunday's closure of Bagel Palace, an updated site-plan indicates that two new eateries are coming soon to the center.  Pao Pao Ramen and Pao Pao Rolled Ice Cream will open in a portion of the former Shoe Center space, between Bishops Cut & Color and Kale Me Crazy, both of which were previously announced to be opening, but neither of which has yet opened.

Video Friday - Jim Croce - Bad Bad Leroy Brown

Winnona Park Community Yard Sale June 2

 From http://www.winnonapark.org/calendar.htm

Yard Sale - Winnona Park Community Yard Sale

When  Sat, June 2, 8am – 2pm

WhereWinnona Park, Decatur, GA 30030, USA (map)

DescriptionI can feel the buzz in the area! Winnona Park residents are ready to clean out their house, garage and maybe even their car! Why? It’s time for the Winnona Park Community Yard Sale. This event will take place on Saturday, June 2nd from 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM.

As in years past, printed maps and an online google map will be available marking the locations of the neighborhood homes participating in the event along with a short list of general items to be found at each location. These maps help bargain hunters quickly and easily find their treasures.

Participating in this annual event as a seller is a great opportunity to get rid of those unwanted items around the house and make a few dollars to boot.

If you would like to participate in this event as a seller and be included on the maps please register online at http://winnonapark.org/store. The deadline for registering online is midnight Monday, May 28, 2018.

If you would prefer to register by mail please print, complete and mail the registration form found at http://www.winnonapark.org/yardsale/YardSaleRegistration.pdf. The deadline for registering by mail is for a postmark no later than Friday, May 25, 2018.

Registering to participate in this community yard sale event is free to current members of the Winnona Park Neighborhood Association (WPNA). There is however, a $10 fee for non-members to participate. Again, registering secures inclusion on the maps. Further, knowing the number of participants and items for sale helps in the coordination and promotion of the event. You must register to be included on the maps.

If you are not a member of the WPNA but would like to support your neighborhood association and participate in the community yard sale event for free, this might be just the right time to join. The price of a one-year household membership is $20 while an individual membership is $15. Please visit http://winnonapark.org/dues.htm to join.

We look forward to another great Winnona Park Community Yard Sale.

Please direct inquires to board@winnonapark.org

510 Avery Street, Decatur, GA 30030
Google Map of Winnona Park: https://www.google.com/maps/place/Winnona+Park,+Decatur,+GA+30030/@33.7645653,-84.2897137,16z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x88f5074898119c53:0xb04ec79b4aaadc04!8m2!3d33.7636032!4d-84.2871281

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Saturday, June 9

 Super Trash Day (Neighborhood Clean Up Day)

Video Friday - Tom Jones - It's Not Unusual

Decatur Confederate Monument May Only Move a Few 100 feet on Decatur Square

 Here is an update on the Removal of The Decatur Confederate Monument

 From: 
 https://www.myajc.com

DeKalb commissioners plan to discuss whether the best option for a controversial Confederate monument is to move it to a new spot on Decatur Square.

That would keep it in the center of town near the old and new courthouses and MARTA station, but with room to add context about its origin and impact.

   Decatur GA.  circa 1930's photo of Decatur Courthouse
     


Commissioner Jeff Rader, the presiding officer, said keeping the monument on the square was put on the table because there has been so much difficulty finding it a new home somewhere else.
“We haven’t been able to really identify anybody that wants it in their neighborhood,” he said.
A coalition of activist groups doesn’t like this idea and has planned a protest rally for Saturday. They say the best option is to find county land somewhere else and move the 30-foot obelisk to a place that isn’t so prominent.
“So much of the issue with this monument is its location on the courthouse square,” said Sara Patenaude, co-founder of Hate Free Decatur that is sponsoring the event.
The #OfftheSquare rally is scheduled for 3 p.m. on Decatur Square. The coalition also includes the Beacon Hill and DeKalb chapters of the NAACP and Sankofa Church.
A subcommittee of the DeKalb Board of Commissioner will discuss the monument’s on Tuesday afternoon. Commissioner Mereda Davis Johnson has proposed creating a task force to continue researching options and costs for its relocation, which the activist coalition supports.

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Video Friday - Austin Powers Theme

Remembering Victory Vintage Home Store

I loved the art work on this place.

Decatur Pools Open Sat. May 26

Beat the heat this summer: stay cool in a Decatur pool.

From decaturga.com
Also, get the rundown on Decatur's city parks and amenities, sign the youngsters up for autumn sports, and learn how to keep your brain and body occupied while you make new friends. There's a world of opportunities available for youth, adults, and seniors.

Video Friday - Bee Gees - Night Fever

New Cross Keys High to be built at former Briarcliff High site

 From: https://www.reporternewspapers.net
The DeKalb Board of Education approved building the new Cross Keys High School at the former Briarcliff High School site on North Druid Hills Road despite opposition from the three board members closest to the area. Other potential sites included several unnamed apartment complexes, which would have been too expensive to purchase and would displace hundreds of students, the school district said.
Board members Marshall Orson, Stan Jester and James McMahan spoke at the April 16 board meeting in opposition to the location, saying it would be inaccessible for many on Buford Highway due to the traffic. The vote was 4-3, with those three members voting no.
“Thousands live on the north and west side of I-85. We’d be pushing them through what has historically been ranked one of the ten worst transportation corridors in metro Atlanta,” Orson said.
The school district has allocated nearly $85 million in ESPLOST funding for the new 2,500-seat school. It is needed to alleviate overcrowding at the current Cross Keys High, which is located at 1626 North Druid Hills Road.
The Briarcliff site, a 26-acre property the district still owns, is located less than two miles south of Cross Keys High at 2415 North Druid Hills Road.
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Video Friday - Belinda Carlisle - Heaven Is A Place On Earth

Eye on Decatur

Eye on ROCKET FIZZ

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What was Petition outcome (How Many against Removal of 110 year old Confederacy Monument at Old Decatur Courthouse)?

It said there was a petition, How many were for and how many against removal?

 From : http://www.crossroadsnews.com

The 110-year-old monument to the Confederacy in Decatur Square will be removed, despite no one wanting to take it off the DeKalb County Board of Commissioners’ hands.

But how long the 30-foot-tall obelisk, erected in 1908 by the United Daughters of the Confederacy, will remain in the city center is still unknown.

DeKalb County Commissioner Mereda Davis Johnson wants the Lost Cause monument to be kept in storage until someone comes along who can take responsibility for it.

“We’re just trying to see what we can do legally, but the bottom line is it will be removed – we have the authority to do so,” she said April 10.
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Video Friday - The Voice 2018 Knockout - Dylan Hartigan - You Are The Best Thing

Amplify Decatur Music Festival Saturday April 14

 From http://georgiamusic.org/amplify-decatur-music-festival/

With its nationally recognized restaurants including Cake & Ale and Brick Store Pub, local boutiques and legendary listening room Eddie’s Attic, Decatur Square is already a weekend destination, but on Saturday, April 14,Amplify Decatur Music Festival turns up the volume even more. Proceeds from the one-day outdoor festival benefit Decatur Cooperative Ministry’s work helping the homeless in DeKalb County; the 2017 festival raised over $40,000.

Amplify Decatur kicks off at 4:00 p.m. with Dwayne Shivers, Parker Millsap, Amanda Shires, The Jayhawks and The Lone Bellow. Tickets range from $45 to $155 and can be purchased here.

Video Friday - The Archies - Sugar Sugar

Neighborhood Clean-up Days Saturday April 7

From thedecaturminute.com

Reminder: the City of Decatur is hosting Neighborhood Clean-up Days on Saturdays in March-June, to allow residents to dispose of bulky materials that would not normally be placed in pay-as-you-throw bags. Every street in the City has been assigned to one Saturday. Visit the Neighborhood Cleanup Days page on the city website for detailed instructions and specified dates for each street.
Collection for April 7 will take place in the following neighborhood:
Decatur Heights Neighborhood –
Barry Street
North Candler Street
Pate Street
East Maple Street
Village Walk
Sycamore Street
East Ponce de Leon Ave. (400 to 1100 Block)
Ponce de Leon Court
Hillyer Place
Sycamore Place
Oak Lane
Mountain View Street
Hillcrest Avenue
Springdale Street
All items to be collected should be placed at the curb by 7:30 a.m. This ensures that we do not have to rerun routes for late set-outs. Collections run until 3:30 p.m., or until finished, whichever is sooner.

Video Friday - Dan Hartman - I Can Dream About You

Neighborhood Clean-Up: Saturday, March 31

From thedecaturminute.com

 by Renae

Reminder: the City of Decatur is hosting Neighborhood Clean-up Days on Saturdays in March-June, to allow residents to dispose of bulky materials that would not normally be placed in pay-as-you-throw bags. Every street in the City has been assigned to one Saturday. Visit the Neighborhood Cleanup Days page on the city website for detailed instructions and specified dates for each street.
Collection for March 31 will take place in the following neighborhood:
Great Lakes –
Clarion Avenue
Nelson Ferry Road
Woodlawn Avenue
Coventry Road(Nelson Ferry to Scott Blvd)
Fairfield Street (Coventry to Woodlawn)
Vidal Blvd.
Lamont Drive
Garden Lane
Beaumont Avenue
Oakland Street
Montgomery Street
Fairview Avenue
Ponce de Leon Place
Northern Avenue
Wilton Drive
All items to be collected should be placed at the curb by 7:30 a.m. This ensures that we do not have to rerun routes for late set-outs. Collections run until 3:30 p.m., or until finished, whichever is sooner.

Video Friday - Edison Lighthouse - Love Grows (Where My Rosemary Goes)

April Fools Comedy Night at ThreeTaverns

tickets here

 Come on out For comedy!
Sample the latest batch of laughs and
handcrafted beers. The Decatur Arts Alliance
and Three Taverns Brewery host a night of local
joking with Lew Lefton, David Perdue, Jay Ward,
Samm Severin, Amand Marks and Will Copeland.
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Video Friday - LaVern Baker - See See Rider

Delores LaVern Baker was an American rhythm-and-blues singer who had several hit records on the pop chart in the 1950s and early 1960s. Her most successful records were "Tweedle Dee", "Jim Dandy", and "I Cried a Tear". Wikipedia.. Note: This was one of Elvis' signature songs opening his act.

West Ponce Free Movie Night March 23

From thedecaturminute.com
West Ponce de Leon Avenue will be closed off along the 300 block (think Mellow Mushroom area) and turned into an open-air movie theater for one night on Friday, March 23. We’ll be showing Wonder for free at 6:45 p.m., but the fun starts at 6 p.m. with trivia and prizes.
Come out early to shop, or grab a delicious dinner before showtime. Check Facebook for late-breaking special offers from West Ponce restaurants and shops.
Snag your spot on West Ponce de Leon and bring chairs and blankets to keep cozy.
Wonder will light up the inflatable screen at 6:45 p.m. Based on the New York Times bestseller, Wonder tells the incredibly inspiring and heartwarming story of Auggie Pullman, a boy with facial differences who enters fifth grade, attending a mainstream elementary school for the first time.

Video Friday - Andy Gibb - I Just Want To Be Your Everything

Simon Baker is My Pick for the Next James Bond

With all the rumors as to who will replace Daniel Craig as James Bond.
My pick is Simon Baker as 007 !


 Photo credit:
 https://www.longines.com/universe/ambassadors/simon-baker

Decatur Continues to Provide Water to Residents in Need

From thedecaturminute.com

If you are unable to boil your water and need clean drinking water, the City of Decatur has sourced a 6,000 gallon tanker truck of potable (drinking) water and will continue to distribute water to City of Decatur residents. If you are in need of clean drinking water, bring your own container to the Scott Park tennis courts area in the rear of the Decatur Recreation Center (231 Sycamore St.) from 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. today, March 8 and Friday, March 9. There is a two-gallon limit per adult and you will need to show your I.D. Please conserve your water.
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Video Friday - Jay & The Americans- Come A Little Bit Closer

United Methodist Children’s Home Property Visioning Workshops

 From thedecaturminute.com
We’ve gathered a lot of ideas for the former Children’s Home property. Want to help refine them? Make plans now to attend one of our upcoming workshops. Visit decaturnext.com/2018/02/umch-refining-ideas/ for additional details.
(Note: Each of the two Saturday workshops will begin with further opportunity to tour the campus, including some key buildings open for viewing. If you missed our four-hour kick-off, these options offer a second chance to explore.)

Video Friday - Alicia Bridges - I Love The Nightlife

Steel City Pops Family Night Feb. 24th

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Oscar Sunday - March 4th

Video Friday - Belinda Carlisle - Mad About You

Eye on Decatur - MEZCALITO'S CANTINA

2018 Mead Rd. Mardi Gras Parade (PHOTOS)