Wednesday, November 16, 2016

Field & Stream Coming to Atlanta Market

 

Field & Stream is coming to the Atlanta market  in Kennesaw near Dick's Sporting Goods with connecting pathway, the stores together will be known as All American Sports Center
Read all about it below from
Field & Stream entering Atlanta market 

Coraopolis, Pennsylvania-based Field & Stream plans to open its first Atlanta area location next year in Kennesaw.  The new 42,728 square foot store will open in place of the former JCPenney Home Store in Town Center Commons on Ernest Barrett Parkway.  Field & Stream will open adjacent to its larger corporate parent, Dick's Sporting Goods, which occupies an 80,000 square foot space, previously occupied by Galyan's, which was purchased by Dick's in 2004. 

The existing Dick's will be heavily renovated and will add a connecting pathway between the two stores.  Together, the stores will be known as "All-American Sports Center".

All-American Sports Center made its debut last summer at Mobile, Alabama's McGowin Park development. 

A Field & Stream representative indicated current plans are for the new store to be open sometime between late spring and mid-summer next year.  

Field & Stream was launched by Dick's in 2013 as a competitor to Cabela's. Like Cabela's (which was purchased last month by another rival, Bass Pro Shops),  Field & Stream focuses on hunting, fishing, camping, and related outdoor recreation merchandise.   The first Field & Stream opened on August 16, 2013 in Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania, at the site of the former Dick's location in Cranberry (Dick's had moved to a newer location nearby in Cranberry Township in 2012).

Cabela's has a location about nine miles north on I-75 in Acworth.  REI, which is also a competitor of Field & Stream, has a location across Barrett Parkway in the Barrett Pavilion shopping center.  

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Monday, November 14, 2016

Terrific Thursdays in Decatur

From: visitdecaturgeorgia.com
2016 Details Nov. 3, 10, 17 Dec. 1, 8, 15 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.Participating businesses will stay open late, offering beverages, snacks and special offers. Learn about other holiday promotions and events here.

Thursday, November 10, 2016

30 Days of Shopping: HomeGrown Decatur

 From thedecaturminute.com
Looking for home-spun, gobs-of-fun holiday finds? Check out HomeGrown Decatur for all things locally made! This artist market features Decatur and Atlanta-area crafters, makers, tinkerers, calligraphers, painters, illustrators, jewelers, and more. Their vast (and always-changing) selection offers something for everyone, from leather cuffs to candles, wholesome homemade dog treats to customized beer koozies, and Bread Cat. Who doesn’t love Bread Cat? The shop is curated with quality – and quirkiness – in mind.
read rest at  thedecaturminute.com

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Beatty is Back - Warren Beatty’s Biggest Films, Ranked


With Warren Beatty's new film  “Rules Don’t Apply”  starting soon, lets look back at some of his best movies.

From: http://variety.com/2016/film/news/warren-beatty-films-ranked-1201913042/

Warren … who?

Back in 1967, when Warren Beatty was fast on his way to becoming one of Hollywood’s biggest stars,
Esquire writer Rex Reed was so frustrated by a long, rambling interview with the actor that he wrote up a hatchet job called “Will the Real Warren Beatty Please Shut Up?” that opened with a visit to the UCLA campus in which he asked five random students what they thought of the star. Only one even recognized the name, a point Reed took as damning proof that Beatty wasn’t nearly as big a deal as everyone seemed to think — when in fact, you could go down to UCLA now and perform the same poll with the name “Joe Biden” or “Mike Pence” and the recognition would be even lower.
For Beatty, that profile was so embarrassing that he swore off press for the next quarter-century, contributing to a mystique (coupled with his mythology as the industry’s most seductive star) that makes him uniquely suited to the role of eccentric billionaire Howard Hughes in “Rules Don’t Apply.”


And yet, it has been so long since the last time Beatty made a movie (15 years since “Town & Country,” an R-rated flop seen by no one under the age of 17 … and by very few adults) that a proper repeat of Reed’s mean-spirited experiment would be hard-pressed to find anyone of the college-aged generation who knows Beatty’s work — which surely explains why the poster for “Rules Don’t Apply” reads, “From the Academy Award winning filmmaker of ‘Reds,’ ‘Heaven Can Wait,’ ‘Shampoo,’ ‘Dick Tracy,’ ‘Bonnie and Clyde,’ ‘Bugsy’ and ‘Bulworth.'”
That’s one helluva track record — listing seven of Beatty’s proudest producing credits, four of which the star also directed himself. How many of them have you actually seen? What follows is a ranking of those seven Warren Beatty movies from Variety’s chief film critic, Peter Debruge.
See slide show here

The Industry Studios FOOD TRUCK FRIDAY EVERY WEEK 11am-2pm

From:  http://events.accessatlanta.com
FOOD TRUCK FRIDAY EVERY WEEK 11am-2pm @ The Industry Studios in Downtown Atlanta minutes walk from MARTA and GSU south of Hill / Bell Streets.
 PUBLIC WELCOME - Join us for a different food truck every week YEAR ROUND (excluding major holidays, bad weather days, and truck issues) Follow us on Twitter @TheIndustryStu and Facebook/TheIndustryStudios to find out which truck is out which week. Bring your hunger to our downtown neighborhood for some fun chow downs
- the more people that join us,
 the more trucks we will add.
275 Decatur St SE, Atlanta, GA 30312
Price: The price of your hunger

Monday, November 7, 2016

Macy’s Pink Pig is Open thru Jan 1, 2017

 Pictured above is  RICH'S Original Pink Pig Flyer
From: http://www.atlanta.net

Atlanta’s most unique and beloved holiday tradition is almost here! Mark your calendars and squeal with delight at The Macy’s Pink Pig Grand Opening Day scheduled for Saturday, October 29, 2016. Priscilla the Pink Pig will once again carry children of all ages through a life-sized storybook filled with friends and fun beneath the signature 170-foot, 1950’s themed Pink Pig Tent.


We invite you to join us for this treasured tradition which debuted in the 1950s as a holiday ride at Rich’s downtown store and later enjoyed a brief stint at the Egleston Children’s Hospital Festival of Trees. Now at Macy’s Lenox Square – with spectacular views of The Great Tree – Priscilla continues to hold a special place in the hearts of millions of Atlantans.


The ride officially opens to the public on Saturday, October 29, 2016 and will remain open through Sunday, January 1, 2017. Each ride costs $3 and multi ride tickets have a special discounted price (2 rides for $5.50, 3 rides for $7.50). True to tradition, a portion of the proceeds from each ride will benefit Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta.

Wednesday, November 2, 2016

Peach State Opera's Fall Fundraiser at The Church of the Epiphany Nov. 12 from 7:00-9:00 p.m.




 Sent in by Nancy Martin
Join Peach State Opera for their "Fall Into the Stars" fundraiser featuring PSO stars Andrea Green, Pedro Carreras Jr., and Carrie Anne Wilson. The event will be held at:
The Episcopal Church of the Epiphany - Parish Hall
2089 Ponce De Leon Avenue Northeast
Atlanta, GA 30307
Light hors d’oeuvres and wine will be offered while patrons enjoy a preview of PSO's current production of “Tosca” where Love, Lust, Lies and Betrayals begin. Other favorite arias will also be presented. If you are unable to attend, please go to Peach State’s website
peachstateopera.org and click to donate.
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Advance Tickets on sale at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/peach-state-opera-fall-into-the-stars-fundraiser-tickets-28794162114 for $25 until Thursday, November 10th. After November 10th tickets are $30 at the door.



Decatur Holiday Ornament Unveiling


Decatur Holiday Ornament Unveiling

Ornaments
The holiday season is here and it’s time to unveil the official 2016 Decatur holiday ornaments.  Get a first look this Friday, November 4, 5- 10 p.m. at Wild Oats & Billy Goats- 112 E. Ponce de Leon Ave.
Make a Night of it! Wild Oats & Billy Goats is just one of 13 ArtSpots on the Nov. 4 Artwalk, presented by the Decatur Arts Alliance. Visit shops and restaurants all around town and see any (or all) of the free exhibits.

Sunday, October 30, 2016

Haints and Saints Halloween Parade (PHOTOS)




They call it THRILLER...






Gangnam Style



 Welcome to Mayberry ,Where is Andy and Gomer ?






Friday, October 28, 2016

Now Playing at The Plaza Theatre "House of Wax" Starring Vincent Price

http://plazaatlanta.com/

Halloween Decorated Yards





Complimentary Wine Tasting TOMORROW at Wahoo! Wine & Provisions Saturday, October 29

  Complimentary Wine Tasting TOMORROW at Wahoo! Wine & Provisions

Saturday, October 29


Tomorrow's complimentary wine tasting takes us to Eastern Europe and the Eastern Mediterranean. We will start with a white wine whose origins date back to the Venetian Occupation of Crete (between the 14th and 16th Century A.D.). This wine has an impressive fresh and unique bouquet with a dry flavor and refreshing acidity. The second wine of the afternoon is from Crete, as well, and is a blend of indigenous, intense dark red Kotsifali grape with Syrah. This wine shows a complex bouquet, reminiscent of forest fruits with hints of green pepper, and is well structured boasting a velvety taste with balanced acidity and a long after taste. Next, we're off to Macedonia for a fantastic dry wine with an intense ruby red color, made of the local Vranec grape. Aromas of blackberries, dried plums and currants lead to a full-bodied, fruity wine featuring soft tannins and a lingering finish. The last sips of the afternoon will be a late harvest Pinot Noir from Romania. This wine has a slightly higher residual sugar content, which is a result of using an ancient technique to allow the grapes to hang on the vine for an extended time. The extra sugar helps create a rich concentrated wine that will make everyone wanting more.
 As always, guests will enjoy samples from local products, including cheeses from  Nature's Harmony Farm, meat from  The Spotted Trotter ,  Banjo Cold Brew Coffee ,  Emily G's Jam of Love  and  Doux South .



Pouring will begin at 4 p.m. and continue until 7 p.m.


Video Friday - The Stylistics - You Make Me Feel Brand New


Monday, October 24, 2016

Eye on Decatur - Halloween Yard

 Decatur GA
This decorated house is located in Winnona Park.