Sunday, March 13, 2016

The Fonz (Henry Winkler) and Lin Oliver Coming The Decatur Library March 16

 From: http://dekalblibrary.org
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.com
 13 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

Video Friday - Isaac Hayes - SHAFT


Wednesday, March 9, 2016

Rocky Balboa Himself (Sylvester Stallone) posts selfie from High Museum

Sylvester Stallone posts selfie in Atlanta

From: 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

From: http://www.fernbankmuseum.org

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.

In order to extend the streetscaping improvements along Trinity, the builders of the Arlo building http://www.centrodevelopment.com/arlo.html will require space to do their work at and around the existing crosswalk.
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

Video Friday - ELVIS - Viva Las Vegas


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

What memories do you have of The Decatur Theatre and The Belk-Gallant store in Downtown Decatur Ga.  ............This photo is circa 1972.
To see this better click on photo to enlarge it.
You might like this site:  http://the-decatur-theatre.blogspot.com/

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Sandra Wilkins Flournoy First scary movie there
Hush Hush Sweet Charlotte. Scared me to this day of the hand and head being chopped off.
Sandra Wilkins Flournoy
Sandra Wilkins Flournoy Many times shopping for clothes as a teen in Belk Gallant
Neil Shattles
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.
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Martha Lanier Toney
Martha Lanier Toney Saw gone with the wind there
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Martha Lanier Toney
Martha Lanier Toney Shopped at Belk
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Larry Gravitt
Larry Gravitt worked at decatur theatre in 1953 54
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Dorothy Haynes
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!!!!
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Henry Howard
Henry Howard Worked as a projectionist. Enjoyed watching the couples on the back row from above.
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Tom Ball
Tom Ball My dad was the Assistant manager and I worked every Christmas there
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Scottie Atkins Spry
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!
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Eddie Mclendon
Eddie Mclendon Work at both
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Connie Roberts
Connie Roberts Went there many, many times. That old store rambled. Bill bought most of his clothes there.
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Kay Teien Blackstock
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.
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Steve Powell
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.
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Linda Lane Kennedy
Linda Lane Kennedy Remember it well!!
Beverly Burns
Beverly Burns Bought my first pair of jeans in the boys department at Belks!
Lynn Carper
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.
Ed Sauls
Ed Sauls Winning second place in the Simon Says contest when Officer Don came to the theater. Seeing The Creature From the Black Lagoon on Saturday morning.
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Ed Crook
Ed Crook David Cox and I worked at the Decatu theatre for several years at the concession stand. I ate more popcorn than I sold. Lots of fun....
Suzanne Hopkins Blievernicht
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
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!
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Margie Peacock Hardy
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
Rebecca Ransbotham-Gaines I remember mid 60's with Belks in Decatur my mom for sure did paying for clothes
Dot Barnes Kenimer
Dot Barnes Kenimer Yo-Yo contest at the theater!
Helyn Hosch Kesler
Helyn Hosch Kesler I saw Bestoink Dooley at a Saturday matinee!
Karen Herrington Woodall
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.
Bob Jones
Bob Jones I was a foster kid, a ward of DeKalb County Family and Children's Services. DCFS had an account at Belk-Gallant which is where I went to buy all of my clothes.
Michael Waldrip
Michael Waldrip Saw all the beach party movies there and remember going to the yo yo clinics on Saturday mornings.
Elizabeth Thornton Wright
Elizabeth Thornton Wright A couple of our family members worked at the Belk-Gallent store.
Carol-Alan Welch
Carol-Alan Welch School shopping at Belks and movies at the theatre...good times
Ruthanne Mulvihill
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.

Friday, February 26, 2016

Suburban Plaza HomeGoods to Open March 13

Decatur  GA
 HomeGoods,  is a discount home decor retailer store and the Suburban Plaza store will be the 14th store in the Atlanta area and will hire 65 full and part time employees.
The store is slated to open its doors at 8 a.m.

“Our shopping experience is unlike any other retailer; our amazing values, designer brands and unique assortment make HomeGoods an exciting destination for shoppers,” John Ricciuti, president of HomeGoods, said in a news release. “Our stores help make houses feel like home.”


2597 North Decatur Rd.
Decatur, GA 30030

Grand Opening
March 13, 2016
8am to 8pm!


Video Friday - Scott McKenzie - San Francisco


Wednesday, February 24, 2016

Kroger Expansion Planned for Embry Village and S&S Cafeteria in Jeopardy

Giant Market Place  Kroger  Planned for Embry Village, S&S Cafeterias in Jeopardy
From: http://www.tonetoatl.com
Cincinnati based Kroger is planning to significantly expand their presence at Embry Village shopping center on Chamblee-Tucker Road.  The store, currently just under 57,000 square feet, opened around 2001 (in place of a Winn-Dixie), having relocated from a a roughly 46,000 square foot space in nearby North Hills shopping center.  (A significant portion of the former Kroger is today leased to Big Lots, while a smaller portion, once home to the Velvet Room nightclub, today sits vacant.) 
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