Thursday, August 24, 2017

Henry Winkler ( The Fonz) at the Decatur High School Performing Arts Center Sept 1

Decatur High School Performing Arts Center


Friday, Sept 1 .  5:00-6:00

From:  https://www.decaturbookfestival.com
This year's DBF Kidnote features Henry Winkler, affectionately known at The Fonz. Together with his writing partner, Lin Oliver, he writes the “Hank Zipzer” and “Here’s Hank” book series for young readers. The New York Times best-selling “Hank Zipzer” series chronicles the “high-spirited and funny adventures of a boy with learning differences", and in 2014, the writers introduced “Here’s Hank,” a series targeting even younger children with reading difficulties. As a youngster, Henry suffered from undiagnosed dyslexia and has become an inspiring champion of children facing similar obstacles. 
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  Photo credit: Apega / WENN

Monday, August 21, 2017

Special Video - Jerry Lewis as Typewriter

Joe's Crab Shack Shutters Over 40 Locations, Including Duluth Restaurant

From: http://www.tonetoatl.com
 In recent weeks, Ignite Restaurant Group has shuttered more than 40 locations across the country in wake of its June Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing.
 The company, owner of the Joe's Crab Shack and Brick House Tap + Tavern
 concepts, was won August 7th by Landry’s Inc., (which like Ignite, is based in Houston, Texas) in a bankruptcy auction.
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Wednesday, August 16, 2017

Monday, August 14, 2017

If you like Mystery Science Theater 3000 you’ll love Cineprov! at The Plaza Theatre


 From http://plazaatlanta.com
Have you ever sat through a bad movie with your friends, making up dialogue and cracking jokes that are more entertaining than what’s taking place on screen? If the answer is YES then Cineprov is just the experience for you.
If you like Mystery Science Theater 3000 you’ll love Cineprov! Cineprov features a writer from Season 11 of Mystery Science Theater 3000, performing monthly.
Once a month, we gather to celebrate the art of the B-movie. We affectionately add our snarky commentary and pop culture references to forgotten camp classics, paying tribute to everything you love about bad movies, including:
– Preposterous plots
– Corny dialogue
– Wooden acting
– Technical gaffes
– Bargain basement special effects
Grab your popcorn, take your seat and prepare to see the movies Hollywood wishes were forgotten with a hilarious new soundtrack. Experience live comedy and gloriously terrible cinema with Cineprov!

Tuesday, August 8, 2017

Late-night Tacos and Booze at Deep End


Deep End in the Old Fourth Ward building at 621 North Avenue NE.

The team behind The Pinewood Tippling Room in Decatur and Ponce City Market’s The Mercury is taking over the former 4th & Swift space, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Mike Blydenstein, Brooks Cloud, and Julian Goglia will reportedly open a late-night destination called Deep End in the Old Fourth Ward building at 621 North Avenue NE.
Deep End will focus on a beverage program — not a surprise, considering the owners — and the kitchen will turn out tacos. Service will run until 3 a.m. Cloud tells the AJC the idea is to give Ponce City Market patrons a place to hang out after the Central Food Hall shuts down for the night. Considering Jay Swift cited competition from new restaurants at PCM as a direct reason for 4th & Swift’s shutter last summer, cornering the late-night market may be a good bet for the Pinewood gang.
Deep End is one of three new projects Blydenstein, Cloud, and Goglia are planning. They’re also working on two Italian spots in Buckhead’s former Prohibition space: Bar Americano and Bar Crema. The former will serve lunch and dinner, and the adjoining Bar Crema will offer take-away items, desserts, gelato, and coffees. Beverages will be inspired by classic cocktails and Italian aperitivos, and they will feature premium spirits and housemade ingredients. Chef Adam Waller is leaving Bocado in Westside to run the kitchen at Bar Americano, reports the AJC.
Owners hope to have Deep End, Bar Americano, and Bar Crema open later this year.

Thursday, August 3, 2017

Crosswalk at South Candler St and East Davis St

  UPDATE: The crosswalk at South Candler St and East Davis St is an active construction zone until installation of the HAWK signal is complete. Beginning Thursday, August 3rd, the crosswalk will be staffed with a crossing guard during the morning and afternoon school zone hours. Please proceed with caution when crossing at this location.
From time to time during construction of the HAWK, the crosswalk may be closed without notice. Please make sure you have an alternate route.

 The city is striving to make your travel to school safe and pleasant. Thank you again for your patience.



Tuesday, August 1, 2017

Eye on N. McDonough St.


Eye on 1940's Decatur


Lane Drug Store at Clairmont & Ponce de Leon Ave was a gathering spot in Decatur. Husbands and children rode the trolley out from Atlanta and then phoned from the drug store to get someone to pick them up in the days before the second family car.
Photo from Mrs. J.O. Bowen Jr.
Courtesy of Vanishing Dekalb
Dekalb Historical Society

Thursday, July 27, 2017

8th Annual Atlanta Zombie Pub Crawl Sat. July 29

 From: https://www.eventbrite.com

TICKETS HERE

Description

Atlanta's largest, bloodiest and longest-running ZOMBIE PUB CRAWL returns to North Highlands Avenue at 4pm on Saturday, July 29th, 2017 for it's 8th year. Hosted by Diesel Filling Station, known for hosting Atlanta's largest weekly "The Walking Dead" TV viewing parties, this unique event will feature five pubs on the North Highlands stretch (all within easy walking distance), on-site zombie make-up artists, special guests, food & drink specials... in addition to a Zombie Costume Contest, voting for the annual Atlanta Zombie Pin-Up Contest, an After-Party and more! Complete info. at www.ZombieCrawlAtlanta.com

GENERAL ADMISSION: $30
  • Professional Zombie Make-Up (at Diesel Filling Station, 4-7 p.m.)
  • Complimentary zombie drink/shot tickets for each of the 5 official Zombie Pub Stops (5-10 p.m.)
  • Exclusive Food/appetizers specials (for ticket-holders)
  • Admission to the 8th Annual ZOMBIE PUB CRAWL
  • Admission to the ZOMBIE PUB CRAWL After-Party (8pm-2am)
VIP 'GORE' PACKAGE: $70 (only 50 TOTAL!!!)
  • Professional Zombie Make-Up with prosthetic make-up (at Diesel Filling Station, 4-7 p.m.)
  • LIMITED to 50 (total). THIS OPTION WILL SELL OUT!!!
  • Limited edition laminated VIP Party Pass with lanyard.
  • Commemorative Event T-shirt (Sized to order). T-shirt available for pick-up at Diesel Filling Station (4-7 p.m.) See the 2017 design HERE (created by JERT)
  • Bottomless sponsor beer (at Diesel Filling Station, 4-7 p.m., while it lasts)
  • Complimentary zombie drink/shot at each of the 5 official Zombie Pub Stops (5-10 p.m.)
  • Exclusive Food/appetizers specials (for ticket-holders)
  • Admission to the 8th Annual ZOMBIE PUB CRAWL
  • Admission to the ZOMBIE PUB CRAWL After-Party (8pm-2am)
  • The first 15 VIP purchasers get a BONUS GIFT valued at $15 – see it HERE.
DRINK TICKETS (only): $20
  • Complimentary zombie drink/shot at each of the 5 official Zombie Pub Stops (5-10 p.m.)
  • Exclusive Food/appetizers specials (for ticket-holders)
  • Admission to the 8th Annual ZOMBIE PUB CRAWL
  • Admission to the ZOMBIE PUB CRAWL After-Parties (2) 9pm-2am
2017 T-SHIRT DESIGN: See it HERE (designed by artist JERT)

WEBSITE: ZombieCrawlAtlanta.com

ZOMBIE PIN-UP CONTEST: AtlantaPinUpCalendar.com

QUESTIONS? zombiecrawlatlanta@gmail.com
T-Shirt

Madison Ave. Soapbox Derby Beneficiary Will Be Decatur Robotics. - Derby Day is Oct. 7, 2017

 This Year Madison Ave. Soapbox Derby will be Oct 7, 2017

 From: http://madisonavesoapboxderby.org/meet-our-2017-beneficiary/
We are proud to announce that the beneficiary for the 2017 Madison Ave. Soapbox Derby will be Decatur Robotics.
Decatur Robotics is a STEAM organization (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) based in Decatur, GA devoted to inspiring youth to be science and technology leaders and innovators. Decatur Robotics engages elementary, middle and high school students in exciting programs and competitions that build 21st century skills and foster life capabilities including self-confidence, communication and leadership. They provide access to life-changing STEAM programs to as many students as possible and aim to help close the gap that exists between our community’s lower- and higher-income students. Scholarships are available to students who would otherwise be unable to participate.
Decatur Robotics students call it the “hardest fun you’ll ever have.”
OUR MISSION: Decatur Robotics seeks to inspire youth to be science and technology leaders and innovators. We engage them in challenging programs that build science, engineering, and technology skills that foster life capabilities including self-confidence, communication and leadership.
FIRST’s VISION: “To transform our culture by creating a world where science and technology are celebrated and where young people dream of becoming science and technology leaders.” – Dean Kamen, Founder

Monday, July 24, 2017

Big Tex is Now Back Open


 BIG TEX
 308 W Ponce De Leon Ave Ste H
Decatur, Georgia, GA 30030
 (404) 377-3939
 Hours 5:00PM - 11:00PM 

Directions

Repaving of Downtown Streets this Week

 From thedecaturminute.com

 

Update:  Downtown paving has been postponed until Tuesday, July 25.

The impact

Weather permitting, several downtown Decatur streets will be repaved beginning Monday, July 24, following completion of the present milling work concluding — ideally — on Friday, July 21.
This is an ambitious effort and is being done to complete as much work as possible before the City Schools reconvene on August 1. It’s expected the work will take 2-3 days.

How to manage

North McDonough and the two intersections will remain open to two-way vehicle traffic. However, there will be temporary lane closures and traffic delays during the work. East Howard will be closed to through traffic for a short period when it is being resurfaced.
Vehicular access on North Candler Street, East Howard Avenue and Barry Street will be limited and on-street parking will not be available on the affected streets during the work. Pedestrian access will remain open throughout the project area.
more at The Decatur Minute

Wednesday, July 19, 2017

Ponce City Market Planning a Second Phase

From  http://www.atlantaloop.com
Ponce City Market, a mixed-use project that has been a boon to the Beltline, is planning its second phase, but not everyone is happy about it.
Cashelle Rose, President of the Fourth Ward Alliance, said PCM’s developer, Jamestown, is proposing three new buildings. The buildings would include a hotel, and commercial and residential spaces.
Renderings for the project were not provided to Atlanta Loop, but Curbed Atlanta was able to obtain one rendering which you can see by clicking here. According to Curbed, the hotel would be constructed on Glen Iris Drive and the other two buildings would be constructed on PCM’s southeastern corner. WSB-TV reports that one of the towers would be built on top of a parking deck.

more at  http://www.atlantaloop.com/report-plans-expand-ponce-city-market-not-welcomed-old-fourth-ward-residents/

Friday, July 14, 2017

N. McDonough Street, Candler and McDonough Intersections Milling Begins Monday, July 17

 Photo credit Next Stop...Decatur

From thedecaturminute.com

Weather permitting, North McDonough Street and the Candler and McDonough intersections at East Howard Avenue and College Avenue will be milled in preparation for final resurfacing starting on Monday, July 17. The work should take 2-3 days. This work is part of the North McDonough Streetscape Improvements and the Railroad Crossing Improvements at Candler and McDonough Streets.


Project details
The North McDonough Streetscape Improvements include reducing North McDonough to two vehicle lanes, providing for wider sidewalks, and installing a 2-way “cycle track” on the west side of the street, along with traditional streetscape improvements and on-street parking. The project also features significant “green infrastructure” improvements to improve storm water quality.
The Railroad Crossing Improvements will significantly improve accessibility and safety for pedestrians and bicyclists, further encouraging those who live in Winnona Park, the McDonough-Adams-Kings Highway community, and other neighborhoods south of the CSX rail corridor to walk and bike into downtown Decatur.

 The improvements will provide gentler slopes on the north side of both crossings resulting in an accessible path for persons in wheelchairs or those using strollers, and a much safer route for all located outside the railroad crossing gates. Presently, pedestrians and bicyclists have to share the roadway with vehicles at these crossings.
In addition to improvements at the crossings, there will now be new pedestrian crosswalks where none presently exist — on the east side of both intersections and just north of the Candler crossing connecting to the sidewalk along the old Depot property.
Finally, improved vehicular mobility is also a project priority. Both crossings will include new traffic signals on both sides which will allow protected left turns on all legs of the two crossings.

see maps at :  http://thedecaturminute.com

Video Friday - Creedence Clearwater Revival - Have You Ever Seen The Rain


Wednesday, July 5, 2017

North Druid Hills Chick-fil-A to Close and Rebuild

Chick-fil-A to Close in August and Rebuild
 This is from Tomorrows News Today



This past April, I revealed that the freestanding Chick-fil-A on North Druid Hills and Briarcliff Roads, the first ever freestanding Chick-fil-A, would be closing to be rebuilt. The news was met with shock and surprise with many wondering when exactly it would close and when it would reopen.  

photo credit google maps