Friday, September 1, 2017
Monday, August 28, 2017
The AJC Decatur Book Festival September 1–3, 2017
The AJC Decatur Book Festival is the largest independent book festival in the country and one of the five largest overall. Since its launch, more than 1,000 world-class authors and hundreds of thousands of festival-goers have crowded the historic downtown Decatur square to enjoy book signings, author readings, panel discussions, an interactive children's area, live music, parades, cooking demonstrations, poetry slams, writing workshops, and more.
The DBF is a community based non-profit that counts on your donations to operate each year. We are a 501(c)3 and your donation is tax deductible.
visit https://www.decaturbookfestival.com
Friday, August 25, 2017
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.
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. Monday, August 21, 2017
Joe's Crab Shack Shutters Over 40 Locations, Including Duluth Restaurant
From: http://www.tonetoatl.comIn 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.
more
Friday, August 18, 2017
Wednesday, August 16, 2017
Registration Now Open for Oct. 7, 2017 Madison Ave Soapbox Derby
Have you started building your car?Registration is open - sign up today.
http://madisonavesoapboxderby.org/registration/
from https://www.facebook.com
Learn More about this Very Cool Event.
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.
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!
Friday, August 11, 2017
Wednesday, August 9, 2017
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.
Friday, August 4, 2017
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.
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 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
Friday, July 28, 2017
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.comGENERAL 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)
- 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.
- 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
WEBSITE: ZombieCrawlAtlanta.com
ZOMBIE PIN-UP CONTEST: AtlantaPinUpCalendar.com
QUESTIONS? zombiecrawlatlanta@gmail.com
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
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
Friday, July 21, 2017
Wednesday, July 19, 2017
Ponce City Market Planning a Second Phase
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
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
Thursday, July 13, 2017
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