Tammy Allen Plays Concert on the Square

This Saturday’s Concert on the Square features singer, performer Tammy Allen and special guest Ryan Kilgore, saxaphonist for Stevie Wonder. The weather is going to be fabulous on Saturday night, so come on up to enjoy May’s last concert. Bring your picnic or stop in one of the many Decatur restaurants to get your dinner [...]

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“Last Call” for Fine Arts Exhibition Sunday

 
The Decatur Arts Festival Fine Arts Exhibition will close on Sunday, May 31 with panache.  The Last Call event, from 4 – 6 p.m. features a harpist, a few artists who will talk briefly about their entries and an announcement of the winner of the People’s Choice Award – not to mention free beer, wine, and light hors d’oeuvres. 
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Fire Station #2 Ribbon Cutting June 1

 

Come help us cut the ribbon for Fire Station #2 on Monday, June 1 at 10 a.m. The station was demolished and completely rebuilt and now the trucks fit, there are bathrooms for our female firefighters, and it can serve as an Emergency Dispatch Center and/or an Emergency Operations Center if necessary.   We are [...]

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40% off at Greene’s Fine Foods Today

Did you know that Greene’s Fine Foods is owned by the Greene family? I bet this whole time you thought the owners named their Decatur candy/gift shop after their favorite color. . . and then added an “e” at the end. . . hmmm, maybe not.
Anyways, today is the eldest Greene brother’s birthday and the [...]

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Leon’s Full Service Now Open for Lunch!

Heather from Leon’s Full Service writes in that Leon’s is now open for lunch every day at 11:30 am except for Mondays.  I am looking forward to having a great lunch, but the problem is deciding what I want to eat. There are so many great selections.
There is quite a selection of sandwiches, which all [...]

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Last Blue Sky Concert Brings The Children

Today was the last Blue Sky Concert for the month of May and I believe every child in Decatur was in attendance! Douglas Brake and the Sizzle Hiss Pop Band entertained with a variety of children songs, and even the adults were dancing. Maybe it was the break in the rain, or the fact that [...]

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Jewelry Trunk Show at Mingei World Arts

If many of you are like me and are sad to see the Decatur Arts Festival come and go so quickly (anyone else going through Pete the Cat withdrawal?), don’t worry! Mingei has us covered for next weekend. The store is hosting a trunk show with handmade jewelry by the Herndon Heald collective.

Herndon Heald creations [...]

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Good Day Atlanta Features the Decatur Arts Festival

Good Day Atlanta stopped by The Seen Gallery this morning to film two live segments about the Decatur Arts Festival. Cheryl did a great job introducing everyone.

Watch the videos here.
Arts Festival artists Ann Finley, Kimberly Dean, and James Dean (creator of Pete the Cat) showed off their work that will be available Saturday and Sunday [...]

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Annual Keenagers/City Seniors Picnic

Even with the dreary weather, the Active Living department had a great turn-out for it’s Annual Keenagers Picnic today. The AL staff whipped up some amazing picnic grub and the keenagers showed off how they stay active with African dancing, aerobics and square dancing.
 
 
 
A big thank you to everyone who came out today!
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ArtWalk Kicks off the Decatur Arts Festival Friday Night

The festivities for the 21st annual Decatur Arts Festival begin on Friday night, May 22 from 5 until 10 pm with the ArtWalk. The ArtWalk sets the scene for the art filled and fun filled weekend. Be sure to stop by the Old Courthouse on the Square during ArtWalk to check out the Speak…Easy! from [...]

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