Monday, May 20, 2013
Here are five things happening this week in Decatur and Avondale Estates besides the Decatur Arts Festival.
The Decatur Arts Festival is the big event this week, but here are five other things to know about the week ahead in Decatur and Avondale Estates. For a full list of stuff to do, look at the Patch calendar of events. 1. Commencement. Decatur High graduation is at 7 p.m. Friday at Decatur High Stadium. Druid Hill High graduation is at 10 a.m. Friday at the Atlanta Civic Center. 2. Lunch and Learn. George Coletti will talk about the Civil War in DeKalb County. Noon Tuesday at the DeKalb History Center. Free. 3. Tuesday music. Joe Gransden leads a jam session around 9 p.m. at Twain's. Some musicians get together to play Irish and traditional music at 8:15 p.m. at the Marlay House. Both free. 4. Free classs. Learn how to manage chronic disease…
Monday, May 13, 2013
Your week ahead planner: The school year is winding down, Randall Bramlett CD release party, Stories on the Square, SpringFest at Twain's and a lot of public meetings.
Here are five things to know about the week ahead in Decatur and Avondale Estates. For a full list of things to do, look at the Patch calendar of events. 1. Last day for Decatur High seniors. The seniors might be feeling a little frisky at Decatur High this week. Their last day of classes is Friday, May 17, with a senior breakfast at 8:30 a.m. in the school cafeteria and graduation practice afterwards. Graduation is Friday, May 24. 2. Randall Bramlett CD release party. Bramlett, who has played with some of the biggest names in rock, is releasing his fourth solo album, Now It‘s Tomorrow. Show starts at 7 p.m. Friday in Eddie's Attic. $18 advance, $22 at the door. 3. Stories on the Square. Do you have a personal tale you'd like to share? …
Monday, May 6, 2013
What's happening this week: A class on attracting bees and butterflies to your garden, Decatur Idol, Decatur Green Fest, the Art-B-Que in Avondale Estates and numerous public meetings.
Here are five things to know about the week ahead. For a full list of things to do, go to the Patch calendar of events. 1. How to attract bees and butterflies. Pandra Williams from the Wylde Center will help you understand how to support native butterflies and bees in your garden. 10 a.m. Monday at the Decatur Library. Free. 2. Decatur Idol. Hear Decatur High's most talented students perform. 7 p.m. Thursday at the Decatur High Performing Arts Center at 310 N. McDonough St. $5. 3. Art-B-Que. Come celebrate the arts in Avondale Estates. There will also be food and music throughout Saturday and Sunday in the Rail Arts District. Starts around 10 a.m. both days and lasts into the night. 4. Decatur Green Fest. Celebrate and learn about …
Saturday, May 4, 2013
Weekend Planner: Try the fishing derby in Avondale Estates and the Home Brew Day celebration.
Friday, May 3, 2013
Your weekend planner: A 5K to benefit Oakhurst Cooperative Preschool, a home brew celebration, a fishing derby in Avondale Estates and the month's first Concert on the Square, with Michelle Malone.
Cinco de Mayo is the big celebration this weeekend, and Patch has a list of places you can celebrate this holiday. But there's plenty of other things to do, starting with this list. For all the weekend possibilities, look at the Patch calendar of events. 1. Beat the Street for Little Feet 5k Race. This annual race and children's festival benefits Oakhurst Cooperative Preschool. All registered runners receive a T-shirt featuring a custom Pete the Cat image by James Dean. Starts at 8 a.m. Saturday at 830 W. College Ave., Decatur. $25. 2. CANCELLED BECAUSE OF EXPECTED BAD WEATHER: Free Movies on the Decatur Square. DeKalb Medical presents She's Having A Baby. The movie starts around 7:30 p.m. Friday. Bring a blanket. Free. 3. Homebrew Day …
Monday, April 29, 2013
Here's what to expect this week in Decatur and Avondale Estates.
Update: After this story was posted Monday morning, Decatur/Avondale Estate discovered the Academy Theatre had cancelled Cinco-de-SteamFest. See this newer story for details about the cancellation. The previous story: Here are five things to know about this week in Decatur and Avondale Estates. For a full list of things to do, look at the Patch calendar of events. 1. Cinco-De-SteamFest. "Atlanta’s favorite two-day steampunk festival is returning in 2013. Academy Theatre’s own S.T.E.A.M.Fest is returning on May 4 and 5, 2013," says the website www.atlantatheatrefans.com. "This year we are looking beyond Victorian England and America. This year will be a celebration of Mexican history and steampunk south of the border. It’s not just high …
Thursday, April 25, 2013
You can learn about trees in Avondale Estates, dine out for a good cause, tour beautiful kitchens and observe the theatre of the absurd.
Here are five things to do this weekend in Decatur and Avondale Estates. For a full list of ideas, go to the Patch calendar of events. 1. Festival of absurdist plays. The Academy Theatre presents these performances by local playwrights at 8 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday. $10 in advance, $15 at the door. 2. Tree Walk. Local arborists will lead you through the city and talk about unusual characteristics of the city's trees. This is the first time for what may become an annual event. Starts at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Avondale Community Club, 59 Lakeshore Drive. Free. 3. Tour of Kitchens. The Junior League DeKalb County sponsors this event that starts at noon Saturday at the Mary Gay House, 716 W. Trinity Place. $10. 4. Neighborfood Decatur…
Monday, April 22, 2013
What's happening? A jam session at Twain's, a discussion of male puberty, a lecture about "Parenting in a Media Saturated World," a choral concert and a "Sunday Ride" in Avondale Estates.
Here are five things to know about this week in Decatur and Avondale Estates. For a full list of things to do, go to the Patch calendar of events. Jammin'. Trumpeter Joe Gransden leads a jam session every Tuesday at Twain's in Decatur. Starts around 9 a.m. Free admission. Puberty Rocks. DeKalb Medical physicians will talk to parents and their sons about the challenges of puberty. 6 p.m. Friday at 2701 N. Decatur Road. Free. "Parenting in a Media Saturated World." Dr. Lowell Monke will speak on this subject at 7 p.m. Friday at the Waldorf School of Atlanta, 827 Kirk Road, Decatur. Free. "American Sampler." The DeKalb Choral Guild performs national favorites at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at Avondale Estates First Baptist Church, 47 Covington Road…
Monday, April 15, 2013
Here are five things to know about this week, including a free movie about how students deal with dyslexia,
Here are five things to know about the coming week. For a full list of things to do, go do the Patch calendar of events. 1. 'The Big Picture.' This HBO documentary follows students (and some famous adults) as they deal with dyslexia. 6:30 p.m. Monday at the Decatur High Performing Arts Center at 310 N. McDonough St. Free. 2. Decatur's Dishcrawl. It's kind of like a pub crawl, but with restaurants. You'll visit four places in one night and get to meet fellow foodies. It starts at 7 p.m. Tuesday. For information email to ellieh@dishcrawl.com. $45. 3. World Book Night. Book lovers will gather at the Decatur Library at 7 p.m. Wednesday and go into the community to give away books to adults who don't read or don't read much. 4. Earth Day. In …
Monday, April 8, 2013
The kids are out of school this week for spring break. You can attend a free concert, talk to several authors and hear poetry and personal stories. If you're civic minded, several public meetings will be held.
Here are five things to know about this week in Decatur and Avondale Estates. For a full list of things to do, look at the Patch calendar of events. 1. It's spring break! The schoolkids in Decatur and DeKalb County schools are not hitting the books this week. They return to class April 15. 2. Free concerts. Band of Gold performs music from the 1940s to today's hits at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Decatur Library auditorium. Saxophonist Kebbi Williams and his band play at 7 p.m. Thursday at Jazz Nights at Scottish Rite. Both free. 3. Author events. Jamie Quatro signs and talks about "I Want to Show Your More" at 7:15 p.m. Monday at the Decatur Library. Ann B. Ross signs and talks about "Miss Julia Stirs Up Trouble" at 7 p.m. Thursday at Eagle Eye …
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