Friday, May 17, 2013
Other stuff to do in Decatur and Avondale Estates: SpringFest at Twain's, Avondale Pizza birthday party, fishing derby and a silent auction.
Here are five things to do this weekend. For a full list of ideas, look at the Patch calendar of events. 1. Going old school: Bands will perform music from groups like New Order and REM at the Rock and Role Revue at the Decatur High Performing Arts Center. All proceeds will go to the family of Angela Riley (DHS Class of 2006), who was hit by a drunk driver in Nashville and is in critical care at Vanderbilt University Hospital. 7 p.m. Friday and 6:30 p.m. Saturday. Minimum $5 donation. 2. Twain's presents SpringFest Music Festival. Gringo Star, Cute Boots and other bands perform at Twain's Billiards and Tap on Saturday to raise money for the Atlanta Community Food Bank. $10 in advance, $15 day of the show. 3. Happy birthday, Avondale Pizza…
Saturday, May 11, 2013
Here's your weekend planner. Art and multiple bands at Art-B-Que in Avondale Estates, everything you want to know about greenness at Green Fest, a road race for little kids, a big yard sale and backyard poultry 101.
Friday, May 10, 2013
Here's your weekend planner. Art and multiple bands at Art-B-Que in Avondale Estates, everything you want to know about greenness at Green Fest, a road race for little kids, a big yard sale and backyard poultry 101.
There's plenty to do this weekend in Decatur and Avondale Estates. Here are five suggestions, but for a full list of ideas go to the Patch calendar of events. 1. 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. 2. Decatur Green Fest. Celebrate and learn about everything 'green' from 3 to 10 p.m. Saturday on the Decatur Court Square. The local beneficiary is Poverty is Real. Ed Roland and the Sweet Tea Project perform at 7 p.m. Free admission. 3. Little kids running against cancer. The annual Kids Kick it for Cancer run benefits the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Starts at 11 a.m. …
Sunday, May 5, 2013
Here's some ideas for weekend fun in Decatur and Avondale Estates.
Thursday, April 18, 2013
You can also run a 5K race, attend a fine arts show, see a dramatic presentation of Paul Robeson's life and celebrate Record Store Day.
There's plenty happening this weekend in Decatur and Avondale Estates. Here are five things to do, but for a full list of possibilities go to the Patch calendar of events. 1. Earth Day. In Decatur, the big celebration takes place Sunday at the Wylde Center. There's an Earth Day Festival Cake Contest at 10:30 a.m. with the Decatur Earth Day Festival starting at 12:30 p.m. with a parade from Harmony Park to the garden at Oakview and South McDonough. The celebration has a pirate theme this year. The Wylde Center also needs some volunteers to help set up the cake contest. If interested, email to andrea@wyldecenter.org. All events free. 2. Race to the Safe Zone. These 5K and one-mile runs wind through Avondale Estates and benefit the Georgia …
Thursday, April 11, 2013
You can hear jazz in Oakhurst, meet several authors, play bingo and shop at the Decatur Farmers Market.
There's a lot going on this weekend in Decatur and Avondale Estates. Here are five things to do, but for a full list of possibilities check out the Patch calendar of events. 1. Jazz in Oakhurst. Saxophonist Kebbi Williams and his band play at 7 p.m. Thursday at Jazz Nights at Scottish Rite. Bring a blanket. Free. 2. Book events. Ann B. Ross signs and talks about "Miss Julia Stirs Up Trouble" at 7 p.m. Thursday at Eagle Eye Book Shop. Rod Dreher signs "The Little Way of Ruthie Leming" at 2 p.m. Saturday at Eagle Eye. Lisa Scottoline signs, "Don't Go" at 2 p.m. Sunday at Eagle Eye. 3. Steel guitar star. Rob McNurlin & His Cowboy Band featuring Kayton Roberts perform at 9 p.m. Friday at Kavarna. Roberts used to play steel with Hank Snow and …
Thursday, April 4, 2013
You can enjoy pop-up art, music and comedy at Kavarna, a writers festival at Agnes Scott, free jazz and an author appearance.
There's plenty to do this weekend in Decatur and Avondale Estates. Here are five ideas. For a full list of possibilities, look at the Patch calendar of events. 1. Sidewalk Saturdays. The City of Decatur starts a weekly pop-up art program 3-6 p.m. Saturday in Oakhurst Park. Sidewalk Saturdays run through June and feature a mix of artists, singers, musicians, dancers and performers. Free admission. 2. Music and comedy. Kavarna coffee shop is increasing their entertainment on the weekend. This Saturday, hear The Wonder-Nerds, The Taft and Man Up, Yancey. Comedians are Ilia Dichev, Tommy 'Toast' Russell and Forrest Manis. Starts at 7:45 p.m. $5 cover. 3. Agnes Scott Writers Festival. Cristina García kicks off this this event at 4 p.m. Thursday…
Thursday, March 21, 2013
Besides the 5K run/walk, you can also hear opera singer Indra Thomas at Agnes Scott, see "Anything Goes" at the Decatur High Performing Arts Center, attend the DeKalb History Center annual meeting or go to the Museum School Family Fun Fitness Day.
Here are five fun things to do this weekend. For a full list of ideas, look at the Patch calendar of events. 1. Opera at Agnes Scott. Singer Indra Thomas will perform works by Brahms, Copeland and others at 7 p.m. Thursday in Presser Hall, Gaines Chapel. Free and open to the public. 2. 'Anything Goes.' Decatur High students perform Cole Porter's 1930's musical at 7 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday at the school's performing arts center. Tickets $5 and $10. 3. History Center annual meet. There will be a silent auction, food drinks and music at the DeKalb History Center, starting at 6 p.m. Friday. Free admission. 4. Tour deCatur. This 11th annual run/walk fund-raiser for the Decatur Education Foundation starts at 8:45 a.m. Saturday with a …
Friday, March 15, 2013
When you're not celebrating Saint Paddy's Day, you can watch a fund-raising basketball game, enjoy a women's improv group, celebrate the student-athlete and listen to Roxie Watson at Eddie's Attic.
Saint Patrick's Days dominates the weekend with special events at at Parker's on Ponce, the Marlay House, Mac McGee, and Steinbeck's, among other places. Here are five other ideas for weekend fun in Decatur and Avondale Estates. For a full list of possibilities, look at the Patch calendar of events. 1. Spring Block Party. Big Tex Cantina kicks off the season with a big party featuring a crawfish boil, beer specials and live music by the Sam Holt Band, Deep Blue Sun, Eric Dodd and Bloodkin. Starts at 11 a.m. Saturday. No cover. 2. Jawbones vs. Sawbones. Decatur's lawyers and doctors battle on the basketball court in this fund-raiser for Side by Side Brain Injury Clubhouse. Starts at 7 p.m. Saturday at the Decatur High gym. $10 admission. 3…
Thursday, March 7, 2013
Other events: A play about a man who re-enters the dating scene, Touch A Truck, bluegrass at the Decatur Library and the Indigo Girls at a fund raiser.
Here are five things to do this weekend in Decatur and Avondale Estates. For a full list of ideas, look at the Patch calendar of events. 1. The Big Red Ball. This evening of dinner, drinks and dance benefits the non-profit 50 Cents. Period., which raises money to buy sanitary products for young women in developing nations. 7 p.m. Friday at the DeKalb History Center at 101 E. Court Square, Decatur. $115. 2. "When Your Middle Name Is Danger!" A one-man play is about a man who re-enters the dating world after nearly a decade away. It's written and performed by Dustin Danger Stevens and directed by Paige Steadman. 8 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday at the Academy Theatre. For audiences 16 and up. $15. 3. Touch A Truck. Your kid and the kid …
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