Decatur Arts Festival This Memorial Day Weekend

The City of Decatur is presenting is 22nd Annual Decatur Arts Festival this Memorial Weekend (May 29 - 30) featuring works from artists across the Southeast.

The Artists Market features more than 140 artists selected through a competitive jury process. The market is known for its high quality of artwork and attracts artists from all over the southeast and beyond. Welcome back your favorite artists and visit the many new artists who have joined the festival this year.

There are a variety of exciting activities scheduled throughout the weekend and food vendors located near the Square. Visit Decatur Arts Festival for a complete listing of events, times and festival information.

Fantastic Fourth Celebration At Stone Mountain Park

July 3 – 5
43rd Annual Fantastic Fourth Celebration
At Stone Mountain Park

Celebrate in red, white and blue at the only place in Atlanta to see fireworks three nights in a row. Atlanta’s largest Fourth of July celebration explodes with excitement at Stone Mountain Park with the Fantastic Fourth Celebration.

The thrills begin with the Lasershow Spectacular™ and culminate with a breathtaking fireworks display. On the 4th of July, bursts of light will illuminate the sky as fireworks are shot from both the base and the top of Stone Mountain. Please come early and prepare for large crowds.

For more info, visit Stone Mountain Park.

Enjoy Live Jazz On The Lawn At Callanwolde Featuring The Jim Pearce Band

June 25
Jazz on the Lawn: Jim Pearce Band

Summer is a great time to enjoy live Jazz on the grounds of the Callanwolde Fine Arts Center. Callanwolde’s Jazz on the Lawn series presents special outdoor concerts featuring many of the area’s best musicians with a mix of classic and contemporary jazz, swing, fusion, blues and R&B.

Jim Pearce, Atlanta-based pianist, vocalist and composer, presents tunes that combine hip changes, strong melodies and a refreshing sense of humor. He and his band play in a relaxed, straight -ahead jazz style with killer solos on piano, sax and trumpet – an all-around great band. Bring a blanket and a picnic and enjoy these special concerts under the stars.

For more info, visit Callanwolde Fine Arts Center.

Special Memorial Day Offer For The Georgia Renaissance Festival

May 29, 30 & 31 Three-day Memorial Weekend!

Special Memorial Weekend Offer for the Georgia Renaissance Festival: Buy one full priced adult ticket at the gate and get a second ticket free of equal or lesser value.

Designed to help visitors imagine that they have time traveled back to Elizabethan England, the Georgia Renaissance Festival creates the fantasy with themed buildings and rides, costumed actors, and creative entertainment and interactive activities.

Once inside the gates of our magnificent 16th-Century Kingdom, you’ll find Knights in shining armor and Maidens Faire, King Henry VIII and his Court, jolly pubs and a 32-acre World Bazaar full of elaborate treasures created by nationally renowned artisans. Feast like royalty on a cornucopia of delectable delights including our popular giant roasted turkey legs. Endless entertainment awaits with ten stages featuring juggling, music, comedic storytelling and feats of incredible physical skills.

Visit Georgia Renaissance Festival for details about the Memorial Day Special.

Go On A Family Adventure At Stone Mountain Park

Visiting Atlanta? Let the adventure begin at Stone Mountain Park...

- Take a trek through the treetops
- Climb a rock wall
- Hike to the top of the mountain
- Explore ten miles of winding trails
- Tour the Antebellum Plantation
- See the Memorial Carving up close on the Summit Skyride
- Hop on a locomotive
- Play a round of mini golf
- Tour Stone Mountain Lake in a 1940's ear Army DUKW vehicle

These and many more adventures await you at Stone Mountain Park, Georgia's #1 attraction.

Lighten Your Mood With Jazz Journeys At The Georgia Aquarium

For the fourth consecutive year, Jazz Journeys is back at the Georgia Aquarium for summer 2010!

Jazz Journeys is sure to lighten your mood with the sounds of upbeat, cool tempos and smooth melodic jazz tunes as you take in the sights of some of nature's most alluring aquatic animals.

Back this year, Jazz Journeys will be complemented with drink specials and a special Jazz Bites menu featuring gourmet packages, specially created by Wolfgang Puck Catering. Enjoy exclusive VIP seating as you dine and take in the world's largest aquarium in style.

When: Each Friday night, May 7 - Sept. 24, 7-9:30 p.m. (Guests who are admitted prior to 7 p.m. are welcome to stay and enjoy the performance.)

For more info, visit the Georgia Aquarium.

April Smith and the Great Picture Show Live At The Earl On May 30, 2010

April Smith and the Great Picture Show will perform on Sun May 30, 2010 at the Earl in East Atlanta.

April Smith and the Great Picture Show's Facebook page describes their music like this "combine the dramatic presence of freddie mercury, melodic sweetness of buckley, range and power of ann wilson, smoky sarcasm of tom waits, and the ornate imagination of michel gondry and you’re getting close. sounds good, we know. we call it vocally-driven-cinemelodic rock for short."

For more info, visit The Earl or April Smith and the Great Picture Show's Website.

Photo By Eric Ryan Anderson

Braves Vs. Pittsburgh Pirates: May 28 -31 At Turner Field

Baseball Action this weekend in Atlanta! The Atlanta Braves will play against the Pittsburgh Pirates this weekend at Turner Field in downtown Atlanta on May 28 - 31.

If you are looking for accommodations just outside of downtown during this weekend, please visit DeKalb Convention & Visitors Bureau's website for a complete listing of hotels in Atlanta's DeKalb County.

For Braves ticket information, visit the Atlanta Braves, the official site of the Atlanta Braves.

When Gold Blossoms: Indian Jewelry At Michael C. Carlos Museum Of Emory Through July 11, 2010

When Gold Blossoms: Indian Jewelry from the Susan L. Beningson Collection celebrates the dazzling beauty and awe-inspiring technical craftsmanship of Indian jewelry with more than 150 pieces spanning 2,000 years, primarily from South India. The title alludes to the preference for gold in South Indian jewelry—North Indian jewelry, on the other hand, is known primarily for the use of precious and semiprecious stones—as well as to the strong influence of nature on the designs, from ear studs in the form of a lotus to armbands featuring petal-and-leaf weaving.

When Gold Blossoms includes spectacular rings, anklets, earrings, hair pendants, jeweled crowns, ivory combs, and an elaborate swing and a gold throne for a deity. Some of the pieces are worn in daily life, others dedicated to deities in Hindu temples. Photographs from the 19th and 20th centuries will be displayed alongside the jewelry to provide a fuller understanding of the ways in which jewelry is worn and used.

For more info, visit the Michael C. Carlos Museum.

Climb to New Heights On Sky Hike This Summer At Stone Mountain Park

Visit Sky Hike to trek through the treetops on one of the nation’s largest family adventure courses. No two hikes are the same! Your choices make each hike a new challenge while secured to the patented overhead safety system. Check out this video for an overview of this great adventure activity!

Atlanta Fest Returns To Stone Mountain Park In June

Atlanta Fest 2010 will be held June 16-19 at Stone Mountain Park. Atlanta Fest, the South's premier Christian music festival, is coming back to Stone Mountain Park for its 24th year of music and ministry.

Featured artists include:

• Skillet
• Newsboys
• Family Force 5

Other artists include Red, Matthew West, Tenth Avenue North, Superchick, Britt Nicole, Disciple, Fireflight and many more on the event’s three non-stop music stages.

For more info, visit Stone Mountain Park.

Pictured is John Cooper of Skillet

Georgia Shakespeare Presents Shrew: The Musical From June 9 through August 8

A Georgia Shakespeare favorite returns! This musical adaptation of The Taming of The Shrew is set in 1930s Palm Beach, with Petruchio and Kate singing, dancing and matching wits like Fred and Ginger.

It's fun for the whole family. Georgia Shakespeare Festival endures by telling the world’s best stories in a fresh, innovative and accessible manner. The theater is located on the campus of Oglethorpe University.

For dates and show times, visit Georgia Shakespeare.

Free Reunion Planning Workshop On June 12, 2010 At The Doubletree Atlanta North Druid Hills

DeKalb Convention & Visitors Bureau will host a free Family Reunion Planning Workshop on Saturday, June 12 at the Doubletree Atlanta North Druid Hills to assist families in planning and organizing their reunions in DeKalb County.

DCVB offers a variety of free services to enhance family reunions, including providing free Welcome Bags for the entire family. Visit AtlantasDeKalb.org for more details.

The workshop will be held at the Doubletree Atlanta North Druid Hills - 2061 N. Druid Hills Road, Atlanta, GA 30329

The 33rd Annual Atlanta Jazz Festival At Piedmont Park This Memorial Day Weekend

The Atlanta Jazz Festival
Noon-11 p.m. May 29-30, 2010
Piedmont Park - Atlanta, GA

The 33rd Annual Atlanta Jazz Festival is regarded as one of the Country’s largest free jazz festivals. The event is held at Piedmont Park, just outside of DeKalb County. It is an annual musical showcase which celebrates jazz legends and up-and-coming jazz greats in venues throughout metropolitan Atlanta during the entire month of May. Culminating during Memorial Day weekend, May 29th and 30th, this year’s 2-day festival will feature show-stopping performances at Piedmont Park.

Taste the phenomenal flavor of jazz Memorial Day Weekend with newly announced headliners Swing Streets to Swing Beats featuring Esperanza Spalding and Raydar Ellis; and Trombone Shorty and Orleans Avenue. Swing Streets to Swing Beats will unite prolific, groundbreaking, and gifted contemporary jazz artists under the auspices of Revive Music Group for a jazz and hip‐hop celebration connecting the genres and ultimately fans of multiple generations at the Atlanta Jazz Festival. Also performing on the main stage is 23‐year‐old Troy “Trombone Shorty” Andrews whose outstanding talent on the trombone and trumpet gives him the ability to deliver a high‐energy funk rock show.

For more info, visit the Atlanta Jazz Festival.

Atlanta Fest Returning to Stone Mountain Park June 16-19 for 24th Consecutive Year

Atlanta Fest, voted 2009 "Festival of the Year" in fan voting by the Gospel Music Channel, will be held June 16-19, 2010 at Stone Mountain Park.

Artists and speakers include Skillet, Newsboys, Family Force 5, Red, Matthew West, Tenth Avenue North, Superchick, Britt Nicole, Seventh Day Slumber, Fireflight, Disciple, Sanctus Real, Downhere, Canton Jones, Remedy Drive, Phil Stacey (American Idol finalist), Addison Road, Abandon, Echoing Angels, House Of Heroes, Kids in the Way, Sevenglory, Jason Gray, Chasen, Josh Wilson and speakers Nick Vujicic, Joseph Rojas and Matt Pitt. All told, there will be more than 75 artists and speakers.

For more information, visit Stone Mountain Park.

Memorial Day Hotel Special from University Inn At Emory

Memorial Day Weekend
Special Hotel Rate: $65

May 28th-31st at the
University Inn at Emory

Looking for accommodations in the Atlanta area during Memorial Day Weekend? University Inn at Emory is offering a special $65 rate during the weekend holiday.

The special rate is for the Main Inn and amenities include 2 double beds, microwave/refrigerator, continental breakfast, wireless internet & amp and freshly baked cookies. The hotel is Pet friendly!

The University Inn at Emory is a convenient walk to Emory University's Campus & Hospital, Michael C. Carlos Museum, Donna & Marvin Schwartz Center for the Arts, and restaurants. Near CDC, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, American Cancer Society and VA Hospital. Conveniently located for easy access to Decatur, Downtown Atlanta. Stone Mountain Park, shopping, sporting events, theater and museums. Public transportation just steps from their door. Only 15 miles from Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport.

Click here to visit their website.

Geckos: Tails to Toepads Opens May 28, 2010 At Fernbank Museum

Geckos: Tails to Toepads is a traveling exhibition that introduces visitors to the remarkable diversity of these lizards with bold backlit graphics, engaging interactives and living examples from around the world. Lush, naturalistic habitats anchor the exhibition and draw audiences into the geckos’ realm.

Visitors can experience gecko night vision, listen to gecko voices, learn unusual facts from gecko experts, try to spot camouflaged geckos, and build a custom gecko for various environments. The exhibition also presents cutting-edge science, from the race to catalog and classify gecko diversity to unraveling the mysteries of how geckos are such masters of adhesion.

For more information, visit Fernbank Museum of Natural History.

Looking For A Hotel For Your Stay In The Atlanta Area?

Atlanta's DeKalb County has hotels to fit every taste and budget away from the hustle and bustle of downtown. We are located just six miles east of downtown, which allows to you to escape the downtown traffic, while remaining close to all the fun.

Many of DeKalb County hotels offer free parking to their guests and some offer shuttle service to local attractions. Take a shuttle to a nearby MARTA station, Atlanta's rapid transit system, which can take you downtown in a matter of minutes.

For a complete listing of DeKalb County hotels, click here to visit DeKalb Convention & Visitors Bureau's website.

Experience Stone Mountain Park's Summer At The Rock From May 29 Through August 8

It’s one adventure after another as Stone Mountain Park presents Summer at the Rock. The all-new Campfire at the Edge of the Universe live show is a highly interactive production that gets the whole audience involved in an outdoor adventure with a futuristic feeling of exploration.

Don’t miss the all-new show, Ritmo Blu, a dynamic world percussion trio that brings to the stage a performance that is both educational and entertaining. With up to 100 instruments on stage, gathered from all over the world, this accomplished ensemble presents international drumming and songs the whole family can enjoy.

Summer can get warm in Georgia so cool off in the new Foam Pit, full of fun bells and whistles and of course, foam! Conclude the day with a visit with Rockman as he slowly emerges from his igneous dwelling. The Rock-man metamorphoses between rock and man as he camouflages completely with his habitat.

For more information, visit Stone Mountain Park.

Author Bruce Feiler To Speak At Agnes Scott On May 25, 2010

Best-selling author Bruce Feiler will read from his newest book, “The Council of Dads,” and sign books at Agnes Scott College on May 25 at 7 p.m. at Presser Hall, Gaines Chapel. Feiler will sign books in Gaines Chapel immediately following the reading.

This event is free and open to the public. Tickets are not required.

Feiler is the New York Times bestselling author of nine books, including “Walking the Bible,” “Abraham” and “America’s Prophet.” He has traveled to more than 60 countries on five continents and is the writer-presenter of the PBS miniseries, “Walking the Bible.”

With his books, Feiler has moved readers to take a fresh look at history and far-flung places of the world. With “The Council of Dads,” Feiler inspires readers to cultivate a deeper appreciation of the people closest to them and revitalize the most intimate bonds in their lives.

For more information, visit Agnes Scott College.

June Concert Listings For Eddie's Attic

Eddie's Attic is a popular live music venue for aspiring and accomplished performing songwriters and is located in Decatur, Georgia, a small, artist-friendly town within the metro Atlanta area.

A "listening room" with a superior sound system/acoustics, where customers are asked to silence cell phones and actually listen to the songs, has made the Attic's music room a hit with music enthusiasts. Eddie's Attic draws both fans and artists from all over the world, and continues to be one of the premier music venues in the South

June Concerts at Eddie’s Attic

2 - Ari Hest & Sarah Siskind
3 - Kina Grannis with special guest HuDost
4 - Vigilantes of Love, Joe Rathbone, & Eric Peters
5 - Songwriters Open Mic Shootout XXXII
6 - Poverty is Real: A Benefit for Decatur Cooperative Ministry featuring Mike Killeen, Nathan
Beaver, & Lee and Linsday of The Regulars Band
7 - Jim Lauderdale & Slim Chance & the Convicts
8 - Richard Shindell
9 - Brendan James & Chase Coy
10 - Carrie Rodriguez, Adam Carroll & Michael O'Connor
11 - Packway Handle Band featuring Lera Lynn & Karolyn Troupe of Venice is Striking
(early show)
11 - Packway Handle Band (late show)
12 - Chris Hillman & Herb Pedersen
13 - Oliver Wood (of the Wood Brothers), Randall Bramblett & Geoff Achison (in-the-round)
15 - Tom Russell
16 - Mare Wakefield, Jenny Reynolds, & Jeff Talmadge
17 - Caroline Aiken, Dede Vogt, & Caroline Herring
18 - Joe Firstman & Josh Hoge with special guest Marianne Keith
20 - Jessi Lynn & Sarah Peacock
23 - Jackson County Line & Neilson Hubbard
25 - Mary Gauthier
26 - Mike Willis, Connor Rand, Clay Evans, & Victoria Jones
27 - Sid Selvidge & Amy Speace

For ticket information, visit Eddie's Attic.

Decatur Arts Festival - Memorial Day Weekend

The Decatur Arts Festival returns Memorial Weekend (May 29 -30) in the City of Decatur. This is one of the largest art festivals in Atlanta and attracts visitors and vendors from across the Southeast. This annual festival is a great way for families to spend the day outdoors.

Enjoy the day strolling along the streets lined with booths featuring some of the finest in local and regional art. Grab a bite to eat from one of the local food vendors, or visit one of the nearby restaurants on the Square. You'll find a variety of events planned throughout the day for everyone to enjoy.

Decatur's biggest arts event kicks off with the unveiling of the official arts festival poster and culminates with the main events on Memorial Day Weekend. Get started Friday evening, May 28, with the ArtWalk all around Decatur.

Then enjoy new dance, theater and literary arts performances, musicians all day long on Decatur's community bandstand, a juried artists market, the fine arts exhibition, a special Kids and Teens Arts Festival and more. Be a part of it!

For more info, visit Decatur Arts Festival.

Planning A Family Reunion? Attend Our Next Planning Workshop On June 12, 2010

DeKalb Convention & Visitors Bureau will host a free Family Reunion Planning Workshop on Saturday, June 12 at the Doubletree Atlanta North Druid Hills to assist families in planning and organizing their reunions in DeKalb County.

DCVB offers a variety of free services to enhance family reunions, including providing free Welcome Bags for the entire family. Visit AtlantasDeKalb.org for more details.

The workshop will be held at the Doubletree Atlanta North Druid Hills - 2061 N. Druid Hills Road, Atlanta, GA 30329

The Workshop is free, but pre-registration is required by calling (770) 492-5000

Upcoming Summer Concerts At Chastain Park Amphitheater

Delta Classic Chastain Concerts at Chastain Park Amphitheater

Pack your picnic basket, gather your friends and immerse yourself in the Delta Classic Chastain experience.

The distinguished setting is more tradition than venue, and the eclectic line-up of top performers guarantees musical memories. Upcoming concerts include:




• Diana Ross - Fri, Jun 04

• Collective Soul - Wed, Jun 23

• Liza Minnelli with Atlanta Symphony Orchestra - Fri, Jul 02

• Serj Tankian - Elect the Dead Symphony - Fri, Jul 09

• Ringo Starr & His All Starr Band - Sat, Jul 10

• Mary Chapin Carpenter - Sat, Jul 17

• Chris Isaak - Sat, Jul 24

Chastain Park Amphitheater is located in the Buckhead neighborhood of Atlanta. The outdoor venue is nestled in a distinguished park surrounded by hundred-year-old trees, yet it is just minutes from major roadways including I-285 and GA-400.

For information, visit Chastain Park Ampitheater.

Join The Fun At Stone Mountain Park For Memorial Day Weekend

May 29 - 31

Take advantage of the long weekend to play during the day and honor America’s soldiers at night. Enjoy all of Stone Mountain Park attractions including Sky Hike, Journey to the Center of the Earth 4D Adventure, Great Locomotive Chase Adventure Golf, Camp Highland Outpost, the scenic train ride, the Summit Skyride, the Antebellum Plantation & Farmyard. Stay for a patriotic fireworks salute in the evening after the Lasershow Spectacular.

For more info, visit Stone Mountain Park.

Laughing Matters Presents Battle Acts This Weekend (May 15, 2010)

Saturday, May 15th at 8:00 PM at the Academy Theatre in Avondale Estates.

Laughing Matters is the longest running improv comedy troupe in Atlanta! Bring the whole family for a night of great entertainment and fun! Eight improvisers begin, but only one will remain to claim the title of Champion of Battle Acts, and you the audience get to decide!

For more information, visit the Academy Theatre.

National Tourism Week - May 8th to 16th

The Annual Salute to Travel and Tourism in America

The first full week of May is annually recognized as National Travel and Tourism Week, a tradition first celebrated in 1984. Localized events are presented in cities, states and travel businesses nationwide to champion the power of travel.

Since its establishment, the U.S. travel community has collectively marked the event in a number of creative ways, from staging local rallies and conducting media outreach to securing proclamations and resolutions from local legislative bodies.

Enjoy Jazz On The Lawn At Callanwolde This Summer

Friday, June 18; 7:30 pm
Kodac Harrison – Back Street Jazz
Callanwolde opens its 2010 series with internationally acclaimed singer, songwriter and musician, Kodac Harrison. With a style distinctly his own, his bluesy-jazz music reveals imaginative character studies and poetic tales of travel.

June 25 at 7:30 pm
Jim Pearce Band – Modern Creative Jazz
Jim Pearce, Atlanta-based pianist, vocalist and composer, presents tunes that combine hip changes, strong melodies and a refreshing sense of humor. He and his band play in a relaxed, straight -ahead jazz style with killer solos on piano, sax and trumpet – an all-around great band performance.

July 9 at 7:30 pm
Marsha DuPree – Soulful Cabaret Jazz
Marsha DuPree, a beautifully skilled jazz songstress, is known for her “sweet soul” cabaret and musical review specialties. A lead female singer in the Southeast, she presents a soulful fusion of jazz, swing, blues and gospel as she fronts a 5-pc jazz ensemble – The Sweet Soul Jazz Masters.

July 30 at 7:30 pm
Madoca & Company – Contemporary Fusion Jazz
Madoca, Japanese-American composer and jazz keyboard artist, has performed internationally and headlined many jazz venues in Atlanta. She teams up with The Prince Project to create an expressive, passionate performance – a mix of fusion, funk, Latin and contemporary jazz styles.

August 13 at 7:30 pm
Gwen Hughes – Swing Jazz
Gwen Hughes, multiple winner of Creative Loafing’s “Best Jazz Artist” award, swings with a mix of elegant jazz, earthy blues and a little rock ‘n’ roll. Her band The Retro Jazz Kats, blend all these influences seamlessly to create a completely remarkable evening of music.

In case of rain, the concert will be moved to Callanwolde’s indoor courtyard. Parking is free and on-site. For information visit Callanwolde Fine Arts Center.

Spend Memorial Day Weekend At Stone Mountain Park

May 29 - 31

Take advantage of the long weekend to play during the day and honor America’s soldiers at night. Enjoy all of Stone Mountain Park attractions including Sky Hike, Journey to the Center of the Earth 4D Adventure, Great Locomotive Chase Adventure Golf, Camp Highland Outpost, the scenic train ride, the Summit Skyride, the Antebellum Plantation & Farmyard.

Stay for a patriotic fireworks salute in the evening after the Lasershow Spectacular. There are so many things to see and do at Georgia's #1 attraction. For more info, visit Stone Mountain Park.

Geckos: Tails to Toepads Opens at Fernbank Museum May 28, 2010

Explore the amazing world of geckos in this collection of more than 15 live gecko species, from shadowy nighttime hunters with unbelievable camouflage to neon-colored nectar eaters that scamper around in daylight.

Learn about their night vision, magnify gecko toepads, listen to gecko voices, watch video clips of geckos in action, try to spot camouflaged geckos and build a custom gecko for various environments.

For more info, visit Fernbank Museum of Natural History

Grillin’ in the Village BBQ Festival - June 19th at Stone Mountain Village

For nearly forty years, Stone Mountain Village has hosted a festival on Father’s Day weekend and this year is no exception. The 2010 Grillin’ in the Village BBQ Festival all day on June 19th will be one of the biggest in the Village’s history and will include a professional and backyard BBQ competition, live music into the night, a classic car show and arts and crafts.

The music will begin at 11am and flow into the night with several bands from around the Atlanta area that are sure to please every taste including The Charlie Wooten Band and The Blind Willie's Revue: The Shadows, Sandra Hall & Luther “Houserocker”.

If you are into classic cars this festival will suit you as well. As part of the Village Cruise-In series, the South DeKalb Street Rodders will partner up to bring some of the best cars in the area. There will be other activities as well including a kids area, arts and crafts, and food for every taste including some of the best BBQ in Atlanta.

For more information, visit Grillin’ in the Village BBQ Festival.

Poetry Reading At Callanwolde On May 12, 2010

Callanwolde’s regular poetry series continues with an evening of poetry readings by renowned poets as they read from their latest published works.

Press 53 presents an evening of poetry featuring Charleston poet Linda Annas Ferguson, poet laureate of South Carolina Marjory Heath Wentworth, Atlanta poet Alexa Selph, Macon poet Austin Segrest, and poet laureate of Georgia, David Bottoms on May 12, 2010.

For more info, visit Callanwolde Fine Arts Center.

Decatur Arts Festival On May 29 - 30, 2010

Memorial Day Weekend • May 29-30

Decatur's biggest arts event kicks off with the unveiling of the official arts festival poster and culminates with the main events on Memorial Day Weekend. Get started Friday evening, May 28, with the ArtWalk all around Decatur.

Then enjoy new dance, theater and literary arts performances, musicians all day long on Decatur's community bandstand, a juried artists market, the fine arts exhibition, a special Kids and Teens Arts Festival and more. Be a part of it!

EVENTS
• Artists Market
• ArtWalk
• Decatur Civic Chorus
• Fine Arts Exhibition
• Kids and Teens Arts Festival
• Theater & Literary Arts Festival
• New Dance Festival
• Performing Arts Stage
• Silent Auction

For more information, visit Decatur Arts Festival.

Stone Mountain Village to Unveil New Brand

For several months the Main Street program in Stone Mountain Village has been working to develop a new brand for the city and they are set to unveil that brand on June 10th to show it off to the city and surrounding communities. The celebration will take place at the Historic Rock Gym which is located adjacent to the Champion Middle School at the corner of Mimosa Street and Ridge Avenue beginning at 7pm.

The brand will include a new logo and tagline in addition to designs for new signage, a website, and promotional materials along with several new ads. The public is invited and encouraged to attend the branding party at the gym which will include drinks and food along with goodies to be given way and raffled.

For more information, visit Main Street Stone Mountain or call (770) 498-7334.

DeKalb Symphony Orchestra Concert - May 18, 2010

DeKalb Symphony Orchestra Concert

Enjoy a concert by the DeKalb Symphony Orchestra with Alan Morrison on piano. They will perform Gershwin’s Piano Concerto in F along with Mendelssoh’s Ruy Blas Overture, Vaughan Williams’ Norfolk Rhapsody, Khachaturian’s Masquerade Suite and Sibelius’ Valse Triste.

The concert will be held in the Marvin Cole Auditorium at the Georgia Perimeter College Clarkston Campus.

For more information, visit DeKalb Symphony Orchestra.

Decatur Beach Party June 18th - Celebrating 25 Years of Fun in the Sun!

Celebrate the beginning of summer at the annual Decatur Beach Party Friday, June 18, 2010 from 5 p.m. until midnight. Decatur brings in 60 tons of sand and turns its landlocked square into the Decatur Beach complete with a kid’s boardwalk, live music, dancing, food court, and more. This year the Beach Party celebrates its 25th year!

Attendees can start with a visit to “Decatur Beach” set up on Ponce de Leon Avenue with 60 tons of sand and plenty of sand toys. The expanded Kid’s Boardwalk Area – “Ponce Fun Pier” – will be set up on Ponce de Leon Avenue next to the sand. Also available for the children are sand buckets filled with a box supper and toy for $5.

On the Community Bandstand on the Square The Reputations will play beach music and more from 5 – 8 p.m. Then at 8 p.m. Terry Lee and the G.T.’s will play live from the mainstage on the MARTA Plaza. Beachgoers can enjoy “Dancing on the Plaza” until midnight.

The Food Court will be set up on E. Court Square between the beach/boardwalk area and the main stage. Enjoy a variety of beach fare such as hamburgers, hot dogs, funnel cakes, beer, wine and soft drinks. No outside food or beverages are allowed into the festival area.

For more info, visit Decatur Beach Party.

Arabian Adventure Weekend at Fernbank Museum Celebrates ARABIA IMAX® Film

Fernbank Museum of Natural History will celebrate the culture, fashion and traditions of the Arabian Peninsula during its Arabian Adventure Weekend May 15-16, 2010.

The two-day festival supports the recent opening of the IMAX® film Arabia, showing daily at Fernbank Museum through July 29, 2010. The Arabian Adventure Weekend will include costume shows, storytelling, crafts, dancing, and samples of Arabian coffee and sweets.

For a listing of activities, visit Fernbank Museum of Natural History.