8th Annual Oakhurst Wine Tasting on February 27, 2011

Buy a commemorative tasting glass for $20 and sample wines from around the world in participating Oakhurst businesses.

Transportation/shuttle provided. Limited to the first 750 participants.

For more information, visit www.decaturga.com

Shopping Bargains Found During Terrific Thursdays In Decatur

Nov. 4, 11, 18
Location: City of Decatur
Address: 101 E. Court Square. Decatur, GA 30030
Website: www.decaturga.com
Phone Number: 1-866-633-5252 ext. 3346

Make Decatur your shopping and dining “mallternative” this holiday shopping season, especially on Terrific Thursdays in November and December. You’ll find cool deals at Decatur's hottest shops, galleries and restaurants. Park once and take Decatur's Pedicabs for free around town.

Participating businesses will stay open late, offering beverages, snacks and special offers. In December Santa joins the fun visiting shops and restaurants within the city limits.

Decatur Wine Tasting Festival On November 6, 2010 In The City Of Decatur

Showcasing organic and sustainably produced wines along with more than 350 other domestic and international selections on the Square in the City of Decatur.

Taste more than a hundred wines from around the world while enjoy live music. Admission includes a commemorative wine glass. The event is limited to 1,500 people. No one under 21 and no animals allowed.


For more information, visit Decatur Wine Festival.

Decatur Wine Festival To Showcase Organic WInes

Don't miss the 2010 Decatur Wine Festival where you can taste organic wines from around the globe, sample fare from Decatur’s finest eateries and enjoy live music from the bandstand featuring The Nicole Chillemi Quartet and 7 Day Fool.

The annual event, metro Atlanta’s largest outdoor wine festival, is Saturday, November 6 from 1 to 4 p.m. on the Old Courthouse Square in downtown Decatur. The festival will showcase organic and sustainably produced wines this year along with more than 300 other domestic and international wines.

For more information, visit DecaturWineFestival.com.

Team Decatur Wins “Most Fit City” Award at the KP Corporate Run/Walk

The City of Decatur, known for its great schools, shops and restaurants, has now claimed the title of “Most Fit City” according to the organizers of the annual Kaiser Permanente Corporate Run/Walk.

Decatur Active Living teamed up with the Decatur Business Association to sponsor Team Decatur and entered into the annual event. This is the first time that a city has entered as a team.

Team Decatur was 134 members strong by race day and was comprised of city employees as well as citizens and members of the business community. Ages of participants ranged from the teens to a gentleman in his 80s.

Active Living Board member Michael Harbin, co-captain of Team Decatur, summed it up well - “Running/walking is a main focus, but just being there is a major part of community-building which is just as much a focus for me. Meeting all of these Team Decatur people who, each for their own reasons, have chosen to join us is important….” Decatur City Commissioner Patti Garrett was presented with the “Most Fit City” trophy at the awards ceremony following the race.

AJC Decatur Book Festival This Weekend (Sept 3-5, 2010) In The City of Decatur

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Decatur Book Festival is an annual, free book festival that takes place over Labor Day weekend in Decatur, Georgia at several venues located in and around the downtown Decatur Square. The festival is known as the "largest independent book festival in the county."

The festival brings more than 300 authors to Decatur for the holiday weekend. The authors give readings, talks, and panel discussions. Authors include Pulitzer Prize winning and best-selling authors of fiction in many genres and nonfiction on diverse topics. The authors come to Decatur from across the country and international points as well.

For a complete up-to-date schedule of readings and events, visit AJC Decatur Book Festival.

September Blue Sky Concerts In The City Of Decatur

September 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

Blue Sky Concerts are held every Wednesday in September from noon until 1 pm at the Bandstand on the Square and sponsored by SunTrust. The Dammages play on September 1, The Jim Pearce Band on September 8, Angela Easterling plays on September 15, Wendy Jans on September 22 and the series culminates with the all women’s African drumming group The Conundrums. Bring your lunch or pick up a sandwich from one of the many restaurants.

For more info, visit the City of Decatur.

Enjoy Concerts on the Square in September in the City of Decatur

September in Decatur brings the return of the Decatur Business Association’s Concerts on the Square and Blue Sky Concerts. Concerts on the Square are presented every Saturday night in September beginning at 7 pm and feature an eclectic mix of music.

This year, the first Concert will be held on Sunday night, September 5 beginning at 6 pm, in conjunction with the Decatur Book Festival. Zydeco T will be playing zydeco music at the Book fEstival culminating BBQ activity. Gwen Hughes & The Retro Jazz Kats play on September 11, Stratogeezer on September 18, and the series ends with JazzChronic on September 25. Bring your picnic dinner or visit one of the many restaurants for either take out, or dining in before the concert.

Blue Sky Concerts are held every Wednesday in September from noon until 1 pm at the Bandstand on the Square and sponsored by SunTrust. The Dammages play on September 1, The Jim Pearce Band on September 8, Angela Easterling plays on September 15, Wendy Jans on September 22 and the series culminates with the all women’s African drumming group The Conundrums. Bring your lunch or pick up a sandwich from one of the many restaurants.

Concerts on the Square, 7 until 9:30 PM

Sunday, September 5 *6:30 PM - Zydeco T (In conjunction with the Decatur Book Festival)
September 11 - Gwen Hughes & The Retro Jazz Kats – Jazz, Blues, & Swing
September 18 - Stratogeezer – Instrumental Surf
September 25 - JazzChronic – Funk freak fusion

Blue Sky Concerts, Noon until 1 PM

September 1 - The Dammages – Rock
September 8 - The Jim Pearce Band – Jazz
September 15 - Angela Easterling– Americana/Roots
September 22 - Wendy Jans – Pop/Soul/Jazz
September 29 - The Conundrums – All women’s African drumming group

For more information, visit www.decaturdba.com

July 4th Pied Piper Parade, Concert & Fireworks In The City Of Decatur

Celebrate the 4th of July in the City of Decatur. Decorate your bicycle, skateboard, or wagon and join the Pied Piper Parade as it winds through downtown Decatur. Parade line-up is at the First Baptist Church of Decatur at 5:30 p.m.

The parade begins at 6 p.m. It ends at the Community Bandstand on the square with a presentation of colors and the Star Spangled Banner. The concert, featuring the Callanwolde Concert Band, begins at 7 p.m. in the Community Bandstand. Fireworks begin at dark (approximately 9 p.m.) and are shot from the top of the DeKalb County parking deck.

For more info, visit City of Decatur.

Beach Party in Decatur on June 18, 2010

The City of Decatur is bringing in 60 tons of sand to turn 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. 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.

Check out Terry Lee and the G.T.'s live in Decatur in this video.

Visit The City Of Decatur For Shopping, Dining and Nightlife

The City of Decatur, located just east of downtown Atlanta and minutes west of Stone Mountain, offers many options for shopping, dining and nightlife.

Begin your visit to the Square, which is the center for many annual events, and continue around the Square to find more than 200 storefront shops, restaurants, galleries, services and performance venues set along tree-lined streets all around downtown and in Oakhurst village, just south of the square.

Getting to Decatur is easy, the MARTA rail station is right under the downtown square.

For more info, visit the City of Decatur.

Photos And Fun At The Decatur Arts Festival 2010

We had a wonderful time at the Decatur Arts Festival over Memorial Day Weekend. The weather held out for some beautiful sunshine and the art on display this year was truly spectacular. Lot's of great art, music and festival food on the Square in Decatur. Here are some
photos from this year's festival:

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.

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.

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.

May Concerts At Eddie's Attic In The City Of Decatur

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

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

Upcoming May Concerts at Eddie’s Attic in the City of Decatur

May 1 – Cheryl Wheeler
May 2 – King Richard’s Sunday Best (afternoon show)
May 2 – Beth Wood & Chris Rosser (evening show)
May 5 – Drew Holcomb & Thad Cockrell
May 6 – Kevn Kinney
May 7 – The Brilliant Inventions
May 9 – Susan Werner
May 13 – Christabel And The Johns & Cahalen Morrison
May 14 – Alice Peacock & Kaiser Cartel
May 15 – The Verve Pipe (kids show)
May 15 – Banks and Shane (early show)
May 15 – Banks and Shane (late show)
May 16 – Chattanooga Invasion
May 19 – Cotton Jones
May 20 – Jonatha Brooke & Kevin So
May 21 – Cindy Lou Harrington
May 22 – Sam Quinn (of the everybodyfields) + Japan Ten
May 23 – Micah Dalton, Emily Lynch, & Judd and Maggie
May 26 – Elizabeth Cook & The Farewell Drifters
May 27 – Darrell Scott & Bethany Dick
May 28 – Richard Bicknell, Caroline Aiken, & Brian Ashley Jones
May 29 – Jackopierce (early show)
May 29 – Jackopierce (late show)

For more info, visit Eddie's Attic

Concerts On The Square And Blue Sky Concerts Coming To Decatur In May

May in Decatur brings the return of the Decatur Business Association’s Concerts on the Square and Blue Sky Concerts to the City of Decatur.

Concerts on the Square are presented every Saturday night in September beginning at 7 pm and feature an eclectic mix of music.

This year, the first Concert will be held May 1 in conjunction with Decatur Green Fest. The Holland Dutch will be the featured band and play from 7 until 9:30 pm. Bonaventure Quartet will play on May 8; The Bitteroots will play May 15; Tom Hill and the Midnight Suns will play on May 22 and Laura Monk and High Cotton will play May 29, in conjunction with the Decatur Arts Festival. Bring your picnic dinner or visit one of the many restaurants for either take out, or dining in before the concert.

Blue Sky Concerts are held every Wednesday in May from noon until 1 pm at the Bandstand on the Square. The Jane & Scott Show starts off the Spring series, Decaturite John Zedd plays on May 12, Mike Killeen plays May 19 and the series culminates with children’s favorite Douglas Brake and the Sizzle Hiss Pop Band. Bring your lunch or pick up a sandwich from one of the many restaurants.

For more information, visit the Decatur Business Association.

Time For Concerts On The Square In Decatur

May in Decatur brings the return of the Decatur Business Association’s Concerts on the Square and Blue Sky Concerts. Concerts on the Square are presented every Saturday night in September beginning at 7 pm and feature an eclectic mix of music.

This year, the first Concert will be held May 1 in conjunction with Decatur Green Fest. The Holland Dutch will be the featured band and play from 7 until 9:30 pm. Bonaventure Quartet will play on May 8; The Bitteroots will play May 15; Tom Hill and the Midnight Suns will play on May 22 and Laura Monk and High Cotton will play May 29, in conjunction with the Decatur Arts Festival. Bring your picnic dinner or visit one of the many restaurants for either take out, or dining in before the concert.

Blue Sky Concerts are held every Wednesday in May from noon until 1 pm at the Bandstand on the Square. The Jane & Scott Show starts off the Spring series, Decaturite John Zedd plays on May 12, Mike Killeen plays May 19 and the series culminates with children’s favorite Douglas Brake and the Sizzle Hiss Pop Band. Bring your lunch or pick up a sandwich from one of the many restaurants.

For more information, visit the City of Decatur. Pictured above are the Bitteroots.

27th Annual Decatur Holiday Candlelight Tour Of Homes

Friday & Saturday - December 4 & 5 • 5:30-9:30 pm

Take a look inside some of the City of Decatur's most interesting homes and tour two points of interest.

Proceeds from the tour benefit the Decatur Youth Fund and the Decatur Preservation Alliance.

For more info, visit Decatur Tour of Homes.