25 Things to do Father’s Day Weekend 2012

Need ideas on how to celebrate Father’s Day this year? We’ve compiled a list of events occurring Father’s Day Weekend in metro Atlanta that you can do with Dad. Father’s Day 2012 is June 17.

1. Dine with Dad at Atlanta restaurants

2. The Waffle Palace: Smothered, Covered and Scattered 24/7/365 at Horizon Theatre Company

3. Unplugged in the Park at Park Tavern

4. LEGOLAND® Discovery Center at Phipps Plaza Continue Reading »

Decatur Beach Party 2012

Once again, Decatur Business Association brings the beach to the Decatur Square! From 5pm – 11pm on Friday, June 15, 2012, the Decatur Square will be transformed for the annual Decatur Beach Party. Make sand castles, walk the boardwalk, dance to Yacht Rock School, or just put your toes in the 60 tons of sand covering the square. Advance tickets are $7.00 or $10.00 at the gate. Proceeds of the annual Decatur Beach Party will go to downtown improvement projects. Click here to find out more about Decatur Beach Party. Continue Reading »

Free Storytelling Concert on Decatur Square

Enjoy Mother’s Day afternoon while listening to amazing storytellers. The Southern Order of Storytellers will present a free Stories Squared concert on Mother’s Day, May 13, 2012. From 2:00pm – 3:30pm, guests of all ages will enjoy listening to favorite folk and traditional tales. Storytellers include Esther Continue Reading »

Passport to Decatur Square

From May 7 to May 20, 2012, Yelp is sponsoring “Passport to Decatur Square”. Popular restaurants, boutiques, shops and bars line the Decatur Square but not everyone knows about them. Yelp wants to make sure everyone explores all the businesses found at the Decatur Square. To celebrate all that’s great about The Square, participating businesses are offering discounts and sponsoring various events throughout Continue Reading »

2012 Callanwolde Jazz Concert Series: Jazz on the Lawn

Callanwolde presents Jazz Concert Series: Jazz on the Lawn. Starting June 15 through August 10, various Friday on the beautiful grounds at Callanwolde with have a little jazz in the air. Bring a blanket and enjoy the sweet sound of Jazz under the stars. In case of rain, the concert will be moved to the Callanwolde’s Indoor Courtyard. Tickets are $15 in advance; $20 at the door. Find out more about the 2012 Callanwolde Jazz on the Lawn.

  • June 15, 2012 | 7:30pm | Serenata – Latin Jazz
  • June 29, 2012 | 7:30pm | Joe Gransden and Maria Howell – Classic Jazz
  • July 13, 2012 | 7:30pm | Bernard Linnette Interactive – Energetic Avant-Garde Jazz
  • July 27, 2012 | 7:30pm | Faith – Eclectic Blend
  • August 10, 2012 | 7:30pm | Scott Glazer’s Mojo Dojo – Southern Soul Jazz

25 Things to do on Mother’s Day Weekend

Looking for ideas on how to spend Mother’s Day weekend in Atlanta with the moms in your life? If you’re having trouble trying to figure out what to do, we’ve put together a few suggestions. In case you don’t know when Mother’s Day is, it is Continue Reading »

Support local farmers, shop Farmers Markets!

Most of the local farmers markets in the Atlanta area are now open or are opening soon. Support local farmers by visiting area farmers markets. Below is a list of farmers markets in the Atlanta Metro area. Click on the individual links to find location address and Continue Reading »

Decatur Voted 8th Tastiest Town in the South

Southern Living Magazine asked its readers where the best food in the South can be found. The votes are in and Decatur, Georgia came in at #8. With delicious restaurants such as Farm Burger, The Iberian Pig, Leon’s Full Service, Watershed, Wahoo!, and Cakes & Ale, there’s no wonder why Decatur made the list. Here’s the top ten list of The South’s Continue Reading »

24th Annual Decatur Arts Festival

From May 3 through June 3, there will have various art events in Decatur such as Fine Arts Exhibit, ArtWalk, New Dance Festival, Kids and Teens Art Festival, Theater and Literary Arts Festival, and Silent Auction. Decatur’s highlighted arts event, the Artists Market, will be returning to the square Memorial Day Weekend! On May 26 and 27, the Artist Market will Continue Reading »

Decatur Garden Tour 2012

“Decatur’s Coming Up Roses” on May 5th and 6th. Get some landscaping and gardening ideas from the 13 beautiful gardens included in the 2012 Decatur Garden Tour. Highlights of the ”Decatur’s Coming Up Roses” tour include great patios, fountains, native plants, garden sculptures, and waterfalls. Advance tickets are $20; $25 day of event. Tickets are good Continue Reading »

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