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Tuesday, May 22; 5:15-7pm; Dalton Gallery at Agnes Scott College
Decatur Business Association hosts:
OPENING RECEPTION: FINE ARTS EXHIBIT OF THE DECATUR ARTS FESTIVAL
Be among the first to view an intriguing collection of paintings, prints, photographs, sculpture and mixed media selected by this year’s distinguished jury. Meet the artists and enjoy refreshments.
Friday, May 25
Decatur’s largest one-night art experience returns! Stroll around town to see exhibits at various shops and galleries and enjoy complimentary snacks and drinks. Beer will be on sale at East Court Square. Visit decaturartsfestival.com for more information.
Memorial Day Weekend, May 26 and 27 | decaturartsfestival.com
Downtown Decatur comes alive on Memorial Day weekend for the annual Decatur Arts Festival. The festival takes over downtown, extending from the Decatur Recreation Center to the downtown square, including East and West Ponce de Leon Avenue, Clairemont Avenue and the Dalton Gallery at Agnes Scott College.
This year’s festival will be bursting with artful opportunities and events — artist market, live musical performances, improvisational and stand-up comedy, a children’s festival and parade, literary events, dance performances and more. And don’t forget the pre-festival events – starting with this year’s poster unveiling on May 10 – and art celebrations throughout the month including ArtWalk, the Fine Arts Exhibition, DeKalb History Center Exhibits, and The Decatur Artway.
Wednesday, March 14; 4-6pm; Community Room of Public Works Building, 2635 Talley St
Informational meeting regarding Proposed Rezoning of East Decatur Station area
Over the past few years, the City of Decatur has undertaken a review of the current zoning of the area known as East Decatur Station. The City of Decatur proposes the rezoning of the East Decatur Station area from C3 (Heavy Commercial District) to MU (Mixed-Use District). An informal public open house has been scheduled to update property owners within and adjacent to the area.
March 15-25; DHS
GREASE the Musical presented by Decatur High School Performing Arts
More info:
Saturday, March 17; 5-9pm; Galeria Regina Art Gallery
OAKHURST LOFTS at HARMONY PARK
409 Mead Road, unit 5
Galeria Regina Opening:
” AFFINITY/PROPULSION “
Explorations in Drawing and Sculpture
Saturday, March 17; 10am-1pm; East Lake MARTA station North lot
TOUCH A TRUCK
Join Decatur Active Living on Saturday, March 17 from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. for the annual Touch-a-Truck Event. This fun community event gives children of all ages an opportunity to touch, explore and see their favorite trucks or equipment on wheels. The City of Decatur and DeKalb County dump trucks, fire trucks, tractors, police cars and motorcycles and many other types of vehicles will be on display. This year we will even have a solar panel display truck!
Ride the train! This year’s Touch a Truck event will be held in the East Lake MARTA station NORTH lot. We encourage visitors to ride the train to the event and make this a family field trip!
Register your bike! We encourage folks to ride their bike to the event to have it registered by the Decatur Police Department. All those who ride their bike to the event will also receive a special bike pin!
Food Drive! March is National Nutrition Month, a campaign that focuses attention on the importance of making informed food choices and developing sound eating and physical activity habits. When you come to Touch-A-Truck, join in the effort by bringing any canned or non-perishable food item. All items will be delivered to DEAM, Decatur Emergency Assistance Ministry.
Touch-a-Truck takes place in the East Lake MARTA station NORTH parking lot on DeKalb Avenue. Parking is limited so consider riding the train, walking or biking to the event. For more information, contact Cheryl Burnette 678-553-6541 or [email protected]. Be sure to visit www.beactivedecatur.com for up-to-date information on all Active Living programs throughout the year.
This year’s event is sponsored by the City of Decatur and MARTA
Tuesday, March 20; 5-7pm; Decatur Square
TOUCH A BUDGET EXPO
Budget Expo
The City of Decatur is encouraging citizens to get an up-close and personal look at the city’s budgeting process March 20, 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., on the Square. (The event will move to the Decatur Recreation Center, 231 Sycamore Street, in the case of inclement weather.) Find out the “pending spending” planned for the 2019 city budget and how it supports the 2010 Strategic Plan principles developed by Decatur citizens. Talk to representatives from all city departments and play Budget Bingo for fun prizes.
Friday, March 23; 5-9pm; Trinity Mercantile & Design
Women Create ART
Trinity and the Decatur Arts Alliance are hosting an art show in honor of International Women’s Month; will feature photography, jewelry, painting and textiles of local and international women artists. More information:
Tuesday, March 27; 5:15pm; Cornerstone Bank
Decatur Business Association meeting