2015 Decatur Arts Festival Guide

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Pre-festival EventsDecatur Lantern Parade • May 15 • Downtown Decatur ......................................... 6 Decatur Civic Chorus • May 17 • First Baptist Church of Decatur .................... 6Author Readings and Book Signings • May 18-20 .......................................................7 Children’s Book Illustrators Exhibition • May 22 • Decatur Library ............... 8Artwalk • May 22 • All Around Decatur ................................................................................10

Festival EventsPerforming Arts Stage • May 23-24 • Community Bandstand ........................ 16Acoustic Palette • May 23-24 • Acoustic Palette Tent .............................................. 19 Artists Market • May 23-24 • Downtown Decatur ..................................................... 20Kids Arts Festival • May 23 • Decatur Recreation Center .................................... 26New Dance • May 23-24 • Decatur Recreation Center .......................................... 28Theater & Literary Arts • May 23-24 • Theater and Literary Arts Tent .........30Speak...easy • May 23 • Theater and Literary Arts Tent .............................................31Decatur LOL • May 23-24 • Comedy Tent by the Old Courthouse ............... 32Silent Auction • May 23-24 • Silent Auction Tent....................................................... 35 Bike Valet .................................................................................................................................................. 35

All of MayFine Arts Exhibit • Agnes Scott College .............................................................................37DeKalb History Center Exhibits • Old Courthouse on the Square .............40Sidewalk Saturdays • Downtown Decatur ...................................................................... 41

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his year’s festival is bursting with artful opportunities and events! Check in with us on Twitter and Facebook to get updates on happenings around downtown

Decatur throughout the weekend – and throughout the year. And don’t forget our redesigned website is mobile-friendly!

About the Decatur Arts AllianceFounded in 1989, the Decatur Arts Alliance (DAA) is a nonprofit partnership of artists, business owners, residents, and government dedicated to supporting and enhancing the arts in the city of Decatur. The DAA sponsors the annual Decatur Arts Festival as well as other free art events in Decatur throughout the year.

The Decatur Arts Alliance provides a collaborative environment to coordinate the interests of artists, gallery owners, dance groups, and performance venues within Decatur and helps the city build a strong arts community.

The DAA Creative Registry connects you to artists, artist spaces and more. For details, visit decaturartsalliance.org.

Decatur Arts Alliance P.O. Box 401, Decatur, GA 30031 404-371-9583 [email protected] decaturartsalliance.org

Board of DirectorsDoug Aholt, chair Alan Dishman, treasurer Bobbie Elzey, secretary Heather Gibbons Linda Harris Lockey McDonald Mike Molina Nell Ruby Ann VanSlyke Shawn Vinson Pat Walsh Daren Wang Jerry G. White

Advisory BoardRobert and Jean Brown Jerry and Jean Eickhoff Sheila Hunt Terry McGehee Chester Old Jim and Donna Philips Roger and Joanna Quillen Bo and Melissa Spalding Judy Turner

Angie Macon, Executive DirectorJulia Snell - Festival ConsultantMegan Olson - Program ManagerMary Flad - Festival ConsultantAshley Haislip - Intern

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the posterhis year’s Arts Festival poster artwork is a detail from the Great Outdoors mural painted by two-time Caldecott winner Chris Raschka and graphic artist Bob Staake.

In celebration of Screen Free Week in 2013, Random House sent the no-table award-winning children’s book

authors and illustrator to help encourage kids to turn off the TV and read a book or play outside. The community event was sponsored by Decatur Active Living and Little Shop of Stories.

Poster UnveilingThe poster unveiling took place May 7 on the old courthouse square. Thanks to these benefactors for donating goods and services for the event:• General Wholesale Beverage, drinks• Jimmy Galloway, music• Tonya Burkett, Cook’s Warehouse/Sherlock’s

Wine Merchant, catering

Poster Unveiling Committee: Faye Sykes, Mitzi Hill, Mari Atwell, Tonya Burkett

Take the Poster Home with You!Visit the Information Tent on the MARTA plaza during the Artists Market and check out the T-shirt selection and poster with this year’s artwork. See the map at left for the Information Tent location.


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Light up the night! Kick off Arts Month on May 15 at 9 pm with the Decatur Arts Alliance and Decatur Education Foundation. Gather at Color Wheel Studio at 508 E. Howard Ave. after 8 pm, then parade to the downtown square along with the Black Sheep Marching Ensemble. Find out more at decaturlanternparade.com.

decatur civic chorusSunday, May 17 • 3 pm • First Baptist Church of Decatur • 308 Clairemont Ave.The Decatur Civic Chorus will perform their 64th Annual Spring Concert, “A Salute to the Geniuses of the American Musical Theatre.” Free and open to the community. Visit decaturcivicchorus.org or call 770-388-9536 for more information.


Presented by the Georgia Center for the Book

Visit georgiacenterforthebook.org for more information about these events.

An Evening with Pat Conroy and Friends

Presented by Story River Books Monday, May 18 • 7 pm First Baptist Church Decatur 308 Clairemont Ave.

Pat Conroy, best-selling author and editor-at-large for Story River Books, will host a panel discussion featuring four authors whose works have recently been released by the University of South Caro-lina Press. Conroy will be joined by South Carolinians John Lane, Bernie and Maggie Schein, and the Townsend Prize for Fic-tion and Lillian Smith Book Award win-ner Mary Hood. Books will be available for guests to purchase and have signed at the event.

strike next before innocents die. Books will be available for guests to purchase and have signed at the event.

Joe Barry Carroll Growing Up: In Words and ImagesWednesday, May 20 • 7:15 pm Decatur Library Auditorium 215 Sycamore St.

This is the true and evoc-ative story of seven-foot-tall Joe Barry Carroll, Purdue All-American, overall first round NBA draft pick, wealth ad-viser, painter, author, and philanthropist. Carroll’s southern-comfort prose and impres-sionistic paintings lend a reminiscent and familiar quality to a uniquely individual story. Carroll’s presentation will include images and readings from his memoir. Books will be available for guests to pur-chase and have signed at the event.

Jeffrey Deaver Solitude Creek

Tuesday, May 19 • 7:15 pm Decatur Library Auditorium 215 Sycamore St.

Georgia Center for the Book alum and best-selling thriller novelist Jeffrey Deaver returns to discuss his latest Kathryn Dance novel Solitude Creek. In this latest thriller, Dance, a brilliant California Bureau of Investi-gation agent and body language expert, must track down the perpetrator obsessed with turning people’s own fears and greed into weapons. Knowing that attacks are planned, Dance and her team must race against the clock to find where he will

author readings and book signings

decatur civic chorusSunday, May 17 • 3 pm • First Baptist Church of Decatur • 308 Clairemont Ave.


children’s book illustrators gallery showMay 22-June 15 • Decatur Library, 215 Sycamore St.Reception on Friday, May 22, during ArtWalk • 7-9 pm

Hosts: Southern Breeze Chapter of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators and the Georgia Center for the Book

The Southern Breeze Chapter of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators is pleased to host its annual Gallery Show at the Decatur Library. The focus of the show is on children’s book illustration and the power of visual art and the written word in storytelling. The illustrations on display will be accompanied by a copy of the book or publication in which the art appears. The show will run through mid-June in the main lobby of the

Decatur Library.The Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators is a

nonprofit organization whose mission is to support the creation and availability of quality children’s books around the world. The Southern Breeze Chapter covers Alabama, Georgia, and the Florida panhandle. Visit scbwi.org to learn more.

The Georgia Center for the Book is the state affiliate of the Center for the Book at the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C. It is headquartered at the Decatur Library. To learn more, visit georgiacenterforthebook.org.

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Visit us in Decatur to kickoff the Decatur Arts Festival and celebrate the return of Jonathan Callicut to the Worthmore Gallery! It's been

half a decade since we've featured his paintings at our most successful opening ever and we're thrilled he's back this year with a collection of his latest work. We're also celebrating our 7th Anniversary in Decatur on May 22, so drop in from 7 to 10 p.m. for great music, delicious treats and unique, original art. See you here!

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1. Agnes Scott CollegeFine Arts ExhibitionDalton Gallery, Dana Fine Arts Building141 E. College Ave.Juried multimedia exhibition features a diversity of artistic viewpoints. The exhi-bition runs May 19-June 7.

2. Aimee Jewelry Boutique335 W. Ponce de Leon Ave.404-371-0099The Language of Flowers: An Artist’s In-terpretation is a collaborative exhibition of seven artists and their individual artis-tic view of flowers. The exhibition runs from May 15-June 12.Aimee Jewelry Boutique is a fine art and handmade, original jewelry gallery. Aimee Jewelry Boutique also offers hand-painted silk scarves, ceramics and paintings.

3. Art Institute of Atlanta-DecaturOne W. Court Square404-942-1800A photographic showcase by members of the Atlanta area group Women in Focus will be on exhibit. The exhibition was jur-ied by photography department faculty.Established in 2007, the Art Institute of At-lanta-Decatur, a branch of the Art Institute of Atlanta, offers programs in design, media arts and fashion.

4. Boogaloos246 W. Ponce de Leon Ave.404-373-3237Local jewelry designer Olivia Rae will feature her spring and summer collection. Working with semi-precious stones and a variety of metals, her designs are full of

color and possess a vintage, feminine flare. Boogaloos is a women’s boutique possessing a fun and friendly atmosphere offering the must haves in clothing and accessories.

5. Butter & Cream416 Church St.404-378-7272Chalk artist Patrick Nguyen’s work has been featured during the Sidewalk Satur-day program and should not be missed.Butter & Cream makes ice cream using only the freshest ingredients. Their small-batch ice cream is 100 percent house-made in their Church Street kitchen.

6. Color Wheel Studio508 E. Howard Ave.404-377-9800Color Wheel Studio presents a student ex-hibition of more than 300 works includ-ing drawing, painting, ceramics, textiles, sculpture, mixed media, and fused glass. It’s the culmination of the past 10 months of artistic endeavor for our young artists ages 5-14. All are welcome to enjoy their work Saturday, May 23, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sunday, May 24, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. dur-ing the Decatur Arts Festival.

The Color Wheel Studio encourages the growth and development of creative free-thinking individuals and promotes self discovery and high self-esteem while pro-viding a solution for pre-school and after-school care.

7. CORE139 Sycamore St.404-373-4154Experience Capoeira, one of the many activities that has found a home at CORE. Later the studio will come alive with a giant video installation project with si-multaneous screenings of this season’s performance by the dance artists of CORE Performance Company, the work of Sue Schroeder, and visiting artists from all over the world. The screenings will be ac-companied by a live performance of the free jazz trio, Empty Sound.Since 1980, CORE Performance Company has been creating and performing in-novative contemporary dance. Known for its riveting, passionate and unique work, CORE has been internationally acclaimed in performance, tours and residencies.With

artwalkFriday, May 22 • 5-11 pm • All Around Decatur • Free and open to the publicShops and restaurants host Decatur’s largest single-night art experience

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Decatur’s largest one-night gallery event – now with a DJ and fire twirler! Stroll around town to see exhibits at various shops, galleries, and restaurants and enjoy complimentary snacks and drinks. Beer will be on sale at East Court Square so drop by to visit beer sponsors Red Brick and Starr Hill, plus local brewers Three Taverns, Wild Heaven, Blue Tarp, and Twain’s.

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8. Decatur Bikes252 W. Ponce de Leon Ave.404-941-8717Brenda A, a native of New York City, is a painter, sculptor, and photographer. She also draws portraits and abstract art in various mediums. Many of her pieces are reflective of her fascination of the creation of life and how we naturally evolve, con-tinuously reinventing ourselves.Decatur Bikes is a full-service, family-friendly bike shop and service center. De-catur Bikes sells Jamis, KHS Fuji and just about every major brand of components and bike accessories.

9. Furry Tails Pet Shop228 E. Ponce de Leon Ave.404-205-5049Furry Tails Pet Shop is a family-owned pet shop devoted to providing the highest qual-ity food and supplements for dogs and cats – plus local unique and fun supplies. Bring your furry pet by to meet them.

10. Georgia Center for the Book-Decatur Library215 Sycamore St.404-370-3070 ext. 2285The Southern Breeze Chapter of the Soci-ety of Children’s Book Writers and Illus-trators annual gallery show at the Decatur Library focuses on children’s book illus-tration and the power of visual art and the written word in story-telling. The illustra-tions on display will be accompanied by a copy of the book or publication in which the art appears.The Georgia Center for the Book is charged with the mission to support the literary arts, promote literacy and preserve the literary heritage of Georgia.

11. HomeGrown Decatur412 Church St.404-373-1147HomeGrown presents “The Museum of Modern Snark,” an exhibition of original paintings, multimedia art, handcrafted clothing, and home goods. A snarky cocktail of humor, bitterness and tongue-in-cheek commentary on modern life. Featured artists include Meg Golding, Joe Busch, R. Land and Lori Ronca.HomeGrown Decatur, home to 100 local artists, is an artist market selling original art, pottery, glass, wood, handcrafted jew-elry, clothing, and locally produced food.

12. Makan130 Clairemont Ave.404-996-6504Patrick Nguyen, chalk artist, will be creat-ing a unique work on the Makan patio. Makan offers a chef-driven menu of small plates and larger family-style meals, along with a craft beverage program in a com-munal and convivial atmosphere. Makan serves dinner daily with a late night menu on Friday and Saturday. Don’t miss the dim sum brunch on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

13. Parker’s On Ponce116 E. Ponce de Leon Ave.404-924-2230Artist Freddie Styles creates acrylic-based abstracts on paper and canvas.Parker’s on Ponce is an independently owned restaurant featuring steak, seafood, and steaks.

14. Sq/Ft149 Sycamore St.404-373-6607Artist Brenda Knosher creates handmade jewelry featuring naturally shed deer ant-lers, vibrant gemstones, and various metals.Sq/Ft is a boutique offering men’s and women’s clothing plus shoes for women, men and kids.

15. Squash Blossom113 E. Court Square404-373-1864Squash Blossom hosts Maelu, an envi-ronmentally conscious company centered upon sustainable textiles handmade with natural fibers and hand block printed with vegetable dyes.Squash Blossom is a mother/daughter owned women’s boutique that specializes in personalized service and really great clothes.

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16. Sycamore Gallery120 Sycamore Pl.404-377-7747Sycamore Gallery features work from 13 working artists in the “Know My Name” exhibition. There will also be a screen-ing of Kristen Stevens’ film, “Know My Name,” which was shown at the Toronto Film Festival. “Know My Name” is the story of a young female wrestler from Turkey who defied tradition to compete in the Olympics. Enjoy hot dogs from the grill and live music on the patio.Sycamore Gallery offers art studio and art classes for children and adults year round. The gallery hosts local, national, and inter-national shows throughout the year.

18. Vivid Boutique133 E. Court Square404-371-5181Featured artist Jennifer Upton is a pho-tographer who lives and works in Decatur. Her photos highlight the happy accidents and beautiful messes of life that are easy to miss. Her central artistic philosophy reflects authenticity, openness and finding worth in ordinary life. Vivid Boutique offers home décor items, ladies’ accessories, kitchen and bath items, stationery, jewelry and baby gifts.

17. Trinity Mercantile and Design131 E. Trinity Pl.404-378-0197Parker Owen is an Atlanta native and self-taught artist who has been painting for more than 30 years. His paintings are usu-ally acrylic and of figurative subject matter. He has also done illustrative work for zines such as Glitter Snipe out of New York. A former teacher and currently a librarian, he exercises his artistic side primarily on weekends and holidays. Trinity Mercantile and Design offers up-holstery, home furnishings, lighting, custom window treatments, one-of-a-kind acces-sories from local artists, and design services. Parking available in the back. continued on page 14


19. Wild Oats and Billy Goats112 E. Ponce de Leon Ave.404-378-4088Artist Corinne Galla from Luthersville, Georgia, will work on one of her amazing animal paintings. Come by and enjoy live music and refreshments as well as the art.Wild Oats and Billy Goats is a whimsical gallery offering locally handcrafted paint-ings, sculpture, pottery, jewelry, candles, soaps and other gifts.

20. Worthmore Jewelers117 E. Court Square404-370-3979Jonathan Callicutt’s work draws on the primary visual influences of the Renais-sance, Rauschenberg, pop culture and comic books to create works of dynamic visual and thematic tension. He will un-veil 10 of his new pieces during the solo show at Worthmore Jewelers.Worthmore is celebrating seven years in Decatur. Its ArtWalk nights are legendary and should not be missed. Worthmore offers jewelry, watches, art and more. The shop has been voted one of the Top Three Design stores in the U.S., and has won Best of At-lanta and Best to Do Business With awards.

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Saturday, May 23ConunDrums • 11:45 amDecatur’s popular West African percussion group will en-tertain you with their high energy, audience participation drum show. Bring the kids! conundrums.org

Baby Bee • 12:30 pmBrothers Joe and David Stark from Louisiana tear it up with a sizzling gumbo of bluesy licks, walloping rock dis-tortion, funky beats, and soulful howls. Their single, “Love Bug,” was featured in season three of The Walking Dead. You’ll be amazed at the high energy, full sound and great live show they deliver. Don’t miss the chance to see this outstanding duo. officialbabybee.com

Kristin Diable • 1:30 pmPulitzer Prize winning columnist Chris Rose put it best when he described Kristin Diable as “a young woman out of South Louisiana who has got some serious chops . . .

Saturday, May 23 • Sunday, May 24 Community BandstandFree performances all weekend

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with a soul like Lucinda Williams, the confidence of Grace Slick and the voice of a decades-ago Bonnie Raitt. Best thing out of Baton Rouge since rush hour.” Kristin’s music incorporates classic pop, swamp, jazzy rockabilly and smooth country. Her songs have been heard on popular televi-sion shows such as HBO’s True Blood and Treme. Her new album, Create Your Own Mythology, ought to make this a breakout year for Kristin. kristindiable.com

Karp-Foley Band • 2:30 pmOttawa’s Sue Foley and Nashville blues-man Peter Karp create a chemistry that reminds you of Delaney and Bonnie and Tedeschi-Trucks. It’s a powerful combina-tion of great songwriting and wonderful interplay between performers, backed by a fine rhythm section, to provide that magical spark you must see to believe. As described in Vintage Guitar, “Karp and Foley serve the music and never show-boat. They know the song is the thing... In a world that makes it hard to keep your spirits high, Karp and Foley appear to be telling everyone to keep their chin up.”karpfoley.com

Ed Roland & The Sweet Tea Project • 3:30 pmEd Roland has put together this talented group of musicians and friends to per-form a masterful blend of country, reg-gae, pop, blues, funk, rock and even some hints of gospel in a special extended set. Indeed, Roland suggests that the main difference between The Sweet Tea Project and Collective Soul is in the instrumenta-tion. “At this point in my life, the main focus will always be in writing the best songs I can write or co-write with my bandmates.” STP focuses on its Georgia roots and delivers a lively, foot-stomping show that you won’t forget. The Decatur Arts Alliance is proud to have Ed Roland and The Sweet Tea Project headlining the festival this year. thesweetteaproject.com

Sunday, May 24Sehwe Village Percussion NoonSehwe means happiness and this high-energy drum group from Decatur kicks things off Sunday with West African rhythms and songs to get your feet tap-ping. Bring the kids! facebook.com/SehweVillage

Surreal • 1 pmSurreal is the creation of Corey Lennox, an alumnus of the Berklee College of Music. The idea behind the music has

always been simple: combine uplifting pop/rock with elements from progressive rock to create something that is accessible yet musically engaging. Utilizing two key-boards, electric and acoustic guitars, drum machines, vocal harmonies and backing tracks, Corey truly is a one man band and a must-see performer. surrealband.com Bonaventure Quartet • 2 pmAtlanta’s favorite gypsy/jazz band plans to pack the stage with a double quartet of great musicians fronted by talented singer Amy Pike. Whether it’s classic standards,

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“He Said - She Said (the concept) is a unique, daring idea beautifully executed by two talented, inspired artists unafraid to express themselves in songs of love, hope, longing, emptiness and frustration.”

– HAL HOROWITZ • BLUES REVUE MAGAZINE

“This is a great record, absolutely not to be missed. 14 tracks of some of the sexiest, steamiest, dramatic, and comedic tunes I have ever heard from two very different artists. There is chemistry here.” – ROD AMES • NO DEPRESSION MAGAZINE

“This is a risky and welcome recording that asks modern blues fans to suspend their preconceptions and listen to the music as it evolves in this new century, and an album to make those fed up with blues clichés hear something truly and beautifully different.” – THOM JUREK • ALL MUSIC GUIDE

“BEYOND THE CROSSROADS” marks the newest chapter in the Karp-

Foley collaboration. Recorded in the US and Canada it features their road

band, Mike Catapano on drums and Niles Terrat on bass, as well as some

old friends and bandmates. “BEYOND THE CROSSROADS” is a natural

extension of what we started with “HE SAID – SHE SAID” in that we’re writ-

ing songs with themes in mind. Positivity, renewal, absolution.” says Foley.

“These times are trying - in the heart and in the streets. Restless

winds are blowing. It’s personal not business. Now is the time to fire up

the amps and blow heat.” quips Karp.

“Singer-songwriter-guitarist Peter Karp is easily one of the most innovative lyricists in the world of contemporary blues.”

– RICHARD SKELLY • ASBURY PARK PRESS

“Foley is the master of her domain and as her own chief song-writer she charts the course. Nothing seems doctored or manipulated by an unseen hand.” – TORONTO GLOBE & MAIL

“Foley and Karp are both fine musicians. The 90-minute set showed off some of Foley’s guitar chops plus Karp’s wicked slide work and piano skills. After one such fierce jam, Karp observed that we had just witnessed a “guitar-gasm.”

– PITTSBURGH POST GAZETTE

“It’s not a concept you see two artists chronicling their growingrelationship in song. Make those artists as gifted as Peter Karp and Sue Foley and the results are as compelling as they are candid.” – NICK CRISTIANO • PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER

ABOUT PETER KARP:Gifted singer-songwriter, guitarist, pianist and American troubadour,

PETER KARP, is a master songsmith with an art for spinning true-to-life

emotions, humor, and candor. With an upbringing that was equal parts

southern Alabama and the swamps of New Jersey, Karp’s music is fueled

by the Yankee-Rebel juxtaposition. He first caught national attention with

help from Rolling Stone guitarist Mick Taylor who recorded and toured

with Karp on his first label release “THE TURNING POINT.” Karp fur-

ther established himself on the national scene as a critically acclaimed

songwriter, and accomplished guitarist and pianist with the release of his

Blind Pig debut entitled “SHADOWS AND CRACKS.” On the road across

the U.S. and Canada, Karp repeatedly transfixes his live audiences. Crit-

ics compare his songwriting to John Hiatt and John Prine, with impres-

sive guitar and slide licks infused by his love of Freddie King and Elmore

James. Peter Karp personifies the amorphous Americana sound, seam-

lessly blending blues and roots music with a high sense of entertainment.

ABOUT SUE FOLEY:SUE FOLEY is considered to be one of the finest blues and roots artists

working today. Born to a working class family, Sue spent her early

childhood moving from Canadian town to town with her mother. At

sixteen, she embarked on her professional career. By twenty-one, she was

living in Austin TX and recording for the legendary blues label, Antone’s

Records. Her first release, “YOUNG GIRL BLUES,” quickly established

her unique talents as a blues guitarist and songwriter. Throughout the

90’s she took to the road with her paisley Telecaster and honed her

craft, working and sharing the stage with such artists as BB King, Buddy

Guy, Lucinda Williams and Tom Petty. After moving back to Canada, Sue

won the prestigious Juno award for her critically acclaimed CD “LOVE

COMING DOWN”, as well as 17 Maple Blues Awards.

“BEYOND THE CROSSROADS” is a loud celebration of triumph over

tragedy, optimism over despair and faith over hopelessness. It delivers

on the promise of their groundbreaking, critically acclaimed 2010 song-

cycle, “HE SAID – SHE SAID”; an inspired and compelling anthology of

original songs, adapted from long distance letters and e-mails the two

shared over a particularly difficult and dark period in their lives.

“What started as a casual exchange became a revealing account of

the personal struggles and dramatic changes that were happening in our

lives,” says Karp.

“Our shared thoughts became intimate. Then, we turned those letters

into songs and made a great CD together” adds Foley. They encompassed

folk, jazz, flamenco & blues resulting in an event and a recording that was

moving, literate, romantic, rocking & exciting.

The CD hit the Top 10 on the Billboard Blues Charts and was #1 for

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western swing, jazz or their own original compositions, they all feature elements of the Django Reinhardt influence. thebo-naventurequartet.com Larry Griffith Band • 3 pmSinger/songwriter/performer and multi-instrumentalist, bluesman extraordinaire, Larry Griffith and his band never fail to deliver a wildly entertaining show. Once a durable side man for Taj Mahal, Sean

Costello, Susan Tedeschi, Chick Willis, Bob Margolin and countless others, Larry is now out front forging an alliance be-tween his rich, eclectic songwriting story-telling style with his gumbo approach to guitar and his highly engaging live stage performance. The result? You’ll have to check that out for yourself. You won’t be disappointed. larrygriffithmusic.com

Grant Green Jr. Band • 4 pmAs the son of a legendary jazz guitarist, Grant Green Jr. grew up in Detroit in the same neighborhood as Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder and Gladys Knight along with members of the Four Tops and the Temptations. These influences can be heard in his sophisticated, soulful, funky brand of jazz guitar. Always a festival fa-vorite! facebook.com/pages/Grant-Green-Jr/200635926791

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Saturday, May 23Amy Andrews • Noon-1 pmEver-traveling, tree hugging, crazy tal-ented, charming, award-winning, family-friendly vocalist most often compared to Sinatra, Ella, and Norah Jones.

Baatin • 2:30-3:30 pmBaatin’s unplugged performance explores his raw guitar technique and Southern Baptist preacher style vocals. Rooted in the blues and classic R&B, it’s a must see.

Kelly Hill Hall • 5-6 pmAn Atlanta native, Kelly has been play-ing music for more than 20 years in and around the Atlanta area as well as some neighboring states. His style is Americana mixed with a bit of reggae flare. Accompa-nying Kelly will be percussionist Romley Leon Hardy and on bass, Scott “the Bird-man” Tart. This trio loves to jam and that is exactly what they will do.

Sunday, May 24Veronika Jackson 12:30-1:30 pmGrassroots American music with strong,

expressive vocals. Veronika’s acoustic folk/blues performances are like storytelling and highlight her rhythmic piedmont gui-tar picking.

Chris Weinholtz • 2-3 pmCountry soul singer/songwriter now liv-ing in Atlanta. Chris’s songs feature hon-

est lyrics and heartfelt melodies stemming from lessons hard learned.

Brian Revels • 4-5 pmAddicted to baring his soul through a beat up Takamine guitar, Brian Revels is a stu-dent of the world and the music it sings.

acoustic paletteSaturday, May 23 • Noon-6 pm • Sunday, May 24 • 12:30-5 pm Acoustic Palette Tent • Music and Art – unplugged expression!

Chris Weinholtz Veronica JacksonBrian RevelsAmy Andrews


he Artists Market features more than 160 artists selected through a com-petitive jury process. The annual market is known for its high quality of art-work and attracts artists from all over the South-

east and beyond.

Welcome back your favorite artists and visit the many new artists who have joined us this year. The works of several ac-complished area artist guilds are featured as well. Don’t miss the collections from Georgia Goldsmith’s Guild, Callanwolde Fine Arts Center, and Atlanta Glass Guild.

Booth numbers are listed next to each artist and guild.

Committee: Ann Finley, Mary Flad, Dawn Kinney Martin, Julia Snell, Diana Estrella

Sponsors: City of Decatur, Decatur Down-town Development Authority, Decatur Arts Alliance, Decatur Tourism Bureau, Lampe-Farley Communications

2D Mixed Media Kathrine Allen-Coleman ....................... 105

Amanda Bennett ...................................... 76

Gina Boyle ...................................... 145, 146

Teri Causey ......................................... 56, 57

Faryn Davis .............................................. 41

Marirosa Hofmann.................................. 60

Leif Johansen.......................................... 108

Chris Mason ........................................... 114

Katy McDougal ........................................ 81

Brett Miley................................................ 87

Natacha Monnalisa .................................. 92

Michelle Prahler ....................................... 35

Lynn Reeder ........................................... 100

Deeann Rieves ........................................ 122

Jeff Riggan .............................................. 138

Ron Roland .............................................. 15

Tai Taeoalii ......................................... 77, 78

Jason Thomas ........................................ 119

3D Mixed MediaJake Asuit .................................................. 79

Wycliffe Bennett ...................................... 70

Hugo Cruz ................................................ 44

Chris Cumbie ........................................... 91

Amy Lansburg .......................................... 29

David Lasker .............................................. 1

Gerardo Leccese ..................................... 127

Judy Lynn ................................................. 39

Tiffany Ownbey ....................................... 36

CeramicsMargaret Barber ...................................... 80

Jim Bridgeman ......................................... 64

Callanwolde Fine Arts Center ............ Plaza

Doug Dacey .............................................. 21

Rod Hemming ....................................... 104

Gregory Johnson ........................... 135, 136

C.C. Lee .................................................. 120

Ester Lipscomb ........................................ 75

Elise Pincu Delfield................................ 101

Robin Rodgers ......................................... 97

Melanie Sgrignoli..................................... 34

Erin Spangler ............................................. 5

Knox Steinbrecher ................................. 158

Glenn Woods ........................................... 14

Mary Ann Wurst ...................................... 58

Kira Yancey-Willis ................................... 31

artists marketSaturday, May 23, 10 am-6 pm • Sunday, May 24, 11 am-5 pm • Downtown Decatur

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DigitalSarah Collier .......................................... 128

Katie Deal ................................................. 86

Geoffrey Harris ........................................ 19

Laird .......................................................... 93

Dimitar Neshev ...................................... 109

Larry & Sherry Paulsen ......................... 151

Drawing Ellie Ali ................................................... 116

Richard Britnell ....................................... 54

Virginia Dauth ....................................... 140

Teresa Pennington ................................... 51

FiberLisa Boesch ............................................... 40

Mimi Damrauer ...................................... 32

John Gunther ........................................... 22

Evetta Hannibal ....................................... 65

Mary McFarland ...................................... 16

Traci Paden ............................................. 150

Kyoung-Joa Park ...................................... 82

Janet Searfoss ........................................... 38

Michael Smith ........................................ 133

Jason Thomas/2D mixed media Paul Tankersley/photographyChelsea Stone/jewelry

GlassAtlanta Glass Guild ............................. Plaza

Sheron Davis .............................................. 2

Jeff & Jaky Felix ..................................... 132

Larry Hamilton ........................................ 13

Lisa Mote ................................................ 160

Nate Nardi .............................................. 154

Jack Pine ................................................... 98

Andrew Pollack ...................................... 126

David Russell............................................ 84

Susan Staley ............................................ 134

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Lynn Reeder/2D mixed media

Vince Pompei ......................................... 111

Mike Sluder .............................................. 94

William Staubach .............................. 46, 47

Michael Zavison ...................................... 24

Painting: Oil/AcrylicThomas Andrew .................................... 159

Kenneth Aunchman ................................ 73

Felix Berroa .............................................. 11

Chris Bruno ........................................... 118

Sergey Cherep .......................................... 72

JewelryObayana Ajanaku .................................... 37

Penny Atkinson-Potter ............................ 33

Janet Campbell ...................................... 106

Diana Christiansen ................................ 113

Anita Edwards ............................................ 3

Wendy Edwards ..................................... 131

Q Evon .................................................... 153

Ann Finley ................................................ 48

Rosario Garcia ......................................... 45

Georgia Glodsmiths Guild ................. Plaza

Leigh Griffin ........................................... 124

Lynn Hardesty ........................................ 144

Kristin Holeman .................................... 117

Alex Horst ................................................ 26

Sharon Johnston ...................................... 20

Julie Merrill ............................................ 129

Dawn Middleton ................................... 121

Danielle Miller-Gilliam ........................... 67

Jim Norton ................................................. 6

Mary Pettignano ...................................... 99

Jill Sharp ................................................... 62

Patty Sledge ............................................ 141

Chelsea Stone ........................................... 25

Fred Tate ................................................... 30

Wendy Waugaman .................................. 71

LeatherAndres Arango ......................................... 66

Brian Joyner ............................................. 95

James Perry .............................................. 55

Rudy Tell ................................................. 148

MetalWilliam Colburn ................................... 142

Richard Jacobus ......................................... 4

Cecile Keith .............................................. 90

Janet Searfoss/fiber

Sharon Johnston/jewelry

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Glenn Daire/ceramics Jeff and Jaky Felix/glass

Leif Johansen/2D mixed media

Dawn Kinney Martin .............................. 50

Jeannie Maddox ..................................... 152

Zeinu Mudeser ....................................... 123

Micah Mullen ........................................... 18

Paul Nikitchenko ................................... 103

Demone Phelps ........................................ 85

Larry Smith ............................................ 149

SPOON..................................................... 27

Kristin Thorsen ...................................... 107

Gyl Turner .............................................. 157

Fred Wise .................................................. 59

Manami Yagashiro ................................. 143

Painting: WatercolorVirginia Fergus ........................................... 8

Gerry Grimes ........................................... 74

Patsy Gullett ............................................. 52



PhotographyWalter Arnold .......................................... 89

Karin Connolly ...................................... 156

Jim Copeland ........................................... 42

Fred Draper ........................................... 147

Jolyn Hecht ............................................ 112

Jesper Johansen ........................................ 63

Angela Kullmann ................................... 130

Jerome Maschinot ................................... 96

Paul Tankersley ...................................... 139

Greg Turco ............................................. 161

Kathy Wolfe .............................................. 49

PrintmakingNicola Barsaleau .................................... 155

Jenny Henley ............................................ 43

Keith Rosemond II .................................. 69

Jesse Vogel................................................. 61

Kreg Yingst ............................................... 17

SculptureAmy Goldstein-Rice ................................ 28

Elliott Hubbard .......................................... 7

Ancizar Marin ........................................ 125

Jeffrey Morgan ......................................... 68

Michael Terra ........................................... 53

Courtney Tomchik ................................ 115

WoodAndy Costine ........................................... 23

John Deveer........................................... 9,10

Mark Ellis ................................................. 83

Ben Harrison ............................................ 12

Richard McCollum .................................. 88

Nick Molignano ..................................... 110

Greg Thomas-Moore ............................ 102

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he Kids Arts Festival kicks off with a parade. Lineup begins at 9:30 am at the corner of Commerce Drive and Church Street. Marching begins at 9:50. Dress up your kids and decorate your strollers, bikes and trikes. Join the parade and show your artistic spirit!

After the parade, enjoy arts and crafts, music, bal-loons, juggling, clowns, inflatables and much more. Most activities are free or for a small donation,

thanks to our partners: Decatur Animal Crackers, Decatur Makers, ColorWheel Studio, the Waldorf School of Atlanta,

Holy Trinity PreSchool, and our volunteers! Oakhurst Market will be on hand to sell freshly grilled hot dogs.

Committee: Heather Flury, Vandy Vail-Dickson, Lee Williams, Portia Langley, Lori Bodine, Jim Dickson, Adam Harris, Greg Williams, Cheryl Burnette, Winn Flury, Wyatt Flury

kids arts festivalSaturday, May 23, 9:30 am-2 pm • Decatur Recreation Center • 231 Sycamore St.Join us on Saturday for a parade, art, music, clowns, inflatables and more!

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Breaking New GroundPerformances and classes take place in the Dance Studio at Decatur Recreation Center. Programming will include learning opportunities in addition to our entertaining and thought-provoking perfor-mances.

PerformancesSaturday, 4-6 pm • Sunday, 3-5 pmBoth performances feature these works:

Resist, choreography by Onur Topal-Sumer (10 minutes)

too far…thanks a lot jim, choreography by Sarah Stokes (9 minutes)

ALEF, choreography by Myriam Farrero (10 minutes)

Artistic Machine, choreography by Nadya Zeitlin (5 minutes)

I Loved and Hated, choreography by Alex Spitzer (6 minutes)

Embody The Mother, choreography by Lynn Hesse and Ruth Schowalter (12 minutes)

Why dance?, choreography by InterPlay (10 minutes)

Some Kind Of Way…, choreography by Wayne M. Smith (10 minutes)

Arrangement, choreography by Dancing Flowers for Peace (5 minutes)

Papers (Please?), choreography by D. Patton White (8 minutes)

new danceSaturday, May 23, 10 am-6 pm • Sunday, May 24, 1-5 pmDecatur Recreation Center, 231 Sycamore St.Presented by Beacon Dance and the Decatur Recreation Center Dance Studio

NEW! Dance for the Camera on the Square 9:30-11 pm • Information Tent, Decatur SquareThe Dance for the Camera performance will consist of eight dance films in a program that repeats once. Most works are 5-6 minutes and feature local and international artists.

ClassesAwareness Through Movement Saturday, 10-11 amA one-hour class in the Feldenkrais Method, with Louise Runyon. Inge-nious, gentle movement sequences designed to bring mobility, ease and efficiency to all forms of physical activity, through heightened awareness of how the body – and mind – can function together as an integrated whole.

“The Feldenkrais Method is the most sophisticated and effective method I have seen for the prevention and reversal of deterioration of function.” – Margaret Mead, Ph.D., Anthropologist

Bring a mat if you’d like to participate.

Movement Improvisation Saturday, 11:30 am-12:30 pmIn this workshop participants will be led to see, notice, respond and move in a number of improvisational ways. Working as a group, as individuals, as well as in pairs or threes, participants will explore kinesthetic listening and expression. Open to all, regardless of dance experience.

InterPlay: Movement, Storytelling, Voice and Community Connection! Saturday, 1-2 pmInterPlay is an art form that anyone can do. The simple forms of Inter-Play invite participants of all ages and abilities to free the stories, move-ment and voice within. InterPlay is taught in an incremental and affirm-ing environment where the unique creative expression of each individual is honored and celebrated. InterPlay invites creativity and connection (with oneself and others) in a joyful and accessible atmosphere. Come play! Learn more at interplay.org.

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new danceSaturday, May 23, 10 am-6 pm • Sunday, May 24, 1-5 pmDecatur Recreation Center, 231 Sycamore St.Presented by Beacon Dance and the Decatur Recreation Center Dance Studio

Improvisational Movement Workshop Saturday, 2:30-3:30 pmDoes your inner mover and shaker want some outside action? The Dancing Flowers for Peace, a performance troupe of women over 40, invite you to “dig” into your creativity and discover your “full bloom” through improvisational dance. Create collabora-tively and move authentically, sending a message of beauty and resilience out into the world. Come share your powers of imagi-nation, creativity, and joy. Create possibilities of peace and trans-formation. You can dance in bare feet or tennis shoes, but wear comfortable clothes you can move in.

Moving in Mutuality with Marjorie Pomper Sunday, 1-1:45 pm Connect with others and learn to move together while finding and sharing your unique movement wisdom. This class begins with a short meditation to connect with yourself and then to con-

nect with the other participants. The class is made up of a series of explorations that involve moving together and responding to each other. These explorations are simple and fun so they can be fulfilling for participants of many different skill levels. They do not require dance experience and are presented in a very support-ive environment.

Creative Movement Sunday, 2-2:45 pmCreative Movement is a mix of dance improvisation and dance theater. The main topic of the class: How to make a dance phrase using common gestures?

This class is designed to tune participants to the creative pro-cess and “break the ice.” Exercises will warm-up bodies and help to recall the types of moves that a person/dancer can perform. Then, as individuals and in groups, we’ll work with types of dance moves and common gestures and share results.


Hollywood at The World Famous Magic Castle, which is home to the Academy of Magical Arts. He has also performed five

times at the White House.

Adam Boehmer 1:30-2:30 pmAdam Boehmer of the famous

Boehmer Family Jugglers has traveled throughout the country and abroad ap-

pearing on national and international television including ESPN, FOX

Sports, ABC TV and the Discovery Channel. He has

performed at more than 65 NBA halftimes

exhibitions and USA Today has named the Boehmers one of the most

creative families in America.

Curious Moon Puppets 3:30-4:30 pmCurious Moon Pup-pets of Brunswick, Ga., will perform Tessa’s Tree. This tale of discovering one’s unique gifts is highlighted by comic forest characters and catchy music, making it perfect for the whole family.

Saturday, May 23OnStage Atlanta • 12-12:45 pmOnStage Atlanta, with a semi-pro-fessional theatre legacy since 1971, is an organization of individuals passion-ate about the impact the arts have on the community. They will be performing songs from shows they have done in the last five years.

Working Title Playwrights 3:30-4:30 pm“What Happened Was...” is a series of original stories by Working Title Play-wrights members. It is an Atlanta-based, new play and playwright development company.

Sunday, May 24Ken Scott • Noon-1 pmKen Scott has more than 25 years of experience, performing more than 350 shows a year. He is a threetime winner of the Greater Atlanta Magician of the Year award. Ken was also fea-tured on CNN Headline News, where he led the segment “A Day of Magic.” He has recently appeared on ABC’s America’s Funniest Vid-eos, and performs yearly in

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Theater and Literary Arts CommitteeJerry G. White, program coordinatorLew Lefton, Decatur LOLMia Manekofsky, Theater and Literary ArtsLisa Kay Bokovoy, Acoustic Palette

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theater and literary artsSaturday, May 23 • Sunday, May 24 • Theater and Literary Arts TentLet us entertain you!

speak…easy!Saturday, May 23 • 1-1:45 pm Theater and Literary Arts Tent

Rayven Monèt ChismSixteen-year-old Rayven Monèt Chism is a sophomore at Stone Mountain High School, and her dream is to dance with Alvin Al-ley Dance Company one day. She was featured in 2014 in the “My Black is Beautiful” magazine campaign through an organization she represents called Communities in Schools.

Evan Guilford-BlakeEvan will read “The Thing with Feathers” from his collection Love & Loss & Love. His story collection, American Blues, is available on Amazon and in stores.

Remember when you speak…

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decatur LOLSaturday, May 23, 1-5:15 pm • Sunday, May 24, 1-5:15 pmComedy Tent by the Old Courthouse on the SquareOMG! Decatur, you will not believe your ears!

Host: Lew LeftonLew Lefton is a lo-cal comedian who has been performing stand up and improv comedy for over 25 years. He still holds down a day job as a mathematics faculty member at Georgia Tech, but that just means he’s funny and he can prove it. Lefton directs the local teen improv troupe D.U.C.K. and has per-formed around the country at dozens of clubs, colleges, concerts, and conferences.

Saturday, May 23The Improv Initiative 1-1:45 pmDecatur High School’s Improv Initiative began as a class project for seniors Noemi Griffin, Lexi Ritter and Justin O’Brien. The club was started to branch out from the D.U.C.K improv group to the high school and provide an opportunity to develop students’ interests in comedy. All performances are completely improvised based on audience suggestions.

“15 Minutes of Laughter!”Join us for a new take on an old classic 15 Minutes of Fame with our new addition to the Decatur LOL stage…

Christine An 2-2:15 pmWith winsome understatement, Christine delights audiences with jokes about being an awk-ward 20-something Korean-American in the 21st century. You can see her at christinesuyonan.com.

Sukie Glick 2:30-2:45 pmAlthough raised to be a [UConn] Husky, graduated as a [UCF] Knight, and now liv-ing independently in the home of the Bulldogs, this T-Rex [from the womb] is just trying to dissolve stereotypes through laughter. Working in Tucker as a youth independent living specialist, Sukie has not really taken much time to get behind the mic. But, her mom finds her funny. So why not give it another go?

Michael Dowe 3-3:15 pmMichael Dowe deftly blends intellect and angst to provide a persona that lies somewhere between bohemian and hood-lum. This barrel chested comic is a force to be seen.

Shayl Patel 3:30-3:45 pmShayl Patel started performing comedy at the age of 18 and hasn’t looked back. He recently was named one of the top young comedians in Atlanta. People have told him that he smells like fresh baked cookies, is as cute as a toddler, and the proud owner of a pet fish named Corbin so ladies please keep those pants on. Shayl has opened up for many big names in-cluding Russell Peters, Gilbert Gottfried, Carlos Mencia, and Chris D’elia.

A.K. Bjorn 4-4:15 pmA.K. brings a wit and style that’s criti-cally honest of social norms and black and white culture. Raised in the midwest and developing his comedic style in New York, he seems to have honed the ability to read between the lines and present a hilarious take on relationships, life in the South and current events. A.K. can been seen in several of Atlanta’s best known comedy clubs and college campuses when he’s not on the road.

Joel Byars 4:30-4:45 pmGeorgia native Joel Byars has an ap-petite for comedy that is fueled by the quandaries of every-day life. His delivery provides an emotional roller coaster of laughter and insight. His unique style has been developed over years of sharing the stage with veteran comedians like: Ron White, Kathleen Madigan, Donnell Rawl-ings, Louie Anderson, and Margaret Cho.

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For Joel, comedy is an outlet to examine the fine print of life and he will continue to provide authentic entertainment until deemed illegal.

Zain Sharif 5-5:15 pmZain Sharif began doing improv com-edy in high school through Dad’s Ga-rage and transitioned to standup during his freshman year at Georgia Tech. He performs comedy around Atlanta and directs and stars in weekly sketches uploaded to his Facebook page, Zain Sharif Comedy.

Sunday, May 24Whole World Improv Theatre 1-1:45 pmAward-winning Whole World Improv Theatre will be performing two hilarious sets: Teen group Improvius Prime at 1 pm and main stage performers at 4:30 pm.

“15 Minutes of Laughter!”Kireet Nimmagadda 2:30-2:45 pmKireet Nimmagadda is a Georgia Tech busi-ness school graduate who works at Big Am-persand and has been telling jokes on stage since 2012. He’s been on the Geekapalooza

Comedy Tour for three years, and he loves Stephen Colbert’s Americone Dream ice cream. He’s performed at the Laugh-ing Skull and Under the Couch multiple times. His shorts with comedian Ninten-do Boy can be seen on YouTube.

Open Mic: “Make ‘em Laugh!” 3-3:30 pm (Signup 2:30)The first three people to sign up will each get to do a 5-minute set. The winner cho-sen by audience applause will get a slot in next year’s festival.

Whole World Improv Theatre 4:30-5:15 pmAward-winning Whole World Improv Theatre will be performing two hilarious sets: Teen group Improvius Prime at 1 pm and main stage performers at 4:30 pm.


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Hop on your bike, ride it to the festival, and park it in the bike valet area at North McDonough Street at the square. It’s free! A valet attendant remains on duty throughout the event to park and monitor bikes. When you arrive, look for signs to direct you to the bike valet area. Then enjoy the festival knowing that your bike will remain secure.

The bike valet service is sponsored by Bicycle South and the City of Decatur. The Decatur Arts Festival works with the Atlanta Bicycle Coalition to provide the service. We hope to re-duce the event’s impact on traffic congestion and carbon emissions by supporting the bicycle transportation alternative.

silent auctionSaturday, May 23, noon-5 pm • Sunday, May 24, Noon-3 pm Silent Auction Tent on the Old Courthouse Lawn

id high, bid often at the two-day Si-lent Auction! Rarely does spending

money freely, guilt-free go hand-in-hand with a social conscience, but the Decatur Arts Festival Silent Auction provides the opportu-nity to do exactly that!

You get to wildly bid, win and spend while helping

the arts to thrive. And you get to take home a fabulous piece of art, donated by a participat-ing festival artist. So be sure to stop by the Old Courthouse lawn and check out this year’s in-credible art items.

All bidders must sign up for a bid number in order to bid. It’s easy! Just stop by the Silent Auction tent and we’ll sign you up. Bidders without numbers will have their bids canceled.

Winning bidders may pick up their items between 3 and 6 pm on Sunday, or at the Decatur Arts Alliance/Visitors Center at 113 Clairemont Ave. during the week of May 26-29. Any item not picked up by May 29 will go to the second highest bidder.

Every year the Silent Auction raises thousands of dollars that

help the Decatur Arts Alliance bring free arts events to the city of Decatur, making art accessible and fun for all. Your winning bid during the Silent Auction helps to keep the arts alive in Decatur and makes you a superhero in our eyes.

Put your money where your heart is and bid high!

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Opening Reception Tuesday, May 19 • 5:15-7 pm

e among the first to view an in-triguing collection of paintings,

prints, photographs, sculpture and mixed media selected by this year’s distin-guished jury. Meet the artists and enjoy refreshments.

Held in conjunction with the May meeting

of the Decatur Business Association. The Fine Arts Exhibition attracts sub-

missions from regional and national art-ists and is reviewed by respected members of the Atlanta arts community. This year’s jurors are Molly Rose Freeman, Ben Gold-man, and Amanda Hellman.

‘Last Call’ Closing Reception Sunday, June 7 • 4-6 pmJoin the Decatur Arts Alliance and se-lected artists for brief discussions of the artists’ works.

Exhibition HoursOpen Daily May 19-June 6: 2-5 pmMay 22 (ArtWalk): 2-10 pmMay 23-24, June 7: Noon-6 pm

Last Call June 7: 4-6 pm

Fine Arts Committee: Brenda Leder, Lockey McDonald, Dot Moye, Leah Owenby, Judy Parady, Jeffrey WhittleSponsors: Agnes Scott College, Decatur Business Association, Decatur Development Authority, Decatur Arts Alliance

fine arts exhibitionMay 19-June 7 • Dana Fine Arts Building at Agnes Scott CollegeA multimedia presentation of work by regional and national artists

Erin Dixon, “Summer Ritual,” detail, oil on canvas, 24” x 40”

Charlotte Turner, “One Feather,” mixed media: wood, wire, plaster, shell, paint, feather, 9” x 31” x 8”


David AveryTamara CameronPhilip CarpenterEilis CreanPatrick DeAngelisErin DixonRussell EverettKristi FordCynthia FrigonCora GlasserJulie HenryBetsy HughesJanis Wilson HughesTonia HughesSimon HuntAmber Imrie-SitunayakeLauri JonesMichelle KingdomGrace KisaJudy KnightGarry MealorGary Mesa-GaidoRonald NuseMario PadillaVirginia ParkerJoey PotterDonald RobsonCaroline RumleyMaize & Moco Steinman-ArendseeCharlotte TurnerPeggy Wyman

Featured ArtistsCynthia Frigon, “Canadian Rocky Mountain High,” paper collage, 22" x 30"

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Grace Kisa, “Always,” clay, metal, wood, rebar wire, silver leaf, paint, pyrograth, 39” x 12” x 12”

Donald Robson, “Daytrippers,” oil on canvas, 36” x 36” x 3”

Michelle Kingdom, “This Was Only the

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10" x 11”

Tonia Hughes, “West Interstate #10,” Polaroid transfers on fine art paper, 20” x 20”


David Avery, “Coming of the Cocklicranes No. 4 (Winter)” etching, 6.25” x 5”

Judy Knight, “Primal Water,” acrylic on cradled panel, 30” x 22.5” x 2.5”

Maize and Moco Steinman-Arendsee, “Medusa, In Her Sunday Best” (detail), oils and pigment ink on canvas, 54” x 36”

Garry Mealor, “Strained,” transparent watercolor, 28” x 17”

Virginia Parker, “Collateral Damage,” oil on canvas, 48” x 48”


Tears and Curses: A Human Focus on the Civil War

iew a small por-tion of our Civil War collection

and consider the impact of the war

on a local, intimate scale. These artifacts

steeped in personal meaning help you feel

the point of view of an individual. The title is

from a letter in our collection written by Private Dewitt C. Morgan to a woman who may have been a sweetheart. Angry at the Union forces, he wrote, “They sow tears and curses – they shall reap infamy and overthrow.”

Highlights from the Guy Hayes Collection: Food, Fun & Fashion in the Modern EraThis exhibit represents a small selection of black and white photographs from the Hayes collection and provides a unique view of food trends, clothing styles and recreational diversions of the 1950s and 1960s. Guy Hayes was a professional freelance photographer from 1944 to 1983. He graduated from Clarkston High School, served in the Navy during World War II, and settled in Avondale Estates after the war. He was a regular contribu-tor to The Atlanta Journal, The Atlanta Constitution and The DeKalb News/Sun. More than 11,000 of his original nega-tives were donated to the History Center in 1984. Although very little documenta-tion accompanied this collection. Hayes’ work included current events or staged

dekalb history center exhibitsSaturday, May 23, 10 am-5 pm • Sunday, May 24, Noon-5 pm Old Courthouse on the Square • Main Floor

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shoots to illustrate stories as requested by these newspapers. This resulted in a lack of diversity of the Georgians represented during these decades. As Georgia was seg-regated in its public arenas, so too were its newspapers and their readers.

The Mid-Century Ranch House: Hip and Historic!The Ranch House is more than 50 years old, which makes it eligible for the Na-tional Register. They were so frequently built in DeKalb County that it is easy to disregard the patterns of history these houses illustrate.

Visitors to this exhibit will learn why this house type was so popular and the reason DeKalb County was the epicenter of this mid-century construction boom.

There are a number of variations found in the Ranch House, but here you will learn their major characteristics.

Dairies in DeKalb Featuring Rosebud the CowExplore a brief history of the rise of dairy farming in DeKalb County in the 20th century after the boll weevil’s attack on cotton farming. The one-room exhibit contains colorful signs, artifacts such as a route book and milk bottles, and even in-cludes a life-sized replica of Rosebud the Cow, the famous Mathis Dairy mascot.

Exhibit HoursOpen Daily: Monday-Friday, 10 am-4 pm


April • May • 2015Downtown Decatur

Celebrate the arts in Downtown Decatur, on Saturdays through May 16

In May, the City of Decatur sponsors a street-side celebration of the arts in downtown Decatur. This pop-up art program features a juried mix of artists, singers, musicians, dancers, and performers who will entertain and delight all who happen by. Performances take place on Saturday afternoons from 4 to 6 pm, through mid-May. Don’t miss a single Saturday because you never know what will be happening – or where!

Funda Yilmaz interacts with children in her dance performance.

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I want to join the Decatur Arts Alliance!Join today at decaturartsalliance.org or send in this form with a check payable to Decatur Arts Alliance.

As a member of the Decatur Arts Alliance, you’ll receive:

• Invitations to members-only private art events designed to showcase the arts

• Special volunteer opportunities

• Listing in the Creative Resources Directory

• Bi-monthly e-newsletters to keep you up to date on the arts in Decatur

join during the festival and receive a special gift!

paint yourself into the Decatur arts picture

participate in special events and activities. Enjoy the rich variety of artists, gal-leries and performances the city has to offer.

draw on your talent for making things happen help plan and coordinate the Decatur Arts Festival and other events through-out the year.

play a starring role behind the scenes volunteer for tasks large or small and serve on committees that get things done

put more art in your life!

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novemberOur storefront gallery brings art lovers to down-town Decatur with exhibits, opening receptions, and artist talks throughout the year.

The annual arts festival in May is only the tip of the iceberg of arts in Decatur! The Decatur Arts Alliance celebrates all year long with galleries, Sidewalk Saturdays, community festivals, comedy night and member events. Find out more at decaturartsalliance.org

The Book as Art exhibition accompanies the Decatur Book Festival. Leslie Ross-Robertson, Janet Kupchick, Jennifer Graves, and Jamie Russom, From There to Here

Top Left: Terri Darnell, Water Girl Top Right: Terry Drahos, Bike Light Bottom Left: Tom Zarrilli, The Mysterious Mirror of Mr. Wain, detail Bottom Right: Adam Pinsley, Live United, detail

Wine lovers converged on the square during the Decatur Wine Festival, metro Atlanta’s largest outdoor wine-tasting event.

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Ava Macie displays her photography at the Yea! Event market.


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Thank you to the hundreds of volunteers who contributed to the success of

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