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Making Friends

Looks like our UPS box has some friendly company FINALLY!  The ribbon has been cut, and in full service!  Look next to cluster mailboxes, behind/underneath Corner Pub at East Decatur Station.

The Big Pop Up: An Evening of Local Flavor

As the last day of spring faded into summer, East Decatur Station (EDS) came alive with local art, music, food and beer for The Big Pop Up event. The event was sponsored by The Decatur Arts Alliance & City of Decatur as a part of the “Keep It Indie-Catur” initiative to support local businesses. Continue reading →

The Art of Wine Making & Home Brewing in Decatur

“Wine or beer?” When asked, Wine Workshop and Brew Center owners Marcia & Gerald were divided in their response.  Marcia who comes from a family of wine lovers and grape growers naturally prefers wine while her husband Gerald who runs … Continue reading →

Academe to Africa: Connecting Students through Technology & Art at EDS

Academe of the Oaks students use technology and art to connect with youth in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Tucked away here in East Decatur Station, students from Academe of the Oaks are Skyping with youth a world away in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Over a series of video conferences facilitated by the Global Nomads Group, Academe students learned about the civil wars, genocide and strife in the DRC -not through text books or videos- but by talking directly to kids who are living through the harsh reality of war. Conversations between the groups of students have ranged from intense discussions about the difficulty of living in a war torn country, economics, the universal challenges of adolescence to simply finding reasons for laughter. Continue reading →

2nd Annual Big Pop at EDS ~ June 20th, 6-9pm

The Big Pop Up! returns to East Decatur Station on June 20th from 6pm-9pm   A One-Night-Only celebration & sale of local arts & crafts, live music, delicious food & craft beer… For those who just can’t get enough festivals, add … Continue reading →