Stupid prior commitments prevent me from attending…

Over on Fresh Loaf, Clark (Superman) Wheatley brazingly promotes his co-worker’s performance tonight at Push-Push (10p).  I’ll rip him off word-for-word since I don’t think he’ll complain in this particular instance.

He might be too modest to post it, but by God I’m not.

Tonight, CL senior writer Andisheh Nouraee will join the talented members of the Doug Dank Project at PushPush Theater in Decatur to perform a free-wheelin’, mindblowing, chuckle-inducing improv performance. The fun starts at 10 p.m.

Here’s the gist of how the evening goes: Andisheh will stand before the crowd and begin talking. The members of the troupe will use these delicious thoughts and topics as fodder for improv. Andisheh decides when to cut them off and the process repeats until time runs out or the fire marshall has all parties arrested for safety concerns and/or noise complaints. Hilarity does indeed ensue.

Tickets are $5 at the door. Push Push is located here.

Decatur isn’t the only DeKalb city looking at annexation…

It could be the beginning of an urban triangle in northern DeKalb County if voters in three neighborhoods north of Chamblee Tucker Road agree to become part of Doraville during next week’s election.

The annexed borders of Doraville would bump against the new city of Dunwoody. City leaders in nearby Chamblee hope to get their own annexation plan before the Legislature in the next year, which would stretch their borders north to the new Doraville city line.

And don’t forget that Avondale started looking at annexing part of E. College after Decatur’s annexation plans came to light earlier this year.  That leaves Stone Mountain as the only DeKalb city that currently isn’t considering any substantial annexation.

As someone from a state with no county governments, the idea of county control seems antiquated in a metro area.  I understand the functionality in more rural areas, but in places with dense populations, massive geographic counties can’t hope to effectively listen and address the needs of millions of constituents.

After a little confusion, Lyn follows up with a schedule surrounding the annexation issue.

Monday, November 17th at 6:30 p.m. Decatur City Hall — Joint work session with the Decatur City Commission and Decatur School Board to review options outlined in the report.

Monday, December 1st at 7:30 p.m. Decatur City Hall — Public hearing on annexation options as part of the regular City Commission agenda

Monday, December 15th at 7:30 p.m. Decatur City Hall — Action item on annexation is tentatively planned for the City Commission agenda. Public comment will be taken on the agenda item. Any action taken by the city commission would be on which option to pursue and would not result in actual annexation.

Third-graders will be participating in an age old tradition next Monday…bringing political life to the public square.

Can you identify the three branches of government and explain how they work? Are you able to describe how democracy began in America and its connection to Ancient Greece? If you ask a Third Grader from Oakhurst Elementary on November 3rd, they will be able to tell you.

To connect their learning to real life experiences, the third graders from Oakhurst are holding a voting rally on The Decatur Square on November 3^rd from 11:30 am to1pm. As students learn that voting is both a right and responsibility of citizens in the United States, they will encourage local adults to go exercise their right to vote on November 4^th. Students will remind Decatur citizens of those who were instrumental in our right to vote.

With a non-partisan approach, third graders will encourage adults to vote by carrying handmade signs; they will give speeches, perform songs, and cheer on the crowds. In addition, a polling place information table and map will be available to assist registered voters find their polling locations. Members of the Democratic and Republican campaigns will be present to offer information about their candidates. This is truly a hands-on learning experience for the Third Grade students at Oakhurst.

YourFavoriteWaitress is good enough to give us a detailed report on the future of Crescent Moon…

OK, Folks, Here’s the official update on the Crescent Moon saga:

The bad guys are gone and the good guys are back!!!

I just came from a meeting with Rob Atherholt, and the creme de la creme of the Crescent Moon crew. We met some new friends at this meeting, and we all came away feeling excited about the future of our little diner in Decatur.

The name Crescent Moon is tied up in legal red tape and could remain that way for some time.
Meanwhile, The Thumbs Up in Avondale had to close awhile back because of the city’s expansion or somesuch…anyway,

It’s a perfect alignment of time and circumstance for Rob Atherholt of Crescent Moon And Lou Locricchio of Thumb’s Up to join forces with another successful restaurant entrepreneur, Lisa Durham, and together with management partners Susan Wright and Wesley McConnell, and the Crescent Moon crew that you have known and loved for years, bring Thumb’s Up back to Decatur!! That’s right it’s official.

THUMB’S UP COMES TO CRESCENT MOON!!!
I wanted to post this here, because the support from this site has been strong and appreciated, and I know that everyone has been wondering what’s going on.
We all loved The Crescent Moon, and it being gone carries a sad note. I also know that Thumb’s Up is a great restaurant and it carries not only a similar menu, but the same high quality standards that we maintained at The Moon before Global took over ownership.
It’s the best of both worlds. We still have Rob, AND we now have Lou and Lisa and Wesley and Susan as well.

So watch the blog and keep an eye open for word of our grand re-opening. (Probably mid to end of November.) Then come on over and see some familiar faces and meet some new friends and chow down on some good food!!
It’ll be great to see your faces again.
Maggie

a pleasant post-script:
The shower tiles and mirrors on the walls (and the neon) are going to be removed and Lou’s wife Elizabeth is in the process of giving the dining room a much-needed face lift. YIPPEE!!

In case you’re unfamiliar with Thumbs Up and its selection, here’s their website.