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Friday, May 18, 2012

Weekend Planner: Live Music, Car Show, Farmer's Market

There's also a women's health conference, community gardening work, family bike ride, "Walk and Wine" and more.

Free, live music returns to Stone Mountain Village this Saturday, as well as the second classic car show of the season. There's a women's health conference (it's in Dunwoody, but the issue is so important, it bears mentioning here) and the first farmers market in nearby Clarkston. So much to do - only two days to do it! 1. What: Music on Main When:  Saturday, May 19, 12-5 p.m. Where: Stone Mountain Village, at the gazebo near the old train depot. Why go: Fun, upbeat music in a cool atmosphere. Bring a lawn chair. Cost: Free. 2. What: Community Garden work When: Saturday, May 19, 8:30 a.m. Where: Community garden in Stone Mountain, Gordon Street behind the U. S. Post Office at VFW Field Why go: This is the regular day (third Saturday) to …

Tuesday, May 15, 2012

What's on Main? Music, Movies, Sales

Music on Main is May 19; Movies on Main (and the citywide yard sale) is May 26.

Over the next two weekends, Main Street in Stone Mountain Village in the city of Stone Mountain will offer songs and a flick for the masses - free of charge. If you're looking for bargains, or if you need to clean out the clutter in your attic and make a little change from it, there's something for you, too. Music on Main brings tunes to the gazebo near the old train depot again on May 19, from 12-5 p.m. The following Saturday, May 26, the citywide yard sale runs from 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. There are a limited number of 10-by-10 feet spaces under the pavilion for $20 each. They are available on a first come, first served basis; stop by City Hall, 875 Main St., for a registration form. Residents and non-residents can reserve space on the lawn for…

What's on Main? Music, Movies, Sales

Music on Main is May 19; Movies on Main (and the citywide yard sale) is May 26.

Over the next two weekends, Main Street in Stone Mountain Village in the city of Stone Mountain will offer songs and a flick for the masses - free of charge. If you're looking for bargains, or if you need to clean out the clutter in your attic and make a little change from it, there's something for you, too. Music on Main brings tunes to the gazebo near the old train depot again on May 19, from 12-5 p.m. The following Saturday, May 26, the citywide yard sale runs from 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. There are a limited number of 10-by-10 feet spaces under the pavilion for $20 each. They are available on a first come, first served basis; stop by City Hall, 875 Main St., for a registration form. Residents and non-residents can reserve space on the lawn for…

Saturday, April 21, 2012

'Music on Main': Comments from Attendees

The organizer shared several comments from those who came to the event, the first in a series.

Music on Main organizer and producer Bill Leavell of Bill Leavell Studios/Leavellgraphis sent Patch additional photos from the last week's first concert in the series (see our Pics & Clips gallery for others) as well as comments written by several who attended: " I was at the Music on Main event and totally enjoyed the music that was presented to the public for free! I encourage everyone to come out and support these talented individuals on these occassions!" - M. Bain-Phillip  "I loved the show! I want more jazz!" - Lady-T   "We loved the event and really loved the last band Candi-Ray" - Deborah Loftis  "I enjoyed the show. They were awesome! I hope someday soon I will be as good as the guitar player. He showed me that I have a long way …

Sunday, April 15, 2012

The Week in Review

Stone Mountain-Redan headlines for April 8-14.

Did you miss some news last week on Stone Mountain-Redan Patch? Here's a review of recent headlines: Big Lots is moving into Staples' old spot on Stone Mountain Highway. Maybe the closeout retailer has office supplies. Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke spoke at a financial markets conference at Evergreen Resort in Stone Mountain Park. Here's the transcript of Bernanke's speech. Therra Gwyn wrote about a beautiful, brawny pitbull mix who needs a forever home. A robbery was reported at Biffle Park. Rick Santorum quit the presidential race. Air conditioner thefts were reported on Covington Highway. Local entrepreneur Logan Stewart died. The Chick fil-a on Wesley Chapel began a month-long remodel. Stone Mountain City Hall had its grand …

Saturday, April 14, 2012

Music, Dancing on Tap in Stone Mountain Village

Have fun at Music on Main or "Tip Tap Two" at ART Station.

If you're looking for something to do locally today,here are some options in Stone Mountain Village: What: Music on Main at the Gazebo When: Saturday, April 14, 12 p.m.- 6 p.m. Where: The gazebo in Stone Mountain Village, Main Street. Why go: This free event kicks off the summer concert series of Music on Main. Bands scheduled to perform include Driver, Black Shampoo and Candi Ray. Bring your lawn chairs. Cost: Free 2. What: "Tip, Tap, Two" When: Thursday, April 12 through Sunday, April 15; 8 p.m. show time April 12-14; 3 p.m., April 15. Where: ART Station Why go: Come see the tap-dancing talent of duo Taps and Tre. According to ART Station, their styles "rely on improvisation that contains complex rhythms and musical expressions along …

Thursday, April 12, 2012

Get Out: A Look at What to Do This Weekend

Music on Main, wildflower hike and more.

There's a quite a bit of fun going on in and close to Stone Mountain this weekend. It'll be hard to pick just one! If you decide to go to any of these spots and you take pictures, upload them to our Pics N' Clips Gallery and share them with other Patch readers! 1. What: Music on Main at the Gazebo When: Saturday, April 14, 12 p.m.- 6 p.m. Where: The gazebo in Stone Mountain Village, Main Street. Why go: This event kicks off the summer concert series of Music on Main. Bands scheduled to perform include Driver, Black Shampoo and Candi Ray. Bring your lawn chairs. 2. What: "Tip, Tap, Two" When: Thursday, April 12 through Sunday, April 15; 8 p.m. show time April 12-14; 3 p.m., April 15. Where: ART Station Why go: Come see the tap-dancing …

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