in this issue: August / September 2021
features Now We’re CookingCombine the best ingredients, add a dash of innovation and creativity, stir in a hearty portion of rich history, season to taste and you’ll end up with the perfect recipe for a strong community. Thriving and SurvivingManaging to endure through generations, three Decatur business owners mark major milestones this year and share […]
Calendar – June / July 2021
There may be new guidelines due to the pandemic, so events may be changed or canceled. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details and restrictions before attending. June / July 2021 Art Concerts & Live Music History & Museums Nature & Gardens Events for Families Sports, Health & Fitness Special Events ART Discover Mexico! – […]
in this issue: June / July 2021
features Meet Me at the Fair Did you miss cotton candy, lemon shake-ups and the demolition derby last summer? After a year’s hiatus, the board is putting in extra effort to make the Macon County Fair bigger and better than ever. Mark your calendars for June 2 – 6. Show Dog The Cinderella story of […]
Calendar – April / May 2021
There may be new guidelines due to the pandemic, so events may be changed or canceled. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details and restrictions before attending. April / May 2021 Art Concerts & Live Music History & Museums Events for Families Sports, Health & Fitness Special Events ART Voyeur: The Art of Erica Entrop […]
in this issue: April / May 2021
features Birds, Bugs & BloomsWe’ve been watching for the signs, and they’ve finally arrived. The harbingers of spring have burst onto the scene in Decatur — and we couldn’t be more ready for their arrival. Something To Chew OnGarver Feeds is a favorite supply shop for local animal lovers. But the store’s history — […]
Calendar – February / March 2021
SPECIAL NOTICE There may be revisions in IDPH guidelines due to the pandemic, so events may be changed or cancelled. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details and restrictions before attending. February / March 2021 Art Concerts & Live Music Sports, Health & Fitness Special Events ART Southside Color Theories & Half Truths – through […]
in this issue: February / March 2021
features Caffeine Culture Sure, a great cup of Joe gives you an energy boost. But Decatur’s coffee shops are also focused on cultivating a sense of community, stimulating conversation and impeccable service. Outside the Box What do flyswatters and belt-clip suspenders have in common? Both join a long list of patents in Decatur developed by […]
Famous Brown Jug Cheese Soup
Website Supplement to the story “Chef Made” that appeared in the December/January 2021 issue of Decatur Magazine. The Brown Jug restaurant operated in Decatur from 1950-1989 and was a favorite place for residents to celebrate special events like homecoming and anniversaries. Their Cheese Soup recipe is legendary and has been passed on by family members […]
HERE WE GO A’WASSAILING!
A supplement to Sing Along With Milt in the December/January 2021 Decatur Magazine holiday issue. Wassail is a beverage of hot mulled cider traditionally enjoyed as an integral part of Medieval Christmastide – an English drinking ritual intended to ensure a good cider apple harvest the following year. RECIPE FOR TRADITIONAL WASSAIL Ingredients: 1-gallon apple […]
Sing Along With Milt
A supplement to Sing Along With Milt in the December/January 2021 Decatur Magazine holiday issue. Contents may not be reprinted without permission from the publisher. COVID CAROLING Lyrics by Milt Scott, choral director extraordinaire (designed to be performed six feet apart) Jingle Bells (new version) Dashing through the snow, with faces we […]
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