Friday, May 22-Sunday, May 24 • all around the square
Speak . . . Easy!
A Celebration in Words and Music
Friday, May 22 • 7-9 pm
Old Courthouse on the Square
Host: Jerry G. White
Music: Charles Marshall and Bill Wilson
Featured Artists:
Audrey Galex, a veteran of the dating and marriage scene, shares tales from the front lines. Join her for an adults-only reflection on the state of the date, and setting the date.
Gwen Russell Green weaves stories that celebrate the family connection. She believes strong families are a base for creating a better world and that love and positive energy are forces we can harness to help one another.
Open Mic: Step up and “Speak . . . Easy!”
Limited to the first five people who sign in at the Volunteer table, starting at 6:30 pm. Each person will have five minutes to “bend an ear . . .”
Special Guests: Literacy Volunteers of Atlanta
Founded in 1986, LVA provides basic literacy; English for speakers of other languages (ESOL); family and workplace literacy; and small-group classes in intermediate literacy, spelling, math and computer training.
About the Musicians
Composer/songwriter/musician Charles Marshall performs professionally and also works with kids. Pianist/arranger Bill Wilson is the son of master pianist Teddy Wilson and is gifted in computer/music engineering.
All Roads Lead to DeKalb:
A Presentation of Old Maps
Saturday, May 23 • 10 am-5 pm
Old Courthouse, Superior Court Room
The DeKalb History Center showcases a portion of its map collection. The collection, consisting of more than 300 maps, documents the development of DeKalb County over the past two centuries. The earliest map dates from 1730 (a reproduction), and the collection continues with maps of Civil War routes, 1924 Sanborn Fire Insurance maps, a 1928 topographical map of the county and a 1977 DeKalb County Comprehensive Land Use Map. Of particular interest is a map produced by Walter McCurdy showing the county as it existed in 1860 combined with an overlay of a more current (1986) DeKalb County road system. The exhibit provides a brief glimpse into the extensive collection. Certain copies will be available for immediate purchase. Additional selections will be made available upon request.
See it Live . . .
Saturday, May 23
Literary Arts Tent on the Old Courthouse Lawn
Noon-12:45 pm • Buffalo Soldiers
The role of African Americans in the settling of the American West is the focus of the Greater Atlanta Area Chapter, 9th & 10th (Horse) Cavalry Association, 10th Cavalry Troop A. Members study and participate in the re-creation of the military campaigns of the Buffalo Soldiers – the U. S. 10th Cavalry – which was established in 1866 and consisted of former slaves and freed men of color. Through lectures and riding demonstrations, today’s Buffalo Soldiers tell the story of the accomplishments and sacrifices of these brave men.
1-1:45 pm • OnStage Atlanta
Selections from the theater group’s current season are presented. Founded in 1971 and residing in Suburban Plaza, OnStage Atlanta is one of the longest continuously producing theaters in metro Atlanta. www.onstageatlanta.com
2:15-2:45 pm • Piccadilly Puppets
Katy and Kevin Caterpillar are taken through the stages of their lives – from egg, to caterpillar, to chrysalis, to butterfly, to their fascinating migration to Mexico. The performance was originally created for the Calloway Gardens Butterfly House. Piccadilly Puppets received the UNIMA-USA Citation for Excellence in the Art of Puppetry.
3:15-4:30 pm • Working Title Playwrights
WTP helps beginning and established playwrights take their stories to the stage; fosters the development of well-crafted plays; and increases the visibility of theatre in the community.
4:45-5:30 pm • Whole World Theatre
The improv company, founded in Atlanta in 1993, is based on Spring Street. Its dedicated and talented actors perform a sampler of their work.
Quilting Exhibition
Sunday, May 24 • noon-5 pm
Old Courthouse, Superior Court Room
Local quilters present an exhibition of their work. Presenters include Intown Quilters Quilt Shop, Phoenix Quilt Guild, the Fearless Friday Guild and the Brown Sugar Stitchers.
Family Time . . .
Sunday, May 24
Literary Arts Tent on the Old Courthouse Lawn
1 pm • Ken Scott
A Decatur festival favorite, Ken combines magic, entertainment and education in a cutting edge program. He was voted Greater Atlanta Entertainer of the Year and was featured on CNN Headline News, where he headlined their segment on A Day of Magic.
2 pm • Chetter Galloway
Chetter is a storyteller who specializes in African and African-American stories. Engaging, animated, and energetic, he incorporates music and drumming
into his performances. He has recorded three CDs: Evil Knows Where Evil Sleeps; Fresh Squeezed Carrot Juice; and A Story, A Story, Let it Come, Let it Come!
3 pm • Julie Austin
Children’s performer Julie Austin encourages her audience to sing, move, and dance.
She also uses sign mime (a combination of sign language and gestures), which gets everyone involved.
Literary Arts Festival Committee
Jerry G. White, coordinator
Melissa Forgey
Karen Skellie
Bill Starr
