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Book Festival brings music, art, beer and, oh yeah, books to Decatur

[Above: Readers take the stage at the Decatur Book Festival.]Last Friday evening, 1,000 people lined up to witness the Decatur Book Festival’s keynote address by former United States Poet Laureate Billy Collins. The New York native, whom the AJC termed “thoughtful and hilarious,” is one of the most recognized names in contemporary poetry. Though this year’s festival was only the third annual, Collins headed a powerhouse list of featured authors-- and he apparently had the sold-out audience rolling in their seats. That was just the beginning of a weekend that saw the streets of Decatur teeming with literature enthusiasts, despite...  read more

Patterson Hood schedules solo dates in between Truck stops

Patterson Hood, Drive-By Trucker, Athens, Ga. musical mainstay, and supporter of education, has scheduled a handful of solo dates around the Southeast in between his band's solid month of touring. Hood and the Truckers are riding the road laid down by their January 22 release, Brighter Than Creation's Dark, but he's got tunes of his own to transport to the populace. The places that'll hear 'em are as follows: April 16 - Athens, Ga. @ 40 Watt 17 - Atlanta, Ga. @ The 5 Spot 18 - Nashville, Tenn. @ Mercy Lounge 19 - Oxford, Miss. @ Proud Larry's 20...  read more