THE REGION’S PREMIER ART CENTER & DEGREE PROGRAM
The 44,000-square-foot facility is located at 133 Second Avenue in downtown Decatur across from the Princess Theatre. It represents an investment of more than $8 million dollars from Athens State University, Calhoun Community College, the City of Decatur and Morgan County. College courses taught at the facility will lead to Associate of Science and Bachelor of Arts degrees with class offerings that include art appreciation, painting, drawing, computer graphics, sculpture, ceramics, and pottery as well as a teaching major, leading to licensure for art instructors.
Non-credit, community education courses are available to the public. Classes are programmed to reflect the interests of local citizens. Instructors include local talent as well as renowned masters.
Josie’s is a café serving dishes originating in America, Italy, France and Spain. Adding flavor and style to Second Avenue.
Open Wednesday through Sunday including a Sunday brunch.
Mellow is a State of mind, a culture, a way of being. Our mission is to provide delicious food in a fun and creative environment. We are the originators of hand tossed, stone baked classic southern pizza. Our spring water crust is unique and flavorful, and all our pies are made with high quality, fresh ingredients. Our philosophy is to elevate the dining experience with a higher order of pizza. Mellow out.
Moe’s Original Bar B Que serves up an award-winning, all things Southern, BBQ experience. Our fast casual eatery and catering company offers Moe’s award-winning Bama-style BBQ offerings including Pulled Pork, Ribs, Wings, Chicken and Turkey in addition to Catfish and a Shrimp Moe-Boy sandwich, not to mention an array of Southern Sides prepared fresh daily. The full premium bar serves frozen concoctions including the famous Bushwacker and Moonshine Margarita, Southern-style cocktails, wine and plenty of craft beers on tap and will even stay open until midnight on Thursdays through Saturdays. Located in the Downtown Decatur Arts & Entertainment District next to the historic Princess Theatre, there is occasional live music on the weekends that ranges from Southern rock and blues with an emphasis on the Muscle Shoals and North Alabama music scene. Large party takeout orders and full service catering with delivery are also available.
Since 1983, the Princess Theatre Center for the Performing Arts has presented an array of outstanding cultural events, including award-winning artists, national tours of Broadway musicals, a wide variety of concerts from all musical genres, theatre for young audiences, performance training labs, and lecturer series. Local performing groups make their home on the Princess stage, presenting theatre for young audiences, choral concerts, orchestral performances,
musicals and theatre.
The Princess Theatre is located in Decatur’s Historic Downtown District and preserves one of the city’s most significant buildings. Our coffee bar is a friendly gathering place for students, locals, and visitors and serves as a small venue for community meetings and for intimate performances and for nurturing nascent artists.
Fine Dining With a Cajun Twist
There are many tales told of Simp McGhee, the infamous river boat captain of Decatur at the turn-of-the-century. His boisterous ways, unconventional operations and blustering manner made him a most picturesque legend of the Tennessee River.
Nestled into a corner of historic Bank Street, just a stone’s throw from the Tennessee River, lies the heart of fine dining in Decatur. Simp McGhee’s exudes old-fashioned charm while offering fresh Cajun seafood and beef selections sure to please all palates.
Enjoy live music and their rustic historical atmosphere while you dine or relax. You may also dine under the stars on their pet-friendly sidewalk café.
HOURS OF OPERATION:
Tue – Thu 5 pm – 8:30 pm
Fri – Sat 5 pm – 9:00 pm; Sun closed
Enjoy our outdoor, pet-friendly sidewalk cafe!
Opened it’s doors in 2010, Our main Chef Roy Frias has showed a passion to achieve the authentic Italian flavor in every dish.
His sister Lucy Frias is the friendly face you will encounter when visiting this Family owned Restaurant.
Our food has been popular to regular customers from all of North Alabama surrounding areas, like Cullman, Huntsville, Madison, Hartselle, Moulton and of course our locals from Decatur
We are grateful to have been awarded the Certificate of Excellence by Tripadvisor 2014-2016
Experience year-round views of the beautiful Tennessee River and one-of-a-kind sunsets! Enjoy family dining inside or out with appetizers, salads, seafood baskets and delicious entrées. Happy Hour and Half Price Drink Specials 3-6 pm Everyday! Live Music Every Weekend!
HOURS MAY VARY DURING WINTER MONTHS – PLEASE CALL AHEAD.
