This issue of Decatur Living celebrates all things outdoors and all things spring, starting with our cover story about this year’s Amplify Music Festival, set to take place on April 13 with none other than rock icon Melissa Etheridge headlining. She’ll be joined by Dawes, the Blind Boys of Alabama and other artists for a full day of fantastic music in our own backyards.

Elsewhere in the magazine, we’re thrilled to feature the Druid Hills Home Tour and a sit-down interview with two of the professionals whose taste and talent made it happen – plus a travel story about the nearby town of LaGrange, a roundup of the very best patio dining from Vanessa Pascale and more. This issue is brimming with reasons to come down with a case of spring fever, whether you’re a music person, a foodie, an architecture buff or a road tripper.

It’s all here, and we can’t wait for you to tell us what you think. We’re excep- tionally proud of this issue, and we thank you, our loyal advertising partners and readers, for giving us the chance to tell Decatur’s story. From our porch to yours, enjoy the pleasant months ahead.