Dunwoody Arts & Culture Month in October is an annual celebration of creative installations, events, and organizations that enrich the community.
Held in conjunction with National Arts and Humanities Month, it highlights the city’s cultural partners and raises Dunwoody’s profile in the region.
“We have so much to offer that you can find something different to do every day to celebrate Dunwoody Arts & Culture Month,” Dunwoody Mayor Lynn Deutsch said. “From public art to theater to music and more, our calendar of events is filled with fun and fulfilling opportunities for those who live, work, and play in Dunwoody.”
Led by the city and Discover Dunwoody, other nonprofit partners include Create Dunwoody, the Spruill Center for the Arts, Stage Door Theatre, Dunwoody Preservation Trust, Dunwoody Fine Arts Association, and the Dunwoody Woman’s Club.
Art and events will also be featured at Perimeter Mall, Ashford Lane, Park Place, the Village Dunwoody, and High Street. Some highlights include:
Murals at Brook Run Park: All month, Dunwoody Parks and Recreation will showcase Black History Month and Women’s History Month murals at Brook Run Skate Park. The original designs feature work from local artists, including some from Dunwoody High School students.
“The Mousetrap” at Stage Door Theatre: Agatha Christie’s “The Mousetrap” will run Thursdays through Sundays from Oct. 12 to 27. This classic Agatha Christie whodunit mixes thrilling intrigue, a dash of English silliness, and plenty of surprising twists into a not-to-miss show. Tickets range from $15 to $28 and can be purchased here..
Diwali in Dunwoody: Create Dunwoody, the Dunwoody Nature Center, and Stage Door Theatre will present “The Story of Diwali – A Forest Walk” with four shows on Oct. 17 and 18. Guests will enjoy an immersive story that embraces good over evil and light over darkness while walking through a hidden oasis in Dunwoody. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased online.
In addition, Create Dunwoody and the Spruill Center for the Arts will host the Rangoli & Diya Workshop on Oct. 18. Participants will learn how to make rangoli, an art form used to welcome prosperity, and create and decorate a clay lamp. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased here.
Spirits for Spruill featuring the AMPLIFY Mural Unveiling at the Spruill Gallery: On Saturday, Oct. 26, the Spruill Center for the Arts will unveil its fifth annual AMPLIFY mural installation at the Spruill Gallery. Selected from applicants nationwide, this year’s winning AMPLIFY artist will reveal the design to attendees at the Spirits for Spruill event.
Taking place from 4 to 7 p.m., this year’s theme is “Taqueria & Tequila,” featuring a high-end tequila tasting, catering from Chupito’s Azteca Grille, and live blues rock from the BFG band. The mural, installed on the Spruill smokehouse wall at the intersection of Ashford Dunwoody Road and Meadow Lane. has become a beloved Dunwoody landmark, since the installation of its first message, “Everything Will Be Okay. ” Tickets to Spirits for Spruill and the AMPLIFY unveiling are $45 and can be purchased online.
The entire Dunwoody Arts & Culture Month calendar found here.
