DUNWOODY, Ga. — Dunwoody is holding its annual month-long celebration of creative installations, events and organizations that enrich the community.
The city recognizes Dunwoody Arts & Culture Month in October in conjunction with the national observance.
The city says it’s looking to highlight cultural partners and raise Dunwoody’s profile in the region.
Mayor Lynn Deutsch said there’s enough gathering and activities to celebrate local culture every day of the month.
“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,” Deutsch said.
The city and its destination marketing organization, Discover Dunwoody, partnered with local nonprofits to put on the month-long celebration. 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 events are also featured at Perimeter Mall, Ashford Lane, Park Place, the Village and High Street.
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 works from local artists, including Dunwoody High School students. The city says October is a great time to explore other public art installations. To see a map, visit dunwoodyga.gov/government/arts-and-culture/find-public-art.
The Mousetrap at Stage Door Theatre
Stage Door Theatre presents Agatha Christie’s “The Mousetrap,” running Thursday through Sunday , Oct. 12 to 27. The 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 at stagedoortheatrega.org/the-mousetrap/.
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 are invited to an immersive story that embraces good over evil and light over darkness, while walking through a hidden oasis in Dunwoody. Tickets are $20. 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. To register for either event, visit eventbrite.com/o/create-dunwoody-70112394133.
Spirits for Spruill
The Spruill Center for the Arts will unveil its fifth annual AMPLIFY mural installation Oct. 26 at the Spruill Gallery. Selected from applicants nationwide, this year’s winning artist will reveal the design to attendees at the Spirits for Spruill event.
AMPLIFY murals have become beloved Dunwoody landmarks due to their high caliber of artistry and visibility on the Spruill Smoke House wall at the intersection of Ashford Dunwoody Road and Meadow Lane.
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 from 4-7 p.m.
Tickets to Spirits for Spruill and the AMPLIFY unveiling are $45 and can be purchased at spruillarts.org/spirits/.