Dunwoody continues Front Yard Tree Planting Program

Dunwoody property owners can register with Trees Atlanta to have up to two shade trees planted in their front yards for free.

 

Dunwoody, GA – July 13, 2023 – For the second year, the City of Dunwoody is partnering with Trees Atlanta to plant up to 80 shade trees in front yards across Dunwoody. Property owners interested in being part of the program can submit an online application using this link: www.dunwoodyga.gov/frontyardtreeRead More »

Electronics Recycling

Recycle your old electronics and eWaste ePlanet will wipe data securely with a $20 donation to Sandy Springs Education Force! Your donation will help provide urgently needed funds to support Sandy Springs Education Force’s STEAM, literacy, after-school and mentoring programs in our schools. (There are additional fees for certain items. Visit the SSEF website for complete details.)… Read More »

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Sip, Shop and Stroll at the Buckhead Fine Arts Festival

Held in the heart of Buckhead, the Atlanta Foundation for Public Spaces will once again present the Buckhead Fine Arts Festival on Saturday, September 16 and Sunday, September 17, 2023. The two-day, outdoor arts festival will feature approximately 100 painters, photographers, sculptors, metalworkers, glass artists, jewelers and more. Festival goers can celebrate the arrival of fall, while shopping, strolling, enjoy artist demonstrations and DJ sets from Captains of Revelry.… Read More »

Vinetta Pop-Up Dinner at Distillery of Modern Art – Thursday, July 20th from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Distillery of Modern Art is welcoming Vinetta on Thursday, July 20, 2023 for a delicious pop-up dinner from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Guests are invited to explore offerings from Joel and Amanda Penn who are best known for their hyper-seasonal, vegetable-forward food that is decidedly southern but draws from techniques and flavors found across the globe.… Read More »

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Distillery of Modern Art Hosts Yoga at DoMA  – Sunday, July 23rd at 11 a.m.

Stretch that weekend feeling with a yoga class at Distillery of Modern Art, an amalgamation of a distillery, gallery, event space, covered patio, and cocktail lounge that is located in the heart of Chamblee. On Sunday, July 23rd beginning at 11 a.m., Cherri McCallister, owner of breathe.yoga studio will host a traditional yoga class welcoming all skill levels at the beautiful, art-filled space.… Read More »

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Boy Scout BBQ Fundraiser (Buy Tickets Early to Save)

It’s almost time for the Dunwoody 4th of July Parade, and Troop 266 will be ready with the BBQ!  For over 20 years Troop 266 has sold BBQ at the end of the parade in Dunwoody Village. Tickets are $10 ahead of time and $12 at the door and include McDaniel’s Qn2 (formerly Slope’s) BBQ sandwich (pork or chicken), coleslaw, watermelon, chips, brownie, and water/tea/lemonade.… Read More »

Beltline Bites and Tequila Delights at TWO urban licks

Tequila and tacos; an undeniably delicious combination that compliments the spirit of easy, breezy summer dining. On Wednesday, July 12th beginning at 6:30 p.m., resident tequila expert, chef and restauranteur, Todd Rushing of Concentrics Restaurants, is hosting a special tasting at TWO urban licks on its spacious patio on the BetlLine. Known for his larger-than-life personality and passion for sharing his love for tequila, Rushing will guide guests through a range of tequila tastings that will be artfully paired with a selection of chef-driven tacos inspired by TWO’s signature style of wood-fired American cuisine.… Read More »

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Summertime Fun at Piedmont Park Arts Festival

Recognized as one of the best outdoor festivals in Atlanta, the Piedmont Park Arts Festival returns to the heart of Midtown on Saturday, August 19 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, August 20, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Presented by the Atlanta Foundation for Public Spaces and held in picturesque Piedmont Park, the festival will feature approximately 250 artists including painters, photographers, sculptors, leather and metalworkers, glass blowers, jewelers, and crafters.… Read More »

Rival Entertainment Introduces Highball— A Festival Experience Curated by Futurebirds

After teasing that a new festival was on the horizon, Atlanta festival producer Rival Entertainment and Athens, Georgia rock juggernaut Futurebirds have announced full details on Highball – a festival experience at the historic Pullman Yards, October 21 and 22, 2023. Curated by Futurebirds, the inaugural two-day festival experience will feature notable artist performances, locally renowned food purveyors, and a distinctive live experience alongside the railroad tracks of Pullman Yards.… Read More »

Wild Heaven Beer Hosts One Day Only Crab Trap and Tap

Summer at Wild Heaven is not just for cracking cold beers; it’s also for cracking apart delicious, fresh crab. On Saturday, July 22nd, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., Wild Heaven Beer is throwing an all-out summer bash in the Garden Club at West End— Crab Trap and Tap, an event inspired by the fun and tradition that is coastal living.… Read More »

Distillery of Modern Art’s Patriotic Patio Party

Break out the sparklers and join Distillery of Modern Art for a family-friendly fireworks viewing party during Chamblee’s annual Fourth of July Celebration in the downtown entertainment district. On Tuesday, July 4th, the local distillery, cocktail lounge and art gallery is welcoming revelers to set up their lawn chairs and blankets in their parking lot or party on their patio from 6 p.m.… Read More »

The Aha! Connection Summer Bucket List

by Audra H. Anders for The Aha! Connection

Feel free to comment if you have additional bucket list items to suggest or additional places/information within each of our categories!

Visit the Zoo

Take a trip with family or friends and visit the Atlanta Zoo to see the new baby sloth born on Father’s Day.

See a Baseball Game

Head to Truist Park to see the first place team in the major league…our hometown Atlanta Braves or to Coolray field to see the Triple A Gwinnett Stripers…or run over to Brookhaven to catch a Bucks game!… Read More »

Dunwoody shares plan for pedestrian and bicycle improvements on Happy Hollow Road

The plan adds a sidewalk on the west side of Happy Hollow Road and bike lanes in both directions.

 

Dunwoody, GA – June 26, 2023– Dunwoody Public Works proposes pedestrian and bicycle improvements on Happy Hollow Road between Peeler Road and the city limit at Dunwoody Club Drive. The improvements include adding a six-foot sidewalk on the west side of Happy Hollow and four-foot bicycle lanes in both directions.… Read More »

Dunwoody High Announces New Band Director ~ Sam Hutcherson

Mr. Hutcherson graduated from Georgia State University with a Bachelors in Music Education, where he studied Tuba and performed in the Wind Orchestra and various chamber brass ensembles. Mr. Hutcherson was also a member of the “Sound of Downtown”, Georgia State’s marching band, where he served as sousaphone section leader for two seasons. A native of Johns Creek, GA, Mr.… Read More »

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Contact:

Marni Barrett
(678) 358-3456
dunwoodybands@gmail.com