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D eKalb County’s ethnic mix, one of the most DeKalb County. The Center also maintains three theater brings diverse programming to
antebellum structures in Decatur: Benjamin
diverse in the Southeast, is reflected in
southern DeKalb County.
Swanton House, Biffle Cabin, and Barber Cabin.
the immense variety of cultural offerings
through our art centers, museums, theaters, and • Fernbank Museum of Natural History – • Rail Arts District (RAD) – At the rail line where
Avondale Estates meets Decatur, this collection
other attractions. With DeKalb residents speaking Explore ancient fossils, science interactives, of art studios and shops is a great place to find
more than 60 languages, it’s no wonder that global and the largest dinosaurs ever discovered, all pottery making, glass blowing, paper arts,
cultures are part of daily life here. at this family friendly museum in Decatur where leather crafts, sewing and more.
science, culture, and nature come alive.
A sampling of the cultural assets in DeKalb • Fernbank Science Center – Explore our world • Eddie’s Attic – This venue draws fans and
County include: and the universe itself at Fernbank Forest and artists from all over the world to Decatur and
• ART Station in historic Stone Mountain Village the Fernbank Observatory in Decatur, which continues to be one of the premier music
– This multi-disciplinary arts center is home to houses the largest telescope in the Southeast. venues in the nation.
its own professional equity theatre company, • Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta
five art galleries, a cabaret theatre presenting – Theatre and art that reflect history and Jewish
Atlanta’s music legends, two gift shops, and life are mainstays at MJCCA in Dunwoody, as
space for arts classes. well as fitness, wellness, and sports programs
• Callanwolde Fine Arts Center – Housed in a for members.
Gothic-Tudor style mansion built in 1920 by • Oglethorpe University Museum of Art – This
Coca-Cola heir Charles Howard Candler museum in Brookhaven houses a collection
near Decatur, Callanwolde offers concerts, of Japanese porcelain from the 17th to
gallery exhibitions, and outreach programs in early 20th century, and nearly 700 drawings,
addition to classes in visual, literary, and prints, and paintings from 19th and 20th
performing arts. century France.
• Michael C. Carlos Museum – This museum at • On Stage Atlanta – This professional
Emory University in Decatur has the Southeast’s theater ensemble in Decatur has been
largest collection of ancient art, with objects producing compelling, relevant, and
from ancient Egypt, Africa, Greece, Rome, the entertaining theatrical productions in Atlanta
Near East, Asia, and Americas. since 1971.
• DeKalb History Center – In the Old Courthouse • Porter Sanford III Performing Arts &
in Decatur, the Center stages exhibits Community Center – Located in the historic Stars & Strikes-Stone Mountain
throughout the year, including 200 Years of Candler Road district of Decatur, this 500-seat
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