A Day in Deep Ellum: Mari Pohlman
Mari Pohlman has one of the most distinctive styles in Dallas. Her artwork covers walls and canvases across the city but primarily her work can be found in Downtown, Uptown, West Dallas, Mockingbird Station, and Deep Ellum. Mari’s journey to becoming a professional artist has certainly been unique, much of her artistic roots and inspirations […]
Deep Ellum Parklets & Pop-Up Seating
In the wake of the pandemic, Deep Ellum businesses have brought creative and collaborative seating and public space to the streets! Utilizing local artists, creatives, and their own ingenuity, parklets, pop-ups, and public seating can now be enjoyed in new spaces throughout the neighborhood! When indoor seating was restricted and uncomfortable in small spaces, businesses […]
Immigrant Heritage Month
June is a big month in Deep Ellum as the excitement for summer, live music, and rooftop patios begins to ramp up. But even more than that, June is Immigrant Heritage Month, which is an incredibly significant part of Deep Ellum’s past, present, and future. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Deep Ellum […]
Deep Ellum Juneteenth Celebration 2021
We are so thrilled to be celebrating an event that was a critical reason Deep Ellum was founded, formed, and grew to the ever-thriving cultural and entertainment district it is today. Juneteenth, also known as Jubilee Day, Freedom Day, or Liberation Day, is a holiday celebrating the emancipation of individuals who enslaved across the United […]
The Pro Guide to Getting Around Deep Ellum this Summer
Did you know Deep Ellum has over 1000 new parking spaces? Get around the neighborhood like a pro this summer by following the Deep Ellum transportation guide! To ease congestion and related public safety concerns as well as enhance the customer experience in Deep Ellum, a comprehensive traffic mitigation plan has recently gone into effect. […]
A Day in Deep Ellum: Collin Ballard
On a stroll down Elm Street, there are many things you will hear and see: a local band warming up with a late-night set, a bartender preparing a craft cocktail, or the smells of dozens of restaurants preparing for a dinner rush, but you might miss the cozy boutique hostel that is nestled in the […]
Deep Ellum People: Mayor Pro Tem Adam Medrano
Deep Ellum People typically focuses on a Deep Ellum business owner or resident who has made an indelible impact on the community, but the focus of this month’s DE People has made a massive effect on Deep Ellum as a public servant who has used his platform to support and shape the district. Mayor Pro […]
Behind the Brushstroke: Dan Colcer
In celebration of Dallas Arts Month and Deep Ellum’s myriad artists, we are thrilled to illuminate Deep Ellum’s most prolific form of art, murals! With over 125 murals scattered throughout the district, Deep Ellum is far and away the epicenter of public art in Dallas. The hundreds of artists who have created in the neighborhood […]
Dallas Arts Month in Deep Ellum
April is Arts Month in Dallas and Deep Ellum is the place to celebrate! The gorgeous spring weather is perfect for exploring the neighborhood on foot to search out murals, art galleries, live music, and creativity around every corner. We appreciate the innovative spirit that permeates everything in Deep Ellum & hope you do too! […]
Community Spotlight: Deep Ellum’s Businesses for Pets
Two of Deep Ellum’s long-running female-owned businesses share the similarity of both being businesses for one of Deep Ellum’s largest populations – pets! The Upper Paw, owned by Kathleen Evett, and Urban Paws, owned by Laurel Levin, have been neighborhood staples for Deep Ellum pets and owners for several years. To celebrate Women’s History Month […]