Yes, Some Deep Ellum Businesses Are Open This Christmas!
Whether you’re looking at the calendar for Dec. 24 and 25 and thinking you don’t want to cook, you want to avoid family or you want somewhere to go with friends, you’ll have a good chance finding a fun place to land in Deep Ellum. Plus, there are some spots for last-minute shopping Dec. 24. […]
Call to Artists: Deep Ellum Blues Alley Project
The Deep Ellum Foundation is issuing a Call to Artists interested in participating in a community muraling project to bring to life Deep Ellum’s Blues Alley on Clover Street. Please review the following document, and if you are interested, apply via our online Blues Alley Artist Application form AND by providing 5 work samples via […]
Business of the Week: Proper Wax
A new business quietly opened on Main Street this December, just in time for some holiday shopping. Right within the U-shape of Archer Paper Goods is its sister business, Proper Wax. Walking in, you can feel a similar vibe to Archer, as well as the other sister — Merchant (Lower Greenville) — as you take […]
Business of the Week: Shoals Sound & Service
When Omar Yeefoon opened Shoals Sound & Service in 2017, he brought Deep Ellum excellently executed cocktails in a snazzy but comfortable environment, complete with records playing over the speakers. The spot was praised for the bar program, as well as an incredible bologna sandwich: “This sandwich, which comes with either a half-pound or a […]
Deck Deep Ellum with Trees of Holly
’Tis the season to be jolly, and Deep Ellum businesses are certainly decking the halls. Not actually with boughs of holly (because that’s not a thing), but with bright pink holiday trees. As you shop and eat through the neighborhood, you’ll see these trees through windows, nestled among plants, at doorways and just generally displaying […]
Local Music Spotlight: The Funky Knuckles
In most entertainment districts, Mondays are a day to recover and prepare for a busy week ahead. However, in Deep Ellum, there is no rest for live music lovers who make sure to never miss a Knuckaround Monday at Three Links! The Funky Knuckles are a world class jazz, funk, and vibe group composed of […]
Business of the Week: Sky Rocket Burger
Deep Ellum is home to some of Dallas’ most legendary and highly-craved burgers in town! On the east side of the neighborhood, a little burger joint is joining the ranks of cult-status Deep Ellum spots by focusing on the essentials: simple and delicious burgers, fries, and shakes. Sky Rocket Burger, our Business of the Week, […]
Deep Ellum History Day
This weekend is very special to Deep Ellum as we begin to celebrate Deep Ellum History Day! On October 18th, 2014, former District 2 Councilman, Mayor Pro Tem Adam Medrano, and Mayor Rawlings officially proclaimed the day Deep Ellum History Day. The proclamation was made in celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Ford Model […]
Business of the Week: Dallas Tattoo & Arts
Tattoos have long been one of Deep Ellum’s most prolific and popular art forms. Our Business of the Week, one of Deep Ellum’s tattoo studios, has taken their passion of the art form to the next level by combining tattoo studio and art gallery. Dallas Tattoo & Arts Company has been holding down the fort […]
Business of the Week: Sneaker Politics
Whether you are a sneakerhead who loves to make a statement with limited edition, rare, and collectible kicks or just starting to dabble in the sneaker game, our Business of the Week has plenty of options for you! Sneaker Politics is Louisiana-based company with a cult following of patrons including athletes, musicians, collectors, and other […]