Business of the Week: Cara Mía Theatre Co.
Deep Ellum is known for its murals, live music and galleries, and it’s worth noting it’s also home to the largest Latinx theatre in the state of Texas. Cara Mía Theatre just celebrated 25 years of its work, which has made it become a cultural resource both locally and nationally. The theatre creates plays about […]
Call for Artists: Celebrate “All Comers” on Deep Ellum’s Streetlight Pole Banners
More than 200 streetlights in Deep Ellum carry the work of local artists on banners that celebrate the neighborhood by reflecting the history, community and creative spirit of the area. New streetlight pole banners are featured two to three times per year. The current banners were designed by several local artists from Deep Ellum’s four […]
How to Celebrate Valentine’s Day in Deep Ellum
Whether you’re looking for a meal to take home, a place to have a special date or an opportunity to show your love to friends, there’s plenty going on in Deep Ellum. Here are a few ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day in the neighborhood this year: Dallas Mimosa Walk: St. Valentine’s Day Weekend Every year […]
The Deep Ellum Noise Task Force Releases Recommendations
After five months of surveying residents and businesses, taking and monitoring decibel readings and assessing international best practices, the Deep Ellum Noise Task Force has released a report. It offers specific recommendations tailored to the unique case of Deep Ellum as it serves as a popular residential community, an important historic and cultural destination and […]
Business of the Week: How Shared Housing Works to Get Families Back on their Feet
For some individuals — ones on their own or those holding the hands of their small children — finding themselves on the street comes more easily than they could’ve ever thought. Working hard, getting the kids to school, going to work every day, scraping enough together to get food on the table. Then one day, […]
Looking to the New Year: Normalcy, Creativity & Food
The new year is in full swing. Needless to say, many are ready to move well beyond 2020 and even beyond 2021. Here’s what some Deep Ellum neighbors are looking forward to in this fresh, new year: AllGood Cafe Mike Snider I look forward to getting our block back to normal. Angry Dog John Little […]
New Year’s Eve & Day in Deep Ellum
There’s plenty happening in Deep Ellum this New Year’s Eve and Day: Take a look at upcoming events, and see hours for some of your favorite Deep Ellum businesses for the holiday. EVENTS Shows at Three Links You could spend all weekend at this one venue, if you wanted, with their upcoming shows. This week: […]
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. […]
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 […]
Celebrating 21 Years of AllGood Cafe!
If you’ve been to Deep Ellum over the past 20 years, there is a strong chance that you have dined at AllGood Cafe! And there is also a pretty good chance that you’ve been several times to enjoy their beloved breakfast menu, chicken-fried steak, or a night of live music. This month, AllGood Cafe is […]