The 13th Deep Ellum Gallery Walk is Saturday from 6-10pm and features 14 galleries, studios, and the popup art of the Deep Ellum Windows project. It is going to be a great one.
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Today’s Invasion Car Show at Trees
The Greatest Car Show Deep Ellum has ever had is back again for it’s 5th year. So prepare yourselves for a full day incredible Pre 1964 Hot Rods and Customs, bands, and great Friends.
invasioncarshow.com
Trees Presents:
Big Sandy & Los Straitjackets together for one night only.
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Deep Ellum Barkfest 2012
What is Barkfest?
Barkfest 2012 is an event dedicated to raising funds and awareness to end pet overpopulation, abuse and neglect of Dallas-area dogs and cats. The theme is a “neighborhood party for a good cause,” and based on past events are expecting 300-400 people to come out in support. Food Trucks, Live Music, Entertainment, Beer, Pet-friendly vendors, and lots and lots of Dogs.
See What People are Saying!
Facebook Event Page https://www.facebook.com/events/398489920211002/?ref=nf
Pegasus News’ “Your Pet Could Be Famous.” http://www.pegasusnews.com/news/2012/jul/30/deep-ellum-bark-park-donation-pet-portrait-dog/
Who We Are
- Paws in the City is a 501C3 all-volunteer, no-kill organization.
- Our Mission: We are committed to ending the overpopulation, abuse and neglect of Dallas-area dogs and cats.
- Our Goal: To place every adoptable dog and cat in a loving home.
BarkFest 2012
Grab your four-legged furry friends and get ready for the first-annual Barkfest September 15th! From 6-9PM Dallas non-profit Paws in the City will transform Deep Ellum’s 1.2 acre dog park to create a neighborhood party you won’t forget, all to benefit a good cause. Experience live music from local DFW artists, the city’s best food trucks, and beer with a committed goal to raise money and awareness to end overpopulation, abuse, neglect of Dallas area dogs and cats. The event is free to the public and canines of all sizes are invited to join the party as well. If you’ve yet to experience this wonderful park read all about it here. If you don’t have a dog of your own then your in luck. We will have plenty of adoptable dogs there looking for their forever home!
Ways to get involved
-BarkFest sponsorship packages range from $250 to $1,000 and include several naming and recognition opportunities.
-Purchase a mural for your pet for $250 which will be painted and unveiled at the event. See above Pegasus News article for more details.
-Donate to our raffle which will be given away during the event.
-Put a flyer up in you store.
*All proceeds from this event will go toward PITC and the Deep Ellum Bark Park. To provide BarkFest sponsorship support, or for additional event details, please visit the event website at: barkfest.org
Thank you for the opportunity to request sponsorship for this exciting community event benefitting the welfare of Dallas-area dogs and cats. We hope that you can support our efforts to improve – and save – the lives of so many animals in need throughout our community.
Should you need additional information, please do not hesitate to contact me directly at info@pawsinthecity.org or at (970)389-3515.
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Cedars Food Park – Grand Opening
CEDARS FOOD PARK AT DALLAS HERITAGE VILLAGE LAUNCHES WITH GRAND OPENING BASH, FEATURING 18 OF DALLAS’ BEST GOURMET FOOD TRUCKS
Saturday July 28, 2012 from 5pm – 10pm
Cedars Food Park at Dallas Heritage Village will hold a grand opening bash, Saturday, July 28, from 5 to 10 p.m., at 1515 S. Harwood, Dallas, Texas 75215, launching Dallas’ first food truck venue in a park setting. The event, representing the beginning of a unique collaboration between food trucks and Dallas Heritage Village, will feature 18 of Dallas’ best gourmet food trucks, live entertainment, and beer and wine from local establishments. Admission is free. Food prices range from $2:00-$9:00, with a portion of the proceeds going to Dallas Heritage Village.
Musical stylings of THE SICKLIES
Food Trucks/Vendors include:
* Good Karma Kitchen
* Nammi
* Ruthie’s Rolling Cafe
* Jack’s Chowhound
* Gandolfo’s
* The Butcher’s Son
* Cafe Con Leche
* Free Wheel’n Cafe
* Crazy Fish
* 4 Seasons
* Ssahm BBQ
* Three Lions
* Rock n Roll Taco
* Cajun Tailgators
* Rockin’ Ricks
* Enticed
* Rockstar Bakeshop
* Coolhaus
* Uptown Popcorn
* Dude Sweet Chocolate
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1515 S. Harwood
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DOG BOWL AT THE COTTON BOWL (FREE)
Grab your four-legged furry friends and get ready for the sixth-annual Dog Bowl May 6th! From 1-5PM Sunday the historic Cotton Bowl field transforms into a super-sized pooch park with splash pools, an agility course, a pet/owner look-alike contest and more.
The event is free to the public and canines of all sizes are invited to romp and run unleashed! Those who attend get to enjoy an animal-only agility course; a pet/owner look-alike contest (4:20 p.m.); splash pools, a one-stop fitness and canine obedience class with Hustle-N-Heel (1:30 and 2:45 p.m.); giveaways; exhibits; pooch portraits with DFW PhotoButtons ($5); plaster of Paris paw print canine crafts ($5); music by the seasoned jazz bassist Barri Pearson (1:45 – 2:45 and 3:20 – 4:20 p.m.); and more.
Although the event is free, the City of Dallas charges $10 for parking within the gates. If you choose to ride the DART Rail Green Line to the Fair Park Station remember that Non-service animals are allowed on DART only if they are in crates.
Find out all the details by visiting the Fair Park website. Bring some cash and a few extra poop bags just in case.
Cotton Bowl Stadium at Fair Park
3750 Cotton Bowl Cir, Dallas, TX 75210
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Deep Ellum Urban Gardens are off to a great start!
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Arts in the Square 2012
Frisco Square announces the 3nd annual Arts in the Square event, March 31st and April 1st, 2012.
“Arts in the Square is a community Fine Arts festival featuring over 120 of the best national and regional artists selling their original creations. The event is presented by Frisco Square Development and Frisco Arts.” See artists compete in categories such as 2D Mixed Media, 3D Mixed Media, Acrylics, Ceramics, Drawings, Pastels, Fiber art, Glass, Jewelry, Leather, Metalwork, Oil, Photography, Sculpture, Watercolor, and Wood.
To accompany the incredible art, those attending will enjoy live music, food and spirits from a wide-array of award-winning restaurants, and over 30 unique boutiques to explore and shop.
Follow the festival on Facebook and Twitter
For more information please visit www.friscosquare.com/AITS
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Let’s Get Dirty!
Deep Ellum Urban Gardens (DUG) breaks ground this Saturday, March 31st at 2620 Canton St. in lower east Downtown Dallas. The Deep Ellum Community Association project is a community-funded garden aimed at providing health, beauty, and food for an active and inspired community.
RSVP for the first official DUG work day and don’t forget to bring or borrow 1.) a pair of gloves, and 2.) a power drill.
Stay in the know of progress on DUG’s Facebook page and feel free to contact Project Leader Kelly Clemons with questions at Kelly@deepellumtexas.com.
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Deep Ellum’s Biggest Party of the Year
Things are heating up in the Metroplex’s most progressive and eclectic neighborhood. The Deep Ellum Arts Festival is back in it’s 18th rendition and as always, exemplifies everything that makes this area rock. Six blocks of Deep Ellum’s Main Street will be transformed April 6, 7, and 8 to captivate all senses for a free, community event.
Those who attend will see over 200 visual and decorative artists, over 100 bands performing on five stages, and incredible food and drinks from participating area restaurants and bars.
Aside from festival concessions, restaurants participating include Anvil, Lemongrass, LaGrange, Buzzbrews, St. Pete’s Dancing Marlin, Cane Rosso, Mama Faye’s, The Free Man, Zini’s Pizza, and LaBella Cakes and Cupcakes.
Don’t forget about Sunday’s Pet Parade where hundreds of pet owners take their “Best Friends” on a tail-wagging promenade down Main Street.
Like the festival on Facebook and Follow the festival on Twitter
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