Deep Ellum looks to return to former glory
Take a look at this comprehensive history of Deep Ellum -- with hopes that the good days are swinging back any day now.
Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2009
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Photo gallery: Ridin’ the new DART rail ‘round Dallas
The Green Line is now open. While you prepare to trek down to the State Fair of Texas, check out the fun activities we found at each new stop.
Monday, Sept. 14, 2009
Dallas council passes booting ordinance in favor of Deep Ellum community activists
Keep your boots on; there's no booting anymore in Deep Ellum -- unless you get a receipt after paying to park in a lot.
Thursday, Aug. 27, 2009
Deep Ellum to welcome new artwork to Art Park
The next phase of the Art Park project will be to add murals to the columns underneath Highway 75.
Thursday, Aug. 27, 2009
Friday’s reopening of Trees, nightclub in Dallas’ Deep Ellum district, draws sell-out crowd
Crowd seemed less concerned with club's history and more interested in night's lineup.
Saturday, Aug. 15, 2009
Parking boot ordinance may be coming soon for Dallas
The pending ordinance mostly affects Deep Ellum, whose community members have been trying to fix the booting problem so more people might come and hang out.
Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2009
Deep Ellum seeks artists for new outdoor murals and sculptures
They're trying to bring new color to the area before the DART Green Line arrives.
Thursday, July 9, 2009
Club Dada in Dallas’ Deep Ellum district closes on Wednesday after visits from TABC and fire marshall
Shows scheduled for Wednesday night were moved to the Doublewide.
Thursday, July 2, 2009
Deep Ellum paints their town this summer
They're trying to revive a community that's been hurting for awhile. Unique public art seems like a good fit.
Friday, June 26, 2009
UPDATE and fun photo: Dallas City Council delays “booting” vote until late August
Those parking in Dallas are victim to shady parking lots for at least two more months.
Thursday, June 25, 2009
DART running test trains on Green Line between downtown Dallas and MLK Jr. Station near Fair Park
With fewer than 100 days before it opens.
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Yet-another story on the prospects of Dallas’ Deep Ellum, this one sortof optimistic
Be sure to come back next week when the prospects look mighty mighty dim.
Sunday, June 7, 2009
Video interview: Traveling Man artists Brad Oldham and Brandon Oldenburg
Traveling Man still has some traveling to do. (From fabrication facilities all over North Texas.)
Saturday, June 6, 2009
Traveling Man sculpture series takes shape in Dallas’ Deep Ellum
Don't be alarmed by that 38' tall metal sculpture - it's on your side (if you're to the east of Good Latimer).
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
DART Rail Green Line through Dallas’ Deep Ellum district heading into final stretch
It's doing really really really good, sez this press release from DART.
Monday, May 18, 2009
Photo Gallery: DEEP Art Walk
The galleries in Deep Ellum joined forces Saturday and stayed open late for the DEEP Spring Art Walk.
Monday, April 20, 2009
Dallas considers regulating “booting”
Booting is on the rise in Deep Ellum and the city wants to regulate.
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Calais Winery in Dallas’ Deep Ellum district opens tasting room
Customers can come and enjoy their wine for a taste, a glass, or a bottle.
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
TxDOT to re-stripe U.S. 75 at Live Oak on Sunday in Dallas
It is anticipated the Live Oak exit will be closed for the duration of the day.
Saturday, Oct. 25, 2008
Vern’s Place in Dallas’ Deep Ellum district is now Vern’s Kitchen
Vern still involved but only on a part-time basis.
Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2008
Restaurant Review: Cowboy Chow
From the same folks who own Twisted Root Burger.
Saturday, Aug. 30, 2008
The Pin Show brings fashion to Deep Ellum
Local designers, stylists, retail buyers and photographers came together to shmooze and see models stut their stuff on the runway.
Saturday, July 12, 2008
Mayor Leppert’s Deep Ellum Town Hall meeting draws crowd, answers prefab questions
The Mayor spoke for six minutes and answered pre-approved questions on Deep Ellum. Rah-rah-rah.
Sunday, June 29, 2008
UPDATED: Mayor Leppert to speak, take questions on state of Deep Ellum at Town Hall meeting Friday
Q&A will focus less on issues of crime and more on business and development.
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
UPDATED: Reel FX Creative Studios and Brad Oldham, Inc. awarded sculpture contract for soon-to-be Deep Ellum DART station
That's $1.3 million worth of sculpture.
Sunday, June 1, 2008
UPDATED: Preservation Dallas jumps on the Statler Hilton bandwagon
Among other notables on the 2008 list of most endangered buildings is Deep Ellum. What's a deep ellum?
Friday, May 30, 2008
Sergio Garcia, Luke Harnden and Mark Nelson win first place in Deep Ellum’s Re*Cov*Er competition
You can check out the thousand-dollar mural at 2631 Commerce Street.
Saturday, May 24, 2008
Five finalists competing in the second phase of Deep Ellum’s Re*Cov*Er muralist series
And you thought "paint the town red" was just a saying.
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Dallas police nab guy with ATM in his car in Deep Ellum early Tuesday
The ATM had been stolen from the Velvet Hookah Bar.
Tuesday, May 6, 2008
Video: Deep Ellum Arts Festival 2008
Video includes interviews with four of the artists.
Sunday, April 6, 2008
Deep Ellum creates a new mural district
In reclaiming it's artistic roots and a strong sense of community, there exists a respect for original works of art.
Tuesday, April 1, 2008
Dallas police will address public safety at Deep Ellum Town Hall
Kettle Art welcomes concerned citizens and neighbors to discuss.
Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2008
Dallas City Council shuts down two Deep Ellum bars
Club One and Club Uropa denied Specific Use Permits due to their "detriment to the community."
Thursday, Dec. 13, 2007
Deep Ellum group is a source of pride
I was so proud of y'all when I saw that you packed the City Council chambers once again to make your feelings known.
Thursday, Dec. 13, 2007
Dallas-bred photographer contributes Dallas images to Time photo essay
Erin Trieb's photos of a Highland Park football game and Adair's in Deep Ellum figure prominently in magazine's "Snapshot of America" series.
Saturday, Nov. 24, 2007
Four stabbed early Sunday at nightclub on Commerce Street in Dallas
An unofficial source identifies the nightclub in question as the Redblood Club.
Sunday, Nov. 11, 2007
Civic involvement in Dallas is a good thing
I want everybody that came down today to stay involved, keep up on local issues and VOTE!
Friday, Nov. 9, 2007
City Planning Commission meeting on Thursday could decide fate of several Deep Ellum music venues
The trials for obtaining Specific Use Permits in Deep Ellum have been, well, a bit of a bitch if you're a live music venue.
Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2007
Ronnie Bates of Reel FX takes first place in Deep Ellum’s Re*Cov*Er muralist competition
Over a dozen local artists decorated the walls of Deep Ellum with murals of various local musicians.
Saturday, Oct. 13, 2007
Crowdus Street Music Festival to debut in Deep Ellum on Saturday October 6
Festival picks up the pieces where a once-ambitious event left off.
Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2007
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