The Green Zone Theater at 161 Riveredge is spicing things up in the Design District with their risque new performance, “The Little Deaths: Behind the Burlesque.” The show, which began April 27 and will run through May 5, takes a behind-the-scenes look into the lives of eight burlesque dancers, providing a glimpse into both their [...]
Mark your calendars for the opening of the Design District’s newest tenant, Balancing Energy Health & Yoga Center at 1425 Dragon Street. Lisa Breitenwischer, the owner of the center, is a certified holistic health counselor and experienced yoga teacher and expects to be up and running by the second week of May. The center will focus [...]
A couple of weeks ago, the City announced that the plans for the Trinity Parkway, a 9-mile toll road extending from the I-35E/SH 183 interchange down to the US 175/SH 310 interchange, have resurfaced after years of silence. The North Texas Tollway Authority and the Texas Department of Transportation will conduct a public hearing on [...]
Thanks to Design District West and all the local businesses who contributed funds, the Design District now has signature orange sign toppers throughout the neighborhood! There are still opportunities to help out, as the association is still fundraising for larger signs at the major intersections of the DD. If interested, you can email bowlespc@airmail.net. Picture [...]
Good news! The Design District West Association is raising funds to place more sign toppers around the District. Basically, those orange “Design District” signs at the entrance of Oak Lawn and Hi Line will now extend throughout the District, covering Levee Street, Riverfront, Continental, Turtle Creek, and everywhere in between. The goal is to have [...]
We’re eager over here in the DD to be able to step out of our office onto a luscious, green, tree-lined walking and biking trail. Though we still have a ways to go, here are couple of updates on the status of the Trinity Strand and the Trinity River project: The construction contract for Phase [...]
The Dallas Morning News reported Tuesday that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers declined to comment on whether it will provide protection from potential future flooding of the Trinity River. Currently, a significant rise in water level could inundate certain neighborhoods, as well as areas around the Hilton Anatole, the World Trade Center, the Infomart [...]
If you’ve ever wanted to combine your holiday shopping with parties and philanthropy, this is your week to do so. The Kitchen Source, Pettigrew & Associates and the International Interior Design Association are all hosting back-to-back holiday shopping and auction events starting Nov. 17. The Kitchen Source will be hosting its Holiday Shopping Soiree on Nov. [...]
This Wednesday, you’ll have to choose between two compelling talks going on in the Design District: “Preparing for a Studio Visit” with Dallas Contemporary Director Peter Doroshenko or the first lecture from “The Living Love Lecture Series” at Samuel Lynne Galleries. Both will take place on Nov. 9 at 6 p.m. The “Preparing for a [...]
Dragon Street in the Design District will be shutting down to traffic Saturday, Oct. 1, for an evening of art, design, live music, food and wine. The event will run from 5 to 9 p.m. — make sure you stop by! Art galleries and design showrooms will have their doors open for the event, so [...]
