Don’t miss out on the first exhibit openings of 2013! Here’s where to go in the Design District on Saturday, Jan. 12th to see the latest works: Circuit12 Contemporary: “CROSS TALK,” the first installment of their Regional Quarterly, Texas-only artists exhibit. 6 to 10 p.m. 1130 Dragon Street, Suite 150 Cohn Drennan Contemporary: “ENVIRONS” by [...]
After hearing so much about Ascension Coffee House, I decided to go try it out once the clock hit 5 p.m. As expected, it did not disappoint. The vibe of the space is very hip and modern; the cash register is simply an iPad on a little stand which the cashier navigates expertly. The menus [...]
Though there are plenty of apartment living options in the Design District, AVANT, the latest to join the group, is the first to set up shop right along the meanders of the soon-to-be-constructed Trinity Strand Trail. With Phase I (the part that passes in front of AVANT’s patios) of the trail already underway, this newest [...]
This year, the Design District is lighting up for New Year’s Eve, with a number of different parties and dinner specials put together to usher in 2013. Here are five reasons you should turn off Ryan Seacrest, throw on your dancing shoes, and hit one (or all) of these neighborhood hotspots: A Fresh Start 2013. [...]
Peticolas knows how to kick off the new year in style: with the ultimate combination of anniversary, wedding (to a beer), and grand opening party at their brewery in the Design District. On Dec. 30th from 1 to 4 p.m., the brewery will celebrate the one-year anniversary of brewing the first batch of Velvet Hammer, [...]
With all the buzz surround 12-21-12, people seem to have forgotten its inverted counterpart, 12-12-12, the last tri-numeral calendar date for the next 100 years. Circuit12 Contemporary, however, is not one of those people, and is celebrating the number 12 in true Circuit12 fashion. This Wednesday starting at 7 p.m., the Dragon Street gallery is [...]
For one weekend only, the Dallas Contemporary is pulling together its best artwork, furniture, fashion and “other awesome treasures” for a unique “pop-out” shop. Collected from board members and friends of the museum as well as from DC’s own collection, sale items will include clothing, prints, photography, and one-of-a-kind gifts for even the hardest-to-please friend [...]
It’s been a busy December for gallery owners Alan Simmons, Sequoia Madan and Melissa Enriquez, whose interior design and art galleries are debuting this first week of the month. Here’s the low down: Alan Simmons’ new gallery, appropriately named Alan Simmons Art + Design, opened its doors on Dec. 1st and is located at 1415 Slocum [...]
This year, the Dallas Marathon (formerly the White Rock Marathon) is winding around West Dallas, over the Trinity, and up through the Design District. With over 25,000 runners and their excited fans coming through our ‘hood on Dec. 9th, we decided to team up with dallasdesigndistrict.com and throw a party! On Wednesday, Dec. 5th, there [...]
Even though decorations have been popping up since early November, it’s the post-Thanksgiving, early December time of year that really starts to feel like the holidays. In the spirit of the season, two Design District shops are saying sayonara to November with their own festive parties. On Thursday, Nov. 29th, Highgate House is hosting a [...]
