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 [...]
On Nov. 27th, Red Arrow Contemporary, Amrel Styling Company, OnePinkLemon, Patron Magazine, The Campbell Agency, Lumiere Lighting and Drapery and Jerrad Trahan Beauty are coming together to raise funds for Hurricane Sandy victims by means of art, fashion and fun. The art on the walls will be curated by Red Arrow Contemporary, and the fashion [...]
Dressing room lines, dark under-eye circles, stressed-out parents, restless kids, fights over leather boots: Sometimes, despite the deals and extended hours, Black Friday can be more exhausting than convenient. Thankfully, the Design District has two options ready and waiting if you need to escape the mayhem. From noon to 10 p.m. on Nov. 23, Dallas [...]
Peticolas Brewing Co. in the Design District is throwing a pre-release brewery tour featuring their new winter beer, Wintervention. It is getting pretty chilly in Dallas these days, so sampling the new brew with a date would be a great way to warm up and get in the holiday spirit. Space is limited, so email [...]
With relatives coming over for the holidays, now is the perfect time to spruce up your home with some new furniture and accessories. Scott + Cooner is making your life easier by offering major discounts on sample items in both their Hi Line Dr. showroom and Irving Blvd. warehouse. Starting Thursday, Nov. 15, the modern [...]
Art Conspiracy, the annual underground art blowout, is happening this Saturday in the Design District. If you’re still mulling over a ticket purchase, here are some reasons to just take the plunge: 1. The cause. A percentage of what you spend at the event benefits two local nonprofit art organizations: Girls Rock Dallas and the [...]
