The Cedars

One of the oldest areas having been founded around the 1870’s, few Victorian homes once owned by prominent Jewish families remain.  In recent years, it’s experienced a major influx by artists and designers after a 50 year phase as a light industrial area. What was once a state of the art Sears Roebuck or “Sears on Lamar” by locals - the distribution center is now the historic apartment building South Side on Lamar with artist space for shows.  The music clubs and venues featuring artists from around the world coupled with the recent development of affordable condos makes the area prime for growth as the Convention Center located there gears up for the new convention hotel.  We’re listening for rumors of mixed-use improvements any day now…

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A Tribute to Rusty Weir

To know Texas legend Rusty Wier was to love him.  One of the most prolific and colorful Texas artists ever to grace the stage, Wier was described as “the World’s Greatest Saloon Entertainer” and was best known for the track Don’t It Make You Wanna Dance, a version of which was recorded by Bonnie Raitt and became a hit when it appeared on the soundtrack of Urban Cowboy.

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Art in the Hood VIII Studio Tour

Each year at this time, this group of established artists whose works are sought after nationally and internationally open their studios for demonstrations and discussion.  Located in the Southeast Dallas area within close proximity, there’s nothing “hoody” about it.

The piece shown is by Leila Strauch of Brazil.  Strauch learned her craft while sitting quietly in church studying the stained glass as a child.  Her Mother would reward her quietness by taken her around to the church windows afterward so she could study the glass pieces in detail.

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Red Hot and Blue

KNON Blues Festival this weekend includes legendary blues artists. On Saturday, the doors open at 4 pm and the line includes Hash Brown, Big Charles Young, The Wrecking Crew, JJ and the Detonators, The Paul Bird Band and Blue Lisa, Mike Morgan and the Crawl and toping the evening is the Lucky and Tamara Peterson Blues Review featuring Gregg A. Smith.

On Sunday, the doors open at 3 pm with Rob Donavan, Jason Elmore, The Tu-Tones, Pat Boyack, Andrew Jr. Boy Jones and the last set at 9 pm is Denny Freeman. 

Poor David’s Pub
1313 S. Lamar
Saturday and Sunday
January 30 and 31
214.565.1295

$10 each show
$10 Dinner Plate of Sliced Brisket, Quartered Chicken, Pulled Pork,
BBQ Beans, Potato Salad and Dinner Rolls plus all the “fixin’s” additional

Western Swing Dance

After having listened to KNON and the ups and downs of public radio music in Dallas, I have to admit every time I listen to the new station, KXT, it sort of feels like I’m cheating on KNON who’s been as loyal as an old porch dog.

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Jazz Brunch

Local and popular singer, Gabe Meadows along with The Lush Life Trio paired with the Brooklyn’s Ella’s Omelet filled with caramelized onions, artichokes, tomatoes and provolone cheese or Wilson’s Belgium Waffles is an all age’s brunch setting that is family friendly. 

Brooklyn, a Jazzy place
1701 Lamar
Sunday, December 20; 11:30 & 3 pm
214.428.0025

 

Slow Down Lady

Out of Austin, Slow Down Lady sings folk and Americana Blues made up of Andrew Crosby (Vocals and Guitar) - Abby Peck (Vocals) - Keith Levy (Lead Guitar and Vocals) - Adam Klaybor (Drums) - Shelby Stephens (Bass).  Listen here, they are natural.

Poor David’s Pub
1313 S. Lamar
Friday, December 18; 9 pm
214.565.1295

Billy Bob Thornton and the Boxmasters

The concert in Dallas is their first stop in Texas before hitting Austin, Carl’s Corner, which is sold out and Houston. The Boxmasters will be performing tracks off their Christmas CD which is rockabilly with incarnations of Johnny Cash and sounds pretty good.  Christmas Cheer includes old time favorites We Three Kings, Christmas in Prison, Blue Christmas, I Won’t be Home for Christmas, Silver Bells and more plus their version of the Chipmunk Song, Christmas Don’t Be Late released in November, is a bonus track. 

Band member J.D. Andrew said “‘The Chipmunk Song (Christmas Don’t Be Late)’ was my favorite Christmas song growing up and I wore the LP out on my Fisher-Price turntable.  And USA Today said ….”Thornton’s hillbilly-rock trio stuffs their stockings with twangy tunes like We Three Kings done in the style of Ring of Fire.” 

Palladium Ballroom – The Loft
1135 S. Lamar
Monday, December 14; 8:30
214.928.9844

 

The Art of Skateboarding

Two Hundred blank boards were given out to celebrity artists, TSRHC patients, clothing designers, art students and local artist and word has it, Tony Hawk has designed one as well.  Imagination fills the room as each board has its own personality and style.  Enjoy complimentary cocktails and appetizers, even some live skateboarding in the indoor half-pipe – that’s skateboarding lingo.  And Fuel TV’s, The Captain and Casey Show, will be along with lots more entertainment.  Intownmix was there last year and it was an amazing event with so many people you could barely move but don’t let that stop you.  Last year the event raised $44,000 and this year the groups goal is $100k.

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Laissez Les Bon Temps Roulez

Let the Good Times Roll

No need to work for beads (wink) when you wear this fun and festive piece detailed with crystal rhinestones and the traditional fleur de lis image in front and back of the Mardi Gras Tee by Katy Messersmith of the Katydid Collection.  Let everyone know you’re ready for a party to celebrate the 9th Ward, Main Street or wherever you may be when those Saints go marching in on Super Bowl Weekend. 

If you’re staying in Dallas, drop by the Bishop Arts Mardi Gras Parade beginning at 2 pm to hear music, jazz and see some floats.  The parade is 45 minutes in length and runs from Methodist Hospital to Bishop Arts.  The Tee comes in traditional colors of purple, yellow, black or white with a V neck and a fitted silhouette.

Messersmiths clothing and accessories line for kids to adults is represented by 10,000 boutiques across the nation and can be found online.  $29.95 per shirt (small to XXXL).  Jacqueline Padilla

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Cedars Open Studio Tour

According to Cedars Art Gallery owner David Terry, “on Saturday, November 21, from 10 am to 6 pm, dozens of Dallas artists will open their studios free to the public as part of the Seventh Annual Cedars Open Studios Tour.  Visitors will experience a creative, evolving neighborhood, rich in art, history, dining and entertainment, and will see where world-class artists create their art. The tour features painting, sculpture, ceramics, blown glass, jewelry, textiles, furniture and more.”

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Big Band in the Cedars

Hunter Sullivan

Hunter says take advantage of the forecast and the fire pit at Lee Harvey’s.  Friday the 13th is ab fab for fun and mischief by the fire, don’t you think?  Hunter will be there with his 14-piece big band that includes a ten-piece horn section.


Lee Harvey’s
1807 Gould St.
Gould @ Beaumont
Friday, November 13; 9 pm

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Intown Real Estate Mix

On October 1st, we launched the 2nd phase of the intownmix lifestyle campaign.  For Realtors, Brokers, Homes, Apartment Communities, Condo/Townhome Properties and High Rises, we’ll have Property Listings and Open Houses located in urban Dallas - inside the 635 loop listed on Intownmix.com and showcased on our newest weekly – with an all new design - The Real Estate Mix

AVAILABLE PACKAGES

•  Properties - single and multi-family as well as certain commercial
•  Open Houses
•  Broker/Agent information
•  Ads on website and newsletter
•  Video Production

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Mystery of the Mask

The Mystery of the Mask is a multi-media exhibit focused on the cultural icon of the mask used in ritual ceremonies of the Tarahumara people of northern Mexico.  It features photography taken over many years, video and sculptures.

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