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Better Block Redux

Aug 30, 2010 5 Comments by Jason Roberts

On September 11th and 12th, Go Oak Cliff will once again highlight the potential of a city block in historic Oak Cliff in an experiment that’s part art installation, part political statement. This time we’ll focus on the pre-war block of Davis between Clinton and Edgefield. The site is home to some of the area’s [...]

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Blues, Bandits, and BBQ

Aug 10, 2010 3 Comments by Jason Roberts

Mark your calendars for the 1st annual Blues, Bandits & BBQ competition and street festival held Sunday, September 12th!  Oak Cliff has a rich history of famous bluesman from T-Bone Walker to Stevie Ray Vaughan, and our fair share of notorious bandits like Bonnie and Clyde…but what few may have realized is the number of [...]

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City Design Studio Discussion at the Belmont

Jul 01, 2010 No Comments by Jason Roberts

Larry Beasley will be visiting the Belmont tonight to
discuss his work with the City Design Studio and plan for West Dallas.
On Thursday, July 1, the North Texas Chapter of the Congress for the
New Urbanism will be hosting an Urban Conversation featuring Larry
Beasley, retired director of planning for the City of Vancouver and
currently chief advisor on [...]

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Free Dallas Symphony Orchestra Concert at Kidd Springs

Jun 01, 2010 No Comments

Tonight, the Dallas Symphony Orchestra will hold a free performance outside at Kidd Springs park (711 W. Canty St., Dallas 75208) for their Community Concert series. This is a great chance to bring the family out for a relaxing evening and to take in the sounds of one of our city’s greatest assets. The [...]

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Brew Riot Beer Festival at Eno’s June 12th

May 15, 2010 5 Comments

Eno’s has just announced Brew Riot, their inaugural summer festival which celebrates the world’s most celebrated beverage: Beer. Head out to the Bishop Arts District on June 12th to sample local brewers wares and meet the folks who toil late into the night combining the perfect amount of barley, wheat, and hops to make their [...]

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Raise the Roof Fundraiser for the Turner House

May 15, 2010 No Comments

Oak Cliff’s Turner House is raising money to repair the historic home’s roof. Head out to Jack’s Backyard on May 23rd for a benefit party which will host live music, food and drink specials and a raffle. A suggested donation of $10 is appreciated.

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Free Movie at the Texas Theatre: No Impact Man

Apr 19, 2010 2 Comments

Join us at The Texas Theatre on April 24th at 7PM for a community screening of “NO IMPACT MAN”, a documentary (and official Sundance selection!!!) about a year in the life of an ordinary New Yorker who tries to make no impact on the earth while living in the city with his wife and 2 [...]

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The Better Block Event

Mar 31, 2010 No Comments

As part of the Oak Cliff Art Crawl, Go Oak Cliff will be presenting a live art installation called “the Better Block”, which is being developed to highlight the city’s restrictive zoning and ordinances that limit our ability to create a truly livable block. For two days only, on April 10th and 11th, the 400 [...]

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Pints for Paint, Eno’s Upstairs Pub Grand Opening Event

Mar 19, 2010 2 Comments

Join us on Thursday, March 25th, for pre grand-opening preview of the new Eno’s Pub (upstairs from the restaurant). We’re holding a fundraiser for the Seventh Street Mural Project, and are requesting a donation of $20 from all to attend. While there, you’ll receieve free samples of micro-brewed beer and more. The new space is [...]

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Cocktail Gallery Walk Tonight! Come out and Meet the Artists

Mar 18, 2010 No Comments

Tonight, from 6PM to 10PM, four galleries and two businesses will host the mural artists for the Seventh Street Mural Project. For a small donation, you’ll be given a glass to carry around to each space that can be filled while you view the artist’s work that are involved with the effort.
The following locations [...]

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