(reposted from Bike Friendly Oak Cliff) Since it’s almost springtime, we thought it was time to share a list of ordinances that were highlighted in our Better Block projects that we feel should be overturned in order to reactivate our city’s streetlife. 1. Remove Prohibitive Fees for Awnings: Dallas Development Code. SEC. 43-115. ANNUAL FEE [...]
The Alliance Francaise de Dallas film series officially heads to Oak Cliff and the historic Texas Theatre tonight for the showing of the Truffaunt classic film, “Jules et Jim”. Feel free to come out before hand for wine, conversation and more. This is an exciting opportunity for our community, as the AF has been instrumental [...]
This week, a Wal-Mart “Neighborhood Market” grocery strore was announced for development on Fort Worth Avenue near Hampton road. Shortly after posting the news on our Facebook page, 50+ comments were made from the community, all against the development, asking questions like, “Why?!”, and “Can this be stopped?!” Andrew Howard, who lives next to the [...]
Now that we’re firmly into the new year, it’s that time to start planning for Oak Cliff’s third annual Mardi Gras celebration. This year, the 5K Dash for the Beads will be kicking off the revelry on March 5th starting in the Bishop Arts District and wending its way through North Oak Cliff. That evening, [...]
Alright OC francophiles and francophones…. Due to the incredible success of our Bastille on Bishop event last year, we’ve embarked on a larger initiative and are working closely with the Alliance Francaise of Dallas to begin pursuing more French offerings in the area. With that in mind, you’re invited to come and tell us how you would [...]
Oak Cliff has always been known as a haven for musical talent, from T-Bone Walker and Stevie Ray Vaughan, to Edie Brickell and Michael Martin Murphy, and now a new movement is taking shape that pays homage to America’s earliest jazz roots lead by another Cliffdweller, Robert Edwards. Many in the community know Robert from [...]
The Historic Texas Theatre has partnered with D Magazine’s FrontRow Film Series to feature the foreign film classic, Cinema Paradiso, tonight (Dec 14) starting at 7:30PM. If you missed the star-studded ribbon cutting event, then this is your chance to come see the newly revitalized space, complete with bar, concession stands, new projection, sound, and [...]
(Reposted from Bike Friendly Oak Cliff) (Ean Parsons and Jeremy Ordaz) Owners of the Oak Cliff Bicycle Company, Jeremy Ordaz and Ean Parsons, foiled a recent bike theft in North Oak Cliff after two men walked into the store purporting to have a bicycle owned by their “grandfather” that they were attempting to sell. The [...]
The Texas Theatre is having a ribbon cutting celebration Thursday, December 9th, at 5PM. The event will showcase the new Aviation Cinemas Partners group, which has recently taken over management of the theatre and upgraded the facility with new projectors, sound, lights, and more. Mayor Tom Leppert, and Councilwoman Delia Jasso will be onsite along [...]
The Winnetka Heights Neighborhood Association holds its fourth annual Holiday Home Tour this Saturday, December 4th from noon to 7pm. There will be five homes spotlighted this year, along with events. Here’s more details from the site: This year’s tour event will feature children’s craft activities, an adoption fair sponsored by Paws in the City [...]
