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Gearing up for Mardi Gras

Jan 13, 2012 No Comments by

We’re just about a month away from one of the most fun weekends in Oak Cliff!  Mardi Gras Oak Cliff started with just a parade 4 years ago, which used to draw a few thousand people. Now it is a full weekend of programming, and the little ol’ parade grew to a whole new level in 2011 [...]

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Dallas Complete Streets effort scheduling a “Community Walk” on Dec. 3rd

Nov 28, 2011 No Comments by

This Saturday, December 3rd, the City of Dallas Complete Streets team will be inviting residents and business owners out to hold a “community walk” beginning in the Bishop Arts District (at Bishop and Davis), and heading west toward Cedar Hill Avenue.  The walk will take place from 10:30AM to 1:30PM with groups reviewing the corridor [...]

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The 1st Annual OAK CLIFF FILM FEST announced this morning!

Nov 02, 2011 1 Comment by

This morning Aviation Cinemas and the Texas Theatre is pleased to announce the 1st ever Oak Cliff Film Festival.  The entire fest will be held in areas of Oak Cliff including some of its most well known spots around Bishop Arts. The home base will be the Texas Theatre and satellite locations have already been set [...]

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Jimmie Vaughan Returns to Oak Cliff with a Performance at the Texas Theatre

Oct 27, 2011 No Comments

Hometown hero, Jimmie Vaughan, returns to Oak Cliff to perform at the historic Texas Theatre. More from the press release: It’s not often that a legend returns to his hometown and discusses growing up in the old neighborhood, then takes the stage and performs a concert. Imagine Elvis having a talking with an audience in Tupelo, [...]

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Urban Acres hosts a Family Fall Cookout for Slow Food USA

Sep 12, 2011 No Comments

As part of the Slow Food USA $5 Challenge, Urban Acres Market in Oak Cliff is hosting a family fall cookout on Saturday, September 17th from 11:30am-2:00pm. What is “Slow Food”?   It’s a worldwide movement – a way of living and eating that values delicious, clean, nutritious food that is good for the planet and [...]

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Kings Highway Tag Sale, September 17th

Aug 29, 2011 No Comments

Kings Highway is sponsoring and hosting it’s first annual Tag Sale on Saturday, September 17, 2011 from 7 am to 2 pm. Residents are encouraged to donate or consign items for the sale that will go towards phase II of the N. Polk St Beautification Project.  Planning is underway which includes public art, landscaping, and [...]

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The Return of Bastille on Bishop!

Jul 06, 2011 7 Comments

It’s that time again to break out the baguettes, don your best berets, and celebrate Oak Cliff’s historic “La Reunion” French colony with the return of our epic Bastille on Bishop celebration! This time around, Go Oak Cliff is partnering with the Alliance Francaise de Dallas, the French American Chamber of Commerce, and the city of [...]

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Register Now: Backyard Burger Throwdown

May 12, 2011 No Comments

Do you have a grill? Have your friends and family told you that you make a pretty good burger? Do you secretly judge all other burgers you come into contact with? Did you laugh at the thought of waiting in line for 2 hours yesterday to try a *shudder* fast food burger at In & [...]

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King’s Highway fundraiser for the N. Polk St Beautification Project

Mar 29, 2011 2 Comments

On this Saturday evening, April 2, 2011 from 6 – 8pm, Kings Highway Conservation District will host its annual party & fundraiser to benefit the N. Polk St Beautification Project at Sweet 200, 738 Davis Street, Dallas, TX. The N. Polk St Beautification Project is a collaborative project between Turner Winston Block and the Kings [...]

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French Conversation and Film at the Texas Theatre

Mar 23, 2011 No Comments

Here at GoOC headquarters, we’re starting to ramp up efforts for the second annual Bastille on Bishop event. With that in mind, we wanted to update everyone as to the next Les Amis d’OC French meetup at the Texas Theatre on Tuesday, March 29th. All are welcome so be sure to head out at 6:30PM [...]

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