A Day in Deep Ellum: Collin Ballard
On a stroll down Elm Street, there are many things you will hear and see: a local band warming up with a late-night set, a bartender preparing a craft cocktail, or the smells of dozens of restaurants preparing for a dinner rush, but you might miss the cozy boutique hostel that is nestled in the […]
Deep Ellum People: Mayor Pro Tem Adam Medrano
Deep Ellum People typically focuses on a Deep Ellum business owner or resident who has made an indelible impact on the community, but the focus of this month’s DE People has made a massive effect on Deep Ellum as a public servant who has used his platform to support and shape the district. Mayor Pro […]
Behind the Brushstroke: Dan Colcer
In celebration of Dallas Arts Month and Deep Ellum’s myriad artists, we are thrilled to illuminate Deep Ellum’s most prolific form of art, murals! With over 125 murals scattered throughout the district, Deep Ellum is far and away the epicenter of public art in Dallas. The hundreds of artists who have created in the neighborhood […]
Dallas Arts Month in Deep Ellum
April is Arts Month in Dallas and Deep Ellum is the place to celebrate! The gorgeous spring weather is perfect for exploring the neighborhood on foot to search out murals, art galleries, live music, and creativity around every corner. We appreciate the innovative spirit that permeates everything in Deep Ellum & hope you do too! […]
Community Spotlight: Deep Ellum’s Businesses for Pets
Two of Deep Ellum’s long-running female-owned businesses share the similarity of both being businesses for one of Deep Ellum’s largest populations – pets! The Upper Paw, owned by Kathleen Evett, and Urban Paws, owned by Laurel Levin, have been neighborhood staples for Deep Ellum pets and owners for several years. To celebrate Women’s History Month […]
Community Spotlight: Women-Owned Businesses in Deep Ellum
As part of Women’s History Month, we are thrilled to recognize and celebrate a handful of the women-owned businesses in Deep Ellum that continue to shape and define the neighborhood! Miley Holmes & Caroline Perini are the co-owners of Easy Slider. Their slider food trucks were famous in the metroplex when they decided to make […]
New Business Spotlight: The Continental Gin Building
One of Deep Ellum’s most historic and storied spaces, the Continental Gin Building, is reopening to the public after an extensive and comprehensive renovation and restoration! Built in 1888, the CGB has long been a staple and an icon of the district and its reopening is the next chapter in its lengthy Deep Ellum history. […]
Business of the Week: White Pants Agency
Deep Ellum has always been a launching pad for creative individuals, from musicians and artists to branding and design professionals. The #businessoftheweek, White Pants Agency, is a stellar social and digital media agency located in one of Deep Ellum’s many historic buildings! White Pants Agency is headquartered at 2528 Elm Street in the old City […]
Deep Ellum People: Jim Rogers
Celebrating a Life-Long Legacy of Service Jim Rogers was a force of nature for Deep Ellum, the neighborhood that he loved, served, and called home. It is with heavy hearts that we share of his passing, but a desire to celebrate a life well lived that we share of the many ways that Jim shaped […]
New Business Spotlight: Energy Gardens
After a challenging week of snow, ice, and power outages, we could all use some good energy in our lives! One of Deep Ellum’s newest businesses, Energy Gardens, is focused on using beautiful plants and succulents to brighten up your living spaces. Anthony Robinson, also known as Mr. Terrarium, has been selling gorgeous plants and […]