Yes, this is the Sankofa who cooked for Erykah Badu.
Good news…..this is every Saturday in Deep Ellum - Sankofa Unplugged.
Sankofa Arts Kafe - Cajun Soul Cuisine and Entertainment - has re-opened (near the old Galaxy Club space). They serve Cajun, Creole, with salads, soups, sandwiches, burgers, pastas and seafood entrees. Sankofa’s previous incarnation was on MLK with the likes of Erykah Badu, Outkast, Angie Stone and Common performing.
Sankofa is located at 2820 Commerce in Deep Ellum.
Something Made Easy:
500X Gallery’s Annual Open Invitational
May 10 – May 31, 2008
Opening Reception: Saturday, May 10, 6-10pm
“Something Made Easy: 500X Gallery’s Annual Open Invitational is an ideal opportunity for artists to exhibit their work in one of Texas’ oldest alternative galleries. Run by a co-operative of artists, 500X Gallery is a high profile environment for emerging artists. As the show’s title suggests, this open invitational attracts artists from all areas of experience, from absolute beginners to seasoned professionals. In this show, all are welcome!” - 500X
From the 500X History:
“500X Gallery is Texas’ oldest, artist run, cooperative gallery.
Established in 1978, 500X provides one of the best exhibition spaces to up and coming artists in the city of Dallas. The gallery is located in a historic circa 1916 tire factory and air-conditioning warehouse and has over 3000 square feet of exhibition space. The plan for 500X Gallery was developed by two artists: Will Hipps, a Massachusetts native who moved to Dallas to teach, and Richard Childers, a local painter. The goal was to provide a space for artists to exhibit free of outside influences and dealer restrictions.” - 500X
500X Gallery is located at 500 Exposition Ave.
We saw a sneak preview of this the other night at Kettle Art……and it’s going to be good. Really great art from your favorites. Saturday night head over to Kettle Art Gallery.
Kettle Art Gallery is located at 2714 Elm St., next to Club Dada.
REFLECTIONS FINE ART GALLERY
// 2925 Fairmount St. // 214 965.9027
www.reflectionfineart.com // www.shebaart.com
Les Nouveaux Artistes // May 9 - June 6, 2008
Contemporary artists featuring Steve Tate, Melanie Corradi, and Chris Panatier that are setting new standards by advancing the traditional techniques of the classic masters. The Gallery’s composition are innovative and the emphasis is upon color and effect rather than details. Opening Reception Friday, May 9, 2008 6PM - 10PM.
SAVAGE PARK
// 4800 Swiss Ave. (Swiss & Munger Ave.) // 214 577.7171
www.sahd.org
The Swiss Avenue Historic District 33rd Annual Mother’s Day Tour of Homes // May 10 - 11, 2008
Home & Gardens tour that will take place Mother’s Day weekend. The event will highlights will include live music and entertainment in Savage Park throughout the weekend, a parade down Swiss Avenue on Saturday at Noon, and a spectacular Mother’s Day Brunch in Savage Park on Sunday 10AM - 1PM. Reservations are not required, but recommended. Catering will be provided by Metro Grill all weekend and Champagne for Brunch on Sunday will begin at 11:30AM. The hours of the tour is Saturday, May 10, 2008 10AM - 6PM // Sunday, May 11, 2008 Noon - 6PM.
Buy your tickets at the following locations: Albertsons, Quaint Home Gallery, Talulah Belle, Whole Foods Market, Central Market, Needless Necessities.
Tickets-Children 12 and under FREE.
$15.00 in Advance.
$20.00 at the door.
Featured Homes for 2008
4830 Swiss Avenue
4930 Swiss Avenue
5124 Swiss Avenue
5819 Swiss Avenue
6020 Swiss Avenue
6159 LaVista
6119 Bryan Pkwy
6015 Bryan Pkwy
5638 Gaston Avenue
6011 Swiss-Garden/Coach House
St. Matthew’s Episcopal Cathedral
The Mural Competition Entries are on view for public comment
May 8th, 2008
Studio Fling 7-9 PM
2924 Main Street
Dallas Texas 75226
SELECTION PROCESS:
Judges will evaluate artist’s submissions and either select an artist based on preliminary submission materials, interview short-listed applicants, or seek more detailed proposals. Selection criteria include: the applicant’s professional qualifications, ability to undertake the project, ability and experience and artistic merit as evidenced by the submitted materials. The artist(s) selected for the commission will be further required to develop the proposal for the approval by the review panel prior to the fabrication and installation phase. The artist selected will sign a waiver with the proposed site property owners. Judging panel members include artists, arts advocates and professionals, and a representative from the Deep Ellum Association.
MURAL REVIEW CRITERIA
Cindy Chaffin and Jeff Liles will be the next speakers for the Deep Ellum 1st Tuesday Speaker Series at Kettle Art Gallery.
Please stop by:
Kettle Art (next to Club Dada)
2714 Elm St.
Tuesday, May 6th
Mix and Mingle - 8:30pm (watch out for the artist load in)
Speakers - 9pm
This time we will have two of the coolest music folks we could get: Cindy Chaffin and Jeff Liles.
Cindy Chaffin founded and launched Texas Gigs - before it turned into Pegasus News and she left to create the Finelinelive.com. Fine Line has run some of the most extensive coverage of local music. She works with Hal Samples at Space Studio - and generally is one of the most well connected, looped in, and loved local music contacts. She recently served as a panelist for the Mokah Music Summit - M2S2, and Quick’s Big Thing with Polyphonic Spree.
Jeff Liles has been a long time musician, filmmaker, writer, booker and manager. His background includes music with Decadent Dub Team and Cottonmouth, TX. As well as booking/managing for Trees, Theatre Gallery, The Long Horn Ballroom, Club Dada and the Roxy in LA. He’s now compiling a History of Dallas Music and his films include one on Bill’s Records.
Listen/read about them both on Cindy’s site here.
See you Tuesday.
The Deep Ellum, Baylor, Fair Park Green Line Dart Stations and Deep Ellum Gateway Art Project are still set to open in September 2009. We were told at the last meeting, large scale designs should be expected by local artists for the Gateway Art. There was also talk of a Denton line that would meet up at Dart’s Carrollton Station, meaning that service (with transfers) from Deep Ellum to Denton and back will be available one day.
Check out the Media Briefing here. The Green Line is reported to be “on schedule, on budget”. From Dart.org:
Green Line Construction Update
Community Meetings
Please make plans to join DART staff and other Green Line construction team members at one of the following locations.
Tuesday, May 6, at 6:30 p.m.
MLK Recreation Senior Center
2901 Pennsylvania Ave., Dallas
Thursday, May 15, at 6:30 p.m.
Center for Non-Profit Management
2900 Live Oak St., Dallas
Tuesday, May 20, at 6:30 p.m.
Pleasant Grove Branch Public Library
1125 South Buckner Blvd., Dallas
Please join us for important updates regarding the Southeast Corridor of the new DART Rail Green Line. Like the color green, this line is a symbol of our communities on the move. This line will provide service to the cities of Dallas, Farmers Branch and Carrollton.
At these meetings, DART will discuss:
* Construction Schedule
* Project Construction Sequencing
* Deep Ellum Gateway Update
* Pre-Opening Planning
* Questions and Answers
For more information, call DART Community Affairs at 214-749-2598.
BARRY WHISTLER GALLERY
// 2909-B Canton St. // 214 939.0242
www.barrywhistlergallery.com
World Apart: Drawlings from Central France // April 19 - May 31, 2008
Art works by Danny Williams of his usual medium of drawings on paper. Congratulations to born and bred Texan, M.A. Painting, University of Iowa, for an acquisition of 6 drawings by the Dallas Museum of Art! Though I missed the opening reception, his work is still up. Business hours Wednesday through Saturday, Noon - 5PM.
The last show of Neil Young’s Greendale at the Undermain Theatre will be this Saturday, May 3rd. Get your tickets now.
The Undermain Theatre is located at 3200 Main Street, across from Murray Street Coffee.
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