Deep Ellum is the Metroplex's most progressive and eclectic neighborhood. The
Deep Ellum Arts Festival exemplifies everything that makes this area rock.
The biggest weekend of the year for the Deep Ellum Entertainment District,
this free-to-attend outdoor "street party" features four outdoor stages with
non-stop performances by over 75 national, regional, and local original bands
during this three-day festival. With more than 100 top-notch juried
decorative and visual artists, muralist, the renowned Deep Ellum Pet Parade,
and abundant food and drink, the Deep Ellum Arts Festival attracts a
diverse audience and includes affluent art and music enthusiasts. This is
an adult-oriented visual and performing arts festival - while supervised
young children and teenagers are welcome, there are no planned activities for them.
Festival Dates & Times: Friday, April 4, 2008 5:00pm to 10:00pm
Saturday, April 5, 2008 11:00am to 10:00pm
Sunday, April 6, 2008 11:00am to 7:00pm
More than 75 original bands and singer/songwriters will perform from four separate outdoor entertainment stages, keeping pace reflecting Deep Ellum's exploding new music scene. All stages will be rocking simultaneously with an eclectic mix of genres, including Dallas' favorite fusion rock, southern soul, and "genre-breaking" bands.
This year's headliners include
Wes Jeans,
Peoples Army,
Joint Method,
SevenStoryDrop,
Lance Lopez,
Somebody's Darling,
The Campaign,
and more than 65 other local bands and singer/songwriters
The Singer/Songwriter Stage features local songwriters performing their own original live music, hosted by
Lori Dreir A Girl & A Guitar and Sound FX Entertainment
World famous 720 Action Sports Team will be performing BMX and inline skating stunt shows.
Deep Ellum Pet Parade Hundreds of pet owners are invited to take their "Best Friends" on a tail-wagging promenade down Main Street, starting Sunday at 12:00 noon at Main St and Malcom X Blvd.
Visit The Artist's Underground, a melting pot of original and unsigned Texas artists. This unique area will host face painters, clothing design, acoustic acts, spoken word, poetry, and myriads of original art pieces.
THE COOL BLUE CORNER GALLERY (Corner of Main St and Malcom X Blvd) The fine arts exhibit features local women artists working in all media and in all stages of their career. Named after the three lead female figures in Carolyn Keene's Nancy Drew series, Nancy, George and Bess encapsulates Dallas' own female talent in a cool Deep Ellum property as a part of the Deep Ellum Arts Festival. From artists to have never had a show to artists who are collected widely, Nancy, George and Bess allows all stages and ages to emerge and share the same gallery space.
Chrysler Mobile Tour -
The Chrysler Mobile Showcase will appear at the Deep Ellum Arts Festival, April 4-6, 2008. This exhibit features a host of interactive displays which include the new Wii video games, a chance to design your vehicle with the color and wheels of your choice, a hands on chance to learn about and listen to Sirius satellite radio, the opportunity to get your picture taken superimposed on a magazine cover and sent directly to your computer, and much more. Better yet take a test drive in the 2008 Chrysler 300, Aspen, Town and Country or Sebring Convertible and receive a gift, compliments of Chrysler. Make sure you stop by and see all the excitement the Chrysler Mobile Showcase has to offer at the Deep Ellum Arts Festival! For more information on the Chrysler Mobile Showcase or any of our 2008 Chrysler products visit Chrysler.com.
Festive cuisine, including Mexican, Caribbean, Mediterranean, Asian and other festival favorites will be available, plus beer, wine, and sodas. In support of festival vendors, no coolers please
For detailed information on the Arts Fest After Dark click
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