BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 BEGIN:VEVENT UID:49554E1E-85F5-4FA3-820B-153988276687 DTSTART:20231201T170000Z DTEND:20231201T200000Z SUMMARY:Deep Ellum First Friday Features Holiday Art Twist DESCRIPTION:DEEP ELLUM INTRODUCES “FIRST FRIDAYS” SERIES ON DEC. 1 WITH NEW NEIGHBORHOOD LIGHTING\, DECKING THE STREETS WITH STRINGS OF JOLLY \n   \n Inaugural First Friday puts holiday twist on art\, culture\, and music wi th annual Tree Lighting\, Pink Tree Contest kickoff\, cozy dinners\, hot d rink specials\, live music\, shopping\, and more \n   \nDALLAS - (Nov. 16\ , 2023) – A new “First Fridays in Deep Ellum” monthly event series will la unch December 1. Billed under the campaign tagline “Your Weekend Starts He re\,” a cross-section of Deep Ellum businesses are coming together to show case the cultural district’s art\, music\, food\, beverage\, and shopping offerings. Each First Friday from 5-8 p.m.\, participating Deep Ellum bus inesses will offer discounts\, special promotions\, live music\, art activ ations\, and seasonal happenings throughout the district. Retailers and ga lleries will stay open late. \n  \nThe inaugural First Friday on December 1 will offer unique holiday happenings\, as well as debut new district-wi de holiday lighting connecting the rooftops of businesses on Main and Elm streets between Good Latimer and Malcolm X and added lights on Commerce S treet. \n  \nThe December 1st event also kicks off the annual Pink Tree Co ntest among Deep Ellum businesses. Participating businesses create pink Ch ristmas tree displays and a memorable\, interactive experience for residen ts and visitors to celebrate the season while supporting local businesses. The neighborhood’s holiday tradition showcases the creativity and holiday spirit of Deep Ellum businesses with a chance for one lucky visitor to wi n a $100 gift card redeemable at the venue that receives the most votes. \ n  \nSome featured attractions at the December 1st First Friday include: \ n  \n HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS \n5 p.m. - Pink Tree Contest opens and runs throu gh December 24 around the district. Visitors cast votes via in-store QR co des or by posting a photo of their favorite tree and tagging both the loca tion of their favorite tree and Deep Ellum on these  Facebook  or  Instagr am  pages. Winners are announced on social media on December 25. \n  \n6:3 0-8 p.m. at Deep Ellum Plaza next to  Jade and Clover  (2633 Main St.\, #1 50\, Dallas\, 75226) – 2nd Annual Christmas Tree Lighting\, ornament decor ating with ‘Tis the Season\, holiday photo activation spaces\, performance and caroling by Texicana\, and letters to Santa.  \n  \nShop\, sip\, and stroll the vibrant streets of Deep Ellum to find unique holiday gifts whi le enjoying discounts and supporting small and local businesses. On Decemb er 1\,  John Fluevog Shoes  hosts a pop-up shop featuring local vendors an d a 15% discount on purchases from 4-8 p.m. Deep Ellum specialty store  18 90 Marketplace  hosts a sip-stroll-and sampling of their artisanal olive o ils and vinegars and offers a gift with purchase. Stationery shop  Archer Paper Goods  and candle boutique  Proper Wax  are offering 20% discounts.   \n  \nHoliday hair is a thing\, and  Cia Kett Beauty  is discounting ex tensions. Reservations are recommended. \n  \nHoliday sips are scattered a round the district.  The Pittman Hotel ’s “Holiday Chalet” (2551 Elm St.) offers boozy hot chocolate\, hot toddies\, Four Corners Peppermint Porter \, and s'mores kits for purchase and roasting at their fireplace.  Steam C raft Coffee  (2719 Main St.) introduces its first holiday menu featuring c hai and matcha\, and  Trinity Cider  (2656 Main St.\, #120) is offering $5 Apple Brandy shots. \n  \n ART HAPPENINGS \n5 p.m. - Live painting activa tions curated in partnership with Kettle Art Gallery owners Frank Campagna and Paula Harris will be positioned throughout the neighborhood during th e event. \n  \n5-8 p.m. -  Live Art Series with Mikayla Magee  at Federale s (2820 Commerce St.) Visitors can grab a drink and watch artists with dif ferent backgrounds and styles create artwork live. Each artist will have a rtwork for sale\, including the piece they create that night. Free admitta nce with with advance reservation. \n  \n5-8 p.m. -  Esteemed local photog rapher Justin Terveen ’s works will be on display at  Kettle Art Gallery  (2650 Main St.) Terveen’s First Friday photos shot December 1st will be shared in real-time via projection in the district. \n  \n6-7 p.m. - Mura ls & Margs – Frank Campagna\, a fixture in Dallas’ music and art scenes wh o earned the moniker “Godfather of Dallas Street Art\,” will lead a one-ho ur walking tour of Deep Ellum’s murals and history. Tour departs from Deep Ellum Plaza (2647 Main St.)  Tickets are $45 in advance\, $55 day-of\, wi th a maximum of 20 guests.  Tickets include the tour\, swag bag with colle ctible\, limited-edition glass artwork by a local artist\, and rooftop mar garita. \n  \n CULTURE HAPPENINGS \n5 p.m. – Enjoy  live music by L25  and light bites and beverages (while they last) by  Hawkers  at the newly ope ned  Deep Ellum Community Center  (2528 Elm St. A) then take a free\, guid ed walking history tour of Deep Ellum at 5:30\, ending at the Deep Ellum P laza just in time for the Annual Tree Lighting at 6:15 p.m.   \n  \n MUSIC HAPPENINGS \n5 p.m - Live music curated in partnership with  Deep Ellum 1 00 director Gianna Madrini  will occur indoors and outdoors throughout the neighborhood during the event. \n  \n7 p.m. – Doors open at Deep Ellum Li ve First Fridays: Connor Gibbons & Friends in Concert at Three Links (2704 Elm St\, Dallas\, TX 75226.) Adults 18+.  Tickets are $10 pre-sale or $15 day-of . \n  \nThe 2024 “First Fridays in Deep Ellum” are January 5\, Feb ruary 2\, March 1\, April 5\, May 3\, June 7\, July 5\, August 2\, Septemb er 6\, October 4\, November 1\, and December 6\, 2024. To see participatin g “First Fridays in Deep Ellum” businesses and happenings visit  www.DeepE llumFirstFridays.com  and look for “First Fridays”-branded signs\, window clings\, and posters. \n  \n# # # \n  \n DIGITAL PRESS KIT  (includes hig h-res\, captioned\, credited photos and the First Fridays logo) \n  \n htt ps://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/z3a22k823zsllk6hsedmm/h?rlkey=tfgw7gf11svsbdhc klag4shzu&dl=0 \n  \n  \n About Deep Ellum \nEstablished in 1873\, Deep El lum is one of the most historically and culturally significant neighborhoo ds in Dallas. The district boasts over 20 historically recognized building s. Now in its 150th year\, the neighborhood is home to over 3\,000 residen ts and 400 businesses including shops\, restaurants\, bars\, coffee shops\ , galleries\, museums\, murals\, and an historic hotel. It is known as the live music capital of North Texas as well as a hub for the performing art s from theater to comedy. Every night of the week presents an opportunity to experience local music\, performances\, art shows\, and more. To learn more\, visit  https://www.deepellumtexas.com/ .\nDeep Ellum Plaza\n2633 M ain St.\, #150\nDallas\, TX 75226 United States\n LOCATION:2633 Main St.\, #150\, Dallas\, TX 75226 URL:http://oakcliff.bubblelife.com/community/oak_cliff_calendar/library/356 2140/key/3511035001/Deep_Ellum_First_Friday_Features_Holiday_Art_Twist CREATED:20231122T151629Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231122T151629Z DTSTAMP:20260526T225426Z CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR