Stop by the coffeehouse for a delicious Iced-Blended Coffee Drink, then walk on over to Hal’s to blow your artistic mind!

Come join Samples’ Gallery to take a peek at “Peep Show”, a look into the lives of Mike Arreaga and Andrew Tolentino. Peep Show is a collaborative exhibition of photographer, Arreaga and mixed media artist, Tolentino. In an interactive showing of mixed-media work, photographs, and installations.

Through a walk-in video installation and other collaborative efforts, “Peep Show” translates monotonous every day terrains in to beauty as perceived by the two artists. Viewers are encouraged to interact with some of the work, peering through holes, not just looking but feeling texture and pulling off elements to put them where they see fit.

The exhibition will open with a reception on May 1st from 7P.M. to 10P.M. Free refreshments will be available to guests. Hal Samples’ Gallery located at 2814 Main street, Dallas TX, open Tuesday through Friday from noon to 6 P.M, and free of charge.

Sometimes I can hardly bear how much I miss the girl-child and the grand-dog-baby.

It hurts…lots…

She’s going to France for a semester in a couple of weeks and the grand-dog-baby will reside with me while she’s gone. Why-o-why can’t I have them both with me for a semester?

Mom stuff is hard…it hurts…lots…

It’s a Grind along with fellow Deep Ellum Community Association members, and the ever-fabby Jeff Kiec (our organizer) will meet at the Deep Ellum Foundation offices tomorrow evening for a stroll and clean-up through Deep Ellum.

Those of us who live and work in Deep Ellum are wanting to bring an even bigger sense of community to our little neighborhood. One way to do it, is to get out on foot, clean up messes along the way, get to know the streets and get to know each other better.

Please join us!

AFTER you come over to It’s a Grind for something really delectable, there’s lots to do ’round Deep Ellum this weekend – and you don’t even need your car!

Tonight you can enjoy a delish-dish at AllGood Cafe, and stick around for Texas Country songsters, Adam Carroll and Owen Temple.

Friday night, you simply must check out Justin Clemons’ amazing exhibit over at Hal Samples’ Gallery. It’s stunning and really touching. Proceeds go to the Orphan Rescue and Relief. Friday, April 17th is the last night, so chop-chop.

More good Friday night creamy Deep goodness…

Club Dada – Eastwood / Elkhart / The Atoms – great indie/Americana/alt.everything music from all 3 bands. You’ll have yourself a time.

Sons of Hermann – Gary Louris & Mark Olson (of the Jayhawks) / The O’s – Are you kidding? Sons never fails to put on the best shows.

The Double Wide – Skyrocket (Austin) / Boogie Woogie Dance Party – I just like to say “boogie woogie”

The Lounge – Represent Austin Presents: Drawn by Jaymz / The Hearts and Minds / Jack with One Eye – this show is a MUST! I’ve been dying to see Drawn by Jaymz live, so I might just have to venture out past my bedtime.

The Prophet Bar/The Door – Big room – Fair to Midland / Dead Twins / House of Harkonnen / Bronze Whaler – in the Prophet Bar – Dovetail / Jack County / April Geesbreght / Hoyotoho

Sankofa – The Chocolate Mix

Saturday, April 18th

Well, I gotta give the Good Records Birthday Bash a shout-out. This will be my 5th year attending, and although I can’t get there until the afternoon, I’ll get there and me’n’Hunter will bring back some great video footage. Click on the poster above for details.

Bokeh opens on Saturday night at Kettle Art Gallery and should be especially divine.

Then of course you can move on to all 25 galleries on the DADA/DEEP Spring Gallery Art Walk. You’ll find It’s a Grind set-up at the Continental Lofts Gallery.

Think about heading out early and catching the fabulous Shoot Low Sheriff gang at AllGood Cafe. It’s a happy hour show, so you’ll have plenty of time to do everything else.
7:00 PM

More good Saturday night creamy Deep goodness…

Sons of Hermann – SoupMobile Fundraiser with the Backsliders

Sankofa – Unplugged Open Mic Night – this is always a great time!

The Lounge – LoneStarHipHop.com Fresh Air with Kev Brown, CY Younge, Playdough and Rob Viktum

Sunday, April 19th

Mo Robson Band is throwin’ down a new album and a crawfish boil got involved! Hit up Adair’s on Sunday for some great Texas Country music, fab food and good times! The fun starts at 2:00 PM.

It’s that time’o'month again. No. Not THAT time of month. Malcolm’s Back Alley Swap Meet time of month!

On the corner of Indiana and Malcolm X, you’ll find treasures galore on Sunday. Add in tunes spun by the brilliant EZ Eddie D and you gotsda making of one great afternoon! 11 AM – 3 PM

Shop Much?

There are some truly fabby places to pitch pennies, including the divine Sunshine Store. Ms. Ruth makes gorgeous handmade jewelry, and the shop is full of other goodies like chimes, rare knick-knacks and more.
Location: 2714-B Elm Street (around the corner from Kettle Art Gallery)

If you are looking for some primo vinyl, or your favorite dance music, Remix Records is the spot for you.
Location: 2639 Elm Street

The Deep Ellum Postal Center is another great place to find quirky, one-of-a-kind finds. Then you can mail your granny a birthday card.
Location: 3100 Main Street

Don’t forget your java-fix! If you come on over to It’s a Grind anytime this weekend and say the phrase “grab your beans,” that’ll getcha a 1/2 price drink!

N O T I C E

PUBLIC MEETING

Proposal to Regulate Vehicle Booting on Private Parking Lots

A public meeting has been scheduled for April 20, 2009, from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm at Dallas City Hall, 1500 Marilla, L1/F/North Auditorium, Dallas, Texas, to discuss and take comments on a proposal to regulate vehicle immobilization, or booting, on private parking lots in the City of Dallas. Public Works and Transportation seeks input from citizens, business representatives, booting and parking companies.

Hello everyone,
The aggressive action of certain parking companies through the booting of cars will be on display very soon at city hall .

This booting action caused anger and anxiety with many neighborhood tenants, restaurants , including the West End and Downtown , Deep Ellum. Only those interested in Urban development and progress will have interest as outlying neighborhoods rarely have to deal with the reluctant partnership between the tenants and the commercial parking lots .

At present it is $100 to remove a boot with no recourse or arbitration,mediation ( it cost 2-5$ to park ). In other words if you paid and cant prove it , you get booted. If you pay at 1100 am and dont get back to your car by 600pm you get booted . Pay your $100 or stay booted as some have had to when they couldnt pay.
SEND BACK COMMENTS. I would like to forward on to the council members as they decide the proper course of action.

Barry Annino

Spent a fun-filled, wicked-awesome, kick-ass weekend in the D.E.E.P./Deep Ellum Community Association tent this past weekend. ‘Twas quite the fabby time. Above is some video I shot in the tent, as well as local artists, galleries and bands.

Sunday I had the honor of being a judge for the Deep Ellum Foundation Pet Parade. It was absolutely divine in every aspect. Above captures some of the festivities.

I spent the weekend in the D.E.E.P./Deep Ellum Community Association tent at this year’s Deep Ellum Arts Festival. To say that I had a totally, rad, amazing, fantastic, wicked-awesome blast would be an understatement.

Above is some video of the DEAC and D.E.E.P. doin’s, as well as some of the local artists and bands participating.

The Earth Hour Party at It’s a Grind was smashing. We had a packed house, and even in the cold and wind, most folks strolled out on the patio to watch the lights go down in Downtown Dallas.

Clay Pendergrass was on the vinyl and we had ourselves a time!

The girl child’s self-photo in my bedroom just after moving in…I love her dearly.