BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 BEGIN:VEVENT UID:DB02A599-9525-4C0B-A47B-652E4047C3A2 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 1 st  event also kicks off the annual Pink Tree Contest among Deep Ellum businesses. Participating businesses create pink Christmas tree displays and a memorable\, interactive experience for resi dents and visitors to celebrate the season while supporting local business es. The neighborhood’s holiday tradition showcases the creativity and holi day spirit of Deep Ellum businesses with a chance for one lucky visitor to win a $100 gift card redeemable at the venue that receives the most votes . \n  \nSome featured attractions at the December 1 st  First Friday inclu de: \n  \n HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS \n5 p.m. - Pink Tree Contest opens and runs through December 24 around the district. Visitors cast votes via in-store QR codes or by posting a photo of their favorite tree and tagging both th e location of their favorite tree and Deep Ellum on these  Facebook  or  I nstagram  pages. Winners are announced on social media on December 25. \n   \n6:30-8 p.m. at Deep Ellum Plaza next to  Jade and Clover  (2633 Main S t.\, #150\, Dallas\, 75226) – 2 nd  Annual Christmas Tree Lighting\, ornam ent decorating with ‘Tis the Season\, holiday photo activation spaces\, pe rformance and caroling by Texicana\, and letters to Santa.  \n  \nShop\, s ip\, and stroll the vibrant streets of Deep Ellum to find unique holiday g ifts while enjoying discounts and supporting small and local businesses. O n December 1\,  John Fluevog Shoes  hosts a pop-up shop featuring local ve ndors and a 15% discount on purchases from 4-8 p.m. Deep Ellum specialty s tore  1890 Marketplace  hosts a sip-stroll-and sampling of their artisanal olive oils and vinegars and offers a gift with purchase. Stationery shop   Archer Paper Goods  and candle boutique  Proper Wax  are offering 20% di scounts.   \n  \nHoliday hair is a thing\, and  Cia Kett Beauty  is discou nting extensions. Reservations are recommended. \n  \nHoliday sips are sca ttered around the district.  The Pittman Hotel ’s “Holiday Chalet” (2551 E lm St.) offers boozy hot chocolate\, hot toddies\, Four Corners Peppermint Porter\, and s'mores kits for purchase and roasting at their fireplace.   Steam Craft Coffee  (2719 Main St.) introduces its first holiday menu fe aturing chai and matcha\, and  Trinity Cider  (2656 Main St.\, #120) is of fering $5 Apple Brandy shots. \n  \n ART HAPPENINGS \n5 p.m. - Live painti ng activations curated in partnership with Kettle Art Gallery owners Frank Campagna and Paula Harris will be positioned throughout the neighborhood during the event. \n  \n5-8 p.m. -  Live Art Series with Mikayla Magee  a t Federales (2820 Commerce St.) Visitors can grab a drink and watch artist s with different backgrounds and styles create artwork live. Each artist w ill have artwork for sale\, including the piece they create that night. Fr ee admittance with with advance reservation. \n  \n5-8 p.m. -  Esteemed lo cal photographer Justin Terveen ’s works will be on display at  Kettle Art Gallery  (2650 Main St.) Terveen’s First Friday photos shot December 1 st  will be shared in real-time via projection in the district. \n  \n6-7 p. m. - Murals & Margs – Frank Campagna\, a fixture in Dallas’ music and art scenes who earned the moniker “Godfather of Dallas Street Art\,” will lea d a one-hour walking tour of Deep Ellum’s murals and history. Tour departs from Deep Ellum Plaza (2647 Main St.)  Tickets are $45 in advance\, $55 d ay-of\, with a maximum of 20 guests.  Tickets include the tour\, swag bag with collectible\, limited-edition glass artwork by a local artist\, and rooftop margarita. \n  \n CULTURE HAPPENINGS \n5 p.m. – Enjoy  live music by L25  and light bites and beverages (while they last) by  Hawkers  at t he newly opened  Deep Ellum Community Center  (2528 Elm St. A) then take a free\, guided walking history tour of Deep Ellum at 5:30\, ending at the Deep Ellum Plaza 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 wit h  Deep Ellum 100 director Gianna Madrini  will occur indoors and outdoors throughout the neighborhood during the event. \n  \n7 p.m. – Doors open a t Deep Ellum Live First Fridays: Connor Gibbons & Friends in Concert at Th ree 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\, February 2\, March 1\, April 5\, May 3\, June 7\, July 5\, Au gust 2\, September 6\, October 4\, November 1\, and December 6\, 2024. To see participating “First Fridays in Deep Ellum” businesses and happenings visit  www.DeepEllumFirstFridays.com  and look for “First Fridays”-brande d signs\, window clings\, and posters. \n  \n# # # \n  \n DIGITAL PRESS KI T  (includes high-res\, captioned\, credited photos and the First Fridays logo) \n  \n https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/z3a22k823zsllk6hsedmm/h?rlkey =tfgw7gf11svsbdhcklag4shzu&dl=0 \n  \n  \n About Deep Ellum \nEstablished in 1873\, Deep Ellum is one of the most historically and culturally signi ficant neighborhoods in Dallas. The district boasts over 20 historically r ecognized buildings. Now in its 150 th  year\, the neighborhood is home to over 3\,000 residents and 400 businesses including shops\, restaurants\, bars\, coffee shops\, galleries\, museums\, murals\, and an historic hote l. It is known as the live music capital of North Texas as well as a hub f or the performing arts from theater to comedy. Every night of the week pre sents an opportunity to experience local music\, performances\, art shows\ , and more. To learn more\, visit  https://www.deepellumtexas.com/ .\nDeep Ellum Plaza\n2633 Main St.\, #150\nDallas\, TX 75226 United States\n LOCATION:2633 Main St.\, #150\, Dallas\, TX 75226 URL:http://intheloopkids.bubblelife.com/community/intheloopkids_calendar/li brary/35658852/key/3511036473/Deep_Ellum_First_Friday_Features_Holiday_Art _Twist CREATED:20231122T152309Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231122T152309Z DTSTAMP:20260525T064134Z CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR