Posts by David Conard

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  • Dave came to Oak Cliff People in July 2010, after moving to Oak Cliff in May. Prior to that, he was a reporter with Pioneer Press, a 39-publication chain in the Chicago suburbs. Dave spent 13 months as an AmeriCorps volunteer in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina, helping to rebuild the Crescent City. While there, he figured out he liked the South (along with jazz, gumbo, and second-line parades).

• Mmm…Free Chocolate…

  Andrea Pedraza, owner of Coco André Chocolatier, is having a free lecture on the history of chocolate at 7 p.m. Feb.11 at the Oak Cliff Cultural Center.

  “Complimentary samples of Coco André handmade chocolate will be featured along with traditionally made Mexican hot chocolate,” sayeth an event press release forwarded by Kidd Springs Central president Augustino Jalomo.

  At 6:30 p.m., the Texas Sculpture Association’s annual membership art show starts at the center, the release stated.

  The Oak Cliff Cultural Center is at 223 W.Jefferson Blvd. Reservations are encouraged, and to make ‘em, call 214-670-3777.

  By David Conard Jan. 31, 2011 | 10:19 am | No Comments | Comments RSS

• Wow, That Valentine’s Heart Seems to be Leaking…

  

  Here’s the artwork advertising “Bloodstream,” the Valentine’s Day showing at Studio 109, the new art gallery at 413 N. Tyler Street. Is that strawberry syrup?

  The showing, on Feb. 5 from 6 to 10 p.m., features photography, jewelry, ceramics, and painting, wrote co-owner Melody Hay.

  “A passionate, and sometimes dark, interpretation by our artists of St.Valentine’s Day,” Hay wrote. “Join us for this fresh perspective and meet the artists.”

  By David Conard Jan. 28, 2011 | 9:00 am | 6 Comments | Comments RSS

• Quoth the Raven, Where am I From?

  We’re trying to find out the origin of the raven statue on top  of Ravens Pharmacy in the 500 block of West Jefferson Boulevard.

  Does anyone know who installed it and why? Always helpful, conservation league president Michael Amonett said his uncle  and grandfather built the pharmacy itself, but didn’t know where the original owner, George Raven, found the statue.

  Amonett recalled the statue’s eye lit up. Does anyone remember about this?

  By David Conard Jan. 27, 2011 | 4:38 pm | No Comments | Comments RSS

• 2011 Dallas Bike Plan Recommendations for Oak Cliff Streets

  Wanna see how parts of Fort Worth Avenue, Bishop Avenue, Davis Street, and Seventh Street might look if the city follows the recommendations on the 2011 Dallas Bike Plan?  Well, click right on this post.

  Read More…

  By David Conard Jan. 27, 2011 | 2:31 pm | No Comments | Comments RSS

• Watch the Big Game on a Huge Screen

  For those of you wanting to watch the last of football on a 30-foot-wide screen for free, here’s your chance.

  The Texas Theatre is holding a free big-game-watching party Feb. 6 at 5 p.m., according to theatre operator Barak Epstein.

  “You can watch the game without fighting the crowds,” Epstein said.

  There will be hot dogs for sale, and the cash bar will be open, Epstein added. The Texas Theatre is located at 231 W. Jefferson Blvd.

  By David Conard Jan. 26, 2011 | 10:37 am | No Comments | Comments RSS

• Next Kings Crossing Improvement Meeting Feb. 1

  For those interested in making the area of Kings Highway and Seventh Street more walkable or beautiful, here’s your chance to put your two cents in (again).

  There’s going to be a meeting on improving what some have called Kings Crossing at 6:30 p.m., Feb. 1 at the Kessler Theater, per Amy Cowan.

  What do y’all think should be done for the area?

  By David Conard Jan. 25, 2011 | 11:25 am | 3 Comments | Comments RSS

• Would You Like Some Salsa With That Caffeine, Sir?

  Customers of Oddfellows (316 W. Seventh St.) will get a free taco with an order of a coffee tomorrow, according to Amy Cowan, restaurant partner and generally busy Oak Cliff person.

  The promotion is from 6:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday. One taco per person, folks.

  By David Conard Jan. 24, 2011 | 5:25 pm | 1 Comment | Comments RSS

• Who Has Two Wheels and Goes Carless Six Days a Week? This Guy

  Here we see Brandon Huddleston, Kessler Plaza resident, and a man who barely touches a steering wheel.

  When Kings Highway resident Jonathan Braddick challenged locals to not use a car for a whole day a week for one year, Huddleston signed up.  He really could have  signed up for a six-day hiatus, because he only runs errands one day a week.

  To find out more about this program, go here or here, or read this week’s Oak Cliff People…

  By David Conard Jan. 21, 2011 | 5:18 pm | No Comments | Comments RSS

• Third Meeting on Dallas Bike Plan Tomorrow

  The third public meeting on the 2011 Dallas Bike Plan is from 5 to 8 p.m. tomorrow (Jan. 20) at city hall.

  Attendees will be able to review the full draft plan and its maps. There will be a presentation on the plan, it’s implementation,  and public safety, the city’s website stated.

  The meeting will be in the flag room on the sixth floor (6E-North), the website states.

  By David Conard Jan. 19, 2011 | 1:34 pm | No Comments | Comments RSS

• Asian Film Festival of Dallas Holds Texas Theatre Fundraiser

  The Asian Film Festival of Dallas is holding an movie event to raise money for the fight against ALS at the Texas Theatre tomorrow at 7 p.m.

  The event is in remembrance of Joel Jenista, a supporter of the festival.

  The event will have an open forum about Joel at 7:30 p.m., and a screening of Ip Man at 8 p.m., an event flier stated.

  The event is free. The AFFD will be accepting donations for the Muscular Dystrophy Association’s ALS division.

  By David Conard Jan. 17, 2011 | 4:42 pm | No Comments | Comments RSS