07.11.2024

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Art around Dallas

Unique art installations in Dallas

Dallas Pegasus sitting on top of the Magnolia Hotel in downtown Dallas, glowing red in the night

The Dallas Pegasus is an iconic art piece that sparks memories of the city’s legacy. | DALtoday

Dallas has so much to offer, especially in the area of art.

Several murals and art installations speak to the true unique character of the neighborhoods around the metroplex. Here are a few to keep on your radar.

The Pegasus

The Pegasus in Dallas is one of the most familiar, legacy icons in Dallas history. The top of the Magnolia Hotel became the original home of the Pegasus 1934. But, due to weather and aging, the original Pegasus was taken down, restored, and placed in front of the Omni in downtown Dallas.

A second Pegasus was made for the top of the Magnolia building, marking Dallas as more than just a “one-horse town.”

A large robot-like structure known as Traveling Man in Deep Ellum towers of the street with downtown Dallas in the background — Traveling Man can be seen along Good Latimer Expy in Dallas with downtown Dallas in the background.
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The Traveling Man of Deep Ellum

The now iconic “Traveling Man” stands tall above the Deep Ellum neighborhood. The artist who created these robotic murals is Brad Oldham. If you keep looking around the area, there’s more than one of these sculptures, but the most popular version is standing next to the DART rail line with one arm pointing towards downtown and the other holding a bird.

The statue has also gotten some costumes over the years. During the Mavs finals, he was dressed in Mavs gear. During the pandemic, he wore a mask.

Giant Eyeball

Talk about eye-catching. The Giant Eyeball has a home in the Main Street District and has remained a visitor attraction since 2013. The 30-ft fiberglass sculpture was made by Tony Tasset in 2007. Word has it that the eyeball and the park were the site of the city’s first skyscraper in 1909.

Red Panda Bear

The East Quarter neighborhood is striving to be bear-ly missed with its growing tech businesses, luxury living, and cafe-style eateries. The Red Panda Bear — which was designed by artist Richard Orlinski — is a sign that you’ve reached this rising star of a neighborhood.

Asked

Which art installation has two locations in downtown Dallas?

A. The Red Panda
B. The Traveling Man
C. The Pegasus
D. The Giant Eyeball

Test your knowledge

Events

Thursday, July 11

Chase Entrepreneur Series | Thursday, July 11 | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | Oak Cliff Community Center Branch, 3929 S. Polk St., Dallas | Free | Learn everything you need to know about being an entrepreneur with presenter Terri Thomas.
DigiMarCon Texas 2024 | Thursday, July 11-Friday, July 12 | 9 a.m.-7 p.m. | Omni Dallas Hotel, 555 S. Lamar St., Dallas | $697-$1,397 | Get the inside scoop on digital marketing from exciting, thought-provoking speakers and professional network building.

Friday, July 12

Two Days in Texas | Friday, July 12 | 1 p.m. -1:30 p.m. | The Sixth Floor Museum, 411 Elm St., Dallas | Free | Dive into the history of the Sixth Floor Museum exhibit through a fifteen-minute gallery and a chance to view rarely seen objects on display.

Saturday, July 13

The Art of Baseball | Saturday, July 13 | 10 a.m.-7 p.m. | Arlington Convention & Visitors Bureau, 1717 E. Randol Mill Rd., Ste. 101, Arlington | $10-$15 | Explore the first 100 years of baseball in this unique exhibit by Steve Moya.

Sunday, July 14

80s Murder Mystery | Sunday, July 14 | 1-3 p.m. | Renner Frankford Branch Library, 6400 Frankford Rd. | Free | Get ready to solve a 1980s murder mystery using your deductive reasoning.
Instrumusic Solutions Presents: Live Music Jam | Sunday, July 14 | 7 p.m. | Round Table Pizza, 5600 SMU Blvd., Ste. 120 | Cost of purchase | Come and hear the band Beyond Destiny play live music.

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News Notes

Traffic

Tons of traffic is expected for the MLB All-Star weekend. But we got you covered. General public parking is available in lots B, C, D, E, L, M, N, Q, V, and W, as well as in public parking garages. Ballpark Way and Division Street will aid in the flow of traffic. (Dallas Observer)

Coming Soon

Dallas-based coffee shop chain La La Land Kind Cafe is coming to a major intersection near you. The new hot spot is set to open at 5959 Royal Lane, #645A in Dallas. The shop is known to serve espresso drinks and french toast lattes with cinnamon and maple syrup. (CultureMap Dallas)

Closing

The owner of Val’s Cheesecake, Valery Jean-Bart, is stepping down from his role as head of the operation once led by his late mother. Now, Val is coordinating plans to secure a trademark license in an effort to hand over the business to a new owner. It’s not goodbye, just so long. (Dallas Business Journal)

Announced

Dallas-based tax advisory company Ryan LLC just agreed to purchase Altus Group Ltd. for $513 million in an effort to expand its reach to Europe and Canada. The purchase of Altus Group Ltd. will add 975 employees to Ryan LLC, adding to its 500 Dallas employees which makes the worldwide total 4,800. (Dallas Business Journal)

Biz

Kroger, Albertsons, and Tom Thumb are expected to sell 26 DFW-area stores as part of a $24.6 billion merger with New Hampshire-based C&S Wholesale Grocers. The merger will be reviewed by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission for approval. (The Dallas Morning News)

Listen

Get ready for 128db Rock, Dallas’ new rock station. The new station is set to bring together DJs who worked for KNON 89.3 FM, 93.3 The Bone, 102.1 The Edge, 97.1 The Eagle, and Z Rock. (Dallas Observer)

Sports

What can Klay Thompson do to boost the Mavericks? Get the biggest stories every day from the local experts of the Dallas Mavericks with Locked On’s daily podcasts.

Travel

Stories for the road

Meet Autio: A collection of location-based stories perfect for your road trip

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Taking a road trip to Memphis, TN? Listen to a story about the Mississippi River Museum or Beale Street Blues while driving. | Image via Autio

Boy, do we have a story for you — 11,000+ of them, actually — all conveniently located within one app that can serve as your new travel buddy. And just like your favorite local newsletter, each story comes in at ~five minutes + will leave you more informed about the cities you travel through.

Take a look at five episodes you might hear while road tripping through different US regions.

Queue up history

“Willie’s Devil Drummer” | Fort Worth, TX | Meet Paul English, the drummer with a devilish persona who played in Willie Nelson’s band for 50+ years.
“Quiet Yet Effective, Sam Tasby” | Dallas, TX | Hear the story of Sam Tasby, a man who was at the center of the lawsuit that ended segregation in Dallas public schools.
“The Archives War” | Austin, TX | Learn about the war that was started over old government documents.

Learn more about Autio

The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Kendall Lyons

From the editor

Dallas has a ton of statues and murals floating around downtown. Do you have a favorite I didn’t mention in the newsletter? Tell me about it.

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