07.12.2024

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History

Celebrate Bastille Day in Bishop Arts

Bishop Arts celebrates its unique French history during Bastille Day. | Picture via Wikimedia Commons

Locals have gathered annually for over a decade to celebrate Bastille Day in Bishop Arts. The holiday celebrates Dallas’ unique connection to French history.

The History

Bastille Day is a French National Holiday that celebrates the storming of the Bastille — a military fortress and prison — on July 14, 1789. The uprising helped usher in the French Revolution. Decades after the revolution, many French settlers came to Texas during the mid-1800s, and Oak Cliff became a French settlement.

A French philosopher named Victor Considerant wrote a book that encouraged other settlers to make their new start in Texas, called “Au Texas.” Both Considerant and his mentor — Utopian socialist philosopher, Charles Fourier — believed there was a rare opportunity to build and start new societies centered around land and agriculture here in Texas.

French Flag waving in the sky. — Bastille Day is celebrated on July 14.
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Picture via Wikimedia Commons

Considerant returned to Europe where he encouraged more settlers to move to Texas. Thanks to his endorsement, a new colony of settlers formed on the south bank of the Trinity River, covering nearly 1,200 acres by 1855.

The settlement became home to 350+ colonists and became known as “La Reunion.” After just 18 months, the colony disbanded, but Dallasites can still find their influence today at Reunion Tower, Victor Prosper Apartments, and La Reunion in Bishop Arts.

Bastille on Bishop

Now that you’re an expert, celebrate the unique history of the French in Texas during Bastille Day on Bishop. The French festival is held every July to celebrate the roots of La Reunion.

The main event will be held on Saturday, July 14. Festival goers are encouraged to dress up in their berets and join their friends and family for a stroll through the market, wine tastings, and live music. It’s free to walk through the festival, but tickets start at $30 for specific events and wine and food tastings.

Events

Friday, July 12

Dallas Film Presents BEST OF DIFF 2024 | Friday, July 12-Sunday, July 14 | Times vary | LOOK Dine-In Cinemas, 10110 Technology Blvd. E., Dallas | $0-$10 | Best of DIFF 2024 will showcase films that have received honors at this year’s Dallas International Film Festival.
Gallery Talk - Two Days in Texas | Friday, July 12 | 1-1:30 p.m. | The Sixth Floor Museum, 411 Elm St., Dallas | Cost of admission | Explore the history of the Sixth Floor Museum exhibit through a fifteen-minute gallery talk and a chance to view rarely seen objects on display.
Silent Disco: Ogre Boogie Wonderland | Friday, July 12 | 8 p.m.| AT&T Performing Arts Center, Dallas | $25 | Childhood nostalgia awaits at this Shrek-themed Silent Disco experience.

Saturday, July 13

Ooh La La! Bastille Day Celebration | Saturday, July 13 | 7-10 p.m. | Sweet Tooth Hotel, 2316 Victory Park Lane, Dallas | $21-$36 | The Sweet Tooth Hotel will host their 2nd annual Oh Là Là! Bastille Day featuring French elegance, art, and music.

Sunday, July 14

Instrumusic Solutions Presents: Live Music Jam | Sunday, July 14 | 7 p.m. | Round Table Pizza, 5600 SMU Blvd. Ste. 120, Dallas | Free | Come and hear the band “Beyond Destiny” as they play during a live music jam at Round Table Pizza at SMU.
Ravs & The Akrlyx (Popilistic Soul) | Sunday, July 14 | 7-10 p.m. | The Free Man Cajun Cafe & Lounge, 2626 Commerce St., Dallas | Cost of purchase | End your week with a show from the soul group.

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News Notes

Coming Soon

Officials will soon consider a proposal to construct a high-speed rail extension connecting Dallas, Arlington, and Fort Worth. Proponents believe that the extension of the line would aid with rapid population growth across North Texas. (BisNow)

Opening

SILO Dance will be a new dance venue that comes from the minds of Disco Donnie (Donnie Estopinal) and Dallas entertainment entrepreneur Patrick Tetrick, and will open in the Design District. The venue is set to open with a performance by DJ Tiesto on Thursday, September 19. (Billboard)

Plan Ahead

Ringling Bros and Barnum & Bailey - The Greatest Show on Earth is back at two highly anticipated venues in Dallas and Fort Worth. There will be six July performances at Dallas’ American Airlines Center (July 26- July 28) and six August performances at the Dickies Arena in Fort Worth (Aug. 2-Aug.4). (Dallas Culture Map)

Numbers

318,000. This is how many working-age residents moved to Dallas-Fort Worth between 2020 and 2023, the most of any major U.S. metropolitan area, per the U.S. Census Bureau. (Axios Dallas)

Sports

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Food

🌮 Food Truck Round-Up

Food Truck Round-Up: Serving up the best food trucks in Dallas

Customers lining up outside of Fletcher's food trailer.

Fletcher’s is known for its state fair corny dogs. | Picture via @fletcherscornydogs

Concrete meets culinary creativity when it comes to food trucks in Dallas. These mobile kitchens continue to be a hot trend because, well, they’re delicious. Whether you’re a foodie searching for your next fill or a newbie to the Dallas food scene, these food trucks need to be on your radar.

Fletcher’s Original Corny Dogs | 2012 Woodall Rodgers Fwy.
This State fair tradition is available all year long now at Klyde Warren Park Thurs-Sun.

Moon Wolf Provisions | Locations vary
Owner Richie Conry prides himself in community and good coffee. He runs his shop based out of his vintage cattle trailer which has brought smiles to the DFW area.

Halal Mother Truckers | 2012 Woodall Rodgers Fwy.
This Pakistani fusion food truck offers delicious Chicken Tikka Taco, but you can also bask in the aromatic radiance of the Masala fries.

More food trucks

The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Maiya

From the editor

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