Bar 828- A Speakeasy for Promise House!

from the Dallas Morning News
Photo of Eddie "Lucky" Campbell by Jason Janik/Special Contributor

If you think pop-up shops are fun, Eddie "Lucky" Campbell and Michael Martensen are opening a pop-up speakeasy close to the Bishop Arts district. The pop-up, Bar 828 opens tomorrow and will be open for three consecutive weekends. According to the Dallas Morning News, "other high-profile bartenders also plan to participate, says Campbell, including Dub Davis of Marquee Bar and Grill, Sean Conner of Whiskey Cake, Omar Yeefoon of the People's Last Stand, Brian McCullough of Sfuzzi and Standard Pour, Kyle Hilla of Bolsa, Brad Hensarling of the Usual Bar in Fort Worth and the entire crew of the Cedars Social." The bar will mix and serve an array of pre-Prohibition cocktails.

A portion of proceeds will benefit the Promise House, a local charity embracing homeless and runaway teens. There will be food trucks nearby each night and also a DJ, J.T. Donaldson. Read more on the Dallas Morning News website here.


When: 6 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday beginning Thursday, Oct. 13 (for three weekends)
Where: 828 W. Davis, Dallas.
* No phone, no website -- kind of like a speakeasy.

Dash for the Beads 5K

The 2nd Annual Dash for the Beads will begin the tradition of supporting the continual beautification of the Oak Cliff area. The weekend events will include a 5K run and 1 mile walk, costume contest, and festival on the morning of Saturday, March 5, 2011, in the Bishop Arts District. Register for the event here.

All proceeds from the 2011 Dash for the Beads will help fund the beautification projects at Lake Cliff Park.

Mardi Gras festivities continue on Saturday with a Masquerade Ball, and again on Sunday, with a parade and crawfish boil. Visit Mardi Gras Oak Cliff for a full schedule of events.

FIRST THURSDAYS IN BISHOP ARTS DISTRICT

Come to the Bishops Arts District this Thursday, October 7^th, from 6:00-10:00 PM to engage in fashion, food, and fun. The BAD’s First Thursday events generally offer sales and specials at a wide variety of restaurants and stores all around the district with a different theme each week.

THIS WEEK: This First Thursday is a Wine Walk. Guests are invited to purchase a $10 wine glass and enjoy wine tastings at participating merchants. Bona Fide Blues will provide entertainment as guests stroll the streets.

*Starting at 6 PM glasses will be sold at Bishop’s Street Market and Hunky’s Hamburgers!