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Fall Block Party 2012 - next weekend!


One Arts Plaza will host its third annual Fall Block Party on Sunday, October 14 from 12-4 pm as part of the Dallas Arts District’s Art in October Celebration. The Plaza will be closed off for pedestrian-only traffic where guests can enjoy food demonstrations from foodie favorites Tei-An, Fedora and Jorge’s along with newcomers The Greek and Café Des Artistes. Don’t miss the infamous Cocktail Competition at 1 pm with local celebrity judges CultureMap Dallas editor Jennifer Chinnis, Dallas’ Most Eligible cast member and Paws In The City activist Tara Harper, Mike Hiller, editor of the popular food, wine and restaurant site EscapeHatchDallas, America’s Sassiest Lifestyle Guru Steve Kemble and social media strategist, southern belle and blogger Cynthia Smoot.

Seventeen local food and gift vendors, such as The Feather Junkie, Kruffles Dallas, Noble Coyote Coffee Roasters, Pop Star Popsicles and Three Dog Barkery, will set up shop around the plaza for adults, kids and dogs alike. The Southland Swing Band will provide a jazzy soundtrack all afternoon. Special thanks to floral sponsor, Gro Designs.
Paws In The City, DFW Rescue Me and Greyhound Adoption League of Texas will also be on hand featuring pet adoptions and information. Be sure to bring your four legged friends for a Halloween Costume Contest at 3 pm!

Host, model, actress and Dallas local LeeAnne Locken will serve as emcee for this fun-filled fall celebration.

Admission is free and open to the public.

Art In Motion This Saturday

Get your wheels ready! Don't miss Art in Motion this Saturday in The Dallas Arts District as part of Art in October and presented by the Dallas Observer. Bring a bike, wagon, or any artistically decorated human-power vehicle to Art in Motion. The best-decorated entries will win amazing prizes. Extra points will be given for the use of light on your bike. At the end of the ride there will be food, drinks, and live music featuring ISHI at One Arts Plaza.

Saturday, October 6th from 7pm-10pm
7pm – Registration, check-in and bike decorating for Art in Motion
7:30pm – Contest judging
7:30pm-8pm – Ride from DMA to One Arts Plaza
8pm-10pm – After party at One Arts Plaza with ISHI
 For more information, visit the website here.