More than 70 artists applied to the city of Garland to paint the third mural in the recently designated Bankhead Cultural Arts District.
City selects artist for mural
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Downtown property approved uses
Downtown Garland property and business owners’ concerns about downtown zoning deepened in March when a women’s health clinic/pregnancy center wanted to occupy the property at 500 Main Street. The property had recently been vacated by Garland Furniture. Members of the...
Big Art Day comes to downtown Garland
Big Art Day, an outdoor art education event, hosted by the city of Garland and Garland ISD, is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 18. The event will go from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. The event will include exhibits of numerous types of art at the Plaza Theatre, Garland’s Central...
Free live concerts are back!
The city of Garland is offering this great opportunity to experience a laid-back, relaxing evening in beautiful downtown Garland while soaking in some great live music -- the soothing sounds of jazz, Motown, rhythm and blues, and classic country that you may...
Fit to be fried: ‘Fair Fare on the Square’
September in North Texas normally means Big Tex, midway fun and fried food galore. This year, area residents can still get their fix of “fair fare” all in one convenient, walkable location – downtown Garland’s Historic Square. That’s because 13 eateries...
Urban Flea will be back in March
Get ready for lots of fun and great shopping because The Urban Flea Artisan Market will be back in a few short weeks! The Urban Flea is a vintage-inspired, outdoor market featuring handmade goods, antiques, clothing, original art, handmade items, home decor, outdoor...
Wiseman Collection, Focksy join forces in downtown Garland
What do you get when you combine the talents of two unbelievably creative, fun-loving women into one shop? One of the most beautiful and fun to visit businesses in downtown Garland. The shop is at 510 Main Street. The Wiseman Collection and The Frocksy recently...
Downtown Garland finalist for TDA Awards
Garland’s Downtown Dine Around has been selected as a finalist for the 2019 President’s Awards Program, sponsored by the Texas Downtown Association. The Downtown Dine Around was chosen as a finalist for the Best Promotional Event in the Achievement Category....
Sounds of Summer Concert Series announced
Make plans now to attend the city of Garland’s Sounds of Summer Concert Series every Saturday night in June. Gather on the downtown Garland square at 3 p.m. each Saturday to visit the handpicked, high quality food and craft vendors and stay until the music...
Urban Flea Market and downtown Garland offer all-day fun
Downtown Garland visitors enjoyed warm, sunny weather and great shopping opportunities at this season’s first Urban Flea Market Saturday, March 10. The open-air market has become a popular event for shoppers who love vintage and repurposed items, handcrafted goods,...
Downtown revitalization efforts spur progress
Robert A. Smith, downtown property owner and developer, addressed attendees at the Nov. 13 Chamber of Commerce luncheon about downtown Garland. He began with a challenge of sorts: “You’ll Be Known by the Downtown You Keep!” “Are we kick’n our heals...
1 Pound Burger best in town
Hezha Sulaiman, owner of 1 Pound Burger located at 608 Main Street, takes a great deal of pride in the quality of the food served at his restaurant. After being in the food service business for more than five years and owning businesses in several locations, he...