The next time you see one of these neighbors, be sure and tell them thanks for their work.  Those giving of their time were:  Robin Stewart, Toni Threadgill, Richard Boul, Lynn and Dale Sparrow, David Allen, Sharon Smith (tall) and Olha Prijic.  Look for continued enhancements under the bridge as we work with different partners and investors to this project.

Please check out this link from an local arts blogger– great press for some additional donations perhaps:  Art &Seek

Thanks to all who were able to help out and for the additional donations.  There is still more to do.  But for now, we hope we have a vibrant gateway for all of us to enjoy.  Take a stroll downtown and come home with a smile.

I big thank you to Charlie Hill for the excellent photo of the art work.

Please join your Bryan Place neighbors for Dinner on the Town Thursday, August 26th at Lemongrass Restaurant, 2711 Elm St. Dallas, Texas 214-745-0001

Some of you may have visited Lemongrass last year for Dinner on the Town and we have has several requests to revisit. It is owned by Bryan Place’s own Tuyet Davis and it is very lovely.  Please join us at 6:30 PM on Thursday the 26th and if possible email or call Toni Threadgill so she can give Tuyet the approximate size of our group so she can prepare a warm welcome for us.

Toni Threadgill, 214-707-1831. tonithreadgill@msn.com

Color Coming to Gateway

The Gateway committee has been working on ideas to spruce up the Ross Avenue
underpass since the first phase of the project was completed back in the
spring. There were ideas floating around about murals and we believe an artist
has been selected to spearhead the first ones. If all goes as planned, you
should see a wonderful design representing the essence of the Arts District
coming soon.
Unfortunately, our underpass seems to be the target of taggers who want
choose to display unwanted graffiti and costing tax payers when the city has to
paint over it. Hopefully the mural ideal will curtail some or all of this activity.
Remember, donations are always welcomed to keep up the momentum for this
project. Please send your gifts to Gateway To The Arts District, P.O. Box
710206, Dallas, Texas 75371. For more information, please contact: David Allen
at a_davidallen@hotmail.com, 214-887-8708 OR Wayne Smith at
jws.gar@juno.com, 214-707-1951.

Most yards in Bryan Place are looking great!  You all are making the Yard of the Month choice challenging to pick.  When I was walking on San Jacinto, I glanced down one of the cul-de-sacs and noticed a landscape that required a closer look. Rick Mazola’s yard at 3323 San Jacinto is a smorgasbord of rocks, plants, art and pottery to name a few.   The arched flagstone alleyway off the driveway and behind the landscape sets a quaint and peaceful atmosphere of a place you would like to sit and enjoy.

A “mini” rainforest setting has various plants tucked in the strategically placed moss-covered rocks and boulders, yard art and pottery providing an eclectic mix and other interesting things stand amongst the multi-leveled rocks.

Thank you, Rick, for such a wonderful landscape that contributes in keeping Bryan Place a desirable neighborhood to live.  With everyone’s efforts in keeping their curb appeal can only have a positive future for Bryan Place.

Tip of the month:  Plant seasonal annuals, such as marigolds and ornamental peppers, for fall color.

Come join us Friday evening , July 17th for this month’s Dive-In Movie Night at the Pool.
We will be showing ‘Shrek’ starting at nightfall (about 8:45pm).
Bring drinks, and we’ll provide some food!

BPSPA