Fall Festival Fun

DALLAS, Texas- The freshness of fall was in the air this past Saturday, at the All About Uptown Festival in historic Uptown Dallas. Presented by the Uptown Dallas Association (UDA), the event was a true celebration of art and living filled with great music, food and fun for entire family.


Dean Foods sponsored the Kid's Korner that had face painting, creative arts, crafts and a balloon artist to entertain the kiddos.


Meanwhile, the adults enjoyed the very relaxed and fun social scene like the one I found hanging around the Genghis Grill booth.


Even former Dallas Maverick basketball star DJ Mbenga was among the crowd of people enjoying the atmosphere at the festival.


I volunteered with American Film International of Dallas (AFI) as you can see my fellow volunteers were full of smiles as the day was full of cheer!


We handed out assorted goodies including a coloring sheets for the kids and information about the upcoming film festival March 26, - April 5 2009 next year. (For more information go to: http://www.afidallas.com)


A live band played a variety of hits from all genres of music as patrons gleefully strolled the boulevard soaking up the rich history and flavor of Uptown Dallas.


As we walked, Tanya and I came across a vintage antique shop called the Uncommon Market and wandered inside.

We were greeted by a robust array of antiques that filled the entire space. Classical paintings and 16th Century artistic works adorned the every inch of every room.

High vaulted ceilings with exquisitely carved moldings and uniquely crafted chandeliers delighted the eyes with a magnificent 360 degrees view.


We were given full access to the entire property and I captured the goldfish that swam in the pool that had been converted into an aquarium.


I sat down for a moment in the greenhouse to absorb some more of the history from the days of yesteryear when things were much slower.


Tanya and I walked arm in arm along the brick laid passageway and she graciously posed so that I could capture here classical beauty amiss all of the beautiful clay and ceramic flower stands that were scattered about the back yard of the estate.
My nephew Undray did not miss out on exploring the myriad of interesting pieces that were links to the past when there were no cell phones, microwaves and most shockingly no internet.
My son Reggie Jr, took a moment to have fun with his mom as he pretends to swat at her with one of the rowboat oars we found on display.
Reggie Jr. also spent a few moments reflecting by sitting at one of the old-world styled tables.


The day would not have been complete without a stunning little pup we met, named "Romo" after the Dallas Cowboys star quarterback. His sweet little eyes were so mesmerizing that I almost adopted him from the City Vet Pets R Uptown booth on the spot.

After hours of fun and artistic savor fare we prepared to bid Uptown Dallas good bye but first a trip to the restrooms....

Farewell for now Uptown Dallas but rest assured after the enormous amounts of fun we had at festival, my family and I will surely be back to visit real soon.




Photos by: Reggie "Lockdawg" Lockhart