Kanvas by Kevin Kelley, a popular bar in Deep Ellum, announced that it will be closing its doors on July 19 due to concerns about violence in the neighborhood. Despite the bar’s financial success, the owner, Kevin Kelley, stated that the safety of guests and employees is the top priority.
Kelley expressed appreciation for the efforts of the City of Dallas and Westdale Management to improve public safety in the area, but ultimately decided that the risk was too great to continue operating in Deep Ellum. The bar’s closure marks another business departure from the area, which has seen several bars and entertainment venues close in recent years.
Original reporting: Dallas TX News (HLL/CB) — read the source article.
