The much anticipated opening of Deep Ellum’s newest live music venue was a hit last week. Just moments before the doors of LaGrange officially opened, owners Stephanie Houston and Rob Schumacher invited Art&Seek in for a behind-the-scenes look into the making of a live music venue from start to finish.

The artwork you’ll see is by local artist and musician Noah Caveny. The deer heads are by another local artist, Edward Ruiz.

LaGrange: the story, the concept and the contractor

LaGrange: the garage door, the jukebox and the Mesquite tree

LaGrange: the bar, the stage and where to tend to your business

LaGrange: the barn door, the green room, the patio and the first soundcheck

LaGrange: the opening night musical wrap up. Music courtesy of Slick 57