WHAT WE DID: JUNE 9TH 2014

Will Milne and Alyssa Stevenson

It's Monday and we've all posted a lot of photos in the past seven days. Heck, there was a lot of stuff to do in Denton last week. We checked out lots of what was going on and you guys checked out the rest. Collectively, we got most of it covered. Check out photos from the week that was below and, as always, tag those grams and tweets with #wddi to see them here weekly in our round up of local pics! 

Collage does summer right with pool parties. 

Collage does summer right with pool parties. 

@divagirlellie snapped a shot of the Denton Square with a beautiful Texas sky in true Dentonite fashion. 

@divagirlellie snapped a shot of the Denton Square with a beautiful Texas sky in true Dentonite fashion. 

Last wednesday was National Runner's Day. The weekly Social Run at Oak St. Draft House and Cocktail Parlour was rightfully packed.

Last wednesday was National Runner's Day. The weekly Social Run at Oak St. Draft House and Cocktail Parlour was rightfully packed.

Oh the things you can make with local beer... Brunch Money ice cream FTW. 

Oh the things you can make with local beer... Brunch Money ice cream FTW. 

Just beet it. If you're @jadewintersee and friends you know how to harvest the tasty root veggies in your own backyard. 

Just beet it. If you're @jadewintersee and friends you know how to harvest the tasty root veggies in your own backyard. 

@alexsparks likes to to do a little light reading over lunch. Bible verses plus temporary tattoos - why didn't someone think of this sooner? 

@alexsparks likes to to do a little light reading over lunch. Bible verses plus temporary tattoos - why didn't someone think of this sooner? 

Time to learn all about arduino with the Denton Public Library! A little educational fun. 

Time to learn all about arduino with the Denton Public Library! A little educational fun. 

How about modeling your favorite reading poses? There is a snazzy summer reading photo booth set up at all of the public libraries in town this summer. 

How about modeling your favorite reading poses? There is a snazzy summer reading photo booth set up at all of the public libraries in town this summer. 

Twilight Tunes

Twilight Tunes is a Denton summer institution. If you have a child under the age of 12, you're probably on the Denton square every Thursday evening, taking in some live music and trying not to get stepped on by little ones. Here are a few photos from last week's show. 

@mbryceo had a tasty vegan bowl at The Bowllery, one of our favorite healthy eating spots. 

@mbryceo had a tasty vegan bowl at The Bowllery, one of our favorite healthy eating spots. 

How about a little mango raspberry cupcake for your summer soiree? Cupcakes and photo by @whitedaisybakery. 

How about a little mango raspberry cupcake for your summer soiree? Cupcakes and photo by @whitedaisybakery. 

@b_meyerdirk made sure to catch all of the tunes at the Chambers album release this weekend. 

@b_meyerdirk made sure to catch all of the tunes at the Chambers album release this weekend. 

Biographies tees to keep you looking local - made by the one and only @sundayprintshop. 

Biographies tees to keep you looking local - made by the one and only @sundayprintshop. 

Just a couple of kiddos and one spectacular local mom keeping cool at Yogurt Fusion which hosted an end of the school year party/fundraiser for the Denton Splash Park and managed to raise lots of money!

Just a couple of kiddos and one spectacular local mom keeping cool at Yogurt Fusion which hosted an end of the school year party/fundraiser for the Denton Splash Park and managed to raise lots of money!

@glenfarris is loving his @bellandoak wallet as it ages on. 

@glenfarris is loving his @bellandoak wallet as it ages on. 

@phototerminus is a cthulhu worshipper. WHAT'S IN THE BOX, MICHAEL?!?

@phototerminus is a cthulhu worshipper. WHAT'S IN THE BOX, MICHAEL?!?

@wildflowerart hosted an adult art camp.  

@wildflowerart hosted an adult art camp.  

How about that view? Photo by @thebrainybabe. 

How about that view? Photo by @thebrainybabe. 

@kaceydoesstuff takes on the country side for a scenic ride. Although, we're pretty sure 'gramming while driving will get you that "texting and driving" ticket all the same. Maybe he was out of city limits, though...

@kaceydoesstuff takes on the country side for a scenic ride. Although, we're pretty sure 'gramming while driving will get you that "texting and driving" ticket all the same. Maybe he was out of city limits, though...

Local peaches get used in the awesome drinks at Mulberry St. Cantina. 

Local peaches get used in the awesome drinks at Mulberry St. Cantina. 

@archerplushare is a gem of a jewelry artist. Check out her summer specials! 

@archerplushare is a gem of a jewelry artist. Check out her summer specials! 

@shainasheaffphoto grabbed some veggie tacos at Cafe Brazil. 

@shainasheaffphoto grabbed some veggie tacos at Cafe Brazil. 

@melissalaree took photos featuring @bellandoak and @pastranastudio - a few super quality Denton makers. 

@melissalaree took photos featuring @bellandoak and @pastranastudio - a few super quality Denton makers. 

Texas sunsets on Texas wildflowers - summer is officially here. Photo by Shaina Sheaff. 

Texas sunsets on Texas wildflowers - summer is officially here. Photo by Shaina Sheaff. 

THE DEN10: JUNE 4th

Glen Farris 

We are a month away from July 4th, y’all. This summer is just cruising by and you better grab it by the horns if you want a chance at having the greatest summer ever. There’s a ton going on this week and it’s great to see so many charities getting the fundraising treatment. Tag your photos and get featured on Monday. #WDDI.

Questions, edits or cooking tips? Email glen@wedentondoit.com

Wednesday, June 4th
Thinline Film Fest Celebrity Bartenders | Mulberry St. Cantina | 5PM
Our great film festival is our raising funds on the faces of some of our favorite local celebrities. Come out for the chance to get your chips and salsa refilled by Frenchy and put some funds in the hat while your at it.

National Running Day | Oak St. Draft House | 7PM
T-shirts to commemorate the event, ASICS and Luke’s Locker will be out tonight celebrating National Running Day. Cap off the prizes and giveaways with a quick little 5K through the streets of Denton.

Thursday, June 5th
Biographies / Criminal Birds / Astro Veil And The Please, Please Me | Dan’s Silverleaf | 9PM | $5
We've highlighted several of these bands in our 3 Songs column and can't wait for this show. 

Friday, June 6th
Design Happy Hour for Better Block Denton | East Side | 6PM
Get involved by meeting residents interested in revitalizing the old “Pig Wig” site off E Sherman.

Supply Swap w/ DIME + SCRAP | The DIME Store | 5PM
Donate your art supplies starting at 3PM and then pay $5 for a shopping bag ($2.50 if you donate supplies) to fill with whatever crafts you can stuff in it beginning at 5PM. It’s summer / craft time.

Chambers Album Release / Pageantry / Borrisokane / Leoncarlo | Dan’s Silverleaf | 9PM | $7
Everyone hates Chambers.

Saturday, June 7th
Splash Day at The Market | Denton County Historic Park | 9AM
One of the great joys in life is going to the Community Market when they have the water slide. Witnessing the chaos and raw community spontaneously erupt at the bottom of the Texas-sized water slide is always some of the great, memorable moments of the summer. We imagine there will be some fundraising for the Splash Park also which might entail throwing a dollar in a jar for the chance to throw a water balloon at Amber Briggle so your Saturday morning just got a little more interesting. 

Monday, June 9th
Bootstrap Denton: A Denton Creatives Mixer | East Side | 6:30PM
Announcements of Denton’s TechMill and drinks sponsored by UP Global. Must be a Monday in Denton.

Movie Night: The Life Aquatic | The White House | 7PM
Summertime means movie time.

Tuesday, June 10 th
Charity Happy Hour & Bottle Drive for Our Daily Bread | Mulbbery St. Cantina | 3PM
Get out and raise some money and donate unopened water bottles for the homeless.

BESTROOMS 2014

Will Milne, Shaina Sheaff, and Sara Button

The men's room at Paschall's. 

The men's room at Paschall's. 

Last year, we took a look at what we thought were some of the best (and worst) public restrooms in Denton. As frequent urinators, we thought ourselves fairly adept to judge such a thing. It's been about fifteen months since then, though, and some new restrooms have come into play. In addition to that, some of the older restrooms have improved, while others have really let themselves go. We figured that the original post shouldn't be a one-off, and should instead be a yearly contest that we update. Heck, maybe we'll even make a trophy and hand it out. Let's quit this jibber-jabber and get onto the toilets...

BEST

Loophole - Despite the fact that you have to walk all the way through the bar and upstairs, the restrooms at Loophole (the ladies in particular) are actually quite nice. The dark oak finishes and neutral color scheme are welcoming, comforting, and sharp. There is even an leather upholstered bench for you to sit and wait your turn on, should you face a short wait. A+, Loophole.

The Restroom in the Basement of City Hall - Glen says a short stay in this bano will drastically improve your day. It's a calming and soothing bathroom that is a pleasure to pee in. 

Rose Costumes - The restroom at this downtown ex-pat is decorated like 221B Baker St., AKA Sherlock Holmes’ apt. Distressed chairs, fabric-covered walls and other things that sound like they’d make a restroom gross are all over this baño, but somehow it works. Just don't touch anything. Plus, you get to pretend to be Benedict Cumberbatch while you pee. Can’t beat that.

LSA -  The restrooms at LSA are always clean, well-stocked, modern and have a touch of Texas to them. 

Paschall Bar - Cleanliness is absolutely vital to the quality of a restroom. Many bars apparently missed that meeting. Paschall's didn't. In addition to providing a respite from the cigar and cigarette smoke that permeates the rest of the establishment, the restrooms at Paschall are always clean and well-stocked with interesting artwork. In addition, the patrons here are such gentlemen that nobody yells at the ladies for sneaking into the mens’ room when the ladies’ has a line. Another interesting aspect is that the men's room at Paschall is routinely cleaner and nicer-smelling than the ladies. Well done, men. Well done. 

The glass in Dan's Silverleaf's ladies room. 

The glass in Dan's Silverleaf's ladies room. 

Loco Cafe - This is an executive/level restroom in an unexpected location. These facilities are not only spacious, private and quiet but also clean enough to eat your biscuit sandwich off of the floor (please don't actually do this). As an added bonus, you get to smile or grimace at a photo of Glen Farris as you make your way to the throne.

OSDH - It's nothing fancy, but it's well-lit, always has enough toilet paper, and plenty of stalls (so you won't end up waiting too long on a Friday night this summer). Even with the crowds that flock there every weekend, the bathrooms remain surprisingly clean. Bonus points for including [not] fake floral arrangements in the the ladies' room.

Dan’s Silverleaf – Let us start by saying, the patrons of Dan’s are very adamant about their love for this restroom. The turquoise walls and multi-pane (yet just translucent enough) glass overlooking the first stall makes for a very pleasant lavatory experience. The smell isn’t typically an issue and there are usually additional paper goods around. Bonus points for the most thoughtful and least disgusting bathroom graffiti in town. All of this, and this is still a bar/music venue. Thank YOU, patrons of Dan’s.

Banter - While it's not incredibly well-lit, Banter offers a restroom that is always clean and fully stocked. The great part about it is there's at least a sense of privacy, as the door isn't right next to the counter - like it is at some local coffee joints - allowing you to show the whole world that you plan on doing some business behind closed doors. 

The Possibly Mythical Secret Restroom In the Gateway Center - Some We Denton Do It-ers swear by this restroom as the number one place in town to take care of business, but we went investigating and couldn't find it. Our friends wouldn't share as to keep this unicorn of a restroom a secret. We think they might just be big fat liars.

The restrooms at Recycled Books in a nice grainy black and white. 

The restrooms at Recycled Books in a nice grainy black and white. 

WORST

Lou's - (NOTE: Apparently Lou's no longer has the three-seater, so take of that what you will.) Regardless of which ladies room you choose (the tiny three-seater or the spacious one-seater) you will have to wait. The three-seater is almost impossible unless you are 22 and have had your fair share of mind-erasers. The one-seater is quaint, yet mostly dirty. If visiting Lucky Lou's after midnight you are almost guaranteed to enter before or directly after someone who has spewed their multiple double vodka cranberry's and dignity and missed the toilet. The smell, though. At least they usually provide chalk to write your favorite Denton gossip on the walls, though. Seems like a good place for a few #WDDI's, right? We love ya in spite of it, though, Lou's. 

Recycled Books - If you're an exhibitionist and enjoy people listening to the sound of you pee, this is 100% the place for you. It's made even better due to the fact that it's right next to the children's section so you can hear small children critiquing Seuss as you try to hover above the seat.

Andy's - (the downstairs bathrooms in the basement) Both the men's and the women's leave a lot to be desired. While the ladies' room is equipped with a mirror (score!), the floor is forever covered in some sort of sticky residue that's been there since at least 2006. That, and you may have a twenty minute wait while some couple makes out in the bathroom. Ah, romance. 

J and J's - The constant fear of falling into the basement below with your pants at your ankles makes for a stressful restroom experience. In addition, the long walk down the hall to get to them has a very The Shining feel to it for some reason. We wouldn't be surprised to see a guy dressed in a dog costume walk out of the men's room at some point.

Rubber Gloves - These restrooms smell of stale urine and a flavor of Doritos that hasn't been invented yet. They're always extremely dark, giving off a very dungeon of doom feeling. We wouldn't want it any other way, though, Rubber Gloves. So keep it up, and maybe get these things even dirtier if you can. 

WHAT WE DID: JUNE 2ND 2014

The heat is on, y'all. The kids are all gradually entering into summer break mode - for most this is their last week before freedom. That means the days are longer, the nights are hotter, and the number of times you'll find a random kid hiding behind your recycling bin with a Super Soaker will increase ten-fold. So just get out of the house and go do stuff. Bonus is that some places even have air conditioning. The ones that don't normally have tequila and/or guacamole, though, and that's pretty much the same thing. 

Don't forget to tag your pics with #WDDI so they can be added to our weekly round up right here on What We Did!  

Howsabout a WDDI-sponsored water balloon fight on the courthouse lawn. Y'all in? 

Howsabout a WDDI-sponsored water balloon fight on the courthouse lawn. Y'all in? 

Some call hula hooping the "unofficial sport of Denton." They may be right. Photo by @toole824. 

Some call hula hooping the "unofficial sport of Denton." They may be right. Photo by @toole824. 

One of the square's many "hoopers." Photo by @elizaldephotography.

One of the square's many "hoopers." Photo by @elizaldephotography.

High School Ceasar out for a family friendly show at OSDH. Photo by @mkernan. 

High School Ceasar out for a family friendly show at OSDH. Photo by @mkernan. 

This takes yard art to a new level. Tree carving spotted by @cookiemomster. 

This takes yard art to a new level. Tree carving spotted by @cookiemomster. 

A View From the Top

TWU let's the public into Guinn Hall once a year. The decades-old dorm room is the tallest point between Dallas and Oklahoma City at 24 stories and provides a very unique view of the city which you can see in the photos above. 

NITE, one of our favorite local bands, shirts by @sundayprintshop . Maybe new tees for the summer wardrobe?

NITE, one of our favorite local bands, shirts by @sundayprintshop . Maybe new tees for the summer wardrobe?

@melissalaree grabbed a few shots of leather craftsman extraordinaire, Clint Wilkinson of @bellanoak. 

@melissalaree grabbed a few shots of leather craftsman extraordinaire, Clint Wilkinson of @bellanoak. 

Classic shot of Morrison's Corn Kits by @baileygillreath. 

Classic shot of Morrison's Corn Kits by @baileygillreath. 

The bacon-clad "Stevie" burger at LSA devoured by the one and only @zach_ashcraft. 

The bacon-clad "Stevie" burger at LSA devoured by the one and only @zach_ashcraft. 

Cartwright's country fried chicken - all that and a little gravy is a great way to spend a weekend. We're still trying to figure out the best CFS in Denton, though. We're currently thinking Horny Toad Cafe, but we may be wrong. Photo by @xtiffanyyou…

Cartwright's country fried chicken - all that and a little gravy is a great way to spend a weekend. We're still trying to figure out the best CFS in Denton, though. We're currently thinking Horny Toad Cafe, but we may be wrong. Photo by @xtiffanyyoungbloodx.

A kitchy cute caricature for @fussbudgets. 

A kitchy cute caricature for @fussbudgets. 

Better Block had a meeting at the old Piggly Wiggly (soon to be La Azteca Market) on Sherman last Tuesday.

Better Block had a meeting at the old Piggly Wiggly (soon to be La Azteca Market) on Sherman last Tuesday.

A comfy green couch in a beautiful home - spotted by @jadewintersee. 

A comfy green couch in a beautiful home - spotted by @jadewintersee. 

@annatovar made some friends of the bovine variety. 

@annatovar made some friends of the bovine variety. 

Everyone loves Waffle Wagon waffles. Photo by @besely. 

Everyone loves Waffle Wagon waffles. Photo by @besely. 

@sarahanneadams at a sweet looking house show. 

@sarahanneadams at a sweet looking house show. 

How Lil'd centric are you? Prove it with a pic in the Lil'd sculpture outside of OSDH - now complete with an apostrophe!

Woodrow Wilson sent their 4th graders to the North Branch Library for some quality reading time. Photo by @dentonpubliclibrary. 

Woodrow Wilson sent their 4th graders to the North Branch Library for some quality reading time. Photo by @dentonpubliclibrary. 

The view at Eureka Park captured by @uccelloraro. 

The view at Eureka Park captured by @uccelloraro. 

All hail the sushi master. @mkernan had the pleasure of hanging (and eating) at Keiichi. 

All hail the sushi master. @mkernan had the pleasure of hanging (and eating) at Keiichi. 

This is better than flowers. Great eats at Keiichi brought to you by @katiekernan. 

This is better than flowers. Great eats at Keiichi brought to you by @katiekernan. 

Hire a ninja, y'all. Denton has the best graffiti. Photo by @ynzi__  lynzi. 

Hire a ninja, y'all. Denton has the best graffiti. Photo by @ynzi__  lynzi. 

Bagpipes makin' noise at Eastside. Caught by @shainasheaffphoto. 

Bagpipes makin' noise at Eastside. Caught by @shainasheaffphoto. 

Looks like the perfect Sunday drive - clouds captured by @amnoel__. 

Looks like the perfect Sunday drive - clouds captured by @amnoel__. 

Slack line - a courthouse classic. Photo by @thedapperbat. 

Slack line - a courthouse classic. Photo by @thedapperbat. 

Public art - photo by @divagirlellie. 

Public art - photo by @divagirlellie. 

The concrete got poured this week. Pumped for this to be on the square and served locally. 

The concrete got poured this week. Pumped for this to be on the square and served locally. 

A little hang time at OSDH by @baileygillreath. 

A little hang time at OSDH by @baileygillreath. 

No tacos to end the post this week. Let's go with tarantulas instead. The dangers of living on Sherman Drive as captured by @joshpiers. This is probably in your backyard right now, Denton. go check! Enjoy having fun outside this summer after looking…

No tacos to end the post this week. Let's go with tarantulas instead. The dangers of living on Sherman Drive as captured by @joshpiers. This is probably in your backyard right now, Denton. go check! Enjoy having fun outside this summer after looking at this 'gram! Also, that's a five foot wide frisbee if you need scale. 

FRIDAY VIDEO THREESOME: MAY 2014

Every Friday that falls on a day that is a prime number (not really, just trying to disguise our irregularity in posting) we like to highlight three videos that deal with Denton. We call it the Friday Video Threesome which may be slightly misleading. Sorry. It gets hits, though, so that's nice. Anyway, here are three Denton-related videos that we happened to enjoy. Enjoy your weekend, Denton. 

Here's another in the Chambers' series of videos featuring local bands hatin' on their new album. This one, featuring members of Midlake, just may be our favorite so far. They hate pretty well. 

Did y'all know that Denton was named a "Texas Treasure" by the Texas Historical Commission? Well, we were, and with good reason. Denton was the tenth city to be designated with the moniker.  The video above details why. 

Maybe you've seen some of those sweet "toon" versions of well known Dentonites circling on Facebook in the last few months? Apparently, they'll soon have their own web show that we couldn't be more excited about - especially if the short preview video above is any indication of what it will be like. 

 

Have a great weekend, everybody!

THE DEN10: MAY 28th

Glen Farris

Another of the 52 weeks that will happen this year is coming right at you and you better be ready to pounce. Summer is upon us and will be over by the time you know it. Time to start making plans for trips to the beach and don’t forget to tag your photos with #WDDI.

Questions, comments and requests for information may be directed at glen@wedentondoit.com

Wednesday, May 28th
H.O.T. Presents: Pedestrian Deposit / Filth / Vulgar Fashion / Corporate Park / Sobering / Celestial Death | Rubbergloves | 9PM | $1

Another classic $1 Gloves show.

Thursday, May 29th
Seven Mile Cafe Restaurant Night | Seven Mile Cafe | 5PM
Proceeds from this event goes to one of our favorites: Serve Denton.

A View From the Top | TWU | 5:30 - 8:30pm
See Denton from 24 stories up atop TWU's Guinn Hall, which is apparently the tallest building between Dallas and Oklahoma City. This would be sweet for a citywide game of Where's Waldo. 

Twilight Tunes: A Taste Of Herb | Courthouse Lawn | 8PM
Is it me or is this getting bigger every single week?

Two Tons Of Steel | Dan’s Silverleaf | 9PM | $10

Friday, May 30th
Koan Benefit | Banter | 6PM

On The Square, Outside The Box: Denton ISD’s Art Show | UNT On The Square | 5PM

Señor Fin Goodbye Show / Hat Hair Album Release | Dan’s Silverleaf | 9PM | FREE
Farewell, Mr. Fin.

Sunday, June 1st
Black Fox Players Informal Showing | Green Space Arts Collective | 7PM

Tuesday, June 3rd
Deerpeople / Moonbather / Dripping Wet | Dan’s Silverleaf | 9PM $5

HARDER, BETTER, FASTER, STRONGER BLOCK

Will Milne

A large crowd gathered outside of the long-closed Piggly Wiggly yesterday evening to discuss Better Block Denton. 

A large crowd gathered outside of the long-closed Piggly Wiggly yesterday evening to discuss Better Block Denton. 

Last night, several dozen people met outside of the Piggly Wiggly on Sherman Dr. that has been closed since 2009. We're sure that passers-by the parking lot that's been empty (except for when that one cop turns it into a speed trap) were shocked to see so many cars and people in front of the closed down grocery market. The crowd was present for Denton Better Block, a local offshoot of a national organization that seeks to show communities how they can better use their potential. Taken from their website, Better Block "create[s] quick, inexpensive, high-impact changes that improve and revitalize underused properties and highlight the potential for creating great 'Complete Streets.'" Which, as you're well aware, Denton has plenty of need for. After much deliberation, Sherman Dr. was named as the location for Denton's Better Block and we couldn't be happier - we always like to see development/revitalization in Denton that isn't within a two-block radius of the square. 

We went last night to listen to Jason Roberts and Andrew Howard, co-creators of The Better Block, give an introductory speech to interested citizens. They talked about how simple TBB is to set up, how things work, and encouraged folk to get involved. People applauded and then quickly jotted down several ideas (both business and non) they thought would work well in the area. We heard people throw out terms like "splash pads," "dog park," "actually public public art" and even "super awesome grocery store," - and even wrote down a few of our own. Heck, they even ran out of sheets of paper for people to write ideas on! We wanna hear what y'all think would work well at this space. Click the link below to fill out an application, but also tell us in the comments below. Also, hey Thomas and Alphonso from Paschall's Bar, y'all should have a pop-up cocktail bar when this thing goes down - we'll hit it up for sure. I mean how awesome would it be to have a bar with a sweet tree-covered patio in North Denton? 

Read below to see how you can help out and find a cool TED video featuring Jason Roberts. 

 

Jason Roberts of Better Block Denton and a megaphone. 

Jason Roberts of Better Block Denton and a megaphone. 

Folks writing down ideas for the block. 

Folks writing down ideas for the block. 

If you missed last night, fret not. There are still many ways you can help coming up. Here's a few we grabbed from their website below: 

  • June 6th 6pm Design Happy Hour (location TBD)
  • June 13th Pop up Shop Applications Due
  • June 20th Sign-Up for Classes/Workshops
  • June 26th & 27th Classes/Workshops (location TBD)
  • June 28th Better Block 9am to 1pm with graduation following at 2pm

We'll make sure to include them (and whatever locations they end up choosing) on the #Den10. 

Also, if you wanna help out (we know you do), Better Block has volunteer forms here, and, even better, if you have a prospective business idea that you can create on the small-scale on Sherman during Denton Better Block, make sure to fill out this application.

Jason Roberts talks to Denton Community Market's Kati Trice. 

Jason Roberts talks to Denton Community Market's Kati Trice. 

WHAT WE DID: MAY 27th

...aaaaand the long (much needed) weekend is done. We hope y'all had an awesome Memorial Day. We sure did. It seems as if we all needed a relaxing weekend. We think that Denton truly does the three-day weekend justice. Y'all know how to party and play like pros whether it be catching some live music, being outdoors or eating way way too much chili. 

Keep on taggin' those pics and 'grams with #wddi to make it to next week's round up of snapshots.

@orangerageous enjoyed a local ale and skinny dip on his three-day weekend. This looks like a public pool, though, so maybe make that dip a bit less skinny. 

@orangerageous enjoyed a local ale and skinny dip on his three-day weekend. This looks like a public pool, though, so maybe make that dip a bit less skinny. 

@bwdaskam kept it scenic with a trek through the greenbelt after getting back from California and touring Huy Fong Foods. 

@bwdaskam kept it scenic with a trek through the greenbelt after getting back from California and touring Huy Fong Foods. 

@jadewintersee enjoyed the fruits of her labors, some fresh-from-the-garden peruvian carrots and a few thrift store finds. 

@jadewintersee enjoyed the fruits of her labors, some fresh-from-the-garden peruvian carrots and a few thrift store finds. 

CHILI COOKOFF

Local brews, hand crafted cocktails, Hares on the Mountain and loads of sunscreen were all a part of the annual Golden Jesus: Chili Cook Off, which has been a Denton mainstay since 2004. Dozens of people gathered to hang out, eat some fine chili and day drink. The photos above were taken by local photographer extraordinaire (and friend of the blog), Shaina Sheaff, whom we interviewed last December. 

@besely spotted (or created - we're not sure) a little beer-ful artwork at East Side. While we're on the subject, who has the best table graffitti in town? 

@besely spotted (or created - we're not sure) a little beer-ful artwork at East Side. While we're on the subject, who has the best table graffitti in town? 

@rowdybridges got a killer shot of our downtown in the middle of a gorgeous sunset. 

@rowdybridges got a killer shot of our downtown in the middle of a gorgeous sunset. 

All kinds of Denton folks are proud to show off that they're a part of Lil' d. 

@sprocketsbicycleshop is almost open in their new location on the square! Can't wait for this cycle and cupcake fusion shop. Make sure to stop by and hang out on Saturday, June 7th!

@sprocketsbicycleshop is almost open in their new location on the square! Can't wait for this cycle and cupcake fusion shop. Make sure to stop by and hang out on Saturday, June 7th!

Another great shot of some show-y sky by @txbhrtfld.

Another great shot of some show-y sky by @txbhrtfld.

@pattythedoxie caught a snap of that double rainbow from Sunday evening that had Instagram all a-twitter. No one asked, "What does it mean?" though, so that was nice. 

@pattythedoxie caught a snap of that double rainbow from Sunday evening that had Instagram all a-twitter. No one asked, "What does it mean?" though, so that was nice. 

MUSIC

@thepaigels caught The O's at Dan's over the weekend. 

@thepaigels caught The O's at Dan's over the weekend. 

Pink Smoke jammed at J&J's - photo cred to @birdsaremean. 

Pink Smoke jammed at J&J's - photo cred to @birdsaremean. 

The O's by @dentonobserver

The O's by @dentonobserver

Daniel Markham was also caught creating great music at Dan's. Photo by the @dentonobserver.

Daniel Markham was also caught creating great music at Dan's. Photo by the @dentonobserver.

@shainasheaffphoto had the pleasure of shooting the One O'Clock jazz band during a recording session. 

@shainasheaffphoto had the pleasure of shooting the One O'Clock jazz band during a recording session. 

A little live music and LSA's awesome view of the courthouse were a part of @cd7383's weekend fun. 

A little live music and LSA's awesome view of the courthouse were a part of @cd7383's weekend fun. 

The new East Side painting. We dig it. 

The new East Side painting. We dig it. 

Spotted by @bwdaskam, Denton Sriracha delegate extraordinaire, while exploring Huy Fong. 

Spotted by @bwdaskam, Denton Sriracha delegate extraordinaire, while exploring Huy Fong. 

Behind the scenes shooting for an upcoming United Way video. 

Behind the scenes shooting for an upcoming United Way video. 

PEOPLE SITTING ON STUFF

@alexsparks Keeps Exploring. 

@alexsparks Keeps Exploring. 

Photo by @digijordan. #KIDSONKEGS

Photo by @digijordan. #KIDSONKEGS

@katiekernan caught a local production of The Hobbit. We hear that kids loved it. 

@katiekernan caught a local production of The Hobbit. We hear that kids loved it. 

@jadewintersee posed in her yard full of sunflower stalks. 

@jadewintersee posed in her yard full of sunflower stalks. 

@dentonkate went to the Renaissance Fair and found out a little more about her future... 

@dentonkate went to the Renaissance Fair and found out a little more about her future... 

@veeveemarie shares in the sentiment of Recycled Books. 

@veeveemarie shares in the sentiment of Recycled Books. 

This is what Fry Street looks like once the students are gone - even the sky is happy. Photo by @zach_ashcraft. 

This is what Fry Street looks like once the students are gone - even the sky is happy. Photo by @zach_ashcraft. 

@veronica_n_denton had a tasty looking Wafffle Wagon moment.

@veronica_n_denton had a tasty looking Wafffle Wagon moment.

A vegan cupcake tower by @whitedaisybakery makes everyone feel their sweet tooth.

A vegan cupcake tower by @whitedaisybakery makes everyone feel their sweet tooth.

Taco porn courtsey of @shainasheaffphoto has us drooling. Maybe we should do an "all taco" What We Did. Maybe Cinco De Mayo was the week to do that. Oh well. 

Taco porn courtsey of @shainasheaffphoto has us drooling. Maybe we should do an "all taco" What We Did. Maybe Cinco De Mayo was the week to do that. Oh well.