Summer in Denton is normally when the college kids leave and the town gets a little sleepy. That hasn't really proved true this summer, as we're still exhausted from all of the activity the last weekend of July had for us. We kicked off the weekend with the Creatives Mixer at the DIME Store organized by Maker Space. We chowed down on The Pickled Carrot, sipped on some new local beer, and chatted about creative commerce in our city. After that we hit up a few shows. You might have caught us peeking into the Ladies of Spiderweb Salon showcase at J&J's, checking out The Tissue Issue at Banter, or standing in line at the bar at Dan's. We got some great reader submissions this week, too. Keep it up, y'all.
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We mixed and minged at the Maker Space and DIME Creatives Mixer.
Chatting with Heather Gregory, one of the Maker Space owners
We will gladly fill out surveys and info if it means more creative space in Denton.
Zero96 Brewing Co. kept us adequately hydrated with plentiful samples of their local ales. We really liked their Red Ale and are pumped to see what's next from these guys.
The Ladies of Spiderweb Salon had an incredible show at J&J's on Friday evening. They shared stories through a myriad of mediums, and a portion of the proceeds went to the Denton Animal Shelter. Photo by Courtney Marie
J and J's basement was packed for the Ladies of Spiderweb Salon show. Photo by Courtney Marie
The always lovely Jenny Seman of Shiny Around the Edges pounded her drum at the Spiderweb Salon show on Friday. Photo by Courtney Marie
We checked out Queenie's again this weekend and had an interesting experience. Review is forthcoming.
Have you peeked into the construction going on at Lone Star Attitude on the square. The rooftop patio they're building seems to be coming along nicely.
Reader Rachel Merriman sent in this photo she took of the water tower in north Denton. #WDDI
Chambers opened for stalwarts Seryn at Dan's Friday night.
Seryn played a sold-out show at Dan's. The line to get in was long, but worth it.