There's quite a bit happening in town if Denton is your home for this holiday weekend. Whether you're traveling or not, take a moment and be reflective on what you are truly thankful for this year. We know everyone else is telling you to do that, but whom are you more likely to listen to; a trusted friend or a local arts and culture blog? Last year, Denton city council member, Kevin Roden, gave some thoughts on Banning Politics from the Thanksgiving Table, which this year seems even more poignant with the unfolding events in Ferguson and the discussions that will inevitably occur this week over gravy and turkey. We'd like to endorse and encourage this idea of practicing local democracy at the dinner table. Lets also reflect on how we can serve our community better. Where are there needs to be met? Where is there injustice that has been unanswered? Who are the under-represented people and how do we give them a voice? Let's search our souls and answer the many needs that are here in our own backyards. The needs are great but greater is the spirit and determination of the residents of Denton and we should all be truly thankful for the chance to work hard at work worth doing. Happy Thanksgiving, y'all. Eat some good food and be thankful for what you have.

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Wednesday, November 26th
Rotary Fruit of the Rio Valley | Denton Rotary | All Day
Every year, Denton Noon Club of Rotary International puts on a pretty sweet fruit sale. Proceeds of the sale get reinvested back into the community and this year you can order it all online here.

Thanksgiving Wine Class | Wine Squared | 7PM | $15
RSVP and get the skinny on what fits best with your spread. Impress your friends!

Thursday, November 27th
Downtown Denton Turkey Trot 5k | Oak St. Drafthouse | 8AM
It’s a $15 entry fee to trot a 5k or 10k and you’ll get a wicked t-shirt and a glass. Five bucks per entry will benefit the Denton Food Bank and you can also just bring your canned food, as well.

Thanksgiving | Where You Are | All Day
We’re thankful for our vibrant and diverse community and sweet potatoes. What are you thankful for?

Thanksgiving Community Banquet | Calhoun Middle School | 11AM - 2PM

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Friday, November 28th
Weldon’s 58th Anniversary Celebration | Weldon’s Saddle Shop | 8:30AM
Come out and celebrate the history of this saddle shop on the corner of Hickory & Bell and check out the spur collection and the shop where all the Bell & Oak wares are handmade.

Saturday, November 29th
Last Market Day of 2014: Holiday Market Day | Denton County Historic Park | 9AM
Well, they’ve done it again. The amazing people who put on the community market should be thanked and patted on the back for another fantastic year of expansion for Community Market. Way to go, Vicki and Kati! We’re already looking forward to next year.

Small Busines Saturday | DIME Store | 10AM - 6PM
Food trucks, a hot chocolate bar and all your awesome local goods available for you to buy up in time for not stressing out about buying Christmas presents. Skip the black Friday stampede and go for the complimentary hot chocolate and giveaways at DIME Store.

Stage Fright! Denton Does The Band | Dan’s Silver Leaf | 9PM | $10
Probably the best group of musicians in town give their treatment to on of the best bands in history: The Band. Worth every penny and then some.

“Book” Friday | Recycled Books | 9AM-9PM
We see what you did there! Recycled has 20% off everything, all weekend. Seriously, shop local.

Sunday, November 30th
Battle Of The Beards | Dusty’s | 5PM
Should be a pretty fierce battle benefiting cancer awareness.

March 26, 2018

EVEN MORE DENTON WOMEN OF DISTINCTION

Women’s History Month is the perfect time to revisit some of the amazing Denton ladies who have been town saviors, trailblazers, hellraisers, social activists, and pioneers. Heck, over at TWU is the Texas Women’s Hall of Fame and the archives for the WWII WASP Archives, so you know there are stories a’plenty to tell. Here are a few more of our local favorites, including a 1920’s newspaper publisher, a tiny songstress with a big voice, and a political crusader.

It's Time For Taste of North Texas

Once a year in Denton, many of our local restaurants and bars get together for a good cause and make their food and drinks available for roughly the price of a single restaurant meal. This year’s event will feature around 35 participants, including a great mix of established Denton institutions (hi, Beth Marie’s!) and places that are new to Denton.

February 19, 2018

2018 DENTON MINI MAKER FAIRE

What image pops into your head when someone uses the word “maker”?

The images that tend to appear in the mind—not to mention Google’s image search—involve wires and circuit boards. As important as those skills and the people who enjoy them are, they only represent one type of maker. Many skills can fall under the maker umbrella, whether it’s programming robots to make pancakes or turning a bicycle wheel into a musical instrument. Artists, scientists, crafters, and engineers can all be considered makers. If you can take a set of materials and transform them into something cool, you are welcome in the maker community!

December 1, 2017

DO THE DENTON HOLIDAY LIGHTING FESTIVAL LIKE A PRO

One of our favorite holiday traditions, the Holiday Lighting Festival, is this weekend. The annual free event features music, food, performances, a toy drive, and various other holiday activities. Happening simultaneously to the Holiday Lighting Festival is Wassail Weekend. Dozens of local shops extend their hours and welcome patrons to sample their wassail, a hot cider-like beverage. Wassail Weekend On Friday evening the Downtown Denton square will be shut down to traffic to make way for wassail-guzzling pedestrians to walk around and enjoy all of the festivities. You'll find us circled 'round the tree like the Whos down in Whoville, holding hands and singing with joy. We're not sure who the Grinch is in this situation, though.

If you plan on coming out to sample the wassail and find the joy of the holiday in your cold, black heart, here are our tips and tricks to making sure you get to squeeze as much holiday cheer out of the event as possible.

November 9, 2017

THE MANY FACES OF DENTON'S FINE ARTS THEATER

There’s been a lot of buzz around the recent arrival of the oft-rumored Fine Arts Theater hitting the real estate market, with a hefty pricetag in the ballpark of $1.5 million. Owned by the McBride family since 1983 with high hopes of renovation, there were overtures in 2014 and then renewed interest in 2016 but alas… it has never come to pass. A recent episode of the Politically Denton podcast explored some of the backstory and future possibilities, but I figured it would be a hoot to have a look back at the history of this iconic spot from back in the day.

November 7, 2017

THE BEST THANKSGIVING WE EVER HAD

Ever been to a pop-up dinner? More over, ever heard of a pop-up dinner? The events are normally one-offs in which facilities become restaurants for one night only and feature special food prepared by up and coming chefs. Pop-up dinners are gaining in popularity across the country and you have a chance to check one out in Denton this week! On November 9th at Denton County Brewing Company there will be a pop-up dinner featuring the food of Chef Chad Kelley from Barley and Board that will be paired with beers selected by Seth Morgan of Denton County Brewing Company. Read on to find out more info on this great Denton dining opportunity.

November 1, 2017

DENTON STARTUP WEEKEND 2017

Entrepreneur. It’s kind of a dumb word if you think about it, and to most people (especially students) it carries some buzzwords with it that seem very business-y. When I first heard “entrepreneur," I thought to myself, “That’s for people in the college of business.” It never really struck me as, “I’m an entrepreneur,” even though looking back on my life, I’ve been an entrepreneur since I was a kid. Everything from trading Pokémon cards, making beaded bracelets and necklaces, and burning CDs for friends before we learned we probably shouldn’t were all entrepreneurial endeavors that were abundant in my youth (as they probably were in yours).

That’s the thing, though. Being an entrepreneur isn’t about putting on a suit jacket or making apps. It’s about making a living doing something you love, while making sure other people love it too (that’s what we call customer validation). And this is one of the things I learned going through Startup Weekend.

Click through to read more about the upcoming Startup Weekend taking place in Denton, TX.

October 31, 2017

STOKE UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT

Since opening in August of 2016, Stoke, Denton’s entrepreneur center and co-working space, has provided space for local businesses, entrepreneurs, freelance workers, and remote workers. The center has also hosted a variety of educational, professional networking, and social events. There has been formal and informal mentoring for new entrepreneurs and collaboration between several of the businesses located at Stoke. All of these things have provided great benefit to Denton’s tech and business communities, allowing them to contribute more to the Denton community and economy.

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