...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.
@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.
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?
@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!
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.
MUSIC
@thepaigels caught The O's at Dan's over the weekend.
Pink Smoke jammed at J&J's - photo cred to @birdsaremean.
The O's by @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.
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.
Spotted by @bwdaskam, Denton Sriracha delegate extraordinaire, while exploring Huy Fong.
Behind the scenes shooting for an upcoming United Way video.
PEOPLE SITTING ON STUFF
@alexsparks Keeps Exploring.
Photo by @digijordan. #KIDSONKEGS
@katiekernan caught a local production of The Hobbit. We hear that kids loved it.
@jadewintersee posed in her yard full of sunflower stalks.
@dentonkate went to the Renaissance Fair and found out a little more about her future...
@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.
@veronica_n_denton had a tasty looking Wafffle Wagon moment.
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.