Whoa. People. Slow down, y’all. Tap those brakes. No need to have a public meltdown because there are so many things happening with Denton life. We get it, this town is awesome. But at a certain point, we have to resign ourselves to Taoist level intensities because admit it, we can’t do every single thing in our top ten list. So take a deep breath, schedule a hot-yoga class, eat a cinnamon roll from Royal’s Bagels and submit to the writings of Lao-tzu that advocate humility and religious piety. That dude was on to something in the 6th century BC that can definitely be applied to living in Denton in 2017. If you think your pics cut the mustard, use the ever-popular #WDDI hashtag on your ‘grams and if you’re lucky or pious enough, they’ll be featured in our What We Did. Looking for tons of Thin Line photos this week, y’all.

Questions or comments regarding the Tao Te Ching can be transmitted towards glen@wedentondoit.com.

Wednesday, April 19th
Architects of Air - Katena - Luminarium | UNT University Union | through April 21st
Here’s an opportunity to experience the phenomenon of light. Why would you not do that?

Thin Line X - Opening Night BBQ with Raised Right Men | Juicy Pig Barbecue | 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
It's time again for Denton's favorite weekend film fest, Thin Line, and few things pair so good with opening night as BBQ!! Holy Moly this is going to be awesome. Check out our preview of Waking The Sleeping Giant which will be screened at The Campus Theatre at 9 PM.

Thursday, April 20th
Twilight Tunes OPENING NIGHT - The Monkberries | The Downtown Square | 6:30 PM
Everyones favorite summer ever

Dr Sketchy’s Denton | Greater Denton Arts Council | 6 PM - 9 PM
Draw stuff and stuff.

Best of Denton Announcement Party | East Side | 5 PM - 8 PM
Is it already BEST OF DENTON season again? Reckon it is, and Thursday is when the winners are announced!

Saturday, April 22nd
March for Science | UNT Environmental Science Bldg | 1 PM - 3 PM
Science is worth marching for at a time where people who believe the earth is flat have their own youtube channel and followers.

Record Store Day 2017 | Mad World Records | 11 AM - 9 PM
Whoa, Saturday is also Record Store Day?!? Heads up, vinyl hounds, there may be competition. Also, stop by Recycled and Books and More for more chances to pick up that coveted Record Store Day release on Saturday.

Redbud Festival | Civic Center | 10 AM - 4 PM | Free
We've already talked your ear off about this one, but rightfully so. Denton’s Redbud Festival dates back to the 1930’s and serves as more than just an Arbor Day celebration. Live music, activities, teaching, the Trashion Fashion show, and of course food, is all part of this celebration of the community beautification.

Beto O’Rourke in Denton | BackYard On Bell | 6:30 - 9:30 PM
You Beto believe we’d have this in our top ten list. OK, that was just unavoidable.

Sunday, April 23rd
Thin Line X - Nerd Nite Denton | The Bearded Monk | 8 PM - 12 AM
Its a special Thin Line Nerd Nite, a Sunday think-n-drink on film! Well, about film... or whatever.

Wednesday, April 26th
Mariokart 64 Tournament | Harvest House | 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
This will be an incredible throw down of Mariokart skill. Enter for $5 and join the bracket. Seriously, go to this.

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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