Imagine this: You’re sitting outside letting the sun beams sink into your skin as the first bass notes of the day begin pulsing through your bones, a belly full of tacos and craft beer in hand, you close your eyes, become one with the collective consciousness of the crowd around you as the conversation of good friends fade into a moment of solace, relaxing deep within your mind, there’s nothing but you and the pervasive vocals of St. Beauty as rich, complex synths rain down around you, clarity washes over your body, this is heaven sent, this is what you’ve been waiting for, this is Oaktopia. Now come back to reality and get ready to experience this immersive music festival with another set of recommendations from your friends at We Denton Do it, we’ll help you get that second day schedule on track.
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The weekend is here, you're ready for a few tacos and a margarita, and at least one of your friends is currently ranting about the demise of the Denton music scene, the death of Rubber Gloves, and the illuminati's money taking over our town. Escape that argument with a one night trip to some random dude's sweaty living room, where you and all your friends can get ready to rock those work week realities away. The Syndicate is hosting a free show at The Purple Palace, located at 521 Malone St, Denton, Tx, 76201, and featuring music from Donella Drive, Dome Dwellers, Children of Indigo, Class Action and Biscuit Head. Get this line up a snuggie and some flu medicine because it is sick!
Read MoreWHAT WE DID: MARCH 7TH 2016
What We Did is our weekly roundup of a few of the best photos that have been tagged with #WDDI in the past week on Instagram.
We broke our self-imposed rule this week and added a few more pictures than normal. Y'all just took so many awesome photos last week, that our hands were forced. This week, we have 21 beautiful images from the past seven days of life in Denton, TX featuring the likes of Touch-a-Truck, the Color Run, TEDxTWU, and much more.
If you'd like to be included in What We Did, tag your images with #WDDI on Instagram, and check back here next week. In the meantime, search the hashtag #WDDI and check out all of the other awesome photos that we were unable to include this week. We're getting close to 30,000 all-time-tags and we would like to narrow that gap very soon. Click the images below to be led back to the photographer's Instagram page where you can follow them and become bffs.
Got a question about What We Did? Send it to will@wedentondoit.com.
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W. Kamau Bell will be speaking about the current state of racism at UNT this Thursday.
DEN10: FEBRUARY 24, 2016
Well, here we are again. On the precipice of another weekend. Once again we can pat each other on the back say “we made it” and then look ahead to all the wonderful things that are, without a doubt, wonderful and good. Welcome to Denton, where everyones got an opinion and a blog. Hashtag your hashtags with #WDDI and we’ll pick the most compelling of your pictures to be featured in our weekly Monday post. You know the drill!
Comments, questions, and friend requests can be sent to glen@wedentondoit.com
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THE DEN10: JANUARY 20TH 2016
Some weeks we are unsure if events exist in Denton that are not music related; this is one of those weeks. We are damn fine with that, too. This is Denton after all, and by God there is great music here. What shows are you going to this weekend?
Email Sara all of your show tips & other event secrets: sara@wedentondoit.com
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THE DEN10: June 17th
Is it seriously raining again? At this point we suppose we’re all used to moving outdoor events inside or onto the set of Waterworld so let's hear it for more of the same. Should we just declare this summer a wash? Maybe it’s just a good time to get out of town, snap some ‘grams and hashtag them #WDDI to show off your adventures.
Questions, comments, and canoes may be sent to glen@wedentondoit.com
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THE DEN10: JUNE 10
Another summer is underway and we’re just now realizing how hard it is to get out of bed at a decent time when the sun is still up at 9PM and there’s so many people to see and things to do. The hot, humid weather has moved in and hopefully all our major summer travel plans have been made so now it’s time to fill in the gaps with things like Twilight Tunes on Thursday’s on the square and any number of shows and get togethers that are happening. Remember to document your travels and adventures by using hashtag #WDDI.
Questions, comments, and general sarcasm can be sent to glen@wedentondoit.com.
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THE DEN10: April 29th
With the local election underway this week, the number one event that you need to attend is to go vote. Locations are open at the Civic Center and the county elections office. It takes 5 minutes and there’s no excuse not to be involved in the closing of our cities leaders. This week they are open until 5pm. Check out the county site for more details on where and when to vote. We’ll bring you more election coverage as it unfolds. In other news, prepare yourselves this Friday for our FREE Outdoor Movie Night on the courthouse lawn featuring the Tim Burton classic, Edward Scissorhands. As always, tag your best 'grams with #WDDI to get featured on What We Did next Monday.
Also of note: The OC Burger at 508 S Elm (next to Bet The House BBQ) is now open and is giving away free beer to celebrate.
Questions comments and temper tantrums can be directed towards glen@wedentondoit.com
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Mind Spiders play 35 Denton's Main Stage on Saturday afternoon.
LOCAL BANDS AT 35 DENTON
After 24 months, the 35 Denton music festival is back this year. There are signs all around - the new mural at Oak St. Draft House, the marquee at Dan's Silverleaf, heck even your Facebook event invites are probably blowing up right now. We're pretty pumped for this weekend. There's more than just music, too, several panels, exhibitions, photography walks, and and more are planned. Below, are several #WDDI-approved local bands that we've written about before in our monthly Three Songs column that will be playing the festival. Check out a tune (or video) of theirs, the times they'll be planing and read some of our thoughts below.
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