THE DEN10: FEBRUARY 3RD 2016

Alyssa Stevenson February 3, 2016

If you saw me rolling a bass speaker cabinet up to the square at about 10PM last night after Denton Pub Quiz Apocalypse I want to assure you that it seemed like a great idea at the bottom of the hill. But then again, there are a lot of things that seemed like a good idea post-apocalypse. The thing had wheels. At any rate, join us in two weeks for the same sorts of shenanigans and quizzings up at Dan’s Silverleaf, 7PM, free to play and there’s actual cash money prizes. Until then, check out the bounty of events our humble little village has to offer. Tag your photos #WDDI and get featured in the What We Did post on Monday.

Questions, comments, and pub quiz ideas may be directed towards glen@wedentondoit.com.

THE DEN10: JANUARY 27TH 2016

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Denton - and all of Texas in general - you have until February 1st to submit your application to vote in not only the local elections but also the primaries coming up. You can print out an application via this website and mail it in. Besides the fun of making your voice heard, we’ve pulled 10 neat events happening in Denton over the next 7-days. We hope you enjoy!

If you have future events or voting questions, please direct those to sara@wedentondoit.com.

THE DEN10: JANUARY 20TH 2016

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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

THE DEN10: NOVEMBER 25TH

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With the last week of November afoot, the Den10 brings you the ten most elite events for you to enjoy over the next couple of days. If you work in retail, we are sorry. However, Small Business Saturday is coming up this week, and we are all fairly strong advocates of buying local (and of shopping on Saturday) over waiting outside a huge corporate store for hours just to get an exclusive tote bag on the one evening of the year that is actually supposed to be about giving thanks, you know? Totally just our personal opinions, though.

If you want to share your personal opinions, or events and stuff, Sara will be bored all week so send them to her.

Wednesday, November 25th

UVER Thanksgiving Show | Dan’s Silverleaf | 8 a.m. | $5
This will be the 11th annual Thanksgiving Eve show at trust Dan’s Silverleaf. Local band Swan Diver, who just released their new album, will be among the bands delighting locals ears. The Hokamp Phelps Project and UVER will perform, as well.

Thursday, November 26th

Friday, November 27th

Velo Republic Work Off That Turkey Ride | Velo Republic | 1:00 p.m.
One of the only events we think getting out of the house is worth of on the Friday after Thanksfooding Day. Join the staff at Velo for a community ride to, you know, ride off some of those Holiday Calories. Godspeed, y’all.

Black Market Comedy Showcase | Rubber Gloves Rehearsal Studios | 9 p.m | $5
Maybe comedy is more your post-Thanksfoodeating style. This show will mix the stand-up, theatre, and performance art elements, as well. Says it’s fun for the whole family. We’ll let you choose those types of life choices, though.

Ararat , Cleanup, Biscuit Head, & Sagacious Zoo | Andy’s Bar | 8:30 p.m. | $7
According to the Facebook event, you’ll be in store for an evening of diverse music including that of math rock, jam bands, and an Armenian-inspired jazz- metal band. Don’t worry, we are just as confused. We hear it’s worth the time & money though, so why not?

Saturday, November 28th

Denton Rock Lottery 14 | Dan’s Silverleaf | 10 a.m. | $20/15
Rise and shine, Denton! The 14th annual Rock Lottery is taking place this Saturday at Dan’s Silverleaf. For twenty bucks you not only get to see the band name draw, but you also get PAMFOOD!! Dan’s wife is quite the cook, by the way. You’d be missing out if you chose to just come to the show later that night.

Local Comic Shop Day 2015 | More Fun Comics & Games | 10 a.m.
Along with supporting local businesses on Small Business Saturday, check out our local comic shop on the square at More Fun Comics & Games. Express your inner nerd, if you will, and pick up a couple of issues that strike your fancy.

Small Business Saturday at DIME! | DIME Store | 10 a.m.
Head over to the DIME Store before 6 p.m. on Saturday to check out some fantastic product made by our town's very own independent vendors and makers! For in-store purchases of $30 or more, you’ll get a free vintage-style keychain and for purchases of $75 or more, you’ll get a tee! They are also hosting a backyard market (weather permitting).

Holiday Market | Denton Community Market | 9 a.m.
This will be the last market day of the season, folks! Be sure the get a lot of your local holiday shopping done during their extended hours of 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. There will be unique local vendors filled with special gift items as well as local produce, honeys, jams, and more.

Sunday, November 29th

Thanksgiving BRUNCH with Ginny Mac | Wine Squared | 11 a.m.
Don’t feel like cooking? Wine Squared may have you covered, and then some. There is only seating for 35 available, and they do encourage you to make your reservations in advance. More than your gourmet brunch (check their menu linked in the Facebook event above), you’ll get to hear the lovely sounds of Ginny Mac.

Monday, November 30th

Help-Portrait: Denton Fundraiser | Oak Street Draft House | 6 p.m.
If you haven’t heard about Help-Portrait: Denton, you should. We know you know where Oak Street Draft House is.. so, come out on Monday night and enjoy a beer or two knowing that proceeds will be going toward helping fund the 3rd annual Help-Portrait: Denton event.

THE DEN10: NOVEMBER 18TH 2015

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Can you believe that Thanksgiving is next week!? Which means December is like, two weeks away? What happened to 2015?! Well, a lot of great things happened. And you know what, there are still great things yet to come.

Below are our picks for the 10 most compelling events taking place in our beautiful town this week. Want your event in the running for next week? Email Sara. She doesn’t bite.

THE DEN10: JANUARY 21

Alyssa Stevenson January 21, 2015

It’s going to be balls to the wall from here until graduation so get ready for all sorts of house shows, celebrations, mixers, coffee meetings, and the like. With so much going on, we expect to see a bunch of your best pictures tagged #WDDI to be featured in our Monday’s “What We Did” post. Here's what's going on this week...

Questions and comments are to be sent post haste to glen@wedentondoit.com

THE DEN10: SEPTEMBER 3

Alyssa Stevenson September 3, 2014

It’s never an easy slide into the hecticness of the fall semester, it’s a toss into the fire. As these events come along and you feel like you've got something that we should highlight, make sure to email us info and a link to your event by Tuesday since we post our listings for Wednesday - Tuesday. We only list 10 items so you’re not guaranteed a spot but we love to know everything that’s going on in the 76201 (Editor's Note: What about 76207, you square-ist?). Also remember to #WDDI all your pics you want us to check out for our What We Did post on Monday. People love hashtags.

Email questions or hot tips to glen@wedentondoit.com

Wednesday, September 3rd
FREE WEEK: Clear Acid / Power Objects / Problem DOGG / Fun Button | Rubber Gloves | 9PM | FREE
The week that is when everything in Denton is free continues with this eclectic lineup.

Thursday, September 4th
Boulez Campbell Soup Hour | Andy’s Bar | 8PM | $3
A new, new-music night at Andy’s looks interesting, carefully curated and worth checking out.

Friday, September 5th
Stonehill Center Celebration | Stonehill Center Merchants | 5PM
Live music, free drinks and unique shopping experiences are promised at the “Square off The Square” which is that interesting little plot of shops north of town on 288 that looks like it may have been an outlet mall at some point, but currently features Rose Costumes, the Horny Toad Cafe and much more.

Queen Tribute featuring Ginny Mac & Queen For A Day | Dan’s Silver Leaf | 8PM | $10
It’s Freddy Mercury’s birthday and all proceeds will go to Giving Hope, Inc.

Mooney Manor VI: Part 2: Animal Spirit / Class Action / Panic Volcanic / West & The Grooves | Mooney Manor | 8PM
The exciting second half of what was part six in a string of possibly never-ending house shows brought to you by Mooney Manor.

Pan Ector Presents: Burnt Skull / War Party / Chinaski, The Fury / Jungle Ruckus | Rubber Gloves | 8PM

Coloring + Carousing: First Friday | DIME Store | 6PM
People love to color! Go and color some awesome locally made art work, but make sure to stay in the lines, y'all.

Song & Story: Sydney Wright / (carucvana) / Ellie Meyer | Richard Gilbert | Banter | 8PM

Saturday, September 6th
UNT vs SMU | Apogee Stadium | 11AM
It’s an early season home opener but it will be nice to be able to celebrate our win over the mustangs for the rest of Saturday.

Tuesday, September 9th
Chimpanzee Book Release Party | Dan’s Silver Leaf | 8PM
Special musical performances by Spitfire Tumbleweeds and the Nice-Up Crew plus a staged performance from the Chimpanzee audio-play will round out this opportunity to pick up the latest release from local author, Darin Bradley.

THE DEN10: JANUARY 22

Alyssa Stevenson January 22, 2014

Does anyone else want to cut their face off, set it on fire, and subsequently bury it? This has got to be the absolute worst allergies have ever been. Actually, that's something we say about once a year at about this time when our noses start to get runny. Some tips to get through this tough time include Benadryl, Tylenol PM, tea, water and as much sleep as you can fit in your schedule. There are massive amounts of incredible things coming down the pipeline - it truly does feel like we’re all drinking from the fire-hose this time of year.

Questions or comments? Email glen@wedentondoit.com.

THE DEN10: JANUARY 7th

Alyssa Stevenson January 8, 2014

There’s something about being away from Denton that can really make you pine. It’s really hard to know exactly what there is to be missing when you're in the thick of it. Maybe it’s the subtlety that you can spend a lifetime trying to wrap your head around and never quite figure it out. It keeps you on your toes. If it’s not the random construction and street closures then it’s the weather. If the weather and traffic are fine then you’ll realize that there’s a huge percentage of the population that up and leaves every semester. It’s an oddball. But it’s our oddball, and as you can see by the glorious return of the Den10, a list of events happening in one of the greatest, strangest oddball towns on the planet. Get out there and check it out and lets keep it that way.

Questions or comments? Email glen@wedentondoit.com.

Wednesday January 8
Whiskey Wednesday w/ Country Nightmares / Starfire On The Mountain | Dan’s Silverleaf | 10PM | FREE
Looks like Grady Don Sandlin and the notorious Justin Collins will be bringing you some 60’s and 70’s Honky Tonk Dance music. Sounds like that’ll go well with a good amount of whiskey. Our vote is Isaac Hoskins will win the dance-off if there is one.

Game Night | Rubbergloves | 10PM | FREE
Bring some board games and play with your friends. Or just sit on your phone playing candy ninja or whatever. Cheap drinks and bad decisions!

Professors Corner Presents “Octavia Butlers Science Fiction” | Denton Public Library South Branch | 7PM
Well this is a gem of an event that we’ve just uncovered. Dr. AnaLouise Keating will be leading a discussion entitled “Octavia Butler’s Science Fiction”. This looks like an ongoing program funded by a grant. We’ll be keeping an eye out for more of these for sure.

Thursday January 9
Crafternoon | SCRAP Denton | 3PM - 6PM
This is pitched as an event where the community can come in to their weekly workshop and work together on crafts. People love crafts and clever names.

UNT Men’s Basketball v. Southern Miss | UNT Super Pit | 7PM | $7 - $12
Y’all like sports right? Well if you don’t, we bet the band is probably killing it down in the SUPER PIT.

Dancing By The Light of The Moon | Center For Visual Arts | 1PM - 5PM
Check Marcellino’s work on display.

Friday January 10
Def Rain / Diamond Age / The Night Game Cult | Dan’s Silverleaf | 10PM | $5
Now here’s a show that should pique the interest of any true Dentonite. A great collection of some of the most unique and talented musicians from the past ten years.

Three Tall Women | Black Box Theatre | 7:30PM | $15
Tickets to this 1994 Pulitzer Prize winning play can be bought at the Campus Theatre box office or by phone (940.382.1915) or by internet (dentoncommunitytheatre.com). This has been described as a “compelling theatre experience” which is starting to make us wonder: why is it spelled “theatre” and not “theater”?

A.Dd+ / Blue, The Misfit / Sam Lao / -topic / Lord Byron / Jaeson Green / AV The Great / Jay Clipp | Granada Theater | 8PM | $15 - $35
Hometown-Hip-Hop-hero AV The Great takes the stage down south at Granada Theater. Check out this weeks feature on AV The Great if you need some reasons why this trip is worth it.

Saturday January 11
Grapevine Craft Brewery Launch Party | OSDH&CP & ESSC | 7PM
Some new releases that wound pretty tasty will be released plus you can score a free glass. Monarch is a Classic American filtered Wheat beer and Lakewood is described as a Hoppy American Rye Pale Ale.