THE DEN10: MARCH 4

Alyssa Stevenson March 4, 2015

There’s not a severe winter storm warning powerful enough to ice our hearts after seeing yesterday’s Dr. Who and TARDIS on the Square comic book cover. It’s on sale March 18th at More Fun Comics & Games so until then, you’ve got a real responsibility to survive winter weather smack-down round three that’s about to hit our quaint village. We recommend indoor activities that include libations, hot soups and a Friends / Netflix marathon in between the top ten events we’re listing here.

Questions comments and soup recipes may be directed towards glen@wedentondoit.com.

THE DEN10: FEBRUARY 4th 2015

Alyssa Stevenson February 4, 2015

It’s another week full of events, openings, readings, and fests in Denton this week. It’s getting hard to pick what the top ten events are every week, but we're pretty sure we nailed it. Have you searched #WDDI on Instagram lately? It’s also full of increasingly great shots of what it is y’all are getting into over the weekend and we're almost to 10,000 all time photos. We live charmed lives. Now if only they’d put the street back where it used to be on Hickory. Rumor is that it will be done in February and lets hope that’s the truth. Get out there, hashtag stuff, and be safe while enjoying the increasingly more pleasant weather.

Questions, comments and good will may be directed via the internet towards glen@wedentondoit.com

THE DEN10: JANUARY 28

Alyssa Stevenson January 28, 2015

What are you doing staring at your screen right now? Go outside! Enjoy the Texas winter! Oh wait, read what we've got going on this week below, take notes and hashtag all your most amazing 'grams #WDDI and we'll throw our favorites in our most epic of weekly posts, What We Did.

Questions or comments may be directed towards glen@wedentondoit.com

THE DEN10: FEBRUARY 27

Alyssa Stevenson February 26, 2014

Once again, we find ourselves staring down another list of awesome things to do this week. There are tons of shows and Walnut St. is getting shutdown Friday evening for a Mardi Gras hosted by the good people at Sweetwater. Let’s cross our fingers for sunny weather and make sure to tag your photos to be considered for our Monday What We Did post.

Questions, comments, rants or raves? Email glen@wedentondoit.com

Wednesday, February 26
Raised Right Men (Formerly Country Nightmares) | Dan’s | 10PM | FREE

Thursday, February 27
Holt & Stockslager Do Simon & Garfunkle | Dan’s | 9PM | $10

Daniel Markham / Ryan Thomas Becker / Tony Ferraro | Rubbergloves | 9PM | $7
Possibly the best set of musicians money can buy for $7 on a Thursday night in Denton. Hands down.

Friday, February 28
Mardi Gras on Walnut | Sweetwater | 5PM
Sweetwater is throwing a party big enough that it calls for shutting down Walnut St. and everyone is invited. Dixieland and Zydeco plus Community Market booths to line the street and a wagon mini-float parade. Proceeds go to Music Theatre of Denton.

Friday Night Live 2.0 | Hailey’s | 9PM | FREE before 11PM
Chris AV continues his weekly at Hailey’s and tags it with a two point oh.

Brave Combo | Dan’s | 9PM | $10

For The Love Of Bruce or: How I Learned To Stop Worrying About ASCAP & Love The Boss | Rubbergloves | 8PM | FREE

Saturday, March 1
Heartless Bastards / Hundred Visions | Dan’s | 10PM | $15

2014 UNT Comic Studies Conference | UNT | 9AM - 9PM
Check out the link for a schedule of events and make sure you grab tickets to this interesting and academic conference on comics.

Monday, March 3
Brandit - Popmart By Ron English | UNT On The Square | All Day
This is a pretty big deal, y’all. There will be a week long installation starting Monday and you don’t want to miss it.

THE DEN10: FEBRUARY 5TH

Alyssa Stevenson February 5, 2014

This week's events include a really solid mix of lecture, comedy, and rock shows. There’s a diversity that Denton’s possesses that will remain it’s strength for years to come. As we stand on the verge of the largest growth the town has ever seen, it will become necessary more than ever for people to stand up and lead. Whether it’s putting together a comedy show in your backyard or signing up for Mentor Denton, the need will always be there and your community will always need you. Part of what We Denton Do It’s mission has been is to encourage civic participation and engagement because we believe that the more people who are throwing their hat in the ring to help out, the better our town is, the safer our neighborhoods are and a more just society will emerge from that. Sometimes it gets messy, but messy is much better than waking up in a few years to a town that’s lost its way, lost its culture, lost its tacos, and lost its identity. So, get out there and make Denton a place where our community can thrive. In fact, lets leave this place better than we found it because that’s the right thing to do.

Questions, answers or comments? Email glen@wedentondoit.com.

THE DEN10: NOVEMBER 6th

Alyssa Stevenson November 6, 2013

Did y'all know UNT has a bonfire the night before their annual homecoming game? We sure as heck didn't. Why didn't anyone tell us about that until now? We will always recommend going out to said bonfire from now on because lets face it, big piles of stuff on fire are flipping awesome. As usual, there’s a ton of things going on in Denton this week. We'll even be at some of them, ourselves. We want you to be able to check them all out and take pictures and hashtag #WDDI. After all, we always highlight our faves in our What We Did post Monday mornings because we love y'all so much. Here's what's going on this week. Make your plans now.

Questions or answers? Email glen@wedentondoit.com.

Wednesday, November 6
Audacity / Pink Smoke / War Party / Anger House | Rubbergloves | 9PM | $6
Gloves seems to be having a pretty good run of solid booking lately so definitely check out what they’ve got to offer when you get the chance. Audacity is garage punk from Fullerton, California and Gloves is a pretty good venue for that sort of thing.

Thursday, November 7
Quasi / Blues Control | Dan’s Silverleaf | 9PM | $16
Nineties Portland rockers, Quasi, hit’s Dan’s this Thursday. An ex-husband and wife team that can sometimes get political. Seems like it could be a sketch on Portlandia.

Hunters / The Bugs | Rubbergloves | 9PM | $6

Friday, November 8
VoltRevolt / Forever & Everest / Jambunctious | The Abbey Underground | 9PM | FREE

Meet Your Makers Party | The DIME Store | 6PM
A holiday sneak peak of our favorite local maker shop? Sign us up! Oh, and there’s a We Denton Do It photo-booth, too? Bring the family and get a picture made for your relatives to stick on the refrigerator with a magnet. Just take your kid's art assignment down first.

Jel / Sole | Rubbergloves | 9PM | $10

Robert Gomez / Bethan / Dark Rooms | St. David’s of Wales | 6PM | $5
St. David’s continues their series of excellent local artists in their beautiful cathedral with this well rounded bill featuring the prolific Robert Gomez as headliner. We love this room and this really is a perfect bill to see/hear.

Saturday, November 9
UNT Homecoming | Apogee Stadium | 2:30PM | $15
With our 6th win on Halloween, the Mean Green are going in with a hopeful win against UTEP this weekend. Go for the football, stay for the Green Brigade and the Frito Pie. GO MEAN GREEN.

Downtown Denton Holiday Open House | The Square | 5PM
Fifty two shops open up for the downtown square open house leading up to Christmas. You know your mom wants something local so this is your time to jump on it and spend a nice evening perusing the shops looking for the perfect gift.

NTX Beer Week | East Side Social Club | 7PM
Special tappings, pint nights and the opportunity to meet your brewers at one of our favorite local bars? Count us in!

THE DEN10: SEPTEMBER 25

Alyssa Stevenson September 25, 2013

Its hard to believe we're staring into October already. Once it gets going it really doesn't slow down until you find yourself trying to figure out how to get home for the holidays. Well there is once again plenty to take advantage of in our 'tiny little boring town' this week. From a Breaking Bad watch party at Dan's to a pop-up Wine dinner at Chestnut Tree, there is a ton of variety to keep you busier than you should be. Make sure to hashtag #WDDI in your Instagram or Facbook pics from the weekend if you want to be featured in our Monday post, What We Did. If you happen to run an establishment and are a little clever, this could be a way to show off your stuff on one of our most popular posts of the week. Just an idea.

Questions or comments? Email glen@wedentondoit.com

Wednesday September 25
Midlake / Doug Burr | Dan's Silverleaf | 8PM | $15
As of this moment there are six tickets left to the second night of Midlake's World Tour of Denton 2013. They should be wrapping up their first set as I write this and I'm wondering if there will be a positive reaction to there being half as many flutes as previous lineups of this hometown favorite. I also wonder which show Jason Lee will be at. At any rate, we'll always be a sucker for their 2004 effort, Bamnan & Silvercork.

Thursday September 26
Daniel Markham / Brent Best / Christian Lee Hutson | Dan's Silverleaf | 9PM | $7
Christian Lee Hutson's got a voice with some serious songwriting chops. At least enough to hang with the other heavy hitters on this bill. Be prepared to be impressed by the craftsmanship of everyone that gets on Dan's stage this Thursday.

EYE PLAY | UNT North Gallery | 5PM | FREE
Holli Noelle Hays will be displaying some of her favorite prints accompanied by light refreshments.

Friday September 27

Ella Minnow / Savage & The Big Beat / The Cozy Hawks | Dan's Silverleaf | 9PM | $5
Remember Jurassic Park The Musical? Classic Denton.

Babar / Blessin' / Feverbones / Dome Dwellers | Rubbergloves | 9PM | $5
Here's a pretty diverse lineup of some of the most talented active bands we've got. I also really approve of their event page because it's got everything I need as far as info about where, when and how much it is PLUS it's got some links to all of the band's music. Really good work fellas; on the music and the promotion.

Sparkling Wine Dinner | The Chestnut Tree | 6:30PM |

Each course of this dinner will be served with a different sparkling wine. Most of the items seem to be locally sourced even down to the Kurobota Pork Loin that they'll be stuffing with spinach. Chestnutt always knocks it out of the park with these sorts of special pop up dinners so be sure to take advantage of them when they pop up.

Saturday September 28
7th Annual Oktoberfest | Cool Beans, Riprocks, Lou's | 6PM | $12

For a measly dozen dollars you'll get a commemorative t-shirt, 3 authentic steins and all you can eat germanish food like brats and kraut. All this plus live polka music and you've got yourself an Octoberfest situation on Fry St.

Sunday September 29
The Dramatic Final Episode of Breaking Bad | Dan's Silverleaf | 7PM | FREE
From what I hear and if you've been watching this show, you should probably watch this one so why not have a few drinks up at Dan's while you're at it.

Last Sunday's Open Shop | Tex's Tubs Drum Co | 11AM - 4PM
Feel like fixing something with some tools at a shop and having a potluck also? This has turned into quite a gathering of folks handy with tools, handily handing them to those without so they can fix their gear. We love that this happens. It needs to happen more.

Tuesday October 1
The Tuesday Night Bike Ride | The Language Building UNT | 9PM | FREE
This has been going on for longer than I can remember. A mass group of riders taking over the mean streets of Denton on a Tuesday night. Seems like it'd be a pretty good time if you've got a bike.

WHAT WE DID: SEPTEMBER 16TH

will milne September 16, 2013

It seems like a month has passed from last week's What We Did until today. In that period of time, we celebrated some Denton failure, heard lots of opinions on Walnut St., looked at a bunch of old cars and took the a-train on a trip to Dallas. What were you out doing this past weekend? Make sure to throw #WDDI on your photos from week to week to be included in our What We Did post.

We went out to Viet Bites again and ate our heart's out for a forthcoming review.

We remembered why the "Poached Bananas in Coconut Cream" at Andaman Thai was our favorite dessert in town.

We could write poetry about the ice spheres encapsulated in the old fashioned's at East Side Social Club.

The square was shut down to cars Saturday morning and afternoon in order to showcase...cars. Special cars, that is. The annual Arts, Antiques and Autos show saw lots of people milling about around the antique and strange cars and quietly bidding on … — The square was shut down to cars Saturday morning and afternoon in order to showcase...cars. Special cars, that is. The annual Arts, Antiques and Autos show saw lots of people milling about around the antique and strange cars and quietly bidding on silent auction pieces inside the courthouse.

Come and Take It Denton was out and about again Saturday morning.

Lots of interesting cars were on display, like this 2005 Renault to a 1999 Ford Focus with french fries on the dash that someone from out of town accidentally left parked on the square.

Yeah, yeah...we know we talked about La Estrella last week, but we just love this place so much and we're there all the time. This is a mural on the east side of the building that had us wondering what was really in that carne asada (carne acid-a?).… — Yeah, yeah...we know we talked about La Estrella last week, but we just love this place so much and we're there all the time. This is a mural on the east side of the building that had us wondering what was really in that carne asada (carne acid-a?).

William Andrew Ganzer silently watched over the items in the silent auction held inside of the courthouse during the Arts, Antiques and Autos show.

We gathered around the Well's Fargo building to once more celebrate the failure of the city of Denton to excavate a time capsule in a timely fashion. Both Glen Farris and Kevin Roden gave speeches on the matter.  (photo by Dave Koen) — We gathered around the Well's Fargo building to once more celebrate the failure of the city of Denton to excavate a time capsule in a timely fashion. Both Glen Farris and Kevin Roden gave speeches on the matter. (photo by Dave Koen)

FishBoy played a couple of songs to get the crowd pumped. (photo Dave Koen)

We took the A-train to the Perot museum in Dallas again. This time without a bunch of 7th graders. (photo by @naysnews)

It's a great reason to take the train. Plenty of spots nearby and the weather is getting to the point where you won't be drenched in sweat by the time you arrive. (photo by @naysnews) — It's a great reason to take the train. Plenty of spots nearby and the weather is getting to the point where you won't be drenched in sweat by the time you arrive. *(photo by @naysnews)*

We found some spirit deep within us and cheered on the UNT football team on Saturday. Thankfully we were there to witness their victory over Ball State. We even got spotted dancing on the big screen.

Tailgating includes the Mean Green marching band making their way through the crowds and into the stadium.

Chili cheese Frito pie rounded out our football experience.

Youthbitch from Portland, Oregon played a killer set at J&J's. (photo by Dave Koen)

THE DEN10: SEPTEMBER 11

Alyssa Stevenson September 11, 2013

Now that Free Week is over we find ourselves right in the thick of it. There's really no slowing down till December now with Canned Fest coming up Oct. 5th and a string of other major happenings that we've got our eyes peeled for. It really doesn't feel like it's been an entire year since the Time Capsule fiasco of 2012. It's going to be a pretty busy week out there so be sure to check out all that Denton has to offer and remember to #WDDI your pics for the What We Did post on Monday.

Questions or comments? Email info@wedentondoit.com

Wednesday September 11
Social Run | Oak St. Draft House | 7:30 | FREE
Wanna go run three miles and then drink some tasty brews? This is your chance. I recommend Real Ale's Devil's Backbone.

Rheingau Class | Wine Squared | 7PM | $20 w/ RSVP
Wine Squared continues it's wine education with this bit on the German region of Rheingau. Sip on some wine and learn something for a change.

Shiny Around The Edges / Mines / Forbes and Lemons / Bukkake Moms | Macaroni Island | 8PM | FREE
No Jerks!

Thursday September 12
See You At The Capsule II: In Loving Memory of The Day Denton Failed To Open The Time Capsule | Wellsafrgo on The Square | 11:45PM
Has it already been a year? We're going to meet up and indulge in libations and maybe speak a few words about how even in the midst of failure, deprivation and healthy doses of disappointment that life is still beautiful and you've got to grab it by the horns and just own it. Let's own the fact that after they dug up the time capsule (on the wrong date) there was a newspaper inside from two days after it was buried. Let's grab our friends and hug 'em tight because in the midst of all the failure and deprivation, we'll always have each other and that's the foundation of what makes Denton a remarkable city.

New Works: Photographs by Jonathan A. Molina Garcia | Cora Stafford Gallery | 5PM | FREE

Friday September 13
Back To Cool: S. Good / AV The Great / James Battles B-Day Bash | Andy's | 9PM | $5
Check out AV The Great's Video we posted a few weeks ago.

Saturday September 14
Arts Antiques & Autos | The Square | 9AM - 4PM | FREE
The Denton Main Street Association takes over the square this Saturday with it's 14th annual Car, old things and art show. If you live on the square you definitely need not park on the square Friday night unless you want your 4Runner trapped between two 60's corvettes all day.

The Chris Watson Band | Dan's Silverleaf | 5PM | FREE
Get your blues fix on at Dan's this weekend. Pretty standard stuff but it's free and it's classic Dan's.

Sunday September 15
H.O.T. Presents - Pedestrian Deposit / Nite Shadez / Prisons / Sobering / Ascites | Hailey's | 9PM | FREE
Rob Buttrums's tape manipulation project, Nite Shadez will take the stage at Hailey's this Sunday. Pedestrian Deposit closes this night and all they're asking for is donations for the touring bands.

Tuesday September 17
UNT Smiles Day | 9AM - 4PM | UNT Library Mall | Free Hugs
This is a thing that actually exists. Bubbles, free hugs, stickers etc. PLEASE someone go to this and send us pictures!