As the summer moves on, the businesses of Denton have continued to come up with great events to serve our community and keep us cool in the process. This weekend, we’re encouraging you to join in with a few of our favorites that are joining forces to help raise funds for local non-profit supporter, Serve Denton, all while sampling some great smoked meats, craft beers, and local musicians. Read on to find out more about this weekend's event.
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OAKTOPIA 2016 LINEUP ANNOUNCEMENT
Oaktopia just gave us our first glimpse at the lineup for this year's festival and boy are we happy. Headliners for this year's three day festival include the likes of Dr. Dog, Wavves, Nikki Lane, White Denim, Best Coast, Andrew WK, Mates of State, and Grandpa vs Prowler (Danny Masterson and Michael Pena) and that's just from the first announcement. If those aren't some names that made your pupils dilate, then we don't know what's wrong with you.
Read MoreCHEAP SUMMER FUN IN DENTON
Summertime is officially here, neighbors, which means a lot less student traffic but also an itch to maybe explore new entertainment options around Denton. Call me a cheapskate, but ain’t everything just a bit sweeter when it's not breaking the bank? As an update to our 2014 guide, here’s a glance at some of the weekly under $5 fun to be had in Denton. If you have any favorites we missed, scoop us in the comments!
Read MoreCOMIC: UNICORN LAKE
We've all experienced it when you first move to Denton. Exclaiming something along the lines of, "Unicorn Lake? That place sounds awesome!" only to be met with disappointment when you end up dining at a Chuy's or working out at Curves. While there are a few respites from chain stores that we do enjoy, there certainly aren't any unicorn statues or anything mythical/mythical. Resident Denton artist, Anna Ryan, explored these sentiments in comic form in the two-panel strip below.
Read MoreTHE WDDI CITY COUNCIL FORUM AT DAN'S SILVERLEAF
It feels like we've been spending an awful time sitting at the back of big rooms tweeting what the candidates are putting out there. Okay, it doesn't just feel that way, we actually have been. This has been a lively race, and we've been committed to following it as closely as our schedules allowed.
Read MoreTRASHION FASHION AT DENTON'S REDBUD FESTIVAL 2016
Instead of throwing that cardboard coffee sleeve into the recycling bin, why not wear it as a bracelet or a leg warmer? Sound weird? That's the type of thinking that went into the creation of Denton's Trashion Fashion Program. The award-winning program is now in its fifth year. The City of Denton's Solid Waste and Recycling Department, SCRAP Denton, Keep Denton Beautiful and a few other awesome local organizations use the Trashion Fashion initiative to invite designers of all ages to create clothing (or what they call "wearable art") from materials that would otherwise end up recycled or in a landfill. At the same time, the program also promotes recycling and creative reuse. College fashion design students enter, as well as primary/secondary school students, and adults. Every year, they see designs that really earn that "wearable art" title. This year is one of the most impressive we've seen as far as designs and photography goes. Read on to see a small preview of this year's show.
Read MoreWDDI PRESENTS: 2016 DENTON CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATE DEBATE
We're sure your social media accounts have you well aware that local election season is upon us once more. This year is a particularly rambunctious one. With the first round of state elections already behind us, (there is a run-off coming up on May 24) we now face our city council elections which are arguably far more important to your day-to-day lives. Read on to find out why we hold a forum and what this year's will be like.
Read MoreKEVIN RODEN VAPES DURING CITY COUNCIL MEETING
City councilman Kevin Roden openly vaped during a city council meeting Tuesday evening. Roden pulled from his pocket a vape pen purchased from North Texas Vapor Shop called the “Dr. Dabber Ghost.” North Texas Vape Shop is located on E. Hickory St. in District 1 (Roden’s district).
Read MoreARTS ALL NIGHT 2016
Anyone remember doing those “lock-In” events when you were in Junior High? We do — rollerblading around a basement, playing Truth or Dare, watching whatever the cult classic was at the time for a youth, guzzling two liter bottles of Surge. Ya’ll, remember Surge? We think it’s since been outlawed. If these memories are sweet ones for you, we have good news! You have a chance to relive your zestful youth! And if these images are less than savory to you, here’s a chance to redeem what an “all-nighter” can mean. This Friday, April 1st, the Greater Denton Arts Council (GDAC) is hosting ARTS ALL NIGHT, a fun-filled event running from 6pm-6am! Read on to let us convince you why this is the best way to pull an all-nighter.
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