A group which calls itself A United Denton will host a rally at the Historic Denton Courthouse 12:00 – 2:00 p.m. January 21, 2017. The event is free, inclusive, and open to everyone. The group considers the rally to be in solidarity with the Women’s March on Washington, scheduled on the same day.
Read MoreA SHORT HISTORY OF DENTON'S WHITEHAWK COMMUNITY
Some may have heard the rumors of a “hippie commune” somewhere in North Denton County, but longtime Dentonites likely recall stories of the Whitehawk Valley community that’s been experimenting with eco-friendly energy independence for decades. Going Green before it was a thing, the Whitehawk community were ahead of their time even back in the day.
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WHAT WILL HAPPEN IN DENTON IN 2017?
We wrote about half of a Looking Back at 2016 in Denton post and then deleted it. We can really only write about how much we like Boca 31 and Komodo Loco and dislike construction on University so much before we start to repeat ourselves. Instead, we decided to look forward into the future. What does the near future (nay present) have in store for Denton? We have a few things in mind. Some are a little more realistic than others, but anything can happen, right? Take a look through our predictions for 2017 in the post below and add your own predictions in the comments!
Read MoreMAGIC AT MIDNIGHT: ARTS AND ADVOCACY CASINO NIGHT
I am writing this now because I may or may not have spent most of New Year’s Day recovering from New Year’s Eve.
I certainly considered being a bigger person and taking it easy so that I could wake up bright-eyed and bushy-tailed and get a workout in on the very first day of the year, but here we are. I will make no excuses…Is it still fair to blame it on 2016 though?
Lil’ d NYE was an inaugural arts and advocacy casino night that happened this past weekend. The event benefited two great organizations in Denton; Greater Denton Arts Council and United Way of Denton County. Read on for more!
Read MoreR.I.P. LUCKY, UNT’S ALBINO SQUIRREL
For those already cursing 2016 for doling out hit after hit of bummers, news came on Tuesday that UNT’s cherished good luck charm Lucky the Albino Squirrel was killed in a hit-and-run traffic incident. As the social media mourning continues, here is a look back at the life and legacy of the unofficial UNT mascot. Read on for more...
Read MoreSPEND THE HOLIDAY WITH YOUR INNER YOGI
Yoga can be a lot of different things depending on the practitioner. It can be a physical and sweaty practice, daily meditation, mindfulness throughout the day, intentional breathing, and so much more. Practicing yoga in these various ways doesn’t have to be just an internal practice. Another extraordinary part about practicing yoga is going out there and being of service to others whether that is through teaching (I’m looking at you teachers, parents, and role models), doing a favor for someone, or simply being present with a friend who is going through a hard time. Since this is the season of giving, I have some suggestions on how you can be of service to your community right here in Denton during the holidays.
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SKIMMED: DECEMBER 15TH 2016
Skimmed is our semi-weekly (read: whenever Will gets around to it) look at current cultural, business and political happenings in Denton that you want to know about. It is designed to be read quickly and we even bolded the important stuff so you can skim it! This week, we discuss valet parking downtown, the new handheld device ban, the loss of a good soup, DISD's new "district of innovation" policies, and a petition for free fortune cookies at a local restaurant. Check it all out below.
Read MoreMAKE THE MOST USE OF THE DENTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
If the last novel you picked up was To Kill a Mockingbird in high school English, and that wasn't even of your own volition, you may think the three branches of the Denton Public Library system have little to offer you. Well, you'd be wrong. The virtues of the Denton Public Library range far beyond the printed word. Here are ten ways to put the library to use for you without even opening a book.
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A VERY DENTON HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE
It is officially almost Christmas, y'all. Do you have all of your shopping done? We don't either. Don't worry. You can get all of your non-online Christmas shopping done in Denton. Below are a few gift suggestions for your boyfriend, girlfriend, platonic buddy, parents, child, grandma, or even that one cool co-worker that helps you get through your day. All of them will help you spend your hard-earned dollars in town. If you have any local gifts you'd like to receive, let us know in the comments and maybe your sister-in-law will see it and buy it for ya!
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