The weather is warming up, the chocolate boxes are half off and young hearts are mending post Valentines Day. Let's get busy this weekend grooving to local tunes, running with friends and enjoying all the greatness that is Denton. This weekend has updates on goings on, concerts full of local talent and artists in town to talk about gallery openings.
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The West Oak family does Austin Coffee Champs. by @espressomanny
DENTON COFFEE CHAMPS
This past weekend, our friends at West Oak Coffee Bar drove down to Austin and competed in the U.S. Coffee Championships Qualifier for the upcoming US Coffee Championships in Seattle. We - being the coffee-nerds that we are - decided to go, too. Read on to find out how they did and see some photos from the event.
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TABLE TALK: GREAT CONVERSATIONS AT UNT
We all know by now that Denton is a diverse city with a plethora of interesting people who have expertise in a wide range of subjects - from the intricacies of jazz to the finer points of ancient poetry. However, most of us don't have the chance to chat with some of these experts in our daily lives. That's where Great Conversations steps in. In the spirit of education, there is an excellent annual fundraiser that gives you the opportunity to speak with people who have a wide range of 'expertise' in a diverse range of fields, all the while supporting the furthering of higher education by giving back to the Honors College. Read on for a few of our top picks!
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DENTON DATING DO'S AND DON'TS
Love is in the air, Denton. It's why our air quality is so bad. The most romantic day of the year is today and we hope you're prepared. Actually, if you're not, that's fine, too. We've got you covered. Read on for a few do's and don'ts regarding dating in Denton. Oh, and in case you were wondering, APA recommends "do's and don'ts," instead of "dos and don'ts." We didn't know either.
Read MoreSIX QUOTES FROM ELIZABETH SMART'S TALK AT UNT
Elizabeth Smart gave an intimate lecture to a sold out crowd on Thursday, February 9th at UNT for the Distinguished Lecture Series. Smart is an American child safety activist that was abducted (and subsequently rescued) at a young age. Read on to find out a few things that Smart said that really resonated with us.
Read MoreTURN YOUR TRASH INTO FASHION
TRASHion Fashion is an annual Denton program program that sees designers of all ages competing against one another to create wearable works of art made from recycled materials. This year marks the 6th anniversary of the award-winning program and is sure to be a hit. Read on for more information about how you can be a part of this year's TRASHion Fashion program.
Read MoreGET OVER YOURSELF AND CELEBRATE VALENTINE'S DAY
Dear People Who Hate Valentine’s Day:
We’re not mad at you. We just think you’re wrong. Read on to find out why you (yes, you) should celebrate Valentine's Day with your loved/well-liked one this year.
Read MoreLOOKING BACK AT THE DENTON BLACK FILM FESTIVAL
When I arrived to the Denton Black Film Festival’s opening film, I Am Not Your Negro, last Thursday night, hundreds of people stood in line with great anticipation to see the film that had been nominated for Best Documentary Oscar only one day prior. Following the film, I asked attendees what they thought; my inquiries were met with a deep breath and an average response of “that’s going to take days to sink in” and “I want to see more.” I knew exactly how they felt: my heart was heavy, and I felt weighed down with ignorance, humility, and grief. Ultimately, I was filled with hope, and I wanted to keep learning, watching, and listening. I Am Not Your Negro was only the beginning of what was to be a timely, successful festival that impacted the lives of many here in Lil’ D. Read on for more of our thoughts on last week's Denton Black Film Festival.
Read MoreMAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD
As we've entered the 85th legislative session here in Texas, and ushered in a new president nationally, it can feel like there is an overwhelming amount of political chatter. From Facebook to the newspaper to the dining room table, political tensions continue to run high. No matter how you vote though, we've got 10 ways for you to get involved, make your voice heard, and make an impact. Read on to find out how.
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