Is anyone looking for another reason to love this city we live in? Oh, you already have lots of reasons, you say? Great! We’re going to add one more to the list, because that’s our job. We’ve got an art show for you to check out: Jude & Alex: An Exhibition is kicking off with an opening reception from5:30-7pm TONIGHT at UNT on the Square. We took a sneak peek at the show and chatted with the designers so we could give you a glimpse of what you’ll find tonight, because ya’ll, we really don’t want you to miss out on this one! Read on, add it to your Friday night plans, and send us a thank-you fruit basket later.
Read More3 SONGS: MARCH 2016
3 songs is a monthly column devoted to bringing you the freshest tracks from your local music scene. This month we're pushing three producers into your news feed, York Morgan, Oracle Jones & Honor System. If you don't have a sound system with a decent sub woofer, you may want to put on your favorite headphones because these beats are all about that bass.
Read MoreBACK IN THE DAY: MORE DENTON WOMEN TRAILBLAZERS
We sure do love Women’s History Month ‘cuz it’s the perfect opportunity to celebrate some of the amazing Denton ladies in our storied past! Last year we profiled several notable Denton Damsels and City Foremothers, as well as the amazing moms who desegregated Denton schools, with the promise of even more trailblazing tales of glory from back in the day. Let's get to some of those newer tales right now...
Read MoreMATERIALS HARD AND SOFT
You don’t have to look around very long to stumble upon great art in Denton. It’s blossoming all around us, all the time. An abundance of new art is just one of the reasons why we love this town. Sometimes finding great art just takes putting on pants and leaving the house.
Last Friday evening a few of us did just that and walked down to the Greater Denton Arts Council (GDAC) to check out the opening of their latest exhibition: Materials: Hard + Soft (National Contemporary Craft Competition and Exhibition). If you’ve got the gallery itch and are curious to see what the GDAC has brought in, this stop is worth your time. Read on to learn more, to catch a glimpse of our favorites, and to find out how you can see it for yourself!
Read MoreTHIN LINE PICKS AND PEEKS 2016
Get your movie reviewing thumbs ready, y'all - Thin Line is back! The festival started out strictly as a documentary film festival, but has gone on in the years since to include music, photography, and all sorts of classes/workshops, as well. It has become a fixture of the Denton festival circuit. Needless to say, there's plenty to do in downtown Denton for the next five days. Some WDDI contributors took a moment to comb through all of the activities happening during this year's Thin Line festival and picked out some of our "can't miss" events (many of which are free). You can check out the program for the entirety of the festival here and let us know what you're gonna hit up in the comments.
Read More3 SONGS: FEBRUARY 2016
So you like shoegaze, maybe you understand the noise scene, and you occasionally like long, ambient, drone or doom metal pieces. Maybe not. Either way, we've got a nice, subtle introduction to the scene for you featuring tracks from three North Texan acts, so spark up your fireplace, sit down in your favorite chair, and prepare for a good stiff drink as we delve into the euphoric soundscapes of Glasir, Michael Barber, and Riftworm.
Read MoreINTERVIEW: DANIEL AMOTSUKA
This weekend, Denton once again welcomes the Denton Black Film Festival, a 2-day series dedicated to showcasing award-winning, independent films. These films are set to entertain, educate, inspire, and communicate Black cultural themes to the broader community. All the while hoping to reflect a specific cultural mindset and changes through several generations of film-making.
DBFF will present their chosen collection of films inside Denton’s historic Campus Theatre. This year, they have expanded the festival to include music, art, poetry, and more. With musical acts like The Boombachs, they're going at it full force. We recently spoke with Daniel Amotsuka, UNT alumni and head of Marketing and Digital Media for the festival, and asked him a few questions. Read on for more!
Read MoreSHOW REVIEW: SARAH JAFFE AND DOUG BURR AT DAN'S SILVERLEAF
Sarah Jaffe, Denton’s sweetheart, came through town this past weekend, selling out Dan’s Silverleaf back-to-back nights on Saturday & Sunday. With mostly standing room only, people quickly filled in on a chilly Sunday right as Doug Burr kicked off an early evening of fantastic local music. Click through to read more.
Read MorePAINTINGS WITH A TWIST: TALKING WITH ARTIST TIM KERR
The Perot and the DMA are must-see museums, but you probably won’t find an international art exhibit entitled “That’s What She Said?” at either space. Luckily, to see shows that mix quirk with conscience, all you have to do is stroll down to the Square. You’ll even be able to grab a latte once you get there.
Jupiter House Coffee pulls double duty. It’s half café, half art gallery. Manger/curator Cameron Cox brings together local and global painters, photographers and other artistes to create a space that epitomizes inclusivity and ingenuity. As Cox says, “anything goes,” and the space has quietly become a hot commodity in the city’s ever-growing art community
“Most people approach me, because they’ve been here and seen the work, or heard about it through other people,” Cox says. She is eager to point out that Jupiter House is a hot spot for myriad Dentonites; everyone from politicians to college students, young professionals, teens, train hoppers and the homeless” have come through the front doors for a signature coffee brew and a look at the rotating shows adorning the brick walls. And since Cox came aboard a year and a half ago, those shows have been as diverse as the customers.
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