ART EXHIBITION: JUDE & ALEX

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 More

BACK 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 More

MATERIALS 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 More

SHOW 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 More

PAINTINGS 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.

Read More