Oaktopia starts Thursday and we’re counting down the hours by releasing a handful of our favorite things going on this weekend. We’ve put together a neat, three day countdown of music and recommendations to help you discover the bands you don’t know, hear the latest from the bands you love, and plan to see them all.
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DENTON BLUES FESTIVAL 2016
Another weekend means another great Denton festival. This Saturday and Sunday, The Denton Blues Festival is back for its 18th year of celebrating the blues in Denton's Quakertown Park. Read on to find our more information on the event put on by the Denton Black Chamber of Commerce and how it relates to Denton history.
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HUMANS OF NEW YORK IN DENTON
Brand Stanton is the creator of the force of nature that is Humans of New York. The New York-based photo blog gained popularity due to the emotional and intriguing quotes and interviews that accompanied the images (not to mention their sharable nature). You've undoubtedly seen them before. Heck, you've probably shared a couple of them yourself.
The fine folks at UNT's Fine Arts Series are bringing Stanton to Denton this month. Next Wednesday at 7pm, Stanton will be at the UNT Coliseum talking about the nature of his work in an evening called Humans of New York: An Evening with Brandon Stanton. Read on for more info and to check out some of our favorite HONY posts.
Read MoreTHE GUIDE TO HAVING A MIDLIFE CRISIS IN DENTON
Are you disappointed by what you’ve accomplished in life so far? Starting to notice the shadowy specter of death looming in your periphery? Fear not. We Denton Do It wants to help you push those feelings deep down inside with this Guide to Having a Midlife Crisis without having the leave Denton. Read on for more.
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MAKE THE MOST OF THIS YEAR'S ARTS & AUTOS
Denton has a lot of festivals. And while Oaktopia is about to cause all sorts of ruckus in a few weeks, we really enjoy the smaller ones. KDB's Redbud Festival and Denton Main Street's Arts and Autos events are two of our favorite Saturday mornings in Denton year in and year out. This Saturday just so happens to be one of those Saturdays. Arts and Autos (no more antiques - more on that later) is taking over the Denton square this Saturday morning from 9am until 3pm. Yes, the downtown Denton square will be cleared of cars to make room for...tons of cars! Check out some of our favorite aspects of the event in the post below so you can make the most of your time there!
Read MoreDENTON, DALLAS AND THE AFTERMATH OF A SHOOTING
The slam of the car door sent me scrambling last night. I ran down the street as fast as I could. I knew it was happening all over again. Throughout my body, adrenaline exploded. The terror was back. When I finally stopped, I was alone. The dark streets of our neighborhood reminded me that I was still close to home.
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Shiloh Field is the largest community garden in the USA, and a neat spot to check out.
OFFBEAT DENTON ODDITIES: VOLUME 4
So far, since 2014, we’ve scooped you Dentonites on more than 15 wacky local sites to explore and we’re just getting started! Urban explorers have been introduced to hidden nuclear bases and a huge Jackalope BBQ smoker, gaudy mansions and a forgotten drive-in, fiberglass giants, world-record wonders, and numerous secret hideouts, but there are plenty more wildly weird places to visit in or around Denton if you’re seeking offbeat adventure. Here are a few more to add to your bucket list.
Read More3 SONGS: AUGUST 2016
Colder weather will be here eventually, y’all, and frankly, we’re getting excited. As you trade in those bikinis and swim trunks for peacoats and comically large scarves, you might find yourself looking for tunes to listen to on a lazy rainy day inside, a quiet walk through campus, or to help you get through that unexpected break-up you just went through. In this month’s 3 Songs column, our place to showcase great new music, we’ve branched out a little from our normal Denton-centric content and pulled together several tracks that’ll scare the summer right out of Texas, so plug in your headphones and get ready for some alt-country from Space Mountain, Pablo Maeda and Moonbeamer.
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DENTON MUSIC TOWN HALL
Last night there was a meeting of the music masses of Denton hosted by Christopher Cotter, a devoted DIY scene supporter. The town hall was set up to last for 4 hours. We went, we listened and nodded, and heard what people had to say. From that we've gathered a few of our favorite quotes and ideas from the evening. Read on to find out our biggest take aways from a evening of DIY venue talks.
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