As part of the Distinguished Lecture Series, the one and only Bill Nye the Science Guy graced Denton with his presence in the UNT coliseum, to have a chat about all things science, with a few thousand students on Wednesday night. Covering topics such as sundials, global warming, and rovers on Mars, Bill entertained and educated, just the way we remember his afternoon show as children of the 90’s. We've gathered a few fun facts shared by that Bunsen burner toting, bow-tie wearing scientist who believes that “the joy of discovery is the essence of science” just for you, so that you can keep reliving the science-y goodness all weekend.
Read MoreART 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.
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THE DEN10: APRIL 6th
It is officially “silly season”. Don’t worry though, when it’s all over we can go back to being sane, normal, Denton loving people on May 8th. Which by the way folks, don’t forget to register by tomorrow! April 7th is the deadline for voter registration if you want to vote in the upcoming election. Early voting starts on April 25th. Until then go to the forums, research your candidates and #WDDI your awesome shots of food and other fun stuff going on in our awesome town.
Read MoreWHAT WE DID: APRIL 3RD, 2016
What We Did is our weekly roundup of a few of the best photos that have been tagged with #WDDI in the past week on Instagram.
Below are a whole bunch of photos from the past seven days of life in Denton, TX including scenes from opening day at the Denton Community Market, The Dime Store's birthday celebration, late night donuts, murals, and plenty of flowers.
If you'd like to be included in What We Did, tag your images with #WDDI on Instagram, and check back here next Monday. Search the hashtag #WDDI and check out all of the other awesome photos that we were unable to include this week. Click the images below to be led back to the photographer's Instagram page.
Got a question about What We Did? Send it to will@wedentondoit.com.
Read MoreKEVIN RODEN VAPES DURING CITY COUNCIL MEETING
City councilman Kevin Roden openly vaped during a city council meeting Tuesday evening. Roden pulled from his pocket a vape pen purchased from North Texas Vapor Shop called the “Dr. Dabber Ghost.” North Texas Vape Shop is located on E. Hickory St. in District 1 (Roden’s district).
Read MoreEMPORIUM PIES TO OPEN DENTON LOCATION
Emporium Pies announced earlier this morning that they will be opening their fourth store in Denton, TX. The pie company has been a staple of Dallas’ Bishop Arts scene for the past few years and has grown to have a very faithful following. Friday morning, the company that features the slogan, “fine pies for fine folks,” announced that they would be opening a new store in Denton in the blue house beside East Side bar on Oak Street that once housed Boyd Girls Vintage Market.
Read MoreQUEENIE'S STEAKHOUSE
It's been a long week, a frustrating day, and it is too late to start thinking about making dinner at home. We're starving, but the age old question of where to grab a bite and a drink is starting to rear its ugly head. Not sure about y'all, but we will actually get into arguments about this. We know, we live in the land of plenty when it comes to options for this sort of thing, but that doesn't make the decision any easier. Sometimes you just want a quiet and reliable spot and the decision gets a little easier. In a rather unexpected development for us, the bar at Queenie's has become a great escape. Read on to see why you'll find us shimmying up to the bar in our neighborhood steakhouse on the regular.
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THE DEN10: MARCH 30, 2016
One of our most favorite things in the world is food. Taking photos of food would probably rank as #2 or #3. That’s why Taste Of North Texas is totally our jam. This is the 27th year that ~35 restaurants from all over the “little d” metro will fill the Super Pit at UNT and offer up samples of what they’ve got to benefit the Denton Kiwanis Club. This event is a Denton staple, sort of like Frenchy (who happens to be their most orange member). We’re excited to check out newcomers Upper Park out of Aubrey, soon to be opening another location on the square & you will probably find us hanging out with John Williams at the East Side / OSDH table for obvious reasons. Tickets prices are $15 for adults (Ages 18 and older), $10 for ages 7 to 17. Children ages 6 and under get in free. You can email them at denton.kiwanis@verizon.net if you’ve got questions and go check out dentonkiwanisclub.org and check out all the awesome ways they’ve been a huge part of Denton.
Read MoreARTS ALL NIGHT 2016
Anyone remember doing those “lock-In” events when you were in Junior High? We do — rollerblading around a basement, playing Truth or Dare, watching whatever the cult classic was at the time for a youth, guzzling two liter bottles of Surge. Ya’ll, remember Surge? We think it’s since been outlawed. If these memories are sweet ones for you, we have good news! You have a chance to relive your zestful youth! And if these images are less than savory to you, here’s a chance to redeem what an “all-nighter” can mean. This Friday, April 1st, the Greater Denton Arts Council (GDAC) is hosting ARTS ALL NIGHT, a fun-filled event running from 6pm-6am! Read on to let us convince you why this is the best way to pull an all-nighter.
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