Skimmed is our weekly look at current cultural, business and political information in Denton that you probably want to know about. It is designed to be read in under five minutes and we even bolded the important stuff so you can skim it! This week, we have info on Denton's upcoming new CEO, a new Dallas bar from some creative Denton minds, a ham-focused food establishment, the closing of a locally-sourced grocer, an offshoot of More Fun Comics, and a new album from some of Denton's best musicians.
Read MoreTHE DEN10: NOVEMBER 18
What a week. Supermoons, beaver moons and the kids are getting restless in the face of Thanksgiving break. We all need that break. To return home and ground ourselves in our people and accidentally eat our weight in pie. This week we’ve got a great lineup ranging from Star Wars to a very serious conversation about domestic violence in our community at North Branch Library. As always, show us your greatest hits and misses by hash tagging #WDDI and if you cut the muffin, you might just be featured in our post on Monday.
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TEN REASONS TO MOVE TO DENTON, TX INSTEAD OF CANADA
Google searches for "how to move to Canada" after Donald Trump's win of the electoral college last week skyrocketed. Trump's win has many Americans wanting to escape to the land of maple syrup, Mounties, snow, and Justin Trudeau. Heck, some others are asking Elon Musk to take 'em to Mars. But you know what? They shouldn't. Those people should just move to Denton. Sure, we have our own fair share of difficulties, but we have a pretty damned good time down here. Read on to find out the top ten reasons why people looking for change should pack up and move on down to Denton, TX in lieu of the Great White North.
Read MoreFINDING SOLITUDE AT PANDA EXPRESS
I once accused my father-in-law of harboring pandas. Not to his face, mind you. I was in the car with my wife, on the way to visit her parents when I told her that her dad’s insurance career was just a front for a massive panda smuggling operation.
Read MoreWHAT WE DID: NOVEMBER 14TH, 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 18 photos from the past seven days of life in Denton, TX including one-eyed cats, live music, protesters, and a burrito that consists of items such as "red velvet" chicken.
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 photos that we were unable to include this week. Click the images below to be led back to the photographer's Instagram page where you can follow "accidentally" like a photo of theirs from two years ago.
Got a question about What We Did? Send it to will@wedentondoit.com.
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SKIMMED: NOVEMBER 11TH, 2016
Skimmed is our weekly look at current cultural, business and political information in Denton that you need to know. It is designed to be read in under five minutes. This week, we have info on a reissue of one of Denton's most iconic albums, local election results, new businesses downtown, and new murals on the top of LSA. Read on for more!
Read MoreHOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE
Words by Alyssa Stevenson
The weather is finally cooling down, so it's finally feeling like we start thinking about the holidays. Major big box stores have had their holiday merchandise out for about a month - but we're just warming up to the idea of holiday shopping ourselves. Luckily, the shops downtown will be open for extra hours this weekend for the Holiday Open House so we can start checking gifts off of our lists. Read on to make sure you know where you should definitely stop to shop.
Vintage Bleu is ready to style your mantle.
While the downtown area has been packed with some of our favorite local retailers for years, it feels like there has been an influx of retail lately. We're into it - as we can't spend our whole day eating ice cream and weighing out gummy bears. (Or can we?)
If you're scouting out furniture, vintage finds, and unique home decor, make sure to stop by Vintage Bleu, on Oak next to 940's and Shop the Barn - which just reopened next door to La Di Da on Locust. Serendipity has you covered for the best candles and funky finds for your home. Whimsy Finds, which mixes home goods and fun stuff for your closet will be serving wine-a-ritas so you can sip while you shop! We always have to stop by Garden Gate for the best ornaments to add to the tree or exchange at the office party.
If you're looking for holiday dresses for parties or accessories to stuff into stockings, stop by the newly opened Zig Zag Stripe (two stories of clothes y'all), the always reliable La Di Da (with their cheeky holiday tees), Palm Tree Boutique (who has an embroidery deal happening) or JT Clothier's. (Eileen Fisher and Free People for the win!) JT Clothier's also has you covered if you need a super spiffy shirt, tie or cuff links for the dudes in your life. Norman Roscoe and Discover Denton have you covered for Denton centric screened tee's.
Garden Gate keeps it cozy.
As always, the DIME Store has the most incredible selection of locally crafted handmade goods to wrap up and put under the tree. We hear they'll also be giving away totes with purchases of $100. Y'all, they have the cutest pickle ornaments of all time!
Grab a few new board games for all of those days you're about to spend with extended family from More Fun Comics and Games, and stop by Recycled for a couple of coffee table books for people to peruse while they're waiting hanging around the house.
Need a break from the holiday shopping? Stop by Wine Squared for 1/2 priced wine by the glass. Don't forget - you can get that to-go! Yes, you can walk around the square while sipping on wine and shopping. It's basically the best way you could shop ever. Go ahead and pick up a few bottles for all of those holiday parties while you're at it.
Norman Roscoe rocks the holiday sweatshirt like no other.
SURPIES!
A little over a year ago Mariah Laughlin started baking up pies to pair with craft brews at Bearded Monk. Not too long after that she picked up steam on her pie-filled instagram account and her pie landed a magazine cover. While her crust skills are crazy good - she is really into connecting with people over pie. Read on to find out why you should head out to Nerd Nite next week to hear all about her life of pie.
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THE DEN10: NOVEMBER 9TH 2016
After a heck of an election year, the final results are in. Whether you're happy or sad about the outcome - we've all still got to stand at the checkout line in Kroger together. Luckily, we have faith in the community that surrounds us. The hopeful heart of Denton will continue to beat on. Read on for the 10 things that will keep you distracted from the doom and gloom newsfeed, and that will continue to restore our hope in humanity - because who doesn't love comics and kombucha?
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