What We Did is our weekly roundup of a few photos that were tagged with #WDDI in the past week on Instagram. Together, they give us a great view into some of the awesome things that were going on in Denton.
This week we have featured 18 fairly diverse images from all across Denton - there's live music, food, art shows, food, picnics on the square and even food.
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 great photos. Click the images below to be led back to the photographer's Instagram page where you can follow them and then quickly unfollow them when they don't follow back within an hour.
Got a question about What We Did? Send it to will@wedentondoit.com.
Read MoreSkimmed is our monthly 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 a Denton-based super group, a bubble tea switcheroo, local murals, and plenty more. Skim away!
Read MoreWhen I arrived to the Denton Black Film Festival’s opening film, I Am Not Your Negro, last Thursday night, hundreds of people stood in line with great anticipation to see the film that had been nominated for Best Documentary Oscar only one day prior. Following the film, I asked attendees what they thought; my inquiries were met with a deep breath and an average response of “that’s going to take days to sink in” and “I want to see more.” I knew exactly how they felt: my heart was heavy, and I felt weighed down with ignorance, humility, and grief. Ultimately, I was filled with hope, and I wanted to keep learning, watching, and listening. I Am Not Your Negro was only the beginning of what was to be a timely, successful festival that impacted the lives of many here in Lil’ D. Read on for more of our thoughts on last week's Denton Black Film Festival.
Read MoreThe lovely ladies over at The Monthly Junk are two of the funniest people we know. We last heard from them with their Girl Ghost Getters video last Fall. Well, they're back and they have just reviewed all of the crazy things that happened in Denton during the month of January. They're calling it "We Did It, Denton!" Check out the video below to see how Sarah Adams and Maggie Rieth Austin think Denton did during the month of January.
Read MoreHere we go again. More events and best of all, we’ve got some nice balmy weather and what is shaping up to be a beautiful and fun filled First Friday. Just flexing our alliteration skills and we want to see your photography skills so blow our minds and hashtag your photos #WDDI.
Questions, comments, yadda, or yadda can be directed towards the cave parable that is glen@wedentondoit.com.
Read MoreAs we've entered the 85th legislative session here in Texas, and ushered in a new president nationally, it can feel like there is an overwhelming amount of political chatter. From Facebook to the newspaper to the dining room table, political tensions continue to run high. No matter how you vote though, we've got 10 ways for you to get involved, make your voice heard, and make an impact. Read on to find out how.
Read MoreAre you pulling your hair out trying to figure out ways to get out of the house with the kids? Have your kiddos watched all 47,000 Mickey Mouse Clubhouse episodes? Denton offers a great many of free activities for families including the Denton Blues Fest, The Holiday Lighting Festival, and The Big Denton Playdate. In addition to all the other awesome services that they provide, twice a year the Denton Libraries host a big play date featuring Denton ISD, the Denton Public Library, and UNT for hands-on games that encourage early literacy.
Read MoreWhat We Did is our weekly roundup of a few recent photos tagged with #WDDI on Instagram. Together, they showcase a lot of what's been going on in town.
This week, we have 18 photos from the past seven days of life in Denton, TX that showcase the Denton Black Film Festival, some live music, a chili cook-off, and much more.
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 them and inevitably slide into their DM's.
Got a question about What We Did? Send it to will@wedentondoit.com.
Read MoreThe Denton Main Street Association has long been part of the revitalization of downtown Denton. Years of hard work, organization, community led events and more have gone into the efforts to help encourage business and community. Tonight's MSA Membership Mixer was one for the books as board members took time this evening to recognize a group of individuals who have an impact on Denton and the Downtown area, respectively.
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