Labor Day weekend was a dark news cycle that included Hurricane Harvey footage and terrible rumors Denton's legendary LGBTQ+ haven Mable Peabody's Beauty Parlor & Chainsaw Repair was suddenly closing. Sunday was the secret finale for this Grand Dame of Denton hangouts, whose quiet passing can only be fully understood if we survey this venue's storied history from back in the day.
Read MoreTHE DEN10: SEPTEMBER 6TH 2017
Summertime is officially over, and here comes the runaway train of fall festivals and outdoor shenanigans that’ll fill your to-do dance card on the daily. This weekend is jam-packed with the sights, sounds, and flavors that make Denton a favorite destination, so here is your go-to guide to the top #DEN10 events that you need to squeeze in this week… or have to explain to your angry future-self for missing come Monday next.
Read MoreMUSIC MINUTE: INTERVIEW WITH DJ KIND BEATS
Mikey LaCroix is busy. You’ve probably enjoyed one of his performances under the name Kind Beats at Backyard on Bell, or listened to one of his radio shows. But, as he himself admits, he’s not the kind of performer you always notice. That’s kind of the point: As long as you’re happy, he’s doing his job.
The hip-hop head-turned-DJ has two shows, a booming SoundCloud page, and friends in every nook, corner, and cranny of DFW, but he’s still not satisfied. He’s on a mission to unite artists, unite sounds and make Denton even funkier.
We sat down with the music man to find out what drives him and his sound.
Read MoreWHAT WE DID: SEPTEMBER 4TH 2017
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. Last week saw UNT, TWU, and NCTC head back to school, UNT's first football game of the season, the closing of Mable Peabody's (more news coming on that soon), and much more.
Below you'll find 18 photos from the past seven days of life in Denton, TX including scenes from the recently remodeled Paschall Bar, V Bikes, some great meals, 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 "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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SECRETS OF DENTON COUNTY VII: THE SECRET AWAKENS
It’s that time of year again, y’all. The school doors are fresh with WD-40 and the cars are accidentally turning north onto Elm St. again. School is back in session and with it, a new crop of Dentonites have flooded our city limits. Will these fresh, young faces become lifelong Dentonites or never step foot outside of their college campus? Only time will tell, but we’ve decided to do our part to get them to become a part of the former group, by providing them with some insider knowledge. Below are a collection of precious WDDI secrets that those new to Denton (and some folks that have been living here for a while) might not yet know. It’s time for Secrets of Denton County VII. Got a Denton secret of your own? Add it to the comments!
Read MoreTHE DEN10: AUGUST 30TH 2017
We’re sure looking forward to the long Labor Day weekend, and there’s no shortage of sights and sounds to enjoy around town. Here’s our weekly round-up of the top #DEN10 events to fill your social dancecard, but feel free to add your own favorites or Hurricane Harvey Relief efforts in the comments. Seriously, this may be the only place on the internet where its advisable to read the comments.
Read MoreON THE SCENE: DMAC'S KICKOFF EVENT AT DAN'S SILVERLEAF
If you missed the chance to view some talented art work by local artists and musicians this past Saturday at the Denton Music and Arts Collective Kick-off party at Dan’s Silverleaf, we have to say you missed out. DMAC is a recently-launched group looking to subsidize the cost of healthcare for local artists and much more. Luckily for Dentonites, this was only the first of a number of fundraisers that the nonprofit plans to hold. So rest assured that you will have many more chances to give back to Denton while also getting to take in some great local culture. Read on for our thoughts on Saturday's festivities
Read MoreWHAT WE DID: AUGUST 28TH 2017
It is officially Back to School Week here at We Denton Do It once more. With three colleges and a bustling school district, Denton is an education-heavy city. UNT/TWU students are reading their various syllabi right now and DISD students have been back for a couple of weeks. Side note: if you were planning on going to Target today, maybe don't. We will have a bunch of posts that will help get those new to Denton informed on all of the different awesome stuff we have in town and how they can learn to live an awesome life during their time in town. Until then, let's look at some great pictures...
What We Did is our weekly roundup of a few of our favorite photos that have been tagged with #WDDI in the past week on Instagram.
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. We often share the best photos that have been tagged with #WDDI on our Instagram account, too.
Got a question about What We Did? Send it to will@wedentondoit.com.
Read MoreNOW OPEN: BLUE BAG GROCERY
As Denton continues to grow and thrive with each passing year, various needs pop up around town. UNT grad Jacob Moses recently saw something that the Denton community was strangely still in need of: a neighborhood grocery store downtown. With a loan, a gift from his parents, and his 401K, the 25 year-old opened Blue Bag Grocery this month on S. Locust St. in downtown Denton, TX. Read on to find out more about Moses' path to opening his store and why Blue Bag should be your next grocery stop after grabbing coffee at Shift.
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