For the 25th year in a row, the Denton Black Chamber of Commerce held the annual Denton Blues Festival from Sept. 15-17 at Quakertown Park. Well-known Blues artists from across the country brought their talents to North Texas for a weekend of live music, food and shopping from local vendors.
Arts & Life

A line of tents housing local vendors past the Quakertown Park bridge led the way to the main stage where a costume contest was taking place. Proud owners adorned their furry companions in outfits and costumes ready to strut in front of the crowd of smiling attendees. Every year, thousands

What was once a plain wall just outside Denton’s Landfill Recycling Center is now decorated with splashes of blue and green. The mural, designed by Kaci Martin, interdisciplinary art and design studies junior, is dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of recycling. Martin, an intern at the City of

Nigerian-born university alumna Atinuke Adeleke is just trying to make sense of the world. Through every sculpture and piece of jewelry, she tells a tale of her evolving identity as an immigrant, a mother and an artist. Now, she has an origin story to tell – not just hers, but

School is not the only thing back in session this August. Every year, vendors, rodeo contestants and country singers bring their talents, products and food to the heart of Denton at the annual North Texas Fair and Rodeo. The event’s 95th run lasted from Aug. 18-26 and offered plenty for