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Oktoberfest weekend in Denton

I open my column today with a quote from History.com. “Bavarian Crown Prince Louis, later King Louis I of Bavaria, marries Princess Therese von Sachsen-Hildburghausen. The Bavarian royalty invited the citizens of Munich to attend the festivities, held on the fields in front of the city gates.” This…

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Original and Independent Interests Converge in Denton

Something wonderful about being Original Independent Denton is that our original, independent ideals, interests and expressions often occur simultaneously. This means no one can ever claim boredom in Denton. It also means that on some calendar dates, Denton is the center of a festival kaleidoscope…

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Getting Jazzy With It

Story by Olivia Sylvain Denton Live Spring-Summer 2015 The sounds of saxophones, trumpets and drums resonate through Quakertown Park and electrify the city. Crowds gather on the grass to see all-day music. Nightly concerts feature world-renown headliners, this year Randy Brecker, Dr. John the Night…

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Denton: the Official Best College Town in Texas 2014

By: Lauren Frock This is my first blog for Discover Denton, so I’ll go ahead and introduce myself. My name is Lauren Frock and I’m a public relations student at the University of North Texas. This is my last semester, and although I’m glad the finish line is in sight, I’m also sad that wherever I…

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Music, Art and Culture at Oaktopia

Get ready, all you North Texan hipsters. A festival is about to take hold of Denton that will blow your mind. November 16 th Oaktopia will rock your body and soul completely, all the way from your pencil mustache right down to your skinny jeans. This cultural festival is jam-packed with awesomeness…

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