Denton County Magazine

18/12/2024

After controversy surrounding Alamo Drafthouse's sudden closure and bankruptcy in June, film lovers are wondering about the future of arthouse cinema.

Harry Benshoff, Chair of the Department of Media Arts at UNT believes the shuttering of arthouse theaters like Alamo Drafthouse and the Angelika in Dallas represents more than a theater gone dark.

Click the link below to read more from Professor Benshoff on the importance of arthouse theater and how to support the industry: https://www.dentoncountymagazine.com/denton_county_mag/dig-into-the-community-support-for-denton-s-alamo-drafthouse-and-the-importance-of-arthouse/article_211d8c04-a388-11ef-b67d-1ffb5dd93e8d.html

Coverage: Vanessa Bailey

When the North Texas locations of the Alamo Drafthouse movie theaters abruptly closed their cinemas after the operating company declared bankruptcy in June of this year, news of the closures

17/12/2024

Local baking and cooking studio Flour Power owes its downtown Denton location to an 8 year old's passion for baking. The studio touts year-round classes, home-level cooking equipment and more to bring baking to locals of all ages.

Click the link below to read more about Flour Power's beginnings, owners and even some home baking tips from owner Alyson Richter: https://www.dentoncountymagazine.com/denton_county_mag/flour-power-kids-cooking-studios-invites-everyone-to-play-with-their-food/article_a056636a-a392-11ef-b577-fbc99bd24d6c.html

Coverage: Jean Eisenmann

16/12/2024

Local Irene Mackey wants to invite you to tea.

Mackey's love of tea time with the women in her family brought her to open 3 Roses Tea Room & Gifts in the downtown space previously occupied by Les Muses Vintage.

Click the link below to read all about Mackey, 3 Roses and why you should try an afternoon tea: https://www.dentoncountymagazine.com/food-drink/3-roses-tea-room-gifts-serves-teas-and-light-bites-fit-for-a-queen-in/article_6c2116ac-a375-11ef-b4be-5be4bed94fee.html

Coverage: Leslie J. Thompson

When Irene Mackey’s three daughters were little, the stay-at-home mom began a family tradition of afternoon tea. She would invite her mother and sister to join the girls each week

13/12/2024

The gifts we receive and celebrations we attend for the holidays are fun, but it's also important to remember to give back and provide for those who don't have gifts or celebrations.

If you're looking for places to volunteer and donate, look no further.

Click the link below to check out opportunities to give back: https://www.dentoncountymagazine.com/business/its-giving-season-where-to-volunteer-donate-and-give-back-for-the-holidays/article_bd113efc-b25c-11ef-9062-974bfe7096b8.html

Coverage: Vanessa Bailey

The hustle and bustle of the holiday season often leaves our schedules full to the brim.

06/12/2024

No one in Denton (and maybe the state of Texas) knows arcade cabinets like Patrick Scott Patterson.

The devoted arcade enthusiast, who once lent a Donkey Kong machine to a player gunning for a world record, now spends his time repairing decades-old cabinets.

Read all about Patterson, his expertise and history at the link below: https://www.dentoncountymagazine.com/denton_county_mag/press-start-denton-local-relaunches-arcade-repair-business-to-keep-classic-games-alive/article_6791722a-801c-11ef-8505-2703a6cce3bf.html

Coverage: Juan Betancourt

Patrick Scott Patterson used various tools to replace the capacitors and fix solder joints from an arcade monitor chassis from the early ‘80s that a client had sent him to

05/12/2024

🎵 What are the holidays without the carols, tunes and sounds we're so used to hearing each year? If you're looking to get that annual dose of festive, melodic cheer, Denton has you covered.

Look through our roundup of local performances and choose a few to check out this season at the link below: https://www.dentoncountymagazine.com/denton_county_mag/get-into-the-spirit-this-year-at-one-or-many-of-the-holiday-concerts-performances/article_bd7b8876-a397-11ef-981d-db318e909674.html

Coverage: Camila Gonzalez

Looking for something fun and festive to do this holiday season? Here are a few musical, theatrical and otherwise entertaining events to get you and your loved ones into the

04/12/2024

🚨 🚨🚨 In case you missed it, our November/December issue is now live on our site! We all know it can be a stressful time with gifts to buy, events to plan, trips to make and family to appease. Lucky for you, we’ve rounded up a few events and tips to alleviate the ordeal of planning so you can focus on the fun.

Click the link below to start reading, and happy holidays from Denton County Magazine to you and yours! 🎁

https://dentoncounty.mydigitalpublication.com/publication/?i=835954&p=0&view=issueViewer

02/12/2024

Small Business Saturday may have passed, but there's never a bad time to shop local! Instead of buying your holiday gifts online or from big companies, consider using the shopping opportunity to support local business to find those perfect gifts.

Click the link below for expert shopping tips, courtesy of the Denton Main Street Association: https://www.dentoncountymagazine.com/denton_county_mag/still-need-to-shop-for-the-holidays-5-expert-tips-on-shopping-locally-and-thoughtfully/article_effa555a-ab73-11ef-8067-a38a5fcded56.html

Coverage: Camila Gonzalez for Denton County Magazine

It’s almost time for the dreaded holiday scramble to find the perfect gifts for your loved ones. Instead of buying gifts online or from big companies, consider using this opportunity

08/11/2024

Local Michelle Rankine owns a home care franchise called Right At Home, covering three areas of North Texas.

Rankine's passion for caregiving is personal and has taken her many places, including Kenya, where she partnered with nonprofits to provide locals with wheelchairs.

Read all about Rankine and the work Right At Home does at the link below:
https://www.dentoncountymagazine.com/denton_county_mag/feeling-right-at-home-michelle-rankine-s-dedication-to-helping-others-extends-through-her-home/article_0e054224-7f5c-11ef-9835-cbf96e991aca.html

Coverage: Abigail Boatwright

When our loved ones need care beyond what they or family members can provide, a helping hand can make a huge difference. That is why Michelle Rankine owns a home

07/11/2024

Ever wanted to time travel? With local author Pepper Anne's story of swindlin' and blackmailin', readers can travel back in time to the 1980's when the Grayson County Five brought the outlaw vibes back to Denton.

Read all about Pepper Anne and how she expertly put together a story surrounding a relative of hers in the Grayson County Five at the link below:
https://www.dentoncountymagazine.com/denton_county_mag/home-sweet-home-texas-author-brings-the-story-of-the-swindling-grayson-county-five-to/article_7596cd08-7f4e-11ef-950d-5761b1257977.html

Coverage: Ann Hatch

Denton County is no stranger to larceny, thievery, murder and mayhem.

01/10/2024

Arts & Jazz is back this weekend, Oct. 4-6, with headliners including an up-and-coming young prodigy, a band with members who have competed in nationally televised singing competitions, and a returning Denton band that locals all know about.

Steeped in rich tradition, the festival has grown larger and attracts more attendees every year.

Read all about the festival and its history at the link below:
https://www.dentoncountymagazine.com/arts_culture/hitting-all-the-right-notes-denton-arts-and-jazz-festival-brings-music-to-the-city/article_6ed4ce0e-7d03-11ef-a6ea-4f7e1a5de69d.html

Coverage: Jean Eisenmann

The Denton Arts & Jazz Festival has become one of the most anticipated annual events in Denton County. It is also one of Denton County’s largest, with an average attendance

27/09/2024

Happy fall, y'all! 🍂 The transition from summer to fall is so much fun to experience in Denton County – and that’s exactly what we’re highlighting in the September/October issue of Denton County Magazine.

Nationally recognized festivals like Denton Arts & Jazz Festival, Pilot Point’s Bonnie and Clyde Days and Day of the Dead bring the community out of the heat dome and back together for live music, shopping local vendors and celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month.

Click the link below to start reading and come back to life after the dog days of summer:

September-October 2024 DentonCountyMagazine.com It’s fall, y’all Celebrating the season in Denton County with favorite festivals, shopping local and spooky vibes

08/08/2024

Denton County boasts tons of great restaurants, especially when it comes to Asian food, which might be unexpected! But, the county’s diverse population and growth over the years has lent itself to developing pockets of different cultures where anyone can try authentic dishes that become favorites.

Click the link below to read our suggestions for Asian food in Denton County: https://www.dentoncountymagazine.com/feast-and-field/across-the-globe-or-around-the-corner-a-tour-of-asian-cuisine-in-denton-county/article_ec2938a4-4379-11ef-bba0-2bf0a9542801.html

Coverage: Camila Gonzalez

Denton County boasts tons of great restaurants, especially when it comes to Asian food, which might be unexpected. But, the county’s diverse population and growth over the years has lent

31/07/2024

Since its opening in 2022, Mexican street cuisine hub El Taco H has quickly become a staple of the Denton Square. Owners Raul Enciso and Nick Bitz aim to stick to their Mexican roots and keep the food authentic and traditional.

Read all about the restaurant's beginnings and how it's gotten where it is today at the link below: https://www.dentoncountymagazine.com/denton_county_mag/el-taco-h-brings-authentic-central-mexican-food-to-denton/article_6a77e33a-453d-11ef-8c6a-17d38077119b.html

Coverage: Emmi Tinajero

Since its opening in 2022, Mexican street cuisine hub El Taco H has quickly become a staple of the Denton Square. Pronounced “eltaco ah-che,” the restaurant’s name comes from the

30/07/2024

Denton County is home to a variety of restaurants, with new eateries emerging frequently in the highly competitive market. But, there are some that have thrived for decades, earning rightful spots on lists of celebration dinners and can’t-miss spots for Denton County visitors and tourists year after year.

Read all about some of the city's favorites at the link below: https://www.dentoncountymagazine.com/denton_county_mag/take-a-look-at-some-of-the-restaurants-that-after-decades-serving-denton-county-bellies/article_7adf2914-4096-11ef-80b0-57511ab5a69f.html

Coverage: Stephanie Patrick

Denton County is home to a variety of restaurants, with new eateries emerging frequently in the highly competitive market. But, there are some that have thrived for decades, earning rightful

29/07/2024

When accentuating your lashes and brows are important parts of your self-care, finding the right salon and specialist is paramount. That’s why Natetisha McIntosh founded LashUp BrowDown, a beauty studio located in Denton. Not only does her studio provide excellent services to clients, she also started LashUpBrowDown Academy to educate aspiring entrepreneurs on techniques to perform these services.

Read more about LashUp BrowDown and the services they provide at the link below:
https://www.dentoncountymagazine.com/denton_county_mag/lashup-browdown-not-only-offers-services-to-enhance-a-client-s-features-the-local-business/article_d4277dca-4521-11ef-ad32-13870bcf64e8.html

Coverage: Abigail Boatwright

When accentuating your lashes and brows are important parts of your self-care, finding the right salon and specialist is paramount. That’s why Natetisha McIntosh founded LashUp BrowDown, a beauty studio