Founded in May, Take Care Collective is a group of local female artists who have embraced art as a way of taking care of themselves. These women sell prints, collages, digital work, photos, dried flowers, jewelry, soap, candles and shadow boxes. They also offer taupes, stickers, magnets and are working
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“Wait, there’s a truck outside,” Marta Zelaya said. Marta asked her husband to turn the car around. She was certain the truck was parked at the spot she had seen in her dream. Marta Zelaya is the owner of Catrachos Restaurant, the first Honduran restaurant in Denton. Catrachos opened on
Bailey Turfitt is a creative who can be described as many things: a makeup artist, photographer, costumer, model, painter, sculptor, metalsmith and coordinator. Turfitt said as an artist, she would describe herself as someone who is constantly getting inspired with new ideas. “I just like to see the beauty in
On Nov. 9, UNT’s Nigerian Student Organization [NSO] held “The Tour,” a showcase about the good and bad of Nigeria. “The Tour” consisted of a presentation of facts, videos, dance, song and drama that all centered around Nigeria as a nation. NSO president Sumayyah Ismail said “The Tour” showcased issues
Inside the University Theater at UNT’s RTFP Building, the stage is set to resemble a small historic town. After actors file in for rehearsal and take the stage, a battle with swords ensues. The cast and crew is preparing for “Nathan the Wise,” a play directed by Akin Babatunde which
Imagine an interactive, colorful wonderland of yarn, cloth and other fibers featuring work from a UNT alumna and a cast of all-female fiber artists. This concept will come to life next year through an installation called “Intangible.” “Intangible” is the cooperative partnership of Craft Yarn Council and the Dallas art
While browsing around SCRAP Denton, resident Jeanna Dunlap found an old purse handle to use in her next loom piece. She loves the piece in particular because it contains some of her favorite elements: different layers and alternating patterns. “There’s just something about it that I really love,” Dunlap said.
On Saturday, Nov. 2, Dallas Vegan hosted the Texas Veggie Fair at the Dallas Farmers Market. In celebrating its 10th year, the event welcomed people from all walks of life to learn more about plant-based diets and vegan lifestyles. Dallas Vegan, a volunteer-run non-profit organization founded by Jamey Scott, hosted
On Oct. 31, the Denton Pride Foundation hosted their annual Denton Halloween Fest, which consisted of a drag show, costume contest, games, dancing, live music, food and more. With this year being the first event, months of planning took place to ensure that everything was in line when it came
At the Day of the Dead Festival, hosted by the Denton Community Market, vendors line the streets with sugar skull masks, Día de los Muertos paintings, face painting stations and a barber station. People attending the festival are dressed up with the sugar skull painted on their face or in
