Thursday Twilight Tunes set the tone on Thursday nights in Downtown Denton
Thursday nights in May and June set the tone in downtown Denton with the presentation of the Denton Main Street Association’s Twilight Tunes concert series. Join the fun on Thursday evenings on the Denton County Courthouse-on-the-Square lawn, 110 W. Hickory Street from 6:30 to 8 p.m.. The concert is held on the north end of the Denton County Courthouse-on-the-Square lawn near the corners of Oak and Elm Streets in May and Oak and Locust in June. Admission is FREE.
Bring your friends or the family, get a meal-to-go from one of the many downtown eateries, bring a blanket or chairs, and enjoy an evening of great live music as the sun sets over downtown Denton. The 2011 series offers an eclectic assortment of music for all listeners. Thursday Twilight Tunes is the perfect way to kick off the weekend a little early and listen to some of the best local bands in the Denton area. There is even a bouncehouse for the kids.
This is the 18th season for this long-standing tradition in historic downtown Denton. Thursday Twilight Tunes is made possible through the generous sponsorships from the Denton Record-Chronicle, First United Bank, NORTHSTAR BANK, University of North Texas Athletics and Beth Marie’s Old-Fashioned Ice Cream & Soda Fountain, with the support of the Greater Denton Arts Council, The Arts Guild of Denton, the Texas Commission on the Arts, and the National Endowment for the Arts. The dates for the concerts will be May 5, 12, 19, 26 and June 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30. For a complete list of bands, please visit the website at www.dentonmainstreet.org or call (940) 349-8529.
11th Annual Pulling for Kids Tournament May 5th
Get ready to take your best shot – it’s time for the Pulling for Kids Sporting Clay Tournament, benefiting CASA! Since the first annual shoot in 2001, the Pulling for Kids event has raised nearly $370,000 for child victims of abuse and neglect in Denton County. This year, we are “shooting” for our most successful event yet!
This year’s Pulling for Kids will once again be hosted at the nationally acclaimed Dallas Gun Club in Lewisville. Outback Steakhouse in Denton has graciously signed on to provide a delicious steak dinner for all shooters and volunteers; after the shoot, there will be a high stakes gun raffle with all proceeds going to CASA of Denton County. For more information, visit www.casadenton.org. If you would like to contribute or participate, please contact 940-243-2272, or e-mail Lauren Barker at lbarker@casadenton.org
Computer Crusher Recycling May 5th and June 11th
A Secure way of recycling your computer electronics, Computer Crushers will be at the Cupboard Natural Foods Store from 8:00 am-2:00 pm both days. We handle equipment in the most efficient manner possible to help preserve natural resources and protect our environment, as well as offer Certificates of Destruction and Recycling for your convenience. For more information, visit www.computercrusher.com.
24th Annual Cinco de Mayo Celebration May 7th
This year’s Cinco de Mayo celebration will commemorate the historic battle of Puebla. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. with a parade and festivities at the Denton Quakertown Park, (formerly known as Civic Center Park) located at 321 E. McKinney. This FREE event celebrates the diversity in the Denton community and features activities for the entire family.
The celebration begins with a parade at 10 a.m. at the corner of Locust and Oakland streets, and ends at the Civic Center parking lot. The numerous vendors at the event will offer a variety of foods, beverages, jewelry, crafts, and many other items.
41st Annual Juneteenth Celebration June 17th and 18th
More than an event, its an exeperience! Join us on Friday and Saturday at Fred Moore Park for a day filled with fun and entertainment for the whole family! Booths, vendors, children’s games, music, live bands, prizes, and much more. This year’s Juneteenth celebration will provide fun, food and entertainment for families across Texas. This year’s attendance is expected to reach 5,000, with people coming from throughout the community and surrounding areas. Don’t miss out, hope to see you there! For more information, visit www. dentonjuneteenth.org.
2011 Denton Air Show June 18th
Denton Air Show will offer a mixture of aerobatic displays, vintage warbirds with formation flying and military demonstrations. Proceeds from the Denton Air Show benefit Cumberland Presbyterian Children’s Home in Denton. Please visit the website at www.denton.schultzairshows.com for information or become a Denton Air Show fan on Facebook! Gates open at 9:00am, flying starts at noon. Come enjoy the fun. Adults $8.00, Kids (under 12) $5.00.
