Denton

Arts & Jazz Fest

Every spring - usually the last three days of april - denton hosts the denton arts & jazz festival, a city-sponsored event that brings over 200,000 people per year for live music, food, drink, crafts, and recreation at the civic center park. big-name performers and bands such as arturo sandoval and tower of power have performed at the festival.

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Denton Holiday Lighting Festival
120 Hickory

Dance to the sounds of Brave Combo on the Square, enjoy the lights, and partake in the annual Wassail Tasting Contest.

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Denton's local culture is dominated by the two large universities here. Up to 40% of Denton's population is comprised of students.

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Texas Woman's University

(http://www.twu.edu) - its two tallest tower dormitories are denton's most visible landmark. centered on bell avenue from university drive highway 360 southward.

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University of North Texas Sky Theatre Planetarium

940 565 3599, (http://skytheater.unt.edu).

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University of North Texas

(http://www.unt.edu) - the large campus is located just off i-35.

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