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Billie Holiday made the song popular when she began singing it to close each of her shows at New York’s Cafe Society in 1939. A short film about the song will screen at this weekend’s Denton Black Film Festival. (AP file photo/Bob Willoughby, National Portrait Gallery) Story on Page 8
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Vincent Falsetta’s “CT-08-1,” a 52-by-102-inch painting from 2008, is part of the artist’s retrospective now at UNT on the Square. Below is 2004’s “CD-04-5,” 60 inches by 60 inches, oil on canvas.
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When a musician riffs on his own work — or someone else’s — it’s called a variation. Falsetta’s later paintings could be considered variations on the artist’s ongoing fascination with mathematical order and the orchestrated surprise. Not only did Falsetta start using oils — a medium that is less tame than quicksetting acrylics and watercolor — but he started painting “on the brush.” Meaning he carefully applied pigments to the brushes he used, but before pressing them to canvas and then pushing the brush along regular intervals. “Sometimes, I would stop painting in that intentional way and let the work bifurcate,” Falsetta, explaining the looserlooking pivots that make his later work less exact even as they
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Falsetta surveys career in retrospective incent Falsetta said the mid-career solo show he had at University of North Texas in the 1990s spurred him to start painting differently. “I thought of it like a halftime at a football game,” he told a former student who dropped by UNT on the Square to see Falsetta’s latest, “Agendas — Several Decades of Painting.” The retrospective opened Monday. The show — a compact exhibit of just 15 paintings — reveals the artist’s fascination with symmetry and surprise. The oldest works are from the 1990s, a decade when Falsetta used acrylics to study tight, precise lines and dots set off by what look like random constellations of circles, figures and lines (“They really might not be all that random,” he said).
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REACH US maintain his trademark symmetry. The easiest way to explain Falsetta’s present work is to compare it to the irregular symmetry you find in nature — like the way the rings of a tree seem deliberate, but not computergenerated perfect. Or the patterns found in the naturally occurring columns of basalt at Giant’s Causeway in Ireland.
“Agendas” runs through Feb. 21 at UNT on the Square, 109 N. Elm St. An opening reception will be from 109 N. Elm St. Friday. Gallery hours are 8 a.m. to noon and 1 to 5 p.m. Monday through Wednesday and Friday, 8 a.m. to noon and 1 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday. Admission is free. — Lucinda Breeding
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EVENTS THURSDAY Today — Last day to register for TWU Community Dance Center classes for children, teens and adults in ballet, hip-hop, jazz, creative dance and more. Cost is $90 for each 10-week class. Visit www.twu.edu/ dance/community-dance-centerinfo.asp or call 940-898-3466. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. — Denton Quilt Guild presents an exhibit of children’s storybooks and companion quilts at TWU’s Hubbard Hall, northwest of Administration Drive at Bell Avenue. Free. Visit www.dentonquilt guild.org/storybook_quilts.html. 9:30 a.m. — Crafters’ Corner at Emily Fowler Central Library, 502 Oakland St. Work on projects and learn new techniques. Free. Call 940-349-8752 or visit www.denton library.com. 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. — Story Time at South Branch Library, 3228 Teasley Lane. Stories, songs, puppets and more for children ages 1-5 and their caregivers. Free. Call 940-349-8752 or visit www.dentonlibrary.com. 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. — Community blood drive at the Grove Apartments, 701 Fort Worth Drive. To make an appointment, call 1-800-7332767 or visit www.redcrossblood.org. 3:30 p.m. — Book Adventures: “Snow Science” for ages 5-8 at South Branch Library, 3228 Teasley Lane. Free. Call 940-349-8752 or visit www.dentonlibrary.com. 4:30 p.m. — Science Adventures for ages 6-11 at Emily Fowler Central Library, 502 Oakland St. Free, but registration is required. Call 940-3498752 or visit www.dentonlibrary.com. 6 p.m. — Mini book making class at Emily Fowler Central Library, 502 Oakland St. Free, but registration is required. Call 940-349-8752 or visit www.dentonlibrary.com. 7 to 8 p.m. — Conversation Club, for those wishing to practice their English language skills with others, at Emily Fowler Central Library, 502 Oakland St. Free. No registration required. Call 940-349-8752. 7 p.m. — Denton High School presents Mame, a musical comedy, in the school auditorium, 1007 Fulton St. Tickets cost $10 for adults and $5 for students. Call 940-369-2000.
FRIDAY 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. — Denton Quilt Guild presents an exhibit of children’s storybooks and companion quilts at TWU’s Hubbard Hall, northwest of Administration Drive at Bell Avenue. Free. Visit www.dentonquilt guild.org/storybook_quilts.html. 9:30 a.m. — Mother Goose Time, stories, songs and activities for infants up to 18 months and their caregivers, at North Branch Library, 3020 N. Locust St. Free. Call 940349-8752. 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. — Finish It Fridays at North Branch Library, 3020 N. Locust St. Bring a craft project for the come-and-go program and visit with other crafters. Free. Call 940-349-8752 or visit www.denton
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prize-winning pianist will perform as part of the Lewisville Lake Symphony’s International Chamber Series at 7:30 p.m. Friday at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 5500 Morriss Road in Flower Mound. Kyle Orth, whose program will include works by Haydn, Liszt and Beethoven, has been a practicing pianist since age 15 and earned second
library.com. 11 a.m. — Story Time at North Branch Library, 3020 N. Locust St. Stories, songs, puppets and more for children ages 1-5 and their caregivers. Free. Call 940-349-8752. Noon to 1:30 p.m. — You’re Beautiful Style Show and Luncheon at UNT’s Gateway Center, 801 North Texas Blvd. Annual event raises money for the American Cancer Society, celebrates cancer survivors and remembers those who have died. Tickets start at $50 per person, and tables begin at $250. Call Krystal Alvarado at 940-268-6127. 5 p.m. — UNT Concert Orchestra: Student Conductors Concert in Winspear Hall at the Murchison Performing Arts Center, on the north side of I-35E at North Texas Boulevard. Free. Call 940-369-7802 or visit www.thempac.com. 5:30 p.m. — Denton Black Film Festival, the Denton African American Scholarship Foundation’s inaugural two-day festival, at the Campus Theatre, 214 E. Hickory St. Wine tasting at 5:30 p.m., opening ceremony at 6:30 p.m., “The Black Experience in Cinema” and Belle at 7 p.m., and Wolf at 9:15 p.m., followed by reception at West Oak Coffee Bar. Tickets to individual screenings cost $8-$10. Friday passes cost $14-$20. All-access passes cost $55-$75; VIP all-access passes cost $90-$100. Online ticket sales end Thursday; on Friday and Saturday, tickets are available at the theater box office. Visit www.dentonbff.com.
prize in the 2014 Lewisville Lake Symphony International Piano Competition. Orth has performed with symphonies around the world, including the Dallas Symphony Orchestra. The concert includes works by Haydn, Liszt and Beethoven. For more information, visit www.lewisville symphony.org. — Staff report
5:30 to 7:30 p.m. — Reception for Vincent Falsetta, 2012-13 UNT Institute for the Advancement of the Arts Faculty Fellow, at UNT on the Square, 109 N. Elm St. Call 940-3698257 or visit http://untonthesquare. unt.edu. 7 p.m. — Denton High School presents Mame, a musical comedy, in the school auditorium, 1007 Fulton St. Tickets cost $10 for adults and $5 for students. Call 940-369-2000. 8 p.m. — UNT Trombone Showcase Concert 1 in Voertman Hall at the Music Building, at Avenue C and Chestnut Street. Free. Call 940-5652791 or visit www.music.unt.edu.
SATURDAY 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. — Denton Quilt Guild presents an exhibit of children’s storybooks and companion quilts at TWU’s Hubbard Hall, northwest of Administration Drive at Bell Avenue. Free. Visit www.dentonquilt guild.org/storybook_quilts.html. 9 a.m. — Denton Black Film Festival, the Denton African American Scholarship Foundation’s inaugural two-day festival, at the Campus Theatre, 214 E. Hickory St. The Forgotten Kingdom at 9 a.m.; “Cowboys of Color” and When We Were All Broncos at 11 a.m.; “Praying Knees” and Steps of Faith at 1:30 p.m.; The Black List, Volume 1, “Chris’s Briss” and “Strange Fruit” at 3:30 p.m.; Half of a Yellow Sun at 6:30 p.m.; and Dear White People at 8:45 p.m.; followed by a reception at Banter
Bistro. Tickets to individual screenings cost $8-$10. Saturday passes cost $41-$55. All-access passes cost $55-$75; VIP all-access passes cost $90-$100. Online ticket sales end Thursday; on Friday and Saturday, tickets are available at the theater box office. Visit www.dentonbff.com. 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. — Volunteer Income Tax Assistance for low- to moderate-income families at North Branch Library, 3020 N. Locust St. To qualify, annual income must be $50,000 or less. Call 940-566-2688. 10 a.m. — Story Time at South Branch Library, 3228 Teasley Lane. Stories, songs, puppets and more for children ages 1-5 and their caregivers. Free. Call 940-349-8752. 10 to 11 a.m. — “Revamp Your Resume” at Emily Fowler Central Library, 502 Oakland St. Free, but registration is required. Call 940-3498752 or visit www.dentonlibrary.com. 10 a.m. to noon — Preschool Play and Read at North Branch Library, 3020 N. Locust St. For ages 3-5 and their caregivers. Free. Call 940-349-8752 or visit www.denton library.com. 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. — Clear Creek Natural Heritage Center Sustainability Workshop: “Backyard Fruit Trees” at the center, 3310 Collins Road. Ashley Hartman, horticulture program coordinator at NCTC, will discuss fruiting trees for this area and how to care for them. Visit www.clearcreekdenton.com or call 940-349-8152. 1:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. — Texas Nonprofit Theaters Quad II AACTFest at Medical Center of Lewisville Grand Theater, 100 N. Charles St. in Lewisville. The afternoon shows, starting after 1:30 p.m., are Ohlook Performing Arts Center’s Wild Party, followed by Denton Community Theatre’s A Need for Less Expertise. The evening shows, starting after 6 p.m., are Lindale Community Theater’s Danny and the Deep Blue Sea, followed by Paris Community Theatre’s Rabbit Hole. Cost is $10 per show, $15 per block (afternoon or evening shows) or $28 for all four shows. For tickets, visit http://texastheatres.org or call 817-731-2238. 5 p.m. — Denton Makers Mixer at Banter, 219 W. Oak St. Discuss the future of a “makerspace” in Denton. Visit http://on.fb.me/1xZ1K9Z. 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. — Evening of country music at Pilot Point Community Opera House, 110 S. Washington St., featuring Deanie Deal and J.J. Calicott. Admission is $10 at the door, with proceeds benefiting opera house preservation and programs. For more information, call Rowland Funk at 214-405-4708 or Deal at 469-4466546. 7 p.m. — Denton High School presents Mame, a musical comedy, in the school auditorium, 1007 Fulton St. Tickets cost $10 for adults and $5 for students. Call 940-369-2000.
SUNDAY 2 p.m. — Denton High School presents Mame, a musical comedy, in the school auditorium, 1007 Fulton St. Tickets cost $10 for adults and $5 for students. Call 940-369-2000.
MONDAY 6 p.m. — Chess Night at North Branch Library, 3020 N. Locust St. Players of all ages and skill levels welcome. Free. Call 940-349-8752. 5 p.m. — UNT Concert Orchestra Piano Concerto Finals in Winspear Hall at the Murchison Performing Arts Center, on the north side of I-35E at North Texas Boulevard. Free. Call 940-369-7802 or visit www.the mpac.com. 7 to 8 p.m. — 3-D printer orientation at North Branch Library, 3020 N. Locust St. Free. To register, call 940-349-8756 or email trey.ford@cityofdenton.com.
TUESDAY 9:30 a.m. — Mother Goose Time at South Branch Library, 3228 Teasley Lane. Stories and activities for infants (birth to 18 months) and their caregivers. Free. Call 940-349-8752. 10:30 a.m. — Toddler Time at South Branch Library, 3228 Teasley Lane. Stories, puppets and activities for toddlers (12-36 months) and their caregivers. Free. Call 940-349-8752. 4:30 p.m. — Volunteer Income Tax Assistance for low- to moderate-income families at North Branch Library, 3020 N. Locust St. To qualify, annual income must be $50,000 or less. Call 940-566-2688. 6:30 p.m. — Free credit and money workshop at Zera Coffee Co. 420 E. McKinney St., Suite 106. Learn to improve credit, save money, reduce debt, maintain a budget and more in this grant-funded workshop sponsored by Tim Shoopman State Farm. To register, call 940-383-2614, text 940-206-4609 or email thomas @timshoopman.com. 7 to 8 p.m. — Amazing YA Book Club, for adult fans of young adult books, meets at Emily Fowler Central Library, 502 Oakland St. Free. Call 940-349-8718 or email stacey.irishkeffer@cityofdenton.com. 7 to 8:45 p.m. — North Branch Writers’ Critique Group, for those interested in writing novels, short stories, poetry or journals, meets at North Branch Library, 3020 N. Locust St. Free. 7 to 9 p.m. — Play Readers of Denton meets upstairs at the Campus Theatre, 214 W. Hickory St. Free. Call 940-382-7014, ext. 3, or visit www.playreadersandwritersof denton.blogspot.com. 8 p.m. — Federica Lotti on flute and Massimo Somenzi on piano, in a UNT faculty/guest artist recital, in Voertman Hall at the Music Building, at Avenue C and Chestnut Street. Free. Call 940-565-2791 or visit www.music.unt.edu.
WEDNESDAY 9:30 a.m. — Toddler Time at Emily Fowler Central Library, 502 Oakland St. Stories, puppets and activities for toddlers (12-36 months) and their caregivers. Free. Call 940349-8752. 11 a.m. — Story Time at Emily Fowler Library, 502 Oakland St.
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EVENTS Continued from Page 3 Stories, songs, puppets and more for children age 1-5 and their caregivers. Free. Call 940-349-8752 or visit www.dentonlibrary.com. 3:30 p.m. — Number Ninjas, fun math games for ages 6-10, at North Branch Library, 3020 N. Locust St. Free. Call 940-349-8752 or visit www.dentonlibrary.com. 4 p.m. — “A Path Appears: Poverty & Early Childhood Intervention,” a film screening and panel discussion, at TWU’s Hubbard Hall, northwest of Administration Drive at Bell Avenue. Reception starts at 4 p.m., A Path Appears (Episode 2) screens at 4:30 p.m., and a panel discussion and Q&A start at 5 p.m. Free, but reservations are required. Visit http://bit.ly/1CggusL. 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. — Read to Rover at Emily Fowler Central Library, 502 Oakland St. Free. Children ages 6-11 struggling with reading can read one-on-one with a trained therapy dog from Therapy Pals of Golden Triangle. Parents or guardians must register their children in person and sign a permission slip. Call 940349-8752. 7 p.m. — Nonfiction book discussion group at North Branch Library, 3020 N. Locust St. The group will discuss American Lion: Andrew Jackson in the White House by Jon Meacham. Free. Call Kerry Montz at 940-349-8757 or visit www.denton library.com. 7 p.m. — Baby and Toddler Story Time at North Branch Library, 3020 Locust St. Books, songs and play time for children ages 3 and younger. Call 940-349-8752 or visit www.denton library.com. 7 to 8:30 p.m. — Exploring Philosophy at North Branch Library, 3020 Locust St. Join the ongoing discussions of time-honored philosophical issues with Dr. Eva H. Cadwallader, professor of philosophy. Free and open to the public. Call 940-349-8752. 8 p.m. — UNT Symphony Orchestra, conducted by David Itkin, in Winspear Hall at the Murchison Performing Arts Center, on the north side of I-35E at North Texas Boulevard. Tickets cost $8-$10. Call 940-369-7802 or visit www.the mpac.com. 9 p.m. — Wednesday Night Jazz with the Three O’clock and Two O’clock Lab Bands at the UNT Gateway Center, 801 North Texas Blvd. between Eagle Drive and Highland Street. Admission costs $4. Call 940-565-2791 or visit www. music.unt.edu.
MUSIC The Abbey Inn Restaurant & Pub Each Wed, County Rexford, 7-9pm, free. 101 W. Hickory St. 940-5665483. The Abbey Underground Thurs: Sky Window, the New Queens of Soul. Fri: Marquis of Vaudeville, Bone Doggie & the Hickory Street Hellraisers, Poppy Xander. Tues: “Le Disko” with DJ Jon B. Weekly events:
DENTON PARKS & RECREATION My Little Valentine Family Dance will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Feb. 13 at the Denton Civic Center, 321 E. McKinney St. This event is for children 12 and younger and their families. There will be a DJ and light refreshments. Advance tickets are available for $5 per person online and at the Civic Center. Photos will cost $3 each. Buy roses for $2 and glow products for $1-$3 each. Visit www.dentonparks.com or call 940-349-7275. ■ The Les Mills Grit 28-Day Challenge begins Feb. 1 at North Lakes Recreation Center, 2001 W. Windsor Drive. Grit is an all-inclusive fitness program that will burn fat, build muscle, and produce a lean, athletic shape with an high-intensity interval training class. The challenge includes a pre- and a post-challenge fitness assessment, a meal plan, and unlimited access to early morning, evening and weekend workouts. Finishers also receive a workout shirt. Cost is $50 per person. For more information and to register, visit www.dentonparks.com or call 940-349-8287. ■ Registration for adult sports
Each Sat, “’80s and ’90s RetroActive Dance Party”; each Sun, open mic hosted by Bone Doggie, signup at 7:30pm; each Mon, karaoke. 100 W. Walnut St. www.facebook.com/ TheAbbeyUnderground. American Legion Post 550 Each Fri, free karaoke at 9pm; each Tues, free pool. Live band on the last Sat of the month, free. 905 Foundation St., Pilot Point. 940-686-9901. Andy’s Bar Each Wed, karaoke at 10pm. 122 N. Locust St. 940-5655400. Banter Bistro Thurs: Ban Joe Lennon, 6pm. Fri: Gregory Santa Croce, 6pm; Julie Livingston, Kathy Herr and friends, 8pm. Sat: The Choosy Beggar, 8pm; Ryan Thomas Becker, Matt Grigsby, Richard Gilbert, Josh Halverson, 10pm; Denton Black Film Festival after-party, 11pm. Tues: Mister Joe Jazz Band, 8pm; Le Not So Hot Klub du Denton, 9pm. Each Thurs, open mic at 8pm; each Sat, live local jazz at 6pm. 219 W. Oak St. 940-5651638. www.dentonbanter.com. The Bears Den Thurs: Kody West, 6-8:30pm. At Sharkarosa Wildlife Ranch, 11670 Massey Road, Pilot Point. 940-686-5600. www.bears dentexas.com. Dan’s Silverleaf Thurs: West and the Grooves, Good Boy, Goldenboy, Fun Button, 9pm, $5. Fri: Forgotten Space: A Grateful Dead Experience, 9pm, $12. Sat: Catastica, Foot Patrol, 8pm, $5. Sun: Super Bowl XLIX party with live music by the Super Browls at halftime, 5pm, free. Mon: Paul Slavens and Friends, 8pm, free. Tues: Eddie Gomez, Stefan Karlsson, Ed Soph, 9pm, $12-$15. No smoking indoors. 103 Industrial St. 940-3202000. www.danssilverleaf.com.
leagues is open. The deadline to register a team for flag football, volleyball or basketball is Friday. All leagues include eight games, including playoffs. Visit www.denton parks.com or call 940-349-7275. Prices vary. ■ Robotics Olympics is an Engineering for Kids class, offered from 11 a.m. to noon on Saturdays, Feb. 7-28, at Martin Luther King Jr. Recreation Center, 1300 Wilson St. Kids will use Lego pieces and their imaginations. Cost is $85. Visit www.dentonparks.com or call 940-349-7275. ■ Swim lessons for all ages and abilities start in February. Weekday classes begin Feb. 2 and meet every Monday and Wednesday, and weekend classes begin Feb. 7 and meet on Saturday. For more information, visit www.dentonparks.com or call 940-349-7275. ■ Core CPR Solutions, a child care and baby-sitting course for ages 10-17, will be taught from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 7. The course teaches CPR, first aid, how to help an infant or a toddler who is choking and more.
The Garage 113 Ave. A. 940-3830045. www.thedentongarage.com. The Greenhouse Each Mon, live jazz at 10pm, free. 600 N. Locust St. 940-484-1349. www.greenhouse restaurantdenton.com. Hailey’s Club Weekly events, 9pm, free-$10: each Fri, “Friday Night Live 3.0” with DJ Spinn Mo; each Tues, “’90s Night” with DJ Questionmark. 122 W. Mulberry St. 940-323-1160. www.haileysclub.com. J&J’s Pizza 118 W. Oak St. 940-3827769. www.jandjpizzadenton.com. La Milpa Mexican Restaurant Each Fri, Mariachi Quetzal, 7:309:30pm. 820 S. I-35E, Suite 101. 940-382-8470. Lone Star Attitude Burger Co. Fri: Dunashay, 7-10pm. Sat: Lydia Low, 7-10pm. Shows on the upstairs patio, 7-10pm, no cover. 113 W. Hickory St. 940-383-1022. www.lsaburger. com. Lowbrows Beer and Wine Garden 200 S. Washington St., Pilot Point. 940-686-3801. www.low brows.us. Mable Peabody’s Beauty Parlor and Chainsaw Repair Each Sun, Shay Fox’s Dames of Deception, DJ Tom Tom, 10pm. 1125 E. University Drive, Suite 107. 940-566-9910. Mulberry Street Cantina 110 W. Mulberry St. 940-808-1568. http:// mulberrystcantina.com. Rockin’ Rodeo Thurs: Whiskey Meyers, Shane Smith & the Saints, 8pm, $15-$18. 1009 Ave. C. 940-5656611. www.rockinrodeo denton.com. Rubber Gloves Rehearsal Studios Thurs: Dwight Smith, Monte of Hikes (solo acoustic), the New Rainbows, 9pm, $5-$7. Fri: Yonatan Gat, Fun Button, La Migra, 9pm, $10-$12.
The fee is $58 per person, which includes a workbook and a completion card. Register by Jan. 31 at www.dentonparks.com or by calling 940-349-7275. ■ Texas Isshinryu Karate Kai classes are taught on Tuesdays and Thursdays at Denia Recreation Center, 1001 Parvin St. The new session begins next week. Ages 5-7 meet from 4:30 to 5:15 p.m., and ages 8 to adult meet at 5:30 p.m. Cost is $45 per person, but the first class of each month is free. To register, visit www.dentonparks.com or call 940-349-7275. ■ Junior Golf Academy is open to ages 6-16 at the North Lakes Driving Range, 425 Oakhill Drive. There are six levels of instruction taught by PGA golf pros. Cost is $165 for city residents, $170 for golfers who live outside Denton. For more information and to register, visit www. dentonparks.com or call 940-3498545. ■ Little Dribblers is a coed basketball mini-league for ages 5-9 at Martin Luther King Jr. Recreation Center, 1300 Wilson St. The league
Sat: Paul Collins, the Rich Hands, the Lash Outs, the Gabies, 7pm, $10-$12. Sun: Corn Mo, Fishboy, 8pm, $5-$7. No smoking indoors. 411 E. Sycamore St. 940-387-7781. www.rubbergloves dentontx.com. Sweetwater Grill & Tavern Tues: Woody’s Rampage, 7pm. Shows on the patio, no cover. 115 S. Elm St. 940-484-2888. www.sweetwater grillandtavern.com. Trail Dust Steak House Fri & Sat: Cypress Creek Band. 26501 E. U.S. 380 in Aubrey. 940-365-4440. www.trailduststeaks.net. UNT on the Square 109 N. Elm St. 940-369-8257. http://untonthe square.unt.edu. VFW Post 2205 Free karaoke at 8pm each Thurs, Fri and Sat. 909 Sunset St. The Whitehouse Espresso Bar and Beer Garden Each Thurs, open mic at 7:30pm, sign-up at 7pm; each Wed, Jeffry Eckels presents “Jazz at the Whitehouse,” 8-10:30pm. No cover. 424 Bryan St. 940-484-2786. www.thewhitehousedenton.com. Zera Coffee Co. Fri: Pawn Shop Kings, the Wicks, 7pm, $7-$10. 420 E. McKinney St., Suite 106. 940-2398002. www.zeracoffeecompany.com.
FUTURE BOOKINGS Feb. 7 — Fourth annual Monsignor King Health and Wellness Promotion Day at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 2255 N. Bonnie Brae St. Event features free health care services and information. For information about having your service represented or to participate as a health care provider, email parishnurse3@iccdenton.org or call
meets Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 6 to 8 p.m., from Feb. 23 to March 27. Cost is $35 per player. To register, visit www.dentonparks.com or call 940-349-7275. ■ Denton’s girls softball league is for ages 5-14 and includes eight games, umpires, one practice per week, and ASA and TAAF registration for applicable divisions. Spring practice begins the week of March 16. Practices are on weekdays, and games are played on weekends. Home games are played at Denia Park, 1001 Parvin St. Ages 5-6 play T-ball, ages 7-8 play coach pitch, and ages 9-10, 11-12 and 13-14 play fast pitch. Cost is $50-$70 per player. To register by Feb. 17, visit www.dentonparks.com or call 940-349-8545. ■ An outdoor soccer clinic will be taught to ages 9-12, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. on Fridays, Feb. 6-27, at Martin Luther King Jr. Recreation Center, 1300 Wilson St. This four-week clinic teaches soccer techniques and the basics of teamwork. Cost is $25. Visit www.dentonparks.com or call 940-349-7275.
940-453-1748. 11 a.m. Feb. 13 — Go Red for Women luncheon and fashion show sponsored by the Denton chapter of the American Heart Association, at UNT’s Gateway Center. A silent auction and socializing will begin at 11 a.m., and the luncheon will begin at 11:30 a.m. Tickets cost $45, available through Feb. 4 at Northstar Bank, 400 N. Carroll Blvd.; DATCU, 225 W. Mulberry St.; Meridian Bank, 1013 W. University Drive; and online at http:// dentongored.ahaevents.org. For tickets or for sponsorship information, call Lee Albright at 940-4425443, Kimberly Reasoner-Hilley at 940-565-4866 or Carrell Ann Simmons at 940-367-8311 7 p.m. Feb. 16-17 — Music Theatre of Denton auditions for The Wedding Singer at the PattersonAppleton Center for the Visual Arts, 400 E. Hickory St. Roles are available for four men ages 25-35, and four women ages 25-35 and ages 60-70. Chorus roles are also available. Singers should be ready to sing 16 bars from a song from a Broadway show in the style of The Wedding Singer. For more information, visit www.musictheatreofdenton.com. Feb. 18-22 — Thin Line, a five-day documentary film, music and photography festival, in downtown Denton. Festival opens with the Texas premiere of Midlake: Live in Denton, a film by Jason Lee and Eric Noren, at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 18 at the Campus Theatre, 214 W. Hickory St. Screening includes a Q&A with Lee, Noren and Midlake’s Eric Pulido, followed by an
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after-party at Dan’s Silverleaf with the Boxcar Bandits. Opening-night pass costs $25; film-only tickets are $10, after-party tickets are $15. For more information, visit www.thinlinefilm fest.com.
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VISUAL ARTS Banter Bistro 219 W. Oak St. 940565-1638. The Chestnut Tree 107 W. Hickory St. 940-591-9475. www.chestnuttearoom.com. A Creative Art Studio Gallery, classes and workshops. 227 W. Oak St., Suite 101. Mon-Sat 12-6pm, Sun by appointment only. 940-442-1251. www.acreativeartstudio.com. Cupboard Natural Foods and Cafe 200 W. Congress St. 940-3875386. The DIME Store Denton Independent Maker Exchange’s store carrying local art, crafts and vintage items, plus workshop/gallery space. TuesSat 10-6. 510 S. Locust St. 940-3812324. www.dimehandmade.com. First Friday Denton on the first Friday evening of the month at art venues and businesses around the downtown Square. Free gallery viewings, live music, art projects and demonstrations. For more information, visit www.firstfridaydenton.com. Green Space Arts Collective Studio/gallery available for rental. 529 Malone St. 940-595-9219. www.greenspacearts.com. Impressions by DSSLC Store selling ceramics by residents of Denton State Supported Living Center. 105 1/2 W. Hickory St. 940-3823399. Jupiter House 114 N. Locust St. 940-387-7100. Patterson-Appleton Center for the Visual Arts Greater Denton Arts Council’s galleries, meeting space and offices. 400 E. Hickory St. Free. Tues-Sun 1-5pm. 940-382-2787. www.dentonarts.com. ● Visual Arts Society of Texas’ ninth annual “125-Mile Visual Arts Exhibition,” in the Gough Gallery, through Feb. 27. PointBank Black Box Theatre Denton Community Theatre’s black box performance space. Mon & Wed 1-4pm, Fri 10:30am-1pm, and during performances. 318 E. Hickory St. SCRAP Denton Nonprofit store selling reused materials for arts and crafts, with the Re:Vision Gallery featuring art made of reused and repurposed items. Classes and workshops. 420 S. Bell Ave. Daily noon-6pm 940-808-1611. www.
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enton band West & the Grooves play Dan’s Silverleaf at 9 p.m. today. The blues-rock outfit is Ally Barnes on vocals and guitar, Julia Manson on bass, Taylor Harp on percussion, Tessa Kisielewski on guitar, Michelle Mitchell on vocals and Kate Vance on synth and vocals. Good Boy, Goldenjoy and Fun Button open for tonight’s show, and cover is $5. Dan’s Silverleaf is at 103 Industrial St.
scrapdenton.org. tAd The Art Den, a small, artist-run space inside the Bowllery, 901 Ave. C, Suite 101. Tues-Sun 11am-9pm. www.tadgallery.org. 940-383-2695. TWU Blagg-Huey Library MonThurs 7:30am-midnight, Fri 7:30am-10pm, Sat 9am-6pm, Sun 2pm-midnight. 1322 Oakland St. 940-898-3701. www.twu.edu/library. TWU East and West galleries in the TWU Fine Arts Building, at Oakland Street and Pioneer Circle. Free.
Mon-Fri 9-4, weekends by appointment. 940-898-2530. www.twu.edu/ visual-arts. TWU Gallery 010 Student-run exhibition space in the lower level of the Student Union, on Bell Avenue at Administration Drive. Mon-Thurs 8-9; Fri 8-5; Sun 1-9. www.twu.edu/ visual-arts. UNT Art Gallery in the UNT Art Building, 1201 W. Mulberry St. at Welch. Building also includes the North Gallery and the Lightwell
Gallery. Tues noon-5pm, Wed-Thurs 9:30am-8pm, Fri-Sat noon-5pm. Free. 940-565-4316. http://gallery.unt.edu. UNT Cora Stafford Gallery In UNT’s Oak Street Hall, 1120 W. Oak St. Tues-Fri 10am-2pm or by appointment. 940-565-4005. UNT on the Square 109 N. Elm St. Free. Mon-Fri 9am-noon & 1-5pm, with extended hours Thurs until 8pm; Sat 11am-3pm. 940-369-8257. http:// untonthesquare.unt.edu. ● “Vincent Falsetta: Agendas —
Several Decades of Painting,” through Feb. 21. Public reception from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday. Visual Arts Society of Texas Member organization of the Greater Denton Arts Council offers community and continuing education for local visual artists, professional and amateur. Meetings are at the PattersonAppleton Center for the Visual Arts, 400 E. Hickory St. Monthly meetings
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EVENTS Continued from Page 5 include mini-shows and demonstrations by visiting artists. Two annual juried exhibits. Critique groups and workshops. Visit www.vastarts.org or call Executive Director Lynne Cagle Cox at 972-VAST-ORG. Zera Coffee Co. 420 E. McKinney St., Suite 106. 940-239-8002. www.zeracoffeecompany.com.
POINTS OF INTEREST The Bayless-Selby House Museum Restored Victorian-style home built in 1898. 317 W. Mulberry St. Tues-Sat 10am-noon and 1-3pm. Free. Handicapped accessible. Regular special events and workshops. 940349-2865. www.dentoncounty.com/ bsh. Denton County African American Museum Exhibits of historic black families in the county, including artwork and quilting, and personal items of the lady of the house. 317 W. Mulberry St., next to the BaylessSelby House Museum. Tues-Sat 10am-noon and 1-3pm. Free. www.dentoncounty.com/dcaam. Bethlehem in Denton County Small gallery in Sanger displaying a personal collection of 2,900 nativities. Open evenings and weekends, by appointment only. Free. Small groups and children welcome. To schedule your visit, call 940-231-4520 or e-mail jkmk@advantexmail.com. www.bethlehemindentonco.com. Courthouse-on-the-Square Museum Exhibits include photos of Denton communities, historic Hispanic and black families, farm and ranching artifacts, and special collections including Southwest American Indian and Denton County pottery, pressed glass and weaponry. Research materials, county cemetery records, genealogical info, photographs. 110 W. Hickory St. 10-4:30 Mon-Fri and 11-3 Sat, closed holidays. Free. Special monthly exhibits and lectures. Call 940-349-2850 or visit www.denton county.com/chos. ● “Made in Denton County,” an exhibit featuring locally made products, now on display. Denton Firefighters Museum Collection at Central Fire Station, 332 E. Hickory St., displays firefighting memorabilia from the 1800s to the present. 8am-5pm Mon-Fri. Closed on city holidays. Free and handicapped accessible. Gowns of the First Ladies of Texas Created in 1940, exhibit features garments worn by wives of governors of Texas. 8am-5pm MonFri. Administration Conference Tower, TWU campus. Free, reservations required. 940-898-3644. Hangar Ten Flying Museum Nonprofit museum displays, maintains, preserves, flies and shows antique, classic and contemporary classes of aircraft. Mon-Sat 8:30am-3 pm. 1945 Matt Wright Lane at Denton Enterprise Airport. Free. 940-5651945. www.hangar10.org. Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area Three hiking trails; camping, fishing and more on the Elm
Fork of the Trinity River; restored 1870 log home. Winter hours: Fri-Sun 7am-5pm. Admission is $5, free for children 5 and younger. Annual passes available. Front gate is at Jones Street and North Kealy Avenue in Lewisville. Call 972-219-3930 for directions. www.ias.unt.edu/llela. Little Chapel-in-the-Woods Built in 1939, one of 20 outstanding architectural achievements in Texas. Daily 8am-5pm, except on university holidays or when booked for weddings, weekends by appointment only, TWU campus. 940-898-3644. UNT Rafes Urban Astronomy Center UNT’s astronomy center, open to the public once a month. 2350 Tom Cole Road. For directions and more information, visit www.astronomy.unt.edu/obsv.html. ● Star Party on the first Saturday of the month, beginning 30 minutes after sundown, weather permitting. Admission is $5, free for children 4 and younger. UNT Sky Theater Planetarium in UNT’s Environmental Education, Science and Technology Building, 1704 W. Mulberry St. 940-369-8213. www.skytheater.unt.edu. ● “Star Stories,” 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. each Saturday. Tickets cost $3-$5, cash only. ● “The Seasons Reasons Show,” children’s matinee at noon each Saturday. Tickets cost $3, cash only. Western Heritage Gallery at Stonehill Center, 5800 N. I-35, Suite 400. 940-243-3933. www.the westernheritagegallery.com.
SENIORS American Legion Hall Senior Center 629 Lakey Drive in Fred Moore Park. 10am-3pm Mon-Fri, 6-9pm Thurs. 940-349-8298. Denton Senior Center offers daily lunches, classes, travel, health services and numerous drop-in activities. 8am-9pm Mon-Fri; 9am-1pm Sat. 509 N. Bell Ave. 940-349-8720.
Ongoing activities: ● Aletha’s Craft Store, open 9am-1pm Mon-Fri. ● Social dancing, live bands and refreshments every second and fourth Friday, 7-9:30pm, $6. ● Movies 6pm each Wed, free for Denton seniors. ● SPAN noon meal each Mon-Fri, $2 for seniors 60 and older, $5 for those younger than 60. ● Bridge Party bridge, 12:30pm Thurs; duplicate bridge, 12:30pm Wed ● Bingo 12:45pm first and third Fri ● Triangle Squares square dancing 7pm first and third Fri, $6 ● Ed Bonk Workshop woodshop 9am-noon Tues-Thurs, $6 annual membership plus $1 per visit. RSVP Referral and placement service for volunteers age 55 and older. 1400 Crescent St. 940-383-1508.
ACTIVITIES Acoustic Lawn Jam from 10 a.m. to noon every Saturday, weather permitting, on the lawn of the Courthouse on the Square, 110 W. Hickory St. Open acoustic jam for all levels of musicians. Denton Celtic Dancers meets from 5 to 7 p.m. each Sunday at the Patterson-Appleton Center for the Visual Arts, 400 E. Hickory St. Beginners’ class starts at 6 p.m. Call 940321-0012 or visit www.dentonceltic dancers.org. Denton Area Dulcimers meets from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m on the third Saturday of each month in the community room at Denton Good Samaritan Village, 2500 Hinkle Drive. Dues are $3 per month. Participants may bring a sack lunch. Call 940-565-9331 or e-mail donnasgregory@gmail.com. Friday night community dances at Denton Senior Center, 509 N. Bell Ave., from 7 to 9:30 p.m. on the second and fourth Friday of each month. Dances are open to all adults and include live music and refreshments. Dance hosts will be present to
dance with unaccompanied ladies. Admission is $6. Call 940-349-8720. Green Space Arts Collective Ballet, tap, modern, and hip-hop dance classes for children and adults. 529 Malone St. 940-595-9219. www.greenspacearts.com. Harps Over Texas Autoharp Club Jamming as well as help for new and experienced players. All acoustic instruments welcome. 7 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of each month at Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1424 Stuart Road. 940-382-3248. North Branch Writers’ Critique Group, for those interested in writing novels, short stories, poetry or journals, meets from 7 to 8:45 p.m. Tuesdays at North Branch Library, 3020 N. Locust St. Free. Play Readers of Denton meets from 7 to 9 p.m. on the first, second and fourth Tuesdays of each month, upstairs at the Campus Theatre, 214 W. Hickory St. The third Tuesday of the month is for Playwrights of Denton. Free. Call 940-382-7014, ext. 3. Visit www.playreadersand writersofdenton.blogspot.com. The Triangle Squares Local square dancing group meets at 7:30 p.m. on the first and third Fridays each month at Denton Senior Center, 509 N. Bell Ave. Starts with early rounds and workshops. Grand march starts at 8pm. Non-members pay $6 per person, members get in free. Call 214-288-6883. www.trianglesquares danceclub.com.
SPORTS Denton Civic Center Location of Denton Parks and Recreation customer service center, 8am-5pm Mon-Fri. Indoor walking track open 6:45am-7pm Mon-Fri. 321 E. McKinney St. 940-349-8285. Visit www.dentonparks.com. Denia Recreation Center Fitness center, gameroom, indoor courts, climbing wall, preschool and more. 7am-9pm Mon-Wed; 7am-8pm
Thurs-Fri; 9:30am-3:30pm Sat. 1001 Parvin St. 940-349-8285. Martin Luther King Jr. Recreation Center Fitness center, indoor courts, fitness, gameroom, computer room, preschool and more. 9am-9pm Mon-Fri; 9:30am-6:30pm Sat. 1300 Wilson St. 940-349-8575. North Lakes Recreation Center Fitness center with fitness specialists and child care available; indoor courts, preschool classes, group exercise classes and more. 5:30am-10pm Mon-Thurs; 5:30am-9:30pm Fri; 7:30am-3:15pm Sat. 2001 W. Windsor Drive. 940-349-8287. Basketball court located across Windsor Drive, behind the softball fields on the north side of the park. Lights available until 10pm (closing time for the park).
AQUATICS
Denton Natatorium Indoor pools with open and lap swimming, swim lessons for children and adults, water exercise available. 2400 Long Road. Mon-Fri 5:30am-8pm, Sat 10am-6pm, Sun noon-6pm. Admission for city residents is $4 for ages 16 and older, $3 for ages 3-15. Nonresidents pay an additional $1. Free for ages 2 and younger. Passes and punch cards available. 940-349-8800.
DOG PARK
Wiggly Field Dog Park at Lake Forest Park, at 1400 E. Ryan Road, between Teasley Lane and FM1830 (Country Club Road). Free. Closed 7am-3:30pm Wed for mowing and maintenance. For rules, visit www.dentonparks.com or call 940349-8731.
SKATING
Skate Works Park Ramps, platforms, railings and more for skateboarders and inline skaters of all skill levels. Classes, rentals and parties available. 11am-9pm Sat; 1-8pm Sun. Free. Helmets may be rented for $3. Next to Water Works Park on Long Road at Sherman Drive (FM428) and Loop 288. 940-349-8523.
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Cinemark Denton 2825 Wind River Lane off I-35E. 940-535-2654. www. cinemark.com. Movie Tavern 916 W. University Drive. 940-566-FILM (3456). www.movietavern.com. Carmike Hickory Creek 16 8380 S. I-35E, Hickory Creek. 940-3212788. www.carmike.com. Silver Cinemas Inside Golden Triangle Mall, 2201 S. I-35E. 940-3871957. www.silvercinemasinc.com.
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OPENING FRIDAY Birdman Dazzling filmmaking from director Alejandro Innaritu mixes fantasy and harsh realism and headed by Michael Keaton’s autumnal, Oscarworthy performance. Rated R, 119 minutes. — Boo Allen Black or White A widower raising his biracial granddaughter becomes embroiled in a bitter custody battle when the girl’s paternal grandmother turns up seeking custody. With Kevin Costner, Octavia Spencer and Gillian Jacobs. Written and directed by Mike Binder. Rated PG-13, 121 minutes. — Los Angeles Times The Loft Five married guys sharing a loft in the city to carry out hidden affairs are shocked to find the dead body of an unknown woman there. With Karl Urban, James Marsden and Wentworth Miller. Written by Wesley Strick. Directed by Erik Van Looy. Rated R, 103 minutes. — LAT Project Almanac A brilliant high school student and his friends uncover blueprints for a time machine and build one, with potentially dire consequences. With Jonny Weston, Sofia Black-D’Elia and Sam Lerner. Written by Jason Harry Pagan and Andrew Deutschman. Directed by Dean Israelite. Rated PG-13, 104 minutes. — LAT
NOW PLAYING American Sniper ( ★1⁄2)★Bradley Cooper, buffed up and complete with Texas drawl, plays real-life sniper Chris Kyle in Clint Eastwood’s by-thenumbers rendering of war and battle scenes. The director delivers a series of overly familiar action sequences intercut with also overly familiar domestic scenes of post-traumatic stress. Sienna Miller takes the standard role of understanding wife. Rated R, 134 minutes. — B.A. The Boy Next Door A high school teacher coping with a failed marriage and raising a teenage son has an affair with her much younger neighbor, who becomes increasingly obsessed with her. With Jennifer Lopez, Ryan Guzman and John Corbett. Directed by Rob Cohen. Rated R, 91 minutes. — LAT The Imitation Game ( ★ 1★ ⁄2) In ★a fact-based story, Benedict Cumberbatch stars as Alan Turing, a Cambridge mathematician recruited at the start of World War II to help break the German code. He succeeds and also invents the prototype of today’s
Jude Law stars as submarine captain Robinson in “Black Sea.” Focus Features
Fathoms below Jude Law menaces in deep-sea thriller
Black Sea Rated R, 114 minutes. Opens Friday at regional theaters.
No matter how bad things become inside the submarine in the new seagoing drama Black Sea, the crew knows that things would look a lot worse from the outside. For amid the onboard bickering and fighting, one stircrazed crew member recognizes that outside the sub’s narrow walls lies nothing but “dark, cold, death.” Director Kevin Macdonald (The Last King of Scotland) sets his submarine noir mostly inside an obsolete old Soviet sub.
From there, he works from Dennis Kelly’s lean script to construct a taut, tense, psychological drama filled with conflicting personalities whose escalating greed tests their sense of survival. Jude Law stands at the center and serves as the constant focus with his portrayal of Robinson, the sub’s default captain. Law has matured into taking a role that shows him as convincingly gruff, authoritarian, vicious, and even physically intimidating. Robinson is one of three career maritime workers recently let go by their company. Later, one tells of a World War II shipment of 2 tons of Nazi gold sunk in the Black Sea and never recovered. With a crew and finan-
cial backing, they believe their combined skills could retrieve the booty. Once they find a shady sponsor, Robinson and his mates learn of an outdated sub for sale. They assemble an 18-man crew of half Brits and half Russians, most slotting conveniently into specific, movie-friendly “types.” Robinson says that after expenses, everyone will share equally. They struggle to make the sub workable, but once below, Kelly’s script kicks in with a series of unforeseen problems and an inevitably fractious situation. Crew members, with almost comical foreshadowing, talk freely about what they are going to do with their money. Macdonald delivers a series
of white-knuckle sequences filled with tension, including rescue efforts, ship mishaps, personal eruptions and more, all while the claustrophobic setting aids in maintaining a constant aura of danger. The expected surprises come organically with limited unbelievable contrivances. And an unexpected third-act twist simply adds to the already bleak situation, all leading up to the somewhat strained ending. Black Sea fits in smoothly with many other dramas of the submarine genre, while making an unexpectedly welcome release for January.
computers, all while struggling to hide his homosexuality. Graham Moore’s script flips among three time periods to give a full portrait of Turing. Keira Knightley plays Turing’s close friend and work mate. Rated PG-13, 114 minutes. — B.A.
Mortdecai A roguish art dealer races to recover a stolen painting that may hold the key to a stash of Nazi gold. With Johnny Depp, Gwyneth Paltrow and Ewan McGregor. Written by Eric Aronson. Directed by David Koepp. Rated R, 107 minutes. — LAT
A Most Violent Year ( ★1⁄2)★J.C. Chandor (All Is Lost, Margin Call) wrote and directed this noir-ish but not overly exciting tale set in early 1980s New York City. Abel Morales (Oscar Isaacs) owns a heating oil business and wants to expand, but his
trucks keep being hijacked by some unknown force. His brash wife Anna (Jessica Chastain) isn’t afraid to bend rules or bash heads. David Oyelowo (Selma) plays the district attorney investigating Morales. Rated R, 125 minutes. — B.A.
By Boo Allen Film Critic booa@att.net
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"Strange Fruit," an 11-minute film, includes narration and interpretation riffing on the 1939 protest song made famous by Billie Holiday. The film is a project of WFYI, SALT Project, Christian Theological Seminary and Mason Jar Music. It'll be screened during the Denton Black Film Festival this weekend.
Color commentary Film brings Billie Holiday’s groundbreaking 1939 song into modern era
By Lucinda Breeding | Features Editor cbreeding@dentonrc.com
“A lynch mob is a beast of many hands and no brains.” — Benjamin Franklin
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trange Fruit” is a needling song. It’s a voluptuous sounding tune that throws the lyrics -- a stark depiction of the lynching of two young black men -- into sharp and uncomfortable relief. Billie Holiday made the song popular, when she began singing it to close each of her shows at Cafe Society in 1939. Cafe Society was New York’s first integrated nightclub. Owner Barney Josephson set a few rules about the song: Holiday would end each show with the number. The waitstaff would halt service just before she sang, the lights would go off, and Holiday would narrate the scene — the broken bodies of Thomas Shipp and Abram Smith, hanged from a tree above a mob of panicked and angry white people in Marion, Indiana, in 1930 — in a tight spotlight. A short film about the song, the macabre photograph of the dead bodies of Shipp and Smith, and the teacher, Abel Meeropol, who wrote the song will screen at the Denton Black Film Festival on Saturday afternoon. In a mere 11 minutes, “Strange Fruit” stirs up pain, righteous anger and, finally, hope.
DENTON BLACK FILM FESTIVAL What: A two-day film festival presented by the Denton African American Scholarship Foundation When: Friday and Saturday Where: Campus Theatre, 214 E. Hickory St. Details: For tickets, passes and more information, visit www. dentonbff.com. Online ticket sales end today; on Friday and Saturday, tickets will be available at the theater box office. Tickets to individual screenings cost $10 for adults, $8 for students with ID and seniors 65 and older, and $6 for children ages 3-12. ■ All-access passes (all screenings and early seating) cost $75 for adults, $65 for students and seniors, and $55 for children. ■ VIP all-access passes (Thursday reception, all screenings and early seating) cost $100 for adults, $90 for students and seniors. ■ Friday passes (all Friday screenings) cost $20 for adults, $16 for students and seniors, and $14 for children. ■ Saturday passes (all Saturday screenings) cost $55 for adults, $49 for seniors and students and $41 for children.
John Murphy, the chairman of the jazz studies program at the University of North Texas College of Music, said the song is one that most jazz musicians know well. “It became a well-known song as soon as Billie Holiday began performing it, and eventually recorded it for the same See SONG on 10
Jazz singer Billie Holiday sings “Strange Fruit” d
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Charles Peterson, courtesy of Don Peterson/ITVS/AP file photo
during a recording session in this April 20, 1939, photo. The song composed by Abel Meeropol is about Southern lynchings of blacks.
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FESTIVAL SCHEDULE Friday 5:30 p.m. — Wine tasting, presented by Freixenet 6:30 p.m. — Opening ceremony 7 p.m. — “The Black Experience in Cinema” (6 minutes), followed by Belle 9:15 p.m. — Wolf Reception — West Oak Coffee Bar, 114 W. Oak St. Saturday 9 a.m. — The Forgotten Kingdom 11 a.m. — “Cowboys of Color,” followed by When We Were All Broncos 1:30 p.m. — “Praying Knees,” followed by Steps of Faith 3:30 p.m. — The Black List: Volume One, followed by “Chris’s Briss” and “Strange Fruit” 6:30 p.m. — Half of a Yellow Sun 8:45 p.m. — Dear White People Reception — Banter Bistro, 219 W. Oak St.
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Song reason,” Murphy said. “It strikes people as dramatic, moving, and sometimes disturbing today: It confronts a violent practice directly.” The song is a slow, sultry, mournful tune. Meeropol’s poem and song were published under his pen name, Lewis Allen. Meeropol was a white Jewish man who was teaching and songwriting in the late 1930s New York. Murphy said the song became a “jukebox hit” when Holiday released it in 1939 — decades before the civil rights movement. Holiday’s biographers recall that the singer was scared to sing the song at Cafe Society. She reportedly worried that it might anger someone — or a group of someones — and spur them to retaliate. “The most disturbing way to experience this song is to watch … Ken Burns’ jazz documentary,” Murphy said. “The audio of the song is combined with period photographs that show lynchings in graphic detail. When I choose to show it in class, I preface it with a warning that the images could be disturbing. I don’t show it every semester because I find it disturbing myself.” The short film about the song was made by a network of Indiana-New York groups. The SALT Project is a ministry that shares the Gospel and reflects on Christian life through art. Chris-
FILMS IN THE FESTIVAL
Belle — This award-winning major motion picture chronicles the coming-of-age of Dido Elizabeth Belle (Gugu Mbatha-Raw), a biracial girl who immigrated to England in 1765 from the West Indies with her father, naval Englishman Capt. John Lindsey. Dido grew up with her cousin, and was educated and raised to be a free woman of means by her aunt and uncle. 2013. Rated PG, 104 minutes. Chris’s Briss — A short film and romantic comedy about a young black man in love with a young Jewish woman. Her father, a rabbi, won’t officiate their wedding unless Chris consents to be circumcised. Rated R, 12 minutes Cowboys of Color — A documentary about the past, present and future black cowboys in America. 2014. Not rated, 29 minutes. Dear White People — A provocative satire on race in the age of Obama by Texas filmmaker Justin Simien. A student at a predominantly white college rankles the student body with her confrontational radio show, Dear White People. A black student running for student government president examines his reaction to racial tensions at the university. 2014. Rated R, 108 minutes. The Black List: Volume One — Twenty-five black Americans reflect on their struggles, their successes and their dreams. 2008. Not rated, 87 minutes. The Forgotten Kingdom — Atang leaves the slums of the big city to bury his estranged father in the remote, mountainous village where he was born near South Africa. 2013. Not rated, 96 minutes. Half of a Yellow Sun — Sisters Olanna and Kainene (Thandie Newton and Anika Noni Rose) return home to 1960s Nigeria, where they soon
tian Theological Seminary educates future pastors and religious professionals in Indianapolis. WFYI Public Media is the Indianapolis affiliate of PBS. Mason Jar Music is a New York company that merges digital media’s affordability with the refinement of analog production. The short film expertly tells the story of the unjustly executed Shipp and Smith, Holiday’s script-flip in transcending the ugliness of the lynch mob in her delivery, and the last hours of Jesus’ life. In the film, performers remind the audience that the biblical creation story tells of Adam and Eve craving the “strange fruit” on the tree of the knowledge of good and evil. After the apocryphal first humans taste of the fruit, evil joins their tiny family. The short film recasts Shipp and Smith as Jesus on the cross, but erases the mob’s fears for just an instant instead of their sins. There are uncomfortable similarities between the crucifixion depicted in the Bible and the See SONG on 11
“Dear White People,” which stars Tyler James Williams, will be screened Saturday night during the Denton Black Film Festival. Roadside Attractions diverge on different paths. As civil war breaks out, political events loom larger than their differences as they join the fight to establish an independent republic. 2013. Rated R, 111 minutes. Steps of Faith — Faith is sure God is leading her to work with children and therapy horses, but not even her own family believes her. 2014. Not rated, 90 minutes. Strange Fruit — WFYI, SALT Project, Christian Theological Seminary and Mason Jar Music present a short film depicting new versions of the haunting “Strange Fruit” for a new audience. Abel Meeropol’s song was made famous by Billie Holiday, who sang the sad tale of the lynching of
black men in the Jim Crow South as a protest at the end of her performances. Not rated. 11 minutes. When We Were All Broncos — This documentary examines how the athletes on the 1972 Denton High School Broncos football team helped racially desegregate the public school system — a process that began a few years earlier and without a mandate from the civil courts. 2014. Rated G, 90 minutes. Wolf — A family is devastated when it comes to light that their son has been sexually abused by their pastor. 2014. Rated R, 87 minutes.
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Song reports of the Indiana mob that killed two young black men that night (three teenage boys were arrested after claims that a white woman was attack and her husband shot, but one boy, James Cameron, escaped). The film’s narrators explain that the lynch mob ran one of the boy’s bloodied shirts up a nearby flagpole. In the photograph that inspired the song, Shipp’s and Smith’s clothes have been torn up and passed around the crowd — which included women and children. There are stories of a shoe being swiped from the scene and placed on the mantle of a family that was in the lynch mob. It was the ropes used to hang the untried teenagers, though, that were reported to be the most valuable. The film “Strange Fruit” carries Holiday’s song into the present. One of narrators riffs on both the song and the sentiments around it with spokenword verses. Bits of Holiday’s recording repeat throughout film. “Strange Fruit” is mostly associated with Holiday’s brave stand, but it’s been reinterpreted almost too many times to count. Nina Simone’s version — a more brooding interpretation than Holiday’s — is nearly as wellknown. India Arie has recorded it, as has the British reggae-rock outfit UB40. Scottish blues-pop titan Annie Lennox covered the song on her latest album, Nostalgia, and ironically angered British and American media when she avoided addressing the subject matter of the song in an interview. “People are aware of it and respect the courage it took for Holiday to sing it,” Murphy said. “It’s not performed often in live settings, at least in my experience. This could be because it’s so strongly associated with Billie Holiday and with a particular historical moment.” Murphy said he’s never performed the song himself, and that performers keep reviving the song because it spoke the truth in perfect poetry. “Maybe people have chosen to cover it because it has historical importance,” Murphy said, “and it’s a respected example of addressing a societal evil directly.”
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DINING RESTAURANTS ASIAN
Gobi Mongolian Grill and Asian Diner 717 S. I-35E, Suite 100. 940387-6666. Mr. Chopsticks This pan-Asian eatery does a little Chinese, Japanese, Thai and even Indian food. Offers a plethora of tasty appetizers and entrees. Many vegetarian dishes (some with egg). Beer and wine. 1633 Scripture St. Mon-Sat 11-10, Sun 11:30-9. $-$$. 940-382-5437. www.mrchopsticks.com.
BARBECUE
Bet the House BBQ 508 S. Elm St., Suite 109. Wed-Sat 11am-8pm or until sellout; Sun 11am-3pm or until sellout. 940-808-0332. http://bthbbq.com. Metzler’s Bar-B-Q Much more than a barbecue joint, with wine and beer shop, deli with German foods and more. Smoked turkey is lean yet juicy; generous doses of delightful barbecue sauce. Tender, well-priced chicken-fried steak. Hot sausage sampler has a secret weapon: spicy mustard. Beer and wine. Daily 10am-10pm. 628 Londonderry Lane. $. 940-591-1652. Second location: Metzler’s North, 1115 E. University Drive, 940-383-3663. www.metzlerscatering.com. Old House BBQ 1007 Ave. C. 940383-3536. The Smokehouse Denton barbecue joint serves up surprisingly tender and juicy beef, pork, chicken and catfish. Good sauces, bulky sandwiches and mashed potatoes near perfection. Good pies and cobblers. Beer and wine. 1123 Fort Worth Drive. SunThurs 11-9, Fri-Sat 11-10. $-$$. 940566-3073.
BISTROS AND CAFES
Banter Bistro Gourmet sandwiches and salads, breakfast items, coffee and espresso. Beer and wine. 219 W. Oak St. Daily 10am-midnight. $. 940-565-1638. www.dentonbanter. com. Cachette Bistro 144 N. Old Town Blvd., Suite 1, Argyle. Mon-Fri 7:30am-5pm, Sat 8am-3pm. 940464-3041. www.cachettebistro.com. The Chestnut Tree Salads, sandwiches, soups and other lunch and brunch options served in back of small shop on the Square. Chicken pot pie is stellar. Tasty quiche. Decadent fudge lava cake and rich carrot cake. Revolving dinner menu. 107 W. Hickory St. Mon-Fri 9am-3pm, Sat 9am-2:30pm; dinner Thurs-Sat 5:30-9pm. $-$$. 940-591-9475. www.chestnuttearoom.com. Sidewalk Bistro 2900 Wind River Lane, Suite 132. Sun-Mon 7am-3pm, Tues-Sat 7am-9pm. 940-591-1999. www.sidewalk-bistro.com.
BRUNCH
Cups and Crepes Eatery serves up both traditional American and European breakfasts and lunch. Get biscuits and gravy or test a crepe filled with rich hazelnut spread. Specialty coffees. 309 Fry St. Tues-Sun 8am-3pm. $. 940-387-1696. Loco Cafe Casual breakfast/lunch
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cafe that’s a sister restaurant to the Greenhouse Restaurant across the street. Signature plate is the Loco Moco: stacked hash browns topped with eggs, cheese, salsa or gravy with a fresh biscuit. 603 N. Locust St. Mon-Fri 6am-2pm; Sat-Sun 7am-3pm. $-$$. 940-387-1413. Rising Sun Cafe 3101 Unicorn Lake Blvd. Tues-Fri 6am-2pm, Sat-Sun 8am-4pm. 940-381-1500. www.face book.com/risingsuncafedenton. Royal’s Bagels & Deli 503 W. University Drive. Daily 6:30am-2pm. $. 940-808-1009. http://royalsbagels. com. Seven Mile Cafe Breakfast, brunch and lunch spot, including vegan options. 311 W. Congress St. Daily 7am-3pm. 940-808-0200. www. sevenmilecafe.com.
FINE DINING
The Greenhouse Restaurant Casual dining atmosphere complements fresh seafood, beef and chicken from the grill. Even vegetarian selections get a flavor boost from the woodpile. Starters are rich: spinachartichoke dip, asiago olives. Refined cocktails and rich desserts. Patio dining available. 600 N. Locust St. Mon-Thurs 11-10, Fri 11-11, Sat 12-11, Sun noon-9 (bar stays open later). $-$$. 940-484-1349. www.greenhouse restaurantdenton.com. Hannah’s Off the Square Executive chef Sheena Croft’s “upscale comfort food” puts the focus on local, seasonal ingredients. Steaks get A-plus. Tempting desserts. Full bar. No checks. 111 W. Mulberry St. Lunch: Mon-Sat 11-3. Brunch: Sun 10:30am-3pm. Dinner: Sun-Mon
4:30-9; Tues-Thurs 4:30-10; Fri-Sat 4:30-11. $$-$$$. 940-566-1110. www.hannahsoffthesquare.com. Horny Toad Cafe & Bar 5812 N. I-35. Sun-Thurs 11-10, Fri-Sat 11ammidnight. $-$$. 940-383-2150. http:// hornytoadcafe.com. Queenie’s Steakhouse Chef Tim Love’s steakhouse just off the downtown Square. Live jazz nightly. Full bar. 115 E. Hickory St. Lunch: Fri 11:30-2:30. Dinner: Wed-Thurs 4:3010pm, Fri-Sat 4:30-11pm. Sun brunch, 10:30am-3pm. $$-$$$. 940-4426834. www.queeniessteakhouse.com. The Wildwood Inn Elegant dining room tucked away in a bed and breakfast. Excellent food like hearty soups, Angus rib-eye, meal-size salads and daily specials. Beer and wine. 2602 Lillian Miller Parkway. Thurs-Sat 6-10pm. $$$. 940-2434919. www.denton-wildwoodinn.com.
ITALIAN
Aviano Italian Restaurant Traditional Italian fare, including lasagna, pastas with meat and marinara sauces. Lunch specials till 2 p.m. on weekdays. BYOB. 5246 S. U.S. Highway 377, Aubrey. Mon-Thurs 11am-9pm, Fri & Sat 11am-10pm. $. 940-365-2322. Bagheri’s 1125 E. University Drive, Suite A. 940-382-4442. Don Camillo Garlic gets served straight up at family-owned restaurant that freely adapts rustic Italian dishes with plenty of American imagination. Lasagna, chicken and eggplant parmigiana bake in woodfired oven with thin-crusted pizzas. 1400 N. Corinth St., Suite 103, Corinth. Mon-Wed 11-2:30, 5-9; Thurs-Sat 11-2:30, 5-10. 940-321-1100. Genti’s Pizza and Pasta 4451 FM2181, Suite 125, Corinth. Mon-Sat 11-10, Sun noon-9. $-$$. 940-4975400. Giuseppe’s Italian Restaurant Romantic spot in bed and breakfast serves Northern Italian and Southern French cuisine. Beer and wine. 821 N. Locust St. Mon-Thurs, 11-2, 5-9, Fri 11-2 & 5-10, Sat 5-10. Sun 10:30-2. $-$$. 940-381-2712. Luigi’s Pizza Italian Restaurant Family-run spot does much more than pizza, and how. Great New York-style pies plus delicious southern Italian dishes, from lunch specials to pricier meals. Nifty kids’ menu. Tiramisu is dynamite. Beer and wine. 2317 W. University Drive. Sun & Tues-Thurs 11-10, Fri-Sat 11-11. $-$$. 940-591-1988.
JAPANESE
Haru Sushi & Grill 2430 S. I-35E, Suite 126. 940-383-3288. I Love Sushi 917 Sunset St. MonThurs 11am-3pm & 5-10pm, Fri 11am-3pm & 5-10:30pm; Sat noon-10:30pm; Sun 12:30-9pm. $$. 940-891-6060. J Sushi 1400 S. Loop 288, Suite 100. 940-387-8833. jsushibar.com. Keiichi Sushi chef Keiichi Nagano turns eel, fluke, squid, salmon, yellowtail and tuna into sashimi. Daily fish specials and pasta dishes served with an Asian flair. Homemade tiramisu and fruit sorbets. Reservations recommended. Wine and beer. 500 N.
Elm St. Tues-Sat 5-11. $$-$$$. 940382-7505. Shogun Steakhouse & Sushi Bar 3606 S. I-35E, Suite 100. 940-3827800. Sushi Cafe 1401 W. Oak St. 940380-1030.
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Czen 408 North Texas Blvd. 940383-2387.
MEDITERRANEAN/ MIDDLE EASTERN
Beirut Mediterranean Grill Lebanese cuisine. 1614 W. University Drive. 940-442-5361. www.beirutmedgrill.com. Green Zatar Family-owned restaurant/market does it all from scratch, and with speed. Meats like gyros and succulent Sultani Kebab, plus veggie combo and crunchy falafel. Superb saffron rice and sauteed vegetables; impressive baklava. BYOB. 609 Sunset St. Daily 11-10. $-$$. 940-3832051. www.greenzatar.com. Jasmine’s Mediterranean Grill and Hookah Lounge 801 Sunset St. Sun-Thurs 11am-1am, Fri-Sat 11am-2am. 940-898-1800. http:// jasminemedcafe.com. Layalina Mediterranean Restaurant and Lounge Mediterranean cuisine and hookah lounge. 706 Fort Worth Drive. 940-382-3663.
MEXICAN/TEX-MEX
Casa Galaviz Comfortable, homey atmosphere at small, diner-style restaurant that caters to the morning and noon crowd. Known for homemade flour tortillas and authentic Mexican dishes from barbacoa to menudo. BYOB. 508 S. Elm St. MonFri 7-7; Sat-Sun 7-5. $. 940-387-2675. Chilitos Delicious guacamole; albondigas soup rich with chunky vegetables and big, tender meatballs. Standout: savory pork carnitas. Attentive, friendly staff. Menudo on weekends, breakfast anytime. Daily lunch specials. Full bar. 621 S. Lake Dallas Drive, Lake Dallas. Mon-Fri 11-9, Sat 10-9. $-$$. 940-321-5522. El Chaparral Grille Restaurant serves a duo of American and Mexican-style dishes for breakfast, lunch and catering events. Daily specials, and breakfast buffet on Sundays. 324 E. McKinney St., Suite 102. Mon-Fri 7am-2pm; Sun 8am-2pm. $. 940-2431313. El Guapo’s Huge menu encompasses Tex-Mex and Mexican standards as well as ribs, brisket and twists like Santana’s Supernatural Quesadillas (fajita chicken and bacon) and jalapeno-stuffed shrimp. Enchiladas are very good. Full bar. 419 S. Elm St. Mon-Fri 11-10, Sat-Sun 11-11. $$. 940566-5575. Fuzzy’s Taco Shop Multiple locations. Downtown Denton: 115 Industrial St. 940-380-8226. I-35E location: 2412 S. I-35E, 940-488-4779. La Estrella Mini Market 602 E. McKinney St. 940-566-3405. La Mexicana Strictly authentic Mexican with enough Tex-Mex to keep locals happy. Chili relleno is a winner, with earthy beans and rice. Chicken enchiladas are complex,
savory. Also available: more than a dozen seafood dishes, and menudo served daily. Swift service with plenty of smiles. Beer. 619 S. Locust St. Daily 9-10. $. 940-483-8019. La Milpa Mexican Restaurant 820 S. I-35E, Suite 101. 940-3828470. Mazatlan Mexican Restaurant Authentic Mexican dining includes worthy chicken enchiladas and flautas. Fine standard combo choices and breakfast items with reasonable prices. Quick service. Beer and wine. 1928 N. Ruddell St. Tues-Fri 11-9:30, Sat 8am-9:30pm, Sun 8-4. $. 940566-1718. Mi Casita Mexican Food Fresh, tasty, no-frills Tex-Mex at good prices. Tacos, fajitas, quesadillas, chalupas and more plus daily specials and breakfast offerings. Fast and friendly service. Beer and wine. 110 N. Carroll Blvd. Mon-Sat 7am-9pm. $. 940-891-1932. Mi Casita Express: 905 W. University Drive, 940-891-1938. Miguelito’s Mexican Restaurant The basics: brisk service, family atmosphere and essential selections at a reasonable price. Sopapillas and flan are winners. Beer and margaritas. 1412 N. Stemmons St., Sanger. 940458-0073. Mi Ranchito Small, family-operated, authentic Tex-Mex spot with $5.50 lunch specials Tues-Fri. Beer. 122 Fort Worth Drive. Tues-Thurs 11am-3pm, 5-9:30pm; Fri-Sun 11-10. $. 940-3811167. Raphael’s Restaurante Mexicano Not your standard Tex-Mex — worth the drive. Sampler appetizer comes with crunchy chicken flautas, fresh guacamole. Pechuga (grilled chicken breast) in creme good to the last bite, and beef fajitas are juicy and flavorful. Full bar. 26615 E. U.S. 380, Aubrey. Tues-Sat 11-10, Sun 11-9. $-$$. 940-440-9483. Rusty Taco 210 E. Hickory St. 940483-8226. www.therustytaco.com. Taco Lady 1101 E. McKinney St. 940-380-8188. Tortilleria Tierra Caliente 1607 E. McKinney St., Suite 800. 940-5916807. Tortilleria La Sabrocita 201 Dallas Drive. 940-382-0720. Veronica’s Cafe 803 E. McKinney St. 940-565-9809. Villa Grande Mexican Restaurant 12000 E. U.S. 380, Cross Roads. 940-365-1700. Denton location: 2530 W. University Drive, 940-382-6416.
NATURAL/VEGETARIAN
The Bowllery Rice, noodle and veggie bowls featuring sauces and dressings made from scratch, with teriyaki and other meats as well as vegan and gluten-free options. Fresh juices and smoothies. 901 Ave. C, Suite 101. Tues-Sun 11am-9pm. $-$$. 940-383-2695. http://thebowllery. com. Cupboard Natural Foods and Cafe Cozy cafe inside food store serves things the natural way. Winning salads; also good soups, smoothies and sandwiches, both with and without meat. Wonderful breakfast. 200 W. Congress St. Mon-Sat 8-8, Sun 10-7. $. 940-387-5386.
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