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IN THE SPOTLIGHT THIS WEEK Mavis Staples performs onstage during the pretelecast at the 53rd annual Grammy Awards on Feb. 13 in Los Angeles. Fresh off her first Grammy win, the singer’s coming to Denton to perform at 35 Conferette next week.

ON THE COVER ‘MASQUERADE’ The Denton Benefit League has chosen a Venetian ball theme for its black-tie charity event on March 26. Pictured are ball chairwoman Carrie Langford, the league’s first vice president, and president Gail Graves. (Photo by David Minton) Story on Page 8

FIND IT INSIDE MUSIC Concerts and nightclub schedules. Page 5

DINING

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MOVIES

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usic lovers are bracing for an influx of indie rockers, genrebenders and a barrage of beards. In one week, 35 Conferette opens its gates in downtown Denton for the third year running. The four-day conferette — and yes, that’s founder Chris Flemmons’ coined term for an event that offers panels that interest everyone from city planners, music industry wonks and music nerds, along with whip-your-hair rock — is intended to be a park-and-walk event. The festival will have outdoor stages in Denton’s central business district for lateafternoon and evening shows, and the reliable downtown watering holes are on board for the music after dark. The three outdoor stages include a free one open to the public on the Square. And must-see sets? On Thursday, March 10, soul-gospel singer Mavis Staples — known as a member of the Staple Singers and for songs like “Respect Yourself” and “I’ll Take You There” — will cap off the first evening of the festival on one of the event’s main stages. Staples just picked up her first Grammy Award last month, after being nominated in five different categories for the last eight years. Leading up to Staples’ performance will be the Secret Sisters, T Bone Burnett protegees Laura and Lydia Rogers, who turn out saloon-worthy tunes that are a little bit country, a little bit folk and an atom of Irish traditional. Friday, March 11, brings the Phila-

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The Secret Sisters will take 35 Conferette’s big stage on opening night. delphia psych-rock group Dr. Dog to the main stage. Expect the band’s sad songs to go down smooth. On Saturday, March 12, comedian, musician and Conan O’Brien darling Reggie Watts will perform on a festival main stage, which should discombobulate the audience just enough to make way for the stage headliner, Big Freedia, New Orleans’ fierce “sissy” — a self-identification used by the scene’s performers and fans who were born male but don’t necessarily identify as such. Her brand of music is bounce, a hybrid that braids the percussive vocals of hip-hop into club beats. Rapper Big Boi, one-half of the six-time Grammy-winning duo Outkast, will shut

When: March 10-13. Outdoor stages offer music in the late afternoon and evening. Music moves to indoor locations at 10 p.m. and ends at closing time. How much: A four-day wristband costs $85. A single-day wristband for the Thursday or Friday of the event is $50; a single-day wristband for Saturday or Sunday is $65. To purchase wristbands, visit www.prekindle. com/35conferette. Details: For more information, visit www.35conferette.com. INDOOR VENUES Andy’s Bar, 122 N. Locust St. Banter, 219 W. Oak St. Dan’s Silverleaf, 103 Industrial St. Hailey’s Club, 122 W. Mulberry St. J&J’s Pizza, 118 W. Oak St. Jupiter House, 106 N. Locust St. The Black Box Performing Arts Center, 318 E. Hickory St. The Hydrant Cafe, 208 W. Oak St. The LABB, 218 W. Oak St. Rubber Gloves Rehearsal Studios, 411 E. Sycamore St. Sweetwater Grill & Tavern, 115 S. Elm St.

down the festival on Sunday, March 13, giving music lovers plenty to chew on as they slump into spring break, or soldier on to another spring music festival to the Southwest. (We won’t mention any names.) — Lucinda Breeding

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THURSDAY 9:30 to 11:30 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.dentonlibrary.com. 10 to 10:45 a.m. and 11 to 11:45 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. 3:30 to 4 p.m. — Book Adventures at South Branch Library, 3228 Teasley Lane. Books, crafts and activities for children in kindergarten through third grade. Free. Call 940349-8752 or visit www.denton library.com. 4 to 4:30 p.m. — Book Adventures at Emily Fowler Library, 502 Oakland St. Books, crafts and activities for children in kindergarten through third grade. Free. Call 940349-8752. 7 to 8 p.m. — Conversation Club, for those wishing to practice their English language skills, at Emily Fowler Central Library, 502 Oakland St. Free. Call 940-349-8752. 7 to 8 p.m. — Death and Dessert Mystery Book Club at Emily Fowler Central Library, 502 Oakland St. Discuss a new mystery each month and eat a themed dessert. E-mail terri.sharp@cityofdenton.com. 8 p.m. — UNT Fine Arts Series presents So Percussion in Voertman Concert Hall at the Music Building, at Avenue C and Chestnut Street. Tickets are $20 for general admission, $10 for faculty, staff and seniors, $10 for non-UNT students and free for UNT students. Buy tickets at the UNT Union Information Center or call 940-565-3805. For more information, visit http://union.unt.edu/ arts/finearts.html. 8 p.m. — UNT Baroque Orchestra and Collegium Singers, conducted by Paul Leenhouts and Richard Sparks, in Winspear Hall at the Murchison Performing Arts Center, 1200 North Texas Blvd. Tickets are $8-$10. Call 940-369-7802 or visit www.thempac.com. 8 p.m. — “Art and Science Intersect,” part of the iARTA ARTTEC Speaker Series, featuring Robert Zwijnenberg and Timothy Weaver. In the Recital Hall at the UNT Music Building, at Avenue C and Chestnut Street. Free. Call 940-565-2791 or visit www.music.unt.edu.

FRIDAY 9 a.m. — So Percussion Master Class, sponsored by the UNT Fine Arts Series, at Voertman Hall in the Music Building, at Avenue C and Chestnut Street. Free. Call 940-5652791 or visit www.music.unt.edu. 10 to 10:45 a.m. — Mother Goose Time at North Branch Library, 3020 N. Locust St. Stories and activities for infants (birth to 18 months) and their caregivers. Free. Call 940-349-8752. 10:30 a.m. — Raising Readers Story Time for children at Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 2201 S. I-35E at

Denton Time Maurice MacDougall and Diane Powell play the couple at the heart of Music Theatre of Denton’s staging of The Fantasticks. The musical opens Friday at the Campus Theatre. Denton RecordChronicle/Al Key

Happily never after By Lucinda Breeding

‘Fantasticks’ revived on local stage

The Fantasticks ran for more than 40 years off-Broadway. Tyler Donahue, the director of the Music Theatre of Denton production opening Friday, said the popularity of the musical lies mostly in how it’s told. “I think it’s the honesty,” Donahue said. “The stage technique is there, but everything is really stripped down, so what you pay attention to is the story.” The story, Donahue said, is “the reverse Romeo and Juliet.” It is indeed. The musical (book by Tom Jones, score by Harvey Schmidt) is about two fathers who want their son and daughter to fall in love. They achieve their goal — but not

without some pain. Donahue said he’s directed the classic to unfold as if a group of actors assembles and then tells the story. True to the musical’s history, the characters take costume pieces and props out of boxes on the stage. Scenery is minimal — an actor will hoist a paper sun and moon on a halyard. The spare, presentational flavor of the play is part of its charm. “When you get to the end of Act I, you know something’s up, because Act I ends with a wedding. You get your happy ending halfway through. Something we’re doing to show how these characters — the lovers Matt and Luisa — change and become more real as the show goes on. They take

off pieces of their costumes until they’re down to their underwear, [but] they’re covered. The idea is that all they

Golden Triangle Mall. Call 940-3839789. 3 p.m. — Seventh annual Argyle Bluegrass Festival, offering live music, workshops and jam sessions, at Cross Timbers Church, 1119 S. U.S. Highway 377. Performances start at 6 p.m., ending with Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver at 10 p.m. Ticket prices vary. Visit www.argylebluegrass festival.com or call 1-888-557-6499. 5 to 8 p.m. — Denton Christian Preschool’s Mexican Supper and Silent Auction in Erwin Hall of First Presbyterian Church of Denton, 1114 W. University Drive. Fajita dinner catered by El Guapo’s. Cost is $15 for

adults and $10 for children. Tickets are available at the school office from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. today and Friday, or at the door. Visit www.denton cps.org or call 940-383-3332. 6 to 11 p.m. — Genealogy After Hours at Emily Fowler Central Library, 502 Oakland St. Aaron Holt of the National Archives Regional Archives, Southwest regional office, will talk about locating military records. Bring a brown-bag dinner and drink. Registration is $15. E-mail laura.douglas@cityofdenton.com or call 940-349-8749. 7 to 9 p.m. — First Friday Denton, a monthly celebration of local art and

music, at businesses including A Creative Art Studio, 227 W. Oak St., Suite 101. This month’s entertainment features Big Rig Dance Collective and Kylee Pannel. Call 940-4421251 or visit www.firstfridaydenton. com. 7:30 p.m. — “Just for the FUN(ds) of It,” with stand-up comedian Tony Stone and improv troupe Locked Out Comedy, benefiting Cumberland Presbyterian Children’s Home. At the Center for Visual Arts, 400 E. Hickory St. Event includes hors d’oeuvres from Hannah’s Off the Square. Tickets at the door are $35 per person, $50 per couple or $15 for col-

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THE FANTASTICKS What: Presented by Music Theatre of Denton When: 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and March 11-12. Matinees will be at 2 p.m. Sunday and March 13. Where: Performances are at the Campus Theatre, 214 W. Hickory St. Details: Tickets are $20 for adults, $18 for senior citizens and $10 for children. To make reservations, call the Campus Theatre at 940-382-1915 or visit www.campustheatre.com/ tickets.shtml.

have to give one another is themselves.” Between Denton university and civic performing arts companies, The Fantasticks production opening Friday marks at least the fourth time the play has been performed locally. The musical brings familiar faces back to the Campus Theatre stage: Pat Watson (Gomorrah Go Go, Big) plays the mute; Joe Brown (Don’t Dress for Dinner) plays the role of El Gallo; Johnny Williams (Man of La Mancha, On Golden Pond) returns to play the role of the old actor and Ted Minette (The Producers) plays the man who dies. Newcomers Maurice MacDougall and Diane Powell play the boy and the girl. lege students with ID. Discount for Denton Chamber of Commerce or local Rotary Club members. Wine/ beer cash bar available. Doors open at 6:45 p.m. Call 940-382-5112, ext. 270, or e-mail clara@cpch.org. 8 p.m. — UNT Opera and Concert Orchestra presents Blitzstein’s Regina, in Lyric Theatre at the Murchison Performing Arts Center, 1200 North Texas Blvd. Directed by Paula Homer and conducted by Stephen Dubberly. “In the Know” lecture starts 45 minutes before the performance. Tickets are $15-$35.

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songbook UNT Opera offers ‘Regina,’ spiked with jazz, blues

The University of North Texas Opera Theatre and Chamber Orchestra take on a different sort of opera in the closing weekend of Mark Blitzstein’s Regina. The adaptation of Lillian Hellman’s play The Little Foxes includes musical theater, jazz, Dixieland and blues in its libretto. Little Foxes watches the rise and fall of the central character, Regina, as her brothers use marriage to increase their fortunes. When Regina uses the same means — manipulating her husband, then stealing from him — the blunt-force moral trauma lands squarely between her eyes. Remaining performances are at 8 p.m. Friday and 3 p.m. Sunday in the Lyric Theatre at the Murchison Performing Arts Center, 1200 North Texas Blvd. Tickets are $15 to $35. For reservations, call the box office at 940-369-7802 or visit www.thempac.com.

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Big Rig Dance Collective brings its moves to A Creative Art Studio for First Friday Denton.

Multimedia night

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Local singer-songwriter Kylee Pannel will perform at A Creative Art Studio just off the Square.

ooking for something out of the ordinary to do this weekend? A Creative Art Studio has big plans for this month’s First Friday Denton. Starting at 7 p.m., Big Rig Dance Collective, whose members call themselves “a group of nomadic dancing superheroes,” will perform, followed by the young and talented singersongwriter Kylee Pannel, one of three top Rising Stars of Roanoke and a finalist in the Kidd Kraddick Rock Camp contest. Visitors to the art studio can contribute to a community painting, a project led by local artist and art teacher

Crystal Nelson, and Karry Boutell will demonstrate watercolor batik using a wax resist process. Greg Conlin will offer sketch portraits, which take about 30 minutes and cost $30. A Creative Art Studio is located at 227 W. Oak St., Suite 101. First Friday Denton is an event held on the first Friday of every month by local downtown businesses with a common interest in art. Visitors can peruse the stores in and around the downtown Square and see artists’ works until 9 p.m. For additional locations and more information, visit www.firstfridaydenton.com. — Staff report

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SATURDAY 10 to 10:45 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. 11 a.m. — Seventh annual Argyle Bluegrass Festival, offering live music, workshops and jam sessions, at Cross Timbers Church, 1119 S. U.S. Highway 377. Performances start at 1 p.m., ending with an all-star jam at 8:50 p.m. Ticket prices vary. Visit www.argylebluegrassfestival.com or call 1-888-557-6499. 6 to 8 p.m. — The Arc of Denton County’s Mardi Gras Party for adults with disabilities at EduCare, 2928 Metro St., Suite 101. Call 972436-8471 or visit www.arcofdenton county.org. 7:30 p.m. — “Sounds of NCTC”

with the NCTC Singers and Jazz Band at First Presbyterian Church of Denton, 1114 W. University Drive. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students. Proceeds benefit the NCTC Music Department Scholarship Fund.

SUNDAY 3 p.m. — UNT Opera and Concert Orchestra presents Blitzstein’s Regina, in Lyric Theatre at the Murchison Performing Arts Center, 1200 North Texas Blvd. Directed by Paula Homer and conducted by Stephen Dubberly. “In the Know” lecture starts 45 minutes before the performance. Tickets are $15-$35. Call 940-369-7802 or visit www.thempac.com.

MONDAY 6 to 8:45 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. 7 to 8 p.m. — Professor’s Corner, a free discussion group devoted to literary texts, meets at South Branch Library, 3228 Teasley Lane. Russell Greer will lead a discussion about approaches to the study of Thomas Hardy’s short stories. Call Fred Kamman at 940-349-8726.

TUESDAY 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. — Cowboys Stadium tour and Dutch-treat lunch for seniors. Cost is $20-$25. Tour leaves from Denton Senior Center, 509 N. Bell Ave. To register, call 940349-8720 or visit www.denton seniorcenter.com. 9:30 to 10 a.m. — Mother Goose Time at South Branch Library, 3228 Teasley Lane. Stories, songs and

activities for infants (birth to 18 months) and their caregivers. Free. Call 940-349-8752 or visit www. dentonlibrary.com. 10:30 to 11:15 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 940349-8752. 4 to 4:30 p.m. — Superhero Book Adventures at North Branch Library, 3020 N. Locust St. Children listen to a story and make superhero-inspired crafts. Free. Call 940-349-8752 or visit www.dentonlibrary.com. 5 p.m. — Tell Me More Story Time for kindergartners through third-graders, at Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 2201 S. I-35E at Golden Triangle Mall. Call 940-383-9261. 5 p.m. — Fat Tuesday Mardi Gras Celebration at Lake Dallas City Hall, 212 Main St. Event features a parade, a mask and costume contest, a craw-

fish-eating contest, children’s activities and entertainment, including the Lake Dallas Jazz Band and the N’Awlins Gumbo Kings. Visit www. lakedallas.com. 6:30 p.m. — Twilight Toddler Time features stories, songs and activities for toddlers and their caregivers at Emily Fowler Central Library, 502 Oakland St. Free. Call 940-349-8752 or visit www.denton library.com. 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. — Teen Advisory Board for teens in grades 6-12. Help plan and run library programs, discuss books, movies and music, earn community service hours and more at North Branch Library, 3020 N. Locust St. Free. Call Juli Gonzalez at 940-349-8741 or visit www.dentonlibrary.com. 7 p.m. — North Branch Writers’ Critique Group for those who write

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Top-notch soloists to play with symphony

Twelve students will perform in one of the University of North Texas College of Music’s most prestigious concerts. The musicians are the winners of the annual Concerto Competition, a contest that identifies the college’s top performers in wind, strings and vocal programs. One musician, Tian Yang Liu, was a finalist in last year’s International Double Bass Solo Competition and was voted the audience favorite by ballot. The Concerto Competition winners will perform with the

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novels, short stories, poetry or journals, at North Branch Library, 3020 N. Locust St. Free. Visit www.north branchwriters.webs.com. 8 p.m. — UNT Concert Choir, conducted by Alan McClung, in Winspear Hall at the Murchison Performing Arts Center, 1200 North Texas Blvd. Tickets are $8-$10. Call 940-3697802 or visit www.thempac.com.

WEDNESDAY 9:30 to 10:15 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.

COMPETITION WINNERS Zach Kazarinoff, French horn Laura Krumm, mezzo soprano Amy Laursen, French horn Tian Yang Liu, double bass Janelle Ott, bassoon Sei-Jin “Samuel” Park, violin So-Jung Park, pipe organ Kyle Stec, saxophone Brandon Stewart, French horn I-Shan Su, piano Heather Suchodolski, French horn Li Zhi Yeoh, French horn

‘Even Born Again’ again

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irtland Records is striking while the iron is hot for Denton’s Sarah Jaffe. The folk-rock artist released her full-length debut, Suburban Nature, on Kirtland last fall and promptly toured with Norah Jones and Lou Barlow. The record label plans to re-release Jaffe’s 2008 EP, Even Born Again, nationwide on Tuesday. The EP is on iTunes, but CDs had been available only to Texas fans, thanks to distribution in independent record stores. To purchase a copy, visit www.kirtlandrecords.com. Jaffe has a Denton show next Thursday, March 10, on the main stage downtown at 35 Conferette. For more information, visit www.35conferette.com.

UNT Symphony Orchestra at 8 p.m. Wednesday in Winspear Hall at the Murchison Performing Arts Center, 1200 North Texas Blvd. Tickets are $8 to $10. For reservations, call the box office at 940-369-7802.

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— Staff report 10 to 11 a.m. — Story Time: “Food,” at Sanger Public Library, 501 Bolivar St. Free. Call 940-458-3257 or visit www.sanger.lib.tx.us. 11 to 11:45 a.m. — Story Time at Emily Fowler Library, 502 Oakland St. Stories, songs, puppets and more for children ages 1-5 and their caregivers. Free. Call 940-349-8752 or visit www.dentonlibrary.com. 1 p.m. — Thrilling Tales featuring Ray Bradbury’s The Man Upstairs at the Denton Senior Center, 509 N. Bell Ave. Hear stories brought to life through dramatic readings. Free. Call 940-349-8720 or visit www.denton seniorcenter.com. 3:45 to 5 p.m. — Game Day at North Branch Library, 3020 N. Locust St. For teens in grades 6-12. Free. Call 940-349-8752 or visit www.denton library.com. 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. — Twisted Stitchers Knitting Book Club for teens ages 12-16 at Emily Fowler

Central Library, 502 Oakland St. Knit while listening to the audiobook of The Misadventures of Maude March by Audrey Couloumbis. Free. Call 940-349-8752. 6 p.m. — Movie Night at the Denton Senior Center, 509 N. Bell Ave. Free. Soda and popcorn for sale for $1. Call 940-349-8720 or visit www.dentonseniorcenter.com. 6 p.m. — “The Makers of Things: Art Education and Freedom in the Age of Digital DIY,” a presentation by New York University professor David Darts, at UNT on the Square, 109 N. Elm St. Reception at 5:30 p.m. Call 940-369-8257 or visit http://untonthesquare.unt.edu. 7 to 8:30 p.m. — Philosophy for Fun at North Branch Library, 3020 N. Locust St. Chat about philosophical questions with Eva H. Cadwallader, professor emerita. Free. Call 940349-8752 to register. 7 to 8 p.m. — Romance in the

Stacks Book Club at North Branch Library, 3020 N. Locust St. This week’s topic is “The Wild, Wild West.” Sweet snacks provided. For a list of suggested titles or for more information, call 940-349-8796. Free. 8 p.m. — UNT Symphony Orchestra Concerto Competition Winners in Winspear Hall at the Murchison Performing Arts Center. Tickets are $8-$10. Call 940-3697902 or visit www.thempac.com.

MUSIC Banter Fri: Strictly Dixie, 6:30-8pm; live local jazz, 8-10pm; Zach Balch,

10pm; Ashley Gatta & the Free People, 11pm-midnight. Sat: Doug Raney, 11am-noon; live local jazz, 68pm. Tues: Le Not So Hot Klub du Denton, 8-11pm. Each Thurs, openmic night, 9pm-midnight, free. 219 W. Oak St. 940-565-1638. Cafe Du Luxe Sat: Bill Metzger and Bill Applegate (jazz guitar), 8-10pm. No cover. 3101 Unicorn Lake Blvd. 940-382-7070. www.cafeduluxe.com. Dan’s Silverleaf Thurs: Sara Hickman, 8pm, $10; Jungle Rockers, 10pm. Fri: Sundress, Manned Missiles, Land Mammals, Skeleton Coast, Westboro Butchers, 9pm, $7-$10.

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EVENTS Continued from Page 5 Sat: Trey Johnson 7pm, $7; Mingo Fishtrap, 10pm, $10. Sun: George Neal and Ryan Thomas Becker, 5pm, free; Remy Le Bouef, 9pm, $5. Mon: Boxcar Bandits 10pm, free. Tues: Elizabeth Cook, 8pm. Wed: Monte Montgomery, 8pm, $12-$15. 103

Industrial St. 940-320-2000. www.danssilverleaf.com. The Garage Mon: Open mic, 11:30pm, $1-$5. 113 Ave. A. 940-3830045. www.thedentongarage.com. Haileyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Club Fri: Mardi Gras Party with Snarky Puppy, Funky Knuckles, 9pm, $10-$12. Sat: The Virgin Wolves, Luke Wade and No Civillians, Scot Mulvahill (CD release show), 9pm, $6-$8. Sun: Maurice Davis Band, Blunt Force (CD release), Funk

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ig things are percolating for Snarky Puppy, a sort of jazz, sort of pop band with one leg in Denton and the other in Brooklyn. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s so much more than I thought going on, and just from last week. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve gotten a call for a tour in Asia and for a tour in Europe,â&#x20AC;? said Mike League, the anchor of the sprawling instrumental group. (In numbers, Snarky Puppy is more of a litter than a band â&#x20AC;&#x201D; it puts as many as 15 musicians in the studio and on the stage.) â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been to Europe before with other bands, but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been a goal of mine to take this band to Europe,â&#x20AC;? League said. First things first, though: the bandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s yearly Mardi Gras tour. Friday night, the group brings Bourbon Street to Mulberry. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know that Haileyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s has a Mardi Gras party so much as we inflict Mardi Gras on Haileyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s,â&#x20AC;? League said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;After spending so much time in New Orleans for the last four or five years, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s so much of that kind of culture [that] has seeped into each of us. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve made a lot of friends in that area. We play New York, Texas, Louisiana and Mississippi quite a bit. The music that we play, which is kind of loosely in the jazz genre, that music has its roots in New Orleans. We have a couple of tunes that really are in the New Orleans jazz style.â&#x20AC;? Each and every member of the band has attended University of North Texas and studied in the jazz program. Most of them have a UNT music degree. That explains both the jazz chops and the presence of UNT jazz students and faculty at Denton shows where the pups burn up the stage. League said he credits the non-jazz cats in the audience to the groupâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s habit of bending

hew, Matt Kimbrow, 8pm, $18. 1009 Ave. C. 940-565-6611. www.rockin rodeodenton.com. Rubber Gloves Rehearsal Studios Thurs: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Discipline,â&#x20AC;? obscure and underground music, 10pm, free-$5. Fri: Art Circus/Burlesque Show, 9pm, $3-$5. Tues: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Singles Going Steady,â&#x20AC;? 10pm, free-$5. Wed: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Dance + Drink + Dominosâ&#x20AC;? with DJs Gavin G. and Oleg B. 10pm, free. 411 E. Sycamore St. 940-387-7781. www.rubbergloves dentontx.com.

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Chris McQueen plays guitar for the sprawling band Snarky Puppy. The band is built from Denton indie and jazz cats. The group shares the stage with Funky Knuckles on Friday in its annual Mardi Gras show.

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the boundaries. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have one rule in the band: Have a lot of rules and then break them all,â&#x20AC;? League said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I like to go into every situation with a plan, but the plan isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t set in stone.â&#x20AC;? Snarky Puppy has been taking liberties with jazz and rock for four years or so, and its risks have paid off in the form of regional buzz. The band has earned â&#x20AC;&#x153;best jazzâ&#x20AC;? titles and backs up its live game with a busy studio schedule. The band recently released a twodisc live album and DVD, Tell Your Friends. Later this month, Snarky Puppy will hit the road with Eastern Blok, a band that borrows flavors from traditional Balkan folk, Latin, flamenco and klezmer. The tour starts March 30 in Kentucky, comes back through Denton on April 1 and ends in Mississippi. The road isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t too rough for the band, League said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In 2010, we probably did 90 shows. I want us to put an album out every year-and-a-

half to two years,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think Asia and Europe will be good for us. Hopefully, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll go into the studio after we get back from Europe.â&#x20AC;? Sounds like: A group of music nerds, reinforced with a dose of gin, folding pop and rock into a topsy-turvy set list of respected and respectable jazz standards. And then some. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re with the band: Robert â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sputâ&#x20AC;? Searight, drums; Bobby Sparks, Shaun Martin, Cory Henry and Bill Laurance, keyboards; Chris McQueen, Bob Lanzetti and Mark Lettieri, guitar; Michael League, bass; Nate Werth, percussion; Justin Stanton, trumpet and keyboards; Mike Maher and Jay Jennings, trumpet; Chris Bullock, tenor saxophone; and Zach Brock, violin. Details: The band plays Friday night at Haileyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Club with Funky Knuckles. Bring your laissez les bon temps rouler attitude, but leave the cigarettes at home. Doors open at 9 p.m. Cover is $10 for ages 21 and older, $12 for patrons younger than 21. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Lucinda Breeding

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EVENTS Continued from Page 6 Sweetwater Grill and Tavern Sun: Mi Son, Mi Son, Mi Son. Tues: Fat Tuesday Celebration with Vintage Jazz Society. 115 S. Elm St. 940-484-2888.

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FUTURE BOOKINGS March 10-14 — 26th annual Texas

Storytelling Festival features storytelling concerts, workshops and story swaps at the Denton Civic Center, 321 E. McKinney St. Presented by the Tejas Storytelling Association. Individual concert tickets, day passes and weekend passes are available. For more information, visit www. tejasstorytelling.com or call 940382-7014, ext. 224.

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ark cloth — a fabric with a funny name and a long tradition — furthers the University of North Texas School of Visual Arts and Design’s focus on sustainability. The latest exhibition, “Material Evolution: Ugandan Bark Cloth,” shows how this cloth made from the Ugandan mutuba trees can be used to make surprising things. The show, which features international artists, employs the fabric in objects such as men’s shoes, a jacket and a steering wheel wrap. Other featured items include artistic works such as wall coverings made of bark cloth and a bark cloth dress used in contemporary Ugandan wedding

ustin music maker Sara Hickman was scheduled for a gig at Dan’s Silverleaf last fall, right in the thick of the singer’s work as Texas’ official state musician. The concert was rescheduled, and Hickman plays Dan’s at 8 p.m. today. The show is a chance to hear Hickman’s latest work from her album Absence of Blame. The album is a sober reflection of human nature and relational dynamics, but thanks to Hickman’s musical verve and folksy interpretations, the songs don’t get mired down. Cover is $10. Dan’s Silverleaf is located at 103 Industrial St.

IN THE REGION 7 p.m. Saturday — “Madrigali, Chansons and Ayres,” Lewisville Civic Chorale’s concert of early secular songs, at Medical Center of Lewisville Grand Theater, 100 N. Charles St. Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for seniors and $5 for students and children; or $30 per family. Visit www.lewisvillecivicchorale.org. 7:30 p.m. Saturday — Flower Mound Symphony Orchestra Spring Concert at Trietsch Memorial United Methodist Church, 6101 Morriss Road in Flower Mound. With soloist Oliver Schlaffer. Free. Donations accepted. Visit www.fmco.org. 9 p.m. Saturday — Jay Leno at WinStar World Casino, Exit 1 off I-35E in Thackerville, Okla. Tickets are $55$75. Visit www.winstarworldcasino. com or call 1-800-622-6317. 8 p.m. Friday and 8 p.m. Saturday — Lakeside Community Theatre presents The Glass Menagerie at the Lakeside Arts Center, 6302 Main St. in The Colony. Tickets are $10$12. Call 214-801-4869 or visit www. lctthecolony.org. 8 p.m. Tuesday — Bassist Bill Moring, presented by Performing

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This photo shows a detail of work by artist and designer Emily Brewer, who uses bark cloth to make objects for interiors. The works in “Material Evolution: Ugandan Bark Cloth” use fabric made from African trees. In Brewer’s sculptured pieces, the cloth maintains the softness of fabric and the hardiness and texture of wood. ceremonies. The items will be on display Tuesday through March 26 at the UNT Gallery. Regular gallery hours are 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday and noon to 5 p.m. Thursday through Satur-

day. However, university galleries will be closed during spring break, March 14-18. The UNT Gallery is on the first floor of the UNT Art Building, at the southwest corner of Welch and West Mulberry streets.

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09 MASQUERADE CHARITY BALL What: the Denton Benefit League’s annual black-tie charity event Where: Dallas/Fort Worth Marriott Hotel & Golf Club at Champions Circle, 3300 Championship Parkway in Fort Worth, adjacent to the Texas Motor Speedway When: 6:30 p.m. to midnight Saturday, March 26 Details: Tickets start at $150 per person. Patron tickets are $200 each, and patrons who make their reservations by March 11 will be listed in the program and in the tabloid. To RSVP, contact Janet Mulroy at 940-368-2042 or janetmulroy@verizon.net by March 11. For hotel reservations, call 1-888-236-2427 and mention the Denton Benefit League for the $99 discounted rate, available until March 9. Visit www.dentonbenefitleague.com.

SILENT AUCTION ITEMS a year’s supply of Aveda shampoo and conditioner, plus a $50 gift certificate — Davanti Salon a custom-made vanity with granite countertop, sink and fixtures — Metroplex Cabinets, Superior Floors, Shaw Construction, Stone Lion Granite, Habitat for Humanity and Langford Interiors Doncaster Freja set of three faceted crystal rope necklaces — Judy Shortino visit to and nonspeaking role on the CBS show How I Met Your Mother 2 two-bedroom South Padre Island rentals — Kevin Patterson and Cindy and Charles Puff 2 club-level tickets to a UNT home football game (date TBD), plus hotel accommodations for one night a round of golf for three with a UNT football coach Big Green Egg smoker — Murray Appliance 4 four-day passes to the HP Byron Nelson Championship — CBS Sports 4 four-day passes to the Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial — CBS Sports 2 airline tickets anywhere Southwest flies — Southwest Airlines introduction to the personal training package — Crossfit North Texas WinStar World Casino package, including two tickets to Tim McGraw concert and hotel accommodations for one night autographed photos of Mavericks player Shawn Marion, Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo and former Cowboys player Charles Haley thumbprint bowl and a family movie night kit — Time to Kiln and Lucy and Mark Huff a Pandora bracelet — Peter Nasr, Nasr Jewelers Vintner’s gift basket with wine, cheese, crackers and cookies — Marty and Annette Jarboe, WineShop At Home

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‘Phantom’-themed event bolsters group’s charitable efforts By Ellen Ritscher Sackett Staff Writer

asquerade,” a Venetian ball inspired by the film adaptation of Phantom of the Opera, is the theme for this year’s Denton Benefit League black-tie charity event. “When I originally thought of the masquerade theme, I envisioned Act II, Scene I of Phantom of the Opera,” said ball chairwoman Carrie Langford, who is the first vice president of Denton Benefit League. “Romantic, mysterious, elegant” is how Langford described her vision. “I want it to be a jaw-dropping experience,” she said. “I’m selling the feeling,” Langford said. “It’s very dramatic.”

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The ball is the primary annual fundraiser for the Denton Benefit League’s community grant program. According to the league’s figures, the organization has given more than $3 million and has volunteered more than a half-million hours to local nonprofit agencies since its inception 36 years ago. Everyone, regardless of membership in the Denton Benefit League, is invited to the party, and ticket purchasers will “be helping their community by attending,” Langford said. “All the proceeds will go to

our grants.” Langford said the ballroom will be decorated with “beautiful candelabras and candlelight, lots of crystals, fallen chandeliers on the tables” and “deep-red roses.” First, however, attendees must first pass through a dark, torch-lit hall ensconced with fog in a twilight setting, escorted by a handsome masked man in a tuxedo. Phantom-inspired music will fill the air, as provided by piped-in recordings and a Denton High School string quartet. “I want [the guests] to feel like they’ve

entered into another time, they’re on an adventure into another land, another part of the world that they’ve never experienced before,” Langford said. This is the chance for women to dress up in lavish ball gowns and the men to sport tuxedos and suits. The primary accessory for the evening, however, will be elaborate Venetian

masks, embellished with crystals, jewels, flowers and feathers. Langford said the masks are “all neutral-based colors that will go with any ball gown — black, silver, gold, white” and “maybe a red or two.” See BENEFIT on 10

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The benefit league will offer some for sale at the event, and they will also be available for purchase in advance, ranging in price from $25 to $75, by contacting Yvonne Honse at 940-735-1551. The masks and tuxedos are “optional, but preferred,” said Jackie Jackson, who is the publicity chairwoman for the ball. Langford wants to make sure people understand this is not a costume ball or a Halloween party. “Superman’s not welcome, and we’re hoping the Hulk doesn’t show up,” she said, and the benefit league women were playfully told by president Gail Graves to leave their Wonder Woman costumes in the closet. And although the event is Phantominspired, “Phantom’s not going to be there,” Langford said. The evening’s main entertainment will be Emerald City, a show band out of Dallas whose repertoire spans more than 50 years of popular music and original tunes. Guests will be able to dance to the tunes until midnight. “They are incredible,” Jackson said. “They sing everything under the sun.” Guests also will have the option to sit in a more intimate room, entertained by one of Denton’s finest pianists, Bob Rogers. Rogers creates “an atmosphere in that room that draws other people in after dinner to sing,” said Jackson. “He is a great supporter of DBL,” Jackson said, and “just a giving, talented person.” One of the highlights of the evening is entertainment by the Denton High School chamber and show choir. “Last year Denton High School’s entire theme was ‘Masquerade,’ so their orchestra, choir and bands and show choirs are so familiar with the Phantom of the Opera songs,” Langford said. League members got a preview during their meeting last November and were very impressed. It’ll be “a glee ball!” she said. The evening’s menu will be a European-style multicourse dinner, created by executive chef Mark Vogelsberg and sous-chef Ben Monteserin. The entree is a choice of Venetian

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beef or herbed salmon with chardonnay chive butter sauce. There will be a cash bar, and each ticket holder will be given one complimentary drink ticket. Additional drink tickets can be purchased in advance when making reservations. Local businesses have given about “$148,000 in underwriting in monetary and in-kind donations,” Jackson said. Attendees will have the opportunity to bid on silent auction items, including the opportunity to be an extra on the CBS series How I Met Your Mother. “Minor League: Kids in Action,” a group of children and grandchildren of the league’s members, donated a thumbprint bowl, which will be filled with all the makings for movie night. The children made the bowl at an event in January, spearheaded by Graves. “These children came and did service projects,” such as making dog biscuits for the Denton Animal Shelter and picture frames for residents of Cumberland Presbyterian Children’s Home, Jackson said. By making this bowl, which was donated by Time to Kiln, “they’re also helping to raise money for the silent auction,” Jackson said. “The kids had a ball,” she said. “It’s awesome to get the kids involved.” Frank Zangrel, owner of First People’s Jewelers, donated this year’s raffle prize: a refurbished lady’s stainless steel Rolex Datejust watch with a custom diamond dial, jubilee band and diamond bezel. Raffle tickets are $20 each or three for $50. The Denton Benefit League has negotiated a special room rate with the Marriott hotel of $99 for an overnight stay. “The Marriott is a very contemporary, metro hotel,” Langford said. The location, just within Denton county limits, was chosen to accommodate large numbers of people in one room. The league hopes to attract as many as 500 guests to the ball. “It’s going to be a wonderful, amazing night,” Jackson said. ELLEN RITSCHER SACKETT can be reached at 940566-6845. Her e-mail address is esackett@dentonrc.com.

DINING RESTAURANTS For more restaurant listings, visit DentonMarketplace.com.

AMERICAN CUISINE Dusty’s Bar and Grill Laid-back bar just off the Square serves a beltbusting burger and fries, a kitchen homily for meat and cheese lovers. Seven plasma TVs for fans to track the game, or patrons can take part in interactive trivia and poker. 119 S. Elm St. Daily noon-2am. $-$$. 940243-7300. The Loophole Square staple has charming menu with cleverly named items, like Misdemeanor and Felony nachos. Decent range of burgers. 119 W. Hickory St. Daily 11am-2am; food served until midnight. Full bar. $-$$. 940-565-0770. Pourhouse Sports Grill Classy sports bar and restaurant boasts large TVs and a theater-style media room and serves burgers, pizza, salads and generous main courses. Full bar. Smoking on patio only. 3350 Unicorn Lake Blvd. Sun-Thurs 11-10, Fri-Sat 11-12. $-$$. 940-484-7455. Rocky’s Sports Bar Big games on big screens plus some pretty big tastes, too. Now open for lunch. For finger food, roll chicken chipotle and battered jalapeno and onion strips are standouts. Homestyle burgers; savory Caesar salad with chicken. Full bar. 2000 W. University Drive. Daily 11am-2am. $. 940-382-6090. Rooster’s Roadhouse “We Ain’t Chicken” is what the eatery claims, though the menu kindly includes it on a sandwich and in a wing basket — plus barbecue, burgers and hangout appetizers. Beer. 113 Industrial St. Sun-Wed 11-10; Thurs-Sat 11-midnight. $. 940-382-4227. Sweetwater Grill & Tavern It may claim a place among the world’s other memorable pubs, rathskellers, hangouts and haunts where the food satisfies as much as the libations that wash them down. 115 S. Elm St. Tues-Sat 11-2am, Sun-Mon 11-midnight. $-$$. 940-484-2888.

ASIAN 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. Beer and wine. 1633 Scripture St. Mon-Sat 11-10, Sun 11:30-9. $-$$. 940-382-5437. Ramen Republic Offers build-yourown Asian-inspired noodle bowls, teppanyaki stir-fry and salads. Exhibitions feature local artists. Beer, wine, sake. 210 E. Hickory St. SunThurs 11-9:30, Fri-Sat 11-10. $. 940387-3757. Royal East Hefty Japanese offering (including sushi bar) plus Korean and Chinese dishes. Pleasing Fire Mountain Roll. Mochi ice cream is a dessert unlike anything else. Beer, wine and sake. No smoking. 1622A W. University Drive. Mon-Sat 11-10. $$$. 940-383-7633.

BARBECUE Doc’s Hickory Creek Barbeque

DINING PROFILE AND LISTINGS POLICY Restaurant profiles and listings are compiled by the Denton Record-Chronicle and The Dallas Morning News. A comprehensive list of Dallas-Fort Worth area restaurants is available at www.guidelive.com. Denton Time publishes restaurant profiles and a guide of restaurants that have been featured in the weekly dining section and online at DentonRC.com. Profiles and listings are not related to advertising and are published as space is available. Denton Time does not publish reviews. Incorrect information can be reported by e-mail to drc@denton rc.com, by phone to 940-566“Home of the Biggest Pig in Texas” has some of the biggest servings as well. Worthy sides and desserts accompany heaping piles of tasty meats. 8656 I-35E, Lake Dallas. MonSat 11-9; Sun 11-8. $-$$. 940-3210524. From Tha Heart Owners Ty and Christopher Govan serve freshcooked barbecue and burgers, homemade baked beans, potato salad and cobblers. 702 S. Elm St. Fri-Sat 11am8pm, Sun 11am-5pm. $. 940-5661396. Metzler’s Bar-B-Q Much more than a barbecue joint, with wine and beer shop, deli with German foods and more. Smoked turkey is lean yet juicy; generous doses of delightful barbecue sauce. Hot sausage sampler has a secret weapon: spicy mustard. Beer and wine. 628 Londonderry Lane. Daily 10:30am10pm. $. 940-591-1652. The Smokehouse Denton barbecue joint serves up surprisingly tender and juicy beef, pork, chicken and catfish. Good sauces, bulky sandwiches and mashed potatoes near perfection. Good pies and cobblers. Beer and wine. 1123 Fort Worth Drive. SunThurs 11-9, Fri-Sat 11-10. $-$$. 940566-3073.

BISTROS AND CAFES Banter Gourmet sandwiches and salads, breakfast items, coffee and espresso, plus traditional Spanish tapas (small savory dishes) by reservation only. Beer and wine. No smoking inside. 219 W. Oak St. Daily 10ammidnight. $. 940-565-1638. Bochy’s Bistro Fusion menu grabs elements of European cuisines with many salad and sandwich selections. Winning Greek chicken lisi panini. Artful desserts: tuxedo cake, cream cheese brownie. No smoking. 2430 I35E, Suite 136. Mon-Thurs 8-3, Fri-Sat 8-8, Sun brunch 8-2. $$. 940-3873354. Cafe Du Luxe Upscale casual spot for conversation and a cup of coffee, a light meal, dessert or a glass of fine wine. Specialty coffee beans are freshly roasted; wine list includes vintages both familiar and relatively unknown. Beer & wine. 3101 Unicorn

6860 or by fax to 940-566-6888. To be considered for a profile, send the restaurant name, address, phone number, days and hours of operation and a copy of the menu to: Denton Time Editor, P.O. Box 369, Denton, TX 76202. Please indicate whether the restaurant is new or has changed ownership, chefs or menus.

PRICE KEY Average complete dinner per person, including appetizer, entree and dessert. $ Less than $10 $$ $10–$25 $$$ $25–$50 $$$$ More than $50 Lake Blvd. Mon-Thurs 5:30am-10pm, Fri 5:30am-11pm, Sat 6am-11pm, Sun 7am-9pm. $. 940-382-7070. The Chestnut Tree Salads, sandwiches, soups and other lunch options served in back of small shop on the Square. Chicken pot pie is stellar. Tasty quiche. Decadent fudge lava cake and rich carrot cake. No smoking. 107 W. Hickory St. Mon-Sat 11-2:30 (breakfast 9-11; desserts 3-5). $-$$. 940-591-9475. 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. Smoking on patio only. 309 Fry St. Tues-Sat 8am-3pm. $. 940-387-1696.

BRITISH The Abbey Inn Restaurant & Pub Full bar. 101 W. Hickory St. Sun-Wed 11-10, Thurs-Sat 11-midnight. $-$$. 940-566-5483.

CAJUN Frilly’s Seafood Bayou Kitchen Plenty of Cajun standards and Texas fusion plates. Everything gets plenty of spice — sometimes too much. Beer and wine. 1925 Denison St. SunThurs 11-9, Fri-Sat 11-9:30. $$. 940243-2126. Second location: Frilly’s South Cajun Kitchen, 2303 I-35E, 940-898-1404.

CHINESE Buffet King Dining spot serves more than 200 items of Chinese cuisine, Mongolian grill and sushi. No smoking. 2251 S. Loop 288. Mon-Thurs 119:30, Fri-Sat 11-10, Sun 11-9. $-$$ 940-387-0888. Chinatown Cafe Bountiful buffet guarantees no visit need taste like another. Good selections include cucumber salad, spring rolls, orange chicken, crispy pan-fried noodles, beef with asparagus, steamed mussels. Beer and wine. 2317 W. University Drive. Mon-Thurs 11-9, Fri 11-10, Sat 11:30-10, Sun 11:30-10. $. 940-382-8797. J.C. China Fare shines at casual

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DINING Continued from Page 10 eatery. For appetizers, try egg rolls, crab rangoon and nice soups. Good main dish selections: cashew chicken and beef with broccoli. Top-notch fried rice. 7650 I-35E, Suite 108, Corinth. Daily 11-9. $. 940-269-1110.

11-3. 940-383-1022. 2nd location: 715 Sunset St. Mon-Sat 11-8. 940-3823037. $. No credit cards. Beer at 2nd location. Mr. Frosty Old-timey joint has all your fast-food faves but with homemade quality, including its own root beer. Atmosphere and jukebox take you back to the ’50s. 1002 Fort Worth Drive. Tues-Sun 11am-11pm. $. 940-387-5449.

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The Club at Gateway Center Three-course meal for $7 at restaurant run by hospitality management students. Spring season runs through April 29. For schedule and menu, visit www.smhm.unt.edu/theclub. In UNT’s Gateway Center across from Fouts Field. No smoking. No credit cards. Mon-Fri, with seating 11am-12:15pm. $. 940-565-4144. 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. 600 N. Locust St. Mon-Thurs 11-10, Fri-Sat 1111, Sun noon-9 (bar stays open later). $-$$. 940-484-1349. Hannah’s Off the Square More room, more mid-price items and more casual atmosphere. Fish tacos filled with grilled tilapia, key lime sauce and mango salsa. Steaks, with any of 10 sauces or toppings, get Aplus. Tempting desserts. Full bar. Smoking on terrace only. No checks. 111 W. Mulberry St. Sun-Mon 11-9 (brunch until 2pm), Tues-Thurs 11-10; Fri-Sat 11-11. $$-$$$. 940-566-1110. The Wildwood Inn Elegant dining room tucked away in a bed and breakfast. Excellent food like hearty soups, Angus rib-eye, meal-size salads and daily specials. Beer and wine. No smoking inside. 2602 Lillian Miller Parkway. Thurs-Sat by reservation only; seating starts at 6pm. $$$. 940-243-4919.

Babe’s Chicken Dinner House 204 N. Fourth St., Sanger. Tues-Fri 4:309pm, Sat 11-9 and Sun 11-3. $-$$. 940-458-0000. Betty’s Cafe Diners get buffet selections of homestyle standards: catfish, fried chicken, meatloaf and barbecue ribs. Homemade rolls and pie are available to go. Breakfast buffets made to fill you up, and kids ages 1-5 eat for $2. 710 S. U.S. Highway 377 in Aubrey. Mon-Sun 6am-2:30pm, WedFri 5-8pm. $. 940-365-9881. Krum Diner Offers homestyle cuisine, seafood and Italian food, along with Greek and assorted desserts, and sandwiches, burgers, dinner plates and more. 145 W. McCart St., Krum, Mon-Sat 7am-8pm, Sun 9am2pm. $. 940-482-7080. OldWest Cafe As winner of the Best Breakfast and Best Homestyle Cooking titles in the Best of Denton 2009 and 2010, this eatery offers a wide selection of homemade meals. Denton location: 1020 Dallas Drive. Mon-Sat 6am-2pm, Sun 7am-2pm. $. 940-382-8220. Sanger location: 711 N. Fifth St. Daily 7am-2pm. 940-4587358. 817-442-9378. Prairie House Restaurant Open since 1989, this Texas eatery serves up mesquite-grilled steaks, babyback ribs, buffalo burgers, chickenfried rib-eyes and other assorted dishes. 10001 U.S. Highway 380, Cross Roads. Daily 11 am-10pm. $-$$. 940-440-9760. Ruby’s Diner Hearty breakfast and lunch buffets have made regulars for more than two decades. Buffalo burgers, ostrich steaks, quail and alligator entrees grace the menu for diners whose mommas got game. 111 N. Elm St. Sun-Wed 6am-3pm, ThursSat 6am-9pm. $-$$. 940-387-7706.

GREEK Michael’s Kitchen Family-owned restaurant offers a Greek/Lebanese menu — hummus, gyros, dolmas and kafta — plus American food, for all three meals. Breakfast buffet weekdays. BYOB. 706 Fort Worth Drive. Daily 5:30am-10pm. $. 940-3823663. Yummy’s Greek Restaurant Small eatery with wonderful food. Tasty salads, hummus, falafel, dolmas and kebabs. Good veggie plate and gyros. Yummy cheesecake and baklava. BYOB. 210 W. University Drive. MonThurs 11-9, Fri-Sat 11-10, Sun noon-9. $-$$. 940-383-2441.

HAMBURGERS Cool Beans Funky atmosphere in old building. Menu offers foodstuffs that go well with a cold beer — fried things, nachos, hamburgers, etc. Veggie burger too dependent on salt, but good fries are crispy with skin still attached. Full bar. 1210 W. Hickory St. Daily 11am-2am. $. 940-382-7025. Denton County Independent Hamburger Co. Custom-built burgers with a juicy, generous patty, fresh fixings on a worthy bun. Also available: chicken sandwich and limited salad bar. 113 W. Hickory St. Mon-Sat

ination. Lasagna, chicken and eggplant parmigiana bake in wood-fired oven with thin-crusted pizzas. 1400 N. Corinth St., Suite 103, Corinth. Mon-Wed 11-2:30, 5-9; Thurs-Sat 112:30, 5-10. 940-321-1100. Fera’s Excellent entrees served bubbling hot. Rich sauces, firm pastas and billowing garlic rolls. Dishes served very fresh. Desserts don’t disappoint. Beer and wine. No credit cards. 1407 W. Oak St. 940-3829577. Mon-Thurs 11-10, Fri-Sat 11-11. $-$$. Genti’s Pizza and Pasta 4451 FM2181, Suite 125, Corinth. Mon-Sat 11-10, Sun noon-9. $-$$. 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 112 & 5-10, Sat 5-10. Sun 10:30-2. $-$$. 940-381-2712. Luigi’s Pizza Italian Restaurant Family-run spot does much more than pizza, and how. Great New Yorkstyle pies plus delicious southern Italian dishes, from $3.95 pasta lunch special to pricier meals. Nifty kids’ menu. Tiramisu is dynamite. Beer and wine. 2317 W. University Drive. Sun & Tues-Thurs 11-10, Fri-Sat 11-11. $-$$. 940-591-1988. Poppy’s Place American-Italian cafe with pastas, pizza, steaks, sandwiches and breakfast in a friendly atmosphere. 4405 E. Pockrus Page Road. Tues-Sat 6am-9pm, Sun 9am-8pm. $-$$. 940-384-7679.

JAPANESE I Love Sushi Sushi joint features the tempting Denton Roll (tuna, avocado and cream cheese). 917 Sunset St. Mon-Thurs 11am-3pm & 5-10pm, Fri 11am-3pm & 5-10:30pm; Sat noon10:30pm; Sun 12:30-9pm. $$. 940891-6060. Keiichi Sushi chef Keiichi Nagano turns eel, fluke, squid, salmon, yellowtail and tuna into sashimi. Daily fish specials and pasta dishes served with an Asian flair. Homemade tiramisu and fruit sorbets. Reservations recommended. Wine and beer. 500 N. Elm St. Tues-Sat 5-11. $$-$$$. 940-382-7505.

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Beth Marie’s Old-Fashioned Ice Cream and Soda Fountain Parlor with lots of yummy treats, including more than 40 ice creams made on premises. Soups and sandwiches at lunch at the downtown Square location, all day at the Unicorn Lake location. 117 W. Hickory St. and 2900 Wind River Lane. Mon-Thurs 11-10, Fri-Sat 11-11 (Wind River shop open until 11:15pm), Sun noon-10 (lunch daily 11-4). $. 940-384-1818.

Cafe Garibaldi A place with an Italian name, run by a Peruvian, serves good authentic Tex-Mex and Peruvian meals. 1813 N. Elm St. MonSat 11-3 and 5-9. $. 940-591-1131. 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. No credit cards. BYOB. 508 S. Elm St. Mon-Fri 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. No smoking. 619 S. Denton Drive, Lake Dallas. Mon-Fri 11-9, Sat 10-9. $-$$. 940-3215522. El Chaparral Grille Restaurant serves a duo of American and Mexican-style dishes for breakfast,

INDIAN Rasoi, The Indian Kitchen Housed in a converted gas station, this Indian dining spot offers a small but carefully prepared buffet menu of curries, beans, basmati rice and samosas. No smoking. 1002 Ave. C. Daily 11am9:30pm. $. 940-566-6125.

ITALIAN Don Camillo Garlic gets served straight up at family-owned restaurant that freely adapts rustic Italian dishes with plenty of American imag-

lunch, some dinners and catering events. Daily specials. Beer, wine & margaritas. 324 E. McKinney St., Suite 102. Mon-Fri 7am-2pm; Fri-Sat 5-9pm; 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. Ilada Parilla Asada steak with avocado was a little salty; enchiladas are very good. Full bar. 419 S. Elm St. Mon-Fri 11-10, SatSun 11-11. $$. 940-566-5575. El Pariente Roadside grocery and music store serves exemplary Mexican fare. High scores for authenticity and freshness of ingredients. Fajita asada burritos and shrimp cocktails aren’t appetizers but do the trick. Cabrito falls off bone in a spicy broth. 2532 Louise St. Daily 9-8. $. 940-380-1208. Fuzzy’s Taco Shop Eatery stakes claim of wide variety in local taco territory. Soft and crispy tacos available with shrimp, fish, chicken, garlic shredded beef and veggies. Breakfast burritos too. Beer, wine and margaritas. 115 Industrial St. Mon-Wed 6:30am-10pm, Thurs 6:30am-midnight, Fri 6:30am-2am, Sat 8am-2am, Sun 8am-10pm. $. 940-380-8226. Hooya! Fun spot makes its point with huge California-style burritos. Delightful quesadillas and tacos, too. Collegiate atmosphere; friendly service. Beer. 1007 Ave. C. Daily 11-9. $-$$. 940-381-0272. 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. $. 940-4838019. Mazatlan Mexican Restaurant Authentic Mexican dining includes worthy chicken enchiladas and flautas. Fine standard combo choices and b’fast 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 b’fast 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, Mon-Sat 7am-3pm, 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. 420 E. McKinney St. Tues-Thurs & Sun 11-9; Fri & Sat 11-9:30. 940566-1671. Second location: 1412 N. Stemmons St., Sanger, 940-4580073. Mi Ranchito Small, family-operated, authentic Tex-Mex spot with $4.95 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 U.S. 380 East, Aubrey. Tues-Sat 11-10, Sun 11-9. $$$. 940-440-9483.

MIDDLE EASTERN International Foods & Restaurant of Denton 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. No smoking. 609 Sunset St. Mon-Sat 11-10; Sun noon-8. $-$$. 940-383-2051.

NATURAL/VEGETARIAN 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 including tacos, quiche, muffins and more. No smoking. 200 W. Congress St. MonSat 8-7, Sun 10-7. $. 940-387-5386.

PIZZA J&J’s Pizza Pizza lovers can stay in touch with their inner-collegiate selves through cold mugs of premium draft. Bountiful, homemade pizza pies, in N.Y. style or deep-dish Chicago style. Salads, hot and cold subs, calzones, lasagna and spaghetti. Beer. 118 W. Oak St. Mon-Sat 11midnight. $-$$. 940-382-7769.

STEAK Ranchman’s Cafe Legendary cafe sticks to old-fashioned steaks and tradition. Oversized steaks and delicious chicken-fried steak. Homey meringue pies; order baked potato ahead. BYOB. 110 W. Bailey St., Ponder. Sun-Thurs 11-9, Fri-Sat 11-10. $-$$$. 940-479-2221. Trail Dust Steak House Informal dress (neckties will be clipped). Dance to live C&W. 26501 U.S. 380 East, Aubrey. $$. 940-365-4440.

THAI Andaman Thai Restaurant Extensive menu continues trend of good Asian food in Denton. Fried tofu is a home run. Pad Thai noodles have perfect amount of sweetness. Homemade coconut ice cream, sweet rice with mango. Beer and wine. No smoking. 221 E. Hickory St. Mon-Fri 11am-3pm & 4-9:30pm; Sat-Sun noon-9:30pm. $$. 940-591-8790. Siam Off the Square Fresh flavors set curries apart at comfortable dining spot. Winning starters: shrimp satay, Tum Yum Gai and Tom Kah soups. Excellent Thai seafood, including tilapia fillet. BYOB. 209 W. Hickory St., Suite 104. Lunch, Mon-Fri 11-2; dinner, Mon-Sat 5-9. $-$$. 940-3825118. Thai Ocha Dishes that are as tasty as they are pretty. Lunch specials can be made with chicken, pork, vegetables or beef; hot and spicy sauce makes even veggie haters go after fresh veggies with zeal. Quiet setting. BYOB. No smoking. 1509 Malone St. Mon-Fri 11am-3pm, 5-10pm; Sat 11:30-10; Sun 5-9. $-$$. 940-5666018.

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SNL Distribution looking for RNs Class A CDL tractor trailer drivers. Must have 3 yrs experi ence, clean MVR. Health insur Come work for us and ance, $50000 life insurance, short discover the benefits term disability, paid uniforms, 6 of working for a small paid holidays, bonus paid quar independent home health terly, 401K with company match, agency. Be the Nurse average paid $740-$1100/wk. you always wanted to be. Some unloading required. Apply at SNL at 4210 Edwards Seeking Part Time to Rd, Denton, TX 940-483-1347. Full Time RNs 8721 Forney Rd Dallas, TX 75227 (field positions) 214-275-3442 who want to make a difference in the lives of others needing medical assistance to stay in their own home. Submit your resume or fax applications to 903-564-7090. Feel free to drop by and pick up applications at Whitesboro/ Pilot Point Home Health 401 E. Main St., Whitesboro TX 76273. Home Health experience a plus. EOE.

STREETS EQUIPMENT OPERATOR $13.95/hour Job Description and Requirements Available on our website

Sales: Huffines Chevrolet APPLY ONLINE AT Lewisville is in need of an www.highlandvillage.org experienced Sales Person. We Human Resources offer one of the most aggressive 1000 Highland Village Rd compensation plans in the Highland Village TX 75077 industry. 5 day work week w/ flex. Phone: 972-899-5087 hrs., & a demo plan/car allowance EOE Please contact: Aaron Brown, Sales Director 972-538-7124 Texas Oncology, P.A, an aaron.brown@huffines.net affiliate of US Oncology, the largest oncology network in the Sanger metal/wood mfg seeks nation, has an opening for Pharmacy Technician at Texas GENERAL LABOR Oncology-Denton. IV admixture Experience preferred. experience required, chemo Full benefits after 90 days. admixture experience preferred. Apply 201 Railroad Ave, Interested candidates should Sanger, TX. Fax 305- 507-1414 forward resume to: Drug Free work place Attn: Brian Travis, Texas Oncology-Denton, 3720 I-35E, Denton, TX 76210, Fax: (940) 380-7940 Email: brian.travis@usoncology.com

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Executive Assistant $18.74/hour FOR MORE INFO Visit our Website at www.cityofcorinth.com 3300 CORINTH PKWY CORINTH TX 76208 EOE--Phone 940-498-3223 Tuxedo Junction Now Hiring PT & FT employees in our Grape vine processing center. Looking for stocker’s, order puller’s & other positions. Will train. Call Maria 817-421-1007 VAST, Inc. is seeking CDL Drivers for both OTR and local runs. CDL drivers based out of our Sanger facility. Base pay for OTR drivers starts at .31 cents a mile with potential for up to .54 cents a mile in the first year. Local driver base pay starts at $8.00 an hour with potential for up to $13.63 an hour in the first year. OTR drivers home every week! Must have a minimum of 2 yrs verifiable CDL driving experi ence & a clean driving record. Please call 940-458-7997

Local Truck Driver Training ** JOBS AVAILABLE ** Tuition paid/Other options Call 24/7, 877-626-5873

WANT TO BE A FIREFIGHTER? in Less Than 6 Months? Texas Commission on Fire Protection and EMT cert. Enroll now for classes! Write: Haz-Co, PO Box 3063, Sherman, TX 75091 or call 903-564-3862

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Seeking friendly, dynamic, outgoing, organized individuals eager to assist customers. Due to recent growth, we have the following positions available:

Operations Clerk: Banking experience preferred. Must have strong computer skills and be proficient with Microsoft Office. Must be detail-oriented, have a strong sense of urgency and followthrough, and critical thinking skills. Position located in Pilot Point.

Denton ISD is currently hiring:

Teller: Seeking highly-motivated sales and customer-service oriented individual. Previous cash handling and customer service experience and flexible schedules needed.

School Holidays Off, Paid Personal/Sick Leave Teacher Retirement Service, Child Ride Along Program...

Branch Manager: Banking and supervisory experience required. Responsible for the overall operations of the branch, sales and financial performance and customer satisfaction. Position located in the Denton area.

Qualified applicants should fax résumé to HR at 940/686-9326 or email to HR@pointbank.com. EOE BY

Saturday March 12, 2011 at 1PM Selling 45 Lots--Bulls, cow/calf, bred heifers, open heifers, show heifers. Contact Todd Williams, Secretary 972-204-7660 or 817-988-5573 www.netha.org Jockey Club Reg’d two 3 year old TB Mares broke to ride. Reg’d half Arabian Mare 7 yrs old broke to ride. Call Cindy 940-231-5041

Agility, Obedience & Rally Training Classes. Tuesday Evenings in Denton 940-488-3180 www.gtdogonline.org

Tractor, Trailer & Implement Repair and Painting * All Makes and Models. Pickup available. Brad Harkins 940-368-9494

A1 Coastal Square Bales $6 Delivery Available 4010 John Deere Tractor 90HP $3500. 940-391-3368 Krum Alfalfa & Alfalfa/Orchard sm & lg sq. Coastal sm sq; 15.7 protein. Lg. sq. Bermuda, Shavings $5. 217-737-7737, Aubrey

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• Route Drivers • Extra-Curricular Trip Drivers

59th Annual Northeast Texas Hereford Association Sale

American Bully Puppies ABKC Registered Call 972-670-7557

DON, RN’s & LVN’s Email Resume to: aprovolt@ seniorcarecentersltc.com Or Apply in Person Applications accepted Mon-Fri 8:30am--4:30pm 2244 Brinker Rd Denton Tx 76208 EOE m/f/d/v

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AKC Registered Boxer puppies Champion blood line, dewormed, 4 weeks old. $400. Call 940-206-8144 Love to Sing? Find Your Voice! All Styles • 20 years experience www.dentonvocalstudio.com Call Larry 383-1378, 391-4838

Vet office seeks experienced vet tech. Fax resume to 940-498-0352.

SENIOR CARE HEALTH & REHAB www.DentonRC.com

livestock for sale or trade

Part time/PRN Behavioral SVCS—RN*LVN*LPC*MHT •Therapy Services—OT Lab—MT/MLT •Behavioral SVCS—Clinical Therapist Bariatric—Dietician LVN*RN*C.N.A. WorkSTEPS®—Tech •Security—Security Officer Wellness—Aquatics & Zumba® Instructors

HORSE QUALITY COASTAL ROLLS and SQUARES Call 940-368-0529 Large Fertilized Johnson Grass Round Bales $35 Each. In Justin. Call 940-391-1587

2000 S. FM5151Decatur, Decatur, TX TX 76234 hospital 2000 S. FM 76234 • A A not notfor forprofit profit hospital EOE • Job Job Line www.wiseregional.com • EOE Line940-626-2525 940-626-2525 www.wiseregional.com

Paid Training for Class B CDL Driving rate $12.59 hr (after training)

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Reconditioned & Guaranteed Washers , Dryers, Stoves & Refrigerators 3511 E. University Dr, Denton 940-382-4333k

Tank Truck Drivers Alan Ritchey, Inc. is hiring Tank Truck Drivers for the Valley View location. Drivers will be hauling Oil Field Fluids in the North Central Texas area.

Buy Sell Repair Refrigerators, Washers, Dryers 377 Appliance formerly 380 Appliance, 1010 Ft Worth Dr 940-382-8531

You must: • Have a class “A” CDL with tanker endorsement • Have at least 1 year verifiable driving experience (Tanker experience a plus) • Be at last 23 years old • Have a clean driving record Benefits: • Health Insurance • 401K • Vacation and holiday pay

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Corinth, 3218 Juneau off Post Oak. Sat, March 5, 8am-3pm tools, desk, computer chair, baby bed, household items, clothes

Denton, 1120 Brittany Dr. Fri. 3/4 8-4 Sat. 3/5 8am-12pm. Loveseat/chair; tools, household items, & lots misc. Cheap Prices!

Denton, 3109 North Bell Saturday March 5, 7:30am TVs, kid’s toys, bikes, household items, Wide Variety of Items!

Denton, 7705 Hidden Path Fri. 3/4 8am-? & Sat. 3/5 7am-? Baby items, children’s clothing, wedding dress, pool & piano.

Krum-1946 Darby Smith Rd. (Off Masch Branch Rd.) Sat, 5th 7-3pm, Sun, 6th 9-1pm. 2 families moving. furniture, decor, smoker, Lg. selection of tools, 30 yr. collection.

Lake Dallas, 615 E. Hundley . Something for everyone! Fri.Sun. 8 am - 5pm, March 4-6.

Fox Fire Apartments Lg 2/1 w/deck or patio $660/mo, pets ok w/deposit. 2421 N. Bell. 940-382-5331

FREE CABLE & WATER Low elec. bills. 6/9/12 mo. lease. 2/1 $650/mo; 2/2 $685/mo 1/1 $535-$550. Walk to UNT. Call our friendly staff at 940-382-3100.

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NEW! 3-2-2 and 3-2.5-2 Duplex $1075 -$1175 ASK ABOUT OUR SPECIALS! 817-560-4900 www.txlec.com

940-566-4900 2-1 316 Bryan $675 2-2 613 Bernard $700 The Martino Group Private parking, laundry facility Rental Listings propertysearch associates.com Wolftrap -2/1.5 duplex close to middle school/parks. W/D Landmark Realty hkup, F/P, 2 story. $725 940-367-2870 3611 Dunes - 3/2/2 duplex w/fnced bckyrd, W/D hookup Move In Special $99-$199 available 3/1/11 $850 1 & 2 bedrooms Windsor & Bell Properties 3/2 $585 to $680 all bills paid. close to schools. F/P, all 305 Ave G. broker 940-484-9000 appliances, W/D hkup. $695 712 Caddell - 3/1, remodeled, new appliances., cvrd parking. $795 Ready for move-in! 2105 Stella - Talon Apts., UNT NEAR UNT CAMPUS Campus! Lrge 3/1 ready for 1 & 2 Bdrms in small move in! $995 quiet complex $475 & $625 940-382-5000 Call 940-390-1285

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940-566-4900 611 N. Austin $550 116 N. Bonnie Brae, $725 2304 Cleremont, $1200 613 Bernard, $700 1512 Oak Tree in Denton 3/2/2 Brick, fenced yard, pet allowed, $1200/mo + deposit. 940-565-1399 leave message 1514 Creek in Denton, 3 Bdrms 1 Bath, 1 car garage, fenced backyard, $750/mo. $750 deposit. Call 940-479-2593

1814 Scripture, Close to UNT & Presbyterian medical facilities, 3 Bdrm 2 Bath, New appliances, carpet, vinyl, paint, $900/mo. $600 deposit. 940-566-1246 2470 BlackJack Rd. W, Aubrey, 2/1, Brick, CH/A, W/D, no smoke/pets. $770/mo. + $800/dep. Call 940-365-2443

UNIQUE! Ranch Guesthouse 1/1, encl porch, garage, free laundry. Most util pd. EZ access I-35E. $675/mo. Avail now, lease req’d. 940.497.6236 Owner/Mgr

propertysearchassociates.com ASSET MANAGEMENT HOMES 3b/2b - 1015 Mack Pl $995 3b/2b - 7500 Fishtrapin Aubrey $995 4b/2l/2b - 12401 Steelwood in Rhome $1295 DUPLEXES 3b/2l/2b - 3105 Inglewood $895 3b/2b 1918 Camden Ct. $1095 Call 940-565- 8484 or www.assetdenton.com

0 Credit Check 2, 3 & 4 Bdrm homes $550/mo to $1500/mo. For Rent or Sale Owner financing on land/home pkgs , 1/2 acre to 4 acres, Ponder ISD, kid/pet ok, Call 940-648-5263 www.ponder ei.com

1, 2 & 3 BedroomsLEASE TO OWN OPTION! Brand New Mobile Homes Fully Furnished, W/D Connection Starting @ $595/Month Pets OK- Call 940-566-0033

Available 3-1 6621 Longleaf, Guyer HS 3/2/2 $1100/mo. Four year old, new carpet, new 1 Bedroom Mobile Homes for rent paint. Call Jason 940-453-9700. $450.00, $35.00 application fee, move in ready. Located in Pilot Available 3-1. 9305 Glen Falls 1 Mile North of University Dr Point - Call Angela 469-735-2687 3/2/2 Guyer H.S. 1500 Sq. Ft., Northpoint Apartments WBFP, Nice yard, 2-1, Rent to Own, $230 mo + 2830 N. Locust, Denton Contact Jason 940-453-9700 FURNISHED 2/2/2 Apartment $270 lot rent. In Hickory Creek, 1 BDRM 1 Bath 551 sq ft 1200 Sq Ft, 915 Kilkenny Ct. near I-35 & Lewisville Lake. 3/1/1 with Hardwood Floors, Beautiful spacious home for $505/mo + electric, $200 dep. in Denton. $1100/month Call 940-464-0415 Now Leasing Houses, houses: Covered Patio, Heavily rent in Sanger premiere neigh NoPets 630 Call 940-390-8376 Duplexes, Apts & Condos. Wooded, near Denia Park & I-35 borhood. 3/2/2 w/ Gourmet Kit. FREE Basic Cable unfurnished 2 & 3 BR Mobile Homes - J & A Ask About Our Specials!!! $895/mo. Call 940-387-7524 $1400/mo, move-in dep. required. Call 940-566-9505 Mobile Home Park, Ponder. Sta AMSI 940-565-8484 Credit Ck required. 940-206-0255 2/1.5 studio apt. rting@$570/mo. Also lots for 3/1, New Carpet & Paint $0-$1500 www.assetdenton.com $680/Mo. plus deposit. rent. 940-465-9022, lv msg. $800/mo $400 deposit. Corinth, HUGE 4000SF, 4/2.5/2. R ENT SPECIALS 613 W. Hickory credit check 1608 Bernard in $0 Ap Fee--$0 Deposit Huge fam&game rms, Jacuzzi, Houses, Duplexes Call 940-206-9520 Denton. 940-206-4268 $199 Move In. Spacious tile floors dwn stairs, trees, mobile www.DentonRC.com & Apartments 1 & 2 Bdrms in Denton, walk to 2/2 near UNTon Bonnie Brae, storage. "Recognized" ISD. 2308 quiet neighborhood, 3/2/2 brick, UNT, Gated. Good value rent. huge open floorplan,w/d conn pet Brazos/ Post Oak. $1695/mo. GDO, sprinkler, fenced yard, Guyer Open Monday-Friday, Shadowwood Apartments Call 972-693-7793 plus dep. & util. 214-228-4119 ok$650mo$300dep $0ap. Red ISD $1200/mo $1000 dep. 2512 8:30am-5:30pm 1 & 2 Bdrms 940-367-0452 Door Operations 940-453-1660 Hillside Dr, Corinth 972-989-9315 ***** Denton ***** 1 & 2 Bdrms in Lake Dallas 321 Withers in Denton Call 940-321-3231 4/2/2 in Denton Ready for Move Very Nice 3/1 Near UNT & I-35 Walk to TWU, 1 Bdrm 1 Bath 1408 Knight Street In! WBFP, Stove, CH/A, $475/Mo. + Electric & Gas $895/mo Section 8 Considered. Available Feb. 1st ~ $795/MO. Call 940-382-3100 Call 940-367-0678 Call Agent For Deposit Special! 750 Sq Ft, 1 Big Finished Room Owner Agent 940-243-RENT (7368) $99-$199 Move In Special (817) 723-4096 w/restroom, commercial Use Ashley Lail 817-240-3775 1 & 2 bedrooms For Rent Doublewide $325/mo plus electric. credit only 4/2/3, 2Lvg, priv cul-de-sac, www.rentdenton.net 1100 Palmwood, Denton. Large $585 to $680 all bills paid. 3/2 Ponder I.S.D. check, Sanger 940-206-4268 all apl, amenities, handicap 1/1 + study. $500. Quiet res. 305 Ave G. broker 940-484-9000 Long Horn Meadows Addn. $1295/mo 2208 Arrowhead 3/2/2 area. Students & others welcome. Executive Offices 250 to 2500 Newer Home -- Available Now. access, extra pkg, wk shop, near 817-903-8608 elem, lease/own $1850mo. 1/2 mi. to TWU. w/d incld. Sq.Ft., All Bills Pd., 700 Apartments Jack Bell Property Corinth 214-683-8950 halifaxresidential.com For Rent in Corinth Londonderry, Call Jeff or James Management 940-382-9556 or 940-367-1191 940-808-8525 3 bedrooms, King at 940-382-9691 Houses - Duplexes 2 bathroom, plus loft. NOW LEASING! Offices/Warehouses for lease. DR-C Classifieds 940-321-4630 Jack Bell Management 1400-5600 sf in Krum, TX. $695Call 940-382-9556 (940) 387-7755 or House For Rent $825/mo. Dep. same as monthly 1102 Bell Ave -- 2Bdrm 2 Bath 3 Bedrooms 2 Baths, $1100/mo. Block from UNT, Unique Dplx rent. Call 940-390-9574. (800) 275-1722 W/D, $700+ Call 940-566-5717 Eff., Hdwd Floors, Full Bath. 3001 Emerson in Denton, PROFESSIONAL OFFICE SPACE $395/Mo. 940-465-9958 or Call 940-367-2664 1409 N. Elm. 2 office spaces + 940-382-8520 LARGE PET FRIENDLY 2 BDRM reception area, other sites avail. Cabernet Apts 433 Fulton St . 2201 N. Elm, fenced yard, $850/mo broker 940-484-9000. 1107 N. Locust, 3/2, SUPER WINTER SPECIALS! W/D conn, CH/A, paint through W/D $800+ Call 940-566-5717 Lovely 2/1.5 Studios & Flats, all out, broker 940-484-9000 amenities, walk UNT, water & cable TV paid, $675-$750 with special pricing on 12-mo lease. Call our 940-783-7489 or 940-783-7488

Check out the Real Estate Section in today’s paper to find your new home.

1/1 NEAR UNT 1/2 OFF 1st month’s rent. Very Nice! $535/mo. No pets TNT Properties 940-381-6675 1 & 2 Bdrm Apts. Clean & Quiet Neighborhood, 1 blck fo UNT. 1 bdrm $525, 2 bdrm $625-$650, All Bills Paid 214-315-9439

McKinney, 2413 Forest Court, zip code 75069. Thur-Fri-Sat 10am-5pm March 3/3 to 3/5 Sun March 6, 12pm--4pm. Living Estate Sale of Retired Antique Dealer. Huge Collec tion of Primitives. http://country gardenantique.blogspot.com/

1 & 2 BR La Prairie Apts, Across the street from Eureka Park, 2007 Teasley near UNT and shopping. Ask about our Move in Specials----We move you Free! The Best Management in Town! 940-566-3401 $149 total move-in - look & lease. 2 BR - rent starting at $595. New onsite laundry room Walk to TWU -- 940-442-6919 $149 TOTAL MOVE IN LOOK & LEASE SPECIAL Lease by March 5. 1 & 2 Bedrooms $549--$739 940-382-9556 or 940-591-0121 $199 total move in special. 1 BR starting at $485 2BR starting at $525. Now pre-leasing. Call 940-382-1596 1 BDRM LUXURY APT. Move-in Special! 900 Sq Ft, Vaulted Ceilings, Great Location! Call for pricing 940-381-6675 1 bedroom efficiency apt. $500/mo, $150 dep. Bills paid. 3 month lease. No pets/smoking. 214-793-3049

Little Elm - 191 Melody A & B Castleridge Subdivision 1800 SF, 2 story, 3/2.5/1 beautiful finish out! Close to school. $1250 Call For Leasing Specials 940-382-5000. Ready for move in!

1&2 Bdrm Apts - Close to Colleges No application fee, $450/mo and up. Lane Real Estate 940-384-7378.

1 & 2 BDRMS NEAR TWU Fresh Paint, New Flooring, Stacked W/D, near Civic Center Park. Broker 940-484-9000

1/2 Block from UNT DOMINION Apartments 923 & 929 W. Sycamore 2 BDRM 1 Bath, 900 sq ft, $720/mo + electric, washer/dryer. No Pets. Free Basic Cable! Call 940-566-9505

Call Us For Move-In Specials 1514 Carroll Blvd. for 1, 2, & 3 Bedrooms! 2/1 with W/D Conn. 940-382-6774 850 SF for $650/Month Forestridge & Hollyhills $500 Deposit- Small Pets OK Apartments. Apply at Office 900 Call for Specials- 940-566-0033 Londonderry. Open Mon-Fri 8:30a-5:30p & Sat 10:00a-2:00p 1 Or 2 BEDROOMS on AUSTIN W/D Conn, CH/A, small fenced CAMPUS SQUARE APTS Yard, located near parks & TWU, Call 940-387-5565 & Downtown. 940-484-9000

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Walk to UNT -- Efficiency, 1 & 2 BR starting at $399 & up Efficiency near TWU, Large floor plan, some bills paid, pets ok, $475/mo $300 dep. Red Door Operations 940-453-1660 EFFICIENCY--UTILITIES PAID 1.5 blocks from UNT, New Stove & Refrig, lots of Storage, on McCormick 940-484-9000 broker

FOXCROFT ACRES 2425 Old North Rd. 2 Bdrm $575-$600. Efficiency $375-$425. $300 Deposit. 940-566-5717

2/2 510 Strata off Carroll Blvd.behind Fairgrouds Appl. W/D connections No Pets, $795/mo, $400/dep 940-387-7768 3/1.5/1, Evers area, Townhome, FP, fans, fncd, CH/A, appls, FIOS BBQ pit, 1375sf, pets, sec 8 ok, $825 + dep. 940-383-1940

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NEAR UNT & I-35 4/2 close to recreation center & park, Den w/Vaulted Ceiling & fireplace $1095/mo 940-387-7524

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• • • • • Prairie Ridge Apt • • • • • • 462sf efficiency,$375mo/$200dp. • • • • • 506/508 Texas St • • • • • • Rent by the room/shared common area. $500mo/$500dp. • • • • • • 3108 Inglewood • • • • • • 1017 sf, 2/1.5,$850mo/$850dp. • • • • • • • 1320 Neff St • • • • • • • 1264 sf, 3/1,$750mo/$750dp. • • • • • • • • 6881 S I-35 • • • • • • • 3065 sf, 3/2.5,$1200mo/$1200dp. • • • • • • 1301 Eaglewing • • • • • • 4/2.5,$1300mo/$1300dp. • • • • • 1515 Nightingale • • • • • • 2600 sf, 4/2.5, pool, $1600mo/$1600dp.

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8169 E. McKinney, 2/1.5, $750/mo. 940-566-5717 KILLIAN PROPERTY MGT

Tom Fouts, REALTORS, Inc. 1200 S. Woodrow Lane, Ste 100 (940) 382-1541 www.dentontx.com

940-387-7755 or 800-275-1722

3 Bdrm 2 Bath mobile home $725/mo. $600 deposit. Lawn maintenance, garbage & water included. Krum ISD. No pets. 940-390-9574

1000 to 2000 SF finished room with restroom, 24 hr gated access, 50 to 60 cents per SF + electric, Loop 288 area, call 940-566-1356 or 940-382-6611

RV & BOAT Storage Sherwood - Newly Remodeled Covered, un-covered, Cameras, Great Prices, Family owned and 3 & 2 bdrms. Now Avail! Great Location near Denton Reg. operated. Warehouse Spc Also Hosp. & New Denton Rail Depot! 972-436-9099 Lewisville We have a Special for You! Sanger I-35 Service Rd Business 940-382-9903. Also Lots Avail. Complex. Choice of two buildings 55x150 , 3 offices, 2 baths, water included $2,300/mo. 65x155 2 offices, 2 baths, sprinkler system $3500/mo. 817-247-1220

N. of Sanger. O-down ,O-closing, New 3/2, 1894 living, on 2 ac. Approx. $1200/mo.Granit, Tile Wood -Carpet floors. 30X40 Shop. 1-888-283-1919, Sanger, 4/3/2 custom 2 years old, fenced. 2105 sq ft. Owner financing $204,000 817-247-1220

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Warehouse for lease with Truck High Dock $850/Mo., 2280 SF, 1026 Shady Oaks, 3000+ SF, 76 L x 30 D x 18 H. 1200 Ft. 2 AC--Small House Worth Dr. Call 940-387-6180 1028 Shady Oaks, up to 7000 SF, 830 LEO ANDREWS RD 30¢ SF +. 940-566-5717 WHITESBORO---No restrictions KILLIAN PROPERTY MGT $39,500 . Call 940-367-4704 1500 SF Warehouse/Office Lewisville, 419 Southfork. Available now $795/mo + $800 deposit. Call Bill Clark Mgmt at 10+ Acres Good Home Bldg 972-355-0970 or 972-795-2211 Site on County Road 2825, Slidell ISD. Coastal pasture. 3730 East McKinney Restricted. Call 940-390-1494 3 spaces available: 6500 SF, 4500 SF, and 2500 SF ûPrices are Negotiableû Call Kathy Orr û 940-566-4900 propertysearchassociates.com 564 Sq Ft Luxury Office Space close to Denton Square, 3 rooms, available March 1st. $450/mo. Call 940-387-7467

Ponderosa Valley 2 Large Lots on Cul-de-sac 6+ Acres, asking $175,900. Ponder Tx. Call 940-367-4704

PUBLISHER’S NOTICE All real estate advertised herein is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act, which makes it ilOffice Suites 1,200 SF & 4,000 SF legal to advertise "any preferStand Alone Bldg 5K to 10K SF ence, limitation, or discriminaVisit website for info & photos. tion because of race, color, reDENTONPARADISE.COM ligion, sex, handicap, familial Shady Oaks Office Center status, or national origin, or in1308 Teasley Lane tention to make any such pref940-595-0291 or 940-594-4409 erence, limitation, or discrimiOffices/Warehouses for lease. nation." We will not knowingly 1400-5600 sf in Krum, TX. $695- accept advertising for real es$825/mo. Dep. same as monthly tate which is in violation of the law. All persons are hereby inrent. Call 940-390-9574. formed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis.

Virtual to 15,000 SF Conf/Mtg Rm, Admin Services, Mail handling, phones answered TEXAS B I Z C E N T E R S.COM 1308 Teasley Lane (940)-735-6114 (888)-548-1138

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All planned out

‘Bureau’ deadened by frantic script, crazy conspiracies

By Boo Allen

world. But the perpetually pop-eyed Norris wants it all, a decision that thrusts him and Elise into an on-again, off-again romance to complement the other intrigue. The quandary allows Nolfi to orchestrate his setshifting special effects and to free his supporting cast of Bureau workers (John Slattery, Anthony Mackie and Terence Stamp) to scurry around Brooklyn and Manhattan opening doors and looking frenzied. Being Hollywood, however, the film succumbs to an antiPhilip K. Dick ending, one drenched in schmaltz and treacle. But it was probably planned that way all along.

and other luminaries. Rated PG, 107 minutes. — B.A. Take Me Home Tonight A recent MIT grad avoiding adulthood from behind a video store counter tries to impress his high school crush at a wild summer party. With Topher Grace, Anna Faris and Dan Fogler. Rated R, 98 minutes. — Los Angeles Times

oor Matt Damon. He is so confused. He has a dilemma: follow his dreams and passions and end up with the love of his life (Emily Blunt, no less) or he can follow the prescribed “plan,” a future laid out for him by a vaguely defined group of fixers known as “The Adjustment Bureau.” If David Norris (Damon) follows the orders laid out in writer-director George Nolfi’s script based on a feverish plot from science-fiction writer Philip K. Dick (Blade Runner, Minority Report), he’ll demonstrate his lack of free will. That seems to be at the center of this overly orchestrated examination — free will versus determinism. The Adjustment Bureau may

not take its place at the top of the pantheon of films based on Philip K. Dick’s oeuvre, but director Nolfi does deliver a frenzied, fast-paced allegory pumped with ambivalence. He sets up the basic conflict and then lets his two main puppets twist and turn, while slowly revealing who pulls the strings. In the bargain, he may also unintentionally contribute to laughable conspiracy theories about mysterious events.

That’s not surprising considering its source. Bureau rests on a fantastical premise: Everything has already been laid out, including the fate of the world and everyone in it. The few times humans have been left alone resulted in world wars, environmental disasters, the Holocaust and so on. So The Bureau, a group of men wearing fedoras, goes around, stopping time and making “adjustments” to make sure everything goes according to a plan. Some may see them as guardian angels. When Norris loses a senatorial election, he randomly meets and falls for Elise (Blunt). But that is an accident because it interferes with the Bureau’s greater aim of eventually thrusting Norris into further electoral success, paving the way for him to save the

Angelika Dallas. — T.J. The Other Woman (##1/2) Freshlyminted Oscar winner Natalie Portman (Black Swan) stars in but cannot save this contrivance from writer-director Don Roos. She breaks up the marriage of a co-worker (Scott Cohen), marries him, and then must deal with his shrill ex-wife (Lisa

Kudrow) and resentful young son. Roos never lands on a single approach, mixing in lumpish quantities of humor, pathos and selfloathing. Rated R, 119 minutes. At the Texas Theatre. — Boo Allen Rango (##1/2) Unexceptional animated feature from director Gore Verbinski (Pirates of the Caribbean)

serves as a spoof on old Westerns with its story of a city lizard, Rango (voice of Johnny Depp), thrust into the role of sheriff and savior to a desert town filled with repulsive, and possibly kid-frightening, creatures. Unimpressive animation receives voice help from Isla Fisher, Abigail Breslin, Alfred Molina, Ned Beatty

Film Critic

The Adjustment Bureau Rated PG-13, 107 minutes. Opens Friday.

DR. BOO ALLEN is an award-winning film critic for the Denton Record-Chronicle.