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EVENTS THURSDAY 8:45 a.m. — “Big Data and the Merchant of the Future,” UNT’s 12th annual Consumer Experience Symposium in Rooms 314A and B in the University Union, 1155 Union Circle. Registration fee is $50 for members of the public, $25 for non-UNT students and free for UNT students. Call 940-369-7051 or email lisa.wallace@unt.edu. 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. — “Be in the Know: Tools for Combating E-Cigarettes and Tobacco,” a free program on e-cigarettes and
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he sweet-natured nanny with the magic touch — and the ability to travel by flying umbrella — touches down on the Campus Theatre stage this weekend. Denton Community Theatre opens its two-weekend run of Mary Poppins, Disney’s family classic by composers and brothers Robert and Richard Sherman, brought to the stage with a book by Downton Abbey creator Julian Fellowes. Under the direction of Jim Laney, who guided a huge cast and production crew through the wildly successful Les Miserables for Music Theatre of Denton two seasons back, the tale of unruly children and frazzled, upper-class English parents gets its turn for North Texas patrons. Phillip Lamb returns as art director, building a fantasy-scape and effects through computer projection. Beth Lipton stars in the title role, and Walker Sims plays chimney sweep Bert. Lukas Jimenez-Bolin and Kate Dillingham play rambunctious siblings Michael and Jane Banks, who just want a little more time with their parents, George and Winifred Banks, played by Scott Deck and Liz J. Millea. The production features memorable musical numbers “A
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Beth Lipton stars as the adventurous, magical, kind nanny in Denton Community Theatre’s “Mary Poppins.” The classic family musical opens Friday for a two-weekend run at the Campus Theatre. Spoon Full of Sugar,” “Chim Chim Cher-ee” and “Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious.” Ray Staniszewski and Becky King are musical directors. Performances are at 7:30
p.m. this Friday and Saturday and April 14-16, with matinees at 2 p.m. this Sunday and April 17, at the Campus Theatre, 214 W. Hickory St. Tickets cost $22 for adults, $18 for seniors 62 and
older, $15 for students with valid ID and $10 for children 12 and younger. For reservations, call 940-382-1915 or visit http:// bit.ly/1XhDfnl.
other tobacco trends, in Lela Stricklen Hall at Cumberland Presbyterian Children’s Home, 909 Greenlee St. Lunch will be provided. Attendees can earn continuing education credits. To register, visit http://bit.ly/1MQOum9. 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. 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. — Intermediate sock knitting class for experienced knitters on Thursdays in April at Emily Fowler Central Library, 502 Oakland St. Free, but registration is required. Free. Call 940-349-8752 or visit www.dentonlibrary.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. Noon — Guest artist lecture with Elsa and Walter Verdehr of the Verdehr Trio, in the Recital Hall at the UNT Music Building, 415 Ave. C. Free. Call 940-565-2791 or visit www. music.unt.edu. 2 to 4 p.m. — Homeschool Coding Club for ages 8-17 at North Branch Library, 3020 N. Locust St. Learn how to code and collaborate on projects at this primarily self-directed, weekly gathering. All skill levels and coding languages welcome. Free. Call 940-349-8752 or visit www.denton library.com. 2:30 p.m. — Homeschool Sci-
ence Club for ages 7-11 at Emily Fowler Central Library, 502 Oakland St. Learn the basics of computer coding by playing with Flappy Bird. Self-paced lesson with staff available for one-on-one assistance. Registration required. Free. Call 940-3498752 or visit www.dentonlibrary.com. 3:30 p.m. — Learn about crocodiles at South Branch Library, 3228 Teasley Lane. Best for ages 5-8. Free. Call 940-349-8752 or visit www. dentonlibrary.com. 4 to 5:30 p.m. — Book Bites: Book Lovers Club for ages 9-14 at South Branch Library, 3228 Teasley Lane. Free. Call 940-349-8752 or visit www.dentonlibrary.com.
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EVENTS Continued from Page 2 4 to 5:30 p.m. — Explore Western Philosophy at North Branch Library, 3020 N. Locust St. Explore the foundations of Western thought from its earliest beginnings in an interactive class with Eva H. Cadwallader, professor emerita. Free. Call 940-349-8752 or visit www.denton library.com. 4 to 6 p.m. — Artists’ residency open house with printmakers Linda Ridgway and Katherine Brimberry at UNT’s P.R.I.N.T Oak Street Hall Annex, 1110 W. Oak St. View large-scale, hand-pulled prints. Free. 5:30 p.m. — Leadership Denton presentation on how to create a technology-based community, at the Denton Public Safety Training Center, 719 E. Hickory St. Visit www.leader shipdenton.com. 6:15 p.m. — Candidate forum in Room 121 of UNT’s Terrill Hall, 1611 W. Mulberry St., hosted by the UNT chapter of the League of United Latin American Citizens. Candidates for Denton City Council, state and federal offices will attend. 7 p.m. — Death and Dessert Mystery Book Club at Emily Fowler Central Library, 502 Oakland St. Explore new mysteries each month and eat a themed dessert. Free. Email terri.gibbs@cityofdenton.com. 7 to 9 p.m. — Thursday Night Music at UNT on the Square, 109 N. Elm St. UNT classical guitar studio, directed by Hector Torres, will at 7 p.m., followed by the Brad Leali Quarter playing jazz at 8 p.m. Free. Call 940-369-8257 or visit http://untonthesquare.unt.edu. 7 p.m. — Visual Arts Society of Texas meeting features Toby Grauberger, founder of Creatures for Kids, presenting “Critter Creation: Bringing Art Toys to Life, From Concept to Completion” at the PattersonAppleton Arts Center, 400 E. Hickory St. Free for VAST members, $3 for non-members and guests. Visit www.vastarts.org. 8 p.m. — UNT Opera Theatre presents L’incoronazione di Poppea (The Coronation of Poppea), with music director Paul Leenhouts and the UNT Baroque Orchestra, in Lyric Theatre at the Murchison Performing Arts Center, on the north side of I-35E at North Texas Boulevard. A free “In the Know” lecture starts at 7:15 p.m. in the Instrumental Rehearsal Room. Tickets cost $15-$35. Call 940-3697802 or visit www.thempac.com. 8 p.m. — The Zebras, a UNT contemporary jazz keyboard ensemble, in Kenton Hall at the UNT Music Building, at Avenue C and Chestnut Street. Free. Call 940-5652791 or visit www.music.unt.edu.
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niversity of North Texas philosophy professor Adam Briggle will be on an Earth Day Texas panel with the Texas Railroad Commissioner Ryan Sitton and others from 2 to 2:45 p.m. April 23 at Fair Park in Dallas. Briggle was invited because of his leadership in Denton’s effort to ban fracking in the city limits, which led to his book, A Field Philosopher’s Guide to Fracking: How One Texas Town Stood Up to Big Oil. Earth Day Texas, which runs April 22-24, is free. ■ Denton made another “Top 5” list, but we doubt the local Convention & Visitors Bureau will spread the word on this one. Humor website ClickHole listed Denton as No. 2 (snicker!) on its list of “The Five Most Affordable Places to Raise Your Kid ...” But this list has a caveat — these are cheap places to move if you already know your brat is going to be a shiftless, binge-drinking basket case. The Onion’s sister site notes: “Denton boasts short commutes, affordable public transit, and plenty of gas station parking lots for your dimwitted son or daughter to hang out in all summer long.” ■ Someone tweeted a photo of Deborah Armintor, a candidate for the Denton City Council’s Place 5 seat, next to a photo of the Joker from Batman. It’s likely from someone who doesn’t agree with Armintor’s political positions, but clearly mocks the candidate’s appearance. Someone disagrees with a woman on the Internet and takes shots at her looks? How novel and clever. ■ The Denton City Council approved the Public Art Committee’s recommendation to purchase a black granite fountain by the late sculptor Jesus Moroles for $65,000. The sculpture will be installed in the courtyard at City Hall. Moroles, an artist of international renown and a UNT graduate, was killed in a car accident last June.
■ Texas Woman’s University will be the first university in the state to offer a Culinology degree. What’s culinology? TWU will offer a Bachelor of Applied Sciences in culinary science and food service management, which means students interested in both food product development and food science could benefit from the degree. Community college students with an Associate of Applied Sciences degree in culinary arts are automatically accepted into the program. ■ Denton dream-pop band Pageantry released an album titled Influence on April Fool’s Day through Southern Haven Records. The album release show is on Saturday night at Dan’s Silverleaf. ■ French electronic band M83, which recently hired Denton-turned-Dallas solo artist Kaela Sinclair as its keyboardist, releases its new album, Junk, on Friday. ■ Have you heard of Je Suis Superhero? California filmmaker Harleen Singh is making a documentary that spotlights three people who are re-imagining what and who a superhero can be — Eileen Kaur Alden, a comic book artist who reframes comic books through the eyes of unlikely characters; Keith Knight, a black cartoonist who draws from his own life; and Vishavjit Singh, a Sikh cosplayer who dons the Captain America costume without removing his turban or shaving his beard. The documentary surpassed its original fundraising goal on Kickstarter. Learn more about the film at http://kck.st/1qpJewd. ■ Snarky Puppy, the R&B-jazz fusion supergroup born in Denton, is on its grind, as the kids say. Fresh off of its second Grammy Award, the band releases its 11th album on April 29. Did you get that? Its 11th record. The album, Culcha Vulcha, is being released on founding member Mike League’s GroundUp Music (through Universal Music Classics). Snarky Puppy gets creative with composition and performance on its latest, which shouldn’t surprise anyone. The band plays the Granada in Dallas on May 19. ■ Ah, Bob Clifton. He’s Denton’s favorite civic antagonist and the local version of “old man yells at cloud” from The Simpsons. And oh, how the thunderheads gather during election season.
Parting Shot “I just want Texas to be number one in something other than executions, toll roads and property taxes.” — Kinky Friedman, entertainer and erstwhile Texas politician Denton Dammit is an old-fashioned gossip column about people, places and things in and around Denton. Send your submissions to Lucinda Breeding at cbreeding@dentonrc.com.
FRIDAY 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. — Finish It Fridays at North Branch Library, 3020 N. Locust St. Bring a craft project for this come-and-go program and visit with other crafters. Free. Call 940-349-8752 or visit www.denton library.com. 9:30 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 a.m. — UNT Executive + Scholar Lecture Series presents Chili’s Grill & Bar Vice President of
Marketing Edithann Ramey, in Room 80 at the UNT Business Leadership Building, 1307 W. Highland St. Free. Visit www.cob.unt.edu/dls. 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. 1 p.m. — Guest artist master class with Elsa and Walter Verdehr of the Verdehr Trio, in the Orchestra Hall at the UNT Music Building, at Avenue C and Chestnut Street. Free.
Call 940-565-2791 or visit www. music.unt.edu. 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. — Lego Builders Club for ages 6 and older at Emily Fowler Central Library, 502
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EVENTS Continued from Page 3 Oakland St. Free. Call 940-349-8718 or email stacey.irish-keffer@cityof denton.com. 4:30 to 8 p.m. — Denton Breakfast Kiwanis Club Pancake Supper at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 2255 N. Bonnie Brae St. All-you-can-eat pancakes cooked by celebrity chefs, live entertainment and a silent auction. Event raises money for Interfaith Ministries’ Apple Tree Project, the club’s Tiny Libraries project and other Kiwanis projects supporting children. Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for children ages 3-12, free for children under 3. Visit http:// pancakesupper.com. 5:30 to 7 p.m. — Opening reception for “Jude and Alex: An Exhibition,” work by Jude Landry and Alex Egner, at UNT on the Square, 109 N. Elm St. Free. Call 940-3698257 or visit http://untonthe square.unt.edu. 6 p.m. — North Texas Book Fair opens with its annual Book Trails Dinner at the Patterson-Appleton Center, 400 E. Hickory St. Cost is $25 for book fair members, $30 for non-members. For reservations, email ntbf@verizon.net. 6:30 p.m. — “Owl Power” at Lost Pines Amphitheatre at Ray Roberts Lake State Park’s Isle du Bois Unit, 100 PW 4137, Pilot Point. A park ranger gives a short talk about what makes owls the ultimate night predator. Free with a $7 entrance fee for ages 13 and older. Call 940-686-2148. 7:30 p.m. — Denton Community Theatre presents Mary Poppins at the Campus Theatre, 214 W. Hickory St. Tickets cost $22 for adults, $18 for seniors, $15 for students with ID, $10 for children 12 and younger. Call 940-382-1915 or visit www.denton communitytheatre.com. 8 p.m. — UNT Opera Theatre presents L’incoronazione di Poppea (The Coronation of Poppea), with music director Paul Leenhouts and the UNT Baroque Orchestra, in Lyric Theatre at the Murchison Performing Arts Center, on the north side of I-35E at North Texas Boulevard. A free “In the Know” lecture starts at 7:15 p.m. in the Instrumental Rehearsal Room. Tickets cost $15-$35. Call 940-3697802 or visit www.thempac.com. 8 p.m. — “Hear the World: Music of Mexico, China & India,” UNT’s ethnomusicology graduate student concert, in the Recital Hall at the UNT Music Building, at Avenue C and Chestnut Street. Free. Call 940565-2791 or visit www.music.unt.edu. 8 p.m. — Pianists Gustavo Romero and guest artist Massimo Somenzi in Voertman Hall at the UNT Music Building, at Avenue C and Chestnut Street. Free. Call 940-5652791 or visit www.music.unt.edu.
SATURDAY 8 a.m. to noon — Functional Fitness Assessment and a Roadmap for Active Aging in Community 2016 at UNT’s Bahnsen Gym 1908 W. Highland St. Open to adults 50 and older. TWU and UNT students will
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Seth Jones stars in Sundown Collaborative Theatre’s “Jacob Monroe Hates Clowns,” opening April 22. In Cody Vogel’s play, Jacob (Jones) is unable to get into any other colleges near Rosetta, the girl of his dreams, so he enrolls in the only school that will accept him: a clowning school.
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undown Collaborative Theater will stage Jacob Monroe Hates Clowns, a “metatheatrical tragicomedy” written by New York University graduate Corey Vogel, later this month. The play uses multiple forms of theatrical comedy including Commedia dell’arte, clowning, pantomime and improvisation to tell the story of
perform assessments and complete a health report card for each person. No appointments needed. Admission is two canned goods. For a registration packet, visit http://bit.ly/1QyFqiA, go to Seniors in Motion, 111 Industrial St., or register on-site. Call 940-566-5291 or email seniorsinmotion@gmail.com. 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. — 27th annual TWU Science Fair, featuring projects by students in grades K-8, in TWU’s Pioneer Hall on Bell Avenue. Visit www.twu.edu/artssciences/science-fair.asp. 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. — Volunteer Income Tax Assistance for low- to
Sundown stages regional premiere of clown-fearing tragicomedy Jacob, who enrolls in clowning school out of desperation — despite his lifelong phobia of clowns. He could go to another town, but Jacob wants to stay near Rosetta, the girl he’s loved since childhood. Jacob Monroe uses a bigger
moderate-income families at North Branch Library, 3020 N. Locust St. To qualify, annual income must be $50,000 or less. Free. Call 940-5662688. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. — North Texas Book Festival brings authors, books and readers together at the Patterson-Appleton Arts Center, 400 E. Hickory St. Free event includes story time, the Buddyuppets puppet show, author readings and “The Writer’s Block” talks, with authors sharing advice for other authors. Visit www.ntbf.org. 10 a.m. — Story Time at South
cast than the indie theater company usually puts on local stages, as well as more props and lots of costumes. Director Mandy Rausch discovered the play when she saw a post about Vogel on the popular blog Humans of New York.
Branch Library, 3228 Teasley Lane. Stories, songs, puppets and more for children ages 1-5 and their caregivers. Free. Call 940-349-8752. 10 a.m. — Read to Rover at North Branch Library, 3020 N. Locust 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 940-349-8752. 10 a.m. — “Snakes Alive” at Lost Pines Amphitheatre at Ray Roberts Lake State Park’s Isle du Bois Unit,
Performances are at 8 p.m. April 22-24 and April 29-May 1 at the PointBank Black Box Theatre, 318 E. Hickory St. Tickets cost $12 for adults, $10 for students. For reservations, call 940220-9302 or email boxoffice@ sundowntheatre.org. Visit www.sundowntheatre.org for more information. — Rhiannon Saegert
100 PW 4137, Pilot Point. Hear a Texas Master Naturalist talk about snakes, and meet some live snakes up close. Free with a $7 entrance fee required for ages 13 and up. Call 940-686-2148. 10 a.m. to noon — Perot Museum of Nature and Science’s Tech Truck at Emily Fowler Central Library, 502 Oakland St. Engage in hands-on, maker-based science, engineering, technology, art and math experiences to foster creativity and confidence. Best for ages 8-12. Free.
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EVENTS Continued from Page 4 Call 940-349-8752 or visit www. dentonlibrary.com. 11 a.m. — Read to Rover at South Branch Library, 3228 Teasley Lane. 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 940-349-8752. Noon to 4 p.m. — Opening of “Life Looked Over: A Picture of West Texas History,” an exhibit of work by Denton photographer Christi LaViolette, at Dan’s Silverleaf, 103 Industrial St. Opening will also feature guest artists Camille Green, Leslie Hartman, Clay Stinnett and Ashley Young. Free. Presented by Goliad Media. 2 to 4 p.m. — Minecraft: Extreme Weather for ages 9-16 at South Branch Library, 3228 Teasley Lane. Minecraft Club members will lead participants on an extreme weather Minecraft challenge. Bring your own device with Minecraft, or play on one of the library’s iPads. Free, but registration is required. Call 940-349-8752 or visit www.denton library.com. 3 p.m. — Beginning Genealogy Class at Emily Fowler Central Library, 502 Oakland St. Free. Call 940-3498752 or visit www.dentonlibrary.com. 4 p.m. — “The Fast and the Furriest” at Picnic Pavilion 1 at Ray Roberts Lake State Park’s Johnson Branch Unit, 100 PW 4153, Valley View. This fun family event will teach participants how to identify different mammals found in the park based on skins, skulls and tracks. There will be an optional track-hunting hike after the program. All events are free with a $7 entrance fee for ages 13 and up. Call 940-637-2636. 5 p.m. — UNT Afro-Cuban, Brazilian and Latin Jazz ensembles, directed by Jose Aponte, in Voertman Hall at the UNT Music Building, at Avenue C and Chestnut Street. Free. Call 940-565-2791 or visit www. music.unt.edu. 7:30 p.m. — Denton Community Theatre presents Mary Poppins at the Campus Theatre, 214 W. Hickory St. Tickets cost $22 for adults, $18 for seniors, $15 for students with ID, $10 for children 12 and younger. Call 940-382-1915 or visit www.denton communitytheatre.com. 8 p.m. — UNT Opera Theatre presents L’incoronazione di Poppea (The Coronation of Poppea), with music director Paul Leenhouts and
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DENTON PARKS & RECREATION Adult sport leagues are open for registration. All leagues include eight games and playoffs for competitive divisions. Sign up as a team, or register as an individual. Leagues include coed flag football, basketball and volleyball. Prices vary. For more information, visit www.denton parks.com or call 940-349-7275. ■ Train to be a lifeguard. Courses are offered at the Denton Natatorium, 2400 Long Road. Red Cross Waterpark Lifeguard for ages 15 and older training meets from 5 to 10 p.m. today and Friday and 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the Denton Natatorium, 2400 Long Road. Tuition is $225 per person. Lifeguard Prep for ages 15 and up prepares students for waterpark lifeguard certification. The course meets from 4 to 5 p.m. each Sunday through June 5 at the Natatorium. For more information and to register, visit www.dentonparks.com or call 940-349-7275. ■ Kids’ Day Off for grades K-6 is from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. April 15 at the Denton Civic Center, 321 E. McKinney St. Kids participate in activities and go on a field trip. Cost is $30 per child. To register, call 940-349-7275 or visit www.dentonparks.com. ■ A family campout will be from 7 p.m. April 16 to 8 a.m. April 17 at Eureka 2 at South Lakes Park, located off Hobson Lane. Includes a scavenger hunt, storytelling and a marshmallow roast. Also includes dinner on Saturday night and a breakfast snack on Sunday morning. Campers can bring their own gear, or reserve a tent with two sleeping bags for $10. Trip costs $15 per person. For more information or to reserve a tent with sleeping bags, call 940-3497275 or visit www.dentonparks.com.
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South Lakes Park will be the site of a family campout next weekend, April 16-17. The overnight trip includes a scavenger hunt, storytelling and a marshmallow roast. ■ Toddler Sports Instruction for ages 21 to 35 months meets April 9-30 at McMath Middle School, 1900 Jason Drive. ● Tumbling, 9 to 9:30 a.m. on Saturdays ● Soccer, 9:45 to 10:15 a.m. on Saturdays ● Baseball and basketball, 10:30 to 11 a.m. on Saturdays Cost is $35 per class. To register, call 940-349-7275 or visit www.denton parks.com. ■ Bitty Basketball is an introductory class for ages 3 and 4 that includes scrimmages. The basics of basketball will be taught. Classes meet from 6 to 6:45 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays, April 26 through May 19, at McMath Middle School, 1900 Jason Drive. Fee is $55 per child. To register,
call 940-349-7275 or visit www. dentonparks.com. ■ A basketball skills clinic for ages 5-8 will be taught from 5 to 6 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays, April 19-28, at Martin Luther King Jr. Recreation Center, 1300 Wilson St. The hands-on clinic covers many skills. Cost is $15 per child. To register, call 940-3497275 or visit www.dentonparks.com. ■ Denton celebrates its annual Cinco de Mayo festival from 10 a.m. to 6
p.m. May 14 at Quakertown Park, 321 E. McKinney St. The free fest includes a parade, performances, children’s activities and more than 50 vendor booths. ■ Women’s self-defense is a course for ages 13 and older. The class meets from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Mondays, April 18 through May 16, at North Lakes Recreation Center, 2001 W. Windsor Drive. Students will learn advanced techniques as needed. Cost is $40 per student. To register, call 940-349-7275 or visit www.denton parks.com. ■ Adults can study oil painting from noon to 3 p.m. on Thursdays, April 21 through May 26, at Denia Recreation Center, 1001 Parvin St. Students will learn to grid, blend and more. Each student will complete a painting by the end of the course. Tuition is $180 per student. To register, call 940349-7275 or visit www.denton parks.com. ■ Give your dog obedience lessons from 8 to 9 p.m. on Thursdays, April 14 through May 19, at North Lakes Recreation Center, 2001 W. Windsor Drive. All dogs older than 9 weeks are welcome to attend and learn commands through force-free training. Handlers must be 12 or older. Only one dog and handler per household. Shot records are required. $100 per person and dog. For more information and to register, visit www.denton parks.com or call 940-349-7275.
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Folk musician Charlie Parr plays Dan’s Silverleaf at 9 tonight. His album “Stumpjumper” debuted on the Billboard Blues Chart and was chosen as one of the best roots/folk albums of the summer by Rhapsody. His recent NPR Folk Alley session was selected as an NPR Favorite Session.
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harlie Parr might have been born and bred in the great state of Minnesota, but there’s a certain portion of sultry Southern asphalt in the folk artist’s music. Especially in his latest record, Stumpjumper. And it makes sense, seeing as Parr ventured from Duluth to rural North Carolina to record Stumpjumper with Megafaun member Phil Cook and some local players. The result is the
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Charlie Parr brings northern country honesty to Dixie roots record
kind of music that moves between the worn red carpet at the country church to the sticky walls of the longtime town tavern, where the blues both lifts the heart and soul of the poor sod at the bar and puts a little swing in a barmaid’s hips.
SUNDAY 2 to 4 p.m. — Chess classes at the Emily Fowler Central Library, 502 Oakland St. Free. Call 940-349-8752 or visit www.dentonlibrary.com. 2 p.m. — SCRAP Denton’s Rebel Craft Rumble at Harvest House, 331 E. Hickory St. Teams of local artists go head-to-head onstage for a fundraising “craft-off.” Event includes music, raffle, silent auction and more.
And affairs are troubling in Stumpjumper. “Evil Companion” spins a tale of temptation and eternal wanting, and later, “On Marrying a Woman With an Uncontrollable Temper” might seem like an obvious story, but with the jigging banjo and ebullient fiddle and
Proceeds benefit SCRAP’s educational program. Tickets cost $6; additional donations accepted. Visit http://scrapdenton.org. 7:30 p.m. — Denton Community Theatre presents Mary Poppins at the Campus Theatre, 214 W. Hickory St. Tickets cost $22 for adults, $18 for seniors, $15 for students with ID, $10 for children 12 and younger. Call 940-382-1915 or visit www.denton communitytheatre.com.
Parr’s lazy mumble, you get the idea that an lass with a temper can be plenty entertaining when the time is right. If your tastes run to Southern gospel and bluegrass, Stumpjumper strikes a match to both and leaves the listener to bask in the heat. Tonight’s show starts at 9 p.m. at Dan’s, 103 Industrial St. Cover is $10. For tickets, visit www.danssilverleaf.com. — Lucinda Breeding
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 or visit www.dentonlibrary.com. 6:30 p.m. — Opening reception for “Explore Earth: Our Changing Planet,” an exhibit at South
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The University of North Texas Opera Theatre will present L’incoronazione di Poppea, with music director Paul Leenhouts and the UNT Baroque Orchestra, this weekend in Lyric Theatre at the Murchison Performing Arts Center. The opera tells the story of Poppea, mistress of the Roman emperor Nero, and how she manipulates the men around her to reach her goal and be crowned empress of Rome. The opera is part of the UNT College of Music’s celebration of strong women, with American suffragette Susan B. Anthony in the limelight in the opera company’s Mother of Us All produced in February. This weekend, the royal mistress takes center stage in Poppea. L’incoronazione di Poppea (The Coronation of Poppea), composed by Claudo Monteverdi with a libretto by Giovanni Francesco Busenello, is considered to be the first opera based on historical events instead of fiction. The UNT Baroque Orchestra performs on period instruments, meant to approximate the more quiet, subtle sounds made by the instruments of 17th-century Venice. Performances are at 8 p.m. tonight, Friday and Saturday, and at 3 p.m. on Sunday. Tickets cost between $15 and $35. To buy tickets, call 940-369-7802 or visit www.thempac.com. Forty-five minutes before each performance, a free “In the Know” lecture focusing on the opera will be presented in the center’s Instrumental Rehearsal Room. The Murchison Performing Arts Center is located on the north side of I-35E at North Texas Boulevard. — Rhiannon Saegert
EVENTS Continued from Page 6 Branch Library, 3228 Teasley Lane. Free event includes refreshments, conversations and talks, with guests including City Council member Dalton Gregory. Free. Call 940-349-8724 or email rebeca.ivey@cityofdenton.com. 7 to 8:30 p.m. — Learn the basics of soldering and create a light-up badge at North Branch Library, 3020 N. Locust St. Free, but registration is required. Call 940-3498752 or visit www.dentonlibrary.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. 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. — Turning 65 Workshop, a free informational Medicare workshop presented by Decoding Medicare, at Emily Fowler Central Library, 502 Oakland St. Brush up on when and how to enroll; types of supplements; drug plans and Advantage plans. To reserve a seat, visit www.dentonlibrary.com or call 940-349-8752. 5 to 7:30 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. Free. Call 940-5662688. 5 p.m. — Greater Denton Arts Council’s Wild Women for the Arts: Happy Hour Celebration at Dan’s Silverleaf, 103 Industrial St. The arts council is seeking arts lovers mix and mingle with music, drinks and more. $100 donation. Visit www. dentonarts.com/wild_women_for_ the_arts. RSVP by Friday to admin@dentonarts.com. 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. — Twilight Toddler Time at the Emily Fowler Central Library, 502 Oakland St. Bring your toddler, ages 12-24 months, for an evening that promotes literacy and caregiver bonding. Free. Call 940349-8752 or visit www.dentonlibrary. com. 6:30 to 8 p.m. — Teen Advisory Board at North Branch Library, 3020 N. Locust St. For teens grades 6-12. Free. Visit www.dentonlibrary.com. 6 to 8 p.m. — UNT celebrates its 125th anniversary with the release of the book Independent, Original and Progressive: Celebrating 125 Years of UNT, a performance by Brave Combo, readings and short lectures at Willis Library Forum, 1506 W. Highland St. Free. 8 p.m. — UNT A Cappella Choir joins faculty for Stravinsky’s Les Noches in Winspear Hall at the Murchison Performing Arts Center, on the north side of I-35E at North Texas Boulevard. Features four pianos, large percussion ensemble, four soloists and the choir. Tickets cost $8-$10. Call 940-369-7802 or visit www.thempac.com.
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rinity Presbyterian Church will present a concert at 4 p.m. on Sunday at the church, 2200 Bell Ave. The concert highlights the contributions of Denton vocalist and arranger Lanelle Blanton has made to the spiritual and musical life of the church. The concert will feature Blanton’s creative arrangements of familiar hymns and spirituals such as “Were You There” and “When Morning Guilds the Sky,” as well as original settings of American Indian poems, Scripture, English and American poetry, and text by black writers. The Trinity Choir and soloists will perform selections from four cantatas by Blanton: La Canción de San José,
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 Central Library, 502 Oakland St. Stories, songs, puppets and more for children age 1-5 and their caregivers. Free. Call 940-349-8752 or visit www.dentonlibrary.com. 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. — “Small Business Marketing on a Shoestring Budget” at North Branch Library, 3020 N. Locust St. Learn how to form an inexpensive plan to reach prospective customers and increase visibility through print and digital marketing. Free. Call 940-349-8752 or visit www.dentonlibrary.com. 1 to 3 p.m. — Homeschool Teen Gaming Club for ages 11-17 at North Branch Library, 3020 N. Locust St. Free. Call 940-349-8752 or visit www.dentonlibrary.com. 4:30 p.m. — Teen STEM Lab for ages 8-14 at North Branch Library, 3020 N. Locust St. Learn what an engineer does with the Brain STEMs from the UNT Society of Women Engineers. Free. Call 940-349-8752 or visit www.dentonlibrary.com. 7 p.m. — Baby and Toddler Story Time for children 3 and younger at North Branch Library, 3020 Locust St. Free. Call 940-349-8752 or visit www.dentonlibrary.com. 7 to 8:30 p.m. — Professor’s Corner presents “Revisionist Mythmaking in U.S. Poetry,” a discussion led by TWU professor AnaLouise
The Story of Esther, The Morning Star of Wittenberg and The Promised Blanton Land. Soloists are Dianne Randolph, Michael Alonzo, Diego Valdez, Gerald Stevenson, Kristen Buabin, Ashley Tyler, Zane Rutledge and Blanton herself. Instrumentalists include Charles Veazey, Sara Demy, Claudia Jones, Miguel Cantu, Eric Smith, Javier Luna, Jiha Choi and Lurline DuPree. The concert is under the direction of Lenora McCroskey. The concert is free. — Lucinda Breeding
Keating, at South Branch Library, 3228 Teasley Lane. Free. Call 940349-8752. 7 p.m. — Q&A session with poet Rick Barot and a reception at UNT on the Square, 109 N. Elm St. Free. Part of the UNT Visiting Writers Series.
MUSIC The Abbey Underground Thurs: Gander Slu, Jesse Ryan, Aaron Price. Fri: Shaolin Death Squad, Opposite Day. April 13: Song Swap. April 14: Basically Basie Big Band. April 15: West and the Grooves, Soul Patrol, Animal Bar. April 20: Open Jam. April 21: Honest Answers, Morty 40, Malts and Mojo. Weekly events: Each Sat, “’80s and ’90s Retro Dance Party”; each Sun, open mic hosted by Bone Doggie, sign-up at 7:30pm; each Mon, karaoke. 100 W. Walnut St. www.abbeyunderground.com. A Creative Art Studio April 20: Ginny Mac with Drew Zaremba and Jeffry Eckels, 7-9pm. 227 W. Oak St., Suite 101. 940-442-1251. www.a creativeartstudio.com. Andy’s Bar Each Thurs, “The Rotation” (jazz, blues, funk, fusion); each Mon, open mic, sign-up at 9 pm; each Wed, karaoke. 122 N. Locust St. 940-565-5400. http://andys.bar. Audacity Brew House Sat: Zach Pohl, 4pm. April 16: Kelly Nygren, 4pm. Each Thurs, open mic with host Caleb Coonrod, 7-10pm, sign-up at 6:45pm. Each Sat, live music. Each Sun, yoga at 10am, $5. 1012 Shady Oaks Drive. 940-218-1987. www.audacitybrewhouse.com. The Chestnut Tree Each Sat, Jazz
The Texas Woman’s University Drama Program will end its 2015-16 season with The Triumph of Love, which runs April 13-17. The 18th-century French romantic comedy tells the story of Leonide, the princess of Sparta, who disguises herself as a man to get close to Agis, the young philosophy student she’s fallen in love with. As she keeps up the ruse, then abandons it for another, characters fall in love with the different personas she adopts,
and confusion and infatuation ensue. Performances are at 8 p.m. Wednesday and April 15-16, 4 p.m. April 14 and 2 p.m. April 1617. Tickets cost $10 for adults and $5 for students and seniors. The April 16 matinee is a “pay what you can” performance. To reserve tickets or for more information, visit www.twu.edu/ drama or call the TWU box office at 940-898-2020.
Brunch at 10am. Dan’s Silverleaf Thurs: Little Jack Melody and His Young Turks, 5pm, free; Charlie Parr, 9pm, $8-$10. Fri: RTB2, Cory Patrick Coleman, Cozy Hawks, 9pm, $7. Sat: Possessed by Paul James, 5pm, $12-$15; Pageantry (album release), 9pm, $10. Sun: Jay B and the Zydeco Posse, 5pm, free; Funky Knuckles, 8pm, $10. Mon: Paul Slavens and Friends, 9pm, free. Tues: Wild Women for the Arts: Happy Hour Celebration, 5pm; E.C. Jacobs and the Green Hour Residency, 9pm. Wed: Joe Pat Hennen and His Industrial Street Jug Band, 5pm, free; Kierston White and Camille Harp, 8pm, $10. April 15: Criminal Birds, Quiet Company, Oil Boom, 9pm, $10. April 16: Record Store Day Silent Auction benefiting the Nevada Hill Family Trust, featuring the Baptist Generals and Sarah Ruth Alexander, noon, $5; Hell Texas, Tommy Hale & the Magnificent Bastards, 9pm, $10. April 18: David Liebe Hart, Fishboy, 8pm, $10. 103 Industrial St. 940-320-2000. www.danssilverleaf.com. The Greenhouse Mon: Terence Bradford Quaratet. April 18: Howard Dietz. April 25: Trevor Lund. Each Mon, live jazz at 10pm, free. 600 N. Locust St. 940-484-1349. www. greenhouserestaurantdenton.com. Harvest House Sat: Gravity Feed, 9pm. Sun: Rebel Craft Rumble, a fundraiser for SCRAP Denton, 2-6pm, $6. April 16: Bravo Max, 9pm. April 19: The Deer, 8-11pm. April 20: Sol Kitchen, 8-11pm. April 21: Graham Wilkinson, 8-11pm. 331 E. Hickory St. 214-578-7499. www.dentonharvest house.com. Jack’s Tavern Fri: Ed Vargas. Sat: Brian “Beerman” Houser. Wed: Jackie Darlene. April 15: Shaun Outen Band. April 16: Matt Roberts and the Stay at Home Gypsiez. April 20: Kody West. Most shows at 8:30pm. 508 S. Elm St. 940-808-0502. www.jacks denton.com. J&J’s Pizza 118 W. Oak St. 940-3827769. www.jandjpizzadenton.com. Lone Star Attitude Burger Co. Each Tues, Real Texas Radio live broadcast, 7pm. Shows on the upstairs patio, 7-10pm, no cover. 113 W. Hickory St. 940-383-1022. www.lsa burger.com.
Mable Peabody’s Beauty Parlor and Chainsaw Repair Each Thurs, Glitterbomb variety show, 9pm, $5. Each Sun, The Grand Review, 10pm, $5. Each Tues, open mic, 9pm, signup at 8pm. 1125 E. University Drive, Suite 107. 940-566-9910. Mulberry Street Cantina Each Mon, Boxcar Bandits, 9pm. 110 W. Mulberry St. 940-808-1568. http:// mulberrystcantina.com. Paschall Bar Each Sun, Suit & Tie Sunday Jazz, 9pm. Upstairs at 122 N. Locust St. www.facebook.com/ PaschallBar. Rockin’ Rodeo Fri: Roger Creager, Micky and the Motorcars, 8:30pm, $12-$15. April 15: Jason Boland and the Stragglers, Bri Bagwell, 8:30pm, $15-$18. 1009 Ave. C. 940-565-6611. www.rockinrodeodenton.com. Rubber Gloves Rehearsal Studios Thurs: Terra Collective, Whimper, Armazilla, 9pm, $1-$3. Fri: Texas Equal Access Fund benefit with Chokey, Bad Times, Better Now and others, 9pm, $5-$7. Sat: Baghead, Dumspell, Pavel Chekov, the Noids, 9pm, $1-$3. Tues: “PDA: An Underground Dance Party” with DJ Dreamlover and Slush, 9pm, free-$3. Wed: The Victory at Maple (EP release), Biographies, Sunrise Pilots, I Am Clark Kent, 9pm, $5-$7. April 15: The Orange, Tungsten Wake, Svenny Baby!, Ritchy Flo, 9pm, $10-$12. April 16: Slingshot Dakota, Mimisiku, the Single Issues, Cheap Haircuts, 9pm, $8-$10. April 20: From Parts Unknown, It Hurts to Be Dead, Blands, Wolfs, 9pm, $5-$7. April 21: Mantra Love, Moon Waves, Mother Tongues, 9pm, $5-$7. 411 E. Sycamore St. 940-387-7781. www.rubbergloves dentontx.com. Sweetwater Grill & Tavern Tues: Drew Zaremba Zextet, 7pm. April 19: Buffalo Ruckus, 7pm. Shows on the patio, no cover. 115 S. Elm St. 940484-2888. www.sweetwater grillandtavern.com. UNT on the Square Thurs: UNT classical guitar studio, 7pm; Brad Leali Quartet, 8pm. 109 N. Elm St. 940369-8257. http://untonthe square.unt.edu.
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Some have labeled Dazed and Confused as one of the greatest hangout movies of alltime. It’s a movie you watch not only for its artistic qualities and good banter, but also as a genuinely fun experience spending time with its enjoyable characters. Texas filmmaker Richard Linklater has perfected the craft with his often loose and character-driven narratives. The more times you watch his films, the
THEATERS 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.
Linklater’s ‘Everybody’ gives the ’80s a sweet, luxurious afterglow more his characters resemble old friends rather than the cast of a movie. Linklater captures that same essence with his spiritual-sequel to Dazed and Confused (and Boyhood, too, arguably), titled Everybody Wants Some!! The film’s setting moves from high school to college and the ’70s to the ’80s. It follows a freshman named Jake (Blake
Jenner, of Glee fame) on his first weekend of college, experiencing a frat-like welcome with a team of hard-partying baseball players as they navigate the tricky, unsupervised waters of young adulthood. Linklater may not be a household name yet like Quentin Tarantino, but the simplicity of his films makes them universal and poignant. He constantly
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R, 99 minutes. — Los Angeles Times Hardcore Henry (★★★) Strap in! Hardcore Henry is a film that doesn’t give its audience much of a breath. Replete with grenade tossing and unhinged combat, this remarkable technical exercise puts viewers in the eyes (literally) of a human-robot hybrid who goes on a bloody rampage to save his spouse (Haley Bennett) from a raging psychopath (Danila Kozlovsky). It may not be the easiest
OPENING FRIDAY The Boss Melissa McCarthy stars as a high-profile businesswoman who is sent to prison for insider trading, then tries to rebuild her image. With Kristen Bell, Peter Dinklage and Kathy Bates. Directed by Ben Falcone. Rated
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See EVERYBODY on 10 watch, with all its exploding bodies and nauseating first-person perspective camerawork, but it’s all part of this film’s unique experience. Rated R, 96 minutes. — Preston Barta Mr. Right (★★★) Relationships can get bloody, especially when one of the parties involved happen to be a professional assassin. As luck would have it, Martha McKay (Anna
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ork up those calluses and lo en up that belt. Mudbug season is upon With the prolonged Gulf Co warmth, crawfish farms are harvesti quite a bounty for the 2016 crawfish s son — which typically begins after Le The freshwater crustaceans are harves out of farm ponds lined with rice cro Denton will enjoy some of the abundan this spring. This year, crawdad yields higher and the individual claw-wield bugs will bear more meat under tho shells. The Cajun delicacy is the main dish two upcoming charity events in Dento East Side Denton, a downtown tave that specializes in craft beer, will serve first charity plates of crawfish by t pound to benefit the Denton Kiwa Club on Sunday. East Side opens at 11 a and the mudbugs will get to boiling noon. Patrons can buy a pound for $8 pay $8.50 per pound with sides. The sides aren’t too shabby. East S will serve sausage, potatoes and corn w the mudbugs, but local food trucks a will be parked nearby at Austin St. Tru Stop for patrons who want to make t charity feast a multi-course occasion. Patrons can fill plates from noon t p.m. or until the crawfish runs out. T staff is ready for ambitious diners, t promising between 1,000 and 1,3 pounds of mudbugs cooked with tra tional Cajun spices. East Side’s event is family-friendly a pet-friendly (expect mournful eyes your plates from the canine customer And if you’re looking for a beer to p your bugs with, East Side has 89 taps the ready. Denton country band Raised Rig Men start playing at 2 p.m. Admission is free, and patrons can b
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20TH ANNUAL DENTON MUDBUG BOIL What: a fundraiser for a number of local nonprofits, with food, vendor booths and a bounce house for kids When: May 7, from noon until the food is gone. Where: In the parking lot behind Lucky Lou’s, 1207 W. Hickory St., and Riprocks, 1211 W. Hickory How much: $25 all-you-can-eat at the gate, or $20 in advance. For pre-sale tickets, visit http://bit.ly/1PV7zhz. On the Web: www.facebook.com/DentonMudbug-Boil-358045701925/
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NOW PLAYING Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (★★) Overly ambitious and far too long, Batman v Superman misuses its classic characters, undercuts its battle scenes and disrespects the audience that’s been waiting to see this epic showdown for years. Director Zack Snyder’s followup to Man of Steel tries to accomplish too much by jumping for greatness instead of building toward it. An underused Gal Gadot, as Wonder Woman, turns on the light in this dark and tedious movie. With Ben Affleck, Henry Cavill and Amy Adams. Rated PG-13, 153 minutes. — P.B. Deadpool (★★★ 1⁄2) Long-awaited R-rated comic-book movie recounts the life and times of one Wade Wilson (Ryan Reynolds), a blabber-mouthed ex-Special Forces operative turned sociopathic mercenary who finds his world forever changed when he meets the beautiful Vanessa (Morena Baccarin). After learning he has late-stage cancer, Wade discovers a mysterious offer from a stranger: Join a program that will rid him of his cancer and replace sickness with superhuman abilities. Rated R, 108 minutes. — P.B. The Divergent Series: Allegiant (★★) The Divergent series does have some alluring qualities — Miles Teller as comic relief, good aesthetics (camera work and thunderous musical score), and, well, that’s it. Allegiant (the third of four films) picks up right where the last one left off: Heroine Tris Prior (Shailene Woodley) escapes the dystopian streets of Chicago with Four (Theo James) and her friends (Teller, Ansel Elgort, Zoe
Kravitz and Maggie Q) to journey beyond the walls that enclose the city. With Naomi Watts and Octavia Spencer. Rated PG-13, 121 minutes. — P.B. Eye in the Sky Superbly acted, this taut nail-biter starring Helen Mirren, the late Alan Rickman and Aaron Paul is a fully involving war drama about the new rules of engagement. Rated R, 102 minutes. — LAT God’s Not Dead 2 Sequel to the 2014 indie Christian hit from Pure Flix Entertainment. Rated PG, 121 minutes. Hello, My Name Is Doris (★★ 1⁄2) A game and ubiquitous Sally Field plays Doris, a Manhattan office worker who develops an embarrassing and illogical crush on her new, much younger co-worker (dishy Max Greenfield). Several unlikely scenarios play out, all heading toward an inevitable conclusion. Co-writer and director Michael Showalter mixes in some often hilarious fantasy sequences to complement Field’s courageous ability to embrace her embarrassment. Rated R, 95 minutes. — Boo Allen I Saw the Light (★★) Starring Tom Hiddleston as beloved musical icon Hank Williams, I Saw the Light has all the makings of good film: a harrowing true story about Williams’ troubled life, a talented cast (Elizabeth Olsen, Bradley Whitford and Cherry Jones) and a great built-in-soundtrack. Unfortunately, writer-director Marc Abraham’s film falls victim to the same cinematic trappings that have led to dozens of underwhelming musical biopics in recent years. Rated R, 123 minutes. — P.B. Meet the Blacks Horror spoof of The Purge, starring Mike Epps and directed by Deon Taylor. Rated R, 90 minutes. — The Associated Press Midnight Special (★★★) In the latest from noted writer-director Jeff Nichols (Mud, Take Shelter), what begins mysterious and even eerie turns disappointingly hokey with an over-reliance on not-particularlyimpressive special effects. But it’s not enough to ruin the overall effectiveness. Roy (Michael Shannon), with help from friend Lucas (Joel Edgerton), whisks Roy’s 8-year-old son, Alton (Jaeden Lieberher), from a South Texas cult and makes a prolonged drive with the mother (Kirsten Dunst) to some inexplicable location. Along the way, Alton, wearing gog-
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Crawfish Admission is free, and an allyou-can-eat ticket is $25 at the gate. Advance tickets are available for $20. The Mudbug Boil happens rain or shine, and the event is family and pet-friendly, though dogs must be well-behaved and on a leash to stay on the grounds. It’s not just crawfish, catfish and sausage, either. The event includes a gumbo cook-off — expect spicy heat in some of
the servings — and both live and silent auctions. Patrons won’t have to go far to wet their whistles at the boil — $4 beers will be available on site. Little ones can let off steam in a bounce house, and it wouldn’t be a benefit in Denton without music. The lineup hasn’t been announced yet, but the Mudbug Boil will have entertainment on two stages.
gles and ear protection, acts weird and displays supernatural powers. A supposed big payoff awaits. With Adam Driver, Sam Shephard. Rated PG-13, 111 minutes. — B.A. Miracles From Heaven (★★★★1⁄2 ) Starring mega-talented Jennifer Garner, Martin Henderson, Kylie Rogers and fun-loving Queen Latifah, Miracles From Heaven is based on the memoir by Christy Beam of Burleson. Her 10-year-old daughter, Anna, is diagnosed with an incurable digestive disease, which leaves the Beams struggling to hold on to hope. When a freak accident sends young Anna plummeting three stories inside an old, hollow tree, she visits heaven — and her disease is later found to be cured. Rated PG, 109 minutes. — Theresa Westbrook 10 Cloverfield Lane A woman wakes up to find herself imprisoned in a cellar, unsure whether to believe her captor who claims the outside world has been rendered uninhabitable. With John Goodman, Mary Elizabeth Winstead and John Gallagher Jr. Directed by Dan Trachtenberg. Rated PG-13, 105 minutes. — LAT The Witch (★★★★) Filmmaker Robert Eggers conjures up a historical exploration that ferociously ratchets up dread, superstition and paranoia to a grand degree. Set in 1600s New England, The Witch follows a family as they leave their settlement to live alone in the wilderness. Once a witch steals their youngest child, however, wickedness enters their lives. The slow-burn structure and emphasis on mood over mania make it all the more frightening. The fierce and committed ensemble cast strengthens the film’s effect. Rated R, 90 minutes. — P.B.
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Everybody are made, but by spinning up beautifully complete characters who grow against the backdrop he creates. For the younger generation, it’ll make you wish you had friends and a college experience much like Everybody Wants Some!! offers. Instead of burying our faces in the latest gadgets, we would all just kick back and let the good times roll in the company of people whose eyes and hearts are open to how complicated adolescence can be. As the characters learn more about each other, we come to sympathize and love them more, wishing we could be part of their circle. Because Linklater’s films rely more on characterization than narrative, so much rides on the performance of the ensemble. Thankfully, everybody goes above and beyond his or her given roles, especially charmer Glen Powell (Scream Queens) and the largely quotable newcomer Temple Baker. As Finn and Plummer, the duo fill the comedic and philosophical shoes
of Matthew McConaughey’s Wooderson from Dazed and Confused, spattering side-splitting lines about sex, waterbeds and how to successfully pick up girls. While the film meets its expected quota of college debauchery and antisocial antics, it still has many touching personal moments. The best scenes feature characters coming to grips with their lives and the messy business of growing up, such as one sequence between Jenner and Wyatt Russell (22 Jump Street), whose their characters discuss “embracing your inner strange.” Everybody Wants Some!! may lack the subtlety and richness of Linklater’s best work, but it remains an incredibly exhilarating film that will leave you with warm feelings of nostalgia — and a film to watch again when you feel like checking in on its full-of-life characters. PRESTON BARTA is a member of the Dallas-Fort Worth Film Critics Association. Read his work on FreshFiction.tv.
FUTURE BOOKINGS April 9-18 — “Scrappy” exhibit of UNT’s historical mascot uniforms at the UNT Union Art Gallery, 1155 Union Circle. Hours are 7 a.m. to midnight Monday through Saturday and noon to midnight Sunday. UNT Talons will answer questions about the mascot and hand out “Scrappy” ice cream from 1 to 4 p.m. April 14. 8 a.m. to midnight April 14 — UNT Union Fest at 1155 Union Circle. Free event includes cake and coffee, morning yoga on the rooftop garden, mariachi music and face painting, Scrappy the Eagle appearances, a tea party, a movie marathon, fireworks and a 1990s dance party. Free. For a full fest schedule, visit http://student affairs.unt.edu/event/union-fest. 7 to 9 p.m. April 14 — Denton City Council candidate forum, hosted by the Denton chapter of the League of Women Voters, at City Hall, 215 E. McKinney St. 8 p.m. April 14 — Poet Rick Barot reads from his work and signs copies of his Rilke Prize-winning book, Chord, in Room 180 in the UNT Business Leadership Building, 1307 W. Highland St. Free. Part of the UNT Visiting Writers Series. 1:30 p.m. April 15 — UNT Union ribbon-cutting and dedication on the Onstead Promenade mall adjacent to Willis Library, 1506 W. Highland St. Free. Food will be served. 6 to 8 p.m. April 15 and 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. April 16 — The W Conference, for Christian women in the workplace, at the Cathedral in the Woods, 3 Bains Court in Argyle. Speakers include Marcylle Combs, FMS president and owner; Kirsten Dickerson, CEO of Raven + Lily; Alli Worthington, executive director of Propel Magazine; Christina Crenshaw, a Baylor University professor, and more. Tickets cost $189. Visit www.thewconference.com. 8 p.m. April 15-16 — Jo Lawry joins the UNT Jazz Singers in concert in Voertman Hall at the Music Building, at Avenue C and Chestnut Street. Features student and faculty arrangements of Lawry’s work. Tickets cost $8-$10. Call 940-5652791 or visit www.music.unt.edu. 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 16 — Amazing Race Denton County, benefiting Denton County Friends of the Family, is a 5K obstacle course for teams of two or three, at Unity Park, 2200 Briarhill Blvd. in Highland Village. 5K race at 8 a.m. is for runners who do not want to participate in the obstacle course; $20 registration includes shirt, water and snacks. Obstacle course event starts at 10:30 a.m.; $35 for individuals, $30 per person for groups of seven or more, $10 for children; shirt, lunch, live music and beer afterward. Register at www.amazingracedentoncounty. eventbrite.com. For more information, email kshields@dcfof.org or call 940-387-5131, ext. 104. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 16 — 170th Denton County Anniversary at the Courthouse on the Square, 110 W. Hickory St. The Denton County Office of History & Culture and the Denton County Historical Commission host a day of fun, family-friendly activities.
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an you whip up a batch of croissants without referring to a dogeared recipe? Do you thrive on pressure? MasterChef, the popular Fox cooking competition show hosted by the blustering, glowering Gordon Ramsay, is looking for confident and competitive home cooks (professional chefs need not apply) for its upcoming eighth season of MasterChef. The production team will be interviewing aspiring MasterChef cooks from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. April 16 at Sheraton Dallas, 400 N. Olive St. in Dallas. Hopefuls will have three minutes to plate one audition dish (there is no kitchen on
site to prepare or warm up your food, and cooks have to bring all their plates Ramsay and utensils) for food judges. Winners who make it to the show will compete for the title of MasterChef, which comes with a $250,000 prize and a cookbook deal. Producers said they are looking for “unique people with interesting jobs, hobbies and backstories.” Register in advance by filling out a form online at www. masterchefcasting.com.
Event includes a cowboy breakfast at 8 a.m. ($8 for adults, $4 for children under 12), storytelling in a 20-foot tepee, Dynamic Denton film screening, crafts, performances and demonstrations, and a birthday cake. Opening ceremony at 10 a.m., cake cutting
at noon, free activities from 1 to 5 p.m. 9 a.m. to noon April 16 — Mustache Dash 5K, a benefit for First Refuge ministries, at South Lakes Park, 556 Hobson Lane. Familyfriendly 5K run/walk also includes a
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concert, food trucks, Air1 Radio broadcast and other activities. Registration is $25 for the 5K, $15 for 1K. Visit http://firstrefugeministries.org/ events/5k. 11 a.m. April 16 — Dedication of a Texas Historical Marker honoring Edna Westbrook Trigg, the first Texas home demonstration agent, at the Courthouse on the Square, 110 W. Hickory St. 6:30 p.m. April 16 — Denton County Democratic Party’s LBJ Obama Dinner at the Denton Country Club, 1213 Country Club Road in Argyle. Tickets cost $60 each, or $480 for a table of eight; price includes valet parking. For reservations, make checks payable to the Denton County Democratic Party and mail to 1710 W. University Drive, Suite 110, Denton, TX 76201. Deadline is April 9. For more information, call 940-5661165 or visit www.dentondemocrats. org. 6:30 p.m. April 16 — UNT’s Wingspan Gala at the University Union, 1155 Union Circle. Formal event includes reception, dinner and program, honoring teachers, students, alumni and donors and featuring performances by UNT faculty and students. Ticket prices start at $175. Visit http://125.unt.edu/wing span-gala. April 18-22 — Mayor’s Day of Concern for the Hungry. Donate cash or nonperishable food to selected locations. Visit http://serve denton.org/mdoc. 1 p.m. April 19 — “Credit File Management,” a free workshop at Emily Fowler Central Library, 502 Oakland St. Learn how to correct errors on your credit report and improve your score. Call 940-3498774 or email dawn.terrizzi@cityof denton.com. 8 p.m. April 20 — UNT 125th anniversary concert features the UNT Concert Orchestra performing Suite for an Anniversary, an original composition by Grammy-nominated faculty member Richard DeRosa. 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. 7 to 9 p.m. April 21 — Denton City Council candidate forum, hosted by the Denton Neighborhood Alliance, at City Hall, 215 E. McKinney St. 3:30 p.m. April 22 — Free Earth Day movie at Emily Fowler Central Library, 502 Oakland St. Summer of (Family) Love (2013, 118 minutes) follows Kristen Dirksen and her family of five as they travel the Pacific Northwest in a 50-square-foot camper van. Refreshments will be served. Children 7 and younger must be accompanied by an adult. Call 940349-8774. 8 p.m. April 22 — UNT Baroque Orchestra and Collegium Singers present “Musica Iberica” 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. 7 to 9 p.m. April 22 — UNT Collegiate Recovery Program’s Spring Benefit Art Gala at the UNT Union Green Roof, 1155 Union Circle. Refreshments, live entertainment and silent auction. Student work will be available for purchase. Proceeds benefit UNT students in recovery from substance abuse disorders. Visit https://recovery.unt.edu/ Fundraisers. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 23 — Denton Redbud Festival presented by Keep Denton Beautiful at the Denton Civic Center, 321 E. McKinney St. Festival includes children’s activities, vendor booths, live music, educational workshops and the Trashion Fashion runway show. Free. Visit www.kdb.org. 6:30 p.m. April 23 — “Mod About You Ball,” Denton Benefit League’s 1960s-themed gala, at the UNT Union, 1155 Union Circle. Includes cocktails, a seated dinner, dancing, a raffle, music and a silent auction. Proceeds benefit Denton County nonprofits. Tickets cost $160 each. For reservations or to request an invitation by mail, visit www.denton benefitleague.org. 9 p.m. April 23 — Sanger Glow Lunar Fun Run at Porter Sports Complex, 2201 S. Stemmons Freeway in Sanger. 5K run includes live music and black lights. Check-in begins at 8 p.m. Registration is $20; includes a T-shirt, glow bracelet/necklace and race bib. To register, visit http:// bit.ly/1QYoaGG. 7 to 8:30 p.m. April 26 — Collage Expressions, a workshop led by local artist Madelyn Fulwiler, at Emily Fowler Central Library, 502 Oakland St. Supplies provided, but participants can bring their own. Call 940-349-8774 or email dawn.terrizzi @cityofdenton.com. 8 p.m. April 27 — UNT Symphony and Grand Chorus perform The Creation, Haydn’s three-part work depicting the creation of the universe, inspired by John Milton’s Paradise Lost. In Winspear Hall at the Murchison Performing Arts Center. Tickets cost $8-$10. Call 940-565-2791. April 29 through May 1 — Denton Arts & Jazz Festival with headliners Patrice Rushen & Friends, UNT One O’clock Lab Band, the Flatlanders and Brave Combo, at Quakertown Park, 321 E. McKinney St. Free admission. Visit www.denton jazzfest.com.
IN THE REGION
10 a.m. to noon April 19 — Tom Tweedale, author of Your Trivia Guide to the United States, recounts the lives and milestones of prominent presidents in the NCTC Library Lyceum, 1525 W. California St. in Gainesville. To register, call 940-668-4272 or 940-498-6270. 10 a.m. to noon April 20 — Pat Ledbetter presents pre-Civil War slave narratives in the Library Lyceum at the NCTC campus, 1525 W. California St. in Gainesville. Free. To register, call 940-668-4272 or 940498-6270.
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IN THE REGION 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday — ColorPalooza: A Celebration of Spring in Old Town Lewisville. Entertainment, exhibits, art demonstrations and interactive art events, “Chalk This Way” sidewalk chalk extravaganza, kids’ art tent, food trucks and vendors. Admission is free, although some activities may carry a nominal charge. Visit www.lewisville colorpalooza.com. 3 p.m. Saturday — UNT Galleries Saturday Series Family Day at UNT Artspace Dallas, 1901 Main St. View the exhibit “Art + Autism,” an exhibit celebrating National Autism Awareness Month, make Jell-O prints with Accessible Art, and visit resource tables. Free. Visit http://gallery.unt.edu. 2:30 p.m. Sunday — Free Dallas Symphony Orchestra concert for children and adults with autism and developmental disabilities. Quiet rooms will be available, house lights will be brighter and the concert will be shown on television screens on the lower level of the Meyerson Symphony Center, 2301 Flora St. in Dallas. 1 to 3 p.m. Wednesday — “Traveling History Up the Cattle Trails,” a free community program, in the Library Lyceum on the NCTC campus, 1525 W. California St. in Gainesville. Learn about the Shawnee, Chisholm and Great Western trails. To register, call 940-668-4272 or 940498-6270.
VISUAL ARTS Brick Haus Collective Artist organization and incubator space for emerging artists. 215 S. Woodrow Lane. www.brickhauscollective.com. The Chestnut Tree 107 W. Hickory St. 940-591-9475. www.chestnuttea room.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. Dan’s Silverleaf 103 Industrial St. 940-320-2000. www.dans silverleaf.com. ● “Life Looked Over: A Picture of West Texas History,” photos by Christi LaViolette, opens Saturday. Presented by Goliad Media. Denton Senior Center 509 N. Bell Ave. Mon-Fri 8am-9pm, Sat 9am-1pm. 940-349-8280. ● Paintings and mixed-media art by Aurora Cabrera, through June 30. 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. 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. 940-382-
3399. Jupiter House 114 N. Locust St. 940-387-7100. Patterson-Appleton Arts Center Greater Denton Arts Council’s galleries, meeting space and offices. 400 E. Hickory St. Tues-Fri 11am-5pm, SatSun 1-5pm. 940-382-2787. www. dentonarts.com. ● Annual Denton High Schools Arts Show, art by Denton ISD high school students, through April 29 in the Gough Gallery. Free. ● Arts Open Call, through April 16, in Festival Hall. Free. Online marketplace at http://aoc.dentonarts.com. PointBank Black Box Theatre Denton Community Theatre’s black box performance space. Mon & Wed 1-4pm, Fri 10:30am-1:30pm, and during performances. 318 E. Hickory St.
● Paintings by Nel Dorn Byrd, through July 15. 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 noon6pm 940-808-1611. www.scrap denton.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 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. Wed-Sat 1-5pm 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. ● “Jude & Alex: An Exhibition,” work by communication design
professors Jude Landry and Alex Egner, today through May 14. Opening reception will be 5:30 to 7 p.m. Friday. ● Thursday Night Music, free performances by UNT students and faculty, 7 to 9 p.m. each Thursday. 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 Arts Center. Visit www.vastarts.org or call Executive Director Jo Williams at 940-383-1092. Voertman’s Gallery Art space inside bookstore near UNT. 1314 W. Hickory St. www.facebook.com/ voertmansgallery. Zera Coffee Co. 420 E. McKinney St., Suite 106. 940-239-8002. www.zeracoffeecompany.com.
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. $-$$. 940-382-5437. www.mrchopsticks.com.
BARBECUE
Bet the House BBQ 508 S. Elm St., Suite 109. Wed-Sat 11am-8pm or until sellout; Sun 11am-3pm or until sellout. 940-808-0332. http://bthbbq.com. Metzler’s Bar-B-Q Much more than a barbecue joint, with wine and beer shop, deli with German foods and more. Smoked turkey is lean yet juicy; generous doses of delightful barbecue sauce. Tender, well-priced chicken-fried steak. Hot sausage sampler has a secret weapon: spicy mustard. Beer and wine. Daily 10am-10pm. 628 Londonderry Lane. $. 940-591-1652. Second location: Metzler’s North, 1115 E. University Drive, 940-383-3663. www.metzlerscatering.com. Mudd’s Good Eatin’ Krum eatery serves up pecan-smoked meats nightly, and comfort foods like chicken fried steaks, fried pork chops and more on Friday and Saturday. 208 W. McCart St. in Krum. Thurs-Sat 5-9pm. Barbecue lunch on Mon, 11am-sellout. 940-482-3374. www.eatat mudds.com. Old House BBQ 1007 Ave. C. 940383-3536. The Smokehouse Denton barbecue joint serves up surprisingly tender and juicy beef, pork, chicken and catfish. Good sauces, bulky sandwiches and mashed potatoes near perfection. Good pies and cobblers. Beer and wine. 1123 Fort Worth Drive. SunThurs 11-9, Fri-Sat 11-10. $-$$. 940566-3073.
BISTROS AND CAFES
Cachette Bistro 144 N. Old Town Blvd., Suite 1, Argyle. 940-464-3041. www.cachettebistro.com. The Chestnut Tree Salads, sandwiches, soups and other lunch and brunch options served in back of small shop on the Square. 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. $-$$. 940-591-9475. www.chestnuttearoom.com. Sidewalk Bistro 2900 Wind River Lane, Suite 132. Sun-Mon 7am-3pm, Tues-Sat 7am-9pm. 940-591-1999. www.sidewalk-bistro.com.
BRITISH
The Abbey Inn Restaurant & Pub Full bar. 101 W. Hickory St. Sun-Wed 11-10, Thurs-Sat 11-midnight. $-$$. 940-566-5483.
ECLECTIC
Austin St. Truck Stop Outdoor
DINING 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 GuideLive.com Incorrect information can be reported by email to drc@dentonrc.com, by phone to 940-566-6860 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.
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food truck park just off the Square. Check www.austinsttruckstop.com to find which food trucks are coming, and when. 208 N. Austin St. Bears Den Food Safari Dine with two rescued bears at Sharkarosa Wildlife Ranch’s restaurant, specializing in brick oven pizza. Full bar. 11670 Massey Road, Pilot Point. Tues-Fri 5-9pm, Sat 11am-10pm, Sun 11am-4pm. $-$$. 940-686-5600. www.bearsden texas.com. The Club at Gateway Center Open through April 29. Three-course meal for $8 (cash or check) at restaurant run by hospitality management students. Reservations recommended. For schedule and menu, visit http://htm.unt.edu/content/club. In UNT’s Gateway Center across from Fouts Field. Open for lunch Mon-Fri, with seating 11am-noon. 940-5654144.
FINE DINING
Barley & Board Upscale brewpub on corner of the Square with shared plates, flatbreads, meat and cheese boards and more. Menu created by chef Chad Kelley designed to work well with the beers, with more than 30 on tap, including brews made in in-house nano-brewery. 100 W. Oak St. Mon-Thurs 11am-11pm, Fri 11ammidnight, Sat 10am-midnight, Sun 10am-11pm. Full bar. $$-$$$. http://barleyandboard.com. The Greenhouse Restaurant Casual dining atmosphere complements fresh seafood, beef and chicken from the grill. Even vegetarian selections get a flavor boost from the woodpile. Starters are rich: spinachartichoke dip, asiago olives. Refined cocktails and rich desserts. Patio
dining available. 600 N. Locust St. Mon-Thurs 11-10, Fri 11-11, Sat 12-11, Sun noon-9 (bar stays open later). $-$$. 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. $-$$. 940-383-2150. http:// hornytoadcafe.com. 940’s Kitchen & Cocktails Full bar. 219 W. Oak St. $$. 940-218-6222. 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.
GREEK
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. Mon-Thurs 11-9, Fri-Sat 11-10, Sun noon-9. $-$$. 940-383-2441.
ITALIAN
Aviano Italian Restaurant Traditional Italian fare, including lasagna, pastas with meat and marinara sauces. Lunch specials till 2 p.m. on weekdays. BYOB. 5246 S. U.S. Highway 377, Aubrey. Mon-Thurs 11am-9pm, Fri & Sat 11am-10pm. $. 940-365-2322. Bagheri’s 1125 E. University Drive, Suite A. 940-382-4442. Don Camillo Garlic gets served straight up at family-owned restaurant that freely adapts rustic Italian dishes with plenty of American imagination. 1400 N. Corinth St., Suite 103, Corinth. Mon-Wed 11-2:30, 5-9; Thurs-Sat 11-2:30, 5-10. 940-321-1100. Genti’s Pizza and Pasta 4451 FM2181, Suite 125, Corinth. Mon-Sat 11-10, Sun noon-9. $-$$. 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. $-$$. 940-381-2712. Luigi’s Pizza Italian Restaurant Family-run spot does much more than pizza, and how. Great New York-style pies plus delicious southern Italian dishes, from lunch specials to pricier meals. Nifty kids’ menu. Tiramisu is dynamite. Beer and wine. 2000 W. University Drive. Sun & Tues-Thurs 11-10, Fri-Sat 11-11. $-$$. 940-591-1988.
JAPANESE
I Love Sushi 917 Sunset St. MonThurs 11am-3pm & 5-10pm, Fri
11am-3pm & 5-10:30pm; Sat noon-10:30pm; Sun noon-9pm. $$. 940-891-6060. www.ilovesushi denton.com. J Sushi 1400 S. Loop 288, Suite 100. 940-387-8833. jsushibar.com. Keiichi Sushi chef Keiichi Nagano turns eel, fluke, squid, salmon, yellowtail and tuna into sashimi. Daily fish specials and pasta dishes served with an Asian flair. Homemade tiramisu and fruit sorbets. Reservations recommended. Wine and beer. 500 N. Elm St. Tues-Sat 5-11. $$-$$$. 940382-7505. Shogun Steakhouse & Sushi Bar 3606 S. I-35E, Suite 100. 940-3827800. Sushi Cafe 1115 W. Hickory St. 940-380-1030. www.facebook.com/ thesushicafedenton. Sushi Motto 2430 S. I-35E, Suite 126. 940-383-3288.
MEDITERRANEAN/ MIDDLE EASTERN
Beirut Mediterranean Grill Lebanese cuisine. 1614 W. University Drive. 940-442-5361. www.beirut medgrill.com. Green Zatar Family-owned restaurant/market does it all from scratch, and with speed. Meats like gyros and succulent Sultani Kebab, plus veggie combo and crunchy falafel. Superb saffron rice and sauteed vegetables; impressive baklava. BYOB. 609 Sunset St. Daily 11-10. $-$$. 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.
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. $-$$. 940-383-2695. http://thebowllery. com. Cupboard Natural Foods and Cafe Cozy cafe inside food store serves things the natural way. Winning salads; also good soups, smoothies and sandwiches, both with and without meat. Wonderful breakfast including tacos, quiche, muffins and more. 200 W. Congress St. Mon-Sat 8-8, Sun 10-7. $. 940-387-5386. Juice Lab Juice and smoothie bar with coffee, tea, house-made nut milks and vegan snacks and treats. 508 Elm St., Suite 104. 940-218-6461. juicelabdentontx.com.
PIZZA
Crooked Crust 101 Ave. A. 940-5655999. J&J’s Pizza Pizza lovers can stay in touch with their inner-collegiate selves through cold mugs of premium draft. Bountiful, homemade pizza pies, in N.Y. style or deep-dish Chicago style. Salads, hot and cold subs,
calzones, lasagna and spaghetti. Beer. 118 W. Oak St. 940-382-7769. MonSat 11am-midnight. $-$$. Jonuzi’s Pizza 1776 Teasley Lane, Suite 103. 940-565-0000. Mellow Mushroom 217 E. Hickory St. Sun-Wed 11am-10pm, Thurs-Sat 11am-midnight. 940-323-1100. Palio’s Pizza Cafe 1716 S. Loop 288. 940-387-1900. TJ’s Pizza Wings & Things 602 N. Elm St. Mon-Wed 11am-1am; Thurs-Sat 11am-2am; Sun 11am-1am. 940-3833333. www.tjspizzawnt.com.
SEAFOOD
Dani Rae’s Gulf Coast Kitchen 2303 S. I-35E. Sun-Thurs 11am-9pm, Fri-Sat 11am-10pm. 940-898-1404. Frilly’s Seafood Bayou Kitchen Plenty of Cajun standards and Texas fusion plates. Everything gets plenty of spice — sometimes too much. Sides like jalapeno cornbread, red beans and rice are extra. Beer and wine. 1925 Denison St. Sun-Thurs 11-9, Fri-Sat 11-9:30. $$. 940-243-2126. Hoochie’s Oyster House 214 E. Hickory St. 940-383-0104. www. hoochiesdenton.com
STEAK
Ranchman’s Cafe Legendary cafe sticks to old-fashioned steaks and tradition. Oversized steaks and delicious chicken-fried steak. Homey meringue pies; order baked potato ahead. BYOB. 110 W. Bailey St., Ponder. Sun-Thurs 11-9, Fri-Sat 11-10. $-$$$. 940-479-2221. www.ranch man.com. Parker Brothers Trail Dust Steakhouse 1200 S. Stemmons St., Sanger. $$. 940-365-4440. www. trailduststeaks.net.
THAI
Andaman Thai Restaurant Extensive menu continues trend of good Asian food in Denton. Fried tofu is a home run. Pad Thai noodles have perfect amount of sweetness. Homemade coconut ice cream, sweet rice with mango. Beer and wine. 221 E. Hickory St. Mon-Fri 11am-3pm & 4-9:30pm; Sat-Sun noon-9:30pm. $$. 940-591-8790. www.andamanthai restaurant.com. Khao San Thai Kitchen 403 W. University Drive, Suite 403. 940-3815188. www.khaosanthaikitchen.com. Oriental Garden Restaurant Thai stir-fried dishes, with some Japanese and Chinese specialties. Homemade ice cream: coconut, green tea, Thai tea & lychee. 114 Ave. B. Mon-Sat 11-9. $-$$. 940-387-3317. Thai Square Restaurant 209 W. Hickory St., Suite 104. Tues-Thurs 11am-3pm & 5-9:30pm; Fri 11am-3pm & 5-10pm, Sat 11:30am-10pm, Sun 11:30am-9pm. $$. 940-380-0671. www.thaisquaredenton.com. Sweet Basil Thai Bistro 1800 S. Loop 288, Suite 224. 940-484-6080. Thai Ocha Dishes that are as tasty as they are pretty. Hot and spicy sauce makes even veggie haters go after fresh veggies with zeal. Quiet setting. BYOB. 1509 Malone St. Mon-Fri 11am-3pm, 5-10pm; Sat 11:30-10; Sun 11:30-9. $-$$. 940-5666018. www.thaiochadenton.com.
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