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Pearl Earl — Ariel Hartley, Stefanie Lazcano, Bailey K. Chapman, Charlie Beaman (not shown) — will play Friday’s KUZUthon, a fundraiser for Denton’s upcoming FM station. (Photo by Melanie Little Gomez) Story on Page 8
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Concerts and nightclub schedules. Page 6
DINING
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MOVIES
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There’ll be more than redbud saplings at this year’s Redbud Festival. Friday’s event includes the opportunity for Denton residents to take home 3-gallon oak trees, with proof of residence and attendance at a 30-minute tree class.
Roots & shoots Nonprofit spreads native beauty with new tree giveaway
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o get a free oak tree on Saturday, locals need only 30 minutes, proof that they live in Denton and room in the back seat or pickup bed. Keep Denton Beautiful stages the annual Denton Redbud Festival from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Denton Civic Center, 321 E. McKinney St., and the surrounding Quakertown Park. This year, the nonprofit will give away free 3-gallon oak saplings to visitors who visit the festival and take part in a free 30-minute tree workshop. After that, locals can take their workshop voucher (and that proof of residency, because the trees have to be planted in the city limits) and collect their tree — one to a household, mind you.
The tree giveaway is part of the Denton Tree Initiative, a program to plant 12,000 trees in the city limits by 2019. If you’ve driven down Teasley Lane past South Lakes Park, you’ve seen another portion of that initiative in the form of young trees planted along the paved walking and jogging trail that loops around the fields and past Eureka 2 playground. The initiative is a partnership between the city and Keep Denton Beautiful. Certified arborist Scott Geer of Tree Shepherds will lead the workshops, with support from the city’s urban forester, Haywood Morgan. The free workshops will be held in Meeting Room 2 at the Civic Center at 10 a.m., 1 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. The Redbud Festival is a free family event with music and vendors in honor of Arbor Day and Earth Day. For more information, visit www. kdb.org. — Lucinda Breeding
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SCHEDULE 9 a.m. — Water wise landscaping in the Community Room 10 a.m. — Creating a Pollinator Garden in the Community Room. 10:30 a.m. — AM Ramblers music performance on the outdoor stage 11 a.m. — Master Gardeners Q&A in the community room; tree-themed story time in Meeting Room 2 Noon — TRASHion Fashion Show on the outdoor stage 1 p.m. — “Healthy Soils = Healthy Plants” in the Community Room 1:30 p.m. — Tony Ferraro music performance on the outdoor stage 3 p.m. — Kim Nall & the Fringe music performance on the outdoor stage
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EVENTS THURSDAY Today and Friday — Mayor’s Day of Concern for the Hungry. Donate cash or nonperishable food to selected locations. Visit http:// servedenton.org/mdoc. 8:30 to 10 a.m. — Preschool and Kindergarten Preview Day at Immaculate Conception Catholic School, 2301 N. Bonnie Brae St. Children who will be ages 3, 4, and 5 as of Sept. 1 and their parents can visit classrooms and tour the school. Tours are also available by appointment. Call 940-381-1155 or visit www.catholicschooldenton.org. 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. 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. 3:30 p.m. — Recycling With SCRAP 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. — 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. 7 to 9 p.m. — Thursday Night Music at UNT on the Square, 109 N. Elm St. UNT Flute Ensemble at 7 p.m.; Jose Aponte and Caribe Club at 8 p.m. Free. Call 940-369-8257 or visit http://untonthesquare.unt.edu. 7 p.m. — League of Women Voters of Denton panel discussion on homelessness, at the Denton Senior Center, 509 N. Bell Ave. Panel features service providers: Christy Daniel of Journey to Dream, Alonzo Peterson of Giving Hope, Inc., Betty Kay of the Monsignor King Outreach Center, and Brenda Jackson of Our Daily Bread. Visit http:// lwvdenton.org. 7 to 9 p.m. — Denton City Council candidate forum, hosted by the Denton Neighborhood Alliance, at City Hall, 215 E. McKinney St. 7:30 p.m. — UNT Department of
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Some Internet imp lifted an old photo of Denton musician Scott Porter to become a meme on Imgur.com.
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id you know there’s a Facebook group just for talking about local politics? It’s named Denton Free Speech Matters (groan), and has already seen one status update and comment thread deleted, and one dust-up over one of the group administrators cautioning members to check snark, name-calling and general rudeness at the virtual door. In case there is any confusion: Administrators make the rules for Facebook groups. And they can totally tell you how to behave in said groups. Haven’t we all been using the Internet long enough to understand this? ■ Downtown Denton pub Harvest House has a very rare beer on tap for the moment. It’s Founders KBS, Kentucky breakfast stout aged for a year in bourbon barrels. Staff beer enthusiast Jenna Duncan said Harvest House is the only pub in the Dallas-Fort Worth area to have the beer on tap. Save some for us, Duncan. Also: Breakfast stout? We know some seasoned United Methodist drinkers in Kentucky, but even they side-eye boozing before lunch. ■ Kristy Vivan, the marketing maven of Music Theatre of Denton, probably raked in some credits with dancers when she posted photos of herself with Magic Mike megastar Channing Tatum on Facebook. Vivian was in Las Vegas and had a few celebrity sightings. University of North Texas brass and woodwind technician Ann MacMillan posted a celebrity encounter on social media, too. MacMillan got a buzz from none other than “Blue” Lou Marini. The sax man’s soprano squawker took a tumble, and he wondered if MacMillan could meet him at WinStar World Casino to fix it. Marini was playing the Global Events Center with James Taylor, see, and it was code blue. The saxophone got the needed TLC, and MacMillan got to meet Taylor, who was “amazing, and so nice.” Guess MacMillan can call James Taylor a friend ... ■ The Greater Denton Arts Council hosts a birthday bash for Hollywood transplant Jason Lee at 6:30 p.m. Sunday at the Patterson-Appleton Arts Center. Admission is $20 at the door, and the council promises a screening of City Lights (Charlie Chaplin’s 1931 classic), food, drinks and jazz. Lee, who is a member of the arts council board, is turning 46. ■ Karma Yoga, a Denton mobile yoga studio that hosts affordable classes and charitable fundraising yoga sessions, attracts a big crowd when it hosts free classes on the Court-
house on the Square lawn on weather-permitting Mondays. Now the instructors will be able to be heard, thanks to a battery-powered PA system they bought with money raised in two weeks on a crowdfunding site. The price of calling for poses while saving your voice? $800. Namaste, everyone. ■ Denton musician Scott Porter was amused when friends told him he was a meme on Imgur. The famous local redhead appears to squint into the distance in the meme, cigarette between his teeth, dismissing the whole idea of high school reunions. Porter confirmed that it was indeed a photo of him circa 2006. Someone set it up for captioning with the Gingerbeard Meme Generator. ■ Local filmmaker Bane Cook is looking for a few good zombies. He’s hosting a casting call for actors ages 20 through 50 this Friday through Monday. The poster specifies: “average build, mildly punk, misfit persona” to play characters that are “strong willed with slacker lifestyle.” If you have a hankering to shuffle, moan and eat brains, send a resume or a short hello to bane@mildlydistorted.com. ■ Someone is raising some really nice roosters somewhere along Fort Worth Drive. A handsome pair was strutting and scratching a few yards away from El Sitio, the day laborer site, on Wednesday morning. ■ In a devastating blow to democracy, humorless man and British Science Minister Jo Johnson told the BBC that the $300 million research ship that the public named “Boaty McBoatface” might not be named that after all. Britain’s National Environment Research Council sponsored the contest and said that it retains authority to choose the final name. British online voters overwhelming chose McBoatface, but Johnson suggested that the council was clear that officials were seeking a name “that would be in keeping with the mission.” We never expected the culture that produced Monty Python and Fawlty Towers to be so relentlessly dignified.
Parting Shot
“It is an impressively arrogant move to conclude that just because you don’t like something, it is empirically not good. I don’t like Chinese food, but I don’t write articles trying to prove it doesn’t exist.” — Tina Fey, Bossypants 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.
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Dance and Theatre presents Shakespeare’s The Merry Wives of Windsor at the University Theatre in the UNT Radio, TV, Film and Performing Arts Building, 1179 Union Circle. Tickets cost $7.50-$10. Call 940-5652428 or visit http://danceandtheatre. unt.edu. 8 p.m. — “Global Rhythms” concert featuring UNT percussion ensembles, with guest Andy Narell on steel drum, in Voertman Hall at the Music Building, at Avenue C and Chestnut Street. Free. Call 940-5652791 or visit www.music.unt.edu. 8 p.m. — UNT 125th anniversary concert features the UNT Concert Orchestra performing Suite for an Anniversary, by 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.thempac.com. 9 p.m. — U.S. Air Force Airmen of Note in concert at the Syndicate at the UNT Union, 155 Union Circle. Free. Visit www.usafband.af.mil/ events.
FRIDAY Today — Mayor’s Day of Concern for the Hungry. Donate cash or nonperishable food to selected locations. Visit http://servedenton. org/mdoc. 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. 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. 3:30 p.m. — Free Earth Day movie at Emily Fowler Central Library, 502 Oakland St. Summer of (Family) Love (2014, not rated, 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 940-349-8774. 6 p.m. — “Primitive Fire” at Lost Pines Amphitheatre at Ray Roberts Lake State Park’s Isle du Bois Unit, 100 PW 4137, Pilot Point. A park ranger talks about the history of fire and how to build a campfire. All events are free with a $7 entrance fee required for anyone age 13 and up. Call 940-686-2148. 6 to 7 p.m. — Denton County Transportation Authority public meeting at Golden Triangle Mall, 2201 S. I-35E, in front of Barnes & Noble Booksellers. DCTA will share its annual program of projects and
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atercolor artist Walt Davis will give a presentation during the Visual Arts Society of Texas’ monthly meeting from 7 to 9 p.m. May 5 at the Patterson-Appleton Arts Center. During his presentation, “The Art of Bugs,” Davis will work on a half-sheet demonstration of a large-scale insect. Davis said he’s four years into a series of paintings celebrating these small subjects that go largely unnoticed. He will display some of his sketches and preliminary drawings to illustrate his methods, as well as three paintings that made it into American Watercolor Society annual shows. The presentation is free for arts society members and $3 for non-members. For more information about the artist, visit http://walt davisart.com.
service updates. Visit www.dcta.net. 6 p.m. — Italian Film Festival USA, free screenings of Palio, “Carlo” and What a Beautiful Surprise (Ma che bella sorpresa), in Room 184 of UNT’s Radio, TV, Film and Performing Arts Building, at Welch and Chestnut streets. Visit www.italianfilmfests.org/dallas.html. 7 to 9 p.m. — 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. 7:30 p.m. — UNT Department of Dance and Theatre presents Shakespeare’s The Merry Wives of Windsor at the University Theatre in the UNT Radio, TV, Film and Performing Arts Building, 1179 Union Circle. Tickets cost $7.50-$10. Call 940-5652428 or visit http://danceandtheatre.
unt.edu. 8 to 9 p.m. — Friday Night Frog Talk at Ray Roberts Lake State Park’s Johnson Branch Unit, 100 PW 4153, Valley View. Meet at the amphitheater near the kid fish pond. Sturdy shoes, water and a flashlight are recommended for this short frogspotting hike. All events are free with a $7 entrance fee required for anyone age 13 and up. Call 940-637-2636. 8 p.m. — 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.thempac.com. 8 p.m. — Movie in the Park at Quakertown Park, 321 E. McKinney St. Frozen will be shown at dusk. Marshmallow roast and arts and crafts begin at 8 p.m. Concessions will be sold. Visit www.dentonparks.com for updates. 8 p.m. — Sundown Collaborative
Theater presents Jacob Monroe Hates Clowns at the PointBank Black Box Theatre, 318 E. Hickory St. Tickets cost $10-$12. For reservations, call 940-220-9302 or email boxoffice@ sundowntheatre.org.
SATURDAY 8 to 9:30 a.m. — “Flying Feathered Friends” at Ray Roberts Lake State Park’s Johnson Branch Unit, 100 PW 4153, Valley View. Look and listen for birds on a hike covering just over a mile. Binoculars, sturdy shoes and water are recommended. A limited number of binoculars and pocket field guides are available for use. Meet at Picnic Pavilion 1. All events are free with a $7 entrance fee required for anyone age 13 and up. Call 940-6372636. 9 a.m. — Denton City Council candidate forum, hosted by the Denton League of United Latin American Citizens and Denton County
NAACP, at Denton City Hall, 215 E. McKinney St. Meet-and-greet starts at 9 a.m., with the forum at 9:30 a.m. 10 a.m. — Story Time at South Branch Library, 3228 Teasley Lane. Stories, songs, puppets and more for children ages 1-5 and their caregivers. Free. Call 940-349-8752. 10 to 11 a.m. — Wildflower hike at Ray Roberts Lake State Park Johnson Branch Unit, 100 PW 4153, Valley View. Enjoy a guided half-mile loop hike. Sturdy shoes and water are recommended. Meet at Picnic Pavilion 1. All events are free with a $7 entrance fee required for anyone age 13 and up. Call 940-637-2636. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. — Denton Redbud Festival presented by Keep Denton Beautiful at the Denton Civic Center, 321 E. McKinney St. Free festival and Arbor Day celebration features home and garden vendor booths, children’s activities, live music, educational workshops and the Trashion Fashion runway show. Participants who attend a 30-minute tree class at the event can get one free tree per household with proof of Denton residence. Visit www.kdb.org. 2 to 3:30 p.m. — Pokemon Club for ages 8-15 at South Branch Library, 3228 Teasley Lane. Drop-in club for Pokemon enthusiasts. Bring your cards or DS and battle other Pokemon fans. Free. Call 940-349-8752. 1 to 3 p.m. — Denton author Demi Prentiss and co-author Fletcher Lowe will sign copies of their book about church outreach, Radical Sending, at Barnes & Noble Booksellers at Golden Triangle Mall, 2201 I-35E. 6 p.m. — Italian Film Festival USA, free screenings of Before Neorealism, Italy’s Forgotten Cinema, “Like a Star” and The Legendary Giulia (Noi e la Giulia), in Room 184 of UNT’s Radio, TV, Film and Performing Arts Building, at Welch and Chestnut streets. Visit www.italian filmfests.org/dallas.html. 6:30 p.m. — UNT Music Library 75th anniversary concert, coordinated by Arturo Ortega, in Voertman Hall at the Music Building, at Avenue C and Chestnut Street. Free. Call 940-565-2791 or visit www.music. unt.edu. 6:30 p.m. — “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. Visit www.dentonbenefit league.org. 7:30 p.m. — UNT Department of Dance and Theatre presents Shakespeare’s The Merry Wives of Windsor at the University Theatre in the UNT Radio, TV, Film and Performing Arts Building, 1179 Union Circle. Tickets cost $7.50-$10. Call 940-5652428 or visit http://danceandtheatre. unt.edu. 8 p.m. — Sundown Collaborative Theater presents Jacob Monroe Hates Clowns at the PointBank Black Box Theatre, 318 E. Hickory St. Tickets cost $10-$12. For reservations, call 940-220-9302 or email boxoffice@ sundowntheatre.org.
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EVENTS Continued from Page 4 9 p.m. — 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. Visit http://bit.ly/1QYoaGG.
SUNDAY 2 p.m. — UNT Department of Dance and Theatre presents Shakespeare’s The Merry Wives of Windsor at the University Theatre in the UNT Radio, TV, Film and Performing Arts Building, 1179 Union Circle. Tickets cost $7.50-$10. Call 940-5652428 or visit http://danceandtheatre. unt.edu. 2:30 p.m. — Green Valley Cemetery Association annual meeting at Green Valley Community Church, north of Denton on FM2153, north of FM428. For more information, call 940-382-3513. 5 p.m. — “Digital Glitch,” a fashion show presented by UNT’s student-run Merchandising Inc., focuses on the evolution of technology in the form of color. In the University Ballroom, Room 314 A&B, at the UNT Union, 1155 Union Circle. Tickets cost $5 in advance at http:// squ.re/1Xur7iU, or $7 at the door. Visit www.merchandisingincorporated. com. 8 p.m. — Sundown Collaborative Theater presents Jacob Monroe Hates Clowns at the PointBank Black Box Theatre, 318 E. Hickory St. Tickets cost $10-$12. For reservations, call 940-220-9302 or email boxoffice@ sundowntheatre.org.
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. — Denton City Council candidate forum, hosted by We Denton Do It, at Dan’s Silverleaf, 103 Industrial St. Visit http://wedenton doit.com. 7 to 9 p.m. — Arduino meetup at North Branch Library, 3020 N. Locust St. 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. 4 p.m. — Family yoga at North Branch Library, 3020 N. Locust St. Designed for children ages 5-8 and their caregiver. Free, but registration is required. Call 940-349-8752 or visit www.dentonlibrary.com.
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Evening concert series starts tonight
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wilight Tunes will return for its first show of the year in downtown Denton from 6:30 to 8 p.m. today at Lone Star Attitude Burger Co. on the Square, 113 W. Hickory St. The Denton Main Street Association’s free concert series usually takes place on the Courthouse on the Square lawn, but the performance has been moved due to today’s rainy forecast and the rain-soaked lawn. If a Twilight Tunes performance is moved, Denton Main Street will announce the rain location on its Facebook page at http://bit.ly/1STWPBZ. The free program will run through June with performances every Thursday evening. Attendees are invited to enjoy dinner and drinks before (or after) at restaurants downtown. When the concerts are on the lawn, bring blankets and lawn chairs — but they won’t be needed tonight upstairs at LSA. The program will start with the Maylee Thomas Band, a blues-rock act. Coming up April 28: Denton artist Kody West, who plays Texas country. For more information and a schedule of weekly activities, visit www. dentonmainstreet.org.
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The Maylee Thomas Band kicks off Twilight Tunes tonight at LSA Burger Co.
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EVENTS Continued from Page 5 7 to 8:30 p.m. — 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 940-3498774 or email dawn.terrizzi@city ofdenton.com.
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. 10 to 10:30 a.m. — Preschool Music Class at South Branch Library, 3228 Teasley Lane. For ages 1-5. Free, but registration is required. Call 940-349-8752 or visit www. dentonlibrary.com. 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. 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. 2 to 3:30 p.m. — Learn how to use a computer mouse at South Branch Library, 3228 Teasley Lane. Free, but registration is required. Call 940-349-8752. 4 p.m. — 3-D printer certification for teens ages 11-17 at North Branch Library, 3020 N. Locust St. Free. Call 940-349-8752. 4:30 p.m. — Teen STEM Lab for ages 8-14 at North Branch Library, 3020 N. Locust St. Join the Brain STEMs from the UNT Society of Women Engineers for free food and fun and learn about science and engineering. 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. 8 p.m. — 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, on the north side of I-35E at North Texas Boulevard. Tickets cost $8-$10. Call 940-565-2791 or visit www.music. unt.edu.
MUSIC The Abbey Inn Restaurant & Pub Each Wed, County Rexford, 7-9pm, free. 101 W. Hickory St. 940-5665483. The Abbey Underground Thurs: Honest Answers, Morty 40, Malts and Mojo. Fri: Junk, Sharpy, Dead Hawke. Wed: Song Swap. April 28: Basically Basie Big Band. April 29: Fabs, Azuline, Heavy Hands. Weekly events: Each Sat, “’80s and ’90s Retro Dance Party”; each Sun, open mic hosted by
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“Doctor Who” stars Michelle Gomez, left, Peter Capaldi and Jenna Coleman will appear at Fan Expo Dallas in June.
Look for the blue phone booth Fan Expo to bring key ‘Doctor Who’ players to Dallas
Fan Expo Dallas, a convention celebrating comics, sci-fi, horror, anime and gaming, will run June 3-5 at Kay Bailey
Hutchison Convention Center, 650 S. Griffin St. in Dallas. Guests will include Doctor Who stars Peter Capaldi, Michelle Gomez and Jenna Coleman. Other appearances will include legendary comic book author, publisher and television producer Stan Lee, original Star Trek cast members William
Shatner, George Takei and Nichelle Nichols, sibling actors John and Joan Cusack, director and artist Frank Miller, and actress and writer Carrie Fisher. The expo will be open 4 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, June 3; 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Saturday, June 4; and 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sunday, June 5. Tickets cost $30 for Fri-
day, $55 for Saturday and $45 for Sunday, with a $5 discount for advance purchases. Threeday passes cost $89 in advance and $95 at the door. For a full list of appearances and activities, tickets and other details, visit www.fanexpodallas. com.
Bone Doggie, sign-up at 7:30pm; each Mon, karaoke. 100 W. Walnut St. www.abbeyunderground.com. A Creative Art Studio 227 W. Oak St., Suite 101. 940-442-1251. www.acreativeartstudio.com. American Legion Post 550 Each Fri, free karaoke at 9pm; each Tues, free pool. Live band on the last Sat of the month, free. 905 Foundation St., Pilot Point. 940-686-9901. Andy’s Bar April 28: Pansy Moon, Water Gun Water Sky Attack (album release), Jen Hill, 9:30pm, $6. 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: Caleb Coonrod, 4pm; Puddin Taine, 7pm. April 30: Austin Ettridge, 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.audacity brewhouse.com. The Chestnut Tree Each Sat, Jazz Brunch at 10am. Dan’s Silverleaf Thurs: American
Aquarium, 8pm, $15. Fri: Ian Moore and the Lossy Coils, 9pm, $15-$18. Sat: Bernie Nelson, 5pm, $7; Dove Hunter, Bighand/Bigknife, Trap Lord, 9pm, $10. Sun: The Bird Dogs and Friends, a benefit for Serve Denton, 4pm, $15. April 25: We Denton Do It’s Denton City Council candidate debate, 6:30pm, free; Paul Slavens and Friends, 9pm, free. Tues: Joel Cross, Justin Cash, 7:30pm, free. Wed: Courtney Patton, Rodney Parker, Isaac Hoskins, 8pm, $10. April 28: Rivers & Rust, 8pm, $10. April 29: Abacaba, 10pm, $7. April 30: Troy Cartwright, 9pm, $10. 103 Industrial St. 940-320-2000. www.dans silverleaf.com. The Greenhouse Mon: Trevor Lund. Each Mon, live jazz at 10pm, free. 600 N. Locust St. 940-484-1349. www.greenhouserestaurantdenton. com. Harvest House Thurs: Graham Wilkinson, 8-11pm, free. Fri: Kuzuthon, a fundraiser for KUZU-FM (92.9), with Fab Deuce, Wave Swinger, Pearl Earl, the Dark Magician, Daniel Markham, Scott Danbom, Mike Luzecky Trio, Scott Porter Quiz Marathon, Marathons and Unicorns, mariachi, 6pm.
Sat: Goodnight Ned, 9pm-midnight, $2. Sun: “Sunday Funk” with the Harvest House Band, 4-8pm, free. April 29: Watusi, 9pm, free. April 30: Jetta in the Ghost Tree, Holy Moly, 9pm, $2. 331 E. Hickory St. 214-578-7499. www.dentonharvest house.com. Jack’s Tavern Fri: Dusty Smirl Band. Sat: Jay Parr, King Strait. Wed: Charlie Shafter & Starfire. April 29: Raised Right Men. May 6: The Renegade Band. May 13: Brian “Beerman” Houser. 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. Fri: Mr. Inez. Sat: Buffalo Ruckus. April 29: The Superkings. April 30: Isaac Tauaefa. 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.lsaburger.com. Mable Peabody’s Beauty Parlor and Chainsaw Repair Sat: “Early Bird Command Performance” burlesque show starring Roxxy Reckless, with host Lemme Addams, Valentina,
Onyx Fury, Clint Liquor and more, 9pm, $5. April 30: Dames of Deception with host Shay Fox, 10pm. Each Thurs, Glitterbomb variety show, 9pm, $5. Each Sun, The Grand Review, 10pm, $5. Each Tues, open mic, 9pm, sign-up 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: Phil Hamilton, Blake Burrow, 8:30pm, $10-$12. April 29: Sam Riggs, Dalton Domino, 8:30pm, $12-$15. May 6: Kevin Fowler, the Rankin Twins, 8:30pm, $15-$18. May 13: Cody Canada and the Departed, Aaron Copeland, 8:30pm, $15-$18. 1009 Ave. C. 940565-6611. www.rockinrodeo denton.com. Rubber Gloves Rehearsal Studios Thurs: Mantra Love, Moon Waves, Mother Tongues, 9pm, $5-$7.
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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. ■ Ages 15 and older can prepare for Red Cross Waterpark Lifeguard Training from 4 to 5 p.m. each Sunday through June 5 at the Denton Natatorium, 2400 Long Road. Students learn the prerequisites for water park training. $15 per person. For more information and to register, visit www.dentonparks.com or call 940-349-7275. ■ This weekend’s Movie in the Park will be the Disney smash Frozen. A marshmallow roast and arts and crafts starts at 8 p.m. and the movie starts at 9 p.m. Friday in Quakertown Park, 321 E. McKinney St. Concessions will be sold. Any rain cancellations will be listed on www.dentonparks.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. Register online or call 940-349-7275. ■ Creative Movement for ages 3 to 4 meets from 10:35 to 11:05 on Saturdays, April 30 to May 21, at Denia Recreation Center, 1001 Parvin St. Dancers will learn basic ballet moves and dance concepts through imaginative play and short dance routines. $30 per child. Register online or call 940-349-7275. ■ Hip-hop dance class for ages 9 and older meet 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Wednesdays, May 4-25, at Martin Luther King Jr. Recreation Center, 1300 Wilson St. $40 per dancer. Dancers will learn fun combinations and dance moves. To register, call 940-349-7275 or visit www.dentonparks.com. ■ The next Kids Rock Friday Night will be from 7 to 10:30 p.m. May 6 at the Denton Civic Center, 321 E. McKinney. Kids in grades 1-5 will play, dance and have sport contests. $10 per child. Pay cash at the door. ■ Kinderdance’s dance and tumbling classes for ages 2 to 8 are at North Lakes Recreation Center, 2001 W. Windsor Drive. Weekly classes start on May 3. Saturday classes are also available beginning May 14. To register, call 940-349-7275 or visit www.dentonparks.com. ● Kindertots is a general movement class for ages 2 to 3 1/2. Meets from 4:45 to 5:15 p.m. Tuesdays, May 3-June 28, for $79 per child and from 9:45 to 10:15 a.m. Saturdays, May 14-July 2, for $70. ● Kinderdance teaches dance moves with acrobatics for ages 3 to 5. Meets
5:20 to 6 p.m. Tuesdays, May 3-June 28, for $90, or 9 to 9:40 a.m. Saturdays, May 14 to July 2, for $80. ● Kindergym, for ages 3 to 5, focuses on tumbling. Meets 10:30 to 11 a.m. Saturdays, May 14-July 2. $70 per child. ■ Early registration for a youth kickball league for ages 5-10 continues through May 17. The league is divided into two age groups. Summer games begin June 14 and games are played on Tuesday nights at Evers Park, on the northwest side of Locust Street at Windsor Drive. The $60 fee includes eight games, a jersey and awards. To register, call 940-349-7275 or visit
www.dentonparks.com. ■ Denton will have its mud volleyball tournament at 8 p.m. May 21 at North Lakes Recreation Center, 2001 W. Windsor Drive. It’s a six-on-six double-elimination tournament. Ten players can be on a roster, with a minimum of two female players on the court at all times. Participants must be at least 18. Games begin at 9 p.m. $150 per team. To register, call 940-349-7275 or visit www.denton parks.com. ■ The Water Works Park Triathlon will start at 7:30 a.m. May 22 at Water Works Park, 2400 Long Road.
The triathlon is sanctioned through USA Triathlon association. The race starts with a trip down the water slide. Registration ends May 15. $85 for the sprint; $105 for the sprint relay. A companion event, the Splash & Dash, for ages 7-15, starts at 10 a.m. Ages 7-10 will swim 100 meters, then run a 1K race. Ages 11-15 will swim 200 meters, then run a 2K. Entry fee is $25. Register at www.playtri.com/ waterworks. ■ Practices for an indoor soccer league for ages 4-11 start the week of May 30 at McMath Middle School, 1900 Jason Drive. The league is
divided into three age groups. Summer games begin June 4. The $75 fee includes a jersey and awards. To register and get practice times, call 940-349-7275 or visit www.denton parks.com.
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EVENTS Continued from Page 6 Fri: Ska by Skawest with Revolución Oi, the Inverters, the Wife and Kids, 9pm, $10. Sat: Ska by Skawest with Joystick, You People, Eric Daino, the Suspects, I Am Clark Kent, Benny vs. the Beast, 9pm, $10. Mon: Bent Shapes, the Mad Doctors, Bighand// Bigknife, 9pm, $7-$9. Wed: Thin Skin, Wandcarver, Whipping Post, others, 9pm, $1-$3. April 29: Vanessa Peters, Daniel Markham & Claire Morales, Tony Ferraro, Jared Caraway, 9pm, $5-$7. April 30: DDFW Master of the Mic, 9pm, $5-$7. 411 E. Sycamore St. 940-387-7781. www.rubbergloves dentontx.com. Sweetwater Grill & Tavern Tues: Boxcar Bandits, 7pm. Shows on the patio, no cover. 115 S. Elm St. 940484-2888. www.sweetwater grillandtavern.com. UNT on the Square Thurs: UNT Flute Ensemble, 7pm; Jose Aponte & Caribe Club, 8pm. Each Thurs, Thursday Night Music, 7-9pm, free. 109 N. Elm St. 940-369-8257. http://untonthesquare.unt.edu. VFW Post 2205 Free karaoke at 8pm each Thurs, Fri and Sat. 909 Sunset St.
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. 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. First Friday Denton on the first Friday evening of the month at art venues and businesses around the downtown Square. Free gallery viewings, live music, art projects and demonstrations. For more information, visit www.firstfridaydenton.com. Green Space Arts Collective Studio/gallery available for rental. 529 Malone St. 940-595-9219. www.greenspacearts.com. Impressions by DSSLC Store selling ceramics by residents of Denton State Supported Living Center. 105 1/2 W. Hickory St. 940-3823399. Jupiter House 114 N. Locust St. 940-387-7100. Patterson-Appleton 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. ● VAST Merging Visions, the Visual Arts Society of Texas’ collaboration with the Denton Poets’ Assembly, through June 5 in the Meadows Gallery. Free. 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 Blagg-Huey Library MonThurs 7:30am-midnight, Fri 7:30am-10pm, Sat 9am-6pm, Sun 2pm-midnight. 1322 Oakland St. 940-898-3701. www.twu.edu/library. TWU East and West galleries in the TWU Fine Arts Building, at Oakland Street and Pioneer Circle. Free. Mon-Fri 9-4, weekends by appointment. 940-898-2530. www.twu.edu/ visual-arts. TWU Gallery 010 Student-run exhibition space in the lower level of the Student Union, on Bell Avenue at Administration Drive. Mon-Thurs 8-9; Fri 8-5; Sun 1-9. www.twu.edu/ visual-arts. UNT Art Gallery in the UNT Art Building, 1201 W. Mulberry St. at Welch. Building also includes the North Gallery and the Lightwell Gallery. Tues noon-5pm, Wed-Thurs 9:30am-8pm, Fri-Sat noon-5pm. Free. 940-565-4316. http://gallery.unt.edu. ● 56th annual Voertman Student Art Competition and Exhibition, through July 7. 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, through May 14. 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. 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.
Radio lovers poised to launch local nonprofit FM station By Lucinda Breeding | Features Editor
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or Denton residents Peter Salisbury, Erin Findley and Sashenka Lopez, there’s something charming about terrestrial radio. The three are on the board of Real Waves Radio Network, a 501(c)3 nonprofit that will operate a new Denton radio station: KUZU-FM (92.9). They say they aren’t opposed to online radio. There’s just something about twisting a knob — or pressing a “scan” button — and hearing music and voices cut through the static. “It’s kind of romantic,” said Salisbury, chairman of the KUZU board. “For me, it’s always been terrestrial radio versus online radio, obviously. It’s super easy for someone to get online — well, I don’t want to say easy. Nothing’s ever easy — but it is easier to get online for me and a lot of us. There’s a romantic quality about terrestrial radio. There are these waves, vibrations. And you can be part of projecting these vibrations and someone’s on the other end picking it up. There’s this intimacy to it that’s fascinating.” Lopez and Findley said they crave the serendipity you get on grass-roots radio. “It’s like having someone hand you a mix tape,” Lopez said. “You get to discover things you weren’t looking for, and you learn something from it, too.” KUZU hasn’t gone live just yet. Salisbury and the volunteers behind Real Waves are busily preparing to broadcast in July. The board needs to outfit a studio, get an antenna mounted on a nearby radio tower and get the station ready to be both on the dial and on the Internet. On Friday, the board hosts KUZUthon, a night of music to raise money for the station.
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Salisbury has long been interested in local radio. He’s listened to University of North Texas’ radio station, KNTU-FM (88.1), for years. He’s been part of the local music scene for years, too. He and a handful of volunteers have been running a tiny AM radio station, 1670 AM, since 2009. “In 2009, I came across this regulation that the FCC has: Part 15,” Salisbury said. “Under Part 15 regulations, you can broadcast without a license on [the] AM [band]. But with that, they only allow you to broadcast 0.1 watt.” Radio wattage has to do with the power output of a transmitter. Dallas nonprofit station KNON-FM (89.3) broadcasts at 55,000 watts — a big territory. Part 15 regulation gives operators a short reach, and doesn’t require operators to have a license. “It really only allows you a few city blocks,” Salisbury said of 1670 AM. “That’s a nice neighborhood station. If everything’s right with your station — you have grounding and an antenna — it can go a little further than that.”
“AM radio goes pretty much a mile or less than mile,” Findley added. Even a short reach was enough for local radio programmers, who broadcast around the clock us mix of automation and regular programs. Salisbu and Nick Foreman host Murderation, which focu on 1960s ska rock and Jamaican music. Lopez and Julie McKendrick host the longestrunning show on 1670 AM, Fake Parts, a show th a lot like listening to mix tapes assembled around themes or moods. The late musician and visual ar Nevada Hill and Denton musician Sarah Ruth Al exander hosted a show that threaded pop culture, music and politics together. American radio experienced a seismic shift in 1990s, Salisbury said. Media conglomerates boug bandwidth in chunks, and listeners got a much m homogenous menu of music. In 2000, the Federa Communications Commission created new radio
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classifications, and low-power FM radio was born. The idea was that small communities could run noncommercial stations on the FM band, with bandwidth capped at 100 watts. “A hundred watts is basically a 3-mile radius,” Salisbury said. “It was meant for local voices to get back on the air. They were for nonprofit organizations. So they immediately got backlash from these big broadcasters. So they shut it down.” For the next 10 years, Congress hammered out bill after bill to return small bits of the airwaves back to communities. “They finally approved the Local Community Radio Act of 2010,” Salisbury said. “They made LPFMs a legit thing. That was right after the time Erin and I started doing 1670 AM, the Part 15 [station]. We didn’t even realize what was going on with the LPFMs at that time.” Findley said they were satisfied with their AM
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radio station. They were promoting local voices and broadcasting local music as part of their programming. It scratched their itch for indie radio. “We would challenge our listeners, you know?” she said. “We invited them to come up with ideas. Even though we don’t have a huge radius of listeners, every once in a while we’d have a show and air it online, too.” “We felt like it was the legal way that we could provide a showcase,” Salisbury said. “You could do pirate radio. But if they catch you, you’re never going to be able to do anything in radio again. The Part 15 radio was a way to do what we love without risking that.”
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Salisbury said he, Findley and Lopez were happily plugging away on 1670 AM when Todd Urick, who
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ABOVE: Friday’s KUZUthon will raise funds for a low-power FM station. Shown during the making of the nonprofit’s Kickstarter video: Jenny Seman, Michael Munywoki, Bailey Chapman, Pam Chittenden, Laura Mauelshagen, Polly Maynard and Lisa Townsend. Courtesy photo/ Melanie Little Gomez
KUZUTHON What: A fundraising concert for Denton’s community radio station When: 6 p.m. to midnight Friday Where: Harvest House, 331 E. Hickory St. How much: Cover is $2. On the Web: www.kuzu.fm, http://1670am.blogspot.com KUZUTHON LINEUP 6 p.m. — Mariachi Aguilas de UNT 6:30 p.m. — Marathons and Unicorns 7 p.m. — Scott Porter Quiz Marathon 7:30 p.m. — Mike Luzecky Trio 8:25 p.m. — Scott Danbom 8:50 p.m. — Daniel Markham 9:40 p.m. — The Dark Magician 10:05 p.m. — Pearl Earl 10:55 p.m. — Wave Swinger 11:20 p.m. — Fab Deuce
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Local artist Erika Tolbert paints a window at Harvest House last week in preparation for Friday’s KUZUthon.
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KUZU works with an organization called Common Frequency, contacted them. Common Frequency is a nonprofit organization that gives free and affordable assistance to new community and college radio stations. “He told us about the LPFM, and he told us that with what we’d been doing already with 1670, we’d kind of be a perfect organization to try and culminate a happening for Denton,” Salisbury said. “From then on, we were in close communication for the next two years. He helped us through the application process, did the engineering. And it’s a super great asset to have him on our side with Common Frequency.” Urick’s direction shortened the growing pains of starting a low-power FM station. Salisbury and the board volunteers created Real Waves Radio Network, the nonprofit that will operate KUZU. Because individuals can’t apply for low-power FM radio licensing, the Denton Holiday Festival Association agreed to apply for the license. “At the time, our friend Kelley Pound was the chair of the association board,” Findley said. “She’s a supporter of community radio.” Pound used to work on-air at KERA-FM (90.1), the National Public Radio affiliate in
FUNDRAISING FOR KUZU-FM KUZU has launched a Kickstarter campaign, at http://kck.st/ 1YmulFj, to raise $25,000 by May 8. The money will help the community station buy equipment to furnish its studio. The board has broken down the costs the funds will cover: Low-power FM transmitter — $5,000 Special antenna — $1,500 Cabling — $500 Audio equipment — $5,000 Emergency Broadcast Unit — $3,000 Microwave link — $5,000 Rent and expenses — $12,000 yearly Royalties — $2,000 yearly Transmitter installation — $8,000 Broadcasting online — $3,000 yearly Tower rental — $12,000 yearly
North Texas. The festival association is the owner of the station and the license holder for KUZU. Salisbury said the two nonprofits will continue their partnership, possibly broadcasting live from the Denton Holiday Lighting Festival. Listeners will be able to hear KUZU in most of Denton — the coverage area will be roughly within Loop 288, and “a little beyond to the south and east,” according to the group’s Kickstarter page. Lopez said the radio station’s leadership is interested in being a presence in Denton’s
lively arts and culture scene. “At music festivals, there are probably some musicians who come into town that people are interested in whom they would never have a chance to sit down and have a conversation with. But we can do that,” Lopez said. “I can see us doing that kind of work.” Programming is still coming together, the board members said. The plan is for KUZU’s shows to be locally produced, with programming for music and talk. Lopez and Findley both teach at Title I schools, and hope to have programming for children and families on the air. They’re open to book readings and radio plays. While the station won’t promote a particular political platform, Findley said the station will provide information and discussion on local politics. Local music will make it on the station, and Salisbury said the station will offer memberships and business underwriting. “Ideally, we’d be listenersupported,” Salisbury said. The station will offer training for people interested in hosting on-air programs, and anyone in Denton will be able to apply to be on air or to pitch a program. “This is something we want to do to give back to Denton,” Findley said. “You’re going to hear your neighbors on air.” LUCINDA BREEDING can be reached at 940-566-6877 and via Twitter at @LBreedingDRC.
Denton musician and photographer Peter Salisbury is the board chairman of Real Waves Radio Network, which is launching KUZU-FM this summer.
DINING RESTAURANTS ASIAN
Gobi Mongolian Grill and Asian Diner 717 S. I-35E, Suite 100. 940-387-6666. 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. $-$$. 940-382-5437. www.mrchopsticks.com.
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Bet the House BBQ Central Texas-style barbecue from owners Cody Smithers and Shawn Eagle, who have cooked together for years. Brisket from North Texas ranches, pulled pork, turkey, pork ribs and sausage, by the plate or by the pound. 508 S. Elm St., Suite 109. Wed-Sat 11am-8pm or until sellout; Sun 11am-3pm or until sellout. $-$$. 940-8080332. www.betthehousebbq.com. The Juicy Pig Walk-up barbecue restaurant brings together owner Ken Currin, Denton’s master of casual fine dining, and local culinary mainstay Pam Chittenden. Chopped and sliced beef, pulled pork, St. Louis-style ribs, sausage and chicken with fruit-based sauces. 708 Locust St. Daily 11am-9pm or sellout. Beer. $-$$. 940-387-0708. http://juicypig denton.com. Metzler’s Bar-B-Q Much more than a barbecue joint, with wine and beer shop, deli with German foods and more. Smoked turkey is lean yet juicy; generous doses of delightful barbecue sauce. Tender, well-priced chickenfried steak. Hot sausage sampler has a secret weapon: spicy mustard. Beer and wine. Daily 10am-10pm. 628 Londonderry Lane. $. 940591-1652. Second location: Metzler’s North, 1115 E. University Drive, 940-383-3663. www. metzlerscatering.com. Mudd’s Good Eatin’ Krum eatery serves up pecan-smoked meats nightly, and comfort foods like chicken fried steaks, fried pork chops and more on Friday and Saturday. 208 W. McCart St. in Krum. Thurs-Sat 5-9pm. Barbecue lunch on Mon, 11am-sellout. 940482-3374. www.eatatmudds.com. Old House BBQ 1007 Ave. C. 940-383-3536. The Smokehouse Denton barbecue joint serves up surprisingly tender and juicy beef, pork, chicken and catfish. Good sauces, bulky sandwiches and mashed potatoes near perfection. Good pies and cobblers. Beer and wine. 1123 Fort Worth Drive. Sun-Thurs 11-9, Fri-Sat 11-10. $-$$. 940-566-3073.
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Loco Cafe Casual breakfast/lunch cafe that’s a sister restaurant to the Greenhouse Restaurant across the street. Signature plate is the Loco Moco: stacked hash browns topped with eggs, cheese, salsa or gravy with a fresh biscuit. 603 N. Locust St. Mon-Fri 6am-2pm; Sat-Sun 7am-3pm. $-$$. 940-3871413. Rising Sun Cafe 3101 Unicorn Lake Blvd. Tues-Fri 6am-2pm, Sat-Sun 8am-4pm. 940381-1500. www.face book.com/risingsuncafedenton. Royal’s Bagels & Deli 503 W. University Drive. Daily 6:30am-2pm. $. 940-808-1009. http://royalsbagels.com. Seven Mile Cafe Breakfast, brunch and lunch spot, including vegan options. 311 W. Congress St. Daily 7am-3pm. 940-808-0200. www.sevenmilecafe.com.
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Austin St. Truck Stop Outdoor food truck
park just off the Square. Check www.austinsttruckstop.com to find which food trucks are coming, and when. 208 N. Austin St. Bears Den Food Safari Dine with two rescued bears at Sharkarosa Wildlife Ranch’s restaurant, specializing in brick oven pizza. Full bar. 11670 Massey Road, Pilot Point. Tues-Fri 5-9pm, Sat 11am-10pm, Sun 11am-4pm. $-$$. 940-686-5600. www.bearsdentexas.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 11amnoon. 940-565-4144.
FINE DINING
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 940-5666888. 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.
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 nanobrewery. 100 W. Oak St. Mon-Thurs 11am-11pm, Fri 11am-midnight, Sat 10ammidnight, 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). $-$$. 940-484-1349. www.greenhouserestaurant denton.com. Hannah’s Off the Square Executive chef Sheena Croft’s “upscale comfort food” puts the focus on local, seasonal ingredients. Steaks get A-plus. Tempting desserts. Full bar. No checks. 111 W. Mulberry St. Lunch: Mon-Sat 11-3. Brunch: Sun 10:30am-3pm. Dinner: Sun-Mon 4:30-9; Tues-Thurs 4:30-10; Fri-Sat 4:30-11. $$-$$$. 940-566-1110. www.hannahsoffthesquare.com. Horny Toad Cafe & Bar 5812 N. I-35. Sun-Thurs 11-10, Fri-Sat 11am-midnight. $-$$. 940-383-2150. http://hornytoadcafe.com. 940’s Kitchen & Cocktails Full bar. 219 W. Oak St. $$. 940-218-6222. Queenie’s Steakhouse Chef Tim Love’s steakhouse just off the downtown Square. Live jazz nightly. Full bar. 115 E. Hickory St. Lunch: Fri 11:30-2:30. Dinner: Wed-Thurs 4:30-10pm, Fri-Sat 4:30-11pm. Sun brunch, 10:30am-3pm. $$-$$$. 940-442-6834. www.queeniessteakhouse.com.
I Love Sushi 917 Sunset St. Mon-Thurs 11am-3pm & 5-10pm, Fri 11am-3pm & 510:30pm; Sat noon-10:30pm; Sun noon-9pm. $$. 940-891-6060. www.ilovesushi denton.com. J Sushi 1400 S. Loop 288, Suite 100. 940387-8833. 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. $$-$$$. 940-382-7505. Shogun Steakhouse & Sushi Bar 3606 S. I-35E, Suite 100. 940-382-7800. Sushi Cafe 1115 W. Hickory St. 940-3801030. www.facebook.com/thesushicafedenton. Sushi Motto 2430 S. I-35E, Suite 126. 940-383-3288.
ITALIAN
NATURAL/VEGETARIAN
Aviano Italian Restaurant 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 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. $-$$. 940-497-5400. Giuseppe’s Italian Restaurant Romantic spot in bed and breakfast serves Northern Italian and Southern French cuisine. Beer and wine. 821 N. Locust St. Mon-Thurs, 11-2, 5-9, Fri 11-2 & 5-10, Sat 5-10. Sun 10:30-2. $-$$. 940-381-2712. Luigi’s Pizza Italian Restaurant Family-
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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. $-$$. 940-591-1988.
JAPANESE
The Bowllery Rice, noodle and veggie bowls featuring sauces and dressings made from scratch, with teriyaki and other meats as well as vegan and gluten-free options. Fresh juices and smoothies. 901 Ave. C, Suite 101. TuesSun 11am-9pm. $-$$. 940-383-2695. http://thebowllery.com. Cupboard Natural Foods and Cafe Cozy cafe inside food store serves things the natural way. Winning salads; also good soups, smoothies and sandwiches, both with and without meat. Wonderful breakfast. 200 W. Congress St. Mon-Sat 8-8, Sun 10-7. $. 940387-5386. 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.
FUTURE BOOKINGS April 28 — Kindergarten orientations at Denton ISD elementary schools. Call 940-369-0134 or visit www.dentonisd.org. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 29 and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 30 — Jim Beam Collectibles Convention at Springhill Suites, 1434 Centre Place Drive. 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.dentonjazzfest.com. 7 p.m. April 30 — Premiere of movie Brennan, based on the life of The Ragamuffin Gospel author Brennan Manning, at Cross Church Denton, 1100 Dallas Drive, Suite 106. Tickets cost $15. Visit www.itickets.com/brennan. 8 p.m. May 1 — Candlelight vigil for lives lost to suicide at Denton County MHMR Center, 2519 Scripture St. Hosted by the National Alliance for Mental Illness chapter at TWU in collaboration with MHMR. Guest speaker is psychology fellow Dr. Karen Bartlett. Participants are encouraged to bring photos of their loved ones lost to suicide and to wear green in observance of Mental Health Month. Email Ashley Phillips at aphillips11@twu.edu. 5:30 p.m. May 6 — Artists Enclave of Denton County mixer meetup at Sweetwater Grill & Tavern’s Walnut Street Annex, 115 S. Elm St. At 7 p.m., the meetup will move to the Patterson-Appleton Arts Center for the opening-night reception for “International Nightscapes: Recent Works” by Bob Chilton. Visit www.facebook.com/artistsenclavedenton county. Noon May 7 — 20th annual Denton Mudbug Boil in the parking lot behind Lucky Lou’s, 1207 W. Hickory St., and Riprocks, 1211 W. Hickory. Event raises money for a number of local nonprofits, with food, music, vendor booths and a bounce house for kids. Admission is free. All-you-can-eat ticket costs $25 at the gate, or $20 in advance at http://bit.ly/1PV7zhz. 6 p.m. May 7 — UNT ArtWear 2016, a runway show of work by 36 UNT fashion design students, at the UNT Union Ballroom, Rooms 314 A&B, at 1155 Union Circle. Tickets cost $35 for adults, $20 for UNT students, faculty and staff. For reservations, visit http://bit.ly/1MtjBnM. 7 p.m. May 20 — Denton ISD’s Family Night at the Rough Riders game vs. the San Antonio Missions, at Dr Pepper Ballpark in Frisco. Tickets costs $20 each and include food and a souvenir; $5 of each ticket goes to the Denton Public School Foundation. For an online order form, visit http:// bit.ly/1Sxu51E. Deadline is May 18.
IN THE REGION
April 29-May 22 — Dallas Children’s Theatre presents Roald Dahl’s The BFG (Big Friendly Giant) at the Rosewood Center for the Family Arts, 5938 Skillman St. in Dallas. Performances are at 1:30 and 4:30 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. A preview is at 7:30 p.m. April 28, and opening night is 7:30 p.m. April 29. Tickets cost $13-$26. Call 214-740-0051 or visit www.dct.org. May 20-22 — 24th annual Wildflower! Arts & Music Festival at Richardson’s Galatyn Park, featuring Hoobastank, the Guess Who, Survivor, Finger Eleven, Dennis DeYoung and the music of Styx and more. Three-day pass costs $40; single-day pass, $25; $5 for ages 5-12. Visit www.wildflowerfestival.com. July 22-24 — UNT Mayborn Literary Conference, “Pulitzers: A Century of Excellence — People, Politics & Public Affairs,” at the Hilton DFW Lakes Executive Conference Center in Grapevine. Keynote speakers are Pulitzer winners Gilbert King, Sheryl WuDunn and Margo Jefferson. Before May 1, registration costs $374 for the general public, $354 for educators and $324 for students. After May 1, registration is $425. Fee includes all speaker sessions and several meals. Visit www.themayborn.com.
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MOVIES
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. Silver Cinemas Inside Golden Triangle Mall, 2201 S. I-35E. 940-3871957. www.silvercinemasinc.com.
NOW PLAYING Barbershop: The Next Cut (★★ 1⁄2) If you’re wondering what the Barbershop crew (Ice Cube, Cedric the Entertainer and Eve, among others) has been up to the last 12 years, well, they’re still cutting hair and providing the usual social commentary. This time it’s about the rising gun and gang violence on the South Side of Chicago. This third outing has a lot of strengths (the theme of fatherhood), but it’s drowned by its melodramatic side plots (infidelity accusations) and over-the-head topics. Rated PG-13, 112 minutes. — Preston Barta 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. With Ben Affleck, Henry Cavill, Amy Adams. As Wonder Woman, Gal Gadot turns on the light in this dark and tedious movie. Rated PG-13, 153 minutes. — P.B. 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 R, 99 minutes. — Los Angeles Times 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 The Jungle Book (★★★★) Disney’s beautifully crafted live-action adaptation of Rudyard Kipling’s works is worth seeing on the biggest screen possible. A young boy, Mowgli (played with warmth and gumption by Neel Sethi), embarks on a journey of self-discovery in the midst of the jungle, befriending and making enemies with inhabitants along the way. With the latest CGI, filmmaker Jon Favreau is up to the task of making these adventurous creatures authentic-looking and larger than life. Although the film gets a bit dark at times (parents, be cautious for your younger ones), fans are not robbed of the 1967 animated film’s iconic songs. With voices by Bill Murray, Idris Elba and Christopher Walken. Rated PG, 105 minutes. — P.B.
Moments immortalized Benson, renowned photographer, on his craft in film By Preston Barta Film Critic
For the Instagram-loving generation — and anyone who loves to take pictures — the arrival of digital photography brought forth innumerable benefits: Images became cost-effective, ready to preview instantly, easier and quicker to share. The list goes on. Today, even the cheapest smartphone contains a camera whose quality would have seemed unbelievable a decade ago. It’s easier than ever to snap a picture, which means more and more people are doing it everyday. Times are different and things are constantly evolving. Few have better witnessed this change than Scottish photographer Harry Benson, who’s the subject of the documentary titled Harry Benson: Shoot First, premiering at the USA Film Festival in Dallas on Saturday. His name may not ring a bell at first, but you’ve probably seen at least one of his many iconic pictures: the photo of the Beatles having a gleeful pillow fight, or of Robert F. Kennedy moments after he was shot in 1968. Name someone — a president, celebrity or important figure from the civil rights movement onward — and there’s a good chance Benson had them within his frame. When you’ve worked with so many celebrated individuals, it’s hard to imagine not losing sight of yourself. Where does one even begin recalling the monumental moments from the past? “It’s not just one thing you remember, it’s lots of things,” Benson said. “I was always able to cut myself off from an event with people. They never quite got through to me, because if you become too friendly and accommodating, they’re going to tell you not to use that certain picture of them in a bubble bath, or
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The Beatles arrive in New York in 1964 in this image captured by photojournalist Harry Benson.
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Photographer Harry Benson finds himself in focus in a documentary that screens Saturday at the USA Film Festival. whatever it is. You want to show them as human beings.” The key idea for Benson is to establish a safe and natural environment for his subjects. The photojournalist said he treats them with the utmost respect and never lets his admiration get in the way of his work. “You only know what you read about these people,” said Benson. “I think [photographers and journalists] fall into the same category. We’re simply there to record and not be a public relations person. We’re there to tell the truth of what we see.”
Benson seizes every opportunity when capturing an honest moment — using his tools, surroundings and subjects wisely. “Even the Beatles having a pillow fight was a moment that could not be repeated,” said Benson. “A good photograph is a glimpse that is gone forever. I learned this when I was there when Robert F. Kennedy was assassinated. You should never leave a good situation.” In Benson’s experience, digital photography has made the craft more accessible, but it has not pushed the quality.
“I’m glad my career was done on film,” said Benson. “It certainly was not easy doing it that way compared to nowadays, where anyone can point and shoot. But that’s the way it is now, and granted, I’ve seen some beautiful pictures captured digitally. While you may get well exposed pictures, I’m not getting anything any more memorable than film.” Of course, aspiring journalists and photographers may ask about the “right” camera, or the “best” lens, but Benson’s secret is beyond equipment. “If you keep working, you’re going to get lucky,” said Benson. “Opportunity is going to come up like an express train, so all you need to do is climb aboard.” Shoot First screens at 7:15 p.m. Saturday at the Angelika Film Center, 5321 Mockingbird Lane in Dallas. Benson and cowriters/directors Justin Bare and Matthew Miele will be in attendance. Tickets cost $10 per program. For more information, visit http://usafilmfestival.com. PRESTON BARTA is a member of the Dallas-Fort Worth Film Critics Association. Read his work on FreshFiction.tv. Follow him on Twitter @PrestonBarta.
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Let it go
‘Huntsman’ prequel’s charms power through tangled plot
By Preston Barta
Sara (Jessica Chastain, left) bumps up against Ravenna (Charlize Theron) in “The Huntsman: Winter’s War.”
Film Critic
Visual supervisor turned director Cedric Nicolas-Troyan (who’s supposedly directing the upcoming Highlander remake) treats us to another adventure in the most recent world of Snow White, to some excitement and applause. Its predecessor, Snow White and the Huntsman (2012), didn’t perform terribly at the box office, even if most critics deemed it a contaminated apple, and that appears to be all it takes for studios to green-light a follow-up. Admittedly, Snow White and the Huntsman wasn’t rotten. Chris Hemsworth’s Huntsman was a lot of fun and he kept things moving, much like he does here. Perhaps that’s why Universal Pictures decided to throw out Kristen Stewart’s fairskinned princess in favor of Hemworth’s ax-wielding hero. Serving as both a prequel and a sequel to Snow White, The Huntsman: Winter’s War follows the journey of, well, the Huntsman, while two rival queen sisters (Emily Blunt and Charlize Theron) duke it out in full Frozen fashion. With Snow White herself sidelined as a mere infant, The Huntsman swaps the fairest princess in the land for Frozen’s Elsa. There isn’t a shred of pretense here. The studio is clearly hoping all the little girls who loved Frozen — who are now three years older — will eagerly flock to this movie. Sure, the character’s name is not Elsa — it’s Freya (Blunt) — but the white hair, long blue gowns and cold powers are more than a coincidence. Setting aside the lack of originality, we can instead focus on the film’s nonsensical nature. For one, the movie is titled Winter’s War, but truth be told, there is no real war in it. It also doesn’t have much of a plot, other than the huntsman and company (Jessica Chastain, Nick Frost, Rob Brydon, Sheridan Smith and Alexandra Roach) trying to retrieve the missing “mirror, mirror, on the wall” before it falls into the wrong hands.
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The Huntsman: Winter’s War Rated PG-13, 114 minutes. Opens Friday.
Every scene is sort of connected to each other, but really, we lurch from one attempted emotional beat to another, with little to no gravitas in any of them. It feels like the writers (Evan Spiliotopoulos and Craig Mazin) were making it up as they went along. Tonally, the film can’t make up its mind much either. But what makes this film work for the most part is the interlacement of its characters, who are all passable enough that you
might consider this worth picking up at a Redbox on a cold or rainy day. Each of the characters, especially Hemsworth and Theron in her menacing reprisal of Queen Ravenna, has a story to tell thanks to the flair of the actors in their shoes. All of them dig into their roles and bring out something tangible and witty — even when they are repeatedly undermined by the sloppiness of the narrative. There will be some audiences who will find a beat in it — whether it’s the action or Hemworth’s good looks — but for those who enter with a heart as cold as Freya, just let it go, chuckle and have a good time. PRESTON BARTA is a member of the Dallas-Fort Worth Film Critics Association. Read his work on FreshFiction.tv.
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