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EVENTS THURSDAY 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. 5 to 9 p.m. — Denton County MHMR fundraiser at Top That! Pizza, 2710 W. University Drive. The center will receive a percentage of food sales from customers who present a special flier or place their receipt in a box near the cash register. To receive a flier by e-mail, contact Lisa Sorensen at lisas@dentonmhmr.org. 6:30 to 8 p.m. — Thursday Twilight Tunes, Denton Main Street Association’s free concert series, presents A Taste of Herb (Herb Alpert tribute) on the west side of the lawn of the Courthouse on the Square, 110 W. Hickory St. Brings a blanket or chairs. Call 940-349-8529.

FRIDAY 7:30 p.m. — Denton Community Theatre’s Theatre School presents Hansel & Gretel at the Campus Theatre, 214 W. Hickory St. Tickets cost $8. Call 940-382-1915 or visit www.dentoncommunitytheatre.com.

SATURDAY 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. — Car show sponsored by Lucy’s Moms on Main in downtown Aubrey, benefiting Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 920 in Denton and the Green Valley School restoration project. Event also includes live music, food, antique tractors and the Denton County Fallen Soldiers Memorial. Entry fee for the car show is $15. 10 a.m. to noon — Preschool Play and Read for children ages 3 to 5 and their caregivers at North Branch Library, 3020 N. Locust St. Free. Call 940-349-8752 or visit www.denton library.com. 10:30 a.m. — Flag dedication ceremony at American Legion Post 71, 2501 Spencer Road, followed by a potluck lunch. Flags bearing the names of military veterans will fly in a field near the post Tuesday through May 28. To purchase a flag for $20 each, pick up a form at the post or visit www.txlegionpost71.org. For more information, call Perry Patrick at 940-765-8388. 2 p.m. — Denton Community Theatre’s Theatre School presents Hansel & Gretel at the Campus Theatre, 214 W. Hickory St. Tickets cost $8. Call 940-382-1915 or visit www.dentoncommunitytheatre.com. 3 to 4 p.m. — “They Came in Ships,” a genealogy class about records available to identify ancestors who immigrated to America, at Emily Fowler Central Library, 502 Oakland St. Free. Call 940-349-8752 to register, or visit www.dentonlibrary.com.

SUNDAY 2 p.m. — Denton Community

ON THE COVER DYLANFEST 2013 Tex Zimmerman — a.k.a. Mike Steinel — is back with his All-Star Revue for a Memorial Day concert that tips a hat to Bob Dylan and raises funds for a musical ministry. (Courtesy photo) Story on Page 9

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Trumpet player John Weir, center, takes on Herb Alpert’s work in A Taste of Herb. Band members include, from left, Paul Slavens, Joe Cripps, Tex Bosley, Ross Schodek and Robert Hokamp.

A tribute with a groove Denton Herb Alpert tribute band to play Twilight Tunes

he 20th season of Twilight Tunes continues today with a Denton tribute

band. A Taste of Herb has one mission: to drag Herb Alpert & the Tijuana Brass out of the record bin, dust it off and give it a Denton treatment. Grammy winner Danny O’Brien and Denton transplant John Weir put their spin on Alpert’s nimble trumpet work, while Paul Slavens grooves on the keyboards, Joe Cripps plays percussion along-

side Tex Bosley’s drumming and Ross Schodek’s bass, while Robert Hokamp plays guitar. Twilight Tunes is a local tradition. Denton Main Street has planned weekly summer concerts on the Square that are suitable for all ages for 20 years now. The music is free, and locals are encouraged to grab dinner from a restaurant on the Square before the music starts, or to share dessert with friends afterward. The Texas Downtown Association named Twilight Tunes the best promotional event of the state in 2012. Coming up on May 30: the Chris Watson Band, with blues and rock.

TWILIGHT TUNES What: Free music for the whole family Where: In May, concerts are on the Elm Street side of the Square. In June, concerts are on the Locust Street side of the downtown Denton Square. When: 6:30 to 8 p.m. every Thursday in May through July 4 Details: Select concerts include a bounce house. Bring lawn chairs, blankets and visit downtown restaurants for take-out on the courthouse lawn. Concerts happen rain or shine. To find rain-out venues, check www.dentonmain street.org.

— Lucinda Breeding

FIND IT INSIDE MUSIC Concerts and nightclub schedules. Page 2

DINING Restaurant listings. Page 7

MOVIES Reviews and summaries. Page 8

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DEADLINE: Theatre’s Theatre School presents Hansel & Gretel at the Campus Theatre, 214 W. Hickory St. Tickets cost $8. Call 940-382-1915 or visit www.dentoncommunitytheatre.com.

MONDAY 1 p.m. — Fundraiser to benefit relief efforts for Moore, Okla., at American Legion Post 550, 905 N. Foundation Drive in Pilot Point. Hamburgers, hot dogs, chips and watermelon will be served, and donations will be accepted for tornado victims. Bring donations of bedding, toiletries, toys, canned food, bottled water, baby items and gently used clothing for distribution. Call 940-686-9901. 5 to 8 p.m. — “Dylanfest 2013” with Tex Zimmerman and His All-Star Revue, celebrating the music of Bob Dylan at Dan’s Silverleaf, 103 Industrial St. With Rosana Eckert, Gary Eckert, Bruce Wermuth, Paul Metzger,

Jeffry Eckels, Steve Barnes and guest Beverly Hoch. Admission by donation to Instruments of Change. Visit www.dylanfest.org.

TUESDAY 7 to 8:45 p.m. — North Branch Writers’ Critique Group, for those interested in writing novels, short stories, poetry or journals, at North Branch Library, 3020 N. Locust St. Free. Call 940-349-8752 or visit www.dentonlibrary.com.

WEDNESDAY 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. — Concerts on the Square presents Brian Houser on the lawn of the Courthouse on the Square, 110 W. Hickory St. Free. Rain location is the Denton Civic Center, 321 E. McKinney St. Visit www.cityofdenton.com.

2 to 3:30 p.m. — “Introduction to the Internet” class at South Branch Library, 3228 Teasley Lane. Second part of the class is on Friday, May 31. Free. To regiser, call Fred Kamman at 940-349-8726. 7 to 8:30 p.m. — Exploring Philosophy at North Branch Library, 3020 Locust St. Join the ongoing discussions of time-honored philosophical issues with Dr. Eva H. Cadwallader, professor of philosophy. Free and open to the public. Call 940-349-8752.

MUSIC The Abbey Inn Restaurant & Pub Wed: Earl Bates’ “Celtic Sessions,” 7-9pm, free. 101 W. Hickory St. 940566-5483. The Abbey Underground Thurs: Big Band. Fri: Black James Franco,

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If you can’t stand the heat ‘Hansel & Gretel’ stokes familiar fairy tale with dose of comedy he latest children’s play by Denton Community Theatre’s Theatre School has something for just about everyone. There’s Hagatha, a witch with keen baking skills and a distaste for children. There’s a hardworking father who has made a bad remarriage. And there is the famous pair of siblings, Hansel and Gretel, who rely on their wits and providence when they are alone in the big woods and Hagatha’s nursing a grudge about a certain gingerbread house. There are other creatures and characters, too. Hansel and Gretel is a comedic adaptation of the familiar fairy tale about what happens when kids get a craving for a frosted shingle. Director Elizabeth Lambert leads the campers of the school’s most recent session in an old story peppered with fresh humor. The theater school is the Denton Community Theatre

Continued from Page 2 West and the Grooves, the Telemegasounds. Sun: Open mic hosted by Bone Doggie. Weekly events: Each Sat, “’80s and ’90s Retro Dance Party”; each Mon, karaoke. 100 W. Walnut St. Andy’s Bar Fri: White Bison. 122 N. Locust St. 940-565-5400. Banter Bistro Thurs: Robert Ize, 6pm. Fri: Classical guitar, 6pm; Uver, 8pm; Alex Cannon Quartet, 10pm. Sat: Jesse Washmon and Nathan Phelps, 6pm; Richard Gilbert, 8pm; Nick Reibach, 9pm; Will Frenkel, 10pm. Each Thurs, open mic at 8pm. Live local jazz at 8pm each Fri and 6pm each Sat. 219 W. Oak St. 940565-1638. www.dentonbanter.com. Cool Beans 1210 W. Hickory St. 940-382-7025. Dan’s Silverleaf Thurs: Robert

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Denton Community Theatre’s Theatre School opens “Hansel & Gretel” on Friday at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Campus Theatre in Denton. outreach program for ages 17 and younger. Each summer, the theater school offers camps that develop young performers’ skills in auditioning, building characters and performing for children and adults. As in summers past, this

year’s campers produce a fully fledged play on the community theater’s main stage to demonstrate what they’ve learned. And they learn fast — summer theater camps mount productions in about three weeks.

Gomez. Fri: Lo-Fi Chorus, Daniel Folmer, Ryan Thomas Becker, 9pm. Sat: Eleven Hundred Springs, 10pm, $12-$15. Sun: Joe Pat Hennen, 6pm, free. Mon: “Dylanfest 2013” with Tex Zimmerman & His All-Star Revue, 5-8pm, admission by donation to Instruments of Change. No smoking indoors. 103 Industrial St. 940-3202000. www.danssilverleaf.com. Denton Square Donuts Thurs: Brian Lambert, 8:30am. Sun: Kent Shores Group, 5pm; Zach Merritt, 7pm. 208 W. Oak St. 940-220-9447. www.dsdonuts.com Fry Street Public House Each Tues, karaoke, 9pm, free. 125 Ave. A. 940-323-9800. www.publichouse denton.com. Fry Street Tavern 940-383-2337. www.thefrystreettavern.com. Fuzzy’s Taco Shop 115 Industrial St. 940-380-8226. The Garage Fri: Brandon Bush. Sat: Matt Dunn. 113 Ave. A. 940-383-0045. www.thedentongarage.com.

Gerhard’s German Restaurant Fri: Ron & the Finkensteiners. Sat: The Jazzmeisters, 7-9pm. Sun: Riggs/Slater Jazz Quartet, 7-9pm. 222 W. Hickory St. 940-381-6723. www.gvrestaurants.com. The Greenhouse Mon: Kevin Swain. Live jazz each Mon at 10pm, free. 600 N. Locust St. 940-484-1349. www.greenhouserestaurantdenton. com. Hailey’s Club Thurs: Mockingbyrd Station, Blue Bear, Madison King, 9pm, free-$5. Fri: Roomsounds, the Neckties, the Rhoaming Soldier, Old Warhorse, 8pm, $5-$7. Sat: Luke Redfield, Derek Teague, Zach Balch, Jordan Burchill, 9pm, $5-$7. Sun: Catamaran, Relo, Benny Poppyseed, Sophomore, 9pm, free-$5. Mon: Boxcar Bandits, 10pm, free-$5. Each Tues, ’90s music, 10pm, free-$5. 122 W. Mulberry St. 940-323-1160. www.haileysclub.com. J&J’s Pizza Sat: Matthew and the Arrogant Sea, Year of the Bear,

HANSEL & GRETEL What: Denton Community Theatre’s Theatre School presents a stage adaptation of the fairy tale for all ages by Michele L. Vaca. When: 7:30 p.m. Friday, 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday Where: Campus Theatre, 214 W. Hickory St. Details: Tickets cost $8. Seating is general admission. For reservations, call 940-382-1915 or visit www.dentoncommunitytheatre.com.

— Lucinda Breeding

Wirewings, 9pm, free. 118 W. Oak St. 940-382-7769. www.jandjpizza denton.com. The LABB 218 W. Oak St. 940-2934240. www.thelabbdenton.com. La Milpa Mexican Restaurant Each Fri, Mariachi Quetzal, 8pm. 820 S. I-35E, Suite 101. 940-382-8470. Lowbrows Beer and Wine Garden 200 S. Washington St., Pilot Point. 940-686-3801. www.low brows.us. Mable Peabody’s Beauty Parlor and Chainsaw Repair Each Tues, open mic with Bryan Burns, 9pm. 1125 E. University Drive, Suite 107. 940566-9910. Mad World Records 115 W. Hickory St. 940-591-3001. Mellow Mushroom 217 E. Hickory St. 940-323-1100. www.mellow mushroom/store/denton. Oak Street Drafthouse and Cocktail Parlor 308 E. Oak St. 940-395-1950. www.oakstdraft house.com.

Rockin’ Rodeo Thurs: “Hip Hop Hooray.” Each Wed, “Wild West Wednesdays.” 1009 Ave. C. 940-5656611. www.rockinrodeodenton.com. Rubber Gloves Rehearsal Studios Thurs: MC Rap Battle and Beat Battle, with performances by AV the Great and Brain Gang Blue, 9pm, $5. Fri: The Angelus, Lord Buffalo, Pageantry, 9pm, $5-$7. Sat: Captured! by Robots, 9pm, $8-$10. Wed: Total Control, UV Race, Parquet Courts, Infernoh, Effluxus, Vaginors, Strange Factory, the Novice, 7pm, $10-$12. 411 E. Sycamore St. 940-387-7781. www.rubberglovesdentontx.com. Sweetwater Grill & Tavern Sun: Brasuka. Tues: Bonduris Quartet. Shows on the patio, 7-9pm, free. 115 S. Elm St. 940-484-2888. www.sweet watergrillandtavern.com. Taqueria El Picante 1305 Knight St., Suite A. 940-382-2100. Trail Dust Steak House 26501 E.

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ABOVE: “Comic Relief,” a mixed-media and and fiber work by Pat Kumicich, won first place in the 45th annual Visual Arts Exhibition presented by the Visual Arts Society of Texas. RIGHT: Vince Palacios’ ceramic work “Alchemy Series 2: The Beekeepers” won Best of Show in the Visual Arts Society of Texas’ annual national exhibition.

VAST array of artwork Exhibit marks 45th annual show for local group he Visual Arts Society of Texas has opened its annual national art exhibit in the Meadows Gallery at the Center for the Visual Arts, 400 E. Hickory St. The exhibit runs through June 1. The show features 53 pieces from artists from states including California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Michigan, Mississippi, New Mexico, North Dakota, Pennsylvania, South Carolina and Washington. The show’s lineup of Texas artists live and work in Amarillo, Beaumont, Laredo, Sugar Land, Waco and

Wichita Falls, as well as the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Top award winners were: ■ Best of Show: Vince Palacios of Long Beach, Calif., for a ceramic piece titled Alchemy Series 2: The Beekeepers; ■ First-place VAST Award: Pat Kumicich of Naples, Fla., for a mixed-media and fiber work titled Comic Relief; ■ Second place: Thomas Judd of Denton, for a photograph titled Blue Escape; and ■ Third-place winners: Robbie Barber, Ellie Ivanova, Richard M. Ash and Brian Paulsen. The arts society is based in Denton, and the exhibit is the 45th annual Visual Arts Exhibition. Gallery hours are 1to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. Admission is free.

“Blue Escape,” a 13.5-by-18-inch photograph by local photographer Thomas Judd, won the second place Kevin and Lynne Cox Award in the Visual Arts Exhibition.

EVENTS Continued from Page 3 U.S. 380 in Aubrey. 940-365-4440. www.trailduststeaks.net. UNT on the Square Thurs: “Chamber Music on the Square” with Bryan Burns, Stephen Lochbaum, Saule Garcia and Tessa Lark, 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.

FUTURE BOOKINGS Noon to 6 p.m. May 30 — Community blood drive at Harpool

Middle School, 9601 Stacee Lane in the Lantana area. Conducted by Carter BloodCare. Call Jennifer Hutson at 940-369-1700 or e-mail jhutson@dentonisd.org. Visit www. carterbloodcare.org. Noon to 5 p.m. May 30 — Community blood drive at Stephens Elementary School, 133 N. Garza Road in Shady Shores. Conducted by Carter BloodCare. Call Stephani Short at

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Denton artist Matt Dunn has crisscrossed the nation as a military brat, but Texas is home and Texas music fits this emerging artist like a glove. He’s one of the headliners at Saturday’s “Summer Music Kickoff.”

More summer tunes Roots artists kick off season with show on Square emorial Day marks the second “Summer Music Kickoff” organized by Denton musician Karry Bowman. The Saturday night concert on the downtown Square is free, and it presents a twangy, rootsdriven lineup that pledges allegiance to country and state in sound alone. Bowman is a singer-guitarist influenced by American rock and roots. He’ll perform some of his songs, and will share the stage with Denton musician and rising Texas rock artist Matt Dunn. Dunn released his debut CD, Black Lines, in January. Fort Worth singer Tiffany Cupit layers rhythm and blues

Denton guitarist and singer Karry Bowman hosted a summer kickoff concert last year on the Square. The musician brings the concert back this year so locals can start Memorial Day weekend with music for the family.

vocals over twangy country rock. Bowman, Dunn and Cupit headline, but Bowman has planned for more musicians to perform at the concert. The event is suitable for all

ages, and the music starts at 5:30 p.m. Bring lawn chairs and blankets, and grab dinner or dessert on the Square. — Staff report

940-369-0804. Visit www.carter bloodcare.org. May 31-June 1 — Dog Days of Denton Celebration in the north

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EVENTS Continued from Page 5 food donations will be accepted for Denton’s animal shelter. Visit www.dogdaysdenton.com. 9:15 a.m. June 1 — Summer Open Disc Golf Tournament at North Lakes Park’s disc golf course, on Bonnie Brae Street south of Windsor Drive. In the amateur team tournament, teams will be paired off to play 18 “holes.” Cost is $10, or $5 for advance registration by Saturday. Morning registration begins at 9:15 a.m. To register, visit http:// bit.ly/195dtel. Noon June 17 — People Helping People Golf Tournament benefiting United Way of Denton County, at Denton Country Club. Registration begins at 11 a.m. For registration and sponsorship information, visit www. unitedwaydenton.org. June 17-July 19 — Elm Fork Education Center summer camps, for children in grades 2-8 at UNT. Halfday and full-day camps available. Prices are $100-$130. Visit http:// efec.unt.edu, or contact Brian Wheeler at btw@unt.edu or 940-565-4912.

SENIORS American Legion Hall Senior Center 629 Lakey Drive in Fred Moore Park. 10am-3pm Mon-Fri, 6-9pm Thurs. 940-349-8298. Denton Senior Center Offers daily lunches, classes, travel, health services and numerous drop-in activities. 8am-9pm Mon-Fri. 509 N. Bell Ave. 940-349-8280. www.dentonseniorcenter.com. Ongoing activities: ● Aletha’s Craft Store, open 9am-1pm Mon-Fri. Call 940-3498720. ● Dancing and potluck, live big band and country music every second and fourth Friday, 7-9:30pm, $5. ● Movies 6pm each Wed. Free for Denton seniors. $1 for popcorn and soda. ● SPAN noon meal each Mon-Fri. $1.50 for seniors age 60 and older, $3.50 for those younger than 60. RSVP Referral and placement service for volunteers age 55 and older. 1400 Crescent St. 940-383-1508.

VISUAL ARTS Banter Bistro 219 W. Oak St. 940565-1638. Center for the Visual Arts Greater Denton Arts Council’s galleries, meeting space and offices. 400 E. Hickory St. Free. Tues-Sun 1-5pm. 940-382-2787. www.dentonarts.com. ● Visual Arts Society of Texas national juried exhibit, through June 2. The Chestnut Tree 107 W. Hickory St. Mon-Fri 9am-3pm, Sat 9am-2:30pm, Sun 11am-2pm. 940591-9475. www.chestnuttearoom.com. A Creative Art Studio 227 W. Oak St., Suite 101. Mon-Sat 12-6pm, Sun by appointment only. 940-442-1251. www.acreativeartstudio.com Cupboard Natural Foods and

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UNT on the Square presents works by the University of North Texas Sculpture Collective, a student group.

3-D viewing group of University of North Texas students have a show at UNT on the Square through June 5. The UNT Sculpture Collective is a group of undergraduates and recent alumni who work in 3-D, and the show at the downtown gallery

is as expansive and imaginative as the artists who created the work. Wall installations, furniture and architectural sculpture in a number of media are in the exhibit. The artists are clearly influenced by the tradition of sculpture and media,

Art pops off the walls at UNT on the Square

and informed by a graphicssoaked digital world. Gallery hours are from 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 5 p.m. Monday through Wednesday and Friday; 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 8 p.m. Thursday; and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. Admission to the gallery is

free. UNT on the Square is the headquarters of the UNT Institute for the Advancement of the Arts in addition to being a gallery and performance venue. It is located at 109 N. Elm St. on the downtown Square. — Staff report

DENTON PARKS & RECREATION Register by May 31 for Junior Master Naturalist Camp June 10-14 for kids ages 6 to 11. Cost is $60 per child. The camp guides children through nature study with field trips and through arts and crafts. Master Gardener-certified staff and Elm Fork Master Naturalists will lead the camp at Clear Creek Natural Heritage Area, 3310 Collins Road. Children should bring a sack lunch and wear sunscreen, long pants and insect repellent. The fee includes admission to “Predators From the Sky,” a presentation by the Blackland Prairie Raptor Center from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. June 12 at Denia Recreation Center, 1001 Parvin St. For more information, call 940-349-7275. To register, visit http://bit.ly/143zQ0K. ■

Jazz dance lessons for ages 6 to 12 will be offered from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Fridays, May 31 through June 21, at Denia Recreation Center, 1001 Parvin St. Cost is $30. Jazz uses ballet techniques and tap-dance rhythms. To register, call 940-349-8525 or visit www.dentonparks.com. ■ Early registration for the Summer Open Disc Golf Tournament ends Saturday. In the amateur team tournament on June 1, teams will be paired off to play 18 “holes” on the city’s course, with each team keeping the other’s score. Cost is $5. An additional $5 will be added for those who register on the morning of the tournament. Check-in is at 9:15 a.m. at North Lakes Park’s disc golf course, on Bonnie Brae Street south of Wind-

sor Drive. To register, visit http:// bit.ly/195dtel. ■ Little Scientists half-day camp for ages 3 to 5 will be offered from 9 a.m. to noon June 24-28 at the Denton Civic Center, 321 E. McKinney St. Demonstrations and hands-on activities will teach campers about magnets, air, water and more. Cost is $75. Campers must be potty-trained. To register, call 940-349-7275 or visit www.dentonparks.com. ■ Season passes for Civic Center Pool will be available beginning Tuesday. Passes cost $50 for individuals ($60 for nonresidents), $110 for families ($125 for nonresident families). The pool, at 515 N. Bell Ave., is open Saturday through Monday,

then will open for the season June 8 through Aug. 25. Hours are noon to 6 p.m. weekdays and Saturdays, and 1 to 6 p.m. Sundays. Admission costs $3 for ages 18 and older, $2.25 for ages 2 to 17. Children younger than 2 get in free with an adult guardian. Pick up passes at the Denton Civic Center, 321 E. McKinney St., or call 940-349-8800. ■ A new class, “Kayaking: Intro to Paddling,” for ages 8 and older, will be offered from 8:30 to 10 a.m. Monday through Thursday, June 17-20, at Denton Water Works Park, 2400 Long Road. Students will learn basic boat orientation, safety and stroke technique. Course costs $60. To register, call 940-349-8800 or visit www.dentonparks.com.

EVENTS Continued from Page 6 Cafe 200 W. Congress St. 940-3875386. Denton Square Donuts 208 W. Oak St. 940-220-9447. www.dsdonuts.com. Farmer’s & Merchant’s Gallery Early and contemporary Texas art. 100 N. Washington St., Pilot Point. Fri-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 1-5pm. Appointments encouraged. 940-6862396. www.farmersandmerchantsgallery.com. Gallery 010 in the TWU student union, at the corner of Bell Avenue and Administration Drive. Mon-Thurs 8-9; Fri 8-5; Sun 1-9. Free. 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. La Meme Gallery At Rubber Gloves Rehearsal Studios, 411 E. Sycamore St. www.lamemegallery.com. Oxide Fine Art & Floral Gallery 211 N. Cedar St. 940-483-8900. www.oxidegallery.com. PointBank Black Box Performing Arts Center Denton Community Theatre’s black box performance space. Mon-Wed 1-4pm, Fri 10:30am-1pm, and during performances. 318 E. Hickory St. SCRAP Denton Nonprofit store selling reused materials for arts and crafts. 215 W. Oak St. 940-391-7499. www.scrapdenton.org. 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. UNT Art Gallery in the UNT Art Building, 1201 W. Mulberry St. at Welch. Tues noon-5pm, Wed-Thurs 9:30am-8pm, Fri-Sat noon-5pm. Free. 940-565-4316. http://gallery.unt.edu. ● Communication design senior level exhibition, in the Lightwell Gallery through May 31. ● College of Visual Arts and Design Master of Fine Arts Showcase, May 21 through June 29. 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. ● UNT Sculpture Collective exhibit, through June 5. UNT Union Gallery Level 3, UNT Union, 400 Ave A. Mon-Sat 8am-10pm, Sun noon-10pm. 940-5653829. www.unt.edu/union/gallery.htm. 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 Center for the Visual Arts, 400 E. Hickory St. Monthly meetings include mini-shows and demonstrations by visiting artists. Two annual juried exhibits. Critique groups and workshops. Visit www.vastarts.org or call Executive Director Lynne Cagle Cox at 972VAST-ORG.

SPORTS Denton Civic Center Location of Denton Parks and Recreation customer service center, 8am-5pm Mon-Fri. Indoor walking track open 6:45am-7pm Mon-Fri. 321 E. McKinney St. 940-349-8285. Visit www.dentonparks.com. Denia Recreation Center Fitness center, gameroom, indoor courts, climbing wall and more. 7am-9pm Mon-Wed; 7am-8pm Thurs-Fri; 9:30am-3:30pm Sat. 1001 Parvin St. 940-349-8285. Martin Luther King Jr. Recreation Center Fitness center, indoor courts, fitness, gameroom, computer room and more. 9am-9pm Mon-Fri; 9:30am-6:30pm Sat. 1300 Wilson St. 940-349-8575. North Lakes Recreation Center Fitness center with fitness specialists and child care available; indoor courts, preschool classes, group exercise classes and more. 5:30am10pm Mon-Thurs; 5:30am-9:30pm Fri; 7:30am-3:15pm Sat. 2001 W. Windsor Drive. 940-349-8287. Basketball court located across Windsor Drive, behind the softball fields on the north side of the park. Lights available until 10pm (closing time for the park).

AQUATICS Civic Center Pool Open for Memorial Day weekend, noon-6pm Sat & Mon, 1-6pm Sun. Open daily June 8-Aug. 25. 515 N. Bell Ave. in Quaker town Park. Mon-Sat noon-6pm; Sun 1-6pm. Admission is $3 for 18 and older; $2.25 for ages 2-17; free for younger than 2. Season passes available. Call 940-349-8279. Denton Natatorium Indoor pools with open and lap swimming, swim lessons for children and adults, water exercise available. 2400 Long Road. Mon-Fri 5:30am-8pm, Sat 10am-6pm, Sun noon-6pm. Admission for city residents is $3.50 for ages 12 and older, $2.50 for ages 6-11, $1 for ages 2-5; free for younger than 2. Nonresidents pay $5, $3 and $1.50, respectively. Passes and punch cards available. 940-349-8800. Water Works Park Four giant slides, a tubing river, a children’s water playground and two indoor pools. 2400 Long Road, just off Loop 288 and FM428 (Sherman Drive). Admission includes access to Natatorium. Open for Memorial Day weekend, 11am-7pm Sat & Mon, noon-7pm Sun; preseason weekend, 11am-7pm June 1, noon-7pm June 2. Open daily June 8-Aug. 11. For Denton residents: $11 for 48 inches or taller; $7 for under 48 inches. Nonresidents pay an additional $2. Free for children younger than 2; $5 for non-swimming guests. Passes available. Visit www.dentonwaterworks.com or call 940-349-8800.

DINING RESTAURANTS AMERICAN CUISINE Central Grill 1005 Ave. C. 940-3239464. Dusty’s Bar and Grill Laid-back bar just off the Square serves a beltbusting burger and fries, a kitchen homily for meat and cheese lovers. Seven plasma TVs for fans to track the game, or patrons can take part in interactive trivia and poker. Kitchen open throughout business hours. 119 S. Elm St. Daily noon-2am. $-$$. 940-243-7300. www.dustysbar.com. Hooligans 104 N. Locust St. 940442-6950. www.hooligansonline.com. The LABB 218 W. Oak St. 940-2934240. www.thelabbdenton.com. The Loophole Square staple has charming menu with cleverly named items, like Misdemeanor and Felony nachos. Decent range of burgers. 119 W. Hickory St. Daily 11am-2am; food served until midnight. Full bar. $-$$. 940-565-0770. www.loopholepub .com. Pourhouse Sports Grill Classy sports bar and restaurant boasts large TVs and a theater-style media room and serves burgers, pizza, salads and generous main courses. Full bar. Smoking on patio only. 3350 Unicorn Lake Blvd. Sun-Thurs 11-10, Fri-Sat 11-12. $-$$. 940-484-7455. Rocky’s Sports Bar Big games on big screens plus some pretty big tastes, too. Now open for lunch. For finger food, roll chicken chipotle and battered jalapeno and onion strips are standouts. Homestyle burgers; savory Caesar salad with chicken. Full bar. 2000 W. University Drive. Daily 11am-2am. $. 940-382-6090. Rooster’s Roadhouse “We Ain’t Chicken” is what the eatery claims, though the menu kindly includes it on a sandwich and in a wing basket — plus barbecue, burgers and hangout appetizers (cheese fries, tamales, and queso and chips). Beer. 113 Industrial St. Sun-Wed 11-10; Thurs-Sat 11midnight. $. 940-382-4227. www.roosters-roadhouse.com. RT’s Neighborhood Bar 1100 Dallas Drive, Suite 124. 940-381-2277. Sweetwater Grill & Tavern It may claim a place among the world’s other memorable pubs, rathskellers, hangouts and haunts where the food satisfies as much as the libations that wash them down. 115 S. Elm St. Tues-Sat 11-2am, Sun-Mon 11-midnight. $-$$. 940-484-2888. www.sweetwatergrillandtavern.com. Treehouse Bar & Grill 1512 W. Hickory St. Mon-Sat 11am-2am, Sun noon-midnight. 940-484-7900. www.thetreehousedenton.com. II Charlies Bar & Grill 809 Sunset St. 940-891-1100.

ASIAN Gobi Mongolian Grill and Asian Diner 717 S. I-35E, Suite 100. 940387-6666. Little Asia 7650 S. I-35E, Corinth. 940-269-1110. 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.

BAKERIES Candy Haven and Kolache Haven 301 N. I-35E. 940-565-1474, 940-5659700. Crickles & Co. Breakfast, pastries, desserts, coffee and tea. 2430 S. I-35E, Suite 136. Mon-Fri 7am-6pm, Sat 7am-3pm. 940-382-6500. www.cricklesandco.com. Davis Purity Bakery Denton’s oldest bakery has sculpted but simple and flavorful cakes, soft egg bread, cookies and more. 520 S. Locust St. Mon-Sat 5am-5:30pm. 940-387-6712. Ester’s Tortilleria & Bakery Mexican bakery offers panoply of scents: cakes, pastries and sweets, lunch-able entrees, and tortillas in bulk. 710 Elm St. Mon-Sat 6am-9pm, Sun 6am-2pm. 940-591-9105. NV Cupcakes Gourmet cupcakes and other sweets. 4251 FM2181, Suite 216, Corinth; 118 E. McKinney St., Denton. Tues-Sat 11am-6pm or until sellout. 817-996-2852. www.nv cupcakes.com. Ravelin Bakery Gourmet bakery offers fresh-baked bread, mouthwatering sweets and a fine cup of coffee. 416 S. Elm St. Tues-Sat 6:30am-5:30pm, Sun 8am-5:30pm. 940-382-8561.

BARBECUE 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. 628 Londonderry Lane. Daily 10:30am-10pm. $. 940591-1652. 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. Sweet Y Cafe 511 Robertson St. 940-323-2301.

BISTROS AND CAFES Banter Bistro Gourmet sandwiches and salads, breakfast items, coffee and espresso, plus traditional Spanish tapas (small savory dishes) by reservation only. Beer and wine. No smoking inside. 219 W. Oak St. Daily 10ammidnight. $. 940-565-1638. www. dentonbanter.com. Bochy’s Bistro Fusion menu grabs elements of European cuisines with many salad and sandwich selections. Winning Greek chicken lisi panini. Artful desserts: tuxedo cake, cream cheese brownie. No smoking. 2430 I-35E, Suite 136. Mon-Thurs 8-3, Fri-Sat 8-9, Sun brunch 8-3. $$. 940-387-3354. www.bochys.com.

Cachette Bistro 144 N. Old Town Blvd., Suite 1, Argyle. Mon-Fri 7:30am-5pm, Sat 8am-3pm. 940464-3041. www.cachettebistro.com. The Chestnut Tree Salads, sandwiches, soups and other lunch and brunch options served in back of small shop on the Square. Chicken pot pie is stellar. Tasty quiche. Decadent fudge lava cake and rich carrot cake. Revolving dinner menu. No smoking. 107 W. Hickory St. Mon-Fri 9am-3pm, Sat 9am-2:30pm; dinner Thurs-Sat 5:30-9pm. $-$$. 940-5919475. 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.

BRUNCH Cups and Crepes Eatery serves up both traditional American and European breakfasts and lunch. Get biscuits and gravy or test a crepe filled with rich hazelnut spread. Specialty coffees. Smoking on patio only. 309 Fry St. Tues-Sun 8am-3pm. $. 940-3871696. 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. No smoking. 603 N. Locust St. Mon-Fri 6am-2pm; Sat-Sun 7am-3pm. $-$$. 940-387-1413. Royal’s Bagels & Deli 503 W. University Drive. Daily 6:30am-2pm. $. 940-808-1009. www.facebook. com/RoyalsBagels. Seven Mile Cafe Breakfast, brunch and lunch spot, including vegan options. 311 W. Congress St. Daily 7am-3pm. 940-808-0200. www. sevenmilecafe.com.

FINE DINING The Great American Grill at Hilton Garden Inn, 3110 Colorado Blvd. Dinner: Daily 5-10pm. 940-891-4700. 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. Smoking on terrace only. No checks. 111 W. Mulberry St. Lunch: Mon-Sat 11-3. Brunch: Sun 10:30am-3pm. Dinner: Sun-Mon 4:30-9; Tues-Thurs

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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. Rave Cinemas 8380 S. I-35E, Hickory Creek. 940-321-2788. www.ravemotionpictures.com. Silver Cinemas Inside Golden Triangle Mall, 2201 S. I-35E. 940-3871957. www.silvercinemasinc.com.

OPENING FRIDAY Fast & Furious 6 (★★1⁄2)Clearly, nobody ever told the makers of the Fast & Furious franchise that less is more. More is always more — and so regular fans will be delighted with this latest installment, which again ups the ante with the cars, the crazy stunts, the crashes and the fights. Vin Diesel’s Dom, now wealthy and living the good life, is lured back into action by his erstwhile nemesis, the federal agent Hobbs (the absurdly buff Dwayne Johnson). It seems a villain named Shaw has amassed a huge military arsenal and is one component short of wreaking total havoc. Especially funny are Tyrese Gibson as Roman and Chris “Ludacris” Bridges as Tej, Dom’s partners in crime. Rated PG-13, 130 minutes. — The Associated Press The Hangover Part III (★★★1⁄2) The Hangover Part III dares to alienate the very audience that made 2009’s The Hangover the highestgrossing R-rated comedy of all time because, well, it isn’t exactly a comedy. This time, Zach Galifianakis’ insufferable, inappropriate man-child Alan has gone off his meds and is out of control. His fellow “Wolfpack” members Phil (Bradley Cooper), Stu (Ed Helms) and Doug (Justin Bartha) stage an intervention and offer to drive him to a treatment center in Arizona. They get run off the road by masked thugs who work for crime boss Marshall (John Goodman, who improves everything merely by showing up). Now, they must make things right by finding the evil, effeminate gangster Leslie Chow (Ken Jeong). Directed by Todd Phillips. Rated R, 100 minutes. — AP

NOW PLAYING 42 A biopic about the legendary ballplayer Jackie Robinson, who broke Major League Baseball’s color barrier when he joined the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947. Rated PG-13, 128 minutes. — Los Angeles Times The Great Gatsby (★★★★) Leonardo DiCaprio plays Jay Gatsby in Australian director Baz Luhrmann’s colorful and often frantic rendition of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s cherished 1925 novel. Carey Mulligan plays Daisy Buchanan, cousin to narrator Nick Carraway (Tobey Maguire), who tells the story of the tragic love between Gatsby and Daisy. Fast moving and respectful to the novel, but with a personality of its own. Rated PG-13, 143 minutes. — Boo Allen

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Bomba (voiced by Jason Sudeikis) and his daughter, Mary Katherine (Amanda Seyfried), are united in their interest in a world of tiny but real people in “Epic.”

Romp & stomp

‘Epic’ sets two worlds on colorful collision course

Greetings, fellow stompers. That’s the name they have for us, stompers. And if you can’t see or can’t hear those who call us that, don’t blame Epic, the clever new animated film based on William Joyce’s children’s book The Leaf Men and the Brave Good Bugs. To complement its parallel stories filled with various themes, Epic delivers some gorgeous animation along with a consistent supply of in-yourface action sequences specially formulated for 3-D. It also includes some of the standard elements of G- or PG-rated anima-

tion, such as a goofy canine sidekick and a pair of wisecracking second bananas (here, a snail, Grub, voiced by Chris O’Dowd, and a slug, Mub, voiced by Aziz Ansari). But Epic covers a serious subject, one that demands attention without driving away a possible younger audience. In the two stories that head for one epic confrontation, young stomper Mary Katherine (Amanda Seyfried) goes to visit her father, a scientist discredited because of his research into the possibility of a advanced society of little people that we, the stompers, cannot see. But in the little world, they have troubles of their own.

The Leaf Men of the forest guard their Queen Tara (Beyonce Knowles), the possessor of the magic bulb that gives perpetual new life to the forest. Her love and protector, Ronin (Colin Farrell), prepares to face off against the deadly People of the Rot, the evil meanies who can take away the magic and kill the forest’s living organisms. Their leader, Mandrake (Christoph Waltz), exudes a rotting charm. Before long, Mary Katherine somehow becomes a little person, fighting alongside her new love Nod (Josh Hutcherson), flying on birds, and making friends with snails and slugs. Director Chris Wedge

deftly choreographs these various elements, introducing themes of environmentalism and universal connectedness along with a spirit of regeneration. But even the full plate of messages does not bog down what is essentially an adventure story, filled with colorful palettes and charming creatures, even if some of them are stompers.

Iron Man 3 (★★) Robert Downey Jr. returns as billionaire industrialist Tony Stark and his alter ego Iron Man in this jumbled piece of candy by director and co-writer Shane Black. When not trading quips and trying to be cuddly, Stark faces off against another industrialist/inventor (Guy Pearce) and his genetically enhanced superhuman army. Loud, often incoherent narrative unaided by routine special effects and jumbled action sequences. Rated PG-13, 130 minutes.

— B.A. Mud (★★★1⁄2) Matthew McConaughey stars as the title character, Mud, in this third film from Austinbased writer-director Jeff Nichols. Mud hides on a deserted island from the police when two local boys help him escape and also find his lost girlfriend (Reese Witherspoon). Before long, the hunt becomes violent and frighteningly intense. Rated PG-13, 130 minutes. — B.A. Pain & Gain (★★1⁄2) Michael Bay’s

comedic drama is based on real-life events involving 1990s Miami bodybuilders, who stole from rich clients in an escalating scheme that involved kidnapping and torture. This might have been a hopeless mess if not for the talented cast: Mark Wahlberg, Dwayne Johnson, Anthony Mackie and Tony Shalhoub. Rated R, 130 minutes. — San Francisco Chronicle Star Trek Into Darkness (★★1⁄2) Like fan-boy fiction on a $185 million budget, director J.J. Abrams’ film is

reverential, faithful and steeped in Trek mythology. The scenario’s been hijacked and rejiggered from better Trek plots of decades ago. But they pile on the spectacle in a way that’s never been seen before in Star Trek; the action is top-notch, the visuals grand, though the movie’s needless conversion to 3-D muddies the images. Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, John Cho and Zoe Saldana are among the returning ensemble cast. Rated PG-13, 132 minute. — AP

By Boo Allen Film Critic booa@att.net

Epic Rated PG, 102 minutes. Opens Friday.

COVER STORY

Another side of Mike Steinel

Alter ego lets professor tip a well-worn hat to the original Americana icon You may be a state trooper, you might be a young Turk, You may be the head of some big TV network, You may be rich or poor, you may be blind or lame, You may be living in another country under another name. But you’re gonna have to serve somebody, yes indeed. You’re gonna have to serve somebody. Well, it may be the devil or it may be the Lord But you’re gonna have to serve somebody. — Bob Dylan, “Gotta Serve Somebody”

By Lucinda Breeding Staff Writer cbreeding@dentonrc.com

o American musician has a catalog like Bob Dylan. Local Dylan devotee Mike Steinel pulls from the tireless folk, rock and gospel artist’s songbook every Memorial Day weekend, and Monday is no exception. On Monday, Steinel, a member of the University of North Texas College of Music faculDylan ty, will don a cowboy hat and a considerably rootsy attitude to become Tex Zimmerman. He and his All-Star Revue — made up of local big guns Rosana and Gary Eckert and Bruce Wermuth on vocals, Jeffry Eckels on bass, Paul Metzger on guitar and Steve Barnes on drums — will borrow from Bob Dylan’s five decades of music. Special guests Paul Slavens and Beverly Hoch (a Texas Woman’s University voice professor and Steinel’s wife) will appear, too.

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Mike Steinel pays tribute to the music of Bob Dylan when he’s in the cowboy boots of his alter ego, Tex Zimmerman.

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DINING Continued from Page 7 4:30-10; Fri-Sat 4:30-11. $$-$$$. 940-566-1110. www.hannahsoffthe square.com. The Wildwood Inn Elegant dining room tucked away in a bed and breakfast. Excellent food like hearty soups, Angus rib-eye, meal-size salads and daily specials. Beer and wine. No smoking inside. 2602 Lillian Miller Parkway. Thurs-Sat 6-10pm.

$$$. 940-243-4919. www.dentonwildwoodinn.com.

GERMAN Gerhard’s German Restaurant 222 W. Hickory St. 940-381-6723. www.gvrestaurants.com.

GREEK/MEDITERRANEAN Caesar Island Mediterranean Food 7650 S. I-35E, Suite 112, Corinth. 940-269-4370. Michael’s Kitchen Family-owned restaurant offers a Greek/Lebanese menu plus American food, for all

three meals. Breakfast buffet weekdays. BYOB. 706 Fort Worth Drive. Daily 5:30am-10pm. $. 940-382-3663. www.michaelskitchengreek.com. 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.

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Dylanfest Dylan has been touring regularly since 1988, and at age 71, the music icon is still going strong. “We play songs from all the various phases of his career,” Steinel said, “including acoustic folk, folk-rock, hard rock, rockabilly, gospel, country swing and everything in between.” Tex Zimmerman’s All-Star Revue is indeed a roster of allstars. Rosana Eckert is a busy singer, composer and arranger who is on the jazz faculty at UNT. She also sings with the New Collection, the a cappella choir directed by Paris Rutherford, the former director of the award-winning UNT Jazz Singers. Gary Eckert, Rosana’s husband, is a Dallas-based singer, writer and producer with credits in television music and recording. Wermuth is a Dallas-based singer, arranger and producer. Eckels is a busy freelance bassist, and Barnes is a jazz drummer with a brisk schedule. The concert still benefits a cause close to Steinel and Hoch. Proceeds from the gig benefit Intruments of Change, a ministry Steinel and Hoch formed in 2007 to collect musical instruments and deliver them — along with lessons on how to use them — to children in some of the most impoverished corners of the globe. In 2008 and 2009, the nonprofit traveled to South Africa and began a music academy. In 2011, an Instruments of Change team traveled to Haiti and began a similar program after a devestating earthquake crippled the country’s infrastructure and economy. By collecting donated instru-

Rosana Eckert, who’s on the jazz faculty at the University of North Texas, lends a voice to Tex Zimmerman and His All-Star Revue. Courtesy photos

Bassist Jeffry Eckels will help back up Tex Zimmerman on Monday at Dan’s Silverleaf. ments and raising funds through Dylanfest, the ministry continues to support programs that bring music and music education to the poorest communities on the planet. Instruments of Change is working closer to home, with plans to provide instruments to students affected by the recent tornado in Granbury.

DYLANFEST 2013 What: Tex Zimmerman and His All-Star Revue present a tribute to Bob Dylan, benefiting Instruments of Change When: 5 to 8 p.m. Monday Where: Dan’s Silverleaf, 103 Industrial St. Details: No cover, donations accepted.

University Drive. 940-384-1133. Burguesa Burger 214 E. Hickory St. 940-442-6113. www.burguesa.com. Cool Beans Funky atmosphere in old building. Menu offers foodstuffs that go well with a cold beer — fried things, nachos, hamburgers, etc. Veggie burger too dependent on salt, but good fries are crispy with skin still attached. Full bar. 1210 W. Hickory St. Daily 11am-2am. $. 940-382-7025.

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DINING Continued from Page 10 Denton County Independent Hamburger Co. Custom-built burgers with a juicy, generous patty, fresh fixings on a worthy bun. Also available: chicken sandwich and limited salad bar. 113 W. Hickory St. Mon-Sat 11-9. 940-383-1022. 2nd location: 715 Sunset St. Mon-Sat 11-8. 940-382-3037. $. No credit cards. Beer at 2nd location. Mr. Frosty Old-timey joint has all your fast-food faves but with homemade quality, including its own root beer. Atmosphere and jukebox take you back to the ’50s. 1002 Fort Worth Drive. Tues-Sun 11am-11pm. $. 940387-5449. RG Burgers & Grill 2430 S. I-35E, Suite 172. Sun-Thurs 11-9, Fri-Sat 11-10. 940-383-2431. www.bochys.com/ rgs.html.

HOME COOKING Babe’s Chicken Dinner House 204 N. Fourth St., Sanger. Tues-Fri 4:30-9pm, Sat 11-9 and Sun 11-3. $-$$. 940-458-0000. Betty’s Cafe Diners get buffet selections of homestyle standards: catfish, fried chicken, meatloaf and barbecue ribs. Homemade rolls and pie are available to go. Also: Mexican dinner buffets on Thursday. Breakfast buffets made to fill you up, and kids ages 1-5 eat for $2. 710 S. U.S. Highway 377 in Aubrey. Mon-Sun 6am-2:30pm, Wed-Fri 5-8pm. $. 940-365-9881. Bonnie’s Kitchen 6420 N. I-35. 940-383-1455. Cartwright’s Ranch House Restaurant on the Square serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, featuring chicken-fried steak, hamburgers and steaks. Family-style service available. 111 N. Elm St. 940-387-7706. www.cartwrightsranchhouse.com. Jay’s Cafe 110 W. Main St., Pilot Point. 940-686-0158. Krum Diner Offers homestyle cuisine, seafood and Italian food, along with Greek and assorted desserts, and sandwiches, burgers, dinner plates and more. 145 W. McCart St., Krum, Mon-Sat 7am-8pm, Sun 9am-2pm. $. 940-482-7080. OldWest Cafe As winner of the Best Breakfast and Best Homestyle Cooking titles in Best of Denton 2009 through 2012, this eatery offers a wide selection of homemade meals. Denton location: 1020 Dallas Drive. Mon-Sat 6am-2pm, Sun 7am-2pm. $. 940-382-8220. Sanger location: 711 N. Fifth St. Daily 7am-2pm. 940-4587358. 817-442-9378. Prairie House Restaurant Open since 1989, this Texas eatery serves up mesquite-grilled steaks, baby-back ribs, buffalo burgers, chicken-fried rib-eyes and other assorted dishes. 10001 U.S. Highway 380, Cross Roads. Daily 7:30am-10pm. $-$$. 940-4409760. www.phtexas.com.

ICE CREAM Beth Marie’s Old-Fashioned Ice Cream and Soda Fountain Parlor with lots of yummy treats, including more than 40 ice creams made on premises. Soups and sandwiches at lunch. 117 W. Hickory St. Mon-Wed

DINING PROFILE AND LISTINGS POLICY Restaurant profiles and listings are compiled by the Denton Record-Chronicle and The Dallas Morning News. A comprehensive list of Dallas-Fort Worth area restaurants is available at www.guidelive.com Denton Time publishes restaurant profiles and a guide of restaurants that have been featured in the weekly dining section and online at DentonRC.com. Profiles and listings are not related to advertising and are published as space is available. Denton Time does not publish reviews. Incorrect information can be reported by e-mail to drc@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 nuber, days and hours of operation and a copy of the menu to: Denton Time Editor, P.O. Box 369, Denton, TX 76202. Please indicate whether the restaurant is new or has changed ownership, chefs or menus.

PRICE KEY Average complete inner per person, including appetizer, entree and dessert. $ Less than $10 $$ $10-$25 $$$ $25-$50 $$$$ More than $50

11-10pm; Thurs 11-10:30; Fri-Sat 11-11:15; Sun noon-10pm. 940-384-1818. Unicorn Lake location: 2900 Wind River Lane. Mon-Wed 11-9; Thurs 11-10; Fri-Sat 11-11; Sun noon-9pm. 940-5911010. www.bethmaries.com.

dishes, from $3.95 pasta lunch special to pricier meals. Nifty kids’ menu. Tiramisu is dynamite. Beer and wine. 2317 W. University Drive. Sun & Tues-Thurs 11-10, Fri-Sat 11-11. $-$$. 940-591-1988.

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Bawarchi Biryani Point 909 Ave. C. 940-898-8889. www.bawarchi biryanipoint.com. Rasoi, The Indian Kitchen Housed in a converted gas station, this Indian dining spot offers a small but carefully prepared buffet menu of curries (both meat and vegetarian), beans, basmati rice and samosas. No smoking. 1002 Ave. C. Daily 11am-9:30pm. $. 940-566-6125.

Avocado Sushi Restaurant 2430 S. I-35E, Suite 126. 940-383-9812. I Love Sushi 917 Sunset St. MonThurs 11am-3pm & 5-10pm, Fri 11am-3pm & 5-10:30pm; Sat noon-10:30pm; Sun 12:30-9pm. $$. 940-891-6060. J Sushi 1400 S. Loop 288, Suite 100. 940-387-8833. jsushibar.com. Keiichi Sushi chef Keiichi Nagano turns eel, fluke, squid, salmon, yellowtail and tuna into sashimi. Daily fish specials and pasta dishes served with an Asian flair. Homemade tiramisu and fruit sorbets. Reservations recommended. Wine and beer. 500 N. Elm St. Tues-Sat 5-11. $$-$$$. 940382-7505. Shogun Steakhouse & Sushi Bar 3606 S. I-35E, Suite 100. 940-3827800. Sushi Cafe 1401 W. Oak St. 940380-1030.

ITALIAN Bagheri’s 1125 E. University Drive, Suite A. 940-382-4442. Don Camillo Garlic gets served straight up at family-owned restaurant that freely adapts rustic Italian dishes with plenty of American imagination. Lasagna, chicken and eggplant parmigiana bake in woodfired oven with thin-crusted pizzas. 1400 N. Corinth St., Suite 103, Corinth. Mon-Wed 11-2:30, 5-9; Thurs-Sat 11-2:30, 5-10. 940-321-1100. Fera’s Excellent entrees served bubbling hot. Rich sauces, firm pastas and billowing garlic rolls. Dishes served very fresh. Desserts don’t disappoint. Beer and wine. No credit cards. 1407 W. Oak St. 940-382-9577. Mon-Thurs 11-10, Fri-Sat 11-11. $-$$. Genti’s Pizza and Pasta 4451 FM2181, Suite 125, Corinth. Mon-Sat 11-10, Sun noon-9. $-$$. 940-4975400. Giuseppe’s Italian Restaurant Romantic spot in bed and breakfast serves Northern Italian and Southern French cuisine. Beer and wine. 821 N. Locust St. Mon-Thurs, 11-2, 5-9, Fri 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

MEXICAN/TEX-MEX Casa Galaviz Comfortable, homey atmosphere at small, diner-style restaurant that caters to the morning and noon crowd. Known for homemade flour tortillas and authentic Mexican dishes from barbacoa to menudo. BYOB. 508 S. Elm St. MonFri 7-7; Sat-Sun 7-5. $. 940-387-2675. Chilitos Delicious guacamole; albondigas soup rich with chunky vegetables and big, tender meatballs. Standout: savory pork carnitas. Attentive, friendly staff. Menudo on weekends, breakfast anytime. Daily lunch specials. Full bar. No smoking. 621 S. Lake Dallas Drive, Lake Dallas. Mon-Fri 11-9, Sat 10-9. $-$$. 940-321-5522. El Chaparral Grille Restaurant serves a duo of American and Mexican-style dishes for breakfast, lunch and catering events. Daily specials, and breakfast buffet on Sundays. 324

E. McKinney St., Suite 102. Mon-Fri 7am-2pm; Sun 8am-2pm. $. 940-2431313. El Guapo’s Huge menu encompasses Tex-Mex and Mexican standards as well as ribs, brisket and twists like Santana’s Supernatural Quesadillas (fajita chicken and bacon) and jalapeno-stuffed shrimp. Full bar. 419 S. Elm St. Mon-Fri 11-10, Sat-Sun 11-11. $$. 940-566-5575. Fuzzy’s Taco Shop Eatery stakes claim of wide variety in local taco territory. Beer, wine and margaritas. 115 Industrial St. Mon-Wed 6:30am-10pm, Thurs 6:30am-midnight, Fri 6:30am-2am, Sat 8am-2am, Sun 8am-10pm. $. 940-380-8226. La Mexicana Strictly authentic Mexican with enough Tex-Mex to keep locals happy. Chili relleno is a winner, with earthy beans and rice. Chicken enchiladas are complex, savory. Beer. 619 S. Locust St. Daily 9-10. $. 940-483-8019. La Milpa Mexican Restaurant 820 S. I-35E, Suite 101. 940-3828470. Los Toreros 2900 Wind River Lane, Suite 134. Sun-Thurs 11am-9:30pm; Fri-Sat 11am-midnight. 940-390-7693. Mazatlan Mexican Restaurant Authentic Mexican dining includes worthy chicken enchiladas and flautas. Fine standard combo choices and breakfast items with reasonable prices. Beer and wine. 1928 N. Ruddell St. Tues-Fri 11-9:30, Sat 8am-9:30pm, Sun 8-4. $. 940-566-1718. Mi Casita Mexican Food Fresh, tasty, no-frills Tex-Mex at good prices. Tacos, fajitas, quesadillas, chalupas and more plus daily specials and breakfast offerings. Beer and wine. 110 N. Carroll Blvd. Mon-Sat 7am-9pm. $. 940-891-1932. Mi Casita Express: 905 W. University Drive, 940-891-1938. Mi Casita: 2221 S. I-35E, 940-891-1500. Miguelito’s Mexican Restaurant The basics: brisk service, family atmosphere and essential selections at a reasonable price. Sopapillas and flan are winners. Beer and margaritas. 1412 N. Stemmons St., Sanger. 940458-0073. Mi Ranchito Small, family-operated, authentic Tex-Mex spot with $5.50 lunch specials Tues-Fri. Beer. 122 Fort Worth Drive. Tues-Thurs 11am-3pm, 5-9:30pm; Fri-Sun 11-10. $. 940-3811167. Raphael’s Restaurante Mexicano Not your standard Tex-Mex — worth the drive. Pechuga (grilled chicken breast) in creme good to the last bite, and beef fajitas are juicy and flavorful. Full bar. 26615 U.S. 380 East, Aubrey. Tues-Sat 11-10, Sun 11-9. $-$$. 940-440-9483. Taco Lady 1101 E. McKinney St. 940-380-8188. Taqueria El Picante 1305 Knight St., Suite A. Mon-Fri 10-6, Sat-Sun 8-5. 940-382-2100. Tortilleria Tierra Caliente 1607 E. McKinney St., Suite 800. 940-5916807. Tortilleria La Sabrocita 201 Dallas Drive. 940-382-0720. Veronica’s Cafe 803 E. McKinney St. 940-565-9809. Villa Grande Mexican Restaurant 12000 U.S. 380 East, Cross Roads. 940-365-1700. Denton location: 2530 W. University Drive, 940382-6416.

MIDDLE EASTERN 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. No smoking. 609 Sunset St. Daily 11-10. $-$$. 940-383-2051. www.greenzatar.com.

NATURAL/VEGETARIAN The Bowllery 901 Ave. C, Suite 101. Daily 11am-10pm. 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. No smoking. 200 W. Congress St. Mon-Sat 8-8, Sun 10-7. $. 940-3875386.

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. Beer and wine. 1925 Denison St. Sun-Thurs 11-9, Fri-Sat 11-9:30. $$. 940-243-2126. Hoochie’s Oyster House 207 S. Bell Ave. Sun-Wed 11am-9pm, ThursSat 11am-10pm. 940-383-0104.

STEAK Ranchman’s Cafe Legendary cafe sticks to old-fashioned steaks and tradition. Oversized steaks and delicious chicken-fried steak. BYOB. 110 W. Bailey St., Ponder. Sun-Thurs 11-9, Fri-Sat 11-10. $-$$$. 940-4792221. www.ranchman.com. Trail Dust Steak House Informal dress (neckties will be clipped). 26501 U.S. 380 East, Aubrey. $$. 940-3654440. www.trailduststeaks.net.

THAI Andaman Thai Restaurant Extensive menu continues trend of good Asian food in Denton. Fried tofu is a home run. Homemade coconut ice cream, sweet rice with mango. Beer and wine. No smoking. 221 E. Hickory St. Mon-Fri 11am-3pm & 4-9:30pm; Sat-Sun noon-9:30pm. $$. 940-5918790. www.andamanthairestaurant. com. Oriental Garden Restaurant Thai stir-fried dishes, with some Japanese and Chinese specialties. Homemade ice cream: coconut, green tea, Thai tea & lychee. 114 Ave. B. Mon-Sat 11-9. $-$$. 940-387-3317. Siam Off the Square Fresh flavors set curries apart at comfortable dining spot. Winning starters: shrimp satay, Tum Yum Gai and Tom Kah soups. BYOB. 209 W. Hickory St., Suite 104. Lunch, Mon-Fri 11-2; dinner, Mon-Sat 5-9. $-$$. 940-382-5118. Sweet Basil Thai Bistro 1800 S. Loop 288, Suite 224. 940-484-6080. Sukhothai II Restaurant 1502 W. Hickory St. 940-382-2888. Thai Ocha Dishes that are as tasty as they are pretty. Hot and spicy sauce makes even veggie haters go after fresh veggies with zeal. Quiet setting. BYOB. No smoking. 1509 Malone St. Mon-Fri 11am-3pm, 510pm; Sat 11:30-10; Sun 11:30-9. $-$$. 940-566-6018.

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