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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. Noon to 5 p.m. — Community blood drive at Stephens Elementary School, 133 N. Garza Road in Shady Shores. Conducted by Carter BloodCare. Call Stephani Short at 940-3690804. Visit www.carterbloodcare.org. Noon to 6 p.m. — 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.carterblood care.org. 6 p.m. — Method & Madness, Denton Community Theatre’s playwriting festival, starts with an opening reception and dinner at Sweetwater Grill & Tavern, 115 S. Elm St., followed by Tonic by Matthew Schipper and Little Tricks by Carl Williams at 7:30 p.m. at PointBank Black Box Theater, 318 E. Hickory St. Opening-night pass costs $30; festival pass is $65. Visit www.dentoncommunitytheatre.com or call 940-382-1915. 6:30 to 8 p.m. — Thursday Twilight Tunes presents Chris Watson playing Texas blues. Part of Denton Main Street Association’s free concert series. Bring a blanket or chair to the west side of the lawn of the Courthouse on the Square, 110 W. Hickory St. Call 940-349-8529.
FRIDAY 5 to 8:30 p.m. — Dog Days of Denton festival at the north end of Quakertown Park, 321 E. McKinney St. Event includes contests, games, information booths, vendors, demonstrations, crafts, food and more. All dogs must be kept on a leash and have proof of current vaccinations. Free admission; dog food donations will be accepted for Denton’s animal shelter. Visit www.dogdaysdenton. com. 7:30 p.m. — Method & Madness, Denton Community Theatre’s playwriting festival, presents It All Leads to the Lemon Scene by Pamela Winfrey and The Hotel Lobbyist by Bara Swain at PointBank Black Box Theater, 318 E. Hickory St. Friday pass costs $20; festival pass is $65. Visit www.dentoncommunitytheatre.com or call 940-382-1915.
SATURDAY 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. — Dog Days of Denton festival at the north end of Quakertown Park, 321 E. McKinney St. Event includes contests, games, information booths, vendors, demonstrations, crafts, food and more. Dogs can go through the D.A.W.G. Agility Course from 8:30 a.m. to noon for a donation to the Lions Club Leader Dog Project. All dogs must be kept on a leash and have proof of current
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The play’s the thing Theater presents winning scripts in weekend festival Denton Community Theatre’s playwriting festival, Method & Madness, brings five prize-winning original scripts to the PointBank Black Box Theater this weekend.
The festival, now in its second year, focuses on “imagination and the human condition” and was created to raise awareness during Mental Health Month. Playwrights from across the country submitted their scripts for the festival. The five top scripts will be presented in staged readings, followed by talk-back sessions including
the writers, directors and local mental health professionals. The festival starts tonight with an opening reception and dinner at Sweetwater Grill & Tavern. For more information, go to http://bit.ly/14A8orK, or visit the Method & Madness event page on Facebook at http://on.fb.me/17lzczm. — Staff report
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METHOD & MADNESS What: Denton Community Theatre’s second annual playwriting festival When: Today through Saturday Where: Most events are at the PointBank Black Box Theater, 318 E. Hickory St. Details: Festival pass, which includes admission to all events, costs $65. Saturday’s Brown Bag Theatre presentation is free and open to the public. Opening-night pass, which includes dinner, costs $30; single-day passes for Friday or Saturday cost $20 each. For passes, visit www.dentoncommunity theatre.com or call 940-382-1915.
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6 p.m. — Opening reception and dinner at Sweetwater Grill & Tavern, 115 S. Elm St. 7:30 p.m. — Tonic by Matthew Schipper of Denton and Little Tricks by Carl Williams of Houston, PointBank Black Box Theater
Noon — Brown Bag Theatre, with a table reading of The Mediation by Mark Rosen of Olympia, Wash., and a panel discussion with the playwrights at Dan’s Silverleaf, 103 Industrial St. Free. Bring your own lunch. 7:30 p.m. — A Long Trip by Dan McGeehan of Tulsa, Okla., awards ceremony and closing champagne reception, PointBank Black Box Theater
FRIDAY 7:30 p.m. — It All Leads to the Lemon Scene by Pamela Winfrey of Novato, Calif., and The Hotel Lobbyist by Bara Swain of New
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FAX IT TO: 940-566-6888 vaccinations. Free admission; dog food donations will be accepted for Denton’s animal shelter. Visit www.dogdaysdenton.com. 9:15 a.m. — 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. Morning registration begins at 9:15 a.m. To register, visit http://bit.ly/195dtel. 10 a.m. to noon — Denton Herb Society presents “Survival Sprouting,” a lecture on herbs, wheatgrass and alfalfa sprouting presented by Dakota R. Lemme, at North Branch Library, 3020 N. Locust St. Free. Visit www.dentonherbsociety.org. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. — National Trails Day at Clear Creek Natural Heritage Center, 3310 Collins Road. Event features a live raptor show, nature hikes, bird watching, archery, geocaching and kids’ crafts. Refreshments will be provided, but participants are encouraged to bring water bottles. Call 940-349-8152. Noon — Method & Madness, Denton Community Theatre’s playwriting festival, presents Brown Bag Theatre, with a table reading of The Mediation by Mark Rosen and a panel discussion, at Dan’s Silverleaf, 103
Industrial St. Free. Bring lunch. Visit www.dentoncommunitytheatre.com or call 940-382-1915. 7:30 p.m. — Method & Madness, Denton Community Theatre’s playwriting festival, presents A Long Trip by Dan McGeehan, an awards ceremony and closing reception at PointBank Black Box Theater, 318 E. Hickory St. Saturday pass costs $20; festival pass is $65. Visit www. dentoncommunitytheatre.com or call 940-382-1915.
SUNDAY 2 to 3 p.m. — “New Perspectives on Historic Hauntings,” a talk by Ty Phillips, vice president of the Texas Parapsychology Society and Texpart Paranormal, at Emily Fowler Central Library, 502 Oakland St. Talk will cover the history of ghost hunting and classic cases of hauntings. Free. Call 940-349-8752 or visit www.dentonlibrary.com.
MONDAY 6 p.m. — Chess Night at North Branch Library, 3020 N. Locust St. Players of all ages and skill levels welcome. Free. Call 940-349-8752 or visit www.dentonlibrary.com.
TUESDAY 7 to 8 p.m. — Amazing YA Book Club, for adult fans of young adult books, meets at Emily Fowler Central Library, 502 Oakland St. Free. Call 940-349-8718 or e-mail stacey.irishkeffer@cityofdenton.com. 7 to 8:45 p.m. — North Branch Writers’ Critique Group, for those interested in writing novels, short stories, poetry or journals, at North Branch Library, 3020 N. Locust St. Free. Call 940-349-8752 or visit www.dentonlibrary.com.
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11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. — Concerts on the Square presents Island Boogie 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.
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EVENTS Continued from Page 2 5483. The Abbey Underground Thurs: Opium Symphony, Strange Robotic. Fri: Opera on Tap, 7-9pm; Bone Doggie & the Hickory Street Hellraisers, Circus Della Morte, 9pm. Weekly events: Each Sat, “’80s and ’90s Retro Dance Party”; each Mon, karaoke. 100 W. Walnut St. Andy’s Bar Sat: 33 Love Child, Waking Alice, the Circle, Pulse. 122 N. Locust St. 940-565-5400. Banter Bistro Thurs: The New Rainbows, 6-7:30pm. Fri: Koan School fundraiser, 6-9pm; Jeff Hood, 9:30pm. Sat: Jimin Lee and Friends (jazz), 6pm; Baloney Moon, 8pm; Medicinal Bourbon, 10pm. Tues: Mister Joe & Friends, 8pm; Le Not So Hot Klub du Denton, 9pm. Each Thurs, open mic at 8pm. Live 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: The Gourds, 9pm, $15. Fri: Boxcar Bandits, 9pm, $8. Sat: The Baptist Generals (CD release), 9pm, $12-$15. Tues: A Taste of Herb, 5pm, free; Birds of Night, the Technicolors, H.I. Jr., 9pm, $7-$10. No smoking indoors. 103 Industrial St. 940-320-2000. 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 113 Ave. A. 940-3830045. www.thedentongarage.com. Gerhard’s German Restaurant Thurs: Texas Sky Band, 7-9pm. Fri: Ron and the Finkensteiners, 7-9pm. 222 W. Hickory St. 940-381-6723. www.gvrestaurants.com. The Greenhouse Live jazz each Mon at 10pm, free. 600 N. Locust St. 940-484-1349. www.greenhouse restaurantdenton.com. Hailey’s Club Thurs: Track Meet, free-$5. Fri: Red Box Harbor, Avion Roe, the Background, 7pm, $10-$12. Sat: Vagrant, Born and Raised, Jonny Pecker and the Beaver Bustin’ Pickle Weasels, Dark Echo, Kupper Thief, Cadillac to Mexico, 7pm, $8-$10. Sun: Destroyer of Light, I Am Warbird, Terminator 2, Slackbeat, 9pm, free-$5. Each Tues, ’90s music, 10pm, free-$5. 122 W. Mulberry St. 940-3231160. www.haileysclub.com. J&J’s Pizza 118 W. Oak St. 940-3827769. www.jandjpizzadenton.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.
Blues rock gets turn on Square Chris Watson plays Twilight Tunes tonight he 20th season of Twilight Tunes continues with a Denton blues band today. Chris Watson is a rising star in the Texas blues and blues rock scene (Watson refers to his sound as “Southern soul”) who released an album, Pleasure and Pain, about a year ago. The album featured a handful of covers — Bobby Womack’s “Check It Out” gets an up-tempo treatment on a record that explores both highs and lows — and lots of Watson’s own material. The concert promises a rootsy and nostalgic twist by an artist who doesn’t sidestep R&B vocals, but embraces them in his assured way. Watson is a guitarist first and a singer second, but the vocals are a close second to the musician’s twangy guitar riffs. Twilight Tunes is from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on the lawn of the Courthouse on the Square. Twilight Tunes is a local tradition. Denton Main Street has planned weekly summer concerts on the Square for 20 years now. The music is free and suitable for all ages. Locals are encouraged to grab dinner from a restaurant on the
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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.mellowmush room/store/denton. Oak Street Drafthouse and Cocktail Parlor 308 E. Oak St. 940-395-1950. www.oakstdraft house.com. Rockin’ Rodeo Thurs: Bo Phillips, Cody Shaw & the Rhythm Boys, 8pm. Wed: Bowling for Soup (video shoot), 7pm, free. 1009 Ave. C. 940-565-6611. www.rockinrodeodenton.com. Rubber Gloves Rehearsal Studios Thurs: Bukkake Moms, Curvette, the Great Depressions, 9pm, $1-$3. Fri: Karaoke Underground, Ella Minnow, 9pm, $5-$&. Sat: Savage and the Big Beat, Vanishing Islands,
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Denton blues-rock musician Chris Watson will play Twilight Tunes on the Square tonight. Square before the music starts, or to share dessert with friends afterward. Coming up on June 5: the
Charlie Shafter Band, with its roots-Americana approach.
9pm, $3-$5. Sun: Dave Rempis Percussion Quartet, Unconscious Collective, Violent Squid, 9pm, $8-$10. Mon: Hoax, Sete Star Sept, Gag, NASA Space Universe, Asile, Coltranes, 10pm, $8-$10. Wed: Smoota, Buenos Diaz, 9pm, $5-$7. 411 E. Sycamore St. 940-387-7781. www.rubberglovesdentontx.com. Sweetwater Grill & Tavern Sun: The Official Texas Jazz Orchestra. Tues: Drew Phelps Electric Guitar Thing. Shows on the patio, 7-9pm, free. 115 S. Elm St. 940-484-2888. www.sweetwatergrillandtavern.com. Taqueria El Picante 1305 Knight St., Suite A. 940-382-2100. Trail Dust Steak House 26501 E. U.S. 380 in Aubrey. 940-365-4440. www.trailduststeaks.net. UNT on the Square Sat: Flute and guitar music, 1pm. 109 N. Elm St. 940-369-8257. http://untonthe square.unt.edu. VFW Post 2205 Free karaoke at
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IN THE AREA 7:30 p.m. Friday and 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday — OhLook Performing Arts presents Fiddler on the Roof in the Performance Hall at the Medical Center of Lewisville Grand Theater, 100 N. Charles St. Tickets cost $15-$20. Visit www.oh lookperform.com or call 817-421-2825. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday — “Chalk This Way” family festival in Old Town Lewisville, in and around the Medical Center of Lewisville Grand Theater, 100 N. Charles St. Event includes professional chalk artists, amateur sidewalk chalk competitions, a children’s gallery, arts and crafts, food, games and entertainment. Free, although some activities will have an entry fee. Visit www. lakesidearts.org.
FUTURE BOOKINGS June-August — Denton Community Theatre’s Theatre School presents summer creativity camps at the Campus Theatre, 214 W. Hickory St. Call 940-382-7014 or visit http:// bit.ly/12CRzdw. l “Super Heroes” camp for ages 4-6 meets from 9 a.m. to noon June 10-14; tuition is $225. l “Play & Pretend With Puppets” for ages 4-6 meets from 9 a.m. to noon Aug. 5-9; tuition is $225. l “Putting It Together” for ages 7-9 meets from 1 to 5 p.m. June 10-14 and Aug. 5-9. Campers will produce a show with music. Each session costs $275. l Musical theater production camp for ages 10-18, meets from 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. weekdays, July 1-3 and July 8-28, plus one Saturday session on July 20. Campers will perform The Little Mermaid on July 25-28. Tuition is $425. 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. Registration is now open. Half-day 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. June 28-29 — 40th reunion of Denton High School class of 1973, including a mix-and-mingle session at Fair Hall at the North Texas Fairgrounds at 7 p.m. June 28; golf tournament is planned at noon June 29 at Robson Ranch ($50); and dinner and dance, 7 to 11 p.m. June 29 at Robson Ranch ($45 each, or $37.50 before June 10). Checks payable to DHS Class of 1973 can be mailed to: DHS Class of ’73, Attn: Mike Brooks, 2615 Fort Worth Drive, Denton, TX 76205. For golf tournament reservations, e-mail sammyjo55@hotmail. com. To make reservations for all other events, e-mail reginacourtney @gmail.com.
LITERARY EVENTS Emily Fowler Central Library 502 Oakland St. 9am-6pm Mon, Wed, Fri & Sat; 9am-9pm Tues & Thurs; 1-5pm Sun. 940-349-8712. North Branch Library 3020 N. Locust St. 9am-9pm Mon-Wed, 9am-6pm Thurs-Sat, 1-5pm Sun. 940-349-8756. l Chess Night Casual, non-tournament play, 6-8:45pm Mon l Computer classes Call 940-3498752. l Secondhand Prose Friends of the Denton Public Libraries’ fundraising bookstore is open 9am-3pm & 5:308:30pm Mon, 9am-3pm Sat & 1-4pm Sun. l North Branch Writers’ Critique Group Writing novels, short stories, poetry or journals, 7pm Tues South Branch Library 3228 Teas-
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POINTS OF INTEREST The Bayless-Selby House Museum Restored Victorian-style home built in 1898. 317 W. Mulberry St. Tues-Sat 10am-noon and 1-3pm. Free. Handicapped accessible. Regular special events and workshops. 940349-2865. www.dentoncounty.com/ bsh. Denton County African American Museum Exhibits of historic black families in the county, including artwork and quilting, and personal items of the lady of the house. 317 W. Mulberry St., next to the BaylessSelby House Museum. Tues-Sat 10am-noon and 1-3pm. Free. www.dentoncounty.com/dcaam. Bethlehem in Denton County Small gallery in Sanger displaying a personal collection of 2,900 nativities. Open evenings and weekends, by appointment only. Free. Small groups and children welcome. To schedule your visit, call 940-231-4520 or e-mail jkmk@advantexmail.com. www.bethlehemindentonco.com. Courthouse-on-the-Square Museum Exhibits include photos of Denton communities, historic Hispanic and black families, farm and ranching artifacts, and special collections including Southwest American Indian and Denton County pottery, pressed glass and weaponry. Research materials, county cemetery records, genealogical info, photographs. 110 W. Hickory St. 10-4:30 Mon-Fri and 11-3 Sat, closed holidays. Free. Special monthly exhibits and lectures. Call 940-349-2850 or visit www.denton county.com/chos. Denton Firefighters Museum Collection at Central Fire Station, 332 E. Hickory St., displays firefighting memorabilia from the 1800s to the present. 8am-5pm Mon-Fri. Closed on city holidays. Free and handicapped accessible. Gowns of the First Ladies of Texas Created in 1940, exhibit features garments worn by wives of governors of Texas. 8am-5pm MonFri. Administration Conference Tower, TWU campus. Free, reservations required. 940-898-3644. Hangar Ten Flying Museum WWII aircraft on display including Lockheed 10A, Beech Aircraft Stagger Wing, PT22 and Piper L-4. Mon-Sat 8am-3 pm. 1945 Matt Wright Lane. Free. 940-565-1945. Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area Three hiking trails; camping, fishing and more on the Elm Fork of the Trinity River; restored 1870 log home. Winter hours: Fri-Sun 7am-5pm. Admission is $5 per person, free for children 5 and younger. Front gate is at Jones Street and North Kealy Avenue in Lewisville. Call 972-219-3930 for directions. www.ias.unt.edu/llela. Little Chapel-in-the-Woods Built in 1939, one of 20 outstanding architectural achievements in Texas. Daily
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xpressions both hangdog and hopeful run through Jackleg Devotional to the Heart, the Baptist Generals’ sophomore album that was a decade in the making. The band celebrates with a show Saturday night at Dan’s Silverleaf before heading out on tour with the Mountain Goats. Songwriter-guitarist Chris Flemmons is shown above at 2012’s 35 Denton, the downtown music festival that he helped establish — and that commanded a chunk of his time and attention. Jackleg Devotional (out now on Sub Pop) finally commits to record some of the works Flemmons and his bandmates have been playing around town for years, bringing crowded barrooms to an appreciative hush. Doses of strings, keyboard and loops demonstrate that these Baptist Generals have come a ways from their garage-folk guitar-and-guitarron origins, but there’s still plenty of heartfelt emotion — sad-sack plaints, jubilation and all. The album’s cast of players, many of them local, includes Paul Slavens, Jeff Ryan, Ryan Williams, Peter Salisbury, Stuart Sikes and Jason Reimer. Saturday’s show starts at 9 p.m. at Dan’s, 103 Industrial St. Tickets cost $12 plus fees in advance, or $15 at the door. For tickets, visit www.danssilverleaf.com.
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8am-5pm, except on university holidays or when booked for weddings, weekends by appointment only, TWU campus. 940-898-3644. UNT Sky Theater Planetarium in UNT’s Environmental Education, Science and Technology Building, 1704 W. Mulberry St. 940-369-8213. http://skytheater.unt.edu.
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.dentonsenior
center.com. Ongoing activities: l Aletha’s Craft Store, open 9am-1pm Mon-Fri. Call 940-3498720. l Dancing and potluck, live big band and country music every second and fourth Friday, 7-9:30pm, $5. l Movies 6pm each Wed. Free for Denton seniors. $1 for popcorn and soda. l SPAN noon meal each Mon-Fri. $1.50 for seniors age 60 and older, $3.50 for those younger than 60. l Chime Choir 9:30am Mon l Pinochle 10:30am-1:30pm Mon l Young at Heart band practice, 9am Tues, 10am Thurs l Card workshop 9am first Tues l Needlework group 9am Tues l Red Hat Society 11am first Wed
l Tap dance classes, for beginners, intermediate/advanced, Wed nights or Fri mornings. l Bridge Party bridge, 12:30pm Thurs; duplicate bridge, 1pm Wed l Benefits counseling 1:30-4pm third Thurs l Bingo 12:45pm first and third Fri l Fridays With Friends 9-11am Fri. Volunteers create items to donate to Denton Regional Medical Center patients. Call Jeff or Jane at 940-3498720. l Square dancing 7-10pm first and third Fri, $6 l Ed Bonk Woodshop 9am-noon Mon-Thurs; 9am-noon Sat. $6 annual membership plus $1 per visit. RSVP Referral and placement service for volunteers age 55 and older. 1400 Crescent St. 940-383-1508.
ACTIVITIES Denton County Dulcimer Club meets from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m on the third Saturday of each month in the community room at Denton Good Samaritan Village, 2500 Hinkle Drive. Dues are $3 per month. Participants may bring a sack lunch. Call 940-5659331 or e-mail donnasgregory@gmail.com. Friday night community dances at Denton Senior Center from 7 to 9:30 p.m. on the second and fourth Friday of each month. Dances are open to all adults and include live music and refreshments. Dance hosts will be present to dance with
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DENTON PARKS & RECREATION Kids in grades 1 to 5 are invited to the Rockin’ Lock-In from 7 p.m. Friday to 8 a.m. Saturday at the Denton Civic Center, 321 E. McKinney St. Cost is $15 per child. The event includes a scavenger hunt, giant obstacle course and slide. Kids can try out Rock Band on the Wii, do crafts, play Xbox Kinect on a giant screen and more. Kids should bring a sleeping bag, pillow and toiletries. Adult supervision is provided, and boys and girls sleep in separate areas. Dinner is not provided, but free breakfast snack is. For more information or to register, call 940-349-7275. n Adults can get an introduction to
tennis from 5:45 to 6:45 p.m. Mondays from June 10 through July 8 at Goldfield Tennis Center, 2005 W. Windsor Drive. “Tennis 101: Beginner Drill” teaches proper grips, forehand, backhand, serve and volley techniques. Cost is $39 per player. Rackets are available to borrow, or purchase a new racket for $20. Register by calling 940-349-8526 or online at www.dentonparks.com. n Water Works Park opens for a pre-season weekend from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and noon to 7 p.m. Sunday. Park visitors can enjoy four giant slides outside and one big indoor slide. Season passes are
available for $75 per person ($90 for non-Denton residents). Family passes — for two adults and up to four dependent children — cost $225 ($275 for non-residents). For more information about the park, at 2400 Long Road, visit www.dentonwater works.com. n The Civic Center Pool will be open daily starting June 8, from noon to 6 p.m. weekdays and Saturdays and 1 to 6 p.m. Sundays. Ages 18 and older get in for $3, while ages 2 to 17 pay $2.25. Children younger than 2 get in free. Pool is located at 515 N. Bell Ave. For more information, call 940-349-8279. n
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Fri-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 1-5pm. Appointments encouraged. 940-6862396. www.farmersandmerchants gallery.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.green spacearts.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. l Communication design senior level exhibition, in the Lightwell Gallery through Friday. l College of Visual Arts and Design Master of Fine Arts Showcase, May 21 through June 29. UNT Cora Stafford Gallery In UNT’s Oak Street Hall, 1120 W. Oak St. Closed for the summer. 940-5654005. 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. l UNT Sculpture Collective exhibit, through Wednesday. 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.
Continued from Page 4 unaccompanied ladies. Admission is $5. The Senior Center is at 509 N. Bell Ave. Call 940-349-8720. Green Space Arts Collective Ballet, tap, modern, and hip-hop dance classes for children and adults. 529 Malone St. 940-595-9219. www.greenspacearts.com. Harps Over Texas Autoharp Club Jamming as well as help for new and experienced players. All acoustic instruments welcome. 7 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of each month at Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1424 Stuart Road. 940-382-3248. The Triangle Squares Local square dancing group meets at 7:30 p.m. on the first and third Fridays each month at Denton Senior Center, 509 N. Bell Ave. Starts with early rounds and workshops. Grand march starts at 8pm. Non-members pay $6 per person, members get in free. Call 214-288-6883. l Mainstream dance lessons at 7pm each Tues at 1424 Stuart Road.
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. l Visual Arts Society of Texas national juried exhibit, through Saturday. 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 Cafe 200 W. Congress St. 940-3875386. Denton Square Donuts 208 W. Oak St. 940-220-9447. www.ds donuts.com. Farmer’s & Merchant’s Gallery Early and contemporary Texas art. 100 N. Washington St., Pilot Point.
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. 5:30am-10pm Mon-Thurs; 5:30am-9:30pm Fri; 7:30am-3:15pm Sat. 2001 W. Windsor Drive. 940-349-8287. Basketball court located across Windsor Drive, behind the softball fields on the north side of the park. Lights available until 10pm (closing time for the park).
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Ages 4 and up can learn Texas Isshinryu Karate Kai from 4:30 to 5:20 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, June 4-27, at Denia Recreation Center, 1001 Parvin St. The class is taught by champion and hall-of-fame black belt instructors, and focuses on discipline, confidence, coordination, fitness and practical self-defense. Cost is $40 per student. Register online at www. dentonparks.com. n Ages 50 and up can Seniorcize from 10 to 11 a.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday, June 17-26, at North Lakes Recreation Center, 2001 W. Windsor Drive. Cost is $40 per person. The exercise class helps seniors improve
range of motion, strength, bone density and overall fitness. For more information and to register, call 940-349-8720.
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Not-so-lowly worm he Legend of Lowla, a short film made in Pilot Point, premieres at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Pilot Point Community Opera House, 110 S. Washington St. The film weaves the story of a giant tomato worm who fights in World War I, makes moonshine and goes into the nightclub business. Lowla was directed and edited by artist Justine Wollaston, who also acts in the film. The subject of the film, Lowla, is a 20-foot puppet made by Bob Albrecht that takes six people to operate. The event is free, but reservations must be made by visiting http:// goo.gl/uubwi or by e-mailing justine@houseofjustine.com. To see the trailer on YouTube, visit http://bit.ly/ 144LTbx.
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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.
DOG PARK Wiggly Field Dog Park at Lake Forest Park, at 1400 E. Ryan Road, between Teasley Lane and FM1830 (Country Club Road). Free. Closed 7am-3:30pm Wed for mowing and maintenance. For rules, visit www.dentonparks.com or call Kathy Schaeffer at 940-349-8731.
GOLF Decatur Golf Club 211 Country Club Road, Decatur. 940-627-3789. Daily fee, 9 holes. Denton Country Club 1213 Country Club Road, Argyle. 940-387-2812. Private, 18 holes. Doral Tesoro Golf Club 15801 Championship Parkway, Fort Worth. 817-497-2582. Daily fee, 18 holes. Lantana Golf Club 800 Golf Club Drive, Lantana. 940-728-4653. Private, 18 holes. Oakmont Country Club 1200 Clubhouse Drive, Corinth. 940-3215599. Private, 18 holes. Robson Ranch Wildhorse Golf Course 9400 Ed Robson Blvd., Denton. 940-246-1001. Semi-private, 18 holes.
Spirit of the West Resort 100 S. Texas St., Tioga. 940-437-5000. Daily fee, 9 holes. Texas Sundown Ranch Golf Course 13037 I-35, Sanger. 940-4585979. Daily fee, 9 holes. TWU Golf Course 1120 Club House Drive, Denton. 940-898-3163. Daily fee, 18 holes. The Timber Links at Denton 5201 Par Drive, Suite 2, Denton. 940-3801318. Semi-private, 9 holes.
GYMNASTICS Achievers Gymnastics Recreational and competitive cheerleading and gymnastics for boys and girls ages 1-18. Call 940-484-4900 for schedules and pricing. www. achieversgymnastics.com.
MARTIAL ARTS Denton Academy of Martial Arts 612 Hercules Lane. 940-387-7442. www.dentonmartialarts.com.
MOTOR SPORTS Texas Motor Speedway Tours of speedway available ($8, $6 seniors and children 12 and younger); souvenir shop. State Highway 114 at I-35W, Fort Worth. 817-215-8500. www. texasmotorspeedway.com.
SKATING House of Quad Roller derby facility with three leagues. 222 S. Mayhill Road. www.ntderbyrevolution.com.
Lone Star Indoor Sports Center 1800 Shady Oaks Drive. 940-2396474. www.lonestarrink.com. Skate Works Park Ramps, platforms, railings and more for skateboarders and inline skaters of all skill levels. Classes, rentals and parties available. 11am-9pm Sat; 1-8pm Sun. Free. Helmets may be rented for $3. Next to Water Works Park on Long
Road at Sherman Drive (FM428) and Loop 288. 940-349-8523.
TENNIS Goldfield Tennis Center Eight outdoor lighted courts and utility court. Offers classes, leagues and tournaments. 3-9pm Mon-Thurs, 3-8pm Fri, 9am-5pm Sat. 2005 W. Windsor Drive. 940-349-8526.
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Cinemark Denton 2825 Wind River Lane off I-35E. 940-535-2654. www. cinemark.com. Movie Tavern 916 W. University Drive. 940-566-FILM (3456). www.movietavern.com. 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.
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NOW PLAYING Epic (HHH1⁄2) Bright, colorful animated film about the little people who live among us even though we don’t know it. Their verdant forestdwelling world is threatened when the Rot People aim to steal the magic bulb that brings perpetual life to the living forests. Several themes mix with a rousing adventure tale told with a 3-D flair for action. With a voice cast of Beyonce Knowles, Amanda Seyfried, Colin Farrell, Christoph Waltz, Chris O’Dowd and Aziz Ansari. Rated PG, 102 minutes. — Boo Allen Fast & Furious 6 (HH1⁄2) 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 (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 and Chris “Ludacris” Bridges as Dom’s partners in crime. Rated PG-13, 130 minutes. — The Associated Press The Great Gatsby (HHHH) 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. — B.A. The Hangover Part III (HHH1⁄2) 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
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J. Daniel Atlas (Jesse Eisenberg) is part of a team of magicians who call themselves the Four Horsemen in “Now You See Me.”
‘Now You See Me,’ or don’t Heist caper short on movie magic By Roger Moore McClatchy-Tribune News Service
The razzle dazzles but the smoke never quite hides the mirrors in Now You See Me, a super-slick new magicians’ heist picture that demonstrates, once again, how tough it is to make “magic” work as a movie subject. A medium that is, by definition, a trick has a very hard time making the illusions real, realistic and anything anyone would be impressed by. Ask Burt Wonderstone. Ask The Illusionist. A quartet of street hustlers and rising stars of the various corners of the magic trade are recruited by a mysterious hoo-
die-wearing figure for a series of epic stunts. Billing themselves as the Four Horsemen, misdirection man Atlas (Jesse Eisenberg) and his former assistant Henley (Isla Fisher), “mentalist” Merritt (Woody Harrelson) and cardsharp Jack (Dave Franco) proceed to star in magic “events” where they catch the imagination of the world, and their super-rich promoter (Michael Caine). “Tonight,” they announce, “we’re going to rob a bank.” Which they do, a continent away, raining currency down on an audience that appreciates a bank finally getting its just desserts. The impossible, physics-defying caper? Remember, Atlas has told us in the narration, “The
closer you look, the less you see.” Mark Ruffalo is the comically hyper-ventilating FBI agent always a step behind the Four Horsemen. And Morgan Freeman is the mysterious magic expert who may be helping the feds, explaining to them (and the audience) how tricks work. Or maybe he’s playing another game. A lot is riding on momentum in this thriller from director Louis Leterrier (Clash of the Titans, The Transporter). But it never gets up a good head of steam. Freeman and Ruffalo make strong impressions. But there’s little character development, and the point of view shifts, willy nilly, between the magicians — who start to feel they’re willing puppets in some
Now You See Me Rated PG-13, 102 minutes. Opens Friday.
larger scheme — and the cops, while Ruffalo works himself into a fine comic fury. It’s a plot-heavy thriller, too much explaining and need to explain. And without pacing, the mind wanders into “Wait, how could any entity other than Hollywood stage a New York bridge crash like that?” and the like. For all its showmanship, Now You See Me has a lot less up its sleeve than it lets on.
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Kitai (Jaden Smith) must learn to overcome his fears on a wrecked planet in “After Earth.” Columbia Pictures
Destiny calls By Roger Moore McClatchy-Tribune News Service
Truth be told, After Earth wouldn’t exist had Will Smith not cooked it up as yet another star vehicle for his son, Jaden. But since buying your kid a movie credit is a tradition that dates back to the beginnings of Hollywood, you can’t hold that against it. This sci-fi adventure about a boy who must become a man to save himself and his wounded warrior father on a hostile world is a corny, generally humorless M. Night Shyamalan picture without his trademark surprises and twists. It’s a straightforward quest in which incapacitated Dad (Will) sends
MOVIES Continued from Page 7 Arizona. They get run off the road by masked thugs who work for crime boss Marshall (John Goodman, who improves everything merely by
guilt-ridden, fearful teen son Kitai (Jaden) off to fetch a rescue beacon that broke free of the spaceship they just crashed in. This is Earth, a thousand years after we’ve abandoned it. The buffalo and trees and vast migrating flocks of birds are back. There are beasts in the primeval forest Kitai must cross — ferocious digital baboons and digitized tigers and killer digital condors. A digital monster named Ursa was being transported in the space ship. It’s on the loose, too, tracking Kitai’s “fear.” There are rivers to cross and waterfalls and high cliffs he must fly from. The oxygen is
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 Iron Man 3 (HH) Robert Downey Jr. returns as billionaire industrialist Tony Stark and his alter ego Iron Man in this jumbled piece of candy by direc-
Will Smith attempts to pass torch to son in sci-fi quest
thin, the hot days yield to frigid nights that could kill him. And every step of the way, Dad is sitting in front of holographic monitors, slowly bleeding out, “teaching” and leading his son every step of the way. Most of Dad’s lectures are about controlling and mastering fear. But in odd moments, father and son hallucinate the layers of their strained relationship, the incident that scarred Kitai for life and that he fears his father blames him for. Sophie Okonedo plays the mom who insisted her would-be Ranger boy go off with legendary Ranger dad for bonding and adventure. Zoe Kravitz — yes, she was born into the busi-
ness, too — plays the boy’s sister. A Will Smith action film that has him grimacing on his back, giving instructions, is nobody’s idea of a lot of fun. Jaden, a good-looking kid with a hint of charisma, has to carry the film and doesn’t have the presence to pull that off. And inexplicably, father and son have attempted Southern accents from over a thousand years in the future. Epic enunciation fail. The digitally augmented scenery is striking and a couple of the action beats work. Jaden isn’t an awful actor. But there’s little here to separate him from a hundred peers who could
tor and co-writer Shane Black. Rated PG-13, 130 minutes. — B.A. Mud (HHH1⁄2) 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. Moody and atmospheric, with plenty of surprises. Rated PG-13, 130 minutes. — B.A. Star Trek Into Darkness (HH1⁄2) Like fan-boy fiction on a $185 million budget, director J.J. Abrams’ film is reverential, faithful and steeped in
After Earth Rated PG-13, 100 minutes. Opens Friday.
have played this role as well, if not as prettily. Focusing on him, the movie feels a lot more Karate Kid than Will Smith action picture. Since Shyamalan’s last film was the insipid Last Airbender, perhaps that’s the standard to judge it by — an undemanding, childish adventure picture for kids starring kids whose parents happen to be show business folk.
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. Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, John Cho and Zoe Saldana are among the returning ensemble cast. Rated PG-13, 132 minute. — AP
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Jessica, right, and Lexi came to Dog Days of Denton in 2010 dressed up, just as many of the other participants did, to the yearly event held at Quakertown Park.
140 dog years of fun Dog Days of Denton commemorates 20th year of festival this weekend og Days of Denton turns 140 in dog years this weekend. The popular summer event is a Denton invention — a day for local families, college students and residents and their best four-legged friends. Twenty years ago, Denton Main Street dreamed up an event where dogs wouldn’t just tag
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along, like they do at other local outdoor festivals. The downtown organization crafted a day that catered to canines — whether they were retired show dogs with impeccable pedigree or lovable mutts rescued from the shelter. Festival activities feature the See DOG DAYS on 10
DOG DAYS OF DENTON Who: People and their canine companions What: Two days gone to the dogs When: 5 to 8:30 p.m. Friday and 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday Where: north end of Quakertown Park, 321 E. McKinney St. Details: Keep dogs on a leash. Free.
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Kari Shields helps Mark Greogory get Maggie to jump through a hoop on the agility course at Dog Days of Denton on June 2, 2012, at Quakertown Park.
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Peyton, a retired Leader Dog who helped the blind, takes it easy during last year’s Dog Days of Denton event at Quakertown Park.
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Dog Days traditional “Heinz 57” contest, Pet Tricks, Dog Singing contest, and the Spokesdog Pageant. This year there will be some new contests added, including: “How Obedient is Your Dog,” “Dancing With Your Dog,” and a “Canine Couture” costume contest. Attendees also learn about various breeds and pet care tips, as well as see canine training and sport demonstrations including demos by Dallas Dog & Disc Club and Texas Heat Flyball. And “Glamfur” photos,
creative arts/crafts items for both canines and their humans, games for kids and dogs, pet adoptions and rescues, festival foods and more are also part of the fun offered at the event. In 2013 Dog Days of Denton will spotlight the Lions’ Club Leader Dog Program — a service dog program for the seeingimpaired. Dog owners can try out their dog’s agility skills at the D.A.W.G. Agility Course on Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to noon
for a donation to the Leader Dog Project. Dog Days of Denton is a great opportunity for all dog owners to showcase their pets’ unique skills and talents while celebrating man and his best friend. To commemorate the 20th year of the festival, a special memorabilia display showcasing the event history and a video remembering the fun through the years will be shown at the event. — Lucinda Breeding
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 belt-
busting 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. Darts, pool, video games and foosball. Kitchen open throughout business hours. 119 S. Elm St. Daily noon-2am.
$-$$. 940-243-7300. www.dustys bar.com. Hooligans 104 N. Locust St. 940442-6950. www.hooligansonline.com. The LABB 218 W. Oak St. 940-2934240. www.thelabbdenton.com.
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DINING Continued from Page 10 The Loophole Square staple has charming menu with cleverly named items, like Misdemeanor and Felony nachos. Decent range of burgers. 119 W. Hickory St. Daily 11am-2am; food served until midnight. Full bar. $-$$. 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
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Full bar. 101 W. Hickory St. Sun-Wed 11-10, Thurs-Sat 11-midnight. $-$$. 940-566-5483.
BRUNCH Cups and Crepes Eatery serves up both traditional American and European breakfasts and lunch. Get biscuits and gravy or test a crepe filled with rich hazelnut spread. Specialty coffees. Smoking on patio only. 309 Fry St. Tues-Sun 8am-3pm. $. 940-3871696. Join the Cups and Crepes group on Facebook.com. Le Peep Grill Breakfast/brunch/ lunch chain restaurant pushes the limits of the morning meal with exotic choices like omelets with chicken, spinach, mushrooms and cream cheese. No smoking. 1435 S. Loop 288, Suite 117. Mon-Fri 6:30am-2pm, Sat-Sun 7am-2:30pm. $-$$. 940-3815357. 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. $-$$. 940-387-1413. Royal’s Bagels & Deli 503 W. University Drive. Daily 6:30am-2pm. $. 940-808-1009. www.facebook. com/RoyalsBagels. Seven Mile Cafe Breakfast, brunch and lunch spot, including vegan options. 311 W. Congress St. Daily 7am-3pm. 940-808-0200. www. sevenmilecafe.com.
CHINESE Buffet King Dining spot serves more than 200 items of Chinese cuisine, Mongolian grill and sushi. No smoking. 2251 S. Loop 288. Mon-Thurs 11-9:30, Fri-Sat 11-10, Sun 11-9. $-$$. 940-387-0888. Chinatown Cafe Bountiful buffet guarantees no visit need taste like another. Good selections include cucumber salad, spring rolls, orange chicken, crispy pan-fried noodles, beef with asparagus, steamed mus-
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sels. Beer and wine. 2317 W. University Drive. Mon-Thurs 11-9, Fri 11-10, Sat 11:30-10, Sun 11:30-10. $. 940-3828797. Golden China Small restaurant boasts quick and friendly service. Nice selections on buffet tables include wonton and egg drop soups, teriyaki chicken and hot pepper chicken. Beer and wine. 717 I-35E, Suite 100. Daily 11-10. $. 940-566-5588. Taipei Railroad Restaurant 4405 Pockrus Paige Road. Mon-Sat 5-9pm. 940-387-3871. 299 Oriental Express 1000 Ave. C. 940-383-2098.
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more than two dozen flavors. 1206 W. Hickory St. Sun-Thurs 11-10, Fri-Sat 11am-3am. 940-808-1003. www.all aboutmacrestaurants.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). $-$$. 940-484-1349. www.greenhouse restaurantdenton.com. Hannah’s Off the Square Executive chef Sheena Croft’s “upscale comfort food” puts the focus on local, seasonal ingredients. Steaks get A-plus. Tempting desserts. Full bar. Smoking on terrace only. No checks. 111 W. Mulberry St. Lunch: Mon-Sat 11-3. Brunch: Sun 10:30am-3pm. Dinner: Sun-Mon 4:30-9; Tues-Thurs 4:30-10; Fri-Sat 4:30-11. $$-$$$. 940-566-1110. www.hannahsoffthe square.com. The Wildwood Inn Elegant dining room tucked away in a bed and breakfast. Excellent food like hearty soups, Angus rib-eye, meal-size salads and daily specials. Beer and wine. No smoking inside. 2602 Lillian Miller Parkway. Thurs-Sat 6-10pm. $$$. 940-243-4919. www.dentonwildwoodinn.com.
FROZEN YOGURT Yogurt Fusion 209 W. Hickory St. 940-597-6367. www.yofusion.com. Yogurt Story 1800 S. Loop 288, Suite 393. 940-898-0131. Second location: 2700 W. University Drive, Suite 1080. 940-484-5407. www. yogurtstory.net.
Amitea 708 N. Locust St. Mon-Thurs 8am-8pm, Fri-Sat 8am-9pm. 940382-8898. www.amitea.org. Big Mike’s Coffee Shop Fair-trade coffee and smoothies near UNT. 1306 W. Hickory St. Open 24 hours daily. $. 940-383-7478. Jupiter House Coffeehouse on the Square offers espresso, coffee, smoothies, shakes, teas and other drinks, as well as pastries and snacks. No smoking inside. 106 N. Locust St. Daily 6am-midnight. $. 940-387-7100. Kaleo Bubble Tea & Coffee 1400 S. Loop 288, Suite 108. Daily 7am-10pm. 940-387-4848. www. cafekaleo.com. Naranja Cafe Famous for its bubble tea, this shop also serves teas, juices, smoothies and coffee. 906 Ave. C. Suite 100. $ 940-483-0800. Seven Mile Coffee 529 Bolivar St. Daily 7am-8pm. www.sevenmile coffee.com Zera Coffee Co. Features artisan coffee and specialty coffee drinks and light snacks. Free Wi-Fi. No smoking. 420 E. McKinney St., Suite 106. Mon-Sat 6am-midnight. $. 940-2398002.
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 — hummus, gyros, dolmas and kafta — plus American food, for all three meals. Breakfast buffet weekdays. BYOB. 706 Fort Worth Drive. Daily 5:30am-10pm. $. 940-382-3663. 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. $-$$. 940-383-2441.
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Denton Square Donuts 208 W. Oak St. 940-220-9447. www.ds donuts.com. All About Mac This “macaroni and cheese emporium” near UNT offers
GERMAN Gerhard’s German Restaurant 222 W. Hickory St. 940-381-6723. www.gvrestaurants.com.
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Burger Time Machine 301 W. University Drive. 940-384-1133. Burguesa Burger 214 E. Hickory St.
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DINING Continued from Page 11 940-442-6113. www.burguesa.com. Cool Beans Funky atmosphere in old building. Menu offers foodstuffs that go well with a cold beer — fried things, nachos, hamburgers, etc. Veggie burger too dependent on salt, but good fries are crispy with skin still attached. Full bar. 1210 W. Hickory St. Daily 11am-2am. $. 940-382-7025. Denton County Independent Hamburger Co. Custom-built burgers with a juicy, generous patty, fresh fixings on a worthy bun. Also available: chicken sandwich and limited salad bar. 113 W. Hickory St. Mon-Sat 11-9. 940-383-1022. 2nd location: 715 Sunset St. Mon-Sat 11-8. 940-382-3037. $. No credit cards. Beer at 2nd location. Mr. Frosty Old-timey joint has all your fast-food faves but with homemade quality, including its own root beer. Atmosphere and jukebox take you back to the ’50s. 1002 Fort Worth Drive. Tues-Sun 11am-11pm. $. 940387-5449. RG Burgers & Grill 2430 S. I-35E, Suite 172. Sun-Thurs 11-9, Fri-Sat 11-10. 940-383-2431. www.bochys.com/ rgs.html.
HOME COOKING Babe’s Chicken Dinner House 204 N. Fourth St., Sanger. Tues-Fri 4:30-9pm, Sat 11-9 and Sun 11-3. $-$$. 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. $-$$. 940-4409760. www.phtexas.com.
ICE CREAM Beth Marie’s Old-Fashioned Ice Cream and Soda Fountain Parlor with lots of yummy treats, including more than 40 ice creams made on premises. Soups and sandwiches at lunch. 117 W. Hickory St. Mon-Wed 11-10pm; Thurs 11-10:30; Fri-Sat 11-11:15; Sun noon-10pm. 940-384-1818. Unicorn Lake location: 2900 Wind River Lane. Mon-Wed 11-9; Thurs 11-10; Fri-Sat 11-11; Sun noon-9pm. 940-5911010. www.bethmaries.com.
INDIAN Bawarchi Biryani Point 909 Ave. C. 940-898-8889. www.bawarchi biryanipoint.com. Rasoi, The Indian Kitchen Housed in a converted gas station, this Indian dining spot offers a small but carefully prepared buffet menu of curries (both meat and vegetarian), beans, basmati rice and samosas. No smoking. 1002 Ave. C. Daily 11am-9:30pm. $. 940-566-6125.
ITALIAN Bagheri’s 1125 E. University Drive, Suite A. 940-382-4442. Don Camillo Garlic gets served straight up at family-owned restaurant that freely adapts rustic Italian dishes with plenty of American imagination. Lasagna, chicken and eggplant parmigiana bake in woodfired oven with thin-crusted pizzas. 1400 N. Corinth St., Suite 103, Corinth. Mon-Wed 11-2:30, 5-9; Thurs-Sat 11-2:30, 5-10. 940-321-1100. Fera’s Excellent entrees served bubbling hot. Rich sauces, firm pastas and billowing garlic rolls. Dishes served very fresh. Desserts don’t disappoint. Beer and wine. No credit cards. 1407 W. Oak St. 940-382-9577. Mon-Thurs 11-10, Fri-Sat 11-11. $-$$. 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 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. $-$$. 940-591-1988.
JAPANESE Avocado Sushi Restaurant 2430 S. I-35E, Suite 126. 940-383-9812. I Love Sushi 917 Sunset St. MonThurs 11am-3pm & 5-10pm, Fri 11am-3pm & 5-10:30pm; Sat noon-10:30pm; Sun 12:30-9pm. $$. 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.
KOREAN Czen 408 North Texas Blvd. 940383-2387.
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. $-$$. 940-321-5522. El Chaparral Grille Restaurant serves a duo of American and Mexican-style dishes for breakfast, lunch and catering events. Daily specials, and breakfast buffet on Sundays. 324 E. McKinney St., Suite 102. Mon-Fri 7am-2pm; Sun 8am-2pm. $. 940-2431313. El Guapo’s Huge menu encompasses Tex-Mex and Mexican standards as well as ribs, brisket and twists like Santana’s Supernatural Quesadillas (fajita chicken and bacon) and jalapeno-stuffed shrimp. Ilada Parilla Asada steak with avocado was a little salty; enchiladas are very good. Full bar. 419 S. Elm St. Mon-Fri 11-10, Sat-Sun 11-11. $$. 940-566-5575. Fuzzy’s Taco Shop Eatery stakes claim of wide variety in local taco territory. Soft and crispy tacos available with shrimp, fish, chicken, garlic shredded beef and veggies. Breakfast burritos too. Beer, wine and margaritas. 115 Industrial St. Mon-Wed 6:30am-10pm, Thurs 6:30am-midnight, Fri 6:30am-2am, Sat 8am-2am, Sun 8am-10pm. $. 940-380-8226. La Mexicana Strictly authentic Mexican with enough Tex-Mex to keep locals happy. Chili relleno is a winner, with earthy beans and rice. Chicken enchiladas are complex, savory. Also available: more than a dozen seafood dishes, and menudo served daily. Swift service with plenty of smiles. Beer. 619 S. Locust St. Daily 9-10. $. 940-483-8019. La Milpa Mexican Restaurant 820 S. I-35E, Suite 101. 940-3828470. 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. Quick service. Beer and wine. 1928 N. Ruddell St. Tues-Fri 11-9:30, Sat 8am-9:30pm, Sun 8-4. $. 940566-1718.
Mi Casita Mexican Food Fresh, tasty, no-frills Tex-Mex at good prices. Tacos, fajitas, quesadillas, chalupas and more plus daily specials and breakfast offerings. Fast and friendly service. Beer and wine. 110 N. Carroll Blvd. Mon-Sat 7am-9pm. $. 940-891-1932. Mi Casita Express: 905 W. University Drive, 940-891-1938. 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. Sampler appetizer comes with crunchy chicken flautas, fresh guacamole. Pechuga (grilled chicken breast) in creme good to the last bite, and beef fajitas are juicy and flavorful. Full bar. 26615 U.S. 380 East, Aubrey. Tues-Sat 11-10, Sun 11-9. $-$$. 940-440-9483. Taco Lady 1101 E. McKinney St. 940-380-8188. Taqueria El Picante 1305 Knight St., Suite A. Mon-Fri 10-6, Sat-Sun 8-5. 940-382-2100. Tortilleria Tierra Caliente 1607 E. McKinney St., Suite 800. 940-5916807. Tortilleria La Sabrocita 201 Dallas Drive. 940-382-0720. Villa Grande Mexican Restaurant 12000 U.S. 380 East, Cross Roads. 940-365-1700. Denton location: 2530 W. University Drive, 940382-6416.
MIDDLE EASTERN Green Zatar Family-owned restaurant/market does it all from scratch, and with speed. Meats like gyros and succulent Sultani Kebab, plus veggie combo and crunchy falafel. Superb saffron rice and sauteed vegetables; impressive baklava. BYOB. No smoking. 609 Sunset St. Daily 11-10. $-$$. 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 including tacos, quiche, muffins and more. No smoking. 200 W. Congress St. Mon-Sat 8-8, Sun 10-7. $. 940387-5386.
PIZZA Crooked Crust 101 Ave. A. 940-5655999. J&J’s Pizza Pizza lovers can stay in touch with their inner-collegiate selves through cold mugs of premium draft. Bountiful, homemade pizza pies, in N.Y. style or deep-dish Chicago style. Salads, hot and cold subs, calzones, lasagna and spaghetti. Beer. 118 W. Oak St. 940-382-7769. Mon-
Sat 11-midnight. $-$$. Mellow Mushroom 217 E. Hickory St. Sun-Wed 11am-10pm, Thurs-Sat 11am-midnight. 940-323-1100. Palio’s Pizza Cafe 1716 S. Loop 288. 940-387-1900. TJ’s Pizza Wings & Things 420 S. Carroll Blvd., Suite 102. 940-3833333.
SANDWICHES New York Sub-Way 305 W. University Drive. 940-566-1823. New York Sub Hub Bread baked daily and fresh ingredients, even avocado. Broccoli and cheese soup is impressive; “All Stops” features almost every cold-cut imaginable. $. 906 Ave. C. Mon-Sat 10-10, Sun 11-10. 940-383-3213. Other locations: 1400 S. Loop 288, Suites 102-2, in Denton Crossing; Mon-Sun 10:30-10; 940383-3233. 4271 FM2181, No. 308, in Corinth; Mon-Sat 10:30-9, Sun 11-7; 940-497-2530. Vigne Wine Shop & Delicatessen 222 W. Hickory, Suite 103. 940-5661010. Weinberger’s Deli Chicago-style sandwiches including the Italian beef bistro, sausages, gyros, soups and more. 311 E. Hickory St., Suite 110. Mon-Sat 11-8, Sun 11-7. 940-566-5900. www.weinbergersdenton.com.
SEAFOOD Dani Rae’s Gulf Coast Kitchen 2303 S. I-35E. Sun-Thurs 11am-9pm, Fri-Sat 11am-10pm. 940-898-1404. Frilly’s Seafood Bayou Kitchen Plenty of Cajun standards and Texas fusion plates. Everything gets plenty of spice — sometimes too much. Sides like jalapeno cornbread, red beans and rice are extra. Beer and wine. 1925 Denison St. Sun-Thurs 11-9, Fri-Sat 11-9:30. $$. 940-243-2126. Hoochie’s Oyster House 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. Homey meringue pies; order baked potato ahead. BYOB. 110 W. Bailey St., Ponder. Sun-Thurs 11-9, Fri-Sat 11-10. $-$$$. 940-479-2221. www.ranch man.com. Trail Dust Steak House Informal dress (neckties will be clipped). Dance to live C&W. 26501 U.S. 380 East, Aubrey. $$. 940-365-4440. www.trailduststeaks.net.
THAI Andaman Thai Restaurant Extensive menu continues trend of good Asian food in Denton. Fried tofu is a home run. Pad Thai noodles have perfect amount of sweetness. Homemade coconut ice cream, sweet rice with mango. Beer and wine. No smoking. 221 E. Hickory St. Mon-Fri 11am-3pm & 4-9:30pm; Sat-Sun noon-9:30pm. $$. 940-591-8790. www.andamanthairestaurant.com. Oriental Garden Restaurant Thai stir-fried dishes, with some Japanese and Chinese specialties. Homemade ice cream: coconut, green tea, Thai tea & lychee. 114 Ave. B. Mon-Sat 11-9. $-$$. 940-387-3317.
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