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ON THE COVER THIS IS THE END Jay Baruchel, left, Seth Rogen and Jonah Hill star as versions of themselves in This Is the End, which hits theaters Friday. (Columbia Pictures Story on Page 9
FIND IT INSIDE MUSIC Concerts and nightclub schedules. Page 6
MOVIES Reviews and summaries. Page 8
DINING Restaurant listings. Page 10
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Jaylin Jefferson, 8, holds the microphone for Ashli Bell as she sings and plays guitar at the 2012 Denton Juneteenth Celebration at Fred Moore Park.
Songs of gratitude
Gospel concert opens Juneteenth celebration
enton’s Juneteenth observance begins Friday with a gospel concert in Fred Moore Park, at 500 S. Bradshaw St. Juneteenth remembers the historic month when news of emancipation finally reached Texas slaves in 1865. Gospel is a big musical tent, so expect traditional gospel choral music as well as newer gospel music, praise and worship style music with R&B stylings. Gospel Night’s headlining acts are Larry Brooks and the New Zion Travelers, and Toni Nelson. The lineup also includes
GFT Clique, Sons for Christ, God’s Promise, Total Witness, Cassandra Berry, Clint Sturgeon and Lester Robinson, the Way Christian Center Praise & Worship Team, Darius Henderson, Deon Sims, Hood Redemption, Adrian Peace and Gabrielle Blanchard. Larry Brooks and the New Zion Travelers grew up in the gospel tradition, and Brooks has performed with gospel luminaries Willie Neal Johnson and the Keynotes and the Texas Boys. Brooks’ quartet released its sophomore record, Still Waiting, in 2010. The quartet will re-
lease its third project in the fall. Nelson is familiar to Denton gospel fans. Nelson, who attended the University of North Texas, sang the tenor part of the female gospel ensemble God’s Rain. She is a minister and praise and worship leader at Miracle Temple Church. She’s released a single, “Revive Me,” and is finishing her debut album, Masterpiece Exposed. Gospel Night begins at 6 p.m. at the H.C. Collins Stage, at 629 Lakey St. Juneteenth continues on Saturday, with parade entrants lining up at 9 a.m. at the Denton
Civic Center. The parade starts at 10 a.m., heading down Bell Avenue to Fred Moore Park. Activities at the park include children’s games, vendor booths and entertainment beginning at 10 a.m. Performances on the Collins Stage resume at 7 p.m. Saturday with an evening of R&B, soul and hip-hop. The night is scheduled to close out with UNT alumnus Quentin Moore at 9:45 p.m. and the Inner-City All Stars at 10:15 p.m. Admission to all Juneteenth activities is free.
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learn new techniques. Free. Call 940-349-8752 or visit www.denton library.com. 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. — Intermediate knitting class at Emily Fowler Central Library, 502 Oakland St. Knitters who know the basics can make a tote bag (pattern supplied). For supply list and more information,
visit http://bit.ly/11WlTmS. To register, call 940-349-8752. 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. — Story Time at South Branch Library, 3228 Teasley Lane. Stories, songs, puppets and more for children ages 1-5 and their caregivers. Free. Call 940-349-8752. 11 a.m. — Story Time at Emily Fowler Central Library, 502 Oakland
St. Stories, songs, puppets and more for children ages 1-5 and their caregivers. Free. Call 940-349-8752. 3 to 4 p.m. — “Father’s Day Cards” workshop at North Branch Library, 3020 N. Locust St. For children and teens of all ages. Free. Call
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THURSDAY 9:30 a.m. — Crafters’ Corner at Emily Fowler Central Library, 502 Oakland St. Work on projects and
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EVENTS Continued from Page 2 940-349-8752 or visit www.denton library.com. 3 to 4 p.m. — Man of Steel Party at North Branch Library, 3020 N. Locust St. Ages 10-18 can enjoy themed crafts, trivia, games, snacks and more in anticipation of the new Superman movie, Man of Steel. Free. Call 940-349-8752 or visit www. dentonlibrary.com. 3:30 p.m. — Afternoon Adventure Club, stories and a handson workshop for kids in kindergarten through third grade, at South Branch Library, 3228 Teasley Lane. Free. Call 940-349-8752. 4:30 p.m. — Afternoon Adventure Club, stories and a handson workshop for kids in kindergarten through third grade, at Emily Fowler Central Library, 502 Oakland St. Free. Call 940-349-8752. 5 p.m. — UNT Marching Percussion Camp finale presentation at Fouts Field, off North Texas Boulevard at I-35E. Free. Call 940-369-7802 or visit www.music.unt.edu. 7 to 8 p.m. — Conversation Club, for those wishing to practice their English language skills with others, meets at Emily Fowler Central Library, 502 Oakland St. Free. No registration required. Call 940-349-8752. 7:30 p.m. — Denton Community Theatre presents Sly Fox by Larry Gelbart at the Campus Theatre, 214 W. Hickory St. Tickets cost $20 for adults, $18 for seniors 62 and older, and $10 for students and children. Call 940-382-1915 or visit www.denton communitytheatre.com.
FRIDAY 9:30 a.m. — Mother Goose Time at North Branch Library, 3020 N. Locust St. Stories and activities for infants (birth to 18 months) and their caregivers. Free. Call 940-349-8752. 10 a.m. — Splish Splash Story Time at Water Works Park, 2400 Long Road. Free, but participants are limited to the Children’s Play Pool and must leave by 10:45 a.m. or pay admission. Call 940-349-8752. 10 a.m. — Flag Day ceremony for young people at Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2205, 909 Sunset St., presented by the Children of the American Revolution. Free event includes a skit, activities, refreshments and goodie bags. Youths must be accompanied by an adult. To make reservations, contact Linda Scott at 940-384-1212 or Ellen Samek at 972-679-6637 or ellen@sameks.us. 11 a.m. — Story Time at North Branch Library, 3020 N. Locust St. Stories, songs, puppets and more for children ages 1-5 and their caregivers. Free. Call 940-349-8752. 3 to 4 p.m. — Zooniversity at North Branch Library, 3020 N. Locust St. Kids ages 6 and older can meet a variety of live animals in this educational, interactive program. Free tickets will be available starting at 2 p.m. on a first-come, first-served basis. Call 940-349-8752 or visit www.dentonlibrary.com. 3:30 p.m. — “Facts From Fiction: Science From Stories” for
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Stewart Johnson and his daughters Sophia and Hannah are the Toy Hearts. The band from Birmingham, U.K., is playing Sweetwater Grill & Tavern on Sunday night.
Toying with folk he Toy Hearts return to Denton — and to the patio of Sweetwater Grill & Tavern — at 7 p.m. Sunday. The English trio is as convincing as any Kentucky State Fair bluegrass and Western swing outfit, and the band first made its way to Denton on the recommenda-
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fourth- through eighth-graders at North Branch Library, 3020 N. Locust St. UNT chemistry professor Amy Petros leads hands-on activities combining science and literature. This week, a look at The Mysterious Benedict Society by Trent Lee Stewart. Free. Call 940-349-8752 or visit www.dentonlibrary.com. 4 p.m. — “Father’s Day Cards” workshop at South Branch Library, 3228 Teasley Lane. For children and teens of all ages. Free. Call 940-3498752 or visit www.dentonlibrary.com. 4 p.m. — “Father’s Day Cards”
tion of local upright bassist and Quebe Sisters band member Drew Phelps. The Toy Hearts have a lot in common with their American Western swing peers. The band is a family act, with Birmingham sisters Hannah (on mandolin) and Sophia Johnson (on guitar) backed by dad Stewart (on dobro and
workshop at Emily Fowler Central Library, 502 Oakland St. For children and teens of all ages. Free. Call 940-349-8752 or visit www.denton library.com. 5 to 7 p.m. — Visual Arts Society of Texas accepts entries for its annual members exhibition, in the East and West galleries in the TWU Art Building at Oakland and Texas streets. Visit www.vastarts.org. 5 p.m. — Denton Juneteenth Celebration’s Gospel Night at Fred Moore Park, 629 Lakey St. Vendor booths open at 5 p.m. and
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banjo). The trio can turn on a dime, from tear-and-beerstained laments to sawdustfloor-thumping reels, without a hitch. The Toy Hearts released Whiskey almost one year ago. The album is a gem of sweet harmonies and saucy dance tunes. Western swing might not be native to England, but
Gospel Night begins at 6 p.m. Visit http://dentonjuneteenth.org. 7 p.m. — Jazz double bass workshop concert in Kenton Hall at the UNT Music Building, at Avenue C and Chestnut Street. Free. Call 940-5652791 or visit www.music.unt.edu. 7:30 p.m. — ClarEssentials guest artist recital with clarinetist and composer Eric Mandat, in the Recital Hall at the UNT Music Building, at Avenue C and Chestnut Street. Free. Call 940-565-2791 or visit www.music.unt.edu. 7:30 p.m. — Bass Bash finale
the form gets some blood from the British Isles, and the band of family players draws honestly from those roots. And the album is a collection of tunes about too much drink and too little love. There’s no cover charge for shows on Sweetwater’s patio, at 115 S. Elm St. — Lucinda Breeding
concert in Voertman Hall at the UNT Music Building, at Avenue C and Chestnut Street. Free. Call 940-5652791 or visit www.music.unt.edu. 7:30 p.m. — Denton Community Theatre presents Sly Fox by Larry Gelbart at the Campus Theatre, 214 W. Hickory St. Tickets cost $20 for adults, $18 for seniors 62 and older, and $10 for students and children. Call 940-382-1915 or visit www.denton communitytheatre.com. 8:15 p.m. — Starrise featuring the
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Noon — People Helping People Golf Tournament benefiting United Way of Denton County, at Denton Country Club, 1213 Country Club Drive in Argyle. Registration begins at 11 a.m. For registration information, visit www.unitedwaydenton.org. 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. 7 to 8 p.m. — Romance in the Stacks Book Club at North Branch Library, 3020 N. Locust St. This month, discuss books by Diane Palmer. Free. Call 940-349-8796 or e-mail kimberly.wells@cityofdenton. com. 8 p.m. — UNT Marimba Workshop faculty concert with She-e Wu, Brian Zator, Christopher Deane and Mark Ford, in the Recital Hall at the Music Building, at Avenue C and Chestnut Street. Free. Call 940-5652791 or visit www.music.unt.edu.
Denton Community Band at the Denton Civic Center, 321 E. McKinney St. Free weekly performances by local arts groups. Bring blankets or chairs. Visit www.dentonparks.com.
SATURDAY 8 a.m. to noon — TWU open house for prospective students. Check-in begins at 8 a.m. in Hubbard Hall. Free parking is available on campus. Visit www.twu.edu or call 940-898-3014. 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. — Denton Airshow at Denton Enterprise Airport, 5000 Airport Road. Gates open at 8:30 a.m., and opening ceremonies start at 11 a.m. Tickets cost $10 per person, free for ages 5 and younger. Visit http://denton. schultzairshows.com or call 940-4841603. 9 a.m. — Denton County Fruit, Vegetable, Herb and Flower Show at Fire Fighters Memorial Park, at the corner of Carroll Boulevard and Mulberry Street. Entries will be accepted from 9 to 10 a.m. in youth and adult divisions. No entry fee. For rules and more information, call 940-349-2892 or visit www.dcmga. com. 9 a.m. — Denton Juneteenth Celebration at Fred Moore Park, 500 S. Bradshaw St. Parade starts at 10 a.m. at the Denton Civic Center, 321 E. McKinney St., and heads to Fred Moore Park, 500 S. Bradshaw St. Adult coed softball tournament begins at Fred Moore Park at 9 a.m. Free children’s games start at 10 a.m. at the park, and vendor booths, a live DJ and entertainment begin at 11 a.m. R&B, hip-hop and soul music starts at 7 p.m. Free. Visit http://dentonjune teenth.org. 10 a.m. — Story Time at South Branch Library, 3228 Teasley Lane. Stories, songs, puppets and more for children ages 1-5 and their caregivers. Free. Call 940-349-8752 or visit www.dentonlibrary.com. 10 a.m. to noon — Visual Arts Society of Texas accepts entries for its annual members exhibition, in the East and West galleries in the TWU Art Building at Oakland and Texas streets. For more information, visit www.vastarts.org. 3 to 5 p.m. — “Beginning Genealogy” class at Emily Fowler Central Library, 502 Oakland St. Learn the basics of genealogical research, including gathering information and using resources at the library. Free; call 940-349-8752 to register. 4 p.m. — UNT ClarEssentials finale concert featuring workshop director Kimberly Cole Luevano, in Voertman Hall at the Music Building, at Avenue C and Chestnut Street. Free. Call 940-565-2791 or visit www.music.unt.edu. 7:30 p.m. — Denton Community Theatre presents Sly Fox by Larry Gelbart at the Campus Theatre, 214 W. Hickory St. Tickets cost $20 for adults, $18 for seniors 62 and older, and $10 for students and children. Call 940-382-1915 or visit www.denton
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Fort Worth country crooner Tommy Alverson plays Aubrey’s Music in the Park concert series at 7:30 p.m. Saturday. Courtesy photo
Downtown Aubrey tunes Alverson sings Willie, Waylon and the boys in free show ort Worth country crooner Tommy Alverson performs at Aubrey’s Music in the Park series at 7:30 p.m. Saturday. The series enters its third year, staged at the Aubrey Downtown Festival Grounds, 301 S. Main St. Keep Aubrey Beautiful launched this free summer music series in 2010, hosting a Texas act downtown on the third Saturday of May, June and July.
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communitytheatre.com. 7:30 p.m. — Music in the Park presents Tommy Alverson at Aubrey’s festival grounds, 301 S. Main St. Free. Bring lawn chairs or blankets. Visit www.keepaubreybeautiful.org.
Alverson is a Texas music ambassador. He’s an unassuming artist who doesn’t force things, vocally or instrumentally. With about nine records to his name, Alverson’s most recent pays tribute to Willie Nelson. Pickin’ on Willie is a record that meanders along, with the slide guitar ever so slightly behind the beat. Alverson’s compilation album, Paradise Here, is also of recent vin-
SUNDAY 2 p.m. — Denton Community Theatre presents Sly Fox by Larry Gelbart at the Campus Theatre, 214
tage, collecting some of the artist’s favorites “Pancho and Lefty,” “Feel Like Drinkin’,” and “Una Mas Cerveza” among them. Attendees are welcome to bring blankets and lawn chairs to the concert. Coolers are allowed, but concessions will be available on the festival grounds. For more information, visit www.keepaubrey beautiful.org. — Lucinda Breeding
W. Hickory St. Tickets cost $20 for adults, $18 for seniors 62 and older, and $10 for students and children. Call 940-382-1915 or visit www.denton communitytheatre.com.
9:30 a.m. — Mother Goose Time at South Branch Library, 3228 Teasley Lane. Stories and activities for infants (birth to 18 months) and their caregivers. Free. Call 940-349-8752. 3 to 4 p.m. – Library Larry Live at Emily Fowler Central Library, 502 Oakland St. Live performance with puppets from Library Larry’s Big Day, plus a drawing for prizes, a craft and more. Free. Call 940-349-8752 or visit www.dentonlibrary.com. 7 to 8 p.m. — Pajama Story Time at Emily Fowler Central Library, 502 Oakland St. Kids can wear pajamas and bring a favorite stuffed friend for stories, songs, and puppets just before bedtime. Free. Call 940-3498752 or visit www.dentonlibrary.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. 7:30 p.m. — North Texas Conductors Collegium concert in Winspear Hall at the Murchison Performing Arts Center, on the north side of I-35E at North Texas Boulevard. Free. Call 940-369-7802 or visit www.thempac.com.
WEDNESDAY 10 to 11 a.m. — Mommy and Me Yoga class at South Branch Library, 3228 Teasley Lane. Free. Yoga teacher Lisa-Elena Furr leads a motherbaby bonding yoga class. Best for newborns to almost crawling infants. Bring a yoga mat or towel and a baby blanket, burp cloth and toy for baby. Call 940-349-8752 to register. 10 a.m. — TWU Drama presents Bunnicula, a musical for all ages, in the Redbud Theater Complex, on the northwest side of Hubbard Hall, northwest of Administration Drive at Bell Avenue. Tickets cost $10 for adults and $5 for students and seniors. Visit www.twu.edu/drama or
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EVENTS Continued from Page 4 call 940-898-2020. 11 a.m. — Story Time at Emily Fowler Library, 502 Oakland St. Stories, songs, puppets and more for children ages 1-5 and their caregivers. Free. Call 940-349-8752 or visit www.dentonlibrary.com. 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. — Concerts on the Square presents Baloney Moon 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. 3 to 4 p.m. — Art Explorers program for children ages 6-8 at North Branch Library, 3020 N. Locust
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Texas Woman’s University continues its summer children’s theater offerings with “Bunnicula,” a musical based on the book by Deborah and James Howe. Performances start on Wednesday.
Soft, cuddly and ... bloodthirsty? Rabbit’s secret uncovered in TWU’s ‘Bunnicula’
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hester and Harold are on the case of the mysteriously lightening vegeta-
bles. Chester, a cat, and Harold, a dog, are enjoying life with their owners when the couple springs a strange surprise on them: a bunny. But is this bundle of twitchy-nosed, cotton-tailed joy the tender creature it appears to be? The Texas Woman’s University Drama Department sets up
young audiences for a real mystery in the musical adaptation of James and Deborah Howe’s children’s book Bunnicula. Director Cristin Thomas returns to continue her summer gig, bringing a play or musical theater for children to the Denton stage at TWU. Last year, Thomas saw sold-out audiences fall for Miss Nelson Is Missing, an imaginative adaptation of a book about a beleaguered teacher who bails on her unruly students and is replaced by a frightening, no-nonsense substitute. Bunnicula is a simple story about a pair of pets who think their newest roommate might
be doing unseemly things to the household produce. They put their sniffers to the trail and learn that the cute little whiskers might disguise a distasteful identity. The musical is suitable for all ages. The opening performance is at 10 a.m. Wednesday. The show will also be presented at 10 a.m. June 20-21 and June 2628; at 2 p.m. June 21-23 and June 28-30; and 7 p.m. June 22 and June 29. Tickets cost $10 for adults and $5 for students and seniors. For reservations, call 940-8982020 or visit www.twu.edu/ drama. — Lucinda Breeding
St. Free. Read a story, look at and discuss artwork, and create your own works of art. This week, look at Diego Rivera’s work and make sidewalk chalk murals. Call 940-349-8752 to register. 3 to 4 p.m. — Teen Crafting Club
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EVENTS Continued from Page 5 for ages 11-18 at North Branch Library, 3020 N. Locust St. This week, make glass vases. Free; call 940-349-8752 to register. 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. — “Diabetes Academy” at Emily Fowler Central Library, 502 Oakland St. Learn about managing diabetes. Topics include basic diabetes information, healthy eating, staying active and preventing complications. Presented by Susan Meeke, a Novo Nordisk diabetes educator. Free. Call 940-349-8752 or visit www.dentonlibrary.com.
Dallas-Denton five-piece Gravity Feed — shown during a gig at the Abbey Underground — plays the lawn of the Courthouse on the Square tonight.
MUSIC The Abbey Inn Restaurant & Pub Wed: County Rexford, 7-9pm, free. 101 W. Hickory St. 940-566-5483. The Abbey Underground Thurs: Big Band. Fri: Katsuk, Dog With a Black Tongue, West and the Grooves. Sun: Open mic hosted by Bone Doggie, 7pm. Weekly events: Each Sat, “’80s and ’90s Retro Dance Party”; each Mon, karaoke. 100 W. Walnut St. Andy’s Bar Thurs: Theory of Resistance, Carridale. Fri: Synesthesia Battery, Manny the Martyr, Puddin Taine. 122 N. Locust St. 940-5655400. Banter Bistro Thurs: The Mothers, 6:30pm. Fri: Classical guitar, 6pm; Zach Balch, 8pm; the Congregation, 9pm; Steve Stanley & the Mercs, 10pm. Sat: Niels Rosendahl (jazz), 6pm; Richard Haskins acoustic, 8pm, Jordan Burchill and Sean Giddings, 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. Dan’s Silverleaf Thurs: Chris Watson, the Mighty Orq (solo), 9pm, $7. Fri: Pageantry (EP release), Chambers, Goodfield, Señor Fin, 9pm, $5. Sat: Faun Fables, Warren Jackson Hearne & Le Leek Electrique, 10pm, $12-$15. Sun: Hares on the Mountain, 5pm, free. Tues: A Taste of Herb, 5pm, free. 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 Tavern Thurs: Keith Owens. 940-383-2337. www.the frystreettavern.com. The Garage 113 Ave. A. 940-3830045. www.thedentongarage.com. Gerhard’s German Restaurant Fri: Ron and the Finkensteiners, 7-9pm. 222 W. Hickory St. 940-3816723. www.gvrestaurants.com. The Greenhouse Mon: Jordan Gheen. Live jazz each Mon at 10pm, free. 600 N. Locust St. 940-484-1349. www.greenhouserestaurantdenton. com. Hailey’s Club Thurs: Virgin Wolves, Red Death, Vinyl, Chase Ryan and the Grave, Death Hounds, 9pm, $5-$7. Fri: Whiskey Folk Ramblers, Fish Fry Bingo, Thrift Store Cowboys, 9pm, $5-$7. Sat: Flee the Scene (EP release), Down to Friends, Under-
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ravity Feed will put a little funk in Twilight Tunes on the Square to-
night. With a little love from the crowd, Gravity Feed might put a lot of funk in the weekly free concert. The Dallas-Denton band is heavy on groove and cool on jazz sax hooks, cooking up mel-
doghouse, Dead Words, Call Your Own, the Hawks and the Found, 7pm, $5-$10. Sun: The Anatomy of Frank, Cleanup, Sacco and Vanzetti, 9pm, free-$5. Wed: Denton Comedy Collective, free-$5. Each Tues, ’90s music, 10pm, free-$5. 122 W. Mulberry St. 940-323-1160. www.haileysclub. com. J&J’s Pizza 118 W. Oak St. 940-3827769. www.jandjpizzadenton.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. Rockin’ Rodeo Thurs: Aaron Watson, Zane Williams, 8pm, $12. 1009 Ave. C. 940-565-6611. www.rockinrodeodenton.com. Rubber Gloves Rehearsal Studios Thurs: Feeder Gainer, Astral Menace, Terminator 2, Steel Bearing
odies on the spot a la Phish, or Dave Matthews. Spontaneity makes Gravity Feed unpredictable and energetic. Jam-band disciples will find a Twilight Tunes show tailor-made for them. The vocals are reminiscent of Chicago, circa 1982 — cool, close harmonies set off by bright percussion and a guitar
Hand, 9pm, $5-$7. Fri: Halaska, Vaults of Zin, Whiteman Dancing, 9pm, $3-$5. Sat: AV the Great presents “Raw & Underground 7,” 9pm, $5-$7. Sun: Wooden Indian Burial Ground, the Vuvs, Dome Dweller, 10pm, $3-$5. Wed: Fever Dreams, Going Peacefully, Vaults of Zin, 9pm, $1-$3. 411 E. Sycamore St. 940-387-7781. www.rubberglovesdentontx.com. Sweetwater Grill & Tavern Sun: The Toy Hearts. Tues: Brazz. Shows on the patio, 7-9pm, free. 115 S. Elm St. 940-484-2888. www.sweet watergrillandtavern.com. VFW Post 2205 Free karaoke at 8pm each Thurs, Fri and Sat. 909 Sunset St.
IN THE AREA 7:30 p.m. Saturday— Dive-In Movies: Despicable Me at dusk at the beach of Little Elm Park, 704 W. Eldorado Parkway. Activities and games begin at 7:30 p.m., and the free movie will start about 9 p.m.
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Gravity Feed fuses pop, rock and jazz for Twilight Tunes
that fuses rock, pop and jazz. A roster of sponsors funds the weekly summer concert series, which features bands from Denton and the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Twilight Tunes concerts are from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. each Thursday through June on the lawn of the Courthouse on the Square. For more information,
visit www.dentonmainstreet. org. Audience members are invited to bring blankets and lawn chairs, and are encouraged to buy dinner or dessert from downtown Denton restaurants. Coming up on June 20: Fun Addix. — Lucinda Breeding
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Continued from Page 6 Food and drinks will be available for purchase from the Lighthouse Grill. Bring lawn chairs or blankets for the beach area, and air mattresses or other flotation devices. 7 p.m. Tuesday — Sounds of Lewisville free concert series, every Tuesday in June and July in the courtyard of Medical Center of Lewisville Grand Theater, 100 N. Charles St. Visit www.soundsoflewisville.com.
FUTURE BOOKINGS Noon June 20 — “Thundering Prosperity: The Role of the Railroad in North Texas Growth,” a lecture by Michael Sturdy of the Museum of the American Railroad, at the Courthouse on the Square, 110 W. Hickory St. Free. Call 940-349-2850. 2 to 7 p.m. June 22 — Best Little Brewfest in Texas at Texas Motor Speedway, 3545 Lone Star Circle in Fort Worth. Craft beer festival features more than 50 craft breweries from around the state. Proceeds benefit Cloud 9 Charities. Tickets cost $30-$35 for general admission, $75 for VIPs. Must be 21 or older. Visit http://bestlittlebrewfestintexas.com. 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 at noon June 29 at Robson Ranch ($50); and dinner and dance, 7 to 11 p.m. June 29 at Robson Ranch ($45). 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.
FOURTH OF JULY EVENTS 7:30 a.m. July 4 — Liberty Run 5K run and 1-mile fun walk at North Lakes Recreation Center, 2001 W. Windsor Drive. Check-in begins at 6:30 a.m. Register online for $15 through July 1; after July 1, cost is $15 each, or $12 per person for families of three or more. Race-day registration is $20. Visit www.dentonparks.com. 9 a.m. July 4 — Yankee Doodle Parade in downtown Denton. Judging starts at 8:30 a.m. To enter a float, call 940-349-8579. Visit www.dentonparks.com. 9 a.m. July 4 — Family Fun Jubilee at Quakertown Park and the Denton Civic Center, 321 E. McKinney St. Free event includes a horseshoe tournament, children’s art show, inflatable activities, games and contests. Visit www.dentonparks. com. 5:30 p.m. July 4 — Freedom Fest at Rancho de la Rocha, 2459 W. Blackjack Road in Aubrey. Cost is $7 per person, free for children younger than 3. Event includes pedal boats and canoes, rides, children’s activities,
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SCRAP Denton, a local nonprofit that promotes creative reuse of fabric, craft items and home and office materials, will brighten up kids’ summers with lessons on paper crafts and other projects.
Colorful summer SCRAP has season filled with creative workshops for kids SCRAP Denton’s summer programs offer everything a bright child could use to make the school-free days more adventurous: lots of odds and ends, time and imagination. Children ages 6 to 12 can attend Wednesday workshops, titled “School’s Out, SCRAP’s In,” just about every week though Aug. 21. Workshops won’t be held on July 3 or July 24. An instructor will guide children through creative reuse workshops from 1 to 4 p.m. Wednesdays. Using materials donated to the local nonprofit, workshop participants will spend three hours on a creative project that not only engages their imaginalive music and concessions. Fireworks at 9:45 p.m. Visit www.rancho roca.com or call 940-365-7625. 6 p.m. July 4 — Denton Noon Kiwanis Club fireworks show at UNT’s Apogee Stadium, off Bonnie Brae Street south of I-35E. Live music
tions, but also teaches them about recycling and reusing materials creatively. Participants will learn about printmaking, paper crafts, weaving, crafting monsters and robots, drawing and painting. Children can attend one or all of the workshops. The sessions cost $15 per child, or $120 for the remaining eight sessions. The cost covers all materials. “Camp SCRAP” will be from 9 a.m. to noon July 22-26 for ages 6 to 9, and from 1 to 4 p.m. June 22-26 for ages 9 to 12. Cost is $75 per child; some financial assistance is available. Register by visiting www.scrapdenton.org or by sigining up at the SCRAP store, 215 W. Oak St. Children must be registered before camp starts. For more information, e-mail heatherg@scrapdenton.org. — Staff report
starts at 6 p.m., and fireworks begin at 9:30 p.m. Free parking at Fouts Field, across I-35E at North Texas Boulevard. Parking at Apogee Stadium costs $5. Proceeds and donations go toward the Denton Kiwanis Club Children’s Clinic. Visit www.denton
Young engineers are invited to let their imaginations run wild in Play-Well Teknologies PreEngineering Lego Camp on June 17-21 at North Lakes Recreation Center, 2001 W. Windsor Drive. Sessions for ages 5 to 7 are from 9 a.m. to noon, followed by sessions for ages 8 to 12 from 1 to 4 p.m. Students have more than 100,000 Legos to choose from in building motorized, architectural and fanciful designs. The class is led by an experienced Play-Well instructor. Cost is $170 per child. Register by Friday by calling 940-349-7275. ■ Aquatic Explorer Camp will be offered from 1 to 4 p.m. June 17-21 at the Denton Natatorium, 2700 Long Road. Campers ages 7 to 14 will learn to kayak, play water polo and snorkel and study basic water safety. Cost is $85 per child. Register by Friday by calling 940-349-8800 or by visiting www.dentonparks.com. ■ Kids ages 3 to 5 can learn about magnets, air, water and more during the Little Scientists half-day camp from 9 a.m. to noon June 24-28 at the Denton Civic Center, 321 E. McKinney St. $75 per child. Campers must be toilet-trained. Register by June 21 by calling 940-349-7275 or by visiting www.dentonparks.com. ■ Kids ages 5 to 7 can get an introduction to skateboard safety and skills at Mini Skateboard Camp from 9 to 11 a.m. June 17-21 at the Denton Skate Park, 2400 Long Road adjacent to the Denton
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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. ● “Portrait Quilts” by members of the Denton Quilt Guild, in the Gough Gallery through June 21. A Creative Art Studio 227 W. Oak St., Suite 101. Mon-Sat 12-6pm, Sun by appointment only. 940-442-1251. www.acreativeartstudio.com Denton Square Donuts 208 W. Oak St. 940-220-9447. www.ds donuts.com. Oxide Fine Art & Floral Gallery 211 N. Cedar St. 940-483-8900. www.oxidegallery.com. SCRAP Denton 215 W. Oak St. 940-391-7499. www.scrapdenton.org. ● Sculpture by Brandon Jarrett and
Natatorium and Water Works Park. The camp is for young and beginning skaters and costs $50. Register by Friday by visiting www.dentonparks.com. Kids 6 and older can improve on their skateboarding skills at Intermediate Skateboard Camp from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. June 24-28. Cost is $50 per camper. Helmets are required. Register by June 21 by at www.dentonparks.com. ■ Water Works Park at 2400 Long Road is open for the summer, with hours from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday and Saturday, and noon to 7 p.m. Sunday. Enjoy four giant slides outside and one big indoor slide. Season passes are available for individuals and families. For more information, visit www.denton waterworks.com or call 940-3498810. ■ The Civic Center Pool is open daily from noon to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 1 to 6 p.m. Sunday. Ages 18 and up get in for $3, 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 940349-8279. ■ Ages 50 and older 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. The class helps seniors improve their range of motion, strength, bone density and overall fitness. For more information and to register, call 940-349-8720.
Mandy Hampton, in the Re:Vision Gallery through June. 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. ● College of Visual Arts and Design Master of Fine Arts Showcase, 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. ● “Intersections: Collaborative Inquiries in Painting,” a group show of paintings by graduate students in the UNT College of Visual Arts and Design, through July 17. Opening reception will be from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday.
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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. Cinemark Hickory Creek 8380 S. I-35E, Hickory Creek. 940-321-2788. www.cinemark.com. Silver Cinemas Inside Golden Triangle Mall, 2201 S. I-35E. 940-3871957. www.silvercinemasinc.com.
OPENING FRIDAY
Ethan Hawke and Julie Delpy star in and co-wrote “Before Midnight,” the third film in a series directed by Richard Linklater.
Man of Steel (★★★) Director Zach Snyder (300) delivers a fresh interpretation on an old superhero, and the update proves worth it. This Superman (Henry Cavill) is a man searching for himself and his roots. But looking for him is General Zod (Michael Shannon), an old nemesis of his father (Russell Crowe) from Krypton. Snyder overloads the special effects in a succession of impressive action scenes that never seem to stop. Amy Adams plays Lois Lane. Rated PG-13, 143 minutes. — Boo Allen
NOW PLAYING After Earth (★★) After Earth wouldn’t exist had Will Smith not cooked it up as yet another star vehicle for his son, Jaden. 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. Rated PG-13, 100 minutes. — McClatchy-Tribune News Service Epic (★★★1⁄2) 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, Aziz Ansari. Rated PG, 102 minutes. — B.A. Fast & Furious 6 (★★1⁄2) Vin Diesel’s Dom, now wealthy and living the good life, is lured back into action by 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. Rated PG-13, 130 minutes. — AP The Hangover Part III (★★★1⁄2) 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
Sony Pictures
‘Midnight’ rings true
Before Midnight
Scenery’s better than in real life, but it’s authentic at core By Jocelyn Noveck AP National Writer
She: “Baby, you are gonna miss that plane.” He: “I know.” Does that exchange immediately fill you with a sense of wistfulness? Then you’re probably a fan of Jesse and Celine, a.k.a. Ethan Hawke and Julie Delpy, whose insanely romantic final scene in Before Sunset nine years ago left moviegoers hanging — deliciously, infuriatingly, agonizingly! — and wondering if they’d ever know what came next for this appealing duo. Well, we’re finally getting the answer — and it was worth the wait. Before Midnight, the third movie in the Richard Linklater series that began with 1995’s Before Sunrise, is not only as good as the first two, it’s arguably better, tackling weightier, trickier issues —
masked thugs who work for crime boss Marshall (John Goodman). Now, they must make things right by finding gangster Leslie Chow (Ken
as in, mature everyday love — with wit, humor and breathtaking directness. One of the unique things about this series is that the characters have aged in real time, meaning we’ve all aged with them. Not that most of us look as good in our 40s as Jesse and Celine. But still, hair is graying now just a bit, skin is wrinkling, middles softening. More important, though, it’s life that looks different for Jesse and Celine. If you recall, these two had one of the more romantic cinematic hookups in recent memory in Before Sunrise, meeting on a train rolling through picturesque European countryside and getting off together in Vienna for a night of walking, talking and falling in love. They parted in the morning, with plans to meet six
Jeong). Directed by Todd Phillips. Rated R, 100 minutes. — AP The Internship (★★★) There are really three movie stars headlining
months later. That didn’t work out, and so after nine years of longing — and for him, an unhappy marriage and a son — they rediscovered each other in Before Sunset. In Before Midnight, the setting is still gorgeous — it’s a summer vacation in Greece. But the rest is different. Jesse and Celine are a mature couple with twin daughters. A feeling of absolute authenticity comes through at the very beginning, in a simple airport farewell between Jesse and his son, Henry (Seamus Davey-Fitzpatrick), who’s been visiting for the summer. In the long drive back to their vacation villa, Jesse and Celine converse in the relaxed, rambling way couples do, and yet we know trouble is ahead. A guilt-ridden Jesse worries about Henry — he can’t even pitch a baseball right, because
The Internship: Vince Vaughn, Owen Wilson and Google. But if you can get past this Mother of All Product Placements, you’ll likely find yourself
Rated R, 109 minutes. Opens Friday in wide release.
he doesn’t live with Dad — and Celine worries that Jesse will force her to give up her job in Paris, where they live, and move to the States. Delpy gives Celine a new hardness here, an edge that we saw only a bit in the previous film. And Hawke is extremely effective as a man who adores his partner but is increasingly frustrated with her. It all comes to a head in a humdinger of a fight — just Jesse and Celine in a hotel room, plus a bottle of wine that doesn’t get drunk. The script, co-written by director Linklater, Hawke and Delpy, is at its best here, funny and biting. No ending spoilers here. But let’s just say there’s certainly fodder for a fourth movie.
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COVER STORY This Is the End Rated R, 107 minutes. Now playing.
Funny dudes saddle up for party at the end of the world
Doomsday slackers
By Boo Allen Film Critic booa@att.net
his Is the End is silly, sophomoric and excessively self-referential. And it is ashamedly hilarious from start to finish. Particularly the finish. A group of young Hollywood talent may have invented a new genre with This Is the End, mixing real people and actual events with over-the-top science-fiction, excessive satire, a barrage of industry inside jokes, and references to too many movies to count. In this overloaded grab bag, the only thing seemingly missing might be a romance, but the oozing bromantic elements make up for that. The assembled male mob abuse, berate and poke fun at one another so much, it’s hard to tell how James Franco, Seth Rogen, Jonah Hill, Jay Baruchel, Craig Robinson, Danny McBride and others feel about one another. But in the end, it doesn’t matter because with such a surplus of talent, no one suffers under the spotlight for too long. Coherency quickly stumbles in the story of a star-studded party at James Franco’s house breaking up when it looks like the Apocalypse has begun. Baruchel insists it is the Rapture, with the good being drawn heavenwards. That claim looks dubious, however, since the demons towering over the city look leftover from Ghostbusters and have absolutely no terror value. The assembled group acts out formula survivalist-movie
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DINING RESTAURANTS 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. $-$$. 940566-3073.
BISTROS AND CAFES Banter Bistro Gourmet sandwiches and salads, breakfast items, coffee and espresso, plus traditional Spanish tapas (small savory dishes) by reservation only. Beer and wine. No smoking inside. 219 W. Oak St. Daily 10ammidnight. $. 940-565-1638. www. dentonbanter.com. Bochy’s Bistro Fusion menu grabs elements of European cuisines with many salad and sandwich selections. Winning Greek chicken lisi panini. Artful desserts: tuxedo cake, cream cheese brownie. No smoking. 2430 I-35E, Suite 136. Mon-Thurs 8-3, Fri-Sat 8-9, Sun brunch 8-3. $$. 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. $-$$. 940-5919475. www.chestnuttearoom.com. Sidewalk Bistro 2900 Wind River Lane, Suite 132. Sun-Mon 7am-3pm, Tues-Sat 7am-9pm. 940-591-1999. www.sidewalk-bistro.com.
FINE DINING The Great American Grill at Hilton Garden Inn, 3110 Colorado Blvd. Dinner: Daily 5-10pm. 940-891-4700. The Greenhouse Restaurant Casual dining atmosphere complements fresh seafood, beef and chicken from the grill. Even vegetarian selections get a flavor boost from the woodpile. Starters are rich: spinachartichoke dip, asiago olives. Refined cocktails and rich desserts. Patio dining available. 600 N. Locust St. Mon-Thurs 11-10, Fri 11-11, Sat 12-11, Sun noon-9 (bar stays open later). $-$$. 940-484-1349. www.greenhouse restaurantdenton.com. Hannah’s Off the Square Exec-
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-
utive 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. $$$. 940-243-4919. www.dentonwildwoodinn.com.
GERMAN Gerhard’s German Restaurant 222 W. Hickory St. 940-381-6723. www.gvrestaurants.com.
GREEK/MEDITERRANEAN Caesar Island Mediterranean Food 7650 S. I-35E, Suite 112, Corinth. 940-269-4370. Michael’s Kitchen Family-owned restaurant offers a Greek/Lebanese menu — hummus, gyros, dolmas and kafta — plus American food, for all three meals. Breakfast buffet weekdays. BYOB. 706 Fort Worth Drive. Daily 5:30am-10pm. $. 940-382-3663. www.michaelskitchengreek.com. Yummy’s Greek Restaurant Small eatery with wonderful food. Tasty salads, hummus, falafel, dolmas and kebabs. Good veggie plate and gyros. Yummy cheesecake and baklava. BYOB. 210 W. University Drive. Mon-Thurs 11-9, Fri-Sat 11-10, Sun noon-9. $-$$. 940-383-2441.
HOME COOKING Babe’s Chicken Dinner House 204 N. Fourth St., Sanger. Tues-Fri 4:30-9pm, Sat 11-9 and Sun 11-3. $-$$.
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940-458-0000. Betty’s Cafe Diners get buffet selections of homestyle standards: catfish, fried chicken, meatloaf and barbecue ribs. Breakfast buffets made to fill you up, and kids ages 1-5 eat for $2. 710 S. U.S. Highway 377 in Aubrey. Mon-Sun 6am-2:30pm, Wed-Fri 5-8pm. $. 940-365-9881. Bonnie’s Kitchen 6420 N. I-35. 940-383-1455. Cartwright’s Ranch House Restaurant on the Square serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, featuring chicken-fried steak, hamburgers and steaks. Family-style service available. 111 N. Elm St. 940-387-7706. www.cartwrightsranchhouse.com. Jay’s Cafe 110 W. Main St., Pilot Point. 940-686-0158. Krum Diner Offers homestyle cuisine, seafood and Italian food, along with Greek and assorted desserts, and sandwiches, burgers, dinner plates and more. 145 W. McCart St., Krum, Mon-Sat 7am-8pm, Sun 9am-2pm. $. 940-482-7080. OldWest Cafe As winner of the Best Breakfast and Best Homestyle Cooking titles in Best of Denton 2009 through 2012, this eatery offers a wide selection of homemade meals. Denton location: 1020 Dallas Drive. Mon-Sat 6am-2pm, Sun 7am-2pm. $. 940-382-8220. Sanger location: 711 N. Fifth St. Daily 7am-2pm. 940-4587358. 817-442-9378. Prairie House Restaurant Open since 1989, this Texas eatery serves up mesquite-grilled steaks, baby-back ribs, buffalo burgers, chicken-fried rib-eyes and other assorted dishes. 10001 U.S. Highway 380, Cross Roads. Daily 7:30am-10pm. $-$$. 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. $-$$. 940-381-2712. Luigi’s Pizza Italian Restaurant Family-run spot does much more than pizza, and how. Great New York-style pies plus delicious southern Italian dishes, from pasta lunch special to pricier meals. Beer and wine. 2317 W. University Drive. Sun & Tues-Thurs 11-10, Fri-Sat 11-11. $-$$. 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. $$. 940-891-6060. J Sushi 1400 S. Loop 288, Suite 100. 940-387-8833. jsushibar.com. Keiichi Sushi chef Keiichi Nagano turns eel, fluke, squid, salmon, yellowtail and tuna into sashimi. Daily fish specials and pasta dishes served with an Asian flair. Homemade tiramisu and fruit sorbets. Reservations recommended. Wine and beer. 500 N. Elm St. Tues-Sat 5-11. $$-$$$. 940382-7505. Shogun Steakhouse & Sushi Bar
3606 S. I-35E, Suite 100. 940-3827800. Sushi Cafe 1401 W. Oak St. 940380-1030.
MEXICAN/TEX-MEX Casa Galaviz Comfortable, homey atmosphere at small, diner-style restaurant that caters to the morning and noon crowd. Known for homemade flour tortillas and authentic Mexican dishes from barbacoa to menudo. BYOB. 508 S. Elm St. MonFri 7-7; Sat-Sun 7-5. $. 940-387-2675. Chilitos Delicious guacamole; albondigas soup rich with chunky vegetables and big, tender meatballs. Standout: savory pork carnitas. Attentive, friendly staff. Menudo on weekends, breakfast anytime. Daily lunch specials. Full bar. No smoking. 621 S. Lake Dallas Drive, Lake Dallas. Mon-Fri 11-9, Sat 10-9. $-$$. 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. Enchiladas are very good. Full bar. 419 S. Elm St. Mon-Fri 11-10, Sat-Sun 11-11. $$. 940566-5575. Fuzzy’s Taco Shop Eatery stakes claim of wide variety in local taco territory. 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. 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. 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. 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.
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DINING Continued from Page 10 Miguelito’s Mexican Restaurant The basics: brisk service, family atmosphere and essential selections at a reasonable price. Beer and margaritas. 1412 N. Stemmons St., Sanger. 940-458-0073. 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 loca-
tion: 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-
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Shawn Levy. Billy (Vaughn) and Nick (Wilson) are watch salesmen who discover their company has shut down. And so, of course, they apply for an unpaid internship at Google. Rated PG-13, 119 minutes. — AP 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. 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. Moody and atmospheric, with plenty of surprises. With Michael Shannon, Sam Shepard, Sarah Paulson and Ray McKinnon. Rated PG-13, 130 minutes. — B.A. Now You See Me (★★1⁄2) The razzle dazzles but the smoke never quite hides the mirrors this superslick new magicians’ heist picture. A quartet of street hustlers and rising stars who call themselves the Four Horsemen (Jesse Eisenberg, Isla Fisher, Woody Harrelson and Dave Franco) star in magic “events” where they catch the imagination of the world, and their super-rich promoter (Michael Caine). Mark Ruffalo is the comically hyper-ventilating FBI agent,
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.
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. $$. 940-243-2126. Hoochie’s Oyster House 207 S. Bell Ave. Sun-Wed 11am-9pm, ThursSat 11am-10pm. 940-383-0104.
STEAK Ranchman’s Cafe Legendary cafe sticks to old-fashioned steaks and tradition. Oversized steaks and delicious chicken-fried steak. BYOB. 110 W. Bailey St., Ponder. Sun-Thurs 11-9, Fri-Sat 11-10. $-$$$. 940-4792221. www.ranchman.com. Trail Dust Steak House 26501 U.S. 380 East, Aubrey. $$. 940-365-4440. www.trailduststeaks.net.
THAI Andaman Thai Restaurant Exten-
exercises with attempts to break out of the house, or to explore other areas of Los Angeles. The script struggles to sustain the flimsy story but survives due to the expected barrage of grossout sequences, potty humor, hilarious catastrophes and even some unexpected guests — Emma Watson flees to the house only to escape when she believes everyone is plotting to rape her (an indicator of the shade of the film’s humor). Written and directed by Ro-
gen and writing partner Evan Goldberg, the film draws additional and short appearances from an impressive range of talent, mostly young males. Consider that Channing Tatum shows up for only a few seconds in disguise as McBride’s leashed companion. Paul Rudd, Mindy Kaling, Rihanna, Michael Cera, Martin Starr, Jason Segel, Aziz Ansari and others pop up just long enough to be recognized and included, which seems to be the main point.
and Morgan Freeman is the mysterious magic expert who may be helping the feds. Rated PG-13, 102 minutes. — MCT The Purge (★1⁄2) Characters are frequently urged to “release the beast” in this high-concept homeinvasion shocker set in a future where one night a year, all crime is legal. But what should be a clammy exercise in claustrophobic, queasy tension becomes, in the hands of writerdirector James DeMonaco, an underpowered compendium of overfamiliar scare tactics and sledgehammer-subtle social satire. With Ethan Hawke and Edwin Hodge. Rated R, 85
minutes. — The Hollywood Reporter 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
sive 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. $-$$. 940-387-3317. Siam Off the Square Fresh flavors set curries apart at comfortable dining spot. Winning starters: shrimp satay, Tum Yum Gai and Tom Kah soups. Excellent Thai seafood, in-
cluding tilapia fillet. BYOB. 209 W. Hickory St., Suite 104. Lunch, Mon-Fri 11-2; dinner, Mon-Sat 5-9. $-$$. 940382-5118. 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. BYOB. No smoking. 1509 Malone St. Mon-Fri 11am-3pm, 5-10pm; Sat 11:30-10; Sun 11:30-9. $-$$. 940-566-6018. www.thaiochadenton.com.
VIETNAMESE Viet Bites 702 S. Elm St. 940-8081717. Mon-Thurs 11-8:30; Fri-Sun 11-9. www.vietbites.com.
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