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IN THE SPOTLIGHT THIS WEEK
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ON THE COVER ‘NOT FEAR. JUST SADNESS’
At the center of a labyrinth at First United Methodist Church, Clay Thurmond places a colored stick bearing the name of a victim of the Orlando nightclub shooting. (Photo by Jeff Woo) Story on Page 8
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Jim and Janet Herbison offer pick-your-own peaches for $1 a pound at Gemini Peach and Rose Farm on Haggard Lane.
Fruit roll out
Local couple shares bumper crop of peaches
By Rhiannon Saegert
Staff Writer rsaegert@dentonrc.com
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ll throughout summer, guests can pick their own peaches at an orchard situated inside a local, hidden-in-plain-sight rose garden. Guests can wander the 130tree peach orchard at Gemini Peach and Rose Farm, located at 1301 Haggard Lane, and pick their own fruit for $1 per pound. The buckets guests are given for picking hold about 8 pounds. Jim and Janet Herbison started the rose garden, which now consists of about 1,000 rose bushes, roughly eight years ago. “He’s a retired engineer, but he grew up on a farm and he just loved growing things,” Janet Herbison said. “He planted roses in our garden and ran out of room, planted them in our daughter’s garden and ran out of room, so he found this piece of
Janet Herbison examines some ‘Kay Frances’ roses, which are hybrids, on Tuesday. There are about 1,000 rose bushes at Gemini Peach and Rose Farm, and tours are free. land in a floodplain area. You can’t build a house on it, so he’s using it for his rose garden.” The hobby grew, but was never intended to become a business. While the couple occasionally sells roses, they mostly
donate them to area nursing homes or hospitals, or give them to charities. Visiting the rose garden is free, and the owners give free tours and gardening advice to guests who request them, along
with the occasional scheduled gardening class. Groups can book the garden for picnics, but must do so in advance. Herbison said the peach orchard will hopefully offset the cost of maintaining the garden and keep it free. Herbison said peaches are fair game, but the roses in the garden are strictly off-limits for picking. Volunteers help they cut and arrange flowers under supervision, but if they’re cut incorrectly, the entire plant could be damaged. Jim Herbison also creates new breeds by hybridizing, or cross-breeding, existing varieties. In past years, he’s entered his roses into the Dallas Rose Show and Fort Worth Rose Show, and won both in 2012. Herbison said he’s created about 600 new varieties. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/Gemini PeachandRoseFarm.
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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. 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. — Plastic bag crochet at the Emily Fowler Central Library, 502 Oakland St. Learn how to upcycle plastic grocery bags into crocheted works of art with local artisan A.J. Stranahan. Must know how to crochet. For ages 18 and up. Free, but registration is required. Call 940-349-8752 or visit www. dentonlibrary.com. 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. — Story Time at South Branch Library, 3228 Teasley Lane. Stories, songs, puppets and more for children ages 1-5 and their caregivers. Free. Call 940-349-8752. 2 to 4 p.m. — Coding Club for ages 8-17 at North Branch Library, 3020 N. Locust St. Learn how to code and collaborate on projects at this primarily self-directed, weekly gathering. All skill levels and coding languages welcome. Free. Call 940-349-8752 or visit www.dentonlibrary.com. 4 to 5 p.m. — Learn about bats at the Emily Fowler Central Library, 502 Oakland St. Best for ages 5 to 9. Free. Call 940-349-8752 or visit www.dentonlibrary.com. 4 to 5:30 p.m. — Explore Western Philosophy at North Branch Library, 3020 N. Locust St. Explore the foundations of Western thought from its earliest beginnings in an interactive class with Eva H. Cadwallader, professor emerita. Free. Call 940-349-8752 or visit www.denton library.com. 5 to 7 p.m. — Opening reception for “Not From Baltimore Album Quilts: Recent Works by the Denton Quilt Guild,” at the Patterson-Appleton Arts Center. 400 E. Hickory St. The exhibit runs through July 27. Free. Call 940-382-2787 or visit www. dentonarts.com. 6:30 to 8 p.m. — Twilight Tunes free concert series presents Melissa Ratley on the lawn of the Courthouse on the Square, 110 W. Hickory St. Visit www.dentonmainstreet.org. 7:30 p.m. — Denton Community Theatre presents Rumors by Neil Simon at the Campus Theatre, 214 W. Hickory St. Tickets cost $15-$22. Call 940-382-1915 or visit www. dentoncommunitytheatre.com. 8 to 9 p.m. — Thursday Night Music: Trio Amaranti (baroque women composers) at UNT on the Square, 109 N. Elm St. Free. Call 940-369-8257 or visit http://unton thesquare.unt.edu.
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. 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. — Finish It Fridays at North Branch Library, 3020 N. Locust St. Bring a craft project for this come-and-go program
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ammit, Denton. Yes, the Denton Noon Kiwanis Club is, in fact, hosting the annual Fourth of July fireworks display at Apogee Stadium. Even with the I-35E construction around the stadium. How could you think the Kiwanis Club would let us down? So get this on your calendar: 5:30 p.m. on Monday, July 4. ■ Hey, did you hear there might be a “We’re Denton, Dammit” T-shirt in the making? This is true. Stay tuned for more details on how to snag one. ■ Denton resident and chef Sarah Penrod is working with Lilly & Bella, a North Texas organic baby food delivery service. Penrod, who was on Season 10 of Food Network Star back in 2014, will make tasty combinations for the niche delivery service that are tailored to children’s age ranges. Learn more here: www.lillybella.com. ■ The Artist Enclave of Denton County had a retreat last weekend. One of the items of the agenda? Affordable space for artists to live and work in here in Denton. ■ UNT student Tyler Hicks, scored a couple of credits in American Way magazine this month. He had an interview
and visit with other crafters. Free. Call 940-349-8752 or visit www.denton library.com. 10 a.m. — Splish Splash Story Time in the children’s play pool at Water Works Park, 2400 Long Road. Admission is waived, but participants are limited to the children’s play pool and must leave the park by 10:45 a.m. Visit www.dentonlibrary.com. 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. 4 to 5 p.m. — Karate demonstration at Emily Fowler Central Library, 502 Oakland St. For ages 5 and older.Free. Call 940-349-8752 or visit www.dentonlibrary.com.
6 p.m. — Gospel Extravaganza, part of the Denton Juneteenth Celebration, at Fred Moore Park, 501 S. Bradshaw St. Free. Visit www. juneteenthdentontx.org/gospelextravaganza. 7:30 p.m. — Denton Community Theatre presents Rumors by Neil Simon at the Campus Theatre, 214 W. Hickory St. Tickets cost $15-$22. Call 940-382-1915 or visit www. dentoncommunitytheatre.com. 9 p.m. — Wonders of the Night at Lost Pines Amphitheater at Ray Roberts Lake State Park Isle du Bois Unit, 100 PW 4137, Pilot Point. Join a ranger for a half-mile night hike to discover what goes bump in the night. $7 entry fee required for anyone age 13 and up. Call 940-686-2148.
piece with magician David Copperfield and actor Jesse Eisenberg. Read it at http://magazines.aa.com/celebrities. ■ Kati Trice, the founder of the Denton Community Market, announced on Facebook that she will spend 2017 driving across the country, visiting national parks in the 1963 Shasta trailer she’s turned into a tiny home on wheels. She’ll leave behind legions of friends, admirers and the Denton Community Market vendor coordinator position. Travel well, Kati, and don’t be a stranger. ■ Denton resident Don Windle was elected to serve on the North Texas Conference Board of Church and Society at this year’s United Methodist Church Annual Conference gathering in Plano. According to the board’s website, the body “challenges United Methodists to work in areas of important social concern and develops resources to inform, motivate, and train United Methodists on issues of social justice in the society.” Windle is no stranger to Christian social justice, as he reminded us as a lay speaker at the service of healing and reconciliation at St. James African Methodist Episcopal Church after the racially motivated mass shooting at Emmanuel AME Church in Charleston, North Carolina. The one-year anniversary of the event, which left nine black church members dead, is on Friday. ■ Former Denton theater director Clay White just got his first directing gig in Colorado. He was coy about it, but we’re pretty sure he will be directing the musical Beauty and the Beast at Vintage Theatre Productions, a nonprofit company in Denver. White directed Legally Blonde for Denton Community Theatre, among other shows.
Parting Shot “Nothing I read about grief seemed to exactly express the craziness of it; which was the interesting aspect of it to me — how really tenuous our sanity is.” — author Joan Didion Denton Dammit is an old-fashioned gossip column about people, places and things in and around Denton. Send your submissions to Lucinda Breeding at cbreeding@dentonrc.com.
8:30 to 10:30 p.m. — Full Moon Night Hike at Ray Roberts Lake State Park Johnson Branch Unit, 100 PW 4153, Valley View. This easy 2-mile hike on a cement trail will start at the pavilion in the Dogwood parking lot. $7 entry fee required for anyone age 13 and up. Call 940-6372636.
SATURDAY Today — Free A-train rides to celebrate the rail line’s fifth anniversary. Download a free pass at www.facebook.com/RideDCTA. 9 a.m. — 2016 Denton Airshow at Denton Enterprise Airport, 5000 Airport Road. Show features vintage aircraft, aerobatic demonstrations
and more. Tickets cost $10, free for children 5 and younger; discounted tickets available online; $6 tickets for military with ID at the gate. VIP and disabled parking only at the airport. Public parking is at the UNT stadium parking lot, on North Texas Boulevard at I-35E, with bus transportation available starting at 8 a.m. Gates open at 9 a.m.; show starts at 11:25 a.m. Visit http://denton.schultzair shows.com or call 1-877-503-8499. 9 a.m. — Denton Juneteenth Celebration at Fred Moore Park, 501 S. Bradshaw St. 45th annual celebration includes a softball tournament at 9 a.m., parade at 10 a.m. (lineup at 9 a.m.), “A Better Way Enterprises”
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A World War II P-51D Mustang flies in formation with a modern F-16 Fighting Falcon during a Heritage Flight fly-by during last year’s Denton Airshow.
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he Denton Airshow opens at 9 a.m. Saturday at Denton Enterprise Airport. The annual airshow includes vintage aircraft, lots of aerobatic displays and aircraft displays. Aviation enthusiasts will be able to see the Texas Twisters T-34 Formation Team for military maneuvers. Spectators will also get to see a chopper in action with a MI-24 Hind Demonstration. Families will get to see the tricks of a light aerobatic biplanes wheel and turn in the air. Spectators can arrive between 9 and 11 a.m. The airport
EVENTS Continued from Page 3 Denton Hometown Heroes Reception at noon at the American Legion Hall Annex, vendors, entertainment and children’s games, and live music at 7 p.m. Free. Visit www.juneteenth dentontx.org. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. — Juneteenth Story Time at the Quakertown House in the Denton County Historical Park, 317 W. Mulberry St. All ages can hear readings of three children’s books: 10 a.m., Juneteenth for Mazie
Air show to highlight both military, civilian aircraft will close for arrivals at 11 a.m. and the airshow will start. Performers will sign autographs and meet spectators in the autograph tent after their performances. Concessions will be available for purchase. Tickets cost $10 for adults at the gate, children under age 6 get in free. The airport is at 5000 Airport Road on the west side of
town. Only VIP and disabled parking will be allowed at the airport. Public parking is at the University of North Texas stadium parking lot, on North Texas Boulevard at I-35E, with bus transportation to and from the airport. For more information, visit http://denton.schultzairshows. com or call 1-877-503-8499.
by Floyd Cooper; 11 a.m., All Different Now: Juneteenth, The First Day of Freedom by Angela Johnson; noon, Juneteenth Jamboree by Carole Boston Weatherford. Free. Visit http://dentoncounty.com/chos. 10 a.m. — Wildflower Walk at the Interpretive Nature Center at Ray Roberts Lake State Park Isle du Bois Unit, 100 PW 4137, Pilot Point. Join a ranger for a walk around the center to learn the names and stories of some of the park’s more common wildflowers. $7 entry fee required for ages 13 and up. Call 940-686-2148. 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. 3 to 4 p.m. — Native American genealogical search at Emily Fowler Central Library, 502 Oakland St. Aaron Holt, with the National Archives at Fort Worth, will discuss tribal rolls with a focus on the Five Civilized Tribes (Choctaw, Chickasaw, Creek, Seminole and Cherokee). Free, but registration is required. Call 940-349-8752 or visit www.denton library.com. 3 p.m. — Junior Rangers: Nature Detectives at the Lost Pines Amphitheater at Ray Roberts Lake State
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Andrew Wright performs an aerobatics routine at the 2015 Denton Airshow at Denton Enterprise Airport.
DENTON AIRSHOW SCHEDULE
9 to 11 a.m. — Gates open 11:25 a.m. — Opening ceremony 11:29 a.m. — National anthem with Texas Twisters T-34 formation team flyby 11:34 a.m. — Texas Twisters formation team 11:50 a.m. — Dave Honaker Pitts aerobatics 12:03 p.m. — KingAir 200 flyby 12:05 p.m. — Dave Leedom RV aerobatics 12:15 p.m. — SRC Airshows Christian Eagle aerobatics 12:30 p.m. — Jeremy Holt Skybolt aerobatics 12:45 p.m. — Russell Husbands Decathlon aerobatics 12:57 p.m. — Kate Kyer Pitts aerobatics 1:09 p.m. — Falcon Flight RV formation team 1:25 p.m. — Falcon Flight 2-ship RV aerobatics 1:37 p.m. — Cold War Air Museum’s MI-24 Hind demonstration 1:50 p.m. — A-4F Skyhawk flybys 2 p.m. — Airshow ends, airport reopens.
Park Isle du Bois Unit, 100 PW 4137, Pilot Point. Take a half-mile hike to look for evidence of animal activity with a ranger. $7 entry fee required for ages 13 and up. Call 940-6862148. 7:30 p.m. — Denton Community Theatre presents Rumors by Neil Simon at the Campus Theatre, 214 W. Hickory St. Tickets cost $15-$22. Call 940-382-1915 or visit www. dentoncommunitytheatre.com. 7:30 to 10 p.m. — Dance to the Endless Knights (’50s and ‘60s rock ’n’ roll band) at The Downtowner Star Room, 725 N. Elm St. Tickets cost $10 at the door.
8 p.m. to midnight — Greater Denton Arts Council’s All Star Karaoke at Dan’s Silverleaf, 103 Industrial St. With host Eric Pulido, and karaoke by DJ Mark Ridlen. Admission is $10. After 10 p.m., donate $5 to sing a karaoke tune. Visit www.dentonarts.com.
SUNDAY 2 p.m. — Denton Community Theatre presents Rumors by Neil Simon at the Campus Theatre, 214 W.
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MONDAY 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. — The Longest Day, a fundraiser for the Alzheimer’s Association, at Seniors in Motion, 111 Industrial St. Event includes DJs, live music, door prizes and raffles. Seniors in Motion will also kick off its new community program, Music and Memory. Call 940-566-5291, email seniorsinmotion@gmail.com or visit http://bit.ly/1txemeB.
Melissa Ratley plays this evening on the Square for the free Twilight Tunes series. Courtesy photo/ Evia Music
Sad and sweet Ratley spins tunes tailor-made for late-night honky-tonk
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elissa Ratley calls her music neotraditional country. That’s a highfalutin term for old-fashion country and Western. Ratley sings and strums against a backdrop of shimmering drums and pedal steel and the occasional fiddle. She doesn’t mess with the canon — her lyrics are about romantic yearning and letting time heal deep wounds. And, in the spirit of Dolly and Loretta, Ratley lets the suffering settle sweetly. Ratley plays Twilight Tunes
today. If she comes bearing her voice and guitar, her set list might sound more folk-inspired. But if her tunes travel with her reliable setup, make way for the lonely keening of the steel guitar and a few cry-in-thecorner kind of tunes. Some musicians are at their strongest in the sun, but Ratley shines when she’s got some regrets running through her head. Twilight Tunes, now in its 23rd season, is a free weekly concert series in May and June. The family-friendly concerts are
from 6:30 to 8 p.m. each Thursday on the lawn of the Courthouse on the Square, 110 W. Hickory St. Audience members are invited to spread out blankets or bring lawn chairs, and bring a picnic dinner or visit the restaurants and bars on the Square. Concerts are on the courthouse lawn on the Locust Street side. Up next Thursday: Vince Lujan Project, country, acoustic and multi-style. — Lucinda Breeding
11 a.m. to noon — Spanish Story Time for ages 1-5 at North Branch Library, 3020 N. Locust St. Hear stories and songs, learn new words in Spanish, and make maracas. For speakers of all languages. Free. Visit www.dentonlibrary.com.
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to raise funds for Alzheimer’s group Denton’s downtown assisted-fitness center Seniors in Motion will help raise money for the national Alzheimer’s Association fundraising event, “The Longest Day.” The local event will include DJs, live music, door prizes and raffles from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday at the center, 111 Industrial St. Musicians who are willing to donate 30 minutes of performance time for the event should contact Seniors in Motion at
940-566-5291 or email seniorsinmotion@gmail.com. During the event, Seniors in Motion will also kick off its new community program, Music and Memory, which uses music to assist people with Alzheimer’s. To join the Seniors in Motion fundraising team, call 940-5665291 or sign up at http:// bit.ly/1W0lwTx. For more information, call 940-566-5291 or email seniors inmotion@gmail.com.
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visit www.dentonlibrary.com. 4 to 5 p.m. — Learn about snakes at North Branch Library, 3020 N. Locust St. A park ranger will teach children ages 5-9 about snakes and bring a live snake to the class. Free. Call 940-349-8752 or visit www.dentonlibrary.com. 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. — Basic crochet for teens at North Branch Library, 3020 N. Locust St. Best for ages 11-17. Free, but registration is required. Call 940-349-8752 or visit www.dentonlibrary.com. 6:30 to 8 p.m. — Jewelry-making workshop at Emily Fowler Central Library, 502 Oakland St. Join local artisan Gail Anders in making some stylish jewelry. For ages 16 and older. Supplies will be provided. Free, but registration is required. Call 940-349-8752.
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TUESDAY 9:30 a.m. — Mother Goose Time at South Branch Library, 3228 Teasley Lane. Stories and activities for infants (birth to 18 months) and their caregivers. Free. Call 940-349-8752. 10:30 a.m. — Toddler Time at South Branch Library, 3228 Teasley Lane. Stories, puppets and activities for toddlers (12-36 months) and their caregivers. Free. Call 940-349-8752. 3 to 4 p.m. — Comic Book Heroes vs. Villains at the Emily Fowler Central Library, 502 Oakland St. Superhero and supervillain-themed crafts and activities for ages 11-16. Free. Call 940-349-8752 or visit www.dentonlibrary.com. 3 to 4 p.m. — SCRAP Crafts for Teens for ages 11-17 at North Branch Library, 3020 N. Locust St. Free, but registration is required. Call 940-3498752 or visit www.dentonlibrary.com. 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. — The Pipdillys present “Escape from Couch Potato Land” at South Branch Library, 3228 Teasley Lane. The Pipdillys — Bo and Gretchen Gerard — present a fantastical musical comedy about leading active, healthy lives. Best for ages 4-10. Free. Call 940-349-8752 or
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mily Fowler Central Library will hold a diaper drive throughout the month of July. Opened and unopened diapers will be accepted, but baby wipes and diaper cream must be unopened. All donations will go to the Baby Booties Diaper Bank, which supplies diapers to Collin County families in need. The library is open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday. For more information about the diaper bank, visit www.babybootiesdiaperbank.org.
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WEDNESDAY 9:30 a.m. — Toddler Time at Emily Fowler Central Library, 502 Oakland St. Stories, puppets and activities for toddlers (12-36 months) and their caregivers. Free. Call 940349-8752. 11 a.m. — Story Time at Emily Fowler Central Library, 502 Oakland St. Stories, songs, puppets and more for children age 1-5 and their caregivers. Free. Call 940-349-8752 or visit www.dentonlibrary.com. 7 p.m. — Baby and Toddler Story Time for children 3 and younger at North Branch Library, 3020 Locust St. Free. Call 940-349-8752 or visit www.dentonlibrary.com. 7 p.m. — Baby and Toddler Story Time for children 3 and younger at North Branch Library, 3020 Locust St. Free. Call 940-349-8752 or visit www.dentonlibrary.com.
IN THE REGION Saturday — Infinity Art Tour, a pop-up-style art fair at Pomegranate
Underground, 418 N. Stemmons Freeway in Lewisville. 7 p.m. Tuesdays in June and July — Sounds of Lewisville, a free concert series at Lewisville’s Wayne Ferguson Plaza, 150 W. Church St. Series presents Brave Combo on June 21; Live 80 on June 28; Schroomville on July 5; Straight Tequila Night on July 12; 4 Way Street on July 19; and Limelite on July 26. Visit www.sounds oflewisville.com. Through July 4 — “Red, White and True,” a tribute to America through patriotic music, at Artisan Center Theater’s Second Stage, 444 East Pipeline Road in Hurst. Performances are at 7 p.m. Thursdays and Saturdays, and 8 p.m. Fridays. Tickets cost $9-$18. Call 817-284-1200 or visit www.artisanct.com.
MUSIC The Abbey Inn Restaurant & Pub Each Wed, County Rexford, 7-9pm, free. 101 W. Hickory St. 940-5665483. The Abbey Underground Weekly events: Each Sat, “’80s and ’90s Retro Dance Party”; each Sun, open mic hosted by Bone Doggie, sign-up at 7:30pm; each Mon, karaoke. 100 W. Walnut St. www.abbeyunderground. com. American Legion Post 550 Each Fri, free karaoke at 9pm; each Tues, free pool. Live band on the last Sat of the month, free. 905 Foundation St., Pilot Point. 940-686-9901. Andy’s Bar Thurs: Jared Caraway, LeQube, the Revelry, Moniker, 9pm, $7. June 23: Anthony Coker, the Prof. Fuzz, Moniker, Remain, 9pm, $7. Each Mon, open mic, sign-up at 9 pm; each Wed, karaoke. 122 N. Locust St. 940-565-5400. http://andys.bar. Audacity Brew House Sat: Kelly Nygren, 4pm. June 25: Caleb Coonrod, 4pm; Granutam film event, 7pm. Each Thurs, open mic with host Caleb Coonrod, 7-10pm, sign-up at 6:45pm.
Each Sat, brewery tours at 3pm and live music. Each Sun, yoga at 11am, $5. Each Tues, Geeks Who Drink trivia, 7pm. 1012 Shady Oaks Drive. 940-2181987. www.audacitybrewhouse.com. The Chestnut Tree Each Sat, Jazz Brunch at 10am. 107 W. Hickory St. 940-591-9475. www.chestnuttearoom.com. Dan’s Silverleaf Thurs: El Nuevo Mi Son, 5:30pm, free; Joe Ely, 9pm, $20-$25. Fri: Chris Watson, Bex Marshall, 8:30pm, $10. Sat: Greater Denton Arts Council’s “All Star Karaoke,” 8pm, $10. Mon: Paul Slavens and Friends, 9pm, free. Tues: E.C. Jacobs and the Green Hour Residency, 9pm, free. Wed: Joe Pat Hennen, 5:30pm, free. June 23: Isaac Hoskins, Travis Linville, Ben De La Cour, 8pm, $10. 103 Industrial St. 940-320-2000. www.dans silverleaf.com. Golden Triangle Mall Sat: Steve Stanley and the Mercs. June 25: Superkings. Free shows at 7 p.m. Saturdays in the food court. 2201 S. I-35E. 940-566-6024. www.shopgoldentriangle.com. The Greenhouse Each Mon, live jazz at 10pm, free. 600 N. Locust St. 940-484-1349. www.greenhouse restaurantdenton.com. Harvest House Thurs: Christy Hays, Kierston White, 8pm, free. Fri: Cory Patrick Coleman, Mtn. Air, 8pm, free. Sat: Mr. Molly, the BoomBachs, 9pm, free. Wed: Magnet School, 8pm, free. June 24: The Main Squeeze, 8pm, $8. June 25: Birds of Night, 9pm. Each Mon, Geeks Who Drink trivia, 8-9pm. 331 E. Hickory St. 214-578-7499. www.dentonharvest house.com. Jack’s Tavern Thurs: Colton Quick. Fri: Renegade Band. June 18: Jay Parr and King Strait. Shows at 9pm. 508 S. Elm St. 940-808-0502. www.jacksdenton.com. J&J’s Pizza 118 W. Oak St. 940-3827769. www.jandjpizzadenton.com. Lone Star Attitude Burger Co.
Each Mon, open mic night, 7pm. Each Tues, Real Texas Radio live broadcast, 7pm. Shows on the upstairs patio, 7-10pm, no cover. 113 W. Hickory St. 940-383-1022. www.lsaburger.com. Mable Peabody’s Beauty Parlor and Chainsaw Repair Each Thurs, Glitterbomb variety show, 9pm, $5. Each Fri, Double Dee Karaoke, 9:45pm. Each Sun, The Grand Review, 10pm, $5. Each Tues, open mic, 9pm, sign-up at 8pm. 1125 E. University Drive, Suite 107. 940-566-9910. Midway Craft House Convenience store and growler bar. 1115 W. Hickory St. 940-382-8700. www.midwaycrafthouse.com. Mulberry Street Cantina Each Mon, Boxcar Bandits, 9pm. 110 W. Mulberry St. 940-808-1568. http:// mulberrystcantina.com. Paschall Bar Each Sun, Suit & Tie Sunday Jazz, 9pm. Upstairs at 122 N. Locust St. www.facebook.com/ PaschallBar. Rockin’ Rodeo Fri: Kody West, Buffalo Ruckus, 8:30pm, $10. Sat: “Redneck Olympix.” June 24: Parker McCollum, Kaitlin Butts, 8:30pm, $10-$12. July 8: Zane Williams, Flatland Cavalry, 8:30pm, $12-$15. 1009 Ave. C. 940-565-6611. www.rockinrodeodenton.com. Sweetwater Grill & Tavern Tues: Super Lotus, 7pm. June 28: Dunashay Thomas, 7pm. Shows on the patio, no cover. 115 S. Elm St. 940484-2888. www.sweetwater grillandtavern.com. UNT on the Square Thurs: Trio Amaranti (baroque women composers). June 23: Lizzi Trumbore (vocal jazz). June 30: Emilio Mesa’s Constructed Reality. July 7: UNT Clarinetists for a Cause. Weekly through Aug. 4, Thursday Night Music Summer Edition, 8pm, free. 109 N. Elm St. 940-369-8257. http://untonthe square.unt.edu. VFW Post 2205 Free karaoke at
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VISUAL ARTS Brick Haus Collective Artist organization and incubator space for emerging artists. 215 S. Woodrow Lane. www.brickhauscollective.com. The Chestnut Tree 107 W. Hickory St. 940-591-9475. www.chestnuttea room.com. A Creative Art Studio Gallery, classes and workshops. 227 W. Oak St., Suite 101. Mon-Sat 12-6pm, Sun by appointment only. 940-442-1251. www.acreativeartstudio.com. Denton Senior Center 509 N. Bell Ave. Mon-Fri 8am-9pm, Sat 9am-1pm. 940-349-8280. ● Paintings and mixed-media art by Aurora Cabrera, through June 30. The DIME Store Denton Independent Maker Exchange’s store carrying local art, crafts and vintage items, plus workshop/gallery space. TuesSat 10-6. 510 S. Locust St. 940-3812324. www.dimehandmade.com. First Friday Denton on the first Friday evening of the month at art venues and businesses around the downtown Square. Free gallery viewings, live music, art projects and demonstrations. For more information, visit www.firstfridaydenton.com. Green Space Arts Collective Studio/gallery available for rental. 529 Malone St. 940-595-9219. www.greenspacearts.com. Impressions by DSSLC Store selling ceramics by residents of Denton State Supported Living Center. 105 1/2 W. Hickory St. 940-3823399. Jupiter House 114 N. Locust St. 940-387-7100. Patterson-Appleton Arts Center Greater Denton Arts Council’s galleries, meeting space and offices. 400 E. Hickory St. Tues-Fri 11am-5pm, SatSun 1-5pm. 940-382-2787. www. dentonarts.com. ● “International Nightscapes: Recent Works by Bob Chilton,” work by photographer Bob Chilton, through July 29 in the Gough Gallery. Free. ● “Not From Baltimore Album Quilts: Recent Works by the Denton Quilt Guild,” Friday through July 27. Opening reception from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday. Free. PointBank Black Box Theatre Denton Community Theatre’s black box performance space. Mon & Wed 1-4pm, Fri 10:30am-1:30pm, and during performances. 318 E. Hickory St. ● Paintings by Nel Dorn Byrd, through July 15. SCRAP Denton Nonprofit store selling reused materials for arts and crafts, with the Re:Vision Gallery featuring art made of reused and repurposed items. Classes and workshops. 420 S. Bell Ave. Daily noon6pm 940-808-1611. www.scrap denton.org. tAd The Art Den, a small, artist-run space inside the Bowllery, 901 Ave. C, Suite 101. Tues-Sun 11am-9pm.
DENTON PARKS & RECREATION Denton’s Juneteenth Celebration commemorates when Texas slaves learned they were freed. The annual celebration will take place Friday and Saturday at Fred Moore Park, 1300 Wilson St. The free family event starts at 5 p.m. Friday with the Gospel Extravaganza, and continues Saturday with a softball tournament at 9 a.m., parade at 10 a.m. (lineup at 9 a.m.), “A Better Way Enterprises” Denton Hometown Heroes Reception at noon at the American Legion Hall Annex, vendors, entertainment and children’s games, and live music at 7 p.m. Free. Visit www.juneteenth dentontx.org. ■ Ages 5 and up can go kayaking at Bridgeport Falls in a trip from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 25. Participants meet at Denia Recreation Center, 1001 Parvin St. Ages 5 to 11 must ride in a tandem kayak with a guardian, while ages 13-17 may attend without a guardian with a signed waiver. Experience not required. All supplies and transportation is included in the fee. $20 per person. To register, call 940349-7275 or visit www.denton parks.com. ■ Pee Wee Sports Instruction for ages 3 to 4 teaches developmental skills in soccer, T-ball and basketball at North Lakes Recreation Center, 2001 W. Windsor Drive. The class meets from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Saturdays, June 18-July 30. $35 per child. Register online or call 940-349-7275. ■ Summer camp registration is open. There are five all-day camps
www.tadgallery.org. 940-383-2695. TWU Blagg-Huey Library MonThurs 7:30am-midnight, Fri 7:30am-10pm, Sat 9am-6pm, Sun 2pm-midnight. 1322 Oakland St. 940-898-3701. www.twu.edu/library. TWU East and West galleries in the TWU Fine Arts Building, at Oakland Street and Pioneer Circle. Free. Mon-Fri 9-4, weekends by appointment. 940-898-2530. www.twu.edu/ visual-arts. TWU Gallery 010 Student-run exhibition space in the lower level of the Student Union, on Bell Avenue at Administration Drive. Mon-Thurs 8-9; Fri 8-5; Sun 1-9. www.twu.edu/ visual-arts. UNT Art Gallery in the UNT Art Building, 1201 W. Mulberry St. at Welch. Building also includes the North Gallery and the Lightwell Gallery. Tues noon-5pm, Wed-Thurs 9:30am-8pm, Fri-Sat noon-5pm. Free. 940-565-4316. http://gallery.unt.edu. ● 56th annual Voertman Student Art Competition and Exhibition, through July 7. UNT Cora Stafford Gallery In UNT’s Oak Street Hall, 1120 W. Oak St. Wed-Sat 1-5pm or by appointment.
for ages 3 1/2 to 12 and a teen all-day camp for ages 11-15. The camps meet from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. and include a T-shirt, field trips, and activities and swimming. Camps are offered at: ● McMath Middle School, 1900 Jason Drive ● Denton Civic Center, 321 E. McKinney St. ● Martin Luther King Jr. Recreation Center, 1300 Wilson ● Denia Recreation Center, 2001 Parvin St. Camps cost $115 per camper weekly and $125 per teen camper weekly. See more information on each camp at www.dentonparks.com. ■ Sports camps continue all summer long. Tennis camps are for ages 4 and up; there are morning, evening and half-day options. Camps and clinics are offered in kayaking, skateboarding, golf, lacrosse, volleyball and soccer over the summer. To register, call 940-349-7275 or visit www. dentonparks.com. Prices vary. ■ There are half-day and mini camps for ages 3 to 5 during the summer at the Denton Civic Center, 321 E. McKinney St. Preschoolers must be toilet-trained to participate. ● Little Scientists for ages 3 to 5 will involve studies of magnets, air, water and more. 9 a.m. to noon June 20-24. $75 per camper. ● Superhero Adventures for ages 3 to 5 will use stories, crafts and games. 9 a.m. to noon June 27-July 1. Costumes welcome. $75 per camper. ● Knight and Princess Camp for
940-565-4005. UNT on the Square 109 N. Elm St. Free. Mon-Fri 9am-noon & 1-5pm, with extended hours Thurs until 8pm; Sat 11am-3pm. 940-369-8257. http:// untonthesquare.unt.edu. ● “Continuance: A Photography Exhibition,” a show juried by UNT photography alumni, OP Collective and professor Paho Mann, and OP Collective’s photography exhibition, with work by Desiree Espada, Zac Travis, Mariah Tyler and Trey Wright, through July 30. ● Thursday Night Music Summer Edition, free performances by UNT students and faculty, 8 p.m. each Thursday. Visual Arts Society of Texas Member organization of the Greater Denton Arts Council offers community and continuing education for local visual artists, professional and amateur. Meetings are at the PattersonAppleton Arts Center, 400 E. Hickory St. Monthly meetings include minishows and demonstrations by visiting artists. Annual juried exhibits, critique groups and workshops. Visit www.vastarts.org or call Executive Director Jo Williams at 940-383-1092.
ages 3 to 5 will use stories, activities, games and crafts. 9 a.m. to noon July 11-15. Costumes welcome. $75 per camper. ● Under the Big Top for ages 3 to 5 will include clowning, carnival games, juggling, face painting, spin art, magic and more. 9 a.m. to noon July 18-22. $75 per camper. ■ Young Rembrandts has art camps at North Lakes Recreation Center: ● Junior Art Camp, for ages 5 to 8, will get campers drawing as much as they can and compile their work into a story drawing. 1 to 2:30 p.m. June 22-24 and July 27-29. Materials provided. $63 per camper. ● Art Camp, for ages 8 to 13, teaches styles such as anime, cartoon and realism by using different media. 2:45 to 4:15 p.m. June 22-24 and July 27-29. Materials provided. $63 per person. To see a full listing of specialty camps, visit www.dentonparks. com. Register online or call 940349-7275. ■ Aquatic Explorer camp is for ages 7 to 14 from 1 to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday at the Denton Natatorium and Water Works Park, 2400 Long Road. ● June 20-24: Sail Away ● June 27-July 1: Make a Splash ● July 11-15: The Amazing Race ● July 18-22: Kayak Polo ● July 25-29: Adventures of the Seven Seas ● Aug. 1-5: Sports — Just Add Water Cost is $85 weekly camp. To register, call 940-349-7275 or visit www.dentonparks.com.
Voertman’s Gallery Art space inside bookstore near UNT. 1314 W. Hickory St. www.facebook.com/ voertmansgallery. Zera Coffee Co. 420 E. McKinney St., Suite 106. 940-239-8002. www.zeracoffeecompany.com.
POINTS OF INTEREST Bethlehem in Denton County Small gallery in Sanger displaying a personal collection of 2,900 nativities. Open evenings and weekends, by appointment only. Free. To schedule your visit, call 940-231-4520 or e-mail jkmk@advantexmail.com. www.bethlehemindentonco.com. Courthouse-on-the-Square Museum Denton County’s 1896 courthouse features rotating exhibits on county history. Visitors may walk the halls to discover the history of the settlement of Denton County, learn about ancestors in the museum’s Research Room, and step into the historical courtroom on the second floor. 110 W. Hickory St. 10am-4:30pm Mon-Fri, 11am-3pm Sat; closed holidays. Free. Handicapped accessible. Call 940-349-2850 or visit www.
dentoncounty.com/chos. Denton Community Market, a local artists and farmers market, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday from April through November at the Denton County Historical Park, on Mulberry Street near Carroll Boulevard. Visit http://dentonmarket.org. Denton County Farmers Market Local farmers sell fresh seasonal vegetables and fruit every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, June through September, from 7 a.m. to sellout. At Sycamore Street and Carroll Boulevard, in the parking lot by the Denton County Historical Park. Visit www.dentonfarmersmarket.com. Denton County Historical Park Home to historic Denton structures, including the Bayless-Selby House and the Quakertown House museums. Both historic houses feature exhibits and displays on Denton County life in the early 20th century. 317 W. Mulberry St. Tours available Tues-Sat 10am-2pm, closed holidays. Free. Call 940-349-2865 or visit www.dentoncounty.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. Hangar Ten Flying Museum Nonprofit museum displays, maintains, preserves, flies and shows antique, classic and contemporary classes of aircraft. Mon-Sat 8:30am-3 pm. 1945 Matt Wright Lane at Denton Enterprise Airport. Free. 940-5651945. www.hangar10.org. Little Chapel-in-the-Woods Built in 1939, one of 20 outstanding architectural achievements in Texas. Daily 8am-5pm, TWU campus. 940-8983644. Texas First Ladies Historic Costume Collection Created in 1940, exhibit features garments worn by wives of governors of Texas. 8am-5pm Mon-Fri. Administration Conference Tower, TWU campus. Free. 940-898-3644. www.twu.edu/ gown-collection. Texas Women’s Hall of Fame Permanent exhibit includes biographies and photographies of the 140-plus honorees, in Hubbard Hall on the TWU campus. Open 8am-5pm Mon-Fri, except on university holidays. 940-898-3644. www.twu.edu/ twhf. UNT Rafes Urban Astronomy Center UNT’s astronomy center, open to the public once a month. 2350 Tom Cole Road. For directions and more information, visit www.astronomy.unt.edu/obsv.html. ● Star Party on the first Saturday of the month, beginning 30 minutes after sundown, weather permitting. Admission is $5, free for children 4 and younger. UNT Sky Theater Planetarium in UNT’s Environmental Education, Science and Technology Building, 1704 W. Mulberry St. 940-369-8213. www.skytheater.unt.edu. ● “Cosmic Safari,” 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. each Saturday. Tickets cost $3-$5, cash only. ● “ExoPlanets: Worlds of Wonder,” children’s matinee at noon each Saturday. Tickets cost $3, cash only.
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The Ponder High School Band is raising money to head to the 2016 Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl festivities in Atlanta. A fundraising event is set for Saturday, June 25. Courtesy photo 6 to 8 p.m. June 23 — “Kickstart Your Writing Project,” part of the Creative Space Workshop Series, at the Patterson-Appleton Arts Center, 400 E. Hickory St. Author Shay Youngblood will present an overview of the elements of a good story and help participants through writing exercises. BYOB welcome. $50, or $45 for Greater Denton Arts Council members. To register by June 16, email admin@dentonarts.com, call 940-382-2787 or visit www.denton arts.com. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 25 — Ponder High School Band fundraiser at Eddie Deussen Jr. Park, at Shaffner and James streets in Ponder. Silent auction, music, food, homemade peach ice cream, performances by the high school band and others, and the Denton County Antique Tractor and Engine Club. 2 p.m. June 25 — Alan Lomax Folk Project concert at Emily Fowler Central Library, 502 Oakland St. Amanda Ekery, Hannah Grantham and their band perform arrangements of folk songs recorded by Alan Lomax. Free. Call 940-349-8752 or visit www.dentonlibrary.com. July 14-17 — “Dragón,” an original play by UNT alumnus Duran Arturo Lucio, in the Black Box Theater at UNT’s Radio, TV, Film and Performing Arts Building, at Welch and Chestnut streets. Performances are at 7 p.m. July 14-16 and 2 p.m. July 17. Dragón explores the effects of Alzheimer’s on a couple and their family. $3 at the door. July 29-30 — Denton Comedy Festival in the basement at J&J’s Pizza, 118 W. Oak St. Two nights of comedy with six showcases and more than 50 comedians. With host Dan Danzy and 11-year-old comedian Saffron Herndon. Passes on sale now for $30. Visit www.dentoncomedy festival.com. 1 to 5:30 p.m. July 30 — Free science day camp for secondthrough fifth-graders at UNT’s Environmental Education, Science and Technology Building, 1704 W. Mulberry St. Learn about science and robotics in hands-on activity stations. Presented by Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science students. To register, visit http://tinyurl.com/ scienceadventurecamp. For more information, email the TAMS Junior Engineering Technical Society at
tams.jets@gmail.com. Sept. 21-22 — UNT’s fourth annual Recovery Conference at the UNT Union, 1155 Union Circle Drive. Call 940-565-4054 or visit https://recovery.unt.edu/NTRC.
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June 17-July 30 — Artisan Center Theater presents Chitty Chitty Bang Bang at 444 East Pipeline Road in Hurst. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. 3:30 p.m. Saturday performances will start June 25. Tickets cost $9-$22. Call 817-284-1200 or visit www.artisanct.com. June 19-25 — Cliburn International Amateur Piano Competition at Fort Worth’s Van Cliburn Recital Hall, 330 E. Fourth St., and Bass Performance Hall, at Fourth and Commerce Street. Tickets cost $10-$60. Visit www.cliburn.org or call 817-212-4280. 8 p.m. July 2 — Marcia Ball, part of the Texas Tunes concert series, at the Medical Center of Lewisville Grand Theater, 100 N. Charles St. Tickets cost $20 for adults, $15 for seniors, $10 for children 12 and younger. Lewisville residents can buy tickets for $10 each at City Hall in advance or at the box office on the day of the show. Visit http:// mclgrand.tix.com. 8 a.m. July 4 — Old Jo’s Firecracker 5K in Chisholm Trail Square in Saint Jo. Early registration is $20 through June 19. Proceeds benefit Easy Street Animal Shelter. Visit www.oldjosfirecracker5k.com or call 505-320-6119. 8 p.m. on Saturdays, July 9-30 — Addison Summer Series: Christmas in July, a free series of holiday-themed movie showings, in Backert Park, 5044 Addison Circle. Activities include photos with Santa. Visit www.addisonsummerseries. com. July 22-24 — UNT Mayborn Literary Conference, “Pulitzers: A Century of Excellence — People, Politics & Public Affairs,” at the Hilton DFW Lakes Executive Conference Center in Grapevine. Keynote speakers are Pulitzer winners Gilbert King, Sheryl WuDunn and Margo Jefferson. Registration fee is $425, includes all speaker sessions and several meals. Visit www.themayborn.com/ registration.
‘Not fear. After Orlando bloodshed, LGBT community gathers throughout week for quiet reflection and comfort By Lucinda Breeding Features Editor cbreeding@dentonrc.com
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elly Sanders said she hadn’t heard the news when she drove by Denton’s only gay bar, Mable Peabody’s Beauty Parlor & Chainsaw Repair, and saw a bouquet of flowers out in front of the club’s locked doors. It was early in the day on Sunday, hours before the bar opened. “I read the note,” said Sanders, the bar owner. “It was the nicest thing. You want to know what it said? It said, ‘Just keep dancing.’” Shortly after she read the note, Sanders said a friend texted her the news: A mass shooting at a gay nightclub in Orlando, Florida, had killed dozens and wounded many more. Before the day was over, news came that 49 were dead and 53 were wounded. Gunman Omar Mateen, who was killed in a shootout with SWAT team members, carried out the deadliest terrorist attack on American soil since Sept. 11, 2001. Before he died, the American-born Mateen told authorities he was a sympathizer of the Islamic State group. “I felt sadness after I found out. Not fear. Just sadness,” Sanders said. In the hours after the mass shooting more than 1,000 miles away, five or six others dropped flowers off at the bar. Denton’s LGBT community mobilized quickly after the massacre, staging a vigil on the downtown Square on Sunday night. Sanders said a small group gathered at Mable’s. And almost nightly this week, members of the local lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community and their allies have gathered to talk, to cry and to be together. Members of Trinity Presbyterian Church met in a congregant’s home on Wednesday night to pray and be together, church member Kathy Massey said. The Rev. Craig Hunter opened the gathering with a prayer. “I got this wild idea that we should do something,” Massey said.
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IN ORLANDO’S WAKE DENTON TO ORLANDO: CANDLELIGHT VIGIL Presented by: UNT Pride Alliance When: 5:30 p.m. today Where: UNT Library Mall
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reciting or reading poetry in front of Mable Peabody’s. Voluble, a new channel from the Los Angeles Review of Books, made a call for poets from all over the country to record themselves reading in front of gay bars nationwide as a show of support, positive creation and compassion.
ABOVE: Residents walk a labyrinth Wednesday, to remember the 49 people killed at a gay nightclub in Orlando, Florida. During the memorial walk at First United Methodist Church, participants prayed or meditated while holding multicolored sticks each bearing the name of a victim.
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Orlando Massey is the mother of four grown children, and her youngest son is gay. About 20 years ago, Massey was a leading force behind Denton’s chapter of Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays. At the time, PFLAG was equal parts support group for parents struggling to accept their gay children, and advocacy for equal rights for gay citizens. “I felt like I needed to do something,” Massey said. “We just decided we would have this meeting. Our pastor wanted to do something. It was just kind of a get-together, [to] say a few words and say a prayer and kind of let it go. I don’t want to do any political stuff, I don’t think that’s appropriate.” Massey said the mass shooting, which killed a group of people who were predominantly young, gay and Latino, was a shock to the system. Nearly a year ago, Massey and her fellow LGBT allies were celebrating the Supreme Court’s decision to make same-sex marriage the law of the land. “We’ve come so far, but we have so far to go,” Massey said. “We have come so far since I’ve been working 20-something years [for equal rights for LGBT Americans]. When something like this happens, it’s scary. When I think of how different countries and religions have so much hatred of homosexuals, all that’s very frightening, and I don’t want to dwell on it.” The mass shooting was followed by the predictable responses — anger over the violence, fear of copycat crimes and political spats about gun laws. In Denton, the LGBT community drew together with allies for support. At about the same time Trinity Presbyterian members hosted their gathering, First United Methodist Church of Denton conducted a memorial walk so locals could reflect on the tragedy. Clay Thurmond, a member of the Methodist church, led the event with church member Christie A. Wood. The event opened with poetry and Scripture readings. Then, Thurmond led participants in a labyrinth
Mikayla Ollie pauses to mourn at the center of a labyrinth during a memorial walk Wednesday at First United Methodist Church of Denton. Jeff Woo/DRC
walk on the church grounds. A labyrinth is a winding path that meanders, leading to a center. There is one way in and out of the labyrinth, and Thurmond said it’s a spiritual discipline that works as a metaphor. “I’m retired,” Thurmond said, “and labyrinths are kind of my deal. It’s sort of a second career.” He said participants were offered craft sticks in colors of the rainbow. The sticks bore the names of those killed in the shooting. Participants were invited to walk the labyrinth holding the names. They were invited to pray, reflect or simply walk silently through the labyrinth on the south side of the downtown church property. Participants were then invited to leave the rainbow-colored sticks in the center of the labyrinth, or to keep them for further prayer or contemplation. The rainbow flag is the longstanding symbol of gay pride. Thurmond said a labyrinth walk is meant to allow mourners to spend time in silence. “A labyrinth walk gives them a moment to pause,” he said. “Ideally, you let go of your anxieties worries and cares. It’s meditation in motion, and as you wind in toward the center you find yourself getting a little closer to that space, and that time to assimilate some of these thoughts.” Thurmond said the event was accessible. A labyrinth walk
neither requires nor resists any religion. “They can be a community event, like this one, for people with different political views, religious [identities] and sexual orientations,” Thurmond said. Kathryn Winters, the cochairwoman of OUTreach Denton, said she knows she’ll eventually cry about the mass shooting, but the tears have yet to come. OUTreach normally hosts an adult gay social on the fourth Thursday of the month, but the group moved this month’s meeting to today so people could be together after the tragedy. OUTreach also facilitates a youth group for LGBT children and teens and their allies. “There’s no structure to the evening, just a chance for people to get together and express their grief and show support,” she said. Winters said the event was shocking. It happened hours before Keep Denton Queer, a local LGBT advocacy group, joined OUTreach Denton in hosting an ally training session. Winters said 80 to 100 people came to the training, which was put together in response to an event in which a transgender customer was confronted for using the women’s room at a downtown bar. “Whether or not this event happened, it’s important to talk about how we create safe spaces, how we build community in
Denton,” said Winters, who is a transgender woman. “I haven’t even been in Denton five years — but the connections I made on Sunday, what I saw, I think, really speaks to the ability of this city to build that sense of safety. To bridge the gap. I want Denton to be my home. I want to be here for a long time.” Winters said critics of the LGBT movement express suspicion over the idea of safe spaces, and worry that members of the LGBT community are demanding special treatment. “Really, it’s about equal treatment,” she said. “That’s what a safe space is. It’s a place where a person who is gay or transgender can come and be treated like everyone else. We have far more in common than we have differences.” Winters said she moved to Texas from San Francisco. In her previous home, she said she never worried about holding her wife’s hand in public. Texas has made her think twice about that, she said. Building safe spaces means encouraging security for sexual minorities in public spaces, and eliminating fear of violence and reprisal. For many members of the LGBT community, fear of violence is a part of life, she said. “I can’t look at the pictures [of the Orlando victims] because I feel like we as a nation failed them,” Winters said. “We’ve allowed so many people to preach so much hate against
so many people for so long with no repercussions. What does that say about our country that a population believes violence against them is the norm?” Massey said she was spurred into activism herself out of fear. Twenty years ago, a rash of murders of gay men made her worry for her son’s life. “We were on the talk shows — Texas was — for all the murder of gay men back then. I got up one morning I got up and put my jeans on and went up to UNT because I heard there was a gay group meeting after a guy in Tyler had been murdered. I rode with some young men to Tyler to a rally,” she said. Massey has been less active in recent years, something she attributes to volunteer burnout and the progress made toward LGBT equality. Sanders said she didn’t think the Orlando massacre will result in more security at the neighborhood bar, where people tell the owner the regulars are like family. Customers notice if someone seems out of place, and are quick to talk to the bar’s staff. “Honestly, I don’t know if it’s too bold a statement, but can you somehow let people know we cannot and will not be afraid?” Sanders said. “Because we won’t.” LUCINDA BREEDING can be reached at 940-566-6877 and via Twitter at @LBreedingDRC.
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Hank, an octopus voiced by Ed O’Neill, Dory (voiced by Ellen DeGeneres) eye their surroundings in Pixar’s “Finding Dory.”
Gone girl By Preston Barta Film Critic
The Pixar team always fashions funny, poignant stories to match its lush animated images. Whether it’s toys with feelings, monsters with feelings, or even feelings with feelings, they have a knack for taking the most mundane topics and shaping them into cinematic gold. 2003’s Finding Nemo is one of the biggest animated features of all time, and it’s easy to see why. Its tale of a father named Marlin (voiced by Albert Brooks) losing his son, Nemo (Alexander Gould), after years of being overprotective is something every parent can relate to. That the characters are clownfish is incidental to a very human story. This is where Pixar excels in its storytelling: Their films carry relatable messages that not only entertain viewers but also teach character. Nemo taught children to listen to their parents and understand that your differences do not define you. Finding Dory follows the same current, giving us new life lessons to learn and a new adventure in which to lose ourselves. Dory picks up a year after the events
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of Nemo, where we find our friendly-butforgetful blue tang fish Dory (Ellen DeGeneres) on a journey to reunite with her family. And while other sequels like Alice Through the Looking Glass have already dipped their toes in this particular pond, Finding Dory dives to greater depths in your heart. Original favorites Marlin and Nemo (now voiced by Hayden Rolence) are back as well, along with director Andrew Stanton, who helmed the first film and other greats like WALL-E and A Bug’s Life. The film begins with baby Dory (Sloane Murray) bobbing about, playing with her parents (passionately voiced by Eugene Levy and Diane Keaton). Concerned for her well-being, Dory’s parents teach her games and songs (like Nemo’s “Just Keep Swimming”) to help her shortterm memory loss. What was once played for gags in Nemo has more purpose here, becoming an indirect representation for mental illness. Her parents’ worst fears are realized when Dory is swept away by an undertow, taking her into the vastness of the deep. Lost among strangers, Dory just keeps swimming, searching for her parents.
From here, years go by and she befriends Marlin and Nemo. To shake her from the comforting end of the first film, a memory of her folks returns after she is struck by a school of stingrays that sends her to the ocean bottom. She awakes with a snapshot of a location she lasts remembers seeing them. Thus, she retraces the cross-the-sea antics of Nemo, but changing enough of the journey to make it feel more fresh than salty. Along the way, Dory meets new characters to admire, including a nearsighted whale shark (Kaitlin Olson) and a neurotic beluga whale (Ty Burrell). However, the one character most likely to amuse viewers is Hank (Ed O’Neill, of Modern Family), a grouchy octopus Dory runs into at a rehabilitative institution in California. O’Neill’s movements and exaggerated expressions shine through his character and give the film its delectable charm. As for Dory herself, DeGeneres’ vocal performance is still as extraordinary as it was when she was the breakout scenestealer in the first film. She comfortably switches from Dory’s jokes to anxiety attacks. One overwhelming scene, shot in a
Finding Dory Rated PG, 97 minutes. Opens Friday.
disorienting first-person style, might be too much for small children (similar but not as devastating as the montage sequence from 2009’s Up). It’s scenes like this that give the film more weight than some of Pixar’s lesser sequels like Cars 2 and Monsters University. Through her journey, Dory faces her greatest fears and discovers her own special abilities and how they inspire those around her to attempt the impossible. Like Nemo’s story, Dory’s disability does not define her. Instead, it’s part of what makes her who she is. While the film feels more manufactured and emotionally manipulative than its predecessor, Finding Dory still remains a wondrous, fun-filled voyage with a heart the size of the ocean it’s set in. Note: Be sure to arrive early to not miss one of Pixar’s most adorable shorts, titled “Piper,” and stay after the end credits to catch a stinger. PRESTON BARTA is a member of the Dallas-Fort Worth Film Critics Association. Read his work on FreshFiction.tv. Follow him on Twitter @PrestonBarta.
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THEATERS Cinemark Denton 2825 Wind River Lane off I-35E. 940-535-2654. www. cinemark.com. Movie Tavern 916 W. University Drive. 940-566-FILM (3456). www.movietavern.com. Carmike Hickory Creek 16 8380 S. I-35E, Hickory Creek. 940-3212788. www.carmike.com. Silver Cinemas Inside Golden Triangle Mall, 2201 S. I-35E. 940-3871957. www.silvercinemasinc.com.
OPENING FRIDAY Central Intelligence A former geek returns to a high school reunion as a studly CIA agent and recruits his nemesis for a “mission.” With Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart and Amy Ryan. Directed by Rawson Marshall Thurber. Rated PG-13, 114 minutes. — Los Angeles Times
NOW PLAYING Alice Through the Looking Glass (★★★) Following the events of Tim Burton’s Alice in Wonderland (2010), this adventure finds Alice (Mia Wasikowska) returning to the magical world of her childhood to help locate the family of her friend, the Hatter (Johnny Depp), before their absence leads to his demise. To save him, Alice must outrun the swift hands of Lord Time (an excellent Sacha Baron Cohen) and uncover another evil scheme organized by the malicious Red Queen (a scene-stealing Helena Bonham Carter). Director James Bobin (Muppets Most Wanted) fills Burton’s creative hat and maintains the unique surrealism of Wonderland. Rated PG, 113 minutes. — Preston Barta The Angry Birds Movie (★★★) This animated movie based on the addictive app doesn’t quite achieve the relative superiority of The Lego Movie, but it's surprisingly fun and heartfelt at times. The concept is simple: How did the angry birds get so angry? The story is centered on Red (voiced by Jason Sudeikis), whose bad luck and short temper land him in group therapy for anger management alongside Chuck (Josh Gad), Bomb (Danny McBride) and Terence (Sean Penn). Meanwhile, some pigs arrive by ship. Rated PG, 97 minutes. — The Associated Press Captain America: Civil War (★★★★ 1⁄2) Set after the events of Avengers: Age of Ultron and Captain America: Winter Soldier, Civil War begins with Captain America (Chris Evans) leading the new team of Avengers — including the Falcon (Anthony Mackie), Black Widow (Scarlett Johansson) and Scarlet Witch (Elizabeth Olsen) — around the globe to stop some of biggest known threats. But after an international incident, mounting political pressure leads to regulations that force superheroes to register with the government. While some players, such as Iron Man (Robert Downey Jr.), are on board, others don’t see a reason to be policed, sparking the titular “civil war.” Civil War, in its sheer enormity, is every inch a blockbuster — but it’s
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The Lonely Island guys are behind the mockumentary “Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping,” in which Andy Samberg plays Conner4Real, a character just as ridiculous as his name. no mindless spectacle. It will set both head and heart running, and that is the secret to its thrill. Rated PG-13, 146 minutes. — P.B. The Jungle Book (★★★★) Disney’s beautifully crafted live-action adaptation of Rudyard Kipling’s works is worth seeing on the biggest screen possible. A young boy, Mowgli (played with warmth and gumption by newcomer Neel Sethi), embarks on a journey of self-discovery in the midst of the jungle, befriending and making enemies with inhabitants along the way. With the latest CGI, filmmaker Jon Favreau (Iron Man) is up to the task of making these adventurous creatures authentic-looking and larger than life. Although the film gets a bit dark at times (parents, be cautious for your younger ones), fans are not robbed of the 1967 animated film’s iconic songs such as “The Bare Necessities.” With voices by Bill Murray, Idris Elba and Christopher Walken. Rated PG, 105 minutes. — P.B. Love & Friendship (★★★ 1⁄2) If you’re one of those who doesn’t have the patience for Jane Austen adaptations, filmmaker Whit Stillman (Metropolitan) may be your saving grace. Icing Austen’s words with a heavy layer of wit and pizazz, Love & Friendship goes beyond the page for a far more pleasing period-piece experience. Set in the 18th century, the film tells of a manipulative woman named Lady Susan Vernon (a killer good Kate Beckinsale) who uses an unethical strategy to capture the attention of a suitor for her daughter — and herself, too, naturally. Rated PG, 92 minutes. — P.B. Me Before You (★★ 1⁄2) Like the (better) 2014 tearjerker The Fault in Our Stars, this film version of Jojo Moyes’ novel, directed by Thea Sharrock, probably is a slam dunk for the book’s fans, who will likely be crying from the first scene. For the rest of us, it’s a bit of a harder sell. Emilia Clarke (Game of Thrones) plays Louisa, who manages to get an job at the grand Traynor estate caring for Will (The Hunger Games’ Sam Claflin). Once a dashing London banker, he was hit by a motorcycle
and paralyzed from the neck down. Eventually, love seems to bloom between the two. But Lou also discovers a truth that horrifies her. Rated PG-13, 110 minutes. — AP Money Monster Jodie Foster takes her talents behind the camera again for Money Monster, a high-stakes thriller in which a financial television host (George Clooney) and producer (Julia Roberts) are put in a threatening situation when a worked-up investor (Jack O’Connell) takes over their studio. Rated R, 98 minutes. — P.B. Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising (★★ 1⁄2) Chloe Grace Moretz, Kiersey Clemons and Beanie Feldstein play college freshmen who are eager to make a name for themselves, but discover that the Greek life is built upon sexism, as sororities are not allowed to throw parties of their own on campus. So they create their own sorority — next door to Mac and Kelly Radner (Seth Rogen and Rose Byrne). The sequel’s gender swap shakes up the formula enough to still keep it carbonated, but where this film fails to warrant its existence is in the comedy. With Zac Efron. Rated R, 92 minutes. — P.B. The Nice Guys (★★★ 1⁄2) In a lot of ways, The Nice Guys represents the buddy movie genre at its best. It’s a film that packs as much charm and humor as it does bullets. Shane Black’s latest features an odd couple of private eyes (Russell Crowe and Ryan Gosling) who initially don’t get along, but soon become fire-forged friends as they navigate 1970s Los Angeles searching for the missing daughter (Margaret Qualley) of a Department of Justice agent (Kim Basinger). Rated R, 116 minutes. — P.B. Now You See Me 2 The Four Horsemen return for more magic and tangle with an unethical tech magnate. With Jesse Eisenberg, Mark Ruffalo and Woody Harrelson. Directed by Jon M. Chu. Rated PG-13, 115 minutes. — LAT Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping (★★★ ) Sure, a mockumentary about a pop star is not a movie that will make everyone go
gaga, but it’s ripe with limitless material for Andy Samberg and his Lonely Island crew (Jorma Taccone and Akiva Schaffer) to go nuts and have fun. It’s the story of megastar Conner Friel, a.k.a. “Conner4Real,” as he launches his sophomore solo effort, Connquest. In this a gag-asecond spoof, the laughs never stop stopping. Rated R, 86 minutes. — P.B. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows The return of the pizza-eating, martials-arts-infused, adolescent reptiles. With Megan Fox, Will Arnett, Laura Linney. Rated PG-13, 112 minutes. — LAT Warcraft Two opposing warriors are on a fateful course that will decide the future of their civilizations in this film based on the video game. With Travis Fimmel, Paula Patton and Ben Foster. Directed by Duncan Jones.
Rated PG-13, 123 minutes. — LAT X-Men: Apocalypse (★★) Director Bryan Singer’s Apocalypse doesn’t further the development of the X-Men franchise or offer much to admire. It instead recycles devices from previous X-Men films and hopes you’ll enjoy the ride for what little it is worth. The film’s predetermined narrative again focuses on an allpowerful mutant (a wasted Oscar Isaac) who wants to destroy the world to make a better one, and it’s up to the good guys to conquer evil before mankind is destroyed. Top actors such as Michael Fassbender, James McAvoy and Jennifer Lawrence make the most of what they’re given — but many of the others in this packed ensemble (including Tye Sheridan and Sophie Turner) are lost. Rated PG-13, 144 minutes. — P.B.
DINING RESTAURANTS AMERICAN CUISINE
Central Grill 1005 Ave. C. 940-3239464. Dix Coney Island 24-hour diner on the Square serves chili dogs, chili fries, hamburgers and more, including breakfast around the clock. 123 N. Elm St. Open 24/7 daily. $. 940-218-1735. Drunken Donkey Craft bar and grill with plenty of sports viewing options. 3350 Unicorn Lake Blvd. 940-3833700. www.thedrunkendonkey.com. Dusty’s Bar and Grill Laid-back bar just off the Square serves a beltbusting burger and fries, a kitchen homily for meat and cheese lovers. Seven plasma TVs for fans to track the game, or patrons can take part in interactive trivia and poker. Darts, pool, video games and foosball. Kitchen open throughout business hours. 119 S. Elm St. Daily noon-2am. $-$$. 940-243-7300. www.dustys bar.com. The Great American Grill at Hilton Garden Inn, 3110 Colorado Blvd. Dinner: Daily 5-10pm. 940-891-4700. Hooligans 104 N. Locust St. 940442-6950. www.hooligansonline.com. The LABB 218 W. Oak St. 940-2934240. www.thelabbdenton.com. The Loophole Square staple has charming menu with cleverly named items, like Misdemeanor and Felony nachos. Decent range of burgers. 119 W. Hickory St. Daily 11am-2am; food served until midnight. Full bar. $-$$. 940-565-0770. www.loopholepub. com. 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. II Charlies Bar & Grill 809 Sunset St. 940-891-1100. Sweetwater Grill & Tavern 115 S. Elm St. $-$$. 940-484-2888.
ASIAN
Gobi Mongolian Grill and Asian Diner 717 S. I-35E, Suite 100. 940387-6666. Mr. Chopsticks This pan-Asian eatery does a little Chinese, Japanese, Thai and even Indian food. Offers a plethora of tasty appetizers and entrees. Many vegetarian dishes (some with egg). Beer and wine. 1633 Scripture St. Mon-Sat 11-10, Sun 11:30-9. $-$$. 940-382-5437. www.mrchopsticks.com.
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
DINING POLICY Restaurant profiles and listings are compiled by the Denton Record-Chronicle and The Dallas Morning News. A comprehensive list of Dallas-Fort Worth area restaurants is available at GuideLive.com Incorrect information can be reported by email to drc@dentonrc.com, by phone to 940-566-6860 or by fax to 940-566-6888. To be considered for a profile, send the restaurant name, address, phone number, days and hours of operation and a copy of the menu to: Denton Time Editor, P.O. Box 369, Denton, TX 76202. Please indicate whether the restaurant is new or has changed ownership, chefs or menus.
PRICE KEY
Average complete dinner per person, including appetizer, entree and dessert. $ Less than $10 $$ $10-$25 $$$ $25-$50 $$$$ More than $50
oldest bakery has sculpted but simple and flavorful cakes, soft egg bread, cookies and more. 520 S. Locust St. Mon-Sat 5am-5:30pm. 940-387-6712. NV Cupcakes Gourmet cupcakes and other sweets. 4251 FM2181, Suite 216, Corinth. Tues-Sat 11am-6pm or until sellout. 817-996-2852. www.nvcupcakes.com. Ravelin Bakery Gourmet bakery offers fresh-baked bread, mouthwatering sweets and a fine cup of coffee. 416 S. Elm St. Tues-Sat 6:30am-5:30pm, Sun 8am-5:30pm. 940-382-8561.
BRITISH
The Abbey Inn Restaurant & Pub Full bar. 101 W. Hickory St. Sun-Wed 11-10, Thurs-Sat 11-midnight. $-$$. 940-566-5483.
ECLECTIC
Austin St. Truck Stop Outdoor food truck park just off the Square. Check www.austinsttruckstop.com to find which food trucks are coming, and when. 208 N. Austin St. Bears Den Food Safari Dine with two rescued bears at Sharkarosa Wildlife Ranch’s restaurant, specializing in brick oven pizza. Full bar. 11670 Massey Road, Pilot Point. Tues-Fri 5-9pm, Sat 11am-10pm, Sun 11am-4pm. $-$$. 940-686-5600. www.bearsden texas.com.
FINE DINING
Barley & Board Upscale brewpub on corner of the Square with shared plates, flatbreads, meat and cheese boards and more. Menu created by chef Chad Kelley designed to work well with the beers, with more than
30 on tap, including brews made in in-house nano-brewery. 100 W. Oak St. Mon-Thurs 11am-11pm, Fri 11ammidnight, Sat 10am-midnight, Sun 10am-11pm. Full bar. $$-$$$. http://barleyandboard.com. The Greenhouse Restaurant Casual dining atmosphere complements fresh seafood, beef and chicken from the grill. Even vegetarian selections get a flavor boost from the woodpile. Starters are rich: spinachartichoke dip, asiago olives. Refined cocktails and rich desserts. Patio dining available. 600 N. Locust St. Mon-Fri 11-10, Sat noon-10, Sun 11-9 (bar stays open later). $-$$. 940-4841349. www.greenhouserestaurant denton.com. Hannah’s Off the Square Executive chef Sheena Croft’s “upscale comfort food” puts the focus on local, seasonal ingredients. Steaks get A-plus. Tempting desserts. Full bar. No checks. 111 W. Mulberry St. Lunch: Mon-Sat 11-3. Brunch: Sun 10:30am-3pm. Dinner: Sun-Mon 4:30-9; Tues-Thurs 4:30-10; Fri-Sat 4:30-11. $$-$$$. 940-566-1110. www.hannahsoffthesquare.com. Horny Toad Cafe & Bar 5812 N. I-35. Sun-Thurs 11-10, Fri-Sat 11ammidnight. $-$$. 940-383-2150. http:// hornytoadcafe.com. 940’s Kitchen & Cocktails Full bar. 219 W. Oak St. $$. 940-218-6222. Queenie’s Steakhouse Chef Tim Love’s steakhouse just off the downtown Square. Live jazz nightly. Full bar. 115 E. Hickory St. Lunch: Fri 11:30-2:30. Dinner: Wed-Thurs 4:3010pm, Fri-Sat 4:30-11pm. Sun brunch, 10:30am-3pm. $$-$$$. 940-4426834. www.queeniessteakhouse.com.
HOME COOKING
Babe’s Chicken Dinner House 204 N. Fourth St., Sanger. Tues-Fri 4:30-9pm, Sat 11-9 and Sun 11-3. $-$$. 940-458-0000. Bonnie’s Kitchen 6420 N. I-35. 940-383-1455. Cartwright’s Ranch House Restaurant on the Square serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, featuring chicken-fried steak, hamburgers and steaks. Family-style service available. 111 N. Elm St. 940-387-7706. www.cartwrightsranchhouse.com. OldWest Cafe As the perennial winner of the Best Breakfast and Best Homestyle Cooking titles in Best of Denton since 2009, this eatery offers a wide selection of homemade meals. Denton location: 1020 Dallas Drive. Mon-Sat 6am-2pm, Sun 7am-2pm. $. 940-382-8220. Sanger location: 711 N. Fifth St. Daily 7am-2pm. 940-4587358. 817-442-9378. Prairie House Restaurant Open since 1989, this Texas eatery serves up mesquite-grilled steaks, baby-back ribs, buffalo burgers, chicken-fried rib-eyes and other assorted dishes. 10001 U.S. Highway 380, Cross Roads. Daily 7:30am-10pm. $-$$. 940-4409760. www.phtexas.com.
ITALIAN
Bagheri’s 1125 E. University Drive, Suite A. 940-382-4442. Don Camillo Garlic gets served straight up at family-owned restau-
rant 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. Giuseppe’s Italian Restaurant Romantic spot in bed and breakfast serves Northern Italian and Southern French cuisine. Beer and wine. 821 N. Locust St. Mon-Thurs, 11-2, 5-9, Fri 11-2 & 5-10, Sat 5-10. Sun 10:30-2. $-$$. 940-381-2712. Luigi’s Pizza Italian Restaurant Family-run spot does much more than pizza, and how. Great New York-style pies plus delicious southern Italian dishes, from lunch specials to pricier meals. Nifty kids’ menu. Tiramisu is dynamite. Beer and wine. 2000 W. University Drive. Sun & Tues-Thurs 11-10, Fri-Sat 11-11. $-$$. 940-591-1988.
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. 621 S. Lake Dallas Drive, Lake Dallas. Mon-Fri 11-9, Sat 10-9. $-$$. 940-321-5522. El Chaparral Grille Restaurant serves a duo of American and Mexican-style dishes for breakfast, lunch and catering events. Daily specials, and breakfast buffet on Sundays. 324 E. McKinney St., Suite 102. Mon-Fri 7am-2pm; Sun 8am-2pm. $. 940-2431313. Dinosaur Burritos Family-owned restaurant serving burritos, tacos, nachos, quesadillas and homemade flan. 4405 Pockrus Paige Road. Mon-Sat 11am-8:30pm. BYOB. $. 940-435-0832. http://dinosaur burrito15.wix.com/restaurant. El Guapo’s Huge menu encompasses Tex-Mex and Mexican standards as well as ribs, brisket and twists like Santana’s Supernatural Quesadillas (fajita chicken and bacon) and jalapeno-stuffed shrimp. Ilada Parilla Asada steak with avocado was a little salty; enchiladas are very good. Full bar. 419 S. Elm St. Mon-Fri 11-10, Sat-Sun 11-11. $$. 940-566-5575. El Taco Rico Authentic, homemade Mexican food: breakfast, street tacos (beef, pork and chicken), tortas and plates. 107 N. Loop 288. $. 940-3821242. www.facebook.com/ElTaco RicoDenton. Fuzzy’s Taco Shop Multiple locations. Downtown Denton: 115 Industrial St., 940-380-8226. I-35E location: 2412 S. I-35E, 940-488-4779. La Estrella Mini Market 602 E. McKinney St. 940-566-3405. 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. 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. 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 E. U.S. 380, Aubrey. Tues-Sat 11-10, Sun 11-9. $-$$. 940-440-9483. Rusty Taco 210 E. Hickory St. 940483-8226. www.therustytaco.com. Tortilleria Tierra Caliente 1607 E. McKinney St., Suite 800. 940-5916807. Tortilleria La Sabrocita 201 Dallas Drive. 940-382-0720. Veronica’s Cafe 803 E. McKinney St. 940-565-9809. Villa Grande Mexican Restaurant 12000 E. U.S. 380, Cross Roads. 940-365-1700. Denton location: 2530 W. University Drive, 940-382-6416.
NATURAL/VEGETARIAN
The Bowllery Rice, noodle and veggie bowls featuring sauces and dressings made from scratch, with teriyaki and other meats as well as vegan and gluten-free options. Fresh juices and smoothies. 901 Ave. C, Suite 101. Tues-Sun 11am-9pm. $-$$. 940-383-2695. http://thebowllery. com. Cupboard Natural Foods and Cafe Cozy cafe inside food store serves things the natural way. Winning salads; also good soups, smoothies and sandwiches, both with and without meat. Wonderful breakfast. 200 W. Congress St. Mon-Sat 8-8, Sun 10-7. $. 940-387-5386.
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