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IN THE SPOTLIGHT THIS WEEK
Denton Time
Back to the ’70s
ON THE COVER BUNNICULA Texas Woman’s University’s musical for all ages stars Shane Strawbridge, left, as Harold, Angela Phillips as the puppeteer behind Bunnicula, and Ariana Cook as Chester. (Photo by David Minton) Story on Page 8
Fun-Addix to rock Square back to time of muscle cars, broad lapels his evening, a warm summer night, the courthouse square is calling. Today, an original Denton group, The FunAddix, will be riffing Denton back into its wild 70s days with their takes on classic rock tunes. According to front man Thad Bonduris, a 39-year Denton native, these summer concerts are “very vibrant, people are having a great time.” Bonduris, also a local music teacher, said, “I’m glad we can still do this for people. I’m glad to be in Denton.” The performance, starting at 6:30 p.m., is part of the larger Twilight Tunes series, which features a free concert every Thursday through May and June on
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the courthouse lawn in keeping with the city’s vibrant musical tradition. This year marks the 20th anniversary of the free concert, and Denton Main Street officials have reported record crowds gathering at the Square each week. For younger members of the audience, perhaps not quite as experienced with the band’s groovy vibe, a bounce house will accompany the festivities, making this an outing fun for all ages. So just sit back with your Shiner (or Slurpee) and take in some good vibrations. Up next Thursday: Bonnie & Nick Norris. — George Joseph
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Thad Bonduris, the man behind the Fun-Addix, returns to the Square today for Twilight Tunes. If you’re a fan of music from the 1970s and 1980s, make a date for the free concert. The Fun-Addix reinterpret songs from the golden age of rock.
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EVENTS THURSDAY 9:30 a.m. — Elm Fork Chapter of the Texas Master Naturalist program presents a talk by urban forester Angie Kralik on how to manage trees in an urban setting. The chapter meets at the Carroll Administration Building, 401 W. Hickory St. Visit http://txmn.org/elmfork. 9:30 a.m. — Crafters’ Corner at Emily Fowler Central Library, 502 Oakland St. Work on projects and learn new techniques. Free. Call 940-349-8752 or visit www.denton library.com. 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. — Intermediate 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. 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 call 940-898-2020. Noon — “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. 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. — Library Larry Live at South Branch Library, 3228 Teasley Lane. 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. 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. 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. — “Sustainability 101: A Taste of Local Food” at UNT on the Square, 109 N. Elm St. Meet local growers and caterers, sample dishes made with local ingredients, and learn about the
importance of local food for sustainability. Visit www.sustainable denton.com or call 940-349-8152. 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. — B.O.Y.S. (Boys Only Yucky Stories) at Emily Fowler Central Library, 502 Oakland St. Book club for boys in grades 2-5. This month, discuss Harry the Poisonous Centipede by Lynne Reid Banks. Free. Call 940-349-8749 or e-mail laura.douglas@cityof denton.com. 6:30 to 8 p.m. — Twilight Tunes presents the Fun-Addix on the lawn of the Courthouse on the Square, 110 W. Hickory St. Free. Bring blankets and lawn chairs. Visit www.dentonmain street.org. 7 p.m. — Harvest Metropolitan Community Church’s celebration marking the 10th anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Lawrence vs. Texas, at the church, 725 N. Elm St. Omar Narvaez, community educator of Lambda Legal, is scheduled to speak. 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. 8 p.m. — Movies in the Park presents Puss in Boots on a big
screen at Quakertown Park, 700 Oakland St. Marshmallow roast and crafts start at 8 p.m., followed by the movie at 9 p.m. Free; low-priced concessions will be available. Call 940-349-PARK.
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. and 2 p.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 call 940-898-2020. 11 a.m. — Story Time at North Branch Library, 3020 N. Locust St.
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EVENTS Continued from Page 2 Stories, songs, puppets and more for children ages 1-5 and their caregivers. Free. Call 940-349-8752 or visit www.dentonlibrary.com. 2 p.m. — UNT Orchestra String Day Camp Final Concert in Voertman Hall at the Music Building, at Avenue C and Chestnut Street. Free. Call 940-565-2791 or visit www. music.unt.edu. 3 p.m. — Lego Builders Club for ages 6 and older at Emily Fowler Central Library, 502 Oakland St. Free. Call Stacey Irish-Keffer at 940-3498718 or e-mail stacey.irish-keffer@ cityofdenton.com. 3:30 p.m. — “Facts From Fiction: Science From Stories” for 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 Wonder by R.J. Palacio. Free. Call 940-349-8752 or visit www.dentonlibrary.com. 4 to 5 p.m. — “Reading Is Magic” show at South Branch Library, 3228 Teasley Lane. Magician and sleight-of-hand artist Gerald Edmundson presents a magic show. Free tickets will be available starting at 3 p.m. on a first-come, first-served basis. Call 940-349-8752 or visit www.dentonlibrary.com. 6:30 p.m. — Denton Community Theatre gala reception and performance of Greater Tuna, an “Encore” fundraising presentation. Reception is at the DATCU Administration Building, across the street from the Campus Theatre, 214 W. Hickory St. Performance follows at the theater. Tickets cost $50. Call 940-382-1915 or visit www.campus theatre.com. 7 p.m. — UNT voice pedagogy concert, directed by Stephen Austin, 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. — 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. 8 p.m. — Denton Community Theatre presents Greater Tuna, an “Encore” fundraising presentation, at the Campus Theatre, 214 W. Hickory St. Tickets for performance only cost $20. Call 940-382-1915 or visit www.campustheatre.com. 8 to 11 p.m. — Junior High Jamz for middle school students, at Martin Luther King Jr. Recreation Center, 1300 Wilson St. Supervised event includes a live DJ, concessions and games. Student IDs or parent verifications are required for entry. Cost is $7. Fees for late pickup will apply. Call 940-349-8575. 8:15 p.m. — Starrise featuring the Blue Notes at the Denton Civic Center, 321 E. McKinney St. Free weekly performances by local art groups. Bring blankets or chairs. Visit www.dentonparks.com.
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Jazz pianist Lee Tomboulian, a former Denton resident, just released a new album, “Imaginarium.”
Inventive jazz azz pianist Lee Tomboulian used to gig in Denton regularly, and recorded with his Denton-Dallas-Fort Worth band, Circo. He and his wife, jazz singer Betty Tomboulian, steadily created a catalog of original jazz, as well as covers of standards, with smart harmonies and phrases that sounded oh-so-easy in spite of their technical complexity. Lee Tomboulian stopped in Denton on Wednesday on a short tour in support of his latest release, Imaginarium, an aptly named record that shows the pianist’s mellow side, but
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SATURDAY 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. — Krum’s Fourth Saturday Trade Days on FM1173, across from Sonic Drive-In, 1221 E. McCart St. in Krum. Proceeds will be used to develop a new park.
sneaks in some of Tomboulian’s jovial turns behind the accordion. Imaginarium is 12 tracks of recently released and refined East Coast cool. Even “Sweet Georgia Brown” is a nimble dance across the keys, a sprinkle of well-dressed improvisation here and a dash of tribute to the source there. Tomboulian even treats the listener to his flair for Latin stylings, a needed touch of spice to a record that marinates in a headier kind of charm. Tomboulian earned his Master of Music degree in jazz studies at the University of
For vendor spaces, call Les Bishop at 330-257-3835. 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. — Denton Animal Shelter Foundation fundraiser at Denton Kwik Kar locations. Five dollars will be donated from every oil change. Participating locations include 3507 W. University
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North Texas, where he was the pianist with the One O’clock Lab Band. He lived in Denton for 12 years and recorded North/ South Convergence and Return to Whenever with Circo before moving to Wisconsin. He was an instructor of jazz piano and improvisation at Lawrence University Conservatory of Music from 2005 to 2011. He has performed with jazz greats including Eddie Harris, Benny Golson, Kenny Wheeler and Chris Potter. Since moving to the the New York City area in 2011, Tomboulian has gigged at the
Drive, 2303 W. University Drive, 2233 Colorado Blvd. and 26737 E. U.S. Highway 380. 9 to 11 a.m. — “Sustainability Workshop: Rainwater Harvesting” at Clear Creek Natural Heritage Center, 3310 Collins Road. Learn how to build a 55-gallon rain barrel. Free,
Lenox Lounge in Harlem, Smalls Jazz Club, the Kitano New York Hotel and churches. Imaginarium features his compositions and his interpretations of jazz standards and Brazilian music. One treat on the record is a mash-up of Freddie Mercury’s “Bohemian Rhapsody” with Rhapsody in Blue by George Gershwin. Tomboulian is selling the album online at www.cdbaby. com/cd/leetomboulian. To learn more about this one-time local musician, visit www.leetomboulian.com. — Lucinda Breeding
but registration is required if you would like to purchase a $50 rain barrel to assemble in the workshop. Call 940-349-8152. 10 a.m. — Story Time at South Branch Library, 3228 Teasley Lane.
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on the Square presents the Texas Tribute Band on the lawn of the Courthouse on the Square, 110 W. Hickory St. Free. Rain location is the Denton Civic Center, 321 E. McKinney St. Visit www.cityofdenton.com. 2 to 5 p.m. — Baby-sitting workshop at Emily Fowler Central Library, 502 Oakland St. Free. Workshop presented by the Denton Fire Department. Teens ages 12-18 can become certified baby sitter. Free, but registration is required. Call 940-3498752. 4 to 5 p.m. — It’s a Girl Thing! book club for girls ages 8-12 and their female relative or friend, at South Branch Library, 3228 Teasley Lane. This month, discuss Wonder by R.J. Palacio. Free. Call 940-349-8752.
EVENTS Continued from Page 3 Stories, songs, puppets and more for children ages 1-5 and their caregivers. Free. Call 940-349-8752. 10 to 11 a.m. — “No More Diapers!” Story Time at North Branch Library, 3020 N. Locust St. For children ages 1-5 and their families. Free. Call 940-349-8752. 10:30 a.m. — Boating safety workshop at the Lake Cities Library, 302 S. Shady Shores Drive in Lake Dallas. Free. Call 940-497-3566. 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. — Registration event for Interfaith Ministries of Denton Inc.’s 2013 Apple Tree Project at Martin Luther King Jr. Recreation Center, 1300 Wilson St. The project provides Denton ISD students from low-income families with school supplies, shoes, backpacks and new clothing. Applicants can also call 940-565-5479. 2 to 5 p.m. — Friendship bracelet class for teens and tweens at the Sanger Public Library, 501 Bolivar St. Supplies will be provided. Free, but reservations are required. Call 940458-3257. 2 p.m. and 7 p.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 call 940-898-2020. 8 p.m. — Denton Community Theatre presents Greater Tuna, an “Encore” fundraising presentation, at the Campus Theatre, 214 W. Hickory St. Tickets for performance only cost $20. Call 940-382-1915 or visit www.campustheatre.com.
SUNDAY 2 p.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 call 940-898-2020. 2 p.m. — Denton Community Theatre presents Greater Tuna, an “Encore” fundraising presentation, at the Campus Theatre, 214 W. Hickory St. Tickets for performance only cost $20. Call 940-382-1915 or visit www.campustheatre.com. 2 to 4 p.m. — First United Methodist Church of Denton youth group fundraiser at Beth Marie’s Old-Fashioned Ice Cream & Soda Parlor, 117 W. Hickory St. Proceeds will help fund a high school mission trip to Jamaica. 3 p.m. — Flute! repertoire and performance concert, directed by Mary Karen Clardy, in Voertman Hall at the Music Building, at Avenue C and Chestnut Street. Free. Call 940565-2791 or visit www.music.unt.edu.
MONDAY Noon to 2 a.m. — Oak Street Drafthouse and Cocktail Parlor,
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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
308 E. Oak St., will donate 10 percent of sales to the Denton Animal Shelter Foundation. Call 940-435-0404. 3 to 4 p.m. — Teen Crafting Club at North Branch Library, 3020 N. Locust St. Teens ages 11-18 can make upcycled wall art. Free; to register, call 940-349-8752. 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.
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 p.m. — Afternoon Adventure Club, stories and a hands-on work-
art show, inflatable activites, games and contests. Visit www.denton parks.com. 9 a.m. July 4 — Lake Cities Fourth of July Celebration at City Park, 101 E. Hundley Drive in Lake Dallas. Event includes a parade at 9 a.m., flag service at 10 a.m. at the Veterans Memorial, and the Lake Cities Idol Challenge from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Event includes live music, a carnival midway, food and vendors. Headliner Eleven Hundred Springs performs at 7 p.m., and a fireworks display will follow. Free. Visit www.lakedallas.com or call 940-497-2226, ext. 132. 5:30 p.m. July 4 — Freedom Fest at Rancho de la Rocha, 2459 W. Blackjack Road in Aubrey. Cost
shop for kids in kindergarten through third grade, at Emily Fowler Central Library, 502 Oakland St. Free. 4 to 5 p.m. — “Goldirocks and the Three Dinosaurs” at the Emily Fowler Central Library, 502 Oakland St. Puppeteer Sandy Shrout presents a prehistoric twist on this classic tale. All ages welcome. Free tickets will be available starting at 3 p.m. on a first-come, first-serve basis. Call 940-349-8752 or visit www.denton library.com. 6 to 8 p.m. — Pop top bracelet class at SCRAP, 215 W. Oak St. Cost is $12. Visit www.scrapdenton.org or call 940-808-1611. 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. — “Lego Mania for Teens” at Emily Fowler Central Library, 502 Oakland St. For ages 12 and older. 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.
is $7 per person, free for children younger than 3. Event includes pedal boats and canoes, rides, children’s activities, live music and concessions. Fireworks at 9:45 p.m. Visit www.ranchoroca.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 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.dentonkiwanis club.org.
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 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
The Abbey Inn Restaurant & Pub Wed: Earl Bates’ “Celtic Sessions,” 7-9pm, free. 101 W. Hickory St. 940566-5483. The Abbey Underground Thurs: Hartley Hall, Kyle Ryan, She Banshee. Fri: Afro Deezy Axe, Jacko Suede. Weekly events: Each Sat, “’80s and ’90s Retro Dance Party”; each Sun, open mic hosted by Bone Doggie, 7pm; each Mon, karaoke. 100 W. Walnut St. Andy’s Bar Thurs: Subsonic Indulgence. Sat: Beisbol. 122 N. Locust St. 940-565-5400. Banter Bistro Thurs: Mathew Grigsby, 6pm. Fri: Oui Bis, 6pm; Alex Christenson and Melissa Ratley, 8pm; Zero Buffalo, 10pm. Sat: Scott Sackett, Doug Raney and Deborah Mouser, 8pm; the Offenders, 10pm. Each Thurs, open mic at 8pm. Live local jazz at 8pm each Fri and 6pm each Sat. 219 W. Oak St. 940-565-1638. www.dentonbanter.com. Cool Beans 1210 W. Hickory St. 940-382-7025. Dan’s Silverleaf Thurs: Danny Barnes with Billy Bright, 9pm, $7-$10. Fri: Slaid Cleaves, 8pm, $15-$18. Sat: Old Warhorse (live CD recording), Burnt Sienna Trio, 9pm, free. Mon: Isaac Hoskins and Charlie Shafter, 8pm, free. Tues: DentonRadio.com Night, 8pm, free. Wed: Joe Pat Hennen, 5pm, free. No smoking indoors. 103 Industrial St. 940-3202000. www.danssilverleaf.com. Denton Square Donuts Thurs: Brian Lambert, 8:30am. Sun: Kent Shores Group, 5pm; Zach Merritt, 7pm. 208 W. Oak St. 940-220-9447. www.dsdonuts.com. Fry Street Public House Each Tues, karaoke, 9pm, free. 125 Ave. A. 940-323-9800. www.publichouse denton.com. Fry Street Tavern Fri: Sean Bonocum. 940-383-2337. www.thefry streettavern.com. Fuzzy’s Taco Shop 115 Industrial St. 940-380-8226. The Garage 113 Ave. A. 940-3830045. www.thedentongarage.com. Gerhard’s German Restaurant Fri: Ron and the Finkensteiners, 7-9pm. Sat: Brave Combo, 7:3010pm. Sun: Brunch with the Umpahs, 11am-3pm; A Taste of Herb, 7-9pm. 222 W. Hickory St. 940-381-6723.
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EVENTS Continued from Page 4 www.gvrestaurants.com. The Greenhouse Mon: Jeff Plant. Live jazz each Mon at 10pm, free. 600 N. Locust St. 940-484-1349. www. greenhouserestaurantdenton.com. Hailey’s Club Thurs: Ryan Thomas Becker, Warren Jackson Hearne, Sydney Wright, Daniel Markham, 9pm, $5-$7. Fri: Gravity Feed, Bone Doggie & the Hickory Street Hellraisers, Gypsy Bravado, Jess Dixon, 8pm, $5-$7. Sat: Mega-Czar, Rick Blaine, CLV and more, 9pm, $7-$10. Sun: Hail the Sun, The Speed of Sound in Seawater, Stolas, the Raven Charter, Criminal Birds, Werewolf Therewolf, Le Saboteur, 7pm, $8-$12. Mon: Boxcar Bandits, 10pm, free-$5. Wed: Doughnbeezy, Tez McClain, Qlee, 8pm, $13-$15. 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. The LABB 218 W. Oak St. 940-2934240. www.thelabbdenton.com. La Milpa Mexican Restaurant Each Fri, Mariachi Quetzal, 8pm. 820 S. I-35E, Suite 101. 940-382-8470. Lowbrows Beer and Wine Garden 200 S. Washington St., Pilot Point. 940-686-3801. www.low brows.us. Mable Peabody’s Beauty Parlor and Chainsaw Repair Each Tues, open mic with Bryan Burns, 9pm. 1125 E. University Drive, Suite 107. 940566-9910. Mad World Records 115 W. Hickory St. 940-591-3001. Mellow Mushroom 217 E. Hickory St. 940-323-1100. www.mellow mushroom/store/denton. Oak Street Drafthouse and Cocktail Parlor 308 E. Oak St. 940-395-1950. www.oakstdraft house.com.
Rockin’ Rodeo Thurs: Dee Jay Silver, 8pm, $10. 1009 Ave. C. 940-565-6611. www.rockinrodeodenton.com. Rubber Gloves Rehearsal Studios Thurs: “Discipline,” 9pm, free. Fri: Hares on the Mountain, Madisons, 9pm, $3-$5. Sat: Radar Brothers, Foe Destroyer, Photo Ops, 9pm, $10-$13. Sun: Macauley Culkin, Bitch Teeth, Mountain of Smoke, Elesh Norn, 9pm, $3-$5. Mon: Oryx, Black Tar Prophet, Terminator 2, Mountain of Smoke, 9pm, $1-$3. Wed: Denton Spoken Word Collective, 10pm, free-$5. 411 E. Sycamore St. 940-3877781. www.rubberglovesdentontx. com. Sweetwater Grill & Tavern Sun: N’Awlins Gumbo Kings, 7pm. Tues: Le Not So Hot Klub du Denton, 7pm. Shows on the patio, 7-9pm, free. 115 S. Elm St. 940-484-2888. www.sweet watergrillandtavern.com. Trail Dust Steak House Fri & Sat: Cypress Creek Band. 26501 E. U.S. 380 in Aubrey. 940-365-4440. www.trailduststeaks.net. UNT on the Square 109 N. Elm St. 940-369-8257. http://untonthe square.unt.edu. VFW Post 2205 Free karaoke at 8pm each Thurs, Fri and Sat. 909 Sunset St.
IN THE AREA 2 to 7 p.m. Saturday — 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://bestlittlebrewfest intexas.com. 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 Through August — Denton Community Theatre’s Theatre School presents summer creativity camps at the Campus Theatre, 214 W. Hickory St. Call 940-382-7014 or visit http://bit.ly/12CRzdw. ● Musical theater production camp for ages 10-18, meets from 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. weekdays, July 1-3 and July 8-28, plus one Saturday session on July 20. Campers will perform The Little Mermaid on July 25-28. Tuition is $425. ● “Play & Pretend With Puppets” for ages 4-6 meets from 9 a.m. to noon Aug. 5-9; tuition is $225. ● “Putting It Together” for ages 7-9 meets from 1 to 5 p.m. Aug. 5-9. Campers will produce a show with music. Each session costs $275. Through July 19 — Elm Fork Education Center summer camps, for children in grades 2-8 at UNT. Half-day and full-day camps available. Prices are $100-$130. Visit http:// efec.unt.edu, or contact Brian Wheeler at btw@unt.edu or 940-565-4912. June 28-29 — 40th reunion of Denton High School class of 1973, including a mix-and-mingle session at Fair Hall at the North Texas Fairgrounds at 7 p.m. June 28; golf tournament is planned at noon June 29 at Robson Ranch ($50); and dinner and dance, 7 to 11 p.m. June 29 at Robson Ranch ($45 each, or $37.50 before June 10). Checks payable to DHS Class of 1973 can be mailed to: DHS Class of ’73, Attn: Mike Brooks, 2615 Fort Worth Drive, Denton, TX 76205. For golf tournament reservations, e-mail sammyjo55@hotmail. com. To make reservations for all other events, e-mail reginacourtney @gmail.com. 5 to 7 p.m. June 29 — Opening reception for the Visual Arts Society of Texas annual members exhibition, in the East and West galleries in the TWU Art Building. Visit www.vast arts.org.
DENTON PARKS & RECREATION 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 Monday through June 28 at the Denton Civic Center, 321 E. McKinney St. Cost is $75 per child. Campers must be toilet-trained. Register by Friday by calling 940-349-7275 or by visiting www.dentonparks. com. ■ Ages 4 to 6 can take part in a three-day pee wee tennis camp from 9 to 10 a.m. on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, June 28, at North Lakes Recreation Center, 2001 W. Windsor Drive. Cost is $55 per camper. Register by Friday by visiting www.dentonparks.com. Campers should bring a snack and a drink to camp daily. ■ Aquatic Explorer Camp will be offered from 1 to 4 p.m. Monday
through Friday, June 24-28, at the Denton Natatorium, 2400 Long Road. Campers ages 7 to 14 can learn the basics of kayaking, water polo, snorkeling and water safety. Cost is $85 per camper. Register by 5 p.m. Friday by calling 940-3498800 or visiting www.dentonparks. com. ■ Budding artists ages 5 to 8 can take part in Young Rembrandts Jr. Art Camp from 1 to 2:30 p.m. June 26-28 at North Lakes Recreation Center, 2001 W. Windsor Drive. Cost is $63 per camper. Register by Monday by calling 940-349-7275 or 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 Friday 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. (Park hours will change Aug. 12-25.) Enjoy four giant slides outside and one big indoor slide. Season passes are available for individuals and families. For more information, visit www.dentonwaterworks.com or call 940-349-8810. ■ 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 940-349-8279.
11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. July 2 — Food Truckin’ Tuesday at the Downtown Denton Transit Center, 604 E. Hickory St. Visit www.dcta.net. July 19-21 — Mayborn Literary Nonfiction Conference, presented by UNT’s Mayborn School of Journalism, at the Hilton DFW Lakes Executive Conference Center in Grapevine. Registration costs $250-$295. Visit http://journalism.unt.edu/mayborn conference. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 10 — Southeast Denton Back 2 School Health Fair, presented by Heavenly Supply Depot at Martin Luther King Jr. Recreation Center, 3100 Wilson St. Event for economically disadvantaged children includes health screenings and immunizations, dental information, haircuts, sports physicals and
more. Registration sessions are from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 29 and July 6 at the recreation center. Visit www.hsdtexas.org/register.html. Sponsors, donations and vendors are still needed. Call Kim Teamer at 972-998-9798 or e-mail info@hsd texas.org.
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From left, Taissa Farmiga, Israel Broussard, Emma Watson, Katie Chang and Claire Julien star as a posse of teenage thieves in “The Bling Ring.” A24
‘Bling Ring’ lacks shine Dishy flick turns out pretty dull By Boo Allen Film Critic booa@att.net
Here’s what happens in The Bling Ring: A group of overprivileged, bratty Los Angeles teenagers breaks into the homes of celebrities and steals valuables. The teens assume the celebrities’ identities for a moment — hiding their own insecurities and inadequacies by burgling the sprawling homes and obscenely oversized closets. Then they are caught and sent to jail.
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).
End of movie. Writer-director Sofia Coppola clearly wants her film to mean more than a simple exercise in indulgence and misguided priorities. She might mean to teach us lessons about false values, or about our society’s destructive obsession with celebrity, or with the dangers of louche parenting. But what transpires on screen simply becomes a repetitive replay of the sensationalistic, with little relevance or engagement. Coppola bases her screenplay mostly on a nonfiction Vanity Fair article by Nancy Jo Sales about a real-life band of teen thieves who plundered the rich
and famous to lift their designer clothes, gems and shoes and then uploaded video proof of their break-ins on the Internet. The events, which led to a 2011 Lifetime TV movie of the same name, remain unexceptional, as do the involved teens. As such, Coppola confronts a difficult task in asking an audience to become involved with this group of unlikable, arrogant teens bent on their own destruction. Perhaps their inevitable fall aims to make viewers feel superior to these teens (one of whom was the star of a reality television show called Pretty Wild). Instead, the dramatization be-
comes tedious and offers no opportunities for redemption for anyone — viewers or participants. Emma Watson, Claire Julien and Taissa Farmiga play pretty but bored girls Nicki, Chloe and Sam. The trio joins Rebecca (Katie Chang) and new boy in school Marc (Israel Broussard) to make up the larcenous bunch. The young actors adequately perform their tasks of reveling in their enjoyment of breaking into the homes of Paris Hilton, Lindsay Lohan, Rachel Bilson and others. Leslie Mann, as Laurie, mother and guardian to Nicki and Sam, embarrassingly overplays her part as an empty-head-
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.
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coming-of-age tale that would be a less qualified success for all but Pixar. But this is nevertheless pleasant, amiably animated family entertainment. Our expert “scarers”-to-be — the wisecracking pipsqueak Mike Wazowski (voiced by Billy Crystal) and the burly James B. Sullivan (John
Monsters University (★★★1⁄2) Pixar’s prequel to 2001’s Monsters, Inc. is neither a bold return to form nor another misfire following Brave and Cars 2, but a charming, colorful
The Bling Ring Rated R, 87 minutes. Opens Friday.
ed role model with New Age pseudo-philosophies. In the interim, Coppola provides little perspective of the other side: the police who watch the surveillance videos and are compiling extensive dossiers of the crimes, all aided by the teens’ Facebook posts. She creates no creeping tension. Coppola simply adds similar sequences one on top of another until — poof! — they are caught and we’re all supposed to learn from the mistakes. Here’s hoping someone has. Goodman) — are college freshmen with high aspirations in Monster University’s prestigious Scare Program. Director Dan Scanlon, a veteran Pixar storyboard artist, populates the collegiate life with rich detail and sly
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Antonio Banderas lends his voice to the swashbuckling feline star of “Puss in Boots.” The film screens for free tonight at Quakertown Park.
He’s catty, and not sorry about it ‘Puss in Boots’ screens at park e’s catty, and not sorry about it. He handles a sword as easily as he flashes dagger-sharp claws. He can romance a town with a tremor of whiskers and a flick
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MOVIES Continued from Page 6 but not forced references. Rated G, 103 minutes. — The Associated Press Pandora’s Promise (★★1⁄2) Director and environmentalist Robert Stone goes against his own grain in this advocacy documentary for the potential use of nuclear energy. The longtime skeptic has changed his mind and now more or less promotes his pro-nuclear stance, filling in with interviews of other notable converts: Stewart Brand, Gwyneth Cravens, Richard Rhodes, Michael Shellenberger and others. Stone provides history and plenty of facts to back his thesis. Not rated, 87 minutes. At the Angelika Dallas. — Boo Allen World War Z (★★★1⁄2) Might there be a real zombie apocalypse one day? The way zombies have invaded our pop culture the last several years, it’s maybe a bit less implausible than it once was. What is increasingly quite plausible, alas, is a global pandemic, and World War Z cleverly melds that
of his tail. He’s clever and agile. He could be the most interesting cat in the world. Puss in Boots is the star of the free family film in the park today. The Dreamworks animated movie is a spinoff of the beloved Shrek film franchise, anchored by the vim and vigor of the ogre’s feline sidekick.
real-life threat into the more fanciful zombie premise. Despite the muchdiscussed production delays and budget overruns, this movie, based on the 2006 novel by Max Brooks (son of Mel), is pretty much what you’d want in a summer blockbuster: scary but not-too-gross zombies, a journey to exotic locales, a few excellent action scenes, and did we mention Brad Pitt? As Gerry Lane, a former U.N. investigator called upon to save the planet, Pitt is a calm, intelligent presence amid the insanity. Rated PG-13, 116 minutes. — AP
NOW PLAYING After Earth (★★) This sci-fi adventure about a boy who must become a man to save himself and his wounded warrior father on a hostile world is a corny, generally humorless M. Night Shyamalan picture without his trademark surprises and twists. It’s a straightforward quest in which incapacitated Dad (Will Smith) sends guilt-ridden, fearful teen son Kitai (Jaden Smith) off to fetch a rescue beacon that broke free
In this film, Puss (voiced by Antonio Banderas) sets out to find a legendary treasure held in a castle swathed in the clouds. Puss will make it to the trove, but he might have to trade in one of his nine lives to get there. The free event starts at 8 p.m. today at Quakertown
of the spaceship they just crashed in. Rated PG-13, 100 minutes. — McClatchy-Tribune News Service Before Midnight (★★★1⁄2) The final scene of 2004’s Before Sunset was so romantic it drove moviegoers crazy — especially because it was so tantalizingly ambiguous. Jesse (Ethan Hawke) and Celine (Julie Delpy), who had fallen in love in 1995’s Before Sunrise, had reunited at last. Before Midnight, the third movie in the Richard Linklater series, tackles weightier, trickier issues with wit, humor and breathtaking directness. Delpy gives Celine a new hardness here, and Hawke is extremely effective as a man who adores his partner but is increasingly frustrated with her. Rated R, 109 minutes. — AP 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
Park, 321 E. McKinney St. Attendees can enjoy a marshmallow roast and crafts, followed by the film at 9 p.m. on a giant screen. Puss in Boots is rated PG, 90 minutes. Coming up on June 27: The Lorax. — Lucinda Breeding
voice cast of Beyonce Knowles, Amanda Seyfried, Colin Farrell, Christoph Waltz, Chris O’Dowd, Aziz Ansari. Rated PG, 102 minutes. — B.A. 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. — B.A. This Is the End (★★1⁄2) A gaggle of mostly male stars appear in this scatter-shoot yet ashamedly hilarious spoof. When Seth Rogen (who cowrote), Jay Baruchel, Danny McBride, Craig Robinson, Jonah Hill and others attend a party at James Franco’s house, the Apocalypse arrives. Or maybe it’s the Rapture. Plenty of potty, sexist and homophobic humor to offend all. Rated R, 107 minutes. — B.A.
Central Grill 1005 Ave. C. 940-3239464. Dusty’s Bar and Grill Laid-back bar just off the Square serves a beltbusting burger and fries, a kitchen homily for meat and cheese lovers. Seven plasma TVs for fans to track the game, or patrons can take part in interactive trivia and poker. 119 S. Elm St. Daily noon-2am. $-$$. 940-2437300. www.dustysbar.com. Hooligans 104 N. Locust St. 940442-6950. www.hooligansonline.com. The LABB 218 W. Oak St. 940-2934240. www.thelabbdenton.com. The Loophole Square staple has charming menu with cleverly named items, like Misdemeanor and Felony nachos. Decent range of burgers. 119 W. Hickory St. Daily 11am-2am; food served until midnight. Full bar. $-$$. 940-565-0770. Pourhouse Sports Grill Classy sports bar and restaurant boasts large TVs and a theater-style media room and serves burgers, pizza, salads and generous main courses. Full bar. Smoking on patio only. 3350 Unicorn Lake Blvd. Sun-Thurs 11-10, Fri-Sat 11-12. $-$$. 940-484-7455. Rocky’s Sports Bar Big games on big screens plus some pretty big tastes, too. For finger food, roll chicken chipotle and battered jalapeno and onion strips are standouts. Homestyle burgers; savory Caesar salad with chicken. Full bar. 2000 W. University Drive. Daily 11am-2am. $. 940-3826090. Rooster’s Roadhouse “We Ain’t Chicken” is what the eatery claims, though the menu kindly includes it on a sandwich and in a wing basket — plus barbecue, burgers and hangout appetizers (cheese fries, tamales, and queso and chips). Beer. 113 Industrial St. Sun-Wed 11-10; Thurs-Sat 11midnight. $. 940-382-4227. RT’s Neighborhood Bar 1100 Dallas Drive, Suite 124. 940-381-2277. Sweetwater Grill & Tavern It may claim a place among the world’s other memorable pubs, rathskellers, hangouts and haunts where the food satisfies as much as the libations that wash them down. 115 S. Elm St. Tues-Sat 11-2am, Sun-Mon 11-midnight. $-$$. 940-484-2888. Treehouse Bar & Grill 1512 W. Hickory St. Mon-Sat 11am-2am, Sun noon-midnight. 940-484-7900. II Charlies Bar & Grill 809 Sunset St. 940-891-1100.
ASIAN Gobi Mongolian Grill and Asian Diner 717 S. I-35E, Suite 100. 940387-6666. Little Asia 7650 S. I-35E, Corinth. 940-269-1110. Mr. Chopsticks This pan-Asian eatery does a little Chinese, Japanese, Thai and even Indian food. Offers a plethora of tasty appetizers and entrees. Many vegetarian dishes (some with egg). Beer and wine. 1633
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Hopping good mystery Bunny with a bite makes leap from page to stage By Lucinda Breeding Features Editor cbreeding@dentonrc.com
he cast of Texas Woman’s University’s summer children’s show, Bunnicula, is ready for its audience. The players said they’re ready to roll with just about any reaction the children might have to the title character. Bunnicula is an oversized rabbit puppet, complete with fangs. Taylor Reed, a TWU student who plays the role of the mom, said the cast is ready for the inevitable “ooohs” and “aaahs” and the squeals that are bound to accompany the puppet onstage. “We know that not every kid is going to have the same reaction, though,” Reed said. “Somebody’s going to be scared of the puppet, just like some kids were really scared of Miss Nelson last year when we did Miss Nelson Is Missing and just like some kids were really scared of the masks when we did Commedia Pinocchio,” said director Cristin Thomas. “That’s children’s theater. That’s how it works. You deal with that by introducing the masks. You work with the audience by preparing them.” Bunnicula is musical adaptation of the 1979 children’s chapter book by Deborah and James Howe. The story
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BUNNICULA What: TWU Drama Department presents Bunnicula, a musical by writer Jon Klein and composer Chris Jeffries, adapted from the children’s chapter book by James and Deborah Howe. When: 10 a.m. today, Friday, Wednesday and June 27-28; 2 p.m. today through Sunday and June 28-30; and 7 p.m. Saturday and June 29. Details: Suitable for all ages. The show includes six musical numbers and runs about one hour, with no intermission. Tickets cost $10 for adults and $5 for students and seniors. Tickets are selling briskly. For reservations, call 940-898-2020. On the Web: www.twu.edu/drama
is about a pair of pets who are surprised when their family, the Monroes, brings home an orphan bunny they discovered at the movies. Harold, the dog, and Chester, the cat, think their newest roommate might be doing unseemly things to the household produce when all the vegetables in the house start turning up colorless and drained of juice. They put their sniffers to the trail and learn that cute little whiskers might disguise a distasteful identity. “We picked the show back in the spring,” said Patrick Bynane, director of the TWU theater program. “It’s a well-known classic children’s book. It isn’t a picture book, but it gets read in a lot of schools and is in a lot of school libraries. And the show has been wellSee BUNNICULA on 10
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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.
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Texas Woman’s University continues its summer children’s theater offerings with “Bunnicula,” a musical about a fanged bunny. Ariana Cook plays Chester the cat, Angela Phillips is the puppeteer behind Bunnicula, and Shane Strawbridge plays Harold the dog.
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Bunnicula tested at very good theaters. It premiered at Seattle [Children’s Theatre], which is a really good company.” Bynane said the program wanted to select a show that would entertain young audience members and challenge them, too. “We didn’t want to do something that’s silly for silliness’ sake,” he said. “We wanted to do something that is tied to children’s literature.” That’s not to say Bunnicula doesn’t have moments of sheer silliness. Ariana Cook, a TWU graduate student who plays the role of Chester, gets to indulge in some feline friskiness that is bound to tickle the audience. Take, for instance, a scene in which Mrs. Monroe pours some milk for the new bunny. Chester takes leave of his senses, hopping on to the kitchen counter and nearly scrambling over the lady of the house to get to his favorite treat. “I haven’t done children’s theater in a really long time, and we just did [a play by Anton] Chekov. And with Chekov, we were coming from this really subtle style,” Cook said. “Coming into this, where everything needs to be really big, is a bit of a
challenge.” Reed said young audiences aren’t bound by etiquette to sit quietly if a play bores them. “Attention spans are shorter with kids, so if you lose them, it’s really hard to get them back,” said Reed, who has been in the last several summer children’s plays at TWU. It helps that the main characters are creatures who are endearing to a lot of children. Shane Strawbridge, who plays the role of the affable Harold, said he looked to his own dog for the qualities he’d give his character. “I’m a dog person,” Strawbridge said. “My dog always reacted to noises, so I took that idea of the bipolar nature of dogs — that sort of ‘huh?’ attitude, to trying to kill the cat in a second.” Cook said she made a trip to the store to buy some shrimp cocktail — a favorite of her own cat. She watched the cat’s response, then added some of the enthusiasm into her performance — up to and including nearly climbing onto the refrigerator on the set. As for the Monroe family, those players keep the fourth wall up, going on about their stage business oblivious to the dialogue between cat and dog. Student Angela Phillips is the puppeteer who brings Bunnicula to life. Bynane said the
company is renting the puppet from the Orlando Repertory Theatre, where Bunnicula was built to the book’s description. The white rabbit has a cloaklike marking of black fur and a cap-like patch of black fur on his head, coming to a signature Dracula-style widow’s peak. “Cristin told me to ‘be the Bunny,’” Phillips said. And she does. Dressed in black, Phillips moves her body along with the puppet. Her head dips and turns along with Bunnicula’s. She crouches when she lowers the puppet to the floor in a pre-hop crouch. “I watched Charlotte’s Web, and I was amazed at how I really stopped seeing the puppeteers as the play went on. It didn’t take long,” Phillips said. “I’m trying to make sure that I’m moving his head, that he’s not just sitting there when we’re listening. And I’m trying to add little things, like wiggling his butt before he jumps.” Thomas said the young audiences won’t be the only ones learning as they watch the show. “Using puppets is an educational opportunity for our students,” the director said. “And not just the puppeteer, but for the rest of the cast. They are the other part of bringing this thing to life. They have to watch him and react to the puppet.” LUCINDA BREEDING can be reached at 940-566-6877.
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. $-$$. 940566-3073.
BISTROS AND CAFES Banter Bistro Gourmet sandwiches and salads, breakfast items, coffee and espresso, plus traditional Spanish tapas (small savory dishes) by reservation only. Beer and wine. No smoking inside. 219 W. Oak St. Daily 10ammidnight. $. 940-565-1638. Bochy’s Bistro Fusion menu grabs
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DINING Continued from Page 10 elements of European cuisines with many salad and sandwich selections. Winning Greek chicken lisi panini. Artful desserts: tuxedo cake, cream cheese brownie. No smoking. 2430 I-35E, Suite 136. Mon-Thurs 8-3, Fri-Sat 8-9, Sun brunch 8-3. $$. 940-387-3354. Cachette Bistro 144 N. Old Town Blvd., Suite 1, Argyle. Mon-Fri 7:30am-5pm, Sat 8am-3pm. 940464-3041. 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. $-$$. 940-5919475. Sidewalk Bistro 2900 Wind River Lane, Suite 132. Sun-Mon 7am-3pm, Tues-Sat 7am-9pm. 940-591-1999. www.sidewalk-bistro.com.
BRITISH The Abbey Inn Restaurant & Pub Full bar. 101 W. Hickory St. Sun-Wed 11-10, Thurs-Sat 11-midnight. $-$$. 940-566-5483.
BRUNCH Cups and Crepes Eatery serves up both traditional American and European breakfasts and lunch. Get biscuits and gravy or test a crepe filled with rich hazelnut spread. Specialty coffees. Smoking on patio only. 309 Fry St. Tues-Sun 8am-3pm. $. 940-3871696. Loco Cafe Casual breakfast/lunch cafe that’s a sister restaurant to the Greenhouse Restaurant across the street. Signature plate is the Loco Moco: stacked hash browns topped with eggs, cheese, salsa or gravy with a fresh biscuit. No smoking. 603 N. Locust St. Mon-Fri 6am-2pm; Sat-Sun 7am-3pm. $-$$. 940-387-1413. Royal’s Bagels & Deli 503 W. University Drive. Daily 6:30am-2pm. $. 940-808-1009. Seven Mile Cafe Breakfast, brunch and lunch spot, including vegan options. 311 W. Congress St. Daily 7am-3pm. 940-808-0200.
FINE DINING The Great American Grill at Hilton Garden Inn, 3110 Colorado Blvd. Dinner: Daily 5-10pm. 940-891-4700. The Greenhouse Restaurant Casual dining atmosphere complements fresh seafood, beef and chicken from the grill. Even vegetarian selections get a flavor boost from the woodpile. Starters are rich: spinachartichoke dip, asiago olives. Refined cocktails and rich desserts. Patio dining available. 600 N. Locust St. Mon-Thurs 11-10, Fri 11-11, Sat 12-11, Sun noon-9 (bar stays open later). $-$$. 940-484-1349. 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.
DINING PROFILE AND LISTINGS POLICY Restaurant profiles and listings are compiled by the Denton Record-Chronicle and The Dallas Morning News. A comprehensive list of Dallas-Fort Worth area restaurants is available at www.guidelive.com Denton Time publishes restaurant profiles and a guide of restaurants that have been featured in the weekly dining section and online at DentonRC.com. Profiles and listings are not related to advertising and are published as space is available. Denton Time does not publish reviews. Incorrect information can be reported by e-mail to drc@dentonrc.com, by phone to 940-566-
6860 or by fax to 940-566-6888. To be considered for a profile, send the restaurant name,address, phone nuber, days and hours of operation and a copy of the menu to: Denton Time Editor, P.O. Box 369, Denton, TX 76202. Please indicate whether the restaurant is new or has changed ownership, chefs or menus.
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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. $-$$. 940-381-2712. Luigi’s Pizza Italian Restaurant Family-run spot does much more than pizza, and how. Great New York-style pies plus delicious southern Italian dishes, from pasta lunch special to pricier meals. Nifty kids’ menu. Tiramisu is dynamite. Beer and wine. 2317 W. University Drive. Sun & Tues-Thurs 11-10, Fri-Sat 11-11. $-$$. 940-591-1988.
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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. 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. $$$. 940-243-4919.
GERMAN Gerhard’s German Restaurant 222 W. Hickory St. 940-381-6723.
GREEK/MEDITERRANEAN Caesar Island Mediterranean Food 7650 S. I-35E, Suite 112, Corinth. 940-269-4370. Michael’s Kitchen Family-owned restaurant offers a Greek/Lebanese menu — hummus, gyros, dolmas and kafta — plus American food, for all three meals. Breakfast buffet weekdays. BYOB. 706 Fort Worth Drive. Daily 5:30am-10pm. $. 940-382-3663. Yummy’s Greek Restaurant Small eatery with wonderful food. Tasty salads, hummus, falafel, dolmas and kebabs. Good veggie plate and gyros. Yummy cheesecake and baklava. BYOB. 210 W. University Drive. Mon-Thurs 11-9, Fri-Sat 11-10, Sun noon-9. $-$$. 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. $-$$. 940-458-0000. Betty’s Cafe Diners get buffet selections of homestyle standards: catfish, fried chicken, meatloaf and barbecue ribs. 710 S. U.S. Highway 377 in Aubrey. Mon-Sun 6am-2:30pm, Wed-Fri 5-8pm. $. 940-365-9881. Bonnie’s Kitchen 6420 N. I-35. 940-383-1455. Cartwright’s Ranch House Restaurant on the Square serves break-
fast, lunch and dinner, featuring chicken-fried steak, hamburgers and steaks. Family-style service available. 111 N. Elm St. 940-387-7706. Jay’s Cafe 110 W. Main St., Pilot Point. 940-686-0158. Krum Diner 145 W. McCart St., Krum, Mon-Sat 7am-8pm, Sun 9am-2pm. $. 940-482-7080. OldWest Cafe As winner of the Best Breakfast and Best Homestyle Cooking titles in Best of Denton 2009 through 2012, this eatery offers a wide selection of homemade meals. Denton location: 1020 Dallas Drive. Mon-Sat 6am-2pm, Sun 7am-2pm. $. 940-382-8220. Sanger location: 711 N. Fifth St. Daily 7am-2pm. 940-4587358. 817-442-9378. Prairie House Restaurant Open since 1989, this Texas eatery serves up mesquite-grilled steaks, baby-back ribs, buffalo burgers, chicken-fried rib-eyes and other assorted dishes. 10001 U.S. Highway 380, Cross Roads. Daily 7:30am-10pm. $-$$. 940-4409760.
INDIAN Bawarchi Biryani Point 909 Ave. C. 940-898-8889. 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
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.$$. 940-891-6060. J Sushi 1400 S. Loop 288, Suite 100. 940-387-8833. jsushibar.com. Keiichi Sushi chef Keiichi Nagano turns eel, fluke, squid, salmon, yellowtail and tuna into sashimi. Homemade tiramisu and fruit sorbets. Reservations recommended. Wine and beer. 500 N. Elm St. Tues-Sat 5-11. $$-$$$. 940-382-7505. Shogun Steakhouse & Sushi Bar 3606 S. I-35E, Suite 100. 940-3827800. Sushi Cafe 1401 W. Oak St. 940380-1030.
MEXICAN/TEX-MEX Casa Galaviz Comfortable, homey atmosphere at small, diner-style restaurant that caters to the morning and noon crowd. BYOB. 508 S. Elm St. Mon-Fri 7-7; Sat-Sun 7-5. $. 940-3872675. Chilitos Delicious guacamole; albondigas soup rich with chunky vegetables and big, tender meatballs. Standout: savory pork carnitas. Attentive, friendly staff. Full bar. No smoking. 621 S. Lake Dallas Drive, Lake Dallas. Mon-Fri 11-9, Sat 10-9. $-$$. 940-3215522. El Chaparral Grille Restaurant serves a duo of American and Mexican-style dishes for breakfast, lunch and catering events. Daily specials, and breakfast buffet on Sundays. 324 E. McKinney St., Suite 102. Mon-Fri 7am-2pm; Sun 8am-2pm. $. 940-2431313. El Guapo’s Huge menu encompasses Tex-Mex and Mexican standards as well as ribs, brisket and twists like Santana’s Supernatural Quesadillas (fajita chicken and bacon) and jalapeno-stuffed shrimp. Full bar. 419 S. Elm St. Mon-Fri 11-10, Sat-Sun 11-11. $$. 940-566-5575. Fuzzy’s Taco Shop Eatery stakes claim of wide variety in local taco territory. Beer, wine and margaritas. 115 Industrial St. Mon-Wed
6:30am-10pm, Thurs 6:30am-midnight, Fri 6:30am-2am, Sat 8am-2am, Sun 8am-10pm. $. 940-380-8226. La Mexicana Strictly authentic Mexican with enough Tex-Mex to keep locals happy. Chili relleno is a winner, with earthy beans and rice. Chicken enchiladas are complex, savory. Beer. 619 S. Locust St. Daily 9-10. $. 940-483-8019. La Milpa Mexican Restaurant 820 S. I-35E, Suite 101. 940-3828470. Los Toreros 2900 Wind River Lane, Suite 134. Sun-Thurs 11am-9:30pm; Fri-Sat 11am-midnight. 940-390-7693. Mazatlan Mexican Restaurant Authentic Mexican dining includes worthy chicken enchiladas and flautas. Beer and wine. 1928 N. Ruddell St. Tues-Fri 11-9:30, Sat 8am-9:30pm, Sun 8-4. $. 940-5661718. Mi Casita Mexican Food Fresh, tasty, no-frills Tex-Mex at good prices. Fast and friendly service. Beer and wine. 110 N. Carroll Blvd. Mon-Sat 7am-9pm. $. 940-891-1932. Mi Casita Express: 905 W. University Drive, 940-891-1938. Mi Casita: 2221 S. I-35E, 940-891-1500. Miguelito’s Mexican Restaurant Beer and margaritas. 1412 N. Stemmons St., Sanger. 940-458-0073. Mi Ranchito Small, family-operated, authentic Tex-Mex spot with $5.50 lunch specials Tues-Fri. Beer. 122 Fort Worth Drive. Tues-Thurs 11am-3pm, 5-9:30pm; Fri-Sun 11-10. $. 940-3811167. Raphael’s Restaurante Mexicano Not your standard Tex-Mex — worth the drive. Pechuga (grilled chicken breast) in creme good to the last bite, and beef fajitas are juicy and flavorful. Full bar. 26615 U.S. 380 East, Aubrey. Tues-Sat 11-10, Sun 11-9. $-$$. 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 location: 2530 W. University Drive, 940382-6416.
MIDDLE EASTERN Green Zatar Family-owned restaurant/market does it all from scratch, and with speed. Meats like gyros and succulent Sultani Kebab, plus veggie combo and crunchy falafel. BYOB. No smoking. 609 Sunset St. Daily 11-10. $-$$. 940-383-2051.
NATURAL/VEGETARIAN The Bowllery 901 Ave. C, Suite 101. Daily 11am-10pm. 940-383-2695. 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. No smoking. 200 W. Congress St. Mon-Sat 8-8, Sun 10-7. $. 940-387-5386.
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