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IN THE SPOTLIGHT THIS WEEK
Downtown dress-up Cosplayers invited to contest, gathering at Abbey Underground
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he Abbey Underground will host a Cosplay Cocktail Party and Fandom Dinner starting at 6 p.m. Saturday, running all the way till closing time. The event’s cosplay contest will be divided into two categories: youths ages 12 to 18, and adults 19 and older. The top three adults will win cash prizes, and the top three younger competitors will win fandom loot. Families with kids are welcome until 9:30 p.m., when the cosplay costume contest is over. Only guests who are 21 and older are allowed from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Tickets cost $10, which includes $5 off your meal price. Children 12 and younger will be admitted free at the door, although they aren’t eligible for the $5 meal coupon. Costumes, store-bought or handmade, are encouraged but not necessary. Doors will open at 6 p.m., and seating will be limited to the first 300 people. Only guests who make reservations are guaranteed seating. To make a reservation, comment on the RSVP post pinned to the top of the event’s Facebook page, at www.facebook.com/TheAbbeyUnderground. — Rhiannon Saegert
EVENTS THURSDAY 7 a.m. to sellout — Denton County Farmers Market at Sycamore Street and Carroll Boulevard. Visit www.dentonfarmersmarket. com. 9:30 to 11:30 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.dentonlibrary.com. 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. — Plastic bag crochet class at Emily Fowler Central Library, 502 Oakland St. Adults who know how to crochet can learn how to upcycle plastic grocery bags from local artisan A.J. Stranahan. Free, but registration is required. Call
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North Texas resident Penny Johnson helped organize Saturday’s Cosplay Cocktail Party and Fandom Dinner at Abbey Underground. 940-349-8752 or visit www.denton library.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. 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. — Perot Museum’s Tech Truck at the Emily Fowler Central Library, 502 Oakland St. Engage in hands-on, maker-based science, engineering, technology, art and math experiences with a visit from the Perot Museum of Nature and Science’s Tech Truck. Best for ages 8-12. Free. Call 940-349-8752 or
visit www.dentonlibrary.com. 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. — Grossology: “Owl Edition” for ages 5-8 at South Branch Library, 3228 Teasley Lane. Dissect owl pellets and learn what owls eat with Danielle Bradley, Texas State Park interpreter. Free. Call 940-349-8752 or visit www.denton library.com. 6:15 to 8:15 p.m. — Paper marbling class for ages 15 and older at Emily Fowler Central Library, 502 Oakland St. Learn the basics of marbling — including how to lay down paint and create patterns. Wear old clothes. Free, but registration is required. 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. Cad-
wallader, professor emerita. Free. Call 940-349-8752. 6:30 to 8 p.m. — Twilight Tunes free concert series presents the Vince Lujan Project on the lawn of the Courthouse on the Square, 110 W. Hickory St. Visit www.dentonmain street.org. 8 to 9 p.m. — Thursday Night Music: June 23: Lizzi Trumbore (vocal jazz) at UNT on the Square, 109 N. Elm St. Free. Call 940-369-8257 or visit http://untonthesquare.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.
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EVENTS Continued from Page 2 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 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. — Music Mania 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 940-3498752. 7 to 10 p.m. — After Hours Retro Comic Night for ages 10-17 at South Branch Library, 3228 Teasley Lane. Take a trip back to the ’80s with the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, X-Men, the New Teen Titans and more. Event includes pizza, S.H.I.E.L.D. laser tag training academy, candy sushi crafts, games and an art station. Free, but registration is required. Call 940-3498752 or visit www.dentonlibrary.com. 8 to 9 p.m. — “Frog Talk” at Ray Roberts Lake State Park Johnson Branch Unit, 100 PW 4153, Valley View. Meet at the amphitheater near Kid Fish Pond to learn the names of local toads and frogs. A short frogspotting hike follows. $7 entrance fee for anyone age 13 and up. Call 940637-2636.
SATURDAY 7 a.m. to sellout — Denton County Farmers Market at Sycamore Street and Carroll Boulevard. Visit www.dentonfarmersmarket. com. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. — Denton Community Market at the Denton County Historical Park, on Mulberry Street near Carroll Boulevard. Visit http://dentonmarket.org. 10 a.m. — A Very Scrappy Story Time with special guest Scrappy, UNT’s mascot, at South Branch Library, 3228 Teasley Lane. Sportsthemed stories, songs, puppets and more for children ages 1-5 and their caregivers. Free. Call 940-349-8752. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. — 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. — 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. 2 to 3 p.m. — “Quit Bugging Out” at Ray Roberts Lake State Park
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he Visual Arts Society of Texas named Denton watercolor artist Jo Williams as the artist of the year. Terry Karloff earned the second-place spot for the Denton-based society’s Artist of the Year award. ■ Will Wooten, one of the pack that ran against incumbent Dalton Gregory for Place 5 on the Denton City Council, collected lots of free hugs from famous people with his Frack Free Denton T-shirt at the People’s Summit in Chicago last weekend. While we’re on the subject of anti-fracking activists, local artists lent their skills to the recent conflict over the Renewable Denton Plan, a hotly debated proposal to build a natural gas-fired plant in the city to sell energy to consumers on the grid. Puppets for the Planet produced a stop-motion animated music video protesting the plan — to the tune of The Flintstones theme song. There’s probably a joke at the protesters’ expense over the choice of tunes. The City Council voted to approve the plan on Tuesday night. ■ Hand Drawn Records, a Dallas label that habitually includes Denton musicians on its regular compilation albums (which usually showcase Texas music), has moved into an exciting new chapter. The label will be using the world’s first automated record presses in more than 30 years, called Warm Tones. Hand Drawn co-founder and musician Dustin Blocker graduated from UNT. ■ Sara Button is so lucky. The Denton writer tweeted that she’s got 14 vouchers from the Ticketmaster settlement. Denton Record-Chronicle Business Editor Jenna Duncan scored 16. Now can we complain about how users can’t filter local events on the official Ticketmaster voucher list? ■ After we judged Oaktopia hard about its long, long roll-out of headliner announcements, the payoff was kind of worth it. Last Friday, festival officials announced that hiphop duo Rae Sremmurd will play the fest in September. We might have listened to “Throw Sum Mo” a half-dozen times. (We hit the skip button on “No Flex Zone,” thanks.) Also, Charlton, a student at UNT (and head of the drumline), predicted Rae Sremmurd would appear in 2016 during the 2015 fest. He won a free ticket. Oh, and Oaktopia is also running a T-shirt design contest. The details are available on the fest’s Facebook page. ■
Randy L. Schmidt, a Denton teacher, author and Karen Carpenter expert, went to New York City on Wednesday to do an interview with the Retro Report, a production company that makes mini-documentaries posted on The New York Times website. Schmidt’s interview was about Carpenter’s high-profile death from anorexia nervosa, and how her tragic death made eating disorders less mysterious in the realm of public health and popular culture. ■ Tyler Simpson isn’t a gay Trump supporter. But the Dallas comedian played one on Twitter. Simpson tweeted a joke under the influence of alcohol, and thousands believed him. He wrote about it on Central Track, in a post that included screenshots of tweets — some of them vulgar. If you read it, be prepared for blue humor. ■ Gov. Greg Abbott announced his appointments for the governor’s Committee on People with Disabilities. As per usual, not a Denton soul is among them. Abbott appointed Nancy Miloy Clemmer and Richard Martinez and reappointed Aaron W. Bangor, Heather C. Griffith-Dhanjal, Phoene “Faye” Kuo and Marco A. Treviño. The committee recommends changes in disability policies and programs and supports a network of committees on people with disabilities, issues awards to promote greater awareness, and promotes compliance with disability-related laws. The governor did pick a Denton County man to serve on the Texas Health Services Authority Board of Directors: Matthew Hamlin of Argyle. Hamlin was one of 14 Texans named to the board along with presiding officer Dr. David Fleeger, of Austin. The Texas Health Services Authority coordinates the state’s health information exchange. ■ Disney will use an original song by Denton County musician and UNT graduate Andrew Tinker in the upcoming remake of Pete’s Dragon. The song, “Nobody Knows (How to Say Goodbye),” has been recorded and performed by popular Denver trio the Lumineers. A single will be released in the coming weeks. The song was co-written with Toby Halbrooks, a longtime friend of Tinker since both were members of the Polyphonic Spree, and co-writer of the screenplay with the film’s director, David Lowery. Tinker wrote several songs heard in Lowery’s Ain’t Them Bodies Saints (2013), and made a guest vocal appearance on the soundtrack on a song written by Fort Worth’s Curtis Heath. Check last Sunday’s Record-Chronicle for an interview with Lowery about his love of Disney. ■ Comedian and musician Reggie Watts tweeted at Denton Dammit’s gossip rustler in chief, Lucinda Breeding. He was fondly remembering a Record Hop show that took place in the rear parking lot of the Denton Record-Chronicle building. Breeding was starstruck enough to announce the tweet to her less cool colleagues.
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“If you read history you will find that the Christians who did most for the present world were precisely those who thought most of the next. It is since Christians have largely ceased to think of the other world that they have become so ineffective in this.” — C.S. Lewis 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.
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EVENTS Continued from Page 3 Johnson Branch Unit, 100 PW 4153, Valley View. Children and adults will learn about insects and spiders, make an art project and go on a scavenger hunt hike. Meet at the amphitheater near the Kid Fish Pond. $7 entrance fee for anyone age 13 and up. Call 940-637-2636. 4 to 5 p.m. — Learn about snakes at Ray Roberts Lake State Park Johnson Branch Unit, 100 PW 4153, Valley View. Meet at amphitheater near the Kid Fish Pond. $7 entrance fee for anyone age 13 and up. Call 940-637-2636. 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. — Learn about bats at Ray Roberts Lake State Park Johnson Branch Unit, 100 PW 4153, Valley View. Meet at amphitheater near the Kid Fish Pond. $7 entrance fee for anyone age 13 and up. Call 940-637-2636.
MONDAY 6 to 8:45 p.m. — Chess Night at North Branch Library, 3020 N. Locust St. Players of all ages and skill levels welcome. Free. Call 940-349-8752 or visit www.dentonlibrary.com. 7 to 8 p.m. — Learn about 3-D printing and get certified to use the library’s 3-D printer at North Branch Library, 3020 N. Locust St. Free. To register, call 940-349-8756 or email trey.ford@cityofdenton.com.
TUESDAY 7 a.m. to sellout — Denton County Farmers Market at Sycamore Street and Carroll Boulevard. Visit www.dentonfarmersmarket. com. 9:30 a.m. — Mother Goose Time at South Branch Library, 3228 Teasley Lane. Stories and activities for infants (birth to 18 months) and their caregivers. Free. Call 940-349-8752. 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. — 3-D printing for teens ages 11-17 at North Branch Library, 3020 N. Locust St. Learn how to use a 3-D printer and get certified to use the library’s 3-D printer. Free, but registration is required. Call 940-349-8752 or visit www.denton library.com. 8 p.m. — Summer Cinema Series: Paris, Texas, at the PattersonAppleton Arts Center, 400 E. Hickory St. Jason Lee and the Greater Denton Arts Council present a free film series. Sodas, popcorn and Atomic Candy sweets will be sold. BYOB. Call 940382-2787 or visit www.dentonarts. com.
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. 2 to 3 p.m. — Summer Art and Science Series: “Firework Painting” for ages 5-8 at North Branch Library, 3020 N. Locust St. Free. Call 940349-8752 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.
MUSIC The Abbey Inn Restaurant & Pub Each Wed, County Rexford, 7-9pm, free. 101 W. Hickory St. 940-5665483. The Abbey Underground Thurs: Big Band Night, 10:30pm, free. Sat: Cosplay Cocktail Party & Fandom Dinner with music by Luna Royale, DJ
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SCRAP Denton, which sells donated craft supplies, has three more upcoming sessions of Summer Camp SCRAP for crafty kids.
Camp for scrappers Program teaches kids to repurpose discarded items Local arts and crafts store SCRAP Denton will hold Summer Camp SCRAP this month. The day camp is for artistic kids ages 6 through 12. Kids will learn basic elements of art and design while reusing materials creatively.
Each day will be a combination of planned art projects led by the staff and free building time, with about five different activities planned for each day. SCRAP (School and Community Reuse Project) Denton is a nonprofit that collects used office and craft materials and sells them for creative reuse. Camps and workshops are part of the nonprofit’s outreach. Remaining summer camp
sessions are July 11-15, July 2529 and Aug. 15-17. Five-day sessions cost $200, and the three-day session is $135. The camp will run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. Campers will be provided with two light snacks, but should bring lunch and a drink each day. Registration is available online at http://scrapdenton. org/programs/camp-scrap. — Rhiannon Saegert
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DENTON PARKS & RECREATION Ages 5 and up can go kayaking at Bridgeport Falls in a trip from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. 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. ■ Summer camp registration is open. There are five all-day camps 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. ● 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 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. 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. July 27-29. Materi-
als provided. $63 per person. To see a full listing of specialty camps, visit www.dentonparks.com. Register online or call 940-3497275. ■ 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 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.
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enton Community Theatre joins Music Theatre of Denton in producing Always ... Patsy Cline. The musical is Denton Community Theatre’s annual “Encore” fundraising show. The in-
EVENTS Continued from Page 4 J-Doubles, DJ Rebel, 6pm, $10. Weekly events: Each Sat, “’80s and ’90s Retro Dance Party”; each Sun, open mic, 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: Anthony Coker, the Prof. Fuzz, Moniker, Remain, 9pm, $7. Sat: Sleepwalking Home, I Am Man, I Am Monster, Sparrows, Super Lotus, 10pm, $5. June 30: One Less Light, the Drenched Furs, Rock’n’Roll Cannibals, Treehouse Cabaret, 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: Caleb Coonrod, 4pm; Granatum film event, 7pm. July 2: Tori Sloan, 4pm; Jacob Guzman, 7pm. July 9: Zach Nytomt, 4pm. July 16: Kelly Nygren. 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.chestnuttea room.com. Dan’s Silverleaf Thurs: Isaac Hoskins, Travis Linville, Ben De La Cour, 8pm, $10. Fri: The Allmost Brothers, 8:30pm, $10. Sat: Uncle Lucius, Danny Diamonds, 9pm, $12. Sun: Madisons, 5pm, free; Marvin Stamm, Ed Soph, Stefan Karlsson, James Driscoll, 8pm, $15 ($8 with student ID; $12 advance). Mon: Paul Slavens and Friends, 9pm, free. Tues: E.C. Jacobs and the Green Hour Residency, 9pm, free. Wed: Criminal Birds, Wheel Workers, Henry the Archer, 9pm, $7. Thurs: El Nuevo Mi Son, 5:30pm, free. July 2: Greezy Wheels, 5pm, $10; Jason Eady, 9pm, $10-$15. July 3: Hamell on Trial, 5pm, $10. July 4: “Western Swing Dance
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timate show chronicles the reallife friendship between country legend Cline and Houston housewife Louise Seger. They first meet when the fan and her pals arrive early for a concert and chat with the singer. The two Denton companies have cast three women to play Cline (Judi Conger, Lisa Fletcher and Melissa Sims) on different dates. Local actress Sharon Barnhill will play Seger. The musical
features Cline’s biggest hits among the 27 numbers — “Crazy,” “I Fall to Pieces,” “Sweet Dreams” and “Walking After Midnight.” Performances will be at 8 p.m. July 1-2, July 8-9 and July 15-16 and 2 p.m. July 3, 10 and 17 at the Campus Theatre. Ticket prices are to be announced. For information, call 940382-1915 or visit www.denton communitytheatre.com. — Lucinda Breeding
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EVENTS Continued from Page 5 Party” with Nick and Bonnie Norris after the 10 a.m. downtown parade, free. July 6: Joe Pat Hennen, 5:30pm, free. July 7: El Nuevo Mi Son, 5:30pm, free. 103 Industrial St. 940320-2000. www.danssilverleaf.com. Golden Triangle Mall Sat: Superkings. Free shows at 7 p.m. Saturdays in the food court. 2201 S. I-35E. 940-566-6024. www.shopgolden triangle.com. The Greenhouse Each Mon, live jazz at 10pm, free. 600 N. Locust St. 940-484-1349. www.greenhouse restaurantdenton.com. Harvest House Fri: The Main Squeeze, 8pm, $10 ($8 advance). June 25: Birds of Night, 9pm. Sun: Jon Wayne and the Pain, 8pm, free. July 3: AM Ramblers, Raised Right Men, 8pm, free. July 6: Sol Kitchen, 8:30pm, free. July 7: Levi Cobb & the Big Smoke, Richard Gilbert, 8pm, free. July 8: Bird Meets Winter, Coattails, 9pm. July 9: The Sideshow Tragedy, Smoke Paint, 8pm, free. Each Mon, Geeks Who Drink trivia, 8-9pm. 331 E. Hickory St. 214-578-7499. www.dentonharvesthouse.com. Jack’s Tavern Thurs: Raised Right Men, 8pm. Sat: Two Rivers Trio, Philip Campbell, 9pm. June 30: Dusty Smirl. July 1: Brian “Beerman” Houser. Most 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 Sun: Pride Celebration with the Southpaw Preachers, Pride Variety Show, 6pm, $5. 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. 940566-9910. Midway Craft House Fri: Hen & the Cocks, 7-9pm. Convenience store and growler bar. Each Sat, trivia, 7-9pm. 1115 W. Hickory St. 940-3828700. 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: Parker McCollum, Kaitlin Butts, 8:30pm, $10-$12. July 8: Zane Williams, Flatland Cavalry, 8:30pm, $12-$15. July 15: Josh Ward, Callahan Divide, 8:30pm, $10-$12. July 22: Sean McDonnell, Troy Cartwright, 8:30pm, $15-$18. 1009 Ave. C. 940-565-6611. www.rockinrodeodenton.com. Sweetwater Grill & Tavern Tues: Dunashay Thomas, 7pm. Shows on the patio, no cover. 115 S. Elm St. 940-484-2888. www.sweetwater grillandtavern.com.
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Callie Dee, center, is bringing out the area’s hip-hop royalty for her birthday celebration. She’s the director of operations for Denton-based Gitmo Music, with emcee and beat maker Ritchy Flo, left, and founder Keldrick Scott.
Birthday bash
Local promoter to celebrate with music
Callie Dee plans to celebrate her birthday doing what she does best: organizing a show featuring North Texas hip-hop. Dee is known around Denton as the director of operations at Gitmo Music, a busy local label that grooms hip-hop and R&Bpop artists. She’s also the owner and pro-
UNT on the Square Thurs: 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://untonthesquare.unt.edu. VFW Post 2205 Free karaoke at 8pm each Thurs, Fri and Sat. 909 Sunset St.
IN THE REGION Through Saturday — Cliburn International Amateur Piano Competition at Fort Worth’s Van
moter at Red Empire, a Fort Worth artist development and promotion company. On Aug. 6, Dee hosts a “royals” birthday bash at RBC in Dallas. Dee has designed a night with Dallas-Fort Worth hip-hop royalty, featuring Bodega Brovas and Denton’s Fab Deuce, slated to perform. Bodega Brovas are Chicago-based emcee Travii the 7th, Keynote from Dallas and Bronx-based emcee Headkrack. Fab Deuce is a longstanding Denton rap crew with five (count ’em, five) albums in its bin.
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. Saturday through Aug. 6 — Artisan Children’s Theater presents Disney’s The Little Mermaid Jr. at the theater, 418 E. Pipeline Road in Hurst. A performance interpreted for the deaf and hard of hearing will be staged at noon July 14. Tickets cost $7-$10. For showtimes, call 817-2841200 or visit www.artisanct.com. 6 to 10 p.m. Saturdays in June and August — Vitruvian Salsa Festival at in the amphitheater at
Hip-hop freestyle master Ekzile will host the show with DJ Sean P, and true to Dee’s modus operandi, the birthday bash includes three rap battles — with cash prizes. Dee shares the birthday celebration with Dallas model Dezi Love. The club is open to ages 21 and up. Cover is $5. Contestants apply for $10, and must message Dee at www.redempiretx. com, as space is limited. RBC is located at 2617 Commerce St. in Dallas.
Vitruvian Park, 3875 Ponte Ave. in Addison. Live bands, DJs and food trucks from 6 to 10 p.m., and professional salsa lessons at 6:30 and 7 p.m. Visit www.vitruvianpark.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. 7 p.m. Tuesdays in June and July — Sounds of Lewisville, a free concert series at Lewisville’s Wayne
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Ferguson Plaza, 150 W. Church St. Series presents 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.soundsoflewisville.com. Through July 30 — Artisan Center Theater presents Chitty Chitty Bang Bang at 444 East Pipeline Road in Hurst. Performances are at 3:30 p.m. Saturday and 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. Tickets cost $9-$22. Call 817-284-1200 or visit www.artisanct. com.
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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 locations and more information, visit www.first fridaydenton.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,” through July 27. 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. www.tadgallery.org. 940-383-2695. TWU Blagg-Huey Library MonThurs 7:30am-midnight, Fri
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he Vince Lujan Project takes a page from Stevie Ray Vaughan’s book — making rocking blues (or is it bluesy rock?) and laying on the brass and rhythm thick. The Denton band approaches the Texas sound with ample portions of Latin and a smidgen of jazz for tonight’s Twilight Tunes on the Square. Vince Lujan is responsible for the band’s unapologetic and eclectic sound — just when you think the guys are about to go full bore into sizzling Texas blues, up bubbles seriously confident funk, thanks to deft keyboards. But the man is backed by a group of confident musicians who fill out his belting tenor with flourishes that sound fresh enough to be improvised, but solid enough to betray both education and experience. The band can mix those long-standing regional forms — guitar-based blues, the Latinrooted brass and the native rock — well enough that both adults and kids can cut a rug on the courthouse lawn. 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. Each week’s concert is sponsored by a Denton arts corridor business. Concerts are on the court-
house lawn on the Locust Street side. Up next Thursday, the final Twilight Tunes concert: Bonnie & Nick Norris, country, acoustic and Western swing.
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. 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. 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.
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Small gallery in Sanger displaying a personal collection of 2,900 nativities. Open evenings and weekends, by appointment only. Free. Small groups and children welcome. To schedule your visit, call 940-231-4520 or e-mail jkmk@advantexmail.com. www.bethlehemindentonco.com. Courthouse-on-the-Square Museum 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
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The Vince Lujan Project, a Denton groove rock band, is playing tonight on the Square for Twilight Tunes.
Emily Fowler Central Library 502 Oakland St. 9am-6pm Mon, Wed, Fri & Sat; 9am-9pm Tues & Thurs; 1-5pm Sun. 940-349-8712. North Branch Library 3020 N. Locust St. 9am-9pm Mon-Wed, 9am-6pm Thurs-Sat, 1-5pm Sun. 940-349-8756. ● Chess Night Casual, non-tournament play, 6-8:45pm Mon ● Computer classes Call 940-3498752. ● North Branch Writers’ Critique Group Writing novels, short stories, poetry or journals, 7pm Tues ● Secondhand Prose Friends of the Denton Public Libraries’ fundraising bookstore is open 9am-3pm & 5:308:30pm Mon, 9am-3pm Sat & 1-4pm Sun. South Branch Library 3228 Teasley Lane. Noon-9pm Mon, 9am-6pm Tues & Thurs-Sat, 9am-9pm Wed, 1-5pm Sun. 940-349-8251. ● “Explore Earth” exhibit, on display through June 22.
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FUTURE BOOKINGS FOURTH OF JULY MONDAY, JULY 4
8:30 a.m. — Fourth of July Yankee Doodle Parade through downtown Denton. Staging starts at 8 a.m. on South Locust Street between Walnut and Sycamore streets. Visit www.dentonparks.com for entry forms. 9 to 10 a.m. — Fourth of July at Robson Ranch Denton includes a community parade with floats, vintage cars, convertibles, motorcycles, decorated golf carts and wagons, as well as 450 local veterans. The parade will start in Robson Ranch at 9501 Ed Robson Blvd. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. — Fourth of July Family Fun Jubilee at Quakertown Park and the Denton Civic Center, 321 E. McKinney St. Free. For a full schedule, visit the www.dentonparks.com and click on the 2016 Spring and Summer Play! catalog. 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. — Lake Cities Fourth of July at Lake Dallas City Park, 101 E. Hundley Drive. Features a parade, food, contests, vendors, inflatable water slides, horseback rides, music and fireworks. Free. 5:30 to 10:30 p.m. — Denton Kiwanis Club’s Fourth of July Fireworks Show at UNT’s Apogee Stadium, 1251 S. Bonnie Brae St. Features music, concessions in the stadium and fireworks after dark. Parking is $10 per car. Admission into the stadium is free. Bucket brigade will collect donations to benefit the Denton Kiwanis Children’s Clinic. 5:30 to 10:15 p.m. — Freedom Fest at Rancho de la Roca, 2459 W. Blackjack Road in Aubrey. Family event includes inflatables, a mechanical bull, hay rides, kids’ crafts, a rock-climbing wall, bungee trampoline, pedal boats, canoes and fishing (bring your own gear). Bring your own picnic blankets, lawn chairs and insect repellent. Concessions are for sale. Ends with fireworks. $7 per person. Ages 3 and under get in free. Visit www.peaceoftherock.org. 9:30 p.m. — Red, White & Lewisville Fireworks Show in Lewisville. Best viewing areas are between State Highway 121 and the south side of Vista Ridge Mall. Free. For more information, call 972-2193401.
ALSO COMING UP 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 11-15, July 25-29 and Aug. 15-17 — Summer Camp SCRAP, a day camp for kids ages 6-12, at arts and crafts store SCRAP Denton, 420 S. Bell Ave. Five-day sessions cost $200; three-day sessions $135. Camp runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. Register at http://scrapdenton.org.
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The Denton Kiwanis Club Fireworks Show will be back at Apogee Stadium for July Fourth. 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.
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7:30 to 9:30 p.m. June 30, July 14 and 28 and Aug. 11 and 25 — Vitruvian Nights Live, with local radio stations playing music and offering giveaways, at Vitruvian Park, 3875 Ponte Ave. in Addison. Live music, food trucks and vendors. Visit www.vitruvianpark.com. 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. Visit http://mclgrand.tix.com. 8 a.m. July 4 — Old Jo’s Firecracker 5K in Chisholm Trail Square in Saint Jo. Proceeds benefit Easy Street Animal Shelter. Visit www.old josfirecracker5k.com or call 505-3206119. 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 Gilbert King, Sheryl WuDunn and Margo Jefferson. Registration fee is $425, includes all speaker sessions and several meals. Visit www.the mayborn.com/registration.
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hen asked if Pixar’s summer blockbuster, Finding Dory, had brought people to Denton’s Fish n’ Chirps Pet Center looking for a certain blue fish, owner Mark Schneider hunched his shoulders and looked at the ceiling. “Yes,” he said. “Oh yes.” Finding Dory broke the U.S. box office record for the opening weekend of an animated film, raking in $135.1 million over the weekend. Since then, Schneider said he’s been getting questions. “About five or six a day,” Schneider said, tallying the number of calls from people looking to buy a blue tang — the same species of fish as Dory, who first won hearts in 2003’s Finding
Nemo. In the first film, Dory becomes the fast friend of a clownfish named Marlin, who is desperately trying to find his son, Nemo. Dory has a sunny disposition and a really bad short-term memory, making her a good swimming sidekick and a spunky member of Pixar’s colorful underwater universe. The animated fish is positively cuddly, with big googly eyes on her narrow face and a hint of fictitious teeth in her ready grin. Dory’s soaring cute factor is probably part of the appeal for pet seekers. The blue tang is a blade-thin fish sporting electric blue scales and bright yellow pectoral fins and tail. Dashes of black just make the fish’s colors look brighter. The fish’s natural habitat is in the Pacific and Indian oceans. Denton resident and aquarium enthusiast Jamie Stine has kept both freshwater and marine aquariums since she was a child, and she said while Dory is adorable, parents with no experience maintaining an aquarium should steer clear of the blue tang. Even if their children have just seen Finding Dory and are begging for a little
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oyal blue fish. “I’d tell them to get a stuffed one or a plastic ne,” said Stine, who studied conservation bioloy at the University of North Texas. “Blue tangs re tricky even for experienced fish people, and eople who haven’t had a saltwater tank up and unning successfully for more than at least a year more than likely won’t be able to keep them ive. They’re not inexpensive either — you can ay more than $100 for a large healthy one.” Schneider said that when Fish n’ Chirps has ue tangs for sale, a small one is $80. Blue tangs ren’t as easy to come by as a goldfish. “We don’t always have them, but we do sell he blue tangs,” Schneider said. Even experienced fish hobbyists have to be autious with their tangs. Stine called the tangs difficult.” “They are prone to parasites and bacterial nesses,” she said. “It can be extremely difficult o get them to eat, and they often die for no pparent reason. I would never call them a startr fish.” Stine said the harvesting of live blue tangs is
controversial for animal welfare groups. Some groups harvest them using explosives and cyanide, a practice that lead the Humane Society of the United States to urge consumers to avoid any wild-caught saltwater fish before Finding Dory came out a week ago. Stine wrote a conservation paper about the human rights issues around the fishing of blue tangs, and said the ethical issues for both fish and people lead some people to avoid the saltwater aquarium hobby altogether. “There’s a huge movement for certified netcaught, but they’re more expensive,” Stine said. “More die in shipping and collection than make it into the hobby.” Stine and Schneider both said adults need to guide children in starting a saltwater tank, because they’ll likely supervise even a precocious youngster who wants to be the keeper of the aquarium. “What people need to realize it that this isn’t really a pet,” Schneider said. “It’s a hobby.” Stine said aspiring aquarium enthusiasts should spend some time reading before they gather the supplies required for the hobby.
Enthusiasts caution that exotic saltwater fish are hobbies, not pets
“Well, first they need to research what goes into keeping one, then they need to try to find species being bred in captivity or ones that are sustainably caught,” she said. “They need to realize that this isn’t an inexpensive or quick hobby and things will die, especially at first. I can’t stress enough that keeping any fish tank is work, but marine [aquariums] even more so because every fish you put in there comes from nature, and some of them don’t adapt very well to captivity.” And any newbie should get their feet wet with a freshwater tank, Schneider said. Schneider said that, in spite of the calls he gets, not one customer has ended their conversation with a marine tank “starter kit.” To get started, consumers need an aquarium; the substrate, which is the coral material that beds the bottom of the aquarium; as well as lighting, a filtration system and the water. Schneider said a tank has to be prepared for about a week before adding fish.
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LEARN MORE ABOUT DORY (AND FRIENDS) ■ liveaquaria.com An online encyclopedia on both fresh and saltwater fish and tanks ■ fishlore.com/ reeftanksetup.htm A reader-friendly breakdown on saltwater aquarium requirements ■ advancedaquarist. com Advanced Aquarist, an online magazine about aquarium keeping ■ dwazoo.com Get up close to saltwater creatures without buying a tank at the Dallas World Aquarium
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EVENTS Continued from Page 7 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. Herbisons’ rose garden Private garden with 1,000 bushes, open to the public for self-guided tours, no appointments necessary. Pick-yourown peach orchard. Daily 8am-7pm. 1301 Haggard Lane. Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area Three hiking trails; camping, fishing and more on the Elm Fork of the Trinity River; restored 1870 log home. Fri-Sun 7am-7pm. Admission is $5, free for children 5 and younger. Front gate is at Jones Street and North Kealy Avenue in Lewisville. Call 972-219-3930 for directions. www.ias.unt.edu/llela. Little Chapel-in-the-Woods Built in 1939, one of 20 outstanding architectural achievements in Texas. Daily 8am-5pm, except on university holidays or when booked for weddings, weekends by appointment only, TWU campus. 940-898-3644. Sharkarosa Wildlife Ranch
Orchestra to mark July Fourth with patriotic concert
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he Flower Mound Symphony Orchestra will hold a free Fourth of July concert at 7 p.m. July 2 and 3 at Trietsch Memorial United Methodist Church, 6101 Morriss Road in Flower Mound. The concert will include traditional patriotic songs such as “Armed Forces Salute,” selections from the Grand Canyon Suite, “The Star-Spangled Banner,” “Battle Hymn of the Republic,” “America the Beautiful,”
Nonprofit 126-acre ranch with rare and exotic animals, including black bears, kangaroos, bobcats, zebras and more. Exhibits, tram ride, animal presentations and restaurant. Open to the public 10am-5pm Sat & Sun, March through November. Tickets cost $12 for ages 13 and older, $10 for ages 3-12, $10 for seniors. Season passes available. 11670 Massey Road, Pilot Point. 940-686-4600. www.sharkarosa.com. 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
“Fireworks” and “God Bless America.” The Flower Mound Symphony Orchestra is made up of community volunteer musicians, and donations will be accepted at the performance. Eduardo Rojas will conduct the orchestra, Karen Chraska will direct the chancel choir of Trietsch Memorial United Methodist Church, and Arturo Ortega will direct the Voices of Flower Mound community chorus. — Rhiannon Saegert
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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Fish Some hobbyists opt for a “reef tank,” which uses live coral to more closely mimic the actual habitat of saltwater fish. Stine said her reef tank required almost as much time as a lot of dog owners spend walking their dogs. “When I had my reef, it was at least five to six hours a week minimum,” she said. “My freshwater tanks? Maybe 20 minutes.”
And in five years, Stine said she spent $10,000 on her reef tank. “Startup was huge because of the filtration and lights,” she said. “I did everything myself.” If aspiring aquarium enthusiasts understand that they’ll spend considerable time and money — and could still watch fish die a few days after they went into the tank — and still want to take the plunge, Stine
understands the appeal. “They’re stunning when they’re healthy. And they’re really active,” Stine said. “But research, research, research. Know where the fish come from, and how they get to the pet shop. Know the methods, know the diets and who can live with who. It can be very complicated.” LUCINDA BREEDING can be reached at 940-566-6877 and via Twitter at @LBreedingDRC.
DAY TRIPS Some family fun to be found around North Texas:
‘Be the Dinosaur’
Through video game technology, you can be a virtual dinosaur and explore questions about dinosaur life such as, “How do I find food? Should I go it alone or join a herd? Can dinosaurs swim?” This hands-on exhibit features full-size dinosaur bones, a paleontology field station, a safari Jeep and more. See full-scale T. rex and triceratops skulls, as well as pteranodon and other hands-on fossil replicas. June 3-Sept. 18 at the Grapevine Convention and Visitors Bureau, 636 S. Main St., Grapevine. $4. grapevine texasusa.com.
Family Fun Fridays
Head to the Dallas Arboretum’s shady Pecan Grove every Friday through July and have your child’s profile made into a silhouette by artist Micki Triggs. There will be face painting, a petting zoo and music for the little ones, and everyone can cool off in Toad Corners. Meander through the blooming summer flora, and take a selfie with one of Gary Lee Price’s Great Contributors life-size bronze statues placed throughout the gardens. June 3-July 29 (Fridays only) from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Dallas Arboretum, 8525 Garland Road, Dallas. $15 for adults, $12 for seniors 65 and older, $10 for children 3-12, free for children 2 and under. Additional $3 per person for entrance into the Rory Meyers Children’s Adventure Garden. On-site parking is $15; pre-purchased online parking is $8. 214-515-6615. dallasarboretum.org.
Lone Star Circus
See who flies through the air with the greatest of ease during this performance featuring Dallas’ own circus. In addition to aerialists, you’re sure to be riveted by acrobats, jugglers, hand balancers, hula hoopers, cyr wheelers and clowns, all schooled under the auspices of Lone Star Circus Arts Center. June 26 from 8 to 9:30 p.m. at Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts, 100 W. Abram St., Arlington. levittpavilion arlington.org.
Teen Night at the Kimbell
Recently graduated high school seniors and and teens in high school (grades 9–12) Teens who are recent high school graduates or still in school (grades 912) are invited to this evening of
fun. DJ Jordan will spin dance music all evening, and activities include an experimental painting project, wood-block printing on tote bags and posters, scavenger hunts, trivia games, button making, sketching and a comeand-go activity in the Asian art galleries. Giveaways include Tshirts for the first 200 teens, Steel City Pops popsicles ice pops for the first 250 teens and tote bags for the first 300 teens. June 25 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Kimbell Art Museum, 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd., Fort Worth. No tickets or reservations required, but students must show their school ID. kimbell art.org.
Fair Park Movie Series: Avengers: Age of Ultron
Take a blanket or chairs and munchies to Exposition Plaza for an outdoor screening of the Marvel Studios film billed as “the epic follow-up to the biggest Super Hero superhero movie of all time.” The movie film begins at sunset June 30 at sunset (between 8:30 to 9 p.m.) at Fair Park, 1300 Robert B. Cullum Blvd., Dallas. No on-site concessions are will be available. Free parking at Gate 3 (Parry/Washington). fairpark. org.
Terrance Simien
Join the Grammy Awardwinning musician whose popular tune “Gonna Take You There,” from Disney movie The Princess and the Frog, is a favorite sing-along song. Simien performs an eclectic mix of creole, jazz, zydeco, blues, reggae, funk and soul music and is a favorite with young and old alike. June 29 at 9:30 a.m. at Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts, 100 W. Abram St., Arlington. levittpavilion arlington.org.
Movie Nights in Sundance Square Plaza: Paddington
Stake your spot in the plaza on a blanket or chair to see this family-friendly film fashioned after the beloved, accidentprone bear made popular in the many Paddington Bear books by Michael Bond. June 29 at 7:30 p.m. at Sundance Square Plaza, East Third and Main streets, Fort Worth. The movie begins at dusk (approximately 8:45 to 9 p.m.). To-go food items are available for purchase from nearby restaurants; no outside food, drinks or coolers allowed. Parking is free after 5 p.m. in Sundance Square parking garages. sundancesquare.com.
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MOVIES THEATERS Cinemark Denton 2825 Wind River Lane off I-35E. 940-535-2654. www. cinemark.com. Movie Tavern 916 W. University Drive. 940-566-FILM (3456). www.movietavern.com. 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
Broadgreen Pictures
Elle Fanning stars as Jesse in “The Neon Demon.”
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By Preston Barta Film Critic
Cinematic art is hard to define, being a matter of personal preference and interpretation. By necessity, however, anything worthy of the descriptor must be appreciated for the skills of the artist. Whether it be psychological or visionary, art is very much an individual experience that can highlight or shadow a filmmaker’s mastery. Nicolas Winding Refn (Drive, Only God Forgives) is an indisputably bold filmmaker, willing to test new waters and take audiences into dark and dream-like settings. His latest, The Neon Demon, is one of his least accessible films. It’s far from perfect and nowhere near Refn’s best work, but it is still worthy of appreciation if you enter the theater with the right expectations. Love it or
A bizarre study on how an industry consumes you, only to spit you out hate it, you’ll never forget it. Like Only God Forgives, Refn establishes a laconic pace early on for the story, which will unquestionably bore some viewers. You may hear yawns and restless shuffling in the audience. Surreal images float dreamily across the screen, with long passages of the film rendered with little dialogue, letting Cliff Martinez’s haunting musical score and Refn’s visuals to convey the full story. The first image of Neon Demon shows an aspiring young model named Jesse (Elle Fanning) covered in blood from her neck to the floor. Though quickly revealed as part of an extreme fashion shoot, this opening serves as a visual warning for the
wicked journey Refn has planned. Our first glimpse of Jesse sets the ominous tone Refn wishes to project in our minds. Fanning (Maleficent) gives a captivating turn as Jesse, a 16year-old runaway (who plays 19) trying to make it big in Los Angeles. Her youth and beauty are so influential that they begin to work to her favor almost immediately on her arrival. But more than that, Jesse’s stunning features seem to encapsulate and draw in those around her, while repelling her peers (Abbey Lee and Bella Heathcote). Jena Malone (The Hunger Games: Catching Fire) as Ruby is easily one of the more stimulating characters in the film.
The Neon Demon Rated R, 117 minutes. Opens Friday.
She’s a makeup artist who befriends Jesse as soon as she arrives in town. When she’s not applying cosmetics to the prettiest faces that have ever walked the runway, she’s a mortuary makeup artist. Know that you will be downright shocked by some of her actions. (You have been warned.) As you probably guessed by now, Neon Demon focuses primarily on women. Although there are a handful of male char-
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Free State of Jones (★★★) Matthew McConaughey portrays the real-life Civil War rebel Newton Knight, whose legacy extends to the 1948 miscegenation trial of his greatgrandson, Davis Knight (Brian Lee Franklin), descended from Knight’s union with former slave Rachel (Gugu Mbatha-Raw). These timelines intersect in writer/director Gary Ross’ film, but the main plot is the tale of Knight’s rebellion in Jones County, Mississippi, and subsequent struggles during Reconstruction. McConaughey pitches his performance right into that sweet spot of feral nobility that marks his best work, but it’s clear Ross bit off more than he can chew. Rated R, 139 minutes. — Tribune News Service Independence Day: Resurgence Twenty years later, the aliens return with new and improved technology. With Liam Hemsworth, Jeff Goldblum and Bill Pullman. Directed by Roland Emmerich. Rated PG-13, 120 minutes. — Los Angeles Times The Shallows (★★★) Every summer needs a movie that’s as sundrenched and easy-breezy as this Blake Lively vehicle that pits surfer vs. shark. Med school dropout Nancy Adams (Lively) takes off for a secretive Mexican beach because she has always wanted to experience the special secret spot beloved by her late mother. But surfing alone is never a good idea, especially when Nancy goes back for one more wave after the locals take off. Director Jaume Collet-Serra knows his genre thrills and builds layers of suspense and dread, along with some hypnotically beautiful aerial ocean shots. Rated PG-13, 87 minutes. — TNS
NOW PLAYING 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 su-
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MOVIES Continued from Page 11 perheroes 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 no mindless spectacle. It will set both head and heart running, and that is the secret to its thrill. Rated PG-13, 146 minutes. — Preston Barta 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. — LAT The Conjuring 2 (★★★★) James Wan’s next chapter of The Conjuring delivers terrifying results in the best way possible. It’s 1977, and Ed and Lorraine Warren (Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga) are sent on the behalf of the church to investigate some paranormal activity setting the media ablaze in Enfield, London. It’s there they meet Peggy Hodgson (Frances O’Connor), a single mother of four who shares that an evil presence is plaguing their house. Peggy’s youngest daughter, Janet (Madison Wolfe), shows signs of demonic possession. But as the Warrens try to help the besieged girl, they, too, find themselves under the malicious thumb of the spirits. Rated R, 133 minutes. —
P.B. Finding Dory (★★★ 1⁄2) A year after the events of Pixar’s Finding Nemo, we find our friendly-but-forgetful blue tang fish Dory (voiced by Ellen DeGeneres) on a journey to reunite with her family. Original favorites Marlin (Albert Brooks) and Nemo (now voiced by Hayden Rolence) are back as well, along with director Andrew Stanton (WALL-E, A Bug’s Life). Along the way, Dory meets new characters to admire — a nearsighted whale shark (Kaitlin Olson), a neurotic beluga whale (Ty Burrell), and Hank (Ed O’Neill), a grouchy octopus Dory runs into at a rehabilitative institution in California. Rated PG, 97 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. Rated PG-13, 115 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. Rated PG-13, 144 minutes. — P.B.
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RESTAURANTS BISTROS AND CAFES
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. 107 W. Hickory St. Mon-Fri 7am-3pm, Sat 9am-3pm. $-$$. 940591-9475. www.chestnuttearoom.com. Sidewalk Bistro 2900 Wind River Lane, Suite 132. Sun-Mon 7am-3pm, Tues-Sat 7am-9pm. 940-591-1999. www.sidewalk-bistro.com.
BRUNCH
Loco Cafe Casual breakfast/lunch cafe that’s a sister restaurant to the Greenhouse Restaurant across the street. Signature plate is the Loco Moco: stacked hash browns topped with eggs, cheese, salsa or gravy with a fresh biscuit. 603 N. Locust St. Daily 7am-3pm. $-$$. 940-387-1413. Rising Sun Cafe 3101 Unicorn Lake Blvd. Tues-Fri 6am-2pm, Sat-Sun 8am-4pm. 940-381-1500. www.face book.com/risingsuncafedenton. Royal’s Bagels & Deli 503 W. University Drive. Daily 6:30am-2pm. $. 940-808-1009. http://royalsbagels. com. Seven Mile Cafe Breakfast, brunch and lunch spot, including vegan options. 311 W. Congress St. Daily 7am-3pm. 940-808-0200. www. sevenmilecafe.com.
ECLECTIC
Neon acters — such as Keanu Reeves as a jerk of a motel owner and Desmond Harrington (Dexter) playing a creepy photographer — the femininity serves as the core of the film. The focus on women extends into the crew as well, most notably with the talented cinematographer Natasha Braier (The Rover). The Neon Demon is constructed with the considerable technical virtuosity we have come to expect of Refn’s career. It boasts a visual style in which each frame could belong on your wall. Refn and Braier expertly use lighting, color and creeping camera movement to maximum effect, making the film fascinating to watch even at its languid pace. The ultimate issue with the film is the sheer number of scenes imbued with intrigue — including one scene with a cougar locked in a motel room — yet abandoned without closure to keep the film fluid. The indivi-
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dual pieces are intoxicating, but there is no sense of thread to hold them together. Expectations are key however, as Refn doesn’t concern himself with traditional narrative constructs; rather, he evokes feeling with provocative images, and you had better believe you’re going to walk away disturbed. Though the film misses some of its marks, Neon Demon will be remembered as a great experiment gone somewhat askew. Rather than adopt cheap cliches and formula like so many other filmmakers, Refn embraces complex themes to tell an astounding original story. It’s not the be-all, end-all Refn film that we could hope for, but it has much to offer to the patient viewer. PRESTON BARTA is a member of the Dallas-Fort Worth Film Critics Association. Read his work on FreshFiction.tv. Follow him on Twitter at @PrestonBarta.
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.
MEDITERRANEAN/ MIDDLE EASTERN
Beirut Mediterranean Grill Lebanese cuisine. 1614 W. University Drive. 940-442-5361. www.beirut medgrill.com. Green Zatar Family-owned restaurant/market does it all from scratch, and with speed. Meats like gyros and succulent Sultani Kebab, plus veggie combo and crunchy falafel. Superb saffron rice and sauteed vegetables; impressive baklava. BYOB. 609 Sunset St. Daily 11-10. $-$$. 940-3832051. www.greenzatar.com. Jasmine’s Mediterranean Grill and Hookah Lounge 801 Sunset St. Sun-Thurs 11am-1am, Fri-Sat 11am-2am. 940-898-1800. http:// jasminemedcafe.com. Layalina Mediterranean Restaurant and Lounge Mediterranean cuisine and hookah lounge. 706 Fort Worth Drive. 940-382-3663.
MEXICAN/TEX-MEX
Casa Galaviz Comfortable, homey atmosphere at small, diner-style restaurant that caters to the morning and noon crowd. Known for homemade flour tortillas and authentic Mexican dishes from barbacoa to menudo. BYOB. 508 S. Elm St. MonFri 7-7; Sat-Sun 7-5. $. 940-387-2675. El Chaparral Grille Restaurant serves a duo of American and Mexican-style dishes for breakfast, lunch and catering events. Daily specials, and breakfast buffet on Sundays. 324 E. McKinney St., Suite 102. Mon-Fri 7am-2pm; Sun 8am-2pm. $. 940-2431313. Dinosaur Burritos Family-owned restaurant serving burritos, tacos, nachos, quesadillas and homemade flan. 4405 Pockrus Paige Road. Mon-Sat 11am-8:30pm. BYOB. $. 940-435-0832. http://dinosaur burrito15.wix.com/restaurant. El Guapo’s Huge menu encompasses Tex-Mex and Mexican standards as well as ribs, brisket and twists like Santana’s Supernatural Quesadillas (fajita chicken and bacon) and jalapeno-stuffed shrimp. Ilada Parilla Asada steak with avocado was a little salty; enchiladas are very good. Full bar. 419
S. Elm St. Mon-Fri 11-10, Sat-Sun 11-11. $$. 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. 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. $-$$. 940-440-9483. Rusty Taco 210 E. Hickory St. 940483-8226. www.therustytaco.com. Tortilleria Tierra Caliente 1607 E. McKinney St., Suite 800. 940-5916807. Tortilleria La Sabrocita 201 Dallas Drive. 940-382-0720. Veronica’s Cafe 803 E. McKinney St. 940-565-9809.
STEAK
Ranchman’s Cafe Legendary cafe sticks to old-fashioned steaks and tradition. Oversized steaks and delicious chicken-fried steak. Homey meringue pies; order baked potato ahead. BYOB. 110 W. Bailey St., Ponder. Sun-Thurs 11-9, Fri-Sat 11-10. $-$$$. 940-479-2221. Parker Brothers Trail Dust Steakhouse 1200 S. Stemmons St., Sanger. $$. 940-365-4440.
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