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EVENTS THURSDAY 9:30 a.m. — Crafters’ Corner at Emily Fowler Central Library, 502 Oakland St. Work on projects and learn new techniques. Free. Call 940-349-8752 or visit www.denton library.com. 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. — Story Time at South Branch Library, 3228 Teasley Lane. Stories, songs, puppets and more for children ages 1-5 and their caregivers. Free. Call 940-349-8752. 11 a.m. to noon — Teen Think Tank at Emily Fowler Library, 502 Oakland St. Teens, bring a friend and come brainstorm ideas for teen programs. Cupcakes will be provided. For ages 12 and older. Free. Call 940-349-8752 to register. 3 to 4 p.m. — Teen Crafting Club at North Branch Library, 3020 N. Locust St. Youths ages 11-18 can come cool off, hang out and make jewelry. Free, call 940-349-8752 to register. 3:30 p.m. — Afternoon Adventure Club, stories and a handson workshop for kids in kindergarten through third grade, at South Branch Library, 3228 Teasley Lane. Free. Call 940-349-8752. 4:30 p.m. — Afternoon Adventure Club, stories and a handson workshop for kids in kindergarten through third grade, at Emily Fowler Central Library, 502 Oakland St. Free. Call 940-349-8752. 7 to 8 p.m. — Conversation Club, for those wishing to practice their English language skills with others, meets at the Emily Fowler Central Library, 502 Oakland St. Free. No registration required. Call 940-3498752. 7 to 8 p.m. — “Mediumship in All Its Mediums,” a talk by Michael John Weaver, director of the Texas Parapsychology Society, at Emily Fowler Central Library, 502 Oakland St. Free. Call 940-349-8752 or visit www.dentonlibrary.com.
FRIDAY 9:30 a.m. — Mother Goose Time at North Branch Library, 3020 N. Locust St. Stories and activities for infants (birth to 18 months) and their caregivers. Free. Call 940-349-8752. 10 a.m. — Splish Splash Story Time at Water Works Park, 2400 Long Road. Free, but participants are limited to the Children’s Play Pool and must leave by 10:45 a.m. or pay admission. Call 940-349-8752 11 a.m. — Story Time at North Branch Library, 3020 N. Locust St. Stories, songs, puppets and more for children ages 1-5 and their caregivers. Free. Call 940-349-8752. 3 to 4 p.m. — “The Art of Duct Tape” for ages 12 and older at Emily Fowler Central Library, 502 Oakland St. Use duct tape to create a stylish mask. Free; to register, call 940-3498752 to register. 4 to 5 p.m. — “Goldirocks and the Three Dinosaurs” at North Branch Library, 3020 N. Locust St. Puppeteer Sandy Shrout puts a prehistoric twist on the classic tale. All ages welcome. Free tickets will be
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Back to ‘Square Roots’ Company dusts off parody for summer stock usic Theatre of Denton dusts off Denton parodist Donna Trammell’s Square Roots to raise money this summer. Square Roots skewers Denton’s character, but with love, right in line with Trammell’s m.o. of taking familiar and classic songs and matching them up with funny — and occasionally silly — lyrics. The local company chose the show for its invitational summer show. The goal is fun
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for performer and audience alike. Trammell churned out the piece with her signature, workmanlike scripts in 2007 to celebrate the city’s sesquicentennial. Denton’s 150-yearold institutions get a send-up (full disclosure: The Denton Record-Chronicle is a player in the show, along with the police and fire departments, Morrison Milling and the Denton Chamber of Commerce), and John B. Denton is resurrected for a spin under the spotlight. Denton might be a few years north of its 150th, but the playful digs at the town’s quirks and organizations are as relevant as ever.
Longtime Music Theatre of Denton singer and actress Kay Lamb directs. Lamb has lent her soprano to enough of Trammell’s projects that the gig should be second nature. Familiar singer and actress Melissa Sims (seen as Electra in Gypsy) is assistant director. David Pierce reclaims his spot at the piano to accompany the players in this show. Square Roots runs for two performances only, at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday at the Campus Theatre, 214 W. Hickory St. Tickets cost $15. For tickets, call 940-382-1915 or visit www.musictheatreofdenton.com. — Lucinda Breeding
Denton Time ON THE COVER RED RIVER THUNDER Spirit of Atlanta performs during the Drum Corps International Red River Thunder show in 2011 in Denton. The Georgia group and others will be back at C.H. Collins Athletic Complex next week. (Photo by David Minton) Story on Page 9
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DINING Restaurant listings. Page 6
MOVIES Reviews and summaries. Page 7
TO GET LISTED available starting at 3 p.m. on a first-come, first-served basis. Call 940-349-8752 or visit www.denton library.com. 7:30 p.m. — Music Theatre of Denton presents Square Roots, Donna Trammell’s parody musical about the history of Denton, at the Campus Theatre, 214 W. Hickory St. Tickets cost $15. Call 940-382-1915 or visit www.musictheatreofdenton. com. 8:15 p.m. — Starrise featuring the Denton Juggling Association at the Denton Civic Center, 321 E. McKinney St. Free weekly performances by local art groups. Bring blankets or chairs. Visit www.dentonparks.com.
SATURDAY 10 to 11 a.m. — “Superhero Mega-Storytime” at North Branch Library, 3020 N. Locust St. Kids ages 2-5 can listen to superhero stories, sing superhero songs, and take part in crafts and activities. Costumes are encouraged. Free. Call 940-349-8752 or visit www.dentonlibrary.com. 2 to 4 p.m. — “Free Online Genealogy Resources” class at Emily Fowler Central Library, 502 Oakland St. Learn how to locate free, hard-to-find genealogy materials online. Free. Call 940-349-8752 to register or visit www.dentonlibrary. com. 4 p.m. — Lego Builders Club for ages 6 and older at Emily Fowler Central Library, 502 Oakland St. Free. Call 940-349-8718 or e-mail stacey. irish-keffer@cityofdenton.com. 7:30 p.m. — Music Theatre of Denton presents Square Roots, Donna Trammell’s parody musical about the history of Denton, at the Campus Theatre, 214 W. Hickory St.
Tickets cost $15. Call 940-382-1915 or visit www.musictheatreofdenton. com.
MONDAY 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. — Frank Buck Zoo’s Critterman presents “Texas Tails” at North Lakes Recreation Center, 2001 W. Windsor Drive. Educational presentation on Texas animals incorporates a show-and-tell format, stories and skits, and audience participation. Cost is $6 per child, free for accompanying adults. Call 940-349-8287 or visit www. dentonparks.com. 5:30 to 7 p.m. — “The Real World of Real Estate,” a free seminar. at 3537 Teasley Lane. Learn about real estate as a career. To reserve a space, call 940-453-5335 or email smcooksey@judgefite.com. 6 p.m. — Chess Night at North Branch Library, 3020 N. Locust St. Players of all ages and skill levels welcome. Free. Call 940-349-8752. 7 to 8 p.m. — Romance in the Stacks Book Club at North Branch Library, 3020 N. Locust St. This month, discuss books by Sarah MacLean. Free. Call 940-349-8796 or e-mail kimberly.wells@cityofdenton. com.
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. 9:30 a.m. — Toddler Time at North Branch Library, 3020 N. Locust St. Stories, puppets and activities for toddlers (12-36 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 workshop for kids in kindergarten through third grade, at Emily Fowler Central Library, 502 Oakland St. Free. 4 to 5 p.m. — “Dig Into Reading!” presented by Denton Community Theatre Roadshow at South Branch Library, 3228 Teasley Lane. Interactive mix of stories, songs, and poems presented for ages 3 and older. 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. 7 to 8:45 p.m. — North Branch Writers’ Critique Group, for those interested in writing novels, short stories, poetry or journals, at North Branch Library, 3020 N. Locust St. Free. Call 940-349-8752 or visit www.dentonlibrary.com.
WEDNESDAY 9:30 a.m. — Toddler Time at Emily Fowler Library, 502 Oakland St. Stories, puppets and activities for toddlers (12-36 months) and their caregivers. Free. Call 940-349-8752. 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. 3 to 4 p.m. — Art Adventures: “Oil Pastels & Watercolor” at Emily Fowler Library, 502 Oakland St.
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EVENTS Continued from Page 2 Kids ages 8-12 can draw jungle animals with oil pastels and paint with watercolors. Free. To register, call 940-349-8752. 3 to 4 p.m. — Art Explorers program for ages 6-8 at North Branch Library, 3020 N. Locust St. Read a story, look at and discuss Jackson Pollock’s splatter paintings, and create works of art. Registration is required; call 940-349-8752. 4 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 Liar and Spy by Rebecca Stead. Call 940-349-8752. 7 to 8:30 p.m. — Exploring Philosophy at North Branch Library, 3020 Locust St. Join the ongoing discussions of time-honored philosophical issues with Dr. Eva H. Cadwallader, professor of philosophy. Free. Call 940-349-8752.
MUSIC The Abbey Inn Restaurant & Pub Wed: Earl Bates’ “Celtic Sessions,” 7-9pm, free. 101 W. Hickory St. 940566-5483. The Abbey Underground Thurs: Big Band. Tues: DJ Rizzo. Wed: DJ Dane. 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 Sat: Red Angel Theory, White Elephant, Southern Train Gypsy, 8pm. 122 N. Locust St. 940565-5400. Banter Bistro Thurs: Wesley Case (jazz), 6pm. Fri: Classical guitar, 6pm; Ellie Meyer, 8pm; the Awkward Customer, 10pm. Sat: Niels Rosendahl (jazz), 6pm; “Song and Story” with Richard Gilbert, Caleb Coonrod, Kim Nall, Jess Dixon, 8pm. 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: Matthew and the Arrogant Sea, Nicholas Altobelli, Wirewings, 10pm, $5-$7. Fri: Holt and Stockslager Do Simon and Garfunkel, 9pm, $10. Sat: Jimbo Mathus and the Tri-State Coalition, 9pm, $10-$13. Sun: “Christmas in July” with Brent Best, Boxcar Bandits, Bubba Hernandez, 5pm, free. Tues: Riggs/Slater Jazz Experience, 5:30pm, free. Wed: The Band of Heathens, 9pm, $10-$15. No smoking indoors. 103 Industrial St. 940-320-2000. www.danssilverleaf.com. Denton Square Donuts 208 W. Oak St. 940-220-9447. www.ds donuts.com. Fry Street Public House Each Tues, karaoke, 9pm, free. 125 Ave. A. 940-323-9800. www.publichouse denton.com. Fry Street Tavern 940-383-2337. www.thefrystreettavern.com. Fuzzy’s Taco Shop 115 Industrial St. 940-380-8226. The Garage Fri: Molotov Dogs. Sat:
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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: The Cadillac Three, John David Kent, 8pm, $10. Wed: Fuel, Alien Ant Farm, Honey, $21-$25. 1009 Ave. C. 940-565-6611. www.rockinrodeodenton.com. Rubber Gloves Rehearsal Studios Thurs: The Calmative, Tiger Tooth and Paw, Walker Smart, 9pm, $5-$7. Fri: Benefit for Kyle McPeek with Brent Best, the Spectacle, Swedish Teens, Bad Machine, 9pm, $10. Wed: Grown Up Avenger Stuff, Long Sword Spectacular, 9pm, $5-$7. 411 E. Sycamore St. 940-387-7781. www.rubberglovesdentontx.com. Sweetwater Grill & Tavern Sun: Basically Basie Big Band. Tues: Bonduris Quartet. Shows on the patio, 7-9pm, free. 115 S. Elm St. 940-4842888. www.sweetwatergrilland tavern.com. Trail Dust Steak House 26501 E. U.S. 380 in Aubrey. 940-365-4440. www.trailduststeaks.net. VFW Post 2205 Free karaoke at 8pm each Thurs, Fri and Sat. 909 Sunset St.
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Jams around the world Ynfynyt Scroll to mix beats and borders at show nyone who missed Dallas-based DJ and producer Ynfynyt Scroll during 35 Denton (hey, a lot of us were stuck to venues for fear of not being able to get in during headlining shows), Denton entities Macaroni Island and Gutterth have your second chance. The premiere house show spot — Macaroni Island — and one of Denton’s hardestworking production and re-
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Music Ninjas. 113 Ave. A. 940-3830045. www.thedentongarage.com. Gerhard’s German Restaurant Thurs: The Texas Sky Band, 7-9pm. Fri: Ron & the Finkensteiners, 7-9pm. Sat: Lovesick Mary, 7:30-9:30pm. Sun: Brunch with the Umpahs, 11am-3pm. 222 W. Hickory St. 940381-6723. www.gvrestaurants.com. The Greenhouse Live jazz each Mon at 10pm, free. 600 N. Locust St. 940-484-1349. www.greenhouse restaurantdenton.com.
cording groups — Gutterth — are bringing the clever and sonically stylish Ynfynyt Scroll to a more intimate space so the club crowd can bump and grind without having to head south. Ynfynyt Scroll has loads of North Texas cred. The DJ and graphic designer is also CEO of the popular Dallas crew and record label Track Meet. Here’s what to dig about Ynfynyt Scroll: The man is global. He can take hard-pulsing Spanish verses — spit or sung, whichever’s your pleasure — Persian-sounding melodies and ballroom house thumpa-thumpa and serve it
Hailey’s Club Thurs: The Red Death (EP release), Them Hounds, Chase Ryan, Sol Tax, 8pm, $5-$10. Fri: Jacko Suede, the Knocking, You and Me, 9pm, free-$5. Sat: VaNa MaZi, 9pm, $7-$9. Sun: Like Monroe, Against the Archaic, Inherit the Horror, the Outlawed, 9pm, $5-$10. Mon: Boxcar Bandits, 10pm, free-$5. Each Tues, ’90s music, 10pm, free-$5. 122 W. Mulberry St. 940-323-1160. www. haileysclub.com. J&J’s Pizza 118 W. Oak St. 940-382-
up on a tasty platter. And this is no muddy mess, folks. Ynfynyt Scroll pumps out cohesive beats with wellplotted stylistic idiosyncracies and just the right sound on repeat. Ynfynt is the product of a Southwest that is just as Mex as it is Tex, and a student of his own rhythmic curiosity. The DJ shares the house venue’s stage with Flohawk and Houston’s Divisons. Music starts at 9:30 p.m. Look for the action on Houston Place in Denton, or pick up the details by visiting http:// on.fb.me/16pqUBj. No cover, but tips are welcome. — Lucinda Breeding
7769. 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
Through July 21 — Greater Lewisville Community Theatre presents The Who’s Tommy at the theater, 160 W. Main St. in Old Town Lewisville. Performances are at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 3 p.m. Sundays. Tickets cost $19 for adults, $16 for ages 65 and older and 18 and younger. Call 972-221-7469 or visit www.glct.org. 8:45 p.m. Friday — “Stars on the Prairie,” an astronomy program led by Clyde Camp at the Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area. Program costs $2 in addition to regular gate fee of $5. Front gate is at Jones Street and North Kealy Avenue in Lewisville. Call 972-219-3930 for directions, or visit www.ias.unt.edu/ llela. 10 a.m. to noon Saturday — Monthly nature walk at the Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area. Program costs $2 in addition to regular gate fee of $5. Front gate is at Jones Street and North Kealy Avenue in Lewisville. Call 972-2193930 for directions, or visit www.ias.unt.edu/llela. 7 p.m. Tuesday — Sounds of Lewisville free concert series continues in the courtyard of Medical Center of Lewisville Grand Theater, 100 N. Charles St. Visit www.sounds oflewisville.com. 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. July 19-20 — Lewisville Summer Musicals presents All Shook Up, a musical comedy featuring the songs of Elvis Presley, at the Medical Center of Lewisville Grand Theater, 100 N. Charles St. Presented by Texas Family
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EVENTS Continued from Page 3 Musicals. Tickets cost $26-$30, with discounts for seniors and groups. Visit www.texasfamilymusicals.com or call 1-800-547-4697. 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Aug. 2-3 — Lewisville Summer Musicals presents The Roy Orbison Experience at the Medical Center of Lewisville Grand Theater, 100 N. Charles St. Presented by Texas Family Musicals. Tickets cost $26-$30, with discounts for seniors and groups. Visit www.texasfamilymusicals.com or call 1-800-547-4697.
FUTURE BOOKINGS 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. 9 a.m. to noon July 17 — American Heart Association “Heartsaver” CPR and automated external defibrillator class, in the conference room at the Denton County Health Department, 535 S. Loop 288. Cost is $4 (cash only). To register, contact Julie Wright at 972-434-4715 or julie.wright@dentoncounty.com. Classes will be taught on the third Wednesday of every month. 7 p.m. July 18 — Drum Corps International’s Red River Thunder at C.H. Collins Athletic Complex, 1500 Long Road. Eleven DCI corps will compete. Advance tickets cost $25-$45. Visit www.dci.org. 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. Keynote speakers are Susan Orlean, Rick Atkinson and Skip Hollandsworth. Registration costs $250-$295. Visit http://journalism.unt.edu/ maybornconference. July 27 — Adventures in Autism Intervention and Research Conference, hosted by the UNT Kristin Farmer Autism Center. For more information, visit http:// autism.unt.edu. 4 p.m. July 27 — DREAM (DFW Rocks to End Autism through Music) Benefit Concert, raising funds for the UNT Kristin Farmer Autism Center, at the UNT Business Leadership Building. Concert includes Fate Lions, Jess & the Echoes, Goodnight Ned, Blue Bear, the O’s, School of Rock and Special Mr. Ed. Doors open at 4 p.m. Tickets cost $15 online. Visit http://autism.unt.edu. Through August — Denton Community Theatre’s Theatre School presents summer creativity camps at the PointBank Black Box Theatre, 318 E. Hickory St. Call 940382-7014 or visit http://bit.ly/ 12CRzdw. ● “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
DENTON PARKS & RECREATION Country radio station KSCS-FM (96.3) will broadcast live from Water Works Park on Friday. “Summer Play Day” activities start at 10 a.m. and include kayaking in the lazy river, Les Mills BodyFlow and more. The park is located at 2400 Long Road. Admission is $11 for those 48 inches and taller and $7 for those shorter than 48 inches ($2 extra for nonresidents). Children younger than 2 get in free, and admission is $5 for non-swimming guests. Monthly and season passes are available. For more information, call 940-3498810 or visit www.dentonwaterworks.com. ■ Ages 11-15 can go on an overnight trip and adventure to the Comal River where they will tube the shortest river in the nation, camp at Landa Park and dine in New Braunfels. The trip is Aug. 13-14. Register
music. Each session costs $275. 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Aug. 6 — Food Truckin’ Tuesdays at the Downtown Denton Transit Center, 604 E. Hickory St. Visit www.dcta.net. 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. To register, visit www.hsdtexas.org/register.html. Sponsors, donations and vendors are needed. Call 972-998-9798 or e-mail info@hsdtexas.org.
LITERARY EVENTS Emily Fowler Central Library 502 Oakland St. 9am-6pm Mon, Wed, Fri & Sat; 9am-9pm Tues & Thurs; 1-5pm Sun. 940-349-8712. ● Afternoon Adventure Club, a hands-on workshop for kids in grades K-3, 4:30pm Thurs ● Toddler Time for kids 12-36 months and their caregivers, 9:30am Wed ● Story Time for kids ages 1-5 and their caregivers, 11am Wed North Branch Library 3020 N. Locust St. 9am-9pm Mon-Wed, 9am-6pm Thurs-Sat, 1-5pm Sun. 940-349-8756. ● Mother Goose Time for infants up to 18 months and their caregivers, 9:30am Fri ● Story Time for kids ages 1-5 and their caregivers, 11am Fri ● Toddler Time for kids 12-36 months and their caregivers, 9:30am Tues ● Afternoon Adventure Club, a hands-on workshop for kids in grades K-3, 3pm Tue ● Chess Night Casual, non-tournament play, 6-8:45pm Mon ● Computer classes Call 940-349-
by July 23. Cost is $100. For more information, call 940-349-8136. ■ Adults 18 and older can take their fitness to the next level with Les Mill “GRIT,” a 30-minute, highintensity interval workout at North Lakes Recreation Center, 2001 W. Windsor Drive. Enjoy personal attention in a small group with certified coaches in a three-week session, or drop in any Saturday morning. Cost is $50 per session. Registration is required. To register, call 940-349-7275. ■ Children ages 3 to 6 can develop their “image vocabulary” by drawing familiar images in “Preschool Drawing.” Instructors will guide children through drawing, coloring and developing fine motor skills, patience, focus and spatial organization. The class meets from 2 to 2:45 p.m. Mondays from July 15 to
8752. ● 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. ● Story Time for kids ages 1-5 and their caregivers, 10 & 11am Thurs, 10am Sat ● Afternoon Adventure Club, a hands-on workshop for kids in grades K-3, 3:30pm Thurs ● Mother Goose Time for infants up to 18 months and their caregivers, 9:30am Tues ● Toddler Time for kids 12-36 months and their caregivers, 10:30am Tues
POINTS OF INTEREST The Bayless-Selby House Museum Restored Victorian-style home built in 1898. 317 W. Mulberry St. Tues-Sat 10am-noon and 1-3pm. Free. Handicapped accessible. Regular special events and workshops. 940349-2865. www.dentoncounty.com/ bsh. Denton County African American Museum Exhibits of historic black families in the county, including artwork and quilting, and personal items of the lady of the house. 317 W. Mulberry St., next to the BaylessSelby House Museum. Tues-Sat 10am-noon and 1-3pm. Free. www.dentoncounty.com/dcaam. Bethlehem in Denton County Small gallery in Sanger displaying a personal collection of 2,900 nativities. Open evenings and weekends, by appointment only. Free. Small groups and children welcome. To schedule your visit, call 940-231-4520 or e-mail
Aug. 5 at North Lakes Recreation Center, 2001 W. Windsor Drive. Cost is $52 per child. Register online at www.dentonparks.com. ■ Children ages 6 to 12 can learn basic drawing techniques, art history and cartooning in “Elementary Drawing” from 3 to 4 p.m. Mondays from July 15 to Aug. 5 at North Lakes Recreation Center, 2001 W. Windsor Drive. Cost is $52 per child. Register online at www.dentonparks.com. ■ The Civic Center Pool is open daily through Sept. 2, with hours from noon to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 1 to 6 p.m. Sunday. Adults 18 and older get in for $3, ages 2 to 17 pay $2.25. Children younger than 2 get in free. The pool is located at 515 N. Bell Ave. For information, call 940-3498279.
jkmk@advantexmail.com. www.bethlehemindentonco.com. Courthouse-on-the-Square Museum Exhibits include photos of Denton communities, historic Hispanic and black families, farm and ranching artifacts, and special collections including Southwest American Indian and Denton County pottery, pressed glass and weaponry. Research materials, county cemetery records, genealogical info, photographs. 110 W. Hickory St. 10-4:30 Mon-Fri and 11-3 Sat, closed holidays. Free. Special monthly exhibits and lectures. Call 940-349-2850 or visit www.denton county.com/chos. Denton Community Market, a local artists and farmers market, from
9 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday at Mulberry Street and Carroll Boulevard, in the parking lot by the Bayless-Selby House Museum. Visit www.dentonmarket.org. Denton County Farmers Market Local farmers sell fresh seasonal vegetables and fruit Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday mornings starting at 8 a.m. At Mulberry Street and Carroll Boulevard, in the parking lot by the Bayless-Selby House Museum. Market closes if it sells out before noon. Denton Firefighters Museum Collection at Central Fire Station, 332 E. Hickory St., displays firefighting memorabilia from the 1800s to the present. 8am-5pm Mon-Fri. Closed on city holidays. Free and handicapped accessible. Gowns of the First Ladies of Texas Created in 1940, exhibit features garments worn by wives of governors of Texas. 8am-5pm MonFri. Administration Conference Tower, TWU campus. Free, reservations required. 940-898-3644. Hangar Ten Flying Museum WWII aircraft on display including Lockheed 10A, Beech Aircraft Stagger Wing, PT22 and Piper L-4. Mon-Sat 8am-3 pm. 1945 Matt Wright Lane. Free. 940-565-1945. Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area Three hiking trails; camping, fishing and more on the Elm Fork of the Trinity River; restored 1870 log home. Winter hours: Fri-Sun 7am-5pm. Admission is $5 per person, free for children 5 and younger. Front gate is at Jones Street and North Kealy Avenue in Lewisville. Call 972-219-3930 for directions. www.ias.unt.edu/llela. Little Chapel-in-the-Woods Built in 1939, one of 20 outstanding architectural achievements in Texas. Daily 8am-5pm, except on university holidays or when booked for weddings, weekends by appointment
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EVENTS Continued from Page 4 only, TWU campus. 940-898-3644. Sharkarosa Wildlife Ranch 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 $10 for ages 13 and older, $8 for ages 3-12, $8 for seniors. 11670 Massey Road, Pilot Point. 940-686-4600. www.sharkarosa.com. UNT Sky Theater Planetarium in UNT’s Environmental Education, Science and Technology Building, 1704 W. Mulberry St. 940-369-8213. http://skytheater.unt.edu.
SENIORS American Legion Hall Senior Center 629 Lakey Drive in Fred Moore Park. 10am-3pm Mon-Fri, 6-9pm Thurs. 940-349-8298. Denton Senior Center Offers daily lunches, classes, travel, health services and numerous drop-in activities. 8am-9pm Mon-Fri. 509 N. Bell Ave. 940-349-8280. www.dentonsenior center.com. Ongoing activities: ● Aletha’s Craft Store, open 9am-1pm Mon-Fri. Call 940-3498720. ● Dancing and potluck, live big band and country music every second and fourth Friday, 7-9:30pm, $5. ● Movies 6pm each Wed. Free for Denton seniors. $1 for popcorn and soda. ● SPAN noon meal each Mon-Fri. $1.50 for seniors age 60 and older, $3.50 for those younger than 60. ● Chime Choir 9:30am Mon ● Pinochle 10:30am-1:30pm Mon ● Young at Heart band practice, 9am Tues, 10am Thurs ● Card workshop 9am first Tues ● Needlework group 9am Tues ● Red Hat Society 11am first Wed ● Tap dance classes, for beginners, intermediate/advanced, Wed nights or Fri mornings. ● Bridge Party bridge, 12:30pm Thurs; duplicate bridge, 1pm Wed ● Benefits counseling 1:30-4pm third Thurs ● Bingo 12:45pm first and third Fri ● Square dancing 7-10pm first and third Fri, $6 ● Ed Bonk Woodshop 9am-noon Mon-Thurs; 9am-noon Sat. $6 annual membership plus $1 per visit. RSVP Referral and placement service for volunteers age 55 and older. 1400 Crescent St. 940-383-1508.
ACTIVITIES Denton Celtic Dancers meets from 5 to 7 p.m. each Sunday at the Center for the Visual Arts, 400 E. Hickory St. Beginners’ class starts at 6 p.m. Call 940-321-0012 or visit www.dentoncelticdancers.org. Denton County Dulcimer Club meets from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m on the third Saturday of each month in the community room at Denton Good Samaritan Village, 2500 Hinkle Drive.
Dues are $3 per month. Participants may bring a sack lunch. Call 940-5659331 or e-mail donnasgregory@ gmail.com. Friday night community dances at Denton Senior Center from 7 to 9:30 p.m. on the second and fourth Friday of each month. Dances are open to all adults and include live music and refreshments. Dance hosts will be present to dance with unaccompanied ladies. Admission is $5. The Senior Center is at 509 N. Bell Ave. Call 940-349-8720. Green Space Arts Collective Ballet, tap, modern, and hip-hop dance classes for children and adults. 529 Malone St. 940-595-9219. www.greenspacearts.com. Harps Over Texas Autoharp Club Jamming as well as help for new and experienced players. All acoustic instruments welcome. 7 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of each month at Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1424 Stuart Road. 940-382-3248. The Triangle Squares Local square dancing group meets at 7:30 p.m. on the first and third Fridays each month at Denton Senior Center, 509 N. Bell Ave. Starts with early rounds and workshops. Grand march starts at 8pm. Non-members pay $6 per person, members get in free. Call 214-288-6883. ● Mainstream dance lessons at 7pm each Tues at 1424 Stuart Road.
VISUAL ARTS Banter Bistro 219 W. Oak St. 940565-1638. Center for the Visual Arts Greater Denton Arts Council’s galleries, meeting space and offices. 400 E. Hickory St. Free. Tues-Sun 1-5pm. 940-382-2787. www.dentonarts.com. ● “Paper + Wood,” an exhibit by Scott and Delaney Smith, through Aug. 23 in the Gough Gallery. The Chestnut Tree 107 W. Hickory St. Mon-Fri 9am-3pm, Sat 9am-2:30 pm, Sun 11am-2pm. 940-591-9475.
www.chestnuttearoom.com. A Creative Art Studio 227 W. Oak St., Suite 101. Mon-Sat 12-6pm, Sun by appointment only. 940-442-1251. www.acreativeartstudio.com Cupboard Natural Foods and Cafe 200 W. Congress St. 940-3875386. Denton Square Donuts 208 W. Oak St. 940-220-9447. www.ds donuts.com. 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. Farmer’s & Merchant’s Gallery Early and contemporary Texas art. 100 N. Washington St., Pilot Point. Fri-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 1-5pm. 940686-2396. www.farmersand merchantsgallery.com. Gallery 010 in the TWU student union, at the corner of Bell Avenue and Administration Drive. Mon-Thurs 8-9; Fri 8-5; Sun 1-9. Free. Green Space Arts Collective Studio/gallery available for rental. 529 Malone St. 940-595-9219. www.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. Oxide Fine Art & Floral Gallery 211 N. Cedar St. 940-483-8900. www.oxidegallery.com. PointBank Black Box Performing Arts Center Denton Community Theatre’s black box performance space. Mon-Wed 1-4pm, Fri 10:30am-1pm, and during performances. 318 E. Hickory St. SCRAP Denton Nonprofit store selling reused materials for arts and crafts. 215 W. Oak St. 940-391-7499. www.scrapdenton.org. TWU Blagg-Huey Library MonThurs 7:30am-midnight, Fri
7:30am-10pm, Sat 9am-6pm, Sun 2pm-midnight. 1322 Oakland St. 940-898-3701. www.twu.edu/library. TWU East and West galleries in the TWU Fine Arts Building, at Oakland Street and Pioneer Circle. Free. Mon-Fri 9-4, weekends by appointment. 940-898-2530. www.twu.edu/ visual-arts. ● Visual Arts Society of Texas annual members exhibition runs through Aug. 2. UNT Art Gallery in the UNT Art Building, 1201 W. Mulberry St. at Welch. Tues noon-5pm, Wed-Thurs 9:30am-8pm, Fri-Sat noon-5pm. Free. 940-565-4316. http://gallery.unt.edu. UNT on the Square 109 N. Elm St. Free. Mon-Fri 9am-noon & 1-5pm, with extended hours Thurs until 8pm; Sat 11am-3pm. 940-369-8257. http://
untonthesquare.unt.edu. ● “Intersections: Collaborative Inquiries in Painting,” a group show of paintings by graduate students in the UNT College of Visual Arts and Design, through July 17. UNT Union Gallery Level 3, UNT Union, 400 Ave A. Mon-Sat 8am10pm, Sun noon-10pm. 940-5653829. www.unt.edu/union/gallery. htm. Visual Arts Society of Texas Member organization of the Greater Denton Arts Council offers community and continuing education for local visual artists, professional and amateur. Meetings are at the Center for the Visual Arts, 400 E. Hickory St. Visit www.vastarts.org or call Executive Director Lynne Cagle Cox at 972-VAST-ORG.
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DINING RESTAURANTS ASIAN Gobi Mongolian Grill and Asian Diner 717 S. I-35E, Suite 100. 940387-6666. Little Asia 7650 S. I-35E, Corinth. 940-269-1110. Mr. Chopsticks This pan-Asian eatery does a little Chinese, Japanese, Thai and even Indian food. Offers a plethora of tasty appetizers and entrees. Many vegetarian dishes (some with egg). Beer and wine. 1633 Scripture St. Mon-Sat 11-10, Sun 11:30-9. $-$$. 940-382-5437.
BRITISH The Abbey Inn Restaurant & Pub Full bar. 101 W. Hickory St. Sun-Wed 11-10, Thurs-Sat 11-midnight. $-$$. 940-566-5483.
ECLECTIC 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. $-$$. 940-489-3064. www.bearsdentexas.com. Denton Square Donuts 208 W. Oak St. Daily 7:30am-5:30pm. 940220-9447. www.dsdonuts.com. All About Mac This “macaroni and cheese emporium” near UNT offers more than two dozen flavors. 1206 W. Hickory St. Sun-Thurs 11-10, Fri-Sat 11am-3am. 940-808-1003. www.all aboutmacrestaurants.com.
FINE DINING The Great American Grill at Hilton Garden Inn, 3110 Colorado Blvd. Dinner: Daily 5-10pm. 940-891-4700. The Greenhouse Restaurant Casual dining atmosphere complements fresh seafood, beef and chicken from the grill. Even vegetarian selections get a flavor boost from the woodpile. Starters are rich: spinachartichoke dip, asiago olives. Refined cocktails and rich desserts. Patio dining available. 600 N. Locust St. Mon-Thurs 11-10, Fri 11-11, Sat 12-11, Sun noon-9 (bar stays open later). $-$$. 940-484-1349. www.greenhouse restaurantdenton.com. Hannah’s Off the Square Executive chef Sheena Croft’s “upscale comfort food” puts the focus on local, seasonal ingredients. Steaks get A-plus. Tempting desserts. Full bar. Smoking on terrace only. No checks. 111 W. Mulberry St. Lunch: Mon-Sat 11-3. Brunch: Sun 10:30am-3pm. Dinner: Sun-Mon 4:30-9; Tues-Thurs 4:30-10; Fri-Sat 4:30-11. $$-$$$. 940-566-1110. www.hannahsoffthe square.com. The Wildwood Inn Elegant dining room tucked away in a bed and breakfast. Excellent food like hearty soups, Angus rib-eye, meal-size salads and daily specials. Beer and wine. No smoking inside. 2602 Lillian Miller Parkway. Thurs-Sat 6-10pm. $$$. 940-243-4919. www.dentonwildwoodinn.com.
INDIAN Bawarchi Biryani Point 909 Ave. C. 940-898-8889. www.bawarchi biryanipoint.com. Rasoi, The Indian Kitchen Housed in a converted gas station, this Indian dining spot offers a small but carefully prepared buffet menu of curries (both meat and vegetarian), beans, basmati rice and samosas. No smoking. 1002 Ave. C. Daily 11am-9:30pm. $. 940-566-6125.
ITALIAN Aviano Italian Restaurant Traditional Italian fare, including lasagna, pastas with meat and marinara sauces. Lunch specials till 2 p.m. on weekdays. BYOB. 5246 S. U.S. High-
way 377, Aubrey. Mon-Thurs 11am-9pm, Fri & Sat 11am-10pm. $. 940-365-2322. Bagheri’s 1125 E. University Drive, Suite A. 940-382-4442. Don Camillo Garlic gets served straight up at family-owned restaurant that freely adapts rustic Italian dishes with plenty of American imagination. Lasagna, chicken and eggplant parmigiana bake in woodfired oven with thin-crusted pizzas. 1400 N. Corinth St., Suite 103, Corinth. Mon-Wed 11-2:30, 5-9; Thurs-Sat 11-2:30, 5-10. 940-321-1100. Fera’s Excellent entrees served bubbling hot. Rich sauces, firm pastas and billowing garlic rolls. Dishes served very fresh. Desserts don’t
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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disappoint. Beer and wine. No credit cards. 1407 W. Oak St. 940-382-9577. Mon-Thurs 11-10, Fri-Sat 11-11. $-$$. Genti’s Pizza and Pasta 4451 FM2181, Suite 125, Corinth. Mon-Sat 11-10, Sun noon-9. $-$$. 940-4975400. Giuseppe’s Italian Restaurant Romantic spot in bed and breakfast serves Northern Italian and Southern French cuisine. Beer and wine. 821 N. Locust St. Mon-Thurs, 11-2, 5-9, Fri 11-2 & 5-10, Sat 5-10. Sun 10:30-2. $-$$. 940-381-2712. Luigi’s Pizza Italian Restaurant Family-run spot does much more than pizza, and how. Great New York-style pies plus delicious southern Italian
dishes, from $3.95 pasta lunch special to pricier meals. Nifty kids’ menu. Tiramisu is dynamite. Beer and wine. 2317 W. University Drive. Sun & Tues-Thurs 11-10, Fri-Sat 11-11. $-$$. 940-591-1988.
JAPANESE Avocado Sushi Restaurant 2430 S. I-35E, Suite 126. 940-383-9812. I Love Sushi 917 Sunset St. MonThurs 11am-3pm & 5-10pm, Fri 11am-3pm & 5-10:30pm; Sat noon-10:30pm; Sun 12:30-9pm. $$. 940-891-6060.
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Hello, McFly? Theater flashes back to 1985 for ‘Back to the Future’
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Doc (Christopher Lloyd) shows off his new wheels to Marty McFly (Michael J. Fox) in “Back to the Future.”
THEATERS Cinemark Denton 2825 Wind River Lane off I-35E. 940-535-2654. www. cinemark.com. Movie Tavern 916 W. University Drive. 940-566-FILM (3456). www.movietavern.com. Cinemark Hickory Creek 8380 S. I-35E, Hickory Creek. 940-321-2788. www.cinemark.com. Silver Cinemas Inside Golden Triangle Mall, 2201 S. I-35E. 940-3871957. www.silvercinemasinc.com.
OPENING FRIDAY Grown Ups 2 Adam Sandler rounds up his buddies (Chris Rock, Kevin James and David Spade) for a sequel to the unexpected box office smash, once again proving that men will always be boys. Rated PG-13, 101 minutes. — Miami Herald
NOW PLAYING Despicable Me 2 Stealing the moon can be a tough act to follow. Despicable Me 2 finds reformed criminal mastermind Gru (voiced by the innately animated Steve Carell) more or less embracing his newly domesticated life after adopting Margo (Miranda Cosgrove), Edith (Dana Gaier) and little Agnes (Elsie Fisher), even swapping his more nefarious activities for a startup jelly-and-jammaking operation. But he soon finds himself in a stickier situation when he’s dispatched by the top-secret Anti-Villain League to track down the perpetrator of a fresh heist involving a ginormous electromagnet. Rated PG, 98 minutes. — The Hollywood
Reporter The Heat (★★★★) This familiar riff on the buddy-cop formula relies on the tart chemistry shared by Melissa McCarthy and Sandra Bullock. Bullock stars as a no-nonsense FBI special agent sent to track down and capture a brutal drug lord. It’s not long before she crosses paths with a rough-andtumble Boston cop (McCarthy), and the inevitable personality clash ensues. Directed by Paul Feig (reuniting with McCarthy after Bridesmaids). — Fort Worth Star Telegram Kevin Hart: Let Me Explain A documentary following the stand-up comedian Kevin Hart on his 2012 tour. Directed by Leslie Small and Tim Story. Rated R, 75 minutes. — Los Angeles Times The Lone Ranger (★★) There’s a limit, it turns out, to how much Johnny Depp and a bucket of makeup can accomplish. The Lone Ranger, stretching hard to both reinvent an out-of-date brand and breathe new life in the Western with a desperate onslaught of bloated set pieces, is a poor locomotive for Johnny Depp’s eccentric theatrics. Flashback-heavy plot mechanics, occasionally grim violence and surrealistic comedy add up to a confused tone that seems uncertain exactly how to position Depp’s Tonto in the movie, to say nothing of Armie Hammer’s wayward Lone Ranger. Rated PG-13, 149 minutes. — The Associated Press 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.
Cinemark’s summer classic movie series continues on Sunday and Wednesday from the 1985 blockbuster Back to the Future. The movie — which launched two sequels — starred Michael J. Fox as Marty McFly, a rock ’n’ roll loving Everyman who has an unlikely friendship with Dr. Emmett Brown (played to perfection by Christopher Lloyd and a head of flyaway white hair). The good doctor has turned a Delorean into a time machine, and Marty buckles up and accidentally blasts off from
1985 to the 1950s. There are rough spots along the way — namely a malfunctioning flux capacitator and a lack of gigawatts — and Marty’s happy 1985 life is endangered. He has to make sure his parents are united and Marty’s existence assured. Perks ensue, especially the part where McFly’s awkward, bashful dad, George (Crispin Glover), gets the groove he never had. Screenings are 2 p.m. Sunday and 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Denton Cinemark, 2825 Wind River Lane. Matinee and evening tickets cost $8.50 for adults, and $6.50 for children and ages 62 and older. Rated PG, 116 minutes. — Lucinda Breeding
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irst there was Sarah Brightman. Then there was Charlotte Church. Josh Groban, the classically trained singer who makes catchy hooks, is a member of Brightman’s and Church’s club. His choirboy voice captivated, and then the singer matured with a smart eye on how to make his opera and musical theater voice appealing for the mass market. Earlier this year, NCM Fathom Events broadcast Groban’s “All That Echoes Artist Cut,” a film of his Feb. 4 concert at Lincoln Center for the release of his sixth studio album. A rebroadcast will be presented at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Denton Cinemark, 2825 Wind River Lane. The rebroadcast includes a welcome from Groban, behind-the-scenes footage following the creation of “All That Echoes,” plus a question-and-answer session Groban did during the concert. Tickets cost $14 for adults, $13 for students with ID and seniors 62 and older, and $12 for children. For more information, visit www.fathomevents.com.
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Behind the controls of massive hunting machines, Raleigh Becket (Charlie Hunnam) and Mako Mori (Rinko Kikuchi) do battle against giant sea monsters in “Pacific Rim.”
All torqued up By Boo Allen Film Critic booa@att.net
Besides the presence of a major movie star, Pacific Rim has everything and is everything expected of a summertime blockbuster. It has spectacular special effects, a huge budget, outlandish sets and costumes, cardboard characters and artificialsounding dialogue. And it is fast-paced, action-packed and deliciously ridiculous. Mexican marvel Guillermo del Toro, who is incapable of directing a boring movie, cowrote and directed this overthe-top pastiche of machines and monsters. He brings an unusual perspective to his apocalyptic tale, taking time and care to explain and to show how his monsters have sprung from the ocean floor to terror-
ize the world. Pacific Rim begins in 2020 Alaska, seven years into the war against the Kaiju, the giant sea monsters out to destroy the world if not for the manmade hunting machines that face off against their foes in crude hand-to-claw combat. While looking impressive, with their flexible bodies, honed skills and built-in destructive weapons, the machines highlight the film’s most laughable inanity: OK, the world faces a cataclysmically destructive enemy. To fight it, forget nukes, lasers or drones — let’s battle them with motorized Mike Tysons. Since monsters vs. manmade-machines is virtually all that Pacific Rim is about, the human element lags behind (not surprisingly). Charlie Hunnam plays Ra-
‘Rim’ honors summer blockbuster formula with dukes up, chins out
leigh Becket, trained to take control of one of the two-person hunters. Having previously lost his partner-brother during combat, he comes equipped with a built-in backstory to want redemption. Opposite Raleigh is Mako Mori (Rinko Kikuchi), similarly out to prove herself in battle. Besides them, other stereotypical characters provide the standard authority and personality conflicts. And since every nominally serious blockbuster needs comic relief, Charlie Day and Burn Gorman play two overly excited scientists — who, if this were a Disney film, would be played by a chipmunk and a squirrel. Del Toro freely showcases his derivative, cinematic influences: A Hong Kong setting comes straight from Blade
Pacific Rim Rated PG-13, 129 minutes. Opens Friday.
Runner, with its perpetual darkness, constant rain and slick, crowded streets. Some of the monster sequences have more than a hint of Alien; the hunters often look like reworked Transformers. And the monster themselves often look like bigger, meaner, scarier and more capable versions of that old movie warhorse, Godzilla. Del Toro keeps the formula simple, sticking to established norms of the genre — not surprising for a summer blockbuster.
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. 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 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 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 but not forced references. Rated G, 103 minutes. — AP This Is the End (★★1⁄2) A gaggle of mostly male stars appear in this scattershot 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. White House Down (★★1⁄2) Staggeringly implausible, cartoonishly comical, Roland Emmerich’s White House Down is refreshingly dumb. The film is at its most entertaining when it’s a simple, ludicrous buddy movie, with Jamie Foxx’s President James Sawyer and his rescuer, Channing Tatum’s wannabe Secret Service agent, fleeing across the White House grounds, dropping one-liners as they go, eluding a gang of assailants led by a bitter turncoat (James Woods) and his ferocious henchmen (including Jason Clarke). With Richard Jenkins and Maggie Gyllenhaal. Rated PG-13, 137 minutes. — AP 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 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
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Members of the Teal Sound drum line perform at the Drum Corps International Red River Thunder show in 2011 at C.H. Collins Athletic Complex. The show returns to Denton for its eighth year on July 18.
Dedicated to the corps By Lucinda Breeding Features Editor cbreeding@dentonrc.com
he drum and bugle corps business is serious. For the best show bands in the country, top-secret marching designs are bestowed on musicians who are athletes, showmen and women, and serious students of their instruments. The players drill the precision marching as if they were preparing for a presidential command performance. Then they compete against one another during cross-country tours. Lee Smith, Ryan High School’s associate director of bands, said the drum and
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Top-tier show bands to take over Denton stadium next week bugle corps work hard on the field to keep the audience’s attention. “It’s definitely the quality of the production and the quality of the performance,” said Smith, who opens Ryan High to the touring drum and bugle corps for their local performances. “It’s literally the difference between watching high school football and professional football. The speed is faster, the quality is better, the precision is infinitely more complex.
“These groups spend literally hundreds of hours on the music choices, the color choices and all the way to the props and the staging. If it’s happening in the show, someone has spent a lot of time working on how that’s supposed to happen.” For the Red River Thunder performer, you’re only as good as your last show. Next week, the Texas show band contest brings 11 drum and bugle corps from all over the country to Denton for the
eighth year. The corps will entertain and probably dazzle first-timers, said Stan Boduch, co-chairman of the Cavaliers, a drum corps from Rosemont, Ill. Boduch said the Texas drum and bugle corps show comes from a long history of bands that were part of communities all over the nation, often run by Veterans of Foreign War posts and at the ready to perform at town ceremonies and events. Now, drum and bugle corps are under the umbrella of Drum Corps International, and they’re operated as prestigious youth organizations. Young adults ages 16 to 21 audition for their favorite band, See CORPS on 10
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LINEUP Drums corps bringing the boom to Denton next week (listed in reverse order of performance): ■ The Cavaliers — Rosemont, Ill. ■ Blue Devils — Concord, Calif. ■ Carolina Crown — Fort Mill, S.C. ■ The Cadets — Allentown, Pa. ■ Santa Clara Vanguard — Santa Clara, Calif. ■ Blue Knights — Denver, Colo. ■ Spirit of Atlanta — Atlanta, Ga. ■ Crossmen — San Antonio ■ Blue Stars — La Crosse, Wis. ■ Colts — Dubuque, Iowa ■ Mandarins – Sacramento, Calif.
Corps and if they’re accepted, they rehearse the music daily. When tour season comes — in the summer, mostly — they move into their band’s rehearsal complex to learn their marching designs. And their precision drills, if they’re flag or rifle team members. Then the groups hit the road, playing in cities for fans. Their fans are the type who enjoy halftime more than they like football. “I had nothing to do with picking Denton, but I’m on the board, and I was on the board when we started talking about adding a show to the tour,” Boduch said. “Someone said we ought to do one in Texas because they thought we could make some good money there. Lee Smith was named as a guy who could help make a Texas show happen.” Boduch said the stadium — the school district’s C.H. Collins Athletic Complex — was a big draw for having a drum and bugle show in Denton. “The parking is really good,” Boduch said. “It’s right off the highway, and there are no restaurants nearby so people will buy concessions.” The boosters also sell a souvenir program at the show and raises money through corporate sponsorships. Boduch said the boosters get a cut of the proceeds from ticket sales. Smith said the Ryan High School Band Boosters, a nonprofit group made up mostly of band member parents, has been able to cut “almost all” of the individual fundraisers from the band program thanks to the Red River Thunder Drum and Bugle Show. Individual fundraising projects usually set the student off selling products to raise money. “We honestly got tired of it,” Smith said of the ongoing fundraising, “and our goal was to make maximum revenue in the shortest amount of time. We have a couple of fundraisers we still do, but we’ve almost eliminated the individual fundraising. That’s good, because it wasn’t really all that effective.” By selling concessions at the Red River Thunder show, Smith
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The Cavaliers Drum & Bugle Corps, sponsored by The Village of Rosemont, Ill., have won 20 national championships. Their performance will cap off the Red River Thunder show July 18 in Denton. said the boosters have been able to put money into the band’s operating fund and tuck about $7,000 into a scholarship fund. The scholarships are wide ranging, sending some collegebound seniors to school with money, covering private lessons for sophomores, juniors and seniors, and covering the costs of the high school band for talented students from low-income families. The first Red River drum show was in 2005, the same year leaders from the Cavaliers came to Denton to check out the stadium. “Since that first show, we’ve had nothing but rave reviews from audience members and from journalists with [Drum Corps International],” Smith said. “They’re blown away.” Boduch said the drum corps tradition is just as special to the corps members. “For a lot of these kids, they’ve wanted to be in one of the corps for a long time. Say they saw the Blue Devils from
RED RIVER THUNDER What: A contest between some of the top show bands in Drum Corps International When: 7 p.m. to midnight Thursday, July 18 Where: C.H. Collins Athletic Complex, 1500 Long Road Details: Tickets cost $25 in sections A and E, $35 in sections B and D, $45 in section C (only 350 seats remain in section C). General admission seating costs $20 each, available at the gate. For reservations, visit http:// bit.ly/14JRreJ.
out in California,” Boduch said. “They might live in Chicago, not far from the Cavaliers. But they love the Blue Devils. They love the uniform and the corps, and they do everything they can to be in that corps.” Smith said two Ryan High alumni will march in this year’s Red River Thunder, both with the Crossmen from San Antonio. LUCINDA BREEDING can be reached at 940-5666877.
DINING Continued from Page 6 J Sushi 1400 S. Loop 288, Suite 100. 940-387-8833. jsushibar.com. Keiichi Sushi chef Keiichi Nagano turns eel, fluke, squid, salmon, yellowtail and tuna into sashimi. Daily fish specials and pasta dishes served with an Asian flair. Homemade tiramisu and fruit sorbets. Reservations recommended. Wine and beer. 500 N. Elm St. Tues-Sat 5-11. $$-$$$. 940382-7505. Shogun Steakhouse & Sushi Bar 3606 S. I-35E, Suite 100. 940-3827800. Sushi Cafe 1401 W. Oak St. 940380-1030.
KOREAN Czen 408 North Texas Blvd. 940383-2387.
MEXICAN/TEX-MEX Casa Galaviz Comfortable, homey atmosphere at small, diner-style restaurant that caters to the morning and noon crowd. BYOB. 508 S. Elm St. Mon-Fri 7-7; Sat-Sun 7-5. $. 940-3872675. Chilitos Menudo on weekends, breakfast anytime. Daily lunch specials. Full bar. No smoking. 621 S. Lake Dallas Drive, Lake Dallas. Mon-Fri 11-9, Sat 10-9. $-$$. 940-321-5522. El Chaparral Grille Restaurant serves a duo of American and Mexican-style dishes for breakfast, lunch and catering events. Daily specials, and breakfast buffet on Sundays. 324 E. McKinney St., Suite 102. Mon-Fri 7am-2pm; Sun 8am-2pm. $. 940-2431313. El Guapo’s Huge menu encompasses Tex-Mex and Mexican standards as well as ribs, brisket and twists like Santana’s Supernatural Quesadillas (fajita chicken and bacon) and jalapeno-stuffed shrimp. Full bar. 419 S. Elm St. Mon-Fri 11-10, Sat-Sun 11-11. $$. 940-566-5575. Fuzzy’s Taco Shop Eatery stakes claim of wide variety in local taco territory. Soft and crispy tacos available with shrimp, fish, chicken, garlic shredded beef and veggies. Breakfast burritos too. Beer, wine and margaritas. 115 Industrial St. Mon-Wed 6:30am-10pm, Thurs 6:30am-midnight, Fri 6:30am-2am, Sat 8am-2am, Sun 8am-10pm. $. 940-380-8226. La Mexicana Strictly authentic Mexican with enough Tex-Mex to keep locals happy. Chili relleno is a winner, with earthy beans and rice. Swift service with plenty of smiles. Beer. 619 S. Locust St. Daily 9-10. $. 940-483-8019. La Milpa Mexican Restaurant 820 S. I-35E, Suite 101. 940-3828470. Los Toreros 2900 Wind River Lane, Suite 134. Sun-Thurs 11am-9:30pm; Fri-Sat 11am-midnight. 940-390-7693. Mazatlan Mexican Restaurant Authentic Mexican dining includes worthy chicken enchiladas and flautas. 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. Beer and wine. 110 N. Carroll Blvd. Mon-Sat 7am-9pm. $. 940-8911932. Mi Casita Express: 905 W. University Drive, 940-891-1938. Mi Casita: 2221 S. I-35E, 940-891-1500. Miguelito’s Mexican Restaurant The basics: brisk service, family atmosphere and essential selections at a reasonable price. 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. $-$$. 940-440-9483. Taco Lady 1101 E. McKinney St. 940-380-8188. Taqueria El Picante 1305 Knight St., Suite A. Mon-Fri 10-6, Sat-Sun 8-5. 940-382-2100. Tortilleria Tierra Caliente 1607 E. McKinney St., Suite 800. 940-5916807. Tortilleria La Sabrocita 201 Dallas Drive. 940-382-0720. Veronica’s Cafe 803 E. McKinney St. 940-565-9809. Villa Grande Mexican Restaurant 12000 U.S. 380 East, Cross Roads. 940-365-1700. Denton location: 2530 W. University Drive, 940382-6416.
MIDDLE EASTERN Green Zatar Family-owned restaurant/market does it all from scratch, and with speed. Meats like gyros and succulent Sultani Kebab, plus veggie combo and crunchy falafel. Superb saffron rice and sauteed vegetables; impressive baklava. BYOB. No smoking. 609 Sunset St. Daily 11-10. $-$$. 940-383-2051. www.greenzatar.com.
NATURAL/VEGETARIAN The Bowllery 901 Ave. C, Suite 101. Daily 11am-10pm. 940-383-2695. http://thebowllery.com. Cupboard Natural Foods and Cafe Cozy cafe inside food store serves things the natural way. Winning salads; also good soups, smoothies and sandwiches, both with and without meat. Wonderful breakfast including tacos, quiche, muffins and more. No smoking. 200 W. Congress St. Mon-Sat 8-8, Sun 10-7. $. 940387-5386.
SEAFOOD Dani Rae’s Gulf Coast Kitchen 2303 S. I-35E. Sun-Thurs 11am-9pm, Fri-Sat 11am-10pm. 940-898-1404. Frilly’s Seafood Bayou Kitchen Plenty of Cajun standards and Texas fusion plates. Everything gets plenty of spice — sometimes too much. Sides like jalapeno cornbread, red beans and rice are extra. Beer and wine. 1925 Denison St. Sun-Thurs 11-9, Fri-Sat 11-9:30. $$. 940-243-2126. Hoochie’s Oyster House 207 S. Bell Ave. Sun-Wed 11am-9pm, ThursSat 11am-10pm. 940-383-0104.
STEAK Ranchman’s Cafe Legendary cafe sticks to old-fashioned steaks and tradition. Oversized steaks and delicious chicken-fried steak. Homey meringue pies; order baked potato ahead. BYOB. 110 W. Bailey St., Ponder. Sun-Thurs 11-9, Fri-Sat 11-10. $-$$$. 940-479-2221. www.ranch man.com. Trail Dust Steak House Informal dress (neckties will be clipped). Dance to live C&W. 26501 U.S. 380 East, Aubrey. $$. 940-365-4440. www.trailduststeaks.net.
THAI Andaman Thai Restaurant Extensive menu continues trend of good Asian food in Denton. Fried tofu is a home run. Pad Thai noodles have perfect amount of sweetness. Home-
made coconut ice cream, sweet rice with mango. Beer and wine. No smoking. 221 E. Hickory St. Mon-Fri 11am-3pm & 4-9:30pm; Sat-Sun noon-9:30pm. $$. 940-591-8790. www.andamanthairestaurant.com. Oriental Garden Restaurant Thai stir-fried dishes, with some Japanese and Chinese specialties. Homemade ice cream: coconut, green tea, Thai tea & lychee. 114 Ave. B. Mon-Sat 11-9. $-$$. 940-387-3317. Siam Off the Square Fresh flavors set curries apart at comfortable dining spot. Winning starters: shrimp satay, Tum Yum Gai and Tom Kah soups. Excellent Thai seafood, including tilapia fillet. BYOB. 209 W. Hickory St., Suite 104. Lunch, Mon-Fri 11-2; dinner, Mon-Sat 5-9. $-$$. 940-
382-5118. Sweet Basil Thai Bistro 1800 S. Loop 288, Suite 224. 940-484-6080. Sukhothai II Restaurant 1502 W. Hickory St. 940-382-2888. Thai Ocha Dishes that are as tasty as they are pretty. Lunch specials can be made with chicken, pork, vegetables or beef; hot and spicy sauce makes even veggie haters go after fresh veggies with zeal. Quiet setting. BYOB. No smoking. 1509 Malone St. Mon-Fri 11am-3pm, 5-10pm; Sat 11:30-10; Sun 11:30-9. $-$$. 940-5666018. www.thaiochadenton.com.
VIETNAMESE Viet Bites 702 S. Elm St. 940-8081717. Mon-Thurs 11-8:30; Fri-Sun 11-9. www.vietbites.com.
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