July 18 Denton Time 2013 by Denton Media Company

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ON THE COVER SIPS OF SUMMER Denton watering holes have plenty of tasty ways to keep adults hydrated. (Photo by David Minton) Story on Page 9

FIND IT INSIDE MUSIC Concerts and nightclub schedules. Page 4

DINING Restaurant listings. Page 6

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Fate Lions will play during the DREAM Benefit Concert, which caps off during the Adventures in Autism conference at the University of North Texas next week.

Conference comes with benefit concert On-campus show to raise money for UNT autism center aybe it’s not the stuff of your average conference, but a rock concert is part of a University of North Texas program’s fifth annual Adventures in Autism next week.

EVENTS THURSDAY 9:30 a.m. — Crafters’ Corner at Emily Fowler Central Library, 502 Oakland St. Work on projects and learn new techniques. Free. Call 940-349-8752 or visit www.denton library.com. 9:30 a.m. — Elm Fork Chapter of the Texas Master Naturalist program features a talk by Bill Utley, president of the Fort Worth Cactus and Succulent Society, at the Carroll Administration Building, 401 W. Hickory St. Utley will discuss habitat requirements, threats for native succulents and how to grow cacti and agaves. Visit http://txmn.org/elmfork. 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. — Story Time

The UNT Kristen Farmer Autism Center is the host of the yearly research conference, and the DREAM 2013 Benefit Concert will be an uptempo timeout for presenters and participants. The DREAM concert — the acronym’s short for DFW Rocks to End Autism through Music — starts at 4:30 p.m. July 27, featuring performances by the School of Rock, Goodnight Ned,

Blue Bear, the O’s, Fate Lions, and Jess and the Echoes. The concert will be in the atrium of the UNT Business Leadership Building, located between Maple and West Highland streets at Avenue A. Tickets cost $15, available at the door or online at http:// autism.unt.edu. The UNT Kristin Farmer Autism Center, part of the university’s College of Education,

gives families a resource for comprehensive autism spectrum disorders treatment, research and support and allows UNT to bring together its long history of interdisciplinary autism services and research under one roof. For more information about the concert, visit www.face book.com/DREAM2013benefit.

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. Noon to 1 p.m. — “Getting From Here to There: The Development of Roads,” a lecture by William Covington at the Courthouse-on-theSquare Museum, 110 W. Hickory St. Free. Visit www.dentoncounty.com/ chos. 3 to 4 p.m. — “Dig Into Reading!” presented by Denton Community Theatre Roadshow at North Branch Library, 3020 N. Locust St. Interactive mix of stories, songs, and poems presented for ages 3 and older. Free tickets will be available starting at 2 p.m. on a first-come, first-served basis. Call 940-349-8752 or visit www.dentonlibrary.com. 3:30 p.m. — Afternoon Adventure Club, stories and a hands-

on 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. 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. — B.O.Y.S. (Boys Only Yucky Stories) at Emily Fowler Central Library, 502 Oakland St. Book club for boys in grades 2-5. This month, discuss NERDS: National Espionage, Rescue and Defense Society by Michael Buckley. Free. Call 940-349-8749 or e-mail laura.douglas@cityofdenton. com. 7 to 8 p.m. — Conversation Club, for those wishing to practice their English language skills with others,

meets from at Emily Fowler Central Library, 502 Oakland St. Free. No registration required. Call 940-3498752. 7 p.m. to midnight — 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, available at www.dci. org. Tickets can be purchased at the gate with an additional $5 surcharge.

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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 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. — Heard Museum Mobile Field Investigation: “Fossils and Dinosaurs” at South Branch Library, 3228 Teasley Lane. Kids ages 5 and older can join an interactive investigation on dinosaurs, how fossils are created, and why they are important. Free tickets will be available starting at 2 p.m. on a first-come, first-served basis. Call 940-349-8752 or visit www.denton library.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. 5 to 6 p.m. — “Wildlife Detectives” program, teaching children and adults how to use their observation skills to find traces of animal activity, at Ray Roberts Lake State Park’s Johnson Branch Unit, on FM455, 10 miles east of I-35. Meet at the amphitheater near the unit’s fishing pond. Free with regular park entrance fee of $7 for ages 12 and older. Call 940-686-2148. 8 p.m. — Two-mile night hike at Ray Roberts Lake State Park’s Johnson Branch Unit, on FM455, 10 miles east of I-35. Search for insect activity and signs of nocturnal animals. Meet at the pavilion in the Dogwood parking lot and bring a flashlight. Free with regular park entrance fee of $7 for ages 12 and older. Call 940-6862148. 8:15 p.m. — Starrise featuring the Mariachi Kings 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 8 a.m. to noon — 2013 Energy Summit & Fair at UNT Discovery Park, 3940 N. Elm St. Free event inclues panels on commuting and building design, an Energy Fair, vehicle displays and tours of UNT’s Zero Energy Research Laboratory house. Visit http://burgess.house. gov/energysummit. 9 to 11 a.m. — Clear Creek Sustainability Workshop Series: Vermiculture at Clear Creek Natural Heritage Center, 3310 Collins Road. Demonstration workshop taught by Don Edwards will teach participants how to get started with worm composting. Call 940-349-8230 or visit www.clearcreekdenton.com. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. — Fifth annual Lake City Misfits Car & Truck Club Show, benefiting Faith Presbyterian Hospice, at Jim McNatt Toyota Honda Scion, 4050 S. I-35E (exit

Drawings by artist John T. Biggers (1924-2001) will be part of “Deep Storage,” an exhibit of works from the University of North Texas College of Visual Arts & Design’s collection. The exhibit opens tonight at the UNT Art Gallery. AP file photo

From the vault By George Joseph Staff Writer gjoseph@dentonrc.com

he University of North Texas College of Visual Arts & Design digs deep into its collection for its newest exhibit, which opens Thursday evening. The UNT Art Gallery exhibit, which opens with a reception from 6 to 8 p.m., makes available to the public a selection of the college’s permanent works. “Deep Storage: Special Selections From the Permanent Collection at the College of Visual Arts and Design” boasts pieces from several artists you probably read about in your intro art history class, including Henry Moore and Pierre Auguste-Renoir.

462). To enter a car, truck or motorcycle, entry fee is $15 in advance or $20 at the event. Gates open from 7 to 10:30 a.m. for entrants. Visit www.lakecitiesmisfits.com/ events.html or call Brad Soper at 214-796-3002. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. — American Red Cross community blood drive in the gym at St. Andrew Presbyterian Church, 300 W . Oak St. Potential donors must have a photo ID, be at

“One of our motivations was to represent the diversity of artists that are in the collection,” said Victoria Estrada Berg DeCuir, the gallery’s curator. “We have several British artists of renown; Carlos Merida, a Guatemalan artist who served as a visiting professor at UNT in the ’40s; John Thomas Biggers, an African-American whose drawings specifically have to do with folk tales — so we have a lot of diversity both in artwork and artists.” The exhibit is intended to open works to the public that had been shown rarely, if ever, due to safety concerns and the delicate nature of the pieces. “I’ve curated exhibitions at the UNT Art Gallery in the past, but I wanted to reach deeper into our storage for our

least 17 and weigh at least 110 pounds. Walk-ins are welcome. Call 1-800-RED CROSS or visit www.bloodisneeded. org and search by ZIP code. 10 to 11 a.m. and 2 to 3 p.m. — Vanishing Prairie guided hikes at the Johnson Branch Unit of Ray Roberts Lake State Park, on FM3002, 7 miles east of I-35. Meet at Pavilion 1. Free with regular park entrance fee of $7 for ages 12 and older. Call 940637-2636.

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exhibition and bring out artworks that have rarely been seen or never been seen,” DeCuir said. Because most of the exhibition pieces are paper, exposure to people and light can be damaging, DeCuir said, but the goal of the exhibit is to share these treasures with the public. “We are an educational institution in an academic setting, so our aim is to provide more access to students and the Denton community at large,” said DeCuir. “That’s part of our mission.” She added that the gallery itself would be a cool respite from a hot summer day. “Our space is very unique in that it’s so flexible — we can build temporary walls and change the way it feels,” DeCuir

Noon to 3 p.m. — First African Violet Society of Denton annual workshop and sale, in Erwin Hall at First Presbyterian Church of Denton, 1114 W. University Drive. 10 a.m. — Story Time at South Branch Library, 3228 Teasley Lane. Stories, songs, puppets and more for children ages 1-5 and their caregivers. Free. Call 940-349-8752. 2 to 3 p.m. — “Texas History for the Trivia Buff,” a lecture by Tom

said. “It has a quiet darkness to it because of the stained concrete floor. In the summer it becomes a cool calming cavern space. It’s very inviting in that sense.” She encouraged observers to set aside ample time for the exhibit. “The pieces might seem simple, but all have complex stories to tell,” she said. “They require contemplation.” The exhibition runs through Aug. 17 in the gallery, located on the first floor of the UNT Art Building, at Mulberry and Welch streets. Admission is free. Summer gallery hours are noon to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. For more information, call 940-565-4316 or visit www. gallery.unt.edu.

Tweeddale, at South Branch Library, 3228 Teasley Lane. Discussion covers little-known facts about Texas history, from the Texas Revolution through Reconstruction. Free. Call 940-3498752. 4 to 5 p.m. — Science Adventures for ages 8-12 at Emily Fowler Central Library, 502 Oakland St.

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Lone Star wanderers olk with a little rock and a little twang will occupy the upcoming installment of Aubrey’s free music series at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the city’s festival grounds. Texas band Blacktop Gypsy performs in the July concert. Founding musicians Andie Kay Joyner and Heather Stalling met in the early 1990s with experience in indie music-making. Stalling was an award-winning fiddler, coming off a twoyear run as a support player in Branson, Mo. Joyner was still a teenager, but had sung for thousands of people at countless performances. Each had grown up in musical families that exposed them to bluegrass, folk and traditional country music. For the next decade, the girls groomed themselves for their own band by separately backing Texas artists Mark David Manders, Max Stalling, Johnny Lee, Tommy Alverson, Bob Schneider and others. Joyner and Heather Stalling took a Tuesday

Band’s Texas roots show at free Aubrey concert

EVENTS Continued from Page 3 Investigate physical reactions with interactive scientific experiments. Free. Call 940-349-8752 to register. 7:30 to 9 p.m. — Aubrey’s free Music in the Park series presents Blacktop Gypsy at the festival grounds at 301 Main St. Bring lawn chairs and blankets. Call 940-343-1313 or visit www.keepaubreybeautiful.org.

MONDAY 6 p.m. — Chess Night at North Branch Library, 3020 N. Locust St. Players of all ages and skill levels welcome. Free. Call 940-349-8752.

TUESDAY 9:30 a.m. — Mother Goose Time at South Branch Library, 3228 Teasley Lane. Stories and activities for infants (birth to 18 months) and their caregivers. Free. Call 940-349-8752. 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.

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Blacktop Gypsy plays the free Music in the Park concert series in Aubrey on Saturday night. night residency at the legendary Dallas honky-tonk Adair’s Saloon for almost a year. Life happened to them all

the while — rocky relationships and disappointments — and tapped a wellspring for their own songs. Their band released

its sophomore album, Whirlwind, in 2011. Aubrey’s festival grounds are at 301 S. Main St. Lawn chairs,

blankets and coolers are allowed, and food vendors will sell concessions.

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. 3 to 4 p.m. — “Learn to Draw” for ages 7-12 at South Branch Library, 3228 Teasley Lane. Presented by Young Rembrandts. Free. Advance registration is required. Call 940-3498752. 3 to 4 p.m. — Teen Crafting Club for ages 11-18 at North Branch Library, 3020 N. Locust St. Hang out and make artistic smash books. Free; call 940-349-8752 to register. 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. — Star Wars Celebration for all ages at Emily Fowler Central Library, 502 Oakland St. Meet members of the 501st Legion in authentic costumes, dress as your favorite character and enjoy Star Wars-themed snacks and crafts. Free. Registration is not required, but craft supplies may be limited. Call 940349-8752 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.

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. — Library Larry Live at North Branch Library, 3020 N. Locust St. Live performance with puppets from Library Larry’s Big Day, plus a drawing for prizes, a craft and more. Free. Call 940-349-8752 or visit www.dentonlibrary.com. 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. — “Diabetes Academy” at Emily Fowler Central Library, 502 Oakland St. Learn about managing diabetes. Topics include basic diabetes information, healthy eating, staying active and preventing complications. Presented by Susan Meeke, a Novo Nordisk diabetes educator. Free. Call 940-349-8752 or visit www.dentonlibrary.com. 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.

The Abbey Underground Thurs: Afro Deezy Axe, Joel Cross. Fri: Bone Doggie & the Hickory Street Hellraisers, Tipsy Cupps and the Tick Toc Tata’s Burlesque, 11:40, Character, 9pm. 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. American Legion Post 550 Each Fri, free karaoke at 9pm; each Tues, free pool. Live band on the last Saturday of the month, free. 905 Foundation St., Pilot Point. 940-686-9901. Andy’s Bar Sat: Brave Bull. 122 N. Locust St. 940-565-5400. Banter Bistro Thurs: Jesse Washmon, 6pm. Fri: Oui Bis, 6pm; Mathew Grigsby, 8pm; Jordan Burchill and Sean Giddings, 10pm. Sat: Brian Clancy (jazz), 6pm; Mockingbyrd Station, Levi Cobb & the Big Smoke, the Lone Time Goners, 8pm. Each Thurs, open mic at 8pm. Live local jazz at 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: Big Sandy and His Fly-Rite Boys, High School Caesar, 9pm, $12-$15. Fri: Naked Lunch (Steely Dan tribute), 9pm, $10. Sat: Brave Combo, 9:05pm, $10. Tues: A Taste of Herb, 5:30pm, free; “Buzz Bee: Dentin’s Ownly Uhdult Spelleen Bee(r),” 8pm. 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 Fri: Music Ninjas. 940-383-2337. www.thefry streettavern.com. Fuzzy’s Taco Shop 115 Industrial St. 940-380-8226. The Garage Fri: Brandon Bush. Sat: Rockstyler. 113 Ave. A. 940-383-0045. www.thedentongarage.com. Gerhard’s German Restaurant Thurs: The Texas Sky Band, 7-9pm. Fri: Ron & the Finkensteiners, 7-9pm. Sun: The Umpahs, 11am-3pm. 222 W. Hickory St. 940-381-6723. www.gv restaurants.com. The Greenhouse Live jazz each Mon at 10pm, free. 600 N. Locust St. 940-484-1349. www.greenhouse restaurantdenton.com. Hailey’s Club Thurs: Hares on the Mountain, the Sideshow Tragedy, Old Warhorse, 9pm, $5-$7. Fri: Kites and Boomerangs, Reinventing Jude, the Please Please Me, West and the Grooves, 9pm, $5-$7. Sat: Flee the Scene, Item 9, A Life in Arm’s Reach, Moving Forward, Isle of Metropolis, the Louisiana Purchase, 7pm, $10-$12. Mon: Boxcar Bandits, 10pm, free-$5. Wed: Mos Genus, 10pm, free-$5.

WEDNESDAY 9:30 a.m. — Toddler Time at Emily Fowler Library, 502 Oakland St.

MUSIC The Abbey Inn Restaurant & Pub Wed: County Rexford, 7-9pm, free. 101 W. Hickory St. 940-566-5483.

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EVENTS Continued from Page 4 Each Tues, ’90s music, 10pm, free-$5. 122 W. Mulberry St. 940-323-1160. www.haileysclub.com. J&J’s Pizza Fri: Warren Jackson Hearne, the Slow Poisoner, Cory Patrick Coleman, 9pm, free. 118 W. Oak St. 940-382-7769. www.jandj pizzadenton.com. The LABB 218 W. Oak St. 940-2934240. www.thelabbdenton.com. La Milpa Mexican Restaurant Each Fri, Mariachi Quetzal, 8pm. 820 S. I-35E, Suite 101. 940-382-8470. Lowbrows Beer and Wine Garden 200 S. Washington St., Pilot Point. 940-686-3801. www.low brows.us. Mable Peabody’s Beauty Parlor and Chainsaw Repair Each Tues, open mic with Bryan Burns, 9pm. 1125 E. University Drive, Suite 107. 940566-9910. Mad World Records 115 W. Hickory St. 940-591-3001. Mellow Mushroom 217 E. Hickory St. 940-323-1100. www.mellow mushroom/store/denton. Oak Street Drafthouse and Cocktail Parlor 308 E. Oak St. 940-395-1950. www.oakstdraft house.com. Rockin’ Rodeo Thurs: “Acoustic Song Swap” with Mat Slovacek, Brant Croucher, Matt Kimbrow, Mike Ryan, Brandon Jenkins, Rob Baird, William Clark Green, Jaret Reddick, Ryan Hamilton, 8pm, $10. 1009 Ave. C. 940-565-6611. www.rockinrodeo denton.com. Rubber Gloves Rehearsal Studios Thurs: “Discipline,” 10pm, free. Fri: Bran (...) Pos, Blood Transfusion, Filth, Prisons, Apocrypha, 9pm, $1-$3. Sat: De Palma, Wirewings, 9pm, $5-$7. Sun: Sonny Vincent, Birthday Suits, High Tension Wires, 9pm, $8-$10. Tues: Eureka the Butcher, Lace Tunes, DJ Boozwa, Space State, Loose Temper, 9pm, $5-$7. Wed: Ken Mode, Inter Rama, Dead to a Dying World, 9pm, $8-$10. 411 E. Sycamore St. 940-387-7781. www.rubbergloves dentontx.com. Sweetwater Grill & Tavern Thurs: Stereo Phelps (Drew and David Phelps). Sun: A Taste of Herb. Tues: Jimi Tunnell Group. Shows on the patio, 7-9pm, free. 115 S. Elm St. 940-484-2888. www.sweetwater grillandtavern.com. Trail Dust Steak House 26501 E. U.S. 380 in Aubrey. 940-365-4440. www.trailduststeaks.net. Two B’s and a V: Coffee House and Comfort Zone 424 Bryan St. 940-484-2786. www.twobzandav coffeehouse.com. UNT on the Square 109 N. Elm St. 940-369-8257. http://untonthe square.unt.edu. VFW Post 2205 Free karaoke at 8pm each Thurs, Fri and Sat. 909 Sunset St.

IN THE AREA 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday — Greater Lewisville Community Theatre presents The Who’s Tommy at the theater, 160 W. Main St. in Old Town

DENTON PARKS & RECREATION 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 by Tuesday. Cost is $100. For more information, call 940349-8136. ■ Youths ages 11-15 can hone their archery skills from 1 to 4 p.m. July 30 at Denia Recreation Center, 1001 Parvin St. Campers will get specialized instruction from the National Archery School. Register by Wednesday. Cost is $10 per teen. For more information, call 940-349-8136. ■ Gaming fans ages 10-17 can learn all about game design in Youth Tech’s Gaming Academy, offered from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 5-8 at Martin Luther King Jr. Recreation Center, 1300 Wilson St. Students can take their love of gaming and turn it into a skill as they learn about 2-D and 3-D design and advanced game

Lewisville. Tickets cost $19 for adults, $16 for ages 65 and older and 18 and younger. Call 972-221-7469 or visit www.glct.org. Friday through Sunday — 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

design. The hands-on four-day camp will let them build their own game. Register by July 26. Cost is $325. To register, call 940-3497275 or visit www.dentonparks. com. ■ Adults 18 and older can take their fitness to the next level with Les Mills 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. ■ 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 940-349-8279.

costs $250-$295. Visit http:// journalism.unt.edu/mayborn conference. 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday — 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 Musicals. Tickets cost $26-$30, with discounts for

seniors and groups. Visit www.texas familymusicals.com or call 1-800-5474697. 7 p.m. Tuesday — Sounds of Lewisville free concert series presents Elvis Presley tribute artist Kraig Parker in the courtyard of Medical Center of Lewisville Grand Theater, 100 N. Charles St. Visit www.soundsoflewisville.com. 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 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 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. 4:30 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.

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EVENTS Continued from Page 5 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 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.hsd texas.org/register.html. Sponsors, donations and vendors are needed. Call 972-998-9798 or e-mail info@ hsdtexas.org.

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 ● 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.

DINING RESTAURANTS AMERICAN CUISINE Central Grill 1005 Ave. C. 940-3239464. Dusty’s Bar and Grill Laid-back bar just off the Square serves a beltbusting burger and fries, a kitchen homily for meat and cheese lovers. Seven plasma TVs for fans to track the game, or patrons can take part in interactive trivia and poker. Darts, pool, video games and foosball. Kitchen open throughout business hours. 119 S. Elm St. Daily noon-2am. $-$$. 940-243-7300. www.dustys bar.com. Hooligans 104 N. Locust St. 940442-6950. www.hooligansonline.com. The LABB 218 W. Oak St. 940-2934240. www.thelabbdenton.com. The Loophole Square staple has charming menu with cleverly named items, like Misdemeanor and Felony nachos. Decent range of burgers. 119 W. Hickory St. Daily 11am-2am; food served until midnight. Full bar. $-$$. 940-565-0770. www.loopholepub .com. Pourhouse Sports Grill Classy sports bar and restaurant boasts large TVs and a theater-style media room and serves burgers, pizza, salads and generous main courses. Full bar. Smoking on patio only. 3350 Unicorn Lake Blvd. Sun-Thurs 11-10, Fri-Sat 11-12. $-$$. 940-484-7455. Rocky’s Sports Bar Big games on big screens plus some pretty big tastes, too. Now open for lunch. For finger food, roll chicken chipotle and battered jalapeno and onion strips are standouts. Homestyle burgers; savory Caesar salad with chicken. Full bar. 2000 W. University Drive. Daily 11am-2am. $. 940-382-6090. Rooster’s Roadhouse “We Ain’t Chicken” is what the eatery claims, though the menu kindly includes it on

a sandwich and in a wing basket — plus barbecue, burgers and hangout appetizers (cheese fries, tamales, and queso and chips). Beer. 113 Industrial St. Sun-Wed 11-10; Thurs-Sat 11midnight. $. 940-382-4227. www.roosters-roadhouse.com. RT’s Neighborhood Bar 1100 Dallas Drive, Suite 124. 940-381-2277. Sweetwater Grill & Tavern It may claim a place among the world’s other memorable pubs, rathskellers, hangouts and haunts where the food satisfies as much as the libations that wash them down. 115 S. Elm St. Tues-Sat 11-2am, Sun-Mon 11-midnight. $-$$. 940-484-2888. www.sweetwatergrillandtavern.com. Treehouse Bar & Grill 1512 W. Hickory St. Mon-Sat 11am-2am, Sun noon-midnight. 940-484-7900. www.thetreehousedenton.com. II Charlies Bar & Grill 809 Sunset St. 940-891-1100.

ASIAN Gobi Mongolian Grill and Asian Diner 717 S. I-35E, Suite 100. 940387-6666. Little Asia 7650 S. I-35E, Corinth. 940-269-1110. Mr. Chopsticks This pan-Asian eatery does a little Chinese, Japanese, Thai and even Indian food. Offers a plethora of tasty appetizers and entrees. Many vegetarian dishes (some with egg). Beer and wine. 1633 Scripture St. Mon-Sat 11-10, Sun 11:30-9. $-$$. 940-382-5437.

BARBECUE Metzler’s Bar-B-Q Much more than a barbecue joint, with wine and beer shop, deli with German foods and more. Smoked turkey is lean yet juicy; generous doses of delightful barbecue sauce. Tender, well-priced chicken-fried steak. Hot sausage sampler has a secret weapon: spicy mustard.

Beer and wine. 628 Londonderry Lane. Daily 10:30am-10pm. $. 940591-1652. Old House BBQ 1007 Ave. C. 940383-3536. The Smokehouse Denton barbecue joint serves up surprisingly tender and juicy beef, pork, chicken and catfish. Good sauces, bulky sandwiches and mashed potatoes near perfection. Good pies and cobblers. Beer and wine. 1123 Fort Worth Drive. SunThurs 11-9, Fri-Sat 11-10. $-$$. 940566-3073.

BISTROS AND CAFES Banter Bistro Gourmet sandwiches

and salads, breakfast items, coffee and espresso, plus traditional Spanish tapas (small savory dishes) by reservation only. Beer and wine. No smoking inside. 219 W. Oak St. Daily 10ammidnight. $. 940-565-1638. www.dentonbanter.com. Bochy’s Bistro Fusion menu grabs elements of European cuisines with many salad and sandwich selections. Winning Greek chicken lisi panini. Artful desserts: tuxedo cake, cream cheese brownie. No smoking. 2430 I-35E, Suite 136. Mon-Thurs 8-3, Fri-Sat 8-9, Sun brunch 8-3. $$.

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MOVIES THEATERS Cinemark Denton 2825 Wind River Lane off I-35E. 940-535-2654. www. cinemark.com. Movie Tavern 916 W. University Drive. 940-566-FILM (3456). www.movietavern.com. Cinemark Hickory Creek 8380 S. I-35E, Hickory Creek. 940-321-2788. www.cinemark.com. Silver Cinemas Inside Golden Triangle Mall, 2201 S. I-35E. 940-3871957. www.silvercinemasinc.com.

OPENING FRIDAY The Conjuring (★★★) As sympathetic, methodical ghostbusters Lorraine and Ed Warren, Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson make this oldfashioned haunted-house horror film something more than your average fright fest. In 1971, they come to the Perrons’ swampy, musty Rhode Island farmhouse — newly purchased from the bank — to investigate the demonic spirit that has begun terrorizing the couple (Ron Livingston and Lili Taylor) and their five daughters. Director James Wan (Saw) succeeds in patiently building suspense not out of bloodiness, but those old standbys of slamming doors and flashes in the mirror. Rated R, 112 minutes. — The Associated Press RED 2 (★★1⁄2) The joy of RED was seeing a cast packed with Oscar winners (Helen Mirren, Morgan Freeman, Richard Dreyfuss, Ernest Borgnine) and very good actors (John Malkovich, Mary-Louise Parker, Brian Cox and Karl Urban) flesh out and class up a Bruce Willis action film. “Codgers make the coolest killers” was its motto. And if anything, this “Retired, Extremely Dangerous” sequel ups the ante. Somebody’s Wikileaked info about a secret bomb project named “Nightshade” that retired government assassins Frank (Willis) and Marvin (Malkovich) were

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Springsteen documentary made by fans screens at local Cinemark Henrik Montgomery/AP

ocal Bruce Springsteen fans get to see the man and musician through the eyes of folks just like them when Springsteen & I screens at the Denton Cinemark twice next week. NCM Fathom Events and Arts Alliance Media bring the film to Denton at 7:30 p.m. Monday and again July 30 at the multiplex, 2825 Wind River Lane.

Springsteen is an emblem of highs and lows of the American Dream, blending folk and rock, and then setting it to simple poetry. Springsteen & I was a callout to the fans worldwide to make a documentary about what the artist means to them. Produced by Ridley Scott Associates, Scott Free, Black Dog Films and Mr. Wolf, Springsteen & I incorporates video submissi-

linked to decades before. Now they need to survive the hit men (Neal McDonough and Byung-hun Lee) sent to get them. Frank and Marvin also have to find the mad scientist (Anthony Hopkins) who built the bomb to clear their names. The change in directors to comedy-specialist Dean Parisot (Galaxy Quest) means there’s a laugh a minute amid all this mayhem. Raed PG-13, 108 minutes. — McClatchy-Tribune News Service R.I.P.D. A pair of undead cops are

dispatched by the Rest in Peace Department to protect the world from supernatural threats. With Ryan Reynolds, Jeff Bridges and MaryLouise Parker. Directed by Robert Schwentke. In 3-D. Rated PG-13, 136 minutes. — Los Angeles Times

NOW PLAYING Despicable Me 2 Stealing the moon can be a tough act to follow. Despicable Me 2 finds reformed criminal

Short film to screen for free today at local mall saiah Smith, a Denton native, will host a free screening of his new Christian film today at Silver Cinemas, the second-run cinema inside Golden Triangle Mall The short film, A Meaningful Life, features the Christian recording artist Dominic “Harmini” Bonsignore, who plays the role of an autistic man with a gift for healing, drawing on the Christian themes of self-sacrifice and faith. Despite coming off a short film

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project that had failed for lack of funding in pre-production, the filmmakers attribute the success of this launch to their faith, which prevailed over a host of budget and deadline issues. A collaboration between Harmini Productions and Isaiah Smith Films, A Meaningful Life will be followed by one of Harmini’s music videos, “Against the Ropes,” which publicist and Denton public access television host Theresa Westbrook describes as

“a rap video based on a true story about a young girl abandoned by her mother and her journey to restoration.” The theater holds 160 seats. The screening is at 7:15 p.m., and is suitable for families. The event will offer door prizes. The filmmakers will also be on hand to discuss their upcoming projects. More information and updates can be found by visiting http:// on.fb.me/193xq7d. — George Joseph

Bruce Springsteen performs with the E-Street Band at a concert in Stockholm on May 3. ons from more than 2,000 fans from across the world. Footage features Springsteen performing some of his greatest hits, along with exclusive never-before-seen archival concert footage. In addition to the documentary, the two screenings include extended unreleased concert 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-jam-

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footage from the London leg of the Hard Rock Calling Wrecking Ball tour, plus a special featurette. Tickets cost $14 for adults, $13 for ages 62 and up and $12 for children. For reservations, visit http://bit.ly/18oedxK. — Lucinda Breeding

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MOVIES Continued from Page 7 making 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. Returning directors Pierre Coffin and Chris Renaud and the returning writing team of Ken Daurio and Cinco Paul again maintain the energy at a brisk, buoyant clip, while Carell and the rest of the cast add an extra layer of dimension to those expressively drawn characters. Rated PG, 98 minutes. — The Hollywood Reporter Grown Ups 2 It would be dishonest to call Grown Ups 2 the most repellent high-profile comedy in recent memory. But that’s largely because few moviegoers have memories kind enough to have already erased 2010’s Grown Ups — which offered almost every loathsome quality of this installment, plus Rob Schneider. Adam Sandler returns as Lenny, a Hollywood player who since the first film has moved his family to his rural hometown, where the kids can bike to school and Dad gets plenty of Guy Time with pals Eric (Kevin James), Kurt (Chris Rock) and Marcus (David Spade). Happily, this film’s conception of male friendship is less reliant on insults and abuse than its predecessor. Which is not at all to say that the humor has matured. Rated PG-13, 100 minutes. — HR 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. — LAT The Lone Ranger (★★) 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. — AP 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

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The speedy snails of “Turbo” include, from left, Smoove Move (voiced by Snoop Dogg), Burn (Maya Rudolph), Turbo (Ryan Reynolds), Skidmark (Ben Schwartz) and Whiplash (Samuel L. Jackson).

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DreamWorks’ ‘Turbo’ falls short pitted next to Pixar’s finest

When you’re a snail, everything probably looks pretty big to you. And when you’re a snail, everyone else probably seems pretty fast to you. Such is the dilemma faced by Theo, also known as Turbo, the small, slow mollusk who has developed an unlikely fondness for speed. He’s the title character of DreamWorks’ new animated feature directed by David Soren. Turbo jumps around more than its main character, developing several kid-friendly themes at once: Slow and steady wins the race; never give up; be yourself; follow your dreams. Working from a script by

three writers, Soren dutifully chronicles Turbo’s story of becoming infatuated with the racecar drivers he sees on television. Since the creeping snail wants to match their prowess, a series of events found only in a kids’ animated film gives Turbo (voiced by Ryan Reynolds) super speed. It all starts when he accidentally ingests nitrous oxide. Turbo’s new speed captivates Tito (Michael Peña), a taco truck entrepreneur who moonlights in snail racing (sure). Before long, Tito and his small group of investors (Richard Jenkins, Michelle Rodriguez and Ken Jeong) have traveled to Indianapolis and finagled Turbo into the Indy 500 (sure). From there, Turbo devolves into a standard win-the-big-one sports movie

cliche. In its blatant, ingratiating attempts to attract youngsters, Turbo includes many of the familiar ingredients for a successful kids’ animated film: fastmoving creatures and objects, talking animals, buffoonish adults, and a simple plot that can’t be criticized for believability or coherence. After all, this is a movie about a talking snail who races in the Indy 500. In making an obvious com-

parison between Turbo and virtually any Pixar animated feature, this one lacks the other’s vibrant colors, intricately designed individual shots, and an original, engaging storyline complemented by snappy dialogue. The uninspired dialogue here, however, gives adults one of their few pleasures in trying to name the voice behind the character. Samuel L. Jackson draws praise for projecting his inimitable energy into the snail Whiplash, while Ken Jeong makes an unlikely, but funny, nail salon proprietress. The youngest of the young might find distraction in Turbo, while adults might find just enough to drag them to the finish line.

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 Pacific Rim (★★1⁄2) Guillermo del Toro co-wrote and directed this summer blockbuster about giant monsters that come from the bottom of the sea and threaten the world.

Only a crew of manmade, Transformer-like machines can stop them. Or not. Entertaining silliness with spectacular special effects and plenty of action. Charlie Hunnam plays the once-fallen warrior now back for redemption against the creatures. Rated PG-13, 129 minutes. — Boo Allen 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). Rated PG-13, 137 minutes. — AP World War Z (★★★1⁄2) Might there be a real zombie apocalypse one day? 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 much-discussed 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

By Boo Allen Film Critic booa@att.net

Turbo Rated PG, 96 minutes. Now playing.

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The Mango Screwdriver and Salty Dog are some of the fresh summertime cocktails at Sweetwater Grill & Tavern. Megan Gray/DRC

Sips of summer Fruit flavors dominate in seasonal concoctions t’s going to get hot again, and the staff at Denton Time decided it was high time to suggest some seasonal libations. Patios all over Denton are ripe for summer cocktails, and the devoted workers at your neighborhood newspaper were good for a round or two.

Given the healthy number of bars and restaurant bars in our fair city, this is but a small sampling of refreshments you might be missing in favor of your faithful brews and mixed drinks. So if you’re in the mood to forgo your typical drink for something special, put up your feet and check out Part 1 of our survey of Denton’s summertime sipping.

Sweetwater Grill & Tavern 115 S. Elm St. Open 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Tuesday through Saturday; 11 a.m. to midnight Sunday and Monday. An array of fun and colorful drinks have hit the local bar menu at Sweetwater Grill & Tavern this summer. Dayna Kulik, a bartender at Sweetwater for the past 17 years, said this season the key to a good drink that beats the heat is fresh fruit.

“We want to provide something that’s light and refreshing,” she said. Two of the summer’s newest cocktails? A Salty Dog and Mango Screwdriver. The Salty Dog consists of Texas vodka and fresh squeezed grapefruit served chilled over ice with a salted rim. The Mango Screwdriver is blended with house-made mango infused vodka and fresh squeezed orange juice garnished with a slice of fruit. Kulik said the two cocktails are just examples of many they are now serving with that “hint of freshness.” “We also do a lot of muddling with strawberries and vodka. Those are mostly ordered as a shot,” she said. Whether it’s juicing a watermelon or thinking up her next drink idea — pine-

apple vodka perhaps? — Kulik said one thing she knows is these aren’t your typical artificially flavored vodkas. “While those are nice, these have the real thing and keep it, well, a bit healthier,” she said. Sweetwater staff recommends trying a fruit-infused cocktail with one of the restaurant’s many signature salads, on special daily. “They are just a delight paired with a salad or fish, keeping the whole meal light and summery,” Kulik said. Buzz factor: Sweetwater pours flavorful drinks, but the bartenders don’t skimp on the spirits. Lightweights will feel it halfway through the second serving. Heavyweights? Vaya con Dios. — Megan Gray

Hickory Street Lounge 212 E. Hickory St. Open 10 a.m. to 2 a.m. Tuesday through Saturday; 10 a.m. to midnight Sunday and Monday. The duo holding the bar down at a busy post-happy hour at Hickory Street See DRINKS on 11

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DINING Continued from Page 6 940-387-3354. www.bochys.com. Cachette Bistro 144 N. Old Town Blvd., Suite 1, Argyle. Mon-Fri 7:30am-5pm, Sat 8am-3pm. 940464-3041. www.cachettebistro.com. The Chestnut Tree Salads, sandwiches, soups and other lunch and brunch options served in back of small shop on the Square. Chicken pot pie is stellar. Tasty quiche. Decadent fudge lava cake and rich carrot cake. Revolving dinner menu. No smoking. 107 W. Hickory St. Mon-Fri 9am-3pm, Sat 9am-2:30pm; dinner Thurs-Sat 5:30-9pm. $-$$. 940-5919475. www.chestnuttearoom.com. Sidewalk Bistro 2900 Wind River Lane, Suite 132. Sun-Mon 7am-3pm, Tues-Sat 7am-9pm. 940-591-1999. www.sidewalk-bistro.com.

BRITISH The Abbey Inn Restaurant & Pub Full bar. 101 W. Hickory St. Sun-Wed 11-10, Thurs-Sat 11-midnight. $-$$. 940-566-5483.

BRUNCH Cups and Crepes Eatery serves up both traditional American and European breakfasts and lunch. Get biscuits and gravy or test a crepe filled with rich hazelnut spread. Specialty coffees. Smoking on patio only. 309 Fry St. Tues-Sun 8am-3pm. $. 940-3871696. Join the Cups and Crepes group on Facebook.com. Loco Cafe Casual breakfast/lunch cafe that’s a sister restaurant to the Greenhouse Restaurant across the street. Signature plate is the Loco Moco: stacked hash browns topped with eggs, cheese, salsa or gravy with a fresh biscuit. No smoking. 603 N. Locust St. Mon-Fri 6am-2pm; Sat-Sun 7am-3pm. $-$$. 940-387-1413. Royal’s Bagels & Deli 503 W. University Drive. Daily 6:30am-2pm. $. 940-808-1009. www.facebook. com/RoyalsBagels. Seven Mile Cafe Breakfast, brunch and lunch spot, including vegan options. 311 W. Congress St. Daily 7am-3pm. 940-808-0200. www. sevenmilecafe.com.

CHINESE Buffet King Dining spot serves more than 200 items of Chinese cuisine, Mongolian grill and sushi. No smoking. 2251 S. Loop 288. Mon-Thurs 11-9:30, Fri-Sat 11-10, Sun 11-9. $-$$. 940-387-0888. Chinatown Cafe Bountiful buffet guarantees no visit need taste like another. Good selections include cucumber salad, spring rolls, orange chicken, crispy pan-fried noodles, beef with asparagus, steamed mussels. Beer and wine. 2317 W. University Drive. Mon-Thurs 11-9, Fri 11-10, Sat 11:30-10, Sun 11:30-10. $. 940-3828797. Golden China Small restaurant boasts quick and friendly service. Nice selections on buffet tables include wonton and egg drop soups, teriyaki chicken and hot pepper chicken. Beer and wine. 717 I-35E, Suite 100. Daily 11-10. $. 940-566-5588. Taipei Railroad Restaurant 4405

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-

Pockrus Paige Road. Mon-Sat 5-9pm. 940-387-3871.

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

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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soups, Angus rib-eye, meal-size salads and daily specials. Beer and wine. No smoking inside. 2602 Lillian Miller Parkway. Thurs-Sat 6-10pm. $$$. 940-243-4919. www.dentonwildwoodinn.com.

GERMAN Gerhard’s German Restaurant 222 W. Hickory St. 940-381-6723. www.gvrestaurants.com.

HAMBURGERS Burger Time Machine 301 W. University Drive. 940-384-1133. Burguesa Burger 214 E. Hickory St. 940-442-6113. www.burguesa.com. Cool Beans Funky atmosphere in old building. Menu offers foodstuffs that go well with a cold beer — fried things, nachos, hamburgers, etc. Veggie burger too dependent on salt, but good fries are crispy with skin still attached. Full bar. 1210 W. Hickory St. Daily 11am-2am. $. 940-382-7025. Denton County Independent Hamburger Co. Custom-built burgers with a juicy, generous patty, fresh fixings on a worthy bun. Also available: chicken sandwich and limited salad bar. Beer. 715 Sunset St. Mon-Sat 11-8. $. 940-382-3037. Mr. Frosty Old-timey joint has all your fast-food faves but with homemade quality, including its own root beer. Atmosphere and jukebox take you back to the ’50s. 1002 Fort Worth Drive. Tues-Sun 11am-11pm. $. 940387-5449. RG Burgers & Grill 2430 S. I-35E, Suite 172. Sun-Thurs 11-9, Fri-Sat 11-10. 940-383-2431. www.bochys.com/ rgs.html.

HOME COOKING Babe’s Chicken Dinner House 204 N. Fourth St., Sanger. Tues-Fri 4:30-9pm, Sat 11-9 and Sun 11-3. $-$$. 940-458-0000. Bonnie’s Kitchen 6420 N. I-35. 940-383-1455. Cartwright’s Ranch House Restaurant on the Square serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, featuring

chicken-fried steak, hamburgers and steaks. Family-style service available. 111 N. Elm St. 940-387-7706. www.cartwrightsranchhouse.com. Jay’s Cafe 110 W. Main St., Pilot Point. 940-686-0158. Krum Diner Offers homestyle cuisine, seafood and Italian food, along with Greek and assorted desserts, and sandwiches, burgers, dinner plates and more. 145 W. McCart St., Krum, Mon-Sat 7am-8pm, Sun 9am-2pm. $. 940-482-7080. OldWest Cafe As winner of the Best Breakfast and Best Homestyle Cooking titles in Best of Denton 2009 through 2013, this eatery offers a wide selection of homemade meals. Denton location: 1020 Dallas Drive. Mon-Sat 6am-2pm, Sun 7am-2pm. $. 940-382-8220. Sanger location: 711 N. Fifth St. Daily 7am-2pm. 940-4587358. 817-442-9378. Prairie House Restaurant Open since 1989, this Texas eatery serves up mesquite-grilled steaks, baby-back ribs, buffalo burgers, chicken-fried rib-eyes and other assorted dishes. 10001 U.S. Highway 380, Cross Roads. Daily 7:30am-10pm. $-$$. 940-4409760. www.phtexas.com.

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. Highway 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. 1400 N. Corinth St., Suite 103, Corinth. Mon-Wed 11-2:30, 5-9; Thurs-Sat 11-2:30, 5-10. 940-321-1100. Fera’s Excellent entrees served bubbling hot. Rich sauces, firm pastas and billowing garlic rolls. Dishes served very fresh. Desserts don’t disappoint. Beer and wine. No credit cards. 1407 W. Oak St. 940-382-9577. Mon-Thurs 11-10, Fri-Sat 11-11. $-$$. Genti’s Pizza and Pasta 4451 FM2181, Suite 125, Corinth. Mon-Sat 11-10, Sun noon-9. $-$$. 940-4975400. Giuseppe’s Italian Restaurant Romantic spot in bed and breakfast serves Northern Italian and Southern French cuisine. Beer and wine. 821 N. Locust St. Mon-Thurs, 11-2, 5-9, Fri 11-2 & 5-10, Sat 5-10. Sun 10:30-2. $-$$. 940-381-2712. Luigi’s Pizza Italian Restaurant Family-run spot does much more than pizza, and how. Great New York-style pies plus delicious southern Italian dishes, from pasta lunch special to

pricier meals. 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. $$. 940-891-6060. J Sushi 1400 S. Loop 288, Suite 100. 940-387-8833. jsushibar.com. Keiichi Sushi chef Keiichi Nagano turns eel, fluke, squid, salmon, yellowtail and tuna into sashimi. Daily fish specials and pasta dishes served with an Asian flair. Wine and beer. 500 N. Elm St. Tues-Sat 5-11. $$-$$$. 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.

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. No smoking. 200 W. Congress St. Mon-Sat 8-8, Sun 10-7. $. 940-3875386.

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. 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. $-$$$. 940-479-2221. www.ranch man.com. Trail Dust Steak 26501 U.S. 380 East, Aubrey. $$. 940-365-4440. www.trailduststeaks.net.

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Drinks Lounge were more than ready to mix up a cocktail perfect for the rare temperate July night. Dapper barkeep Adam said the local watering hole doesn’t have any named summer specials. What the tavern does have, though, are some neglected new flavors for the season. “We’ve got strawberry, blueberry and watermelon flavors we’ve been mixing,” he said. “I’m not sure why, but the strawberry is the weakest flavor of the three.” We asked him to mix up something with the watermelon, the flavor recommended, and Adam went straight to work. We’ll call this refreshing drink the Pink Lady. The guys will probably pass on this blushing beverage. A light pink shade lightened by that delectable cubed ice, this beverage was a watermelon vodka served with the “sour” found in whiskey, amaretto and vodka sours. A nice twist of lemon, maybe some lime and syrup. A fresh stick of watermelon for a garnish, and the glass was ready to drink. Not as sweet as a daiquiri, and not as assertive as a vodka martini, the Pink Lady is best drunk fresh. It’s not a drink to be paired with anything, really. It’d fit right into happy hour with the girls or at a bridal shower brunch, preferably with savory finger foods. It’s hard to beat fresh watermelon, and the stick of it resting in our drink was especially nice after soaking in the drink. Buzz factor: Almost none. You could drink three of these cocktails and maintain your decorum. — Lucinda Breeding

Oak Street Drafthouse & Cocktail Parlor 308 E. Oak St. Open noon to 2 a.m. daily. We fudged the rules a little when we joined a big crowd sitting, standing and leaning in every room (and the patios) at Oak Street Drafthouse & Cocktail Parlor. (Don’t look at us like that. We weren’t in the mood for beer.)

So we tried something you can only get in Denton, and with the huge row of beer taps behind the bar, we just know this cocktail is overlooked. We tried the Bee’s Knees. Named for the most distinguished ingredient, Armadillo Ale Works’ lemonade, this is one duplicitous drink. Light taste, big kick. The bartender whipped up a double of this signature cocktail. With Tito’s vodka, the local craft brewery’s bottled lemonade soda and a slice of lemon, this cocktail is just the glass for a weeknight on

the drafthouse patio. Armadillo Ale Works’ Bee’s Knees Lemonade is a grown-up take on the childhood favorite, and Tito’s is a silky brand of vodka. The lemonade is a lighter soda than you’ll find at your convenience store fountain, and together, the flavors are a mild, friendly mix. You’ll get lots of refreshment without morning-after regret. That said, Bee’s Knees isn’t a candied drink. Its profile is cool and smooth. Oak Street doesn’t do food, but this would be a nice counter to a warm stadium-style

pretzel or a hot dog. It’s served as a double on the rocks. Buzz factor: Beware. Drinking more than a few of these will deliver a bit of a mule kick. But it’s a perfect summer cocktail that won’t fill you up or weigh you down. We can vouch for the Bee’s Knees as a prelude to stouter stuff at the Denton Movie Tavern. Just remember that if you’re planning to drink in multiples at the movie house or elsewhere, designate a driver. Local bars are up for responsible regulars. — L.B.

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