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“No-blows” and “problows” butt heads over whether God and the government have any say in a volcanic amoeba’s place on Texan faces. “The Tissue Issue: A Musical Satire” is Denton Performance Lab’s loving look at governors, activists and Lone Star political power plays. Courtesy photo
Texas politics come to blows Local performing group pens snotty, song-filled satire he Denton Performance Lab will premiere an original one-act play this weekend. The Tissue Issue: A Musical Satire is a critical yet humorous look the state of politics in Texas and the recent abortion battle in the Legislature, the director said. The allegory begins when a huge volcano eruption releases “extremophiles” from Yellowstone. These amoebae soon wake up and start causing people’s noses to grow in gross ways, spurring conflict over existential questions about God, evolution and beauty. “It looks at the issue sur-
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rounding abortion from the outside,” director Christopher David Taylor said. “It comes down to where we want to draw the line about where the government can control our lives and our bodies.” Taylor explains how characters — some played by actors, others played by puppets — soon find themselves divided amongst “pro-blows” and “no-blows.” “We’re trying to look at the issue without making it a big discussion about uteruses and dead babies, in the spirit of reasoned discourse,” the director said. He added that the play pulls from Wendy Davis, David Dewhurst and Gov. Rick Perry — who is played by a giant orange puppet. The group of actors auditioned at the end of June, collectively bringing in stories that 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
THE TISSUE ISSUE: A MUSICAL SATIRE What: Denton Performance Lab presents a one-act musical comedy about Texas politics, with music by Taylor Reed, Stanton Brasher and Christopher David Taylor. When and where: ■ 10 p.m. Friday at Banter Bistro, 218 W. Oak St. ■ 8 p.m. Saturday at Green Space Arts Collective, 529 Malone St. ■ 8:30 p.m. Sunday at Abbey Underground, 100 W. Walnut St. Details: Admission is pay-what-you-can. On the Web: http://dentonperformancelab.org
caused some kind of reaction, and soon the abortion issue rose to the top. Despite the philosophical underpinnings, Taylor stressed the fun atmosphere and pace of the musical play, which will be staged this weekend in three venues: a cafe, a performance space and a bar. “We have puppets, shadow puppets, music and dance. It’s caregivers. Free. Call 940-349-8752. 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 Ad-
one of those pieces that’s short — 40 minutes — [and] doesn’t take itself too seriously,” Taylor said. “We want people to walk away saying ‘That was interesting and fun.’ “People can go see theater and walk around and smoke and have a beer, taking it away from that rareified atmosphere. It’s definitely populist in that sense.” — George Joseph
venture 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,
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ON THE COVER DREAM CONCERT Dallas-based singer-songwriter Larry g(EE), shown earlier this year at South by Southwest Music Festival in Austin, will headline the DREAM 2013 Benefit Concert on Saturday at the University of North Texas. (Charlie L. Harper III/Dallas Morning News file photo) Story on Page 9
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magic moment from the 1989 animated film gets a youthful rekindling in Denton Community Theatre’s Theatre School summer musical, Disney’s The Little Mermaid Jr. Will Eric guess Ariel’s name? Everything from the reeds to a little crab named Sebastian whispers romance to the boy. Ariel can’t help. She’s given her voice to Ursula the Sea Witch as collateral. To get it back, she has to snag Eric’s kiss. The stage version also brings back Triton, the king of the sea, and Ariel’s fish friend Flounder. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Friday and 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the Campus Theatre, 214 W. Hickory St. Tickets cost $10 and seating is general admission. The show is staged by 30 campers taking part in the school’s summer program. Directed by John Evarts, with costumes by Nelda Evarts, voice direction by Betsy Jilka and choreography by Anne Black-Scalf. For reservations, call 940-382-1915 or visit www.campustheatre.com.
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EVENTS Continued from Page 2 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.
FRIDAY 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. — Denton County MHMR Center fundraiser at Fuzzy’s Taco Shop, 2412 I-35E. Mention the center when placing an order, and the center will receive a percentage of sales to benefit the Holiday Helping Hands Program. 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. 7:30 p.m. — Denton Community Theatre’s Theatre School presents Disney’s The Little Mermaid Jr. at the Campus Theatre, 214 W. Hickory St. Tickets cost $10. Seating is general admission. Call 940-3821915 or visit www.campustheatre. com. 10 p.m. — Denton Performance
Lab presents The Tissue Issue: A Musical Satire, at Banter, 219 W. Oak St. Admission is pay what you can. Visit http://dentonperformancelab. org.
SATURDAY 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. — Krum Park Board’s Fourth Saturday Trade Days at a site across FM1173 from Sonic Drive-In in Krum. Proceeds will be used to develop a new park. For information about spaces, contact Les Bishop at 330-257-3835 or lbishop 004@yahoo.com. 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. — Garage sale benefiting United Way of Denton County at the Center for the Visual Arts, 400 E. Hickory St. Visit www. unitedwaydenton.org. 8 a.m. to midafternoon — Fal-
cons Flying Club’s “Float Fly” at Willow Grove Park, 800 E. Hundley Drive in Lake Dallas. Pilots flying radio-controlled airplanes will demonstrate their skills. Free. Call 972-2477611. 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. — Adventures in Autism Intervention and Research Conference, hosted by the UNT Kristin Farmer Autism Center. For more information, visit http:// autism.unt.edu. 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. — “Go Geocaching” at Emily Fowler Central Library, 502 Oakland St. Ages 10 and older can can learn about geocaching, a high-tech treasure hunt with GPS devices. A few GPS devices will be available, but bring your own if you have one. Free. To register, call 940-349-8752. 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 or visit www.dentonlibrary.com. 10 a.m. to noon — Preschool Play and Read at North Branch Library, 3020 N. Locust St. Come-andgo program for children ages 3-5 and their caregivers offers games, activities and crafts that assist in developing pre-reading skills. Free. Call 940-349-8752 or visit www.denton library.com. 2 p.m. — Denton Community Theatre’s Theatre School presents Disney’s The Little Mermaid Jr. at the Campus Theatre, 214 W. Hickory St. Tickets cost $10. Seating is general admission. Call 940-3821915 or visit www.campustheatre. com.
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3 to 4 p.m. — “We Love You, Scooby-Doo” party for ages 5-10 at North Branch Library, 3020 N. Locust St. Enjoy games, crafts, snacks and help solve a mystery. Costumes encouraged. Free. Registration is required; call 940-349-8752. 4:30 p.m. — 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, between Maple and Highland streets at Avenue A. Concert includes Larry g(EE), the O’s, Blue Bear, Goodnight Ned, Larry G(ee), Fate Lions, Jess & the Echoes, School of Rock and Special Mister Ed. Doors open at 4 p.m. Tickets cost $15 online. Visit http://autism.unt.edu. 8 p.m. — Denton Performance Lab presents The Tissue Issue, a musical satire, at Green Space Arts Collective, 529 Malone St. Admission is pay what you can. Visit http:// dentonperformancelab.org. 8 p.m. — Krum movie night with a free screening of Escape From Planet Earth in the east parking lot of Krum City Hall, 102 W. McCart St. Free hot dogs will be available, and popcorn and drinks will be sold.
SUNDAY 2 p.m. — Denton Community Theatre’s Theatre School presents Disney’s The Little Mermaid Jr. at the Campus Theatre, 214 W. Hickory St. Tickets cost $10. Seating is general admission. Call 940-3821915 or visit www.campustheatre. com. 8:30 p.m. — Denton Performance Lab presents The Tissue Issue, a musical satire, at Abbey Underground, 100 W. Walnut St. Admission is pay what you can. Visit http://dentonperformancelab.org.
MONDAY 9 a.m. — “Puttin’ for Paws” golf tournament benefiting the Denton Animal Shelter Foundation, at the Denton Country Club, 1213 Country Club Drive in Argyle. Cost is $125 per player or $500 per four-person team. Sponsorships are also available. Entry deadline is Friday. Visit www.denton asf.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.
TUESDAY 9:30 a.m. — Denton Association of Christian Women meets at St. Andrew Presbyterian Church, 300 W. Oak St. Guest speaker will be Sgt. Carol Hernandez of the Salvation Army. 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
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Pageantry is, from left, Pablo Burrull, Roy Robertson and Ramon Muzquiz. The Denton indie band plays Rubber Gloves on Friday night.
Get your Gloves on Punk, shoegaze and big hip-hop beats all in one weekend his weekend, Rubber Gloves Rehearsal Studios is hosting some of Denton’s best musical performers. Starting at 9 p.m. Friday, the stage at Rubber Gloves will sponsor hours of decidedly non-corporate music, featuring Austin’s Major Major Major and Denton’s Pageantry. Openers include the charmingly mellow Sacco and Vanzetti along with the Dome Dwellers. Major Major Major is an indie/punk act whose traditional poppy riffs are reminiscent of a once-happier David Bowie. With just drums and guitar, the duo’s strippeddown sound can shift between
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aggressive garage beats and more reflective melodies. But the big draw will be the night’s last performance by the oft-praised up-and-coming band Pageantry. The Denton band’s soft spectral chords jolt into sudden, dreamy and towering soundscapes only to come crashing down in a beautifully destructive musical crash. At times introspective shoegaze, bolstered by frontman Roy Robertson’s effective vocals, and at times big and wild in a reckless, psychedelic Wayne Coyne kind of way, Pageantry is refreshingly earnest — not that you can understand their lyrics. You can’t miss the mood, though. On Saturday night, AV the
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. 7 to 8 p.m. — Pajama Story Time at Emily Fowler Central Library, 502
Great — a promising Denton rapper who’s now a DJ for “K104” KKDA-FM (104.5) — will host a can’t-miss freestyle and beat battle. Avant’s performance in the rain at the 2012 35 Denton got many people talking, and the local lyrical beast came back to the festival bigger last March. With two solid LPs under his belt and a huge one coming up, it looks like this town’s hiphop scene is about to go bigger. As Avant put it: “Come be part of history!” (To see an extended interview with Avant, visit www.littledtx.com.) Doors open at 9 p.m. Saturday at Rubber Gloves, 411 E. Sycamore St. — George Joseph
Oakland St. Kids can wear pajamas and bring their favorite stuffed friend for stories, songs and puppets just before bedtime. Free. Call 940-3498752 or visit www.dentonlibrary.com. 7 to 8:45 p.m. — North Branch Writers’ Critique Group, for those interested in writing novels, short
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. 2 to 3:30 p.m. — “Job Searching on the Internet” class at South Branch Library, 3228 Teasley Lane. Learn about using websites and social media to help with job searches. Free. Call 940-349-8752 to register. 3 to 4 p.m. — “Prepare: Denton County,” a free emergency-preparation class, at Emily Fowler Central Library, 502 Oakland St. Learn how to gather supplies and make plans in advance in case of an evacuation or shelter-in-place situation. Attendees will receive a free three-day emergency kit. Presented by the Denton County Health Department’s Health Emergency Alert Response. To register, call 940-349-8752 or e-mail laura.douglas@cityofdenton.com. 3 to 5:30 p.m. — “Pirate Cinema,” a short-film creation class, at North Branch Library, 3020 N. Locust St. Learn how to rip clips from legal sites and weave them into a short film. Snacks will be provided. 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.
MUSIC The Abbey Inn Restaurant & Pub Each Wed, County Rexford, 7-9pm, free. 101 W. Hickory St. 940-5665483. The Abbey Underground Thurs: Big Band, 9pm. Fri: Opposite Day, Lane Garner Quartet, 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. www. facebook.com/TheAbbeyUnderground. American Legion Post 550 Each Fri, free karaoke at 9pm; each Tues, free pool. Live band on the last Sat of the month, free. 905 Foundation St., Pilot Point. 940-686-9901. Andy’s Bar Fri: Bobgoblin, We the Sea Lions, 10pm. 122 N. Locust St. 940-565-5400. Banter Bistro Thurs: Kent Shores, 6pm. Fri: Classical guitar, 6pm; Bruce Bond, 7pm; Zero Buffalo, 8pm; Denton Performance Lab presents The Tissue Issue, 10pm. Sat: Jazz, 6pm; My Kickdrum Heart, 8pm; 11:40, 10pm.
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Dwellers, 8pm, $3-$5. Sat: AV the Great presents “Raw and Underground 8,” 9pm, $5-$7. Tues: Denton Spoken Word Collective, 10pm, free-$5. Wed: Seth Sherman, Frank Smith, Tony Ferraro and the Satans of Soft Rock, 9pm, $5-$7. 411 E. Sycamore St. 940-387-7781. www. rubberglovesdentontx.com. Sweetwater Grill & Tavern Sun: Mi Son, Mi Son, Mi Son. Tues: Brian Clancy & Friends. 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.
EVENTS Continued from Page 4 Each Thurs, open mic at 8pm; each Sat, live local jazz at 6pm. 219 W. Oak St. 940-565-1638. www.denton banter.com. Dan’s Silverleaf Fri: Seryn, Chambers, 9pm, $15-$18. Sat: Home by Hovercraft, the Fox & the Bird, the Calmative, 10pm, $7. Sun: Hares on the Mountain, 5pm, free. Tues: Caleb Coonrod, White Bison, Criminal Birds, 8p, free. No smoking indoors. 103 Industrial St. 940-320-2000. www.danssilverleaf.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. The Garage Fri: Colton O’Neil. Sat: Matt Dunn. 113 Ave. A. 940-383-0045. www.thedentongarage.com. Gerhard’s German Restaurant Fri: Ron & the Finkensteiners, 7-9pm. Sun: Quentin Bohrer, 11am-3pm. 222 W. Hickory St. 940-381-6723. www.gvrestaurants.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: Jenny Robinson, S. Good, D-Mar, 10pm, free-$5. Fri: BeerGnomes, Convoi, Buzz ’n’ Bangs, Polish Cops, the Beer Munkees, 7pm, $5. Sat: Born and Raised, Down to Zero, I Am Man, I Am Monster, Devine Retribution, Backwards Seven, 8pm, $10-$12. Sun: Porcelain Gods and others, 9pm, free-$5. 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 Fri: Ladies of Spiderweb Salon Showcase, Bake Sale and Fundraiser, 8pm; cover is $3 cover or a donation of pet food or cat litter for the Denton Animal Shelter Foundation. 118 W. Oak St. 940-382-7769. www.jandjpizzadenton.com. The LABB 218 W. Oak St. 940-2934240. www.thelabbdenton.com. La Milpa Mexican Restaurant Each Fri, Mariachi Quetzal, 7:309:30pm. 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 Sat: Lemme Addams Stardust Revue’s “One Night at the Moulin Rouge” (burlesque), 10pm, $6-$8. Each Tues, open mic with Bryan Burns, 9pm. 1125 E. University Drive, Suite 107. 940-5669910. Oak Street Drafthouse and Cocktail Parlor 308 E. Oak St. 940-395-1950. www.oakstdraft house.com. Rockin’ Rodeo Thurs: Green River Ordinance, Rob Baird, 8pm, $10. 1009 Ave. C. 940-565-6611. www.rockin rodeodenton.com. Rubber Gloves Rehearsal Studios Thurs: Contusions, Marla Strange, Moniker, No Outlet, 9 pm, $5-$7. Fri: Pageantry, Major Major Major, Sacco and Vanzetti, Dome
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Mi Son, Mi Son, Mi Son is, from left: Jose Perez, David Pierce, Robert Gomez and Ross Schodek. Joe Cripps, not pictured, also plays with the band.
Cuban rhythms Mi Son plays patio i Son, Mi Son, Mi Son doesn’t have a discography to shop around Denton, but then this Denton band is at its best when its musicians are on stage, with Cuban rhythms and yearning totally unstoppered. The local band — David Pierce on vocals and trombone, Robert Gomez on vocals and tres, Ross Schodek on bass, Jose
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IN THE AREA 8 to 10 p.m. Saturday — Night hike at the Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Center. Program fee is $2, in addition to the regular gate fee of $5. Registration is required at 972-219-3930 or lisacole@unt.edu. The center’s entrance is at 201 E. Jones St. at Kealy Street in Lewisville. Visit www.ias.unt.edu/llela. 7 p.m. Tuesday — Sounds of Lewisville free concert series presents Decades 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
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DENTON PARKS & RECREATION Grab your friends and start your own adult sports league team. Fall sports league registration starts Aug. 1 for flag football, volleyball, basketball and kickball. Late registration for softball ends Aug. 9. Call 940-3497275 for more information on adult leagues. ■ Registration for youth fall sports leagues continues, ending in August. There are many ways for youths to participate in group sports, including girls volleyball (ages 7-14); girls softball (age 5 through high school) and NFL Flag Football League teams (ages 5-12). Register at the Denton Civic Center, 321 E. McKinney St. ■ There are many sports available for toddlers. Ages 3-4 can learn about multiple sports in “Sports Sampler,” or play T-ball in another course. Parents are encouraged to stay and participate. “Bitty Basketball” and a Blastball league are other great ways to get your kid active this August. Register at the Denton Civic Center, 321 E. McKinney St. ■ Ages 7-15 can learn about rock climbing or take their skills to the next level with “Rock the Wall,” Aug. 6-27 at Denia Recreation Center, 1001 Parvin St. Introductory classes will be from 6 to 7 p.m. on Tuesdays, and skill-building will be offered from 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays. Kids will work one-on-one with an instructor and learn about safety, techniques and climbing gear. Cost is $30. Register by Aug. 2. Call 940-349-7275 or visit www.dentonparks.com. ■ Seniors 50 and older can learn the fundamentals of archery on Aug. 3 at the Denton Senior Center, 509 N. Bell Ave. Certified instructors will teach at an indoor range with the Genesis compound bow, which is designed to be easy for everyone to use. Cost is $8. Call 940-349-7275 to register. ■ Ages 10-17 can learn all about game design in Youth Tech’s Gaming Academy from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 5-9 at Martin Luther King Jr. Recreation Center, 1300 Wilson St. Students can turn gaming interests into a skill as they learn about 2-D and 3-D design and advanced game design. The four-day hands-on camp will let them build their own game. Register by Friday. Cost is $325. 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, high-intensity interval workout at North Lakes Recreation Center, 2001 W. Windsor Drive. Students get personal attention in a small group with certified coaches in a three-week session for $50, or drop in any Saturday morning. Registration is required. Call 940-349-7275 or visit www.dentonparks.com.
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FUTURE BOOKINGS 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 1-2 — Registration for all Denton ISD pre-kindergarten programs at the Advanced Technology Complex, 1504
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ass singers are rare in popular music, but country singer Josh Turner has put his stamp without a hitch on the genre of rural climes and honky-tonks. Turner will perform songs from his latest album, Punching Bag, in concert at 8 p.m. Saturday at WinStar World Casino Global Event Center, 777 Casino Ave. in Thackerville, Okla. Tickets cost $35, $45 for premium and $55 for VIP. For reservations, visit http://bit.ly/1bOug8y.
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EVENTS Continued from Page 6 garrison54@gmail.com. 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.hsdtexas.org/register.html. Sponsors, donations and vendors are needed. Call 972-998-9798 or e-mail info@hsdtexas.org.
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. Courthouse-on-the-Square Museum Exhibits include photos of Denton communities, historic Hispanic and black families, farm and ranching artifacts, and special collections. 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.dentoncounty.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.
Cinemark classics shine light on young adulthood This summer, Cinemark continues its “Classic Series,” a parade of digitally restored films bursting with nostalgia, perfect for any parents missing the good old days of big hair in the 1980s, hot rods of the 1960s and spectral upsets in public libraries. The upcoming classics at Denton’s Cinemark 14 are American Graffiti on Sunday and Animal House on Wednesday. George Lucas’ American Graffiti is a coming-of-age film that focuses on the adventures of a group of California boys in the early ’60s. The high school grads spend the last night before college cruising the streets, challenging one another and themselves before diving into adulthood. Lucas’ rite-of-passage piece suggests that the small group of boys (Ron Howard, Richard Dreyfuss, Harrison Ford, Paul Le Mat and Charles Martin Smith) will become men just as the oft-fabled innocence of the early 1960s was leading to Viet-
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 To Do List In 1993 Idaho, valedictorian Brandy Klark (Aubrey Plaza) can’t escape her goody-good image and lack of worldliness. Facing her first year in university as a virginal freshman, Brandy decides to reevaluate her priorities. Her more experienced BFFs (Sarah Steele and Alia Shawkat) are dubious that Brandy can go from bench-warmer status to home base in one short summer, but with the experienced guidance of
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“Animal House” flunks its way back to the big screen with two showings Wednesday at Denton’s Cinemark 14. Universal Pictures
nam War, the second wave of the women’s movement and the sexual revolution. Rated PG, 110 minutes. Animal House is the story of the Delta Tau Chi fraternity, a brotherhood so depraved that its members don’t bother to battle the frat’s gutter reputation. her sister Amber (Rachel Bilson), Brandy sorts out her priorities and identifies a shortlist of candidates to help her get into the game. Writerdirector Maggie Carey’s script nails the raunchy-sweet tone required to bring off this R-rated teen-centered comedy with remarkable charm and relatability. With Bill Hader and Connie Britton. Rated R, 103 minutes. — The Hollywood Reporter
NOW PLAYING The Conjuring (★★★) As sympathetic, methodical ghostbusters
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The film finds this confederacy of degenerates at the top of college dean Vernon Wormer’s bad list. What unfolds is a battle of wits. And witlessness. Rated R, 109 minutes. A 2 p.m. screening for American Graffiti is scheduled for Sunday, and 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.
screenings of Animal House are set for Wednesday. All matinee tickets cost $6.50. Twilight tickets cost $8.50 for adults and $6.50 for seniors and children. Cinemark 14 is located at 2825 Wind River Lane. — George Joseph
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MOVIES Continued from Page 7 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 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). 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. — HR 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 RED 2 (★★1⁄2) If anything, this “Retired, Extremely Dangerous” sequel ups the ante. Somebody’s Wikileaked info about a secret bomb project that retired government assassins Frank (Bruce Willis) and Marvin (John Malkovich) were linked to decades before. Now they need to survive the hit men (Neal McDonough and Byung-hun Lee) sent to get them, and find the mad scientist (Anthony Hopkins) who built the bomb to clear their names. Directed by Dean Parisot (Galaxy Quest). Rated 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 Turbo (★★1⁄2) Animated film about a snail (voiced by Ryan Reynolds), Turbo, with a fondness for speed. He accidentally ingests nitrous oxide and becomes so fast that a well-meaning man (Michael Peña) somehow enters the snail in the Indy 500. Kid stuff all the way but with a cast of recognizable voices, including Samuel L. Jackson, Ken Jeong, Michelle Rodriguez and Luis Guzman. Rated PG, 96 minutes. — B.A.
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Wolverine (Hugh Jackman) takes on a threat in “The Wolverine,” directed by James Mangold.
Not sharp enough Initially promising ‘Wolverine’ isn’t really a cut above By Roger Moore McClatchy-Tribune News Service
“To be, or not” ... let’s make it “To slash, or not to slash.” Because this latest X-Men movie is a lot more existential than recent installments in this comic book series have been. The Wolverine is nothing if not ambitious — a moody, haunted tale of Logan the Wolverine (Hugh Jackman) coping with his ghosts and settling old debts — in Japan, no less. It’s the perfect country for a guy who appreciates a good, sharp blade. And if this James Mangold (Walk the Line) take on the superhero franchise stumbles up blind alleys, overreaches and turns long and repetitious by its bloody-bland predictable third act, at least it gives Jack-
man something worth chewing over for the first 90 minutes. We first see our man Logan in solitary, stuck in a well in a Japanese POW camp at the end of World War II. His captors panic at the sight of a couple of B-29 bombers, and one frees the American prisoners — very uncharacteristic behavior, but hey, this is comic book history. Logan shields the guard when the big blast comes because this turns out to be Nagasaki, where the second atomic bomb was detonated to force Japan’s surrender. Decades later, the immortal mutant with the adamantium knives in his fists is summoned to the side of the man he saved by a martial arts pixie (Rila Fukushima). “Eternity can be a curse,” the dying old man (Hal Yamanouchi), now a billionaire, speculates. “A man can run out of things to live for.” He offers his savior the chance to lose his im-
mortality, to live a normal lifespan without super-healing powers and strength. Wolverine finds himself mixed up in the succession between the dying man and his heirs. The Japanese mob, the Yakuza, is trying to nab the supermodel-thin granddaughter Mariko (Tao Okamoto), and Wolverine chases her crosscountry to protect her. Wolverine takes his place within Japanese culture as a ronin, a loner, a samurai without a leader or purpose. He’s dreaming a lot about the mutant he loved but had to kill (Famke Janssen), and fretting over the dying old man’s doctor (Svetlana Khodchenkova), a fork-tongued devil so thin she makes Mariko consider a diet. And then his powers start to fail him. Mangold sets up an interesting premise — an immortal tired of living faced with mortality. Then the movie stumbles into the curse of the feeble vil-
The Wolverine Rated PG-13, 120 minutes. Opens Friday.
lains — none worthy of Wolverine’s knives — and the trap of endless fights. The action sequences are grimly violent and entertaining, but there is no one written or cast in this worthy of his best efforts. Jackman has great presence in this role, brooding, sulking, wisecracking to alarmed airport metal detector operators: “Hip replacement.” This Wolverine gets our hopes up, and falls short. If you’re the sort who stays through the credits and swoons over whatever variation on the “Nobody ever dies in Marvelland” the tease for the next film promises, this is for you. For anybody with a more demanding palate, even for a summer comic book movie, The Wolverine may leave you wanting the higher-minded movie this one promised to be — for a while.
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COVER STORY Larry g(EE) a whiz at blending vintage, contemporary sounds
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or Dallas soul-funk brother Larry g(EE), the 14 musicians who perform with him don’t feel like a crowd when they’re all on the stage together. “When it comes to playing live, it feels like we’re this one thing, you know? It feels like we’re all part of this one thing happening,” the musician said. “It’s hard to describe.” The singer and his band will headline the benefit concert that wraps up the fifth Adventures in Autism Intervention and Research Conference at the University of North Texas on Saturday night. Since the release of his debut EP in 2011, Larry g(EE) has been on a slow but steady climb. He played a coveted spot in March at South by Southwest, Austin’s huge music festival and conference. He got a gig for himself and his big band of horn players, a keyboardist, guitarist, bassist and drummer on ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel Live. The artist took a break from the studio and song-polishing to talk about the music he’ll bring to his first gig in Denton. Weekends serves up four summer-suited tracks that are a seamless blend of soul, R&B, pop and funk. He trusted his songs to his peer and friend-turned-producer Beau Bedford, and the two are slinging inspiration hot and heavy in hopes for a followup. Given that g(EE) released the EP in 2011, there’s something that feels ahead of the curve about the funk-soul brother posture and sound soaking the airwaves right now, from Justin Timberlake (“Suit & Tie”), Robin Thicke (“Blurred Lines”) and Bruno Mars (“When I Was Your Man”). “I feel like, when someone like a Justin T. and Robin Thicke are making music with this strong relationship to soul, at the end of the day, it comes back to this history,” g(EE) said. He said the history has fed him, Thicke, Timberlake and any savvy musician who appreciates music that evokes a sensation. And horns aren’t exactly a novelty. Madonna and Timberlake released “4 Minutes” on Hard Candy in 2008, and the track opens with a chorus of horns. Yet there is a sense that soul is experiencing a popular renaissance. “I’ve always had this love of soul music, and it’s something than I wanted to do for a while,” g(EE) said. “I was really going off of the sounds I was hearing out in the city when I spent a summer in Brooklyn.” It’s not that g(EE) made prophetic music on Weekends, he said. It’s that a wave of nostalgia
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Dallas singer-songwriter Larry g(EE) will close out Saturday’s DREAM 2013 Benefit Concert with his brand of contemporary funk. He’s shown performing with his band in March during South by Southwest Music Festival in Austin.
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The horn section is a big part of Larry g(EE)’s soulful sound.
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Soul had crashed over America’s big cities. It was as if the economic recession made older and wiser folks recall when a night out at a small club was a memory in the making. Our grandparents survived the Great Depression and watched desegregation unfold. The charm of the skittering beats and big, bad horns that belted out in dance halls rose up as a reminder that even if times are rough, well, laissez les bon temps rouler. The Big Apple always has its share of super-cool jazz, and a new generation of R&B monsters are sharpening their chops in the city that never sleeps. New York is home to Harlem and the Apollo Theater, after all. In those hallowed halls, aspiring artists rub an old wooden stump for luck and pray that the opening five notes of their song are outof-body-experience good. If said prayers go unanswered, the audience at the Apollo shuts the artist down, and brutally. It’s so harsh that a dancing man literally sweeps performers off the stage with a broom while the crowd basks in the humiliation. “The great thing is that this has been a labor of love,” g(EE) said. “Everything on the record is based off of a feel. Everything came from a feeling. When it came to choosing all the songs for Weekends — which follows the single “Yo Mama” with “Camera Phone,” an invitation for a special someone to dance like she’s making a private video for him, “I’m Your Fool”
and “Game” — g(EE) said everything had to second that feeling. “It felt like they were ready to go,” he said. “Beau Bedford and I are into, like, this positive thing we wanted to express. We don’t take ourselves too seriously. We wanted all of the record to feel good, and to make the audience feel good.” The singer embraces both the bravado and bombast of soul and R&B. In “Yo Mama,” the narrator ogles a classy lady and calls her out: “Your milkshake may bring boys to the yard/But that’s not how I’m playing these cards.” He’s no fool, and warns the object of his desire that she’d “better run” because he’s on her trail. Larry g(EE) was born in West Texas. He grew up around professional music. His father owned a recording studio. His uncle was the studio engineer and his mother was a gospel singer. He started his musical journey with piano lessons, then switched to the guitar, and learned everything he needed to know about vocal dynamics and conviction in a college gospel choir. While g(EE) has a knack for hooks and catchy melodies, it’s his voice that surprises. It’s a big voice, capable of caressing high notes with a Frankie Valli falsetto, then punching the chorus with a raspy croon that might approach the sonorous croon of the Righteous Brothers’ Bill Medley. He explains his schooled vocals. “My father would have session players in the studio — session players who had worked with Elvis and Marvin Gaye,”
g(EE) said. “As a kid, I just sort of sat there soaking it all in.” He claims Hall & Oates and Shuggie Otis as favorites in his formative years. He grew up listening to Earth, Wind & Fire, which accounts for the cocky horns that dance all over “Game,” the final track on Weekends. The song is a dance-hall stomper that keeps climbing in intensity until the music collapses in a spent heap. The singer said he’s happy for the television exposure, which drove new listeners to his social media sites, but he’s choosing to stay on top of what he calls the “humble hustle.” He and Bedford are laying down tracks and dissecting songs. He said he and Bedford have opted for a straightforward, honest partnership. “It’s a simple relationship, really,” g(EE) said. “I typically will come up with a song, bring it to Beau, who takes the idea and creates the sound. I think we’ve got a great respect for one another. If you look at both of us, visually, he’s the hippie and I’m not a hippie. I’m in a bow tie and he’s in a dashiki. Whenever we walk on stage, it’s like, ‘What’s going on here?’ That’s the beauty of music. No boundaries. You’ve got Beau coming from one end of the spectrum and me from another.” The artist will share the benefit stage Saturday with the O’s, Blue Bear, Goodnight Ned, Fate Lions, Jess & the Echoes, School of Rock and Special Mister Ed. Larry g(EE) is scheduled to start at 11 p.m. and play till 1 a.m. LUCINDA BREEDING can be reached at 940-566-6877.
What: DFW Rocks to End Autism through Music concert featuring Larry g(EE), the O’s, Blue Bear, Goodnight Ned, Fate Lions, Jess & the Echoes, School of Rock and Special Mister Ed When: 4:30 p.m. Saturday to 1 a.m. Where: In the atrium of UNT’s Business Leadership Building, located between Maple and West Highland streets at Avenue A. Details: Tickets cost $15, available at the door. Proceeds benefit the UNT Kristin Farmer Autism Center. On the Web: For more information about the center or to buy tickets online, visit http://autism.unt.edu.
Concert to help boost local autism services he director of the University of North Texas Kristin Farmer Autism Center hopes Saturday’s benefit concert will give the center itself more exposure. The DREAM 2013 Benefit Concert is one of the highlights of the fifth Adventures in Autism Intervention and Research conference, which will be hosted on the UNT campus all day on Saturday. “The proceeds from the conference will directly support the three mission areas of the Kristin Farmer Autism Center: direct therapeutic services for families throughout the D-FW area, research and training,” executive director Kevin Callahan said. “As a new multidisciplinary center, we operate on a very limited budget, and all donations will help move our mission forward.” The new center trains UNT students who are pursuing specialties in special education, and it serves families affected by autism, a disorder that affects the brain and disrupts social interaction, including verbal and nonverbal interaction, and often manifests as a set of compulsive and repetitive behaviors. Some cases are severe, with the afflicted unable to be independent, while other kinds of autism are less severe and sometimes go
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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. $-$$. 940-382-5437.
FINE DINING The Great American Grill at Hilton Garden Inn, 3110 Colorado Blvd. Dinner: Daily 5-10pm. 940-891-4700. The Greenhouse Restaurant Casual dining atmosphere complements fresh seafood, beef and chicken from the grill. Even vegetarian selections get a flavor boost from the woodpile. Starters are rich: spinachartichoke dip, asiago olives. Refined cocktails and rich desserts. Patio dining available. 600 N. Locust St. Mon-Thurs 11-10, Fri 11-11, Sat 12-11, Sun noon-9 (bar stays open later). $-$$. 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. $$$. 940-243-4919. www.dentonwildwoodinn.com.
NATURAL/VEGETARIAN The Bowllery 901 Ave. C, Suite 101. Daily 11am-10pm. 940-383-2695. http://thebowllery.com. Cupboard Natural Foods and Cafe Cozy cafe inside food store serves things the natural way. Winning salads; also good soups, smoothies and sandwiches, both with and without meat. Wonderful breakfast including tacos, quiche, muffins and more. No smoking. 200 W. Congress St. Mon-Sat 8-8, Sun 10-7. $. 940387-5386.
PIZZA Crooked Crust 101 Ave. A. 940-5655999. J&J’s Pizza Bountiful, homemade pizza pies, in N.Y. style or deep-dish Chicago style. Salads, hot and cold subs, calzones, lasagna and spaghetti. Beer. 118 W. Oak St. 940-382-7769. Mon-Sat 11-midnight. $-$$. Mellow Mushroom 217 E. Hickory St. Sun-Wed 11am-10pm, Thurs-Sat
11am-midnight. 940-323-1100. Palio’s Pizza Cafe 1716 S. Loop 288. 940-387-1900. TJ’s Pizza Wings & Things 420 S. Carroll Blvd., Suite 102. 940-3833333.
Sun 11-7; 940-497-2530. Weinberger’s Deli Chicago-style sandwiches including the Italian beef bistro, sausages, gyros, soups and more. 311 E. Hickory St., Suite 110. Mon-Sat 11-8, Sun 11-7. 940-566-5900. www.weinbergersdenton.com.
SANDWICHES New York Sub-Way 305 W. University Drive. 940-566-1823. New York Sub Hub Bread baked daily and fresh ingredients, even avocado. $. 906 Ave. C. Mon-Sat 10-10, Sun 11-10. 940-383-3213. Other locations: 1400 S. Loop 288, Suites 102-2, in Denton Crossing; Mon-Sun 10:30-10; 940-383-3233. 4271 FM2181, No. 308, in Corinth; Mon-Sat 10:30-9,
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. Homemade 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. $-$$. 940382-5118. Sweet Basil Thai Bistro 1800 S.
Loop 288, Suite 224. 940-484-6080. Sukhothai II Restaurant 1502 W. Hickory St. 940-382-2888. Thai Ocha Dishes that are as tasty as they are pretty. Lunch specials can be made with chicken, pork, vegetables or beef; hot and spicy sauce makes even veggie haters go after fresh veggies with zeal. Quiet setting. BYOB. No smoking. 1509 Malone St. Mon-Fri 11am-3pm, 5-10pm; Sat 11:30-10; Sun 11:30-9. $-$$. 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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