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LOL Hear that giggling in the basement? Denton’s getting its first comedy festival weekend By Lucinda Breeding

enton resident Russell Lytle stirred up some ire at the Democratic National Convention on Tuesday morning in Philadelphia. Standing on a stage with Texas Democrats supporting Bernie Sanders, Lytle said: “We want to be clear. We are currently condemning our current presumptive nominee.” The Texas Tribune reported that a Hillary Clinton supporter rose and pointed his finger at the stage to deliver this order: “Stop this nonsense!” he said. “You need to grow up!” Here at home, Lytle has resuscitated the Stonewall Democrats, a local chapter of a national Democratic LGBT group. ■ Mike Wiebe, frontman of Denton-turned-Austin punk rock band the Riverboat Gamblers, had a good idea for the Democratic National Convention: Invite a certain round little droid from Star Wars to the proceedings. “If the DNC was smart they would have BB-8 come out and speak. People love him.” ■ Bartonville wants your books. The town has a little free library — a kiosk containing free books for anyone who happens to stroll by. Donors can drop off books between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. at Bartonville Town Hall, 1941 E. Jeter Road. Readers are asked to return books to the library when they are finished. ■ Lifelong pals and Denton residents Garrett Dennington and Jesse Apple are the men behind Great American Brewery Tour. The duo is trying to raise $7,000 to give a bus a makeover. The men then plan to take the bus across the country and shoot what sounds like a reality television show pilot-pitch about American craft beer and the people who love it. Learn more here: http://kck.st/2abeeqM. ■ A reader has a question for you: “Did you know that there are actually nine tiers (floors) in the Courthouse on the Square?” If you don’t count the basement level from the north entrance, the reader says, there are actually nine from the ground floor up. From the third floor, there are actually six more floors that lead all the way up to the actual clock. The reader reports: “The view is wonderful and [I] would love to have lunch up there, but would not care to share with the pigeons already occupying the upper tiers.” ■ Leaders of the soon-to-be low-power radio station KUZU-FM (92.9) had planned to be on air right about now. Anxious crowdfunding supporters recently got an email to update them on the station’s progress. An air date wasn’t announced, but officials said to check in for updates about their studio space and programming progress at the station’s website, www.kuzu.fm. ■

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his weekend will tell if Denton’s already-bustling festival calendar will make room for comedy. The Denton Comedy Festival starts with a warm-up showcase today at Killer’s Tacos, then moves to the Old Dirty Basement at J&J’s Pizza on the Square. “I mean, to me it’s kind of already a success,” said R.J. Avery, the festival director behind the event. Avery, a Garland resident who spends a lot of spare time in Denton watching music and comedy, pulled the fest together in three months with a small crew of volunteers. The inaugural event has an impressive list of headliners: Shane Mauss, an awardwinning alumnus of HBO’s Comedy Arts Festival; Bob Biggerstaff, whose career got a bump on ABC’s Last Comic Standing; Paul Varghese, a Dallas comedian who also took his act to Last Comic Standing; and Carey Denise, an Arlington comedian who has lent her wit to an edition of the popular game Cards Against Humanity. Avery and his team also recruited regional and local up-and-comers. “Basically, we’re at a good place,” Avery said. “What will make the festival a success to me — other than just making it happen — is to make sure the comics are happy.” Laughter also matters to Avery. Coordinators have stacked the fest with emerging comedians who will perform five-minute sets. Others will perform seven to 10 minutes, he said. “Doing something unique and in three months, to have 43 comedians on the bill and Shane Mauss, someone at that caliber — that’s a nice festival for comics and, I hope, for people who come,” Avery said. Denton is primed for a comedy festival in part because of the stand-up showcases and open mics around town, organizer and comedian Joe Coffee said. The comedy scene in Denton mimics the

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From top, Clint Werth, Josh Johnson and Bob Biggerstaff are on the lineup for this weekend’s Denton Comedy Festival.

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THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

CREATIVE THINKING

FESTIVITIES & FUN

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. 6 to 9 p.m. — “Portraiture: Beginning Digital Photography Workshop” at the Patterson-Appleton Arts Center, 400 E. Hickory St. Bring a digital camera for a portraiture class taught by photographer Shaina Sheaff. Part of the Greater Denton Arts Council’s workshop series. $50, or $45 for GDAC members. Call 940-382-2787 or visit www.dentonarts.com.

9:30 to 11:30 a.m. — Finish It Fridays at North Branch Library, 3020 N. Locust St. Bring a craft project for this come-and-go program and visit with other crafters.

9 a.m. to 1 p.m. — Denton Community Market at the Denton County Historical Park, on Mulberry Street near Carroll Boulevard. Visit http://dentonmarket.org.

KID STUFF 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. — Story Time at South Branch Library, 3228 Teasley Lane. 2 to 4 p.m. — Coding Club for ages 8-17 at North Branch Library, 3020 N. Locust St. Learn how to code and collaborate on projects at this primarily self-directed, weekly gathering. 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. — “Lost in Space” for ages 5-8 at South Branch Library, 3228 Teasley Lane. Learn about satellites from Kubos, a company that sends nano-satellites into space, and create your own crater. Free. 4 p.m. — “On Your Mark, Get Set … Read!” for ages 5 and older at Emily Fowler Central Library, 502 Oakland St. Denton Community Theatre actors present an interactive program to promote reading. Free.

TALKS & THOUGHTS 4 to 5:30 p.m. — Exploring Western Philosophy at North Branch Library, 3020 N. Locust St. Explore the foundations of Western thought from its earliest beginnings with Eva H. Cadwallader, professor emerita. Free. 7 to 8 p.m. — “Remote Resources: America’s GenealogyBank” at Emily Fowler Central Library, 502 Oakland St. Learn how to search more than a billion genealogy records through America’s GenealogyBank. To register, call 940-3498752 or visit www.dentonlibrary.com.

STAGE & SCREEN 7 p.m. — Denton Comedy Festival preshow at Killer’s Tacos, 424 Bryan St. Featuring Joe Coffee, Bret Crow and Seth Chavez. $5 for a Thursday pass; $13 for a three-day pass. Visit www.dentoncomedyfestival.com. 11:30 p.m. — Denton Comedy Collective at Mable Peabody’s Beauty Parlor & Chainsaw Repair, 1125 E. University Drive. Featuring Matt Jones, Nick Fields, Dacey Tyson, Luke Moore and Matt Solomon. $5.

MUSIC Stark and the Move(e) Session 8 p.m. at UNT on the Square. Free. Bad Mountain, Vodeo 7 p.m. at Harvest House. Free. Big Band at Abbey Underground. Raised Right Men 9 p.m. at Jack’s Tavern. Free. Allegheny Drive 9 p.m. at Dan’s Silverleaf. Free.

KID STUFF

COMMUNITY & CAUSES

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 940-3498752. 10 a.m. — Splish Splash Story Time in the children’s play pool at Water Works Park, 2400 Long Road. Admission is waived, but participants are limited to the children’s play pool and must leave the park by 10:45 a.m. 11 a.m. — Story Time at North Branch Library, 3020 N. Locust St. 4 to 5 p.m. — “Tiny Robots” for ages 10-16 at Emily Fowler Central Library, 502 Oakland St. Turn a small wind-up toy into a tiny robot. Free, but registration is required. Call 940-349-8752 or visit www.dentonlibrary.com.

11 a.m. — Barbecue luncheon fundraiser to benefit Beaux Richard, who is battling childhood cancer. Call or text Angie Regas at 940-999-1862, and pick up orders to-go at 1520 Mosscreek Drive. Baked beans, salad, bread and your choice of two pieces of chicken or brisket for $5 per plate, or $8 for a combo plate with both meats. Homemade desserts will be sold.

SPORTS & OUTDOORS 8 to 9:30 p.m. — Dutch oven dessert class at Ray Roberts Lake State Park’s Johnson Branch Unit, 100 PW 4153, Valley View. Meet at the Picnic Pavilion 1. Bring a spoon for tasting, and take home recipes. $7 entrance fee for ages 13 and up.

STAGE & SCREEN 7 p.m. — Denton Comedy Festival in the basement at J&J’s Pizza, 118 W. Oak St. Two nights of comedy with more than 40 comedians. Featuring Paul Varghese, Bob Biggerstaff, Thomas Nichols and hosts Dan Danzy and Clint Werth. One-night general admission passes cost $10; or $13 for a three-day pass. Festival package available. Tickets include after-party at Abbey Underground. Visit www.dentoncomedyfestival.com. 7:30 p.m. — Denton Community Theatre’s Theatre School presents Disney’s Aladdin Jr. at the Campus Theatre, 214 W. Hickory St. Tickets cost $12, general admission. Call 940-382-1915 or visit www.dentoncommunitytheatre.com/school.

MUSIC Cypress Creek 7 p.m. at Trail Dust. Adam Hood 9 p.m. at Dan’s Silverleaf. $15. Starparty at Abbey Underground. Omni-Freak Dance Party 9 p.m. at Mable Peabody’s. Jackie Darlene 9 p.m. at Jack’s Tavern. Free. John Evans Band 9:30 p.m. at Rockin’ Rodeo. $10-$12. Moniker, The Wit and the Whimsy, Steering Ships With Empty Bottles, the Sunshine Whales 9:30 p.m. at Andy’s Bar. $7.

SUNDAY

TUESDAY

CREATIVE THINKING 2 to 4 p.m. — Family Chess Challenge at North Branch Library, 3020 N. Locust St. Alexey Root, a former U.S. women’s chess champion, will play 10 chess players simultaneously. Anyone who can win against her gets a free copy of her new book, Prepare With Chess Strategy. All ages welcome. Free.

KID STUFF 10 a.m. — Story Time at South Branch Library, 3228 Teasley Lane. 2 to 5 p.m. — “Happy Birthday, Harry Potter!” at South Branch Library, 3228 Teasley Lane. Free event for all ages includes wand making, hat sorting, a Hogwarts feast, games and more. Costume contest begins at 4:30 p.m.

SPORTS & OUTDOORS 9 to 10 a.m. — “Fast & Furriest” at Ray Roberts Lake State Park’s Johnson Branch Unit, 100 PW 4153, Valley View. Meet at the Picnic Pavilion 1 and learn about mammals found in the park. $7 entrance fee for ages 13 and up. 11 a.m. to noon — “Wildlife Detectives” at Ray Roberts Lake State Park’s Johnson Branch Unit, 100 PW 4153, Valley View. Use observation skills to find traces of animal activity. Meet at the amphitheater near the Kid Fish Pond. $7.

STAGE & SCREEN 7 p.m. — Denton Comedy Festival in the basement at J&J’s Pizza, 118 W. Oak St. Featuring Shane Mauss, Carey Denise, and hosts Dan Danzy and Clint Werth. One-night general admission passes cost $10; or $13 for a three-day pass. Tickets include after-party at Abbey Underground. Visit www. dentoncomedyfestival.com. 7:30 p.m. — Denton Community Theatre’s Theatre School presents Disney’s Aladdin Jr. at the Campus Theatre, 214 W. Hickory St. Tickets cost $12, general admission. Visit www.dentoncommunitytheatre.com/school.

MUSIC Mid-Summer Outdoor Concert: 432 Hz Ensemble 2 to 3 p.m. at Emily Fowler Central Library. Free. Cypress Creek 7 p.m. at Trail Dust. Tanner Fenoglio 9 p.m. at Jack’s Tavern. Free. Dezi 5, -topic, Tomkat 9 p.m. at Harvest House. Foolish 2, Armazilla 9 p.m. at Dan’s Silverleaf. $2. Substrate Divine, Ashley Somogyi 9 p.m. at Mable Peabody’s. $5. The P-Town Skanks, the Deluxe, Nu Kicks Band, Silas Nello 9:30 p.m. at Andy’s Bar. $7.

WEDNESDAY

STAGE & SCREEN

KID STUFF

2 p.m. — Denton Community Theatre’s Theatre School presents Disney’s Aladdin Jr. at the Campus Theatre, 214 W. Hickory St. Tickets cost $12, general admission. Call 940-3821915 or visit www.dentoncommunitytheatre.com/school.

9:30 a.m. — Mother Goose Time at South Branch Library, 3228 Teasley Lane. Stories and activities for infants (birth to 18 months) and their caregivers. Free. Call 940-349-8752. 10:30 a.m. — Toddler Time at South Branch Library, 3228 Teasley Lane. Stories, puppets and activities for toddlers (12-36 months) and their caregivers. Free. Call 940-349-8752. 2 to 3 p.m. — Star Wars Hour of Code for ages 7-10 at North Branch Library, 3020 N. Locust St. Learn the basics of coding with Rey, Finn, BB-8 and other Star Wars characters. This is a self-paced lesson in coding, but staff will be present for one-on-one assistance. Free, but registration is required. Call 940-349-8752 or visit www.dentonlibrary.com.

9:30 a.m. — Toddler Time at Emily Fowler Central Library, 502 Oakland St. Stories, puppets and activities for toddlers (12-36 months) and their caregivers. Free. Call 940-349-8752. 11 a.m. — Story Time at Emily Fowler Central Library, 502 Oakland St. Stories, songs, puppets and more for children age 1-5 and their caregivers. 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. — Read to Rover at Emily Fowler Central Library, 502 Oakland St. Children ages 6-11 will practice reading one-on-one with a certified therapy dog. Free, but registration is required. Call 940-349-8752 or visit www.dentonlibrary.com. 7 p.m. — Baby and Toddler Story Time for children 3 and younger at North Branch Library, 3020 Locust St. Free. Call 940-349-8752 or visit www.dentonlibrary.com.

MUSIC Russ Martin Show Listeners Foundation benefit concert and raffle with Phil Hamilton, Matt Kimbrow, Gary Kyle, Aaron Copeland, Clayton Landau, Kody West, Jason Michael, Michael Lee Clemmer, 3 p.m. at Rockin’ Rodeo. $10. Hares on the Mountain 5 p.m. at Dan’s Silverleaf. Free.

MONDAY CREATIVE THINKING 6 to 8:45 p.m. — Chess Night at North Branch Library, 3020 N. Locust St. Players of all ages and skill levels welcome. 7 to 8 p.m. — Learn about 3-D printing and get certified to use the library’s 3-D printer at North Branch Library, 3020 N. Locust St. To register, call 940-349-8752.

TALKS & THOUGHTS 7 to 8 p.m. — Amazing YA Book Club at Emily Fowler Central Library, 502 Oakland St. Discuss young adult books with other grown-up fans. This month, discuss Pirates! by Celia Rees. Free. Call 940-349-8752 or visit www.dentonlibrary.com.

MUSIC

TALKS & THOUGHTS 7 to 8 p.m. — Nonfiction Book Discussion Group at North Branch Library, 3020 N. Locust St. This month, discuss Clementine: The Life of Mrs. Winston Churchill by Sonia Purnell. Visit www.dentonlibrary.com.

Le Not So Hot Klub du Denton, Mister Joe 7 p.m. at Sweetwater. Free. Los Wedos 8 p.m. at Dan’s Silverleaf. Free. Jazz Night with Keith Karns, Henry Dickhoff, Mike Luzecky, Connor Kent 8:30 p.m. at the Bearded Monk.

MUSIC

6 p.m. Friday — Friday Night Drags at Texas Motor Speedway, State Highway 114 at I-35W in Fort Worth. Street-style drag racing on the 1/8-mile pit road. Drag racing or Show-NShine entry fee is $20. For spectators, entry is $10 for adults, $5 for children at Gate 6. Call 817-215-8500 or visit www.texasmotorspeedway.com.

Parade lineup starts at 8:30 a.m. Enter a float, trailer, wagon or horse in the parade at no charge. Cash prizes will be awarded. For more information, visit www.ntfair.com. To become a parade sponsor, contact Susan Schoenthal at edsujobe1@verizon.net or 940-391-2187. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 10 — Arts & Autos Extravaganza presented by the Denton Main Street Association, in and around the Courthouse on the Square, 110 W. Hickory St. Classic and custom cars, trucks and motorcycles on display; Chalk Fest contest, arts and craft vendors, children’s activities, festival food and more. Free. Visit www.dentonmainstreet.org.

● Erin Whyte teaches dance, 9:30 to 11 a.m. for ages 6-8, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. for ages 9-14. Each weeklong session costs $55-$65; $5 discount for GDAC members. Call 940-382-2787 or visit www.dentonarts.com. Aug. 15-17 — Summer Camp SCRAP, a day camp for kids ages 6-12, at arts and crafts store SCRAP Denton, 420 S. Bell Ave. Five-day sessions cost $200; three-day sessions $135. Camp runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. Register at http://scrapdenton.org.

STAGE & SCREEN

COMMUNITY & CAUSES

MUSIC Whitney Rose 8 p.m. at Dan’s Silverleaf. $7. Cadenaxo, Alican Koc, Menthol, Laughter, Sepsis 8 p.m. at J&J’s Pizza. $5.

IN THE REGION SPORTS & OUTDOORS

8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday — Greater Lewisville Community Theatre presents the musical Violet at 160 W. Main St. in Old Town Lewisville. Tickets cost $22 for adults, $18 for 65 and older or 18 and younger. For reservations, call 972-221-7469. For more information, visit www.glct.org. 3:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Saturday — Artisan Center Theater presents Chitty Chitty Bang Bang at 444 E. Pipeline Road in Hurst. Tickets cost $9-$22. Call 817-284-1200 or visit www.artisanct.com. Through Aug. 7 — Artes de la Rosa presents Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown at the Rose Marine Theater, 1440 N. Main St. in Fort Worth. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, and 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. There will be a Sunday matinee at 3 p.m. Aug. 7. Call 817-624-8333 or visit www.artesdelarosa.org.

FUTURE BOOKINGS FESTIVITIES & FUN Aug. 19-27 — 2016 North Texas Fair and Rodeo at the fairgrounds, 2217 N. Carroll Blvd. Concerts, rodeo events, contests, carnival and more. Tickets cost $15-$20 for adults, $5 for children ages 7-12, free for children younger than 6; or $100 for season passes, $60 for four-day passes. Visit www.ntfair.com. 10 a.m. Aug. 20 — 2016 North Texas Fair Parade from Denton High School, 1007 Fulton St., to the Square and back.

11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 24 — Denton County Office of History & Culture’s “Lunch ’n Learn” docent orientation and training session, in the 1896 Room at the Courthouse on the Square, 110 W. Hickory St. Free. Reserve a spot by Aug. 18 by calling Gretel L’Heureux at 940-349-2850 or emailing gretel.l’heureux@dentoncounty.com.

CREATIVE THINKING 6 to 9 p.m. Aug. 4 — “Tattoo Flash Sheet Workshop” at the Patterson-Appleton Arts Center, 400 E. Hickory St. Denton tattoo artist Wes Brown will guide participants through making their own flash sheets — the art that adorns the walls of tattoo shops. Part of the Greater Denton Arts Council’s workshop series. Fee is $80, or $75 for GDAC members. Call 940-382-2787 or visit www.dentonarts.com. 6 to 9 p.m. Sept. 8 — “Leatherworking: Intermediate Leather Tooling Workshop” at the Patterson-Appleton Arts Center, 400 E. Hickory St. Create an image, transfer it to leather and hand-tool it into a finished product with Bell & Oak’s Clint Wilkinson. Leather provided; bring your own tools. Part of the Greater Denton Arts Council’s workshop series. Fee is $80, or $75 for GDAC members. Call 940-382-2787 or visit www.dentonarts.com.

KID STUFF Aug. 8-12 — Greater Denton Arts Council Summer Art Camp at the Patterson-Appleton Arts Center, 400 E. Hickory St. Weeklong camps with morning and afternoon sessions: ● Caitlyn Hood teaches visual arts, 9:30 to 11 a.m. for ages 9-14, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for ages 5-8. ● Polly Maynard teaches guitar, 9:30 to 11 a.m. for ages 6-8, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. for ages 9-14.

“Beers and Ballads” with Windsong 7 p.m. at Sweetwater. Free. Wayne “The Train” Hancock 8:30 p.m. at Dan’s Silverleaf. $10. Sol Kitchen 9 p.m. at Harvest House. Free.

TALKS & THOUGHTS 7 p.m. Sept. 17 — “An Evening With Kevin Smith: The Art of Comics,” a talk by the writer, comedian, podcaster and film director, at UNT’s Murchison Performing Arts Center, on the north side of I-35E at North Texas Boulevard. For adults only. Tickets cost $40, or $35 for students with ID and Greater Denton Arts Council members. For tickets, visit www.dentonarts.com.

STAGE & SCREEN 7:30 p.m. Aug. 5-6 and 2 p.m. Aug. 7 — Denton Community Theatre presents Art by Yasmina Reza at the PointBank Black Box Theatre, 318 E. Hickory St. $15. Call 940-382-1915 or visit www.dentoncommunitytheatre.com. Aug. 12-21 — Denton Community Theatre presents West Side Story at the Campus Theatre, 214 W. Hickory St. Tickets cost $10-$22. Call 940-382-1915 or visit www.dentoncommunitytheatre.com.

MUSIC Shaun Outen Aug. 4 at Jack’s Tavern. Free. Impulse Dog, Mojo Frankenstein, the Revelry, Joe Savage Aug. 4 at Andy’s Bar. $7. Whiskey Folk Ramblers, Hell Texas Aug. 5 at Dan’s Silverleaf. $10. King George Aug. 5 at Rockin’ Rodeo. $10. Megafauna, Abacaba Aug. 6 at Dan’s Silverleaf. $10. Conor Wallace, Red Death, Walker Smart Aug. 7 at Dan’s Silverleaf. Free. Blue Water Highway Band, Kody West Aug. 12 at Rockin’ Rodeo. $10-$12. David Bazan, Michael Nau Aug. 13 at Dan’s Silverleaf. $20, or $15 in advance. The Supersuckers Aug. 18 at Dan’s Silverleaf. $15, or $10 in advance.

MUSIC VENUES The Abbey Inn Restaurant & Pub Each Wed, County Rexford, 7-9pm, free. 101 W. Hickory St. 940-566-5483. The Abbey Underground Weekly events: Each Sat, “’80s and ’90s Retro Dance Party”; each Sun, open mic, sign-up at 7:30pm; each Mon, karaoke. 100 W. Walnut St. www.abbeyunderground.com. The Bearded Monk 122 E. McKinney St. 940-9997238. www.beardedmonk.com. American Legion Post 550 905 Foundation St., Pilot Point. 940-686-9901. Andy’s Bar Each Mon, open mic, sign-up at 9 pm; each Wed, karaoke. 122 N. Locust St. 940-565-5400. http://andys.bar. Audacity Brew House Each Sat, brewery tours at 3pm and live music. Each Sun, yoga at 11am, $5. Each Tues, Geeks Who Drink trivia, 7pm. 1012 Shady Oaks Drive. 940-218-1987. www.audacitybrewhouse.com. The Chestnut Tree Each Sat, Jazz Brunch at 10am. 107 W. Hickory St. 940-591-9475. www.chestnut tearoom.com. Dan’s Silverleaf 103 Industrial St. 940-320-2000. www.danssilverleaf.com. The Greenhouse Each Mon, live jazz at 10pm, free. 600 N. Locust St. 940-484-1349. www.greenhouse restaurantdenton.com. Harvest House Each Mon, Geeks Who Drink trivia, 8-9pm. 331 E. Hickory St. 214-578-7499. www.dentonharvesthouse.com. Jack’s Tavern Most shows at 9pm. 508 S. Elm St. 940-808-0502. www.jacksdenton.com. J&J’s Pizza 118 W. Oak St. 940-382-7769. www.jandjpizzadenton.com. Killer’s Tacos 424 Bryan St. 940-566-3808. www.killerstacos.com. Lone Star Attitude Burger Co. Each Tues, Real Texas Radio live broadcast, 7pm. 113 W. Hickory St. 940-383-1022. www.lsaburger.com. 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 Thurs, Glitterbomb variety show, 9pm, $5. Each Fri, Double Dee Karaoke, 9:45pm. Each Sun, The Grand Review, 10pm, $5. Each Tues, open mic, 9pm, sign-up at 8pm. 1125 E. University Drive, Suite 107. 940-566-9910. Midway Craft House Convenience store and growler bar. Each Sat, trivia, 7-9pm. 1115 W. Hickory St. 940-382-8700. www.midwaycrafthouse.com. Mulberry Street Cantina Each Mon, Boxcar Bandits, 9pm. 110 W. Mulberry St. 940-808-1568. http://mulberrystcantina.com. Parker Brothers Trail Dust 1200 S. Stemmons in Sanger. 940-365-4440. www.trailduststeaks.net. Paschall Bar Each Sun, Suit & Tie Sunday Jazz, 9pm. Upstairs at 122 N. Locust St. www.facebook.com/ PaschallBar. Rockin’ Rodeo 1009 Ave. C. 940-565-6611. www.rockinrodeodenton.com. Rusty Taco 210 E. Hickory St. 940-483-8226. www.therustytaco.com. Sweetwater Grill & Tavern Shows on the patio, no cover. 115 S. Elm St. 940-484-2888. www.sweetwatergrillandtavern.com. UNT on the Square 109 N. Elm St. 940-369-8257. http://untonthesquare.unt.edu. VFW Post 2205 Free karaoke at 8pm each Thurs, Fri and Sat. 909 Sunset St.

VISUAL ARTS Brick Haus Collective Artist organization and incubator space for emerging artists. 215 S. Woodrow Lane. www.brickhauscollective.com. The Chestnut Tree 107 W. Hickory St. 940-5919475. www.chestnuttearoom.com. A Creative Art Studio Gallery, classes and workshops. 227 W. Oak St., Suite 101. Mon-Sat 12-6pm, Sun by appointment only. 940-442-1251. www.acreativeartstudio.com. Denton Senior Center 509 N. Bell Ave. Mon-Fri 8am-9pm, Sat 9am-1pm. 940-349-8280. The DIME Store Denton Independent Maker Exchange’s store carrying local art, crafts and vintage items, plus workshop/gallery space. Tues-Sat 10-6. 510 S. Locust St. 940-381-2324. www.dimehandmade.com. First Friday Denton on the first Friday evening of the month at art venues and businesses around the downtown Square. Free gallery viewings, live music, art projects and demonstrations. For more information, visit www.firstfridaydenton.com. Green Space Arts Collective Studio/gallery available for rental. 529 Malone St. 940-595-9219. www.greenspacearts.com. Impressions by DSSLC Store selling ceramics by residents of Denton State Supported Living Center. 105 1/2 W. Hickory St. 940-382-3399. Jupiter House 114 N. Locust St. 940-387-7100. Patterson-Appleton Arts Center Greater Denton Arts Council’s galleries, meeting space and offices. 400 E. Hickory St. Tues-Fri 11am-5pm, Sat-Sun 1-5pm. 940-382-2787. www.dentonarts.com. ● “International Nightscapes: Recent Works by Bob Chilton,” work by photographer Bob Chilton, through Friday in the Gough Gallery. Free. SCRAP Denton Nonprofit store selling reused materials for arts and crafts, with the Re:Vision Gallery featuring art made of reused and repurposed items. Classes and workshops. 420 S. Bell Ave. Daily noon-6pm 940-808-1611. www.scrapdenton.org. tAd The Art Den, a small, artist-run space inside the Bowllery, 901 Ave. C, Suite 101. Tues-Sun 11am-9pm. www.tadgallery.org. 940-383-2695. TWU East and West galleries in the TWU Fine Arts Building, at Oakland Street and Pioneer Circle. Free. 940-898-2530. www.twu.edu/visual-arts. TWU Gallery 010 Student-run exhibition space in the lower level of the Student Union, on Bell Avenue at Administration Drive. www.twu.edu/visual-arts. UNT Art Gallery in the UNT Art Building, 1201 W. Mulberry St. Free. 940-565-4316. http://gallery.unt.edu. UNT Cora Stafford Gallery In UNT’s Oak Street Hall, 1120 W. Oak St. 940-565-4005. UNT on the Square 109 N. Elm St. Free. Mon-Fri 9am-noon & 1-5pm, with extended hours Thurs until 8pm; Sat 11am-3pm. 940-369-8257. http://untonthesquare.unt.edu. ● “Continuance: A Photography Exhibition,” a show juried by UNT photography alumni, OP Collective and professor Paho Mann, and OP Collective’s photography exhibition, through Saturday. Visual Arts Society of Texas Member organization of the Greater Denton Arts Council offers community and continuing education for local visual artists, professional and amateur. Visit www.vastarts.org or call Executive Director Jo Williams at 940-383-1092. Voertman’s Gallery Art space inside bookstore near UNT. 1314 W. Hickory St. www.facebook.com/ voertmansgallery.

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Strange monsters Writer, jazzer team up to create poems, music

Abstract painting in armchair critics’ cross hairs in ‘Art’ enton Community Theatre’s next PointBank Black Box Theatre show, Art, will run from Aug. 5-7. The three-person comedy by Yasmina Reza tells the story of Serge, a divorced dermatologist who has purchased an abstract painting — a white painting with white lines. His friend Marc thinks it is a joke. Serge insists Marc is not qualified to make a judgment. Their mutual friend Yvan claims to like the work. He seeks to make peace between the two — but he only annoys both Serge and Marc, and the fight is on. Performances will be at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 5 and 6 and at 2 p.m. Aug. 7 at the Black Box, 318 E. Hickory St. Tickets cost $15. This play is for mature audiences. For tickets, call 940-382-1915 or visit www.dentoncommunitytheatre. com.

peculative fiction writer Bonnie Jo Stufflebeam and jazz musician and composer Peter Brewer will perform works from their collaborative album release, Strange Monsters: A Music & Words Collaboration, at 3 p.m. Saturday at local game and comics shop Freaks and Geeks. The performance will consist of three of the tracks from the album. Actor Natalia Borja will read Stufflebeam’s short stories and a series of selected poems, while local jazz musicians play Brewer’s compositions, which were written specifically to accompany the stories behind the reading. Though many of the tracks on the album are for adult audiences, Stufflebeam and Brewer have selected three that are family-friendly. The event is free. Freaks and Geeks is located at 1629 N. Elm St.

— Rhiannon Saegert

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Serge (Kirk Holland, left) shows his friend Yvan (Damon Wadyko) his new purchase, a $200,000 painting, in “Art.” Denton Community Theatre presents Yasmina Reza’s comedy Aug. 5-7 at the PointBank Black Box Theatre.

— Rhiannon Saegert

Fab for all involved Groups link up for next week’s soup kitchen benefit Artists Enclave of Denton County, the Bearded Monk, Texas Musicians Against Gun Violence and upstart music movement 7Feathers invite Denton to support the local nonprofit Our Daily Bread at their Fab Friday event slated for 7 to 10 p.m. Aug. 5 at The Bearded Monk, 122 E. McKinney St. TX Fire Pies, a local mobile wood-fired pizza oven, and Cakes With Alt, a home-based bakery in Denton, will be selling food. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Our Daily Bread, Denton’s interfaith soup kitchen. The soup kitchen, located on the first floor of St. Andrew Presbyterian Church, serves about 200 meals a day. Texas Musicians Against Gun Violence will sponsor local singer-songwriter Matt Grigsby and the newgrass

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Tallgrass, a “newgrass” band that fuses jazz and bluegrass, will play Fab Friday next week. The event at the Bearded Monk on Aug. 5 will raise money for Our Daily Bread soup kitchen. band Tallgrass during the event. Attendees are encouraged to bring donations for Our Daily Bread. Requested items

include bottled water, sunscreen, insect repellent, deodorant, baby powder, mouthwash, cough drops and safety razors. Supporters who donate

items will be entered in a drawing for raffle prizes provided by breweries and local artists. — Rhiannon Saegert

Legos make for summertime learning in Denton. The Denton Parks and Recreation Department has two classes next week from FastForward Kids. Ages 4 to 7 can enroll in Lego Mania. The morning program lets participants test their imagination using Legos in 15 games and projects that can’t be bought in toy stores on online. Campers will uses the popular plastic bricks to build rockets, castles, airplanes and other forms. Kids build together under the guidance of a certified educator. Lego Mania meets from 9 to

11 a.m. Monday through Friday, Aug. 1-5, at the Denton Civic Center, 321 E. McKinney St. Ages 8 to 12 can join Lego Logo, a camp that gets participants building robots, race cars, trucks, cranes, pulleys, levers and other machines. Campers get to use kits not found in stores. Lego Logo meets from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, Aug. 1-5, at the Civic Center. Tuition for each camp is $100. To register, visit www. dentonparks.com or call 940349-7275. — Lucinda Breeding

DENTON PARKS & RECREATION Ages 10 to 17 can learn the basics of web design and animation while making interactive animations to publish online. The class meets 1 to 4 p.m. Aug. 1-4 at the Martin Luther King Jr. Recreation Center, 1300 Wilson. $165 per person. To register, call 940-3497275 or visit www.dentonparks.com. ■ Ages 12 to 16 can try their hands at archery and rock climbing during a Teen Adventures class that meets 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday, Aug. 8-12 at Denia Recreation Center, 1001 Parvin St. The class starts with introductions to each skill and then builds in difficulty during the week. $105. To register, call 940-349-7275 or visit www.dentonparks.com. ■ Ages 8 and older can learn the basics of archery from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 20 at Denia Recreation Center, 1001 Parvin. Students will learn on an indoor range with a USA Archery-certified instructor. There are seven slots available. $8. To register, call 940-349-7275 or visit www.dentonparks.com. ■ All ages can take part in a shallow water workout from 7 to 7:55 p.m. Monday through Thursday each week

at the Denton Natatorium, 2400 Long Road. The class is a low-impact, cross training format that combines kick boxing, water walking, yoga, Pilates and tai chi to improve cardiovascular fitness, flexibility and strength. $7 to drop in, $36 for a one-month pass, $132 for a four-month pass, $396 for an annual pass. For more information, call 940-349-7275. ■ Ages 7 to 15 can learn the fundamentals of golf with an experienced PGA golf pros in Jr. Golf Academy from 9 a.m. to noon Aug. 8-11 at the North Lakes Driving Range, 2009 W. Windsor Drive. The camp is suitable for beginners or for experienced young golfers who want to revisit basic skills. $240. To register, call 940-349-7275 or visit www.dentonparks.com. ■ Middle and high school students can learn advanced tennis techniques and skills in tennis camp next week, Aug. 1-5. The camp meets from 10:30 a.m. to noon on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, and 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday and Thursday. The middle school level is open to junior high players and younger players with tournament experience. High school level is for players in grades

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 drop-in activities. 8am-9pm Mon-Fri; 9am-1pm Sat. 509 N. Bell Ave. 940-349-8720. Ongoing activities: ● Aletha’s Craft Store, open 9am-1pm Mon-Sat. ● Social dancing, live bands and refreshments every second and fourth Friday, 7-9:30pm, $6. ● Movies 6pm each Wed, free for Denton seniors. ● SPAN noon meal each Mon-Fri, $2 for seniors 60 and older, $5 for those younger than 60. ● Bridge Party bridge, 12:30pm Thurs; duplicate bridge, 12:30pm Wed ● Bingo 12:45pm first and third Fri ● Triangle Squares square dancing 7pm first and third Fri, $6 ● Ed Bonk Workshop woodshop 9am-noon Tues-Thurs, $6 annual membership plus $1 per visit. RSVP Referral and placement service for volunteers age 55 and older. 1400 Crescent St. 940-383-1508.

9-12. $99. To register, call 940-3497275 or visit www.dentonparks.com. ■ An adult adaptive dance will be from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Aug. 12 at North Lakes Recreation Center, 2001 W. Windsor Drive. The event for special-needs adults includes a themed dance with pizza, light refreshments and a photo booth. $5 per person. To register, call 940-349-7275 or visit www.denton parks.com. ■ Summer camp sessions continue. There are five all-day camps for ages 3 1/2 to 12 and a teen all-day camp for ages 11-15. Camps meet from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. and include field trips, activities and swimming. Camps cost $115 per camper weekly and $125 per teen camper weekly. See more information at www.dentonparks.com. Register online or at the Denton Civic Center, 321 E. McKinney St. ■ Aquatic Explorer camp is for ages 7 to 14 from 1 to 4 p.m. weekdays at the Denton Natatorium and Water Works Park, 2400 Long Road. Next week’s theme is “Sports: Just Add Water.” Cost is $85 per weekly camp. Register online or call 940-349-7275.

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Chasing ‘Jason’ Alicia Vikander plays Heather Lee, head of the CIA’s cyber division, in “Jason Bourne.”

Matt Damon returns for uninspired fourth stint as the amnesiac super-assassin By Preston Barta | Film Critic

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ne of the biggest complaints you’ll find in comment sections across media is how Hollywood seems to have forgotten how to make original films. We may get the occasional Ex Machina or Birdman to stir the pot, but the entertainment business thinks in decimals and dollars. So, what better way to put butts in seats than to see Matt Damon’s Jason Bourne kicking some again?

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Magic lamp enton Community Theatre’s children’s company invites you to step onto a magic carpet and travel through an Arabian night. The DCT Theatre School opens Aladdin Jr., an adaptation of the 2011Disney stage musical for young singers, on Friday. The adaptation tells the story of a young bandit in the Middle Eastern city of Agrabah. He moves fleetly through the city, stealing bread and having fun with his best friends. In the marketplace, he meets Princess Jasmine — who has disguised herself to get a look at life outside the palace. Jasmine’s not ready to marry, though her father wants her to wed before her birthday in just three days. Aladdin is smitten and schemes to win Jasmine’s heart as Prince Ali of Ababwa. The pair seems destined to a fairy-tale ending — but a villain named Jafar and a certain magic lamp conspire to scuttle their happiness. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday at the Campus Theatre, 214 W. Hickory St. Tickets cost $12. For tickets, call 940382-1915 or visit www.dentoncommunitytheatre. com.

DCT youths present kid-sized ‘Aladdin Jr.’

— Lucinda Breeding

It’s been four years since Jeremy Renner failed to step into Bourne’s shoes in The Bourne Legacy, but it’s been nine years since Damon dove into the river and out of the series. And because studios favor resurfacing the old in order to be new, we forge ahead with the plainly titled Jason Bourne, a suspenseful but ultimately unnecessary retread that does little to push the narrative boundaries of its predecessors or deepen our relationship with the titular character. What was supposed to be an exciting, fresh addition to the series sticks to its conspiracy formula. We’ve seen this storyline Bourne after Bourne: Heinous actions bring Jason Bourne (an alias for the untrendy David Webb) out of the shadows. An alphabet soup of government agencies lose their cool upon learning he’s back on the grid. The usual foot chases, hand-to-hand combat and acts of espionage ensue. The problem with Jason Bourne is how perfectly bookended the initial trilogy is, with the image of Bourne floating off on the water. As a result, there seems to be little point in revisiting someone we didn’t necessarily miss. However, one thing you will notice while watching the film is how much you did miss this kind of action movie. Paul Greengrass, who directed both The Bourne Supremacy and Bourne Ultimatum, has a good handle on building tension and providing solid action set-pieces in his films. Chase sequences through a riot and the streets of Las Vegas will stand out and highlight the strengths of Greengrass’ filmmaking technique. The same, however, cannot be said of his co-writing duties alongside his frequent editing collaborator Christopher Rouse. Though their screenplay

Denton Community Theatre’s Theatre School presents “Aladdin Jr.” with an all-youth cast this weekend.

Nine years after we last saw Matt Damon as the former CIA assassin, he’s back in the role for “Jason Bourne,” opening in theaters Friday.

taps into relevant themes like all the Bourne films do, the script lacks the sting and organic feel that original scriber Tony Gilroy employed. There is still plenty to admire about Jason Bourne, such as the addition of recent Academy Award winner Alicia Vikander (The Danish Girl) as the head of the CIA’s cyber division, Heather Lee. Her almost robotic, emotionless demeanor — which she may have unin-

tentionally carried over from Ex Machina — makes for a mysterious character with much hidden underneath. While she spends a good chunk of the film staring at computer screens and barking orders through an earpiece, she really comes into her own by the end. Tommy Lee Jones as CIA Director Robert Dewey, on the other hand, isn’t much of a stretch for the celebrated ac-

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Mila Kunis, left, Kristen Bell and Kathryn Hahn play parents gone wild in “Bad Moms.”

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.movie tavern.com. Carmike Hickory Creek 16 8380 S. I-35E, Hickory Creek. 940-321-2788. www.carmike.com. Silver Cinemas Inside Golden Triangle Mall, 2201 S. I-35E. 940-387-1957. www.silvercinemasinc.com.

OPENING FRIDAY Bad Moms A trio of overworked mothers G2

(Kristen Bell, Mila Kunis and Kathryn Hahn) are tired of their typical urban existence and break the routine by cutting loose and getting crazy. Bad Moms features a great cast and has the markings of a crowdpleasing feature, but something hints at the film pulling punches in all the wrong places and pushing the envelope too far. Hopefully this isn’t the case and it’s a worthy comedy. Rated R, 101 minutes. — Preston Barta Nerve With Denton’s streets clouding over with Pokemon Go users, the idea that we’re not too far away from an actual game like the one posed in Nerve is a scary thought. Starring Emma Roberts and Dave Franco, Nerve indulges in an online game of truth or dare, where every move seems to be calculated by an anonymous group of watchers with a sinister plot. The premise fits in with current teen culture, but the tone seems to walk a fine line of thrilling and ridiculous. Rated PG-13, 96 minutes. — P.B.

Finding Dory (★★★1⁄2) A year after the events of Pixar’s Finding Nemo, we find our friendly-but-forgetful blue tang fish Dory (voiced by Ellen DeGeneres) on a journey to reunite with her family. Original favorites Marlin (Albert Brooks) and Nemo (now voiced by Hayden Rolence) are back as well, along with director Andrew Stanton (WALL-E, A Bug’s Life). Along the way, Dory meets new characters to admire — a nearsighted whale shark (Kaitlin Olson), a neurotic beluga whale (Ty Burrell), and Hank (Ed O’Neill), a grouchy octopus Dory runs into at a rehabilitative institution in California. Rated PG, 97 minutes. — P.B. Ghostbusters (★★★) The Ghostbusters are back, baby, but in a slightly new form. Instead of the likes of Bill Murray and Dan Aykroyd donning the suits, armed with proton blasters, it’s the lovely ladies who sting with comedy chops: Kristen Wiig, Melissa McCarthy, Kate McKinnon and Leslie Jones. And don’t forget Chris Hemsworth as a hilariously dim-witted secretary. The new team is against the world by trying to prove that ghosts exist in modern society. Directed by Paul Feig (Bridesmaids, Spy), this movie is unquestionably funny. The ultimate problem comes from an inconsistent tone and weak plotting. What is refreshing is its leads’ chemistry — McKinnon and Jones steal every scene they’re in. Rated PG-13, 116 minutes. — P.B. Hillary’s America: The Secret History of the Democratic Party A film from the creators of America: Imagine a World Without Her and 2016: Obama’s America focuses on Hillary Clinton and the Democratic Party. Directed by Dinesh D’Souza and Bruce Schooley. Rated PG-13, 107 minutes. — TDMN Ice Age: Collision Course It’s hard to believe it’s been 14 years since Ice Age dawned, but since then it has tanked from a heartfelt journey with friends to a series of largely forgettable films relegated to the

tor. We’ve seen Jones deliver the same indignant, forthright performance over the course of his career. By the same token, however, his role admittedly remains a pertinent fit following the shadowy CIA suits of Chris Cooper, Brian Cox and David Strathairn in the first three films. It wouldn’t be a Bourne movie without a persistent killing machine on our hero’s heels, and this time it’s the snake-

like Vincent Cassel (Black Swan), who is referred to only as “the Asset.” He lives up to his name by operating by his own agenda and supplying the film with most of its body count. Cassel’s character makes sharpshooting and chasing a hobby of sorts, giving Damon’s sharp talent a run for our money across the frame. As these films have tensely demonstrated over the past 13 years, Bourne is

Emma Roberts stars as Vee, who gets caught in a dangerous online game of truth or dare, in “Nerve.” Lionsgate $5 bin at Wal-Mart. Collision Course seems to follow that same path, with Manny (voiced by Ray Romano), Diego (Denis Leary) and Sid (John Leguizamo) joining forces with Buck (Simon Pegg) to fend off a meteor strike that’s threatening to destroy their world. Rated PG, 94 minutes. — P.B. Lights Out (★★★1⁄2) Ghost stories have been done to death, but James Wan (The Conjuring 2) knows a thing or two about feeding you nightmares and making you shriek. His latest production, Lights Out, puts forth a simple but effective concept:

A brother (Gabriel Bateman) and sister (Teresa Palmer) encounter a malicious entity that has an attachment to their mother (Maria Bello). It’s very seldom you find a horror film with actual scares, human characters you can care for and an idea to get excited about, but filmmaker David F. Sandberg (who’s also behind the upcoming Annabelle 2) finds a way to do so. Rated PG-13, 81 minutes. — P.B. The Secret Life of Pets (★★★) A spoiled terrier named Max (voiced by Louis C.K.) enjoys a comfortable life in a New York apartment — until his owner (Ellie Kemper)

a force to be reckoned with. He has the brains, brawn and keen senses to keep us invested. Even though the preceding journeys have proved to be starker and more satisfactory, Jason Bourne still is the reflective and action-packed vehicle we are more than happy to jump into. PRESTON BARTA is a member of the Dallas-Fort Worth Film Critics Association. Read his work on Fresh-

takes in stray mutt Duke (Eric Stonestreet). During a walk in the park, Max and Duke encounter a group of feral alley cats and end up in a truck that’s bound for the pound. Fortunately, an unruly rabbit named Snowball (Kevin Hart) saves Max and Duke, then demands they join his clan of abandoned pets who want to take down the humans who’ve done them wrong. Illumination Entertainment (Despicable Me, Minions) beats Pixar to the punch, while also giving its film a more kid-friendly touch of cartoon antics. Rated PG, 90 minutes. — P.B. Star Trek Beyond (★★★1⁄2) Beyond may not be the Star Trek your father grew up watching. It’s bigger and louder than the series and its predecessors ever were, but new director Justin Lin (Fast & Furious), taking over for J.J. Abrams, gives summer the feel-good and entertaining movie we needed. Beyond doesn’t necessarily go venture into new territory: The Enterprise encounters yet another hostile alien race with a serious chip on their shoulders about the nature of the Federation (the good guys). This leaves Captain Kirk (Chris Pine) and select members of the crew to find a way to get out of one mess after another and stop the reptilian-like Krall (Idris Elba) from fulfilling his nefarious plot. With Zachary Quinto, Karl Urban, Zoe Saldana, John Cho, Simon Pegg, Sofia Boutella, and the late and great Anton Yelchin. Rated PG-13, 122 minutes. — P.B.

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Force George Lucas’ vaunted series. Thirty years after the defeat of the Empire, new tensions surface. A new band of scrappy young rebels join Han Solo and Princess Leia to redouble their fight against oppression. And where is Jedi knight Luke Skywalker as the Empire stirs?

Admission costs $20 per car on the day of screenings, or $15 when purchased in advance at www.texasmotorspeedway.com. Patrons are invited to bring their own food and drinks, and Levy Restaurants also will have concession stands open on site. Attendees

are encouraged to bring lawn chairs to enjoy the movie under the stars instead of inside their vehicles. No pets allowed. The “Big Hoss” series continues with a screening of Pixar’s Inside Out on Aug. 20. — Lucinda Breeding

Jason Bourne Rated PG-13, 123 minutes. Opens Friday.

Fiction.tv. Follow him on Twitter @PrestonBarta.

Race to the movies Campus film club preps for two-day movie-making competition The University of North Texas Short Film Club will host a 48-hour film race next month, and it’s open to all filmmakers in town. The film race starts at 3 p.m. Aug. 26 at Audacity Brew House, 1012 Shady Oaks Drive. Filmmakers will meet up at the local brewery, and then take off to make a short film in 48 hours. Less, technically, since the finished films have to be submitted at 3 p.m. Aug. 28 at Audacity. Devynn Montoya, the club’s marketing officer, said the race is broad. “The film race is open to any and all filmmakers,” Montoya said. “There is not a theme to the race. However, we are focusing on narrative filmmaking.” Mateo Granados, a club member and the founder of Granatum Film Fest, will judge the short films from the

race, and Montoya said the club is recruiting other judges from the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Filmmakers will compete for prizes: a grand jury prize, runner-up, honorable mention, audience award, filmmakers’ award, first-time team leader award and young filmmaker award. Performers are eligible for honors, too: best actor and actress, best use of essential prop, best use of essential character and best use of essential dialogue. There is a single technical award: best film shot on either Texas Woman’s University or UNT campuses. A post-race film screening and awards ceremony will take place at UNT in Room 184 in the Media Arts Building, 1155 Union Circle. The screening will start at 6 p.m. Sept. 9. — Lucinda Breeding

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Families break down gender lines in kids’ clothing Weary of traditional pink and blue, some parents start designing By Anne D’innocenzio AP Retail Writer

NEW YORK — Pink for girls. Truck motifs for boys. A growing number of parents want to get outside those parameters when it comes to dressing their kids. Kristin Higgins was adamant about not pushing “girly” stereotypes on her daughter, and painted her room in shades of green. Higgins later dressed her up in superhero costumes. But as her daughter got older, it took more work to locate items that broke the mold. For Star Wars-themed pajamas, she had to go to the boys’ section. “It’s hard to find gender-neutral clothing,” said Higgins, 35, of Little Rock, whose daughter is now 6. “I want her to just get up and put on the clothing without thinking of putting on a costume, an identity.” Shopping for her 7-month-old son, Higgins finds clothes mainly have pictures like fire engines or sharks. What about cats, cupcakes or hearts, she wonders. For parents looking for clothes that defy gender norms, the options for back-to-school shopping are still limited — but they’re growing. Some big retailers like Lands’ End and Zara are making small changes to their offerings, while some frustrated parents have launched their own companies to make the items they wanted to find. “There is really a sharp divide between what is considered girls’ stuff and what’s considered boys’ stuff,” said Courtney Hartman. She started Seattle-based Jessy & Jack, a collection of unisex T-shirts for kids that have robots and dinosaurs, and Free to Be Kids, where a shirt with the slogan “I’m a Cat Guy” comes in blue, gray and yellow. Companies like Jessy & Jack and a collection called Princess Awesome, where dresses have trains and planes, are among nearly 20 online brands that formed a campaign called Clothes

Without Limits last year that they’re reprising for the back-to-school season. Still, many of the items are not cheap — T-shirts at $20 can be pricey for growing kids. Bigger companies are offering some options, after similar shifts in the toy and bedding aisles to more neutral signs and products. Lands’ End launched a line of science T-shirts two years ago after a customer complained on social media that there was only one version for boys. As part of its new Cat & Jack brand of children’s clothing that kids helped design, Target offers unisexfit T-shirts online with slogans like “Smart & Strong” and “Future Astronaut.” And fast-fashion chain Zara launched a collection in March for teens and older called “Ungendered” under its TRF line, which focuses on basics like T-shirts, sweatshirts and jeans. Experts and parents also notice that some images like dinosaurs are popping up on girls’ clothing under the Boden brand and others. More has changed for girls’ clothes than for boys, but the vast majority of children’s clothing is still gender-specific, says Marshal Cohen, chief industry analyst at market research group NPD Group Inc. Martine Zoer, who founded Seattlebased Quirkie Kids because her sons wanted to wear pink, said that in response to her selling unisex shirts in that hue, she says she got emails saying “boys should not wear pink as it would turn them gay.” A good portion of children’s clothing buyers are grandparents who tend to embrace more traditional ideas, says Cohen, who doesn’t expect large-scale change until the next generation starts having children. “Once we get past the cultural discussion, that’s when you’ll see the [major] brands step out,” Cohen said. “No one wants to risk the chance of rocking the boat.” Chris Guerin of Portland, Oregon, says teaching his mother-in-law to buy clothes that don’t reinforce gender stereotypes is a work in progress. “When she goes shopping with Na-

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Martine Zoer and her sons, Tyler, 8, left, and Tristan, 5, show off some of the gender-neutral clothing she creates under the label Quirkie Kids, in Mill Creek, Wash. Zoer founded Quirkie Kids two years ago after her sons wanted to wear pink but she couldn’t find anything in the boys’ section.

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A helicopter is shown on a Princess Awesome dress at co-owner Rebecca Melsky’s home in Washington. Melsky and co-owner Eva St. Clair design dresses for Princess Awesome, a girls’ clothing line that uses traditional boys’ motifs such as trains, dinosaurs, ninjas and planes. na, she comes back with princess [outfits] and tiaras,” Guerin says of his 3year-old daughter. “We don’t care for that. But it’s hard to bring up the issue.” The differences crystallized in the late 1980s, according to Jo B. Paoletti, a professor of American Studies at the University of Maryland and author of Pink and Blue: Telling the Girls from the Boys in America. Paoletti noticed it when buying clothing for her daughter,

who was born in 1982, and her son, four years later. By the mid-1990s, “pinkwashing was widespread,” she said. Even disposable diapers came in blue and pink. In part, manufacturers and marketers wanted to boost sales to American couples having fewer kids, Paoletti said. She also reasoned that parents were rebelling against the more unisex fashions like corduroy pants they grew up

with. But Paoletti said the change is harmful. “It encourages very young children — as young as 2 — to judge and interact with others in highly stereotyped ways,” she said. ”We know, based on nearly 50 years of social science research, that stereotyped thinking hurts all of us, whether we are dealing with racial, gender, or any other form of stereotype.” Macy’s says kids’ clothes are generally separated into boys’ and girls’ sections, but with an array of colors and styles in each. “A lot of kids’ apparel today is active — sweatpants and sweatshirts, graphic Ts, etc. — and are inherently unisex,” spokeswoman Holly Thomas said in an email. Stores like J.C. Penney and Nordstrom say they listen to shoppers, but aren’t getting customer requests to blur the gender lines. Those behind the new brands say they’re seeing the demand. Hartman said annual sales are pushing six-digit figures. Higgins recalled that when her daughter was in day care, she came home crying because some boys made fun of her navy blue sneakers, calling them “boy shoes.” She often puts together kid outfits from thrift shops, and as she thumbs through the racks reminds her daughter: “There are no boy colors. There are no girl colors.”

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Comedy music scene. Using a DIY ethic to network with performers, hosting shows in backyards and living rooms, Coffee said local comedians eventually hit the streets to find venues where they could host regular open mics and shows. The comics have wound up in music venues — like the Abbey Underground, Andy’s Bar, J&J’s Pizza, Mable Peabody’s Beauty Parlor & Chainsaw Repair and, before they closed, Hailey’s Club and Rubber Gloves Rehearsal Studios. “When I started in my backyard two and a half years ago, there wasn’t that much of a scene,” Coffee said. “There were shows. Comics from Dallas and here were doing stuff here, but it wasn’t all that regular. You’d do some stuff in Dallas and you’d look at people from Denton who didn’t do comedy in Denton.” Coffee got his start in stand-up writing what he remembers as “really terrible” videos on YouTube. He was a comedy fan who hadn’t given serious thought to trying standup himself until a woman brought a comedy flier into Denton Skate Shop, where he was working at the time. “I looked at the flier and said something like, ‘I’ve always wanted to do this,’ and the woman who came in said, ‘You should try it,’” Coffee said. He started writing and attending open mics. Since then, the Denton comic has appeared at comedy festivals in New Orleans and Austin. Coffee did a 22-city tour last year. He met and had a conversation with comedian, actor and talk show host George Lopez. Over the summer, Coffee joined Avery in organizing the festival. “The reason I jumped on is because it had the words ‘Denton comedy’ on it,” he said. “I think the metric of success for us is that people leave and are aware of the scene here in Denton. And you can tell if you’ve had success a year later, when it’s time for the next festival.” Coffee and Denise said Denton has been able to build a comedy scene in the past few years because comics and venues are supportive. “I’ve actually lived in New York and L.A.,” said Denise, who’ll perform a half-hour set on Saturday night. “But there are other cities that have scenes outside of New York and L.A. Denver has a supportive, self-built scene. I saw that and wondered, ‘Why aren’t all scenes like this?’” Denise said she came back to North Texas after she inherited property here, and because her family is in the Dallas-Fort Worth

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area. At first, the comedian didn’t think Denton was a draw for stand-up. Then she noticed activity around the city, describing is as “a baby scene learning to walk.” “When you pull from the university and the intellectual people, and you consider that there — there were some guys who just wanted it, and there were some people who made fun of them, but they they kept at it. And now there’s a scene,” she said. “I think there’s this bonus in cities where people like to watch music. When you have that, there just have to be people who are interested in comedy.” Josh Johnson, a Fort Worth comedian who has been plugging away for seven years, returns to Denton for the festival. He recently appeared in Adam Devine’s House Party on Comedy Central. Johnson recalls performing in Denton venues fondly. He’s performed at J&J’s Pizza, in comic book stores and coffeehouses. His festival set is on Friday night. “I feel like it’s an asset,” Johnson said of the small size of J&J’s basement. “A small room is an intimate room. The closer you are to the audience, the more it feels more like you’re having a conversation. I honestly don’t know how big comics do arenas. Don’t get me wrong, I wanna do arenas one day, but there’s no substitute for being in a small, dark, intimate room. When you can just get back to just the art. Seeing people’s faces.” Johnson’s career shows signs of taking off. But he isn’t planning to move to Los Angeles yet. “I’m a fan of Denton,” he said. “I’ve never

lived there. But I’ve spent a lot of time there. It was a lot of me drinking away sadness for a few years. But seriously, they’ve always been supportive in Denton.” Johnson and Denise said festivals are like networking for comedians. They have a chance to see other comics test-drive material, and they get to perform their own — sometimes in front of audiences they might struggle to find on a weeknight in the club. “I think it’s continuing to be something that’s growing and growing,” Denise said. “There have always been festivals, but there are more and more. I think the success of comedy at South by Southwest has made it more attractive to stage comedy festivals, and it’s a good way to do comedy without going through a club for the comics.” Johnson said festivals make comics step up their game, and the payoff for the artists and the audiences can be big. Industry officials scout fests for talent, and so do fans, he said. “It’s the way high school basketball works,” he said. “In high school, you go to camp and see people who other people are going to be seeing on TV one day. It’s important to get out of your comfort zone, because that’s how you grow,” he said. “When you stay in one place, you get cocky. Festivals keep you humble, because you’re in front of new people in a new place. I think it’s an extremely beneficial thing.” LUCINDA BREEDING can be reached at 940-566-6877 and via Twitter at @LBreedingDRC.

Continued from Page 1 Denton watercolor artist Jo Williams’ painting Highland Park Road was selected for the 53rd Southwestern Watercolor Society Members Exhibition. Williams’ work captures a small white building with a red roof hidden partially in a copse of trees. The exhibit runs from Aug. 31 to Sept. 24 in the Eisemann Center in Richardson. ■ The farmer in Ponder who grows those ‘Sugar Queen’ cantaloupes? He said there was a run on his melons at last Saturday’s Denton Community Market. Don’t fret, though: The farmer said “we’ve got five, six weeks of crops left.” The Ponder farm started with 10 customers some years back, and now has 600. ■ For the first time in her 32 years as the Denton city secretary, Jennifer Walters ran the City Council workshop for a bit on Tuesday afternoon. When the mayor and the mayor pro

tem are both absent (Chris Watts was on vacation — the nerve — and Kevin Roden’s return flight was delayed), the city charter puts the gavel in the city secretary’s hand. At least until the council elects a temporary chair. Walters presided until the council put Dalton Gregory in chair. She promises she didn’t let it go to her head.

Parting Shot “The problem isn’t that Johnny can’t read. The problem isn’t even that Johnny can’t think. The problem is that Johnny doesn’t know what thinking is; he confuses it with feeling.” — Thomas Sowell, economist and political philosopher Denton Dammit is an oldfashioned gossip column about people, places and things in and around Denton. Send your submissions to Lucinda Breeding at cbreeding@dentonrc. com.

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