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Chasing her angel city turns into a moldering urban wasteland. Angels are warring, and God has grown old and senile. Men are bearing children, an indication that end times are near. That is the premise of Marisol, which chronicles the story of Marisol Perez, a 26-year-old Puerto Rican woman living in the Bronx. Marisol has to navigate a terrifying war zone after her guardian angel leaves her to fight in a revolution against God. The University of North Texas Department of Dance and Theatre opens the play tonight at the University Theatre. It runs through Nov. 10. Christie Vela, an acclaimed actress and director in North Texas, is guest directing Marisol, which earned an Obie Award for playwright Jose Rivera in 1993. Vela is a member of the Brierley Resident Acting Company and master teacher at the Dallas Theater Center, where her credits include Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, God of Carnage and Henry IV. Vela said she is drawn to great plays and great actors. “I do not see my cast as a group of college students. I see them as young professionals with a fresh perspective on a piece that has become somewhat of a classic,” said Vela, an artistic company member of Kitchen Dog Theater. “Our cast and stage management team are full of talented, passionate, open, interested and interesting people, who bring their own life’s experiences to the piece. They are ready to learn, to be vulnerable and honest. That’s all a director can really hope for.” Weaving together elements of comedy, fantasy and theater of the absurd, Marisol features eccentric and terrifying individuals, including a golf clubwielding madman and angels who have traded in their wings for Uzis and leather jackets. Performing in the title role is Flor Campillo, a junior theater major, who fell in love with the play’s vibrant dialogue and poetic script. “This is a strange, crazy,
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The University of North Texas production of “Marisol” features Bailey Limmer as June and Flor Campillo, foreground, as Marisol. beautiful, poetic play,” said Campillo. “Marisol is a character who goes through life wearing blinders. She sees only what she wants to see, and in some sense, we all do the same.” Scott Osborne, a designer who has worked in theater in Texas and New York, is the guest scenic designer. — Staff report
MARISOL What: The UNT Department of Dance and Theatre and guest director Christie Vela present a drama by Jose Rivera. When: 7:30 p.m. today through Saturday and Nov. 7-9; and 2 p.m. Sunday and Nov. 10 Where: University Theatre in UNT’s Radio, Television, Film & Performing Arts Building, 1179 Union Circle Details: Tickets cost $10 for adults, $7.50 for students, seniors and UNT faculty and staff. For reservations, call 940-565-2428. On the Web: www.danceandtheatre.unt.edu
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EVENTS THURSDAY 9:30 a.m. — Crafters’ Corner at Emily Fowler Central Library, 502 Oakland St. Work on projects and learn new techniques. Free. Call 940-349-8752 or visit www.denton library.com. 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. — Story Time at South Branch Library, 3228 Teasley Lane. Stories, songs, puppets and more for children ages 1-5 and their caregivers. Free. Call 940-349-8752. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. — TWU student artists’ open studio and fundraiser at the TWU Patio Building, at the corner of Texas and Third streets. 3:30 p.m. — Afternoon Adventure Club, stories and a handson workshop for kids in kindergarten through third grade, at South Branch Library, 3228 Teasley Lane. Free. Call 940-349-8752. 4:30 p.m. — Afternoon Adventure Club, stories and a handson workshop for kids in kindergarten through third grade, at Emily Fowler Central Library, 502 Oakland St. Free. Call 940-349-8752. 5 to 7 p.m. — “Revealed: Seeing Beyond” opening reception at the Cora Stafford Gallery in UNT’s Oak Street Hall, 1120 W. Oak St. Watercolor exhibition by Jordan Grimes and Mindy Faubion runs through Friday. Call 940-565-4005. 7 to 8 p.m. — Conversation Club, for those wishing to practice their English language skills with others, meets at Emily Fowler Central Library, 502 Oakland St. Free. No registration required. Call 940-349-8752. 7 to 9 p.m. — Thursday Night Music at UNT on the Square, 109 N. Elm St., with Hanhan Li (solo classical piano) and Mei Yuxin (Chinese traditional and contemporary music on the pipa). Free. Call 940-369-8257 or visit http://untonthesquare.unt.edu. 7:30 p.m. — UNT Department of Dance and Theatre and guest director Christie Vela present Marisol, a drama by Jose Rivera, in the University Theatre at UNT’s Radio, Television, Film & Performing Arts Building, 1179 Union Circle. Tickets cost $10 for adults, $7.50 for students, seniors and UNT faculty and staff. Call 940-565-2428 or visit www.danceandtheatre.unt.edu
FRIDAY 9:30 a.m. — Mother Goose Time at North Branch Library, 3020 N. Locust St. Stories and activities for infants (birth to 18 months) and their caregivers. Free. Call 940-349-8752. 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. 4 to 5 p.m. — Library Larry Celebrates Family Literacy Day, an event sponsored by the Benjamin Lyon Daughters of the American Revolution, at Emily Fowler Central Library, 502 Oakland St. Refreshments will be served, and every child who attends will receive a free book. The library will provide information on
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4 to 6 p.m. — Lake Dallas’ Halloween “Trunk or Treat” tailgate party at Lake Dallas City Hall, 212 Main St. Free event includes trunk-or-treating, contest for Best “Trunk or Treat” display, hay rides, candy stops in the downtown area, vehicle displays and more. Visit www.lakedallas.com or call 940-497-2226, ext. 132. 4 to 7 p.m. — Unicorn Lake Trick or Treat at participating businesses in the Unicorn Lake area, along Wind River Lane and Unicorn Lake Boulevard. Free event includes candy, a bounce house, games, popcorn and cotton candy, face painting and more. Visit http:// on.fb.me/17tmmBf. 5 to 7 p.m. — Mall-O-Ween offers trick-or-treating at stores in Golden Triangle Mall, 2201 S. I-35E. Visit www.shopgoldentriangle.com. 6 to 7:30 p.m. — Share the Harvest Fall Festival at First United Methodist Church, 201 S. Locust St. Event includes games, trunk-or-treating, snacks, photos and a hay ride. Admission is two cans of food for local food pantries. Visit www.fumc-denton.com. 6 to 8 p.m. — Harvest Fest trunk-or-treat at Full Gospel Denton Family Worship Center, 209 Mockingbird Lane. Free event includes a hay ride, a bounce house and candy. Call 940-382-1822.
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ONGOING The Dark Path Haunt Outdoor haunted attraction behind Swisher Courts, 501 E. Swisher Road, Lake Dallas. Open 7 p.m. to midnight Thursday. Admission costs $15; parking is $2. Visit www.thedark pathhaunt.com. Fear Factory Insanitarium Interactive haunted house presented by Lakeside Community Theatre at 6303 Main St. in The Colony. Open 8 p.m. to midnight Friday and Saturday. Admission is $18. Visit www.entertheinsanity. com. Ghosts of Denton Haunted history tour with storyteller Shelly Tucker, 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays starting at Jupiter House Coffee, 106 N. Locust St. Admission is $10 for adults, $6 for ages 6-11. Reservations required by 3 p.m. Visit www.ghostsofdenton.com or call 817-996-9775.
youth and adult literacy programs. Free. Call 940-349-8752 or visit www.dentonlibrary.com. 5 p.m. — UNT guest artist master class with violinist Lin He in the Recital Hall at the Music Building, at Avenue C and Chestnut Street. Free. Call 940-565-2791 or visit www. music.unt.edu. 5 to 9 p.m. — Alternative Gifts Fair in Miller Center at First United
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Sanger resident Nick Blaine, made up to look like a skeleton, and his 6-year-old son, William, dressed as Harry Potter, roam the trunk-or-treating area during Denton’s Day of the Dead Festival last weekend. The Parker House Haunted attraction presented by DFW Fright Nights Inc. at 8550 W. University Drive, 2.2 miles west of I-35. Open
Methodist Church, 201 S. Locust St. Fairly traded food and merchandise and items made by local artisans will be sold; proceeds go toward missions. “First Choice” admission on Friday only is $5. Visit www.fumc-denton. com. 7 to 10 p.m. — First Friday Denton at art venues around the downtown Square. Free gallery viewings, live music, art projects and demon-
7:30 p.m. to midnight Thursday and 7 p.m. to midnight Friday and Saturday. Tickets cost $23 for general admission, $35 for fast
strations at venues including UNT on the Square, 109 N. Elm St.; the DIME Store, 510 S. Locust St.; and SCRAP Denton, 215 W. Oak St. A Creative Art Studio, 227 W. Oak St., offers music by Mark Brandt, Darrin Kobetich and Richard Haskins, featured artist Chase Gentry and portrait artist Bailey Parrish. Banter, 219 W. Oak St., presents art by Gerald Haughton and music by Garner/Gheen/Harmon/
scare pass. Cash only at the door; credit/debit cards can be used at www.dfwfrightnights.com. Call 469-556-3475.
Luzecky and Salvucci, Allison Maureen and Jack Hughman, and Medicinal Bourbon. Visit www.firstfriday denton.com. 7 to 10:30 p.m. — Kids Rock Friday Night: “Bring It On Game-aThon” for children in grades 1-5 at the Denton Civic Center, 321 E. McKinney
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EVENTS Continued from Page 3 St. Supervised event includes games, bounce houses, video games and more. Cost is $10 per child. Call 940-349-7275. 7:30 p.m. — UNT Department of Dance and Theatre and guest director Christie Vela present Marisol, a drama by Jose Rivera, in the University Theatre at UNT’s Radio, Television, Film & Performing Arts Building, 1179 Union Circle. Tickets cost $10 for adults, $7.50 for students, seniors and UNT faculty and staff. Call 940-565-2428 or visit www.danceandtheatre.unt.edu 8 p.m. — “The Ears Have Walls,” combing early music, new music and jazz, presented by the Lewisville Lake Symphony and members of the UNT College of Music, in Voertman Hall at the Music Building, at Avenue C and Chestnut Street. Free. Call 940-5652791 or visit www.music.unt.edu. 8 p.m. — Denton Community Theatre presents The War of the Worlds: The Radio Play, by Howard Koch from the book by H.G. Wells, at PointBank Black Box Theatre, 318 E. Hickory St. Tickets cost $15. For tickets, call 940-382-1915 or visit www.dentoncommunitytheatre.com.
SATURDAY Saturday — Cowboy Round-Up Trade Days at Ridin’ for the Brand Cowboy Church, 5629 W. FM455 west of Sanger. Event includes vendors, music and fellowship. Chuck wagon team will offer breakfast, and concession stands will sell baked goods, stew, chili and brisket. Pasture roping starts at 2 p.m., with trophy buckles and prize money for the winners. Call 940-594-5318 or 940458-3076. 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. — Alfred and Johanna Military History Seminar: “The National Security Implications of the Kennedy Assassination” at UNT’s Gateway Center, at 801 North Texas Blvd. Speakers are David Kaiser and Thurston Clarke. Registration, which includes lunch, is $40$50. Registration has closed. Call 940-565-3197 or e-mail history events@unt.edu 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. — Alternative Gifts Fair in Miller Center at First United Methodist Church, 201 S. Locust St. Fairly traded food and merchandise and items made by local artisans will be sold; proceeds go toward missions. Free admission. Visit www.fumc-denton.com. 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. — Ryan High School Arts and Crafts Show at 5101 E. McKinney St. Food, arts and crafts from more than 100 artists, crafters and vendors. Admission is $1 for adults, free for students and children. Proceeds support Ryan High’s Renaissance program and PTSA scholarship program. Contact Jackie Jackson at 940-498-0322 or gljackson@charter.net. 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.
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Need Christmas and holiday cards? Pick some up today at the Texas Woman’s University Open Studio event, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Art direct from the source Students open studios today for visitors, shoppers tudent artists at Texas Woman’s University celebrate Halloween with a fundraiser and open studio from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. today at the Patio Building, at the cor-
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10 to 11 a.m. — Star book class at Emily Fowler Central Library, 502 Oakland St. Ages 10 and older can make a 3-D star book from colorful paper, Davey board and ribbon. Free. To register, call 940-349-8752 e-mail leslie.couture@cityofdenton.com. 10 to 11 a.m. — “Squishy Circuits” workshop at North Branch Library, 3020 N. Locust St. Children ages 5-8 and their parents can learn about electricity with dough and real electronic components. Free. To register, call 940-349-8756. 10 a.m. to noon — The Denton Herb Society presents a talk by Dr. J.R. Toledo on the physiological, psychological and cultural aspects of herbs and healing, at North Branch Library, 3020 N. Locust St. Free. Visit www.dentonherbsociety.org. 10 a.m. to noon — Free math tutoring for students in kindergarten through 12th grade at Emily Fowler Central Library, 502 Oakland St.
ner of Texas and Third streets on campus. Students from just about all TWU studio programs are taking part, and drop-ins can shop for holiday and greeting cards sold by the student-run Painters at Large. Or they can drop by a photo booth with spooky characters, presented by the student-run group Photographic Artists Coalition.
Registration is required; forms are available at all library locations. For more information, e-mail gilsiklee@ intellichoice.org. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. — Martin Luther King Jr. Recreation Center open house at 1300 Wilson St. Visitors can see demonstrations of exercise, ceramics, dance and other classes and learn about the center’s preschool. Free. Call 940-349-8575 or visit www.dentonparks.com. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. — Guys Operating As Leaders (GOAL) soccer social at Briercliff Park, 3200 State School Road. Pickup soccer games for students from Denton ISD’s GOAL program, their family members and students interested in GOAL. Free. Contact Chris Ice at 940-369-2382 or cice@dentonisd.org. 1 to 2:30 p.m. — “Intro to Electronics With Arduino” workshop at North Branch Library, 3020 N. Locust St. Participants ages 12 and
Another student art group, Delta Phi Delta, will sell tickets to an annual Italian night scholarship dinner scheduled for 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at the TWU Fine Arts building, at Texas and Oakland streets. Tickets cost $8 at the open studio event and $10 at the door. Hot dogs will be served at the open studio today. — Lucinda Breeding
older can learn how to create basic circuits and do some basic programming. Free. To register, call 940-3498756. 1 to 3 p.m. — Author Leonard R. Hoffman book signing at the Whitehouse, 424 Bryan St. Hoffman will sign copies of his book, The Happening, which examines personal encounters with God. Call 1-877-7270697 or e-mail Michelle Whitman at michelle@keymgc.com. 1:30 p.m. — Denton Handweavers Guild meets at the Center for the Visual Arts, 400 E. Hickory St. Guests are welcome. 3 to 5 p.m. — “Virtual Haunted History Tour,” with Shelly Tucker of Ghosts of Denton, at Emily Fowler Central Library, 502 Oakland St. Tucker will share stories she has unearthed about Denton’s haunted past. Free. Call 940-349-8752 or visit www.dentonlibrary.com. 6 to 9 p.m. — Gallery Night at
Oxide Gallery, 115 Eagle Drive. Featured artist is Ruben Miranda. Call 940-483-8900 or visit www.oxide gallery.com. 6:30 p.m. — UNT Afro-Cuban, African and Latin Jazz ensembles in Voertman Hall at the Music Building, at Avenue C and Chestnut Street. Free. Call 940-565-2791 or visit www.music.unt.edu. 7:30 p.m. — UNT Department of Dance and Theatre and guest director Christie Vela present Marisol, a drama by Jose Rivera, in the University Theatre at UNT’s Radio, Television, Film & Performing Arts Building, 1179 Union Circle. Tickets cost $10 for adults, $7.50 for students, seniors and UNT faculty and staff. Call 940-565-2428 or visit www.danceandtheatre.unt.edu 8 p.m. — Denton Community Theatre presents The War of the Worlds: The Radio Play, by Howard Koch from the book by H.G. Wells, at PointBank Black Box Theatre, 318 E. Hickory St. Tickets cost $15. For tickets, call 940-382-1915 or visit www.dentoncommunitytheatre.com. 9:30 p.m. — Rock Lottery 12, with performances by five bands formed that same day, at Dan’s Silverleaf, 103 Industrial St. Proceeds benefit Denton County Friends of the Family. Admission is $15; or $20 for admission to the 10 a.m. selection ceremony, breakfast and evening program. Doors open at 8:30 p.m. Visit www.danssilverleaf.com or www.facebook.com/RockLottery.
SUNDAY 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. — Alternative Gifts Fair in Miller Center at First United Methodist Church, 201 S. Locust St. Fairly traded food and merchandise and items made by local artisans will be sold; proceeds go toward missions. Free admission. Visit www.fumc-denton.com. 2 p.m. — Denton Community Theatre presents The War of the Worlds: The Radio Play, by Howard Koch from the book by H.G. Wells, at PointBank Black Box Theatre, 318 E. Hickory St. Tickets cost $15. For tickets, call 940-382-1915 or visit www.dentoncommunitytheatre.com. 2 p.m. — UNT Department of Dance and Theatre and guest director Christie Vela present Marisol, a drama by Jose Rivera, in the University Theatre at UNT’s Radio, Television, Film & Performing Arts Building, 1179 Union Circle. Tickets cost $10 for adults, $7.50 for students, seniors and UNT faculty and staff. Call 940-565-2428 or visit www.danceandtheatre.unt.edu 2:30 p.m. — “The Ears Have Walls,” combing early music, new music and jazz, presented by the Lewisville Lake Symphony and members of the UNT College of Music, at Medical Center of Lewisville Grand Theater, 100 N. Charles St. Concert includes medieval works from the Ars Subtilior performed on modern instruments and new music written for instruments from earlier eras. Tickets cost $25 for adults, $20 for seniors, $10 for students. For tickets, visit http://lewisvillesymphony.tix.
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EVENTS Continued from Page 4 com or call 972-874-9087. 7:30 p.m. — Denton Bach Society presents “Masters of 17th Century German Sacred Music: Schutz, Schein & Scheidt” at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 2255 N. Bonnie Brae St. Tickets cost $15 for adults, $12 for students and seniors. Call 940-382-3636 or visit www. dentonbach.com. 8:30 p.m. — Film screening of Scott Walker: 30th Century Man and UNT alumnus George Anson’s Spring Eddy, at Dan’s Silverleaf, 103 Industrial St. Presented by Thin Line Film Fest. Visit www.facebook.com/ thinlinefilmfest.
MONDAY 6 p.m. — Chess Night at North Branch Library, 3020 N. Locust St. Players of all ages and skill levels
welcome. Free. Call 940-349-8752. 8 p.m. — UNT Percussion Ensemble in Voertman Hall at the Music Building, at Avenue C and Chestnut Street. Free. Call 940-5652791 or visit www.music.unt.edu. 8 p.m. — “Spectrum: New Works From North Texas,” presented by Composers Forum and the Center for Experimental Music & Intermedia, in Merrill Ellis Intermedia Theatre at the UNT Music Building, at Avenue C and Chestnut Street. Free. Call 940-565-2791 or visit www. music.unt.edu.
TUESDAY 9:30 a.m. — Mother Goose Time at South Branch Library, 3228 Teasley Lane. Stories and activities for infants (birth to 18 months) and their caregivers. Free. Call 940-349-8752. 9:30 a.m. — Toddler Time at North Branch Library, 3020 N. Locust St. Stories, puppets and activities for toddlers (12-36 months) and their caregivers. Free. Call 940-349-8752.
9:30 to 11:30 a.m. — Cooking Well With Diabetes, a four-part series of cooking classes presented by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, in Room 507 at the Carroll Courts Building, 401 W. Hickory St. Classes continue on Nov. 12, Nov. 19 and Dec. 3. Class series costs $15. 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 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. — Seating for Guest Chef Day at UNT’s The Club at Gateway Center, 801 North Texas Blvd., featuring Sascia Marchesi, executive chef of Zeppole Coastal Italian at the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center. Meal costs $9 inclusive. Reservations are recommended. E-mail gatewayclub@ unt.edu, call 940-565-4144, or visit http://cmht.unt.edu/theclub. 5 to 7 p.m. — TWU Delta Phi Delta Italian night scholarship dinner at the TWU Fine Arts building, at Texas and Oakland streets. Tickets
DENTON PARKS & RECREATION Les Mills Grit, a half-hour, highintensity workout, is suitable for anyone looking to energize their exercise regimen. The following classes are offered at North Lakes Recreation Center, 2001 W. Windsor Drive: ● 7:30 to 8 a.m. on Saturdays, $5 per class. ● 12:15 to 12:45 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays, Oct. 29 through Nov. 21. ● 5 to 5:30 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays, Oct. 29 through Nov. 21. ● 7:30 to 8 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays, Oct. 30 through Nov. 25. Weekday classes cost $50 per monthly session. For more information or to register, call 940-349-8287 or visit www.dentonparks.com. ■ Martin Luther King Jr. Recreation Center, 1300 Wilson St., is planning a free open house from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. Tour the facility, and sample some of the many classes, including Zumba, boot camp, hip-hop dance, ceramics and more. Classes are designed for all levels and are taught by certified instructors. The center’s licensed, full-time preschool will also be available for tours. Call 940-349-8575. ■ Teens ages 13-18 can take a creative writing workshop beginning Nov. 4 at Martin Luther King Jr. Recreation Center, 1300 Wilson St. The workshop focuses on fiction, poetry and creative nonfiction and is great for all skill levels. The four-week workshop is $30 per student. For more information, call 940-349-8287 or visit www.dentonparks.com. ■ Ten-year-olds through adults can take tae kwon do from 6 to 7 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays, Nov. 5-26, at Martin Luther King Jr. Recreation Center, 1300 Wilson St. The class is fully interactive, and focuses on self-defense and nonviolence. Cost is
$55 per student. Register at www.dentonparks.com or call 940349-7275. ■ All ages can take intermediate or advanced progressive country dancing from 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Nov. 5 through Dec. 10, at Denia Recreation Center, 1001 Parvin St. A partner is needed for the class, and students need to know the basics of country dancing. Cost is $25 per dancer. To register, visit www.dentonparks.com or call 940349-7275. ■ Youths ages 7-15 can learn to rock climb in “Rock the Wall” from 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesdays at Denia Recreation Center, 1001 Parvin St. Register by Friday; classes begin next week. Cost is $30 per child. Register online or call 940-349-7275. ■ Seniors ages 50 and older can go geocaching from 2 to 4 p.m. Nov. 13 at the Denton Civic Center, 321 E. McKinney St. Learn how to operate a handheld GPS device to discover small “treasures.” Register at the Denton Senior Center or online at www.dentonparks.com. ■ Any adult can take crafting workshops at the Denton Senior Center, 509 N. Bell Ave. November class offerings include Japanese kumihimo braiding on Nov. 13, netting Christmas trees on Nov. 18, watercolor painting on Nov. 19, and many ceramic classes. For more information, visit www. dentonparks.com or call 940-3498720. ■ All adults can enjoy a night of dancing from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Nov. 8 at the Denton Senior Center, 509 N. Bell Ave. The Nobles of Note will perform live ballroom music. Drinks and dessert will be provided during the break. Admission is $6. For more information, call 940-349-8280.
■ Residents ages 12 and older can update their computer skills with a workshop focusing on Microsoft Office, starting Nov. 11 at Martin Luther King Jr. Recreation Center, 1300 Wilson St. Cost is $25 per person. Register by Monday at www.dentonparks.com, or call 940349-7275. ■ Register by Nov. 12 for a kids’ coed basketball league for ages 5-10. Practices begin in December at Martin Luther King Jr. Recreation Center, 1300 Wilson St. Cost is $70, which includes eight games and a jersey. To register, visit www.denton parks.com or call 940-349-7275. ■ Youths ages 11-14 can learn basic nutrition and exercise in Youth Boot Camp at Martin Luther King Jr. Recreation Center, 1300 Wilson St. Boot Camp begins Tuesday and meets twice a week. Cost is $30. To register, visit www.dentonparks.com or call 940-349-7275. ■ Children ages 3 1/2 to 4 can learn about sports in Pee Wee Sports Instruction classes at North Lakes Recreation Center. The Sports Sampler class and a T-ball class begin Nov. 9. The six-week workshop introduces basic concepts, and parents are encouraged to stay and participate. Cost is $35 per child. Register by Nov. 8. at www.denton parks.com or call 940-349-PARK. ■ 3- and 4-year-olds can play Bitty Basketball starting Nov. 18 at the Denton Civic Center, 321 E. McKinney St. Kids learn the basics of basketball in a team setting and enjoy a scrimmage at the end of class. Classes meet from 6 to 6:56 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays, through Dec. 11. Cost is $50. Register by Nov. 10 at www.dentonparks.com or call 940349-PARK.
cost $10 at the door. E-mail dpdtwu@ gmail.com. 7 to 8 p.m. — Amazing YA Book Club, for adult fans of young adult books, meets at Emily Fowler Central
Library, 502 Oakland St. This month, discuss Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins. Free. Call 940-349-8718 or
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Have a hip-hop Halloween at Andy’s ick beats and goofy costumes look to be the top priorities at tonight’s Halloween show at Andy’s Bar. Denton’s AV the Great will man the microphone for an evening where the taps will flow generously and cover is suspended. The lineup merges Dallas and Denton talent. Playdough, a Dallas rapper who spits fast and furious, makes the short trek to Denton with Brain Gang Blue, a Dallas artist mostly known for his instrumental rap music. Emeka Ibe also drifts northward to play the Halloween show. The bill is also stacked with Denton acts — S. Good, who
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EVENTS Continued from Page 5 e-mail stacey.irish-keffer@cityof denton.com. 7 to 8:45 p.m. — North Branch Writers’ Critique Group, for those interested in writing novels, short stories, poetry or journals, meets at North Branch Library, 3020 N. Locust St. Free. 8 p.m. — UNT L5 Jazz Guitar Ensemble in Kenton Hall at the Music Building, at Avenue C and Chestnut Street. Free. Call 940-5652791 or visit www.music.unt.edu. 8 p.m. — UNT Concert Choir in Winspear Hall at the Murchison Performing Arts Center, on the north side of I-35E at North Texas Boulevard. Tickets cost $8-$10. Call 940-369-7802 or visit www.the mpac.com.
WEDNESDAY 9:30 a.m. — Toddler Time at Emily Fowler Central Library, 502 Oakland St. Stories, puppets and activities for toddlers (12-36 months) and their caregivers. Free. Call 940349-8752. 11 a.m. — Story Time at Emily Fowler Library, 502 Oakland St. Stories, songs, puppets and more for children age 1-5 and their caregivers. Free. Call 940-349-8752 or visit www.dentonlibrary.com. 1 to 4 p.m. — Career Planning Fair presented by the LaGrone Advanced Technology Complex and Denton Chamber of Commerce, at 1504 Long Road. For high school sophomores and juniors. Students from outside of Denton ISD must sign up for a session in advance. Call 940-369-4850. 4 to 5 p.m. — Diary of a Wimpy
Halloween show Tonight with AV the Great, Emeka Ibe, Yeahdef, Playdough, Brain Gang Blue, S. Good and Fab Deuce. Doors open 9 p.m. at Andy’s Bar, 122 N. Locust St. No cover.
tips his straight-billed ball cap to the likes of Beck (and maybe throws down a gauntlet to the carbon copies of Eminem) and headliners Fab Deuce. The busiest DJ in Denton, Yeahdef, will be on the motherboard. The show promises to be heavy on the party anthems, but walk in knowing that Playdough can improvise verses with little more than audience names as inspiration. — Lucinda Breeding
Kid release party at North Branch Library, 3020 N. Locust St. Event includes trivia, games and activities. For ages 8-12. Free. Call 940-3498752 or visit www.dentonlibrary.com. 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. — Read to Rover at Emily Fowler Central Library, 502 Oakland St. Free. Children ages 6-11 struggling with reading can read one-on-one with a trained therapy dog from Therapy Pals of Golden Triangle. Parents or guardians must register their children in person and sign a permission slip. Call 940349-8752. 7 to 8:15 p.m. — Restoring Hope Fellowship Bible study on Galatians at South Branch Library, 3228 Teasley Lane. 7 p.m. — Dallas Symphony Orchestra’s “DSO on the Go” in Winspear Hall at the Murchison Performing Arts Center, on the north side of I-35E at North Texas Boulevard. With soloists Maria Schleuning, violin, and Jolyon Pegis, cello, and conducted by Danail Rachev. Tickets cost $9-$39. Call 940-369-7802 or visit www.thempac.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: Poppy Xander, Bone Doggie & the Hickory Street Hellraisers, Tippsy Cupps and the Pumpkin Patch Revue, Molotov Dogs, 9pm. Weekly events: Each Sat, “’80s and ’90s RetroActive Dance Party”; each Sun, open mic
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hosted by Bone Doggie, signup at 7:30pm; each Mon, karaoke. 100 W. Walnut St. www.facebook.com/ TheAbbeyUnderground. A Creative Art Studio Fri: First Friday Denton with Mark Brandt, Darrin Kobetich, Richard Haskins; featured artist Chase Gentry and portrait artist Bailey Parrish, 7-10pm. 227 W. Oak St., Suite 101. 940-4421251. www.acreativeartstudio.com. American Legion Post 550 Each Fri, free karaoke at 9pm; each Tues, free pool. Live band on the last Sat of the month, free. 905 Foundation St., Pilot Point. 940-686-9901. Andy’s Bar Thurs: AV the Great, Fab Deuce, Emeka Ibe, Yeahdef, Playdough, Brain Gang Blue, S. Good, 9pm, free. Fri: Ella Minnow, the Calmative, Party Static, 9pm. 122 N. Locust St. 940-565-5400. Banter Bistro Thurs: Halloween show with My Kickdrum Heart (covering Weezer), Synesthesia Battery (the Go-Gos), Levi Cobb and the Big Smoke (Fleetwood Mac), costume contests for all ages, 8pm. Fri: Lane Garner, 6pm; Allison Maurine and Jack Hughman, 8pm; Medicinal Bourbon, 10pm. Sat: Jazz, 6pm; Johann Wagner, 8pm. Tues: Mister Joe & Friends, 8pm; Le Not So Hot Klub du Denton, 9pm. No cover for most shows. 219 W. Oak St. 940-5651638. www.dentonbanter.com. Dan’s Silverleaf Thurs: Babar, the Demigs, Savage and the Big Beat, Danny Rush & the Designated Drivers, 9:30pm, $7. Fri: Spooky Folk, Pageantry, Peopleodeon, 10pm, $7. Sat: Rock Lottery 12, 9:30pm, $15 general admission, $20 for 10 a.m. selection ceremony, breakfast and evening show. Mon: Paul Slavens and Friends, 10pm, free. Tues: Riggs/Slater/ Seaton Jazz Experience, 5:30pm, free. No smoking indoors. 103 Industrial St. 940-320-2000. www.danssilverleaf. com.
AV the Great, left, and MC Playdough, above, are on the bill for the Andy’s Bar Halloween show tonight.
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: Buffalo Ruckus. Sat: DJ Yeahdef. 113 Ave. A. 940-3830045. www.thedentongarage.com. Gerhard’s German Restaurant 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. Hoochie’s Oyster House Live local music each Mon at 6pm. 207 S. Bell Ave. 940-383-0104. http://hoochies oysterhouse.com. Hailey’s Club Thurs: Hailey’s 10-year Anniversary Halloween Party with Afro Deezy Axe, Gravity Feed, Human Groove Hormone, Good Shive Low, 9pm, $5. Fri: Star Party, the BoomBachs, LPC Lights, 9pm, $5-$10. Each Tues, ’90s music, 10pm, free-$5. 122 W. Mulberry St. 940-323-1160. www.haileysclub.com. J&J’s Pizza 118 W. Oak St. 940-3827769. www.jandjpizzadenton.com. The LABB Thurs: “Haunted Asylum” party, costume contest at 11:20 p.m. 218 W. Oak St. 940-293-4240. 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 Each Tues, open mic, 9pm. 1125 E. University Drive, Suite 107. 940-566-9910. Rockin’ Rodeo Thurs: “Monster Mash Halloween Bash” with Charlie Robison, William Clark Green, 8pm,
$10-$15. 1009 Ave. C. 940-565-6611. www.rockinrodeodenton.com. Rubber Gloves Rehearsal Studios Thurs: Do for It Records Annual Halloween Megashow with Shaolin Death Squad, House Harkonnen, the Spectacle, Raven Charter, 8pm, $5. Fri: The Blow, Love Inks, 9pm, $13. Sat: Mike Scheidt, Uzala, Sabbath Assembly, Dead to a Dying World, 9pm, $8-$10. Wed: Audacity, War Party, Anger House, Loafers, 9pm, $6-$8. No smoking indoors. 411 E. Sycamore St. 940-387-7781. www.rubberglovesdentontx.com. Sweetwater Grill & Tavern Thurs: “Sweetwater Halloween” with the Savage Beatles, costume contest, 9pm, free. 115 S. Elm St. 940-4842888. www.sweetwatergrilland tavern.com. Trail Dust Steak House Fri & Sat: Dusty Smirl Band. 26501 E. U.S. 380 in Aubrey. 940-365-4440. www.trail duststeaks.net. Treehouse Bar & Grill Fri: White Bison, 10pm, free-$5. Each Wed, karaoke, 9:30pm. 1512 W. Hickory St. 940-484-7900. www.thetreehouse denton.com. UNT on the Square Thurs: Hanhan Li, 7pm; Mei Yuxin, 8pm, free. Free. 109 N. Elm St. 940-369-8257. http:// untonthesquare.unt.edu. VFW Post 2205 Free karaoke at 8pm each Thurs, Fri and Sat. 909 Sunset St. The Whitehouse Espresso Bar and Beer Garden Each Thurs, open mic hosted by Kelbe Schrank, 7:30pm, signup at 7pm. 424 Bryan St. 940-484-2786. www.twobzandav coffeehouse.com.
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EVENTS Continued from Page 6 Inc. fundraising poinsettia sale. Orders are being accepted for white, pink and red poinsettias in 10-inch pots at $20 each. Plants can be picked up Dec. 4-6 at First United Methodist Church in Denton. For more information or to place an order, call 940-380-0513. 6 p.m. Nov. 7 — “The Care and Maintenance of Trees,” a free program presented by Keep Lewisville Beautiful, in the Bennett Room of the Lewisville Public Library, 1197 W. Main St. To reserve a spot by Nov. 6, call 972-538-5949 or e-mail info@keeplewisvillebeautiful.org. 6:30 p.m. Nov. 7 — Woodrow Wilson Elementary School Film Festival Red Carpet, featuring student-produced films to raise money for classroom technology, in the auditorium of Ryan High School. Visit www.dentonisd.org/wilsonfilmfestival to pledge funds. Free tickets available through the school office. For more information, contact librarian Carol Richmond at 940369-4542 or crichmond@denton isd.org. 11:30 a.m. Nov. 8 — UNT Murphy Center for Entrepreneurship’s BDO USA LLP Leadership Luncheon at the Hilton Anatole, 2201 N. Stemmons Freeway in Dallas. Daymond John, founder of FUBU and a cast member of ABC’s Shark Tank, will speak, and alumnus Norm Miller, chairman of Interstate Batteries, will receive the Murphy Award. Tickets cost $200 each; sponsorships are available. Visit www.cob.unt.edu/ sales/leadershipluncheon.php. 9 to 11 a.m. Nov. 9 — Community Forum 2: Vision and Policy Framework at Martin Luther King Jr. Recreation Center, 1300 Wilson St. Denton residents are invited to participate in one of two forums planned for the city’s new vision statement. Visit www.dentonplan2030.com or call 940-3498368. 9 a.m. to noon Nov. 9 — Boy Scout Nature Merit Badge workshop at Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area. Workshop fee is $5, in addition to regular gate admission of $5. Front gate is at Jones Street and North Kealy Avenue in Lewisville. Registration is required; call 972-219-3930 or e-mail lisacole @unt.edu. 5:30 p.m. Nov. 9 — U.S. Marine Corps Birthday Ball, presented by the Lance Cpl. Jacob R. Lugo Detachment of the Marine Corps League, at Singing Oaks Church of Christ, 101 Cardinal Drive in Denton. Tickets are $50, on sale through Oct. 27. Event includes a non-alcoholic cocktail hour, a sit-down dinner, ceremonies and speaker, silent auction, dancing and the kickoff to the Toys for Tots campaign. Guest of honor is Carry the Load’s Jacob Schick, a U.S. Marine injured in Iraq. E-mail dentonmarinecorpsball@gmail.com or call Nathan Hanson at 940-390-7992 or Mark Roy at 940-395-0236. Nov. 9 — “The 2013 Fashion Show for Charity — A Gatsby
Affair,” Cloud 9 Charities’ fundraiser at the Hilton Garden Inn Lewisville, 785 State Highway 121 Bypass. Event benefits Court Appointed Special Advocates of Denton County, the Children’s Advocacy Center for Denton County, Rachel’s Challenge and the Sue Weaver CAUSE. Tickets cost $100, available at www.cloud9 charities.org. For information or to sponsor a table, call 972-839-1034. 5 to 9:30 p.m. Nov. 10 — Progressive dinner on and off the Denton Square benefiting the Denton Animal Shelter Foundation. Cost is $125 per person. For more information, visit www.dentonasf.com.
VISUAL ARTS Banter Bistro 219 W. Oak St. 940-565-1638. Center for the Visual Arts Greater Denton Arts Council’s galleries, meeting space and offices. 400 E. Hickory St. Free. Tues-Sun 1-5pm. 940-382-2787. www. dentonarts.com. ● “No End of Vision: Texas as Seen by Two Laureates,” a joint exhibit by Karla K. Morton and Alan Birkelbach, through Friday in the Meadows Gallery. ● “Uprising,” sculptural work by Lauren McAdams Selden, through Friday in the Gough Gallery. The Chestnut Tree 107 W. Hickory St. Mon-Fri 9am-3pm, Sat 9am-2:30pm; dinner Thurs-Sat 5:30-9pm. 940-591-9475. 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. ● Chase Gentry, featured artist for November. Cupboard Natural Foods and Cafe 200 W. Congress St. 940-3875386. Denton Square Donuts 208 W. Oak St. 940-220-9447. www.ds donuts.com. The DIME Store Denton Independent Maker Exchange’s store carrying local art, crafts and vintage items, plus workshop/gallery space. Tues-Sat 10-6. 510 S. Locust St. 940-381-2324. www.dimehand made.com. Farmer’s & Merchant’s Gallery Early and contemporary Texas art. 100 N. Washington St., Pilot Point. Fri-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 1-5pm. Appointments encouraged. 940686-2396. www.farmersand merchantsgallery.com. Gallery 010 in the TWU student union, at the corner of Bell Avenue and Administration Drive. Mon-Thurs 8-9; Fri 8-5; Sun 1-9. Free. Green Space Arts Collective Studio/gallery available for rental. 529 Malone St. 940-595-9219. www.greenspacearts.com. Impressions by DSSLC Store selling ceramics by residents of Denton State Supported Living Center. 105 1/2 W. Hickory St. 940382-3399. Jupiter House 114 N. Locust St. 940-387-7100. ● Local art by Gregory Darby, Laura Drapac, Matthew Sallack, Michael Leza and Tony Ferraro, through
October. Curated by Spiderweb Salon. Oxide Fine Art & Floral Gallery 115 W. Eagle Drive. 940-483-8900. www.oxidegallery.com. PointBank Black Box Performing Arts Center Denton Community Theatre’s black box performance space. Mon-Wed 1-4pm, Fri 10:30am-1pm, and during performances. 318 E. Hickory St. SCRAP Denton Nonprofit store selling reused materials for arts and crafts, with the Re:Vision Gallery featuring art made of reused and repurposed items. Classes and workshops. 215 W. Oak St. 940-3917499. www.scrapdenton.org. ● “Crafternoon,” open workshop each Thursday, 3-6pm. ● Kids’ reuse art in the Re:Vision Gallery. Sweetwater Grill & Tavern 115 S. Elm St. 940-484-2888. www.sweetwatergrillandtavern.com. ● Plein aire (“open air”) paintings of Denton landmarks by members of the Southwestern Watercolor Society, through Nov. 9. Artists include Nel Byrd, Walt Davis, Jeff Good, Jeanne Heartsill, Gaylord O’Con, Herb Reed, Jo Williams and Bob Voges. TWU Blagg-Huey Library MonThurs 7:30am-midnight, Fri 7:30am-10pm, Sat 9am-6pm, Sun 2pm-midnight. 1322 Oakland St. 940-898-3701. www.twu.edu/ library. ● “Celebrating Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead),” through Thursday. TWU East and West galleries in the TWU Fine Arts Building, at Oakland Street and Pioneer Circle. Free. Mon-Fri 9-4, weekends by appointment. 940-898-2530. www.twu.edu/visual-arts. UNT Art Gallery in the UNT Art Building, 1201 W. Mulberry St. at Welch. Tues noon-5pm, Wed-Thurs 9:30am-8pm, Fri-Sat noon-5pm. Free. 940-565-4316. http://gallery. unt.edu. ● “Beyond Natural,” sculptures by eight contemporary American artists, through Saturday. UNT Cora Stafford Gallery In UNT’s Oak Street Hall, 1120 W. Oak St. Tues-Fri 10am-2pm or by appointment. 940-565-4005. ● “Revealed: Seeing Beyond,” a senior B.F.A. watercolor exhibition by Jordan Grimes and Mindy Faubion, through Friday. Opening reception is from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday. 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. ● “Dialogic: PRINT Press and Its Collaborators,” through Thursday. Visual Arts Society of Texas Member organization of the Greater Denton Arts Council offers community and continuing education for local visual artists, professional and amateur. Meetings are at the Center for the Visual Arts, 400 E. Hickory St. Monthly meetings include minishows and demonstrations by visiting artists. Two annual juried exhibits. Critique groups and workshops. Visit www.vastarts.org or call Executive Director Lynne Cagle Cox at 972-VAST-ORG.
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. $-$$. 940-382-5437.
BAKERIES Candy Haven and Kolache Haven 301 N. I-35E. 940-565-1474, 940-5659700. Crickles & Co. Breakfast, pastries, desserts, coffee and tea. 2430 S. I-35E, Suite 136. Mon-Fri 7am-6pm, Sat 7am-3pm. 940-382-6500. www.cricklesandco.com. Davis Purity Bakery Denton’s oldest bakery has sculpted but simple and flavorful cakes, soft egg bread, cookies and more. 520 S. Locust St. Mon-Sat 5am-5:30pm. 940-387-6712. NV Cupcakes Gourmet cupcakes and other sweets. 4251 FM2181, Suite 216, Corinth; 118 E. McKinney St., Denton. Tues-Sat 11am-6pm or until sellout. 817-996-2852. www.nv cupcakes.com. Ravelin Bakery Gourmet bakery offers fresh-baked bread, mouthwatering sweets and a fine cup of coffee. 416 S. Elm St. Tues-Sat 6:30am-5:30pm, Sun 8am-5:30pm. 940-382-8561. Sugar Queen Cupcakes Denton location: 2320 W. University Drive. Mon-Sat 10-9, Sun noon-8pm. 940566-7900. Lake Dallas location: 211 Main St., Suite 100. Mon-Fri 10-6, Sat 9-4. 940-497-3386. www.sugarqueencupcakes.com.
BARBECUE Clint’s BBQ Barbecue spot serves up brisket, ribs, pulled pork, sausage, chicken and breakfast too. 921 S. U.S. Highway 377, Aubrey. Tues-Thurs 6am-8pm; Fri-Sat 6am-9pm; Sun 6am-3pm. 940-365-9338. www.clintsbbq.com. Gold Mine BBQ 222 W. Hickory St., Suite 102. 940-387-4999. www.texasgoldminebbq.com. Metzler’s Bar-B-Q Much more than a barbecue joint, with wine and beer shop, deli with German foods and more. Smoked turkey is lean yet juicy; generous doses of delightful barbecue sauce. Tender, well-priced chicken-fried steak. Hot sausage sampler has a secret weapon: spicy mustard. Beer and wine. 628 Londonderry Lane. Daily 10:30am-10pm. $. 940591-1652. Old House BBQ 1007 Ave. C. 940383-3536. The Smokehouse Denton barbecue joint serves up surprisingly tender and juicy beef, pork, chicken and catfish. Good sauces, bulky sandwiches and mashed potatoes near perfection. Good pies and cobblers. Beer and
wine. 1123 Fort Worth Drive. SunThurs 11-9, Fri-Sat 11-10. $-$$. 940566-3073.
CHINESE Buffet King Dining spot serves more than 200 items of Chinese cuisine, Mongolian grill and sushi. No smoking. 2251 S. Loop 288. Mon-Thurs 11-9:30, Fri-Sat 11-10, Sun 11-9. $-$$. 940-387-0888. Chinatown Cafe Bountiful buffet guarantees no visit need taste like another. Good selections include cucumber salad, spring rolls, orange chicken, crispy pan-fried noodles, beef with asparagus, steamed mussels. Beer and wine. 2317 W. University Drive. Mon-Thurs 11-9, Fri 11-10, Sat 11:30-10, Sun 11:30-10. $. 940-3828797. Golden China Small restaurant boasts quick and friendly service. Nice selections on buffet tables include wonton and egg drop soups, teriyaki chicken and hot pepper chicken. Beer and wine. 717 I-35E, Suite 100. Daily 11-10. $. 940-566-5588. Taipei Railroad Restaurant 4405 Pockrus Paige Road. Mon-Sat 5-9pm. 940-387-3871.
ECLECTIC Bears Den Food Safari Dine with two rescued bears at Sharkarosa Wildlife Ranch’s restaurant, specializing in brick oven pizza. Full bar. 11670 Massey Road, Pilot Point. Tues-Fri 5-9pm, Sat 11am-10pm, Sun 11am-4pm. $-$$. 940-489-3064. www.bearsdentexas.com. The Club at Gateway Center Three-course meal for $7 at restaurant run by hospitality management students. Fall season runs through Nov. 27. Reservations recommended. For schedule and menu, visit http:// cmht.unt.edu/theclub. In UNT’s Gateway Center across from Fouts Field. No smoking. Mon-Fri, with seating 11am-12:15pm. $. 940-5654144. Denton Square Donuts 208 W. Oak St. Daily 7:30am-5:30pm. 940220-9447. www.dsdonuts.com. All About Mac This “macaroni and cheese emporium” near UNT offers more than two dozen flavors. 1206 W. Hickory St. Sun-Thurs 11-10, Fri-Sat 11am-3am. 940-808-1003. www.all aboutmacrestaurants.com.
FINE DINING The Great American Grill at Hilton Garden Inn, 3110 Colorado Blvd. Dinner: Daily 5-10pm. 940-891-4700. The Greenhouse Restaurant Casual dining atmosphere complements fresh seafood, beef and chicken from the grill. Even vegetarian selections get a flavor boost from the woodpile. Starters are rich: spinachartichoke dip, asiago olives. Refined cocktails and rich desserts. Patio dining available. 600 N. Locust St. Mon-Thurs 11-10, Fri 11-11, Sat 12-11, Sun noon-9 (bar stays open later). $-$$. 940-484-1349. www.greenhouse restaurantdenton.com. Hannah’s Off the Square Exec-
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MOVIES THEATERS Cinemark Denton 2825 Wind River Lane off I-35E. 940-535-2654. www. cinemark.com. Movie Tavern 916 W. University Drive. 940-566-FILM (3456). www.movietavern.com. Carmike Hickory Creek 16 8380 S. I-35E, Hickory Creek. 940-3212788. www.carmike.com. Silver Cinemas Inside Golden Triangle Mall, 2201 S. I-35E. 940-3871957. www.silvercinemasinc.com.
From left, Kevin Kline, Robert De Niro, Morgan Freeman and Michael Douglas play old friends getting back together for a bachelor party in “Last Vegas.”
OPENING FRIDAY Capital (★★1⁄2) Renowned director Costa-Gavras (Z) tackles corporate corruption in this fast-paced yet often heavy-handed drama about a French bank executive (Gad Elmaleh) who unexpectedly becomes CEO of a large European bank and immediately institutes unpopular policies, such as firing thousands of people. Meanwhile, he schemes with a Miami businessman (Gabriel Byrne) on another shady project. Costa-Gavras paints with a broad brush, turning everything into simple generalities fleshed out with cliche-ridden dialogue. Rated R, 114 minutes. At the Angelika Dallas. — Boo Allen Ender’s Game (★★1⁄2) In this heavily derivative science-fiction saga based on Orson Scott Card’s novel, with screenplay and direction from Gavin Hood, Asa Butterfield plays young Ender Wiggin. In a future showdown with Earth’s enemies, he is chosen for his skills and leadership qualities to learn fighting tactics and then lead his minions into battle. Harrison Ford and Viola Davis play two of the adults in charge. Impressive special effects and auditoriumshattering sound complement the familiar action sequences. Rated PG-13, 114 minutes. — B.A. Free Birds In this animated film, two turkeys travel back in time to the first Thanksgiving to try to get their kind off the menu. With the voices of Woody Harrelson, Owen Wilson and Amy Poehler. In 3-D. Rated PG, 91 minutes. — Los Angeles Times
NOW PLAYING Captain Phillips (★★★★) Tom Hanks stars as Capt. Richard Phillips, head of the Maersk Alabama, a huge container ship that is stopped in the Somali Basin by pirates. Director Paul Greengrass ratchets up the tension with his rapid pacing and lack of narrative filler. The compelling story brings constant surprises and discoveries. Rated PG-13, 134 minutes. — B.A. The Counselor A respected lawyer’s dabbling in the drug-trafficking business quickly spirals out of control. With Michael Fassbender, Penelope Cruz, Cameron Diaz and Javier Bardem. Written by Cormac McCarthy. Directed by Ridley Scott. Rated R, 113 minutes. — LAT Escape Plan An expert on structural security agrees to take on one last job — breaking out of a top-secret
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Sin City seniors
‘Last Vegas’ is ‘Hangover’ with heart — and old guys
Paddy is a widower who spends his lonely days watching TV in his bathrobe. Sam can barely summon the energy to wisecrack about the aged wrecks who share the pool in his Jazzercise for seniors class. Archie has a post-stroke regimen of pills and a son who nags him to take it easy “at your age.” And Billy wears the decades of too-much California tanning and the stress of keeping up with a fiancee half his age. Yeah, you’ll want to party with these guys. Especially after you learn that they’re played by Oscar winners Robert De Niro, Kevin Kline, Morgan Freeman and Michael Douglas, respectively. Especially after you learn that they’re about to cut loose at a bachelor party. Last Vegas is an on-thenose, on-the-money Grumpy Old Men with hangovers set in
Sin City. It’s a comedy that, thanks to its Oscar-studded cast, leans more toward the sentimental than the sinful. So there’s no tiger, no Mr. Chow; the Hangover debauchery is more mild than wild. And instead of crazed encounters with Mike Tyson, our quartet, friends since childhood, cut loose with a Cirque du Soleil troupe. Back in their doo-wop music past, they were the Flatbush Four, pals who stuck together against bullies, swiped booze and pined for the same girl. Now pushing 70, they’re reunited when Malibu Billy (Douglas) finally ties the knot. Each has a hurdle to clear before making the trek to their bachelor gathering. His wife (Joanna Gleason) gifts Sam (Kline) a condom and suggests he get busy, just to get his game back. Archie (Freeman) has to dodge his son (Michael Ealy) and sneak out. And Archie and
Sam both have to trick Paddy (De Niro), who bears some ancient grudge against Billy. They do what people do in Vegas — play blackjack, do a little dance, fall in love with a lounge singer (Mary Steenburgen), crack jokes. Oh, and get down tonight. There are great pleasures in being in the company of seasoned pros who know how to sell a punch line. “How old is your bride, Billy?” “She’s almost 32.” “I’ve got a hemorrhoid that’s almost 32.” Freeman sings a little and dances a little. An ornery De Ni-
ro cracks wise and scowls. Kline riffs and Douglas plays the straight man with a wistful charm. And Steenburgen positively beams. After years of playing moms and strait-laced wives, she croons a few standards in the Vegas vein and holds her own with the big boys. Jon Turteltaub (National Treasure) captures the garish, cleavage-friendly setting, sets up the senior-citizen sight gags with skill and mostly just lets his high-mileage cast score laughs and pass along tidbits of wisdom to assorted sinning youngsters in between sentimental reveries. Last Vegas isn’t “out there” in a Hangover sense. It’s comical comfort food, with actors doing the sorts of things they’ve done for decades. But even if this is the safest Vegas romp of them all, this cast never lets us forget that we’re in very good hands.
high-tech prison — but is then duped and wrongly imprisoned, spurring him to recruit a fellow inmate to help him escape. With Sylvester Stallone, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Jim Caviezel. Rated R, 114 minutes. — LAT
Gravity (★★★★) Alfonso Cuaron (Children of Men) directed this white-knuckle outer-space thriller about two astronauts (Sandra Bullock and George Clooney) who become detached from their spacecraft.
Cuaron conveys what it feels like to be lost in space, vulnerable to the vast oblivion that lurks beyond. He uses his two-person cast to ratchet up the tension. Rated PG-13, 90 minutes. — B.A.
Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa An elderly man and his grandson embark on a series of misadventures in this hidden-camera comedy. With Johnny Knoxville and Jackson Nicoll. Rated R, 91 minutes. — LAT
By Roger Moore McClatchy-Tribune News Service
Last Vegas Rated PG-13, 100 minutes. Opens Friday.
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University of North Texas grad Quentin Moore, who’s now based in Dallas, is working on making a name for himself with his neo-soul music. Courtesy photo
Quentin Moore plays up the retro vibe, finds fans here and abroad By Lucinda Breeding Features Editor cbreeding@dentonrc.com
usician Quentin Moore raised more than $10,000 through a Kickstarter campaign. He poured the money into his latest release, You Forgot Your Heart. And then he got signed to the Tokyo-based Sweet Soul Records. Oh, and before he picked up a record deal, Moore saw his single “Natural Sista” reach the top of the soul charts in the United Kingdom. When he walked onto the stage at the Palace Arts Center in Grapevine for the official album release concert earlier this year, Moore seemed more than ready to kick his burgeoning neo-soul career into a whole new gear. Vandell Andrew, a jazz saxophone player who’s gigged with Grammy-winning jazz musicians Kirk Whalum and
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Tom Braxton, opened for Moore and then joined his band. Moore’s set went on with a full soul band — horns and keys, guitars and bass and backup singers. Ten thousand smackers is a lot of money for an indie artist like Moore, but he still had to ration money to make sure You Forgot Your Heart did what he want it to do. “The main priority was to find the best engineer for this record,” Moore said in a pre-show interview last month at J&J’s Pizza on the Square, where he performed an acoustic set of favorites from Vintage Love, his solo debut, and lots of work from his latest release, You Forgot Your Heart. “I also wanted better equipment — I got some new recording equipment — and spent money on venues and traveling. I wanted to make a quality product,” Moore said. Moore conducts his music career
QUENTIN MOORE On the Web: www.qmooremusic.com, www.facebook.com/qmoore Where to buy: Albums available at Bandcamp.com, Amazon, iTunes, Google play, CDBaby.com and Spotify.
from his Dallas home, but Denton has seen a lot of Moore’s talents. When he was studying at the University of North Texas, he was part of the Denton-based R&B band Soulbol. He’s booked and organized neo-soul shows locally, too. Soulbol is still part of his life, this time as the name of his production company and label. He doesn’t have to play long before his many abilities announce themselves. Moore can be thumping along, controlling an audience with an irresistible soul groove. On a dime, he can pivot the same
song into straight-up funk — the bass swaggering and the snares hitting just behind the beat. Jazz chromatics seem easy for Moore, too. Unexpected harmonies bubble up in tight intervals. Moore radiates a retro sort of cool. His cover of soul artist William DeVaughn’s “Be Thankful for What You’ve Got” is usually his opening number, and both the funk influence of Prince and the slippery groove of Curtis Mayfield are palpable whenever Moore goes live. He channels the Temptations on You Forgot Your Soul and experiments with jazz more ably than ever. Moore also has a formidable knowledge of soul itself. “I Want to Be In Love” has the Philadelphia sound circa 1980, and he sounds a little like Philly soul singer Daryl Hall in spots. There are parts of the record that are See MOORE on 10
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Moore more workmanlike than transcendent, but that’s because Moore did an awful lot of the work himself. “I played all the instruments on the record except horns. I hired other musicians to play saxophone, trumpet,” he said. “But I did the lead vocals, played guitar, bass and was my own rhythm section. I knew I had the ability to do that. “And I did want to challenge myself to really work on guitar, bass and drums. I knew I had to just milk myself till I had no more, till it’s dry.” Since 2010, Moore’s guitar skills have improved, especially. “Since then, I’ve done more solo stuff and traveling,” he said. “I started working on my lead [guitar] chops. I was prepared to do more solo stuff live. That’s a lot more than I did on my first record.” Before the album was out, Moore released the single “Natural Sista.” The song floated to the top of the U.K. Soul Chart, where Japanese label Sweet Soul’s artist development heard it. “They’re going to distribute Vintage Love, and see where it goes from there,” Moore said. “They’ll also plan some gigs in Japan. If that happens, that will be the first time I’ll have ever been to Japan. I think it’s pretty exciting.” In the songs “Y.O.L.O.” and “My Way,” Moore tells the story of his decision to make music his life. He’s set a high bar for himself, both with his job playing music in a Dallas church for pay, and by pounding the pavement for gigs and networking. He’s played his first show at the Potter’s House in Dallas, the church of world-famous preacher T.D. Jakes. In 2011, Moore was selected as one of the top 10 finalists in the MySpace Budweiser Opening Act soul-singing contest. Not everyone appreciated Moore’s hustle during his Kickstarter campaign to raise funds for You Forgot Your Heart. “I’d go to Cafe Brazil in the morning and work on the campaign like it was a full-time job. A few people got really tired of
TRACK BY TRACK Quentin Moore: You Forgot Your Heart ■ “Natural Sista” — Moore isn’t a born lyricist, and there’s a touch of triteness in this track, but there’s a reason this celebration of un-processed, as-God-gave-it black hair landed atop the U.K. Soul Chart. “Sista” was inspired by the firing of Rhonda Lee, a Louisiana television meteorologist who addressed a racially charged Facebook comment about her short, natural hair. While the station explained Lee was terminated for violating company policy not to respond to criticisms made on social media, the event sparked a conversation about the angst about black hair. Moore croons a seductive praise about a “natural sista.” The chorus is the kind of hook that gets stuck easily in your head. “Now don’t you ever think about giving up that crown, baby,” Moore sings in his easy falsetto, “all because the uncultured might stare or frown/Hold your head high, baby, because you’re a queen/And hopefully the others will join your team.” India Arie might have more authority as she sings about the angst in “I Am Not My Hair,” but Moore wears his hair natural, too. ■ “Witch” — This scathing burn delivered to a hypercritical and haughty woman starts out as a tribute to the Steve Miller Band’s “Fly Like an Eagle” with a shot of Lenny Kravitz guitar growl. But it quickly becomes a funky call-out of bad female behavior, specifically the stuff brought on by the pious dismissal of men because they’re trifling, lazy or piggish. “Witch, I don’t want you/Maybe I did, but now I don’t.” The bass wobbles and spanks and the guitar grooves out while Moore gets loose with a gravelly refrain, “I just wanted to love you.” Gospel keys warble into the situation, and things seem to resolve a little too quickly. Then, just when you think it’s over, organ, bass and guitar kick back in for the real crescendo and fade out. ■ “I Want to Be in Love” — Remember way back in 2001, when Elton John released “I Want Love” on Songs From the West Coast? This song stands in the same stream. Moore sings about being ready for real love. The messy, dangerous stuff that either busts up happy (but hohum) homes, or that propels human beings through times when lust is not enough. The tune is a jazz-infused piece featuring a rap bridge by Arkansas Bo. It’s too rough to sit pretty in the easy listening bin, but too smooth to be an easy picking for pop. It also betrays Moore’s ongoing allegiance to the masters of soul — Al Green, Sam Cooke and Marvin Gay. Moore keeps it clean, even leaving out a certain vulgar word in “Y.O.L.O.” He’s gotten funkier than he was on Vintage Love, but Moore is still a gentleman. — Lucinda Breeding
the texts and e-mails, but I was going to make it happen,” Moore said. “I got a thousand nos. But what matters are those few yeses. “I don’t turn down an offer if
I can help it. You got to get out there and play. You need to put yourself in front of people, because that’s how you get fans.” LUCINDA BREEDING can be reached at 940-566-6877.
DINING Continued from Page 7 utive 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. $$-$$$. 940-566-1110. Queenie’s Steakhouse Chef Tim Love’s steakhouse just off the downtown Square. Live jazz nightly. Full bar. 115 E. Hickory St. Lunch: Fri 11:30-2:30. Dinner: Wed-Thurs 4:3010pm, Fri-Sat 4:30-11pm. $$-$$$. 940-442-6834. www.queeniessteakhouse.com. The Wildwood Inn Elegant dining room tucked away in a bed and breakfast. Excellent food like hearty soups, Angus rib-eye, meal-size salads and daily specials. Beer and wine. No smoking inside. 2602 Lillian Miller Parkway. Thurs-Sat 6-10pm. $$$. 940-243-4919. www.dentonwildwoodinn.com.
HAMBURGERS Burger Time Machine 301 W. University Drive. 940-384-1133. Burguesa Burger 214 E. Hickory St. 940-442-6113. www.burguesa.com. Cool Beans Funky atmosphere in old building. Menu offers foodstuffs that go well with a cold beer — fried things, nachos, hamburgers, etc. Veggie burger too dependent on salt, but good fries are crispy with skin still attached. Full bar. 1210 W. Hickory St. Daily 11am-2am. $. 940-382-7025. Denton County Independent Hamburger Co. Custom-built burgers with a juicy, generous patty, fresh fixings on a worthy bun. Also available: chicken sandwich and limited salad bar. Beer. 715 Sunset St. Mon-Sat 11-8. $. 940-382-3037. Mr. Frosty Old-timey joint has all your fast-food faves but with homemade quality, including its own root beer. Atmosphere and jukebox take you back to the ’50s. 1002 Fort Worth Drive. Tues-Sun 11am-11pm. $. 940387-5449. RG Burgers & Grill 2430 S. I-35E, Suite 172. Sun-Thurs 11-9, Fri-Sat 11-10. 940-383-2431.
HOME COOKING Babe’s Chicken Dinner House 204 N. Fourth St., Sanger. Tues-Fri 4:30-9pm, Sat 11-9 and Sun 11-3. $-$$. 940-458-0000. Bonnie’s Kitchen 6420 N. I-35. 940-383-1455. Cartwright’s Ranch House Restaurant on the Square serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, featuring chicken-fried steak, hamburgers and steaks. Family-style service available. 111 N. Elm St. 940-387-7706. www.cartwrightsranchhouse.com. Jay’s Cafe 110 W. Main St., Pilot Point. 940-686-0158. OldWest Cafe As winner of the Best Breakfast and Best Homestyle Cooking titles in Best of Denton 2009 through 2013, this eatery offers a wide selection of homemade meals. Denton location: 1020 Dallas Drive.
Mon-Sat 6am-2pm, Sun 7am-2pm. $. 940-382-8220. Sanger location: 711 N. Fifth St. Daily 7am-2pm. 940-4587358. 817-442-9378. Prairie House Restaurant Open since 1989, this Texas eatery serves up mesquite-grilled steaks, baby-back ribs, buffalo burgers, chicken-fried rib-eyes and other assorted dishes. 10001 U.S. Highway 380, Cross Roads. Daily 7:30am-10pm. $-$$. 940-4409760.
ICE CREAM Beth Marie’s Old-Fashioned Ice Cream and Soda Fountain Parlor with lots of yummy treats, including more than 40 ice creams made on premises. Soups and sandwiches at lunch. 117 W. Hickory St. Mon-Wed 11-10pm; Thurs 11-10:30; Fri-Sat 11-11:15; Sun noon-10pm. 940-384-1818. Unicorn Lake location: 2900 Wind River Lane. Mon-Wed 11-9; Thurs 11-10; Fri-Sat 11-11; Sun noon-9pm. 940-5911010.
JAPANESE Avocado Sushi Restaurant 2430 S. I-35E, Suite 126. 940-383-9812. I Love Sushi 917 Sunset St. MonThurs 11am-3pm & 5-10pm, Fri 11am-3pm & 5-10:30pm; Sat noon-10:30pm; Sun 12:30-9pm. $$. 940-891-6060. J Sushi 1400 S. Loop 288, Suite 100. 940-387-8833. jsushibar.com. Keiichi Sushi chef Keiichi Nagano turns eel, fluke, squid, salmon, yellowtail and tuna into sashimi. Daily fish specials and pasta dishes served with an Asian flair. Homemade tiramisu and fruit sorbets. Wine and beer. 500 N. Elm St. Tues-Sat 5-11. $$-$$$. 940-382-7505. Shogun Steakhouse & Sushi Bar 3606 S. I-35E, Suite 100. 940-3827800. Sushi Cafe 1401 W. Oak St. 940380-1030.
KOREAN Czen 408 North Texas Blvd. 940383-2387.
MEXICAN/TEX-MEX Casa Galaviz Comfortable, homey atmosphere at small, diner-style restaurant that caters to the morning and noon crowd. Known for homemade flour tortillas and authentic Mexican dishes from barbacoa to menudo. BYOB. 508 S. Elm St. MonFri 7-7; Sat-Sun 7-5. $. 940-387-2675. Chilitos Delicious guacamole; albondigas soup rich with chunky vegetables and big, tender meatballs. Standout: savory pork carnitas. Attentive, friendly staff. Menudo on weekends, breakfast anytime. Daily lunch specials. Full bar. No smoking. 621 S. Lake Dallas Drive, Lake Dallas. Mon-Fri 11-9, Sat 10-9. $-$$. 940-321-5522. El Chaparral Grille Restaurant serves a duo of American and Mexican-style dishes for breakfast, lunch and catering events. Daily specials, and breakfast buffet on Sundays. 324 E. McKinney St., Suite 102. Mon-Fri 7am-2pm; Sun 8am-2pm. $. 940-2431313. El Guapo’s Huge menu encompasses Tex-Mex and Mexican standards as well as ribs, brisket and twists like Santana’s Supernatural Quesadillas (fajita chicken and bacon) and jalape-
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PRICE KEY Average complete inner per person, including appetizer, entree and dessert. $ Less than $10 $$ $10-$25 $$$ $25-$50 $$$$ More than $50
The Bowllery 901 Ave. C, Suite 101. Daily 11am-10pm. 940-383-2695. http://thebowllery.com. Cupboard Natural Foods and Cafe Cozy cafe inside food store serves things the natural way. Winning salads; also good soups, smoothies and sandwiches, both with and without meat. Wonderful breakfast including tacos, quiche, muffins and more. No smoking. 200 W. Congress St. Mon-Sat 8-8, Sun 10-7. $. 940387-5386.
SEAFOOD Dani Rae’s Gulf Coast Kitchen 2303 S. I-35E. Sun-Thurs 11am-9pm, Fri-Sat 11am-10pm. 940-898-1404. Frilly’s Seafood Bayou Kitchen Plenty of Cajun standards and Texas fusion plates. Everything gets plenty of spice — sometimes too much. Beer and wine. 1925 Denison St. Sun-Thurs 11-9, Fri-Sat 11-9:30. $$. 940-243-2126. Hoochie’s Oyster House 207 S. Bell Ave. Sun-Thurs 11am-9pm, Fri-Sat 11am-10pm. 940-383-0104.
STEAK no-stuffed shrimp. Ilada Parilla Asada steak with avocado was a little salty; enchiladas are very good. Full bar. 419 S. Elm St. Mon-Fri 11-10, Sat-Sun 11-11. $$. 940-566-5575. Fuzzy’s Taco Shop Eatery stakes claim of wide variety in local taco territory. Soft and crispy tacos available with shrimp, fish, chicken, garlic shredded beef and veggies. Breakfast burritos too. Beer, wine and margaritas. $. Multiple locations. Downtown Denton: 115 Industrial St. Mon-Tues 6:30am-10pm, Wed 6:30am-11pm, Thurs 6:30am-midnight, Fri-Sat 7am-2am, Sun 6:30am-10pm. 940380-8226. I-35E location: 2412 S. I-35E, 940-488-4779. La Estrella Mini Market 602 E. McKinney St. 940-566-3405. La Mexicana Strictly authentic Mexican with enough Tex-Mex to keep locals happy. Chili relleno is a winner, with earthy beans and rice. Chicken enchiladas are complex, savory. Also available: more than a dozen seafood dishes, and menudo served daily. Swift service with plenty of smiles. Beer. 619 S. Locust St. Daily 9-10. $. 940-483-8019. La Milpa Mexican Restaurant 820 S. I-35E, Suite 101. 940-3828470. Los Toreros 2900 Wind River Lane, Suite 134. Sun-Thurs 11am-9:30pm; Fri-Sat 11am-midnight. 940-390-7693. Mazatlan Mexican Restaurant Authentic Mexican dining includes worthy chicken enchiladas and flautas. Fine standard combo choices and breakfast items with reasonable prices. Quick service. Beer and wine. 1928 N. Ruddell St. Tues-Fri 11-9:30, Sat 8am-9:30pm, Sun 8-4. $. 940566-1718. Mi Casita Mexican Food Fresh, tasty, no-frills Tex-Mex at good prices. Tacos, fajitas, quesadillas, chalupas and more plus daily specials and breakfast offerings. Fast and friendly service. Beer and wine. 110 N. Carroll Blvd. Mon-Sat 7am-9pm. $. 940-891-1932. Mi Casita Express: 905 W. University Drive, 940-891-1938. Mi
Casita: 2221 S. I-35E, 940-891-1500. Miguelito’s Mexican Restaurant The basics: brisk service, family atmosphere and essential selections at a reasonable price. Sopapillas and flan are winners. Beer and margaritas. 1412 N. Stemmons St., Sanger. 940458-0073. Mi Ranchito Small, family-operated, authentic Tex-Mex spot with $5.50 lunch specials Tues-Fri. Beer. 122 Fort Worth Drive. Tues-Thurs 11am-3pm, 5-9:30pm; Fri-Sun 11-10. $. 940-3811167. Raphael’s Restaurante Mexicano Not your standard Tex-Mex — worth the drive. Sampler appetizer comes with crunchy chicken flautas, fresh guacamole. Pechuga (grilled chicken breast) in creme good to the last bite, and beef fajitas are juicy and flavorful. Full bar. 26615 U.S. 380 East, Aubrey. Tues-Sat 11-10, Sun 11-9. $-$$. 940-440-9483. Rusty Taco 210 E. Hickory St. 940483-8226. www.therustytaco.com. Taco Lady 1101 E. McKinney St. 940-380-8188. Taqueria El Picante 1305 Knight St., Suite A. Mon-Fri 10-6, Sat-Sun 8-5. 940-382-2100. Tortilleria Tierra Caliente 1607 E. McKinney St., Suite 800. 940-5916807. Tortilleria La Sabrocita 201 Dallas Drive. 940-382-0720. Veronica’s Cafe 803 E. McKinney St. 940-565-9809. Villa Grande Mexican Restaurant 12000 U.S. 380 East, Cross Roads. 940-365-1700. Denton location: 2530 W. University Drive, 940382-6416.
MIDDLE EASTERN Green Zatar Family-owned restaurant/market does it all from scratch, and with speed. Meats like gyros and succulent Sultani Kebab, plus veggie combo and crunchy falafel. Superb saffron rice and sauteed vegetables; impressive baklava. BYOB. No smoking. 609 Sunset St. Daily 11-10. $-$$. 940-383-2051. www.greenzatar.com.
Ranchman’s Cafe Legendary cafe sticks to old-fashioned steaks and tradition. Oversized steaks and delicious chicken-fried steak. Homey meringue pies. BYOB. 110 W. Bailey St., Ponder. Sun-Thurs 11-9, Fri-Sat 11-10. $-$$$. 940-479-2221. www.ranchman.com. Trail Dust Steak House Informal dress (neckties will be clipped). Dance to live C&W. 26501 U.S. 380 East, Aubrey. $$. 940-365-4440.
THAI Andaman Thai Restaurant Extensive menu continues trend of good Asian food in Denton. Fried tofu is a home run. Pad Thai noodles have perfect amount of sweetness. Homemade coconut ice cream, sweet rice with mango. Beer and wine. No smoking. 221 E. Hickory St. Mon-Fri 11am-3pm & 4-9:30pm; Sat-Sun noon-9:30pm. $$. 940-591-8790. 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. BYOB. No smoking. 1509 Malone St. Mon-Fri 11am-3pm, 510pm; Sat 11:30-10; Sun 11:30-9. $-$$. 940-566-6018.
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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