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ON THE COVER TEA & TRUMPETS Nutcrackers are emblems of the holiday season, and an easy bet for a holiday table. This is one of the tabletops you might see the Denton Benefit League’s afternoon tea with jazz-infused holiday music on Dec. 15. (Photo by David Minton) Story on Page 9
FIND IT INSIDE MUSIC Courtesy photo/National Center for Children’s Illustrated Literature
Some of artist Fred Marcellino’s best-loved illustrations are on exhibit in the Meadows Gallery at the Center for the Visual Arts. This illustration is from “Pelican Chorus and Other Nonsense,” a book of works by Edward Lear.
Quiet and soft he Greater Denton Arts Council has an antidote to Black Friday madness. The council recently opened two exhibits: “Dancing by the Light of the Moon: The Art of Fred Marcellino” is in the Meadows Gallery at the Center for the Visual Arts. “Dance With Life: Works in Fiber by Brenda J. Bunten-Schloesser” opened in the smaller space at the arts center, the Gogh Gallery. Marcellino didn’t start out as the Caldecott Award winner he become. The artist’s renown first grew when his illustrations and designs landed on the cover of record albums for bands spanning a spectrum of genres. He moved on to design and illustrate for book jackets for authors such as Tom Wolfe, Margaret Atwood and Anne Tyler. It was then that Marcellino’s interest in children’s literature emerged. In the mid-1980s, Marcellino turned his attention to children’s books. His first full-color picture
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EVENTS THURSDAY 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. — Thanksgiving Community Banquet hosted by
“Dancing to a Joyous Song” is one of the works by fiber artist Brenda J. BuntenSchloesser on exhibit in the Gogh Gallery at the Center for the Visual Arts. Courtesy photo
book, Puss in Boots, was awarded a prestigious Caldecott Honor in 1990, and many awardwinning classics followed. I, Crocodile, his first original tale, was a critical and popular success.
The National Center for Children’s Illustrated Literature in Abilene organized this exhibition of works by Marcellino, who died in 2001. “Dance With Life” is made up of collages made from painted
the Village Church at Calhoun Middle School, 709 W. Congress St. Free. Delivery is available for the disabled, the elderly or those confined to the home; call 940-382-8888. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. — Thanksgiving meal served by the Salvation Army and Rapha Life Center at 3730 E.
McKinney St. 6:30 p.m. — Community dinner of ham and potato salad at the Salvation Army, 1508 E. McKinney St.
FRIDAY 1 to 3 p.m. — Nature hike for all
cotton. Bunten-Schloesser uses fiber-reactive dye, then pieces the fabric together in organic shapes and images. Bunten-Schloesser said fiber is her preferred medium because she likes its properties. “Fiber has a life of its own,” Bunten-Schloesser writes in her artist statement. “Fiber has a life of its own. As in life, working in fiber presents the element of surprise and oftentimes results in a change of course. Each finished piece has a presence to it, a weight and a natural feeling of being.” The arts center is closed today and Friday, but will be open from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday. The galleries are closed on Sunday for a private function. Regular gallery hours are 1 to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. The arts center is located at 400 E. Hickory St. Admission to the galleries is free. For docent tours, call the arts center at 940-3822787. — Lucinda Breeding
ages at the Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area, 201 E. Jones St. in Lewisville. There is a $2 program fee in addition to the regular gate fee of $5. To reserve a spot, call 972-2193930 or e-mail lisacole@unt.edu.
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SATURDAY 10 a.m. to noon — Free math tutoring for students in kindergarten through 12th grade at Emily Fowler Central Library, 502 Oakland St. Registration is required; forms are available at all library locations. For more information, e-mail gilsiklee@ intellichoice.org.
SUNDAY 2 p.m. — “Coats for Kids” motorcycle ride starting at Fuzzy’s Taco Shop, 1288 W. Main St. in Lewisville, and ending at Hoochie’s Oyster House, 207 S. Bell Ave. in Denton. Non-riders can come to the end of the ride to make a donation and participate in the event, which includes food trucks and music. Free with the donation of a new coat for area children in need. Visit www. coatsforkidsride.com.
MONDAY 6 p.m. — Chess Night at North Branch Library, 3020 N. Locust St. Players of all ages and skill levels welcome. Free. Call 940-349-8752.
TUESDAY 6:45 to 8 a.m. — Rotary Club of Denton South meets at Oakmont Country Club, 1901 Oakmont Drive. Call 940-368-3789. 9:30 a.m. — Mother Goose Time at South Branch Library, 3228 Teasley Lane. Stories and activities for infants (birth to 18 months) and their caregivers. Free. Call 940-349-8752. 9:30 a.m. — Toddler Time at North Branch Library, 3020 N. Locust St. Stories, puppets and activities for toddlers (12-36 months) and their caregivers. Free. Call 940-349-8752. 10:30 a.m. — Toddler Time at South Branch Library, 3228 Teasley Lane. Stories, puppets and activities for toddlers (12-36 months) and their caregivers. Free. Call 940-349-8752 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. 7:30 p.m. — TWU Bands Winter Concert with the Wind Symphony and Jazz Ensemble, with guest artist Brave Combo, at TWU’s Margo Jones Performance Hall, on the first floor of the Music Building, at Oakland Street and Pioneer Circle. Admission is $5. Visit www.twu.edu/music.
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
Holiday songs he holiday weekend promises two things in Denton: strained waistbands and a buffet of music. Hailey’s Club will host a “turkey bash” on Friday night featuring the Merry Chrisfits, McKinney trio Shaka and Fort Worth folk-punksters Not Half Bad. Doors open at 9 p.m. Cover is $5 for ages 21 and older and $10 for ages 18 to 20. The club is located at 122 W. Mulberry St. Dan’s follows up Thanksgiving with its second annual longform tribute to the Band, courtesy of Bar Band, anchored last year by local drummer Grady Don Sandlin and guitarist Tony Ferraro, as well as Ryan Thomas Becker and Jeff Gruber. Centromatic’s Scott Danbom joins the band for this installation, as well as special guests Brent Best of Slobberbone, Eric Pulido of Midlake and Isaac Hoskins. Last year, when Bar Band did its first marathon of the Band, musicians noted the documentary The Last Waltz by Martin Scorsese. The film depicts the Band’s final show on Thanksgiving Day 1978. The Band was a roots-rock group that made 10 albums and collaborated with Bob Dylan. Bar Band won’t imitate the sounds of Levon Helms, Garth Hudson, Richard Manuel and Robbie Robertson. Instead, Bar Band interprets the songs according to the local musicians’
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children age 1-5 and their caregivers. Free. Call 940-349-8752 or visit www.dentonlibrary.com. 7 to 8:30 p.m. — Exploring Philosophy at North Branch Library, 3020 Locust St. Join the ongoing discussions of time-honored philosophical issues with Dr. Eva H. Cadwallader, professor of philosophy. Free. Call 940-349-8752.
ONGOING Through today — Giving Hope 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. Through Dec. 29 — “JFK Texas Exhibit,” an exhibit of photos, mementos and other items related to the life and death of President John F.
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imaginations and the band’s collective ear. “Stage Fright: Denton Does the Band” starts at 9 p.m. Saturday. Cover is $10. Ferraro gets a bit of a respite before assembling his band, Tony Ferraro and the Satans of Soft Rock, at 9 p.m. Dec. 5 at Rubber Gloves Rehearsal Studio. The Denton band recently released its debut record, Friend of Man and Beast Alike. Rubber Gloves is located at 411 E. Sycamore St. Cover is $5 for ages 21 and older , $7 for patrons 20 and younger.
Tony Ferraro and the Satans of Soft Rock (above) have a gig next week. But this weekend, Ferraro (unmasked) will join with Ryan Thomas Becker and Grady Don Sandlin (at left) and other locals to bring the music of the Band to the stage at Dan’s Silverleaf.
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Kennedy, at Western Heritage Gallery, Stonehill Center, 5800 N. I-35, Suite 400. Admission is free; donations will benefit the Denton Community Food Center. Call 940-243-3933.
MUSIC The Abbey Inn Restaurant & Pub Each Wed, County Rexford, 7-9pm, free. 101 W. Hickory St. 940-5665483. The Abbey Underground Weekly events: Each Sat, “’80s and ’90s RetroActive Dance Party”; each Sun, open mic hosted by Bone Doggie, signup at 7:30pm; each Mon, karaoke. 100 W. Walnut St. www.facebook. com/TheAbbeyUnderground. American Legion Post 550 Each Fri, free karaoke at 9pm; each Tues, free pool. Live band on the last Sat of the month, free. 905 Foundation St., Pilot Point. 940-686-9901. Andy’s Bar Fri: Band Nerds. Sat: Like Bridges We Burn, Dark Horse
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Darling, 8pm. 122 N. Locust St. 940565-5400. Banter Bistro Sat: Young at Heart, 6pm; Melissa Ratley, 8pm. Tues: Mister Joe & Friends, 8pm; Le Not So Hot Klub du Denton, 9pm. 219 W. Oak St. 940-565-1638. www.denton banter.com. Dan’s Silverleaf Fri: Eleven Hundred Springs, 9pm, $12. Sat: Stage Fright: “Denton Does the Band,” 9pm, $10. Wed: Joe Pat Hennen, 5pm, free. No smoking indoors. 103 Industrial St. 940-320-2000. www.danssilverleaf. com. The Garage Sat: Jonathan Jeter. 113 Ave. A. 940-383-0045. www.the dentongarage.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 Fri: Merry Chrisfits, Shaka, Not Half Bad, 9pm, $5-$10. Sat: Consider the Source, Starparty, Little Big Horn, 8pm, $10-$15. 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. La Milpa Mexican Restaurant Each Fri, Mariachi Quetzal, 7:309:30pm. 820 S. I-35E, Suite 101. 940-382-8470. Lone Star Attitude Burger Co. Fri: Ellie Meyer, 8pm, free. Sat: Troy Cartwright, 8pm, free. 113 W. Hickory St. 940-383-1022. www.lsaburger. com. Lowbrows Beer and Wine Garden 200 S. Washington St., Pilot Point. 940-686-3801.
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HOLIDAY EVENTS call 940-369-7802.
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Through Monday — Personalized letters from Santa to your child or loved one, offered by the Denton Parks and Recreation Department. Cost is $2 per letter. Call 940-349-8136.
2 p.m. — Denton Community Theatre’s Theatre School presents “A Kid’s Christmas” at the PointBank Black Box Theatre, 318 E. Hickory St. Visit with Santa and his elves, see a performance of The Littlest Angel, and take part in a Christmas sing-along. All tickets cost $10. Call 940-382-1915 or visit www.dentoncommunitytheatre.com. 3 p.m. — “The Many Moods of Christmas and More,” presented by the North Central Texas Chorale and First Presbyterian Church Choir of Denton, at the church, 1114 W. University Drive. Tickets cost $7 for adults, $5 for students and seniors. Visit www.northcentraltexaschorale. com. 7 p.m. — FooMcBubba, the big band of First United Methodist Church of Denton, presents jazzy Christmas music at Sweetwater Grill & Tavern, 115 S. Elm St. No cover charge. Call 940-484-2888 or visit www.sweetwatergrillandtavern.com.
SATURDAY, NOV. 30 1 to 6 p.m. — Holiday Drop N’ Shop for ages 5-12 at Little Elm Recreation Center, 303 Main St. Cost is $12 per child. Kids can enjoy an afternoon of crafts, games, movies, food and fun with center staff. Registration is required. Call 972-731-3277 or visit www.littleelm.org/parks.
THURSDAY, DEC. 5 6:30 p.m. — Denton Community Theatre’s Theatre School presents “A Kid’s Christmas” at the PointBank Black Box Theatre, 318 E. Hickory St. Visit with Santa and his elves, see a performance of The Littlest Angel, and take part in a Christmas sing-along. All tickets cost $10. Call 940-382-1915 or visit www.dentoncommunitytheatre.com. 7:30 p.m. — TWU University Chorus presents “’Tis the Season of Song,” an evening of holiday music and carols, at TWU’s Margo Jones Performance Hall, on the first floor of the Music Building, at Oakland Street and Pioneer Circle. Free. Visit www.twu.edu/music.
FRIDAY, DEC. 6 4 to 7 p.m. — Wonderland Express holiday celebration at the Downtown Denton Transit Center, hosted by the Denton County Transportation Authority in conjunction with the Denton Holiday Lighting Festival. Event includes free hot chocolate and refreshments. Walk to the Square, or take a complimentary bus ride. Visit www.dcta.net or http://dentonholidaylighting.com. 5:30 to 8 p.m. — Denton Main Street Association’s Wassail Fest offers free tastings of the warm mulled cider drink at participating downtown businesses. People can vote for their favorite recipe. Visit www.dentonmainstreet.org. 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. — 25th annual Denton Holiday Lighting Festival on the downtown Square, featuring the lighting of the community Christmas tree, the Denton Holiday Music Spectacular, music and dance performances, vendors and more. Free admission; toy donations requested for the community toy drive. Photos with Santa cost $7, horse-drawn wagon rides cost $3. Nonprofit groups will sell food. Visit www. dentonholidaylighting.com. 6:30 p.m. — Denton Community Theatre’s Theatre School presents “A Kid’s Christmas” at the PointBank Black Box Theatre, 318 E. Hickory St. Visit with Santa and his elves, see a performance of The Littlest Angel, and take part in a
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High above everyone else, 4-year-old Brady Galitz gets a great view of the Festival Stage during last year’s Denton Holiday Lighting Festival. The 25th annual celebration happens next Friday, Dec. 6. Christmas sing-along. All tickets cost $10. Call 940-382-1915 or visit www.dentoncommunitytheatre.com. 7:30 p.m. — Reindeer Romp, a 4.2-mile run and 2.5-mile walk beginning at South Lakes Park on Hobson Lane and winding through the Forrestridge neighborhood. Free holiday fun zone for kids from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Registration is $15 per runner/walker, includes T-shirt. Visit www.denton parks.com or call 940-349-7275. 7 to 9 p.m. — Christmas Round Up presented by Peace of the Rock Ministries at Rancho de la Roca, 2459 W. Blackjack Road in Aubrey. Event includes hay rides featuring a live nativity drama; carols around campfire with Santa; chuckwagon with cobbler, cocoa and cider; and $5 photos with Santa. Admission is $7 per person, free for ages 3 and younger. Visit www.peaceoftherock.org for release forms. Call 940-365-7625 or 940-390-9184.
SATURDAY, DEC. 7 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. — Shady Shores Christmas Craft Sale at the Shady Shores Community Center, 101 S. Shady Shores Road. For more information about booths, contact Mindy Grimes at 940-321-3811 or onegoal@charter.net. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. — Denton High School Choir Craft Show at 1007 Fulton St. Three gymnasiums full of vendors, a concession/eating area, performances by local choirs, and photos with Santa Claus from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is free. Call 940-369-2000. 10 a.m. to noon — Santa’s Snap Shots at Martin Luther King Jr. Recreation Center, 1300 Wilson St.
Kids can meet Santa and get pictures taken, and take part in games and activities. Cost is $5 per child and $2 for each additional print. Call 940349-8575 or visit www.denton parks.com. 1 p.m. — Holiday Card Making at SCRAP Denton, 215 W. Oak St. Make one-of-a-kind cards from reuse materials. Cost is $5, includes all materials. Call 940-391-7499 or visit www.scrapdenton.org. 2 p.m. — Denton Community Theatre’s Theatre School presents “A Kid’s Christmas” at the PointBank Black Box Theatre, 318 E. Hickory St. Visit with Santa and his elves, see a performance of The Littlest Angel, and take part in a Christmas sing-along. All tickets cost $10. Call 940-382-1915 or visit www.dentoncommunitytheatre.com. 4 to 6:30 p.m. — Shady Shores Christmas Party at the Shady Shores Community Center, 101 S. Shady Shores Road. Event includes hay rides, pictures, storytelling, music, hot chocolate, tree lighting and more. Bring cookies to share. Visit www.shady-shores.com. 5 to 8 p.m. — “Dreaming of a Wild Christmas” event with campfire cooking demonstrations and samples, crafts, stories and more at the Johnson Branch Unit of Ray Roberts Lake State Park, on FM3002, 7 miles east of I-35. Free with regular park entrance fee of $7 for ages 12 and older. Visit www.tpwd.state. tx.us/calendar/dreaming-of-a-wildchristmas or call 940-637-2294. 5 p.m. — Santa Land opening and tree lighting at Little Elm Park, 704 W. Eldorado Parkway. Lighted parade starts at 5 p.m., followed tree lighting and fireworks. Admission is
free, but there are fees for the snow hill and commemorative photos with Santa. Guests can also bring their own cameras. Visit www.little elm.org/parks. 6 to 9 p.m. — Pilot Point’s Christmas on the Square on the Pilot Point square. Event includes carriage rides, a petting zoo, Christmas tree and ornament decorating, cookie decorating, a cake walk, music, and face painting for kids. Children can have photos taken with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Inclement weather location is the Pilot Point Community Opera House. Visit www.cityofpilot point.org. 7 to 9 p.m. — Christmas Round Up presented by Peace of the Rock Ministries at Rancho de la Roca, 2459 W. Blackjack Road in Aubrey. Event includes hay rides featuring a live nativity drama; carols around campfire with Santa; chuckwagon with cobbler, cocoa and cider; and $5 photos with Santa. Admission is $7 per person, free for ages 3 and younger. Visit www.peaceoftherock.org for release forms. Call 940-365-7625 or 940-390-9184. 7:30 p.m. — TWU Annual Gala Holiday Concert at TWU’s Margo Jones Performance Hall, on the first floor of the Music Building, at Oakland Street and Pioneer Circle. Admission is $5 per person, free for ages 12 and younger. Visit www.twu.edu/music. 8 p.m. — “Sounds of the Holidays: An Evening With North Texas Jazz,” presented by the UNT One O’clock Lab Band and Jazz Singers, in Winspear Hall at the Murchison Performing Arts Center, 2100 I-35E. Toy donations will be collected for Toys for Tots. Tickets cost $3. Visit www.thempac.com or
FRIDAY, DEC. 13 7:30 p.m. — Denton Community Theatre presents Miracle on 34th Street at the Campus Theatre, 214 W. Hickory St. Tickets cost $20 for adults, $18 for ages 62 and older, $10 for students and children. Call 940382-1915 or visit www.denton communitytheatre.com.
SATURDAY, DEC. 14 8:30 a.m. — Northwest ISD’s Reindeer Romp 5K and fun run at Nelson High School, 2775 Bobcat Boulevard in Trophy Club. The 1-mile fun run begins at 8:30 a.m., and the 5K race begins at 9 a.m. For more information, visit www.nisdreindeer romp.com. 10 a.m. — Flower Mound Christmas Parade along Morriss Road, from Eaton Drive to Marcus High School. Call 972-874-6275 or visit www.flower-mound.com/special events. 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. — The Festival Ballet of North Central Texas presents The Nutcracker at TWU’s Margo Jones Performance Hall, on the first floor of the Music Building, at Oakland Street and Pioneer Circle. Tickets cost $11-$36. Visit www.festivalballet.net or call 940-891-0830. 7:30 p.m. — Denton Community Theatre presents Miracle on 34th Street at the Campus Theatre, 214 W. Hickory St. Tickets cost $20 for adults, $18 for ages 62 and older, $10 for students and children. Call 940382-1915 or visit www.denton communitytheatre.com.
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HOLIDAY EVENTS Continued from Page 4 Theatre presents Miracle on 34th Street at the Campus Theatre, 214 W. Hickory St. Tickets cost $20 for adults, $18 for ages 62 and older, $10 for students and children. Call 940382-1915 or visit www.denton communitytheatre.com. 2:30 p.m. — The Festival Ballet of North Central Texas presents The Nutcracker at TWU’s Margo Jones Performance Hall, on the first floor of the Music Building, at Oakland Street and Pioneer Circle. Tickets cost $11-$36. Visit www.festivalballet.net or call 940-891-0830. 3 p.m. — Denton Benefit League’s “Tea & Trumpets,” a holiday tea for the family, at TWU’s Hubbard Hall. Enjoy tea, sandwiches, scones, petits fours and more. Tickets cost $35 each, or $75 for patron tickets. Make reservations by Dec. 1 by calling 214-931-3014. 7 p.m. — First Christian Church Sanctuary Choir, soloists and Chamber Orchestra present Handel’s Messiah at the church, 1203 N. Fulton St. Reception follows. Free. Visit www.fccdenton.org.
TUESDAY, DEC. 17 7 p.m. — Family Friendly Productions presents Sam Shade and the Case of the True Meaning of Christmas, an original musical comedy, at the Pilot Point Community Opera House, 110 S. Washington St. in Pilot Point. Tickets cost $5 each, $3 for ages 6 and younger, or $20 family rate. Visit http://familyfriendly productions.com.
THURSDAY, DEC. 19 7 p.m. — Family Friendly Productions presents Sam Shade and the Case of the True Meaning of Christmas, an original musical comedy, in the Shabbat Room at Global Spheres Center, 7801 S. I-35E in Corinth. Tickets cost $5 each, $3 for ages 6 and younger, or $20 family
rate. Visit http://familyfriendly productions.com.
FRIDAY, DEC. 20 7:30 p.m. — Denton Community Theatre presents Miracle on 34th Street at the Campus Theatre, 214 W. Hickory St. Tickets cost $20 for adults, $18 for ages 62 and older, $10 for students and children. Call 940382-1915 or visit www.denton communitytheatre.com. 7 p.m. — Family Friendly Productions presents Sam Shade and the Case of the True Meaning of Christmas, an original musical comedy, in the Shabbat Room at Global Spheres Center, 7801 S. I-35E in Corinth. Tickets cost $5 each, $3 for ages 6 and younger, or $20 family rate. Visit http://familyfriendly productions.com.
SATURDAY, DEC. 21 1 to 6 p.m. — Holiday Drop N’ Shop for ages 5-12 at Little Elm Recreation Center, 303 Main St. Cost is $12 per child. Kids can enjoy an afternoon of crafts, games, movies, food and fun with center staff. Registration is required. Call 972-731-3277 or visit www.littleelm.org/parks. 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. — Family Friendly Productions presents Sam Shade and the Case of the True Meaning of Christmas, an original musical comedy, in the Shabbat Room at Global Spheres Center, 7801 S. I-35E in Corinth. Tickets cost $5 each, $3 for ages 6 and younger, or $20 family rate. Visit http://family friendlyproductions.com. 7:30 p.m. — Denton Community Theatre presents Miracle on 34th Street at the Campus Theatre, 214 W. Hickory St. Tickets cost $20 for adults, $18 for ages 62 and older, $10 for students and children. Call 940382-1915 or visit www.denton communitytheatre.com.
SUNDAY, DEC. 22 2 p.m. — Denton Community Theatre presents Miracle on 34th Street at the Campus Theatre, 214 W. Hickory St. Tickets cost $20 for adults, $18 for ages 62 and older, $10
for students and children. Call 940382-1915 or visit www.denton communitytheatre.com.
IN THE REGION 6 p.m. Friday — Chesapeake Energy Parade of Lights in downtown Fort Worth. Holiday Fun Zone area, in General Worth Square on Main Street between Eighth and Ninth streets, opens at 2 p.m. Visit www.fortworthparadeoflights.org. 10 a.m. Dec. 7 — Children’s Medical Center Holiday Parade in downtown Dallas. Admission is free; reserved bleacher seats are available for $25. For more information, including the parade route, visit www.givetochildrens.com/z/parade. 6 to 9 p.m. Dec. 13-14 — Granbury Living Christmas Cards event including displays around the Hood County Courthouse, Christmas Artisans Village and children’s activities. Event concludes with carols from Lakeside Baptist Church singers at Granbury Square Plaza, 205 E. State Loop 426. Free. Visit www.granbury christmas.com.
ONGOING Through Dec. 21 — “A Southfork Christmas” at Southfork Ranch, 3700 Hogge Road in Parker. Lights, music, Santa Claus, and tram tours to vignettes depicting Texas holiday celebrations through the years. Open 6 to 10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Admission is $12 for adults, $9 for seniors, $7 for ages 5-12, free for ages 4 and younger. Visit www.southfork. com. Through Dec. 22 — Kathy Burks Theatre of Puppetry Arts’ The Nutcracker, at the Dallas Children’s Theater, Rosewood Center for Family Arts, 5938 Skillman St. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Friday11/29; 1:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. Saturdays; 1:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. Sundays; and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 20. Tickets cost $13-$40. Call 214-740-0051 or visit www.dct.org. Through Jan. 5 — The Trains at NorthPark, 4,000-square-foot toy train exhibit benefiting the Ronald McDonald House of Dallas. On Level 2 of NorthPark Center, 8687 N. Central Expressway in Dallas. Hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through
DENTON PARKS & RECREATION Ages 9 and up can learn beginning hip-hop dance combos from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays in December at Martin Luther King Jr. Recreation Center, 1300 Wilson St. Cost is $40 per dancer. Register by calling 940-349-8575. ■ For a personalized letter from Santa to your child or loved one, call 940-349-8136 by Dec. 2. Cost is $2 per letter. ■ Kids ages 3 to 6 can participate in a Preschool Master Naturalist class from 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday at Clear Creek Heritage Area,
3310 Collins Road. They will learn about birds with hands-on activities and a nature hike. Cost is $8 per child. Call 940-349-7275 for more information. ■ Adults can take salsa dancing lessons from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesdays starting next week at Denia Recreation Center, 1001 Parvin St. Participants will teach spins, posture and basic steps. An intermediate class is also available. Partners are not required. Cost is $20. Register at www.denton parks.com or call 940-349-7275. ■
Sign up for Les Mills’ Grit, a half-hour, high-intensity workout is similar to Crossfit, at North Lakes Recreation Center, 2001 W. Windsor Drive. Class times are: ● 7:30 to 8 a.m. on Saturdays, $5 per class; ● 12:15 to 12:45 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday, Dec. 3-19; ● 5 to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday, Dec. 3-19; and ● 7:30 to 8 p.m. Monday and Wednesday, Dec. 2-18. Weekday classes cost $40-50 per month. For more information or to register, call 940-349-8287 or visit www.dentonparks.com.
Saturday, noon to 6 p.m. Sunday. Early closings 4 p.m. Dec. 24, 6 p.m. Dec. 31; closed Nov. 28 and Dec. 25. Tickets cost $6 for adults, $3 for children ages 2-12 and seniors 65 and older. Visit www.rmhdallas.org/trains. Friday through Dec. 31 — Holiday at the Arboretum featuring “Angels in DeGolyer,” a collection of 400 angels in the lavish decorated DeGolyer Mansion, at the Dallas Arboretum, 8525 Garland Road. Bring your camera for pictures with Santa on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays; visits by a live reindeer and costumed characters, Saturdays and Sundays; holiday tea ($47-$57, reservations required). Tickets to main garden cost $10-$15, plus $3 fee for optional children’s garden; $5-$10 for parking. Open daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., closed on Nov. 28, Dec. 25 and Jan. 1. Call
214-515-6500 or visit www.dallas arboretum.org. Friday through Jan. 4 — The Hilton Anatole’s holiday spectacular “Sparkle!” and Christmas at the Anatole, at 2201 N. Stemmons Freeway in Dallas. For schedule and more information, visit www.christmasat theanatole.com.
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EVENTS Continued from Page 3 Mable Peabody’s Beauty Parlor and Chainsaw Repair Each Tues, open mic, 9pm. 1125 E. University Drive, Suite 107. 940-566-9910. Rockin’ Rodeo 1009 Ave. C. 940-565-6611. www.rockinrodeo denton.com. Rubber Gloves Rehearsal Studios No smoking indoors. 411 E. Sycamore St. 940-387-7781. www.rubberglovesdentontx.com. Sweetwater Grill & Tavern 115 S. Elm St. 940-484-2888. www. sweetwatergrillandtavern.com. Trail Dust Steak House Fri & Sat: Cypress Creek Band. 26501 E. U.S. 380 in Aubrey. 940-365-4440. www.trailduststeaks.net. Treehouse Bar & Grill Each Wed, karaoke, 9:30pm. 1512 W. Hickory St. 940-484-7900. www.thetreehouse denton.com. VFW Post 2205 Free karaoke at 8pm each Thurs, Fri and Sat. 909 Sunset St. The Whitehouse Espresso Bar and Beer Garden 424 Bryan St. 940-484-2786. www.twobzandav coffeehouse.com.
FUTURE BOOKINGS 7 p.m. Dec. 5 — Artist Christie Wood presents encaustic art techniques during a meeting of the Visual Arts Society of Texas, at the Center for the Visual Arts, 400 E. Hickory St. Admission is free for society members, $3 for visitors. Visit www.vastarts.org. 9:30 a.m. Dec. 7 to 11 a.m. Dec. 8 — Texas Outdoor Family overnight family camping workshop at the Johnson Branch Unit of Ray Roberts Lake State Park, on FM3002, 7 miles east of I-35. Fee is $65 per family, which includes a tent, air mattresses, lanterns, camp stoves, campsite, entrance fees and supervision by a park ranger. Reservations are required; call 512-3898903. For more information, including a packing list, visit www.tpwd.state.tx.us/calendar/ texas-outdoor-family-lake-rayroberts-jb-north-texas-open.
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.denton arts.com. ● “Dancing by the Light of the Moon: The Art of Fred Marcellino,” through Jan. 17 in the Meadows Gallery. ● “Dance With Life: Works in Fiber” through Dec. 29 in the Gough Gallery. The Chestnut Tree 107 W. Hickory St. 940-591-9475. www.chestnut tearoom.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. 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. 940-686-2396. 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. 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. ● Spiderweb Salon and Koan School collaborative gallery exhibit. 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. 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. ● Kids’ reuse art in the Re:Vision Gallery. 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. ● “Out of Touch,” new work by Tesa Morin, through Dec. 8. 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. ● 23rd annual Faculty and Staff Exhibition, works by artists in the College of Visual Arts and Design, through Dec. 14. UNT Cora Stafford Gallery In UNT’s Oak Street Hall, 1120 W. Oak St. Tues-Fri 10am-2pm or by appointment. 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. Visual Arts Society of Texas Member organization of the Greater Denton Arts Council offers community and continuing education for local visual artists. Visit www.vast arts.org or call Lynne Cagle Cox at 972-VAST-ORG.
MOVIES
Cool powers
Misunderstood princess at core of new Disney tale
By Colin Covert Minneapolis Star Tribune
Disney is onto something pretty cool with its latest princess picture, Frozen. It’s evolving a solid story template that will give its girl movies an identity distinct from the studio’s boy films. The new movie, verrrrry roughly based on Hans Christian Andersen’s “The Snow Queen,” unfolds in a Disney-fied version of 19th-century Norway called Arendelle. There live two princesses and their doting parents (who are not long onscreen; Disney toons typically wipe out parents like Batman origin yarns). There’s rambunctious young Anna (who has Livvy Stubenrauch’s infectious voice as a tot and Kristen Bell’s flawless delivery as an adult). Older sister Elsa (Eva Bella, then Idina Menzel) has the secret, magical ability to chill whatever she touches. Hey, it’s a fairy tale. During some horseplay, Elsa accidentally zaps Anna with a subzero blast. The Troll King (Ciaran Hinds) lifts her near-fatal brain freeze, and her memory of the incident along with it. Traumatized by the nearmiss and fearful that her power will cause more harm, Elsa turns her back on the outside world, and her confused, disheartened little sis. When Elsa’s coronation day approaches, a squabble between the sisters sets off a freak cold snap throughout the land. Elsa flees to the wintry woods, leaving it to Anna to thaw the kingdom, and the sisters’ troubled relationship. While the story’s outer trappings are traditional, there’s a lot that’s new under the hood. Like Brave (from Disney’s corporate cousin Pixar, which for the first time fronted a significant female character), the new Mouse House entry gives a young woman the heroic role. Adorable, lively Anna has a couple of love interests, but she’s not just a girl in a princess gown/wedding dress awaiting some guy’s courtship. The script by Jennifer Lee (Disney’s first female director, working here in partnership
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Elsa the Snow Queen (voiced by Idina Menzel) has trouble controlling her powers in “Frozen.” with Chris Buck) bases its central conflict on misunderstanding rather than villainous aggression. There’s a kingdom in peril, but its fate is secondary to the threatened loss of a precious relationship. And the third act, for all its exhilarating roughhousing, is about reaffirming emotional bonds, not beating back an evildoer. This shift of emphasis gives Frozen an innovative charge that compensates for its average
Frozen Rated PG, 85 minutes. Now playing.
joke quota and undercooked musical score. Compelling interpretations of classic stories is what built Disney’s brand. It’s good to see that they’re still on the job.
Bittersweet truth
‘Philomena’ spares no pain in recounting search for lost son
By Boo Allen Film Critic booa@att.net
Philomena asks the unanswerable question of how far would we go to find the truth about something if we might not like the answer? The new drama from sure-handed director Stephen Frears discovers that sometimes the truth might be best, however painful. And, in Philomena, the truth is unbearably painful. Philomena is based on the nonfiction book The Lost Child of Philomena Lee by Martin Sixsmith, played here by coscreenwriter Steve Coogan. Judi Dench plays Lee, and the actress remains a marvel, making us believe she is a well-meaning yet simple-minded Irish woman. Frears delicately unfolds his story, chronicling the pivotal events in the life of young, unmarried Philomena (played in her younger years by Sophie Kennedy Clark), who becomes pregnant and has her baby in an Irish convent that forces the women to remain and work to pay off their “debt.” Like the other women, Philomena sees her boy once a day — that is, until the day he is whisked away for adoption, never to be seen by her again. Philomena more or less begins when the adult Philomena (Dench) tells her story to Sixsmith, a former journalist and a recently disgraced political adviser. He contracts with a newspaper for the telling of her story, thereby beginning the odyssey
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.
NEW THIS WEEK Homefront (★★★) Homefront is
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Judi Dench and Steve Coogan star in “Philomena,” which explores the benefits and costs of faith through the true story of Philomena Lee, an Irish woman searching for the son she lost to adoption 50 years ago. of an unlikely duo trying to track down a boy who left Ireland 50 years before. Frears relentlessly bangs away at the Catholic bureaucracy and small-mindedness that thwarted Philomena as she spent a lifetime struggling to find out what happened to her son. Later in the search, when the duo travels to the United
States, Frears changes his target to Reagan-era Republicans. But Frears also calls attention to the ironic contrast between Philomena’s ability to forgive, due to her religious beliefs, and the inability of the secular Sixsmith. Despite its gloomy theme and feeling of foreboding, Philomena nevertheless retains abundant mo-
hard not to like and impossible to respect. It was directed by Gary Fleder (Kiss the Girls, The Impostor), but the more meaningful credit here is that Sylvester Stallone wrote the screenplay. It has all the things you might expect from a routine Stallone effort: snappy dialogue, clearly drawn characters, tense situations — and that’s it. It has craft and humor behind it, but not much in the way of inspiration. Based on a novel by Chuck Logan, it’s the story of a Drug Enforcement Agency officer (Jason Statham) forced to move to remote Louisiana, in order to escape the wrath of the drug-dealing, motorcycle gang that he’s helped destroy. He’s a widower, trying not to bother a soul,
but when people push him, he pushes back, and one thing leads to another. With James Franco and Winona Ryder. Rated R, 100 minutes. Now playing. — San Francisco Chronicle Black Nativity A child is born, a family is healed, and a sermon on forgiveness is delivered with sledgehammer subtlety in this bold but clumsy attempt to bring Langston Hughes’ popular 1961 musical to life onscreen. Writer-director Kasi Lemmons seeks a free-form cinematic equivalent of Hughes’ stage showcum-worship service — a rousing fusion of pageantry, gospel music and 19th-century folk spirituals. But the film miscalculates by planting this African-American interpretation of
Philomena Rated R, 98 minutes. Now playing.
ments of welcomed humor, usually delivered by comic master Coogan. the nativity story at the center of an angsty troubled-teen melodrama that fails to inspire belief. It’s days before Christmas when moody Baltimore teenager Langston (Jacob Latimore), named after the Harlem Renaissance writer-activist, learns that he and his recently laid-off mother, Naima (Jennifer Hudson), are about to be evicted. With Forest Whitaker and Angela Bassett. Rated PG-13, 93 minutes. Now playing. — Variety
NOW PLAYING The Book Thief (★★) A slice of Holocaust history filters through a gauzy lens in this treacly rendering of Markus Zusak’s novel of the same
At one point in the middle of the quest, Sixsmith discusses the story with his newspaper editor. She advises him that his story would be best if it had either an extremely happy ending, or a very sad one But, like most things, like life, Philomena is a bittersweet experience. name. In late 1930s Germany, an illiterate girl, Liesel (a bland Sophie Nelisse), is taken from her mother and placed with foster parents (Geoffrey Rush and Emily Watson), then learns the joy of reading while having innocuous adventures with a friend. She also finds time to help hide a Jewish man. Overdone, often cloying, mawkish dramatization of familiar material interpreted with little new insight. Rated PG-13, 131 minutes. — Boo Allen The Christmas Candle As the dawn of the electric age threatens a centuries-old legend in a small English town, a progressive young minister
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From left, Bing Crosby, Rosemary Clooney, Vera-Ellen and Danny Kaye entertain in the 1954 musical “White Christmas.”
Special snowflakes ‘White Christmas’ back on big screen oviegoers can get a dose of holiday nostalgia on Sunday and Wednesday at the Denton Cinemark 14. The local cinema joins the chain in screening holidaythemed favorites during its ongoing Cinemark Classic Series. White Christmas, the 1954 musical starring Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye, Rosemary Clooney and Vera-Ellen, screens at 2 p.m. Sunday and 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Wednesday at the multiplex, 2825 Wind River Lane. White Christmas is the story of a successful song-and-dance
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MOVIES Continued from Page 7 finds himself at odds with a fiery candle maker. With Susan Boyle, Samantha Barks, Hans Matheson and Lesley Manville. Rated PG, 100 minutes. — Los Angeles Times 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. — LAT The Hunger Games: Catching
duo, Bob Wallace (Crosby) and Phil Davis (Kaye), who fall for performing sisters Betty and Judy Haynes (Clooney and Ellen, respectively). As love blossoms, the performers decide to put their talents to use reviving a flagging Vermont inn owned and run by their former Army general. The family musical includes classic holiday songs. Not rated, 120 minutes. Matinee tickets cost $6.50 for adults, children and seniors. Twilight tickets cost $8.50 for adults, $6.50 for children and seniors. To buy tickets online, visit www.cinemark.com. Coming up on Dec. 8 and 11: National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation. — Lucinda Breeding
Fire (★★★) The action roars along in this second film edition of Suzanne Collins’ popular novels. Katniss (Jennifer Lawrence) and Peeta (Josh Hutcherson) again face off against a team of rivals, but this time heavy intrigue at the capital looms large, particularly with President Snow (Donald Sutherland) and Plutarch Heavensbee (Philip Seymour Hoffman). Much looks familiar, but impressive special effects and outlandish costumes serve as visual distractions. With an excellent supporting cast: Jeffrey Wright, Elizabeth Banks, Stanley Tucci, Liam Hemsworth, Woody Harrelson and Lenny Kravitz. Rated PG-13, 146 minutes. — B.A.
Holly-ringed plates picturing a mailbox full of goodies and a plump ceramic partridge: It all says the h setting and others at “Tea & Trumpets,” a holiday-themed fundraiser presented by the Denton Ben
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This yellow and white gold diamond bracelet will be raffled off during the Denton Benefit League’s “Tea & Trumpets.” Ehrhart’s Jewelers in Denton donated the item for the event.
The gracious table Denton Benefit League merges fundraisers in ‘Tea & Trumpets’ By Lucinda Breeding Features Editor cbreeding@dentonrc.com
he Denton Benefit League decided to merge two off its successful fundraisers in time for the holidays. “Tea & Trumpets” is a combination of the exhibit of tabletops that the league called “Sensational Settings” and the afternoon teas the league hosted the afternoon of its annual charity ball and the afternoon of “Settings.” “Last year was the 10th anniversary of ‘Sensational Settings,’” said league president June Berry. “We had an evening event and an afternoon tea. People really appreciated the afternoon tea.”
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The afternoon tea drew people who didn’t want to attend the formal ball, including elderly members and children. League publicity chairwoman and president-elect Sam Bays said the 10-year mark for “Sensational Settings” led the league to muse about the possibility of a new event. “After you do an event for 10 years, it’s time to try something different,” she said. At the Dec. 15 event, volunteers and league members will act as table hostesses. They will set tables of eight with their own china and centerpieces, and most of the tables will be set with a holiday theme. Guests will sit, familystyle, at the tables for afternoon tea while the Brad Mezei Band, a local jazz trio, plays holiday songs. “Sensational Settings” presented a broad spectrum of themes — such as a child’s birthday party picnic and bridal shower tables. But “Tea & Trumpets” will present mostly holiday themes, some formal and some casual. “This might sound formal, but families are
TEA & TRUMPETS What: Denton Benefit League’s afternoon tea with holiday jazz, vendors for holiday shopping, a silent auction, raffle and visits with Santa Claus When: 3 to 5 p.m. Dec. 15. Reservations are due by Sunday. Where: TWU’s Hubbard Hall, at the northwest corner of Bell Avenue and Administration Drive Details: Tickets cost $35 each, or $75 for patron tickets. For reservations, call Norma Barker at 214-931-3014 by Sunday. Complimentary valet parking will be available. On the Web: www.dentonbenefitleague.org
welcome,” said Sheryl David, the league’s sixth vice president. “Santa will be there for photos, and we’re raffling a white gold bracelet set with yellow and white gold with diamonds.” Raffle tickets cost $20 for a single ticket and $50 for three tickets. See TEA on 10
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DINING RESTAURANTS ASIAN Gobi Mongolian Grill and Asian Diner 717 S. I-35E, Suite 100. 940387-6666. Little Asia 7650 S. I-35E, Corinth. 940-269-1110. Mr. Chopsticks This pan-Asian eatery does a little Chinese, Japanese, Thai and even Indian food. Offers a plethora of tasty appetizers and entrees. Many vegetarian dishes (some with egg). Beer and wine. 1633 Scripture St. Mon-Sat 11-10, Sun 11:30-9. $-$$. 940-382-5437.
BARBECUE Clint’s BBQ Barbecue spot serves up brisket, ribs, pulled pork, sausage, chicken and breakfast too. 921 S. U.S. Highway 377, Aubrey. Tues-Thurs 6am-8pm; Fri-Sat 6am-9pm; Sun 6am-3pm. 940-365-9338. www.clintsbbq.com. Gold Mine BBQ 222 W. Hickory St., Suite 102. 940-387-4999. www. texasgoldminebbq.com. Metzler’s Bar-B-Q Much more than a barbecue joint, with wine and beer shop, deli with German foods and more. Smoked turkey is lean yet juicy; generous doses of delightful barbe-
cue sauce. Beer and wine. 628 Londonderry Lane. Daily 10:30am-10pm. $. 940-591-1652. Old House BBQ 1007 Ave. C. 940383-3536. The Smokehouse Denton barbecue joint serves up surprisingly tender and juicy beef, pork, chicken and catfish. Good sauces, bulky sandwiches and mashed potatoes near perfection. Good pies and cobblers. Beer and wine. 1123 Fort Worth Drive. SunThurs 11-9, Fri-Sat 11-10. $-$$. 940566-3073.
BISTROS AND CAFES Banter Bistro Gourmet sandwiches and salads, breakfast items, coffee and espresso, plus traditional Spanish tapas (small savory dishes) by reservation only. Beer and wine. 219 W. Oak St. Daily 10am-midnight. $. 940-565-1638. www.dentonbanter. com. Bochy’s Bistro Fusion menu grabs elements of European cuisines with many salad and sandwich selections. Winning Greek chicken lisi panini. Artful desserts: tuxedo cake, cream cheese brownie. 2430 I-35E, Suite 136. Mon-Thurs 8-3, Fri-Sat 8-9, Sun brunch 8-3. $$. 940-387-3354. www.bochys.com. Cachette Bistro 144 N. Old Town Blvd., Suite 1, Argyle. Mon-Fri
7:30am-5pm, Sat 8am-3pm. 940464-3041. www.cachettebistro.com. The Chestnut Tree Salads, sandwiches, soups and other lunch and brunch options served in back of small shop on the Square. Chicken pot pie is stellar. Tasty quiche. Decadent fudge lava cake and rich carrot cake. Revolving dinner menu. 107 W. Hickory St. Mon-Fri 9am-3pm, Sat 9am-2:30pm; dinner Thurs-Sat 5:30-9pm. $-$$. 940-591-9475. www.chestnuttearoom.com. Sidewalk Bistro 2900 Wind River Lane, Suite 132. Sun-Mon 7am-3pm, Tues-Sat 7am-9pm. 940-591-1999. www.sidewalk-bistro.com. The Abbey Inn Restaurant & Pub Full bar. 101 W. Hickory St. Sun-Wed 11-10, Thurs-Sat 11-midnight. $-$$. 940-566-5483.
BRUNCH Cups and Crepes Eatery serves up both traditional American and European breakfasts and lunch. Get biscuits and gravy or test a crepe filled with rich hazelnut spread. Specialty coffees. 309 Fry St. Tues-Sun 8am-3pm. $. 940-387-1696. Loco Cafe Casual breakfast/lunch cafe that’s a sister restaurant to the Greenhouse Restaurant across the
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Tea All of the proceeds from the tea will go into the league’s community grant fund. The Denton
Benefit League is a nonpolitical, nonsectarian, nonprofit organization that raises money for philanthropic purposes throughout Denton County. Funds are given through grants announced in November. The league also promotes
volunteerism, with members donating their time and talents to a number of efforts in Denton County for more than 24,000 service hours each year. The league was founded in 1973. LUCINDA BREEDING can be reached at 940-566-6877.
than 200 items of Chinese cuisine, Mongolian grill and sushi. 2251 S. Loop 288. Mon-Thurs 11-9:30, Fri-Sat 11-10, Sun 11-9. $-$$. 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
CHINESE Buffet King Dining spot serves more
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Gold charger plates, navy and gold-banded china and gold Christmas ornaments and nutcrackers create a formal holiday place setting. Get table setting inspiration from “Tea & Trumpets” at 3 p.m. Dec. 15 at Hubbard Hall. Reservations for the afternoon tea are due by Sunday.
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street. Signature plate is the Loco Moco: stacked hash browns topped with eggs, cheese, salsa or gravy with a fresh biscuit. 603 N. Locust St. Mon-Fri 6am-2pm; Sat-Sun 7am-3pm. $-$$. 940-387-1413. Royal’s Bagels & Deli 503 W. University Drive. Daily 6:30am-2pm. $. 940-808-1009. www.facebook. com/RoyalsBagels. Seven Mile Cafe Breakfast, brunch and lunch spot, including vegan options. 311 W. Congress St. Daily 7am-3pm. 940-808-0200. www. sevenmilecafe.com.
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DINING Continued from Page 10 selections on buffet tables include wonton and egg drop soups, teriyaki chicken and hot pepper chicken. Beer and wine. 717 I-35E, Suite 100. Daily 11-10. $. 940-566-5588. Taipei Railroad Restaurant 4405 Pockrus Paige Road. Mon-Sat 5-9pm. 940-387-3871. 299 Oriental Express 1000 Ave. C. 940-383-2098.
FINE DINING The Great American Grill at Hilton Garden Inn, 3110 Colorado Blvd. Dinner: Daily 5-10pm. 940-891-4700. The Greenhouse Restaurant Casual dining atmosphere complements fresh seafood, beef and chicken from the grill. Even vegetarian selections get a flavor boost from the woodpile. Starters are rich: spinachartichoke dip, asiago olives. Refined cocktails and rich desserts. Patio dining available. 600 N. Locust St. Mon-Thurs 11-10, Fri 11-11, Sat 12-11, Sun noon-9 (bar stays open later). $-$$. 940-484-1349. www.greenhouse restaurantdenton.com. Hannah’s Off the Square Executive chef Sheena Croft’s “upscale comfort food” puts the focus on local, seasonal ingredients. Steaks get A-plus. Tempting desserts. Full bar. No checks. 111 W. Mulberry St. Lunch: Mon-Sat 11-3. Brunch: Sun 10:30am-3pm. Dinner: Sun-Mon 4:30-9; Tues-Thurs 4:30-10; Fri-Sat 4:30-11. $$-$$$. 940-566-1110. www.hannahsoffthesquare.com. 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.queeniessteak house.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. 2602 Lillian Miller Parkway. Thurs-Sat 6-10pm. $$$. 940-2434919. www.denton-wildwoodinn.com.
GERMAN Gerhard’s German Restaurant 222 W. Hickory St. 940-381-6723. www.gvrestaurants.com.
GREEK/MEDITERRANEAN Caesar Island Mediterranean Food 7650 S. I-35E, Suite 112, Corinth. 940-269-4370. Grip Mediterranean Grill 1200 W. Hickory St. at Sterling Fry Street. 940-808-1616. www.gripmedgrill. com. Jasmine’s Mediterranean Grill and Hookah Lounge 801 Sunset St. Sun-Thurs 11am-1am, Fri-Sat 11am-2am. 940-898-1800. http:// jasminemedcafe.com. Michael’s Kitchen Family-owned restaurant offers a Greek/Lebanese menu — hummus, gyros, dolmas and kafta — plus American food, for all three meals. Breakfast buffet weekdays. BYOB. 706 Fort Worth Drive. Daily 5:30am-10pm. $. 940-382-3663. www.michaelskitchengreek.com. Yummy’s Greek Restaurant
Small eatery with wonderful food. Tasty salads, hummus, falafel, dolmas and kebabs. Good veggie plate and gyros. Yummy cheesecake and baklava. BYOB. 210 W. University Drive. Mon-Thurs 11-9, Fri-Sat 11-10, Sun noon-9. $-$$. 940-383-2441.
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. www.phtexas.com.
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. 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. www.bethmaries.com.
INDIAN Bawarchi Biryani Point 909 Ave. C. 940-898-8889. www.bawarchi biryanipoint.com. Rasoi, The Indian Kitchen Housed in a converted gas station, this Indian dining spot offers a small but carefully prepared buffet menu of curries (both meat and vegetarian), beans, basmati rice and samosas. 1002 Ave. C. Daily 11am-9:30pm. $. 940-5666125.
ITALIAN Aviano Italian Restaurant Traditional Italian fare, including lasagna, pastas with meat and marinara sauces. Lunch specials till 2 p.m. on weekdays. BYOB. 5246 S. U.S. Highway 377, Aubrey. Mon-Thurs 11am-9pm, Fri & Sat 11am-10pm. $. 940-365-2322. Bagheri’s 1125 E. University Drive, Suite A. 940-382-4442. Don Camillo Garlic gets served straight up at family-owned restaurant that freely adapts rustic Italian dishes with plenty of American imagination. Lasagna, chicken and eggplant parmigiana bake in woodfired oven with thin-crusted pizzas. 1400 N. Corinth St., Suite 103, Corinth.
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SANDWICHES Weinberger’s Deli Chicago-style sandwiches including the Italian beef bistro, sausages, gyros, soups and more. 311 E. Hickory St., Suite 110. Mon-Sat 10am-7pm, Sun 10am-3pm. 940-566-5900. www.weinbergers denton.com.
SEAFOOD Dani Rae’s Gulf Coast Kitchen 2303 S. I-35E. Sun-Thurs 11am-9pm, Fri-Sat 11am-10pm. 940-898-1404. Frilly’s Seafood Bayou Kitchen Plenty of Cajun standards and Texas fusion plates. Everything gets plenty of spice — sometimes too much. Sides like jalapeno cornbread, red beans and rice are extra. Beer and wine. 1925 Denison St. Sun-Thurs 11-9, Fri-Sat 11-9:30. $$. 940-243-2126. Hoochie’s Oyster House 207 S. Bell Ave. Sun-Thurs 11am-9pm, Fri-Sat 11am-10pm. 940-383-0104. http:// hoochiesoysterhouse.com.
STEAK Mon-Wed 11-2:30, 5-9; Thurs-Sat 11-2:30, 5-10. 940-321-1100. Fera’s Excellent entrees served bubbling hot. Rich sauces, firm pastas and billowing garlic rolls. Dishes served very fresh. Desserts don’t disappoint. Beer and wine. No credit cards. 1407 W. Oak St. 940-382-9577. Mon-Thurs 11-10, Fri-Sat 11-11. $-$$. Genti’s Pizza and Pasta 4451 FM2181, Suite 125, Corinth. Mon-Sat 11-10, Sun noon-9. $-$$. 940-4975400. Giuseppe’s Italian Restaurant Romantic spot in bed and breakfast serves Northern Italian and Southern French cuisine. Beer and wine. 821 N. Locust St. Mon-Thurs, 11-2, 5-9, Fri 11-2 & 5-10, Sat 5-10. Sun 10:30-2. $-$$. 940-381-2712. Luigi’s Pizza Italian Restaurant Family-run spot does much more than pizza, and how. Great New York-style pies plus delicious southern Italian dishes, from lunch specials to pricier meals. Beer and wine. 2317 W. University Drive. Sun & Tues-Thurs 11-10, Fri-Sat 11-11. $-$$. 940-591-1988.
JAPANESE Avocado Sushi Restaurant 2430 S. I-35E, Suite 126. 940-383-9812. I Love Sushi 917 Sunset St. MonThurs 11am-3pm & 5-10pm, Fri 11am-3pm & 5-10:30pm; Sat noon-10:30pm; Sun 12:30-9pm. $$. 940-891-6060. J Sushi 1400 S. Loop 288, Suite 100. 940-387-8833. jsushibar.com. Keiichi Sushi chef Keiichi Nagano turns eel, fluke, squid, salmon, yellowtail and tuna into sashimi. Daily fish specials and pasta dishes served with an Asian flair. Homemade tiramisu and fruit sorbets. Reservations recommended. Wine and beer. 500 N. Elm St. Tues-Sat 5-11. $$-$$$. 940382-7505. Shogun Steakhouse & Sushi Bar 3606 S. I-35E, Suite 100. 940-3827800. Sushi Cafe 1401 W. Oak St. 940380-1030.
KOREAN Czen 408 North Texas Blvd. 940-
383-2387.
MIDDLE EASTERN Green Zatar Family-owned restaurant/market does it all from scratch, and with speed. Meats like gyros and succulent Sultani Kebab, plus veggie combo and crunchy falafel. BYOB. 609 Sunset St. Daily 11-10. $-$$. 940-383-2051. www.greenzatar.com.
NATURAL/VEGETARIAN The Bowllery Rice, noodle and veggie bowls featuring sauces and dressings made from scratch, with teriyaki and other meats as well as vegan and gluten-free options. Fresh juices and smoothies. 901 Ave. C, Suite 101. Tues-Sun 11am-9pm. $-$$. 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. 200 W. Congress St. Mon-Sat 8-8, Sun 10-7. $. 940-387-5386.
PIZZA Bosses Pizza 420 E. McKinney St. Sun-Thurs 11am-10pm, Fri-Sat 11am-11pm. 940-382-8537. www. bossespizza.com. Crooked Crust 101 Ave. A. 940-5655999. J&J’s Pizza Pizza lovers can stay in touch with their inner-collegiate selves through cold mugs of premium draft. Bountiful, homemade pizza pies, in N.Y. style or deep-dish Chicago style. Salads, hot and cold subs, calzones, lasagna and spaghetti. Beer. 118 W. Oak St. 940-382-7769. MonSat 11-midnight. $-$$. Mellow Mushroom 217 E. Hickory St. Sun-Wed 11am-10pm, Thurs-Sat 11am-midnight. 940-323-1100. Palio’s Pizza Cafe 1716 S. Loop 288. 940-387-1900. Si’z Pizzeria 1776 Teasley Lane, Suite 103. 940-808-1670. http:// sizpizzeria.com. TJ’s Pizza Wings & Things 420 S.
Ranchman’s Cafe Legendary cafe sticks to old-fashioned steaks and tradition. Oversized steaks and delicious chicken-fried steak. Homey meringue pies. BYOB. 110 W. Bailey St., Ponder. Sun-Thurs 11-9, Fri-Sat 11-10. $-$$$. 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. $$. 940-365-4440. www.trailduststeaks.net.
THAI Andaman Thai Restaurant Extensive menu continues trend of good Asian food in Denton. Fried tofu is a home run. Pad Thai noodles have perfect amount of sweetness. Homemade coconut ice cream, sweet rice with mango. Beer and wine. 221 E. Hickory St. Mon-Fri 11am-3pm & 4-9:30pm; Sat-Sun noon-9:30pm. $$. 940-591-8790. www.andamanthai restaurant.com. Oriental Garden Restaurant Thai stir-fried dishes, with some Japanese and Chinese specialties. Homemade ice cream: coconut, green tea, Thai tea & lychee. 114 Ave. B. Mon-Sat 11-9. $-$$. 940-387-3317. Siam Off the Square Fresh flavors set curries apart at comfortable dining spot. Winning starters: shrimp satay, Tum Yum Gai and Tom Kah soups. Excellent Thai seafood, including tilapia fillet. BYOB. 209 W. Hickory St., Suite 104. Lunch, Mon-Fri 11-2; dinner, Mon-Sat 5-9. $-$$. 940382-5118. Sweet Basil Thai Bistro 1800 S. Loop 288, Suite 224. 940-484-6080. Sukhothai II Restaurant 1502 W. Hickory St. 940-382-2888. Thai Ocha Dishes that are as tasty as they are pretty. Hot and spicy sauce makes even veggie haters go after fresh veggies with zeal. BYOB. 1509 Malone St. Mon-Fri 11am-3pm, 5-10pm; Sat 11:30-10; Sun 11:30-9. $-$$. 940-566-6018. www.thaiochadenton. com.
VIETNAMESE Viet Bites 702 S. Elm St. 940-8081717. Mon-Thurs 11-8:30; Fri-Sun 11-9. www.vietbites.com.
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