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IN THE SPOTLIGHT THIS WEEK

In the true spirit of Christmas Church celebration to help feed Denton’s hungry by taking food donations

his year, First Baptist Church of Denton delivers its ongoing central message with a slight change. Instead of charging money for Christmas Celebration 2010 tickets, its music ministry will gladly accept donated food. “Our food pantry is a pantry that serves the community throughout the entire year,” said Keith McGee, minister of music. “We are collecting food to replenish it.” He explained that this year, the church’s 90-minute holiday concert offers free admission and all donations are suggested, not required. A donation plate

CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION 2010 What: live music and a live Nativity presentation When: 7 p.m. Sunday and Monday Where: Worship center of First Baptist Church of Denton, 1100 Malone St. Details: Admission is free. Canned food and offering plate donations will be accepted but are not required. Free tickets are available in the church office up through the days of the event. Call 940-382-2577 or visit www.firstdenton.org.

will be passed for those who would like to contribute money. The shift from cash admission to food donation, he said, came after taking a look at what the community seems to need more now than ever.

But no offering, in either form, will be too small. “If they want to just give money, we’ll go out and buy the food and replenish the food pantry ourselves,” he said. Christmas Celebration 2010

for ages 5 and older, at Emily Fowler Central Library, 502 Oakland St. The Garden Culture Club will help participants make gourd holiday ornaments. Call 940-349-8752 or visit www.dentonlibrary.com. 7 p.m. — The Polar Express Story Time features the beloved tale by Chris Van Allsburg and other holiday favorites for children of all ages at Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 2201 S. I-35E at Golden Triangle Mall. Call 940-383-9261. 7 to 9 p.m. — December Dance features the Steve Stanley Band, with dance hosts for unescorted ladies and refreshments, at the Denton Senior Center, 509 N. Bell Ave. Admission is $5. Call 940-349-8720 or visit www.dentonseniorcenter. com. 7 to 10:30 p.m. — Kids Rock, Denton Parks and Recreation Department’s night of activities for children in first through fifth grade, at the Denton Civic Center, 321 E. McKinney St. Event features a DJ, a bounce house, video games, dance contests, tournaments and more. Cost is $9 per child. Call 940-349-PARK. 8 p.m. — Sundown Collaborative Theatre presents 4.48 Psychosis, a drama by Sarah Kane that explores clinical depression, at Art Six Coffee House, 424 Bryan St. Play includes strong language and adult situations. Tickets are $8-$10. Call 214-729-0313 or e-mail boxoffice@sundown theatre.org.

9261. 7 p.m. — Dance 208, at TWU Dance Studio Theatre, at the corner of Bell Avenue and Administration Drive. Free. Call 940-898-2086 or visit www.twu.edu/dance. 8 p.m. — Sundown Collaborative Theatre presents 4.48 Psychosis, a drama by Sarah Kane that explores clinical depression, at Art Six Coffee House, 424 Bryan St. Play includes strong language and adult situations. Tickets are $8-$10. Call 214-729-0313 or e-mail boxoffice@sundown theatre.org.

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3 p.m. — Book signing by Steven A. Jent, author of A Browser’s Book of Texas History and A Browser’s Book of Texas Quotations, at Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 2201 S. I-35E at Golden Triangle Mall. Call 940-383-

5 p.m. — Tell-Me-More Storytime for kindergartners through thirdgraders at Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 2201 S. I-35E at Golden Triangle Mall. Call 940-383-9261. 6:30 p.m. — Teen Advisory

is a benefit concert in two parts, McGee said. The first half will include music by the church’s youth choir and the Haynes Sisters, a 1940’s swing-era trio — performing some numbers with backup from a 100-member crew of orchestra players and vocalists. The show’s second half goes a more solemn route, offering an elaborate Nativity with live actors and multimedia. “It involves our whole church family in a way that impacts people through eternity,” he said. “It communicates the love and hope that we have through Jesus Christ.”

Denton Time ON THE COVER MATACHINES Religious dancers perform during a novena, a rosary and indigenous Mexican dance that are part of the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe at a home in north Denton. (Photo by Al Key) Story on Page 8

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EVENTS THURSDAY 9:30 to 11:30 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.dentonlibrary.com. 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. — Santa Story Time for children ages 1-5 at South Branch Library, 3228 Teasley Lane. Free. Call 940-349-8752 or visit www.dentonlibrary.com. 7 p.m. — To Be and Something That Starts with a “D,” produced by Crysta Caulkins-Clouse at TWU Dance Studio Theatre, at the corner of Bell Avenue and Administration Drive. Free. Call 940-898-2086 or visit www.twu.edu/dance. 7 p.m. — “Buying an E-Reader” class for people who would like to learn about e-readers and compare types. At Emily Fowler Central Library, 502 Oakland St. Free. Call 940-349-8752 or visit www.denton library.com. 8 p.m. — Sundown Collaborative Theatre presents 4.48 Psychosis, a drama by Sarah Kane that explores clinical depression, at Art Six Coffee House, 424 Bryan St. Play includes strong language and adult situations. Tickets are $8-$10. Call 214-729-0313 or e-mail boxoffice@sundown theatre.org.

FRIDAY 11 a.m. — Snowy Story Time for ages 1-5 at North Branch Library, 3020 N. Locust St. Call 940-3498752 or visit www.dentonlibrary.com. 4 p.m. — Christmas Ornaments,

SUNDAY 8 p.m. — Sundown Collaborative Theatre presents 4.48 Psychosis, a drama by Sarah Kane that explores clinical depression, at Art Six Coffee House, 424 Bryan St. Play includes strong language and adult situations. Tickets are $8-$10. Call 214-729-0313 or e-mail boxoffice@sundown theatre.org.

MONDAY 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. — Learn basic computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint at Martin Luther King Jr. Recreation Center, 1300 Wilson St. Class continues daily through Dec. 16. Cost is $25 per person. Register by calling 940-2065406.

Board, for teens in grades 6-12 who are interested in helping plan and run library programs. At North Branch Library, 3020 N. Locust St. Call Juli Gonzalez at 940-349-8741. 6:30 p.m. — Twilight Toddler Time features stories, songs and activities for toddlers and their caregivers at Emily Fowler Central Library, 502 Oakland St. Free. Call 940-349-8756 or visit www.denton library.com. 7 to 8 p.m. — Coupon Exchange at Sanger Public Library, 501 Bolivar St. Trade grocery coupons; expired coupons will be sent to military families overseas. Call 940-4583257.

WEDNESDAY 10 to 11 a.m. — Story Time: “We Celebrate! By Singing” at Sanger Public Library, 501 Bolivar St. Call 940-458-3257 or visit www.sanger. lib.tx.us. 11 a.m. — Santa Story Time features stories, song and puppets with Santa, for ages 1-5. At Emily Fowler Central Library, 502 Oakland St. Call 940-349-8756 or visit www.denton library.com. 3:45 to 5 p.m. — Game Day at North Branch Library, 3020 N. Locust St. Teens in grades 6-12 can play Super Smash Bros. Brawl, Guitar Hero and other Wii and PlayStation 2 games. Free. Call 940-349-8752. 6 p.m. — Movie Night features A Christmas Proposal at the Denton Senior Center, 509 N. Bell Ave. Free. Popcorn and a soda cost $1. Visit www.dentonseniorcenter.com or call 940-349-8720. 6 p.m. — It’s a Girl Thing!, a book club for girls ages 8-12 and their

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Music, dance bring Advent story to life

dvent grows feet this weekend when First United Methodist Church of Denton sees its music ministry join choreographer Anne Scalf. The chancel choir and dancers present Lloyd Pfautsch’s ballet suite, A Day for Dancing. The suite includes nine arrangements of ancient carols, which tell the

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From left, Paul Miller plays Gib, Eric Garret is Daw, Jack Nance Garner is Mack and Kenny Fudge is Call in The Second Shepherd’s Play, a medieval play that opens Denton Community Theatre’s Christmas at the Campus on Friday.

Olde school By Lucinda Breeding

Christmas at the Campus goes medieval

Features Editor

CHRISTMAS AT THE CAMPUS

Director Betty Kay Seibt wants theater and Christmas buffs to know that The Second Shepherds’ Play is religious. There’s no way around it. The centerpiece of the 2010 Christmas at the Campus celebration is a play plucked from the Middle Ages, when the masses depended on priests and playwrights to learn Scriptures. “There’s a possibility that we might turn people off by doing a show that is so overtly religious, I know,” Seibt said. “But I think is has a lot of appeal.” The work, which is the first half of Denton Community Theatre’s annual holiday fare, is part of a literary form referred to by scholars of medieval writings as “cycle plays.” Cycle plays told the story of the Bible — from the world’s creation in Genesis to the passion of Christ. Professional guilds of the 1400s — barrel builders, blacksmiths, tailors — would adopt part of the cycle and perform it in grand festival style during religious feasts. There are regional versions of the cycles, especially in England, with scripts specific

What: Two holiday comedies — The Second Shepherds’ Play and the Trammell Group’s performance of Christmas Pie … A Madrigal Farce and Feaste. When: 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 2 p.m. Sunday Where: Campus Theatre, 214 W. Hickory St. Details: Admission costs $20 for adults and $10 for ages 12 and younger. To make reservations, call 940-382-1915 or visit www.cam pustheatre.com. Box office hours are 1 to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

to York, Coventry, Chester, Townley, Wakefield and a traveling version. Seibt, who has a doctorate in rhetoric and a concentration in English, wrote her dissertation on Middle Ages literature. Seibt said the small company of actors are staging the play with few set pieces and rough costuming. In the play, a ne’er-do-well named Mack steals a sheep from diligent shepherds while they sleep. He whisks the sheep home, where his wife worries the shepherds will track Mack and discover his crime. They pretend the sheep is a baby when the shepherds trace Mack to his home. Comedy ensues, and before the end, Mack is convinced that God wants him for better than a

thief. The play is based on the liturgical annunciation to the shepherds. “The idea is that we all have to participate in our own redemption,” Seibt said. “You have to hear the message to come and see. And what you witness makes you reflect on your life.” The Trammell Group (Donna Trammell, Kay Lamb, Buster Maloney, Bob Rodgers, Lindsay Keffer and Mike Barrow) reprise Trammell’s Christmas Pie. It’s a typical spread of Trammell’s parodies. They are naughty in a few parts, but the theme is joy and abundance. LUCINDA BREEDING can be reached at 940-5666877. Her e-mail address is cbreeding@dentonrc.com.

EVENTS Continued from Page 2 adult female relative or friend. Bring a favorite book to discuss. Free. At South Branch Library, 3228 Teasley St. Call 940-349-8756 or visit www.dentonlibrary.com. 6:30 p.m. — Animanga is held on the third Wednesday of the month for teens in grades 6-12 who want to share all things anime and manga. Free. At North Branch Library, 3020 N. Locust St. Call 940-349-8756 or visit www.dentonlibrary.com.

MUSIC Andy’s Bar 122 N. Locust St. 940565-5400. www.myspace.com/ andysbar. Art Six Coffee House Music, plays and gallery shows in a house converted into an arts space. No cover. No smoking inside. 424 Bryan St. 940-484-2786. www.myspace.com/ artsixcoffee. Banter Fri: Mister Joe, 6:30-7:30pm; Johann Wagner (CD release), 8:3011:30pm. Sat: Sufi hand drumming, 7-9pm. Sat: Max Rios, 9pm-midnight, Sun: Meguinn and Katelyn, noon; Ashley Anderson, 1pm. Fri: Live jazz, 8-10pm. Sat: Live jazz, 6-8pm. Each Thurs, open-mic night, 9pm-midnight, free. 219 W. Oak St. 940-5651638. Boiler Room 101 W. Hickory St. 940-566-5483. www.theboilerroom denton.com. Cafe Du Luxe Sat: Karyna Cruz, 8pm. No cover. 3101 Unicorn Lake Blvd. 940-382-7070. www.cafedu luxe.com. Cool Beans Live music on rooftop patio Thurs-Sat, free. 1210 W. Hickory St. 940-382-7025. www.myspace. com/coolbeanslivemusic. Crazy Horse Saloon 508 S. Elm St. 940-591-0586. Dan’s Silverleaf Thurs: The Demigs, Tiger Tooth and Paw, MM, 9pm, $5. Fri: New Riders of the Purple Sage, 8pm, $20; Violent Squid, Day Vs. Night, Achtone, 10pm. Sat: One F, Oh

Advent and Christmas story through both the music and Renaissance dance. The music calls for flute, oboe, bassoon and percussion. A Day for Dancing is presented during 8:30 and 11:30 a.m. worship on Sunday at the downtown Denton church, 201 S. Locust St. — Lucinda Breeding

Lewis, 10pm. Sun: Lily Cantu benefit with Brave Combo, Tenacious Root, Claire Morales, Stephen Roberts, Will Frenkel, 3pm. Mon: Boxcar Bandits, 10pm, free. Wed: Doug Burr, Seryn, 9pm, $5. Cover varies. 103 Industrial St. 940-320-2000. www.danssilver leaf.com. Frilly’s Seafood Bayou Kitchen Each Fri, Joe Tucker, 6-9pm, free. 1925 Denison St. 940-243-2126. Fuzzy’s Taco Shop Each Mon, Joe Tucker, 6-9pm, free. 115 Industrial St. 940-380-8226. The Garage Mon: Open mic. 113 Ave. 940-383-0045. www.thedenton garage.com. The Greenhouse Live jazz, each Mon and Thurs at 10pm, free. 600 N. Locust St. 940-484-1349. www. greenhouserestaurantdenton.com. Hailey’s Club Fri: Leatherwood, Western Skies, $3-$5. Sat: Paper Robot. 122 W. Mulberry St. 940-3231160. www.haileysclub.com. J&J’s Pizza Live music in basement bar of restaurant on the Square. 118 W. Oak St. 940-382-7769. La Milpa Mexican Restaurant Fri: Mariachi Quetzal. 820 S. Interstate 35E, Suite 101. 940-382-8470. Lowbrows Beer and Wine Garden Each Thurs, Fri and Sat, open-mic night with host Gary Anderson. Free. 200 S. Washington St., Pilot Point. 940-686-3801. www.lowbrows.us. Mable Peabody’s Beauty Parlor and Chainsaw Repair 1125 E. University Drive, Suite 107. 940-5669910. www.mablepeabodys.com. Miguelito’s Mexican Restaurant Each Fri and Sat, live music. 420 E. McKinney St. 940-566-1671. Pilot Point Community Opera House Nonprofit fine arts facility with music and shows. 110 S. Washington St., Pilot Point. 940-686-0737. www.myspace.com/pilotpointopera house. R Bar Cover varies. 827 Eagle Drive. 940-320-0405. ww.rbardenton.com. Rockin’ Rodeo Thurs: Robert Stowell, Six Market Blvd., Thieving Birds, 8pm, Free. 1009 Ave. C. 940565-6611. www.rockinrodeodenton. com.

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HOLIDAY EVENTS Through Monday — The Salvation Army Angel Tree Program is at Golden Triangle Mall, 2201 S. I-35E. The program collects Christmas gifts for 57,000 children and seniors in the Dallas-Fort Worth region, including Denton County. Visit www.salvationarmydfw.org. 7 p.m. Friday and 5 p.m. Saturday — Guyer High School Choir presents “Feast of Carols,” an annual medieval Christmas dinner and show. All proceeds benefit choir scholarships and uniform funds. Tickets are $20; reservations are required. Call 940-369-1149 or e-mail mpricer@ dentonisd.org. 7 to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday — “The Christmas Story,” presented by New Beginnings Fellowship Church and Rockhill Baptist Church and sponsored by Peace of the Rock Ministries. Activities include hayrides, Christmas carols around the campfire, and photos with Santa for $5. At Rancho De La Roca, 2459 W. Blackjack Road, Aubrey. Call 940365-7625 or 940-390-9184 or visit www.peaceoftherock.org. 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Dec. 12 — “Christmas at the Campus,” featuring The Second Shepherds’ Play, directed by Betty Kay Seibt, and the Trammell Group’s Christmas Pie … A Madrigal Farce and Feaste, a parody by Donna Trammell, at the Campus Theatre, 214 W. Hickory St. Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for ages 12 and younger. Call 940-382-1915 or visit www.campustheatre.com. 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday — Arts and Crafts Show at the Denton Civic Center. Admission is free. Call 940-349-8733 or visit www.denton parks.com. 9:30 a.m. Saturday — Holiday Chime Choir and Chorus Concert at the Denton Senior Center, 509 N. Bell Ave. Call 940-349-8720 or visit www.dentonseniorcenter.com. 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday — Arts and Crafts Show at Sanger High School, 100 Indian Lane. Event includes crafts, jewelry, clothing and other items, a barbecue lunch and baked goods, pictures with Santa and door prizes. Proceeds benefit Sanger High’s Business Professionals of America. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday and Dec. 18 — Denton Humane Society Pet Pics with Santa at Calloway’s Nursery, 1601 Dallas Drive. Call 940-382-PETS or visit www. dentonhumanesociety.org. 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Saturday —

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Carolers perform during Christmasfest in Lewisville, on the grounds of the Garden Ridge Farmers Market along Interstate 35E. The free outdoor market runs from 5 to 9 p.m. Fridays and 4 to 9 p.m. Saturdays through Dec. 18. “Holiday Drop ’n’ Shop” at North Lakes Recreation Center, 2001 W. Windsor Drive. Parents can shop while children ages 5-12 take part in activities including a candy cane hunt, holiday crafts, bounce house and a movie. Hot chocolate and snacks provided. Cost is $15 per child; registration deadline has passed. Call 940-349-8287 or visit www.dentonparks.com. 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday — The Nutcracker presented by Festival Ballet of North Central Texas at TWU’s Margo Jones Auditorium, 1322 Oakland St. Tickets are $10-$25, plus a $1 per ticket processing fee on all credit card orders. Call 940-8910830 or visit www.festivalballet.net. 2:30 to 10 p.m. Saturday — “Bethlehem Revisited in Waxahachie,” a trip for Denton seniors, leaves from Denton Senior Center, 509 N. Bell Ave. Cost is $10. Prepare to walk and dress warmly; bring money for nativity donation and dutch treat dinner. 3 to 4:30 p.m. Saturday — “Merry, Merry From Mulberry” Holiday Musicale at Bayless-Selby House Museum, 317 W. Mulberry St. Sing along with Ensemble Pro Musica; songbooks provided. Call 940-349-2865. 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. Sunday — First United Methodist Church presents A Day for Dancing, Lloyd Pfautsch’s ballet suite telling the story of Advent and Christmas. It features choreography by Anne Scalf and music by the church’s Chancel

Choir with instrumental accompaniment. Free. Child care available. At the church, 201 S. Locust St. Call 940-382-5478 or visit www.fumcdenton.com. 7 to 8:30 p.m. Sunday and Monday — First Baptist Church of Denton’s Christmas Celebration, presented by the music ministry at the church, 1100 Malone St. Concert includes music by the church youth choir and the Haynes Sisters and a live nativity. Free; canned goods and donations will be accepted. Free tickets available in the church office. Call 940-382-2577 or visit www.firstdenton.org. 7:30 p.m. Monday — North Central Texas Chorale presents Mozart’s Requiem with soloists, the NCTC College Singers and orchestra, directed by Mike Linder, at First Presbyterian Church, 1114 W. University Drive. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for students and children. Call 940-387-1886. Noon to 1 p.m. Dec. 17 — “Make a Joyful Noise,” Denton County’s ninth annual singalong, in the Commissioners Courtroom at the Courthouse on the Square, 110 W. Hickory St. Join song leaders Bing Burton, Leslie Willingham and David Mollen for carols with musical accompaniment. Call 940-349-2850 or visit www.dentoncounty.com/chos. 7 p.m. Dec. 17 and 3 p.m. Dec. 19 — Lewisville Civic Chorale presents “Hollywood Holiday: Songs From the Movies and Sacred Holiday Hymns” at The Episcopal Church of the Annunciation, 602 N. Old Orchard

Lane, Lewisville. A reception follows. Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for seniors, and $5 for students and children; or $30 for a family of any size. Call 214-796-4006 or visit www. lewisvillecivicchorale.org. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Dec. 18 — Trip to Holiday in the Park at Six Flags, sponsored by Denton Parks and Recreation. Parents can go do some shopping while children ages 5-12 enjoy a day at Six Flags in Arlington. Drop-off and pickup location is Denton Civic Center. Cost is $30 per child; price does not include lunch. Register by Dec. 17. Call 940-349PARK or visit www.dentonparks.com. 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Dec. 18 — “Merry, Merry From Mulberry” Holiday Musicale at Bayless-Selby House Museum, 317 W. Mulberry St. Listen to flutist Corinne Mears while touring the Victorian-era decor. Call 940-349-2865. 7 p.m. Dec. 18 — Denton Community Chorus’ Christmas Concert at Christ the Servant Lutheran Church, 2121 E. University Drive. Free; donations accepted. Call 940-367-8881 or visit www.denton communitychorus.org. 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Dec. 20-23, Dec. 28-31 and Jan. 3 — Holiday Blast Camp at the Denton Civic Center, 321 E. McKinney St. Kindergartners through sixth-graders can enjoy activities and field trips. Cost is $25 per child per day. Register by calling 940-349-PARK or by visiting the Civic Center.

IN THE REGION 7 p.m. Thursday through Sunday and Dec. 16-19 — The Actors Conservatory Theater presents A Christmas Carol at Crawford Center for the Arts, 1720 S. Edmonds St., Lewisville. Matinee performances on Saturday and Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets are $9-$12. Visit www.get intotheact.org. 5 to 9 p.m. Friday and Dec. 17, and 4 to 9 p.m. Saturday and Dec. 18 — “Christmasfest 2010,” a traditional-style Christmas market to benefit charities supported by area Rotary Clubs including Habitat for Humanity, Salvation Army and Christian Community Action, at Garden Ridge Farmers Market, 2999 N. Stemmons Freeway in Lewisville. Visit www.facebook.com/Christmas festLakeLewisville. 7:30 p.m. Friday — Gainesville Holiday Homecoming Celebration is a family event featuring national and regional musical artists benefiting Abigail’s Arms family crisis shel-

ter. At Gainesville ISD Auditorium, 1200 Lindsay St. Tickets are $12.50 in advance, $15 at the door and $5 for children younger than 12. Call 940-665-0093. 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 2:30 p.m. Sunday — Butterfield Stage Players presents The Last Christmas Carol, a musical comedy, at the State Theater, 200 California St. in Gainesville. Tickets are $12 for adults, $8 for children. Call 940-665-8152 or visit www. butterfieldstage.org. 7:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday — Flower Mound Symphony Orchestra and Trietsch Chancel Choir present a Christmas concert, including John Rutter’s Magnificat and a holiday singalong, at Trietsch Memorial United Methodist Church, 6101 Morriss Road in Flower Mound. Free; donations accepted. Visit www.fmco.org or www.tmumc.org. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily through Jan. 2 — “Holiday at the Arboretum” including the “Magic of Santa” display at the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden, 8525 Garland Road. Extended hours until 8 p.m. Dec. 15 and 21. Tickets are $7-$10; free for children 2 and younger. Call 214-515-6500 or visit www.dallas arboretum.org. Through Dec. 23 — Pocket Sandwich Theatre presents Ebenezer Scrooge, a musical. Shows are at 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 7 p.m. Sunday. Additional performances are at 8 p.m. Dec. 14-15, 21-22 and 1 p.m. Dec. 12 and 19. Tickets are $10-$18, with $2 discounts for seniors and children. Call 214-821-1860. Dec. 17-21 — A musical version of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, presented by Kids Who Care at the Scott Theatre in the Fort Worth Community Arts Center, 1300 Gendy St. Show times are 10 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 17; 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 18; 2 p.m. Dec. 19; 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 21; 2 p.m. Dec. 22. For tickets, visit www.kids whocare.org or call 817-737-5437. Noon Dec. 18 — “Family Day at the Scott: Sugar Rush 2010” luncheon followed by a matinee performance of Kids Who Care’s A Christmas Carol at the Scott Theatre in the Fort Worth Community Arts Center, 1300 Gendy St. Tickets are $50 for adults and $35 for youths and include the luncheon, games and activities, and admission to A Christmas Carol. For tickets, visit www.kidswhocare.org or call 817737-5437.

DENTON PARKS AND RECREATION Children in first through fifth grade can have a night of fun from 7 to 10:30 p.m. Friday at the Denton Civic Center, 321 E. McKinney St. Kids Rock features a DJ, a bounce house, Wii games and Rock Band on a giant screen, dance contests, tournaments and more. Glow products and concessions will also be available for purchase. Cost is $9 per child. For more infor-

mation, call 940-349-PARK. I For unique holiday items and gifts, visit the annual Arts and Crafts Show from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the Denton Civic Center, 321 E. McKinney St. Admission is free. For more information, call 940-349-8733. I Learn basic computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel and

PowerPoint from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Monday through Dec. 16 at Martin Luther King Jr. Recreation Center, 1300 Wilson St. Cost is $25 per person. Register in advance by calling 940-206-5406. I Register now for a trip to Holiday in the Park at Six Flags from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Dec. 18. Kids ages 5 to 12 can spend a day at the amusement park

while parents shop or just have the day to relax. Cost is $30 per child. For details and registration, visit www.dentonparks.com. Register by Dec. 17. I Reserve your child’s spot now for Holiday Blast Camp at Denton Civic Center. 321 E. McKinney St. Kindergartners through sixth-graders can enjoy fun activities and field trips

from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Dec. 20-23, Dec. 28-31 and Jan. 3. Cost is $25 per child per day. For more information, call 940-349-PARK. Register at the Denton Civic Center.

For more information about Parks and Recreation programs, call 940349-PARK (7275), visit www. dentonparks.com or e-mail parksnrec@cityofdenton.com.

EVENTS Continued from Page 3 Rubber Gloves Rehearsal Studios Thurs: Geistheistler, Final Club, Kampfgrounds, Smile Full of Ale, 9pm, $1-$3. Fri: Burial, Wild Tribe, Wiccans, Rotundus, Youth Agression, 8pm, $10-$12. Sat: Dead Week Print Show with Pinkish Black, Dear Human, Peopleodian, 9pm, $3-$5. Mon: The Gay Blades, 9pm, $6-$8. Wed: Sans Soleil, Slackbeat, the Angelus, 9pm, free for 21 and older, $3 for younger than 21. 411 E. Sycamore St. 940-387-7781. www.rubber glovesdentontx.com. Sweetwater Grill and Tavern Thurs: Three O’clock Lab Band, directed by Brad Leali, 7pm. Mon: Argyle Wind Quintet 7pm.Tues: Sweetwater Jazz Quartet, 7pm. No cover. 115 S. Elm St. 940-484-2888. The LABB 218 W. Oak St. www.the labbdenton.com. 940-293-4240. VFW Post 2205 Free karaoke at 8pm each Thurs, Fri and Sat. 909 Sunset St.

IN THE REGION 9 p.m. Friday — Fagen, McDonald and Scaggs at WinStar World Casino, Exit 1 off I-35E in Thackerville, Okla.

Gay Blades cut deep

The Gay Blades 9 p.m. Monday at Rubber Gloves, 411 E. Sycamore St. Cover is $6 for 21 and older, and $8 for younger than 21.

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he Gay Blades’ name might make you think of flamboyant ice skaters, but the New York band’s songs wouldn’t be at home on the rink. The duo’s kick-in-the-head drums, punk-inspired guitars and straitjacket-party style vocals are hard to dislike. That isn’t to say they can’t turn down their amps once in a while. The song “Why Can’t I Grow a Beard?” showcases an acoustic talent that Jack Johnson would be hard pressed not to recognize. The Gay Blades come to Rubber Gloves Rehearsal Studios on Monday. If their live show contains even a fraction of the energy present on their albums, patrons are liable to endure neck problems from aggressive head-banging.

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POINTS OF INTEREST The Bayless-Selby House Museum Restored Victorian-style home built in 1898. 317 W. Mulberry St. Tues-Sat 10am-noon and 1-3pm. Free. Handicapped accessible. Regular special events and workshops. 940-349-2865. www.denton county.com/bsh. Denton County African American Museum Exhibits of historic black families in the county, including artwork and quilting, and personal items of the lady of the house. 317 W. Mulberry St., next to the BaylessSelby House Museum. Tues-Sat 10am-noon and 1-3pm. Free. www.dentoncounty.com/dcaam. Bethlehem in Denton County, a small gallery displaying a personal collection of more than 2,500 nativities. Open evenings and weekends, by appointment only. Located 6 miles north of Denton. Free. Small groups and children welcome. Call 940-4583563 evenings/weekends to schedule your visit. www.bethlehemin dentonco.com. Cicada Trail Self-guided nature walk at Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area. Winter hours: Fri-Sun 7am-5pm. Call 972-219-3930 for directions. Admission is $5 per person, free for children 5 and younger. Courthouse-on-the-Square Museum Exhibits include photos of

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TURN IT UP Best bets for music this weekend

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The Demigs, a Denton indie-rock outfit in the business of seducing the ears of easy-listeners and hard-rockers alike, play Danâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Silverleaf tonight. religion/Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re first on the scene to announce another cataclysm/We were 20-something/The demise of all the nations was all we hoped to see before the eradication.â&#x20AC;? The Demigs play Danâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Silverleaf today with Tiger Tooth & Paw and MM. Doors open at happy hour, music starts at 9 p.m. Cover is $5. Whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s who: Chris Demiglio,

guitar and lead vocals; Sid Bledsoe, bass; Alex Hastings, guitar; and Guyton Sanders, drums. Sounds like: Lou Reed met up with Morrissey; a worthy

appetizer to an evening with Dentonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the Hope Trust. LUCINDA BREEDING can be reached at 940-5666877. Her e-mail address is cbreeding@dentonrc.com.

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uneful does it for the Denton indie-rock outfit the Demigs. The local four-piece achieves something pretty hard to do: It sounds fresh, rough around the edges and spiked with enough testosterone to please easy-listeners and rock fiends. The distorted, echo-chamber guitar calls to mind the Sundaysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; 1990 release, Reading, Writing and Arithmetic.

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EVENTS Continued from Page 6 Denton communities, historic Hispanic and black families, farm and ranching artifacts, and special collections including Southwest American Indian and Denton County pottery, pressed glass and weaponry. Research materials, county cemetery records, genealogical info, photographs. 110 W. Hickory St. 10-4:30 Mon-Fri and 11-3 Sat, closed holidays. Free. Special monthly exhibits and lectures. Call 940-349-2850 or visit www.dentoncounty.com/chos. Denton Firefighters Museum Collection at Central Fire Station, 332 E. Hickory St., displays firefighting memorabilia from the 1800s to the present. 8am-5pm Mon-Fri. Closed on city holidays. Free and handicapped accessible. Gowns of the First Ladies of Texas Created in 1940, exhibit features garments worn by wives of governors of Texas. 8am-5pm MonFri. Administration Conference Tower, TWU campus. Free, reservations required. 940-898-3644. Hangar Ten Flying Museum WWII aircraft on display including Lockheed 10A, Beech Aircraft Stagger Wing, PT22 & Piper L-4. Mon-Sat 8am-3 pm. 1945 Matt Wright Lane. Free. 940-565-1945. Little Chapel-in-the-Woods Built in 1939, one of 20 outstanding architectural achievements in Texas. Daily 8am-5pm, except on university holidays or when booked for weddings, weekends by appointment only, TWU campus. 940-898-3644.

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American Legion Hall Senior Center 629 Lakey Drive in Fred Moore Park. 10am-3pm Mon-Fri, 69pm Thurs. 940-349-8298. Denton Senior Center Offers daily lunches, classes, travel, health services & numerous drop-in activities. 8am-9pm Mon-Fri. 509 N. Bell Ave. 940-349-8280. www.dentonsenior center.com. Ongoing activities: Dancing and potluck, live big band & country music every second and fourth Friday, 7-9:30pm, $5. Movies 6pm each Wed. Free for Denton seniors. $1 for popcorn and soda. SPAN noon meal each Mon-Fri. $1.50 for seniors age 60 & older, $3.50 for those younger than 60. Chime Choir 9:30am Mon Pinochle 10:30am-1:30pm Mon Young at Heart band practice, 9am Tues, 10am Thurs Card workshop 9am first Tues Needlework group 9am Tues Red Hat Society 11am first Wed Bridge: Party bridge, 12:30pm Thurs; duplicate bridge, 1pm Wed Benefits counseling 1:30-4pm third Thurs Bingo 12:45pm first and third Fri Square dancing 7-10pm first and third Fri, $6 RSVP Referral & placement service for volunteers age 55 & older. 1400 Crescent St. 940-383-1508.

Friday night community dances at Denton Senior Center from 7 to 9:30 p.m. on the second and fourth Friday of each month. Dances are open to all adults and include live music and refreshments. Dance hosts will be present to dance with unaccompanied ladies. Admission is $5. The Senior Center is at 509 N. Bell Ave. Call 940-349-8720. Green Space Arts Collective Ballet, tap, modern, and hip-hop dance classes for children and adults. 529 Malone St. 940-387-2722. www.greenspacearts.com. Achievers Gymnastics Recreational and competitive cheerleading and gymnastics for boys and girls ages 1-18. Call 940-484-4900 for schedules and pricing. www.achieversgymnastics.com. Harps Over Texas Autoharp Club Jamming as well as help for new and experienced players. All acoustic instruments welcome. 7pm fourth Tues each month at Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1424 Stuart Road. 940-382-3248. The Triangle Squares Local square dancing group meets at 7:30pm first and third Fridays each month at Denton Senior Center, 509 N. Bell Ave. Starts with early rounds and workshops. Grand march starts at 8pm. Non-members pay $6 per person, members get in free. Call 940323-8999. Mainstream dance lessons at 7pm Tues at 1424 Stuart Road in Denton.

YOGA Denia Recreation Center Yoga Connection classes are at 9am, 5:45pm and 7:15pm Mon & Wed. Classes are at noon Tues & Thurs emphasize gentle, restorative yoga. Call Crystal at 940-231-1077 or Julie at 940-391-3822.

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Mind sweeper

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‘Psychosis’ pulls away layers of depression When theater buffs think about the stage and mental illness, they probably think about Equus, a sober, wordy drama about a boy’s perversion with horses. Playwright Sarah Kane takes on profound depression in 4.48 Psychosis. The play’s approach is as sober as Equus, but Kane found that music and movement demanded a place in the story. The Denton-based Sundown Collaborative Theatre ends its run of the drama this weekend at Art Six Coffee House. In the play, a patient with severe depression (Olivia Emile) bares her soul to a new doctor (George Ferrie). In her purge, thorny relations with former lovers and other doctors come out. She’s influenced by voices (Joanna Wesson and Brittany Willis). The past seeps into the present, and the patient realizes her only moments of clarity are at 4:48 a.m. Kane’s script is for adults — her truth-telling calls for strong language and adult situations. Performances are at 8 p.m. today, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Admission is $10 for adults, and $8 for students and

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From left, Joanna Wesson, Olivia Emile and Brittany Willis perform a scene from 4.48 Psychosis. Wesson and Willis are voices who disrupt the life and mental health of the patient (Emile). Sundown Collaborative Theatre produces the play, which is performed in text, music and movement. senior citizens. Seating is general admission. Art Six is located at 424 Bryan St. To make reservations or to

pay by credit card, call 214729-0313 or e-mail boxoffice @sundowntheatre.org. — Lucinda Breeding

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Feet on fire for the Lord

Eight-yearolds Gary Tijerina, left, and Jiham Esquivel prepare to dance a traditional Mexican dance as part of the novenas, a nineday celebration of the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe. A record number of local Catholic Latinos joined this year’s celebration of the feast, which commemorates Aztec peasant Juan Diego’s encounter with the Virgin Mary in 16th-century Mexico.

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By Lucinda Breeding Features Editor

he ritual matachine dance in the backyard of a Cedar Hill Street house is loud, snare drums thrashing in a wild beat backed up by the sound of hundreds of reeds clicketyclacking in a rhythm that gets ever more feverish. But no one is complaining.

If anything, it appears that every house on the block has emptied to watch a record number of Denton’s Hispanic Catholics celebrate the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe. There’s a lot to take in: scarlet costumes embellished with shiny beads, feathers and the image of the Virgen de Guadalupe — sometimes called “the dark-skinned virgin” — shining from the backs of every costume. Local Catholics of Mexican heritage are in the midst of a nine-day celebration of an ancient miracle, one that signifies the Aztec conversion from paganism to Christianity in the 1530s. “I’ve always been a dancer in the novena,” said coordinator Rubin Trevino, a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. “Now that I’m not dancing, but watching, you can really feel the vibes. You can really sense the presence of Our Lady of Guadalupe. And watching the kids, you see them getting caught up in it.” Matachines are dancers — also called “soldiers” trained in ritual dances of indigenous Mexico. Matachines dance and host celebrations throughout the year, especially in Mexico, but the most important performance season is Advent, the weeks of December leading up to Christmas. During the novenas, which are nine nights of celebrations beginning with a rosary and ending in the matachine dance, Hispanic families crowd the backyards of host families. The mood is reverent as the group answers the elder’s call-and-response rosary — all in Spanish. Monday and Tuesday night, when temperatures hovered in the low 40s, the host families cooked huge pots of posole. Dancers and spectators spooned up the spicy red broth with pork, hominy and garlic. “You don’t have to serve dinner if you host the novena,” Trevino said. “But a lot of the

LEFT: Matachines dance during a novena, a rosary and indigenous Mexican dance that are part of the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe this week at a home in north Denton. The nine-day celebration of an ancient miracle — one that is credited for beginning the conversion of indigenous Aztecs in Mexico to Christianity — ends Saturday with an evening procession and Mass that last all night and into Sunday morning. Photos by Al Key/Denton Record-Chronicle

hosts do.” A holy feast is still a feast, and the soup goes like hotcakes. Though the celebrants honor and venerate Mary in the feast, only God is worshipped. Many dancers at the rosaries explained that the idea that Catholics worship Mary is a misconception. When an audience watches the matachines, they watch a story of how El Monarca, Montezuma, deserted his people. Though they begin the dance with pagan steps that acknowledge the north, south, east and west, they eventually whirl in a four-point formation that signifies the cross. On a deeper level, Trevino said, this part of

the dance represents the pull toward Christ that the Indians felt. In the dance, the matachines lure Montezuma back with the tricks of La Malinche, the Indian mistress of Hernan Cortes, the Spanish explorer who is interpreted as the devil. The dancers then tell the story of the popular coup over Cortes, and the offering of his body to the Lady of Guadalupe. The Virgin rejects the offering, declaring that the fruit of her womb — Jesus — can’t be bought with dead bodies. The nine-day feast will end Saturday night beginning with the 9 p.m. matachine procession from Hinkle and Windsor drives to Immaculate Conception Church, at 2255 N.

Bonnie Brae St. The group will sing songs of praise to the Virgin and celebrate Mass. After Mass, they will sing las mañanitas, a traditional birthday song sung to a loved one in the morning and on holidays. The matachines will dance and then share chocolate and sweet Mexican bread with parishioners. Trevino said the celebration will wind down between 4 and 5 a.m. Sunday. Magda Luna, a coordinator of the local feast, said Denton’s celebration was brought to the local parish from Laredo by a church member, Jose Valdez. Luna said more people joined the local feast this year than in the event’s history.

“We started in August, making announcements from the pulpit for people to register. More than 100 people registered. Not everyone has participated, but this is the biggest group yet,” she said. Luna said she has danced in the novena almost every year since she was 12 years old. Trevino and Luna worked with parishioners Nery Puga and Evanka Beck to organize the feast. They said the celebration has attracted a lot of people who aren’t members of the church. On a recent trip the participants took to Dallas for another Guadalupe feast, See FEAST on 16

CELEBRATION OF THE VIRGIN OF GUADALUPE When: 9 p.m. Saturday through 6 a.m. Sunday Where: Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 2255 N. Bonnie Brae St. 9 to 10 p.m. — Procession with the matachines from Hinkle Drive at Windsor Drive to the church 10 to 11 p.m. — Songs of praise to the Virgin of Guadalupe

11 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. — Bilingual Mass 12:30 to 1 a.m. — Mañanitas 1 to 2:30 a.m. — Matachines dance in the church gymnasium, followed by hospitality with chocolates and Mexican sweet bread 2:30 to 6 a.m. — Church open for mañanitas and prayer

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OPENING FRIDAY The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader (##1/2) In this latest fantasy epic based on C.S. Lewis’ novels, Lucy (Georgie Henley) and Edmund Pevensie (Skandar Keynes) return to Narnia with an unwilling, and sniveling, cousin Eustace (Will Poulter). They join Prince Caspian (Ben Barnes) on the ship the Dawn Treader and head toward the end of the world, but not before a series of action scenes and an army of computer-generated monsters. Decent, but not equal to the first two in the series. Rated PG, 115 minutes. — Boo Allen Hemingway’s Garden of Eden (#1/2) Steamy and overheated melodrama, adapted from a posthumously published Hemingway novel, about a writer (Jack Huston) who marries a manipulative American (Mena Suvari) in Europe, then begins an affair with their mutual girlfriend (Caterina Murino). There’s plenty of sex in this love triangle, but the characters lack appeal just as the stars lack chemistry, and the exotic landscapes alone can’t save the day. It’s not Hemingway’s finest hour, for sure. Rated R, 96 minutes. At the AMC Grapevine Mills. — Todd Jorgenson I Love You Phillip Morris (###) This decidedly offbeat, not-for-everyone farce, which has been in legal limbo, features Jim Carrey and Ewan McGregor in a fact-based story about

Steven Russell (Carrey), a gay con man who leaves his family when he falls for a fellow prison inmate, Phillip Morris (McGregor). When out, Russell pulls a series of outrageous scams to finance their opulent lifestyle. Alternately homophobic, silly, politically incorrect and consistently outrageous. Rated R, 102 minutes. At the Angelika Dallas and Plano. — B.A. The Tourist (##) The pairing of Oscar winners Johnny Depp and Angelina Jolie lend star power to this otherwise muddled romantic thriller about a math teacher (Depp) who crosses paths with an alluring stranger (Jolie) on a train to Venice, before he realizes that she’s somehow involved in a dangerous international scheme. The actors can’t rescue a tedious mistaken-identity script that relies on formulaic cat-andmouse plot mechanics. But at least the Italian scenery helps pass the time. Rated PG-13, 103 minutes. — T.J.

NOW PLAYING Due Date (##1/2) Two men must share a car and drive from Atlanta to Los Angeles. Of course, one is a freespirited, irresponsible flake (Zach Galifianakis), and the other (Robert Downey Jr.) is tightly wound and must be home by the end of the week when his wife (Michelle Monaghan) is scheduled to deliver their first child. Todd Phillips (The Hangover) directs the broadly humorous script filled with calculated detours and obvious personality clashes. Rated R, 95 minutes. — B.A. Burlesque (##) Christina Aguilera makes a positive first impression in her big-screen debut with a performance that’s not much of a stretch. She stars as Ali, a waitress from small-town Iowa who moves to Los Angeles in search of stardom. She happens upon a neo-burlesque club on the Sunset Strip operated by a diva (Cher) on the downside of her dancing career. With Stanley Tucci, Kristen Bell and Alan Cumming, whose acting abilities are squandered by a script that lacks surprise when the music isn’t playing. — T.J.

Dusty’s Bar and Grill Laid-back bar just off the Square serves a beltbusting burger and fries, a kitchen homily for meat and cheese lovers. Seven plasma TVs for fans to track the game, or patrons can take part in interactive trivia and poker. Darts, pool, video games and foosball. Kitchen open throughout business hours. 119 S. Elm St. Daily noon-2am. $-$$. 940-243-7300. www.myspace. com/dustysindenton. The Loophole Square staple has charming menu with cleverly named items, like Misdemeanor and Felony nachos. Decent range of burgers. 119 W. Hickory St. Daily 11am-2am; food served until midnight. Full bar. $-$$. 940-565-0770. www.loopholepub. com. Pourhouse Sports Grill Classy sports bar and restaurant boasts large TVs and a theater-style media room and serves burgers, pizza, salads and generous main courses. Full bar. Smoking on patio only. 3350 Unicorn Lake Blvd. Sun-Thurs 11-10, Fri-Sat 11-12. $-$$. 940-484-7455. Rocky’s Sports Bar Big games on big screens plus some pretty big tastes, too. Now open for lunch. For finger food, roll chicken chipotle and battered jalapeno and onion strips are standouts. Homestyle burgers; savory Caesar salad with chicken. Full bar. 2000 W. University Drive. Daily 11am-2am. $. 940-382-6090. Rooster’s Roadhouse “We Ain’t Chicken” is what the eatery claims, though the menu kindly includes it on a sandwich and in a wing basket — plus barbecue, burgers and hangout appetizers (cheese fries, tamales, and queso and chips). Beer. 113 Industrial St. Sun-Wed 11-10; ThursSat 11-midnight. $. 940-382-4227. www.roosters-roadhouse.com. Sweetwater Grill & Tavern It may claim a place among the world’s other memorable pubs, rathskellers, hangouts and haunts where the food satisfies as much as the libations that wash them down. 115 S. Elm St. Tues-Sat 11-2am, Sun-Mon 11-midnight. $-$$. 940-484-2888.

ASIAN 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-Fri 11-10, Sat 11-10, Sun 11:30-9. $-$$. 940-382-5437. Ramen Republic Healthy, custommade hot noodle soups, cold soba noodles and crisp salads in a casual atmosphere. Beer & wine available soon. No smoking. 210 E. Hickory St. Sun-Thurs 11-10, Fri-Sat 11-11. $. 940387-3757. Royal East Hefty Japanese offering (including sushi bar) plus Korean and Chinese dishes. Pleasing Fire Mountain Roll. Fish tastes very fresh and firm. Mochi ice cream is a

dessert unlike anything else. Beer, wine and sake. No smoking. 1622A W. University Drive. Mon-Sat 11-10. $$$. 940-383-7633.

BARBECUE Doc’s Hickory Creek Barbeque “Home of the Biggest Pig in Texas” has some of the biggest servings as well. Worthy sides and desserts accompany heaping piles of tasty meats. 8656 I-35E, Lake Dallas. MonSat 11-9; Sun 11-8. $-$$. 940-3210524. From Tha Heart Owners Ty and Christopher Govan serve fresh-cooked barbecue and burgers, homemade baked beans, potato salad and cobblers. 702 S. Elm St. Fri-Sat 11am-8pm, Sun 11am-5pm. $. 940-566-1396. Metzler’s Bar-B-Q Much more than a barbecue joint, with wine and beer shop, deli with German foods and more. Smoked turkey is lean yet juicy; generous doses of delightful barbecue sauce. Tender, well-priced chicken-fried steak. Hot sausage sampler has a secret weapon: spicy mustard. Beer and wine. 628 Londonderry Lane. Daily 10:30am10pm. $. 940-591-1652. The Smokehouse Denton barbecue joint serves up surprisingly tender and juicy beef, pork, chicken and catfish. Good sauces, bulky sandwiches and mashed potatoes near perfection. Good pies and cobblers. Beer and wine. 1123 Fort Worth Drive. SunThurs 11-9, Fri-Sat 11-10. $-$$. 940566-3073.

BISTROS AND CAFES Banter Gourmet sandwiches and salads, breakfast items, coffee and espresso, plus traditional Spanish tapas (small savory dishes) by reservation only. Free Wi-Fi. Live music on some nights. Beer and wine. No smoking inside. 219 W. Oak St. ThursSat 9:30am-midnight, Mon-Wed 9:30am-10pm, Sun 12:30pm-10. 940565-1638. Bochy’s Bistro Fusion menu grabs elements of European cuisines with many salad and sandwich selections. Winning Greek chicken lisi panini. Artful desserts: tuxedo cake, cream cheese brownie. No smoking. 2430 I35E, Suite 136. Mon-Thurs 8-3, Fri-Sat 8-8, Sun brunch 8-2. $$. 940-3873354. Cafe Du Luxe Upscale casual spot for conversation and a cup of coffee, a light meal, dessert or a glass of fine wine. Specialty coffee beans are freshly roasted; wine list includes vintages both familiar and relatively unknown. Happy hour from 4 to 7 p.m. weekdays. Beer & wine. 3101 Unicorn Lake Blvd. Mon-Thurs 5:30am-10pm, Fri 5:30am-11pm, Sat 6am-11pm, Sun 7am-9pm. $. 940382-7070. The Chestnut Tree Salads, sandwiches, soups and other lunch options served in back of small shop on the Square. Chicken pot pie is stellar, with painstakingly made crust and thick, tender stew inside. Tasty quiche. Decadent fudge lava cake and rich carrot cake. No smoking. 107 W. Hickory St. Mon-Sat 11-2:30 (breakfast 9-11; desserts 3-5). $-$$. 940-591-9475.

Cups and Crepes Eatery serves up both traditional American and European breakfasts and lunch. Get biscuits and gravy or test a crepe filled with rich hazelnut spread. Specialty coffees. Smoking on patio only. 309 Fry St. Tues-Sat 8am-3pm. $. 940-387-1696. Join the Cups and Crepes group on Facebook.com.

BRUNCH Le Peep Grill Breakfast/brunch/lunch chain restaurant pushes the limits of the morning meal with exotic choices like omelets with chicken, spinach, mushrooms and cream cheese. Also on menu: panini, pastas, salads. No smoking. 1435 S. Loop 288, Suite 117. Mon-Fri 6:30am-2pm, Sat-Sun 7am-2:30pm. $-$$. 940-381-5357.

CAJUN 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 119, Fri-Sat 11-9:30. $$. 940-243-2126. Second location: Frilly’s South Cajun Kitchen, 2303 I-35E, 940-898-1404.

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 119:30, 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. $. 940-382-8797. J.C. China Fare shines at casual eatery. For appetizers, try egg rolls, crab rangoon and nice soups. Good main dish selections: cashew chicken and beef with broccoli. Top-notch fried rice. Quick service. 7650 I-35E, Suite 108, Corinth. Daily 11-9. $. 940269-1110. 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. $. 940-5665588.

ECLECTIC 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. MonThurs 11-10, Fri-Sat 11-11, Sun noon-9 (bar stays open later). $-$$. 940484-1349. Hannah’s Off the Square More

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DINING Continued from Page 10 room, more mid-price items and more casual atmosphere. Fish tacos filled with grilled tilapia, key lime sauce and mango salsa. Steaks, with any of 10 sauces or toppings, get Aplus. Tempting desserts. Full bar. Smoking on terrace only. No checks. 111 W. Mulberry St. Sun-Mon 11-9 (brunch until 2pm), Tues-Thurs 11-10; Fri-Sat 11-11. $$-$$$. 940-566-1110. 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 by reservation only; seating starts at 6pm. $$$. 940-243-4919. www.denton-wild woodinn.com.

GREEK 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. MonThurs 11-9, Fri-Sat 11-10, Sun noon-9. $-$$. 940-383-2441.

HAMBURGERS 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. 113 W. Hickory St. Mon-Sat 11-3. 940-383-1022. 2nd location: 715 Sunset St. Mon-Sat 11-8. 940-3823037. $. No credit cards. Beer at 2nd location. 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. $. 940-387-5449.

HOME COOKING Babe’s Chicken Dinner House 204 N. Fourth St., Sanger. Tues-Fri 4:309pm, Sat 11-9 and Sun 11-3. $-$$. 940-458-0000. Betty’s Cafe Diners get buffet selections of homestyle standards: catfish, fried chicken, meatloaf and barbecue ribs. Homemade rolls and pie are available to go. Also: Mexican dinner buffets on Thursday. Breakfast buffets made to fill you up, and kids ages 1-5 eat for $2. 710 S. U.S. Highway 377 in Aubrey. Mon-Sun 6am-2:30pm, Wed-Fri 5-8pm. $. 940365-9881. Krum Diner Offers homestyle cui-

sine, seafood and Italian food, along with Greek and assorted desserts, and sandwiches, burgers, dinner plates and more. 145 W. McCart St., Krum, Mon-Sat 7am-8pm, Sun 9am2pm. $. 940-482-7080. Joe V’s Take Out Homestyle cooking to go. Highlight is roasted chicken; menu also includes beef, pork and pasta items. 122 W. McCart St. in Krum. $. Daily 11am-10pm. 940-4828699. Old West Cafe As winner of the Best Breakfast and Best Homestyle Cooking titles in the Best of Denton 2009 and 2010, 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, babyback ribs, buffalo burgers, chickenfried rib-eyes and other assorted dishes. 1001 U.S. Highway 380, Cross Roads. Daily 11 am-10pm. $-$$. 940440-9760. Ruby’s Diner Hearty breakfast and lunch buffets have made regulars for more than two decades. Buffalo burgers, ostrich steaks, quail and alligator entrees grace the menu for diners whose mommas got game. 111 N. Elm St. Sun-Wed 6am-3pm, ThursSat 6am-9pm. $-$$. 940-387-7706.

INDIAN Rasoi, The Indian Kitchen Housed in a converted gas station, this Indian dining spot offers a small but carefully prepared buffet menu of curries (both meat and vegetarian), beans, basmati rice and samosas. No smoking. 1002 Ave. C. Daily 11am-9:30pm. $. 940-566-6125. www.dentonindian food.com.

ITALIAN 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 wood-fired oven with thin-crusted pizzas. 1400 N. Corinth St., Suite 103, Corinth. Mon-Wed 11-2:30, 5-9; Thurs-Sat 112:30, 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. 940-3829577. 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 112 & 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 Yorkstyle pies plus delicious southern Italian dishes, from $3.95 pasta lunch special to pricier meals. Nifty kids’ menu. Tiramisu is dynamite. Beer and wine. 2317 W. University Drive.

Sun & Tues-Thurs 11-10, Fri-Sat 11-11. $-$$. 940-591-1988. Poppy’s Place American-Italian cafe with pastas, pizza, steaks, sandwiches and breakfast in a friendly atmosphere. 4405 E. Pockrus Page Road. Tues-Sat 6am-9pm, Sun 9am-8pm. $$$. 940-384-7679. Vercelli’s Pizza and Pasta Cozy, warm Italian eatery with pasta and New York-style pizza served up at reasonable rates. 208 W. McCart St. in Krum. Daily 11-9. $. 940-482-6051. www.vercellis.com.

MEXICAN/TEX-MEX Cafe Garibaldi A place with an Italian name, run by a Peruvian, serves good authentic Tex-Mex and Peruvian meals. 1813 N. Elm St. MonSat 11-3 and 5-9. $. 940-591-1131. 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. No credit cards. BYOB. 508 S. Elm St. Mon-Fri 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. 619 S. Denton Drive, Lake Dallas. Mon-Fri 11-9, Sat 10-9. $-$$. 940-3215522. El Chaparral Grille Restaurant serves a healthy duo of American and Mexican-style breakfasts, lunches, entrees and sides. All-you-can-eat fajitas on Saturday nights. Beer, wine & margaritas. 324 E. McKinney St., Suite 102. Mon-Sat 7am-2pm; ThursSat 5-9pm; Sun 8am-2pm. $. 940243-1313. El Guapo’s Huge menu encompasses Tex-Mex and Mexican standards as well as ribs, brisket and twists like Santana’s Supernatural Quesadillas (fajita chicken and bacon) and jalapeno-stuffed shrimp. Ilada Parilla Asada steak with avocado was a little salty; enchiladas are very good. Full bar. 419 S. Elm St. Mon-Fri 11-10, SatSun 11-11. $$. 940-566-5575. El Pariente Roadside grocery and music store serves exemplary

Mexican fare. High scores for authenticity and freshness of ingredients. Fajita asada burritos and shrimp cocktails aren’t appetizers but do the trick. Cabrito falls off bone in a spicy broth. 2532 Louise St. Daily 9-8. $. 940-380-1208. 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. Always open early and late. Beer, wine and margaritas. 115 Industrial St. Mon-Wed 6:30am10pm, Thurs 6:30am-midnight, Fri 6:30am-2am, Sat 8am-2am, Sun 8am-10pm. $. 940-380-8226. Hooya! Fun spot makes its point with huge California-style burritos. Delightful quesadillas and tacos, too. Collegiate atmosphere; friendly service. Beer. 1007 Ave. C. Daily 11-9. $$$. 940-381-0272. 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. Mazatlan Mexican Restaurant Authentic Mexican dining includes worthy chicken enchiladas and flautas. Fine standard combo choices and b’fast 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 b’fast 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, Mon-Sat 7am-3pm, 940-891-1938. 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. 420 E. McKinney St. Tues-Thurs & Sun 11-9; Fri & Sat 11-9:30. 940-566-1671. Second location: 1412 N. Stemmons

St., Sanger, 940-458-0073. Mi Ranchito Small, family-operated, authentic Tex-Mex spot with $4.95 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.

MIDDLE EASTERN International Foods & Restaurant of Denton 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. Mon-Sat 11-9; Sun noon-8. $-$$. 940-383-2051.

NATURAL/VEGETARIAN 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. MonSat 8-7, Sun 10-7. $. 940-387-5386.

PIZZA 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. Mon-Sat 11-midnight. $-$$.

STEAK Ranchman’s Cafe Legendary cafe sticks to old-fashioned steaks and tradition. Oversized steaks and delicious chicken-fried steak. Homey meringue pies; order baked potato ahead. BYOB. 110 W. Bailey St., Ponder. Sun-Thurs 11-9, Fri-Sat 11-10. $-$$$. 940-479-2221.

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DINING PROFILE AND LISTINGS POLICY Restaurant profiles and listings are compiled by the Denton Record-Chronicle and The Dallas Morning News. A comprehensive list of Dallas-Fort Worth area restaurants is available at www.guidelive.com. Denton Time publishes restaurant profiles and a guide of restaurants that have been featured in the weekly dining section and online at DentonRC.com. Profiles and listings are not related to advertising and are published as space is available. Denton Time does not publish reviews. Incorrect information can be reported by e-mail to drc@denton rc.com, by phone to 940-566-

6860 or by fax to 940-566-6888. To be considered for a profile, send the restaurant name, address, phone number, days and hours of operation and a copy of the menu to: Denton Time Editor, P.O. Box 369, Denton, TX 76202. Please indicate whether the restaurant is new or has changed ownership, chefs or menus.

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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. $$. 940-591-8790. Siam Off the Square Fresh flavors set curries apart at comfortable dining spot. Winning starters: shrimp satay, Tum Yum Gai and Tom Kah soups. BYOB. 209 W. Hickory St., Suite 104. Lunch, Mon-Fri 11-2; dinner, Mon-Sat 5-9. $-$$. 940-382-5118. 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. Quiet setting. BYOB. No smoking. 1509 Malone St. Mon-Fri 11am-3pm, 510pm; Sat 11:30-10; Sun 5-9. $-$$. 940-566-6018.

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2/2, Sanger, Remodeled, ground Move In Special $99-$199 $0 Ap Fee--$0 Deposit floor, washer/dryer, clean, 1 & 2 bedrooms $299 Move In. Spacious $700/mo $400 deposit, credit $585 to $680 all bills paid. Steel Buildings 1 & 2 Bdrms in Denton, walk to check, no pets. Call 940-206-4268 305 Ave G. broker 940-484-9000 UNT, Gated. Good value rent. Buy now - Save thousands 2 Bdrm 1 Bath Duplex, Call 972-693-7793 8169 E. McKinney, 2/1.5, Factory blowout on seconds $650/mo. Call for Move in $750/mo. 940-566-5717 Ask about first call specials Special. Washer/Dryer KILLIAN PROPERTY MGT www.utilityking.com included 940-381-6675 Source #1H1 NEAR TWU 866-609-4321 2 Bdrm 1 Bath, Sanger, 1100 Vine St .....2/1.5....$650 1/1, 2/1/, 2/2, 3/2, $530-$825/mo, ground floor. $550 + electric NEAR UNT credit check, 1 yr lease, Large Enclosed patios 1407 Margie St.....2/2.....$600 no pets. Call 940-206-4268 Greenway Patio Townhomes Call 940-383-3141 CHRISTMAS SALE! Centrally located btwn UNT/TWU 2912 Augusta @ Greenway 2 Bdrm 2 Bath, Very Clean, New & Used Dell Laptops & deskLg 3/1 full bath, lg kitchen, NEAR UNT CAMPUS 940-387-8741, 940-368-1814 New Carpet, Fresh Paint, tops, all models repaired, cheapdining room, hardwood flr. W/D 1 & 2 Bdrms in small Largest Units in Denton! near TWU in Denton, est in town. 940-482-7906, 940conn. $895/mo. 940-382-8520 quiet complex $475 & $625 $600/mo. 469-831-2086 391-1829--10:30am-6pm Mon-Sat Call 940-390-1285 Little Elm - 191 Melody A & B 2 Blocks to UNT Castleridge Subdivision NEAR UNT CROSSING APARTMENTS 1800 Sf, 2 story, 3/2.5/1 HOLLY TREE Apartments 2413 W. Prairie, Denton Denton Publishing Company beautiful finish out! Bonnie Brae/Louise 1/1 NEAR UNT 1 Bedroom $445/mo + electric, will not knowingly publish any Close to school. $1250 2 Bdrm 2 bath 842 sq ft 1/2 off 1st month’s rent. 500 sq ft, No Pets. ad for the sale of weapons that Call 940.382.5000. $670/mo + electric, Very Nice! $535/mo. No pets Free Basic Cable 940-566-9505 does not meet our standards of Ready for move in! NO pets--FREE Basic Cable TNT Properties 940-381-6675 acceptance. 940-566-9505 2 small efficiencies 1/1 Studio Apt, 3 stories, study, unfurnished next to UNT Now Leasing Houses, near TWU, pets ok, avail Jan 1st. all bills paid Duplexes, Apts & Condos. Red Door Operations. Call 940-387-0452 Ask About Our Specials!!! Call 940-453-1660 NEW! 3-2-2 and 3-2.5-2 AMSI 940-565-8484 321 Withers in Denton Duplex $1075 -$1175 ASK Open every Sat. & Sun. 1 & 2 Bdrm Apts. Clean & Quiet Walk to TWU, 1 Bdrm 1 Bath www.assetdenton.com ABOUT OUR SPECIALS! $489/Mo. + Electric & Gas All metroplex buyers & sellers Neighborhood, 1 blck fo UNT. 1 817-560-4900 www.txlec.com Call 940-382-3100 welcome. Located 1 mile E. of bdrm $525, 2 bdrm $625-$650, Rental Assistance All Bills Paid 214-315-9439 Loop 288 on Hwy. 380, in Denton.

1/2 Block from UNT DOMINION Apartments 3416 Sunnydale.....3/2/2.....$795 923 & 929 W. Sycamore LA Call 940-566-5717 2 BDRM 1 Bath, 900 sq ft, 2 male chihuahuas, $720/mo + electric, washer/dryer. 7 weeks old, 401 Betchan in Lake Dallas No Pets. Free Basic Cable! $100 each. 1 & 2 Bdrms $475-$575/mo $400 Call 940-566-9505 940-594-2711 dep, covered parking, no pets 979-415-0628, 214-780-8039 1 & 2 BR La Prairie Apts, Across the street from Eureka Argyle 5505 Parkplace 76226 $99-$199 Move In Special Park, 2007 Teasley near UNT Sat. 12/11 8 am Multi-Family 1 & 2 bedrooms and shopping. Ask about our Sale Household items, formal $585 to $680 all bills paid. Move in Specials----We move you dining table w/ china hutch 305 Ave G. broker 940-484-9000 Free! The Best Management in ACROSS FROM TWU Town! 940-566-3401 BENT TREE Apartments $140 MOVE IN--Look $599/mo. Adorable Christmas Maltipoo 1000 N. Bell, Denton Cornerstone Apts 1 BR w/full sz puppies: 7 wks, non-shedding, 2 BDRM 2 Bath 935 sq ft Krum, 8836 S. Hickory Rd. W/D conn, covered parking, close hypollergenic, full-grown max. 6-8 $725/mo + electric. lbs. Call Linda at 940-759-2870. Fri&Sat, Dec. 10 & 11: 8am-4pm. to TWU/ Loop 288. 940-591-0121 No Pets. Exercise equipment, furniture, FREE Basic Cable miscellaneous items. Agility, Obedience & Rally Call 940-566-9505 Training Classes. Tuesday Evenings in Denton 940-488-3180 Sanger-10346 Terrace Rd. Off McReynolds, huge garage sale, Apartments & www.gtdogonline.org Mary Kay, scentcy candles, & jewelry, Sat. Dec.11 from 7-4 Houses Open M-F 8:30p-5:30p Sanger, 208 Colonial Heights. Sat 10a-2p, Jack Bell Fri & Sat, Dec. 10 &11: 8am-4pm. Properties, 940-382-6611 Bicycles, fishing gear, lots of misc, much more. Call Us For Move-In Specials for 1, 2, & 3 Bedrooms! 1st- 10 years Celebrate Our $199 to Apply -940-382-6774 Storewide 1/2 Price Sale Great Floor Plans Forestridge & Hollyhills Christmas Store Items Exclud. Stop By & View Today! Apartments NEW CASE FARMALL 12/11-18 for Ruth’s Room Westwind Apartments! Apply at Office 900 Londonderry 45HP TRACTOR, 3 PT., 1721 N. Carroll 940-591-7884 1710 Sam Bass 940-382-1535 Open Sat 10am-2pm REAR HYD , LIVE PTO 1st Christmas Store for Ruth’s 2 year warranty $12,680. 1 BDRM LUXURY APT. Christmas Special! $40 app. fee, Room-right down the street from Move-in Special! 900 Sq Ft, $0 dep, 2 weeks free. 2BR the main store @ 615 Sunset. Vaulted Ceilings, Great Location! ALL TYPES TRACTORS $575-$595, 1 BR $485-$500. Open Tu-Sa:10a-6p 940-591-7884 & IMPLEMENTS -- CHEAP! Call for pricing 940-381-6675 Kingswood Apts 940-382-1596 940-736-9999 or 940-372-0072 kingswood@wellsasset.com Tractor, Trailer & Implement Repair and Painting * All Makes and Models. Pickup available. Brad Harkins 940-368-9494

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2/2, app. 1350 sf, office, utility. Argyle, open spaces, country porches on 1 AC, $700/mo.$700/dp. Av. 1/10.Call 4 pics. 214-802-5600 3/1/1, fenced backyard, quiet neighborhood. Wilson/Strickland schls, $600 dep, $845/mo. 940-391-0394 3/2/2 on Quiet Cul-De-Sac, Fenced Backyard, Available before Christmas, $1150/mo. 940-399-9282, 940-399-9289 3404 Brighton, 4 BR 2 Bath, garage conversion, newly redecorated, lrg storage bldg $1100/mo No pets. Avail now! 940-484-1533 3900 Vineyard Way 4/2.5 $1495 301 Casie Ct...3/2...$725 302 E. Sixth St, Krum 2/1 $600 Call 940-383-3141 3 BR House For Rent in Pilot Point Call for more info. 940-686-2109 or 214-803-4281 6/3.5, 4000sf gameroom, 2CG, nice neighborhood, newly remodeled. $1750/mo. 940-594-2623

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EVENTS Continued from Page 7 Denton Yoga Center offers classes with certified Anusara yoga instructor Becky Klett. 118 W. Congress St. 940-382-3430. www.dentonyoga center.com. Green Space Arts Collective Wed: Hatha yoga for adults, 6-7pm, $10 or $50 for six. 529 Malone St. 940-3872722. Hatha Yoga classes taught by Becky Klett for all levels Monday through Friday at North Lakes Recreation Center, 2001 W. Windsor Drive. For more information, class times and prices, call 940-382-3430. Power Yoga and Beyond teaches Ashtanga athletic yoga. $50 per month, $40 for students. 307 S. Locust St. 940-597-4047. Private lessons offered by Pat Colonna, a registered teacher with the Yoga Alliance, within Denton city limits. Cost is $50 per 90-minute session; only your space limits the number of students. Call 940-3875638.

VISUAL ARTS Art Six Coffee House 424 Bryan St. Mon-Sat 9am-midnight. 940-4842786. Banter 219 W. Oak St. 940-5651638. Burger and Friends 108 W. Oak St., Suite 101. www.burgerandfriends. com. Cafe Du Luxe 3101 Unicorn Lake Blvd. Mon-Thurs 5:30am-10pm, Fri 5:30am-11pm, Sat 6am-11pm, Sun 7am-9pm. 940-382-7070. Work by Peter Bowman, photo artist, is on display for December. A Creative Art Studio 227 W. Oak, Suite 101. Mon-Sat 12-6pm, Sun by appointment only. 940-442-1251. www.acreativeartstudio.com Cupboard Natural Foods and Cafe 200 W. Congress St. 940-387-5386. Center for the Visual Arts 400 E. Hickory St. Free. Tues-Sun 1-5pm. 940-382-2787. www.dentonarts.com. “The Global Artistry of Leo and Diane Dillon: A Retrospective,” presented by the Greater Denton Arts Council, on display through Jan. 14. 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. 940-6862396. www.farmersandmerchants gallery.com. Group show runs through Feb. 6. 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 Gallery hours are Mon 5-6:30pm, Tues-Wed 4-7pm, and by appointment by calling 940-387-2722. 529 Malone St. Jupiter House 114 N. Locust St. 940-387-7100. La Meme Gallery Thurs-Fri 6-9pm, Sat 3-6pm. At Rubber Gloves Rehearsal Studios, 411 E. Sycamore St. www.lamemegallery.com. Oxide Gallery Commercial gallery in Linwood-Alford Florist. 501 W. Hickory St. 940-483-8900.

THE STORY OF OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE It was 1531 when an Aztec peasant named Juan Diego was near present-day Mexico City. Diego saw the Virgin Mary, who told him to ask the bishop to build a Catholic church for her in a valley near her apparition. Diego was moved to obey because the Virgin appeared as an Indian, not a Spaniard, and spoke Nahuatl, the Aztec language. She also revealed herself at

Tepeyac, the place of the Aztec mother-god. The bishop asked for proof. When Diego returned, he opened his cloak and roses spilled out of it. The bishop was struck by the flowers found in the dead of winter. He was also struck by the image the Virgin left of herself on Diego’s mantle. Scholars say that 8 million Mexicans converted to Catholicism from 1531 to 1538.

Today, the image of Our Lady of Guadalupe is seen all over the Southwest and the rest of the country. Now seen also as a symbol of MexicanAmerican pride, the Virgin is usually surrounded by a halo of fiery light. She wears a blue, starspangled mantle, is dark-skinned and is often carried by a dark-haired angel depicted as a child.

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Feast Trevino said three buses carried 165 Denton Catholics to the feast. “We hope that this will bring them into the church,” Trevino said. “We have been telling people all the way through this that we want them in the church, we want them to come to Mass regularly. We want to get them involved.” The coordinators are in talks to start a ministry called the Guadalupans, an outreach to Hispanic Catholics who can bring their heritage to the church and become devoted members. People come to the feast for different reasons. A man who gave his name as Aaron, who came to Denton with his family 14 years ago, said he came to watch the dance. When he lived in Mexico, he danced with the matachines. Here, he just watches. “In Mexico, we danced, and then the people gave us food and chocolate,” he said. Edith Soriano, a dancer and a member of Immaculate Conception, said the dancers and spectators are encouraged to pray, meditate on their lives and ask a miracle of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Soriano asked for one a few www.oxidegallery.com. TWU Blagg-Huey Library MonThurs 7:30am-midnight, Fri 7:30am10pm, Sat 9am-6pm, Sun 2pm-midnight. 1322 Oakland St. 940-8983701. www.twu.edu/library. TWU East and West galleries in the TWU Fine Arts Building, at Oakland Street and Pioneer Circle. Free. Mon-Fri 9-5, Sat 9am-1pm. 940898-2530. UNT Art Gallery in Art Building on UNT campus. Tues-Wed 9:30-8, Thurs-Sat noon-5. Free. 1201 W. Mulberry St. at Welch. 940-5654316. www.art.unt.edu. “Recuerdos: Nostalgia on the Periphery,” on display through Dec. 18. Call for holiday hours.

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Matachines dance during a novena, one of nine nights of celebrations beginning with a rosary and ending in the indigenous Mexican dance, at a north Denton home.“Now that I’m not dancing, but watching, I can see the passion in the dancers for this story,” said Rubin Trevino, a coordinator for the annual event. years ago. “I was diagnosed as not being able to have a baby,” she said. “I asked for a miracle of a

child. Now I have a daughter. She’s 18 months old and she runs all over the place. The Virgin is with us in our lives.”

LUCINDA BREEDING can be reached at 940-5666877. Her e-mail address is cbreeding@dentonrc.com.

UNT Cora Stafford Gallery In UNT’s Oak Street Hall, 1120 W. Oak St. TuesFri 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. “Vault,” a photography exhibition by Dorinth Doherty, runs through Feb. 8. UNT Union Gallery Level 3, UNT Union, 400 Ave A. Mon-Sat 8am10pm. 940-565-3829. www.unt.edu/ union/gallery.htm. 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. Visit www.vastarts.org or call Executive Director Lynne Cage Cox at 972-VAST-ORG.

tournament & league play. Gym hours: 6am-9pm Mon-Fri; 10am4:30pm Sat. 1900 Jason Drive. 940381-5044. Martin Luther King Jr. Recreation Center 20,000-square-foot center features basketball court, fitness, game rooms & classrooms. 9am9pm Mon-Fri; 9:30am-6:30pm Sat. 1300 Wilson St. 940-349-8575. North Lakes Recreation Center Offers fitness memberships, aerobics, tai chi/chi kung, yoga, gymnastics, preschool classes, meeting rooms and more. 5:30am-10pm MonThurs; 5:30am-9:30pm Fri; 7:30am3pm Sat. 2001 W. Windsor Drive. 940-349-8287. Basketball court located across Windsor Drive.

SPORTS Denia Recreation Center Fitness center, basketball court, climbing wall, gymnastics, dog-training classes, nature trips & more. 7am-9pm Mon-Wed; 7am-8:30pm Thurs-Fri; 9:30am-3:30pm Sat. 1001 Parvin St. 940-349-8285. McMath Middle School Gym Open gym basketball, recreation classes,