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EVENTS

IN THE SPOTLIGHT THIS WEEK

THURSDAY 5 p.m. — Christmas Eve candlelight service at Blue Mound United Methodist Church, 8421 N. I-35 (take the Milam Road exit). Service includes the Christmas story. All are welcome. Call 940-382-0825. 6 p.m. — Christmas Eve at Ridin’ for the Brand Cowboy Church, 5926 W. FM455 in Sanger. Includes a Christmas movie, a reading of the Christmas story, communion and candlelight service. Visit www.ridin forthebrand.org. 6 p.m. — Christmas Eve service at North Texas Trinity Cowboy Church, 9901 FM2164 in Sanger. Visit www.northtexascowboy.org.

FRIDAY 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday — Christmas Lunch for the Community will be offered Christmas Day at Sweetwater Grill & Tavern, 115 S. Elm St. To volunteer or make a donation, email sweetwatergrillandtavern@ hotmail.com.

SATURDAY 7 p.m. — Brian “The Beerman” Houser’s annual holiday show at Dan’s Silverleaf, 103 Industrial St. Tickets cost $10. Visit www.dans silverleaf.com.

Year’s end Symphony ends year with concert featuring students n its final concert of 2015, the Lewisville Lake Symphony will feature three musicians studying at the University of North Texas at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 5500 Morriss Road in Lewisville. Suehyun Ko, soprano, and Hyunwoo Cho, tenor, will perform operatic works by Puccini, Debussy and Verdi as well as music from Broadway by Rodgers and Hammerstein and Frederick Loewe. Ah Young Kim will accompany them on piano. All three students are pursuing graduate degrees at UNT. The college has a longstanding partnership with the Lewisville symphony. The concert is free, but donations are welcome. For more information, visit www.lewis villesymphony.org or call 972-874-9087.

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MONDAY 6 to 8:45 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 or visit www.dentonlibrary.com.

TUESDAY 2 to 4 p.m. — Winter Break Gaming for ages 10-17 at South Branch Library, 3228 Teasley Lane. Play Smash Bros. and Just Dance on the Wii U, board games and more. Free. Call 940-349-8752 or visit www.dentonlibrary.com. 6:30 p.m. — Hands-On Engineering for ages 10-15 at Emily Fowler Central Library, 502 Oakland St. Make a balloon-powered car or another engineering project from simple craft supplies. These projects explore the basic principles of physics, structural engineering and mechanical engineering. Free, but registration is required. Call 940-349-8752. 7 p.m. — Anime Club for high school and college students at North Branch Library, 3020 N. Locust St. Watch and discuss anime. Free. Call 940-349-8752 or visit www.denton library.com. 7 to 8:45 p.m. — North Branch Writer’s Critique Group at North Branch Library, 3020 N. Locust St. For writers of fiction or creative nonfiction, ages 17 and older. Free. Visit http://dentoncritique.wordpress.com.

WEDNESDAY 6:30 to 7:30 a.m. — Denton

Breakfast Kiwanis Club meets at El Chaparral Grille, 324 E. McKinney St. Call 940-453-2688 or 940-2065177, or visit www.dentonbreakfast kiwanis.org. 10 a.m. — New Year’s Preschool Dance Party for ages 2-5 at Emily Fowler Central Library, 502 Oakland St. Free. Call 940-349-8752 or visit www.dentonlibrary.com. 10 to 11:30 a.m. — Drawing class at A Creative Art Studio, 227 W. Oak St., Suite 101. Work on drawing skills through creative exercises. Bring supplies. Cost is $20 per weekly lesson. Call 940-442-1251 or visit www.acreativeartstudio.com. 1 to 3 p.m. — Homeschool Teen Gaming Club at North Branch Library, 3020 N. Locust St. For ages 11 to 17. Free. Call 940-349-8752 or visit www.dentonlibrary.com.

track’s infield with refreshments and pictures with Santa. A portion of ticket sales will benefit Speedway Children’s Charities, Toys for Tots, Ronald McDonald House of Fort Worth, KLTY-FM’s Christmas Wish and Texas Scottish Rite Hospital. Open 6 to 10 p.m. daily through Dec. 31. Cost is $25 per car, $45 per RV or $55 per bus. For tickets, visit www.tmsgiftoflights.com. For more information, call 817-632-2218. Monday through Dec. 31 and Jan. 4 — Holiday Blast Camps are for children in kindergarten through sixth grade at the Denton Civic Center, 321 E. McKinney St. Camp times are 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Camps feature field trips, crafts, sports and games. Cost is $30 daily. Register at the Civic Center, or visit www.denton parks.com.

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11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. — Noon Year’s Eve party for the whole family at South Branch Library, 3228 Teasley Lane. Ring in the new year with games, art projects, balloons and refreshments. Free. Call 940-3498752 or visit www.dentonlibrary.com.

ONGOING Through Dec. 31 — Gift of Lights at Texas Motor Speedway, 3545 Lone Star Circle in Fort Worth. Twomile drive to view more than 200 lighted displays using more than 2 million LED lights, and a 22,000square-foot Santa’s Village in the

ONGOING Through Saturday — Dallas Theatre Center presents A Christmas Carol in Wyly Theatre at the AT&T Performing Arts Center, 2400 Flora St. in Dallas. Tickets cost $37$107. For a schedule of performances and to make reservations, visit http:// bit.ly/1PX3wXH. Through Wednesday — Farmers Branch’s Christmas Tour of Lights, an evening drive through Farmers Branch, illuminated with more than 500,000 twinkling lights and holiday decorations. The route begins at Interstate 35E at Valley View Lane; follow the candy-cane

signs to the Farmers Branch Historical Park, 2540 Farmers Branch Lane, where you’ll find Santa Claus and a light show nightly (the park portion of the show will be closed Friday). The lights are on nightly from 6:30 to 9:30. Free; donations are accepted. Visit www.fbspecialevents.com. Through Dec. 31 — Whistle Stop Christmas at Hulen Park, 1098 Hillsboro St. in Cleburne. Display features more than 3 million lights. Free. Visit http://whistlestop christmas.org. Through Jan. 2 — Frisco’s Christmas in the Square, with more than 175,000 lights blinking along to holiday music. Skate the Square outdoor ice rink costs $10 per person, including skates, through Jan. 3 (closed Friday or in inclement weather). On select dates, there will be carriage rides, flurries of faux snow, a Christmas tree lot, a petting zoo, pony rides and a trackless train. Light show through Jan. 2, nightly from 6 to 10, at Frisco Square, Main Street and Coleman Boulevard, Frisco. Free admission; some attractions require a fee. Visit www.frisco square.com/cits. Through Jan. 3 — Southern Methodist University’s “Celebration of Lights,” a trail of white lights lining the SMU campus in University Park, from the university entrance on Bishop Boulevard to Dallas Hall. Free. Visit http:// bit.ly/1N0kjn1. Through Jan. 3 — “A Season of Stories: Christmas at the White House 2003” at the George W. Bush Presidential Center, 2943 SMU Blvd., University Park. Exhibition features displays of storybook characters and a reproduction of the 2003 Blue Room decorations. Hours are Mondays through Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sundays noon to 5 p.m. Closed Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. Admission is $16 for adults, $13 for ages 62 and older, $14 for ages 13-17, $10 for ages 5-12, free for those 4 and younger. Visit www.bushcenter.org. Through Jan. 3 — Lone Star Christmas at the Gaylord Texan, 1501 Gaylord Trail in Grapevine. The “Ice!” exhibit brings 2 million pounds of the cold stuff carved into festive holiday scenes, and this year’s theme is “Christmas Around the World.” It also features two-story ice slides decorated with world landmarks, as well as the On the Blocks Ice Bar, an optional $15 add-on for those 21 and older at select times. Lone Star Christmas also features 2 million holiday lights, miniature trains, 16foot-tall Santa boots and other decorations; free admission to view decorations. Activities with fees include 12-lane snow tubing hill, the Gingerbread Decorating Corner, the Elf on the Shelf Scavenger Hunt and Milk & Cookies With Mrs. Claus. Tickets are timed; check the website for a schedule. Adult tickets are $21.99 for nonpeak times and $29.99 for peak times; tickets for children 4-12 are $12.99 for nonpeak times and $16.99 for peak times; seniors 55 and older are $19.99 for nonpeak times and $26.99 for peak times; free for

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EVENTS Continued from Page 2 children 3 and younger. When you purchase tickets to any of the events, you get a coupon for discounted $10 self-parking. Visit www.christmasat gaylordtexan.com. Through Jan. 3 — “The 12 Days of Christmas” at the Dallas Arboretum, 8525 Garland Road. Holiday display features 12 elaborate Victorian gazebos, each containing a scene representing a day from the popular Christmas carol. More than 500,000 lights illuminate the gazebos and the arboretum’s historic houses and tree canopies. Daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., with evening viewings Sundays through Thursdays from 6 to 9 p.m. and on certain weekend nights. Regular general admission of $15 applies during the day, plus parking fee; the price is $20 at night, which includes parking fee. See the website for senior and child discounts and parking rates. Visit www.dallas arboretum.org. Through Jan. 3 — Holiday in the Park at Six Flags Over Texas, 2201 Road to Six Flags in Arlington. See millions of twinkling lights, take a slide down the snow-sledding hill, warm yourself by fire pits, decorate holiday cookies and enter Santa’s Workshop. Festivities also include seasonal performances, a Fa-La-La-La Light Show, journeys on the Santaland Express and lots of rides. At the gate, tickets are $68.99, $53.99 for kids under 48 inches. Additional discounts on the website. Call 817640-8900 or visit www.sixflags.com/ overtexas. Through Jan. 3 — Grapevine attractions include a nightly Magic of Christmas Light Show choreographed to music in downtown Grapevine. The light show runs through Jan. 3, nightly from 6 to 11, at Main Street and Dallas Road. Free. For a schedule and more details on Grapevine events, go to www.grape vinetexasusa.com/christmas. Through Jan. 3 — Holiday attractions at NorthPark Center, 8687 N. Central Expressway in Dallas, include the “Trains at NorthPark” model train exhibit (through Jan. 3), shows at two puppet theaters (through Thursday) and a display of custom doghouses. Visit www.north parkcenter.com. Through Jan. 3 — Holiday attractions at Galleria Dallas, 13350 Dallas Parkway, include what’s billed as America’s tallest indoor Christmas tree, Operation Kindness pet adoptions and holiday performances. The “Dallas Cityscape” display featuring iconic Dallas landmarks made of toy bricks will run through Jan. 3. Lightings and shows are free; “Dallas Cityscape” costs $3 for adults, $2 for kids. Visit www.galleriadallas.com.

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an’s Silverleaf threw a party on Saturday night. “’Twas the Night” served chef Pam Chittenden’s food and let Denton musician and composer David Pierce cut loose with an orchestra. The good stuff: Chittenden’s wasabi mustard sauce was a revelation to her well-executed salmon en croute. Pierce keeps delighting as an arranger, too. He assigned the brass section of his Christmas orchestra the twangy guitar parts from the Elvis Presley version of “Blue Christmas.” The awkward stuff: For a hot second, a party to the petition to recall District 4 City Council member Joey Hawkins was seated next to the councilman himself. The help shifted things around in a jiffy. But how Denton is that? Political protesters run in the same circles as the local power brokers. ■ Storyteller Shelly Tucker wanted to find out this week

Doggie, sign-up at 7:30pm; each Mon, karaoke. 100 W. Walnut St. www.face book.com/TheAbbeyUnderground. Andy’s Bar Each Thurs, “The Rotation” (jazz, blues, funk, fusion); each Mon, open mic, sign-up at 9 pm; each Wed, karaoke. 122 N. Locust St. 940-565-5400. http://andys.bar. Audacity Brew House Sat: Caleb Coonrod, 4-6pm. Each Sat, live music, 4-6pm. Each Sat & Sun, yoga at 10am, $5. 1012 Shady Oaks Drive. 940-2181987. www.audacitybrewhouse.com. Dan’s Silverleaf Saturday: Brian “Beerman” Houser, 7pm, $10. Sun: Hares on the Mountain, 5pm, free. Mon: Paul Slavens and Friends, 9pm, free. Dec. 31: Starparty, 10pm, $10. 103 Industrial St. 940-320-2000. www.danssilverleaf.com.

The Garage 113 Ave. A. 940-3830045. www.thedentongarage.com. The Greenhouse Each Mon, live jazz at 10pm, free. 600 N. Locust St. 940-484-1349. www.greenhouse restaurantdenton.com. Hailey’s Club Sat: “The Last Supper” with DJ Spinn Mo, Ju$Trill, D-Moe, Trey Detroit, $3-$5. Each Tues, “’90s Night” with DJ Questionmark, $1-$5. 122 W. Mulberry St. 940-323-1160. www.haileysclub.com. Harvest House 331 E. Hickory St. 214-578-7499. www.dentonharvest house.com. Hoochie’s Oyster House 214 E. Hickory St. 940-383-0104. www.hoochiesdenton.com. Jack’s Tavern Wed: TX Avenue, 8:30pm. Dec. 31: New Year’s Eve

who was Denton's naughtiest, but not to update her downtown ghost tours. Nope. Instead of a lump of coal, she’s picking up a 1,000-piece Jackson Pollock puzzle from the Dallas Museum of Art gift shop. ■ Someone got sassy with the marquee at El Guapo’s last week. It read “Mike told me to change the stupid sign, so I did.” Should we have sent a photo to PassiveAggressive Notes.com? ■ We’re all about the creative push to rebrand Denton as a hip and cool oasis of mom and pop-style restaurants and bars. But every once in a while, we notice the workaday business owners who seem to be in what the kids call “beast mode” all the time. Anyone who routinely takes Fort Worth Drive to Locust Street has noticed National Crosslink Powder Coating. This local business is always busy. It’s enough to make us wonder if they’ve powder-coated every truck, boat and wrought iron patio furniture set in North Texas. ■ Denton musician Wally Campbell only recently watched the original Star Wars, with witnesses at a screening hosted expressly for him. Does anyone know if he’s seen The Force Awakens? Did he like either? This silence is too much for us.

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Parting shot “And he puzzled three hours, till his puzzler was sore. Then the Grinch thought of something he hadn’t before! ‘Maybe Christmas,’ he thought, ‘doesn’t come from a store. Maybe Christmas ... perhaps ... means a little bit more!” — Dr. Seuss, How the Grinch Stole Christmas! Denton Dammit is an old-fashioned gossip column about people, places and things in and around Denton. Send your submissions to Lucinda Breeding at cbreeding@dentonrc. com.

Bash. 508 S. Elm St. 940-808-0502. www.jacksdenton.com. J&J’s Pizza 118 W. Oak St. 940-3827769. www.jandjpizzadenton.com. The LABB 218 W. Oak St. 940-2934240. www.thelabbdenton.com. La Milpa Mexican Restaurant 820 S. I-35E, Suite 101. 940-3828470. Lone Star Attitude Burger Co. Shows on the upstairs patio, 7-10pm, no cover. 113 W. Hickory St. 940-3831022. www.lsaburger.com. Mable Peabody’s Beauty Parlor and Chainsaw Repair Sun: Shay Fox’s Dames of Deception farewell show, $5. Jan. 31: Mable Peabody’s New Year’s Eve bash, $6. 1125 E. University Drive, Suite 107. 940-5669910.

Mulberry Street Cantina Tues: Raised Right Men, 9pm, free. 110 W. Mulberry St. 940-808-1568. http:// mulberrystcantina.com. Rockin’ Rodeo Thurs: “Ugly Christmas Sweater Soiree.” Dec. 31: “Red White and New Year’s Eve 2016,” 8pm, $12-$20. 1009 Ave. C. 940-5656611. www.rockinrodeodenton.com. Rubber Gloves Rehearsal Studios Dec. 31: NYE 2016 with Slobberbone, American Werewolf Academy, Daniel Markham, 9pm, $7-$9. 411 E. Sycamore St. 940-387-7781. www.rubberglovesdentontx.com. Sweetwater Grill & Tavern 115 S. Elm St. 940-484-2888. www.sweet watergrillandtavern.com.

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MUSIC The Abbey Inn Restaurant & Pub 101 W. Hickory St. 940-566-5483. The Abbey Underground Dec. 31: Soul Patrol, Velvet Army, Autumn’s Amber. Weekly events: Each Sat, “’80s and ’90s Retro Dance Party”; each Sun, open mic hosted by Bone

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EVENTS Continued from Page 3 VFW Post 2205 Free karaoke at 8pm each Thurs, Fri and Sat. 909 Sunset St. Zera Coffee Co. 420 E. McKinney St., Suite 106. 940-239-8002.

VISUAL ARTS Brick Haus Collective Artist organization and incubator space for emerging artists. 215 S. Woodrow Lane. Visit www.brickhauscollective.com. The Chestnut Tree 107 W. Hickory St. 940-591-9475. www.chestnuttearoom.com. A Creative Art Studio Gallery, classes and workshops. 227 W. Oak St., Suite 101. Mon-Sat 12-6pm, Sun by appointment only. 940-442-1251. www.acreativeartstudio.com. The DIME Store Denton Independent Maker Exchange’s store carrying local art, crafts and vintage items, plus workshop/gallery space. TuesSat 10-6. 510 S. Locust St. 940-3812324. www.dimehandmade.com. First Friday Denton on the first Friday evening of the month at art venues and businesses around the downtown Square. Free gallery viewings, live music, art projects and demonstrations. For more information, visit www.firstfridaydenton.com. Green Space Arts Collective Studio/gallery available for rental. 529 Malone St. 940-595-9219. www.greenspacearts.com. Impressions by DSSLC Store selling ceramics by residents of Denton State Supported Living Center. 105 1/2 W. Hickory St. 940-3823399. Jupiter House 114 N. Locust St. 940-387-7100. Patterson-Appleton Arts Center Greater Denton Arts Council’s galleries, meeting space and offices. 400 E. Hickory St. Tues-Fri 11am-5pm, SatSun 1-5pm. 940-382-2787. www. dentonarts.com. ● “Light, Space and Beauty: Cathy Breslaw,” sculptural and multimedia work, through Wednesday in the Meadows Gallery. $5 admission; free for GDAC members. ● “When the Well Is Dry, We Know the Worth: Neal Paustian,” through Wednesday. Free. PointBank Black Box Theatre Denton Community Theatre’s black box performance space. Mon & Wed 1-4pm, Fri 10:30am-1pm, and during performances. 318 E. Hickory St. SCRAP Denton Nonprofit store selling reused materials for arts and crafts, with the Re:Vision Gallery featuring art made of reused and repurposed items. Classes and workshops. 420 S. Bell Ave. Daily noon-6pm 940-808-1611. www.scrap denton.org. tAd The Art Den, a small, artist-run space inside the Bowllery, 901 Ave. C, Suite 101. Tues-Sun 11am-9pm. www.tadgallery.org. 940-383-2695. ● “Impermanence of Knowledge,” an exhibit by Gregory T. Davis, through Dec. 31. Visual Arts Society of Texas Member organization of the Greater

DENTON PARKS & RECREATION Toddler Time is from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Mondays from Dec. 28 to Jan. 25 at North Lakes Recreation Center, 2001 W. Windsor Drive. Kids ages 2-5 will dance and build social skills in this structured play time with their parents. Cost is $20 per child. For more information and to register, visit www.dentonparks. com or call 940-349-8545. ■ The Water Safety Instructor course trains candidates to teach water safety, including the basic water rescue course and the six levels of the Learn to Swim program and Parent and Child Aquatics from the American Red Cross. Cost is $250. To register, visit www.dentonparks.com or call 940-349-8545. ■ Holiday Blast Camps are for children in kindergarten through sixth grade at the Denton Civic Center, 321 E. McKinney St. Camp times are 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. this Monday through Thursday, Dec. 31, and Jan. 4. Camps feature field trips, crafts, sports and games. Cost is $30 daily. Register at the Civic Center, or visit www.dentonparks. com. ■ Bricks 4 Kidz Lego classes for ages 5-12 are at Denia Recreation Center, 1001 Parvin St., from 4 to 5 p.m. on Tuesdays, Jan. 5 through Feb. 9. Cost is $72. Register at www.dentonparks.com or call 940-349-8545.

Denton Arts Council offers community and continuing education for local visual artists, professional and amateur. Meetings are at the PattersonAppleton Arts Center, 400 E. Hickory St. Monthly meetings include minishows and demonstrations by visiting artists. Annual juried exhibits, critique groups and workshops. Visit www.vastarts.org or call Executive Director Jo Williams at 940-383-1092. Voertman’s Gallery Art space inside bookstore near UNT. 1314 W. Hickory St. www.facebook.com/ voertmansgallery. Zera Coffee Co. 420 E. McKinney St., Suite 106. 940-239-8002. www.zeracoffeecompany.com.

LITERARY EVENTS Emily Fowler Central Library 502 Oakland St. 9am-6pm Mon, Wed, Fri & Sat; 9am-9pm Tues & Thurs; 1-5pm Sun. 940-349-8712. North Branch Library 3020 N. Locust St. 9am-9pm Mon-Wed, 9am-6pm Thurs-Sat, 1-5pm Sun. 940-349-8756. ● Chess Night Casual, non-tournament play, 6-8:45pm Mon ● Computer classes Call 940-3498752. ● North Branch Writers’ Critique Group Writing novels, short stories, poetry or journals, 7pm Tues

■ Dance and tumbling classes for ages 2-8 are offered at North Lakes Recreation Center, 2001 W. Windsor Drive, through the Kinderdance program. Weekly Tuesday classes begin Jan. 5, and Saturday classes begin Jan. 9. Kindertots, offered on both days, is a general movement class for ages 2 to 3 1/2. Kinderdance, also offered on Tuesday and Saturday, teaches dance moves with acrobatics for ages 3-5. Kindercombo, on Tuesdays, teaches ages 6-8 a combination of dance and fitness. Kindergym, on Saturdays, focuses on tumbling for ages 3-5. Cost ranges from $35 to $40 per child. For more information, visit www.dentonparks.com or call 940-349-7275. ■ Premier Jr. Golf Academy is for ages 6-16 at North Lakes Driving Range, 2009 W. Windsor Drive. All students start at Level 1 and advance through testing with the golf pros. Each month includes eight 45-minute lessons for $165 per person. Classes begin in January. For more information and to register, visit www.dentonparks.com or call 940-349-8545. ■ Teach your dog Family Manners. The class is taught by a dog trainer with more than 35 years of experience, and uses force-free training. The class meets from 6:45 to 7:45 p.m. on Thursdays, Jan. 7 through Feb. 11, at North Lakes Recreation

● Secondhand Prose Friends of the Denton Public Libraries’ fundraising bookstore is open 9am-3pm & 5:308:30pm Mon, 9am-3pm Sat & 1-4pm Sun. South Branch Library 3228 Teasley Lane. Noon-9pm Mon, 9am-6pm Tues & Thurs-Sat, 9am-9pm Wed, 1-5pm Sun. 940-349-8251.

POINTS OF INTEREST Bethlehem in Denton County Small gallery in Sanger displaying a personal collection of 2,900 nativities. Open evenings and weekends, by appointment only. Free. Small groups and children welcome. To schedule your visit, call 940-231-4520 or e-mail jkmk@advantexmail.com. www.bethlehemindentonco.com. Courthouse-on-the-Square Museum Denton County’s 1896 courthouse features rotating exhibits on county history. Visitors may walk the halls to discover the history of the settlement of Denton County, learn about ancestors in the museum’s Research Room, and step into the historical courtroom on the second floor. 110 W. Hickory St. 10am-4:30pm Mon-Fri, 11am-3pm Sat; closed holidays. Free. Handicapped accessible. Call 940-349-2850 or visit www.dentoncounty.com/chos. Denton County Historical Park

Center, 2001 W. Windsor Drive. Handlers must be 12 years old or older, and dogs must be 9 weeks old or older, with shot records. Cost is $100. For more information and to register, visit www.denton parks.com or call 940-349-8545. ■ Texas Isshinryu Karate is every Tuesday and Thursday at Denia Recreation Center, 1001 Parvin St., for ages 5 and older. The new session runs Jan. 5-28. Ages 5-7 meet from 4:30 to 5:15 p.m., and ages 8 and older meet from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. The first class of the month is free for new students. Cost is $45 per month. For more information and to register, visit www.dentonparks.com or call 940-349-8545. ■ Indoor soccer league registration ends Jan. 13. The coed league is for ages 4-11, with games played on Saturdays. Practices begin the week of Jan. 25, and games begins Jan. 30. Leagues are broken into age groups. ■ Twisted Bodies group exercise classes for adults meet at Denia Recreation Center, 1001 Parvin St. Pound, a cardio jam session, meets from 6 to 7 p.m. on Wednesdays, Jan. 6 to Feb. 10. Pilates Mat, a mixed-level Pilates class, meets from 7 to 8 p.m. on Wednesdays, Jan. 6 to Feb. 10. Essential Yoga meets from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursdays, Jan. 7 to Feb. 18.

Home to historic Denton structures, including the Bayless-Selby House and the Quakertown House museums. Both historic houses feature exhibits and displays on Denton County life in the early 20th century. 317 W. Mulberry St. Tours available Tues-Sat 10am-2pm, closed holidays. Free. Call 940-349-2865 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. Hangar Ten Flying Museum Nonprofit museum displays, maintains, preserves, flies and shows antique, classic and contemporary classes of aircraft. Mon-Sat 8:30am-3 pm. 1945 Matt Wright Lane at Denton Enterprise Airport. Free. 940-5651945. www.hangar10.org. Herbisons’ rose garden Private garden with 1,000 bushes, open to the public for self-guided tours, no appointments necessary. Daily 8am-7pm. 1301 Haggard Lane. Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area Three hiking trails; camping, fishing and more on the Elm Fork of the Trinity River; restored 1870 log home. Winter hours: Fri-Sun 7am-5pm. Admission is $5, free for

children 5 and younger. Front gate is at Jones Street and North Kealy Avenue in Lewisville. Call 972-2193930 for directions. www.ias.unt.edu/ llela. 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. Sharkarosa Wildlife Ranch Nonprofit 126-acre ranch with rare and exotic animals, including black bears, kangaroos, bobcats, zebras and more. Exhibits, tram ride, animal presentations and restaurant. Open to the public 10am-5pm Sat & Sun, March through November. Tickets cost $12 for ages 13 and older, $10 for ages 3-12, $10 for seniors. Season passes available. 11670 Massey Road, Pilot Point. 940-686-4600. www.sharkarosa.com. Texas First Ladies Historic Costume Collection Created in 1940, exhibit features garments worn by wives of governors of Texas. 8am-5pm Mon-Fri. Administration Conference Tower, TWU campus. Free. 940-898-3644. www.twu.edu/ gown-collection. Texas Women’s Hall of Fame Permanent exhibit includes biographies and photographies of the 140-plus honorees, in Hubbard Hall on the TWU campus. Open 8am-5pm Mon-Fri, except on university holidays. 940-898-3644. www.twu.edu/ twhf. UNT Rafes Urban Astronomy Center UNT’s astronomy center, open to the public once a month. 2350 Tom Cole Road. For directions and more information, visit www.astronomy.unt.edu/obsv.html. UNT Sky Theater Planetarium in UNT’s Environmental Education, Science and Technology Building, 1704 W. Mulberry St. 940-369-8213. www.skytheater.unt.edu.

SENIORS American Legion Hall Senior Center 629 Lakey Drive in Fred Moore Park. 10am-3pm Mon-Fri, 6-9pm Thurs. 940-349-8298. Denton Senior Center offers daily lunches, classes, travel, health services and numerous drop-in activities. 8am-9pm Mon-Fri; 9am-1pm Sat. 509 N. Bell Ave. 940-349-8720. Ongoing activities: ● Aletha’s Craft Store, open 9am-1pm Mon-Sat. ● Social dancing, live bands and refreshments every second and fourth Friday, 7-9:30pm, $6. ● Movies 6pm each Wed, free for Denton seniors. ● SPAN noon meal each Mon-Fri, $2 for seniors 60 and older, $5 for those younger than 60. ● Bridge Party bridge, 12:30pm Thurs; duplicate bridge, 12:30pm Wed ● Bingo 12:45pm first and third Fri ● Triangle Squares square dancing 7pm first and third Fri, $6 ● Ed Bonk Workshop woodshop 9am-noon Tues-Thurs, $6 annual membership plus $1 per visit. RSVP Referral and placement service for volunteers age 55 and older. 1400 Crescent St. 940-383-1508.

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ASIAN Gobi Mongolian Grill and Asian Diner 717 S. I-35E, Suite 100. 940387-6666. 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. www.mrchopsticks.com.

BARBECUE Bet the House BBQ 508 S. Elm St., Suite 109. Wed-Sat 11am-8pm or until sellout; Sun 11am-3pm or until sellout. 940-808-0332. http://bthbbq.com. Metzler’s Bar-B-Q Much more than a barbecue joint, with wine and beer shop, deli with German foods and more. Smoked turkey is lean yet juicy; generous doses of delightful barbecue sauce. Beer and wine. Daily 10am-10pm. 628 Londonderry Lane. $. 940-591-1652. Second location: Metzler’s North, 1115 E. University Drive, 940-383-3663. www.metzlers catering.com. Mudd’s Good Eatin’ Krum eatery serves up pecan-smoked meats nightly, and comfort foods like chicken fried steaks, fried pork chops and more on Friday and Saturday. 208 W. McCart St. in Krum. Thurs-Sat 5-9pm. Barbecue lunch on Mon, 11am-sellout. 940-482-3374. www.eatatmudds.com. 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 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.

BRITISH The Abbey Inn Restaurant & Pub Full bar. 101 W. Hickory St. Sun-Wed 11-10, Thurs-Sat 11-midnight. $-$$. 940-566-5483.

BRUNCH Loco Cafe Casual breakfast/lunch

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 GuideLive.com Incorrect information can be reported by email to drc@dentonrc.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.

on the Square also offers beer and wine, breakfast and lunch, and gourmet pies. 114 W. Oak St. 940-2182666. www.westoakcoffeebar.com Zera Coffee Co. Features artisan coffee and specialty coffee drinks and light snacks. Free Wi-Fi. 420 E. McKinney St., Suite 106. Mon-Sat 6ammidnight. $. 940-239-8002.

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cafe that’s a sister restaurant to the Greenhouse Restaurant across the 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. Rising Sun Cafe 3101 Unicorn Lake Blvd. Tues-Fri 6am-2pm, Sat-Sun 8am-4pm. 940-381-1500. www.face book.com/risingsuncafedenton. Royal’s Bagels & Deli 503 W. University Drive. Daily 6:30am-2pm. $. 940-808-1009. http://royalsbagels. com. Seven Mile Cafe Breakfast, brunch and lunch spot, including vegan options. 311 W. Congress St. Daily 7am-3pm. 940-808-0200. www. sevenmilecafe.com.

Barley & Board Upscale brewpub on corner of the Square with shared plates, flatbreads, meat and cheese boards and more. Menu created by chef Chad Kelley designed to work well with the beers, with more than 30 on tap. 100 W. Oak St. Mon-Thurs 11am-11pm, Fri 11am-midnight, Sat 10am-midnight, Sun 10am-11pm. Full bar. $$-$$$. http://barleyandboard. com. 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). $-$$. 940-484-1349. www.greenhouse restaurantdenton.com. Hannah’s Off the Square Executive chef Sheena Croft’s “upscale comfort food” puts the focus on local, seasonal ingredients. Steaks get A-plus. Tempting desserts. Full bar. No checks. 111 W. Mulberry St. Lunch: Mon-Sat 11-3. Brunch: Sun 10:30am-3pm. Dinner: Sun-Mon 4:30-9; Tues-Thurs 4:30-10; Fri-Sat 4:30-11. $$-$$$. 940-566-1110. www.hannahsoffthesquare.com. Horny Toad Cafe & Bar 5812 N. I-35. Sun-Thurs 11-10, Fri-Sat 11ammidnight. $-$$. 940-383-2150. http:// hornytoadcafe.com. 940’s Kitchen & Cocktails Full bar. 219 W. Oak St. $$. 940-218-6222. Queenie’s Steakhouse Chef Tim Love’s steakhouse just off the downtown Square. Live jazz nightly. Full bar. 115 E. Hickory St. Lunch: Fri 11:30-2:30. Dinner: Wed-Thurs 4:3010pm, Fri-Sat 4:30-11pm. Sun brunch, 10:30am-3pm. $$-$$$. 940-4426834. www.queeniessteakhouse.com.

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Big Mike’s Coffee Shop Fair-trade coffee and smoothies near UNT. 1306 W. Hickory St. $. 940-383-7478. Jupiter House Coffeehouse on the Square offers espresso, coffee, smoothies, shakes, teas and other drinks, as well as pastries and snacks. 106 N. Locust St. Daily 6am-midnight. $. 940-387-7100. Kaleo Bubble Tea & Coffee 1400 S. Loop 288, Suite 108. Daily 7am-10pm. 940-387-4848. www. cafekaleo.com. Naranja Cafe Famous for its bubble tea, this shop also serves teas, juices, smoothies and coffee. 906 Ave. C. Suite 100. $ 940-483-0800. Seven Mile Coffee 529 Bolivar St. Daily 7am-8pm. www.sevenmile coffee.com. West Oak Coffee Bar Coffee shop

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.

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HAMBURGERS Burger Time Machine 301 W. University Drive. 940-384-1133. Cool Beans Funky atmosphere in old building. Menu offers foodstuffs that go well with a cold beer — fried things, nachos, hamburgers, etc. Veggie burger too dependent on salt, but good fries are crispy with skin still attached. Full bar. 1210 W. Hickory St. Daily 11am-2am. $. 940-382-7025. Denton County Independent Hamburger Co. Custom-built burgers with a juicy, generous patty, fresh fixings on a worthy bun. Also available: chicken sandwich and limited salad bar. Beer. 715 Sunset St. Mon-Sat 11-8. $. 940-382-3037. Lone Star Attitude Burger Co. Gourmet burgers, sandwiches, salads and more in a joint that doubles as a shrine to Texas music and has a rooftop view of the Square. Full bar. 113 W. Hickory St. Sun-Tues 10am-10pm, Wed-Thurs 11am-11pm, Fri-Sat 11am-midnight. $-$$. 940-3831022. www.lsaburger.com. Mr. Frosty Old-timey joint has all your fast-food faves but with homemade quality, including its own root beer. Atmosphere and jukebox take you back to the ’50s. 1002 Fort Worth Drive. Tues-Sun 11am-11pm. $. 940387-5449. RG Burgers & Grill 2430 S. I-35E, Suite 172. Sun-Thurs 11-9, Fri-Sat 11-10. 940-383-2431.

HOME COOKING Babe’s Chicken Dinner House 204 N. Fourth St., Sanger. Tues-Fri 4:30-9pm, Sat 11-9 and Sun 11-3. $-$$.

940-458-0000. Bonnie’s Kitchen 6420 N. I-35. 940-383-1455. Cartwright’s Ranch House Restaurant on the Square serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, featuring chicken-fried steak, hamburgers and steaks. Family-style service available. 111 N. Elm St. 940-387-7706. www.cartwrightsranchhouse.com. Jay’s Cafe 110 W. Main St., Pilot Point. 940-686-0158. OldWest Cafe As the perennial winner of the Best Breakfast and Best Homestyle Cooking titles in Best of Denton since 2009, 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.

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,

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MOVIES THEATERS Cinemark Denton 2825 Wind River Lane off I-35E. 940-535-2654. www. cinemark.com. Movie Tavern 916 W. University Drive. 940-566-FILM (3456). www.movietavern.com. Carmike Hickory Creek 16 8380 S. I-35E, Hickory Creek. 940-3212788. www.carmike.com. Silver Cinemas Inside Golden Triangle Mall, 2201 S. I-35E. 940-3871957. www.silvercinemasinc.com.

OPENING FRIDAY Point Break Inspired by the 1991 surfer crime movie about an FBI agent infiltrating a gang of extreme athletes who use their feats to pull off elaborate capers. With Edgar Ramirez, Luke Bracey, Teresa Palmer, Delroy Lindo and Ray Winstone. Rated PG-13, 113 minutes. — Los Angeles Times

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NOW PLAYING Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip The high-pitched trio set off for New York City to stop Dave (Jason Lee), who they believe is going to propose to his girlfriend and leave them behind. With Tony Hale, Kimberly Williams-Paisley and Justin Long, Matthew Gray Gubler and Anna Faris. Rated PG, 86 minutes. — LAT The Big Short (★★★★) Comedy director Adam McKay (Anchorman) takes Michael Lewis’ best-selling nonfiction book and turns it into a fast-paced, funny, informative, originally conceived delight. McKay dissects the 2007-08 financial meltdown, using rapid dialogue, hilarious interludes (Margot Robbie explaining diffuse terms while taking a bubble bath), improbable situations, and a cast of outrageous and colorful Dickensian characters, all filled by a star cast: Steve Carrell, Brad Pitt, Ryan Gosling, Christian Bale and others. Rated R, 130 minutes. — Boo Allen The Good Dinosaur (★★★★) Pixar crafts a wonderful world where dinos can keep humans as pets, managing to shock, surprise and pack an emotional wallop in its cannon. The film features an unlikely pairing of an apatosaurus named Arlo (voiced by Raymond Ochoa) and a human toddler, Spot (Jack Bright), as they navigate a world filled with all kinds of risks and dangers. Peter Sohn conjures up a visually dazzling animated feature. The Good Dinosaur’s pleasures are on smaller scale compared to the likes of Monsters, Inc. or even this year’s Inside Out, but the film’s heart is still monstrous and beats with purpose. Rated PG, 100 minutes. — Preston Barta Krampus A family’s lack of Christmas spirit triggers the onslaught of a dark force and his minions. With Adam Scott, Toni Collette, David Koechner and Conchata Ferrell. Rated PG-13, 98 minutes. — LAT Sisters (★★★) Tiny Fey and Amy

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Will Smith stars as real-life neuropathologist Dr. Bennet Omalu in “Concussion.”

Concussion ★★★ Rated PG-13, 123 minutes. As it turns out, hard-hitting sports such as football, where players take repeated blows to the head, can lead to brain damage. Who knew?

The NFL surely did when neuropathologist Dr. Bennet Omalu (played by Will Smith) discovered and documented a degenerative brain disease he dubbed CTE (chronic traumatic encephalopathy). However, the truth is, the NFL probably knew much earlier. This is the idea director Peter Landesman (Kill the Messenger), a former investigative journalist, touches on. When it comes to criticizing the NFL, Landesman pulls no punches. Through Smith’s

Omalu, he explores the ugly side o repercussions of going head-to-he It’s a worthwhile discussion of an crippling the beloved sport. Concu top-of-mind in the NFL and coul to its undoing. “God did not intend for us to p Omalu. The facts and science beh important questions that should c whose child runs the gridiron. It’s

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ow can we get excited for this week’s releases after coming off the thrilling high that is Star Wars: The Force Awakens? Whether you want it or not, Christmas is here and we still have some rather big movies hitting theaters before we say goodbye to 2015. Get ready for Concussion, Daddy’s Home, The Hateful Eight and Joy.

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Mark Wahlberg and WIll Ferrell play dueling dads in “Daddy’s Home.”

Daddy’s Home ★★ Rated PG-13, 96 minutes. After the success of The Other Guys, Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg team back up for some more outlandish debauchery by playing fathers

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subject that made for a great Frontline documentary two years ago. However, as a narrative film, Concussion makes the mistake of putting too much focus on Omalu’s personal story rather than capitalizing on the bigger question at hand. While Smith turns in one of his best performances and the story occasionally dances in the endzone, Landesman fumbles from an over-thehead, cliched script that detracts from Concussion’s ultimate implications.

The Hateful Eight ★★★1⁄2 Rated R, 168 minutes.

from opposite ends of the spectrum. One dad, Brad (Ferrell), has everything going for him: He’s a radio exec with a loving wife (Linda Cardellini) and two stepchildren (Scarlett Estevez and Owen Vaccaro) to whom he’s committed to loving no matter what life may throw at him. Then in waltzes Dusty (Wahlberg), the children’s biological father who pulls off the bad boy, cool dad that the kids eat up. Fighting to win the

affections of their children, the duo go face-to-face in this escalating daddy-war comedy. Daddy’s Home follows in the footsteps of other comedies like Step Brothers, and while there are a few well-executed gags involving humiliation and failure, it doesn’t offer much to impress or warrant leaving the house over the holiday weekend.

When it comes to raising hell at the multiplex, no one can do it better than Quentin Tarantino. He’s a master of his craft, writing profane poetry that’s hot to the touch. From characters vomiting blood to strange sexual implications, Tarantino never lets his audience out easy. But he can sure take the most uninteresting of ideas and turn them into a fully layered and complex thrill rides.

Tarantino always swings for the fences, and even when he doesn’t hit it out of the park, he always puts the ball in play. This is the case with The Hateful Eight. This Western whodunit tale takes Tarantino back to his roots of minimal yet effective filmmaking. Set during a Wyoming blizzard at a frontier way station, a group of bounty See CINEMA on 8

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hunters, ex-soldiers and mysteriosos shack up for a cold night of deception and betrayal. Bullets are fired, coffee is poisoned and blood is spilt — who will be the last one standing? The story is deftly handled by Tarantino and becomes, like many of his films, a genre mash-up (in this case, a mixture of Western, comedy and mystery). At more than 2 1/2 hours, it’s aptly paced with an undeniable flow across the narrative. If you can suspend disbelief and roll with the punches, The Hateful Eight is a patient firecracker. It may not sizzle like Inglourious Basterds or Django Unchained, but it’ll have you eager in seats, lost in dialogue and amazed by its ensemble cast. It’s deliciously infectious.

MOVIES Continued from Page 6 Poehler reunite on screen to portray middle-aged siblings who are forced to confront the realities of adulthood. Sisters, directed by Jason Moore (Pitch Perfect), starts off disjointed, but once it collects its footing it’s a mile-a-minute laugh storm that hits your funny bone where it hurts. Fey and Poehler’s timing, the offbeat dialogue and gags make this film the perfect couple and sibling hangout alternative to Star Wars. Rated R, 118 minutes. — P.B. Star Wars: The Force Awakens (★★★★) For more than 40 years, parents and children have flocked to theaters to share the Star Wars experience and watch with delight. Thankfully, J.J. Abrams (Star Trek, Super 8) revives that love and creates a Star Wars film to be excited about again. The seventh installment in the franchise, The Force Awakens, is set 30 years following the events in Return of the Jedi. The Empire has returned in the form of the First Order, and it’s up to the Resistance and its allies to restore balance to the galaxy. Abrams strikes a careful balance, tipping his hat to Star Wars creator George Lucas while also never overstepping his bounds. On top of the glorious action and practical effects, the performances brought by its stellar cast are top-notch. As a dauntless scavenger named Rey, Daisy Ridley portrays a strapping and tough character worthy of our admiration. John Boyega (Attack the Block) also gives a breakthrough performance as Finn, a Stormtrooper whose conscience causes him to switch teams. With Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Mark Hamill, Oscar Isaac, Adam Driver and Andy Serkis. Rated PG-13, 135 minutes. — P.B.

Jennifer Lawrence, Robert De Niro and Edgar Ramirez star in “Joy.” Twentieth Century Fox

Joy ★★1⁄2 Rated PG-13, 124 minutes. If you saw the trailer for Joy, you’re probably confused as to what it’s about. Is it a sequel to Silver Linings Playbook? An homage to The Godfather? The trailer is mysterious, much like all of

David O. Russell’s films as of late. The actors (Jennifer Lawrence, Bradley Cooper and Robert De Niro) may be the same, but you never know what he’ll cook up and serve. Like American Hustle, Joy is hard to nail down. It follows the story of its titular character (Lawrence) and her family as they navigate the business world and invent the Miracle Mop. The film starts off messy,

leading you to believe it’s a comedy about a struggling mother who’s too busy caring for her family to excel to her full potential. From there, the film builds to a wonderfully spicy and satirical drama about Joy’s self-wringing mop and a behind-the-scenes look at QVC. Eventually, Joy arrives at a finale as limp as the mops at the center of the plot. While the story itself stems from truth, Russell’s mean-

dering presentation keeps the film from ever taking off. Russell can write fun characters in a world spun with dysfunction, but with his last two films, he has struggled to zero in on the central issue, going too broad in scope. Luckily, his talented cast can occasionally carry the film through its uneven jumble.

DINING Continued from Page 5 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. Mon-Wed 11-2:30, 5-9; Thurs-Sat 11-2:30, 5-10. 940-321-1100. 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. Nifty kids’ menu. Tiramisu is dynamite. Beer and wine. 2000 W. University Drive. Sun & Tues-Thurs 11-10, Fri-Sat 11-11. $-$$. 940-591-1988.

JAPANESE I Love Sushi 917 Sunset St. MonThurs 11am-3pm & 5-10pm, Fri 11am-3pm & 5-10:30pm; Sat noon-10:30pm; Sun noon-9pm. $$. 940-891-6060. www.ilovesushidenton.com. J Sushi 1400 S. Loop 288, Suite 100. 940-387-8833. jsushibar.com. Keiichi Sushi chef Keiichi Nagano turns eel, fluke, squid, salmon, yellowtail and tuna into sashimi. Daily fish specials and pasta dishes served with an Asian flair. Homemade tiramisu and fruit sorbets. Reservations recommended. Wine and beer. 500 N. Elm St. Tues-Sat 5-11. $$-$$$. 940382-7505. Shogun Steakhouse & Sushi Bar 3606 S. I-35E, Suite 100. 940-3827800. Sushi Cafe 1115 W. Hickory St. 940-380-1030. www.facebook.com/ thesushicafedenton. Sushi Motto 2430 S. I-35E, Suite 126. 940-383-3288.

MEDITERRANEAN/ MIDDLE EASTERN Beirut Mediterranean Grill Lebanese cuisine. 1614 W. University Drive. 940-442-5361. www.beirut medgrill.com. Green Zatar Family-owned restaurant/market does it all from scratch, and with speed. Meats like gyros and

succulent Sultani Kebab, plus veggie combo and crunchy falafel. Superb saffron rice and sauteed vegetables; impressive baklava. BYOB. 609 Sunset St. Daily 11-10. $-$$. 940-3832051. www.greenzatar.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. Layalina Mediterranean Restaurant and Lounge Mediterranean cuisine and hookah lounge. 706 Fort Worth Drive. 940-382-3663.

MEXICAN/TEX-MEX Casa Galaviz Comfortable, homey atmosphere at small, diner-style restaurant that caters to the morning and noon crowd. Known for homemade flour tortillas and authentic Mexican dishes from barbacoa to menudo. BYOB. 508 S. Elm St. MonFri 7-7; Sat-Sun 7-5. $. 940-387-2675. Chilitos Delicious guacamole; albondigas soup rich with chunky vegetables and big, tender meatballs. Standout: savory pork carnitas. Attentive, friendly staff. Menudo on weekends, breakfast anytime. Daily lunch specials. Full bar. 621 S. Lake Dallas Drive, Lake Dallas. Mon-Fri 11-9, Sat 10-9. $-$$. 940-321-5522. El Chaparral Grille Restaurant serves a duo of American and Mexican-style dishes for breakfast, lunch and catering events. Daily specials, and breakfast buffet on Sundays. 324 E. McKinney St., Suite 102. Mon-Fri 7am-2pm; Sun 8am-2pm. $. 940-2431313. El Guapo’s Huge menu encompasses Tex-Mex and Mexican standards as well as ribs, brisket and twists like Santana’s Supernatural Quesadillas (fajita chicken and bacon) and jalapeno-stuffed shrimp. Ilada Parilla Asada steak with avocado was a little salty; enchiladas are very good. Full bar. 419 S. Elm St. Mon-Fri 11-10, Sat-Sun 11-11. $$. 940-566-5575. Flatlanders Taco Co. Gourmet street taco truck launches a brick-

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