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ON THE COVER: Classic cars and chalk art are just two facets of Denton Main Street Association’s Arts & Autos Extravaganza. (Photo by Jason Bodor)
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Come experience Denton’s magical festivals Welcome to another issue of Denton Live, our official guide to “All Things Denton”. It is no secret that Denton is a festival city. We do love our festivals, but we also love our football and our food. This issue of Denton Live celebrates all three. Buckle up and get ready for nine action-filled days at our premier summer event, the North Texas Fair and Rodeo. It’s packed full of carnival rides, live music and of course a topnotch PRCA rodeo. In September, we invite our visitors to our historic Downtown Denton Square, to celebrate nostalgia at the Arts and Autos Extravaganza. Hot rods and classic cars are the stars of this family-friendly fall festival. And what is fall without football? Follow the crowd to Apogee Stadium for some Mean Green football. UNT football is exciting with quarterback Mason Fine leading the team down the field. An issue of Denton Live wouldn’t be complete without showcasing our unique local flavors. This issue features some of the best cheeseboards in town, the perfect food to enjoy with a local craft beer from Barley and Board. To kick the season off, Denton’s Holiday Lighting Festival and Wassail Weekend brings lights, magic and Santa for all to enjoy. Denton has so much happening, it is hard to pick a favorite. Luckily, you don’t have to pick; you can enjoy them all. For details on “All Things Denton”, turn the page and discover Denton Live. Finally, get out and get into Denton – where something is happening all the time! Happy #dentoning!
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ason Fine’s fondest memories are his throwing sessions with his unlikely, live-in quarterback coach. As a young athlete, the aspiring football star attended many youth camps in his native Oklahoma, and the advice was always the same: Take these lessons home, and work on them with your quarterback coach. So Fine would take a pigskin to his backyard in Locust Grove, Oklahoma — a small town outside Tulsa — and toss the football around with the only quarterback coach he had: his father. Fine’s father, Dale, helped Mason master the passing precision that is now the bane of Conference USA opponents. “Family is everything to me,” Fine
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says. “Without them, I wouldn’t be where I am today.” Today, Fine is on top of the world — or, at least, Denton, Texas. As the fourth-year quarterback at the University of North Texas, Fine has witnessed — and led — a bonafide football resurgence in the Lil ‘d. After winning just one game the year before Fine’s arrival, the Mean Green won 5, 9 and 9 games his freshman, sophomore and junior years. During that time, Fine has become the model of consistency a team needs to accomplish a significant turnaround. The Locust Grove native has won consecutive Conference USA Offensive Player of the Year awards and broken Mean Green records for pass attempts, completions, yards, passer efficiency, and 300-yard passing games. But just as he praises Dale and the Fine Family for launching his football career,
Mason Fine will never take sole credit for any of his accomplishments. “It’s a team sport, and I’m lucky enough to have a great team. It’s kind of like a family.”
Mason Fine grew up in a tight-knit family of Cherokee descent. As a kid, he worshipped OU football star Adrian Peterson. Baseball may have been Fine’s first love, but the more he watched Peterson run, juke, jump, score and scorch the Sooners’ opponents on the national stage, the more he pestered Dale Fine to let him play football. Dad ultimately gave in. “The goal was just to play high school ball,” Fine recalls. “There was a time where that alone was the dream.” But dreams change. Coaches hailed Fine’s talent and throwing arm at a young age, and as early as eighth
grade, the young QB had visions of D1 football dancing in his head. Still, there was the pesky element of size to consider. At just 5’11”, Fine is shorter than the average quarterback. That fact did him little favors during his later years in high school. Despite hurling 53 touchdowns his senior year at Locust Grove High School, and becoming the first player to win the Gatorade Oklahoma Player of the Year award twice, Fine earned a meager two-star rating from the popular recruiting website Rivals.com. Rice and Oklahoma State were interested, but not enough to make an offer. Fine’s D1 dreams seemed all but dashed when a man by the name of Seth Littrell came to Denton. Fresh off a vaunted stint as Offensive Coordinator for North Carolina’s Tar Heels, Littrell came to town in December 2015, eager to turn things around for the Mean Green. Littrell, an Okie like Fine, knew Fine’s coach Matt Hennesy, who couldn’t speak more highly of his QB1. Littrell and the quarterback hit it off immediately. “People talk a lot about what he does on the field, but they don’t see the work he puts in off of it,” Littrell told sports journalist Jim Rome. “He’s a workhorse.” Littrell’s and Fine’s careers took off at the same time. While the quarterback was breaking record after record, Littrell was busy becoming the first Mean Green head coach in four decades to boast back-to-back 9-win seasons. Both men became Denton icons overnight. The city and its scores of newfound football fanatics breathed a collective sigh of relief when Littrell opted to stay in Denton for a fourth year, while Fine became so beloved that his university now sells a tee with “UNT” emblazoned on the front in the Cherokee language. Still, he defers all praise to Coach Littrell and his UNT family. “Coach has created a culture of winning, a culture of community,” he says. “That’s what I love most about this group: the community.” Is there anything Fine will take credit for? Better yet: Will he ever not praise his teammates, coaches and families (his literal family and his Mean Green troupe) for achievements others are eager to attribute to him? Doubtful. His confidence? That comes from Dad. His stats? His coaches and teammates, of course. That historic lastsecond win over UTSA, where Fine led the Mean Green 98 yards in 67 seconds? Surely he would take a little credit for that, right? Maybe? “That was one of the highlights for me,” he says, reminiscing about that game. He’s dangerously close to taking credit, to claiming his rightful, well-deserved status as hero of the Mean Green. But just as he’s about to brag, or come close to something remotely resembling a brag, Mason Fine veers left. “I owe my guys on that one. With them, I knew everything would be fine.”
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fútbol in denton Texas Woman’s Soccer Fresh off a wildly successful 2018 campaign, the TWU soccer squad returns for a 2019 season full of promise and potential. Rising junior Haley Ward, last year’s team leader in goals, is a native North Texan with a golden foot and a proven track record of big time performances, while rising sophomore Maddy Harper is coming off a 2018 campaign where she started all 20 games. After finishing third in the conference and displaying their might in a stellar playoff performance, the Pioneers will enter the fall as early favorites to take the Lone Star Conference. Tickets: $5/adults, $3/youth, children 12 and under free Schedule: twuathletics.com Photo by Michael Modecki
Denton Diablos FC Prepare to ride the highway to hell...but in, like, a fun way. Thanks to the fantastic FC Dallas of MLS, North Texas has always been the soccer capital of the Lone Star State. But you don’t have to trek down 380 to see premier footballers do their thing, because Denton is now home to its own soccer squad. The Denton Diablos are one of the latest additions to the National Premier Soccer League, and they opened their first season of play this May. Make sure to check out the exclusive player interviews on DentonRadio.com! 2019 Home Games: 5.11 vs. Dallas City FC • 5.18 vs. Ft. Worth Vaqueros FC 5.26 vs. Katy 1895 FC • 6.8 vs. Tyler FC 6.15 vs. Laredo Heat SC • 6.29 vs. Midland Odessa Sockers FC Location: Mean Green Soccer Stadium Tickets: dentondiablos.com Photo courtesy of the Denton Diablos
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f there’s one thing Denton does well (I know, it’s hard to pick just one, but hear me out), it’s nostalgia. The four corners of the downtown Square act as a sort of force field, and upon entering the threshold, visitors are transported to a time when analog reigned supreme. So, when an event that captures that specific nostalgic sentiment comes along, you can expect it to return year after year. The Arts & Autos Extravaganza is that event. Presented annually by the Denton Main Street Association, this year’s 20th anniversary event falls on Saturday, Sept. 14 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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Arts & Autos Extravaganza When: Saturday, Sept. 14 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Where: Downtown Denton Square More info: dentonmainstreet.org
Hot rods, classic cars, soupedup trucks and motorcycles line the Square. Local artisans selling handmade goods and artwork, as local musicians take to the courthouse steps to play the soundtrack for the day, and all ages decorate the sidewalk with chalk as part of the chalk fest.
The Arts & Autos Extravaganza offers multi-generational art enthusiasts and car lovers a chance to connect while giving visitors a glimpse into transportation trends from 1920 until today. Car aficionados numbering into the thousands from across Texas and Oklahoma fill the Square, and more than 250 cars are expected to register for the event in at least one of the 75 judging categories, according to Denton Main Street Association’s events and marketing coordinator Christine Gossett. Judges and gearheads make their rounds to examine every car, truck and motorcycle entered, deciding awards such as Best in Show and Best Gas Guzzler, with almost everything in between. From the best Pre-’30s original model to the best ‘82 Corvette original and
modified, to the best Euro bike and ‘60s-era truck, Arts & Autos leaves no perfect-condition engine unturned. It’s all about showcasing the automobiles, and Denton’s square, too. According to Gossett, Arts & Autos brings generations of Denton history hobbyists to the Square. Perhaps that’s because these hobbyists know that, at Arts & Autos, there’s a good story around every corner. A 13-time attendee and just about as many-time award winner, Ford Model A-owner Shawn Reneau is not your typical life-long car hobbyist. Nevertheless, he’s felt just as welcome in the community as if he was. He restored his father’s beloved 1929 Ford Model A Phantom as an 80th birthday surprise, and has since found his love and place at the Arts & Autos Extravaganza. With a dark teal paint job, accented with bright, light yellow rims, two thin yellow lines running from front to back, and an interior of buttery bourbon-colored leather, the Ford is a looker. And Reneau is a sharer. “Some people don’t even know what it is, but it brings back memories for
A chalk artist fills in the color in her work near A Creative Art Studio. ChalkFest, a part of Arts & Autos Extravaganza, is for all ages. (Photo by Sydney Cooper)
a lot of the old-timers who do know what it is,” he said.
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That’s the best part for him. Although he is a multi-time winner, Reneau is in it more for the stories that each car brings to the Square. For its 20th anniversary, the Arts & Autos Extravaganza is expected to be bigger than ever, so make sure you mark your calendar for this trip down memory lane. Enter the kids into the Chalk Fest, and line them up for the hands-on games and activities, as you make your way down Elm, Hickory, Locust and Oak Streets, stopping every couple of cars to get to know its own unique story, and its owner’s, too.
ChalkFest MUSEUMS. GALLERIES. SHOPPING. DINING. FESTIVALS. LIVE MUSIC. PERFORMING ARTS.
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Show your best chalk art for a chance to win cash prizes! Artist age categories: 6 & under, 7-11, 12-17, 18 and older See details on how to enter at dentonmainstreet.org.
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Dog Days of Denton Celebrate 25 years with Texas’ original event for pooches and their people! Between the pet parade and Spokesdog competition, this is one howling good time. Don’t miss out on the glamfur shots for your pupper, take them around the zoom room agility course, have their paw read by The Great Barkini and enter your dog in one of the contests! All animals must be leashed and have their vaccinations up to date. Date: October 5, 2019 Location: North Texas Fairgrounds 2217 N Carroll Blvd More info: dogdaysdenton.com Traveling to Denton with your pup? Go to discoverdenton.com and see our listings of pet-friendly hotels!
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Beaujolais & More What began as a wine launch party for 12 in a Denton living room is now the Campus Theatre’s annual fundraiser for a party of 500. Join the community for a night of local food and wonderful wine. While you and dozens of your new friends support the arts, you can enjoy a glass of Beaujolais Nouveau, the newest, finest French wine. Date: November 21, 2019 Location: Denton Civic Center 321 E. McKinney Tickets: $30 More info: campustheatre.com Photo by Hannah Higgins Photography
Turkey Roll Bicycle Rally Returning for its 37th year, the Denton Breakfast Kiwanis’ Turkey Roll Bicycle Rally will start rolling on Nov. 23. Choose your race length, anywhere from eight miles to 68, and ride for a good cause, including the sponsorship of eight youth leadership clubs and the Tiny Libraries project. Riders depart at 9 a.m. from the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church (2255 N. Bonnie Brae) in Denton and ride through the beautiful horse country. Date: November 23, 2019 Registration: $30 before Sept. 30, $35 from Oct. 1-Nov. 9 and $40 day-of rally More info: dentonturkeyroll.com Photo courtesy of the Turkey Roll Bicycle Rally discoverdenton.com
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or nine days in August, Denton showcases its country side — and this year will be no different. The North Texas Fair and Rodeo features nine straight days of cowboy hats and boots, a rodeo every night, concerts featuring top-notch country music, livestock shows and funnel cakes. Whether youʼre a city slicker or country through-and-through, everyone can get their kicks at this family-friendly festival!
STEP ONE: GET OUTFITTED Most proper cowgirls and cowboys already have a ʻfavoriteʼ pair of boots, but if yours are showing their age, or your hat has gone lost, or your Wranglers suddenly are too holey for public viewing, it might be time to update your wear before the fair. Luckily, Denton has several fine shops prepared to help you with this dilemma. So drop on by and fix up your finery!
Denton Western Wear Stores Fosterʼs Western Wear • 6409 I-35 • 940.383.1549 Cavenderʼs Boot City • 3705 I-35 • 940.320.1400 Boot Barn • 2640 W University Dr • 940.383.2526 Photo by Veronica Maldonado // Denton CVB
STEP TWO: SCOPE OUT THE SKED Every night of the North Texas Fair & Rodeo is chock full of talent, and it follows the same basic schedule. Just check for the performers and make your game plan! 6 pm: Performer(s) on the Bud Light Stage 7:30 pm: Rodeo at the Miller Lite Rodeo Arena 9:30 pm: Headliner performance on the Budweiser Stage 11 pm: Performer(s) on the Bud Light Stage Pat Green headlined one night of the 2018 North Texas Fair & Rodeo. The full lineup of 2019 artists will be released in early July. (Photo by Tammi Paul Photography)
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STEP THREE: GET YOUR MAGIC MONEY
Donʼt want to carry your wallet around? Not a problem! Since 2017, North Texas Fair & Rodeo vendors only accept Magic Money currency, which can be loaded on a card purchased at the fairgrounds, then reloaded at an on-site machine or through a mobile app. (Magic Money is not accepted in the Commercial Events building, where vendors generally accept cards and cash.) Once you have your Magic Money wristband locked and loaded, you are ready to go on the carnival rides, share a funnel cake or even take the kiddos through the petting zoo.
STEP FOUR: HAVE FUN!
All in all, the North Texas Fair & Rodeo is a great excuse to appreciate the final days of summer before school starts, enjoy a cold beverage of your choice, listen to some fabulous music and kick back with family and friends. So what are you waiting for? Tickets will go on sale (including multi-day passes) on ntfair.com beginning July 15.
North Texas Fair & Rodeo Dates: Aug. 16-24, 2019 Location: North Texas Fairgrounds 2217 N Carroll Blvd Tickets: $20/adults, $5/kids 7-12, Kids 6 & under Free Purchase discounted tickets at DFW-area O’Reilly Auto Parts Stores! $14/adults, $4/Kids 7-12 More info: ntfair.com
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reat Scott!” Rolls of toilet paper sail through the air. But this is no Halloween prank -- this chaotic scene is standard at Alamo Drafthouse’s monthly showing of the cult classic “The Rocky Horror Picture Show”. A famous sign at the beginning of the film reads “Denton: The Home of Happiness.” That sign is just one of the reasons our own Alamo Drafthouse decided to adorn the walls with Rocky Horror posters when the cinema opened in 2018. The theater chain’s marketing team also approached the Los
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Bastardos theatre troupe, which already performed ‘shadowcast’ performances at other locations, to take up the helm and bring the experience to Denton.
“You can’t have an Alamo in Denton and not have a monthly Rocky Horror experience,” said James Wallace, creative director for Alamo Drafthouse DFW. “It was as much out of creative inspiration as it was necessity. We have a responsibility to be the theater home for this.” The second Saturday of every month has been designated Rocky Horror night at the Denton Drafthouse location. Each member of the troupe performs various roles, with someone on any given night being tapped to play every character, from a random Transylvanian to Dr. Frank-N-Furter himself. “If they come here and prove they
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can do the part, they’ll play it,” said Leah, who leads the troupe and helps organize each showing. For those unfamiliar with a live ‘shadowcast’, the film will play on the screen while performers act out the entire show in front. This is no ordinary film viewing, though. The audience has a script of their own and are encouraged to purchase prop bags (to help offset the costs the troupe accrues) for $5 and be a part of the show. Props include playing cards, newspapers, rubber gloves, party hats and bits of toast, all of which have a purpose to get the audience involved in the performance. “The improv is the best part of doing it live,” said Heather, a Los Bastardos cast member. “Every show is different because of the audience participation. When they do participate, it’s really fun.” The Rocky Horror Picture Show holds its place in history as the longest first-run movie in history. It has never stopped showing in theaters since 1975. The film, which features a stellar cast including Tim Curry, Susan Sarandon, Barry Bostwick, Little Nell and UNT alumnus Meat Loaf, brings out a very Dentonesque crowd any time of the year, but especially around Halloween. “People let the Rocky Horror freak flag fly in October,” Wallace said. “It’s counter culture, and it’s horror-inspired, and there’s references to classic horror films. It appeals to that audience but there’s an up in interest in October for sure.”
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Denton’s Day of the Dead Festival In true Denton fashion, the annual Halloween festival strives to incorporate all styles of fall festivals: from Halloween to Día de los Muertos. Whether you don your sugar skull or abstain, everyone can enjoy this free fest, which includes coffin racing down Hickory Street and even a live musical, Cirque du Horror, staged at Dan’s Silver Leaf. Festival highlights: Coffin Races, Twilight Lantern Parade, Cirque du Horror, Pumpkin Patch, Haunted House, Costume Contests, Live Music Location: Downtown Denton Dates: October 26 More info: dentondayofthedeadfestival.com Cirque du Horror tickets: cirqueduhorror.com Photo by Cherie Yurco
Trick-or-treating on the Square Bring your ghouls, your goblins, your superheroes and your princesses for a family-friendly night on the Square. Local businesses open their doors and hand out treats to the kiddos in their costumes on this fun night. Location: Downtown Denton Date: Oct. 31, 5-7 p.m. Photo by Jason Bodor
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Get to Denton Driving to Denton? Check discoverdenton.com for the most updated parking map Taking public transit? Visit RideDCTA.net and check out A-train and Denton Connect schedules, as well as potential promotional fares Know before you go when it comes to parking on the Square during special events, such as the Holiday Lighting Festival See our Transportation page (33) for additional options.
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HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE NOV. 1617 The Holiday Open House began as an easy way for local retailers to team up and promote their holiday merchandise. Shops offer extended store hours and refreshments to customers on the hunt for gifts and seasonal decor. More than 35 stores and restaurants participate annually in Denton’s start to the holiday shopping season, which can be found listed on dentonmainstreet.org. What to Expect: Participating merchants offer various promotions, food and drink tastings, special sales, and more. Shoppers can pick up “shopping passports” and collect stamps from participating businesses for a chance to win a gift card package from various downtown shops.
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DENTON HOLIDAY LIGHTING FESTIVAL - DEC. 6 The official kick-off to the holiday season falls a week after Thanksgiving in a fun and exciting tradition that Dentonites enjoy every year. With Denton musicians performing classic holiday tunes to a teaser of the Festival Ballet of North Texas’ performance of “The Nutcracker”, this festival doesn’t just involve lighting the tree. According to Michelle Boerst, festival committee chair, this year’s fête will break new ground by moving beyond the square. “This year we are in the great position of needing more room,” Boerst says. “We will be expanding our footprint beyond the actual square and adding more vendors and performers.” In addition to the lighting of the tree, the festival association works closely with Elves Shelves, an outreach program through First Denton Baptist, to gather toys for families in need throughout the season.
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What to Expect: The Holiday Lighting Festival features live performances from local schools, bands, and musicians. Kids can make a craft at the Greater Denton Arts Council’s Kids Booth, enjoy face painting and ornament decorating, and visit First United Methodist Church’s petting zoo. See schedule of events at dentonholidaylighting.com.
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Ahh, Wassail: the classic hot mulled cider that tastes like Christmas in a cup. Dentonites have been enjoying community-made Wassail for years; in fact, this year marks the 30th anniversary of Denton’s Wassail Weekend. Wassail Weekend always coincides with the Holiday Lighting Festival, adding a warm and refreshing dose of hot cider to the lighting festivities. Denton Main Street Association event and marketing coordinator Christine Gossett adds that cider tasters can even cast a ballot for their favorite batch, adding to the fun. Participating businesses “enjoy competing for the bragging rights...and serving the public’s favorite Wassail!” What to Expect: Wassail Weekend is free and open to adults and kids alike. Attendees enjoy the opening of the season, sip and savor around the Square, then vote online on social media. Missed wassail on Friday night? Many participants will still be serving on Saturday! Full instructions on voting for Denton’s Wassail Royalty will be available on dentonmainstreet.org. discoverdenton.com
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Located just a couple minutes off the square, Shift Coffee has everything you need to shift your day into high gear. Coffee, espressos, lattes and more are all at your disposal here. Favor iced coffee? They’ve got you covered. Do you dig a delicious pour over? That’s an option, too. Shift’s slogan is “Keeping Denton Awake,” and you’ll see why: Each drink, hot or cold, provides the right kick and the perfect balance of sweet and savory. Shift Coffee 519 S Locust St shiftcoffee.com
ENJOY A BOUNTIFUL BREAKFAST AT OLD WEST CAFE Looking for a hearty start to your day? This cafe has been around for nearly two decades, and it’s worked its way into the hearts of Dentonites and visitors of all kinds. You can board the Gravy Train -- no joke, that’s a real dish -- on your way to outstanding omelettes, scintillating skillets, and tasty Tex Mex dishes. Cowboys, cowgirls, and just plain boys and girls are all welcome. The only requirement is that you come with a Texas-sized appetite. Old West Cafe • 2420 S I-35E oldwestcafe.us
TOP IT ALL WITH THAI OCHA Comfy atmosphere? Check. Top notch chef? Check. Tasty Thai? Check. Thai Ocha truly has it all. Each dish is made from the freshest possible ingredients, and the variety alone is enough to satisfy you and your crew. The pad thai is delicious yet not too filling, their signature orange chicken is a delight to any palate and their curries deliver tasty flavors, which can be adjusted for any spice level. Or, go lighter with one of their delicious soups (like the Tom Yum). There are vegetarian and gluten free options aplenty, too. Thai Ocha • 1509 Malone St • thaiocharestaurant.com
CHOW DOWN AT RG BURGERS & GRILL Looking for Americana on a bun right here in Denton? Make sure you include a stop at RG Burgers. This classic grill offers excellent burgers of all kinds, with unique names to match the flavors. Where else can you get a Brunch Burger, a Pancho Villa, and something called the “King Kong.” Furthermore, each and every burger comes with unlimited steak fries. French fry lovers (aka everyone in the world with taste buds) rejoice! You’ve found your heaven. RG Burgers • 2430 S I-35E #172 • rgtexas.com discoverdenton.com
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sounds of denton CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF DENTON’S LONGESTRUNNING THEATRE COMPANY Story by Bess Whitby Photo by Wendy Haun // Denton CVB
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tepping into the historic Campus Theater can feel a bit like walking into a different time and place. From the retro neon marquee to the freestanding box office, it’s easy to picture patrons from the 50s, hustling and bustling through downtown Denton on their way to a show under the marvelous marquee back when it was a movie theater. This legendary building is Denton Community Theatre’s (DCT) home base. This year marks DCT’s 50th season of plays, musicals, and community events. DCT has been producing
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shows for the Denton community since 1969, confirms DCT Managing Director Mike Barrow. “In 1969, the City of Denton was interested in having cultural events, and one of those was a production of Our Town,” Barrow says. Several people involved with the production of the play decided to found a community theatre company in order to ensure that Denton’s residents would have consistent access to the performing arts, whether as audience members or actors. Now half a century from its humble beginnings, DCT has become a cornerstone of fine arts in Denton. That status as a pillar of the arts makes Barrow beam with pride.
“DCT went for many years without having a permanent performance space, to now managing the Campus Theater,” Barrow says. The Campus Theater isn’t just home to DCT — it’s also the headquarters for Music Theatre of Denton (MTD), founded in the 1980s under the moniker Denton Light Opera. The company formed primarily to perform the works of Gilbert and Sullivan, but as time passed, MTD began producing fewer light operas and more Broadway-style musicals. Now these two Denton institutions are opening a new chapter by merging their operations. “Since both companies produce musicals and often use the same
talent, both on and off stage, it made good sense to combine the two,” Barrow says. DCT’s production season runs from September through August of the following year. This summer’s productions include Lend Me a Tenor, The Marvelous Wonderettes (which is the featured production for their annual fundraiser) and Cats. Two other productions, Fool for Love and Late, a Cowboy Song will be performed at the Black Box Theater. So how does DCT plan to celebrate 50 years of quality community theater? “Plans will be revealed on the opening gala night of The Marvelous Wonderettes,” Barrow said. Looks like we’ll have to wait until showtime.
DCT 2019 Season May 31-June 2: Fool For Love (at Black Box Theatre) June 7-16: Lend me a Tenor June 28-30: The Marvelous Wonderettes August 2-4: Late, a Cowboy Song (at Black Box Theatre) August 9-18: Cats
I t i saw e h t @ For current performances & and upcoming events, please visit
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Shows at Campus Theatre unless otherwise noted More info / tickets: dentoncommunitytheatre.com
DentonRadio.com shows For the inside track on Denton’s music, news, entertainment and business scenes, check out DentonRadio.com’s Facebook videos or download their podcasts at dentonradio.com! SOUND VALUES DJ: Kind Beats
Schedule: Tuesdays at 7 p.m. THE DENTON VIBE DJ: Diva Girl Ellie
Schedule: Tuesdays at 8 p.m. THE CHAMBER COFFEE GRIND DJ: Travis Veselka
Schedule: Wednesdays at 10 a.m. FREE BEER FRIDAY DJ: Ben Esely
Schedule: Fridays at 7 p.m.
Industrial Street Pop Festival Lovingly dubbed “Geezerpalooza,” the Industrial Street Pop Festival has been serving up big-time ‘60s and ‘70s nostalgia since 2012. Commemorating the 1969 Texas International Pop Festival, which occurred two weeks post-Woodstock and featured acts such as Janis Joplin, B.B. King and Led Zeppelin, this fest is the perfect time to go full flower-power for an afternoon. 2019 Festival: October 12 Dan’s Silver Leaf, 103 Industrial St. More info: facebook.com/geezerpalooza discoverdenton.com
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STAR PARTIES remind us to look up
Story by Claire Higgins Photos courtesy of UNT Photo
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he stars at night, are big and bright, deep in the heart of... Denton. Wait, what? Situated discreetly in the prairie lands off of I-35, just far enough away from the lights of UNT’s Apogee Stadium and down a winding road or two is the Rafes Urban Astronomy Center (RUAC). And on a clear Saturday evening, as the sun sets and the stars start to twinkle, a party is starting. A Star Party, to be specific, hosted by UNT’s Astronomy Lab. Weather permitting, Star Parties commence at sundown every first and third Saturday nights of the month. UNT’s resident “star man” and
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Astronomy Lab Director Ron Dilulio describes the community events as an “astronomical experience” tailored to be as simple or complex as you’d like. “This is the best place in the whole metroplex to view the sky and to experience astronomy without having to go 500 miles to the west,” he said. Part of the UNT Astronomy Department, the RUAC feels out of this world, yet sits just nine miles from the main campus. Star Parties offer an educational and expert-led look at the night sky, but it’s not just for kids. “This is meant as an inspiration and an adventure,” Dilulio said, also noting that parents tend to get a little more into than their pint-sized counterparts. But the kids are the ones who head home with an astronomy certificate and a newly
Star Party Location: Rafes Urban Astronomy Center 2350 Tom Cole Rd, Ponder, TX 76259 Price: $5/attendee (cash or credit) Dates: 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month Check Facebook.com/RUACatUNT for full schedule of astronomy events!
minted “UNT Observer” for life. Led by advanced and graduate astronomy students, the Star Parties start as the sun starts to lower.
forget glint and gleam every night. The Star Parties typically last about two hours, providing plenty of time for exploration on your own after getting the educational part in. But according to Dilulio and Starr, no party is ever the same. The dependability and consistency of start-time, structure and location are perks, but the alwayschanging content and corresponding night sky leave opportunities for new experiences at every party.
According to Observatory Manager Preston Starr, the best time to arrive is about 30 minutes before the sun sets completely. Give your eyes a chance to adjust to the darkness and take in your surroundings. See the suspended planets overhead as you stroll through the RUAC’s planet walk. Peek and glance at the state-of-the-art telescopes you’ll soon be peering through. And look up. The stars start to multiply as the sun sinks below the horizon. When darkness falls, party attendees are guided through star maps and historical and mythological stories about how the skies impacted cultures and generations. Orion the Hunter, for example, is a favorite of Dilulio because it explains how constellations and stories connected different cultures throughout history. And because it’s fun to reference months in moons and say, “three moons ago,” like our ancestors did. Then it’s telescope time. Probably what the kids (and the kids-at-heart) have been waiting for. It’s worth it. Two basic and 12 complex, computerized telescopes are stationed expertly around the RUAC land, just begging to be looked through. Attendees take turns scanning the sky, getting a magnified view of the stars that we so often
Editors Note: As this story was going to press, the Rafes Urban Astronomy Center was damaged during a thunderstorm, suspending operations during repairs. Please check their Facebook page for information on when repairs will be completed for activities at the astronomy center to resume.
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Dunashay Thomas performs for the crowd from the Texas CASA Conference. Off-site excursions are just one service the Denton CVB can arrange for conventions.
let us help you! THE DENTON CVB’S SALES AND SERVICING TEAM LOOKS FORWARD TO HELPING YOU PLAN YOUR MEETING Story by Jen Coraluzzi-Nunez Photo by Wendy Haun // Denton CVB
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was walking around the historic downtown square the other day, looking up at the beautiful, regal Denton County Courthouse when I thought to myself, ‘Wow, this town is so unique.’ You can hear music in every direction all nights of the week, discover fascinating little shops, taste exquisite cuisine from local eateries and be inspired by the surrounding art. You can also find exceptional lodging and entertainment, along with brand-name stores and restaurants within easy reach. Denton is an eclectic, vibrant, evolving city with a small town vibe, and we Dentonites love welcoming people here to experience this place, our home. The Denton Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) works to
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attract conventions, groups, tours and events to Denton. Before groups arrive, our staff coordinates among our partners to ensure a smooth process and organize resources. Our mission is ensuring the success of every individual group’s stay in our city. CVB services are complimentary as long as the organization is booking through the CVB and in Denton hotels. Here’s what we do: • Gather rates on hotel rooms, meeting space and venues • Arrange site visits • Provide customized free visitor packets consisting of Denton literature, maps, visitor guides and more • Produce conference name badges • Source caterers, musicians and transportation • Itinerary development The Denton CVB is also your best resource for area attractions.
Itineraries can be customized to organizations’ specific needs and interests. Examples include: tours of the North Texas Horse Country, Historic Homes and other off-site evening events. Additional CVB services are available for nominal fees. For instance, the Denton CVB’s social media team can develop and implement attendance-building campaigns. Banner advertising, calendar listings, promotion via DentonRadio.com and other social channels are just more examples of CVB resources. Whether planning a conference, meeting, wedding, reunion or any other event, your first call should be to the Denton Convention & Visitors Bureau. The CVB is committed and trained to provide excellent service, all while ensuring your group discovers our Original Independent Denton!
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VIA PUBLIC TRANSIT From Dallas Area Rapid Transit: Take DART’s Green Line to Trinity Mills Station, transfer to the DCTA A-train at Trinity Mills to the Downtown Denton Transit Center Pro-Tip: Park at MedPark and ride the A-train to the Downtown Denton Transit Center for free with DCTA’s Fare Free Zone! DCTA • 940.243.0077 • ridedcta.net *NOTE: The DCTA A-train does not operate on Sundays
OTHER OPTIONS FOR TRAVEL TO DENTON A-Style Limo • 972.571.6237 • astylelimoservice.com Uber • uber.com Lyft • lyft.com
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Getting around Denton
Denton is a very walkable city, with many festivals and events in our vibrant downtown. Just park your car and move around, it’s the best way to explore everything Denton has to offer! The blue lots on the map are free parking areas. The areas shaded in orange are privately-owned lots with paid parking. There is also free, timed street parking throughout downtown. Note that all parking on Hickory Street east of the Square is BACK IN PARKING. Head to discoverdenton.com for a full trip planner and the latest parking information. discoverdenton.com
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calendar YEAR ROUND Through November Denton Community Market Every Saturday from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Denton County Historical Park dentoncommunitymarket.com
JUNE Twilight Tunes Thursdays in June Downtown Denton Square dentonmainstreet.org June 3-16 Lend Me a Tenor Campus Theatre dentoncommunitytheatre.com
June-December 2019 OCTOBER (CONT’D)
AUGUST August 2-4 Late Black Box Theatre dentoncommunitytheatre.com
October 12 Industrial Street Pop Festival Dan’s Silver Leaf facebook.com/geezerpalooza
August 9-18 Cats Campus Theatre dentoncommunitytheatre.com
October 26 Denton’s Day of the Dead Festival Downtown Denton dentondayofthedeadfestival.com
August 16-24 North Texas Fair & Rodeo North Texas Fairgrounds ntfair.com
NOVEMBER November 2 North Texas Horse Country Tours horsecountrytours.com November 21 Beaujolais & More dentoncommunitytheatre.com
June 14-16 Juneteenth Fred Moore Park juneteenthdentontx.org
November 23 Turkey Roll Bicycle Rally dentonturkeyroll.com
June 21 Make Music Day discoverdenton.com
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June 28-30 The Marvelous Wonderettes Campus Theatre dentoncommunitytheatre.com Photo courtesy of Denton Parks & Rec
SEPTEMBER September 14 Arts & Autos Extravaganza Downtown Denton Square dentonmainstreet.org September 20-22 Denton Blues Fest Quakertown Park dentonblackchamberonline.org
OCTOBER JULY July 4 Yankee Doodle Parade Downtown Denton dentonparks.com July 4 Kiwanis Fireworks Show Apogee Stadium facebook.com/dentonkiwanisclub July 20 Denton Bridal Show Monroe Pearson dentonbridalshow.com
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