Events from: 03/03/2012

What: Henry Rollins — The author, actor and former Black Flag frontman talks about his travels to far-flung parts of the globe in a speech presented by the University of North Texas Fine Arts Series. The event is part of his talking tour, "The Long March." When: 8 p.m. March 3 (Saturday) Where: Murchison Performing Arts Center, located along the north side of Interstate 35E at North Texas Boulevard Cost: $20 for general public; $10 for UNT staff/faculty/Alumni Association members; free for UNT students with ID Tickets will be on sale Jan. 23 Contact: 940-369-7802 or www.thempac.com Former punk rock musician Henry Rollins has traveled to Bhutan, Iran, North Korea and more far-flung places in the last few decades in his quest to understand more about the world. His global trek will be the focus of his talk at the University of North Texas this spring as part of his worldwide talking tour, "The Long March." In addition to his work as the Black Flag frontman in the 1980s, Rollins has been a TV and movie actor, music producer, radio DJ and author, and has toured overseas with the USO to entertain American troops. Rollins' latest book, "Occupants," features photos from his travels around the world and has been acclaimed by Blogcritics.org for its "indelible images" and "compelling quality."

Mark I by Rene Serradet Directed by Rebecca McDonald •For ticket reservations, complete the Box Office Reservation Form, or call 940-898-2020. •Ticket prices are $5 for students and senior citizens and $10 for adults We do not accept credit cards at this time. •All performances are held in the Redbud Theatre •The Redbud Theatre complex is located on the north end of Hubbard Hall. Please park in the lot on the corner of Locust and Oakland.

Mark I by Rene Serradet Directed by Rebecca McDonald •For ticket reservations, complete the Box Office Reservation Form, or call 940-898-2020. •Ticket prices are $5 for students and senior citizens and $10 for adults We do not accept credit cards at this time. •All performances are held in the Redbud Theatre •The Redbud Theatre complex is located on the north end of Hubbard Hall. Please park in the lot on the corner of Locust and Oakland.

Spectacular puppets, poppets, provocative urban characters energize the stage in this two act musical. Music Theater of Denton sizzles in this hilarious coming of age performance. Capture the zeal, come gather and frolic with Princeton, a college graduate who moves to Avenue Q in New York City. Roar with laughter throughout this raucous, Broadway award winning musical. It tickles the funny bone. THIS IS FOR MATURE AUDIENCES ONLY. Music and Lyrics by Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx Book by Jeff Whitty

TWU students, faculty, and staff admitted FREE to all TWU Athletics home events with a valid TWU ID. TWU faculty and staff are also granted three (3) free admissions per home event for guests of their choice (excluding students in grades 9-12). All game dates/times subject to change. Please call (940) 898-2385 for additional information.

Going Green" a multi-artist show of artwork created from reused elements or with recycling themes. Catering sponsored by Cartwright's Ranch House.   Details: www.oxidegallery.com or call 940-483-8900.

Cornerstone Cooperative Preschool will be hosting its annual Pancake Supper Fundraiser on March 3, 2012, beginning at 5:30 PM.  There will a silent auction and music.  The Fundraiser will be held in the gymnasium of the First United Methodist Church located at 201 S. Locust St., Denton.  Call Rob Curran for more details:  940-391-2791.

Grand Opening Saturdays-Victoria Station Downtown Loft Apartments, Jack Bell Property Management and Verizon FiOS welcome you to come join us for FREE Pizza, Drinks and a Raffle for a 46" Sony HDTV, 1080p, WiFi-Ready, AND take a tour of the newset downtown property, Victoria Station, across the street from Denton's Hickory St A-Train Station and adjacent to Industrial St!  940-382-3009. www.VictoriaStationLiving.com

Guided Tour of the North Texas Horse Country Tour.  Meet at the Historical Park at 9 am and tour working horse ranches in the Denton County area.  Lunch is provided and you will an equestrian demonstration.  This is a behind the scene tours of the industry.  You will return at 3 pm.  Tickets are $40 and need to be purchased via the Denton CVB.  Just call 940-382-7895 if interested. 

On Saturday March 3rd, join Keep Denton Beautiful in a nationwide effort with Keep America Beautiful and Keep Texas Beautiful by volunteering in the Great American Cleanup. The event will be held at the Denton Civic Center (321 East McKinney) from 8 a.m. to noon. After the citywide cleanup, meet back at the Civic Center for a fun lunch celebration! Pre-registration is strongly encouraged. Please visit www.KDB.org to sign up or contact volunteer@kdb.org for more information.

Since 1981, Kappa Delta has been a proud supporter of Prevent Child Abuse America, an organization founded by the late Donna Stone, one of our own Kappa Delta sisters. To date, Kappa Delta has donated more than $8 million to help prevent child abuse in our country. Thousands of KDs in hundreds of communities nationwide host "Shamrock Events" every year to raise money for national and local child abuse prevention efforts. Events are as varied and creative as the groups that sponsor them. We encourage you to participate in local Shamrock Events and join Kappa Delta in making great things happen in the lives of children. At the Gamma Beta Chapter, we host an annual Shamrock'N 5K and 1 mile Fun Run benefiting Prevent Child Abuse America and the Children's Advocacy Center for Denton County. www.untkdshamrock.weebly.com

8th Annual Argyle Bluegrass Festival.   Friday March 2 5:15pm to 11pm Saturday March 3  1pm to 10:15pm www.argylebluegrassfestival.com or 940-240-1500

Dogwood Estates Open House Friday March 2 to Sunday March 4, 2012.  Friday 10am to 2pm-door prizes, complimentary lunch for those that make reservations Saturday 11am to 6pm-Free activities, free dinner for those that make reservations Sunday 2pm to 5pm -Social and complimentary dinner For Reservations: 940-383-8600  

An ambitious prophecy is revealed to Macbeth which sets forward a string of bloody events. Set against the backdrop of our current, corrupt, white collar world which spawned protests across the nation, we see Macbeth, infected by his surrounding and fueled by Lady Macbeth, climb the corporate ladder by any means necessary. $8-10.   www.sundowntheatre.org or 281-960-2296

Grand Opening at SCRAP March 1 & 2, 2012 12-6pm March 3 10am to rpm Music, refreshments, prizes, shopping. Contact donna@scrapdenton.org or call 940-391-7499

In February 2012, the department will present a new play festival with two original shows in repertory, Mark I and BrideZilla. Mark I, written by graduate student Rene Serradet Fuller, tackles the difficult subject of a senseless act of violence. When a shooter enters His Holy Vessel Baptist Church, taking the lives of several people, it’s up the pastor and his wife to discover the true cause of such a tragedy. After learning that the shooter is their lost son, they must come to grips with how their past decisions led to such devastation. Written by North Texas playwrights Natalie Gaupp and Steven McGaw, BrideZilla is a new eccentric one-act comedy. As a part of his graduate thesis project, director Nick Irion will lead the production through the workshop process, which will include discussions with the playwrights, staged readings and a full production. Both shows will run, alternating nightly, Feb. 23-March 4, 2012. Performances: Bridezilla Feb. 23, 25 and March 2, 4;  Mark I Feb. 24, 26 & March 1, 3. Thursdays -4pm Fridays-8pm Saturdays-2pm and 8pm Sundays-2pm

Earthwise Local Food Festival will be a family friendly, full day event (Feb. 11, 2011), featuring live music, fresh, local organic produce, locally roasted coffee, prepared foods, and an art show. The exhibit, entitled "Wise Earth: Art & Land in Texas" will open in conjunction with the festival, and is a celebration of the food, culture, and landscapes of Texas.  The Art exhibit will be open from Feb. 10th to March 3, 2012.  Mon. through Fri. viewing by appointment and Sat. viewing 9am to 5pm.  For more information please visit our website. For more information call 940-442-1397 or visit www.earthwise-gardens.com Music schedule for Earthwise festival: 1:00 pm - Polly and Her Tiny Big Band 2:00 pm - Vanessa Helvey & David White 2:20 pm - Chad White 2:40 pm - Tonya Blum 3:00 pm - La Jeda 3:20 pm - Cory Coleman 3:45 pm - Kyle Delashaw 4:10 pm - Warren Jackson Hearne 4:35 pm - Lara Bryant Campbell 5:00 pm - Chris Welch 5:25 pm - Ryan Thomas Becker 5:50 pm - Chris Flemmons 6:15 pm - County Rexford

Discover Emeritus College Where learning is for life  Seniors 50+:  Join others your age for an exciting learning adventure. Short classes, travel programs and social activities. Find new interests. Make new friends. Enhance your life experiences. Short one- and two-day classes, most less than two hours each, held on UNT and TWU campuses. Taught by a distinguished faculty of activeprofessors and emeritus professors, authors, theologians, doctors, and industry professionals, all experts in their fields. Take as many classes as you wish for a low membership fee. Classes in fine arts, music, current issues, history, social science, language, literature, health, wellbeing, religion, and more.   Over 50 Spring class topics including:  Origins of Civilization: Mesopotamia and Mesoamerica  Backyard Birdwatching in North Texas  Trends and Their Predictions for the Future  Challenges: Nations Moving Toward Democracy  English Translations of the Bible  Meditation: Health, Peace, Higher Consciousness The Last Blood Feud: Romeo and Juliet, Texas Style  Romance-Maker: Watercolors of Charles M. Russell  Kohlberg’s Development of Moral Reasoning Two Texas Poets Laureate  Church and State’s Awkward Dance  Johann Sebastian Bach and His Music  Shakespeare’s Hamlet  Presidential Elections in a Nutshell  A Serious Look At Happiness  Women and Modern Art Written in Blood: Stories Behind the Stories of Fort Worth’s Fallen Lawmen  and much more! Classes are held February-May; sign up any time!To learn more or to become a member:http://call.unt.edu/emerituscollege 940-565-3487 email Marilyn.wagner@unt.edu

Monica Moses will be the juror this year for the 25th Annual Material: Hard & Soft (this refers to a wide range of fine craft) Contemporary Craft Competition and Exhibition. The Galleries are open Tuesday-Sunday from 1-5pm. Admission is free. The opening reception is Friday, February 3, 2012, 6-8pm. Recognition of Awards, 6:45pm

An eclectic showing of artwork created by local artists. Subject matter is open to anything.  Artwork should reflect the artist's own personal style. Details www.oxidegallery.com or 940-483-8900.