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    Weekend Event Planner

    Taylor Swift and Amy Schumer power the best weekend events in Dallas

    Alex Bentley
    Oct 15, 2015 | 6:00 am

    If you have procrastinated on going out to the State Fair of Texas, you'd better get a move on; it ends on Sunday. Otherwise, this weekend offers a wide range of fun and interesting events, including several big concerts, a great comedy festival, and a chance to meet some of your movie and TV idols in person.

     

    Below are the best options for your precious free time Thursday through Sunday. Don't like what you see? Lucky for you, we have a much longer list of the city's best events.

     

     Thursday, October 15

     

     CultureMap Stylemaker Awards Reveal Party
    After weeks of gathering your votes, it's officially time to reveal the winners of the annual Stylemaker Awards. The six finalists are showing off their skills by putting together two looks from The Plaza at Preston Center retailers to debut at the Stylemaker Awards Reveal Party. Guest emcee Ron Corning will help us reveal the readers' and editors' choice winners at Tootsies.

     

     Dallas VideoFest 28
    After a few other special events earlier in the week, Dallas VideoFest 28 kicks into high gear at Angelika Film Center Dallas on Thursday. The festival, running through Sunday, will include Anomalisa​, a stop-motion film from writer/director Charlie Kaufman, a rare screening of the 1972 Rolling Stones documentary Cocksucker Blues, and the presentation of the annual Kovacs Award to Chris Elliott and his father, Bob.

     

     Don Henley in concert
    Texas native Don Henley hasn't been a stranger to Dallas in recent years, playing two shows over the course of five months with the Eagles in 2013 and 2014. But this will be a solo show at Verizon Theatre in Grand Prairie, as Henley is touring in support of his first solo album in 15 years, Cass County, which happens to be the Texas county where Henley was raised.

     

     Friday, October 16

     

     Dallas Comic Con Fan Days
    This bi-annual event at Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas shouldn't be confused with the actual Dallas Comic Con, but that doesn't mean it doesn't have its fair share of celebrities on hand. Among the stars who will be talking and signing autographs during the three-day event will be Lucy Lawless, Jason Momoa, C. Thomas Howell, Ralph Macchio, and William Zabka.

     

     Aurora: All Together Now
    For second time in three years, the Dallas Arts District will be turned into a panoply of light as it hosts Aurora, an expansive outdoor light-based art event featuring light, video, sound, and performance. This being the third Friday of the month, the district will also be alive with special events at Nasher Sculpture Center and the Dallas Museum of Art, which will have its own special Aurora installation.

     

     Saturday, October 17

     

     The D.O.C. in concert with Erykah Badu and Scarface
    Perhaps spurred on by the depiction of himself in the unexpected summer hit Straight Outta Compton, Dallas rapper The D.O.C. will come to the Bomb Factory to put on his first performance in 20 years. He'll be joined by another Dallas legend, Erykah Badu, as her alter ego DJ Lo Down Loretta Brown, and Houston rapper Scarface.

     

     Taylor Swift in concert with Vance Joy and Shawn Mendes
    The coverage of Taylor Swift's 2015 world tour, which has been going on since May, has been so overreaching that most fans could tell you every minute detail you're likely to see Saturday at AT&T Stadium, her lone second Texas stop. The only question left to ponder is which local celebrity or fellow singer Swift will bring on stage for a "surprise" appearance. Swift will be joined by opening acts Vance Joy and Shawn Mendes.

     

     Sunday, October 18

     

     Ultimate Cowboys Fan Fest
    As part of Klyde Warren Park's weekend-long third birthday celebration, it will host the Ultimate Cowboys Fan Fest. Along with appearances from the Cowboys cheerleaders, drumline, and mascot Rowdy, there will be a slew of fun activities and a performance from country singer Trace Adkins. Former Cowboy Darren Woodson will serve as emcee for the event.

     

     Funny or Die presents Oddball Comedy & Curiosity Festival 2015
    If you're a fan of stand-up comedy in the slightest, you'll want to be at Gexa Energy Pavilion on Sunday for Funny or Die's annual Oddball Comedy & Curiosity Festival. Amy Schumer and Aziz Ansari are the headliners for the final stop on the tour, but it will also feature comedians Anthony Jeselnik, Ashley Barnhill, Bridget Everett, Jeff Ross, Nick Thune, T.J. Miller, and Steve Rannazzisi.

    Amy Schumer will headline the Oddball Comedy & Curiosity Festival at Gexa Energy Pavilion on October 18.

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    Amy Schumer will headline the Oddball Comedy & Curiosity Festival at Gexa Energy Pavilion on October 18.
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    Dallas Morning News is acquired by media company Hearst

    Teresa Gubbins
    Jul 10, 2025 | 8:51 am
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    Dallas' daily newspaper The Dallas Morning News has been acquired by New York-based Hearst, where it will join a portfolio of 28 daily and 50 weekly newspapers.

    According to a release, the announcement was made on July 10 by Steven R. Swartz, president and CEO of Hearst, and Grant Moise, CEO of DallasNews Corporation and publisher of The Dallas Morning News.

    Hearst's portfolio includes ownership in cable television networks such as A&E, HISTORY, Lifetime, and ESPN; 35 television stations; newspapers across the U.S., including the Houston Chronicle, San Francisco Chronicle, and Times Union (Albany); digital services businesses; and more than 200 magazine editions around the world.

    The transaction, which has been unanimously approved by the Boards of Directors of both companies, is expected to close during the third or early fourth quarter. It will also include Medium Giant, DallasNews’ marketing agency.

    Upon closing, The Dallas Morning News will join Hearst Newspapers, the operating group responsible for Hearst’s newspapers, local digital marketing services businesses and directories, which publishes 28 dailies and 50 weeklies across the United States.

    The acquisition of the DMN will give Hearst nearly a complete set of Texas newspapers: In addition to the Houston Chronicle, it also owns the Austin American Statesman and the San Antonio Express News, as well as smaller Texas newspapers such as the Plainview Herald, the Midland Reporter Telegram, the Laredo Morning Times, and the Beaumont Enterprise. The only one missing is the Fort Worth Star Telegram, which is owned by McClatchy.

    Jeff Johnson, president of Hearst Newspapers, stated, “Hearst Newspapers is committed to supporting The Dallas Morning News’ continued success through smart investments in their digital strategy, compelling journalism and expanded audience reach. This move aligns squarely with our strategy of backing trusted, high-impact local media brands in growth markets. We’re looking forward to working with the teams at The News and Medium Giant.”

    Robert W. Decherd, DallasNews Corporation’s former board chairman, president and chief executive officer during a career spanning 50 years, and current owner of a majority of the voting power of DallasNews Corporation stock, said, “The News’ 140-year commitment to distinguished journalism has been extraordinarily important to the evolution of Dallas as one of America’s greatest cities. We have generations of News employees to thank for this. I’m confident that the path forward with Hearst Newspapers assures The News’ ability to continue informing and strengthening North Texas for many years to come.”

    DallasNews shareholders will receive $14 in cash for each share of common stock - a premium of 219% based on the closing price of DallasNews’ common stock of $4.39 per share on July 9, 2025. The deal is valued at $79 million, according to the DMN. Upon closing of the transaction, DallasNews Corporation will become a private company and its shares will no longer trade on Nasdaq.

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