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    Daughtry and Jack Hanna top the best events in Dallas this weekend

    Alex Bentley
    Jan 24, 2013 | 12:00 am

    There are some weekends in Dallas-Fort Worth that you can let wash over you, grabbing an event here or there, knowing that good ones will just keep on coming. Not so this weekend, which is more front-loaded than most.

    Below are the best options for your precious free time Thursday through Sunday, and that doesn't even include cool stuff we've already previewed, including Craig Gass at Winspear Opera House or the Hypnotic Donut Dash at Fair Park. Don't like what you see? Lucky for you, we have a much longer list of the city's best events.

    Thursday, January 24

    Lyric Stage presents Pleasures & Palaces
    Although musicals abound on the calendars of Dallas-Fort Worth's many theater groups, no company is more committed to the art of theatrical singing than Lyric Stage. The group's latest find is this little-known musical from composer Frank Loesser, who's best known for Guys and Dolls. This one takes a lighthearted look at historical political intrigue and romantic entanglements involving John Paul Jones and Catherine the Great. You have to act quickly, though — it only plays at Irving Arts Center through Sunday.

    Mike Dillon and Earl Harvin in concert
    The Kessler has played host to some wild and wooly concerts through the years, and the teaming of Mike Dillon and Earl Harvin is sure to rank highly on that particular list. They played a memorable set at the Kessler a couple of years ago, and because they've shown a willingness to tackle all manner of styles and genres, it'd be surprising if this performance wasn't equally as impressive.

    Friday, January 25

    ZestFest 2013
    If you have a weak heart and/or stomach, you might want to steer clear of the Irving Convention Center this weekend. For those who like their food spicy, however, ZestFest could just be heaven on earth. The convention, going on Friday-Sunday, features every type of hot food imaginable — and probably some you can't imagine. Expect eating competitions, cooking demonstrations and much more.

    Zappa plays Zappa in concert
    No, this isn't some sort of weird self-reflective concert. This is Dweezil Zappa, son of the late great Frank Zappa, paying homage to his father with possibly the world's only tribute band to include progeny of the original. As such, this concert at the House of Blues Dallas is bound to have the eccentric feel of any good Zappa show, possibly including an appearance by Frank via video screen.

    Daughtry in concert with 3 Doors Down and Aranda
    For a fourth-place finisher on American Idol, Chris Daughtry sure has made the most of his opportunity. He's one of only a handful of contestants to become an unqualified success after the show, racking up multiple No. 1 songs and albums. Considering his band is headlining a show at Verizon Theatre at Grand Prairie seven years after his appearance on AI, it's safe to say he's not going anywhere anytime soon.

    Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra presents Oz with Orchestra
    The Wizard of Oz never went out of style. But it's particularly hot around these parts this year, with The Great and Powerful Oz opening in theaters in March and Wicked once again coming to Dallas in April. The Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra pays tribute to the original with a trio of concerts, one each Friday-Sunday at Bass Performance Hall, where the orchestra performs music live while the movie plays out on screens behind them.

    Saturday, January 26

    House of Blues Dallas presents Jack Hanna
    If you want to get up close and personal with wild animals, you'd normally go to zoos in Dallas or Fort Worth. But the House of Blues Dallas is offering the unique opportunity to not only see a variety of creatures in an enclosed space, but also to have Jack Hanna, one of the world's foremost wildlife experts, explain their features and habits to you. Hanna puts on both an early and late show on Saturday.

    Air Supply in concert
    It's too bad that Air Supply couldn't have waited a few weeks to play in Dallas. Valentine's Day really is the perfect time of year to appreciate a group that seems to know love so well. For Pete's sake, the group's 2003 greatest hits album was called Forever Love. But manufactured holiday or not, when Air Supply plays songs like "All Out of Love" or "Making Love Out of Nothing at All" at Verizon Theatre in Grand Prairie, romance will be in the air.

    Sunday, January 27

    Enchantment Theatre Company presents The Velveteen Rabbit
    The Velveteen Rabbit has been a cherished children's classic for more than 90 years thanks to its themes of love and devotion. Now the story comes to life on stage, with the help of life-size puppets, masks and a little bit of theatrical magic. Enchantment Theatre Company puts on two separate performances at Winspear Opera House on Sunday.

    Daughtry will play at Verizon Theatre at Grand Prairie on Friday night.

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    Death of Dallas Caramel Company founder leads week's most-read stories

    Stephanie Allmon Merry
    Jun 14, 2025 | 10:00 am
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    Editor's note: It was a newsy week in Dallas. Sadly, the founder of a Dallas sweets company passed away; there was also news of a new gourmet European market in the works and peach cobbler coming to DFW Airport. Here's a chance to get caught up on the week's most-read stories, and here's help planning a fun weekend.

    1. Dallas Caramel Company founder Rain McDermott dies at 52. Dallas entrepreneur Rain McDermott, who founded artisan caramel maker Dallas Caramel Company when she was only 34 years old, died after a battle with breast cancer; she was 52.

    2. Gourmet European Market to open in north Dallas with pierogi and more. A new food shop with a distinct European flair is coming to Dallas: Called Gourmet European Market, it's opening at 17435 Preston Rd., in a shopping center south of Frankford Road, where it will feature food products from all over Europe but with a special focus on the Eastern European countries of Poland, Germany, Ukraine, Russia, Georgia, Israel, and Bulgaria.

    Gourmet European Market Polish gingerbreadPolish gingerbread at Gourmet European Market.Photo courtesy of GEM

    3. Chef and caterer opens Southern to-go cafe south of Dallas. A chef and caterer has opened an eponymous to-go cafe south of Dallas: Called The Cedric Frazier Experience, it’s an upscale soul food kitchen located at 103 Waller St., in Red Oak, where it opened on June 7.

    4. Dallas cuts slack on senior homeowners with new property tax exemption. Dallas seniors who own a home got cut a break: On June 11, the Dallas City Council approved additional property tax relief for senior and disabled homeowners by increasing the city’s property tax exemption for residents who are 65 or older or disabled.

    5. Peach cobbler concept to open 2 locations at Dallas-Fort Worth Airport. Southern desserts are coming to Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW): The Peach Cobbler Factory, a chain based in North Carolina, will open not one but two locations at the airport. The first DFW location will open in Terminal D in late 2025; a second location will open in the new Terminal C Pier in 2026.

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