GuideLive Best of the Weekend: Sept. 24-26

[GuideLive Best of the Weekend]

Title: Best of the Weekend

Sept. 24 - 26, 2004 Courtesy The State Fair of Texas has old favorites and new attractions.  New movies and video releases The Forgotten, opens Friday A grieving mother is told that her son never existed. Shaun of the Dead, opens Friday Comedy horror flick pits a slacker against zombies. A Dirty Shame, opens Friday John Waters directs this comedy starring Tracy Ullman. First Daughter, opens Friday The president's daughter longs for the simple life. Reconstruction, opens Friday A man torn between two lovers suddenly forgets his past. When Will I Be Loved, opens Friday A woman explores her sexuality with various people. Click here for showtimes and reviews of all movies now playing. Click here for this week's new video and DVD releases.  Hot tickets State Fair of Texas at Fair Park, opens Friday Enjoy midway rides, corny dogs, the auto show and more. Mediterranean Festival in Dallas, Friday-Sunday Fest features Middle Eastern cuisine, carnival rides and live music. Fencon at Holiday Inn, Friday-Sunday Convention has contests, panels and vendors for sci-fi fans. Fun Time Live at Coppell Recreation Center, Saturday Event offers dancing, games and contests for youngsters. Casino Night at Westin City Center, Saturday Benefit features live music, casino games and a silent auction. Corndog Festival and Corn Ball at Lakewood Theater, Saturday Annual fest shows that corn dogs aren't just for eating anymore. Front Street Festival in Arlington, Saturday Inaugural event offers arts and crafts, kids' activities and more. A Swingin' Affair at the Fairmont Hotel, Saturday Evening of dinner and dancing features the music of Frank Sinatra. New Arrivals Baby Fair at NorthPark Center, Saturday Hospital-sponsored event offers tips for new parents and siblings. Outdoor Nature Festival at Heard Museum, Saturday-Sunday Learn more about plants and a variety of critters. Patricia Polacco at Barnes & Noble, Sunday Author and illustrator gives a reading and signs her latest.  Live music Mark Chesnutt at Gilley's Dallas, Friday Van Halen at American Airlines Center, Saturday Three County Cattle Drive with Tanya Tucker at Beaumont Ranch, Saturday Great White at FireWater Bar and Grill, Saturday B.B. King at Billy Bob's Texas, Saturday  Theater and dance The Wizard of Oz at Casa Mañana, opens Friday Children's show follows a young girl to a magical land. Balé Folclórico Da Bahia at McFarlin Auditorium, Saturday-Sunday Brazilian troupe kicks off the TITAS dance season. Virsky Ukrainian National Dance Company at Bass Hall, Sunday Company offers a heady mix of Ukrainian folk dance and ballet. Cats at Eisemann Center, through Sunday Bask in catchy Andrew Lloyd Webber tunes at this touring show. Comedy of Dating at the Improv, through Sunday Carlos Mencia leads audiences through this humorous look at love.  Sports and recreation Texas Rangers vs. Seattle Mariners at Ameriquest Field, Friday-Sunday Mesquite Championship Rodeo at Resistol Arena, ends Saturday Dallas Burn vs. New York/New Jersey MetroStars at the Cotton Bowl, Saturday Walk to D'Feet ALS at Bachman Lake, Saturday  New features on GuideLive.com All that jazz Get the latest on hot spots for cool jazz. Fall movie guide Get the scoop on Hollywood's latest, big and small. Fall arts guide Look at the season ahead in music, theater and more.  This week in Arts Sunday Chris Vognar, reporting from the Toronto International Film Festival, explores the growing popularity of Asian films. Jane Sumner talks with Gael Garcia Bernal, the hottest Latin American actor on the big screen today. GuideLive Best of the Weekend appears every Wednesday morning in your inbox. Best of the Weekend was sent to you on behalf of GuideLive. It is available to our newsletter subscribers. - If you received this newsletter from a friend, we welcome you to become a member and sign up for this and other email newsletters at: Newsletter Registration. - If you wish to unsubscribe from this or other email newsletters, please click here, or send an email request to [EMAIL PROTECTED] or send your request referencing the specific newsletter to: Opt-out Request, Belo Interactive, 900 Jackson Street, Suite 400, Dallas, TX 75202. - To modify your account, password, or e-mail address, click here. - For the latest news and sports, visit DallasNews.com - For movies, restaurants and more, go to GuideLive.com - Subscribe to The Dallas Morning News and receive two weeks free! - E-mail events or suggestions to [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Technical questions? Comments? Suggestions? ©Copyright 2004 The Dallas Morning News