Good morning, Dev Test County. The comedy world is tipping its hat to SNL veteran Fred Armisen, who'll soon add the prestigious Ernie Kovacs Award to his collection at Dallas' historic Texas Theatre. The comedic chameleon behind Portlandia and countless SNL characters joins an elite group of honorees including John Cleese and Mike Judge – fitting company for someone whose "100 Sound Effects" project channels Kovacs' boundary-pushing absurdity.
Meanwhile, Dallas continues its skyward ambitions, ranking second nationally for apartment construction with nearly 29,000 units expected by 2025's end. That's 35 percent of Texas' total new housing, though experts note we're finally cooling from last year's record-breaking pace. In musical circles, indie darlings Rilo Kiley have orchestrated a reunion that's striking all the right chords, with guitarist Blake Sennett describing the joy of seeing venues packed with fans – some who weren't even born during the band's original run.
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🎭 SNL alum Fred Armisen to receive prestigious comedy award in Dallas. The former Saturday Night Live star will be honored with Dallas VideoFest's Ernie Kovacs Award at a ceremony on November 22 at the historic Texas Theatre. Armisen, who spent 11 years on SNL, has stayed busy with shows like Portlandia, Wednesday, and Los Espookys, plus a decade as bandleader for Late Night with Seth Meyers. His recent "100 Sound Effects" audio project nods to Kovacs' absurdist sensibility, making him a fitting recipient of an award previously given to comedy legends like John Cleese, Mike Judge, and Paul Reubens.
🏙️ Dallas is building apartments like there's no tomorrow. The city ranks second in the U.S. for new apartment construction, with nearly 29,000 units expected by the end of 2025. Dallas alone will add 5,780 units, leading Texas cities with 35 percent of the state's new construction. Despite this impressive growth, Dallas is projected to see 22.4 percent fewer new units compared to 2024, reflecting a nationwide slowdown after last year's record-breaking 518,108 completions.
🎸 Beloved indie band Rilo Kiley reunites after more than a decade apart. The influential Los Angeles quartet, who drifted apart following their 2007 album "Under the Blacklight," surprised fans with their unexpected return to touring this year. Guitarist Blake Sennett describes the reunion as gradual and authentic, emphasizing how meaningful it's been to see venues filled with passionate fans—some who weren't even alive during the band's initial run. While performing classics like "Silver Lining" and "Portions for Foxes," the band members are savoring the experience of audiences fully present without phones, though they remain noncommittal about recording new material.
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