Thanks robo_arnold!
I personally prefer Scott McCullochs News Articles module, but I have reviewed other News Articles modules in the magazine. - If you go to the menu / Reviews / Modules / News & Articles Modules, you can check out the reviews.
On this page:
DotNetNuke Articles, News, Announcements Modules
I have listed various modules that I have come across. - In terms of a full CMS for Articles it seems to be something that is lacking in DNN, which follows point 3. - I have not yet looked at any modules where you can maintain history, changes etc.
- In the link above there is a module by engage and another link by OTS which claim to have the full CMS that you require, but I have not yet tested them. -
2. Events modules - The only recommendation I can make is to have a look at the modules on snowcovered.com. - In the past when I've needed to create for instance a gigs list for a band website I have created my own module as none of the events modules covered my needs. I haven't tested any of the events modules, so I would recommend you have a good look around. - I would be interested to hear what you find, so let us know to pass on the info to the rest of the community.
Hope this gives you a starting point & good luck with your site,
Cheers,