Hey, Hey, It's Another Monkee

The Monkees' Dallas invasion continues with Michael Nesmith concert at The Kessler

Michael Nesmith's October 30 date at The Kessler will be the third Dallas appearance by The Monkees or one of its members in 2013.

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The Monkees are a nearly 50-year-old band who haven't put out any new music since the mid-1990s. But with the news that Michael Nesmith will perform a solo show at The Kessler on Wednesday, October 30, this could easily be called The Year of the Monkees in Dallas.

That's because this will be the third local appearance in 2013 by either a member of the band or the band itself. Peter Tork played a solo date at Granada Theater on June 1, and he joined surviving bandmates Nesmith and Micky Dolenz for a full Monkees concert at Verizon Theatre in Grand Prairie on August 1.

Unfortunately, unless he announces new dates during the holidays, Dolenz will not put on a solo show in Dallas in 2013, leaving the dream of a complete Monkees bonanza unfulfilled.

Prior to his current reunion with Tork and Dolenz in the wake of the death of former bandmate Davy Jones in 2012, Nesmith — who partially grew up in Dallas — had famously eschewed anything to do with The Monkees. Now, in addition to shows with them, Nesmith is recommitting to his solo work, going on his first U.S. solo tour in more than 20 years.

Although he hasn't put out a new album since 2006's mostly instrumental Rays, Nesmith has released a string of new songs over the past couple of years through his website.

Tickets for Nesmith's show are now on sale through The Kessler, ranging anywhere from $25 for standing room to $600 for eight-person suites. Given the size of the venue and the The Monkees' ability to still draw a crowd, you'd better get your seats soon.

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Free Parking Friday

State Fair of Texas gets even cheaper with free parking for one day only

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The State Fair of Texas starts its 24-day run at Fair Park on September 26.

The State Fair of Texas is offering yet another way to save at this year's event: Free parking for one day only on Friday, October 9.

According to a release from the State Fair, a DraftKings sponsorship will cover the cost of parking for visitors throughout the day, saving fairgoers $25 per vehicle.

“We’re always looking for ways to make a day at the State Fair more accessible and affordable for our fairgoers, and we’re incredibly grateful to DraftKings for helping us offer free parking for the first time in our history,” said Mitchell Glieber, president of the State Fair of Texas, in a statement.

Free parking will be available at official State Fair of Texas parking lots on a first-come, first-served basis and is subject to availability.

Official State Fair parking lots will open at 9:30 am, with gates opening for admission at 10 am. Fairgoers driving to the Fair are encouraged to take Exit 48A on I-30 to access official State Fair parking lots and follow directional signage upon arrival.

Guests are encouraged to arrive early, as free parking is not guaranteed and is available only while spaces last.

October 9 might prove to be one of — if not the — busiest days of the year for the Fair, as both Dallas and Fort Worth ISD are on fall break, and it comes one day before the annual Texas-Oklahoma rivalry football game.

And don't forget that students can use their free tickets from school on any remaining day of the Fair, including Friday.

If you can't make it on October 9, the State Fair continues through October 18, with multiple chances to take advantage of the other discounts on offer this year.

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