Another great website to turn to for your entertainment needs is www.goldstar.com. Goldstar is a national organization that sells to its customer’s tickets to theater, concerts, sporting events, and parties at steep discounts. The discounts are generally 50% off but every once in a while a free event pops up on their site.
I found Goldstar earlier this year and I’ve benefited from its use several times all ready. Once on their site, all you have to do is register with an e-mail, enter your zip code, and then start searching for events in your area.
In the Boston area, I’ve found several of the local theaters in affiliation with Goldstar not too mention the Bruins, the New England Arena Football League franchise, as well as dozens of other opportunities.
You can register for their e-mail newsletter that way you will be the first to know about discounted events going on sale in your area. You can use your credit card to order and the tickets will either be mailed or held at the box office the same way they would be if you ordered directly from the venue.
Good luck with Goldstar—I think you will find it to be yet another great source for savings.
Tuesday, April 8, 2008
Monday, April 7, 2008
And That's Just the Half of It
Another great site worth checking out if you are looking to save a few pennies is www.halfoffdeals.com. Half Off Deals offers its customers a number of gift certificate options that they sell for—you guessed it—half price.
The site mainly offers restaurant certificates but also offers entertainment options, spas, and more. The site is nation wide and asks you to enter your zip code and then it will list a series of certificate options for you to choose from.
The majority of certificates I’ve found are $50 certificates sold at the discount of $25 but there are some other denominations offered depending on the particular certificate. You pay with your credit card, usually add $2-$3 for shipping, and your certificate will arrive in 7-10 business days. I can attest the site is legit and while I can’t guarantee what is available in your area I’d highly recommend you at least check out the site.
The site mainly offers restaurant certificates but also offers entertainment options, spas, and more. The site is nation wide and asks you to enter your zip code and then it will list a series of certificate options for you to choose from.
The majority of certificates I’ve found are $50 certificates sold at the discount of $25 but there are some other denominations offered depending on the particular certificate. You pay with your credit card, usually add $2-$3 for shipping, and your certificate will arrive in 7-10 business days. I can attest the site is legit and while I can’t guarantee what is available in your area I’d highly recommend you at least check out the site.
Friday, April 4, 2008
Tickets! Get Your Tickets!
Just a quick update on some events that are going on sale this weekend via ticketmaster.com:
Pearl Jam will be playing at the Tweeter Center in Mansfield, MA, on Monday June 30, and the tickets for the concert went on sale Friday morning at 10:00 AM.
R.E.M. will also be playing the Tweeter Center on Friday June 13 with Modest Mouse and The National and tickets for this go on sale Saturday morning at 10:00 AM.
The Counting Crows August 2, concert with Maroon 5 at the Tweeter Center go on sale Saturday morning also at 10:00 AM.
And finally because apparently there are at least a few people still willing to pay to see him, George Michael will be playing the TD Banknorth Garden on Friday June 27 and tickets for his show went on sale at 10:00 AM this morning.
Pearl Jam will be playing at the Tweeter Center in Mansfield, MA, on Monday June 30, and the tickets for the concert went on sale Friday morning at 10:00 AM.
R.E.M. will also be playing the Tweeter Center on Friday June 13 with Modest Mouse and The National and tickets for this go on sale Saturday morning at 10:00 AM.
The Counting Crows August 2, concert with Maroon 5 at the Tweeter Center go on sale Saturday morning also at 10:00 AM.
And finally because apparently there are at least a few people still willing to pay to see him, George Michael will be playing the TD Banknorth Garden on Friday June 27 and tickets for his show went on sale at 10:00 AM this morning.
With Wow Savings Are Only a Click Away
Ever wish you could stretch your wallet just a bit farther? Ever go to a store and see something you want but wish it was just a bit cheaper? Well now you are in luck. There is now a great on-line resource for consumers where they can find a one-stop location for printable coupons.
Wow Coupons (http://www.wow-coupons.com/) offers its users an array of coupons that will ensure savings across all types of businesses. Going out for lunch? Well print a $2 off of a regular sandwich at Quiznos or Subway. Need a new read? Then print coupons ranging anywhere from 20%-40% off of books at Borders or Barnes and Noble
From coupons on retail to restaurants to travel Wow Coupons has you covered. And best of all it is free and requires little more from you than a printer and an internet connection. Many of these coupons have expiration dates so make sure you check the coupon before printing it. Also some coupons require that you register with the company’s website but none that I saw require any cost and generally only require you register for their e-mail newsletter.
Good luck and good savings.
Wow Coupons (http://www.wow-coupons.com/) offers its users an array of coupons that will ensure savings across all types of businesses. Going out for lunch? Well print a $2 off of a regular sandwich at Quiznos or Subway. Need a new read? Then print coupons ranging anywhere from 20%-40% off of books at Borders or Barnes and Noble
From coupons on retail to restaurants to travel Wow Coupons has you covered. And best of all it is free and requires little more from you than a printer and an internet connection. Many of these coupons have expiration dates so make sure you check the coupon before printing it. Also some coupons require that you register with the company’s website but none that I saw require any cost and generally only require you register for their e-mail newsletter.
Good luck and good savings.
Thursday, April 3, 2008
Canseco Lacking a Bit of Juice
I just returned from the Jose Canseco book signing on School St and there wasn’t too much exciting to report from it. There are people who are shy and then there are people who are virtually silent—Canseco comes from the latter camp. It seemed like Canseco barely took the time to lift his head in between signatures and periodically he would mumble a “hey how’s it going” or “thanks for coming out.” Canseco was flanked by a female companion and a bodyguard and was not allowing for fans to take pictures with him—although fans were welcome to take them from a distance.
There was a good crowd at the event that I’d estimate in the vicinity of 100 or 200 people. The line moved quickly and while Canseco never displayed outwardly rude words or behavior he also did nothing to endear himself to fans.
There was a good crowd at the event that I’d estimate in the vicinity of 100 or 200 people. The line moved quickly and while Canseco never displayed outwardly rude words or behavior he also did nothing to endear himself to fans.
McCormick & Schmick's Goes Happy
When thinking of a place to grab a cheap meal, McCormick & Schmick's is surely not one of the first restaurants that comes to mind. But as I discovered last night, McCormick & Schmick's bar menu does in fact lend itself to those of us light in the wallet.
From the hours of 3:00 – 6:30 PM and then again from 9:00PM – 12:00 AM, Schmick's opens up a small number of meals and appetizers all under $5. The most popular of these items is the $1.95 half pound hamburger with fries. I did not try the burger but did try the mini potato skins (also $1.95) and the wings ($3.95). The portions of the potato skins and wings were on the small side but for their price one couldn’t reasonably expect much more. The menu also offers a spinach dip, ham and cheese sandwich, as well as other items all for $4.95 or less.
The kicker and potential deal breaker for some with McCormick & Schmick's “happy hour” menu is that the prices of drinks are average if not a bit above average. The beers run from $5.25 to $5.75 per pint and the miniature bottles of soda are $2.50. One must spend $2.50 on a beverage to buy from the bar menu but if you are looking for a few high end beers and some cheap food this might be one of the best deals in Boston.
From the hours of 3:00 – 6:30 PM and then again from 9:00PM – 12:00 AM, Schmick's opens up a small number of meals and appetizers all under $5. The most popular of these items is the $1.95 half pound hamburger with fries. I did not try the burger but did try the mini potato skins (also $1.95) and the wings ($3.95). The portions of the potato skins and wings were on the small side but for their price one couldn’t reasonably expect much more. The menu also offers a spinach dip, ham and cheese sandwich, as well as other items all for $4.95 or less.
The kicker and potential deal breaker for some with McCormick & Schmick's “happy hour” menu is that the prices of drinks are average if not a bit above average. The beers run from $5.25 to $5.75 per pint and the miniature bottles of soda are $2.50. One must spend $2.50 on a beverage to buy from the bar menu but if you are looking for a few high end beers and some cheap food this might be one of the best deals in Boston.
Wednesday, April 2, 2008
Counting Crows Presale
I am always receiving e-mails or messages with presales and deals for tickets so I am going to from now on attempt to pass as many as I can along to each of you.
The first one I have is for presale tickets to see The Counting Crows with Maroon 5 at the Tweeter Center in Mansfield, MA on August 2. The presale password is “rock” and this offer is good from Thursday April 3, starting at 10:00 AM and running through April 3 at 10:00 PM on http://www.ticketmaster.com/.
Presales are tricky things and don’t always offer the best tickets. I won’t be purchasing tickets to this show because I’ll be seeing Bruce Springsteen on August 2 at Gillette Stadium but if I were going to attempt to buy tickets I’d look for tickets in the first two sets of sections. Sections 1-3 run directly in front of the stage and I believe sections 4-9 run directly behind these. Anything in sections 1-9 should be a good location anything beyond that I would not consider a very good location. Presales generally contain a set of tickets that are allotted by the venue and promoter and contrary to what you might think don’t always contain the best tickets—stick with sections 1-9 and you should be in good shape.
The Counting Crows have a new album out that sounds like a good one—there single “You Can’t Count on Me” is a catchy song with good rock hooks. I’m not huge on Maroon 5 but people seem to like them so maybe you do too.
The first one I have is for presale tickets to see The Counting Crows with Maroon 5 at the Tweeter Center in Mansfield, MA on August 2. The presale password is “rock” and this offer is good from Thursday April 3, starting at 10:00 AM and running through April 3 at 10:00 PM on http://www.ticketmaster.com/.
Presales are tricky things and don’t always offer the best tickets. I won’t be purchasing tickets to this show because I’ll be seeing Bruce Springsteen on August 2 at Gillette Stadium but if I were going to attempt to buy tickets I’d look for tickets in the first two sets of sections. Sections 1-3 run directly in front of the stage and I believe sections 4-9 run directly behind these. Anything in sections 1-9 should be a good location anything beyond that I would not consider a very good location. Presales generally contain a set of tickets that are allotted by the venue and promoter and contrary to what you might think don’t always contain the best tickets—stick with sections 1-9 and you should be in good shape.
The Counting Crows have a new album out that sounds like a good one—there single “You Can’t Count on Me” is a catchy song with good rock hooks. I’m not huge on Maroon 5 but people seem to like them so maybe you do too.
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