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| Lancaster PA Weekend Events - 12/18/2008 - 12/21/2008 |
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Ten Things to do This Weekend: 12/18/2008 - 12/21/2008
Brenda Lee Christmas Show
12/18/2008
Dec. 20: Strand-Capitol Performing Arts Center
"Little Miss Dynamite" will perform a holiday concert at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the Strand Theatre in York.
At 64, Brenda Lee proves you can't put an expiration date on talent. The country-pop singer from Georgia became popular with her 1957 hit "One Step at a Time" and has been a star ever since. Lee's powerful voice and cross-genre talents have earned her a place in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the Country Music Hall of Fame and the Rockabilly Hall of Fame. The concert will feature a compilation of holiday tunes and classic hits that will include "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree," "I'm Sorry" and "Sweet Nothin's."
For tickets or more information, call 846-1111 or visit www.strandcapitol.org.
"Sounds of the Season" with Lancaster Symphony Orchestra
12/18/2008
Dec. 18-21: Franklin & Marshall College
The Lancaster Symphony Orchestra will perform its second "Sounds of the Season" holiday concerts at the Barshinger Center for the Musical Arts on the campus of Franklin & Marshall College in Lancaster.
The family friendly performances will include a chamber ensemble of the Lancaster Symphony Chorus and will showcase a grab bag of classical music, popular holiday sounds and carol singing. Highlights include Tchaikovsky's "Nutcracker Suite No. 1" with the "Waltz of the Snowflakes," narrated by former Lancaster County Commissioner Paul Thibault, Jeff Tyzik's "Chanukah Suite" and Henry Mancini's arrangements of "Frosty the Snowman," "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" and "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing."
The symphony will have performances for the next four days: at 7:30 p.m. today and Friday and 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
For tickets or more information, call the Franklin & Marshall box office at 358-4858 or Lancaster Symphony Orchestra at 291-4420 or visit http://tdf.fandm.edu/boxoffice/ or www.lancastersymphony.org.
Holiday Concerts at Whitaker Center
12/18/2008
Dec. 19-21: Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts
The holiday fun at Whitaker Center continues with a series of holiday-inspired concerts.
Those who have a hankering for all things Christmas can plan to spend an evening, or two or even three at the Sunoco Performance Theater in Harrisburg. George Frideric Handel's "Messiah" will be performed at 8 p.m. tomorrow and will feature the vocal talents of the Susquehanna Chorale. "Fresh & Evergreen," scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Saturday, will offer concertgoers a bevy of holiday-enthused delights that range from Spanish carols to Shakespearean verse set to music, all performed by the Harrisburg Choral Society. Finish the weekend with a concert by Jars of Clay, a Grammy Award-winning rock band from Tennessee. The 7:30 p.m. Sunday event will also include performances by Christian-rock bands and musicians Leeland, Sixpence None the Richer and Sara Groves.
For tickets or more information, call 214-2787 or visit www.whitakercenter.org.
George Balanchine's "The Nutcracker"
12/18/2008
Dec. 20-21: Hershey Theatre
Sugar-plum fairies, toy solders and snowflakes are brought to life in George Balanchine's most celebrated ballet.
Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet will present the final performances of its annual production of Balanchine's "The Nutcracker" at Hershey Theatre in Derry Township. The fairy-tale ballet, recognized for its lavish set designs and costumes, chronicles one little girl's yuletide fantasy of a land full of mystical surprises. The performances, which are slated for 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday, will also feature the Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra and the Susquehanna Youth Chorale. For tickets, call the Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts at 214-2787.
For tickets, call Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts at 214-2787.
This item was modified from its original version to correct the name of the symphony appearing in the performances.
Kenny Rogers in concert
12/18/2008
Dec. 21: France-Merrick Performing Arts Center, Baltimore
The holidays are right around the corner and Grammy Award-winner Kenny Rogers is prepared to get you in the Christmas spirit.
Rogers' "Christmas & Hits" national tour has become a holiday staple since he started them 27 years ago. Rogers was the face of country music in the 1970s and '80s. He's best known for a string of country-pop chart-toppers such as "Lucille" and "The Gambler." His holiday shows are peppered with seasonal favorites like "White Christmas" and "Mary Did You Know" along with a generous helping of his hits.
The event is scheduled for 7 p.m. Sunday at Hippodrome Theatre in Baltimore. For tickets or more information, call (410) 547-7328 or visit www.france-merrickpac.com/home.html.
"2008 Christmas Show"
12/18/2008
Through Dec. 30: American Music Theatre
The American Music Theatre's "Christmas Show" is a seasonal extravaganza of dance, music and comedy that offers the perfect remedy to the holiday blues.
Performed by singers working with a live orchestra, the production will showcase a blend of holiday standards and some celebrity-inspired seasonal hits by Josh Groban, Toby Keith and Bette Midler. Highlights include a "Jingle Bells" medley, the crowing of the Christmas Queen and a telling of "Shelly's Christmas Fairy Tale."
The production will run through Dec. 30 in East Lampeter Township.
For tickets or more information, call (800) 648-4102 or 397-7700 or visit www.americanmusictheatre.com.
"Seven Pounds"
12/18/2008
Opens Dec. 19: Theaters nationwide
Academy Award nominee Will Smith rejoins "The Pursuit of Happyness" director and producers for an emotional drama that promises to keep audiences guessing until the final scene.
The projected blockbuster "Seven Pounds" opens tomorrow in theaters nationwide. The film's protagonist Ben Thomas, played by Smith, is a retired and guilt-ridden FBI agent with a fateful secret. When Thomas embarks on a personal journey of redemption, his decisions change the lives of seven strangers. The film also co-stars Woody Harrelson and Rosario Dawson.
For tickets or more information, visit www.moviefone.com.
"In Venice"
12/18/2008
Through Dec. 31: Gallery dePaul
Gallery dePaul's December exhibition "In Venice" brings the essence of Venice to the walls of the Red Rose City.
The exhibition showcases a collection of prints, photographs, paintings and mixed media inspired by various locations in Venice, Paris and Tuscany. All of the works in the exhibit were created by a group of artists who attended the gallery's third annual travel/creative experience "A Workshop in Venice," held in September.
For more information, call 299-1631 or visit www.gallerydepaul.com.
CHRISTMAS WEEKEND: "Santa vs. The Snowman 3D"
12/18/2008
Dec. 23-Jan. 3: Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts
Be there when Santa and the Snowman settle their differences - in 3-D.
For "Santa vs. The Snowman 3D," think "Fight Club" but with a fat man in a red suit and a jealous, needy snowman. Steve Oedekerk, co-creator and producer of "Jimmy Neutron" and writer of "The Nutty Professor," first created the IMAX 3-D animated holiday film back in 2002, and it was an instant success with adults and children. The film's 3-D animation takes audiences from the theater to Santa's workshop at the North Pole, giving them ringside seats to a hilarious but heart-warming Christmas story about feuding and friendship.
The film will run until Jan. 3 at Select Medical IMAX Theater in Harrisburg. For tickets or more information, call 214-2787 or visit www.whitakercenter.org.
CHRISTMAS WEEKEND: "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button"
12/18/2008
Opens Dec. 25: Theaters nationwide
"I was born under unusual circumstances."
- Benjamin Button in "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button"
"The Curious Case of Benjamin Button," the highly anticipated film starring Brad Pitt and Cate Blanchett, is slated to open Christmas Day in theaters nationwide. Directed by David Fincher, the film is loosely adapted from the 1922 short story of the same name by F. Scott Fitzgerald and tells the heartfelt story of Benjamin Button, a man who starts aging backwards. The film has already received five Golden Globe nods in nearly all the major categories, and rumors are spreading about a potential Oscar sweep at the 81st Annual Academy Awards in February.
For tickets or more information, visit www.moviefone.com.
LOOKING AHEAD: "Avenue Q"
12/18/2008
Feb. 3-8: Hershey Theatre
Critics have said that the Broadway sensation "Avenue Q" is a smart, risqué, uproarious and subversive musical that is one of the funniest shows you will ever see. And if that doesn't persuade you, come for the full-frontal puppet nudity.
Naked puppets aside, this Tony Award-winning production might not be for everyone, but if you want a change from typical feel-good musicals, get your tickets now. The story chronicles the trials and tribulations of Princeton, a bright-eyed college grad who comes to New York City with big dreams and a tiny bank account. You will meet his band of dysfunctional neighbors that include a slacker roommate and an Internet-porn junkie. The cast includes an ensemble of live performers and oversize hand puppets.
The production will run Feb. 3-8 at Hershey Theatre in Derry Township. Tickets are on sale now.
For tickets or more information, call 534-3405 or visit www.hersheytheatre.com.
LOOKING AHEAD: Larry the Cable Guy
12/18/2008
March 27: Giant Center
Spend an evening with America's favorite redneck comedian when Larry the Cable Guy comes to the Giant Center in Derry Township. The performance is slated for March 27 and is part of the "Eat, Drink and Be Larry" national tour.
Larry, whose real name is Dan Whitney, has become quite a success in the entertainment industry and is a man of many talents. Larry has had a bevy of record-breaking comedy CDs, including his latest release, "Morning Constitutions." He is a regular on the "Blue Collar Comedy Tour," and his acting, comedy and voiceover work has been featured in films, television and radio. His latest film, "Witless Protection" was released on DVD in early June. Oh, and he made "Get 'r done" a national catch phrase.
Tickets are on sale now. For tickets or more information, 260-2000 or 534-3911 or visit www.ticketmaster.com.
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| posted: 12/20/08 |
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By Emanuella Grinberg
CNN
(CNN) -- The rising price of consumer goods is driving shoppers from all walks of life to use coupons for food, beauty aids and pharmacy products at an increasing rate, according to some of the country's largest purveyors of manufacturers' coupons.
Consumers from several economic backgrounds are clipping coupons.
The once-popular act of coupon cutting -- introduced by the inventor of Coca-Cola syrup more than 100 years ago -- is again becoming a household chore.
While people may be looking to spend less, they aren't necessarily cutting back on necessities or luxuries. Instead, consumers are hunting for deals on where to dry-clean their clothes, get their oil changed or take the family out to dinner, said MaryAnn Rivers, CEO of Entertainment Publications, which publishes community-based coupon books and Web sites.
Rivers said the company's site has seen a 153 percent increase in the use of coupons for day-to-day necessities and a 198 percent increase in the use of coupons for casual or "quick-serve" meals since last year.
"It doesn't appear activity has slowed down, they're just looking to save more often," said Rivers, whose publication is often sold in schools and community organizations as a fundraising tool. "We're getting back to basics with people. They are trading down from activities and moving into more affordable opportunities."
Other companies are also seeing gains. Florida-based Valpak, whose signature blue envelopes land in about 45 million homes each year, has seen use of its coupons increase 8 percent since last year for products such as groceries, take-out food, home improvement products and specialty retail.
"Coupons motivate customers when they're looking at different stores that offer the same goods. They're more likely to go with a store that offers coupons," Valpak spokeswoman Marsha Strickhouser said.
Strickhouser said specific figures related to usage is proprietary information and unavailable for release, but said the number represents a significant surge in consumer response in the company's 40-year history.
"People might say coupons are just for tightwads, but people from all kinds of economic backgrounds are more likely to use them," Strickhouser said. "It's good sense to use them."
In mid-2006, consumers bucked a 15-year period of decline by redeeming 2.6 billion manufacturers' coupons.
Since then, the numbers have remained consistent, with redemption at mass merchandising stores such as Wal-Mart and Target up 11 percent since 2007, according to Charles Brown, co-chair of the Promotion Marketing Association's Coupon Council.
"Couponing," as Brown calls it, also has risen in dollar stores and convenience marts by 14 percent since last year, even as the use of coupons as a marketing tool has declined in the packaged goods arena.
"It's an individual company strategy. Some may be promoting discretionary items that might not be purchased if a consumer is economizing; others might be seeing natural sales generated as consumers economize more," Brown said.
As couponing has become more popular, Brown said manufacturers have become more restrictive with their offerings by imposing shorter duration periods and more purchase requirements to get the deal.
"If the consumer is being responsive and using more coupons, the marketer wants to keep that contained so it doesn't become too costly to them," Brown said.
Despite the restrictions, Brown said he anticipates continued growth in the use of coupons as people get comfortable with the idea of coupons, which languished in the realm of the frugal shopper.
"I think that what we're seeing is a behavioral change in the consumer that could have lasting effects. If you shift buying patterns and enjoy benefits of doing that, you will likely continue in that pattern," he said. "For the marketer, it's an opportunities to bring in more customers and get them to try new things." |
| posted: 10/14/08 |
| http://www.cnn.com/2008/US/10/09/coupons/index.html |
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5 favorite sites for online coupons
Hundreds of Web entrepreneurs promote retailers' discounts, but the best sites offer more merchants to choose from and quickly weed out expired deals.
By SmartMoney
These days, it's safe to assume that most consumers are looking to save a buck or two. And for a whole host of Internet entrepreneurs, that spells an opportunity.
A slew of new Web sites offering coupons and online promotions are flooding the Internet. While these sites offer a wide breadth of discounts, they also cause a lot of confusion among shoppers, making it more difficult to weed out the really good deals from the duds.
"There are hundreds, if not thousands, of coupon sites out there offering the exact same thing," says Edgar Dworsky, the founder of consumer advocacy site Consumer World.
The proliferation of these sites isn't just about saving shoppers money. As part of so-called affiliate marketing programs, retailers offer cash to these Web entrepreneurs each time they get a consumer to make a purchase on their store's site.
The enticements these sites use: coupons and other discounts. Each site uses a unique promotional code so the retailers know where a customer is coming from. Usually, though, that's the only differentiating factor among these discount sites. Most of the underlying deals are identical.
Though choosing among hundreds of discounts may not seem like a bad thing at first, it's the relative sameness of these sites that makes it hard for shoppers to find the best deals and discern whether the offers they see are legit, notes Mary Hunt, the founder of money-management site Debt-Proof Living.
Some have more-extensive retailer partnerships and therefore offer a broader range of deals. Others are more diligent about updating offers and weeding out expired coupons.
We asked Dworsky, Hunt and other consumer advocates and deal hunters to point out the free coupon sites they use. Here are five worth bookmarking:
Coupons.com
Why the experts like it: Coupons.com offers as wide a variety of timely coupons as you'd find in the grocery shoppers' gold standard, the Sunday paper, says Dworsky. Phil Lempert, the founder of news site Supermarket Guru, praises the site's simple layout, which makes it easy to browse available coupons and then print them out. Enter your ZIP code for area-specific deals.
There's just one drawback: "There are still some retailers that will not accept Internet coupons," cautions Lempert. Check to see whether your supermarket does before downloading the site's coupon-printing software.
Sample deal: Save $3 on Neutrogena Advanced Solutions Complete Acne Therapy System.
CouponCabin
Why the experts like it: CouponCabin keeps its discount fare fresh, says Linda Sherry, a spokeswoman for Consumer Action. Staffers update deals three times a day and frequently check each coupon code to ensure it works.
Sections for "most-used coupons" and "favorite deals" point shoppers toward the best continuing promotions at online retailers. An added bonus: A weekly e-mail newsletter alerts consumers to the latest deals every Monday.
Sample deal: Link to Backcountryoutlet.com through CouponCabin and use the coupon code provided to save 40% off your order, excluding sale items. The offer expires Dec. 31.
CouponMom.com
Why the experts like it: CouponMom.com covers a lot of ground, listing online coupon codes, printout coupons and free samples, among other types of discounts.
While other sites are riddled with offers and banner ads, CouponMom.com's simple design makes finding discounts easy, says Garen Daly, the host of the "Frugal Yankee" radio show. Deals are reliably accurate, too, adds Tawra Kellam, the founder of frugal-living newsletter Living on a Dime.
Members can find all available coupons from several sources using the virtual coupon organizer. Sign up for e-mail alerts on sales at favorite retailers or on a shopping-list staple like the kids' favorite brand of peanut butter.
Sample deal: Link to discount gift certificate site Restaurants.com through CouponMom.com and save an added 40% on any restaurant gift certificate order. (Shoppers pay $6 for a $25 gift certificate, instead of the regular -- already discounted -- rate of $10.)
RetailMeNot.com
Why the experts like it: RetailMeNot.com's dedicated community is what makes this site stand out. Users indicate whether a discount code worked for them, helping shoppers quickly filter out bad deals, Hunt says. They also add comments, pointing out when a code last worked, or any strings attached. "It's pretty darn reliable," Hunt says.
E-mail alerts notify you when new codes are posted for your favorite retailers.
Sample deal: Save 20% off neighborhood car rentals from Enterprise using code "ETC7HC." The offer expires Dec. 20.
SmartSource.com
Why the experts like it: SmartSource.com merges local store sales and an array of coupons to print out and online deals to help consumers maximize savings, says Lisa Lee Freeman, the editor-in-chief of Consumer Reports' ShopSmart magazine.
The selection is great, and entering your ZIP code yields even more deals specific to your area. (As with Coupons.com, check that your supermarket accepts coupons printed from the Web before downloading the software.)
Sample deal: Save $5 on Aquafresh White Trays Pro-Gentle System.
This article was reported and written by Kelli B. Grant for SmartMoney.
Published Nov. 25, 2008
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| http://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/SavingandDebt/SaveMoney/5-favorite-sites-for-online-coupons.aspx?page=1 |
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