Madison on the Cheap

Hear Rebecca Skloot discuss “The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks” Thursday at the UW

Onthecheap — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 04:49:20 +0000

Rebecca Skloot will discuss and sign copies of her book, The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks,from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 11th in Room 1306 of the Health Sciences Learning Center, 750 Highland Avenue.

For those of you unfamiliar with the true story told in Skloot’s book, here is a brief description from [...]

Savor some Snikiddy snacks with free coupon offer

Onthecheap — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 22:25:12 +0000

Sign up for their newsletter, answer seven questions about your buying habits, and the folks at Snikiddy will send you a free coupon. Be sure to click on the “Get a Free Coupon” image to be directed to the page with the form for your name and address; just entering your e-mail isn’t sufficient.

What is [...]

Free pound of Starbucks Bold Coffee promotion

Onthecheap — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:27:53 +0000

Starbucks is running a special promotion to encourage customers to explore its “Bold Coffees” during the next eight weeks. If you buy at least one cup of the featured flavor each week, you may be able to earn a FREE pound of whole bean Bold Coffee.

In order to participate, you must ask your Starbucks barista [...]

Meet master printmaker Warrington Colescott at a free reception and discussion at the Memorial Union

Onthecheap — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:04:08 +0000

Join master printmaker Warrington Colescott and Mary Weaver Chapin, associate curator of prints and drawings at the Milwaukee Art Museum, at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 10th UW-Madison at Main Lounge in the Memorial Union, 800 Langdon Street, for a combined discussion, exhibit, book signing, and reception to welcome the publication of The Prints of [...]

Emu chorizo & Oaxacan chocolate croissants are on DCFM “Taste of the Market” breakfast menu

Onthecheap — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 17:45:12 +0000

The next Winter Dane County Farmers’ Market “Taste of the Market” Breakfast will be served from 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 13th in the Madison Senior Center, 330 West Mifflin Street. The price is $7.50 or $3.75 for kids and senior citizens.

This Saturday, Guest chef, Tory Miller (L’Etoile and Café Soleil), will [...]

Wisconsin Cheese Originals tasting event $20

Onthecheap — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 09:14:08 +0000

The 2010 World Championship Cheese Contest will be held at the Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center from March 16th-18th — and this year you can do more than watch the professionals taste and spit their way through scores of cheese samples.

From 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Thursday, March 17th, Wisconsin Cheese Originals is [...]

Coupon for $1 off 2 bags of Ghirardelli SQUARES®

Onthecheap — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 08:33:20 +0000

Visit the Ghirardelli Chocolate website for its “A Million Moments of Timeless Pleasure” promotion if you want a coupon for $1 off any 2 bags of Ghirardelli SQUARES® Chocolates.

Scroll down to the bottom of the page and you’ll find the link to the coupon on the left hand side. This is a Bricks Coupon, so [...]

Discount coupons for Jo-Ann Fabric & Craft Stores

Onthecheap — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 08:06:03 +0000

Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores are offering customers a series of printable coupons good for 40-50% off regular-priced items, including fabric, notions, and custom framing. The coupons may be used for both in-store and online purchases.

Some of the coupons are valid through Saturday, March 13th and two are valid through Saturday, March 20th. Be [...]

It’s her birthday and Barbie’s on sale for just $3

Onthecheap — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 04:09:11 +0000

An invitation to a birthday party from the folks at Mattel: “Ready for some absolutely heart-tastic news? Cue the confetti, balloons and music! To celebrate her birthday on March 9th, Barbie will be debuting once again as SuperStar Barbie” and for one week only (March 6th-13th) SuperStar Barbie will sell for the special price of [...]

Inexpensive options for Eroica Trio performances

Onthecheap — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 03:15:08 +0000

Billed as “the most sought-after trio in the world,” the Grammy-Nominated Eroica Trio will perform in Madison several times this week — and we’re going to tell you about some inexpensive ways to hear them in person.

The first Eroica Trio concert is at 8 p.m. on Thursday, March 11th in the Wisconsin Union Theater, 800 [...]