Madison on the Cheap

Free Neuske’s bacon on the bike path Thursday

Onthecheap — Thu, 17 May 2012 03:14:15 +0000

It’s time for the 6th Annual Bacon on the Bike Path event! From 7 a.m. until 10 a.m. on Thursday, May 17, 2012, Planet Bike will celebrate Madison’s Bike to Work Week by offering free breakfast treats: fruit, donuts, juice, coffee from Just Coffee and Nueske’s bacon. Grab your breakfast goodies at the morning commuter [...]

Free program at MPL about the “Dollar-A-Day Boys” who built Devil’s Lake State Park

Onthecheap — Tue, 15 May 2012 23:45:48 +0000

Learn about the CCC (Civilian Conservation Corps) how they built state parks including Devil’s Lake and Peninsula State Park, as well as building 483 bridges and erecting 4000 miles of telephone poles, when the Middleton Public Library presents “Dollar-A-Day Boys: The CCC & the Great Depression” at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, May 16, 2012. The [...]

$7 for a five-bar sampler of high fiber nutrition bars

Onthecheap — Tue, 15 May 2012 22:05:36 +0000

Here’s an opportunity from LivingSocial to try high-fiber nutrition bars at a special savings: Pay $7 and get free shipping for a five-bar sampler pack of high fiber nutrition bars from Gnu Foods (a $15 value). The sampler package comes with five flavors, including chocolate brownie, cinnamon raisin, banana walnut, peanut butter, and the new [...]

Sign up for Ebates and receive 13% cash back on purchases from 132 online merchants

Onthecheap — Mon, 14 May 2012 12:23:22 +0000

Ebates is celebrating its 13th birthday by offering 13% cash back on purchases from 132 different online stores. Among them are Philosophy, Eddie Bauer, Avon, Banana Republic, Crane & Company, Godiva, Macy, Old Navy, Horchow, Native Remedies, and Sur La Table. Sign up for Ebates today to take advantage of this terrific opportunity. After you [...]

$35 for two shellac manicures at Especially Nails

Onthecheap — Mon, 14 May 2012 11:29:26 +0000

Deals for personal services at a discount tend to be snapped up quickly, so act soon if you want to take advantage of this LivingSocial deal for Especially Nails, located at 736 Eagan Road, near East Towne Mall: Pay $35 for two Shellac manicures (a $70 value). Buy one of these deals for yourself and [...]

Special sale on furniture from Home Decorators collection (discounted prices + free shipping)

Onthecheap — Mon, 14 May 2012 08:21:37 +0000

Groupon has teamed up with Home Decorators (a Home Depot Company) to offer substantial discounts on a selection of items from its collection — including side tables, chairs, storage benches, desks, and the hand-painted International Post-Themed Cabinet shown with this post. In addition to discounted prices, Groupon is including free shipping on all purchases. Click [...]

Free 30-minute rides on Madison B-cycle during Wisconsin Bicycle Federation’s Bike to Work Week

Onthecheap — Mon, 14 May 2012 07:29:30 +0000

As part of the Wisconsin Bicycle Federation’s Bike to Work Week (May 14th through 18th, 2012), Madison B-cycle, the city’s bike sharing program, is offering free B-cycle trips. Here’s how it works: The cost of a 24-hour membership will be waived at all of the 27 B-cycle kiosks during the week, making all trips lasting [...]

Free Lou & Peter Berryman concert Thursday

Onthecheap — Mon, 14 May 2012 06:48:42 +0000

Lou and Peter Berryman will perform a free concert from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Thursday, May 17, 2012 at the Olin Park Pavilion. The concert is sponsored by Friends of Olin Turville (FOOT), a new organization focusingon preserving and enhancing Olin-Turville Park.

“Curtain Down” open house Saturday afternoon at the Wisconsin Union Theatre includes special tours

Onthecheap — Sat, 12 May 2012 07:32:04 +0000

The Wisconsin Union Theatre is hosting “Curtain Down” Open House from 2 p.m until 6 p.m on Saturday, May 12, 2012. During the open house, patrons of all ages can explore areas rarely open to the public. Visitors can try on costumes in the original dressing rooms; peruse historical displays and memorabilia giveaways in the [...]

Download Lionel Richie’s album “Tuskegee” for $5

Onthecheap — Sat, 12 May 2012 07:07:53 +0000

For a limited time, Amazon.com is offering an MP3 download of Lionel Richie’s recently released album, “Tuskegee” for just $5. With this album, Richie adds a twist of country music into his classics, performing with country stars such as Shania Twain, Rascal Flatts, Wilie Nelson, and Kenny Rogers. Amazon.com prices fluctuate frequently. If you want [...]

Mother’s Day special from Hooters is free wings

Onthecheap — Sat, 12 May 2012 06:05:25 +0000

It’s difficult to imagine most people seriously considering taking Mom to Hooters for Mother’s Day dining — unless, of course, Mom is absolutely wild about wings. On Mother’s Day (Sunday, May 13, 2012), moms who dine at Hooters receive 10 free boneless wings at participating restaurants. The Madison area Hooters is located at 2639 East [...]

“Writer’s Life” lecture series features travel witers

Onthecheap — Sat, 12 May 2012 05:51:45 +0000

Three Madison area travel writers — Melanie McManus, Elizabeth Galewski, and Julie Henning — will discuss their writing careers at next the Madison College “Writer’s Life” Lecture Series at 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 17, 2011. The event will be held Room 240 of the Downtown Campus, located at 211 North Carroll Street. McManus specializes [...]

BOGO drinks for Mother’s Day at Caribou Coffee

Onthecheap — Sat, 12 May 2012 04:41:49 +0000

Caribou Coffee has a BOGO coupon to help you celebrate Mother’s Day. Print an online coupon and use it to get two drinks for the price of one. The coupon valid only on Sunday, May 13, 2011 at participating stores. The Madison-area Caribou Coffee is at 115 East Broadway in Monona.

Download a free song from new Garbage album

Onthecheap — Sat, 12 May 2012 01:49:39 +0000

After a seven-year hiatus, Garbage, a band that got its start in Madison, is back with a new album, “Not Your Kind of People.” Featuring band members Shirley Manson (vocals, guitar) and musicians Duke Erikson (bass, guitar, keyboards, percussion), Steve Marker (guitar, keyboards) and Butch Vig (drums, percussion), the album is scheduled to be released [...]