Madison on the Cheap

Learn about Indian Mounds during Habitrek walk

Onthecheap — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 03:35:12 +0000

Learn about the geology and history of Indian mounds as you explore the prairie, wetlands and woodlands at Holy Wisdom Monastery, 4200 County Road M in Middleton from 6 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, September 7th, during the free monthly Habitrek walk. All ages are welcome.

According to its website, “Holy Wisdom Monastery (formerly Saint [...]

Download free Kindle Edition of “Cybill Disobedience”

Onthecheap — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 01:55:09 +0000

Amazon.com is currently offering a FREE Kindle Edition of “Cybill Disobedience,” Cybill Shepherd’s tell-all memoir (including her relationship with Elvis Presley).

There are also many other FREE Kindle Editions by and about women available, including:

Triple Exposure Divorced, Desperate and Dating (Romantic Mysteries) Crimson City Irresistible Forces

In order to download and read these books, you’ll need a Kindle Wireless Reading [...]

Coupon for $10 off $30 purchase at World Market

Onthecheap — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 01:48:13 +0000

Take $10 off any purchase of $30 or more at Cost Plus World Market when you print an online coupon good through September 18th, 2010.

Fine print: One coupon per customer. No discount on alcoholic beverages and gift cards. See coupon for more details.

The Madison-area Cost Plus World Market is located 1700 Deming Way in Middleton.

Coupon [...]

Free Karp Family concert at Mills Hall on Labor Day

Onthecheap — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 00:51:18 +0000

The Karp Family

Members of the Karp family will perform four works at their 34th annual opening concert for the UW-Madison School of Music concert series at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, September 6th in Mills Hall.

The program begins with “Phantasy for Piano Quartet” by Frank Bridge, performed by violinist Suzanne Beia, violist Katrin Talbot, cellist [...]

Free carry-out lunch at Hong Kong Cafe on Labor Day

Onthecheap — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 05:22:36 +0000

Yes, Virginia, there is such a thing as a free lunch. Philip Leung, an owner at Hong Kong Cafe, 2 South Mills Street, sent us an e-mail to tell us that, “Every year on Labor Day we do a free lunch customer appreciation special. This year is our 19th anniversary special “Lunch On the House” [...]

Huge discount on Naked Bath + Body products

Onthecheap — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 04:59:51 +0000

Need some custom-blended handmade soaps, body lotions, and foot care products? You may want to check out the current Jasmere offer: $50 vouchers for Naked Body + Bath products are just $19 (a 62% discount).

According to Jasmere, “Naked Body + Bath started off as a spa in Houston, Texas specializing in custom blends of lotions, [...]

Send for a free “Man Day” T-shirt from Early Times

Onthecheap — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 04:43:17 +0000

Early Times Distillery wants to give men an opportunity to declare a “Man Day,” during which a guy “shall be exempt from engaging in any and all unmanly activities.”

To assist males in this endeavor, they’re offering them an opportunity to download and print some Man Day Passes and a FREE Early Times Man Day [...]

BOGO admission coupon for Old World Wisconsin

Onthecheap — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 03:56:26 +0000

Return to Wisconsin of the late 19th century, when waves of immigrants came to America’s heartland in search of a better life when you visit Old World Wisconsin near Eagle in Waukesha County.

Adult admission is $16 per person, but during the month of September, you can print a BOGO coupon (PDF) for one complimentary adult [...]

Learn all about chili peppers next Wednesday evening

Onthecheap — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 04:53:35 +0000

Learn all about chili peppers at the next Wednesday Night at the Lab, held from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on September 8th, in Room 1111 (the auditorium) at 425 Henry Mall (the Genetics-Biotechnology Center Building).

David J. Baumler Ph.D, an avid chili pepper enthusiast, will provide an overview of the evolutionary and historical science [...]

A chance to win two free tickets to Madison Opera

Onthecheap — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 04:30:38 +0000

Madison Opera is having a “Facebook Fan Drive” and they’re giving away a very nice prize. Here’s the deal: “The person who gets the most new people to “like” our page on Facebook between now and the start of single ticket sales on Sept. 11th will win two orchestra-level seats to ‘The Marriage of Figaro’ [...]