2010 Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Sports Show

March 9, 2010 by Milwaukee Consumer · Leave a Comment
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The 2010 Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Sports Show kicks off on Wednesday March 10th and runs through Sunday, March 14th at the Wisconsin Exposition Center at State Fair Park. 

As we wrote about previously, discount tickets can be purchased online for $6.50 per ticket (a savings of $1.50 per ticket).  Tickets purchased online can be printed at home or picked up at the Will Call window.  Tickets are valid any day of the show. 

Thursday, March 11th is Sports Show Scouts Day.  Free admission will be available to all scouts and one troop leader per group from 2:30 pm to 7pm.  Thursday is also Special Needs Day, where persons with disabilities will get free admission between 12pm and 5pm.  More information on these  promotions is available on the Sports Show website.

Full information about the 2010 Milwaukee Journal Sports Show, including hours of operation and and information about special events during the show can be found on the Shorts Show website.

Free Admission to the Milwaukee County Zoo on Saturday, March 6th

March 5, 2010 by Milwaukee Consumer · Leave a Comment
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flickr jimbowen0306Saturday, March 6th is a Family Free Day at the Milwaukee County Zoo.  Visitors will receive free Zoo admission (parking fees still apply).  The zoo is open from 9:00 A.M. until 4:30 P.M. 

North Shore Bank and Fox 6 sponsor several Family Free Days throughout the year.  The next Family Free Day is Saturday, April 10th.

More information on the Milwaukee County Zoo Family Free Days can be found on the Milwaukee County Zoo website.

Milwaukee Radio Station 1/2 Price Deals for the Week of 3/1

Here is our list of the Milwaukee radio stations half-price offers that go on sale this week. Notable deals include offers for the Princeton Club, Ward’s House of Prime, Horny Goat Hideaway & Panos’ Bar & Grill. Full details of this week’s deals are as follows:

96.5 WKLH, 102.9 The Hog, Joy 1340, Jammin’ 98.3 & Smooth Jazz 106.9Sussex Place Sports Bar. 2 – $25 gift certificates for $22. On sale now!

Milwaukee TV DealsKBC Cleaners, Waukesha. $100 gift certificate for $50. On sale Thursday at 6:55 P.M.

FM106Aliota’s Golden Anchor, Pewaukee. 2 – $25 gift certificates for $25. On sale Friday at 8:00 A.M.

FM 102.1Horny Goat Hideaway, Milwaukee. 2 – $25 gift certificates for $25. On sale Friday at 8:00 A.M.

94.5 Lake FMEdwardo’s, Wauwatosa. 2 – $25 gift certificates for $25. On sale Friday at 8:00 A.M.

WISNWard’s House of Prime, Milwaukee. $50 gift certificate for $25. On sale Friday at 9:00 A.M.

B93.3Nino’s Italian Bakery & Deli, Menomonee Falls. $25 gift certificate for $12.50. On sale Friday at 9:00 A.M.

WMCSDiscovery World. 1 year Family membership ($75 value) for $37.50. On sale Friday at 9:00 A.M.

Milwaukee Perks (99.1 WMYX, 103.7 Kiss FM, Sportsradio 1250) – Princeton Club, New Berlin. 6 month membership ($420 value) for $210.  On sale Friday at 12:00 Noon.

Milwaukee Perks (99.1 WMYX, 103.7 Kiss FM, Sportsradio 1250) – Phoenix Chocolate & Confectionary Company, Racine. 2 – $25 gift certificates for $25. On sale Friday at 12:00 Noon.

Milwaukee Perks (99.1 WMYX, 103.7 Kiss FM, Sportsradio 1250)- Panos’ Bar & Grill, Brookfield. 2 – $25 gift certificates for $25. On sale Friday at 12:00 Noon.

Each of the promotions have restrictions, so check out the links above before purchasing.

Model Train Event at The Domes this Weekend

February 26, 2010 by Milwaukee Consumer · Leave a Comment
Filed under: Recreation 

There is a model train event being held at the Mitchell Park Domes this weekend, that is both fun and cheap!  On both Saturday and Sunday, the Domes will play host to the annual Collectible Train Lobby Display & Layout.  There are a variety of model train layouts from the smallest models to trains that are large enough for children and adults to ride.  The train displays are incredibly detailed, and lots of fun to look at.  In addition, the Floral Show Dome will be featuring a large model train layout with a Westward Ho theme.  The Westward Ho layout in Floral Show Dome is separate from the Collectible Train Lobby Display & Layout and will be on display through March 14, 2010. 

The Mitchell Park Domes are open on Saturday and Sunday from 9:00 A.M. until 4:00 P.M.  Admission is $6.50 for adults, and $5 for children ages 6-17, students, Milwaukee County seniors ages 60 and older, and disabled individuals.  If you own an Entertainment Book, there is a coupon for Buy One Get One Free admission to the Domes.

Wheel and Sprocket Ski Clearance Sale

February 16, 2010 by Milwaukee Consumer · Leave a Comment
Filed under: Recreation, Shopping 

Wheel and Sprocket currently has a Ski Clearance sale going on through February 28th, or while supplies last.  Skis are 50% off, boots are 30% off, and bindings are 20% off.  Fischer skis and products are excluded from this sale.

The Appleton, Brookfield, Delafield, Hales Corners, and North Shore stores are all participating in this sale.  The Oshkosh location does not carry ski equipment.

In addition, all Wheel and Sprocket locations are liquidating floor models of fitness equipment at prices up to 50% off of list price.

Free Admission to Betty Brinn Children’s Museum on Thursday 2/18

February 15, 2010 by Milwaukee Consumer · Leave a Comment
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betty-brinnOn Thursday evening, February 18, 2010, admission to the Betty Brinn Children’s Museum is free as a part of the WaterStone Bank & FOX 6 Neighborhood Nights program. From 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. museum visitors will receive free admission.

The Betty Brinn website mentions the following special activities will be held during the event:

  • AWEsome Art! (5:00 – 8:00 P.M.)
    Join Museum educators and professional artists from Artists Working in Education to create a unique piece of art to take home, and help create a collaborative art piece for display in the Museum. See a new collaborative art piece display on March 18. For children ages 3 and older.
  • Money Minders (6:00 – 6:30 P.M.)
    Children will enjoy money-related stories and games, practice making financial choices and use play money to “purchase” a light snack. Parents learn how to develop their child’s financial vocabulary, establish good financial habits early on, and encourage thinking about earning, saving and philanthropy.  For children ages 4 and older.

The WaterStone Bank & FOX 6 Neighborhood Nights at the Betty Brinn Children’s Museum take place every third Thursday of the month.

Free Admission to the Greater Milwaukee Auto Show

February 10, 2010 by Milwaukee Consumer · 7 Comments
Filed under: Automobile, Recreation 

How does free admission to the 2010 Greater Milwaukee Auto Show sound?  We have found a great deal available on the Greater Milwaukee Auto Show website.  By filling out the form, you’ll be presented with a ticket to print that is valid for free admission on Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday of the show (the show runs February 20th through the 28th).  If you prefer to go any other day, the ticket can be used to purchase up to 4 tickets at $6 (a $3 savings on each ticket).  In addition to a free admission ticket, you’ll receive a free 12 month subscription to Motor Trend Magazine! 

For full details on the 2010 Greater Milwaukee Auto Show, check out our earlier post: 2010 Greater Milwaukee Auto Show Discounts.

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