Hey guys - want to be shaved by Carmen Electra? Here's your chance!

• Men from the audience will be selected to be shaved!
• Women are welcome to attend, but will not get shaved (even if they are hairier than the men..)
• The first 100 men to arrive will get free gifts

In celebration of National Arbor Day, Carmen Electra is teaming up with Philips Norelco to challenge men to “Deforest Yourself. Reforest the World.”

Philips Norelco, the expert in “bodily deforestation,” is partnering with the Arbor Day Foundation in support of the organization’s mission to inspire people to plant, nurture and celebrate trees as well as help address the overgrown issue of deforestation in the world.

Starting today through June 30, 2010, Norelco will commit a donation of $75,000 – planting a minimum of one tree for every Bodygroom product sold, up to 75,000 trees.

To kick off the campaign, Norelco is inviting New York City’s hairiest men to “leaf” nothing to the imagination for a chance to have their chests “deforested” by Carmen herself in front of a crowd of onlookers in tree-lined Madison Square Park.

Consumers can visit www.ShaveEverywhere.com/Deforestation to learn more and demonstrate support for this vital cause.


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*Philips Norelco is a client of my PR agency

[The Lace Trim Hipster - retail $12.50]

Bonus: you can get one coupon per person per day, while supplies last. This deal expires 5/3/10

Another bonus: Right now it's buy two get one free Cacique bras!

Thanks for this fantastic find, Deal Seeking Mom!

Two NYC Locations:
Lane Bryant
7 West 34th Street, New York
(212) 594-2115

Lane Bryant
222 West 125th Street, New York
(212) 678-05464

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Complimentary wine will be served at this book launch party for Some Girls: My Life in Harem.

Yes - HAREM, not HARLEM.

The powerHouse Arena is pleased to invite you to the NYC book launch party for:
Some Girls: My Life in a Harem
by Jillian Lauren

Reading, Signing & Discussion
In conversation with Melissa Febos, author of Whip Smart

Tuesday, May 4, 7–9pm
The powerHouse Arena
37 Main Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201

Please RSVP: rsvp@powerHouseArena.com

Jillian Lauren's memoir is a jaw dropping and engrossing coming-of-age tale about identity, adoption, tattoos, and the two years she spent in the harem of Prince Jefri of Brunei. Wine will be served.



About the book:
At eighteen, Jillian Lauren was an NYU theater school dropout with a tip about an upcoming audition. The "casting director" told her that a rich businessman in Singapore would pay pretty American women big bucks if they stayed for two weeks to spice up his parties. Soon, Jillian was on a plane to Borneo, where she would spend the next eighteen months in the harem of Prince Jefri Bolkiah, the youngest brother of the Sultan of Brunei, leaving behind her gritty East Village apartment for a palace with rugs laced with gold and trading her band of artist friends for a coterie of backstabbing beauties. More than just a sexy read set in an exotic land, Some Girls is also the story of how a rebellious teen found herself--and the courage to meet her birth mother and eventually adopt a baby boy.

About the author:
Jillian Lauren grew up in suburban New Jersey and fled across the water to New York City. She attended New York University for three minutes but promptly dropped out to work with Richard Foreman's Ontological Hysteric Theater and with The Wooster Group, among others. Lauren has an M.F.A. in creative writing and lives in Los Angeles with her husband, Weezer bassist Scott Shriner and their son Tariku.

Melissa Febos is the author of the BDSM memoir Whip Smart. She curates and hosts the popular monthly music and reading series, Mixer, on the Lower East Side, and teaches writing and literature at SUNY Purchase College and the Gotham Writers' Workshop, in addition to offering private editing and instruction.

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NYCRD EXCLUSIVE! Demo's, samples, and refreshments. See invite below!

Dr. Theodore Diktaban, is celebrating three years with our practice by throwing a party for our patients & guests! He’s joined by the most-respected names in the beauty industry to celebrate his third year in practice with Sadick Dermatology.

Join us for our Beauty Party and enjoy demos, samples, and delectable refreshments!

-Hairstyle Analysis by Crews As featured on Dr. 90120
-Makeup Tips by Eve Pearl, Emmy Award-Winning Celebrity Makeup Artist
-Skincare Analysis and Mini Facials with our Aesthetician Kelly Rheel

“That Night Only” Specials:
One Area of Botox is only $100 during the event. (Limit 1 per person) Your $100 will be donated to the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

$200 off your next Juvéderm treatment if booked that night!

RSVP: www.tinyurl.com/BeautyBash


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Carvel Flavor Shotz:
Acai Berry
BananaBlack
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Blueberry
Bubble Gum
Cotton Candy
Mango
Mint
OrangePeach
Pistachio
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Plenty of NYC locations, find more clicking here.

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1501 Broadway (between 43rd & 44th)
New York, NY 10036
(212) 391-6675

CARVEL STORE #5959 New York
1 Penn Station
New York, NY 10001
(212) 244-3848

CARVEL STORE #1333 West New York
6119 Bergenline Avenue
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(201) 854-9335
Gift Cards Accepted at this Location

CARVEL STORE #2799 Brooklyn
208 McGuiness Boulevard
Brooklyn, NY 11222
(718) 349-9200

CARVEL STORE #2965 Astoria
31-08 30th Avenue
Astoria, NY 11102
(718) 274-6500

CARVEL STORE #0679 New York
118 Fulton Street
New York, NY 10038
(212) 732-7283

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I can't remember the last time I actually used wet n wild; however, it does bring back jubilent memories of experimentations in junior high makeup! I just found out that they now have a special VIP membership program. I wonder how many of these VIPs are over the age of 14?

Click here and you can register for wet n wild's VIP membership.


Here are the perks:
-The first 500 New Members will receive a "Special Gift" for joining.
-Members receive special savings in the mail and executive coupons to try products.
-You will also receive "It GirL" mailings twice a year so you can try the newest Wet N Wild products before they hit the stores. *my fav perk!

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When you hear “TURBO,” what comes to mind? Rockets? Super heroes? Blender speeds?

Well put all that behind you, because this explosive word is now a crazy new flavor of Dunkin Donuts coffee!

And wait, there is even more good news. You can try Dunkin Donuts Turbo for free!

Just click here and send the fine people at DD your name and address and they’ll send a complimentary 1.1 oz sample right to your door. DD describes the new blend as a “mild-roasted coffee blend with an extra boost of delicious Dunkin’ Donuts flavor to get you through your day.” For those of us who are beginning to think that we have more coffee than blood pumping through our veins, a free added boost sounds like just what the financial planner ordered. Not the doctor. The doctor would actually probably advise against it.

Now you may anxiously wait by the door to experience your free taste of turbo.

-Nora Devin, NYCRD contributor

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According to NYCDAILYDEALS, HostelBookers is celebrating their 6th birthday by offering 30 cent nights at hostels across the globe!



Act fast - there are only ten bed nights per participating hostel that will be available each morning at 9:00 AM. This offer only works on travel from May 31 though June 4.

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Are you:

After spending a long winter inside, most of us eating heavy foods to stay warm, springtime is finally here.

BONUS: The beautiful weather happens to coincide with National Physical Activity Day (May 1).



To celebrate, personal trainer and nutrition counselor Stacey Grant invites everyone to Fabulously Healthy NY. Fabulously Healthy is a weekend of free physical fitness classes that takes place in a few of NYC's beautiful parks.

These outdoor workouts are suited for all levels, and will be taught by instructors from Karuna Yoga, Stacey Grant Wellness, and Yale Athletic Club.

Fabulously Healthy will take place:

Saturday 5/1 McCarren Park, Williamsburg, Brooklyn
10:00 AM: Street Gym NYC
11:00 AM: Flowpump Bootcamp w/Stacey

Sunday 5/2 Central Park, West 90th Street
11:00 AM: Yoga w/Karuna Yoga
12:00 PM; Bootcamp w/Yamaris

Monday 5/3 Westside Hwy, Chelsea Piers
7:00 PM: Street Gym NYC

To register for a class, visit http://www.staceygrantwellness.com/

How can you say no to a free fitness classes? Turns out the classes are $8 each!

-- Megan Branch, NYCRD contributor


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New party hosted by Overtime NYC!

"You are invited to join Fashion VIPs and TOPBUTTON co-founder Dianna Feldman as well as founders of Overtime Group at the launch party for their exclusive TOPBUTTON Tours in New York City's Fashion District."

When: Tuesday, April 27th @ 8:00pm
Where: Tenjune
26 Little W 12th St NYC (map)
Bar: Complimentary Open Bar (8-9pm)
Music: by DJ Patrick Carroll
Cover: FREE for ladies w/RSVP // $20 for gentlemen
RSVP: http://www.overtimenyc.com/rsvp/
*To take advantage of this offer, you must submit this form by 6:00pm Tuesday, April 27th, 2010.


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I'm starting to wonder if I should just cancel my dental insurance and use one of these Groupons once a year? I'd save $5...

"Today's Groupon helps keep teeth in mouths and out of the hands of maniacal, winged phantasms. For $55, you get an exam, a cleaning, full-mouth x-rays, and a cosmetic consultation at NYC Dental Associates (a $300 value). This Groupon is valid for redemption at NYC Dental Associates' seven locations in New York and Westchester."

Purchase today's NYC Groupon by clicking here!


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It is clear from their most recent event that Nylon Magazine knows the way into a girl's heart: free and generous drinks, delicious food with finger-eating accessibility and complimentary hair stylin'. If this isn't the start to a wonderful Thursday night, then I don't know what is.

Last Thursday Nylon joined forces with Sebastian Salon to throw their latest soirée. The luxurious salon transformed their space into one fit for mingling; with 2 bars, a DJ, and a few open stations to give you a quick and beautiful blow dry.

There were four drinks, all Solerno brand: The Soleno Martini, Bellini, Lemonade and Spritz. Our personal favorites were the Bellini for it's taste factor (made with Solerno, blood orange and champagne...tastes like summer ladies) and the margarita, wonderful in it's own right but oh how we loved it for its strength.

The food spread was more diverse than I was expecting; there were skewers with mozzarella balls, tomato and basil; scallop ceviche, bruchtta, fruit, stuffed olives, and mini potatoes with creme fresh and caviar.

And if you were pounced quickly, you could have been as lucky as my friends were to have their hair styled by a very helpful stylist named Jasellynne, using all Sebastian hair products. My friend Niki's naturally pin-straight hair left with curl, and Elle's left with body, bounce and shine.

They did hold us hostage (not that it was that difficult) until the end of the event to distribute our swag bags. We left with a copy of Nylon, a mini Sebastian shampoo and conditioner, 30% at Sebastian and a free trial gym membership.


-Nora Devin, NYCRD contributor

PLUS: Check out the video from the party!



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I just bought two of these Groupons!

I can't tell you how many times when I go out in my killer heels and wish I had a pair of flats to wear on my way home - even if it is just a few steps from the bar to the taxi, then the taxi to my doorstep.

With today's Groupon in Providence (so not the NYC deal - go to Providence! It's an online deal.) you can get a pair of Rolleez from 3 Sekonds Inc.

"Take your pick from the menu of delicious Rolleez flavors, including pink (watermelon), black (licorice), gold (apple), and silver (fresh silver nitrate). Every order comes in a lovely gift box with a tote bag for your heels, a 180-day replacement warranty, and a supply of invisible hemming tape ideal for facilitating the easy switch between flats and your stiletto stompers. Rolleez come in small sizes (5-6) up to extra large (11-12), and all feature water- and skid-resistant soles, so whether you're a ballerina with petite feet or a scuba diver with built-in flippers, you'll be equipped to look good and move gracefully under or above the sea."

Click here to buy your Rolleez!

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You’ve already switched to energy saving light bulbs, eat organic and recycle regularly, so what else could you possibly be doing to help the Earth?

EcoTools has your green answer: trade in your beauty supplies for theirs!

EcoTools, as part of their Look Gorgeous, Love Green campaign, is willing to swap your used and tired products for their alternatives - and even a sample pack of their products.

You can send in your:
-makeup brushes
-bath sponges
-body washes and scrubs
-body lotions & hand creams
-body mists

All you have to do is send your used items to EcoTools, and in return you’ll get a coupon for a free EcoTools alternative (up to $7.99 value). There is a limit of two coupons per person, so if you want your new eco-friendly products, hurry and mail your brushes or bath & body products to:

Look Gorgeous, Love Green Campaign
c/o Skirt Public Relations
2320 N. Damen Ave., #2D
Chicago, IL 60647

Don’t forget to include your full name, mailing address and email address in order to get your free coupons. To find out where you can use your coupons, check out www.eco-tools.com to find a retailer near you.

Within a month of EcoTools receiving your products, you’ll get your coupons- so get going (green)!

--Samantha Chin, NYCRD contributor

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I'm proud to announce that I will be competing at GUACTACULAR 2010, alongside Chris from the skint and other contestants!


What is Guactacular? Glad you asked. The New Yorker describes it as this:

Last year, the avocado-fuelled competitive tasting event Guactacular filled the front room at the Bell House, and then some. This year, it has plenty of room to spread out in the Brooklyn club’s main space. Twenty different guacamoles will be judged by food bloggers and the general public, and the accordionist Alex Meixner will lead a series of Mexican-influenced polkas to help things along. (nachosny.com.)

When: May 5, 2010
Where: The Bell House in Gowanus
Who: 20 guac-fiends take on the task of impressing your palate.
What else: Alex Meixner and a special Cinco De Mayo polka performance.
More?: Free Tecate and Dos Equis from 7-8pm and just $3 the rest of the night.

At only $12 a ticket, this event is not to be missed! So please come and say hi to me. Oh - and there's only 35 tickets left. GO BUY NOW!

Mwa!

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This looks superfun!

This Saturday Victoria’s Secret Beauty invites you to the launch of the Heavenly Flowers fragrance collection, hosted by supermodels Alessandra Ambrosio, Miranda Kerr and Candice Swanepoel at the Victoria’s Secret SOHO store.

April 24, 2010
Noon-3 PM
Victoria’s Secret at SoHo

Attendees will receive:
PERSONALIZED AUTOGRAPHS FROM THE SUPERMODELS Alessandra Ambrosio, Miranda Kerr, and Candice Swanepoel

• FREE FLOWER BOUQUET inspired by the new fragrance “HEAVENLY FLOWERS” MAKEOVERS FOR YOU & YOUR MOM with the VS Makeup Supermodel Artist Team

FREE DREAM ANGELS HEAVENLY fragrance rollette for the first 500 customers

The fragrance collection is a cocktail of mandarin, guava, gardenia, and lily of the valley, and will be available for a limited time only.

Please call 877-883-5794 to schedule your makeover appointment. Walk-ins are also welcome.

Beauty purchase of $35 or more required to receive autograph and makeover.

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Another fabulous event this evening! Go hang out with models, save butterflies :)

Project Monarch
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
7:00pm - 10:00pm
Milk Gallery
450 W.15th Street @ the corner of 10th Ave.
New York, NY

Come and enjoy the natural wonder and ephemeral beauty of the monarch butterfly ritual and its imminent demise in this wonderful exhibitions of photographs by Mexican fashion photographer Guillermo De Zamacona. The aim is to raise awareness of the dangers the Monarchs face with the increasing deforestation of their habitat.

Please join us at Milk Gallery on April 21, 2010 7-10PM

ABOUT THE PROJECTEvery year many millions of Monarch butterflies travel from Canada to the forests North West of Mexico City, in the areas near the borders of the States of Mexico and of Michoacan, to escape the unforgiving winters.

This amazing spectacle happens only there, and although during their journey the butterflies do stop in certain places in the U.S. (the Monarch butterfly is the animal of the State of Texas for instance), it is only South of the border were they converge in such massive numbers. Tourists descend by the thousands to behold this natural wonder.

But this natural wonder is in jeopardy. In the 2007-2008 period, these forests lost over 640 acres. According to the WWF(World Wildlife Fund), the deforestation increased by 6.5% in that year alone, killing 250 million butterflies as a result. There is no end in sight to this practice. http://www.worldwildlife.org/species/finder/monarchbutterflies/monarchbutterflies.html

The ephemeral beauty of the monarch’s ritual, and its imminent demise was the genesis for PROJECT MONARCH. Fashion photographer Guillermo de Zamacona developed the idea of an exhibition consisting of arresting images faithful to his artistic origins, which could also serve to raise awareness of the dangers that Monarchs face. While on location shooting, another purpose arose: discovering that the people who live at the foot of the mountain, Sierra Chincua live in deplorable conditions: they have no electricity, no running water, and have almost no income the 8 months of the year that the butterflies aren't there, as they live off of tourism. A portion of any sales will be used to provide them with solar powered energy and teach them how to make the water they have access to safe to drink.

This project has many volunteers and benefactors: the Governments of the States of Mexico and of Michoacan are sponsoring the exhibition, as well as Eugenio Lopez, the largest contemporary art collector in Latin America. Subjects include supermodel Heidi Mount (IMG) and R.J. (Wilhelmina), Felix Cane, World Pole Dancing Champion; she is also now at Cirque du Soleil's adult show Zumanity in Las Vegas.

The casting was done by Jennifer Venditti. Production by Richard Villani

The show is opening at Milk Gallery in the Spring of 2010 and later on in the year in Mexico City. The text for the vestibular wall will be penned by Dale Peck.


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$1 movie tickets? Um, why not. That's like, 90% off. Take that, Groupon!

Click here for details and to purchase your $1 movie ticket.

*This deal expires at midnight tonight*

With today’s kgbdeal, you’ll receive a ticket to see a feature film at any Clearview Cinema in the New York metropolitan area. With an always-fantastic selection of films from major studio and independent producers, you’re sure to find a movie you’ll love.



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Enter to win MACBETH tickets at the Frog and Peach Theatre, April 15-May 9

Come support the talented jewelry artist, Susan Suh, at her official launch party for the Freedom and Hope collection!

YOU ARE INVITED

FREEDOM AND HOPE Launch Party
Wednesday, 4/21
6pm-8pm
Complimentary Wine

@RS POP-UP SHOP, next to the Roger Smith Hotel501 Lexington Ave. (btw 47th & 48th St.) NYC

APRIL 21st - MAY 8th, 2010
Store Hours: Monday - Friday, 11AM - 7PM Saturday, 12PM - 7PM Sunday, 12PM - 5PM



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Shopping, wine and gifts with a purchase! Gather up the girls and go get your 3 hour open wine bar ;)

Seven Jean Trunk Show
Time Warner Center
April 22, Thursday
5-8 pm
Free wine
*no rsvp required




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Found via Thrillist, tonight Daddy-o is offering up free tastings of their new beverage menu. Called "the gentrified West Village's version of a regular folks pub" by a Citysearch reviewer, I'm sold.




Click here to view the Facebook Invite


Daddy-O‎
44 Bedford Street
New York, NY
10014-4498
(212) 414-8884‎

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• Click here for the sale
• There are only 200 tickets available. 50 are set aside for senior citizens
• All flights to/from JFK are starting at just $39
• Fares must be purchased by April 21
• You must travel between April 22- June 16
• For help, call: 212-362-6000
• Redeem TrueBlue points for travel starting at 5,000 points
• First checked bag is free
• Click here for locations

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Do you have a cleanser sitting around your apartment that is old n' nasty? That you tried once and hate? That you can't throw out? On April 22, trade it in at an ORIGINS counter for a free full size facewash worth up to $20!

From their Facebook page:
"We’ll trade you for FREE. One day only – 4/22. Bring your current skincare to any Origins counter and we’ll trade it for a full-size of one of our gentle, high-performance cleansers. Choose either: Checks and Balances™ Frothy face wash Or a Perfect World™ Antioxidant cleanser with White Tea. Value up to $20!"

Found via Good Deal Mama

[I wonder what they're doing with all the old facewashes?]

ORIGINS in NYC:

Origins Store‎
402 West Broadway, New York, NY‎ - (212) 219-9764‎

Origins Natural Resources‎
175 5th Avenue, New York, NY‎ - (212) 677-9100‎

Origins Natural Resources‎
107 East 42nd Street, New York, NY‎ - (212) 808-4141‎

Origins Natural Resources‎
2327 Broadway, New York, NY‎ - (212) 769-0970‎

Origins Natural Resources‎
767 5th Avenue, New York, NY‎ - (212) 572-4200‎

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If you need an excuse to eat like shit this week, White Castle is here for you.

Buy one get one free A1 Sliders at White Castle happening now through April 24!

Click here and download your coupon.
Click here for locations around NYC.

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BOGO SoBe Lifewater drinks, print your coupon!

Doesn't expire until June, so print a bunch and stock up! Sobe is a great alternative to Vitamin Water. I'm pretty sure you can find SoBe in Duane Reade.

Print here: http://www.sobe.com/coupon/

OH - have you entered to win MACBETH tickets at the Frog and Peach Theatre, April 15-May 9 ?

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Alan Danzis sayz:

Celebrate Tax Day with a free cup of coffee from Starbucks. But only if you care about Mother Earth as much as you care about Uncle Sam.

So bring a reusable travel mug into any Starbucks location tomorrow, April 15, and you get a free brewed coffee.

(From Logic Buy.)

It has come to my attention that my readers love sample sales, so moving forward I'm going to try and highlight the good ones I come across. This one was forwarded to me by the Love Brigade. Take note and enjoy! If you go and purchase any fabulous pieces, let me know.


Coming up on April 17-18, there's sale featuring Laura Dawson, Love Brigade, Institute of Dress and others. Noon -8pm.

www.lauradawson.com/store

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Enter to win MACBETH tickets at the Frog and Peach Theatre, April 15-May 9

There's a new Gramercy area restaurant called Exchange Bar & Grill, and they have introduced their own in-house ‘stock market’ based menu. Prices at the bar will be based on demand and are broadcasted on the giant ticker screen that runs the 35-foot length of the bar, with impromptu announcements of a ‘reverse market’ designed to work in the crowd’s drinking favor!

For example, everyone (strangers & friends alike) could band together to order a ‘round’ of the same item, and it would be cheaper for all as a result. Bar-goers can also have fun by posting personal messages on the ticker screen, ie: ‘happy birthday’ or ‘hey you at the end of the bar, can I buy you a drink!’

The lounge-like space features both a bar and dinner menu. Special lunch & brunch menus will be be introduced at a later date.

Happy hour runs from noon to 7pm daily, featuring $3 beers and $5 well drinks.

To celebrate its opening, Exchange is offering new customers a complimentary beer or glass of wine with purchase of any meal that costs $9 or more. To take advantage of the limited-time promotion, mention the code “Market Price” to your server at the next visit! This promo expires April 15, 2010.

Exchange Bar & Grill
256 Third Avenue
(between 20th & 21st)

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Enter to win MACBETH tickets at the Frog and Peach Theatre, April 15-May 9

Need to look extra hot for a date later that evening? Important board meeting? Well, Mizu New York, a high end salon on Park Avenue offers $30 breakfast blowdries starting at 7:30am and includes complimentary coffee, cappuccinos and teas to some local business such as Ralph Lauren, but now you can get the deal too!

These blowdries usually start at $65, but if you mention NYC Recession Diary when you book, you get the $30 deal! That's 54% off the normal cost. Offer valid through August 31.



Mizu New York
505 Park Avenue
212.688.6498
info@mizunewyork.com
http://www.mizuforhair.com/

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Enter to win MACBETH tickets at the Frog and Peach Theatre, April 15-May 9

Let me preface this deal by saying it's only at participating locations. Since there's a ton of Wendy's in NYC, I have neither the time or patience to call every single one... so if you see this deal in any Wendy's in New York City, let me know!

ANYONE ABLE TO CONFIRM IN NYC?!

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Enter to win MACBETH tickets at the Frog and Peach Theatre, April 15-May 9

Jamba Juice BOGO deal
4/12-4/25
Click here for Jamba Juice Locations
Click here to download your Jamba Juice BOGO coupon



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Enter to win MACBETH tickets at the Frog and Peach Theatre, April 15-May 9

One of the most exciting things about living in NYC is the vibrant arts scene we all get to enjoy. Persoanlly, knowing I had this community at the tips of my fingers is one of the things that inspired me the most to move to New York City post-college.

Part of that vibrant art scene is THE FROG AND PEACH THEATRE CO, and I've got a pair of tickets to giveaway to their version of MACBETH, one of Shakespeare's most popular tragedies!

To enter, just fill out the Google form below. I'll be attending the show myself, courtesy of the theater, so expect a full review from my date for the evening, Alan Danzis. (He loves Shakespeare, so trust me, it will be much better coming from him.)

Here's more details on the show! (And if you don't win tickets, they only cost $18 each, which is a fantastic price. Buy tickets here.)

MACBETH
APRIL 15 - MAY 9, 2010
THE WEST END THEATRE
The Church of St. Paul & St. Andrew
263 West 86th Street, 2nd Fl. --wheelchair accessible
Directed by LYNNEA BENSON

Lord & Lady Macbeth are very much in love-- the envy of the Scottish nobility. He's an extraordinary warrior who's tough, witty, and honorable. She's his lovely, charming, soul mate who wants what's best for him. MACBETH is the story of how they lose their souls, in haunting, blood-spattered detail.

Fueled by ambition, Macbeth performs unspeakable acts when three strange and beautiful Witches appear with promises of greatness. One murder leads to another; and another, and still more in this shockingly modern tale of brutality, eroticism, and the supernatural.

*Macbeth contains brief nudity and portrays acts of extreme violence.

Running Time: 2 hours, 20 minutes.

Schedule:
APRIL 15 - MAY 9, 2010
Thursdays at 7:30 p.m.
Fridays at 7:30 p.m.
Saturdays at 7:30p.m.
Sundays at 3 p.m.
*Sunday Matinees are followed by an informal talk-back with cast and Artistic Director.

Tickets: $18 and are now available online at http://www.smarttix.com/ or by calling (212) 868-4444. Tickets may also be purchased in-person at the theater ½ hour prior to the performance.

Website: http://www.frogandpeachtheatre.org/

Starring BELLE ADDISON, AARON BARTZ, ARIEL BETHANY, TODD BUTERA*, MICHAEL CHMIEL*, LENNY CIOTTI, KAITLIN LARGE, VANESSA WEINERT LOCKE, LOUIS LORENS, MATT MADSEN, MOTI MARGOLIN, BRANDON MORRISSEY, KYLE NUNN, JEAN FRACOIS INES OGOUBIYI, HANNAH OWENS, AMY FRANCES QUINT*, PATRICK ROBERTS, KEVIN G. SHINNICK*, LINDSAY TANNER, MARCUS WATSON*

Performing courtesy of Actors Equity Assocation. AEA approved showcase.

The production features scenic and lighting design by Jak Prince and costume design by Laura Taber Bacon. Ian Marshall is the fight choreographer, Jenna Lazar is the production stage manager and Alexandra H. Rubin is assistant director.

Enter the giveaway:

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Definitely free food, possibly there will be free drinks! If you enjoy the GREEN scene, hit up this party tomorrow evening.




April 13, 2010 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
The Park
118 West 18th Street
New York, NY 10018
http://www.greendrinksnyc.com/

$10.00; bring a pair of used eye glasses or sunglasses for free admission

Contact
Green Drinks NYC
217 Grand Street # 803
New York, NY 10013212 941 6520
info@greendrinksnyc.com

Green Drinks NYC Earth Month Event April 13th at The Park, a favorite venue of Green Drinkers!

Marking the eighth anniversary of connecting New York City's environmental community, this special Earth Day edition of Green Drinks will be sponsored by Modo, makers of ECO, (eco-optics.com), the first eyewear collection made entirely of recycled acetate and stainless steel. "Seeing the World Differently", the collection is innovative and sustainable, a great summer accessory if you are in the market for new frames.

Attendees who bring a pair of used eye glasses or sunglasses will receive free admission, and all attendees will have opportunities to win free pairs of ECO glasses, as well as 30% off discounts on new eyewear at the MODO shop in Soho.

Snack on a spread of fresh appetizers, listen to great tunes, enjoy speed networking all while mixing and mingling with the larger green community.



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I couldn't possibly care less about anything related to the NFL, no matter how cool it is. Well... I could be pursuaded if there was free beer, nachos, and I didn't have to be engaged on any level by anything related to football.

Since some of you might care a lot more than I do, here you have the opportunity to attend the offical NFL Draft Picks activities, being casted by 1 iota!

We are looking for thousands of fans to attend night 2 (rounds 2-3) and day 3 (rounds 4-7) of the 2010 NFL Draft! Experience the unveiling of the top 10 Draft picks of NFL history!

Have a chance to win:

Tickets to the 2011 Pro Bowl (4/24)
Tickets to your favorite home team game (subject to availability) (4/24)
VIP passes to this year’s NFL Kick Off in New Orleans (4/24)
VIP passes to the 2011 NFL Draft (4/24)
Exclusive meet and greet sessions with Jets and Giants players (4/24)
Announce a draft pick live from the stage (4/24)
Autographed football memorabilia (4/24)
Free Jerseys, T-shirts, hats and more (4/23-4/24)

Get ready for an experience of a life time! If you are a sports fan, this is the event for you! For the first time in history, the NFL Draft goes primetime with Round 1 slated for 7:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, April 22.

Rounds 2 and 3 will be held on Friday, April 23 beginning at 6 p.m. Rounds 4-7 will be held on Saturday, April 24 beginning at 10 a.m.

Night 2 of the Draft will feature members of the Top 10 Most Valuable Picks as well as the 2010 NFL Hall of Fame Class. The order of the Top 10 MVP's will also be announced at the conclusion of Round 2.

Day 3 will feature player autograph signings as well as cheerleader and other celebrity appearances throughout the day. It will also be the last opportunity to see the Lombardi Trophy and a collection of Super Bowl rings on display. In addition, fans in attendance will be a part of the NFL Network and ESPN live TV audiences.A collectable pin set will be given to fans attending the Draft, with a unique pin handed out each of the three days.

Held in New York City since 1965, the NFL Draft will be televised nationally by NFL Network and ESPN. This is the fifth consecutive year that the Draft will be held at Radio City Music Hall.

To request free tickets click here.

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Enter to win MACBETH tickets at the Frog and Peach Theatre, April 15-May 9

Technology-loving Alan Danzis on small business:

Are you looking to make money off your Cats-that-look-like-Star-Wars-characters Web site? Then start throwing up some Google Ads to let people buy random cat and/or Star Wars merchandise at other sites!

(By the way, I Googled and that site does not currently exist. I’m totally making it tonight from home on WordPress.)

Google is even offering $75 in free advertising if you try their advertising program out. Just fill out the form here and they’ll email you the code and details within 2 business days.



Found via Logic Buy.


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I don't know why Dairy Queen doesn't just do a straight a buy one get one deal, but alas, it's better than paying full price!

As part of the 25th birthday of the Blizzard, participating Dairy Queen and DQ Grill & Chill locations nationwide will celebrate a Customer Appreciation Week April 19-25 when customers can purchase one Blizzard and get the second for only 25 cents.

Click here for the Dairy Queen BOGO Blizzard coupon

Unfortunately, there are a total of 0 Dairy Queens in NYC, but there are a few in Jersey! So if you live in NJ, nuts to you, go get your blizzard. Everyone else, Fast Food NY describes how to get to Jersey and back, all in the name of Dairy Queen.

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Found via Coupon Finesse.

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Kraft is having a promotion where if you become a fan on Facebook, you get a coupon in the mail for free mac and cheese!

Click here to become a fan and claim your coupon.

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From Alan Danzis, tech whiz kid extraordinaire:

In the market for a new cell phone and you’ve already decided to go to AT&T for service? You should check out Amazon’s new deal: they’re selling every AT&T phone they carry for 1 cent (with a 2 year contract). iPhone not included folks.

Seriously, if you need a new phone, you should check out this deal. Gizmodo has a list of all comparable phones. If Katharine didn’t use Verizon Wireless, I’d suggest she check it out, since she’s always misplacing her phone…

Deal expires April 16, next Friday.

Oh, I almost forgot, you can also buy the new Nokia Nuron phone from Amazon as well for one cent—and that deal isn’t expiring any time soon. It runs on T-Mobile, it’s a touch screen smart phone, and it offers a optional (so not mandatory) $10 data plan.

Full disclosure—Nokia is a client of mine.

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