YAM (Yet Another Mave$ave)
Many of you know how much I enjoy going to discount stores to purchase items for the kids and our family! Well, during this season of Kiddie Birthday Parties and the warm up to Picnic Month (Who knew that June is officially Picnic Month?) . . . it is prime time to buy some of the decorations and other things that enhance the fun and frivolity of birtthday and holiday parties and all sorts of outdoor (and even indoor) gatherings!! Because of the blustery weather you might have moved your fun inside but don't let that stop anything!!
So . . . talk is cheap and so are the prices at Discount Mart!!!
Discount Mart is located at 7 West 14th Street, diagonally across from Party City. So many of the party supplies you buy here are really inexpensive -- look at the candles ($1.29 for 72 candles), balloons (8 12" helium quality balloons for $1.29) and even disposable table cloths ($1.49) here and you'll be stunned by their low prices!!
Their telephone number is 646 414-6262. Be aware of their refund/exchance policy. Like many other discount stores, their sales receipt states that there is no cash refund and you can only exchange within seven (7) days of your purchase.
But, let me end by saying that the cashiers are very pleasant!!
HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY!!!
Copyright 2013 Mavis Fowler-Williams
Monday, May 27, 2013
Saturday, May 4, 2013
Free Summer on the Hudson Events this Weekend -- Irish Dance Festival just on Sunday, Zumba on Saturdays and Tai Chi on Sundays
YAM (Yet Another Mave$ave)
Don't all of these activities sound like a lot of fun?!! As you can see from my Blog, there are frankly so many fun, cheap and free things to do and see in and around New York City, that it's not humanly possible to partake in all of them! But, we do our best and hope you're inspired to also!!
Irish Dance Festival
When is it not fun to learn some new dance moves? I can't think of a time! Besides, the face-painting and children's craft table make this sounds like a great event for the kids!
Zumba
I've heard so many people talk about how much they love their Zumba classes so that's pretty intriguing. The 11 AM class time also seems pretty reasonable!
Tai Chi
Many, many years ago (BK - Before Kids) I took tai chi and it was all the things people had told me it would be -- great for balance and relaxing! It's certainly a fantastic activity -- especially for early birds who can make it there by 8 AM!
Copyright 2013 Mavis Fowler-Williams
Don't all of these activities sound like a lot of fun?!! As you can see from my Blog, there are frankly so many fun, cheap and free things to do and see in and around New York City, that it's not humanly possible to partake in all of them! But, we do our best and hope you're inspired to also!!
Irish Dance Festival
When is it not fun to learn some new dance moves? I can't think of a time! Besides, the face-painting and children's craft table make this sounds like a great event for the kids!
Zumba
I've heard so many people talk about how much they love their Zumba classes so that's pretty intriguing. The 11 AM class time also seems pretty reasonable!
Tai Chi
Many, many years ago (BK - Before Kids) I took tai chi and it was all the things people had told me it would be -- great for balance and relaxing! It's certainly a fantastic activity -- especially for early birds who can make it there by 8 AM!
Copyright 2013 Mavis Fowler-Williams
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 Summer on the Hudson's FREE events in Riverside Park Events May 3rd to 10th Riverside South Irish Arts Center New York City Irish Dance Festival The Irish Arts Center returns with its 12th annual much-loved celebration of traditional Irish dance and music, featuring performances by stars of the Irish dance world and NY area dance schools. Join in the fun with live music, workshops in traditional Irish dance for all skill levels, a singer's circle, Irish language classes, face-painting, children's craft table and more. This program is supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, and by the New York State Council on the Arts, a public agency. Sunday, May 5, 1:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. – Pier I at 70th St. West Harlem Piers Park Shape Up NYC Zumba Shape Up NYC offers more than 175 free fitness classes every week at locations across the five boroughs to help New Yorkers shape up. Zumba - Saturdays, May 4-September 28 - 11:00 a.m. - Fishing Pier at 125th and Marginal Streets West Harlem Piers Park programming for SOH 2013 is sponsored by FAIRWAY MARKET. Mid-Riverside Tai Chi Join Silvana Pizzuti to learn and practice Tai Chi, a slow moving martial art with health benefits for all fitness levels. Sundays, May 5,12, 19, and 29 at 8:00 a.m. at West 89th Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Monument Riverside Park and Summer on the Hudson Multimedia Section    Summer on the Hudson programming is free to the public. Seating is limited, unreserved, and available on a first-come, first-served basis beginning 1-2 hours before the event. If there is heavy rain at the time of the event, the event will be cancelled. No rain dates are scheduled. If attendance reaches maximum capacity management reserves the right to close participation.
 To make a donation to Riverside Park in support of the events programming, please visit www.riversideparknyc.org See you in the Park! |         | ||
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Thursday, May 2, 2013
Free Comic Book Day this Saturday, May 4th
YAM (Yet Another MaveSave)
Free Comic Book Day is an annual promotional effort by the North American comic book industry to help bring new readers into independent comic book stores. Retailer Joe Field of Flying Colors Comics in Concord, California brainstormed the event in his "Big Picture" column in the August 2001 issue of Comics & Games Retailer magazine. Free Comic Book Day started in 2002 and is coordinated by the industry's single large distributor, Diamond Comic Distributors.
Free Comic Book Day is scheduled on the first Saturday of May. It has often been tied to the release of a major theatrical film adaptation of a well known superhero property, in order to take advantage of the film's heavy promotion and related press about the comic book medium.[1] On Free Comic Book Day, participating comic book store retailers give away specially printed copies of free comic books, and some offer cheaper back issues and other items to anyone who visits their establishments.[2] However, retailers do not receive the issues for free; they pay 12–50 cents per copy for the comics they give away during the event.[3] In addition to comic books, some stores also give away other items, including mini posters for live-action superhero movies, keychains, Green Lantern promo rings, etc.[4]
In its first six years, more than 2000 retailers in more than 30 countries have given away more than 12 million Free Comic Book Day special-edition comic books. The success of the promotion rests with each participating retailer. Most participants agree that Free Comic Book Day has been part of a healthier comics market and growing comic book sales over the last several years.[6][7] Free Comic Book Day has also garnered tremendous press coverage in all media helping the comic book industry.[8]
Artist Jim Lee holding up a copy of DC Comics: The New 52 FCBD Special Edition, which was published specifically for Free Comic Book Day in 2012.
The first event was May 4, 2002, just a day after the opening of the first Spider-Man movie. Linking the event with movies was somewhat controversial, as some believe that it implied the comic book medium was simply a promotional arm of the film industry.[9] However, successful Free Comic Book Day events in 2005 and 2006 did not have specific date tie-ins to comics-related movie openings, proving that the event is more than capable of standing on its own.
When I Googled Free Comic Book Day, Ask.com had this wonderful, full description of the origins and development of this delightful celebration. So, of course, I'm happy to share that info with you below!! Needless to say, a comic book loving family like mine can hardly wait (especially our son) to go to Midtown Comics this weekend to pick up some of these free comics. There are 3 locations of Midtown Comics and my son's research says that they'll all have free comic books.
We're regulars at Book Off and I really like buying the $1 Marvel and DC Comics that Book Off sells all year round (not just one day of the year like this event). But, what's better than a $1 comic book? A free one, of course!! I'm thinking that it will be like the thrill of snapping up those free comic books at Comic Con (just sans the hefty admission price)!
See you in the comic book stores on Saturday!! Enjoy!!
Copyright 2013 Mavis Fowler-Williams
Free Comic Book Day
From Wikipedia
| Free Comic Book Day | |
|---|---|
 Official logo for Free Comic Book Day. | |
| Observed by | United States of America |
| Type | Commercial |
| Date | First Saturday in May |
| 2012 date | May 5 |
| 2013 date | May 4 |
| 2014 date | May 3 |
Free Comic Book Day is scheduled on the first Saturday of May. It has often been tied to the release of a major theatrical film adaptation of a well known superhero property, in order to take advantage of the film's heavy promotion and related press about the comic book medium.[1] On Free Comic Book Day, participating comic book store retailers give away specially printed copies of free comic books, and some offer cheaper back issues and other items to anyone who visits their establishments.[2] However, retailers do not receive the issues for free; they pay 12–50 cents per copy for the comics they give away during the event.[3] In addition to comic books, some stores also give away other items, including mini posters for live-action superhero movies, keychains, Green Lantern promo rings, etc.[4]
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[edit] Purpose and effectiveness
Free Comic Book Day has three main purposes:[5]- To introduce everyone to the joys of reading comics.
- To call back former comic book readers.
- To thank current comic book buyers for their continued support.
In its first six years, more than 2000 retailers in more than 30 countries have given away more than 12 million Free Comic Book Day special-edition comic books. The success of the promotion rests with each participating retailer. Most participants agree that Free Comic Book Day has been part of a healthier comics market and growing comic book sales over the last several years.[6][7] Free Comic Book Day has also garnered tremendous press coverage in all media helping the comic book industry.[8]
[edit] History
| Edition | Date | Associated movie |
|---|---|---|
| First | May 4, 2002 | Spider-Man |
| Second | May 3, 2003 | X2 |
| Third | July 3, 2004 | Spider-Man 2 |
| Fourth | May 7, 2005 | none |
| Fifth | May 6, 2006 | none |
| Sixth | May 5, 2007 | Spider-Man 3 |
| Seventh | May 3, 2008 | Iron Man |
| Eighth | May 2, 2009 | X-Men Origins: Wolverine |
| Ninth | May 1, 2010 | Iron Man 2 |
| Tenth | May 7, 2011 | Thor |
| Eleventh | May 5, 2012 | The Avengers |
| Twelfth | May 4, 2013 | Iron Man 3 |
[edit] Related events
- In conjunction with Free Comic Book Day on May 6, 2006, TwoMorrows Publishing hosted a promotional Free Magazine Day. Visitors to their website were able to order any in-stock issue of their magazines Back Issue, Alter Ego, Draw! or Write Now! for free.
- Inspired by Free Comic Book Day, the pen-and-paper roleplaying game industry started Free RPG Day in 2007.
- Germany, Austria, and Switzerland launched their own day for free comic books, Gratis Comic Tag, on May 8, 2010.[10][11]
- The Netherlands and the Dutch speaking part of Belgium began their own Free Comic Book Day on May 5, 2012.[12][11]
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