Thrifty Thursday (Aug. 9th, 2012) Save money AND live the good life in Tacoma and beyond

Lady Jacqueline has the week off so I'm filling in this week with your thrifty deals around town. There are so many ways to live like a Duchess on a paupers salary, I could write a whole book about it but here are a few of my favorites ways right now:

Clara Spa & Salon 
1506 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma, WA 98402
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253.682.2005
http://www.ClarasSpa.com

Did you know that you could have a gym/spa membership at Clara for just $25 a month? Membership benefits include use of the Courtyard Marriott pool and gym plus spa amenities like the steam room and sanctuary plus a 20% discount on ALL spa service. This is the best kept secret in town! 

This gym has recumbent bicycle, treadmills, elliptical machine, free weights and more.

Great indoor pool and hot tub. Its not uncommon to have the whole place to yourself if you visit at the right time! But word of warning, don't get too crazy, there's a camera on you so any one near the front desk upstairs can watch you!

They have a terrific steam room through that glass door and some really spectacular showers. I think you need a degree in engineering to figure out how to work all those different knobs and shower heads though! They supply shampoo, conditioner, lotion, contact solution, hairspray, hair dryer and all sorts other stuff to help you get ready when you're finished. Also there's a salon on site so you could  just pop over and let the pro's do your hair and makeup. 




Clara Spa and Courtyard Marriott are a terrific staycation spot even if you only have a couple of hours to spare but if you really need a getaway, go see our friends up the street at Travel Leaders.


Travel Leaders
1142 Broadway Suite 100, Tacoma, Washington 98402
1 (800) 935-0123
alex@travelcenter4u.com
http://www.travelcenter4u.com
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Right now they are offering a spectacular Hawaiian vacation starting from $154 per person.

Book your next Hawaii getaway through a Travel Leaders agent, and take advantage of amenities such as Kids Stay Free. Click here for more information.


Pacific Grill
1502 Pacific Ave., Tacoma, WA.
http://www.PacificGrillTacoma.com
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Do you  like free delicious food in a posh but comfortable atmosphere? Save the Date - Monday, August 27th from 4 - 7 p.m. Our friends at Pacific Grill are celebrating 7 years of bringing Tacoma and the South Sound delicious food, outstanding service and great atmosphere.

-Complimentary Appetizers & Desserts
-Live DJ
-Door Prizes & Drawings

More information here:
https://www.facebook.com/events/212043798925459/


Broadway Center for the Performing Arts 
901 Broadway, Tacoma, Washington 98402
(253) 591-5894
http://www.broadwaycenter.org
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Do you know that the Broadways Center’s vision statement is to lead and energize the renaissance of Downtown Tacoma? In edition to their terrific programming, they also frequently sponsor other cool things in Tacoma like the Downtown Block Party, Tacoma Art Bus and Tacoma Art Place just to name a few. In honor of their leadership, Downtown Block Party is going to post information here next week about a door hanger you can obtain that will get you $10 off any show  in the 2012/2013 season!

Broadway Center is also a sponsor of Tacoma ART BUS this month and one of the prizes we'll be giving away is a $25 off voucher toward any show. Buy your ticket for the August 16th tour here. 


Still not enough for you? Broadway Center also contributed to this raffle for Tacoma Art Place. The winner will receive a $50 voucher toward any show plus all of this other stuff too (see list below). Its really the mother of all prizes and only 300 tickets will be sold so the odds of winning are very good!



Local Love Staycation Raffle to support Tacoma Art Place
Tickets are $10 each and ONE winner will be drawn on August 29th. The prize package is valued at over $1000, including local awesomeness from these sponsors:

  • Stanley & Seaforts ($100 restaurant certificate)
  • Broadway Center for the Performing Arts ($50 certificate for any show)
  • Tacoma Farmers Markets ($100 value in Farmers Market tokens)
  • Old Milwaukee Cafe & Dessert Company ($100 certificate at the restaurant and/or custom ordered desserts)
  • Tacoma ART BUS (10 ART BUS tickets, value $100)
  • ElectraSpa ($125 spa certificate for any services)
  • Embellish Multispace Salon (2 New Talent haircuts, value $80)
  • Clara's Spa (couples Rasul mud chamber value $95.00 & access to pool/sauna/gym and sanctuary steam rooms and saunas)
  • Linda Danforth Designs ($150 certificate for 5 classes and $50 in jewelry)
  • Bo Chambers Designs ($125 certificate for classes and/or custom made bags & clothing)

Tickets may be purchased at Old Milwaukee Cafe, Catwalk, Anew Thyme and Nine Lives Vintage


Broadway Center Offers 40+ Events in 2012-13. Here is a sneak peek at what's to come:

Wayne Brady, David Sedaris, Circus Oz, Roberta Flack, “Tony N’ Tina’s Wedding”, and Ed Asner as FDR are among the 40+ shows in the Broadway Center’s 2012-13 season. Tickets are on sale now for all events!

The new season sees the return of favorite events such as Fall Free For All (an all ages, all free event weekend), Sing Along Sound of Music, and Seattle Men’s Chorus.



2012-13 Season - View full brochure here: http://bit.ly/201213Season


As always, if you visit any of these places, please tell them The Duchess sent you and they will take extra good care of you.

XOXO,
Duchess of Downtown Tacoma

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