Sunday, January 31, 2016

GIVEAWAY: WIN 4 Tix to #DisneyOnIce 100 Years of Magic at the Palace of Auburn Hills - ENDS 2/19 (CLOSED)

Disclosure: Feld Entertainment is sponsoring this giveaway and also providing media review tickets for my family...

Disney On Ice celebrates 100 Years of Magic!
Palace of Auburn Hills
March 10 - 13, 2016

Join the celebration as more than 60 of Disney's unforgettable characters from 18 beloved stories come to life in Disney On Ice celebrates 100 Years of Magic! You'll be captivated by the one and only Mickey Mouse, the irresistible Minnie Mouse, Goofy, Donald Duck, Jiminy Cricket, Pinocchio, and many Disney Princesses.

Experience a skating spectacular you'll remember forever as Disney On Ice celebrates 100 Years of Magic!

Show Times Schedule:

March 10, 2016 at 7:30 PM
March 11, 2016 at 11:30 AM 7:30 PM
March 12, 2016 at 11:30 AM 3:30 PM 7:30 PM
March 13, 2016 at 11:30 AM 3:30 PM 7:30 PM

Ticket information:

Price Level
$75.00 VIP Seating
$50.00 Rinkside seating
$30.00 Club level seating
$20.00 Loge level seating




SAVE ON OPENING NIGHT TICKETS! ONLY $15 (restrictions apply)

CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS FOR THE METRO DETROIT DISNEY ON ICE SHOWS


Disney On Ice 100 Years of Magic
Palace of Auburn Hills
6 Championship Drive
Auburn Hills, MI, 48326


GIVEAWAY
One FREEISMYLIFE reader will win four (4) Tickets to see Disney on Ice 100 Years of Magic at the Palace of Auburn Hills - Winner will receive tickets to the opening night show on March 10, 2016 at 7:30pm. HOLLA to the FREE !!!

YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN DRIVING DISTANCE OF THE PALACE OF AUBURN HILLS IN ORDER TO WIN THESE TICKETS. TICKETS WILL BE HELD AT THE BOX OFFICE FOR THE WINNER.


TO ENTER

- Fill out the information in the form below.

- One entry per person please. Duplicate entries will be removed.

- USA addresses only.

- The contest ends on Friday, February 19, 2016 at 11:59am EST.

- The winner will be selected by random number generation.

- Tickets will be held at the Palace of Auburn Hills Box Office for the Winner of this Giveaway. No tickets will be mailed. Tickets will only be available the day of the performance.


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- You can get 1 extra giveaway entry for tweeting the following message on TwitterI entered the Disney On Ice 100 Years of Magic Ticket GIVEAWAY on @freeismylife http://ow.ly/XLYzu  "

Random dot org has spoken! Out of 143 entries, Random dot org as picked #126.  Congratulations to the winner of the Family 4 pack of tickets to see Disney on Ice 100 Years of Magic at the Palace of Auburn Hills - Spencer W. of Detroit, MI!!!


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SCHOLARSHIP: Buick Achievers College Scholarships for STEM Students - DEADLINE 2/29

50 scholarships each up to $25,000 per year, renewable for 4 years, will be awarded ...

The GM Foundation is offering deserving students up to $25,000 each for their education (including tuition, books, housing, etc.) and it can be renewed every year.

This is the 6th year Buick Achievers scholarships will be awarded to students who excel in the classroom and give back to their communities.

Special consideration is given to students who are female, minorities, first-generation college students, military veterans and military dependents.

To be eligible for the program, high school seniors or current undergraduate students must be seeking a college degree in science, technology, engineering, math (STEM), or other eligible fields related to the automotive industry.

The 50 recipients of the Buick Achievers National Scholarship will receive an award of up to $25,000 per year, available for four years, and one additional year for those entering a qualified five-year engineering program. 

The scholarships can be used toward the total cost of tuition, fees, books, supplies, required equipment, room and board and other allowable expenses, less other gift aid known at the time of application (scholarships, grants and other awards that do not have to be paid back).

“Our country is in need of STEM grads, as the focus on innovation and technology continues to sharpen,” said GM Foundation President Vivian Pickard. “Through the Buick Achievers Scholarship program, we are helping shape the next generation of leaders and innovators for the automotive industry and other sectors that are so important to the future of our country.”

For Buick Achiever, Kettering University alumnus and GM employee Frisco Pullom, this scholarship provided the freedom to focus on his education.

“My first semester after receiving scholarship funds, I was able to remove work and fundraising from my schedule, and I made the dean’s list for the first time in my academic career,” said Pullom. “After graduation, I was able to secure a position with General Motors as a value chain engineer.”

Since its inception in 2011, the Buick Achievers Scholarship Program has awarded more than $27 million in scholarships to 3,400 students. This year, the program will award 50 scholarships of up to $25,000 per year, renewable for up to four years or five years for qualified engineering programs.

Students from the United States and Puerto Rico are eligible.

The application period for this scholarship is open through February 29th. Info at https://buickachievers.scholarshipamerica.org


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FREEISMYLIFE February 2016 Calendar - All the February FREE in 1 List

FREEISMYLIFE February 2016 Calendar - Don't you just love FREE?

Keep reading to see all the great February FREE and low cost events, deals, contests and more in Detroit and beyond...

GOING ON ALL MONTH

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ALL THE FEBRUARY BABIES - COME GET YOUR BIRTHDAY FREEBIES!!


Start Saving at the Pump with the FREE Shell Fuel Rewards Card


Join the Starbucks Rewards Program and Get Your 1st Drink FREE!!


COUPON: FREE MiniBon for Joining the Cinnabon Club

DEAL: 99 Cent .COM Domain Registrations at GoDaddy with special offer link for a limited time

FREE eBook: What would Judy Say? Be the Hero of Your Own Story by Judge Judy

Earn FREE Google Play Credits just for taking Short Surveys with the Google Opinions Rewards App

Late Night Happy Hour at Bahama Breeze features 1/2 Priced Appetizers & Drink Specials every Sunday through Thursday from 9pm to close

DEAL: Detroit Symphony Orchestra (DSO) offers $25 ALL-ACCESS SOUNDCARD PASS to Students



Join the Pie Five "CIRCLE OF CRUST" Rewards Program and get a FREE PIZZA for your Birthday


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2/01 - 2/08 - GIVEAWAY: ENTER to WIN a $25 Amazon Gift Card to celebrate the new Clinton Township @DFCU_Financial - ENDS 2/8 AT NOON EST


ALL MONTH - SCHOLARSHIP: Buick Achievers College Scholarships for STEM Students - DEADLINE 2/29


2/01 - 2/19 - GIVEAWAY: ENTER to WIN 4 Tix to #DisneyOnIce 100 Years of Magic at the Palace of Auburn Hills - ENDS 2/19


2/01 - FREE Dearborn Main Library Blockbusters Film Series - February 1st - All the President's Men - 40th Anniversary Screening


2/04 - COUPON: 3 FREE Bruegger's Bagels on 2/4 from store opening to 11am


2/05 - FREE eBook listed TODAY and every week on the Nook Blog for Freebie Friday


2/05 - FREE Friday COUPON download from Kroger


2/05 - FREE Admission to Cranbrook Institute of Science after 5pm 2/5 - Bloomfield Hills


2/06 - FREE Home Depot Kids Workshop 2/6 - Build a Valentine's Day Mailbox


2/06 - FREE Junior Chef Classes at Williams-Sonoma Saturdays in February - 2/6


2/08 - GIVEAWAY: ENTER to WIN a $25 Amazon Gift Card to celebrate the new Clinton Township @DFCU_Financial - ENDS TODAY AT NOON EST


2/08 - FREE Dearborn Main Library Blockbusters Film Series - February 8th - The Black Cat (1934) Part of the Big Read Dearborn


2/08 - FREE Weight Loss Seminar w/ Dr. Ian Smith at Detroit School of the Arts 2/8 6pm - RSVP


2/12 - FREE eBook listed TODAY and every week on the Nook Blog for Freebie Friday


2/12 - FREE Friday COUPON download from Kroger


2/12 - 21/14 - 2016 Meridian Winter Blast - Admission only $2, 3 Canned Goods, or 1 Children's Book


2/14 - Valentine's Day


2/14 - FREE Admission to the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History 2/14 1-5pm


2/15 - Presidents Day


2/15 - FREE Cup of Coffee at Cinnabon on Monday 2/15


2/17 - FREE Concert celebrating African Americans in Performing Arts - Detroit Main Library


2/19 - GIVEAWAY: ENTER to WIN 4 Tix to #DisneyOnIce 100 Years of Magic at the Palace of Auburn Hills - ENDS TODAY AT NOON EST

2/19 - FREE eBook listed TODAY and every week on the Nook Blog for Freebie Friday


2/19 - FREE Friday COUPON download from Kroger


2/22 - FREE Dearborn Main Library Blockbusters Film Series - February 22nd - House of Usher (1960) - Part of the Big Read Dearborn

2/26 - FREE eBook listed TODAY and every week on the Nook Blog for Freebie Friday


2/26 - FREE Friday COUPON download from Kroger


2/26 - GIVEAWAY: $25 Gift Card to celebrate the NEW Granite City Food & Brewery in Detroit - ENDS TODAY AT NOON EST


2/29 - FREE Dearborn Main Library Blockbusters Film Series - February 29th - BUTCH CASSIDY AND THE SUNDANCE KID (1969)

FREE Concert celebrating African Americans in Performing Arts - Detroit Main Library - 2/17

72nd Annual Hackley Concert featuring Sterling Glenn Sangoma... 

Wednesday, February 17, 2016
7:00 p.m.

The Detroit Public Library Proudly Presents The 72nd Annual E. Azalia Hackley Collection Concert where musical director Sterling Glenn Sangoma will take the audience on a fascinating musical journey across the Black Diaspora.

This concert will highlight classical selections by black composers from Egypt, Cuba, Jamaica and the U.S.

Concert is free and open to the public

Sterling Glenn Sangoma, a native Detroiter, has attended Cass Technical High School, Wayne State and Oakland Universities. He did his graduate studies in ethnomusicology at the Institute of African Studies at the University of Ghana, West Africa. While living in New Orleans, he was on the local Arts Council and served as an artist-in-residence for the State Board of Education of Louisiana while hosting a regular educational TV program.

Mr. Sangoma has been the musical director for several modern dance companies. He has been a staff musician at Dance Magazine’s National Choreography Conferences and has toured as a musician for Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater.

An Evening with Sterling Glenn Sangoma will take the audience on a fascinating musical journey across the Black Diaspora. He will be performing on piano as well as flute with poetry. The concert will highlight classical selections by black composers from Egypt, Cuba, Jamaica and the U.S. The evening will include jazz, spirituals, gospel, African Highlife, Calypso and the Brazilian samba. Mr. Sangoma will be accompanied by Marion Hayden on string bass and Theo Chillis on percussion.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION

An Evening Inspired by STERLING GLENN SANGOMA
Wednesday, February 17, 2016, 7:00 p.m.

Clara Stanton Jones Friends Auditorium in the
Detroit Main Library
5201 Woodward Ave
(313) 481-1830

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Saturday, January 30, 2016

2016 Meridian Winter Blast - Admission only $2, 3 Canned Goods, or 1 Children's Book - 2/12 - 2/14

Annual festival will feature all new “Taste of Detroit” food tent, return of popular attractions...

Downtown Detroit will bustle like it’s 2006 as Meridian Winter Blast presented by Quicken Loans returns to Campus Martius Park for the 12th year, Friday, February 12th through Sunday, February 14th, 2016. Visitors will be able to enjoy an array of seasonal family-friendly fun and expanded offerings for adults as the annual event continues to grow in both excitement and activity.

Admission to the 2016 Meridian Winter Blast is $2, three canned goods/non-perishable items or a children’s book, which will go to Matrix Human Services to help to fight hunger in metro Detroit and continue the festival’s commitment to fostering literacy.

In celebration of Detroit’s food renaissance, Meridian is sponsoring the new “Taste of Detroit” food tent. Outstanding metro Detroit restaurants and chefs will be providing enjoyable, quality food from LaDolce Vita, Red Crown, (revolver), Slow’s To Go, El Asador, El Barzon, Hudson Café, Andiamo Italia, Detroit Seafood Market and Famous Dave’s.

Meridian Health Plan Snowshoeing
Thanks to Meridian Health Plan, snowshoes are available for FREE at Meridian Winter Blast in a variety of sizes for children and adults. Experience this fun, outdoor activity with the whole family! Snowshoeing takes place in Cadillac Square.

FREE Ice Skating presented by St. John Providence Health System
There's only one weekend you can skate for FREE at Campus Martius Park- Winter Blast Weekend! Rental skates are $3. Free Skating is sponsored by St. John Providence Health System.

WIN PRIZES on the Great Expressions Hockey Shot
The hockey competition is back: Great Expressions Dental Centers is once again challenging festivalgoers with a Hockey Shot competition. Attendees will have a chance to shoot and score cool prizes from Great Expressions.

This year’s festival will include the return of two crowd favorites: the Meridian Snow Slide, featuring a 200 ft. thrill ride down Michigan Avenue, and the Bedrock Zip Line Adventure, offering guests the chance to fly 300 ft. down Woodward Avenue. Both attractions provide great momentum for a full programming line-up that will be announced next month.

Tickets for the 200 foot Snow Slide are $3- come early to line-up for this popular attraction, a favorite of kids and adults! You must be at least 42" tall to ride the Meridian Snow Slide.

Want to skip the line and get a Meridian Winter Blast Snow Slide Fast Pass? Visit the Meridian Health Plan Booth inside the Monroe Street Comfort Zone and find out how you can win with the Meridian Scavenger Hunt!

The Bedrock Zip Line Adventure will begin at Woodward and State/Gratiot and tickets are $10 each. Special early deal - get two tickets for $15 before 3:00pm!

"This year’s Meridian Winter Blast presented by Quicken Loans reminds me very much of the 2006 event during the Super Bowl year,” said Jonathan Witz, Winter Blast event producer. “Much like Detroit’s rejuvenation, we’re experiencing a rise in both interest and activities, as demonstrated by the return of Meridian Snow Slide and Bedrock Zip Line Adventure, as well as the all new ‘Taste of Detroit’ Food Tent. We’re proud to continue as Detroit’s premier winter festival that draws thousands each year and is an annual tradition reflecting the rebirth of the downtown area."

New to the 2016 festival is the Winter Blast “Hometown Tourist Giveaway” will feature a chance for festival visitors to win more than 20 regional tourism packages from the Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau. Prize packages include complimentary overnight stays at top metro Detroit hotels, including the Book Cadillac, Detroit Marriott, Henry Hotel, the Hotel St. Regis and more. These prizes include dining certificates and free admission to museums and cultural attractions like the DIA, Detroit Zoo, Motown Museum and more.  

Information on how to enter will be on www.winterblast.com at the end of January.

“This is an outstanding way to showcase the culture and attractions of our region, and we’re thrilled to partner with the Meridian Winter Blast to offer these great prizes that reflect how great metro Detroit is for tourism,” said Larry Alexander, president of the Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau.

MUSIC AND ENTERTAINMENT
Meridian Winter Blast is pleased to announce its best ever music lineup on two different stages with music from many genres.

The full schedule of artists is as follows:

MUSIC SCHEDULE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE

Thornetta Davis takes to the Michigan Lottery stage on Feb 12th at 10pm
2016 Meridian Winter Blast Music Schedule


MICHIGAN LOTTERY STAGE
located in the Taste of Detroit Tent

Friday February 12th

11:45 to 12:30 p.m. Cayenne & Ginger (Acoustic Pop)
1:00 to 2:00 p.m. The Paul Shonk Trio (Acoustic Rock)
2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Epic Movement (Jazz Fusion)
4:00 to 5:00 p.m. The Native Howl (Thrash Grass)
5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Jibs Brown & The Jambros (Rootsy Blues)
7:00 to 8:00 p.m. Inohs Sivad Evolution (Rock Funk Soul)
8:30 to 9:30 p.m. Sam Van Wagoner (Blues/Pop)
10:00 to 11:00 p.m. Thornetta Davis (R&B/Blues)

Saturday February 13th

11:30 to 12:15 p.m. Sophia Avocado (Mixed Genre)
12:45 to 1:30 p.m. Adam Labeaux (Improvisational Folk)
2:00 to 3:00 p.m. Dan Tillery (Eclectic Mix)
3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Tart (Femmelectro New Wave)
5:00 to 6:00 p.m. The Ruiners (Rockabilly Garage)
6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Longneck Strangler (Country/Rock/Americana)
8:00 to 9:30 p.m. Orbitsuns (Outlaw Country)
10:00 to 11:00 p.m. SKYrise (40s/House/HipHop)

Sunday February 14th

11:30 to 12:15 p.m. Kat Beal (Country)
12:45 to 1:30 p.m. Cold Tone Harvest (Americana/Roots)
2:00 to 3:00 p.m. Acoustic Madness (Acoustic Based Rock)
3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Last Call (New Country)
5:00 to 6:00 p.m. Roots Vibrations Band (Reggae Soca)
6:30 to 7:30 p.m. J.Canady and the SoulNyce Band (Soul Funk Jazz)
8:00 to 9:00 p.m. Persuasion (High Energy Variety)


SOARING EAGLE CASINO & RESORT STAGE
located in the Cadillac Square Tent

Friday February 12th

11:30 to 12:15 p.m. Mia Green (Acoustic Pop)
12:45 to 1:30 p.m. Julie D (Acoustic Pop)
2:00 to 3:00 p.m. Cooper Anstett (Singer Songwriter)
3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Blood and Wine (Heavy Alternative)
5:00 to 6:00 p.m. BRONZE MAMBAS (Psychedelic Rock)
6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Harlow (Hard Rock/Alternative)
8:00 to 9:00 p.m. Paul Lamb & the Detroit Breakdown (Blues/Classic Rock)
9:30 to 11:00 p.m. Stone Clover (Irish Rock & Roll)

Saturday February 13th

11:45 to 12:30 p.m. James & June (Acoustic Folk)
1:00 to 2:00 p.m. Al Bettis (Indie Folk)
2:30 to 3:30 p.m. The Tom Toms (Indie Rock)
4:00 to 5:00 p.m. Here We Harbour (Hard Rock/ Alternative)
5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Kung Fu Lovers (Activist Party Rock)
7:00 to 8:00 p.m. Taken Aces (Rock)
8:30 to 9:30 p.m. Nina & The Buffalo Riders (Psychedelic Bluesy Soul Rock)
10:00 to 11:00 p.m. The Reefermen (Rock & Soul)

Sunday February 14th

11:15 to 12:00 p.m. Olivia Millerschin (Indie Folk Pop)
12:30 to 1:15 p.m. Julianne Ankley (Singer Songwriter)
1:45 to 2:45 p.m. Oak City Roots (Indie Pop/Folk Rock)
3:15 to 4:15 p.m. Laura Rain and the Caesars (Soul/Blues)
4:45 to 5:45 p.m. Rev. Marc Falconberry Blues Band (Blues)
6:15 to 7:15 p.m. Yvette Meadows (R&B)
7:45 to 9:00 p.m. Larry Lee & Back in The Day Band (Old School Funk & R&B)


All weekend entertainment schedules and any additional information can be found online at www.winterblast.com


2015 Meridan Winter Blast
One Campus Martius
Detroit, Michigan 48226
February 12th - 14th
Friday, Saturday 11am - 11pm
Sunday 11am - 9pm


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FREE Home Depot Kids Workshop 2/6 - Build a Valentine's Day Mailbox

Build a Valentine's Day Mailbox on Saturday 2/6 at the Home Depot

Build. Learn. Create. Have fun with fun Kids Workshops at the Home Depot designed for children ages 5 - 12. Workshops teach children do-it-yourself skills, tool safety and instill a sense of pride and accomplishment. All kids get to keep their craft and receive a FREE Kids Workshop Apron, commemorative pin and certificate of achievement.

Make a Valentine's Day Mailbox
Saturday, February 6, 2016
9am - Noon

Join our hands-on workshop and build a wooden Valentines mailbox to hold all your child?s valentine cards from their favorite friends. After the mailbox is built, your child can personalize their project with paint.

Kids Workshop activities are scheduled on a first come/first served basis. Please do not arrive before 9:00 a.m.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THIS HOME DEPOT KIDS WORKSHOP


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Wednesday, January 27, 2016

Kroger FREE Friday COUPON download for Sunny Delight Juice Drink on 1/29

Get your coupon this Friday ...

Starting Friday,January 29, 2016, you can download to our Kroger Rewards Card a digital coupon for FREE Sunny Delight Juice Drink (any variety, 16 fl oz) at www.kroger.com/FREEFridayDownload.


The coupon must be redeemed by Sunday, February 14, 2016.  The download will be available on Friday, January 29, 2016 between the hours of 12am and 11:59pm PT. This coupon is for Kroger rewards members.


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Tuesday, January 26, 2016

FREE Weight Loss Seminar w/ Dr. Ian Smith at Detroit School of the Arts 2/8 6pm - RSVP

Detroit, Start out 2016 right with Dr. Ian Smith...

At the beginning of each year, the Whole Cities Foundation offers a Healthy Eating Challenge to help people become more self-aware about the impact diet has on your body.

This year the Whole Cities Foundation decided to take things up a notch by bringing you celebrity author Dr. Ian Smith as seen on the Emmy winning daytime talk show, The Doctors and VH1’s highly-rated Celebrity Fit Club. Dr. Ian Smith is also author of the # 1 New York Times Bestseller Shred: The Revolutionary Diet and Super Shred: The Big Results Diet.

Join the Whole Cities Foundaiton at the Detroit School of Arts on February 8th, 2016 as Dr. Ian kicks off the Whole Foods annual Detox Challenge. In his latest book, The Shred Power Cleanse, Dr. Ian has carefully designed an accessible, realistic and flexible two-week program that will help you eliminate toxins and jumpstart a healthy new lifestyle.

Participants in the previous Challenges experienced some amazing results: many lost weight, reduced the number of medications they were taking, and found relief from joint pain, migraines, night sweats, gastrointestinal problems, and many other conditions. Join the Whole Cities Foundation this year, and see what you can achieve.

The Detroit School of Arts holds up to 800 people, so let's have a packed house for Dr. Ian.

Complimentary Valet Parking Provided
This event is FREE of Charge!

Share this information at your job, school, place of worship, and organizations. Get the word out to everyone you know so as many people as possible can benefit from this spectacular FREE event!

REGISTRATION REQUIRED
To reserve your seat, please email angela.jordan@wholefoods.com 

Event Details:
Monday, February 8, 2016 at 6pm
Detroit School of Arts Auditorium (Seldes St. Entrance)
123 Selden Street
Detroit, MI 48201


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