Simple Living Doesn't Have to Mean Boring Living



Tony Award-Winning musical Cabaret at The Met Theatre


Living on a limited budget does not mean that one cannot enjoy the finer things in life.  I have been known to spend the equivalent of one month's groceries on a single night of indulgence.  Though, I still never pay full price for ANYTHING!  Last summer, I saw In The Heights four times in two weeks, which cost me a total of $194 (less than 50% of the tickets' face value!)


















Of course, those nights of extreme indulgence are few and far between, and in the meantime my aesthetic appetite needs to be appeased.  Contrary to what many might believe, there are several ways to enjoy the arts for little or no cost!

Goldstar is an invaluable resource for art lovers on a budget.  Sign up for free and get discounted or comp (free) tickets to a myriad of events in your area.  Goldstar helps people get out more to enjoy live entertainment, like theater, comedy, sports, music, performing arts and even things like wine tastings, sushi making classes and rodeos.  Their website is easy to navigate, the service is reliable and service fees are low and fair.  Yes, there are service fees, but they range from only $2-$5.  The service fees can be on the higher side for comp tickets, but ultimately you still pay far less than full price! 




Lanford Wilson's modern classic Burn This at the Mark Taper Forum


But wait, there's more!!  After you sign up for Goldstar, you can tell all of your friends about this great new money saver you have found.  For every friend that signs up, you earn a $1 credit towards service fees.  This means your comp tickets can truly be complimentary if you have earned enough credits to cover the service fees.  There is no limit to the number of friends you can refer or the credits you can earn.

The next Goldstar event my husband and I will be attending is "The Autry Celebrates Earth Day:  Sustainable Living in the West".     The Autry celebrates Earth Day with a museum-wide festival designed to inspire simple changes for a healthier planet. Drawing on Native cultures and traditions, this family-friendly event includes local environmental groups, community organizations, and hobbyists offering practical tips on how to get started on an Earth-friendly path. The day also includes tons of live entertainment geared towards children and adults, including storytelling, music and film as well as Kid's Planet activities, lectures and demonstrations.

Full price tickets are $11, but Goldstar is offering comps with a $3.75 service fee per ticket.  If eight of my readers sign up for Goldstar, our field trip to the Autry National Center will be completely FREE! 

Make sure you check out this website today!  Goldstar has been an invaluable part of my life for more than five years, and its time to share the savings!!  Sign up today!!

Goldstar serves the following cities and surrounding areas:

• Atlanta
• Baltimore
• Boston
• Chicago
• Cincinnati
• Dallas
• Houston
• Las Vegas
• Los Angeles
• Minneapolis- St.Paul
• New York
• Orange County, CA
• Phoenix
• Portland
• Sacramento
• San Diego
• San Francisco
• San Jose
• Seattle
• Washington, D.C.