Giveaway Goodness: Mayor's Holiday Special
Given my ever present desire to declutter (particularly around this time of year), I'm a huge fan of experiential gifts. And I've found that experiential gifts are particularly awesome for kids; they negate said clutter, offer an opportunity for togetherness, create lasting memories (Laurel's most vivid gift memories are shows she has attended), and can inspire new or fuel existing interests. Not surprisingly then, I'm super excited that the Mayor's Holiday Special is back for another season, and thanks to their generosity, I've got a great giveaway for you today!
If you're not familiar with the Mayor's Holiday Special, it's a program that runs during the holiday season and offers thousands of half-price tickets (powered by BosTix, which reinvests sales back into the local arts community) to local performances (as well as dining and parking deals). AWESOME.
And now here's where you come in! The kind folks at the Mayor's Holiday Special are offering a $100 gift certificate to one of you fantastic readers. Here's how to enter to win:
THIS CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED
Congrats to winner Kristina!
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Rules*:
*One lucky winner (drawn randomly via Random.org) will receive a $100 gift certificate to BosTix. The winner can use the gift certificate to purchase any one of the over 70 performances on sale this holiday season at the Mayor's Holiday Special or year-round at BosTix. The winner will be notified directly via e-mail, then listed back at this post using first name only. Good luck!
Image credit: Blue Man Group via the Mayor's Holiday Special
Comments
It's a toss up between Holiday Pops and the Nutcracker!
Posted by: Judy C | November 27, 2012 9:29 AM | Reply to this comment
I would love to see the Holiday Pops with my family!
Posted by: sara l | November 27, 2012 9:33 AM | Reply to this comment
Nutcracker!
Posted by: Jane | November 27, 2012 9:46 AM | Reply to this comment
Boston Nutcracker Ballet all the way! Thanks for the chance to win.
Posted by: Andrea Jay | November 27, 2012 9:47 AM | Reply to this comment
Oh, this is so great! Thanks for the heads-up (and the giveaway).
I'm interested in The Screwtape Letters at first glance. And the Nutcracker, of course!
My husband would love to see A Christmas Carol.
I'll stop there ;)
Posted by: Susanne | November 27, 2012 10:17 AM | Reply to this comment
The Nutcracker with my family!!! What a wonderful opportunity!
Posted by: Jessica | November 27, 2012 10:20 AM | Reply to this comment
Definitely the Nutcracker! Can you believe in all of my 31 years, I've never seen it??
Posted by: Tara | November 27, 2012 11:02 AM | Reply to this comment
I would LOVE to see How The Grinch Stole Christmas!
Posted by: Kristen | November 27, 2012 1:00 PM | Reply to this comment
I'd love to see the How The Grinch Stole Xmas with the family!!
Posted by: Caitlyn | November 27, 2012 1:16 PM | Reply to this comment
Nutcracker
Posted by: Jackie T. | November 27, 2012 1:51 PM | Reply to this comment
I would love to go to the Christmas Revels!
Posted by: Trina | November 27, 2012 7:06 PM | Reply to this comment
I would love to see the Grinch! But the Pops would be awesome too!
Posted by: Theresa | November 28, 2012 6:33 AM | Reply to this comment
I have heard great things about the Grinch, so I would take my daughter to see that :)
Posted by: Korey | November 28, 2012 6:34 AM | Reply to this comment
the grinch would be the top choice :).... kids... :)
Posted by: Mike B. | November 28, 2012 6:37 AM | Reply to this comment
Memphis... Fun date night :)
Posted by: Jess | November 28, 2012 7:05 AM | Reply to this comment
I would love to see the nutcraker
Posted by: Anu Rebello | November 28, 2012 7:30 AM | Reply to this comment
What a great giveaway! i would love to take my daughter to the Nutcracker what a special treat that would be! Thank you!
Posted by: robin | November 28, 2012 7:40 AM | Reply to this comment
would love to take my kids to see La Belle et La Bete!
Posted by: gkcrits | November 28, 2012 9:13 AM | Reply to this comment
Always wanted to see How The Grinch Stole Christmas, and The Nutcracker, of course!
Posted by: Jonna K | November 28, 2012 9:35 AM | Reply to this comment
My kids have been clamoring to see the Nutcracker. We'll probably take them to one of the less expensive alternatives this year but winning this prize would enable us to take them to the Boston Ballet!
Posted by: aprilshowers | November 28, 2012 9:54 AM | Reply to this comment
My husband and I are huge theater fans and would love to see a show. Since out twins were born last December, we never get a night out anymore. We would love to go see a show!!!
Posted by: Renee | November 28, 2012 10:39 AM | Reply to this comment
I love the holidays in the city! I would really like to check out the Urban Nutcracker - it has always caught my eye, but I have never gone.
Posted by: Marita H. | November 28, 2012 1:12 PM | Reply to this comment
I would definitely have to pick How the Grinch stole Christmas. My two boys love the movie.
Posted by: Kristina Lobo | November 28, 2012 1:36 PM | Reply to this comment
The Nutcracker in Natick would be ideal. Family from overseas are visiting now, language barriers dissolve in music and arts, especially spectaculiar performances. Thank you.
Posted by: Julie B | November 29, 2012 9:31 AM | Reply to this comment
I would love to see the new Nutcracker!
Posted by: Lara | November 29, 2012 10:34 AM | Reply to this comment
Would love to see how the Grinch Stole Christmas!
Posted by: Cathy | November 29, 2012 8:48 PM | Reply to this comment
The Nutcracker!
Posted by: Kim T. @kimworld | November 29, 2012 8:50 PM | Reply to this comment
I would love to see the Pops with my family. Thanks!
Posted by: Sarah | November 29, 2012 8:50 PM | Reply to this comment
The Nutcracker - I think the Grinch would be alot of fun - but my kid would remember the Nutcracker more. Would be great to win
Posted by: Amy k | November 29, 2012 8:51 PM | Reply to this comment
The Nutcracker! Easy choice, I saw it once as a child and will never forget it :)
Posted by: Ida Mae | November 29, 2012 8:52 PM | Reply to this comment
I would pick How the Grinch Stole Christmas, my son and daughters would love it!
Posted by: Kerry | November 29, 2012 9:11 PM | Reply to this comment
holiday pops!
Posted by: dave | November 29, 2012 9:15 PM | Reply to this comment
Definitely the Nutcracker. I would absolutely love to take my girls. It's one of my most favorite holiday memories as a child!
Posted by: Jo-Ann | November 29, 2012 9:23 PM | Reply to this comment
We would love to see How the Grinch Stole Christmas! My boys (ages 7 and 8) would really enjoy this show.
Posted by: Debra Roberts | November 29, 2012 9:29 PM | Reply to this comment
Would love to see blue man group!
Posted by: Tanya | November 29, 2012 9:39 PM | Reply to this comment
I would love to take my daughter to see the Nutcracker by the Boston Ballet!
Posted by: Lynn | November 29, 2012 9:53 PM | Reply to this comment
Oh ! the Boston Pops...you can get a table and go to the kids performance. They have tea sandwich and holiday fare and a sing along for all ages. Everyone gets into their finest holiday attire to listen to the wonderful Boston Pops. Symphony hall is a treat anytime of year but the Holiday Pops are very special at Symphony Hall. The Mayor started a wonderful thing with this program. It makes it affordable for many more people to afford the arts! I hope the Mayor is getting well and enjoy the holiday season!
Posted by: Mary Crowley | November 30, 2012 1:53 AM | Reply to this comment
How the grinch stole Christmas would be awesome!
Posted by: Jennifer Fuchs | November 30, 2012 8:33 AM | Reply to this comment
I would see the nutcracker with my 9 yr. old daughter, or maybe see Memphis with my husband, or even go to Blue Man group...too hard to decide!
Posted by: Karen | November 30, 2012 9:12 AM | Reply to this comment
I would love to see The Grinch with my daughter!
Posted by: Alexandra | November 30, 2012 9:31 AM | Reply to this comment
What a great holiday gift this would be! I would love to take my 4 year old son to the Grinch! :-) Thanks again.
Posted by: Amanda | November 30, 2012 9:33 AM | Reply to this comment
The *new Nutcracker* would be awesome, but so would the *Urban Nutcracker* - something my family and I have always wanted to see.
Posted by: Donna | November 30, 2012 9:51 AM | Reply to this comment
My son has long been a fan of the Arabian Nights so I am so excited to see that there is a local performance of this awesome show. We recently went to see The Mikado and Hoop Suite, buying all our tickets through Bostix and felt lucky to see such great shows at such a good price and get such great seating!
Posted by: Eve Costarelli | November 30, 2012 10:06 AM | Reply to this comment
Um, Can I choose all of them?!? Ok, how about the Nutcracker for me, and How the Grinch Stole Christmas for the kiddos :)...And I have always wanted to check out the Urban Nutcracker, so that's on my list too!
Posted by: Judean | November 30, 2012 10:29 AM | Reply to this comment
Would love to see the Boston Ballet's Nutcracker!! It's so magical. I remember going when I was a kid & it was one of my favorite Christmas presents!
Posted by: Stacy | November 30, 2012 10:29 AM | Reply to this comment
holiday pops
Posted by: Emily | November 30, 2012 10:57 AM | Reply to this comment