SPECIAL EVENTS
DON’T MISS THIS GREAT OPPORTUNTIY for FAMILY FUN - FREE MUSEUM ADMISSIONS ALL SUMMER LONG!!
The National Endowment for the Arts, and more than 700 museums in all 50 states formed to offer free admission to active duty military personnel and their families from Memorial Day, May 31, 2010, through Labor Day, September 6, 2010. If you are active duty military personnel and/or an immediate family member, all you need to do is show either a Geneva Conventions CAC Card, a DD Form 1173, or a DD Form 1173-1 at the museum admissions desk. Immediate family members under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an appropriate ID holder. Visit http://www.arts.gov/national/bluestarmuseums/index.php to learn more and research available museums in your area.
STANDING ROOM - $10 RED SOX TICKETS – Boston, MA
Call up your best buddy who’s heading off to boot camp, or your son who’s back from Iraq, and tell him you’d love to spend some quality time together this summer at historic Fenway Park in Boston. Juice up the deal by offering to pay for a pair of Red Sox tickets. Just be sure your soldier/sailor/airman/marine brings an active duty military ID so the two of you can buy discounted tickets for $10 each.
At every regular season game, the Boston Red Sox set aside SRO (standing room only) tickets for active duty military personnel. The number of tickets varies, but it’s often around 200. Each serviceman or servicewoman can purchase a maximum of two tickets per game — one for them, one for you — at $10 each. Military SRO tickets go on sale two hours before game time. The ticket booth is at Gate B. Each person with an active duty military ID can buy two tickets.
FREE YOUTH SUMMER CAMP – July 11-16 and 25-30 – West Barnstable, MA
A free summer camp is being offered to all military youths by Operation Military Kids. The camp will be held at the Cape Cod Camp Lyndon YMCA for two five-day sessions:
July 11-16, and July 25-30 from 7:30am to 5:00pm each day. The camp is open to kids in grades K-12 (ages 5-18). Parents welcomed to drop their children off for the full day or a few hours. There will be supervised access to all spaces including swimming, computers, games, etc. Kids must be registered ahead of time. For information on registering, please contact Michele O’Brien at 508-428-9251, ext 0 or by email at mobrien@ymcacapecod.org.
NEW SCHOLARSHIP FOR CHILDREN OF FALLEN MEMBERS – Submit application starting May 1st
The children of military personnel who died in the line of duty since Sept. 11, 2001 can apply for an educational scholarship similar to the new Post-9/11 GI Bill. Benefits are retroactive to Aug. 1, 2009. The scholarship, which is administered by the Department of Veterans Affairs, are named after Marine Gunnery Sergeant John David Fry, 28, a Texas native who died in Iraq in 2006 while disarming an explosive. He was survived by three young children.
The Department of Veterans Affairs will begin accepting applications for the Fry scholarship on May 1, 2010. For more information or assistance applying, call toll-free 1-888-GIBILL-1 (1-888-442-4551), or visit the VA GI Bill Website at www.gibill.va.gov.
WALT DISNEY MILITARY PROMOTION – Jan 3 thru July 31, 2010 – Orlando, FL
The Shades of Green Resort, an Armed Forces Recreation Center, and Walt Disney World in Orlando, have teamed up to make a 4-Day vacation for service members and their families even more affordable. A 4-Day Military Promotional ticket will be on sale from Jan. 3, through July 31. Each active or retired member of the U.S. military may purchase up to six special 4-day promotional tickets for $99 each. “Park Hopper” and “Water Park Fun & More” options may also be added for a nominal fee.
The Shades of Green Resort is one of four Armed Forces Recreation Centers worldwide, operated by the Army’s Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation Command. Room rates are on a sliding scale, based on rank, making it affordable for all military families. Visit www.shadesofgreen.org to learn more about these and other vacation specials. To make hotel reservations, active and retired U.S. Military personnel may visit www.shadesofgreen.org or call the Shades of Green Resort at 888-593-2242. Shades of Green currently has availability, however, rooms may be limited on certain dates.
FREE & DISCOUNTED ADMISSION TO VERMONT MOZART FESTIVAL – Summer 2010 – Burlington, VT
Since 1974, the Vermont Mozart Festival has brought artists from around the world to perform classical music in beautiful indoor and outdoor settings. The festival hosts 19 concerts over three weeks of summer and is regarded by its attendees as one of their favorite rituals. During the 2010 season, running from July 18 - August 8, active duty service members are eligible to receive free admission. Their dependents may attend for a 50% discount. The offer is also extended to currently serving members of the Guard and Reserves.
Tickets may be picked up at their Box Office at 3 Main Street, Suite 217 in Burlington. You can reach the Box Office at (802) 862-7352. Valid military ID must be presented at time of purchase. A concert schedule can be found on the web at www.vtmozart.org
FREE PERFORMANCES AT THE BOSTON CONSERVATORY – Boston, MA
The Boston Conservatory presents more than 200 performances each year—from student and faculty recitals, to fully staged works of dance, theater and opera, to our Boston Conservatory orchestra and choral ensembles. In addition to the many performances featuring our incredibly talented students, the Boston Conservatory is proud to feature the talents of a wide range of visiting artists and ensembles in residence. For information on available performances, please visit: www.bostonconservatory.edu
FREE ADMISSION AT GOVERNOR BRADFORD HOUSE – Bristol, RI
The Governor Bradford House is the country inn at Mount Hope Farm, located at 250 Metacom Avenue in Bristol, RI. Free admission is given for active duty military, including up to 3 family members. For more information, visit www.mounthopefarm.com/Country_Inn.html.
DISCOUNTED ADMISSION AT AT THE MUSEUM OF YACHTING – Newport, RI
For more than 25 years, the Museum of Yachting (MoY) has worked to preserve the culture and heritage of yachting. Situated on one of the most beautiful seaside locations in New England, today the Museum celebrates the traditions of yachting through the presentation of informative exhibits and educational programming. Service members receive 25% off adult and child admissions. For more information, visit www.moy.org.
FREE ADMISSION FOR KIDS AT THE NEWPORT MANSIONS – Newport, RI
The Preservation Society of Newport County, Rhode Island's largest cultural organization, preserves and protects the best of Newport County's architectural heritage. Its 11 historic properties and landscapes - seven of which are National Historic Landmarks - trace America's architectural and social development from the Colonial era through the Gilded Age. All military kids enter for free with adult military member buying regular admission. For more information, visit www.newportmansions.org.
MILITARY DISCOUNT AT OLD STURBRIDGE VILLAGE – Sturbridge, MA
Old Sturbridge Village, the largest outdoor history museum in the Northeast, is a journey through time to a rural New England town of the 1830s. Visitors are invited into more than 40 original buildings; each carefully researched, restored, and brought to the museum site from towns throughout New England. These include homes, meetinghouses, a district school, country store, bank, law office, printing office, carding mill, sawmill, gristmill, pottery, blacksmith shop, shoe shop, and cooper shop. Old Sturbridge Village offers a 50% discount for active military personnel, all others in the party receive a 20% discount. Show military I.D. at the Visitor Center.
FREE/DISCOUNTED ADMISSION AT LIQUID PLANET WATER PARK – Candia, NH
Liquid Planet Water Park is a family owned and operated Water Park in Candia, NH. They are open 7 days/week from 10:00am - 5:00pm beginning June 19th through Labor day. To show their appreciation to the military, they are proud to offer to all members of the active military, including reserve and national guard members, free admission EVERY DAY all summer long. Additionally, spouses and dependent children can get in for the whole day by only paying the half day rate. Proper ID is required. Check out our website for more information: www.liquidplanetwaterpark.com.
DISCOUNTS OFFERED THROUGH MILITARY.COM
Don’t forget to visit www.Military.com/DC to view discounts offered to service members. Discounts are offered on airlines & rental cars, dining & entertainment, groceries, maternity needs, relocation, and much more! Pick from over 700 national and regional companies.
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DISCOUNTED TOURS AND COMPLIMENTARY TOURS!
The USO offers an array of free and discounted tickets on shows, museums, and tours, so take a look at what we have to offer – there is something for everyone! Check out our “What’s Hot” each week for one-time special offers and programs.
FREE SHOWS
THE SOPRANOS LAST SUPPER: A spoof of the EMMY winning series. Check on line for dates and locations www.comedywedding.com, and then call USO 617-720-4949 for reservations. Must call USO on Thursday for a Saturday show.
MARIA’S BACHELORETTE PARTY: Maria’s getting married and her friends are throwing the hottest party of the century for her – complete with male dancers! R rated evening out for the girls! Check on line for date and locations www.comedywedding.com, and then call USO 617-720-4949 for reservations. Must call USO on Thursday for a Saturday show.
JOEY AND MARIA’S COMEDY ITALIAN WEDDING: Now in the twelfth year! Join the Cavatellis and the Gnocchis for a night of nutty nuptials. Check on line for dates and locations www.comedywedding.com and then call USO 617-720-4949 for reservations. Must call USO on Thursday for a Saturday show.
SHEAR MADNESS: Charles Playhouse, 74 Warrenton St. Tues., Wed. and Thurs. at 8 PM. Sun.3PM and 7PM. Set in a hairstyling salon that is the scene of a wacky murder, Shear Madness is the uproarious whodunit where the audience gets to solve the crime. Complimentary same-day reservations can be made by 3:30PM through the USO pending availability. Limit of two guests per active service ID. Donations directly to the USO appreciated.
LE GRAND DAVID MAGIC SHOW: Cabot Street Cinema Theatre: 286 Cabot St.
Beverly, MA. A magic show for kids and adults at the beautiful, nostalgic Cabot Street Theatre in Beverly, MA. Shows are at 3:00 p.m. on Sundays. Please call the USO on Friday for Sunday’s performance. Tickets are complimentary. The theatre will typically accommodate all dependents as well.
TURTLE LANE PLAYHOUSE: 283 Melrose St., Newton. Thurs, Fri. and Sat. 8PM. Sun.
2PM. Check the website for show schedules and information: www.turtlelane.org.
Call USO at 617-720-4949 for reservations.
LYRIC STAGE:140 Clarendon St., near the John Hancock Tower. Wed. & Thurs. 7:30PM, Fri. 8PM, Sat. 4PM and Sun. 3PM. Call USO at 617-720-4949 for reservations. Check their website for show schedules and information: www.lyricstage.com.
BLUE MAN GROUP: Charles Playhouse, 74 Warrenton St. The USO periodically receives complimentary tickets, so if you would like to be on the USO Blue Man waitlist, please email us at tickets@uso-newengland.org.
DICK DOHERTY’S COMEDY VAULT: Located at 124 Boylston St. at Remington’s Restaurant. The USO offers 2-for-1 tickets ($12 Sunday through Thursday, $20 Fridays & Saturdays). Note: These tickets are not complimentary! Please call the USO office or stop by to reserve your tickets!
IMPROV ASYLUM THEATER: 216 Hanover St. (In the North End). Wed. & Thurs. 8PM, Fri. 8PM and 10PM. Recommended for those 17+. Call the USO for complimentary tickets, pending availability.
NICK'S COMEDY STOP: Boston. 100 Warrenton St. Theatre District. Thurs. and Fri: 8:30 PM. All ages welcome! Complimentary same-day reservations by 3:30PM through the USO, pending availability.
DISCOUNTED TOURS:USO offers the lowest prices available for military on these tours:
SUPER DUCK EXCURSIONS
Great discounts through the USO. “Swim the streets of Boston” on the Super Duck Tours for just $20! You can also choose to take a trolley tour of Boston and Cambridge for $25 or combine both duck and trolley tour for just $37.50. Great educational fun for a reasonable price! Discount extends to military spouse and dependents. For specific details and more information, visit their website at: www.superduckexcursions.com. Contact the USO office to make reservations.
OLD TOWN TROLLEY TOURS
Significant military discounts. Tickets can be purchased at the USO office. One day pass -$24.00. Second day a $16.00 charge for adults, Children 3-12 are $10/day. Children under 3 are free. Complete narrated tour of Boston from the North End to Back Bay and Kendall Square, Cambridge. You can get on and off the trolley at your leisure. Tickets include a free tour of the Old State House Museum and lots of coupons. Don’t forget to get your complimentary Souvenir Guidebook (an $8 value) from either your driver or at stop #1 or #4).
