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CURRENT AND UPCOMING EVENTS

The National Baseball Hall of Fame & Museum:

A big hit with fans

25 Main St., Cooperstown, New York

The National Baseball Hall of Fame features 286 members, including 2008 inductees Barney Dreyfuss, Rich "Goose" Gossage, Bowie Kuhn, Walter O'Malley, Billy Southworth and Dick Williams. Included are 199 former Major League players (including Red Sox player Carlton Fiske, shown at left) 35 Negro Leaguers, 26 executives or pioneers, 18 managers, and 8 umpires. The Baseball Writers' Association of America has elected 106 former players to the Hall of Fame, while the Hall of Fame Committee on Baseball Veterans has elected 153 candidates (92 Major Leaguers, 26 pioneers/executives, 18 managers, nine Negro Leaguers, and 8 umpires). The defunct Committee on Negro Leagues selected nine members between 1971-1977. The Hall of Fame currently has 64 living members. See these celebrities and enjoy special events sponsored by the museum. MTA members receive a $1.50 discount. For information, call 607.547.7200 or visit www.baseballhalloffame.org.

May 17, 7:00 P.M.: “Voices of the Game: Carlton Fisk”

Hall of Famer Carlton Fisk participates in a Voices of the Game event. Elected to the Hall of Fame in 2000, Fisk, an 11-time All-Star, spent 24 years behind the plate as one of baseball’s most durable catchers. During the program, Fisk will discuss his baseball memories and participate in a question-and-answer session with the audience. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children under 12. For tickets, call 607.547.0397. If you go, plan to stay for the Minor League game on May 18 at the museum’s Doubleday Field.

What’s happening this summer at the Berkshire Theater Festival

Plan for the summer ahead with this eclectic array of great plays – all at a 5% MTA member discount. Click here to learn more about the Berkshire Theater Festival and other happenings.

Candida – June 20 through July 5 Previews: June 17, 18,19

Set in London’s East End during the Victorian era, Candida is about the domestic turmoil that ensues when a dashing and sensitive young poet comes between a socially progressive minister and his charismatic wife.

The Book Club Play – July 11 through July 19
Previews: July 8, 9, 10

This hilarious and heartbreaking play is about people who read books, people who say they read books, and people who prefer books to other people. The play examines the popular phenomena of book clubs: the intricate rules, the intricate friendships and the intricate need for food.

A Man for All Seasons – July 25 through August 9
Previews: July 22, 23, 24

Robert Bolt’s stirring drama explores the uneasy interplay of church and state during the reign of King Henry VIII. The play is based on the true story of Sir Thomas More, a revered scholar, lawyer and churchman, whose eloquence and endurance in the face of escalating threats to his beliefs and family make him one of modern drama’s greatest tragic heroes.

Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? – August 15 through September 6 Previews: August 12, 13, 14

This is one of legendary playwright Edward Albee’s great successes, a scathing, scalding, revealing and wickedly funny drama – one of the great plays of American theatre.

Choice Privileges Updates

As of January 1st, Choice Privileges® members will be able to earn points towards free nights and a host of other rewards at all 10 Choice Hotels brand properties in the U.S., Canada, Ireland, Mexico, and the Caribbean. Yes! Econo Lodge and Rodeway Inn brands are now a part of the Choice Privileges rewards program. And there’s more! To celebrate Choice Privileges 10th Anniversary, starting February 1st and ending April 17th Choice Privileges members will be able to earn up to three times the points on stays at Comfort Inn, Comfort Suites, Quality, Sleep Inn and Clarion hotels for every dollar spent. Visit www.choiceprivileges.com for details. For reservations go to www.choicehotels.com or call 800.258.2847. Reference both your MTA special rate ID number 00800979 and your personal Choice Privileges identification number.

TD Banknorth Garden Offerings

Bruins discounts
Rally 4 the Playoffs - 4 games for $299 or $149 plus you get the 3/20 Montreal game. Two for Tuesdays - February 26 v. Ottawa and March 4 v. Florida. Get $10.50 off March 6 v. Toronto, March 8 v. Washington, and March 13 v. Tampa Bay. To order your tickets, please click here. Use promo code mtaoffers.

Harlem Globetrotters
The World Famous Harlem Globetrotters are bringing their 2008 *Magic As Ever* World Tour to Boston for a doubleheader on Saturday, March 29 and Sunday, March 30. The Globetrotters will take the court at the TD Banknorth Garden at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday and 12:30 p.m. on Sunday. Get $7.00 off on our $52, $36, and $27 seats! (Please note the price shown online reflects the discount.) To order your tickets, please click here. Use promo code mtaoffers.

Killer Instincts at the New England Aquarium

  • Pick up your Killer Instincts Passport at the Information Desk.
  • Follow the Killer Instincts Path throughout the Aquarium and stamp your passport while you uncover the truth about the shark, stingray, barracuda and more.
  • Get up close and personal with some feared creatures during our live animal presentations.
  • See the larger-than-life shark video projected along our High-Definition Wall.
  • Check out some prehistoric ocean killers at the Simons IMAX Theatre.

J. Jill joins Discount Directory!


MTA members can now use their membership card to save $15 off a purchase of $75 or more at J. Jill! The discount applies to purchases made online and in stores, including outlets, throughout Massachusetts. For online purchases be sure to use code MTAB15 to receive the MTA discount.


Train a seal for an afternoon

Learn what it’s like to work with the Northern fur seals and harbor seals at the New England Aquarium. Reservations are required. Please call 617.973.5206.




ONGOING ACTIVITIES

Travel and adventure





Look at the Discount Directory for everything from NEW MTA Vacations to places to ski – all at great MTA discounts.





Heating homes with a hybrid system, an easier way to make a will, and screenings to prevent strokes and fractures are discussed in an article on new Discount Directory programs offered to MTA members – at exclusive savings. Read all about them.

The Tip Sheet presents different ideas for things to do and places to go – all at MTA member savings. Learn more.

“Exploring Leonardo”

An online exhibition now appearing at www.mos.org

Learn about this Renaissance genius who was a scientist, inventor and artist in a series of online presentations by the Boston Museum of Science. Check out a QuickTime time-lapse movie of the exhibit being built or navigate parts of the exhibit using QuickTime VR. You’ll be dazzled by the man and his masterpieces. For more information, go to www.mos.org.

The best of Broadway and beyond
The Starline Room Dinner Theater,
Stoughton, Mass.

The singing wait staff provides an evening of entertainment for you at the Starline Room Dinner Theater with musical reviews that include top show tunes from Broadway and other venues. MTA members receive $5 off the show cost with the purchase of dinner. For reservations, call 781.297.SHOW (7469).



Make a big splash



Take family and friends on Boston Duck Tours, a wacky and wonderful way to see the city.




Mayflower II: History in action

Plymouth, Mass. - open year round
and free to members

Come aboard and learn about the 1620 voyage of the Mayflower, the perils of maritime travel and the tools of 17th-century navigation. You may meet role players in period costumes who will share their personal accounts of shipboard life, playing the part of Mayflower passengers (popularly known as the “Pilgrims”) or sailors. Call 508.830.6021 or visit www.plimoth.org.

DISCOUNT DIRECTORY DEALS



You can save up to thousands of dollars a year by taking advantage of deals in the Discount Directory. Here are some examples:












Get in free or at deep discounts at
museums throughout New England.








Brooks Brothers offers a 15% discount on regular and everday value-priced merchandise.





The London Harness Company, established in 1776, offers a 10% discount on purchases of $100 or more.








Get 10% off retail prices on all computers, hardware, software and 10% off Web design, training, home networking and computer rentals at the Computer Cafe.







Shop for women's clothes and accessories at dozens of places offering an MTA discount.










A guide to great savings at hotels, inns and B&Bs

The MTA 2007 - 2008 Hotel Discount Directory lists a wonderful array of places that give you a special MTA member discount of 5% to 25%.

Imagine your getaways at places like this:

  • A delightful inn – winner of Cape Cod Magazine’s 2005 and 2006 “Best of Upper Cape Cod” – that is located on Falmouth Harbor, within walking distance of ferries, beaches, restaurants and shops.

  • A luxury inn, secluded in the heart of a 33-acre estate in Petersham, Mass., with a relaxed ambiance, gourmet food, summer gardens, fall foliage and more.
  • A charming Rhode Island B&B owned by a retired English teacher that offers guests a private sanctuary away from crowds in summer and hearth cooking lessons in winter.
  • An intimate country getaway in the Mount Snow Valley of southern Vermont with Murder Mystery Weekends throughout the year for those who dare!
  • A restored Vermont farmhouse, designed to rekindle all your happy vacation memories, located near Okemo Mountain Resort, a favorite ski destination.

For a copy of the new Hotel Discount Directory, call MTAB at 800.336.0990, ext. 5226 or click here. Check it out before you check in.

'07-'08 Discount Directory Listings

ADDITIONS

Crafts And Hobbies


American Folk Art & Craft Supply — 781.871.7277
http://www.americanfolkartonline.com
1415 Hanover St., Route 139
Hanover, MA 02339
- MTA member 15% discount on machine purchases. Sewing, quilting, sergers and embroidery machines available. Offer good through December of 2008. Cannot be combined with any other discount. Exclusions may apply.

Fitness


Fitness Together — 781.246.0064
http://www.ftlynnfield.com
26 Main St
Lynnfield, MA 01940
- MTA member 10% off any package of 36 or more.

Retail


Reebok International — 781.401.4234
http://www.reebokoutlet.com
1895 J. W. Foster Blvd
Canton, MA 02121
- MTA members mention coupon code 8890362 to receive 15% off entire purchase at all Reebok, Rockport and Greg Norman U.S. Outlet Stores. Discount cannot be combined with any other coupon, group offer, member discount or Footwear Search Program. Not valid on prior purchases or on the purchase of gift cards. Offer valid through December 31, 2008.

Sea


PG Dive LLC — 617.969.3483
http://www.pgdive.com
212 Adams St
Newton, MA 02458
- MTA member 10% off all snorkling and scuba equipment • 15% off any SCUBA diving class.

Susie J. Sport Fishing Charters — 617.417.5992
http://www.susiejcharters.com
East Dennis, MA
- MTA member receives $10 off four (4) hour trip • $15 off five (5) hour trip • $20 off six (6) hour trip. Vessel accommodates up to four (4) passengers. MTA member card must be presented at beginning at trip. Reservation required.

Services


Closet Monsters — 508.561.3007
http://www.closetmonstersite.com
31 Murphys Way
Uxbridge, MA
- MTA member 10% off any design and installation. FREE consultation and design work.

SMD Photography — 617.901.5334
http://www.sarahmduganphotography.com
PO Box 60096
Worcester, MA 01606
- MTA members receive a $200 photograph print credit towards any package purchase. MTA member owned.

Theatre


North Shore Music Theatre — Group Sales: 978.232.7202
http://www.nsmt.org
62 Dunham Road
Beverly, MA 01915
- MTA member: Call Group Sales and refer to code: MTA to receive discount up to 40% off regular ticket prices. Excludes HSM2, Celebrity Concerts and Kids Summer Series.

Well Being


Medi WeightLoss — 617.923.6334
http://www.mediweightlossclinics.com
48 Summer St
Watertown, MA 02472
- MTA members receive FREE initial consultation at Watertown, Woburn, Danvers and Salem locations. Includes consultation, comprehensive blood panel, EKG, assessment of weightloss goals, diet and excersize counseling.

Medi Weightloss Clinic of Salem — 978.740.5090
http://www.mediweightlossclinics.com
84 Highland Ave
Salem, MA 01970
- MTA members receive a $200 discount off initial visit.

Ways to Wellness — 508.472.0508
http://www.waystowellness.net
24 Crestwood Dr
Southbridge, MA 01550
- MTA members receive $5 off hourly session which may include any one or a combination of the following energy modalities: Reiki, Reiki Drumming, EFT or Energy Medicine.

CHANGES

Museums


Barnum Museum — 203.331.1104
http://www.barnum-museum.org
820 Main St.
Bridgeport, CT 06604
- Regular $7 • MTA member $1 off and 10% discount at the gift shop.

Services


Neponset Valley Construction, Inc. — 781.762.1102
http://www.neponsetvalleyconstruction.com
61 Endicott Street
Norwood, MA 02062
- MTA members receive six month/no interest/no payment financing with new NVC Project Card. Apply on-line. Approval decisions are fast and confidential. Major credit cards accepted. Pay by credit card or check and receive a gift card valued up to $1,000. Call 781.762.1102 for program details. Finance program cannot be combined with gift card promotion. Seasoned & qualified carpenters insure superior workmanship & service. BB member 94412. Mass Lic.148994. Fully Insured

Neponset Vly Roofing, Gutters, Windows & Siding Co — 781.762.1102
http://www.neponsetvalleyroofing.com
61 Endicott St., #26
Norwood, MA 02062
- MTA members receive six month/no interest/no payment financing with new NVC Project Card. Apply on-line. Approval decisions are fast and confidential. Major credit cards accepted. Pay by credit card or check and receive a gift card valued up to $1,000. Call 781.762.1102 for program details. Finance program cannot be combined with gift card promotion. Temporary patchwork for roofs available. BB member 94412. Mass Lic.148994. Fully Insured.

 
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