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E-book: Cheap Bastard's(R) Guide to Houston: Secrets of Living the Good Life--For Less!

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  • Series: Cheap Bastard
  • Pub. Date: 01-Mar-2011
  • Publisher: Globe Pequot Press
  • Language: eng
  • ISBN-13: 9780762774746
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  • Series: Cheap Bastard
  • Pub. Date: 01-Mar-2011
  • Publisher: Globe Pequot Press
  • Language: eng
  • ISBN-13: 9780762774746
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Cheap Bastards Guide to Houston details endless free and inexpensive opportunities available in the Lone Star States largest city from theater, concerts, and museums to wine tastings, yoga classes, haircuts, and massages––for native and visiting cheapskates alike. Written in a fun, humorous tone, this unique guide offers sound advice on how to live the good life on the cheap!
Introduction xii
Section 1 Entertainment in Houston
Theater: In on the Act
2(9)
Always Free
3(1)
Major Shows, Major Deals
4(2)
Small Theaters, Big Savings
6(5)
Music: Getting in Tune
11(18)
Big Act, Big Deal
12(3)
Smaller Venues
15(7)
Music & a Meal
22(7)
Free Expression: Open Mics, Poetry Readings & More
29(9)
Open Mic Nights
30(3)
Meet & Greets
33(3)
Karaoke Nights
36(2)
Laugh Attack: Comedy Clubs
38(4)
Film: The Reel Deal
42(6)
Cheap & Free Seats
43(1)
Dinner & a Movie: On the Cheap
44(4)
Section 2 Living in Houston
Food: All You Can Eat
48(22)
Sampling Sensations
49(2)
Free Food
51(3)
Cheap Eats
54(9)
Farmers' Markets
63(1)
Where's the Beef?
64(6)
Drinks: Cheap Buzz
70(27)
A Little of This, a Little of That
71(5)
Happy Hours
76(14)
Special Day, Cheap Drinks
90(7)
Beauty Services: Cheap Is In the Eye of the Beholder
97(8)
Discount Massage Services
98(3)
Shave & a Haircut
101(2)
Kiss & Makeup
103(2)
Child's Play: Cheap Activities
105(15)
Sports & Exercise
106(4)
The Arts
110(1)
Places to Go, People to See
111(4)
Always Fun
115(3)
Kids' Menu
118(2)
Adult Education: Do It with Class
120(10)
Dirty Dancing
121(3)
What's Cookin'?
124(2)
Arts, Crafts & Media
126(1)
Hola! Bonjour! Jambo!
127(1)
Extending Your Education
128(2)
Outdoors: Parks & Recreation
130(12)
Destination Parks
131(1)
Dog Parks
132(4)
Get Out
136(3)
Inside Scoop: Cheap Outdoor Deals
139(3)
Health & Medical: An Apple a Day
142(4)
Free Health Clinics
143(1)
Free & Cheap Support & Treatment Services
144(2)
Fitness: Working It Out
146(10)
Break a Sweat Without Breaking the Bank
147(4)
Group Therapy
151(2)
Let's Get Clinical
153(1)
Make a Splash
154(2)
Shopping: Bargain Basement
156(8)
Thrift Stores
157(2)
Antiques Shops
159(2)
Flea Markets
161(3)
Section 3 Exploring Houston
Culture Vultures: The Museum District
164(24)
Always Free
165(6)
Sometimes Free
171(3)
Cheap Admission
174(6)
Off the Beaten Path
180(8)
Art of the Matter: Great Galleries
188(11)
Sports: Cheap Competition
199(6)
Going Pro
200(5)
That Time of Year: Annual Events
205(9)
Appendices
Appendix A Cheap Accommodations
214(2)
Appendix B Local Media
216(1)
Appendix C Public Transportation
217(3)
Appendix D Area Libraries
220(3)
Appendix E City Parks
223(8)
Appendix F Houston Parks & Recreation Trails
231(3)
Index 234
Kristin Finan is travel writer and columnist for the Houston Chronicle and San Antonio Express-News, where her work is read by more than 1 million people every week. An expert in travel, multimedia and parenting issues, Kristin has been featured by national and local media including Glamour magazine, PR Weekly and Great Day Houston and is a regular contributor to Fit Parent Magazine, The Bump magazine and talk shows Morning Coffee and Wild About Houston.