Cheap Bastard's™ Guide to Miami Secrets Of Living The Good Life--For Less!

by Bramson, Dara

• ISBN13: 9780762760046
• ISBN10: 0762760044
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2010-11-23
• Publisher: Globe Pequot

Summary

Living bigfor lessin Miami Living big in Miami takes just the sort of big bucks that fewer and fewer folks have at their disposal these days, right? Think again. Miami is full of free and ridiculously cheap stuffone just needs to know where to look. Leave it to "The Cheap Bastard" to uncover all the ins and outs and exclusive bargains to be had, and to set forth the real deal with wit and humor. The Cheap Bastard's Guide to Miamicontains hundreds of ideas for living on the cheap without sacrificing necessities or luxuries. It shows: How to gain free entrance to plays, films, concerts, and museums Where to find free classes in anything from yoga to sailing Where to find half-price meals and free, filling, scrumptious food How to get a free haircut, color treatment, manicure, or low-cost massage When and where to find great furnishings in other people's trash WithThe Cheap Bastard's Guide to Miami, anyonefrom students and recent graduates to frugal businesspeople, not to mention the counntry's millions of recession-weary annual visitorscan enjoy the good life . . . for less!

Author Biography

Miami native Dara Bramson began her journalism career with The Miami Herald's Travel Editor while completing her Bachelor's in Journalism and History at Florida International University. In addition to co-authoring a Frommer's guidebook, MTV Roadtrips U.S.A., Dara freelanced for various South Florida publications and contributed to books, television segments and radio shows worldwide as Associate Producer for CBS News' Travel Editor. After several European backpacking treks, trips to Asia, throughout the Caribbean and Central America, Dara decided to further explore her interest in other cultures and is now pursuing a Master's in Sociocultural Anthropology at Columbia University. She still calls Miami home.

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. xi
Major Neighborhoods	p. xii
Entertainment in Miami
Music: Of Free I Sing	p. 2
Bars, Clubs, & Restaurants	p. 3
Open Mic & Karaoke	p. 12
Schools, Churches, & Cultural Centers	p. 17
Dance: Free Expression	p. 19
Dance Classes	p. 20
For Free (For First-Timers)	p. 24
Cheap Performances	p. 25
Comedy: I Kid You Not	p. 28
Comedy Clubs	p. 29
Drag Shows	p. 32
Film: Picture This	p. 34
Film Festival Volunteering	p. 35
Indie Theaters	p. 38
Under the Stars	p. 41
Spectator Sports: Let the Games Begin!	p. 44
Baseball	p. 45
Basketball	p. 46
Football	p. 48
Horse Racing	p. 49
Ice Hockey	p. 49
Jai Alai	p. 50
Nascar	p. 51
Get in the Game	p. 51
Tournaments & Triathlons	p. 52
Spoken Word: Free Speech	p. 54
For Poets Who Don't Know It	p. 55
Author Appearances & Book Discussions	p. 56
Theater: Free Show	p. 59
Ushering for Incentives	p. 60
Free & Very Cheap Seats	p. 61
Community & University Theater	p. 63
Professional Theater	p. 69
Events: Free Celebrations	p. 71
Street Fairs, Festivals, & Carnivals	p. 72
Living in Miami
Food & Drink: Pay For It Tomorrow Morning	p. 84
All-You-Can-Eat & Buffets	p. 85
Back to Basics	p. 89
International & Eclectic Flavor	p. 94
Sweet Tooth	p. 101
Farmers' Markets & Fruit Stands	p. 104
Free Samples & Happy Hours	p. 106
Wine Bars	p. 122
Fitness, Fun, & the Great Outdoors: Cheap Thrills	p. 125
Beaches	p. 126
Bowling	p. 129
Park it Here!	p. 130
Pickup Games	p. 132
Public Pools	p. 133
Yoga	p. 135
Children & Teens: Olli Olli Oxen Free	p. 140
Family Affairs	p. 141
Fine Arts, Fun Crafts	p. 143
Playgrounds & Outdoors	p. 144
Storytelling	p. 149
Summer Camps	p. 150
Youth Centers	p. 155
After School Programs & Tutoring	p. 157
Education: You've Got Class	p. 163
Arts & Media	p. 164
Body & Mind	p. 165
Digital Domain	p. 169
Research Centers	p. 171
University Libraries	p. 172
Hair, Beauty, & Massage: Free Style	p. 175
Free Samples	p. 176
School Specials	p. 177
Massage Specials	p. 179
Health & Medicine: Good for What Ails You	p. 181
Clinical Studies	p. 182
Free Testing & Clinics	p. 183
Pets: Canine, Feline, Bottom Line	p. 185
Get a Pet	p. 186
Free Fix: Spay & Neuter	p. 187
Other Cheap Services	p. 188
Dog Friendly Parks	p. 188
Shopping: If You Must	p. 191
Consignment	p. 192
Fleas Not Included	p. 194
Knick-Knacks	p. 196
Outlet & Wholesale Shopping	p. 200
Thrift Shops	p. 201
Exploring Miami
Accommodations: Cheap Hospitality	p. 204
Cheap Hostels & Hotels	p. 205
Art Galleries: Show Me the Monet!	p. 209
Art Galleries	p. 210
Bicycling: Free Wheeling	p. 225
Bike Rentals	p. 226
Bike Resources	p. 228
Gardens & Gardening: Dirt Cheap	p. 229
Public Gardens	p. 230
Pick Your Own	p. 234
Gardening Resources	p. 235
Museums & Memorials: Free to See	p. 236
Always Free	p. 237
Sometimes Free (or Just Cheap)	p. 239
Tours: The (Free)dom Trail	p. 245
Free, Cheap, & Self-Guided Tours	p. 246
Getting Wild on the Cheap	p. 249
People-Watching Paradise	p. 250
Transportation: On the Road Again	p. 253
Bus, Train, Public Transit … Oh My!	p. 254
To & From Airports & Amtrak	p. 256
Appendix
Festivals & Annual Events	p. 259
Neighborhood Resources	p. 262
Local Media	p. 264
Public Libraries	p. 266
Index	p. 269
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