Experience Holiday Magic, Samsung VR Presents: The Night Before!

Walking by Macy's by Herald Square on 35th Street, I spy a huge sleigh hidden in the park with Samsung gifts galore.

What's going on here?

Samsung VR presents The Night Before!

Experience Holiday Magic

Any VR participants must be at least 13 years of age and accompanied by a legal guardian 18 or older.  A special 2-D experience is available for participants under 13.

Free Gear VR for the holidays!

Buy a Galaxy S7 edge or Galaxy S7, submit a valid offer claim and get a free Gear VR gift pack.

See fine print on poster for details.

Here's the view from on top of the sleigh.

Participants wear VR glasses and Beats headphones and literally feel like they're on Santa's sleigh as the chairs move! Make sure to look left, right, above, below AND behind you!

For participants under 13, virtual reality glasses are not allowed as children's eyes are still in development and the effects on growing eyes are still unknown.  Therefore, they can view the monitor as they enjoy the ride.

Here is the view visitors see from the ground.

Show your Samsung device to get VIP access and a special surprise gift just for you from Samsung Santa! ;)

December 31st is the last day to enjoy this experience.

Be sure to get there early!

The hours are 9AM to 9PM, but could close earlier.

The Virtual Reality ride is FREE!

No need to pay.

Have fun, happy new year!

Terresa =)

Find Cheer - Free Starbucks Espresso Drinks at These Pop Up Cheer Parties!

Because Starbucks Loves You, they're offering 10 Days of Cheer - which means free espresso drinks for all ten days from 1PM to 2PM daily!

Starbucks Santa is here!

Check out the Espresso menu on top - which drink will you get?

All the staff is dressed festively!

This is the Pumpkin Spice Latte

You also get a discount card

Love the beautiful Starbucks holiday cups!

Gets ya in the holiday spirit!

The daily participating locations change daily and this offer is until January 2, 2017

Find the daily locations here!

Enjoy!

Terresa =)

LIMITED TIME: Free $20 Rewards through Samsung Pay When You Do This!

SCROLL ALL THE WAY DOWN FOR THE DETAILS!

If you have heard of Apple Pay, perhaps you have heard of Samsung Pay?
The future of paying might be just as simple as a tap from your smartphone and you're good to go, without ever having to look for cash or where you placed your credit card. (Because, duh, your phone is always attached to one of your hands right?) 

With Samsung Pay, you can add credit, debit, gift, membership and loyalty cards to your phone, so you have everything in one place without the physical clutter and weight of them all.




Samsung Pay is accepted almost anywhere you can swipe or tap your credit card. 1 

It makes transactions super easy. Just swipe up to launch the app, secure with your fingerprint, and hover over the card reader to pay.

And it's safe — your purchases remain yours alone. Samsung Pay uses several layers of security. It keeps your payment information separate and doesn't store or share it, so you can pay without worry.

In order to enjoy Samsung Pay, you need one of these devices:

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

The credit or debit card must be a qualifying Visa, MasterCard or American Express issued by one of these banks1:

View additional supported banks.

Samsung Pay is now available on Google Play™ as a free download for compatible devices.

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD 
THE SAMSUNG PAY APP! 

BEFORE YOU MAKE YOUR 
FIRST PURCHASE, 

ENTER CODE "3C2384" for 
$5 REWARDS!

(THIS OFFER IS AVAILABLE 
UNTIL 12/31/16.)


YOU WILL GET THE 
EXTRA $10 
in SAMSUNG REWARDS WHEN 
YOU MAKE YOUR FIRST 
QUALIFYING PURCHASE 
BY SEPTEMBER 30TH, 2016! 


PLUS! If you make 3 qualifying 
purchases by October 14th,
 you will also snag a 
free $5 Dunkin Donuts gift card!

UPDATE: If you make 5 qualifying 
purchases before November 15, 2016,
get your choice of a FREE $5 Domino's
or GameStop gift card! 
  

Don't forget to 
ENTER CODE "3C2384" 
for $5 REWARDS 
WHEN YOU DOWNLOAD
THE SAMSUNG PAY APP HERE.

ENJOY,
TERRESA =)

POSTED: 9/24/16 at 7:17PM PST

TODAY ONLY - Get Your Gifts Wrapped for Free!

Want all your gifts to be magically wrapped and looking this beautiful in time for the holiday gifting season without spending too much time or money? 

Samsung's got you covered! So you can have more time and money to be merry!

On Sunday, December 18, 2016 starting from 11AM to until around 8PM or so (I would get there earlier than later, they might leave early), Samsung is providing expert gift wrappers who will make your presents delightfully wrapped for FREE!

This includes the materials as well, which is the box, wrapping paper, ribbon and the gift tag!

There are size restrictions for your gifts. They are the following:

15" x 9" x 2"

17" x 11" x 2 2/12 "

24" x 14"

4" x 4" x 4"

There does not appear to be a limit to the number of gifts you can bring, but I wouldn't go overboard. 

Be prepared to lug your wrapped gifts back home. 

Some gifts might leave in a bigger box than they came in, so you might end up looking like a Samsung Santa with lots of blue boxed gifts.

As for the options of materials, it appears that they have only blue wrapping paper, silver or gray ribbon, silver, gold and one other color for the gift tag.

As you explore the cool Samsung experience flagship with virtual reality experiences, they will wrap your gifts.

Come back with your ticketed number to pick it up.

Where is this all taking place?

Samsung 837!

The gift wrapping will be on the 2nd floor.

Check it out at 

837 Washington Street,

New York, NY 

Have a blast,
Terresa =)

Free Comedy - Unarmed and Dangerous Comedy!

Event name: Unarmed and Dangerous Comedy

Date: Thurs Dec 22nd, 2016 @ 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm

Location: The Lantern

Address:  167 Bleecker Street, NY NY 10012

Cost: Free Admission

Directions: ABCDEF trains to West 4th Street

Email: upncomingcomed@gmail.com

Phone: (212) 260-7993

Free Ticket Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/free-admission-and-drink-giveaways-at-unarmed-dangerous-comedy-tickets-29931692498

LeClerc Andre (Fox Tv's Laughs) and Khalid Rahmaan (Brooklyn Comedy Festival) present Unarmed and Dangerous, a monthly standup comedy showcase at The Lantern. Expect drop-ins from MTV and Comedy Central comedians, including the hilarious Langston Kerman (HBO's Insecure, Comedy Central). You're in for a fun night of laughs, drink giveaways and a few surprises. At Free99, you can't beat the price for a great night out!

AGE 21+

Have a hilarious night,
Terresa =)

5th Annual Holiday Ping Pong Tournament - NYC vs SWE!

NYC X SWE

Socialight Entertainment

Sunday, December 11, 2016 at 6PM

RSVP HERE!

It's that time of year again, time for the battle! And by battle we're referring to the NYC X SWE (NYC vs Sweden) Holiday Ping Pong Tournament. This year its taking place at Streetbird and being co-presented by Streetbird owner / celebrity chef Marcus Samuelsson ‪#‎NYCXSWE2016‬ This event is a holiday soirée dressed up as a ping pong tournament. It was born from the collaboration between NYC and our NYC-based Swedish network. We opt to throw a tie-less suit-less holiday party where you are actually meant to loosen up. Years of connections in the nightlife, music and entertainment business make this the must-attend event of the winter year after year. Anything can happen. A night to remember. A soirée full of smiles, toasts, celebrities, and great friends. It’s become a recognizable event by trendsetters and party goers as a welcoming of the holidays. Streetbird 2149 Frederick Douglass Blvd All this fun goes towards raising money and awareness for Mission North! Help us make a difference. Your generous donations help us provide crucial support to local teams. Together we can subsidize expensive participation fees, offer shoes and clothing, gear, and other necessary supplies to children in New York's most underserved communities. http://www.mission-north.org/ We'll be raffling off some great prizes to raise money for Mission North. Here's a list of a few of the raffle items. + Two complimentary 3 month memberships to The Sports Center at Chelsea Piers. + A package of 3 sessions for 2 people at Higher Dose infrared sauna. + A free training session for 2 with personal trainer / MMA fighter Garnett Strother + Gift cards to both Streetbird & Red Rooster. + Gift cards to Spin NYC (Ping Pong Club). + and more...

Have a blast,

Terresa =)

FREE Winter Garden Dance Party with Quiet Clubbing!

FREE Winter Garden Dance Party at Brookfield Place (All Ages)

Location	230 Vesey Street, Manhattan,NY 10281
Venue	Winter Garden at Brookfield Place
Time	Saturday, December 10, 2016, 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Price	FREE

THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT, HOWEVER HEADPHONES WILL STLL BE HANDED OUT ON A FIRST COME FIRST SERVE BASIS, YOU DO NOT NEED TO RSVP, BUT GET THERE EARLY

We have an awesome Quiet Clubbing Dance party in lower Manhattan at the Winter Garden at Brookfield Place.  This spot is AMAZING!  With palm trees covering the dance floor and a lighting display to dance under, it’s one event not to miss!

This event is open to all ages, but we recommend bringing the young ones to the party on Sunday.

Your 3 DJs will be spinning kid friendly music:
DJ Sanity (Green): Top 40 & kids favorites
DJ Dice (Red): 80’s, 90’s, 2k Throwbacks
DJ And 2 (Blue): Hip Hop, R&B

WHAT MAKES THE NIGHT SPECIAL?

• A Pair of Quiet Events Headphones – For FREE
• Glow in the Dark Gear
• Amazing Venue with gorgeous views and local food vendors
• 3 Live DJ’s battling for your attention
• Beautiful Holiday Decorations
• Get a chance to meet Santa!

SPECIAL NOTES:

• All Ages event
• Tickets are FREE but Limited!
• Rain or Shine
• Arrive early to dine and shop at Brookfield Place before you dance! You may have a chance to MEET SANTA and skate on Ice Rink!
• Headphone quantities are limited and tickets DO NOT GUARANTEE a headphone
• Tickets are not required, but recommended for updates and upcoming events.

HOW IT WORKS
When you arrive you’ll receive a pair of special wireless headphones. You can adjust the volume and choose between up to three DJ’s with a flip of a switch. Each headset has a color LED that shows what channel you are listening to, so you can dance along with those listening to the same DJ as you. It’s super social; just lower the volume or take the headphones off to talk to that girl or guy. There’s no loud music that you have to talk over. Plus, there’s no ringing in your ears when you leave!

Haven’t been to one of our events? Check out these videos to see what we’re about:

Have fun,
Terresa =)

UPDATED: Take a Ride on the Holiday Nostalgia Train!

Photo credit: Farm on Flickr. Source: gothamist.com 

REPOSTED FROM AMNY:

MTA nostalgia train returns to NYC for holiday season

By Lauren Cook   lauren.cook@amny.com 

December 9, 2016

A New York City holiday tradition is back  -- and no, we’re not talking about the windows at Macy’s.

The MTA’s nostalgia train is once again rolling down the city’s subway tracks for the month of December, adding a little holiday old-timiness to the transit system.

For just a swipe of your MetroCard ($2.75) you can hop on the “Shoppers Special” line and take a trip back in time.

This year’s nostalgia train is made up of eight R1/9 cars, also called City Cars, the MTA said. The cars served lines that are no longer used – including the AA, BB, CC, EE and H – from the 1930s through the 1970s.

“We owe a great deal to these City Cars, because they were durable work horses that remained in our fleet for 40 years. They are the foundation of every subway car we have designed since, and they continue to serve as a reminder of our past and how far we have come in design and customer comfort,” said Wynton Habersham, NYC Transit’s senior vice president of subways. “Our customers love riding these vintage classics every year, and we love showing them off.”

Plop yourself down on a vintage rattan seat and see what it was like to ride the subway in another era, complete with incandescent light bulbs, drop sash-style windows, ceiling fans and roll signs.

The train will run on the M line between Second Avenue and Queens Plaza every Sunday in December through the weekend before Christmas: Dec. 4, 11 and 18. 

You can board a nostalgia train at Queens Plaza, 23rd Street-Ely Avenue, Lexington Avenue-53rd Street, Fifth Avenue-53rd Street, 47th-50th streets-Rockefeller Center, Broadway-Lafayette Street, 42nd Street-Bryant Park, 34th Street-Herald Square, 23rd Street-Sixth Avenue, 14th Street-Sixth Avenue, West 4th Street-Washington Square and Second Avenue. For more information on train times, click here. 

Happy riding and happy shopping!

Terresa =)

Eatsa Restaurant Grand Opening - Free Food with Signup!

Are you drooling yet? 

Hey New York City, 

The wait is almost over!

Join us for Opening Week at our new Madison Ave. location.
Submit your email address to receive a promo code for a freebie! 

Sign up here: eatsa.com/signup

Share with your friends and the perks get juicier: If we get 1.5k people interested in attending Welcome Week by 12/8, everyone on the email list will get a FREE side ($2.95 value).

If we get 2k people interested in attending Welcome Week by 12/8/16, everyone on the email list gets a FREE meal ($6.95 value).

Looks like we have 316 folks interested thus far and counting...

CLICK "INTERESTED" HERE ON FACEBOOK TO GET US TO 2,000 AND A FREE MEAL!

Follow us here, Instagram or Twitter for the latest on the Madison Ave. launch.
www.instagram.com/eatsarestaurant
www.twitter.com/eatsa

Share away!

Terresa =)

Free 12 oz Beverage from Gregory's Coffee When You Do This!

If you have never tried Gregory's Coffee, here's an opportunity to try them out for free!  You might just fall in love with them.

I tried a Dirty Chai which has as a shot of espresso in it compared to the Chai.

Look! It has a heart shape on there!

gregoryscoffeeIt's December and time to get into the holiday spirit! Bring us a handmade snowflake and enjoy a free 12 oz beverage of your choice! ❄️12/2-12/6 ❄️
(Limit 1 per guest)

Time to get arts and crafty! Here are some different mini snowflakes I made for fun.

While you're at it, don't forget to become a Gregular!

Download their new app to earn sweet rewards on coffee and more.

What are some perks for being a Gregular?

1. You get $5 for every $50 spent using their app, and a $2 credit for downloading

2. Get rewarded on your birthday! ;)

3. Get insider access to special promotions for GREGULARS only

4 . A special just for you, scan the QR code below into your app to received an additional $5 credit to spend with us! ;)

Bring us a handmade snowflake and enjoy a free 12oz beverage on us!

*Limit (1) per guest, excludes smoothies and single origins

Which drink will you get?

Leave a comment below!

Happy holidays,
Terresa =)