Local stores turn to fundraisers, coupons to bring in customers (Arizona Daily Star)
With fierce competition from discount retailers and chains, some local business owners have taken measures theyve never used before to entice customers into their shops during the holidays.

Community calendar (Silver City Sun-News)
Members-only Holiday Sale will be held from 3 to 7 p.m. today at the Silver City Museum Store, 312 W. Broadway St. Members of the Silver City Museum Society receive a 20 percent discount on purchases during hours of the sale. Non-members can join at

WICKED Announces Lottery for $25 seats At PPAC - Broadway World
WICKED Announces Lottery for $25 seats At PPAC Broadway World Called "one of the most successful shows in Broadway history" by The New York Times and "a phenomenon that keeps growing" by the Los Angeles Times, WICKED ... Musical

Today In Theatre History: DECEMBER 8 (Playbill)
1903 Mamselle Napoleon is Anna Held in this musical at the Knickerbocker Theatre. Produced by Helds husband Florenz Ziegfeld, with a score by Gustav Luders, this show will have a 43-performance run.

Calendar (Norridge-Harwood Heights News)
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