Wednesday, December 23, 2009
Monday, December 7, 2009
casa naranja holiday gift idea 4 - samba roots from sambazon
this cd from sambazon is a holiday cornucopia of brazilian music infused with a modern sensibility. the hot sounds on this cd span spanish styling from samba to reggae, hip-hop to bossa nova and are guaranteed to heat up your de janerio groove even in the dead of another dreary new york winter. but this kind of heat isn’t from global warming. al contrario. the cd and packaging are green friendly and all the profits go to local farmers and families who practice sustainable agriculture.
Saturday, December 5, 2009
casa naranja holiday gift idea 3 - xbox lips
for all those who every dreamed of vibrating a room (me) while going "church," a term used to describe gospel singers getting down at church services! imagine the possibilities: (i just) died In your arms” by cutting crew, “hey baby” by dj Ötzi, “more than words” by extreme, “big girls don’t cry” by fergie
casa naranja holiday gift idea 2 - gary goldschneider's "everyday astrology"
the single most amazing book on astrology we have come across, gary goldschnedier's "everyday astrology"
casa naranja holiday gift idea 1 - ring from lana fe
casa naranja TRAVEL - winter getaways!
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Miami, fresh and new!
PARTY IN THE CITY WHERE THE HEAT IS ON...
what's not to love about miami? with just a quick flight down the coast, you're in the land of fresh fruity cocktails, high-energy nightlife, art deco architecture and truly beautiful people. think you've been there/done that? think again. we did some serious investigative work to bring you a fresh new itinerary with your highly sophisticated sensibilities in mind. it's time you fell in love with miami all over again.
Read here
listening: bebel gilberto momento
yet another reason to give brazil thanks this week!!
see bebel live this wednesday, november 25th at 7:00pm
hiro ballroom (maritime hotel)/371 w 16th st/new york, ny/10011
cost:$50
listening: shakira ft pitbull - lo hecho esta hecho
thoughts on the shakira/pitbull collaboration/? discuss.
Sunday, November 22, 2009
dj arlene presents... rita indiana y sus misterios - la hora de volver
classic dj arlene discovery. edgy, unexpected lyrics, dominican and beyond cool
Monday, November 9, 2009
latin american culture week 2009 - nov 9th-22nd
source: theskint.com
latin american cultural week kicks off 2 weeks of free and cheap events (visual arts, music, theater, dance, discussions, more) in all 5 boroughs. check out the entire line up here
Thursday, November 5, 2009
“Best $2k I Ever Spent!” Yankees Win World Series ‘09! Go To Party At 1Oak…
we would not, in good faith, be true, chic new yorkers if we didn't make mention of the yankee's world series win last night!
source: guestofaguest.com
[Photo via Eric Faison] whether you are the yankees’ biggest fan, or you think ARod is a schmuck that gets paid way too much… if you are a new yorker you will excuse the celebratory crowds for the next couple of days and let us enjoy this win. while the crowds were a hot mess with crazy yankee fans burning philly cheese steaks (true story) and wrecking havoc on our city streets for the nypd to clean up, where did the players themselves go to celebrate? 1Oak was where the after party went down. Who was there? continue reading here
Gorgeous clothes, great skin, perfect nails – what more is there?!
Gorgeous clothes, great skin, perfect nails – what more is there?!
November 19th and 20th, 9am-7pm
260 West 39th Street
5th Floor, Between 7th & 8th Avenues
Free FULL SIZE Beauty Products To Be Given Away at
Tracy Reese Fall Sample Sale
For many of us, going to a really good sample sale already is already fashion nirvana combined with a bargain thrill. But this season, Tracy Reese’s sample sale clientele will once again have an even bigger shoppers’ high when they receive goody bags complete with free full size products from prestige NYC-based beauty brands Anokha and Perfect Formula.
Monday, November 2, 2009
look For less: lovely louboutin — the cheapchica's guide to style
our fashion correspondent, liliana vazquez of cheap chica did a fierce job discovering louboutins for less!
i spent last weekend in new york city with my sweet husband to celebrate our wedding anniversary and the one thing we both love to do while we’re in the city is shop…yes, I am a lucky girl!
While we were at saks I tired on the louboutin feticha (above in black) and fell in love, unfortunately my husband did not agree…he said they looked too “smushy”! I think he was referring to the short toe box which IMO is fantastic b/c it makes your feet look tiny so if you’ve got a big foot, there shoes will give the illusion of a very small foot!
anyway, I left with dreams of all the outfits they would compliment so you can imagine how excited I was when I saw these fawson shoes at Aldo. They come in black leather, grey suede and tan suede and retail for $90 but I suspect they’ll be on sale in a few weeks so hold off… if you can resist!
nonetheless, these shoes are such a great “inspired by” version of the feticha and the perfect pump for work or play!!
Sunday, October 18, 2009
cucu is coming... cucu is coming....
cucu diamantes' halloween debauchery cabaret
october 29,2009
concert starts @ 8:30pm
doors open @ 6:30 pm
tickets $15.00 in advance
$20.00 day of show.
rioja restaurant week starts TODAY. Oct 18-25, 2009
rioja restaurant week: from october 18-25, explore the luscious wines of rioja at
rioja restaurant week restaurants -
508 restaurant & bar
artisanal
asia de
bagatelle
barbounia
bond street
bussaco
cabrito
cafe luxembourg
cafe noir
casa pepe
chakra restaurant
china grill
chinatown brasserie
churrascaria plata forma
churrascaria tribeca
cinema cafe 60
city winery
counter vegetable bistro
crema
cru
don pedro's
dos caminos - houston
dos caminos - park ave
dos caminos - third ave
ed's chowder house
elizabeth
fabio piccolo foire
flex mussels
flor de sol
fonda del sol
harbour
hi life bar and grill
hi life restaurant and lounge
il buco
ilili restaurant
indochine
jimmy's no. 43
kittichai
la fonda del sol
las ramblas
le singe vert
little havana restaurant
lure fish bar
matsuya sushi
mermaid inn - downtown
mermaid inn - uptown
north square
olivia restaurant & bar
one little west twelfth
peter's restaurant
prime house new york
restaurant 718
restaurant 81
rioja restaurant & wine bar
sala one nine-bowery
sala one nine-chelsea
scuderia
sho shaun hergatt
sob's
solera restaurant
son cubano
spanish taverna
sweet afton
tailor
tio pepe
toloache
vue restaurant and lounge
yerba buena
yerba buena perry
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
fashion alchemy - mango and paulo coelho create solidarity t-shirts
- When you want something, the whole Universe conspires to help you realize your desire. - Everyone has a treasure that is waiting just for them. - Love is the key to understanding all mysteries. - What is the real "I"? It's what you are, not what others make of you. - The Good Fight is the one that we fight in the name of our dreams. - We are responsible for everything that happens in this world. 
high street retailers partnering with high fashion designers is nothing new—but when one teams up with a famous author, well, you just don’t see that every day. enter mango—the spanish shop where we love to score sweet deals—with a new t-shirt line emblazoned with quotes by paul coelho. he’s author of more than 20 books, including the alchemist, which harvey weinstein is soon turning into a movie. the tees, with graphics that resemble book spines, feature inspirational bon mots like “everyone has a treasure that is waiting just for them,” and “when you want something, the whole universe conspires to help you realize your desire.” at $29.90, a portion of the proceeds go to coelho’s non-profit in his native brazil.
mango
Monday, October 12, 2009
a novel idea - now's your chance to score some sweet new books
it’s hard to keep up with what’s new and next in the literary world—so we’re making it easy for you. leave a comment telling us your all-time favorite book by a hispanic author, and we’ll choose five
get the skinny on the workout everybody’s buzzing about with zumba by beto perez.
get nostalgic with the sassy and impactful quinceañera novel damas, dramas, and ana ruiz by belinda acosta.
plus, read through tell me something true by leila cobo and amigoland by oscar casares.
send your entries by thursday and don’t say we never gave you anything!
Friday, October 9, 2009
smack your lips, the argentinean wine and food festival is here!
In a month that is chock full o’ food and wine festivals, here’s another to add to your ever-growing food and wine calendar. Starting Monday, Oct 5th and running through the 15th, the Argentinean Wine & Food Festival will feature winemaker dinners, menu and bar specials, beer pairings, wine flights and of course lots of Malbec. The events will be mostly taking place at Libertador (1725 2nd Ave at 89th St.) and Industria Argentina (329 Greenwich b/t Duane and Jay) and will include 2 four-course winemaker dinners (Oct 6th at Libertador and Oct 13th at Industria Argentina; $55 per person), a four-course winemaker brunch ($25 per person), a small plates tasting of 3 dishes, aka “Degustacion Trio”, for $14 at Industria Argentina’s bar, $10 beer pairings w/ chorizo, foccacia and green salad at Libertador, and 3-pour Argentinean wine flights at each place for $15. For more info or to make reservations, call 212-965-8560.
Sunday: Argentinean Winemaker’s Brunch at Azul Bistro, 152 Stanton Street at Suffolk Street, 212-965-8560.
Traditional Argentinean—beef turnovers with tomato “mojo,” Caldo de Lentejas
Lentil—a chorizo and beef stew with confit potatoes and spicy chimichurri, Costilla de Asador—smoked short ribs with tomato and oregano salad and French fries, and for dessert, dulce de leche flan, served with vanilla whipped cream. A representative from Finca Flichman, a winery in Mendoza, will be on hand to talk about the wines and will be pouring several to pair up with brunch, including a Chardonnay Roble 2008, Malbec Reserva 2007, and a Paisaje de Tupungato 2007 (Malbec, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon). Cheers!
meet pedro almodóvar at the film society of lincoln center on 10/10
go meet Pedro and ask him directly how he really feels about Penelope Cruz.
he will be at the film society of lincoln center showing and discussing clips from his films and influence.
almodóvar's history of cinema
10/10/2009
3:30pm
$16
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
casa naranja does mercedes-benz fashion week aka #NYFW
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Friday, September 18, 2009
Thursday, September 10, 2009
casa naranja's guia to fashion's night out- sept 10 2009- nyc
fashion’s night out (fno) 2009
map it out!
style.com made an iphone app to help you schedule your plans for fashion's night out.
the official map of fno, created by american express, will highlight the 700 participating retailers throughout the five boroughs.
try your luck!
join in on the fun of the fabulous fashion’s night out in-store sweepstakes! from fashion-show tickets, designer merchandise, hotel stays, and fitness packages to wedding gowns, designer haircuts, and shopping sprees
too many bags: need a lift?
enthusiastic shoppers who are weighed down with their purchases can take advantage of free transportation in various areas of manhattan! courtesy of payless shoesource, gray line new york double-decker buses will provide “the official ride” of fashion’s night out, for something a little more intimate, head down to aveda’s experience center at fifth avenue and west nineteenth street where it will be providing complimentary pedicabs within a fifteen-block radius south of the store.
take a break for a bite!
when you shop for good, you deserve to treat yourself. during fashion’s night out and fashion week (september 10–18), keep your energy up by taking advantage of exclusive dining offers at great participating nyc restaurants. just mention fashion's night out or fashion week and use your american express card to get a free appetizer or dessert with the purchase of an entrée.
top 10 food events on fashion’s night out
will you be using your amex for this purchase?
register today to receive fashion’s night out retail savings available exclusively to cardmembers at more than 700 participating stores across new york city. cardmembers who register and spend more than $300 in total across two or more stores will receive a $50 credit on their next monthly statement—it’s that easy.
now bring on the shopping!
the definitive lists courtesy of racked.com
top 10 gimmicks
top 10 freebies
top 10 music
top 10 contests
even though coco rocha and alexa chung might be like, triple-booked for the evening, giuseppe zanotti will be djing at his own store and la perla is giving away $50 lace thongs with purchase, it's these following shops that really have it going on during fashion's night out.
in case you haven't already heard, anna wintour, for some reason or another, will be kicking off the evening from the macy's in queens. this, for obvious reasons, totally does not make our top ten list. now on with the good stuff.
anna sui for target private shopping event 54 crosby st. sept. 9, 7–10 p.m. ms. anna sui and, though we can't name names, we hear a gossip girl or two. first dibs on the collection!
oscar de la renta - the ultimate designer-tuned-singer concert. in celebration of the evening, oscar de la renta will host cocktails in his madison avenue boutique and will be singing a few songs for top clients and friends.
giuseppe zanotti - the ultimate designer-turned-dj party. giuseppe zanotti design is turning fashion’s night out into an evening of music & fashion at the flagship store on madison avenue. you will be intrigued by a side of him that no one really knows: giuseppe zanotti will be the guest deejay of the evening, spinning house music for his customers and friends turning the store into a dance party!
rag & bone
guys, this is for you: rag & bone will turn their christopher street store into an
irish pub, complete with free beer, a sawdust floor, and a live irish band. we might just end up calling it a night here. 100 christopher street.
adam lippes
not content to party until 11pm, adam's meatpacking store will stay open until 1am with free cocktails. he'll also have special edition personalized t-shirts for sale, and in case you've missed them thus far—the havaianas customizing crew! all proceeds from the sale of the havaianas will go to the 9/11 fund. 678 hudson street.
h&m
even though all area h&ms will stay open late, it's the herald square store that'll celebrate the most. surrender yourself to their stylist and then pose for their "celebrity photographer." your photo will then be projected onto their big billboard overlooking the meatpacking district. 1328 broadway.
kirna zabete
it's kirna's 10th anniversary, so they'll be celebrating double-time by bringing in narciso rodriguez, jack mccollough and lazaro hernandez of proenza schouler, thakoon panichgul, jason wu, and peter som to debut their exclusive items for kirna. want to snap up a wu sketch or a proenza schouler tote bag? this is the place to do it. 96 greene street.
juicy couture
with anna at macy's, it's only proper that hamish bowles be at juicy, right? he'll be at their fifth avenue flagship to read from the works of noel coward as shoppers lounge in a "gentleman’s club, reminiscent of founder gela nash-taylor’s eccentric english manor (featured in vogue’s september issue)." 650 fifth avenue.
chanel
actually hosting two large events at different stores, chanel will cater to both the rich and the poor. at 139 spring street, they'll debut the jade nail polish with free mini-manicures and a dj set by alexa chung. meanwhile at 15 east 57th street, for the first time ever, chanel will have a create-your-own-handbag studio. "choose your favorite lambskin color, lining, hardware, and chain—and be among the first in the united states to own a customized, monogrammed chanel classic bag." oh yes, and there will be champagne of course.
bergdorf goodman
if this doesn't get you to bg, then nothing will: andre leon talley hosting a fashion game show with "teams led by donna karan, linda fargo, and robert verdi." also, annie leibovitz will be around, padma lakshmi will host a cook-off with cynthia rowley and peter som, zac posen will be selling his paintings, alexander wang will drop in and isaac mizrahi will hold a talk. this is some crazy shiz right here; make sure to jot down the exact times for the event you most want to see. 754 fifth avenue.
alice + olivia
right alongside the fashion week tents in bryant park, the alice + olivia boutique will become a photo studio, with auditions to be a model in the alice + olivia presentation the following week. hopefuls won't be left to their own devices either; they'll get pro hairstyling, makeup and wardrobe styling before stepping in front of the camera. here's something for the resume. 80 west 40th street
opening ceremony
in the spirit of chinatown, oc will take their celebration to the streets, with special-edition items sold out of the backs of vintage automobiles (example: a thai truck sporting band of outsiders gear). in addition, you'll able to meet and greet with the designers behind rodarte, band of outsiders, proenza schoulder, fendi, and of course alexander wang. munch on food from neighborhood restaurants and enjoy dj sets by "friends" of opening ceremony. 35 howard street.
barneys
as expected, barneys will be killing it during fashion's night out, hosting such famous faces as the mary kate & ashley olsen bartending, isabel toledo, alexander wang for runway lessons, juan carlos obando teaching salsa and more. oh yea, and they'll be teaching knitting and hosting a fashion green market curated by vogue editor tonne goodman. there's too much to list here; click above for all the details. 660 madison avenue.
foley + corinna
burn the velvet rope! foley + corinna invite you to cross the line and mix it up. deejay, drinks, dress-up, and dancing. dance while you shop; shop while you dance. photos will be taken while your booty’s shakin’. shimmerin’ and quakin’ while dana foley + anna corinna will be makin’ you up! brought to you by stylecaster!
mango
spanish retail giant mango will be opening the doors to their soho flagship boutique for fashion’s night out with cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and a dj creating the perfect atmosphere for a night of shopping. stop off in their beauty corner for a makeup application, then browse the fall 2009 collection with the team of mango stylists on hand to assist customers in putting together a complete look. rock your head-to-toe makeover and dance along to the dj’s tunes at this fantastic event to support new york’s retail market. three grand prizes will be raffled off to lucky mango patrons, although everyone is lucky when they’re wearing the mango name.
nymag.com guide to the top twenty freebies and deals on fashion's flashiest night.
bumble and bumble.
kick off your night with a glass of champagne and a free styling session at bumble and bumble. rising stylists will be re-creating styles from the fall runway by request, so anything from a glam oscar de la renta pompadour to zac posen’s teased french twist is fair game. but are they capable of pulling off dior’s wild, couture-worthy frizz?
savings: $150, the starting price of an updo at bumble & bumble.
gucci
725 fifth ave., at 56th st. (212-826-2600)
more than 100 retailers are selling the fashion's night out t-shirt tonight at vogue’s “suggested retail price” of $35 — gucci is the only one giving them away for free to all who attend. we’re betting supplies will run out quick, so stop off early (and sample a few gucci chocolates while you’re there).
savings: $35, the retail price of an official fashion’s night out t-shirt .
burberry
131 spring st., nr. greene st. (212-925-9300)
enter burberry's drawing to win a classic trench. brit model lily donaldson d.j.'s, and champagne and canapés will be served. sure, it's a long shot, but a $1,300 jacket would definitely curb our pouting over the approaching chilly, rainy weather.
(potential) savings: $1,295, the price of a classic trench at burberry.
bergdorf goodman
754 fifth ave., nr. 57th st. (212-753-7300)
on your way in, ogle zac posen painting one-of-a-kind creations in the front window alongside the exhibit "extreme beauty in vogue," a selection of provocative photographs curated by phyllis posnick (the exhibit was on display at milan's palazzo della ragione earlier this year). inside, it only gets better. andré leon talley hosts a fashion rules game show (teams led by donna karan, linda fargo, and robert verdi face off); mary-kate and ashley olsen tend bar; and isaac mizrahi performs a cabaret act (likely after a strong cocktail mixed by mk).
savings: $55, the price of posnick's extreme beauty in vogue book, out in october.
juicy couture
650 fifth ave., at 52nd st. (212-796-3360)
vogue editor-at-large hamish bowles — a man who has been known to let loose with some show tunes now and then — is singing noel howard classics at juicy couture. afterwards, snap a few photos in the juicy couture gentleman’s salon, a spot reminiscent of gela nash-taylor’s english manor featured in vogue’s september issue (except, you know, shrunken down to new york size). skateboarding, tuxedo-clad waiters dispel any english stuffiness.
savings: varying cocktail cash.
saks fifth avenue
611 fifth ave., at 50th st. (212-753-4000)
fulfill your latent celebrity fantasy and strut down the red carpet, which leads the way to the store's fifth avenue entrance. donna karan, carolina herrera, peter som, and other design idols will be mingling with shoppers. but the real deals are found in the beauty section, where there will be more than 7,000 cosmetics giveaways from estée lauder, frederic fekkai, laura mercier, and tom ford. you can also take advantage of complimentary brow-shaping services, while guys receive free clean-ups at john allan's men's salon.
savings: $40, for brow shaping and beauty swag.
giorgio armani
760 madison ave., at 66th st. (212-988-9191)
catch a reading by nora ephron and rosie o’donnell of love, loss, and what i wore, an off broadway play written by ephron sisters nora and delia. the show runs september 21 through december 13, and rosie o’donnell is part of the first leg of the rotating cast.
savings: $82.50, the price of a ticket to love, loss, and what i wore, opening at the westside theatre on september 21.
barneys new york
660 madison ave., at 61st st. (212-826-8900)
you may already be a couple cocktails in, so it's time to mingle with greatness while you’re still feeling sharp: guests include isabel toledo, narciso rodriguez, thom browne, alexander wang, and more. hone your signature walk with wang, who will be hosting runway-strutting lessons, or take a knitting lesson with wool and the gang if you’re feeling crafty. and swing by the sue devitt beauty counter — the first 50 visitors get a free eye intensifier pencil.
savings: $171, the price of a scarf-knitting kit by wool and the gang ($149) and a sue devitt eye intensifier pencil ($22).
unis
226 elizabeth st., at prince st. (212-431-5533)
nolita is a prime neighborhood to indulge a free dinner on fashion's night out (or several, depending on how you feel about gorging while surrounded by models). swing by unis for thai food from former nolita favorite lovely day (which was shuttered by a fire last october). d.j. johnny mischeff from the jane hotel spins.
savings: $15, cost of a typical meal at lovely day.
tory burch
257 elizabeth st., nr. prince st.; (212-334-3000)
across the street, la esquina is barbecuing (paired with champagne — because it's fashion week, and champagne goes with everything).
savings: $10, cost of two steak tacos at la esquina.
le labo
233 elizabeth st., nr. prince st. (212-219-2230)
browse the sweet-smelling wares at this nolita perfumerie and receive a five-milliliter bottle of one of the scents from le labo's collection, ranging from rose to the so-hot-right-now patchouli.
savings: $17, the price of a five-milliliter "discovery-size" bottle.
korres
110 wooster st., nr. prince st. (212-219-0683)
"detox bar" sounds like kind of an oxymoron to us, but korres is serving up cocktails based on the beauty brand's natural ingredients: wild rose, thyme, honey, and pomegranate. makeup artists will offer complimentary touch-ups, and all visitors receive a gift bag full of korres cosmetic, bath, and skin-care best-sellers.
savings: $12, the price of a korres mini gift set.
space.nk
99 greene st., nr. spring st. (212-941-4200)
pick up a gift bag full of samples from eve lom, nuxe, and space.nk laughter fragrance. plus, complimentary face masks and mini-facials, if you're ready to call it a night at this point.
savings: $20 in beauty swag.
chanel
139 spring st., at wooster st. (212-334-0055)
belly up to the nail bar for a free manicure in jade, chanel's new limited-edition polish (the same pale, pistachio-green hue that we lusted after on the runway). if you run into buzz-killing lines, head over to tracy reese (641 hudson st., nr. gansevoort; 212-807-0505), where sally hansen manicurists will be offering complimentary nail services. (they're also serving drinks like the "frocktail" and the "plentini," which we're betting are pink.)
savings: $25, the price of a chanel polish manicure at wei lang spa nearby.
opening ceremony
35 howard st., nr. broadway (212-219-2688)
join the opening ceremony block party, where jack mccollough, lazaro hernandez, kate and laura mulleavy, delfina delettrez fendi, alexander wang, and scott sternberg will be selling custom-made wares out of the back of befitting custom cars, like a vw minibus (proenza schouler) and black van (wang). check out the thai tie truck nearby from band of outsiders, which will be selling clip-on bow ties and neckties and dishing out thai-inspired desserts from momofuku pastry chef christina tosi.
savings: $10, the price of a thai iced tea parfait at momofuku ssäm bar.
c.o. bigelow
414 sixth ave., nr. 9th st.; (212-473-7324)
stop by c.o. bigelow for a free tube of mentha lip shine, a glossy balm scented with peppermint oil. the spot is also serving free sodas from a vintage soda fountain.
savings: $7.50, the price of mentha lip shine.
bird
203 grand st., nr. driggs ave. (718-388-1655)
bird is teaming up with lisa mayock and sophie buhai of vena cava to host a block party at the williamsburg shop. the festivities include specialty cocktails, pizza, disco d.j.'s, and carnival games. (as an added bonus, sam shipley and jeff halmos of shipley & halmos will finish the last leg of their beer-fueled fashion's night out bike trek here.) mayock and buhai will be creating limited-edition t-shirt-style dresses from archival fabrics salvaged from their past ten seasons, priced at $100 a pop.
savings: $80, off the regular price of a vena cava t-shirt dress ($180).
anna sui for target pop-up
54 crosby st., nr. spring st. (no phone)
get first dibs on the gossip girl–inspired anna sui for target collection in this three-day pop-up shop. consider it your chance to scoop up the affordable blair and serena dresses (prices range from $19.99 to $149) before they inevitably sell out.
savings: $400 or more, off the price of an anna sui collection dress.
pure yoga
203 e. 86th st., nr. third ave. (212-360-1888)
scope out trunk shows for various athletic brands and pick up a free unlimited, weeklong yoga pass. take a break from the gym to practice at any (or all) of pure's twenty different yoga classes.
savings: $170, the price of a weeklong trial pass.
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