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itzamirakul (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-13-06 04:58 AM Original message |
NY Metropolitan Museum of Art is raising its prices to $20/adult ticket |
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XanaDUer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-13-06 05:07 AM Response to Original message |
1. Shit |
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qanda (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-13-06 05:11 AM Response to Reply #1 |
3. I believe it still is |
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ncrainbowgrrl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-13-06 05:19 AM Response to Reply #3 |
6. That suggestion doesn't sit well with me. |
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theHandpuppet (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-13-06 05:39 AM Response to Reply #6 |
11. Try that the next time you go to a restaurant, ball game or concert |
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REP (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-13-06 05:49 AM Response to Reply #11 |
12. Look On The Bright Side |
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DoYouEverWonder (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-13-06 06:08 AM Response to Reply #11 |
16. I went to HS in NYC |
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theHandpuppet (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-13-06 06:42 AM Response to Reply #16 |
19. I'm certainly not undervaluing the benefits of art to a society |
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ncrainbowgrrl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-13-06 09:01 AM Response to Reply #16 |
30. Same...I also would go to MMA either after school or on weekends |
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itzamirakul (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-13-06 05:22 AM Response to Reply #3 |
8. Yes, but visitors are made to feel that they "must" or "should" pay. |
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qanda (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-13-06 05:31 AM Response to Reply #8 |
10. I know what you mean |
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Sherman A1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-13-06 05:11 AM Response to Original message |
2. Thankfully |
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theHandpuppet (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-13-06 06:01 AM Response to Reply #2 |
14. They also have a responsibility to pay their employees |
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DoYouEverWonder (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-13-06 06:11 AM Response to Reply #14 |
17. Somehow I don't think the MET is hurting |
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theHandpuppet (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-13-06 06:17 AM Response to Reply #17 |
18. You aren't getting my point |
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DoYouEverWonder (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-13-06 06:45 AM Response to Reply #18 |
20. Steinbrenner is very generous when it comes to the arts |
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theHandpuppet (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-13-06 06:54 AM Response to Reply #20 |
21. Let's turn the tables, then |
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DoYouEverWonder (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-13-06 07:14 AM Response to Reply #21 |
25. When I was 14-18 |
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theHandpuppet (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-13-06 07:35 AM Response to Reply #25 |
27. The world needs thousands more like you!! |
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itzamirakul (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-13-06 12:57 PM Response to Reply #21 |
40. As far as I know, most of the artists whose work is being displayed |
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itzamirakul (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-13-06 12:37 PM Response to Reply #14 |
39. Certainly the people you mention must be paid, but I can't help |
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lindisfarne (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-13-06 05:13 AM Response to Original message |
4. Wow. I doubt I'll be going. Although if people are willing to pay $10 |
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HarukaTheTrophyWife (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-13-06 11:12 AM Response to Reply #4 |
35. It's suggested donation. |
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sandnsea (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-13-06 05:14 AM Response to Original message |
5. Ours just started charging $3 |
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Sgent (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-13-06 05:21 AM Response to Original message |
7. MOMA |
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bettyellen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-13-06 11:26 AM Response to Reply #7 |
37. every friday after 4 pm |
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theHandpuppet (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-13-06 05:26 AM Response to Original message |
9. And people will pay 80 bucks to see a ball game or a concert... |
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Rosemary2205 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-13-06 05:58 AM Response to Original message |
13. There's no such thing as a free lunch |
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draloo (12 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-13-06 06:07 AM Response to Original message |
15. Postal Art Cards |
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Crankie Avalon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-13-06 06:59 AM Response to Original message |
22. Well, I'm a member of the museum so any rise in the admission price... |
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OmmmSweetOmmm (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-13-06 07:00 AM Response to Original message |
23. Next time I go, I'll make my own "suggested" admission and not feel guilty |
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theHandpuppet (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-13-06 07:05 AM Response to Original message |
24. Let's take a look at some stats, shall we? |
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flordehinojos (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-13-06 07:24 AM Response to Original message |
26. newty is the one who began the war against the arts, the NEA and PBS. |
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Chemical Bill (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-13-06 08:18 AM Response to Original message |
28. It's still cheaper than the parking. |
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CTyankee (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-13-06 08:24 AM Response to Reply #28 |
29. I went to the Fra Angelico exhibit last January and it was worth |
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mainer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-13-06 09:31 AM Response to Original message |
31. It's a bargain. |
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Armstead (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-13-06 09:37 AM Response to Original message |
32. Whatever happened to philanthropy? It shows the Big Lie |
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HarukaTheTrophyWife (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-13-06 11:05 AM Response to Original message |
33. They don't have tickets prices. They have suggested donations. |
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swag (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-13-06 11:07 AM Response to Original message |
34. I think MOMA beat them to it. Anyway, it's worth $20. |
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bettyellen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-13-06 11:22 AM Response to Original message |
36. it's merely a suggestion. most others you HAVE to pay what they ask. |
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scarlet_owl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-13-06 11:41 AM Response to Original message |
38. Shedd aquarium was $23 for the all-access ticket. |
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Rabrrrrrr (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-13-06 01:22 PM Response to Original message |
41. Public museums in NYC are all donation only. Pay whatever you want, |
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Burma Jones (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-13-06 01:25 PM Response to Original message |
42. I'd gladly pay $20, or join the Museum's club or whatever... |
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sir_captain (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jul-13-06 02:44 PM Response to Original message |
43. God, what's the big deal? |
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