San Francisco’s Fillmore Auditorium is a legendary venue in the history of American rock.  As the unofficial epicenter of psychedelic rock in the 1960s, the Fillmore hosted many of the greats: Hendrix, The Doors, The Who, Pink Floyd and others.

Revived in the mid-1990s, the Fillmore continues to offer audiences a one-of-a-kind atmosphere.  Save some cash on your trip to the city’s most famous venue by booking your San Francisco hotels near the Fillmore through Orbitz, where you get the guaranteed lowest rate online.

Plus, save an additional 10% off the cost of your stay with Orbitz coupons!  Be close to this musical Mecca without a rock star’s budget.

Best Western Hotel Tomo San Francisco

• Affordable hotel with bright & cheery decor
• LCD TV, iPod dock, wireless internet & safe in every room
• On-site parking available
• Just half a mile from the Fillmore

Cathedral Hill Hotel San Francisco

• Rooms feature coffeemaker, hair dryer & on-demand movies
• Heated outdoor pool on the 4th-floor garden patio
• Garage parking on-site
• Hop on the 38L bus to reach the Fillmore in minutes

Hotel Kabuki San Francisco

• Boutique hotel with Japanese flair
• On-site Japanese garden & koi pond
• Traditional Japanese soaking tubs in select rooms & suites
• 5-minute walk from the Fillmore

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De La Soul at The Fillmore (July 23rd)

They may not be rock legends, but De La Soul are giants of hip hop.  Among the first groups to popularize the genre, De La has been making heads bump since 1989’s 3 Feet High and Rising.  Now’s your chance to get down with the classics at an oh-so-fitting venue.

Hi! Bekah of Motherhood Moment has even more tips on how to be green, green, green! If you missed her first tips, please refer to part I. I’m going to put a few of these tips to test myself. Thanks, Bekah! -fi

Adjust your thermostat for AC and heat. Use fans or the fan setting on your thermostat to circulate air so it feels cooler, and be sure to shut windows and shades. Consider getting window film to block sunlight reflection as well (it blocks the rays but you can still see through the window). Use smaller appliances, such as microwaves and toaster ovens, instead of using the oven in the summer. In the winter, wear more clothes instead of turning up the heat. Toss an extra blanket on the bed and turn the heat way down at night; use a programmable thermostat to start warming up the house when you get up. And if you’ll be gone for more than four hours, then turn the heat way down or the AC off.

If possible, carpool, walk, bus, bike, or telecommute. This saves transportation and maintenance costs on your vehicle. It can also give you exercise, a social outlet for chatter, time to read the paper or a book, or more time at home by saving the drive time.

Use your own shopping bags. Many stores will give you a credit of 5 cents for each bag, which isn’t much, but adds up and is an easy way to prevent more plastic or paper bags from being made.

Use cloth instead of paper towels and napkins.

Make your own cleaning supplies. Nearly every cleaner in your home can be replaced by things like vinegar, baking soda, lemon juice, and other common (and cheap) pantry items. Recipes can be found all over with quick internet searches.

There are countless other ways to save resources and money, but these tips should help you get started making the move to a “greener” lifestyle – in more ways than one!

Bekah
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