http://www.philly.com/r?19=960&32=3796&7=401279&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fblogs%2Ffanfare%2F We’ll use this blog to dig out stories and swap advice about how the fan experience is changing and what it’s costing you now and in the future. en-us Mon, 22 Dec 2008 14:35:27 GMT Paul Vigna 2008-12-22T14:35:27Z en-us http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=382659&44=36564244&32=3796&7=401279&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fblogs%2Ffanfare%2FPhantoms_go_to_5_kids_tickets.html Mon, 22 Dec 2008 14:35:27 GMT 5b90e659ef0dcc92fb6d7e33838f6fbc Daily News staff 2008-12-22T14:35:27Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=382659&44=36396169&32=3796&7=401279&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fblogs%2Ffanfare%2FPhils_fan_hold_dialogue_over_Game_5_dispute.html The Phillies meet with one of the fans who placed an ad regarding Game 5 World Series tickets that were invalidated. He says that the team intends to meet with others on a case-by-case basis. Thu, 18 Dec 2008 21:00:37 GMT ce5c28170f137aecab1146151f9657ad Paul Vigna 2008-12-18T21:00:37Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=382659&44=36347469&32=3796&7=401279&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fblogs%2Ffanfare%2FArmy-Navy_wraps_up_good_year_for_Philly.html The financial crunch could have an impact on what the city bids for; speaking of that, proposal for the next Army-Navy contract are due in by Jan. 9. Thu, 18 Dec 2008 00:41:33 GMT bee26522a4d6052aa6213242456aef96 Paul Vigna 2008-12-18T00:41:33Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=382659&44=36261739&32=3796&7=401279&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fblogs%2Ffanfare%2FFlyers_set_payment_dates_for_playoffs_next_season_.html Payment for the playoffs is due in mid-February and anyone wanting to renew their tix for next season must do so by April 24. Tue, 16 Dec 2008 23:10:43 GMT ef5dd457cdefa72e22e43cf57bb13725 Paul Vigna 2008-12-16T23:10:43Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=382659&44=36192379&32=3796&7=401279&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fblogs%2Ffanfare%2FMalone_Free_greet_locker_room_visitors.html Around 2,000 tickets are scarfed up today for the Sixers final game at the Spectrum in March. Mon, 15 Dec 2008 22:51:16 GMT bead5ab19ea9dd0c72f54c6bc0f8bbb2 Paul Vigna 2008-12-15T22:51:16Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=382659&44=36139254&32=3796&7=401279&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fblogs%2Ffanfare%2FTransit_notes_on_the_Linc_Palestra_and_Franklin_Field.html Two items on getting to games, including tomorrow night's at the Linc and to the Penn complex during work on the South Street Bridge Sun, 14 Dec 2008 22:06:20 GMT 1c5f383d106fa55890f0fee386cea789 Paul Vigna 2008-12-14T22:06:20Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=382659&44=36069419&32=3796&7=401279&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fblogs%2Ffanfare%2FBig_retail_doins_at_the_ballpark_this_weekend.html The Phillies will hold their annual holiday sale, and among the things to see will be the Phanatic and the World Series trophy. Fri, 12 Dec 2008 22:21:52 GMT 1c66721cee2afdd72ad20eb9ec442d5e Paul Vigna 2008-12-12T22:21:52Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=382659&44=36051519&32=3796&7=401279&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fblogs%2Ffanfare%2FSons_of_Ben_delivering_for_Chester_nonprofit_.html The group plans to drop off a check and food to The Bernardine Center in Chester tomorrow. Fri, 12 Dec 2008 16:59:38 GMT b23aef3f671d50aec4c7c2fb16a6bf51 Paul Vigna 2008-12-12T16:59:38Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=382659&44=35939029&32=3796&7=401279&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fblogs%2Ffanfare%2FDissatisfaction_with_Phils_stirs_fan_to_place_ad.html A New Jersey man has placed an ad trying to find others who tried to gain entrance into the second half of Game 5 of the World Series, only to learn their tickets were invalidated. Thu, 11 Dec 2008 03:03:20 GMT 6c85eebee470bdbc6c4dacd8017451da Paul Vigna 2008-12-11T03:03:20Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=382659&44=35911679&32=3796&7=401279&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fblogs%2Ffanfare%2FSixers_Spectrum_game_tix_go_on_sale_Monday.html Those who head down to the Spectrum to buy them Monday morning can tour the former locker room and meet a couple of former players. Wed, 10 Dec 2008 21:48:20 GMT 4d1bc95c3856a473c3d7f63c87791744 Paul Vigna 2008-12-10T21:48:20Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=382659&44=35835044&32=3796&7=401279&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fblogs%2Ffanfare%2FLunch_on_free_dogs_at_City_Hall_on_Wednesday.html As a way to promote their Dollar Dog Night, Flyers staff will be passing out hot dogs at no cost tomorrow. Wed, 10 Dec 2008 00:35:35 GMT 578483e909e600724bfa33fb7f72ce02 Paul Vigna 2008-12-10T00:35:35Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=382659&44=35778809&32=3796&7=401279&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fblogs%2Ffanfare%2FWhats_good_for_the_guys_is_good_for_Sixers.html 'Guys Night Out' has grown into one of the team's most popular promotions. Tue, 09 Dec 2008 04:04:46 GMT c76c8f1f258dcce5480d41d979736555 Paul Vigna 2008-12-09T04:04:46Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=382659&44=35758604&32=3796&7=401279&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fblogs%2Ffanfare%2FLots_of_inventory_for_Flyers-Islanders_game.html With the spotlight on ticket sales in this lousy economy, the 2,000 left for tomorrow night's game certainly catches your attention. Mon, 08 Dec 2008 21:59:41 GMT 90cdb29e2457d806b1687fccdf64b3cc Paul Vigna 2008-12-08T21:59:41Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=382659&44=35578059&32=3796&7=401279&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fblogs%2Ffanfare%2FFan_panels_likes_what_its_hearing_from_Flyers__.html Members of the new fan advisory board have met once and expect to get together four or five more times before the season ends. Fri, 05 Dec 2008 02:35:34 GMT 2acbc97f791f8897e92f189b5a8c2f89 Paul Vigna 2008-12-05T02:35:34Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=382659&44=35567099&32=3796&7=401279&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fblogs%2Ffanfare%2FDollar_Dogs_not_exclusive_to_the_Phillies.html The Flyers have a Dollar Dog Night set for next Thursday, while all three complex teams are beginning their Toys for tots push. Thu, 04 Dec 2008 23:16:37 GMT 9a22d5b77caf2d507740674885e0d5ba Paul Vigna 2008-12-04T23:16:37Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=382659&44=35508449&32=3796&7=401279&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fblogs%2Ffanfare%2FMLS_team_breaking_ground_taking_names.html Pro soccer's move back into Philly heads into the next phase, with ticket prices to be announced and a name-the-team contest just ahead. Thu, 04 Dec 2008 00:50:00 GMT 4c48441429b1aca4860a07f49c269931 Paul Vigna 2008-12-04T00:50:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=382659&44=35428129&32=3796&7=401279&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fblogs%2Ffanfare%2FArmy-Navy_tix_remain_on_sale.html You can still buy standing-room tickets for Saturday's Army-Navy Game. Wed, 03 Dec 2008 01:07:56 GMT e550bb46adcc7af5d01d1a172107098b Paul Vigna 2008-12-03T01:07:56Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=382659&44=35431859&32=3796&7=401279&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fblogs%2Ffanfare%2FA_Giant_step_forward_for_fans.html One bad team, the San Francisco Giants, is planning to raise or lower ticket prices next season depending on the anticipated demand. Wed, 03 Dec 2008 01:33:17 GMT 4cca95c9d95423b2c9a927a6764c4ff3 Paul Vigna 2008-12-03T01:33:17Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=382659&44=35219604&32=3796&7=401279&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fblogs%2Ffanfare%2FMLS_team_to_begin_building_momentum.html They'll turn over the first clumps of dirt in Chester on Monday, moivng into a new phase of activity that includes naming the team and picking the colors. Fri, 28 Nov 2008 17:07:15 GMT 92773c776058fda44e93316c906ffd6d Paul Vigna 2008-11-28T17:07:15Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=382659&44=35201199&32=3796&7=401279&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fblogs%2Ffanfare%2FThinking_warm_thoughts_Phils_tickets__.html Tix to see the defending champs will go on sale over the next couple months, depending on what you're seeking Fri, 28 Nov 2008 01:57:10 GMT ca7e214d6f64678ac61edb285e6bea6d Paul Vigna 2008-11-28T01:57:10Z