Welcome to TAG Magazine, SGFers!

Thanks for joining us. We’re glad you came to check it out. There are some big things to come, starting with the launch party tonight at The Ugly Mug. More on that, but first things first.

Three things you need to do:

1. OH BABY WE’VE GOT WHAT YOU NEEEEED! Bookmark TAG right now. Whatever you’re looking for in SGF, we think you’ll be able to find right here – whether that’s sports, music, arts, food reviews, movie times or just some plain old fun. Come back often!

2. Participate. We want your input, not only because it helps us do our jobs better and provide the most complete coverage of Springfield as possible, but you can win great prizes. Every time you leave a comment, you earn points, which you will be able to use to bid on the prize of your choice. Once people start earning some points, the contests will begin. We’re still rounding up prizes, but what we have is sure to peak your interest. Our forum is up and running as well, but just taking off. It’s a little bare right now, so we need your help to fill it with banter and meaningful conversation, like who has the best cashew chicken.

3. This one’s for you, SGFers. For concert tickets, like tonight’s Earshot and Future Leaders of the World show, sign up for TAG’s eNews Sign up (toward the bottom on the right). For instance, today … you sign up, we email you a trivia question and the first three people to respond with the answer win two free tickets to tonight’s show. Sound good? It’s that simple.

Thanks again and we’ll see you tonight at the Ugly Mug!

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