If you weren't one of the nearly 27 million Gleeks who tuned in to the post-Super Bowl episode of the hit Fox musical comedy "Glee" on Sunday, don't worry, you'll get your chance this spring to latch onto the runaway phenomenon.
The show's cast is taking to the road again for a 16-city North American tour that is slated to kick off on May 21 with a concert at the Mandalay Bay Event Center in Las Vegas. The "Glee Live! In Concert!" tour will star 13 members of the TV series' cast, including Lea Michele (Rachel), Cory Monteith (Finn), Amber Riley (Mercedes), Chris Colfer (Kurt), Kevin McHale (Artie), Jenna Ushkowitz (Tina), Mark Salling (Puck), Dianna Agron (Quinn), Naya Rivera (Santana), Heather Morris (Brittany), Harry Shum Jr. (Mike), Chord Overstreet (Sam) and Darren Criss (Blaine).
"Glee" gang will be performing in all-new production based on the Emmy- and Golden Globe-winning show. "The cast and I were so moved by the love and enthusiasm of our fans at last year's concerts that we knew we had to do it again," said series co-creator Ryan Murphy. "There is something magical about thousands of 'Gleeks' coming together to share a special night with our cast, and this tour is one way we can thank them for their unbelievable support from the beginning."
The concerts will feature live performances of some of the most beloved moments from seasons one and two, including: "Empire State of Mind," "Toxic," "My Life Would Suck Without You," "It's My Life" and the show's anthem, "Don't Stop Believin'."
"Joining the cast this year has been like hopping on a fast-moving train," Overstreet said in a statement announcing the tour. "I have already had so many incredible experiences, but the chance to perform live on stages across the U.S., Canada and Europe takes the cake. This is too cool."
2011 Glee Live! In Concert! Dates:
»5/21 - Las Vegas, NV @ Mandalay Bay Event Center
»5/22 - Sacramento, CA @ Arco Arena
»5/24 - San Jose, CA @ HP Pavilion
»5/27 - Anaheim, CA @ Honda Center
»5/28 - Los Angeles, CA @ Staples Center
»5/29 - San Diego, CA @ Valley View Casino Center
»6/1 - Minneapolis, MN @ Target Center
»6/2 - Indianapolis, IN @ Conseco Fieldhouse
»6/3 - Chicago, IL @ Allstate Arena
»6/6 - Boston, MA @ TD Garden
»6/8 - Philadelphia, PA @ Wells Fargo Center
»6/11 - Toronto, Canada @ Air Canada Centre
»6/13 - Detroit, MI @ Palace of Auburn Hills
»6/14 - Cleveland, OH @ Quicken Loans Arena
»6/16 - East Rutherford, NJ @ Izod Center
»6/18 - Uniondale, NY @ Nassau Coliseum
February 09, 2011
The Beauty and Function of Ceiling Fans
I like ceiling fans. They’re functional and convenient, help save money on utility bills, and give me a chance to get a good night’s sleep by keeping the bedroom a comfortable temperature. Some people might consider them a decorating no-no, but I like ceiling fans.
Have you looked at some of the latest offerings from the manufacturers- companies like Hunter, Fanimation, Minka Aire, and Casablanca Fans, among others? If your idea of a ceiling fan dates from the ‘70s, you’re in for a surprise.
True, some of the styles look familiar, but check out the other great looks, from futuristic to modern to New Orleans romantic. Fan blades carved in wood, or made from sturdy canvas like sails, or looking like palm fronds or trimmed in bamboo- styles to suit a child's room with ceiling hugging blades and styles to hang suspended from a rod in a room with cathedral ceilings.
It's wonderful to see all the changes to the old basic ceiling fan- which is still available, by the way.
You can find fans with light kits, some with remote control, and others rated for outdoor use. Just don't scrimp unduly on your purchase. True, some fans are quite inexpensive (read "cheap") and these can be suitable for very light usage or when you just want a certain look.
But if you plan to use your ceiling fan like I do, constantly, you should shop carefully and look for a top grade motor and blades pitched from 12-16 degrees. Blades at flatter pitches move less air, which is not the idea here.
So go take a look at the new ceiling fans. You may find you sleep better, too.
Have you looked at some of the latest offerings from the manufacturers- companies like Hunter, Fanimation, Minka Aire, and Casablanca Fans, among others? If your idea of a ceiling fan dates from the ‘70s, you’re in for a surprise.
True, some of the styles look familiar, but check out the other great looks, from futuristic to modern to New Orleans romantic. Fan blades carved in wood, or made from sturdy canvas like sails, or looking like palm fronds or trimmed in bamboo- styles to suit a child's room with ceiling hugging blades and styles to hang suspended from a rod in a room with cathedral ceilings.
It's wonderful to see all the changes to the old basic ceiling fan- which is still available, by the way.
You can find fans with light kits, some with remote control, and others rated for outdoor use. Just don't scrimp unduly on your purchase. True, some fans are quite inexpensive (read "cheap") and these can be suitable for very light usage or when you just want a certain look.
But if you plan to use your ceiling fan like I do, constantly, you should shop carefully and look for a top grade motor and blades pitched from 12-16 degrees. Blades at flatter pitches move less air, which is not the idea here.
So go take a look at the new ceiling fans. You may find you sleep better, too.
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