From Comcast CT: 29 new channels in Guilford, No. Branford

COMCAST LAUNCHES 29 NEW CHANNELS IN GUILFORD AND NORTH BRANFORD

Company Launches More HD and Digital Programming In Two Towns

Following Completion of Network Upgrade

BRANFORD, CT – (March 29, 2011) – Comcast, Connecticut’s leading provider of entertainment, information and communications products and services, today announced the launch of 29 new channels and the availability of three new sports Pay-Per-View packages in the communities of Guilford and North Branford, completing the upgrade of its fiber-optic network in these two communities.

Comcast has been enhancing its network in the Branford system in two phases, paving the way for the launch of more high definition (HD) and On Demand choices and other digital benefits. The first phase of the project was completed in Branford, East Haven and Madison in December and the second phase began in January in the towns of Guilford, North Branford, North Haven and Wallingford. These channel additions signify the completion of the network upgrade in Guilford and North Branford. North Haven and Wallingford are expected to conclude in May.

“Comcast is committed to providing our customers with the ultimate TV viewing experience,” said Mary McLaughlin, Senior Vice President of Comcast’s Western New England Region, which includes Connecticut. “We currently deliver our customers more than 6,000 HD choices at any time, and are thrilled to add even more HD and digital programming with the launch of 29 new channels and new sports Pay-Per-View packages available right now.”

The 29 new channels and sports Pay-Per-View packages can be found on Comcast’s channel lineup in Guilford and North Branford as follows:

HD channels:	Number:			Digital Channels:	Number:
Science HD	184			Fox Business	106
Discovery HD	191			Encore WAM!	158
TLC HD	192			WUTH CA	252
Animal Planet HD	193			Big Ten Network	266
USA HD	195			MLB Network	268
History HD	197			Daystar	295
A&E HD	211			Showtime Women	335
Food Network HD	212			Showtime Family	336
HGTV HD	213			Showtime Next	337
MSG HD	216			ESPN Full Court/Game Plan Pay-Per-View	701-706
Syfy HD	217			NBA League Pass Pay-Per-View	751-760
SNY HD	218			Major League Soccer Pay-Per-View	757-760
TMC HD	220
FX HD	221
Showtime 2 HD	224
ABC Family HD	229
Disney Channel HD	230
Fox News HD	241
MLB Network HD	272
NFL RedZone HD	278

In order to enjoy HD programming, customers must have an HDTV and an HD-enabled set-top box from Comcast. In order to enjoy Digital Cable with On Demand, customers must have a digital box from Comcast. For more information about Comcast’s products and services, call 1-800-COMCAST or visit www.comcast.com.

From ABC: season finale dates 2011 spring

ABC ANNOUNCES FINALE DATES FOR THE 2010-11 SEASON

ABC announces the following finale dates for the 2010-11 Season (all times ET):

Sunday, May 8:

10:01-11:00 p.m. “Brothers & Sisters”

Wednesday, May 11:

8:30-9:00 p.m. “Better With You”

Sunday, May 15:

8:00-9:00 p.m. “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition”

9:00-11:00 p.m. “Desperate Housewives” (Special Two-Hour Finale)

Monday, May 16:

10:01-11:00 p.m. “Castle”

Tuesday, May 17:

8:00-9:00 p.m. “Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution”

Thursday, May 19:

8:00-9:00 p.m. “Wipeout” (Spring Edition)

9:00-10:01 p.m. “Grey’s Anatomy”

10:01-11:00 p.m. “Private Practice”

Friday, May 20:

8:00-9:00 p.m. “Shark Tank”

Sunday, May 22:

7:00-8:00 p.m. “America’s Funniest Home Videos”

Monday, May 23:

8:00-9:00 p.m. “Dancing with the Stars” (Performance Show)

Tuesday, May 24:

9:00-11:00 p.m. “Dancing with the Stars The Results Show”

Wednesday, May 25:

8:00-8:30 p.m. “The Middle”

9:00-9:31 p.m. “Modern Family”

9:31-10:30 p.m. “Cougar Town” (Special One-Hour Finale)

La Nouba at Downtown Disney

Cirque Du Soleil's "La Nouba" may be a mature show at its Downtown Disney location in Orlando, Fla., but it packs an incredible punch for visitors from 2 to 92.
A 6 p.m. weeknight show at the white-spired, 1,671-seat theater during the March spring break was packed, and from the start there wasn't a disapproving peep from young children or entertainment-saturated adults who -- let's face it -- have probably been to Disney World and possibly Universal and/or Sea World in recent days and still found "La Nouba" amazing.
I saw one industry follower speculate about Cirque's future at Disney, with the assumption that Disney visitors have probably all seen "La Nouba" already. I doubt that, not at prices of $60 to $125 a ticket for the 90-minute show. The good news is you don't need to get up-close in the orchestra to enjoy this one; with the breathtakingly high staging area, the show is best enjoyed at least half-way up the seating area.
The show consists of some clowning (and I'm not a fan of clowns, so luckily it's limited), leading to amazing feats of acrobatics, trampoline-assisted feats, highwire walking, trapeze work, juggling and more -- all set to dramatic, jazzy and rocking LIVE music and painted in loud colors.
It's a happy assault on the senses that doesn't let up.
The obvious joke about "La Nouba" is: It's a little weak on plot. In other words, I haven't a clue what it all means or was trying to say. But it's so artistic (people flying assisted by red ribbons, fog-shrouded risers hoisting up performers, etc.) that you may be inspired to divine your own plot or two.
Disney first signed on with Cirque du Soleil in 1996, and since then Cirque has grown into a billion-dollar operation that, for instance, brings a traveling show to Boston on the waterfront next to Anthony's Pier 4. So you may see one of its show's elsewhere. Just be assured that if you're visiting Orlando, you'll see a world-class show at the Disney complex (free to park and walk around, of course). It's awe-inspiring, but you're going to drop some more serious bucks down for the privilege.