OVATION RINGS IN 2013 WITH A FULL SLATE OF SERIES, DOCUMENTARIES AND FILMS, INCLUDING THE US PREMIERE OF MANET: THE MAN WHO INVENTED MODERN ART

FROM MADONNA AND BALLET TO BREAKDANCING, OVATION COVERS AN EXHILARATING RANGE OF ARTISTIC STORIES IN JANUARY

OVATION, the only network devoted to artists and every kind of artistic expression, is kicking off the New Year with a full slate of artful series, documentaries and films, including those focused on classic and modern painters, a pop icon’s most ambitious concert tour, classic and contemporary dancers, the film version of a literary thriller and a behind-the-scenes look at New York’s competitive art world.

OVATION’s programming is a one-of-a-kind mix of original and selectively curated series, films, documentaries and specials. The network reaches a national audience of 51 million homes and is available on cable systems across the country, as well as nationally on DIRECTV, Dish, Verizon FiOS and AT&T U-Verse. Ovation is also available in HD and VOD (both in standard and high definition). OVATION extends its linear channel experience for viewers online via its popular website, www.ovationtv.com 

BLOWOUT BEAUTY LAUNCHES EXCLUSIVELY ON HAIRENVY.COM

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Culinary Masters Warm Up Arctic Cruise on Crystal In 2013

A NORWEGIAN CULINARY OLYMPICS TEAM member, CORDON BLEU MASTER CHEF, and DOMAINE LAROCHE BRAND AMBASSADOR will bring spice to the ice during CRYSTAL CRUISES‘ luxury voyage through the ARCTIC CIRCLE in 2013.  The special guests will be aboard as part of a “WINE AND FOOD” THEME enhancing the ultra-luxe line’s annual NORTH CAPE CRUISE next July. The CRYSTAL SERENITY voyage begins July 5, sailing from COPENHAGEN to STOCKHOLM, visiting 10 ports over 15 days filled with sipping Europe’s finest local beverages, learning about local dishes from gourmands, and seeing the breathtaking scenery of Lapland.

Crystal Cruises’ 2013 North Cape “Wine and Food”-themed voyage includes passing through the stunning Norwegian fjords, with a stop in Geiranger, Norway. (PRNewsFoto/Crystal Cruises)

The culinary experts currently scheduled are:
— SVEN ERIK RENAA: Proprietor of Norway’s renowned RENAA RESTAURANTS, winner of numerous Chef of the Year awards, and manager of the champion NORWEGIAN NATIONAL CULINARY TEAM.
— GWENAEL LAROCHE: Brand Ambasadress for (and family member of) Burgundy’s DOMAINE LAROCHE WINERY, a name that is virtually synonymous with Chablis and has won “THE BEST WHITE WINE IN THE WORLD” award from Wine Spectator.
— MARK CUMMINGS: A certified CORDON BLEU MASTER CHEF, restaurateur, and star of TV’s The Very Best of Everything.

They will offer hands-on instruction in preparing chef specialties, live cooking demonstrations, wine tastings, and specially-designed menus for select Crystal Dining Room dinners.

The voyage includes overnights in Copenhagen and Stockholm at the cruise’s beginning and end; calls in GEIRANGER, HONNINGSVAG, TROMSO, LOFOTEN, ALESUND, LOEN, and BERGEN, NORWAY; Crystal’s first return to MURMANSK, RUSSIA in 18 years; and cruising the NORWEGIAN FJORDS, NORTH CAPE/ARCTIC CIRCLE, and NORTH, BARENTS, and BALTIC SEAS.  All-inclusive “Book Now” fares offer special savings.

Foodie fun also segues to shore, with CRYSTAL ADVENTURES that take travelers on a “Quest for King Crab” in the waters of SARNESFJORDEN (followed by eating the day’s catch); to TROMSO‘s oldest pub and MACK’S BREWERY to learn (and taste!) the art of crafting arctic beer; and to three different ice bars (in LEKNES, STOCKHOLM, HONNINGSVAG) for perfectly-chilled vodka sipping.

For more information and Crystal reservations, contact a travel agent, call 888-799-4625, or visit www.crystalcruises.com.