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Saturday, May 31, 2014
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A Heavenly Treat: Fiber One Caramel Sea Salt 90...
A Heavenly Treat: Fiber One Caramel Sea Salt 90...
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Target Fiber One Bars Campaign
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I received Fiber One Bars, in exchange for honest review from PlateFull Co-Op . The bars are only sold at Target . I received a box of Caramel Sea Salt Bars. I loved the bars. Just the right amount of sweet and salty. The Fiber One Bars are 90 calories each. The caramel bar is also soft-baked, like a cake or a crumble. Target also sells lemon, chocolate fudge, chocolate peanut butter, chocolate chip, and cinnamon coffee cake soft-baked bars, in addition to the meal, chewy and protein bars. Buy a pack of fiber one bars, next time to go to Target. :-)Sponsored post #PlateFullCoOp
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Meant to Be Mine Book Review
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Meant to Be Mine
Ty Porter has always been irresistible to Celia Park. All through high school–irresistible. When their paths cross again after college–still irresistible. This time, though, Ty seems to feel exactly the same way about Celia. Their whirlwind romance deposits them at a street-corner Las Vegas wedding chapel.
The next morning they wake to a marriage certificate and a dose of cold reality. Celia’s ready to be Ty’s wife, but Ty’s not ready to be her husband. He’s a professional bull rider, he lives on the road, and he’s long planned to settle down with the hometown girl he’s known since childhood.
Five and a half years pass. Celia’s buried her dreams so that she can afford to raise her daughter. Ty’s achieved all of his goals. Or thought he had, until he looks again into the eyes of the woman he couldn't forget and into the face of the child he never knew he had.
How much will Ty sacrifice to win back Celia’s trust and prove to her that their spontaneous marriage can still become the love of a lifetime?
This is a must read for the summer. If you love a good romance this is the book for you. I enjoyed every page of it. I love the story and the way it is told. I am going to read everything that Becky writes, she is an amazing author. I am so happy that I have read this book and I hope you will read it too.
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Becky Wade makes her home in Dallas, Texas with her husband, three children, and one adoring (and adored) cavalier spaniel. Her CBA debut, "My Stubborn Heart," was a finalist in both the RITA and INSPY awards. "Undeniably Yours" kicked off her Texas-set Porter Family series. Her newest contemporary romance, "Meant to Be Mine," has just hit shelves!
Becky Wade's latest novel, Meant to Be Mine, is a keeper!
Celebrate with Becky by entering her "Dream Come True" $200 Visa cash card prize pack giveaway and RSVP for her June 10th Facebook party!
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Celebrate with Becky by entering her "Dream Come True" $200 Visa cash card prize pack giveaway and RSVP for her June 10th Facebook party!
- A $200 Visa cash card
- Meant to Be Mine by Becky Wade
So grab your copy of Meant to Be Mine and join Becky on the evening of June 10th for a chance to connect and make some new friends. (If you haven't read the book, don't let that stop you from coming!)
Don't miss a moment of the fun; RSVP today. Tell your friends via FACEBOOK or TWITTER and increase your chances of winning. Hope to see you on the 10th!
Full Disclosure - I received a copy of this book to review. The opinions expressed are my own.I'm Nobody: The Lost Pages Book Review
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I’m Nobody: The Lost Pages
We’re all broken on this side of heaven, but we can make beautiful things from the pieces. Agoraphobic Caleb Reed is about to step outside for the first time in seven years, meet indie filmmaker Iris Elliott…and definitely not fall in love. It’s all because of the notes, the weird and wonderful notes he keeps finding on his front porch, notes signed by someone claiming to be long dead poet Emily Dickinson. Caleb’s parents think he’s losing his mind, as always, but he knows they’re wrong. Something’s going on outside – something strange, something terrifying …something beautiful.
Read the EPIC Award nominated novel that critics are saying is “fresh”, “powerful” and “unlike anything” they’ve read. In a world full of anxiety, I’m Nobody: The Lost Pagesis a triumphant tale of faith over fear and one that kids and grown-ups of all ages will love. (A London Book Festival Honorable Mention Winner)
This book is so good. I enjoyed reading every bit of it. I am a person who has a lot of anxiety and reading this book helped me relax and enjoy life to the fullest. I like that it's good for both kids and adults. I am certainly going to pass this book along for my friends and family to enjoy. I hope you will read it because I know you are going to love it just like I did.
About the author:
Author Alex Marestaing loves to create. He's written for media outlets such as The Walt Disney Company, Lego, Thomas Nelson/Harper Collins, and The Los Angeles Times and has authored three YA novels. His latest, I'm Nobody: The Lost Pages, recently won an honorable mention at the London Book Festival and was nominated for a 2014 Epic Award. Though he spends most of his time imagining ideas for the youth market, he's also written for faith based publications and has covered his favorite sport, soccer, in Europe and the U.S. for Sports Spectrum Magazineand Yanks Abroad. When Alex isn't writing or speaking at conferences, you'll most likely find him hanging out in California with his wife, three kids, and Milou, his dog.
Thursday, May 29, 2014
Quilts of Love | A STITCH AND A PRAYER – Kindle HDX Giveaway & “Quilting Bee” Facebook Party!
Don’t miss this month’s Quilts of Love book, A Stitch and a Prayer, by Eva Gibson. A quilt becomes a labor of love for a lonely wife mysteriously separated from her young husband.
Celebrate May's release by entering to win a Kindle HDX and RSVP for the Quilts of Love "Quilting Bee" Facebook party with the Quilts of Love authors.
One winner will receive:
Celebrate May's release by entering to win a Kindle HDX and RSVP for the Quilts of Love "Quilting Bee" Facebook party with the Quilts of Love authors.
One winner will receive:
- A Kindle HDX
- A Promise in Pieces by Emily Wierenga
- A Stitch and a Prayer by Eva Gibson
- Rival Hearts by Tara Randel
RSVP today and spread the word—tell your friends about the giveaway via FACEBOOK or TWITTER and increase your chances of winning.
Care Bear Cousins In 1985, you could get...
Care Bear Cousins In 1985, you could get...
Care Bear Cousins In 1985, you could get collectible Care Bear Cousins trading cards in boxes of Trix. And these cute, cuddly little cousins cared just as much as the bears.Sponsored post #PlateFullCoOp
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Wednesday, May 28, 2014
Cheer on Reading with Cheerios!
Cheer on Reading with Cheerios!
You can see which book you are getting right thru the box. There are activities that go right along with each book. I used the "Bear Says Thanks" book and activity with a few children to write thank you notes for a recent Easter Egg hunt and lunch.Sponsored post #PlateFullCoOp
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Tuesday, May 27, 2014
White House recognizes General Mills for saving...
White House recognizes General Mills for saving...
U.S. President Barack Obama honored General Mills and several other companies and organizations May 9 for our commitment to save energy. From a sustainable Walmart store in Mountain View, California, Obama praised companies such as General Mills that have enlisted in the U.S. Department of Energy’s Better Buildings Challenge, a program that encourages its partners... View Full PostSponsored post #PlateFullCoOp
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28 Creative Ways to Eat Bacon for Every Meal
28 Creative Ways to Eat Bacon for Every Meal
You might think bacon is a special reward, a savory indulgence for lazy Saturday mornings, but we think the opposite. Bacon is good for breakfast, lunch, dinner and dessert (and, well, Saturday mornings work too). See how many of the following 28 dishes you can make: Bacon fat biscuits. Photo by Mimi Takano Bacon fried rice. Photo by Mimi Takano Bacon fat doughnuts. Photo by Mimi Takano Bacon chocolate chip cookies. ...Read MoreSponsored post #PlateFullCoOp
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Chicken Soup for the Soul: The Multitasking Mom's Survival Guide 101 Inspiring and Amusing Stories for Mothers Who Do It All Review & Giveaway Ends 06/14/14 at 7 PM EST
Moms are the busiest people in the world! They juggle kids, husbands,
jobs, housework, and more. This collection will inspire and entertain
masters of multitasking with its 101 stories from busy moms like them.
Filled with words of wisdom, lessons learned, funny moments and juggling
success, this book will brighten any mother's day.
Moms will enjoy this book. Short inspirational stories that are perfect for the busy mom. I know you will enjoy it just like I have.
Three will win a copy of this book, if you want to enter just read the instructions below.
Giveaway:
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You can enter up to five times. I will use random.org to select the winners once the giveaway is over at 7 PM on 06/14/14. I will email the winners and they will have 72 hours to respond to my email with their mailing address or I will have to select another winner. Thank you for reading and participating.
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Chicken Soup for the Soul: Miracles Happen 101 Inspirational Stories about Hope, Answered Prayers, and Divine Intervention Review & Giveaway Ends 6/13/14 at 7 PM EST
I read these stories when I am feeling down. They help me have hope for a better tomorrow. I know that you will enjoy reading these miracles too. Our blessings are coming, we just have to hold on.
Three will win a copy of this book, if you want to enter just read the instructions below.
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You can enter up to five times. I will use random.org to select the winners once the giveaway is over at 7 PM on 06/13/14. I will email the winners and they will have 72 hours to respond to my email with their mailing address or I will have to select another winner. Thank you for reading and participating.
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Chicken Soup for the Soul: Living with Alzheimer's & Other Dementias 101 Stories of Caregiving, Coping, and Compassion Review & Giveaway Ends 6/12/14 at 7 PM EST
Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia affect millions of people each year. Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's or dementia is difficult but you will feel less alone when you read these stories by caregivers, and also by patients in the early stages of Alzheimer's who explain what they are going through. The collection of 101 stories, a joint project with the Alzheimer's Association, is filled with love, lessons and inspiration from others like you. This book will be a source of support and encouragement throughout your caregiving journey.
This is something that a lot of us will have to deal with. I enjoy reading inspirational stories from people who have been through what I am going through. I hope that you will use this book as inspiration to get through hard times too.
Three will win a copy of this book, if you want to enter just read the instructions below.
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You can enter up to five times. I will use random.org to select the winners once the giveaway is over at 7 PM on 06/12/14. I will email the winners and they will have 72 hours to respond to my email with their mailing address or I will have to select another winner. Thank you for reading and participating.
Disclosure: The information and soup have been provided to me by Chicken Soup for the Soul. The opinions expressed are my own.
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Monday, May 26, 2014
Cheer on Reading with Cheerios ! #cheerios...
Cheer on Reading with Cheerios ! #cheerios...
Next time you head over to the market be on the lookout for the specially marked Cheerios, Multi Grain Cheerios Peanut Butter, Chocolate Cheerios, and Apple Cinnamon Cheerios for BOOKS for children ages 2 to 8 years-old, specially printed in both English and Spanish. This year’s book offerings from Cheerios – all by Simon & Schuster Children’s Publishing – are: “That’s What I’d Do” by Jewel “Bear Says Thanks” by Karma Wilson “1-2-3 Peas” by Keith Baker “Chicks Run Wild” by Sudipta Bardhan-Quallen “Please, Baby Please” by Spike Lee & Tonya Lewis Lee “Jump!” by Scott M. Fischer This is the 12th year in a row that Cheerios has been offering the Cheer On Reading and Spoonfuls of Stories program. These programs encourage parents and children...Read MoreSponsored post #PlateFullCoOp
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Cheer on Reading with Cheerios!
Cheer on Reading with Cheerios!
Find out about the new cheer on reading program by Cheerios!Sponsored post #PlateFullCoOp
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Sunday, May 25, 2014
Justice League Ends Poetry Month
Justice League Ends Poetry Month
April is National Poetry Month so we've been learning a lot about poetry. My guys were thrilled to find a Justice League comic in our Cheerios recently - I think they are ready for some different reading material!Sponsored post #PlateFullCoOp
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Saturday, May 24, 2014
Friday, May 23, 2014
Set the Mood for Summer Outdoor Entertaining
Set the Mood for Summer Outdoor Entertaining
Spring is in full swing and summer is just around the corner. Aren't you just longing for relaxed evenings on the deck with good friends, good food, and good drinks? Here's how to set the mood for summer outdoor entertaining and host a smashing soiree. Design a welcoming seating arrangement . Think of your outdoor furniture as you would your indoor living room furniture, and arrange your chairs, sofas, and tables in a way that's conducive to conversation. Create a focal point (more...Read MoreSponsored post #PlateFullCoOp
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David Gray's New Album Mutineers Review & Giveaway Ends 6/10/14 at 7 PM EST
To coincide with Mutineers, Gray will tour the UK for the first time in three years. The headline tour, commencing at Birmingham’s Symphony Hall on June 23 will include a show at London’s Royal Albert Hall on June 24. The dates follow a run of sold-out US shows across April and May and three sold-out intimate shows earlier this year at Westminster’s Emmanuel Centre. Additional US tour dates will be announced in May.
Recorded in Church Studios, London and produced by Andy Barlow (Lamb), whose brief was to not let Gray “make the same record I’ve made before.” The result is an album that seems to fizz with the joy of its own assembly and finds Gray steering into unfamiliar territory while cultivating a pugnacious but respectful relationship with his own history. “I know I’ve done something here that has an authority that is inspiring me and I don’t have to worry about my past or any of that. The lovely thing about this is we’ve had the time to experiment, and it’s been wonderful,” says Gray.
David Gray captured the world’s attention with his breakout multi-platinum hit White Ladder, the first of three No.1 UK albums, earning him both Brit and Grammy nominations. He has continued to build on this success, with recent albums Draw The Line (2009) and Foundling (2010), both reaching the Billboard Top 10 in the US.
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I really enjoy this album. I have only heard of David Gray from the song Babylon back when I was in college. I have listened this entire new album from start to finish and I absolutely love it. I am going to keep it on repeat today while I work. I hope you will check it out. Girls Like You is one of my favorite tracks so far. But I really like them all.
Mutineers Track Listing:
Back in the World
As the Crow Flies
Mutineer
Beautiful Agony
Last Summer
Snow in Vegas
Cake and Eat It
Birds of the High Arctic
The Incredible
Girl Like You
Gulls
Nearly Midnight (bonus track)
Giveaway - Enter to win a copy of David Gray's New Album Mutineers ARV $14.99. Contiguous USA only, no PO Boxes.
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Thursday, May 22, 2014
The Studio By Ellen Barrett Fat Burning Fusion DVD Review
If you want to beautify, energize & burn fat (and feel great while doing it) this is the perfect workout for you! Fat-Burning Fusion is a barefoot liquid cardio. This signature Studio workout blends standing Pilates, calisthenics & simple ballet to elongate muscles, burn lots of fat and flatter the female physique. Come on; let's get Gorgeous! No equipment necessary, no shoes required.
Fat-Burning Fusion is about getting into and staying in the fat burning zone, with flow and grace. WE begin with standing invigorating breathing exercises, ease away back tension with stretch, and then spend about 40 minutes in a rhythmic mindful fat-melting blitz.
This workout is 46 minutes. I have done it twice now and it seems to go by very quickly. I enjoy Ellen and her moves are easy to follow. The happy feet are a familiar move from her. I enjoy how easily she combines the strength and flexibility for a fat burning fusion workout.
I work up a sweat and enjoy the music too.
Body for Life for Women Workout with Ellen Barrett Review
Do you want to feel better about yourself? Do you want a flat stomach? Do you want to regain confidence and energy?
Nationally renowned women’s health expert and author of The New York Times best-seller “Body-For-Life for Women,” Dr. Pamela Pecke shows you how to achieve both dramatic weight removal and mind/body-changing fitness. With the Body-for-Life for Women Workout you’ll achieve remarkable results as you live the simple 12-week fitness program specifically tailored for women of all ages.
In a flexible 10, 20 or 30-minute program, you’ll learn how to sculpt fat-burning muscle, achieve a healthy mental balance, and remove extra fat through energizing cardio, weight training and waist-trimming core workouts. Join women everywhere who are getting fit and firm with the Body-For-Life for Women Workout. Bonus Segment: Smart Food Choices
“A must for any woman who wants to take responsibility for her own health and improve both the quantity and quality of her life--for life.” (Kenneth H. Cooper, M.D., M.P.H., founder of the Cooper Aerobics Center)
The workouts are divided into three 10 minute segments, I do them all together when I have the time. Ellen Barrett is an excellent instructor. The moves are explained and easily followed. I enjoy this workout and I know it's very effective if done regularly.
I really like this DVD and I'm so glad that Total Fitness DVD sent it to me to review.
Ellen Barrett Barefoot Cardio DVD Review
Ellen Barrett is one of my favorite fitness instructors. I enjoy her technique and teaching style. She is easy to follow and her voice is nice too! She always tells you what she is going to do next before she does it. I have wanted this DVD for quite sometime and when I got it to review I was so excited.
Barefoot Cardio is a feel good fat burning workout and I love that it doesn't require shoes. I have become accustomed to doing my morning workouts barefoot anyway. I do not like putting on socks and shoes at 4 in the morning.
The workout starts with a 6 minute warm-up. Then you go into the step kick & balance series. Next you do the happy feet/pony. Giant step scissor series is next and then side tap foot out/in (which I love), next you do the reach/twist with wide stance on opposite leg. Then the wrap twist. Star arms series is next and then the heart lift and horse shoe series, and last but not least the cool down. You will feel energized and ready to face the day when you have completed barefoot cardio.
This is a fun workout that is sure to get your heart rate up and your blood pumping. I really enjoy it each time I decide to put it in the DVD player.
125 Best Casseroles and One-Pot Meals Review
Casseroles and one-pot meals are truly the ideal solution for busy people who want wonderful food with a minimum of fuss and maximum taste. Convenience, easy preparation, economy and portability make this method of cooking perfect for today's busy lifestyles.
These recipes are incredibly tantalizing, and many are make-ahead. The wonderful variety includes everything from big casseroles to delight a number of friends or to freeze in small amounts for future family meals, to long-simmering stews that will warm and comfort you on cold winter nights. And the skillet meals feature everything from small and quick dinners and stir-fries that are easy for novice cooks to lovely elegant dishes that are entertaining-worthy.
Try some of these delicious recipes:
Baked Tortellini with Three Cheese
Chicken and Shrimp Pad Thai
Honey-Curried Chicken and Apricots
Turkey and Corn Enchiladas
Garden Vegetable and Chicken Paella
Squash and Bean Stew with Chipotle Cream
Roasted Summer Vegetable Lasagna
These outstanding recipes are sure to help you discover the huge appeal of one-dish cooking.
The book has chapters on the various types of casseroles and one-pot meals. There are chapters on pasta, chicken and turkey, beef and veal, pork, lamb, fish and seafood, vegetarian and brunch and lighter fare. With 125 recipes to choose from, I couldn't wait to get started trying them all. I have tried the pizza pot pie and the meatball stroganoff. Both of these are delicious and fairly easy to make.
Rose Murray has been a sought after food writer, cooking teacher and broadcaster for over 30 years. She is a frequent contributor to food and lifestyle magazines and she has authored, co-authored or contributed to more than 40 other cookbooks. Rose resides in Ontario.
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New Hallmark Television Series Signed, Sealed, Delivered
Signed, Sealed, Delivered
The new original series "Signed, Sealed, Delivered" is a wonderful combination of romance, comedy and drama that follows the lives of four postal detectives who transform themselves into a team of detectives to track down intended recipients of undeliverable mail. Their missions take them out of the office where redirected letters and packages can save lives, solve crimes, reunite old loves and change futures by arriving late but somehow always on time. The team includes charming Oliver O’Toole (Eric Mabius), the group's leader is a man of faith who prayerfully approaches his work with the goal of making a difference in people's lives; new team member, Shane McInerney (Kristin Booth), a technophile who brings 21st century sensibility to the group; free-spirited, “girl next door” Rita Haywith (Crystal Lowe) who has a photographic memory; and lovable Norman Dorman (Geoff Gustafson), a master in conventional research methods.
The show airs SUNDAYS, 8/7c on Hallmark Channel
This incredible series even incorporates scripture in its themes and in the conversations between characters. In FACT, The American Bible Society has built a bible study to go with the series,
Isn't that great? A seven-day Bible reading experience to dig deeper into the meaningful biblical themes revealed in each episode of Signed, Sealed, Delivered.
The Bible Reading Experience is free and currently available for one week only. We hope to see the American Bible Society reading series continue and value your support. Please share this with your readers and urge them to sign up!
Facebook for creator Martha Williamson: https://www.
INSPIRATO - The Masterpiece Album from YANNI Available April 29, 2014
INSPIRATO - The Masterpiece Album from YANNI Available April 29, 2014
4 years to complete the album, 30 years to write the music that inspired it
YANNI’s greatest music performed by the world’s most extraordinary voices:
Russell Watson, Micaëla Oeste, Nathan Pacheco, Chloe Lowery, Lauren Jelencovich,
Plácido Domingo Jr., and Pretty Yende
YANNI upcoming tour of Latin America, Europe, India, USA & Canada
The beautiful instrumental melodies of internationally renowned composer YANNI have gained him over 40 platinum and gold albums throughout the world. Now his popularity looks set to cross even more borders. Working in partnership with the legendary operatic superstar Plácido Domingo and Ric Wake, YANNI has assembled a stellar line-up of the greatest singers to perform on his new album, INSPIRATO, available April 29th on Sony Music Masterworks. His timeless compositions have been transformed by the addition of lyrics and tell the story of the loves of YANNI’s life.
YANNI collaborated with Plácido Domingo and Ric Wake to pair YANNI’s music with the perfect voice for each song. This project took 4 years to complete and over 30 years to compose the music that inspired it. This is a one of a kind album, there has never been another album like this and there will never be another album like this.
YANNI’s music has crossed all cultural borders and has been performed all over the world in more than 40 different countries. He is particularly known for his spectacular concerts at famous landmarks such as the Taj Mahal, the Acropolis, the Kremlin, and China’s Forbidden City. Until recently the self-taught composer and pianist has avoided using words with his melodies, but now felt compelled to explore this exciting new direction. In this project, he has used some of his most successful hits from a career spanning more than thirty years, including ‘Tribute’, ‘End Of August’ and ‘Adagio in C minor’.
Each song has a deeply personal story behind it. ‘Ode alla Grecia’ (which was formerly the instrumental ‘End of August’) was composed when YANNI was at home in Greece, watching all the tourists departing at the end of summer. As he stared at the ocean, he reflected on his love for his homeland, and felt how bittersweet it was to leave to return to his career in the USA. When Domingo and his son heard this track, they knew immediately what story the lyrics would have to tell.
Another fascinating tale lies behind the wordless song ‘Ode À L’Humanité, based on YANNI’s version of the ‘Flower Duet’ from Delibes’ opera ‘Lakmé’. When the South African youngster Pretty Yende heard this on a television advertisement for British Airways, it sparked her love of the sound of the operatic voice, so much so, that it fired her with a desire to become an opera singer herself. Having overcome enormous hurdles, she is now one of the brightest new stars in the opera world, and has appeared in major roles at La Scala and the Metropolitan Opera - and all thanks to inspiration from YANNI. Each of the songs has a similar story. Pretty’s recording of this song that inspired her career path will touch your heart.
Beginning in March 2014, YANNI will be taking his music on an extensive worldwide tour to over 20 countries. Cities to be visited include Santiago (Chile), Sao Paulo, London, Düsseldorf, Berlin, Munich, Moscow, Prague, Kiev, Tel Aviv, Johannesburg, and an extensive tour throughout the USA and Canada. Further cities and dates are to be added. For more information: www.yanni.com
About The Artists:
Plácido Domingo, a world-renowned artist, recognized not only as one of the most influential singing actors in the history of opera, but also as a respected conductor. Plácido Domingo’s vocal repertoire encompasses 144 stage roles – a number unmatched by any other tenor in history – and he has recorded more than 100 full length opera’s. Maestro Domingo, is one of the world’ leading philanthropists and has been awarded 12 of the prestigious Grammy Awards including 3 Latin Grammy’s and reached an unprecedented global audience as part of the ‘Three Tenors’ phenomenon.
Renée Fleming, known as ‘The people’s diva’, and winner of the 2013 Grammy Award for best classical vocal solo, in February 2014, Renée became the first classical singer ever to sing the “Star-Spangled Banner” at the NFL Super Bowl with an audience of over 110 million viewers.
Rolando Villazón is one of the world’s most critically acclaimed and beloved stars and is internationally recognized as one of the leading lyric tenors of our day and is regularly hailed as ‘The Next Domingo’.
Katherine Jenkins, OBE, is the world’s most prolific classical crossover artists. In 2003 she signed the biggest-ever recoding contract for a classical artist and has since become the premiere ambassador of brining classical music to a mainstream audience. Katherine won the love of the US television audience during 2012 when she was the finalist on ABC’s hit TV show, “Dancing With The Stars.”
Vittorio Grigòlo, achieved gold and platinum status with his first releases and charted #1 on the Billboard US Classical Album chart with the “Italian Tenor.” Vittorio is already established as a successful recording artist. 2014 will see the release of “The Romantic Hero” – a collection of Vittorio’s favorite French opera arias.
Russell Watson, the UK’s best selling male classical artist ever. Known as ‘The People’s Tenor’ Russell became the first British artist to hold the #1 spot on the UK and US charts at the same time. Russell has performed for audiences around the world including the Pope at the Vatican, the Emperor of Japan, the Queen as well as two US presidents.
Micaëla Oeste, born in Germany and raised in America has performed throughout the United States and Europe. She has been selected to sing with the Piccinni Foundation in Italy and was also chosen as a finalist at the International Neue Stimmen Competition. Micaëla has become a frequent guest artist during many of Plácido Domingo’s recitals.
Nathan Pacheco is an American tenor who first appeared as a featured performer on the Yanni Voices Project. He has been a fixture on television over the last four years with his own PBS Special’s and performances with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir.
Chloe Lowery is an American singer/songwriter of by the age of 9 was performing professionally and was signed to a recording contract with RCA at age 12. Chloe has toured the world as a featured vocalist with YANNI, Chris Botti, and Trans Siberian Orchestra.
Lauren Jelencovich is a classically trained graduate of the Manhattan School of Music. She has performed throughout the world with YANNI and has been featured at performances in Carnegie Hall and Radio City Music Hall. Lauren is the recipient of Andrea Boccelli’s Wold scholarship and holds top awards from numerous competitions including the Gerda Lissner International Competition.
Plácido Domingo, Jr. is the son of tenor and philanthropist, Plácido Domingo. Plácido Jr. is also an accomplished singer, songwriter, composer and record producer. His resume includes writing for many artists including Michael Bolton, Luciano Pavoratti, Diana Ross, José Carreras, Tony Bennett, and Plácido Domingo.
Pretty Yende, is an internationally acclaimed soprano born in South Africa. She was crowned the winner of Plácido Domingo’s Operalia World Competition in 2011 in Moscow. In January, 2013, Pretty Yende made a sensational unscheduled debut at the Metropolitan Opera and later that month in Vienna. The triumphs she gained in these two engagements catapulted her to international attention brining immediate invitations to appear in all of the world’s greatest theaters.
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Final track list “INSPIRATO”:
1. Renée Fleming - I Genitori
2. Vittorio Grigòlo - Come Un Sospiro
3. Plácido Domingo - Ode Alla Grecia
4. Katherine Jenkins - L’Ombra Dell’Angelo
5. Nathan Pacheco - Amare Di Nuovo
6. Plácido Domingo & Renée Fleming - Hasta El Último Momento
7. Plácido Domingo, Nathan Pacheco, Plácido Domingo Jr.,
Micaëla Oeste, Chloe Lowery - Riconoscimento
8. Russell Watson - Incanto
9. Plácido Domingo Jr. - Il Primo Tocco
10. Lauren Jelencovich - Usignolo
11. Rolando Villazón - La Prima Luce
12. Pretty Yende – Ode À L’Humanité
13. Katherine Jenkins & Nathan Pacheco - Nello Specchio
USA and CANADA TOUR DATES:
8/7/14 THUR Brooklyn NY Cushman & Wakefield Theatre
8/8/14 FRI Montreal QC Bell Centre
8/9/14 SAT Toronto ON Molson Canadian Amphitheatre
8/12/14 TUE Bethlehem PA Sands Bethlehem Event Center
8/13/14 WED Englewood NJ Bergen Performing Arts Center
8/15/14 FRI Vienna VA The Filene Center at Wolf Trap
8/16/14 SAT Pittsburgh PA Benedum
8/19/14 TUE Lancaster PA American Music Theatre
8/20/14 WED Morristown NJ Mayo Performing Arts Center
8/22/14 FRI Mashantucket CT MGM Grand at Foxwoods
8/23/14 SAT Philadelphia PA Mann Center
8/24/14 SUN Boston MA Blue Hills Bank Pavillion
9/4/14 THUR Milwaukee WI Riverside Theatre
9/5/14 FRI Prior Lake MN Mystic Lake Casino
9/6/14 SAT Hoffman Estates IL Sears Center
9/9/14 TUE Edmonton AB Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium
9/10/14 WED Calgary AB Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium
9/12/14 FRI Vancouver BC Queen Elizabeth Theatre
9/13/14 SAT Portland OR Keller Auditorium
9/14/14 SUN Seattle WA Benaroya Hall
9/16/14 TUE Oakland CA Oracle Arena
9/17/14 WED Riverside CA Fox Performing Arts Center
9/19/14 FRI Los Angeles CA Nokia Theatre L.A. Live
9/20/14 SAT San Diego CA Civic Theatre
9/21/14 SUN Costa Mesa CA Segerstrom Center for the Arts
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