Over the course of the past century, big cities have only grown bigger. From capitols to sprawling metropolitan areas, people are lured by the promise of more choice. At the same time, a good portion of the population still resides in rural communities and small towns, far removed from the big-city noise and stress. Yet they do not have to relinquish choice when it comes to viewing options, as satellite TV now gives Traverse City residents plenty of shows to pick from.
With mild summers and snowy winters, northern Michigan is an ideal climate for growing the cherries that have made this city famous. In fact, around half a million people come into the area to attend the celebrations that are held during the harvest festival each year. A film festival also draws state and national attention to the town for a few days during the summer. When the weather is nice, there are lots of beautiful spots to see and outdoor activities to do as long as the temperatures remain comfortable.
Heading outside is a great way to spend free time as it is healthy fun for the entire family. Yet when winter weather hits, people inevitably begin to spend more time indoors. Days are shorter and they seem especially short if you work an office job or are at school during the daytime hours. Cross-country skiing and sledding are wholesome family activities, but they are too tiring and time-consuming to do every day. Instead, thousands of area residents curl up on the couch on cold winter evenings, entertained by movies and series from all the decades on satellite TV.
When you put up a parabolic dish on the roof, you end up with lots of movie choices to pick from. Many of them are even in high definition, intensifying the action. New releases made by famous Hollywood faces reach premium channels like Cinemax, HBO, Showtime, and Starz within weeks. Sometimes you even find films that never made it to the local theatre, as some movies are not widely released these days. If you are a movie buff, Sundance and the Independent Film Channel are both excellent choices. There are also lots of the documentaries by Michael Moore, the filmmaker who has helped make the Traverse City Film Festival a success, alongside local news coverage of the event itself.
In addition to turning any night into a movie night, you can also enjoy sitcoms, drama series, and reality shows in HD quality. Surveys have shown that people from older generations often prefer the traditional drama series, such as legal-based 'Law & Order' or re-runs of the medical drama 'ER'. Youth generally get a kick out of watching realities, especially those created by networks such as MTV and VH1. From outrageous dating shows like 'Rock of Love' and 'Flavor of Love' to over-the-top realities such as 'Sweet 16' and 'Jersey Shore,' teenagers and young adults are attracted by the drama of real life amplified on camera. No matter how diverse the tastes are in your family, satellite TV always offers something for everyone.
With mild summers and snowy winters, northern Michigan is an ideal climate for growing the cherries that have made this city famous. In fact, around half a million people come into the area to attend the celebrations that are held during the harvest festival each year. A film festival also draws state and national attention to the town for a few days during the summer. When the weather is nice, there are lots of beautiful spots to see and outdoor activities to do as long as the temperatures remain comfortable.
Heading outside is a great way to spend free time as it is healthy fun for the entire family. Yet when winter weather hits, people inevitably begin to spend more time indoors. Days are shorter and they seem especially short if you work an office job or are at school during the daytime hours. Cross-country skiing and sledding are wholesome family activities, but they are too tiring and time-consuming to do every day. Instead, thousands of area residents curl up on the couch on cold winter evenings, entertained by movies and series from all the decades on satellite TV.
When you put up a parabolic dish on the roof, you end up with lots of movie choices to pick from. Many of them are even in high definition, intensifying the action. New releases made by famous Hollywood faces reach premium channels like Cinemax, HBO, Showtime, and Starz within weeks. Sometimes you even find films that never made it to the local theatre, as some movies are not widely released these days. If you are a movie buff, Sundance and the Independent Film Channel are both excellent choices. There are also lots of the documentaries by Michael Moore, the filmmaker who has helped make the Traverse City Film Festival a success, alongside local news coverage of the event itself.
In addition to turning any night into a movie night, you can also enjoy sitcoms, drama series, and reality shows in HD quality. Surveys have shown that people from older generations often prefer the traditional drama series, such as legal-based 'Law & Order' or re-runs of the medical drama 'ER'. Youth generally get a kick out of watching realities, especially those created by networks such as MTV and VH1. From outrageous dating shows like 'Rock of Love' and 'Flavor of Love' to over-the-top realities such as 'Sweet 16' and 'Jersey Shore,' teenagers and young adults are attracted by the drama of real life amplified on camera. No matter how diverse the tastes are in your family, satellite TV always offers something for everyone.
