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By MIMI LI Epoch Times Staff AUGUSTA, Ga.—New York-based Shen Yun Performing Arts commenced its 2010 World Tour in Augusta, Ga. on Dec. 19 with two shows that featured a fresh new program of dances, songs, and musical scores that prompted two stand- ing ovations. Shen Yun's first show of the season, with all original performance compositions, met with an enthusiastic response from the audience. "The tonal quality was very exceptional. The blending was in sync. There was this continuous tone and continuous move- ment," said Ron Lee, a fine arts photog- rapher whose work appears in galleries, museums, and private collections. He noticed an overall feeling to the show. After some thought he said that there was "continuous flow. It worked— all the different instruments, all the dif- ferent cultures, and all the different mu- sicians. Singers and performers made a very unique flowing movement which was very visual." With a foundation in classical Chinese dance that encompasses flips, turns, and delicate, meticulous movements, Shen Yun’s dances celebrate a wide span of Chinese traditions, tales, and peoples, and strive to exhibit the universality of classical Chinese dance. “I was blown away by their precision. Their timing was fantastic. It was really a pleasure to watch with the synchronicity,” said Mr. Dennis, a drama teacher from a local school of the arts. “It’s perhaps one of the most spiritually beautiful programs I have ever experi- enced in my life. … I’ve never seen any- thing any better than tonight—beautiful! The singing—the voices are incredible, and the dancing is just out-of-this-world. … It is very beautiful,” he said. Shen Yun has traditionally performed dances that tribute Chinese minority eth- nic groups, and this season is no different. Shen Yun’s new ethnic dances include “In a Miao Village,” which elegantly depicts the Miao people’s elaborate headdresses and ornate silver jewelry, and “Dance of the Dai,” which features the Dai people’s fluid arm and finger movements. Shen Yun also choreographs dance compositions that recreate ancient folk tales on stage. In one folk tale-inspired dance of the new tour, “Wu Song Battles the Tiger,” the hero Wu Song stumbles into the woods drunk and fights off a man-eating tiger. In another, “Splitting the Mountain,” goddess San Sheng Mu falls in love with a mortal and they have a son. But San Sheng Mu is trapped inside a mountain by her angry brother, until eventually her son comes to save her. In the year ahead, Shen Yun plans to perform more than 400 shows on four continents and in dozens of countries around the world. Additional reporting by Leigh Smith and Heide B. Malhotra The Epoch Times is a proud sponsor of Shen Yun Performing Arts. 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Renee Luo/The epoch Times DaviD arquette's Clothing line supports Darfur Charity Web site looktothestars.org reports that the Save Darfur Coalition is collaborating with actor David Ar- quette's California based clothing shop, Propr, to an- nounce the launch of an original T-shirt designed by the star to help support the cause. The Web site also noted a statement from Arquette, who said that, “Propr is honored to work with the Save Darfur Coalition to raise awareness of the human rights abuses in Darfur; every action, whether big or small, can make a differ- ence to those suffering.” The T-shirt, designed with a map of Africa and the statement "Peace" on the front, and "Save Darfur" on the back made its debut at a party on Dec. 17 at the clothing store's Venice, California, location. The T-shirts can be purchased for $30 online at www.savedarfur.org Kevin Jonas Marries Kevin Jonas, 22, the oldest of the three brothers of the famous pop rock band The Jonas Brothers, married sweetheart Danielle Deleasa, 23. The couple wed in an enchanting French style chateau nestled on Long Island, NY, on Saturday Dec. 19. With brothers Joe and Nick standing in as his best men, the bride walk down the aisle in a strapless Vera Wang gown. On a day when the east coast battled a huge snow storm, 400 guests man- aged to arrive safely and celebrate the nuptials. "We're so happy that we're finally married and we were able to share the special moment with family, friends, and loved ones," the couple told PEOPLE magazine. Gisele and Tom Finally Name Baby Boy Brazilian supermodel Gisele Bundchen and her hus- band, New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, welcomed a baby boy on Dec. 8, 2009. ... But appar- ently had not decided on a name when the bundle of joy arrived. The happy new mother reported on her personal Web site on Dec. 18, that their new son's name is Benjamin. nanCy o'Dell leaves ‘aCCess hollywooD’ After working 13 years as a leading reporter and host for celebrity news show “Access Hollywood,” Nancy O'Dell announced her departure last week despite there being "two years on her contract" according to reports from People.com. The source also cited that O'Dell was "increasingly troubled by the direction the show was taking”—apparently, toward tabloid-level sensationalism and quoted a source as saying that Nancy "has spent a lot of years building respect in the entertainment commu- nity and celebrities trust her.” Although no news has yet been released about O'Dell's next steps, she will appar- ently remain in the "broadcast entertainment journalist" arena according to a statement issued by her rep. O'Dell will be co-hosting the Rose Parade live from Pasadena, California, on New Year's Day for the NBC network along with Al Roker 11 a.m.-1 p.m. EST. Compiled by Michele Goncalves, Epoch Times Staff A Masterwork of Light and Shadow By JOE BENDEL Anton Karas’s zither theme became an unlikely international hit after the release of Carol Reed’s “The Third Man,” which is currently enjoying a special anniversary re- vival run at Film Forum with a new 35mm print. Indeed, Karas’s unaccompanied zither music is perfectly suited to the film’s post-war Vienna, where the city’s faded old world glory can still be seen beneath the wreckage and rubble left in the wake of WW II. As Reed’s introductory narration shrewdly explains, the Austrian cap- ital is now an occupied city, whose administration is divided between the Allied forces. By necessity, nearly everyone is involved with the black market, but some are better at work- ing the rackets than others. Into this noir world enters Holly Martins, a down on his luck dime novelist expecting to find work with his childhood chum, Harry Lime. Unfortunately, when he arrives in Vienna, he discovers Lime is dead, the apparent victim of an auto acci- dent. To make matters worse, Major Calloway, the top British MP for the zone, is not interested in pursuing the case. He claims Lime was just another racketeer, whose death probably leaves the world a better place. Still, Martins finds at least one potential ally in the inhospitable city—Lime’s lover, Anna Schmidt. Schmidt is really Czechoslova- kian, but fearing repatriation under the Soviets, she presents herself as an Austrian with forged papers Lime acquired. Indeed, “Third Man” com- pellingly evokes the environment of occupied Austria, where the Soviet authorities are obviously more in- terested in rounding up nationals of their subjugated states than crack- ing down on the racketeering ring openly operating in their zone. Adapted by Graham Greene from his own novella, “Third Man” is one of three true masterpieces of British film noir directed by Reed (along with “Fallen Idol” and “Odd Man Out,” which Film Forum also revived earlier in the year). With cinematographer Robert Krasker, he presents viewers with one strik- ingly off-kilter visual after another. Ironically, many presumed “Third Man” to be the work of Reed’s co- star Orson Welles, especially given the presence of the Mercury The- atre’s Joseph Cotton in the lead. Yet, Welles steadfastly maintained his contributions were limited to acting, as well as a few memorable improvised lines. Welles is absolutely perfect as the title character, exploiting his larger- than-life screen presence to make a role relatively small in terms of ac- tual camera time seem much larger. As Martins, Cotton masterfully ex- presses that earnest Middle Ameri- can naiveté and resourcefulness in the face of jaded cynicism and cor- ruption. Though Trevor Howard’s Major Calloway is a bit of a stock figure, it is an excellent example of how a great actor can infuse charac- ter into a stereotypical role. A masterwork of light and shadow, “Third Man” is a film that always deserves a big screen revival. From the Ferris wheel to the underground sewers, it takes viewers on a bril- liantly expressionistic tour of a for- merly grand city that had become physically scarred and morally com- promised. It runs at Film Forum through Tuesday, Dec. 29. Joe Bendel blogs on jazz and cul- tural issues at jbspins.blogspot.com and coordinated the Jazz Founda- tion of America's instrument dona- tion campaign for musicians displaced by Hurricane Katrina. One of three true masterpieces of British film noir. BRITISH NOIR: Orson Welles in Carol Reed’s "The Third Man" (1949). couRTesy RiaLTo picTuRes The GRapevine
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By MIMI LIEpoch Times Staff
AUGUSTA, Ga.—New York-based Shen Yun Performing Arts commenced its 2010 World Tour in Augusta, Ga. on Dec. 19 with two shows that featured a fresh new program of dances, songs, and musical scores that prompted two stand-ing ovations. Shen Yun's first show of the season, with all original performance compositions, met with an enthusiastic response from the audience.
"The tonal quality was very exceptional. The blending was in sync. There was this continuous tone and continuous move-ment," said Ron Lee, a fine arts photog-rapher whose work appears in galleries, museums, and private collections.
He noticed an overall feeling to the show. After some thought he said that there was "continuous flow. It worked—all the different instruments, all the dif-ferent cultures, and all the different mu-sicians. Singers and performers made a very unique flowing movement which was very visual."
With a foundation in classical Chinese dance that encompasses flips, turns, and delicate, meticulous movements, Shen Yun’s dances celebrate a wide span of Chinese traditions, tales, and peoples, and strive to exhibit the universality of classical Chinese dance.
“I was blown away by their precision. Their timing was fantastic. It was really a pleasure to watch with the synchronicity,” said Mr. Dennis, a drama teacher from a local school of the arts.
“It’s perhaps one of the most spiritually beautiful programs I have ever experi-enced in my life. … I’ve never seen any-thing any better than tonight—beautiful! The singing—the voices are incredible, and the dancing is just out-of-this-world. … It is very beautiful,” he said.
Shen Yun has traditionally performed dances that tribute Chinese minority eth-nic groups, and this season is no different. Shen Yun’s new ethnic dances include “In a Miao Village,” which elegantly depicts the Miao people’s elaborate headdresses and ornate silver jewelry, and “Dance of the Dai,” which features the Dai people’s fluid arm and finger movements.
Shen Yun also choreographs dance compositions that recreate ancient folk tales on stage. In one folk tale-inspired dance of the new tour, “Wu Song Battles the Tiger,” the hero Wu Song stumbles into the woods drunk and fights off a man-eating tiger. In another, “Splitting the Mountain,” goddess San Sheng Mu falls in love with a mortal and they have a son. But San Sheng Mu is trapped inside a mountain by her angry brother, until eventually her son comes to save her.
In the year ahead, Shen Yun plans to perform more than 400 shows on four continents and in dozens of countries around the world.
Additional reporting by Leigh Smith and Heide B. Malhotra
The Epoch Times is a proud sponsor of Shen Yun Performing Arts. For more information, please visit ShenYunPer-formingArts.org
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-Food & Wine Magazine
212-941-0911 18 E. Broadway, NY www.GoldenUnicornRestaurant.com
(Empire 88 Restaurant Corp.)golden unicorn restaurant
THE SHOW THAT’S LEAVING MILLIONS IN AWE.
ShenYunPerformingArts.org
ALL�NEW 2010 PROGRAM | WITH LIVE ORCHESTRA
FEB 13-14, 20-21
PRESENTED BY NEW TANG DYNASTY TELEVISION
TICKETS: 866-858-0008 GROUP TICKETS: 917-267-9936
RadioCity.com
Shen Yun Performing Arts Kicks Off World Tour
NIGHT OUT: The audience at the Shen Yun Performing Arts opening show in the William B. Bell Auditorium in Augusta, Ga. on Dec. 19. Renee Luo/The epoch Times
DaviD arquette's Clothing line supports DarfurCharity Web site looktothestars.org reports that the Save Darfur Coalition is collaborating with actor David Ar-quette's California based clothing shop, Propr, to an-nounce the launch of an original T-shirt designed by the star to help support the cause. The Web site also noted a statement from Arquette, who said that, “Propr is honored to work with the Save Darfur Coalition to raise awareness of the human rights abuses in Darfur; every action, whether big or small, can make a differ-ence to those suffering.”
The T-shirt, designed with a map of Africa and the statement "Peace" on the front, and "Save Darfur" on the back made its debut at a party on Dec. 17 at the clothing store's Venice, California, location. The T-shirts can be purchased for $30 online at www.savedarfur.org
Kevin Jonas MarriesKevin Jonas, 22, the oldest of the three brothers of the famous pop rock band The Jonas Brothers, married sweetheart Danielle Deleasa, 23. The couple wed in an enchanting French style chateau nestled on Long Island, NY, on Saturday Dec. 19. With brothers Joe and Nick standing in as his best men, the bride walk down the aisle in a strapless Vera Wang gown. On a day when the east coast battled a huge snow storm, 400 guests man-aged to arrive safely and celebrate the nuptials. "We're so happy that we're finally married and we were able to share the special moment with family, friends, and loved ones," the couple told PEOPLE magazine.
Gisele and Tom Finally Name Baby BoyBrazilian supermodel Gisele Bundchen and her hus-
band, New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, welcomed a baby boy on Dec. 8, 2009. ... But appar-ently had not decided on a name when the bundle of joy arrived. The happy new mother reported on her personal Web site on Dec. 18, that their new son's name is Benjamin.
nanCy o'Dell leaves ‘aCCess hollywooD’After working 13 years as a leading reporter and host for celebrity news show “Access Hollywood,” Nancy O'Dell announced her departure last week despite there being "two years on her contract" according to reports from People.com. The source also cited that O'Dell was "increasingly troubled by the direction the show was taking”—apparently, toward tabloid-level sensationalism and quoted a source as saying that Nancy "has spent a lot of years building respect in the entertainment commu-nity and celebrities trust her.” Although no news has yet been released about O'Dell's next steps, she will appar-ently remain in the "broadcast entertainment journalist" arena according to a statement issued by her rep. O'Dell will be co-hosting the Rose Parade live from Pasadena, California, on New Year's Day for the NBC network along with Al Roker 11 a.m.-1 p.m. EST.
Compiled by Michele Goncalves, Epoch Times Staff
A Masterwork of Light and ShadowBy JOE BENDEL
Anton Karas’s zither theme became an unlikely international hit after the release of Carol Reed’s “The Third Man,” which is currently enjoying a special anniversary re-vival run at Film Forum with a new 35mm print.
Indeed, Karas’s unaccompanied zither music is perfectly suited to the film’s post-war Vienna, where the city’s faded old world glory can still be seen beneath the wreckage and rubble left in the wake of WW II. As Reed’s introductory narration shrewdly explains, the Austrian cap-ital is now an occupied city, whose administration is divided between the Allied forces. By necessity, nearly everyone is involved with the black market, but some are better at work-ing the rackets than others.
Into this noir world enters Holly Martins, a down on his luck dime novelist expecting to find work with his childhood chum, Harry Lime. Unfortunately, when he arrives in Vienna, he discovers Lime is dead, the apparent victim of an auto acci-dent. To make matters worse, Major Calloway, the top British MP for the zone, is not interested in pursuing the case. He claims Lime was just another racketeer, whose death probably leaves the world a better place. Still, Martins finds at least one potential ally in the inhospitable city—Lime’s lover, Anna Schmidt.
Schmidt is really Czechoslova-kian, but fearing repatriation under the Soviets, she presents herself as an Austrian with forged papers Lime acquired. Indeed, “Third Man” com-pellingly evokes the environment of occupied Austria, where the Soviet authorities are obviously more in-terested in rounding up nationals of their subjugated states than crack-ing down on the racketeering ring openly operating in their zone.
Adapted by Graham Greene from his own novella, “Third Man” is one of three true masterpieces of British film noir directed by Reed (along with “Fallen Idol” and “Odd Man Out,” which Film Forum also revived earlier in the year). With cinematographer Robert Krasker,
he presents viewers with one strik-ingly off-kilter visual after another. Ironically, many presumed “Third Man” to be the work of Reed’s co-star Orson Welles, especially given the presence of the Mercury The-atre’s Joseph Cotton in the lead. Yet, Welles steadfastly maintained his contributions were limited to acting, as well as a few memorable improvised lines.
Welles is absolutely perfect as the title character, exploiting his larger-than-life screen presence to make a role relatively small in terms of ac-tual camera time seem much larger. As Martins, Cotton masterfully ex-presses that earnest Middle Ameri-can naiveté and resourcefulness in the face of jaded cynicism and cor-ruption. Though Trevor Howard’s Major Calloway is a bit of a stock figure, it is an excellent example of how a great actor can infuse charac-ter into a stereotypical role.
A masterwork of light and shadow, “Third Man” is a film that always deserves a big screen revival. From the Ferris wheel to the underground sewers, it takes viewers on a bril-liantly expressionistic tour of a for-merly grand city that had become physically scarred and morally com-promised. It runs at Film Forum through Tuesday, Dec. 29.
Joe Bendel blogs on jazz and cul-tural issues at jbspins.blogspot.com and coordinated the Jazz Founda-tion of America's instrument dona-tion campaign for musicians displaced by Hurricane Katrina.
One of three true masterpieces of British film noir.
BRITISH NOIR: Orson Welles in Carol Reed’s "The Third Man" (1949).couRTesy RiaLTo picTuRes
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