?Zen Shaolin? a Chinese theatrical extravaganza in the Hunan Province I just found out about an extravagant show ?Zen Shaolin? that is being performed among the mountains of the Hunan Province in China that looks amazing. With its cast of 500 performers (wow!), locals and ?city? performers, Shaolin Buddhist monks, acrobats, Peking opera singers, musicians, dancers and martial artists, they all meld together to create a unique setting for a theatrical show like no other. The music for ?Zen Shaolin? is written by Mr. Tan Dun (composer of the Crouching Tiger.Peking Acrobats.

Entertainment calendar Tickets, CONTINUING ?Wicked? ongoing, Pantages Theatre, Hollywood. Hershey Felder's ?Beethoven. As I Knew Him? Sept. 1-28, Geffen Playhouse, Los Angeles. L.A. County Fair, Sept. 5-28, L.A. County Fairgrounds, Pomona. Latino Night featuring Joey Medina, Mondays, Laugh Factory Hollywood, Hollywood. Life of the Party with Jay Davis! Tuesdays, Laugh Factory Hollywood, Hollywood. An Evening with Jon Lovitz! Wednesdays, Laugh Factory Hollywood, Hollywood. Kosher Comedy (early), College Night (later.

State Fair - Closing Weekend! Ah, how time flies. This year, the California State Fair had a shorter run than in past years, so we've had to pack in our allotment of free concerts, fried food and big fun into only two weeks. As usual, the Fair closes after Labor Day, so make.the most of the weekend if you are in town! There are a few more attractions that I wanted to point out in case you have not had a chance to catch them. The Sea Lion Encounter gives you the chance to play with, take a photo with, and get kissed. Pantages theater wa.

Werid Al Rocks! Ticket, Weird Al was so cool! Even better, though, was watching Jerry watch Weird Al. Jerry sung along at the top of his lungs, waved his arms with the music and just radiated pure joy. We'd been rockin' out for about an hour when the Weasel Stomping Day video lit across the screens during a costume change and suddenly Jerry didn't feel so happy. He considers himself .".anti-kill.".and the video really offended him, so he was ready to leave. He didn't let it cast a shadow over the past hour though.

OC Fair Revisited Peking Acrobats estate, OC Fair Revisited August 5, 2008 Just because? When I went to the OC Fair, I shot some video of the Peking Acrobats. Here's a taste. Sorry for the poor quality, but I was shooting with my regular camera and not the video cam. And that lady in front would just not move.

Must See: Chinese Acrobat Show The Chaoyang Chinese acrobat show is my new favorite activity in Beijing. This ranks up there with the Forbidden City and Summer Palace ? it's not to be missed. Chaoyang would even make it on my single day itinerary, with a visit to the Forbidden City in the morning, the Summer Palace in the afternoon, and an acrobat show at night, followed by a traditional Peking duck dinner. With pricing starting at 180 CNY (about $26), the show is cheap, and short as well - if you attend the 7:15 showing. Peking Acrobats tickets.

The Prodigal Son (1982) Pantages theater wa tickets, KungFuMovies.net Leung Chang (Yuen Biao) is a spoiled son who thinks he is the baddest kung fu master around-until he is pounded.in a fight with an effeminate Wing Chun master (Lam Ching-Ying) who plays a girl in a traveling Peking Opera troupe. Realizing that his father has been paying his opponents to lose, Leung begs to become the Wing Chun master's student. The master, however, doesn't agree to teach Leung until another spoiled son appears-a Manchu noble seeking to test.

LAist Interview: Thomas Wilkins, Principal Guest Conductor of the Hollywood Bowl Peking Acrobats ticket broker, Friday night the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra will be conducted by Thomas Wilkins, the new Principal Guest Conductor. A native of Norfolk, Virginia, Wilkins serves as the Music Director of the Omaha Symphony and the Resident Conductor of the Detroit Symphony. Last summer Wilkins led the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra in the fireworks finale with Pink Martini. With great enthusiasm for his new gig, he will be conducting several programs at the Bowl this summer. LAist ask Thomas Wilkins about how he chose.

Gastronomic Beijing Pantages theater wa ticket broker.fullpost{display:inline;}I had an opportunity to sample a variety of food during this trip. My host took me out for lunch at a restaurant that specialized in Duck. For those who haven't tasted the famous Peking Duck, this dish is mostly prized for the crispy thin skin of the duck which is glazed with a layer of syrup before cooking. The skin, the meat and the soup made from the bones and remaining meat form a complete meal. For large groups, the chefs usually carve the duck at the table - like .

Gastronomic Beijing I had an opportunity to sample a variety of food during this trip. My host took me out for lunch at a restaurant that specialized in Duck. For those who haven't tasted the famous Peking Duck, this dish is mostly prized for the crispy thin skin of the duck which is glazed with a layer of syrup before cooking. The skin, the meat and the soup made from the bones and remaining meat form a complete meal. For large groups, the chefs usually carve the duck at the table - like they did at ours during. ticket brokers.