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Mayor of Mobile Says Shen Yun Is ‘Spectacular!’

MOBILE, Ala.—Sandy Stimpson, mayor of the city of Mobile, and his wife Jean Stimpson were delighted by Shen Yun at Mobile Civic Center Theater in Alabama on April 30. “It’s wonderful. It’s very inspiring. The costumes are beautiful. The dancing is splendid. It’s just a wonderful experience!” said Mayor Stimpson. In “one word,” he said, …


Musician Says Shen Yun Inspires ‘Faith’ and ‘Hope’

COLLEGE STATION, Texas—Musician Dave Skinner and his wife Cindy Skinner were amazed by the Shen Yun Performing Arts performance at Rudder Auditorium on April 26. “The dancing is amazing … the storytelling through dance and the music is just really amazing,” said Mrs. Skinner. Based in New York, Shen Yun Performing Arts is the world’s…


Shen Yun Is Very Entertaining, Culturally Rich: Former Mayor

McALLEN, Texas—Barry Patel, former mayor of South Padre Island and the owner of three hotels, and his wife Jayshree Patel were delighted by Shen Yun Performing Arts at McAllen Performing Arts Center in McAllen on April 23. It was the couple’s second time attending a performance by Shen Yun. “We love the colorful dances ……


Husband and Wife Say Shen Yun ‘Good for the Soul’

McALLEN, Texas—Sara Salas, who works in accounts payable for the Diocese of Brownsville, and her husband Ted, an accountant for the federal government, attended Shen Yun Performing Arts at the McAllen Arts Center on April 23. Sara said she enjoyed everything, “especially the flowers,” and Ted agreed. Ted said that he and Sara rarely go…


Shen Yun’s Performance Captivates Audience in Texas

MIDLAND, Texas—New York-based Shen Yun Performing Arts, elicits plaudits from audiences who come out of the theatre with a whole new perspective on Chinese traditional culture. Michael McDaniel, president of the Bible Institute, came to watch the classical Chinese dance and music company when it played at the Wagner Noel Performing Arts Center. Shen Yun…


Dallas Audience Members Thankful for Shen Yun’s Message

DALLAS, Texas—David Mathanson, a senior director with a health care company, and Yoga trainer Kathy Dowling were the first of their family to experience the beauty of Shen Yun Performing Arts at Winspear Opera House on April 17. “Many people want us to tell them about [Shen Yun] … family and friends and they said…


Former Ballet Dancer Applauds the Excellence of Shen Yun’s Performers

DALLAS, Texas—Shen Yun Performing Arts brought the unique beauty of Chinese classical and folk dance and music to Dallas’ Winspear Opera House in the AT&T Performing Arts Center on April 16. China, once known as the “celestial empire, has a truly glorious culture that was believed to have been gifted from heavenly deities to earthly…


Dallas Audience Member Feels Blessed to Finally See Shen Yun Perform

DALLAS—Kevin Clutterbuck, director of finance for Spark Power Corp., and his mother Sharon treasured the experience of watching Shen Yun Performing Arts at the Winspear Opera House in Dallas, Texas, on April 16. “Breathtaking, … this is breathtaking!” said Mrs. Clutterbuck, after attending the performance. “I have treasured Chinese culture for decades and to see…


Dallas Professor Says Shen Yun Is the Door to a Better World

DALLAS—Professor Francesco Plantania and his son were dazzled with the beauty and purity of Shen Yun Performing Arts after attending a performance at the Winspear Opera House in Dallas on April 15. “It’s colorful … not just in the dresses, but colorful culture, colorful dancing, and colorful atmosphere,” he said. Based in New York, Shen…


Spokane Audience Touched by Shen Yun’s Portrayal of the Persecution of Falun Dafa

SPOKANE, Wash.­—­Shen Yun Performing Arts is a nostalgic experience for audience members who have already visited China. It is a poignant moment to be able to admire the beauty of China’s traditional culture through a repertoire of classical Chinese dance and music, artforms which draw on China’s 5,000-year-old civilization. Terry Carlson, a semi-retired business owner,…