“Send all available rescue vehicles and personnel immediately,” Boston Police Patrolman Frank McManus managed to relay to dispatch through the call box located on the North End near the harbor. A bizarre tragedy was unfolding before his eyes and momentarily left him speechless. “There’s a wave of molasses coming down Commercial Street.” As the policeman…
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Shen Yun Brings ‘The Promise of Optimism,’ Says Professional Writer
BOSTON, Mass.—Shen Yun Performing Arts’s mission is show the beauty of traditional Chinese culture through classical dance and music. Its story-based dances and unique orchestra are a new and exciting experience for many theatergoers. “It is top-notch; the dancing, the strength, the agility, the nimbleness [of the dancers],” said Mike Maranhas, a professional writer who…
Shen Yun Brings ‘Peace and Harmony’ to Boston
BOSTON—After seeing Shen Yun for the first time, Peter and Lynn were surprised and dismayed by the fact that such a performance cannot be seen in China. “We’re fortunate that we get to see it here,” said Lynn, who works in hospitality. She and her husband Peter saw the classical Chinese dance company for the…
Shen Yun a Life-Changing Experience, Says COO
April 9, 2022
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BOSTON—Shen Yun Performing Arts is a life-changing experience, said Derek Bennett, chief operating officer of a construction company, after seeing the performance at the Boch Center Wang Theatre in Boston on April 9. “I think everyone should [see Shen Yun] at least once in their life,” said Mr. Bennett. Based in New York, Shen Yun is…
Boston Marathon Bomber Again Tries to Avoid Execution
BOSTON—Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev is again trying to avoid execution, asking the 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals to consider four constitutional claims not taken up when his death sentence appeal went to the Supreme Court last month. Tsarnaev’s attorneys in a filing Thursday said the trial court “improperly forced” their client to stand…
‘When I Hear Music Like That, It Really Moves Me,’ Says Shen Yun Audience Member
BOSTON, Mass.—As Shen Yun Performing Arts continues its tour around the United States and the globe, it brought to the Boch Center Wang Theater in Boston a message of hope and of a bright future for its audience members. Ron Jenkins, a lawyer who specializes in international law, attended the matinee session with his wife,…
Families of Boston Enjoy Shen Yun
BOSTON—Shen Yun, the universally acclaimed classical Chinese dance and music performance hailing from New York, has a special place in the hearts of little girls, big and small. At the April 3 matinee, families reveled in the unique culture of ancient China. Michael Farah, marketing director at Northeastern University, and veterinarian Stacy Farah saw the show…
Bostonians Ponder the Deep Roots of China With Shen Yun
BOSTON—It was a mere 250 years ago when America’s Founding Fathers rallied in the squares of Boston, giving this young nation its illustrious start. As many brilliant stories as that short history affords us, compare that with the 5,000 years of China’s civilization before the communist era. Shen Yun, the dance and music company from…
Children of Boston Revel in the Experience of Shen Yun
BOSTON—In a test-heavy schooling landscape, the richest of educational experiences for young children often come in the form of the arts. On the afternoon of April 2, some wise parents brought their kids to enjoy Shen Yun, a New York-based classical Chinese dance and music experience that explores traditional Chinese culture, a culture that came…
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Boston Audience Members Feel Lucky to See Shen Yun
BOSTON—It’s a common refrain from Shen Yun audiences: that they felt fortunate to have a chance to see a show that sells out so quickly. Financial planner Tatyana Karayeva and her daughter Anna Krivtsov had long awaited their first experience of Shen Yun. They attended a matinee in Boston on April 10. “I heard it…