Tag: Escondido

The Beauty of Shen Yun Is a Panacea in Trying Times

ESCONDIDO, Calif.—Shama Lyons and Carlos Serrano both agreed that the performance of Shen Yun Performing Arts at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido, was mesmerizing. “I absolutely love it,” said Lyons, an elementary school principal. Shen Yun opens up the audience to the world of China’s authentic traditional culture seen through classical and folk…


Shen Yun a ‘Once in a Lifetime Experience’

ESCONDIDO, Calif.—Noha Haviv was very impressed by Shen Yun Performing Arts’s comprehensive presentation of Chinese culture and civilization, from its historical origins to the present day and then encompassing the different ethnic regions across China. Shen Yun presents 5,000 years of authentic Chinese traditional classical and folk dance and music. Haviv had wanted to see…


Shen Yun ‘A Little Bit of Magic’ Mid Pandemic, Says Audience Member in Escondido

ESCONDIDO, Calif.—An audience member attending Shen Yun Performing Arts in Escondido said she found the evening like finding a slice of hope and happiness amid the unknowns and stresses of the pandemic. Amanda Noel, a pharmacist, shared about the positivity she felt from her Shen Yun experience. “I think during this time right now, all over…


Attorney Feels Uplifted by Shen Yun

ESCONDIDO, Calif.—Although the holiday season is behind us, some couples are still reaping the benefits of a well-chosen Christmas gift. Greg Barnes is an attorney from San Diego. He and his wife Christine gifted Shen Yun Performing Arts tickets to each other for Christmas. “We first learned about the show through The Epoch Times. We’ve…


Vista Homicide Suspect Dies in Shootout With Police; Officer Injured

ESCONDIDO, Calif.—A Vista homicide suspect who led authorities on a lengthy pursuit was killed Dec. 27 in an ensuing gunfight, during which an officer was shot in the chest but saved by his bulletproof vest. At 5 p.m. Sunday, deputies found the homicide victim, Florencio Rodriguez, 42, with gunshot wounds on the driveway of his…


San Diego Officials Commend and Welcome Shen Yun Performing Arts

Shen Yun Performing Arts will grace the stage in San Diego with eight shows from Dec. 28, 2021, to Jan. 17, 2022. Many public officials from the greater San Diego area sent proclamations, certificates of recognition, and congratulatory letters to the company. The letters resonate with Shen Yun’s mission to revive traditions, and they commend…


Escondido Man Gets Three Years in Prison for Selling Forged Art

SAN DIEGO—An Escondido man who pleaded guilty to a federal wire fraud charge for selling $1.1 million of forged artworks—which he claimed were created by acclaimed artist Richard Hambleton—was sentenced Dec. 10 to three years in prison. Jason Harrington, 38, admitted to selling forgeries to at least 15 galleries and individuals between 2018 and 2020, according to the U.S. Attorney’s…


Escondido Man Gets 3-Year Term for Selling $1 Million of Forged Art

SAN DIEGO—An Escondido man who pleaded guilty to a federal wire fraud charge for selling $1.1 million of forged artworks—which he claimed were created by acclaimed artist Richard Hambleton—was sentenced Dec. 10 to three years in prison. Jason Harrington, 38, admitted to selling forgeries to at least 15 galleries and individuals between 2018 and 2020, according to the U.S. Attorney’s…


Veterinarian Says Shen Yun Is ‘Life-Changing’

ESCONDIDO, Calif.—“Magnificent as always,” said Anne Serdy after watching Shen Yun Performing Arts for what she estimated to be the seventh time. Serdy is a veterinarian who works at the local High Valley Veterinary Hospital. “Everything is to perfection,” she said. “The magnificent artistry and the costumes and the sparkle and the laughter and the…


Shen Yun Bridges Ancient With Modern: Consultant

ESCONDIDO, Calif.—Shen Yun Performing Arts once again opened successfully at the California Centre for the Arts, Escondido, on Oct. 23, with many audience members pleased to narrate their joyful experiences. “I thought, aside from the artistic beauty, it was amazing,” said program manager Preeti Carollo, who attended New York-based Shen Yun with her family. “It…