The author of 'Cryptonomicon' and the Baroque Cycle offers a ... - Los Angeles Times

The author of 'Cryptonomicon' and the Baroque Cycle offers a ... Los Angeles Times, CA - 5 hours ago Along the way, there are disguises and secret societies and martial arts. There is a near-lynching in a frontier town and a spectacular, massive train made ...

Chinese Extravaganza Uses Valley as a Backdrop - New York Times

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Chinese Extravaganza Uses Valley as a Backdrop New York Times, United States - Aug 29, 2008 "Zen Shaolin," a music, dance and martial arts show, has a cast of 500 in a remote valley in China. More Photos > By DAVID BARBOZA DENGFENG, China — Midway ...

All the classics - Peoria Journal Star

All the classics Peoria Journal Star, IL - 13 hours ago Advanced students of Metamora Township High School art teacher Steve Danner will construct cardboard sculptures, and a Metamora martial arts club will offer ...

A celebration of Asian culture - Towerlight

A celebration of Asian culture Towerlight, MD - Sep 3, 2008 The performances include various dances, classical and contemporary music from the different countries, a puppet theatre, and a martial arts showcase. ...

Amy Tan's 'Bonesetter's Daughter' comes to San Francisco Opera House - Los Angeles Times

Amy Tan's 'Bonesetter's Daughter' comes to San Francisco Opera House Los Angeles Times, CA - Sep 3, 2008 The composer watched about 50 martial arts movies (a genre that he says has its roots in Chinese opera) and made several trips to the People's Republic, ...