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Saturday, October 27, 2018
Tuesday, September 25, 2018
DISCOVER THE GETTY VILLA
A recreation of an ancient Roman country house, the Getty Villa offers a taste of life in the first century A.D.
J. Paul Getty and His Villa
J. Paul Getty purchased his first work of ancient art in 1939: a small terracotta sculpture. His antiquities collection grew to include Greek, Roman, and Etruscan art, and in 1968 he announced he would build a major museum on his Malibu property. It would be a near replica of the Villa dei Papiri, a luxurious Roman residence in Herculaneum, Italy that had been buried by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 A.D.
Re-imagining the Villa dei Papiri
The Villa dei Papiri (“Villa of the Papyruses”) was rediscovered in the 1750s. The excavation recovered bronze and marble sculptures, wall paintings, colorful stone pavements, and over a thousand papyrus scrolls—hence the name.
When planning for the construction of the Getty Villa in the 1970s, architects looked closely at the partial excavation of the Villa dei Papiri and at other ancient Roman houses in Pompeii, Herculaneum, and Stabiae to influence the design. The scale, appearance, and some of the materials of the Getty Villa are taken from the Villa dei Papiri, as is the floor plan, though it is a mirror of the original.
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Friday, August 31, 2018
Mexican Rodeo JARIPEO SIN FRONTERAS with PEPE AGUILAR and Christian Nodal this Saturday!
Nine-time Grammy winner Pepe Aguilar & his family along with special guest
Christian Nodal bring JARIPEO SIN FRONTERAS to Anaheim, a revival of the
legendary Aguilar family’s touring tradition of jaripeo, a music and equestrian extravaganza combined with rodeo.
The Aguilar Family will not only revive
the jaripeo, but also the musical fusion that Pepe has created and that
makes it immediately recognizable; that is why Jaripeo Sin Fronteras will be
an update of the tradition combining today's technology with traditional jaripeo.
Jaripeo Sin Fronteras features performances by Pepe Aguilar, Leonardo and
Angela Aguilar, Christian Nodal, 12 mariachis, 20 band musicians, 7 musicians,
15 horses and more than a dozen bulls and other livestock. One of the most
spectacular shows of the year, joins Pepe Aguilar and family, along with
Christian Nodal, to perform on September 1 at the Honda Center in Anaheim, CA.
WHEN:
Saturday, September 1, 2018
8:00 pm
WHERE:
Honda Center
2695 E Katella Ave, Anaheim, CA 92806
Christian Nodal bring JARIPEO SIN FRONTERAS to Anaheim, a revival of the
legendary Aguilar family’s touring tradition of jaripeo, a music and equestrian extravaganza combined with rodeo.
The Aguilar Family will not only revive
the jaripeo, but also the musical fusion that Pepe has created and that
makes it immediately recognizable; that is why Jaripeo Sin Fronteras will be
an update of the tradition combining today's technology with traditional jaripeo.
Jaripeo Sin Fronteras features performances by Pepe Aguilar, Leonardo and
Angela Aguilar, Christian Nodal, 12 mariachis, 20 band musicians, 7 musicians,
15 horses and more than a dozen bulls and other livestock. One of the most
spectacular shows of the year, joins Pepe Aguilar and family, along with
Christian Nodal, to perform on September 1 at the Honda Center in Anaheim, CA.
WHEN:
Saturday, September 1, 2018
8:00 pm
WHERE:
Honda Center
2695 E Katella Ave, Anaheim, CA 92806
Wednesday, August 29, 2018
YAODUN USA PRESENTED ITS FUTURE MEDIA AND ECOLOGICAL PROJECTS
This past Sunday at the Fashion Island Hotel of Newport Beach, YaoDun USA held a press conference that not only included information about its new coming projects and events, but also provided fine entertainment to all special guests and media. The attending public enjoyed a great Opera singer, Martial Arts exhibition, modern dancers and a fashion show.
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| Great entertainment performances at YaoDun USA press conference |
Representatives of the Office of Los Angeles County Supervisor, Orange County and Mayors of several California cities presented Achievement and Recognition Awards to the YaoDun China Chairman Mr. Yao Ming Wen and Ms. Sun Xiao Lei Chairwoman. Also present among others, were Director Adam Marino, DP Olesia Saveleva and Producer Anita Li.
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| Chairman Mr. Yao Ming Wen and Ms. Sun Xiao Lei Chairwoman of YaoDun receiving award |
YAODUN USA HISTORY
YaoDun USA Holdings Group was established in California, USA in 2017. Its mission is to promote global environmental protection through film and TV, charitable foundation, ecological technology, financial investment and blockchain technology. Its largest capital support is YaoDun Group in China. YaoDun USA aims to drive the global ecochain with its own industrial chain, from cultural influence to charitable foundations, from ecological technology to blockchain technology, all for the protection of the environment.
YaoDun USA Holdings Group maintains a traditional corporate organization structure, with shareholders’ meetings, board of supervisors, directors, chairman, president, vice president, and executive team. The daily management is delegated to finance, legal, product and cultural development departments. Each department is staffed with director, deputy director, and full complement of support staff. The enterprise structure is organized for the successful development of projects, enterprises, and to drive the global eco-chain.
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| Excellent Opera singer captivated the audience at YaoDun´s press conference |
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| Ms. Sun Xiao Lei Chairwoman receiving award recognition in behalf of YaoDun USA |
YaoDun USA Holdings Group will invest in film and TV, e-sports and other entertainment projects, cutting edge technology, especially those that relate to video industry, blockchain-based applications to protect the global ecosystem. These investments are currently focused in the U.S., U.K, and Thailand, but will expand
globally, including Japan and South Korea, in the near future. YaoDun also has a special interest in harnessing ideas and businesses that originate from universities and other academic institutions. A recent partnership was established with University College London in England to promote business, learning, and research. The Thai
subsidiary company operates satellite TV and will serve to broadcast content created by YaoDun USA Holdings Group. YaoDun Group itself is planning on launching a network of satellites, initially for surveying agricultural lands with spectral sensing technology, but may expand into communications, natural disaster warning system and other environmental protection applications.
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| Chairman Mr. Yao Ming Wen greeting the audience at Fashion Island Hotel in Newport Beach, CA |
YaoDun International Foundation is a non-profit, charitable fund established to promote environmental protection through charitable giving and grants to grass root projects. Its aim is to lend a helping hand to environmentalists with grassroots ideas that need funding, and to promote the YaoDun brand through giving.
Blockchain technology constitutes an important part of YaoDun USA Holdings Group’s development. The Blockchain revolution to replace centralized ledger system is an exciting prospect. YaoDun USA Holdings Group is building a blockchain R&D and application team, combining foundational blockchain intellectual property and expertise with YaoDun's ecological technology to create exciting applications, including ones that will facilitate storage and processing of data from YaoDun satellites. The new paradigm will improve the quality of life for many as it provides a healthier environment and creates bountiful jobs.
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| Tony Franco Los Angeles newscaster and radio producer congratulating Chairman Yao Ming Wen |
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| Ms. Sun Xiao Lei Chairwoman, Mr. Yao Ming Wen Chariman of YaoDun and Tim Shaw |
With the accelerated growth and perfection of YaoDun USA Holdings Group, boundaries between organizations and countries will crumble, and global commerce will thrive to the benefit of mankind. YaoDun USA Holdings Group is an indispensable strategic partner in the global eco-chain, fighting for global environmental protection.
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| Anita Li Producer and DP Olesia Saveleva at YaoDun press conference |
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Thursday, August 16, 2018
REMEMBERING ELVIS PRESLEY...
Elvis Aaron Presley (January 8, 1935 – August 16, 1977) was an American singer and actor. Regarded as one of the most significant cultural icons of the 20th century, he is often referred to as the "King of Rock and Roll" or simply "the King".
Presley was born in Tupelo, Mississippi, and relocated to Memphis, Tennessee, with his family when he was 13 years old. His music career began there in 1954, recording at Sun Records with producer Sam Phillips, who wanted to bring the sound of African-American music to a wider audience. Accompanied by guitarist Scotty Moore and bassist Bill Black, Presley was a pioneer of Rockabilly, an uptempo, backbeat-driven fusion of country music and rhythm and blues.
In November 1956, Presley made his film debut in Love Me Tender. Drafted into military service in 1958, Presley relaunched his recording career two years later with some of his most commercially successful work. He held few concerts however, and guided by Parker, proceeded to devote much of the 1960s to making Hollywood movies and soundtrack albums, most of them critically derided. In 1968, following a seven-year break from live performances, he returned to the stage in the acclaimed television comeback special Elvis, which led to an extended Las Vegas concert residency and a string of highly profitable tours. In 1973, Presley gave the first concert by a solo artist to be broadcast around the world, Aloha from Hawaii. Years of prescription drug abuse severely compromised his health, and he died suddenly in 1977 at his Graceland estate at the age of 42.
Presley is one of the most celebrated and influential musicians of the 20th century. Commercially successful in many genres, including pop, country, blues, and gospel, he is the best-selling solo artist in the history of recorded music. He won three competitive Grammys, received the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award at age 36, and was inducted into multiple music halls of fame.
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Monday, August 13, 2018
A TRIBUTE TO THE EAGLES ONE OF THE LAST CONCERTS WITH GLENN FREY
The Eagles are an American rock band formed in Los Angeles in 1971 by Glenn Frey, Don Henley, Bernie Leadon, and Randy Meisner. With five number-one singles, six Grammy Awards, five American Music Awards, and six number one albums, the Eagles were one of the most successful musical acts of the 1970s. At the end of the 20th century, two of their albums, Their Greatest Hits (1971–1975) and Hotel California, were ranked among the 20 best-selling albums in the United States according to the Recording Industry Association of America. Hotel California is ranked 37th in Rolling Stone's list of "The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time" and the band was ranked number 75 on the magazine's 2004 list of the 100 Greatest Artists of All Time.
The Eagles are one of the world's best-selling bands of all time, having sold more than 150 million records[3]—100 million in the U.S. alone—including 42 million copies of Their Greatest Hits (1971–1975) and 32 million copies of Hotel California. "Their Greatest Hits (1971–1975)" was the best selling album of the 20th century in the U.S.[4] They are the fifth-highest-selling music act and the highest-selling American band in U.S. history.
The Eagles released their self-titled debut album in 1972, which spawned three top 40 singles: "Take It Easy", "Witchy Woman", and "Peaceful Easy Feeling". Their next album, Desperado (1973), was less successful than the first, only reaching number 41 on the charts; neither of its singles reached the top 40. However, the album contained two of the band's most popular tracks: "Desperado" and "Tequila Sunrise". They released On the Border in 1974, adding guitarist Don Felder as its fifth member midway through the recording of the album. The album generated two top 40 singles: "Already Gone" and their first number one, "Best of My Love".
The Eagles disbanded in July 1980 but reunited in 1994 for the album Hell Freezes Over, a mix of live and new studio tracks. They have toured consistently since then and were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1998. In 2007, the Eagles released Long Road Out of Eden, their first full studio album in 28 years and their sixth number one album. The next year they launched the Long Road Out of Eden Tour in support of the album. In 2013, they began the extended History of the Eagles Tour in conjunction with the band's documentary release, History of the Eagles.
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Saturday, August 4, 2018
AFTER 7 YEARS SHAKIRA IS BACK ON WORLD TOUR REACHING THE USA
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| Photo: Kevin Mazur/Getty images |
After a successful run in Europe earlier this summer, Shakira kicked off the U.S. leg of her El Dorado Tour at the United Center in Chicago on Friday (Aug. 3). The tour was rescheduled from January after the singer/songwriter had to postpone her international trek due to strained vocal chords.
Shakira fans waited long enough to see the Colombian superstar touring and back onstage in the United States. “It’s so good to see you,” Shakira said after singing her first couple of songs, including “Estoy Aquí,” “She Wolf” and “Si Te Vas.”
“It’s been way too long," she continued. "I’ve been dreaming about this moment. There were times when all of this seemed impossible, but miracles do exist. You made this happen! Thank you for all your support, especially in these last few months." Shakira sing her heart out -- in English and Spanish -- for nearly two hours and delivered classics like “Inevitable,” “Tú” and “Antología” and her most recent hits such as “Me Enamoré” and “Chantaje,” she also danced all night long. Even as mother of two, those hips still don’t lie.
Of course, the sexy, upbeat tracks called for a change in wardrobe and for those, Shakira appeared onstage with her staple belly dancing wraps covered with beads and coins that really accentuated her hip-swiveling moves.
Two special guests spotted in the crowd were Shakira’s sons: Milan and Sasha. The two almost stole the show when they were ushered to their front row seats where they would see their mamá in all her glory. From the stage and throughout the show, she blew kisses their way.
Shakira also appeared on the other side of the venue wearing a long, gold dress to sing “Toneladas” and right after, made her way back to the main stage walking in the middle of the crowd and stopping to snap a few selfies and greet fans who threw themselves at her as she passed by.
The grand finale was a succession of hits, including “Rabiosa,” “Hips Don’t Lie,” “La Tortura” and “La Bicicleta.” It reminded us of how vast Shakira's catalog is, and how enduring the hits are, even after a seven-year wait.
“First night in the U.S., incredible,” she wrote on social media immediately after the concert. “Thank you, Chicago” (Billboard).
TOUR UPCOMING DATES:
Sat, AUG 04 Little Ceasars Detroit, MI
Tue, AUG 07 Air Canada Centre Toronto, Canada
Wed, AUG 08 Bell Centre Montreal, Canada
Fri, AUG 10 Madison Square Garden New York, NY
Sat, AUG 11 Verizon Centre Washington, DC
Tue, AUG 14 Amway Center Orlando, FL
Wed, AUG 15 BB&T Sunrise, FL
Fri, AUG 17 American Airlines Arena Miami, FL
Sat, AUG 18 AmericanAirlines Arena Miami, FL
Tue, AUG 21 American Airlines Center Dallas, TX
Wed, AUG 22 Toyota Center Houston, TX
Fri, AUG 24 AT&T Center San Antonio, TX
Sun, AUG 26 Talking Stick Resort Arena Phoenix, AZ
Tue, AUG 28 The Forum Los Angeles, CA
Wed, AUG 29 Forum Los Angeles, CA
Wednesday, August 1, 2018
Josef Martinez, a top scorer from Atlanta, shone in the MLS All-Star game against Italian champion Juventus , which ended in a 1-1 draw so the game was decided on penalty shoot-outs with victory for the Italians who scored all of their 5 penalty shots, while MLS failed one through Bradley Wright-Phillips of the New York Red Bulls , who crashed the fifth shot in the left post.
The Juventus secured the win before 72,317 spectators who gathered to see a great match. Mattia De Sciglio beat goalkeeper from Columbus, Zack Steffen, to make the score 5-4 in penalty kicks.
It was the second year in a row that the All-Star Game ends with a 1-1 draw and is decided on penalties. In 2017, Real Madrid won the MLS 4-2 at Soldier Field in Chicago.
The game this year was played at Atlanta United's home, the Mercedes-Benz Stadium , at a cost of $ 1,500 million dollars, it has received record attendances since the team joined the MLS in 2017. The team averages nearly 52,000 spectators per match and this campaign already has the five biggest attendance in the history of the League, all over 70,000 fans.
Juventus, who is on a four-game tour in the United States, did not have his prized acquisition, the Portuguese Cristiano Ronaldo who left the ranks of Real Madrid to join the Italian champion.
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