MODESTO, Calif.—Theatergoer Chris Neville, a cancer doctor and researcher, was moved by the spiritual aspect of Shen Yun’s performance at the Gallo Center for the Arts on Jan. 8. He said the performance resonated with his belief that all people come from the divine and are children of God. “Shen” means divine or divinity, and […]
MODESTO, Calif.—Music is a universal language and the music of Shen Yun Performing Arts spoke to Robert Stone, composer and teacher based in Modesto. “I try to tell a story with the music. And some people do music for music’s sake. That’s fine. But if it has nothing more to say, then it’s not saying […]
MODESTO, Calif.—Pharmaceutical consultant Marc Perry and his wife Kerry had heard a lot about Shen Yun Performing Arts prior to attending the company’s second performance at the Mary Stuart Rogers Theater on Jan. 8. The couple’s expectations were high stepping into the evening show, and they were not disappointed. “Visually stunning, beautiful music, the dancing’s […]
MODESTO, Calif.—Andrew Blankenship, filmmaker and video content producer, had no idea what to expect when he entered the Gallo Center for the Arts–Mary Stuart Rogers Theater to watch a Shen Yun performance on Jan. 7. “This was a gift for Christmas,” Mr. Blankenship said, “I had no idea what [Shen Yun] was. I’m blown away! […]
MODESTO, Calif.—Beverly Martin and Dan Ornelas have been married for 45 years and seeing Shen Yun Performing Arts this season was a Christmas gift they gave each other. “Excellently done, of course. What I found in watching it is how they honored all generations. That really impressed me. And just the discipline and the beauty […]
MODESTO, Calif.—Parents are responsible for raising good, responsible humans. For Melissa Osuna, giving her children the best is foremost on her mind, which is part of what she appreciates about Shen Yun Performing Arts. Ms. Osuna shared that her children are home-schooled. She believes that being able to choose the curriculum for her kids is […]
