AsiaTown Cleveland is home to many cultures from throughout Asia and the world. Check out below for events going on.

May 3, 2008
Divine Performing Arts Chinese Spectacular
State Theater, Playhouse Square

The Divine Performing Arts Chinese Spectacular, which uses the expression of Chinese classical dance, showcases the true traditional Chinese culture without any Communist Party Culture. Through background scenery, costumes, and choreography, the Chinese Spectacular expresses pure truthfulness, pure compassion, and pure beauty. Musically, for the first time in history the Spectacular successfully combines both Western orchestral instruments with traditional Chinese instruments, expressing the magnificent sounds of heaven handed down by heavenly beings and capturing the true spirit of ancient Chinese divine culture. China's history comes to life in this gorgeous performance that is entertaining, inspiring and uplifting. The content of the programs is expressed in both English and Chinese. For More Information: http://cleveland.bestchineseshows.com/

May 23- June 14
Gao Xingjian Productions
Cleveland Public Theater

In May, Cleveland Public Theatre is producing two works by Chinese 2000 Nobel Laureate Gao Xingjian, a major playwright who is rarely produced in the United States and has never been staged in Cleveland. The Other Shore, titled as a reference to the Buddhist concept of enlightenment is a non-narrative journey of collective and individual longing. The play is grand in its vision and provides for imaginative staging and unconventional acting choices. Actors take on multiple roles and the line between audience and actors at times is slightly blurred. Between Life and Death is a haunting story of one woman's recollections at the end of her life. Told through monologue, dance, and images the play utilizes a fragmented approach to character, with two performers playing the primary role-dancer and actor, and delves into modern themes of identity, alienation, and the desire for redemption. Cleveland Public Theatre is located at 65th and Detroit Avenue in Cleveland. Performance Schedule May 23 - June 14 2008 Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 8pm, Sunday at 3 website: www.cptonline.org.
Box office: 216-631-2727

Wednesday, May 7 at 7pm
St. Vitus Church - 6019 Lausche Avenue, Cleveland
Free childcare (reserve 216-361-1444)

City Music Cleveland presents Revolutionary Music with the internationally-acclaimed Korean-American violinist Jennifer Koh. Visit their website at www.citymusiccleveland.org for a complete listing of dates. Visit their website at www.citymusiccleveland.org for a complete listing of dates.

 


Year of the Rat Public Art Project

St. Clair Superior Development Corporation will be sponsoring the Year of the Rat public art installation. The past two years SCSDC has teamed with artists and businesses in displaying dogs (2006) and pigs (2007) throughout the neighborhood. Check it out on the St. Clair Superior Blog and website.