BIG SKY – On
Saturday Feb. 8, the Warren Miller Performing Arts Center will host the Peking
Acrobats, an act the New York Post
raves will “push the envelope of human possibility.” The group performs jaw-dropping
feats that defy the laws of gravity including trick cycling and gymnastic stunts
such as backflips through hoops suspended nearly 10 feet above the ground.
“In our center’s seven years, this was easily the fastest we’ve ever sold out of a show,” said John Zirkle, WMPAC’s executive director. “The demand was so high that we approached the group about doing a matinee show for us that same day, and fortunately for us they agreed.
“The earlier
show is perfect for families,” Zirkle added. “The performance is going to be
astonishing for everyone, but kids in particular will enjoy it and the family
can be home before dinner.”
As a
testament to their skill, the Peking Acrobats were featured in the 2001 heist
classic “Ocean’s Eleven” as the
acrobatic troupe from which The Amazing Yen, the contortionist and acrobat
required for the heist, was recruited. Qin Shaobo, the actor who portrayed Yen,
is an alumnus of the Peking Acrobats, and was a regular touring member of the
group before beginning his Hollywood career. Shaobo went on to be a cast member
of all three “Ocean’s” sequels.
Chinese
acrobatics is an ancient art with colorful variety shows dating to at least the
Qin Dynasty, around 200 B.C. Developing lively forms of folk art in the fields
as a means of personal entertainment, troupes of farmers would tour the
countryside demonstrating their skill in art forms like plate spinning, improbable
balancing feats and contortion.
Eventually,
these traveling troupes caught the attention of the ruling class and acrobats
were elevated from lowbrow populist entertainment to a national art form that
was cultivated and revered. Two thousand years later the skills are no less
astonishing and the audience has broadened to encompass the globe. The Peking
Acrobats is one of the most well-respected acrobatic groups on the planet.
“It’s not
just that they’re incredible to watch,” said Rikka Wommack, communications manager
for WMPAC. “They also embody and share a rarely seen cultural history, so it’ll
be a rich performance on all levels.”
The Peking Acrobats perform on Saturday, Feb. 8 at 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Visit warrenmillerpac.org for tickets and more information.
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CALL FOR ARTISTS: Paint anytime from June 1-28
EXHIBITION & SALE: June 29 – July 31
Calling all artists and nature
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What is Paint Under the Big Sky? PUBS is a plein air event for all painters of any ability (over the age of 16). Sponsored by the Big Sky Artist’s Studio & Gallery and the Big Sky Artists Collective, a non-profit organization whose mission is to foster a strong community of artists in the Big Sky area, the paint-out hopes to introduce painters to our extraordinary landscape for an opportunity to create, meet and have fun. Plein air painters record our landscape for generations to come.
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