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The Peking Acrobats

Presented by Society for the Performing Arts at Jones Hall for the Performing Arts

January 27-January 28, 2011

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Society for the Performing Arts (SPA), presents The Peking Acrobats, at 7:30 pm, Thursday, January 27, 2011 and Friday, January 28, 2011 in Jones Hall. Part of the 2010-2011 "Experience the Magic" Season Family Fun Series.

The Peking Acrobats return to Houston as part of their Silver Anniversary Tour. Hailing from the People’s Republic of China, the gravity-defying Peking Acrobats® amaze...

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The Peking Acrobats return to Houston as part of their Silver Anniversary Tour. Hailing from the People’s Republic of China, the gravity-defying Peking Acrobats® amaze audiences with their jaw-dropping displays of contortion and control. The largest troupe of its kind, The Peking Acrobats push the envelope of human possibilities with treacherous feats of daring! Carefully selected from the finest acrobat schools in China, these gymnasts, jugglers, cyclists, and tumblers transform 2,000-year-old athletic disciplines into a kaleidoscope of entertainment and wonder.

This troupe of China’s most gifted tumblers, jugglers, cyclists and gymnastics, complemented by the live music on stage, make for a breathtaking, often hair-raising event for the entire family. With acts called “Magic Carpet Ride,” “Human Pyramid” and “Colorful Contortionists,” audiences never know what to expect.

The Peking Acrobats will be joined by the Women’s Peace Orchestra of China, who play traditional Chinese instruments with 21st-century sophistication and flair.

Encore Café - Come early and enjoy Chef’s Chinese specialties for purchase before the performance.

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Jones Hall for the Performing Arts

615 Louisiana
Houston, TX 77002

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Tickets:

$20-$49

Times:

7:30 p.m. Thursday & Friday

BMC Software Arts Talk: Available to all ticket holders, SPA presents pre-performance lectures, sponsored by BMC Software, given by local experts and scholars or post-performance Q&As by the world-class performers we present on stage.

Arts Talk! by Dr. Alan Lee
6:30 p.m., Thursday, January 27, 2011 and
6:30 p.m., Friday, January 28, 2011
Jones Hall Balcony Level

H-E-B Performance Prelude: Local performing arts groups, schools and organizations are invited to perform original pieces as a prelude to the world-class performers brought to Houston by Society for the Performing Arts. These performances are presented immediately preceding the main stage performances and are free of charge to ticket holders. Don’t miss out on your opportunity to see great local talent!

By Kolter Elementary
7:30 p.m., Thursday, January 27, 2011 and
7:30 p.m., Friday, January 28, 2011
Jones Hall

Phone: 713-227-4SPA

Parking:

RATES
6 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday thru Friday
HOURLY PARKING
0 to 10 min. - FREE
11 min. to 1 hour - $3
1 hour to 2 hours - $5
2 hours to 3 hours - $7
3 or more hours - $9
Maximum rate - $9 per day
Lost ticket - $9 per day

RATES
5 p.m. to 6 a.m., Monday thru Friday and Weekends EVENT PARKING
$7 (payable upon entry)

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