1 . Linda, a sixteen-year-old girl, was a “violinist” of average level, who had basic violin playing skills but was neither particularly outstanding nor bad. She just learned to play the violin at the request of her father.

This year, the school music festival came on time. As usual, Linda accompanied the lead singer with her violin, and the rehearsals (彩排) went well. During a break, noticing Linda always play her violin, a teacher asked Linda if she would sing a song. But Linda refused, saying that she had never sung in public places because she was not good at it. The teacher told her, “Each of us seems to have something that we are not good at, but as long as we are brave enough to try, there may be surprises.” Linda still didn’t have the courage, and the teacher encouraged her again, “You are a brave girl, and I believe you can try your best.”

Thrilled and nervous, Linda finally chose to sing Mystery of Life. Everyone was surprised by her voice. She had such a talent for singing! All the students cheered for her! Without such an unexpected opportunity and that teacher, she might have never found her gift. Now she has become one of the best known singers in her city.

Everyone has some talent. If you think you have no talent, you either haven’t discovered yours yet or don’t consider it a talent because it’s not all that useful. You may be able to build a huge house of cards but you don’t think it’s a talent. With confidence and effort, some skills can be unlocked and improved. In your life, you should be brave and confident enough to try doing different things and find out what talents you really have.

3 . South Korean Films

Beijing audience(观众) can view five new South Korean films, all with Chinese subtitles(中文字幕), until April 19 at the Tuixin Cinema on the Beijing National Library grounds.

Two other South Korean films completed their full runs(展出) at the Tuixin Cinema earlier this month.

Location: Tuixin Cinema, Beijing National Library, 39 Baishiqiao Road, Haidian District

Telephone: 86425566

My love, My Bride

April 15: 9: 00, 13: 00, 15: 30, 17: 30, 19: 30

Kim’s War

April 16: 9: 00, 13: 00, 18: 15

Because You Are a Woman

April 17: 13: 30, 18: 15

Marriage Story

April 18: 9: 00, 13: 30, 15: 30, 18: 15

Sopyonje

April 19: 9: 00, 13: 30, 15: 30, 17: 30, 19: 30

Leon’s Show

Hong Kong popstar...Leon Lai will give a personal performance at 7: 30pm from tomorrow through to September 21 at the Shanghai Gymnasium. The show is to celebrate the opening of the 93 Huangpu Tourism Festival.

Tickets: 60, 90, 120, 180 yuan RMB, available (有票) at 66 Jiangning Road.

Address: Shanghai Gymnasium, 1111 Caixi Road N.

Tel: 29189188, 29171145, 49384952, 29197113

Russian Concert

The Shanghai Philharmonic Orchestra will put on some excellent Russian choral(合唱的) works at 7: 15pm on September 26 and 27 at the Shanghai Concert Hall. They will sing Russian folk songs and a Mass under a Russian conductor who is very famous for conducting chorus(歌唱队) and has given a successful choral concert in Beijing.

Tickets: 6, 8, 10, 12 yuan RMB, available at the hall’s ticket office.

Address: 523 Yan’an Road M. Shanghai

Tel: 32275694

Korean Songs

The Song and Dance Troupe of the Republic of Korea will give a Song and Dance show at 7:   30 pm tonight at the Shanghai Centre Theatre.

Tickets: 10, 20, 30 yuan RMB available at the theatre’s ticket office.

Address: 1376 Nanjing Road W. Shanghai

Tel: 29798663

4 . Four Best Music Festivals to Attend Next Year

This festival is organised by Pharrell Williams and around 50,000 visitors enjoyed the event this year. It always has an impressive star lineup (阵容) with the likes of Usher, Justin Timberlake, J Balvin, Dave Matthews Band and Calvin Harris headlining the festival in advance. Next year’s lineup is to be announced soon.

Dates: 28 — 30 April

Venue (场馆): Virginia Beach, Virginia

There’s a reason why this festival draws crowds to the Belgian countryside annually. An electro and house music lover’s dream, the event is famous for not only its special stage design, but also activities like hidden nooks (角落) to be explored. Names like Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, David Guetta, Nicky Romero, and Tiësto have been known to play here.

Dates: 21 — 30 July

Venue: Schorre Recreation Area, Boom

The annual music festival is one of the most famous ones people in the UK and around the world are looking forward to attending. Next year will see big names like Elton John take the stage. This year, the festival brought acts like Billie Eilish, Kendrick Lamar, Haim, and Megan Thee Stallion to the party.

Dates: 21 — 25 June

Venue: Worthy Farm, Pilton, Somerset

A must-visit event for an electronic music lover, the Amsterdam Dance Event is entertainment-driven education for any learner of this kind of music. At the festival, there are many live performances and lectures, and bands such as Suzanne Ciani & Metropole Orkest, and Jameszoo’s Blind Group will play here. There are more than 1,000 events planned over 200 venues next year.

Dates: 18 — 22August

Venue: Across Amsterdam

9 . Theater Upcoming Events

Dear Evan Hansen

EISENHOWER THEATER

Aug. 30-Sep. 25, 2022

Dear Evan Hansen is a deeply personal and profoundly contemporary musical about life and the way we live it. The New York Times calls it “a breathtaking knockout of a musical.”

Recommended for age 12 and up

Bluey’s Big Play

EISENHOWER THEATER

Nov. 22-27, 2022

When Dad feels like a little bit of Sunday afternoon time out, Bluey and Bingo have other plans! Join them as they pull out all of the games and cleverness to get Dad off that bean bag. Bluey’s Big Play is a new theatrical adaptation of the Emmy Award-winning children’s television series, with an original story by Bluey creator Joe Brumm, and new music by Bluey composer Joff Bush.

Suitable and enjoyable for all ages.

Shear Madness

THEATERLAB

Oct. 4, 2022-Oct.1, 2023

Set in present-day Georgetown, Shear Madness is an interactive comedy that engages audiences as armchair detectives to help solve the murder of a famous concert pianist who lives above the Shear Madness hairstyling salon (沙龙).

Performance Timing: 2 hours, with one short break.

No Excuses, No Limits

FAMILY THEATER

Jan. 13-15, 2023

Inspired by this international all-star breakdance crew of seven of the world’s best differently-abled dancers, No Excuses, No Limits takes audiences on a journey of each dancer’s story through dance, music, audience interaction, and a gained understanding of the limitless possibilities that any person can hold.

Most enjoyed by ages 7+.