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March 2: China’s Golden Dragon Acrobats return to CLC’s James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts

The Golden Dragon Acrobats, a troupe of China's most gifted tumblers, contortionists, jugglers, cyclists and gymnasts, will bring their country's 2,500-year-old tradition of acrobatics back to the College of Lake County after an eight-year absence. The performance takes place at 7 p.m. Saturday, March 2 at the James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts.

Accompanied by ancient and contemporary music, the multi-talented troupe combines award-winning acrobatics, precision tumbling, traditional dance and breathtaking routines including daring maneuvers atop a precarious tower of chairs.

Since 1985, the Golden Dragon Acrobats have toured North America continuously, performing in all 50 U.S. states and at prestigious venues including the Washington, D.C.-based Ford's Theatre and the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Other locations range from the Boston Symphony Hall to Broadway to the University of California-Berkeley. For details, visit www.goldendragonacrobats.com/.

Regular tickets are $40/$35 and $39/$34 for seniors, CLC staff and alumni. CLC students and teens are $15 and children are $12 (prices do not include a $2 JLC facility fee). Single tickets may be purchased at the Box Office in the James Lumber Center, Room P112 on the Grayslake Campus, 19351 W. Washington St., by phone or at www.clcillinois.edu/tickets. For more information call the Box Office at (847) 543-2300 (option 5).

The Box Office is open Monday through Friday, noon to 5 p.m. To request a 2018-19 James Lumber Center Professional Series brochure or the CLC art, dance, film, literary, music and theatre events guide, call (847) 543-2300 or sign up for the mailing list at www.clcillinois.edu/tickets. Groups of six or more people are eligible for discounted ticket prices. Call group sales at (847) 543-2431 or email JLCgroupsales@clcillinois.edu for more information.

The remainder of the 2018-19 JLC Professional Series includes the following events:

Artrageous: Tuesday, March 2680s Night Out: Saturday, March 30Erth's Prehistoric Aquarium Adventure: Sunday, April 7Jack Wright's Songs and Stories of Neil Diamond: A Contemporary Tribute: Saturday, May 4

About College of Lake County:

College of Lake County is an innovative community college in Lake County, Ill. that transforms lives with its variety of accessible, quality education options. Offered at three campuses in Grayslake, Vernon Hills and Waukegan or online, College of Lake County provides affordable options in a state-of-the-art setting close to home. A large student network, with small class sizes, provides advantages to our students on a career-related program or a path toward a transfer degree. We're proud to serve the diverse needs of our community and student body. Connect to your future today at College of Lake County. For more information, visit www.clcillinois.edu

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Residents, Visitors Encouraged To Get Text Alerts Ahead Of Chinese New Year Parade

SAN FRANCISCO (BCN)

San Franciscans and anyone else planning to attend Chinese New Year celebrations happening this week are being encouraged to sign up for text alerts from the city's Department of Emergency Management.

The parade, the largest celebration of Asian culture outside of Asia, is set to start Saturday at 5 p.m. near Market and Second streets. Organizers strongly recommend that attendees take public transportation.

Residents and visitors can text LUNARSF to 888-777 to receive alerts about transit and traffic impacts and any other emergencies.

"San Francisco invites the entire Bay Area and beyond to celebrate Lunar New Year safely in our city," Mary Ellen Carroll, emergency department executive director said in a statement. "Signing up for emergency text alerts from AlertSF is one of the simplest ways to stay informed and safe should there be any situation that may impact the world-renowned Chinese New Year Parade in San Francisco."

The city expects thousands of visitors to attend the celebrations, which also include a Chinese Community Street Fair happening in Chinatown on both Saturday and Sunday.

In a statement, San Francisco Police Chief Bill Scott said, "Having situation awareness and preparedness goes hand-in-hand with having fun during celebratory events in San Francisco.

"Our Lunar New Year Parade is one of San Francisco's' most popular and special events. It draws many spectators and everyone's safety and well-being is a priority for the San Francisco Police Department. Registering for LUNARSF will help all parade spectators be prepared to know what to do in case of an emergency. Preparedness is key to being safe," he said.

In addition to the text alerts, emergency department officials encourage attendees to call 911 to report suspicious activity. They're also reminding attendees that all fireworks are illegal in the city.

The world-famous San Francisco parade began in the 1860s as a way for Chinese-Americans to celebrate their culture, and is known for its elaborate floats, dancers, stilt walkers, acrobats, music and costumes.

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Prairie Center Welcomes Golden Dragon Acrobats March 3

The Al Larson Prairie Center for the Arts is pleased to welcome the Golden Dragon Acrobats on Sunday, March 3rd at 2:00 p.m. The Golden Dragon Acrobats are a premier Chinese acrobatic group revered for their commitment to time honored commitment and attention to artistic detail. This show combines award-winning acrobatics, traditional dance, spectacular costumes, ancient and contemporary music, and theatrical techniques to create a breathtaking performance.

The Boston Globe described the Golden Dragon Acrobats as having "spellbinding artistry and amazing athletics." The group has shared their excellence in all 50 states and in over 65 countries in numerous sold out audiences.

Tickets for the Golden Dragon Acrobats on Sunday, March 3rd are $32 ($24 for seniors and students) and can be purchased online at www.prairiecenter.org or by calling 847-895-3600.

The Al Larson Prairie Center for the Arts is located at 201 Schaumburg Ct., Schaumburg, IL.

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