Led by instructor Danny White, all ages of students from the Shaolin Dragons Martial Arts School in Roanoke will depict a creature with dragon and lion characteristics through unique martial arts moves. Admission is free. Paul Pallante will give a demonstration of the martial art Tai Chi on Tuesday, Sept. 12 at 7 p.m. in RU's Cook Hall, room 107. Tai Chi is a meditative martial art, long used in China to relieve stress and improve health. Athletes and dancers have benefited from the fluidity they learned through Tai Chi, but the exercise is suited for anyone from 9 to 90.
Admission is free.
As part of a public reception for an exhibition of his paintings, Zheng L. Feng will lead a slide talk about his works on Thursday, Sept. 14, at 7 p.m. in Cook Hall, room 107. 6 p.m. Zheng L. Feng is an award-winning artist as well and a respected member of RU's art faculty. His watercolor painting Mechanic was awarded the Clara Stroud Memorial Award at the 133rd annual American Watercolor Society International Exhibition in New York City in 2000. Admission is free. Students recently returned from a study abroad in China will present their experiences through photos and multimedia presentations.