Special Exhibition in Legion of Honor By: Jinsong Tu April 4th was the second day of spring break. We went to the San Francisco Legion of Honor on that day to visit a special exhibition of this museum—”Monet: The Early Years”. Claude …
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By: Theresa Tu The annual Qingming Festival just recently passed. Qingming, Spring Festival, Mid-Autumn Festival, and Dragon Boat Festival are collectively known as China’s four major festivals. The Qingming Festival is a traditional Chinese festival on the the first day of the …
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Scenery along the Cabrillo Highway By: Jinsong Tu California State Route 1 is also called as Cabrillo Highway. It is a beautiful coastal road and is well known in the National Geographic Magazine and in the world of car travel. From Dana …
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The demand of concert pianists in today’s world is not quite as large as it was a century or two ago. Today’s world is absorbed in and surrounded by pop music, with classical music only attaining a small, devout group of followers …
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By: Henry Guo If you’re a fan of chamber music, you must have heard of the Beaux Arts Trio, one of the most renowned trios in the world. But have you ever heard of the Jewish pianist Menahem Pressler? This 94-year old …
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Here at Rising Star Magazine, technology is usually separated from the lifestyle column. However, one new development in the tech world today will have such a large impact on our lives: autonomous cars. Once fully autonomous cars are introduced to the world, …
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By: Jocelyn Li In a world that emphasizes technological innovation and STEM education, one begins to wonder: why do the humanities matter? The role that the arts and culture play in today’s world seems to be diminishing, turning even more people …
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