Live performance of THE ICE RIVER, Journey to the West.

Galapagos puppets and the Jimmy Zhao Chinese Music Ensemble presents"The Ice River: a Journey to the West”

Journeying to India, Monk Tang and his disciples Monkey, Pig, and Sha-jing have just found a quiet temple to rest in when they learn that a powerful river monster has been demanding all the food in the area, year after year.Searching for the. Surprising secret of the monster’s formidable power takes the disciples over the Ice River, down to the bottom, and up to the heavens.

Madeline Beresford and Margaret Moody use traditional Bu Dal Xi puppets and choreography in their lively presentation of this episode fro the classic Chinese Tale, Journey to the west. Jimmy Zhao and his daughter will improvise music to accompany the show with Chinese percussion, erhu, bamboo flute, and guzheng.

Tickets are $15 for those 5 and up. Invite your friends & family to make reservations by calling or texting Liz at 781 521 3564.Cash or checks will be accepted at the door opening at 1:30. Preferential seating for those with advanced reservations by SAT. Jan. 10th. There will be seats available at the door. 

Sponsored by Linden Tree Concerts and Temple Emmanuel of Wakefield.

For more information. www.WakefieldTemple.org. 781 521 3564

Temple Emmanuel is located at 120 Chestnut St Wakefield, a welcoming community.