Thursday, September 9th, 2010
Mao's Last Dancer Opens Friday, August 20th at the River Oaks Theater
From Academy Award nominees Bruce Beresford, the director of Tender Mercies and Driving Miss Daisy, Jane Scott, the acclaimed Australian producer of Shine, and Jan Sardi, the screenwriter of Shine and The Notebook comes the remarkable true story of ballet dancer Li Cunxin.
Based on Li Cunxin's best selling autobiography, Mao's Last Dancer is the epic story of a young poverty stricken boy from China and his inspirational journey to international stardom as a world-class dancer. The story begins when a young Li is taken from his peasant home by the Chinese government and chosen to study ballet in Beijing. Separated from his family and enduring countless hours of practice, Li struggles to find his place in the new life he has been given. Gaining confidence from a kind teacher's encouraging guidance and a chance trip to America, Li finally discovers that his passion has always been dance.
Mao's Last Dancer weaves a moving tale about the quest for freedom and the courage it takes to live your own life. The film poignantly captures the struggles, triumphs and the intoxicating effects of first love and celebrity amid the pain of exile.The film showcases ballet sequences from acclaimed choreographer Graeme Murphy.
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What: Mao's Last Dancer
Where: River Oak Theater
2009 West Gray
Houston, TX 77019
When: See website for showtimes
Global Mobility - Universal Implications
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Norris Conference Center at Houston City Centre
803 Town and Country Lane
Houston, TX 77024
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Please join BAL as we identify the key concerns that managers face when moving company employees around the world. Our panel of professionals will walk through a series of scenarios to tackle common global mobility issues related to immigration, labor law, tax, relocation, and federal agency matters that arise when transferring employees on overseas assignments.
Agenda
8:30 - 9:00 am Registration and Continental Breakfast
9:00 - 12:15 pm Morning sessions will address related topics and issues affecting expatriates on foreign assignment to the US
12:15 - 1:30 pm Networking Lunch
1:30 - 3:30 pm Afternoon sessions will address related topics and issues affecting expatriates on foreign assignment to non-US countries
3:30 - 4:00 pm Wrap-up
To Register: The fee for the conference is $25.00 and includes lunch and refreshments. Space is limited, so early registration is advisable. Please click to register or visit www.balglobal.com
For Event Questions: Please contact Jenica Liu at jliu@balglobal.com or 415-743-9626
Attire: Business Casual
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