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Letter: Speakers offer insight into China, trends in the U.S. – Greenville Daily Reflector

Im sorry so many people chose to stay home Tuesday night when they could have been learning something important at the Eastern NC Tea Party meeting.

The speakers were Dexter Liu and Winston Liu (no relation). Dexter is of Chinese heritage whose father was a Taiwanese Naval Attache to Washington, D.C., and Winston was a victim of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), being imprisoned and tortured for three years. Fortunately, he escaped to Canada then to the U.S.

Dexter spoke about the origins of the CCP, a radical Marxist/communist party which began when the Russian Bolsheviks infiltrated China and ended the Qing dynasty. He explained that the radical Marxist/communist mission of the CCP hasnt changed; in fact, with the weak Biden administration, it is becoming emboldened.

Winston, who grew up and experienced firsthand the evil and brutality that is at the heart of the radical CCP, shared his belief that Chinese Marxist/communist forces are currently at work in this county and that it is more serious than any of us could imagine.

Both men shared their unique insights and perspectives on what is happening here in the U.S. These immigrants, for whom the reality of oppression and lack of freedom is clear in their memory, came to America not to undermine our values, but to embrace them. But they are seeing the same oppressive policies being instituted here and they are concerned.

They recognize what they hoped they would never have to see here in America.

Many people value their freedom and keep informed so they can defend it. Others will finally appreciate it only after they eventually lose it.

The Tea Party meets the first Tuesday of every month, at 5:30-6 p.m. at Parkers Barbecue, 3109 S. Memorial Drive. Come out and learn with us! Vive la libert

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A Podcast Conversation With .. The Tea Party’s Jeff Burrows – FYI Music News

The Tea Party releases a new EP, Sunshower, on November 26th via Coalition Music / Warner Music Canada and all streaming platforms. The 5-track collection of songs will showcase the trio's mastery of light and shade, and why they continue to occupy a unique place within the ever-changing musical landscape.

I spoke with drummer JeffBurrows in Australia about the coming release, downtime, and the effects separation and time away had on him and the band. Burrows began playing drums at age eleven and professionally in 1990. It was his dads collection of LPs that introduced him to a world of possibilities. Jazz greats Buddy Rich, Max Roach and Gene Krupa mixed in with rock pioneers Stuart Copeland and Neil Peart gave him the kind of inspiration and blueprint for what was to be a universal approach to drumming that signature Tea Party sound.

A label press release notes that "Sunshower serves as a companion piece to the 2019 EP Black River. Together, the EPs will comprise the eventual full-length album Blood Moon Rising, officially marking the latest chapter in The Tea Partys ongoing saga, which will be available only in Europe on November 26th. The Tea Party will also be releasing a brand-new CD Deluxe Edition and Remastered Vinyl Edition of their iconic first album The Tea Partyon December 10th through Universal Music Canada, 30 years since its initial indie release.

Since releasing their major-label debut album Splendor Solis in 1993, The Tea Party, composed of Jeff Martin (singer/guitarist/multi-instrumentalist), Jeff Burrows (drummer/percussionist), and Stuart Chatwood (bassist and multi-instrumentalist), have come to be regarded as one of the worlds most innovative rock bands, with a sound that incorporates everything from traditional instrumentation from around the worldto cutting-edge digital technology.

Over the past three decades, the trio has gained the attention of fans on a worldwide level, with record sales approaching 3 million units, receiving 14 JunoAward nominations and 22 MuchMusic Award nominations, and touring around the globe. Now, after more than 30 years as a band, The Tea Party is ready to open a new chapter in its saga, a story that remains rooted in the goal to create new, ambitious, and thought-provoking music.

Learn more in this podcast interview with Jeff Burrows.

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The Tea Party Rockets Back With ‘Hole In My Heart’ – FYI Music News

The following are tracks delivered to radio by digital distributor DMDS/Yangaroo in Canada and broken down into three categories. Top Downloads and Top Canadian Downloads represent the most copied tracks in the weeks ending on Nov. 19 Most Active Indies blends downloads and streams, with the affiliated label and radio promotions' company in parentheses.

Top Downloads

Cole Swindell & Lainey Wilson Never Say Never (Warner)

Taylor Swift I Bet You Think (Universal)

The Tea Party Hole In My Heart (Coalition/Warner)

Ryan Hurd with Maren Morris Chasing After You (Arista/Sony)

MEDUZA Tell It to Me Heart (Island/Universal)

The Beaches Lets Go (Universal)

Big Wreck Bombs Away (Warner)

Tebey Christmas (Baby Please Come Home) (Jayward/ Sony)

Tim & The Glory Boys Last Christmas [Instrumental] (Sony)

Avril Lavigne Bite Me (Warner)

Top CanCon Downloads:

The Tea Party Hole In My Heart (Coalition/Warner)

The Beaches Lets Go (Universal)

Big Wreck Bombs Away (Warner)

Tim & The Glory Boys Last Christmas [Instrumental] (Sony)

Avril Lavigne Bite Me (Warner)

Texas King You (RPMpromotion)

DVBBS Set Me Free f/Aloe Blacc (DMD/Ultra)

Grandson Drop Dead (with Kesha and Travis Barker) (Warner)

Witchitaw On the Run (Indie)

Cmagic5 Dancing on My Heart (RPMpromotion)

Most Active Indies

Keys N Krates Pull Up (feat. Haviah Mighty) (Lastgang Ent)

Jarrid Lee All Night (Northern Lights)

Cmagic5 Dancing On My Heart (RPMpromotion)

DVBBS Set Me Free f/Aloe Blacc (DMD promo/BMG)

Bryan Adams So Happy It Hurts (DMD promo / BMG)

Hardy Give Heaven Some Hell (Big Loud)

Witchitaw On The Run (Independent)

Jon Mullane Feels Like Christmas (Flying Disc Records)

Conor Gains Lightning (Wax Records / Canvas Media Promo)

Genevieve Fisher Neon Healing (WOR )

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TV tonight: Bake Off serves up a finale fit for a Mad Hatters tea party – The Guardian

The Great British Bake Off: The Final8pm, Channel 4

Its time to put the spatula down, succumb to a sugar-induced coma on the sofa, and see whos going to be crowned this years Bake Off winner. Heres what the three finalists need to do to impress Prue and Paul: put a signature twist on carrot cake, master a technical based on a Belgian recipe, and serve a showstopper banquet fit for a Mad Hatters tea party. Hollie Richardson

This generous documentary on Tate Moderns landmark 2014 exhibition of Matisses cut-outs (which then travelled to New Yorks MoMA) comes to the small screen for the first time. Gallery workers and art historians provide insight into the French artist including his productive competition with friend and rival Picasso. Henry Wong

Following Issa and Nathans heart-to-heart, where they both admitted to wanting something more with each other (followed by that perfect romcom kiss), the pair continue to get closer. And Molly finds herself dealing with a shock family emergency. HR

Misogyny once again abounds as the FBI corner Monica Lewinsky in a hotel room in the latest instalment of Ryan Murphys glossy retelling of the Clinton affair. While Beanie Feldsteins panicking Lewinsky looks even more like a rabbit in the headlights than usual, the pressures on not to call her mum. Hannah Verdier

Miriam Margolyes and Alan Cumming continue to rediscover their Scottish bits on this three-part campervan adventure. Journeying along the west coast, they make pit stops to concoct a midge repellent, take on one of Glencoes famous mountains, and meet a witch. HR

Multiple treats here for Stath fans: the discovery of a grainy, old home movie prompts an episode almost entirely set eight years ago, when Michael & Eagle Lettings formed and the gang first got together. Their patters just as bad and the hair is much, much worse. Then, back in the present, something truly lovely occurs. Jack Seale

Maurice (Merchant Ivory, 1987), 11.10pm, Film4

EM Forster refused to publish the novel during his lifetime due to its then controversial depiction of homosexuality, and it was not until 1987 that James Ivory and Ismail Merchant managed to make this finely crafted film adaptation. Another of the director-producer duos opulent studies of the upper-middle class all country houses and comfortable living it follows the sexual awakening of James Wilbys Maurice, initially falling in love with fellow Cambridge student Clive (Hugh Grant) but then struggling with his feelings, and their illegal status. Simon Wardell

Uefa Champions League Football: Villarreal v Manchester United5pm, BT Sport 3. From Estadio de la Cermica. Chelsea v Juventus is on BT Sport 2 from 7.15pm.

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Who won at ‘It’s hip to be square,’ the 6-Inch Square Show at the Redlands Art Association – Redlands News

Judith Sparhawk won first place and $100 in the Redlands Art Associations 6-Inch Square Show

A 6-inch piece of art called Catnip Tea Party by longtime Redlands artist Judith Sparhawk won first place in the Redlands Art Associations 6-Inch Square Show, which runs through Friday, Dec. 10.

For another two weeks visitors of the Redlands Art Association can enjoy the popular display of 6-by-6 inch art that lines the walls and table tops around the gallery.

More than 60 entries arrived for the third annual show where 1st through 4th place received monetary prizes. Two honorable mentions were also selected in the judged show where only members of Redlands Art Association could enter. Long time member and fellow artist, Jeff Owens judged the show and selected the winners.

First-place winner was Judith Sparhawk with Catnip Tea Party. Second place was taken by Kathryn Young with Carefree, third place went to Sandy Davies with Tiny Elephant and Jeff Moulds got fourth place with U.S.S. McNamaras Folly. The two honorable mentions went to Lynaia Freund with Summer Flowers and Carol Lima with Lavender Bliss.

Liz Coviello, gallery coordinator at Redlands Art Association, explained how many different types of media are represented in this years show.

We had some new artists submit things for the first time, Coviello said.

The show is not only a chance for members to be featured these weeks but also to get them to participate in a judged show.

The entries at the 6-Inch Square Show are all for sale at the gallery with prices beginning at $30.

Weve invited the artists to replace and put something new up, Coviello explained when one of art pieces are sold. Because of Thanksgiving, out-of-town visitors who come by the gallery should be able to buy the artwork, Coviello added.

The judge, Jeff Owens, studied at the University of Redlands where he earned his teaching credentials in social science and art. He has been a member of the Redlands Art Association since it was founded in 1964. Owens has won many awards and honors over the years and has been awarded membership to prestigious art collectives such as Watercolor West and the National Watercolor Society.

I think its a nice quality. Its an interesting mix of mediums, Coviello said, though most of all its quite a challenge to make artwork fit into the size requirement.

I was very surprised, said Sparhawk, an association member for more than 25 years, when she found out she had won first place. I was there when the judging was going on. He said that he liked the composition of it and that it was very different.

Its so amazing to me that you give artists a challenge and then you get these really nice little masterpieces.

She has won a first place once at the Multimedia Mini Show and received other honorable mentions at other shows, but this is her first win at the 6-Inch Square Show.

These small masterpieces can be seen at Redlands Art Association until Friday, Dec. 10.

Redlands Art Association

The 6-Inch Square Show will be on display until Fridy, Dec. 10. The price of the entered art pieces starts at $30.

Winners: First-place winner was Judith Sparhawk with Catnip Tea Party, $100. Second place, Kathryn Young with Carefree, $75. Third place, Sandy Davies with Tiny Elephant, $50. Jeff Moulds, fourth place with U.S.S. McNamaras Folly, $25. The two honorable mentions went to Lynaia Freund with Summer Flowers and Carol Lima with Lavender Bliss.

Where: 215 E State St., Redlands.

Hours: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday.

Christmas Tree Ornaments: Until Jan. 4 the sssociation will also have a Christmas tree decked with unique ornaments from RAA members. Price range is $5 to $40 per ornament.

Small Business Saturday: There is a gallery-wide 5% off sale on all artwork on Saturday, Nov. 27.

The 6-Inch Square Show: Will be on display until Friday, Dec. 10. Prices start at $30.

Website: redlands-art.org

Facebook: facebook.com/RedlandsArtAssociation

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