- The Beverly Arts
- Nov 29, 2025
Participants and attendees at the Grand Opening of the Thunder Community's AIDAV2 Los Angeles Workstation
Los Angeles, California, USA. 26th November, 2025. The Thunder Community's AIDAV2 Los Angeles Workstation held a grand opening ceremony for their new offices located in El Monte, California. AIDAV2 is an intelligent data analytics platform based on artificial intelligence and decentralized finance (DeFi) technology. It provides real-time on-chain data, trading trends, and intelligent references such as APY (Annualized Yield) to help users make more accurate investment decisions. Its core technology combines semantic AI with user behavior analysis to create adaptive and evolving smart contracts and automated strategies, representing a new generation of intelligent investment direction in AI × DeFi.
Fangfang, head of the Los Angeles AIDAV2 offices, is presented with a certificate from TV host Joey Zhou, founder of the Los Angeles Beverly Arts (LABA), and Douglas Ivanovich, LABA Board Member
The opening ceremony was attended by a distinguished group of guests, including representatives from the financial and technology sectors, philanthropic organizations, and the arts and entertainment community. The hosts were TV host Joey Zhou, founder of the Los Angeles Beverly Arts (LABA), singer/actress Grace Field and model/actress Dustin Quick. Producer Douglas Ivanovich, a member of the LABA Board of Directors, and CEO of the World Peace One Foundation, presented Fangfang, head of the AIDAV2 Los Angeles workstation, with a certificate of honor as "LABA Charity Ambassador" and a calligraphy work by LABA Blue-chip artist Jiannan Huang as a congratulatory gift for the opening.
Calligraphy gift to Fangfang by LABA Blue-chip artist Jiannan Huang
Fangfang, head of the Los Angeles AIDAV2 workstation, gives a speech
In her keynote speech, Fang stated that the AIDAV2 Los Angeles office is committed to creating a "safe, transparent, and decentralized blockchain smart wealth management experience center," enabling more people to understand and master digital wealth tools. She emphasized: "This will be an open learning space where everyone can see truly transparent technical mechanisms and personally experience the instant on-chain asset management method. We hope to share the most authentic DeFi technology with the community, allowing more people to seize the opportunities of this era."
Singer/actress Grace Field, TV host Joey Zhou, founder of LABA, and model/actress Dustin Quick
Andy Luo, General Manager of the AIDAV2 workstation from Canada
The presentation included a combination of art and technology to guide guests through a video presentation of the AIDAV2 office, making the complex AI + blockchain technology easier to understand through interactive methods. Andy Luo, General Manager of the AIDAV2 workstation from Canada, flew to Los Angeles to participate in the event and congratulate the workstation. At the end of the ceremony, the three hosts officially announced: "The opening of the Thunder Community AIDAV2 Los Angeles workstation is a complete success!" All guests received gift bags and then proceeded to the San Gabriel Hilton Hotel for a celebratory luncheon.
Singer/actress Grace Field, TV host Joey Zhou, founder of LABA, and model/actress Dustin Quick present to the audience
TV host Joey Zhou, founder of LABA, Fangfang, head of the AIDAV2 Los Angeles Workstation, and educator/producer Dr. Johnny Mendola (aka Johnny Rock)
About AIDAV2
AID is a cutting-edge AI-driven infrastructure designed to redefine decentralized finance (DeFi) by integrating artificial intelligence at every level. Focused on AI development and its application in blockchain ecosystems, AID enhances automation, optimizes decision-making, and revolutionizes data analytics for smarter, more efficient financial interactions. Powering its ecosystem with four intelligent models: AID.Data for advanced analytics, AIDefi (AID) for intelligent DeFi solutions, AIDSocialFi for next-generation AI-driven social finance, and AID.Ex for AI-enhanced trading. AID is shaping the future of decentralized AI finance, making Web3 more accessible, efficient, and intelligent. www.aidav2.com
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FIRST NATIONAL PRIZE FOR THE MUSEUM OF STORIES AND SCIENCE Paredes de Nava makes history at the Spain Creative Cup 2025. The Museum of Stories and Science in Paredes de Nava has been awarded the First National Prize in Cultural-Artistic Creativity at the prestigious Spain Creative Cup 2025, held at the Córdoba Conference Palace during the 10th edition of the competition. The award was granted by the Spain Creative Association, the UNESCO Chair in Creative Economy for Sustainable Development, the City Council of Córdoba, and the Network of Creative Cities and Territories of Spain, positioning the project as an emerging benchmark in cultural innovation and territorial development.
Rosana Largo, director of the museum, European Delegate of LABA, and Delegate of the Académie des Arts, Sciences, Lettres de Paris in Spain and Malta, presented the candidacy with a speech described as inspiring, emotional, and deeply rooted in the territory. She highlighted the museum’s role as an educational, cultural, and scientific driving force in rural Spain, and continues to champion this mission internationally. Her staging, featuring the iconic painting-dress with which she received the Platinum Medal in Paris, once again captivated the audience, who responded with a standing ovation. "This award not only acknowledges a project, but a conviction: that from a small municipality it is possible to transform the future through art, imagination, and knowledge. We have proven that stories can also make science, and that culture has the power to bring an entire territory to life," said Rosana Largo in her speech.
This achievement is shared with the entire community: the City Council of Paredes de Nava, Spain Creative, the City Council of Córdoba, the Network of Creative Cities, the UNESCO Chair, collaborators, visitors, and all those who believe that culture is a true engine for transformation. The MCYC is now consolidated as an inspiring model of creativity applied to rural development, interdisciplinary education, and cultural innovation.
Artist Rosana Largo Rodríguez
Rosana Largo's Speech
Ladies and gentlemen, members of España Creativa, dear friends: I have always believed that laughter is a sneeze of the heart. Children laugh with their whole body. Their laughter needs no reason, no permission: a falling leaf, a mispronounced word, a dancing shadow is enough to spark a burst of joy. Science confirms it: a child can laugh hundreds of times a day, while an adult barely does. Growing up often means laughing less. Adults no longer laugh from innocence, but from awareness. We measure time, foresee consequences, carry the weight of reality. Laughter becomes rationed. And yet, when we truly laugh—until we bend over, until tears fall—the child we once were returns, reminding us that we are still profoundly human. That is precisely what the Museum of Tales and Science seeks: to awaken those heart-tickles that reconnect adults with their inner child.
This museum was born in a small corner of Castile, in Paredes de Nava, my creative home during the pandemic. I worked alone, in silence, inside a church, feeling safe and deeply grateful. I want to express my heartfelt thanks to the Municipal Corporation and the Town Council of Paredes de Nava, especially its Mayor, for believing in me when culture seemed to stop. Your support was not only institutional—it was human. My thanks also to former Senator Carmen Fernández Caballero, who opened the right door at the right moment. This project was built with my own hands, knowledge, and limitations. Fourteen years of work, two years of continuous installation, and a profound desire to show that technology can dialogue with emotion. Arduino, sensors, interactive systems… everything you see has been the result of personal effort and silent dedication.
The museum combines three universal languages: tales, science, and art, and something beautiful happens inside it: intergenerational magic. We bring together children and elders so the visit becomes a living dialogue, a natural space for diversity and inclusion. Classic tales transform when seen through new eyes. The Ugly Duckling, for example, becomes a story about identity, self-esteem, and the value of difference. Through Forgotten, Never Told, we also highlight women inventors and scientists who were erased from history. Today I am wearing a hand-painted dress, part of our “Wardrobe of Tales,” because clothing can also be a language—a bridge between science, art, and literature. Fashion becomes art in movement, serving knowledge rather than appearance.
This museum, born in this town—the cradle of the Spanish Renaissance—has traveled farther than I ever imagined: to the Oscars pre-gala in Los Angeles with the team of LABA, Times Square, Nasdaq, Dubai, Qatar, Miami, Paris, Indonesia… Innovation is not born only in big cities. It also grows among fields, in silence, supported by generous people. This journey also led me to the Académie des Arts, Sciences et Lettres in Paris, where I received the Platinum Medal—an honor I dedicated to the Virgin of Carejas and to my roots. That same medal has been awarded to Irene Curie, the Lumière brothers, Pasteur, Picasso… signing that book was deeply symbolic. I believe this recognition speaks not only about me, but about what this museum represents. Congratulations to all finalists. We are here because we create, we believe, and we care. My wish for each of you is simple: never lose the ability to let your heart, from time to time, sneeze again. Thank you very much!
Artist Rosana Largo Rodríguez (center) with guests and attendees
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- The Beverly Arts
- Nov 16, 2025
Updated: Nov 16, 2025
Los Angeles, California, USA. 8th November, 2025. A special screening of the documentary film, AMAL | HOPE, took place at the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music in Los Angeles, California. AMAL | HOPE has previously been shown in San Francisco, London, Copenhagen, and Tel Aviv, where it received enthusiastic reviews from various experts, scholars, and documentary filmmakers. The film will have another special screening at Zipper Hall at the Colburn School in Los Angeles on January 10, 2026, where Duo Amal will perform live, offering the audience an immersive musical experience. TV host Joey Zhou, founder of the Los Angeles Beverly Arts (LABA), and LABA Board member Douglas Ivanovich, founder of World Peace One, were among the guests at the screening.
The film was directed by Dr. Eros Zhao, a Chinese-American director, and co-produced by Templux Productions along with Beijing Times Light and Shadow Culture Media Co., Ltd. The executive producer is the well-known investor Mira Ledger, with Maria Giacchino as the producer, and Jin Wang, Chairman of Beijing Times Light and Shadow, as the co-producer. This powerful team behind the scenes guaranteed the film's world-class standards from its creation to production.
Dr. Eros Zhao with the award, "Best Short Documentary" at the Bal International Film Festival
In today's world, rife with division and conflict, this unique short documentary uses music as a bridge to convey a message of peace and understanding that transcends national borders and beliefs. For its outstanding artistic value and profound humanistic concern, it won the "Best Short Documentary Award" at the Bali International Film Festival, an Oscar-qualifying event. This is not only a high affirmation of the film's quality but also signifies its entry into the ranks of the world's top documentaries, demonstrating its strong momentum for an Oscar run.
AMAL | HOPE, set against the backdrop of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, tells the legendary story of Israeli pianist Yaron Kohlberg and Palestinian pianist Bishara Haroni forming the internationally renowned Duo Amal through music, friendship, and cross-cultural exchange. The duo consists of Israeli pianist Yaron Kohlberg and Palestinian pianist Bishara Haroni.
Professor Michael Berry (pictured above, first from left), Director of the UCLA Center for Chinese Studies and Professor in the Department of Asian Languages and Cultures and the Department of Film (above), has served as a judge at several film festivals, including the Taiwan Golden Horse Awards, and has published numerous research works on Chinese cinema. Dr. Jeff Kryka (pictured below, first from left), a renowned Hollywood composer and musician, has contributed to film scores for movies such as "Star Wars" and "Jurassic World". Both discussions were highly engaging and enthusiastic, with many audience members participating in discussions with the creative team about the resonance between music, art, and humanity.
"Amal" means "hope" in Arabic. The film, through their musical journey, showcases how art can transcend cultural and political barriers, becoming a bridge of connection and reconciliation. The two musicians, sharing a common language of classical music, break down deep-seated social divisions, creating a symphony of unity, resilience, and the redemptive power of art. The film documents their journey from initial acquaintance to long-term collaboration, and how they used music to resolve barriers and create resonance in a politically tense environment. It also demonstrates how their music, transcending ethnic boundaries, has moved audiences worldwide.
The story begins in Israel. Bishara, immersed in Palestinian culture, developed a deep connection with classical music at a young age through a piano performance; Aaron, a prodigy who debuted at the age of nine, quickly became a shining star in the Israeli music scene. Despite the political turmoil of the 1980s and 90s that overshadowed their formative years, their vastly different backgrounds clashed through a shared passion for music and artistic resonance, sparking a lifelong friendship.
Professor Michael Berry (pictured above, first from left), Director of the UCLA Center for Chinese Studies and Professor in the Department of Asian Languages and Cultures and the Department of Film (above), has served as a judge at several film festivals, including the Taiwan Golden Horse Awards, and has published numerous research works on Chinese cinema and Dr. Eros Zhao.
This musical bond began by chance in 2008. When Aaron invited Bishara to perform together in a peace-themed concert, the astonishing synergy they displayed on the piano—and the thunderous response from the audience—suggested that they would dedicate their lives to the "Hope Duo." Living together in an apartment in Berlin, they devoted themselves to honing their skills, with up to ten hours of practice as a daily routine. This intense collaboration required bridging cultural differences while simultaneously fostering mutual growth, ultimately cultivating a profound understanding that transcended the stage—they not only created a unique musical "language" but also built bridges of mutual understanding in their lives.
Dr. Eros Zhao with guests
In Jerusalem, a land shrouded in political turmoil and violence, the documentary profoundly portrays how the music of Bisharah and Aaron transformed into a ray of light piercing the darkness. Through heartfelt interviews with the two pianists and their families, the film, with its delicate narrative, presents the extraordinary journey of AMAL | HOPE in forging musical bonds and sowing seeds of hope in this conflict-ridden region, conveying to the world the enduring power of art to heal hearts and bridge divides.
Some experts, after watching the film, stated that AMAL | HOPE is not merely a documentary showcasing musical talent, but a moving poem about hope, love, and human resonance. The film profoundly interprets how art can be a catalyst for peace and a bridge to harmony, awakening our reflection on shared humanity and hope for the future through its unique perspective.
Dr. Eros Zhao, an accomplished artist, was born in China and studied Chinese painting at the Central Academy of Fine Arts. He later pursued further studies in the United States, earning a Master of Fine Arts degree from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, where he also taught. He holds a Master of Arts degree in Chinese Art History from UCLA and a PhD in Arts Management from Shih Chien University in Taiwan.
Dr. Eros Zhao with pianist Bishara Haron and guests
As a creator spanning film and music, Dr. Zhao is dedicated to building dialogue between visual and performing arts through the production of classical music and film concerts. He has collaborated with institutions such as the Smithsonian Institution, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, the Denver Art Museum, and Steinway & Sons on numerous art documentaries, winning many international awards, including a nomination for Best Documentary Short at the 2024 Austin International Film Festival and several other international film festival awards. In addition to his filmmaking, he is a researcher and disseminator of Chinese calligraphy, painting, and Buddhist art. He was the first to translate Dr. Fu Shen's classic work, Studies in Connoisseurship, into Chinese, promoting academic exchange between Chinese and Western art.
TV host and LABA founder Joey Zhou, film producer Maria Giacchino, coordinator CuiXia, and Donna Smith, former CEO Universal Pictures
Dr. Eros Zhao also curates classical music and film music performances, connecting the worlds of visual and performing arts through his cross-disciplinary artistic practices. It was this unwavering pursuit of cross-disciplinary artistic expression that prompted Dr. Zhao to resolutely decide to document this deeply moving true story through film, a musical legend that transcended ethnicity and faith. The final work, with its sincere emotion and exquisite artistic expression, proves to the world that the power of music to move people knows no bounds, and that the pursuit of peace and hope is forever humanity's highest resonance.
TV host and LABA founder Joey Zhou, World Peach One (WP1) founder and LABA board member, Douglas Ivanovich, pianist Bishara Haron, and Professor Michael Berry ,Director of the UCLA Center for Chinese Studies
Dr.Zhao’s profound understanding of the cross-disciplinary expression of classical music and visual arts makes AMAL | HOPE not merely a documentary, but a moving visual symphony. Through delicate visual language and sincere interviews, the film presents this friendship that transcends ethnicity and faith, showcasing the power of art to dissolve hatred and evoke empathy in a turbulent world.
Director Dr. Eros Zhao and WP1 founder and LABA board member, Douglas Ivanovich
“Music has no boundaries; art is a universal language,” Zhao Shuo said in an interview with this newspaper. “Even in the most turbulent times, understanding and hope can still be heard.”
On the two evenings of screenings at the Lani Hall Theater of the UCLA School of Music and the Steinway Theatre in Pasadena, pianist Bishara Haroni gave a solo performance, his delicate playing and sincere emotion winning thunderous applause. Director Eros Zhao and producer Maria Giacchino took to the stage to interact with the audience, sharing the inspiration and creative process behind the film.
Director Dr. Eros Zhao and Bali Film Festival Chairman
The two evenings' live discussions were moderated by: Professor Michael Berry, Director of the UCLA Center for Chinese Studies and Professor of Asian Languages and Cultures and Film Studies, who has served as a judge at numerous film festivals including the Taiwan Golden Horse Awards and has published several research works on Chinese cinema; and Dr. Jeff Kryka, a renowned Hollywood composer and musician who has contributed to film scores for movies such as Star Wars and Jurassic World. Both discussions were highly engaging and enthusiastic, with many audience members participating and exploring the resonance between music, art, and humanity with the creative team.
Dr. Eros Zhao (R) and panelists present to the audience
During the exchange,Dr. Zhao said, "We are not trying to provide answers, but to listen, respond and understand through music. Music is sometimes complex and sometimes discordant, but it can always achieve perfect resonance at some moment - just like their story."
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