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Plymouth Gets Peculiar

Moore Media, Inc. of Plymouth has been producing
books, magazines, newspapers, short films, and more
for over 30 years. The company is passionate about
helping local people and organizations self publish their
Onsite at Spire Center for the Performing Arts, Tai-Chi and Qi Gong are rooted in ancient Asian own printed works—from fictional crime dramas to
25 ½ Court Street, Plymouth. MA. and Virtual philosophies that perceive the balance of the universe cookbooks—as well as short films and video projects. It’s
and merge the individual practitioner with that unity. a wide gamut that the two principals love exploring and
continually evolving with as technology changes.
SPIRE SCHEDULE Tai-Chi fosters confidence and graceful body You may recognize some of Moore Media’s products that have circulated around
alignment rather than power and speed. Students
learn precise movements with coordinated breathing the South Shore within the past few years—The Spectrum Magazine (2014–2020)
that develop supple physical strength, focused and The Plymouth Cookbook (2018 and 2020), for example. Upcoming projects
TUE 5:30 - 6:30PM TAI CHI concentration, and improved memory. Because its include a coastal New England cookbook and a documentary film about the
techniques relax both body and mind, Tai-Chi restores abandoned North Truro Air Force Base.
vitality. At the same time Tai-Chi is useful for personal It’s their latest local book project,
WED 9 - 10AM QI GONG sports and dancing. however, that has got Plymouth at the forefront. The Peculiar of Plymouth, is a
unique and delightful Gorey-esque style storybook that embraces the “peculiar”
Qi Gong evolved from Tai-Chi and incorporates its side of Plymouth, where the two Moore Media principals, Vanessa and Ralph
focus on precise movement, but Qi Gong utilizes a less Moore, have lived and worked for the past 28 years.
FRI 9 - 10AM WEAPONS intricate sequence of motions. Variations of Tai Chi
include performance weapons—sword, fan, and broad “The moral of the story is that no matter how different you think you are, no
sword—that add challenging extensions to the matter how much you feel you may not fit ‘the norm,’ it’s okay to be true to
SAT 9 - 10AM TAI CHI motions. Another variation is push hands which is yourself—even if you are the scary thing in the corner, which our little Peculiar
done with a partner. character just happens to be,” Vanessa Moore said about the book. The story
follows our smudgy Peculiar around Plymouth as its own identity unfolds—while
SAT 10 - 11AM PUSH HANDS & In Master Fang's Tai-Chi and Qi-Gong classes both making stops at Bug Light, Plymouth Rock, the Spire Center, Brewster Gardens,
and Main Street. And though the Peculiar is a little wistful and a little frightful at
TAI CHI veteran students and newcomers benefit together. As
beginners learn the first motions, the more advanced times, it’s still a likable little thing who finally embraces its true self.
students continue to perfect their forms. Each class Each of the original illustrations in the book are accompanied by an easy poetic
*Individual private or group lessons are nurtures students’ potential for achieving personal The book can be purchased online at story verse, appropriate for tweens and up. The book was illustrated and written
by Vanessa Moore, though under her maiden name of Grimm. “I’m just thrilled
available. Please call Master Fang. harmony. moore-media-inc.com/books or purchase that I finally got to live up to my name and tell a modern-day fairy tale that
securely through PayPal ($20 + $4 shipping)
Asian Crane Tai Chi, LLC. by clicking here: includes Plymouth,” said Moore.
Tai Chi & Chi Gong with Fang Association On Sunday, April 21 (2:00–5:00pm) the book will be available for purchase ($20)
781.588.5421 Buy Now at the Spire Center, during musical performance by roots rock band, The Shady
fang@taichiwithfang.com Roosters. There will also be a special animated short film of the story shown at
www.taichiwithfang.com the event. So come on out and A-SPIRE TO BE PECULIAR Plymouth!
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