The Planner

Published: 12:00am, 8 Jul 2003

Exhibitions

Illumination In his daily wrangling with the concept of light, 33-year-old local artist Wong Kin combines drawings with everyday objects such as matchboxes, stones and paper bags before illuminating them with projected images. Tue-Sun, noon-8pm. AgnEs B's Librairie Galerie, 22 Elgin Street, Central. Inquiries: 2869 5505. Until Aug 3

Exposure Australian artist John McArthur's debut exhibition of drawings and paintings of the human body. Studio 8, 8B Kamcourt Building, 60-62 Bonham Strand East, Sheung Wan. Inquiries: 2540 6267 or www.studio8hk.net. Until Jul 12

Red Babies

Chinese artist Yu Chen provides an insight into how aspects of portraiture are now a major part of Chinese contemporary art. Her method is to parody the revolutionary styles of old, replacing the faces of leaders with podgy-faced babies. Funny and unsettling. Schoeni Art Gallery, G/F, 21-31 Old Bailey St, Central. Mon-Sat, 10.30am-6.30pm (closed on Sun and public holidays). Inquiries: 2869 8802 or [email protected]. Until Jul 14

Milieu Perversions Hong Kong artist Craig Yu (City Of Light) explores ideas of blind faith and examines the ways in which people base life-changing decisions on their unquestioned beliefs in religious, corporate or governmental organisations. Mon-Fri, 9am-9pm; Sat, 2pm-6pm (closed Sun). Goethe Gallery, 14/F Hong Kong Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai. Free. Inquiries: 2829 9916. Until July 16

My Beautiful Hong Kong Marques de Jadraque, who was commissioned to paint Pope John Paul II in 1982, has cast his gaze over Hong Kong. 10 Chancery Lane Gallery, 10 Chancery Lane (off Old Bailey St), SoHo, Central. Mon-Fri, 11am-7pm; Sat, 11.30am-6pm. Inquiries 2810 0063. Until Jul 19

Alchemy The new works of Thai abstract artist Thaiwijit Poengkasemsomboon. . Tue-Sun, 11am-8pm. Chouinard Gallery, G/F, No 1 Prince's Terrace, Mid-Levels. Inquiries: 2858 5072 or www.chouinardgallery.com. Until Jul 19 Pure A showcase of new talent such as the Gary Hume-esque pop art figures of George Savill and the moody, abstract works of Waldemar Kolbusz, as well as new works by artists including Mariko Jesse, Tim Hall, Gavin Tu, Yumi Koarry Yung, and others. Galerie Martini, Tue-Sat, 11am-7pm. 1/F Wellington St, Central. Inquiries: 2526 9566 or www.galeriemartini.com. Until Aug 23

Performing Arts

Summer Piano Fiesta IV

The series closes with the Hong Kong-born musician Cheng Wai, who has won numerous awards, including the New York Olga Koussevitsky Piano Competition. This will be her debut with the Phil, and to celebrate with play Tchaikovsky's Piano Concerto No. 1 and Mahler's Symphony No.5. Fri-Sat, 8pm. Cultural Centre Concert Hall $280, 190, 120, 90. Inquiries: 2312 6103

Wave 2003

The annual showcase for the best of local performing art, this year's event looks at cross-disciplinary practice and will promote experimental theatre when video, ceramic, and installation artists will join the WAVE performing groups. Highlights include I Teach U Article 23 in the Spanish Way and Pornodrome. Sat - Aug 2, times vary. HK Arts Centre, Mcaulay Studio. $90 HKTicketing. Bookings and inquiries: 3128 8288 or www.hkticketing.com

Hong Kong Drum Festival

The Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra is holding the festival from until October, and aims to set a record with the opening concert. The Synergising Our Hong Kong Opening Rally aims to set a Guinness world record with a 2,000-strong ensemble of drummers and the unveiling of the world's biggest peace drum. Sun, 4pm. Free. Victoria Park, Causeway Bay. Inquiries: 3185 1600

Good Wind Like Water

Zuni Icosahedron presents two 50-minute multimedia performances featuring traditional Song Dynasty poems. Good Wind features Kunqu Opera artist Shi Xiaomei and Taiwanese popster Valen Hsu in a reinterpretation of Yongyule (The Joy Of Everlasting Encounter) by Song poet Su Shi. Rebecca Pan performs in Like Water, with fashion designer Vivienne Tam providing the costumes. Jul 17-18, 8pm; Jul 19, 3pm & 8pm; Jul 20, 3pm. $180, $120 or $100 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2734 9009

The Sleeping Beauty

Tchaikovsky's classic is resurrected under the direction of Hong Kong Ballet's Stephen Jeffries, who was the youngest interpreter of the Prince Florimund role in 1970 . July 18-20, 7.30pm; July 19-20, 3pm. Grand Theatre, Hong Kong Cultural Centre. $220, $170, $110, $80 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2105 9724

Film

Breeze Of Summer Fresh Air

Showcasing eight films from the 1950s made by the legendary Great Wall Studios, the festival includes Tales Of The City (1954), The Inspector General (1955), Irreparability (1955), Diamond Thief (1955), Apartment For Women (1956), The Green Swan Club (1958), Bachelors Son (1959) and A Mermaid's Love (1960). Sat - Jul 27, 2.30pm, 5pm, 7.15pm. HK Film Archive, 50 Lei Kung Rd, Sai Wan Ho. $30 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2739 2139

Three Tammy Cheung Documentaries Viewers are invited to make the connection between the director's works, Secondary School, Rice Distribution and Moving. Lim Por Yen Film Theatre, Hong Kong Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai. $50 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2824 5329

BC Discovery Broadway Cinamatheque presents five award-winning films: Deep Breath: Today-tomorrow, Jul 20-21; Peeping Tom Jul 15-18; Punch Drunk-Love, Jul 19; Trouble Every Day, Thu-Jul 14, 22. All screenings 9.40pm. Prosperous Garden, 3 Public Square St., Yau Ma Tei. $40. Inquiries: 2332 9000 or 2388 3188. Until Jul 23

Radiohead in Motion While their uncompromising music grabs most of the attention, world-class misery merchants Radiohead have also worked with some of the best directors in the business to create their promos. Mixing live action, animation, narrative journeys and abstraction, talent such as Shynola, Jonathan Glazer and Jamie Thraves have all added to the legend. Jul 20, 5.30pm. Lim Por Yen Film Theatre, HK Arts Centre. $50 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2582 0268

Night Scene

Huge Liquid's new penchant for one-word nights continues: if it's not Juicy or Delicious it's Huge. DJs Simon Pang, Bodhi and Christian mix it up. Fri Jun 11, 10pm-late. Liquid, 1-5 Elgin St, Central. Free. Inquiries: 2549 8386

James Fierce

The man who has been credited with creating dark disco hits the decks on Jul 17. Drop, 39-43 Hollywood Rd. Inquiries: 2543 8856

Extra-curricular

Tango Argentino

Tango mistress Gladys Fernandez is in town to offer some expert tuition when it comes to discovering that fiery Latino heat within yourself. Beginners courses take place on Jul 21, 28, Aug 4, 11; 8-9.30pm. Studio Oasis, 1 Anton St, Wan Chai. $720 members; $960 non-members. Inquiries: www.tangotang.com or call 8209 0520.

Urbtix: 2734 9009 Urbtix/CityLine credit card booking: 2111 5999 Fringe: 2521 7251 CityLine: 2317 6666 HK Ticketing: 3128 8288

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