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Liana Cafolla

Exhibitions

Lost Horizon

Landscapes in oil on canvas, and ink and colour works on paper by Chinese artist Bo Yun. His work expresses a joy in nature and  particularly in the spiritual essence of landscapes. Mon-Fri, 10am-6.30pm, Zee Stone Gallery, G/F, Yu Yuet Lai Building, 43-55 Wyndham St, Central. Inquiries: 2810 5895. Ends Fri

Keeping Cool XI

The 11th year of the gallery's summer show offers Nguyen Trung's tranquil paintings and nudes, Pham Luan's lotus pond landscapes, and a selection of the late Buu Chi's nude drawings and oil paintings, in memory of his contribution to Vietnamese art. Mon-Fri, 10.30am-6.30pm. Galerie La Vong, 13/F, 1 Lan Kwai Fong, Central. Inquiries: 2869 6863. Ends Fri

Elegant Brush: Calligraphy

Professor T. C. Lai, one of Hong Kong's most respected calligraphy masters and experts, exhibits his last 10 years' work in his first calligraphy  show. Mon-Sat, 11am-7pm. Grotto Fine Art, 2/F, 31C-D Wyndham St, Central.  Inquiries: 2121 2270 or www.grottofineart.com. Ends Sat  Travelling Pat Cale exhibits her simple ink paintings of nude women, and dynamic oils and collages informed by a strong musical background. Tue-Sun, 11am-8pm. Opt Studio Gallery, 5 Prince's Terrace, G/F, Mid-Levels. Inquiries: 2536 9818 or www.5opt.com.hk. Until Nov 5

A Time For Reflection

Liu Changwen hails from Chongqing and has exhibited internationally. His oil portraits capture the fervour of youthful exuberance.  Mon-Sat, 10am-7pm; Sun, noon-5pm. Galerie du Monde, 328 Pacific Place, 88 Queensway. Inquiries: 2525 0529 or www.galeriedumonde.com. Until Nov 9

Northern Horizons

Yu Hanxi's oil paintings depict the ethnicity and culture of the Tibetan people in an intimate, photographic style.  Mon-Sat, 10.30am-7pm; Sun, noon-5pm. Gallery on Old Bailey, 17 Old Bailey St, SoHo, Central. Inquiries: 2869 7122. Until Nov 13

Rustic Images - Shiwan Ware From The Eryi Caotang Collection

The Shiwan potters of Guangdong province were known for the variety of glazes - from pomegranate red to greenish blue - used on everyday objects and models of animals. The 180 pieces  on display include works by revered potters Huang Bing and Chen Weiyan. Mon-Sat, 10am-4.45pm; Sun, 12.30pm-5.30pm. The Art Museum, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Sha Tin. Inquiries: 2609 7416. Until Nov 16

The Past And Present Of Orthopaedics

Not for the faint-hearted, this exhibition traces the development of orthopaedic medicine in Hong Kong. Tue-Sat, 10am-5pm; Sun, 1pm-5pm. Hong Kong Museum of Medical Sciences, 2 Caine Lane, Mid-Levels, Central. Inquiries: 2549 5123. Until Nov 30

Huizhou Vernacular

Architecture Designer Lo Kai-yin has donated intricately carved lattice windows and doors, railings and window panels from her collection to showcase the architectural and decorative arts from Anhui province. Mon, Wed-Sat, 10am-6pm; Sun, 10am-7pm. Hong Kong Heritage Museum, 1 Man Lam Rd, Sha Tin. $10. Inquiries: 2180 8188.  Until June 2004

Performing Arts

Ugo Conta Italian Quintet Jazz Concert

Featuring five famous Italian musicians who have performed individually with world-class players including Louis Armstrong, Astor Piazzolla, and Charles Aznavour. Tomorrow,  8pm. Academy Concert Hall, 1 Gloucester Rd, Wan Chai. $150-$250 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2584 8580

John Creighton Murray

This top violin virtuoso's  long and distinguished career has brought him critical acclaim in Europe and the United States. Dinner recital, Fri, 7.30pm. La Boheme, 3-5 Old Bailey St, Central. $450, includes three-course dinner and cocktails.  Reservations and inquiries:  2526 6099

Umoja - The Spirit Of  Togetherness

Arriving in Hong Kong direct from London's West End, the 34 South African singers, dancers and musicians take the audience on a vibrant two-hour journey through South African music history. Today and tomorrow, 8pm; Sat and Sun, 2.30pm and 8pm. HK Academy for Performing Arts, Lyric Theatre, 1 Gloucester Rd, Wan Chai. $100-$495 HK Ticketing. Inquiries:  2851 1482

Majestic Drums II

The Hong Kong Drum Festival closes with a vibrant performance from drummers including The Water Drum Troupe of the De'ang Tribe, Yonghong Peace Drum Troupe of Lanzhou and Shanxi Jiangzhou Drum Troupe. Fri and Sat, 7.45pm. Hong Kong Cultural Centre Concert Hall. $100-$180 Urbtix. Inquiries: 3185 1600. On Sat at 2pm, there will be a free open-air performance outside the Hong Kong Cultural Centre. Inquiries: 2370 1044

PLA Song & Dance Ensemble

'Raising The Flag' features more than a dozen dance pieces performed with military vigour by award-winning dancers. Their five previous performances in Hong Kong sold out. Fri, 8pm, Auditorium, Tuen Mun Town Hall. Sat,  8pm, and Sun, 3pm, Auditorium, Sha Tin Town Hall. $100-$240 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7323

You're A Good Man Charlie Brown

The American Community Theatre presents the award-winning musical based on an average day in the life of Charlie Brown, the comic-strip character created by Charles M. Schulz. Nov 5-7, 8pm; Nov 8-9, 3pm and 8pm. Studio Theatre, Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST. $150, $220 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2572 2428

Extra-curricular

Three Poets Confess How do poets  manage to conjure up the muse amid the daily distractions of children, work and marketing? Mani Rao, Gillian Bickley and Kavita Jindal confess the unromantic reality. Today,  6.30pm. Helena May, 35 Garden Rd, Central. $60, $100. Register by e-mail: events@hkwips.org

Audition - Guys & Dolls

The Hong Kong Singers hold auditions for Guys & Dolls, for performances in late April 2004. Sat, 1pm-4pm, and Nov 4, 7pm-9pm. 2/F, Glenealy School, 7 Hornsey Rd, Old Peak Rd, Mid-Levels. For full details, call 2838 6517 or www.hksingers.com

Personal Inspiration Day

Tips by the Hong Kong Coaching Community to help you get more from life, relationships and work. Sat, 2pm-6pm. Central Conference Centre, 4/F Wheelock House, 20 Pedder St, Central. $360. Inquiries: 9127 4340

Audition - The Crucible The American Community Theatre is auditioning for The Crucible by Arthur Miller for performances in March 2004.  There are 10 male and 10 female roles for ages over 15. Nov 13, 7pm-9pm, and Nov 15, 1pm-4pm. Fringe Club, VW Fotogalerie Room B, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central. Inquiries: 2572 2428

HK Harbour Fest

Tomorrow:  Gipsy Kings/Danny Diaz/Hyo-Ri Lee $588, $388, $288, $158.  Fri:  Asian All-Star Night: Seven/Shine/Boy'z/Candy Lo/Gigi Leung/Yumiko $388, $288, $158.  Sat: Santana $988, $758, $488, $258.  Sun, Nov 2: Gary Valenciano (two shows) all seats $158. Nov 6: Neil Young and Michelle Branch $988, $758, $488, $258. Nov 7 and 9: The Rolling Stones $1,988, $1,288, $588, $288.  Tamar Site, Admiralty. All shows 8pm unless stated. Line-ups  subject to change (www.hkharbourfest.com). Tickets from Tom Lee outlets and HK Ticketing - hotline 3128 8288, www.hkticketing.com

Film

Chinese Film Panorama 2003   All films are in Putonghua with English subtitles. $40 Urbtix. Various venues. For inquiries and full programme schedule: 2734 2900 or www.lcsd.gov.hk/fp.  Ends Fri

German Language Film Festival Continuing with award-winning feature films, documentaries and short films.  With English subtitles. Lim Por Yen Film Theatre, Upper Basement, HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai. $30, $50 HK Ticketing. Programme inquiries: 2802 0088 or www.goethe.de/max2003. Ends Sun

The Father Of HK Cinema Lai Man-wai (1893-1953) was a film and stage pioneer  who at the peak of his career had seven studios in Hong Kong, Shanghai and Tianjin. To commemorate the 110th anniversary of his birth, there is an exhibition of his personal artifacts and a series of lectures. Inquiries: 2739 2139. Until Nov 9

Helicopters In Action

The Omnimax show takes you on a wild ride from a humanitarian mission in Sierra Leone to an ocean rescue. Wed-Mon, call for times. The Space Museum, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST. $12-$32 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2721 0226 or www.hk.space.museum. Until Mar 31, 2004

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

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