The Planner

Published: 12:00am, 18 Nov 2003

Exhibitions

Splash! Unilever International Schools Art Project

More than 1,500 primary school students explore the theme of water through a range of mediums including papier mache, Chinese ink marbling and collage. Guided by three Hong Kong-based professional artists. Selected works from the project will be exhibited in London's Tate Modern Museum. Exhibition Gallery, 7/F, Upper Block, HK City Hall. Daily, 9am-8pm. Inquiries: 2877 2779. Ends Thu

The Travel Show

An exhibition of vintage travel posters, luggage labels and other travel memorabilia from Picture This. The gallery also retails vintage film posters, antique maps, prints and photos, and other affordable art. Wed-Sat, 11am-6pm. Picture This, Suite 603B, 6/F, 9 Queen's Rd Central. Inquires: 2525 2820 or www.picturethiscollection.com. Ends Sat

Hong Kong And The Pearl River c.1788-1936

An exhibition of paints, prints, photographs and maps. Tue-Sat, 10am-6pm, Sun, 1-5pm. Wattis Fine Art, 2/F, 20 Hollywood Rd, Central. Inquiries: 2524 5302 or www.wattis.com.hk. Ends Sat

Dual Solo Exhibitions

'Displacement Ab-ject' by Rita Hui, and '23 Million Years Of Foreplay' by Inam Yong. Their art explores how we look at different genders and our relationships with others. Wed-Sun, noon-7pm. Para/Site Art Space, G/F, 2 Po Yan St (enter from 224 Hollywood Rd), Sheung Wan. Until Nov 23

The Art Of Ronnie Wood Exhibition

Works by The Rolling Stones guitarist. Daily, 10am-7pm. J. Gallery, The Peninsula hotel, Kowloon. Inquiries: 2369 9062. Extended to Nov 23

A Burmese Voyage

An exhibition by three Myanmese artists with very different styles: Min Wae Aung, Aung Myint and Win Pe Myint. 1/F, Devon House, Taikoo Place, 979 King's Rd, Island East. Opens today. Daily, 9am-7pm. Inquiries: 2844 5094. Ends Nov 24

Tree Man

Two digitalised paintings by Danny Yung, one appropriated from an ancient Chinese painting, and the other from the July 1 rally. Both paintings give different visions when viewed from close and afar, a product of Yung's experiments with digital technology and reading behaviour. 1a space, Unit 14, Cattle Depot Artist Village, 63 Ma Tau Kok Rd, To Kwa Wan, Kowloon. Tue-Sat, noon-8pm, Sun, noon-6pm. Inquiries: 2529 0087 or 9499 1569. Ends Nov 28

'Where Is Hong Kong?'

Avant-garde multimedia artist Leung Chi-wo exhibits colour photographs taken in Hong Kong, Shanghai, Melbourne, Toronto, Venice and New York. Mon-Sat, 11am-7pm. Grotto Fine Art Ltd, 2/F, 31C-D Wyndham St, Central. Inquiries: 2121 2270. Ends Nov 29

Portraits Of Chinese People

Freelance photographer and ex-Stern photojournalist Michael Wolf exhibits his large colour photographic portraits of people he met in China, inspired by the sociology of his subjects and the work of August Sander. Tue-Sat, 1pm-7pm, Sun, 2-5pm. John Batten Gallery, G/F, 64 Peel St, Central. Inquiries: 2854 1018. Ends Nov 29

Performing Arts

Galina Gorchakova And Sergei Leiferkus

Soprano Gorchakova and baritone Leiferkus will perform solo and duet arias from operas such as Prince Igor, Il Trovatore, Aida, Eugene Onegin and Macbeth. Also featuring works by Tchaikovsky, Rachmaninov and Gounod. Tomorrow, 8pm. HK Cultural Centre Concert Hall, TST. $120-$400 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7321 or www.lcsd.gov.hk/cp

The True Story Of Ah Q

A satirical comedy based on the novel by renowned writer Lu Xun, Ah Q personifies the negative traits of the Chinese national character. In Cantonese. Tomorrow to Fri, 7.30pm. Sat, 7.30pm and 2.30pm. HK Academy for Performing Arts, 1 Gloucester Rd, Wan Chai. $45-$100 HKTicketing

Baroque Classics

The Hong Kong Sinfonietta performs three enduring masterpieces from the 17th-century stylish and expressive Baroque era: Bach's Suite No 3 BWV, Lyrical Concerto for Oboe and Violin BWV 1060, and Purcell's majestic and dramatic King Arthur Suite, and also the contemporary work Like A Strand Of Scarlet by British composer David Bedford. The orchestra will be conducted by Baroque music expert Paul Goodwin, who will also introduce the audience to each work. Thu, 8pm. HK City Hall Theatre. $120, $180 Urbtix. Information and inquiries: 2836 3336 or www.HKSL.org

Instruments In Focus

The HK Philharmonic Orchestra's own principal players, featuring timpanist and composer James Boznos premiering his Concerto for Timpani, Roto-drums and Orchestra for 13 drums. Also featuring principal flute Megan Sterling and principal oboe Huang Zheng. Fri, 8pm, Tsuen Wan Town Hall, and Sat, 8pm, Sha Tin Hall Auditorium. $60-$160 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2312 6103 or www.hkpo.com

Extra-curricular

Meet The Author - Clare Hollingworth

An informal evening with the veteran journalist and author, her co-author and her publisher. Hollingworth will talk about her remarkable life and the process of co-writing and publishing in Hong Kong. Today, 6.30pm-8pm. Foreign Correspondents' Club, Hughes Room, Lr Albert Rd, Central. $60, $100. Registration required: [email protected]. Inquiries: www.hkwips.org

Education Past, Education Future - Hong Kong's Competitive Edge in the World

The Hong Kong Association of Business and Professional Women presents a panel discussion and dinner with Irene Ho of KPMG, Professor Staci Ford and Dr C.C. Wan. Thu, 7pm. Conrad Hotel, Chatham Room, 7/F. $$350. Inquiries: 2535 9198

Hong Kong Art Biennial 2003 - Talk Series

Leung Mee-ping and Ho Siu-kee, HK Art Biennial winners, will talk on the Hong Kong Art Biennial and artistic careers. Sat, 10.30am-12.30pm. Asia Art Archive, 2/F, 8 Wah Koon Building, 181-191 Hollywood Rd, Central. In English. Free, reservation required. Inquiries: 2815 1112

Macau And Macanese Community

Authors and Macau experts Annabel Jackson and Jason Wordie discuss the distinctive identity and culture of the Macanese. Sat, presentation at noon, lunch 1.30pm. Fringe Club, 1/F Studio Theatre, 2 Lr Albert Rd, Central. $400 ($300 for Asia Society members), includes buffet lunch. Inquiries: 2103 9507

Film

The Life And Times Of Wu Zhongxian

An affectionate and irreverent tribute to one of Asia's most important late 20th-century political activists, who played a key role in the development of Hong Kong's fledgling civil rights and pro-democracy movement. Sat, 7.30pm and Sun, 2.30pm. Lim Por Yen Film Theatre, Upper Basement, HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai. In Cantonese with English subtitles. $30, $50. Inquiries: 2824 5329

10th European Film Festival

Fourteen European countries have contributed works to the festival. Screenings at HK Science Museum and HK Film Archive. $50 Urbtix. For programme information: 2522 0033 or www.urbtix.gov.hk. Festival ends Nov 26

Hong Kong Jewish Film Festival

Home to the largest Jewish community in the Asia Pacific, Hong Kong hosts the festival for the third year. Opens with The Hebrew Hammer, about the Hanukkah-hating Damien, evil son of Santa Claus, a politically incorrect spoof that aims to offend. Sat, 7.45pm. Cine-Art House, G/F, Sun Hung Kai Centre, 30 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai. Other highlights include Academy winner Nowhere In Africa, and Charlie Chaplin in his first talking film, The Great Dictator, ranked the 37th funniest US film of all time. $45-$180 CityLine or at the door. All films in English or with English subtitles. For full schedule and venue information: 2554 7070 or www.hkjewishfilmfest.org. Festival ends Nov 30

Art Of Commercials 2003

Annual two-part series includes contributions from Britain, Japan and Asia-Pacific countries, and a selection of the best commercials from the 1980s and 90s. Fri-Sun, various screening times. Lim Por Yen Film Theatre, HK Arts Centre, Upper Basement, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai. $25, $40 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2582 0200 or www.hkac.org.hk. Ends Dec 7

Lesbian And Gay Film Festival 2003

Highlights of this year's festival include Party Monster with Home Alone star Macaulay Culkin, and Camp, a Fame-style musical comedy based on an actual US summer camp for young actors. Nov 27- Dec 7. All screenings at Broadway Cinematheque or Palace IFC. For full programme details and prices: 2388 0002 or go to www.cinema.com.hk

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

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