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Liana Cafolla

Exhibitions

Rendezvous with Nature

Teacher, photographer and UN peace award-winner Daisaku Ikeda exhibits about 70 nature photographs.  Daily, 9.30am-8pm, HK Central Library Exhibition Gallery. Inquiries: 2339 9332. Ends  Tue, 12.30pm

Dulce Scents of Mexico

A group show of colourful paintings, photographs and art objects by four contemporary Mexican female artists. Also featuring craftworks.  Mon-Sat, 11am-7pm, Sun, noon-5pm, State of the Arts Gallery, 2-3/F 78 Queen's Rd, Central. Inquiries: 2526 1133/3 or go to www.sotagallery.com.hk. Ends  Wed

Delicate Access

Photographs of Hong Kong by Madeleine Marie Slavick, to accompany the launch of her book of the same name of bilingual poems about the city, love and nature. Mon-Sat, noon-late, The Economist Gallery, Fringe Club, 2 Lr Albert Rd, Central. Inquiries: 2521 7251. Ends  Wed

Live Art - Fragrant Wan Chai

Multidisciplinary British artist Jyll Bradley creates performance and installation art from flowers, by helping Wan Chai residents to tell their stories and translate them into flower installations. The workshops run tomorrow and  Tue,  7/F St James Settlement, Wan Chai. Exhibition with photography, personal testimonies and flower installations  Thu, noon-5pm, Experimental Gallery, 3/F HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Road, Wan Chai. Inquiries: 2913 5521

Recent Works

Expressive and energetic portraits by British painter Simon Birch. Tue-Fri, 11am-7pm, Sat, 11.30-6pm, 10 Chancery Lane Gallery, 10 Chancery Lane, SoHo. Inquiries: 2810 0065. Ends Sat

Recent Acquisitions

Antique maps of countries and cities of the world from  1570 to 1935. Tue-Sat, 10am-6pm, Sun, 1pm-5pm, Wattis Fine Art, 20 Hollywood Rd, Central. Inquiries: 2524 5302. Ends Sat

Performing Arts

Hong Kong Ballet: Swan Lake

Performed by the Hong Kong Ballet and accompanied by the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra over 2 1/2 hours with  two intermissions. Today,  2.30pm, Hong Kong Cultural Centre, Grand Theatre,  $100-$300  Urbtix. Inquiries: 2105 9724

Harp Duo by Ieuan Jones and Yusuke Yamazaki

British-born Jones and Tokyo-born Yamazaki perform a programme of Bach, Mozart, Poulenc, Schubert and Thomas. Tomorrow,  8pm, HK City Hall, $100, $200 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7321

Beefolk

Six musicians from Austria play a crossover mix of classical music, modern jazz, tango nuevo and various folk influences. Tomorrow,  8pm, Rayson Huang Theatre, University of Hong Kong, Bonham Rd, Mid-Levels. Free. Inquiries: 2859 7045

The Eagles Farewell I Tour

The line-up includes two original band members, Glen Frey and Don Henley, and Joe Walsh and Timothy B Schmidt. Wed,  8pm, HK Coliseum, Hunghom, $588-$2,750 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2838 8384 or www.eaglesband.com

Lunchtime Recital

With the The Mount Davis String Quartet. Wed,  1.15pm-1.45pm, St John's Cathedral, Garden Rd, Central. Free, donations welcome. Inquiries: 2523 4157

Sal Vanilla

The all-male group from Japan define minimalist cool with a one-hour multi-media performance of futuristic images, movement and  music. Fri-Sat,  8pm. HK Cultural Centre Studio Theatre, $100, $150 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2370 1044 or www.newvisionfestival.gov.hk

HKPO with Edo de Waart

The Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra celebrates new artistic director and chief conductor Edo de Waart with a programme featuring Mahler's Symphony No1 Titan, John Adams' Short Ride in a Fast Machine, and Guo Wenjing's Journeys, with soprano Jia Lin-Marie Zhang. Fri and Sat,  8pm, HK Cultural Centre Concert Hall, $140-$480 Urbtix. Inquiries: www.hkpo.com or 2312 6103

HKIS International Choral Festival

With performances by the HK International School and schools from the US, Guangzhou, Thailand and Shanghai. Sat, 5.30pm, HK International School, 1 Red Hill Road, Tai Tam. Inquiries: 3149 7754 or skuyper@hkis.edu.hk

Sweet Charity

The Hong Kong Singers presents the Broadway musical comedy about a young dance-hall hostess looking for love in the wrong places. The show's well-known songs include Big Spender.  Today and  Wed-Sat,  7.30pm (Sat also 2.30pm), 02 Theatre, Fringe Club, 2 Lr Albert Rd, Central, $210-$330 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 8200 8987

Jack and the Beanstalk

The Yip's Children's Choir retell the famous tale of the boy who beats the giant after climbing the magical beanstalk as a musical. In English and Cantonese. Fri-Sat,  8pm, Oct 24, 3pm, Sai Wan Ho Civic Centre Theatre, $180 Urbtix. Inquiries:  2317 0681

Extra-curricular

Dances with the Divine

A two-day spirit dance workshop inspired by the Five Rhythms dance method and Sufi poetry. With Ellen Watson of Esalen Institute. Today,  12.30pm-6.30pm, Dance Concept Studio, 230 Wan Chai Rd, Wan Chai, $990. Inquiries: 9777 3134 or www.movingventures.com

Hong Kong Parkview Charity Bazaar 2004

A charity bazaar with 50 stalls in aid of Suicide Prevention Services. Today,  10am-4pm, The Podium, Parkview, 88 Tai Tam Reservoir Rd, entrance at Tower 13, $20.  Free parking, donations welcome. Inquiries: 2812 3872

Lan Kwai Fong Street Carnival

Lan Kwai Fong turns South American with Brazilian dancers, clowns, mime artists, jugglers, bouncy castle and more in its annual street party. Today,  noon-10pm. Inquiries: 2525 5577

A Drink to Mr China!

Tim Clissold introduces his book, Mr China, the true story of a Wall Street banker, an ex-red guard and an Englishman who raised millions and bought up factories all over China, only to see their businesses flounder in the face of China's business culture. Tue,  6.30pm-8.30pm, Veda's Backroom, 8 Arbuthnot Rd, Central, $120 includes one drink. Reservations required: Carmen Ho, 2511 4224 or www.paddyfield.com/events

Rockit Hong Kong Music  Festival 2004

The laid-back music festival returns with performances by local and international bands including Audiotraffic, King Ly Chee, The Academy, 22 Cats, The Cooper Temple Clause, Aqualung and Regurgitator.  Fri,  11am-late, Sat-Oct 24,  noon-11pm, Victoria Park, Causeway Bay, $350 for a three-day pass.  Inquiries: 2526 8544 or www.rockit-hk.com

Film

One World Film Festival

Documentaries and feature films from around the world. Screenings  at Broadway Cinematheque. All films in English or with English subtitles. $50. For full screening schedule, see www.hkiff.org.hk. Ends  Wed

Journey of a Saint: Andrei Tarkovsky

Seven films by the  Russian director Tarkovksy.  His films are stories of personal journeys, expressing the power of the soul and the importance of self-improvement. All films in Russian with English and Chinese subtitles (except Nostalgia, which has English subtitles only). Various times. Today,  HK Film Archive; Oct 25-27 and Oct 30-31, HK Science Museum Lecture Hall, $50 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2734 2900 or www.lcsd.gov.hk/fp

Western China Film Festival

Screenings of 15 films  at various  times, HK Science Museum Lecture Hall, HK Film Archive and the HK Space Museum Lecture Hall. All films in Putonghua and with English subtitles, except Life and Old Well, Chinese subtitles only, $40 Urbtix. Inquiries and  schedule: 2734 2900, 2780 5355 or 2527 7284, or www.lcsd.gov.hk/fp. Ends Nov 7

MACAU

Chong Yeong Festival - World Games Day

A day of games from around the world. All welcome. Fri,  9am-12pm, Guia Hill. Free. Inquiries: (853)  9884 116

World Art Collective International Theatre Festival

Art exchange and workshops. Sat and Oct 24, Coloane city centre. Free. Inquiries: (853) 988 4131, 898 6435 or www.macaufringe.gov.mo or www.wacfest.org

Performers and Shadows

A photographic installation exhibition by Taiwanese photographer Lin Deng Xing, featuring portraits of the performing arts. Opens Wed,  noon-7pm, Ox House Art Space, at intersection of Av. Coronel Mesquita and Av. do Almirante Lacerda. Inquiries: (853) 988 4131. Ends Oct 27

2nd Macau A-Ma Cultural & Tourism Festival

Cultural performances and fireworks. Opening ceremony Fri, 8.30am, A-Ma Cultural Village, Coloane Alto, then daily 8am-7.30pm. With cultural performances in Iao Hon Park, Fri-Sat, 8pm,  fireworks display at Macau Tower waterfront, Fri,  9pm. The golden A-Ma statue will be on display at Iao Hon Park, Sat, 10am-3pm, and will be taken by procession to A Ma Temple, 6pm-9pm. Inquiries: (853) 571 999 or www.a-ma.org.mo

Philippe Charriol Foundation Art Competition Exhibition

The paintings and installation art created by prize-winning Hong Kong and Macau artists are on display. 10am-7pm, Macau Museum of Art, Av. Xian Xing Hai, NAPE. 5 patacas, free on Sun. Inquiries: (853) 791 9814. Ends Oct 24

National

BEIJING

Romeo and Juliet - Ballet

Performances Oct 28-31, 7.30pm, Tianqiao Theatre. Inquiries: (81 10) 8315 6356

7th International Music Festival

Various programmes will be performed at the Polly Theatre. Inquiries: (81 10) 6506 5343 or 6506 5345. Ends Nov 5

Exhibition: Posers

A group exhibition featuring a collection of surrealist and eclectic works by artists including Bai Yiluo, Cao Fei, Guo Jin, Guo Wei, and Li Yongbin. The CourtYard Gallery, 95 Donghuamen Dajie, Beijing 100006. Inquiries: (86 10) 6526 8882. Ends Nov 15

GUANGZHOU

Soul of Brahms

The Guangzhou Symphony Orchestra play a programme of Brahms music featuring Emanuel Ax on piano. Conducted by Michael Stern. Fri, Oct 22, 8pm, Symphony Hall, Xinghai Concert Hall, Qing Bo Lu, Er Sha Island, 30-200 yuan. Inquiries: (86 20) 8735 2222 ext 312

Exhibition: Liao Bingxiong

An exhibition of the satirical cartoons focusing on political and other issues  during various periods of the artist's career. Tue-Fri, 9am-5pm, Sat-Sun 9.30am-4.30pm, Guangzhou Art Museum, 13 Lu Hu Lu. Inquiries: (86 20) 8365 9202. Ends Nov 30

SHANGHAI

Paris Saxophone Quartet

Award-winning musicians from the Paris Conservatoire will play a programme that includes works by well-known classical composers,  modern jazz and tango. Fri,  7.15pm, Shanghai Grand Theatre, 300 Renmin Da Dao, 120-200 yuan. Inquiries: (86 21) 6372 8701

Roman Holiday

Italian street carnival with live dance, music, acrobatics, fireworks and fashion. Mon-Thu, 2pm-midnight, Sat-Sun, 10am- midnight, Main Plaza, Pudong waterfront,  Shanghai, (Lujiazui Subway Station exit 1), 30-80 yuan. Inquiries: (86 21) 6888 6223, 6888 6225, or go to website www.romanholiday.com.cn Ends Oct 24

Yo Yo Ma

The  cello virtuoso performs a programme  by Gershwin, Shostakovich and Piazzolla and others. With Kathryn Scott on piano. Oct 30, 7.15pm, Shanghai Grand Theatre, 300 Renmin Da Dao. Inquiries: (86 21) 6372 8701

Carved History: A New Jewish Memorial for Shanghai

An exhibition of photographs, architectural pieces and symbolic representation of the city's four-biggest Jewish cemeteries.  Artsea Studio & Gallery Inquiries: (86 21) 6227 8380. Ends Nov 10

TAIPEI

NSO Starlight Concert Music Around the World

The National Symphony Orchestra  performs classic symphonies under the stars. Sat,  7.30pm, National CKS Memorial Hall Square. Free. Inquiries: (886 2) 3393 9888 or www.ntch.edu.tw

Do You Believe in Reality? 2004 Taipei Biennial

Barbara M.R. Vanderlinden from Belgium and Amy Huei-Hua Cheng from Taiwan exhibit their observations about personal identity and artistic creation under the influence of a global village.  Opens Sat, then Tue-Sun, 9.30am-5.30pm, Taipei Fine Arts Museum, No181, Sec 3, Zhong-shan N. Rd, NT$ 30. Inquiries: (886 2) 2595 7656 or www.tfam.gov.tw. Ends Jan 23

Regional

Bangkok

Heineken Fat Festival

The annual  event's a Who's Who of upcoming Asian indie pop, including Lao rock band Cells, Singapore's Britpop-esque Serenaide, Japanese piano  artist Shuubi and his compatriots Cafa (electronica), Nitt (pop punk), and Fantastic Plastic Machine, the godfather of dance music in Japan. Nov 6-7, Nang Lerng Horseracing Stadium, Phitsanulok Road. Inquiries: (66 2) 641 5394

Poster Exhibition

Universum Film Atkien Gesellschaft was one of the world's most important studios during the golden age of German cinema  before the outbreak of  the second world war. Now, 50  posters from those heady Berlin days are on show.  EGV Metropolis, Rajadamri Road. Inquiries: (662) 812 9999 or www.egv.com. Ends Until Oct 24

Vegetarian Festival

Thailand's vegetarian festival will see meat of all kinds off the menu, and its greens for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Chinatown's main road, Yaowarat, is the place in Bangkok to join the celebrations, with vegetarian street stalls, all-night prayer vigils, and Chinese opera performances.  Inquiries: (66 1) 637 3208. Until Fri

SINGAPORE

Eagles Live in Concert

Fans can expect favourites like Hotel California, Desperado and Tequila Sunrise, as well as tracks from their solo careers. Mon, 8pm, Singapore Indoor Stadium, 2 Stadium Walk, S$99-S$499. Inquiries: (65) 6348 5555 or www.sistic.com

The Visit of the Tai Tai

She's the richest woman in the world. She's returning to her hometown. And she's got revenge and murder on her mind. The latest production of W!ild rice is a faithful adaptation  of the classic by Friedrich Durrenmatt. In English. Thu-Sun, 8pm (additional matinee on Sat-Sun 3pm), Victoria Theatre, 9 Empress Place, S$28-S$58. Inquiries: (65) 6348 5555

Made in Singapore!

A two-hour gala showcase concert of homegrown singers and bands spanning four generations, with dedicated hosting and stand-up comedy segments in between. Artists include Jeremy Monteiro, Dick Lee and Jacintha. Fri-Sun, 7.30pm, Esplanade Concert Hall, 1 Esplanade Drive, S$30-S$70. Inquiries: (65) 6348 5555

SENI Singapore

A visual arts festival that aims to  trigger dialogue between Singapore and international artists through a focus on contemporary Southeast Asian and Asian art. The theme of the festival is  the future and current roles of contemporary art presented via eight related but distinct projects. Singapore Art Museum, The Arts House and public space within the city. For more information, visit www.artfest.nac.gov.sg Ends Nov 28

From the Land of the Ottoman Sultans

About 120 beautiful artefacts from the magnificent collections of three  museums in Istanbul - the Topkapi Palace Museum, the Turkish and Islamic Art Museum and the Cinili Kiosk - are exhibited in this show about the Ottoman Empire. Mon, 1pm-7pm, Tue-Sun, 9am-7pm, Fri, 9am-9pm, Asian Civilization Museum, 1 Empress Place, S$8. Inquiries: (65) 6332 2982.  Ends Dec 5

TOKYO

Raymonda

Marius Petipa's dance masterpiece is performed by the New National Theatre Ballet. Various times.  New National Theatre, Tokyo, 1,500-10,500 yen. Inquiries: (81 3) 5352 9999 or www.nntt.jac.go.jp. Until Oct 24

Vienna Brass Ensemble

The programme includes excerpts from operas and the film Star Wars and more. Sat,  6.30pm, Sumida Triphony Hall, 4,500-7.500 yen. Inquiries: (81 3) 3943 6677

Musical Big River

An acclaimed adaptation telling the story of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, using sign language in addition to words and music. Performed by its original Broadway cast. Wed-Mon, various times. Aoyama Theatre, Omotesando Station, (Ginza/ Hanzomon Line), 8,000-12,000 yen Hori Pro Ticket Centre. Inquiries: (81 3) 3490 4949. Ends Oct 24

The Eagles: Farewell Tour

Oct 30 and 31, 6pm, Tokyo Dome (Suidobashi Sta, JR Sobu Line), 8,800, 9,800 yen.  Inquiries: Udo, (81 3) 3402 5999 or www.udo.co.jp

Urbtix: 2734 9009

Urbtix/CityLine credit-card booking: 2111 5999

Fringe: 2521 7251

CityLine: 2317 6666

HK Ticketing: 3128 8288

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