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Liana Cafolla

Exhibitions

Colour, Texture, Pattern

The Textile Society of HK presents an exhibition. Mon-Sat, noon-10pm, Economist Gallery, Fringe Club, 2 Lr Albert Rd, Central. Inquiries: 2834 3538. Ends Tue

Vintage Poster Exhibition

Travel, movie and product advertising posters dating from the 1920s to 80s. Tue-Sat, 11am-6pm, Picture This Gallery, Suite 603B, 6/F, 9 Queen's Rd Central. Inquiries: 2525 2820. Ends Sat

Joining Hands. Saving Lives. Rwanda 1994. Sudan 2004

Staff and volunteers of Hong Kong Red Cross, Medecins Sans Frontieres Hong Kong and Oxfam Hong Kong exhibit photographs taken during their humanitarian work in Africa.  Daily, 11am-9pm, Commercial Press Bookstore, Star House, TST. Inquiries: 2802 0021. Ends Nov 14

Exploring Giant Planets

A 40-minute sky show introducing audiences to the wonders of four enormous planets.  Mon and Wed-Sun, 2.40pm and 6.10pm, Space Theatre, Space Museum, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, $12-$32 Urbtix or box office. Inquiries: 2721 0226. Ends Nov 15

Unnoticed

Long-term Hong Kong resident Norman de Bracking exhibits digital photographs of walls, windows and doors.  Mon-Sat, 11am-6pm, Shaw College, Chinese University of HK. Inquiries: 9487 0118. Ends Nov 15

Fusion: Life Journeys

A group exhibition  by 15 Israeli artists, featuring the fusion works of China-born Israeli artist Fima, who blends Asian style with western oils. Sun-Fri, noon-9pm, Jewish Community Centre, 1/F, One Robinson Place, 70 Robinson Rd, Mid-Levels. Inquiries: Consulate General of Israel, 2821 7512.

Ends Nov 17

Body Parts Exhibition

Special exhibition showcasing two body-preservation techniques. Mon-Wed and Fri, 1pm-9pm, Sat-Sun, 10am-9pm, Special Exhibition Hall, HK Science Museum, 2 Science Museum Rd, TST East, $10, $20. Inquiries: 2732 3232. Ends Nov 22

Colourful Life and Brilliant Landscape

Hong Kong artist Po Chung exhibits richly coloured landscapes created in ink and colour on paper and lithographs. Mon-Sat, 10am-6pm, Lee Gardens, G/F Office Lobby, 33 Hysan Avenue, Causeway Bay. Inquiries: 2580 0058. Ends Nov 28

Performing Arts

Meeting with Vajrasattva

A performance of martial arts, drumming, dance and chanting about  a man's  search  for enlightenment,  by U Theatre of Taiwan. Part of the New Vision Arts Festival. Today, 3pm. Victoria Park, Central Lawn. Free. Inquiries: 2370 1044

Orchestre de Paris

The orchestra  offers pieces by Bright Sheng, Dutilleux and Ravel.  Today,  8pm, Cultural Centre Concert Hall, TST, $200-$580 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7321

Pearls of Vienna

Viennese  music.  Daily, 4pm-4.45pm, Lobby Lounge, Island Shangri-La, Pacific Place,  free. Inquiries: 2820 8512. Ends today

Jay Chou

The Taiwanese heart-throb returns to Hong Kong for a series of live shows. Expect plenty of screaming fans. Tue-Nov 15, 8.15pm, Hong Kong Coliseum, $100, $200, $400 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2734 9009

Sainkho Namtchylak Live in HK

Live performance from the Japanese specialist in throat singing (khoomei) and experimental music. Backed by local drummer John Lee. Tue, 8pm,  Agnes b. CINEMA!, Hong Kong Arts Centre, $180 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2734 9009

Atherton conducts Sibelius 2

The Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra plays Britten's Four Sea Interludes, Shostakovich's Cello Concert No 1, featuring Richard Bamping on cello, and Sibelius' Symphony No 2. Fri,  8pm, Tsuen Wan Town Hall Auditorium, $100-$220 Urbtix. Inquiries: www.hkpo.com

E never Forgets

A theatrical performance combining music, movement and theatre to tell the story of an African elephant in an allegory of our fading memories. Performed by Theatre du Pif. In English and Cantonese, with Chinese and English surtitles. Fri-Sat,  8pm, and Nov 14, 3pm, HK City Hall Theatre, $100, $150 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2582 0229

Yamato: The Drummers of Japan

Drum rhythms by the young and energetic Japanese troupe. Fri,  7.30pm, Sha Tin Town Hall Auditorium; Nov 14, 7.30pm, HK City Hall Concert Hall. Part of the New Vision Arts Festival. $120-$280 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2370 1044 or www.newvisionfestival.gov.hk

21st International Hong Kong Folk Festival

Featuring Ben and Joe Broughton playing folk, jazz and blues, Gilly Darbey singing folk, jazz, gospel, blues and original material, Jim and Leo Condie playing acoustic blues, country and Americana. Nov 19, 8pm, Upstairs at Delaney's, Wan Chai, $120. Live radio broadcast concert, Sat, Nov 20, 7pm, RTHK, Broadcast Drive, Kowloon; On Sun Nov 21, a day-long event for all the family with children's entertain-ment and performances by local and overseas artists. Mariner's Club, TST, 12.30pm-7pm, $150. Inquiries: 2335 1886

Extra-curricular

Hong Kong Yoga Fest

With demonstrations, talks and chanting. Today, 2pm-6.30pm, Rayson Huang Theatre, University of HK, Pokfulam Rd, Mid-Levels, $80. Inquiries: 2512 0347 or 2504 1333

Pottery Classes

Day and evening classes in clay design, basic pottery, and other classes for adults and children aged over six.  The Pottery Workshop, The Fringe, 2 Lr Albert Rd, Central. Inquiries: 2525 7949

Reminiscences of a Volunteer Medical Officer in the Sham Shui Po Prisoner-of-War Camp

The Royal Asiatic Society presents historian and archaeologist Dr Solomon Bard, who recalls his experiences during his three-and-a-half-year internment at Sham Shui Po Prisoner-of-War Camp during  the second world war. Fri,  6.30pm, Lecture Hall, 2/F, Hong Kong Museum of Coastal Defence, Shau Kei Wan. Free, no booking required. Inquiries: 2813 7500

Film

Parallels China-Mexico / Taxi for Three

Parallels China-Mexico is a 10-minute short looking at the Chinese community living in Mexico. This is followed by full-length Taxi for Three, in which a Chilean taxi driver is forced to cooperate with two thieves. In Spanish with English subtitles. Fri,  7.30pm, Hong Kong Film Archive Cinema, $40. Inquiries: 2734 9009

Down to the Bone / Such is Life

Part of the GRULAC festivities, Down to the Bone is a short about a man's arrival in the land of the dead, set in Mexico City. In Spanish with English subtitles. Nov 14, 7.30pm, Hong Kong Space Museum, Lecture Hall, $40 Inquiries: 2734 9009

Night Scene

Club 8 Live in Hong Kong

Club 8 from Sweden will collabrate with the Taiwan  duo Natural Q, with the local support from InLove. Thu,  8pm, Hitec Auditorium, $280, $230 (student). Inquiry: 2850 7686

MACAU

Getting Married

Macau Drama Association presents the story of how a single mother and her four  single daughters sacrifice marriage in pursuit of happiness. Today, 8pm, Small Auditorium, Macau Cultural Centre, Av. Xian Xing Hai, 40-60 patacas. Inquiries: (853) 555 555, 302 505

Ballet Stars in Future 2004

Students of Hong Peng Wa School of Ballet perform traditional and contemporary ballet dances. Today, 5pm, Grand Auditorium, Macau Cultural Centre, Av. Xian Xing Hai, 30-50 patacas. Inquiries:

(853) 528 880

Japanese Film Week

Includes selected Tora-San movies, the longest running and most popular series in Japanese cinema. Thu-Nov 18,  5.30pm and 7.30pm, Macau Cultural Centre, Av. Xian Xing Hai, 35 patacas. Inquiries: (853) 721 822, visit www.ccm.gov.mo

The Monkey's Paw

Classic story about a soldier's discovery of a magical monkey's paw in India. Thu,  8pm, Ox Warehouse Art Space, intersection between Avenida do Cornel Mesquita and Averida do Almirante Lacerda, Free. Inquiries: (853) 530 026 or www.olhartspace.org.mo

Gaby Ho's show

Macau native guitarist and concert organiser Gaby Ho makes a move from the backstage to the front, giving his first solo concert. Nov 14, 3pm and 6pm, Ox Warehouse Art Space, Free. Inquiries: (853) 530 026 or www.olhartspace.org.mo

Rules by the Masters - from Beijing's Palace Museums and Shanghai Museum

Paintings and calligraphy works by Shi Tao and Ba Da Shan Ren. Tue-Sun, 10am-7pm, Macau Museum of Art, Avenida Xian Xing Hai, 5 patacas, free on Sun. Inquiries: (853) 791 9814, 791 9800, or www.artmuseum.gov.mo. Ends Nov 21

Performance Arts Photographs

Works by local artist Ng Fong-chao.  Opens tomorrow, then Wed-Mon, noon-7pm, Ox Warehouse, intersection of Avenida do Cornel Mesquita and Avenida do Almirante Lacerda. Inquiries: (853) 530 026 or www.olhartspace.org.mo. Ends Dec 28

National

BEIJING

Salome

The Spanish Flamenco dance drama Salome, adapted from the Biblical story of the same name, is directed by Carlos Saura, who also previously directed dance drama films Carmen and Flamenco. Thu-Fri,  7.30pm, Poly Theatre, 1/F, Poly Plaza, 14 Dongzhimen Nandajie. Inquiries: (8610) 6417 7845)

Beijing Acrobatics Troupe

The troupe's award-winning programme includes spinning plates, contortion, juggling, and balancing on tubes. Daily, 7.15pm, Wansheng Theatre 95 Tianqiao Market Street, east end of Beiweilu, 100, 120, 150 yuan. Inquiries: (86 10) 6303 7449. Ends Nov 30

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

Huang Yong Yu at 80

To celebrate his 80th birthday, artist Huang Yong Yu exhibits some of his more recent works. Tue-Sun, 9am-5pm, Guangdong Museum of Art, 38 Yan Yu Lu, Ersha Island, 15 yuan. . (8735 1468, 8735 1336). Ends Nov 14

Sasha and Ricky Stone

Having made Hong Kong his home, Ricky Stone hits the road with DJ Sasha. Nov 18, Oriental Resort, Guangzhou, $450, $980 HK Ticketing. Inquiries 3128 8288.

Exhibition: Liao Bingxiong

An exhibition of 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

Carved History: A New Jewish Memorial for Shanghai

An exhibition of photographs, architectural pieces and a symbolic representation of the city's four-biggest Jewish cemeteries. Created by Israeli photojournalist and documentary-maker Dvir Gar-Gal and architect Chris Choa. Artsea Studio & Gallery. Inquiries: (86 21) 6227 8380. Ends Wed

Zhou Tiehai: Solo Exhibition

Zhou Tiehai's work features symbolic figures that are based on western and eastern cultural inspirations. Daily, 10am-8pm, ShanghART Gallery, 2A Gaolan Lu, Fuxing Park. Inquiries: (86 21) 6359 3923 or www.shanghart.com. Ends Fri

Shanghai Biennale 2004 - Techniques of the Visible

The biennale exhibits the finest contemporary art from around the world. This year's theme, called Techniques of the Visible, focuses on the role of art in linking  mankind. Daily, 9am-5pm, New Shanghai Art Museum, 325 Nanjing Xi Lu, 20 yuan. Inquiries: (86 21) 6327 4030 or go to website www.shanghaibiennale.com. Ends Nov 28

TAIPEI

Yo-Yo Ma Cello Recital

Cellist Yo-Yo Ma and pianist Kathryn Stott will perform selections from Gershwin, Piazzolla, Gismonti and Franck. Thu,  7.45pm, National Concert Hall at CKS Memorial Hall, NT$600- NT$4,800. Inquiries: (886 2) 2702 5131 or www.artsticket.com.tw

Australian Film Festival

A selection of six recent Australian feature films including AFI winner Lantana, starring Anthony LaPaglia, Geoffrey Rush and Barbara Hershey, and the acclaimed true story Swimming Upstream (Judy Davis, Geoffrey Rush). Sat-Nov 19. One session: NT220 / NT900 for all. Leofoo Cineplex. 172, Changchun Rd. Inquries: 02 2507 4141 or www.australia.org.tw

Rudolf Buchbinder Beethoven in Autumn

Austrian pianist Buchbinder will play selections of Beethoven's sonatas, including No. 14 Moonlight and No. 8 Pathetique. Fri, 7.30pm,  National Concert Hall at C.K.S. MemorialHall, NT300-NT1,500. Inquiries: www.artsticket.com.tw or (02) 3393 9888

The 11th Women Make Waves Film/Video Festival

Films by female pioneers. President Theatre 4F, No. 59, Sec. 1, Jhonghua Rd, Taipei. Inquiries: www.wmw.com.tw. Ends Nov 22

The Glory of the Baroque in Bohemia

Vladimir Uher's photography works of 17th-century Baroque architecture in the Czech Republic.  Tue-Sun, 10am-6pm, National Museum of History, 49 Nanhai Rd, NT$20. Inquiries: (886 2) 2361 0270 or www.nmh.gov.tw. Ends Nov 21

Regional

Bangkok

Slipknot

The nine-piece band hails from Des Moines, Iowa, and will be joined by Thai metal bands including Canivora, Cantaroot, Cube, Ebola, Growing Pain, Paradox and Rabbit Sun. Wed,  2pm (Slipknot on stage at 8pm). Aktive Square, Muang Thong Thani, Chaengwattana Rd, 800-1,000 baht. Inquiries: (66 2) 262 3456 or www.thaiticketmaster.com

Jose Padilla

Dubbed 'the spiritual father of chill-out', Padilla will  create a mellow vibe.  Nov 18, 9.30pm-1am, Sukhothai Hotel, 13/3 South Sathorn Road, 1,200 baht (includes two drinks). Inquiries: (662) 344 8888, ext 5715

Tintin Cooper

Cooper's installations have featured in London, Manchester, Glasgow and New York. Daily, Siam Art Space, Soi Saen Suk Tai, Rama IV Road. Inquiries: 662-671 6878. Ends Nov 30

Staring at the Sea

Conceptual artist Weng Fen exhibits a series of contemplative photographs representing his perception of the rapid changes occurring in China. Mon-Sat, 11am-7pm, Tang Gallery, Silom Galleria, Silom Rd. Inquiries: (66 2) 630 1114. Ends Nov 15

SINGAPORESchumann's Cello Concerto (SSO)

Prodigious young Japanese cellist Danjulo Ishizaka joins the Singapore Symphony Orchestra and guest conductor George Cleve in Robert Schumann's Cello Concerto. Today, 5pm, Esplanade Concert Hall, S$12-$60. Inquiries: (65) 6348 5555

Munich Chamber Orchestra

Flautist Sir James Galway teams up with Jeanne Galway and the Munich Chamber Orchestra.  Tue, 7.30pm, Esplanade Concert Hall,1 Esplanade Drive, S$40-$120. Inquiries: (65) 6348 5555

Dances of the Orient

The Theatre Arts Troupe presents a triple bill of works by choreographers from China.  Thu-Fri, 8pm, Kallang Theatre, 1 Stadium Walk, S$15-$28. Inquiries: (65) 6348 5555

Eastern Exposure

The Singapore Chinese Orchestra collaborate with  Japanese artists playing traditional  instruments.  Sat, 8pm, SCO Concert Hall, 7 Shenton Way, S$20-$80. Inquiries: (65) 6348 5555

A Decade of Masterpieces

A blockbuster exhibition featuring Renoir, Botero, Chagall, Bacon, Warhol, Modigliani, Miro, Bonnard, Buffet, Giacometti and Dali. Daily, 11am-8pm, Opera Gallery, Takashimaya. Inquiries: (65) 6735 2618. Ends Nov 18

Embracing Infinity: Works by Tan Swie Hian

Multi-disciplinary and award-winning art.  Mon-Sun 10am-7pm (until 9pm Fri), Singapore Art Museum, $3. Inquiries: (65) 6332 3222. Ends Dec 19

A Decade of Masterpieces

A blockbuster exhibition featuring Renoir, Botero, Chagall, Bacon, Warhol,  and Dali. Daily, 11am-8pm, Opera Gallery, Takashimaya. Inquiries: (65) 6735 2618. Ends Nov 18

TOKYO

Miss Saigon

The international long-running hit musical by Cameron Mackintosh about a wartime romance between a US soldier and a Vietnamese woman brings its tunes town. Imperial Theatre, 3-1-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, 4,000-13,500 yen. Inquiries: (81 3) 3201 7777. Ends Nov 23

Dance Biennale Tokyo 2004

Performances and workshops by dancers and dance companies from 11 countries showcase the avant garde of the dance world and set the neon city alight.  Fri-November 28, various times and venues. Nea Omotesando station . Inquiries: (81 3) 3797 5678 or www.aoyama.org

La Traviata

The Verdi opera with Marina Vyskorkina in the leading role. Nov 22-Dec 4, various times and prices. New National Theatre. Inquiries (81 120) 489 459 or www.nntt.jac.go.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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