Arts

Published: 12:00am, 23 Feb 2006

Exhibitions

Joys of Tet

Works highlighting Tet New Year celebrations in Vietnam include Nguyen Dinh Dung's colourful paintings of opera players and festivals. Today, 9.30am-6.30pm, Arch Angel Art, 58 Hollywood Rd, Central. Inquiries: 2851 6882. Ends today

Balance Beauty Bold

American artists Catharine Newell and Steve Klein, and Australians Marcus Dillon and Holly Grace present textured, sculptural and abstract glass art. Daily, 8am-9pm, Gaffer Studio Glass, 1/F Devon House, Taikoo Place, Quarry Bay. Inquiries: www.gafferstudio glass.com. Ends tomorrow

Antique Chinese Storage and Display Cabinets

Collection of tapered cabinets including pieces from Shanxi province with scrolling dragon carving and minimalist Ming styles. Today-tomorrow, 10am-7pm, Altfield Gallery, 248-9 Prince's Bldg, Central. Inquiries: 2537 6370. Ends tomorrow

Enlightenment

Painter Charan Sharma expresses his spiritual awakening through Buddha's image. Today-Sat, 10.30am-6.30pm, Reflections Contemporary Indian Art, 22/F Onfem Tower, 29 Wyndham St, Central. Inquiries: 2525 5438. Ends Sat

The New Age Cadre

Husband-and-wife team Wu Shaoxiang and Jiang Shuo reflect their experiences of the Cultural Revolution through satirical and humorous bronze figures. Today-Sat, 10am-6.30pm, Plum Blossoms, G6, 1 Hollywood Rd, Central. Inquiries: 2521 2189. Ends Sat

Circle Squaring

Kenneth Walch presents a series of acrylic hardboard paintings exploring light, colour and shapes of circles and squares. Today-Sat, 1pm-7pm, John Batten Gallery, G/F, 64 Peel St, Central. Inquiries: 2854 1018. Ends Sat

Thai Abstraction

Thai artists - Somyot Hanuntasuk, Somboon Hormtientong and Thaiwijit - express art through abstraction. Today-Sat, 10.30am-7.30pm, Sun, 2pm-7pm, Sin Sin Fine Art, G/F, 1 Prince's Terrace, Mid-Levels. Inquiries: 2858 5072. Ends Feb 28

Katherine Strevens

The New Zealand painter's works from her La Natura collection of acrylic on gold leaf and gesso. Daily, 11am-10pm, New Zealand Focus Centre, 1/F, 439-445 Hennessy Rd, Causeway Bay. Inquiries: katherinestrevens.com Ends Feb 28

Tits, Boobs and Jugs

Hong Kong artists Irene Lau and Winus Lee exhibit ceramic works inspired by the female breast. Tue-Fri, 10am-7pm, Sat, 11.30-6pm, 10 Chancery Lane Gallery, 10 Chancery Lane, Central. Inquiries: 2810 0065. Ends Mar 6

The Silk Road: Treasures from Xinjiang

Bronze Age to 14th-century treasures collected from Xinjiang including gold ornaments, bronze ware, textiles and funerary items. Mon-Sat, 10am-6pm, Sun, 10am-7pm (closed Tue), Hong Kong Heritage Museum, 1 Man Lam Rd, Sha Tin. Inquiries: 2180 8188. Ends Mar 19

Performing Arts

Beyond Our Ken on Stage

Princess Blackbox drama about a princess who is kicked out of paradise because of a nude photograph on the internet. Starring Joey Leung, Kearan Pang and Vinzie Wong. In Cantonese. Today-Sun, 8pm (Sat-Sun also at 3pm), McAulay Studio, HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, $160 Urbtix. Inquiries: 9302 2459

Hong Kong Arts Festival

Hong Kong's biggest arts festival of the year highlights local and international dancers, singers, musicians and artists (including the following nine shows). Today-Mar 12, various venues and times. Inquiries: www.hk.artsfestival.org

A Touch of Zen (sold out)

U-Theatre and the Shaolin Temple Wushu Training Centre present a spectacle of Shaolin kung-fu, drums and dance. Today-Feb 27, 7.30pm, HK Cultural Centre, Grand Theatre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, $160-$450 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2824 2430

Saffire: The Australian Guitar Quartet

Australia's best-selling classical ensemble, comprising guitarists Karin Schaupp, Slava Grigoryan, Gareth Koch and Leonard Grigoryan, plays music spanning tango and Celtic lilts to Romanian dances and a Deep Purple cover. Sat, 8pm, HK City Hall, Edinburgh Place, Central, $160-$280 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2824 2430

Doming Lam at 80

A Birthday Concert

Under the baton of Yan Huichang, the HK Philharmonic Orchestra perform a tribute concert celebrating the 80th birthday of Hong Kong composer Doming Lam. Programme includes Lam's works Autumn Execution, The Insect World and Silent Prayer. Sun, 8pm, HK City Hall, Edinburgh Place, Central, $150-$200 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2824 2430

Eva

Eva Yerbabuena dances flamenco with gypsy passion. Mar 2-4, 7.30pm (Mar 4 also at 3pm), HK Cultural Centre, Grand Theatre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, $220-$520 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2824 2430

Elisabeth Leonskaja Piano Recital

With her debut at the 1979 Salzburg Festival, pianist Elisabeth Leonskaja performs pieces including Schumann's Papillon, Brahms' Six Piano Pieces and Schubert's piano sonata. Mar 2, 8pm, HK Cultural Centre, Concert Hall, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, $180-$360 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2824 2430

Nora (A Doll's House)

Thomas Ostermeier directs Henrik Ibsen's 19th-century drama of sexual politics and psychological violence set in a ritzy apartment with Nora (Anne Tismer), her banker husband and children. In German with Chinese and English surtitles. Mar 3-4, 8pm, HK Academy for Performing Arts, Lyric Theatre, 1 Gloucester Rd, Wan Chai, $200-$450 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2824 2430

Ivo Papasov and His Wedding Band

Winner of the Audience Award at the 2005 BBC Awards for World Music, clarinettist Ivo Papasov and his wedding band perform a mix of Bulgarian and Balkan folk music with modern elements. Mar 3-4, 8pm, HK City Hall, Concert Hall, Edinburgh Place, Central, $160-$280 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2824 2430

Don Giovanni

Under the direction of Willy Decker, the Semper Opera Dresden and Opera Nuremberg stage Mozart's tragic-comedy based on the Don Juan legend. In Italian with Chinese and English surtitles. Mar 9-12, 7.30pm, HK Cultural Centre, Grand Theatre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, $250-$880 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2824 2430

The Wonderful World of Music

Ambrose Law conducts the HK Symphony Orchestra in a programme including Joyful Spring, The Lovely Animals and Beauty of Nature. Tomorrow, 8pm, Tsuen Wan Town Hall, 72 Tai Ho Rd, Tsuen Wan. $60-$100 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7321

Joint Vocal & Piano Recital

The Music & Drama Institute present a performance by German baritone Ken-David Masur and American pianist Melinda Lee. Sat, 7.30pm, MDI Recital Hall, 16/F Dotcom House, 128 Wellington St, Central, $100, $200. Inquiries: 2526 1499

Metamorphoses

Conductor Edo de Waart leads the HK Philharmonic Orchestra with the Academy Symphony Orchestra in a programme including Hindemith's Symphonic Metamorphosis. Solo cellist Xiong Yin performs in Elgar's cello concerto. Sun, 8pm, HK Cultural Centre, Concert Hall, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, $100-$300 Urbtix. Inquiries: www.hkpo.com

Extra-curricular

Buteyko

Buteyko practitioner Jac Vidgen presents an introductory talk on buteyko breathing techniques designed to relieve asthma and stress. Today, 7pm-9pm, Vitality Centre, Suite 801, Commercial House, 35 Queen's Rd, Central; Sat, 4pm-6pm, Drs Owen, Trodd & Partners, 2/F Dairy Farm Shopping Centre, 35 Beach Rd, Repulse Bay, free. Inquiries: 9378 5185

Hong Kong Salsa Festival

Featuring performers from Asia, Europe and North America, with highlights such as street parties, club nights, live music and dance workshops (including the following three events). Today-Sun, various venues and times, free-$558. Inquiries: www.hksalsafestival.com

Street Party

Party as part of the Salsa Festival. Today, 7pm-8pm, Avenue of Stars, TST, free. Inquiries: www.hksalsafestival.com

HK Open Salsa Competition

Featuring contestants from around the world including Jaime Jesus and Little Liz (Australia); Severine and Mouaze (France); and Giancarlo and Masha (New Zealand), plus salsa band Azucar Latina and international DJs. Tomorrow, 8pm, New Era Piazza, Dinner Theatre, Level 3, East Wing, New World Centre, TST, $298. Inquiries: www.hksalsafestival.com

Workshop Day 1 & 2

Salsa workshops with international dancers including Singapore's Salsamanate, who will perform at the 2006 New York Salsa Congress. Sat-Sun, 10am-5pm, Rm 603-608, HK Convention and Exhibition Centre, 1 Expo Drive, Wan Chai, $558 (per day). Inquiries: [email protected]

Sharing a Life in Music

Doming Lam shares his thoughts about a life spent composing music. Tomorrow, 7.30pm-9.30pm, No 1 Rehearsal Rm, HK Chinese Orchestra, 7/F Sheung Wan Municipal Service Bldg, 345 Queen's Rd, Central, $25 Urbtix. Inquiries: 3185 1670

Li Chi-wen - Revolutionary Leader

A Royal Asiatic Society talk by historian and author Dr Betty Wei, who wrote Liu Chi-wen: Biography of a Revolutionary Leader (1890-1957). Tomorrow, 6.15pm, Extension Activities Rm, 8/F HK City Hall, High Block, Edinburgh Place, Central, free, includes a free copy of the book. Inquiries: 2813 7500

Hong Kong Heritage Walking Tour: From Hong Kong Center to Cemetery

The Women in Publishing Society host a historical walking tour with historian Dr Gillian Bickley. The walk starts at The Center, 99 Queen's Road, Central, to places including Man Mo Temple, Victoria Prison and cathedrals, and ends at the former colonial cemetery. A post-walk lunch is optional. Sat, 10.15am-1pm, $150 (members), $200, includes cost of taxi and proceeds go to the English Speaking Union (registration required). Inquiries: [email protected]

The Silk Road: Treasures from Xinjiang

The Oriental Ceramic Society of Hong Kong presents a guided tour of cultural relics including ancient corpses, textiles, funerary objects, early painted pottery and Tang dynasty paintings. Sat, 9am-noon, return shuttle bus from Queen's Pier, Central to the Heritage Museum in Sha Tin, $60. Inquiries: ocs@oriental ceramic.org.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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