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Jade Lee-Duffy

Exhibitions

LAST CALL

Men, I wish I knew how to quit you

Plump and fleshy ceramic figures with humour, satire and cynicism by Rosanna Li Wei-han. Today, 11am-7pm, Grotto Fine Art, 2/F 31C-D Wyndham St, Central. Inquiries: 2121 2270. Ends today

LAST CALL

Breath of Light and Shade

Luxembourg-born artist Gust Graas creates abstract paintings with glowing hues, earthy tones, distinctive textures and faint images of houses and birds. Today, 10am-6pm, Kwai  Fung Hin Art Gallery, 20 Ice  House Street, Central. Inquiries:  2580 0058. Ends today

Chinese Contemporary Art

Oils and ink paintings by   Chen Hong Xin, Hu Hai  Tao and Hu Hui, displaying  landscapes in vibrant colours  and serene portraits. Today-tomorrow, 10am-7pm,  Asia Fine Art at Lee Gardens, Hysan Avenue, Causeway  Bay. Inquiries: 2522-0405.  Ends tomorrow

EDITOR'S PICK

Likeness and Unlikeness:  A Selection of Work by  Qi Baishi from the Liaoning Provincial Museum

Retrospective of 80 landscape, flower and bird paintings by the Chinese artist who was awarded the title of the People's Artist by the Ministry of Culture in 1953. Today-tomorrow, 10am-8pm,  HK Museum of Art, Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$5-HK$10. Inquiries:  2721 0116. Ends tomorrow

Autumn Symphony

Indian contemporary art  featuring KG Subramyan, Bikash Bhattacharjee, Satish Gujral, Paritosh Sen, Akbar Padamsee and other artists.  Today-tomorrow, 11am-7pm, 10 Chancery Lane Gallery, 10 Chancery Lane, SoHo, Central. Inquiries: 9179 0203.  Ends tomorrow

My Light Photography Exhibition

Joey Ho, winner of the Honourable Mention Prize in the exhibition section of the 14th Asia Pacific Interior Design Awards 2006, displays a spiral design  of bright primary colours and projections of family photographs that reflect on the meaning of life. Daily, 10am-7.30pm, HK Central Library, 66 Causeway Road, Causeway Bay. Inquiries:

2232 0088. Ends Nov 29

EDITOR'S PICK

Artists and their Models: Masterpieces from the  Pompidou Centre, Paris

Features portraits, sculptures  and installations by 20th century masters such as Pablo Picasso, Henri Matisse, Francis Bacon and Marc Chagall. Daily, 10am-8pm (closed Thu), HK Museum of Art,  2/F Special Exhibition Gallery,  10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$20, HK$40. Inquiries: 2721 0116.  Ends Dec 3

Performing Arts

EDITOR'S PICK

Much Ado About Nothing

A one-hour adaptation of Shakespeare's comedy involving sparring lovers, a half-brother

and a police officer. In English. Today,  6pm and 8.30pm,  Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert  Rd, Central, HK$80 (members), HK$100 HK Ticketing.

Inquiries: (www.bareknuckle shakespeare.com)

Majestic Drums VIII

Final round of the 4th Hong Kong Synergy 24 Drum Competition features the Ju Percussion Group from Taiwan. Today, 7.30pm  HK Cultural Centre, Concert  Hall, Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$100-HK$220 Urbtix. Inquiries:  3185 1679

Disco Inferno

Hong Kong Youth Arts Foundation stages a musical comedy set in a London nightclub.   Today, 7.30pm, Shouson Theatre, HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, HK$80, HK$120 Urbtix. Inquiries:  2877 2625

Pulse

The Academy Dance Ensemble performs a selection  from ballet, Chinese dance, contemporary dance and music dance theatre. Today, 8pm, HK Academy for Performing Arts, 1Gloucester  Rd, Wan Chai, HK$85-HK$100. Inquiries: 2584 8514

Art Garfunkel Live

The five-time Grammy award winner performs hits from  his solo career and the era  with Paul Simon. Today, 8pm,  HK Convention and Exhibition Centre, 1 Expo Drive, Wan Chai, HK$380-HK$980 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2882 1689

De Ling & Empress Dowager Ci Xi

Hong Kong Repertory Theatre stages the story of De Ling, a Qing dynasty princess who arrives at the Forbidden City amid infighting between corrupt officials.  In Putonghua: today,  Nov 28,  Dec 1, Dec 3, Dec 6, 7.45pm.  In Cantonese: tomorrow,  Nov 29-30, Dec 2, Dec 5, Dec 7, 7.45pm. With Chinese and English surtitles. HK Cultural Centre, Grand Theatre, Salisbury Rd,  TST, HK$120-HK$320 Urbtix.  Inquiries: 3103 5900

EDITOR'S PICK

Ani Choying Drolma

The Nepalese nun, who has toured more than 50 cities, returns with  a performance of traditional melodic Tibetan Buddhist chants. Kenneth Wong, former member  of '80s band Raidas, and Sum Tin are guest performers. Tomorrow, 8pm, Kwai Ching Theatre,  12 Hing Ning Rd, Kwai Chung, HK$120-HK$220 Urbtix.  Inquiries: 6132 7900

The Anniversary Concert

Cheng Tan conducts the Music Lover Choir of Hong Kong  with pianist Cindy Leong  and performer Tom Lee in a programme of Gospel Mass and the Angels Carol. Tomorrow, 8pm, HK City Hall, Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$100, HK$120 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2553 5300

Takeda Kazuo with Speed King

Guitarist Takeda Kazuo  plays jazz, blues and rock favourites with local rock outfit Speed King. Tomorrow, 3pm, The Cavern, Shop 1, LG/F Lan Kwai Fong Tower, 55 D'Aguilar St, Central, HK$140, includes one drink. Inquiries: 9356 9481

The Dracula Horror Show

Purple Turtle Theatre Group stages an adult musical comedy  based on characters from Dracula and The Rocky Horror Show.  Nov 28 and Dec 5, 8pm, Post  97, 9 Lan Kwai Fong, Central,  HK$370 (including dinner). Inquiries: 2186 1816

Extra curricular

Contemporary Art Lecture Series: India and Indonesia

Christie's and Asia Art Archive present two lectures. Peter Nagy, director of Gallery Nature Morte  in India gives a talk on India Abroad: Contemporary Art Goes International (3.30pm-4.30pm).  Dr Oei Hong Djien discusses the increased international interest  in contemporary Indonesian  art (5pm-6pm). In English with simultaneous interpretation in Putonghua. Today, Room 406- 407 (Old Wing), HK Convention and Exhibition Centre, 1  Harbour Road, Wan Chai, free.  Inquiries: 2978 9944

EDITOR'S PICK

Where Medicine meets Spirit

Former cancer patient Anita Moorjani discusses her near death experience and one's inner spirit to overcome illness. Dr Peter Ko also speaks on cancer medicine. Today, 7.30pm-9.30pm, PolyU room TU201, HK Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, HK$150. Inquiries: 2982 2807 or peterlloyd@netvigator.com

Weekly Auctions

More than 200 items go under the auctioneer's hammer, including furniture, collectibles, antiques, stamps and jewellery. Preview: tomorrow, 9am-2pm. Auction: tomorrow, 2.30pm-5.30pm, 8/F Kras Asia Industrial Bldg, 79 Hung To Rd, Kwun Tong, free. Inquiries: 2915 2155 or www.hkauctions.com

Run Strong

Massage therapist Sher Martelle and Linda Shevloff of the Iyengar Yoga Centre host a workshop  to enhance training and  recovery for runners. Tomorrow,  12.30pm-2.30pm, Iyengar Yoga Centre, Rm. 406 New Victory House, 93-103 Wing Lok St, Sheung Wan, HK$250 (HK$100 deposit required upon booking). Inquiries: info@sccentre.com.hk

Film

The Art of the Commercials

The best award-winning commercials from around the world, including the following  two programmes. Various times, Agnesb Cinema, HK Arts Centre, 2Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, HK$40 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2582 0273.  Ends Dec 10

Programme Two: British Television Advertising Awards 2006, plus a selection of the Asia Pacific Advertising Festival 2006. Today-tomorrow, 7.30pm; Nov 30, Dec 2, Dec 5, 9pm.

Programme Three: Selection of Best International Commercials 2005-2006. including  a Swedish public service message about sexually transmitted diseases. Today, 9pm; Nov 28, Dec 1, Dec 3, Dec 7, 7.30pm.

Night Scene

Dance Attack

DJ Reme from Mumbai makes his Hong Kong debut with Bollywood tunes and funky beats. With DJs  VJ and Raz. Tonight, 11pm, Sugar, On Hing Tce, Central, HK$150 (advance), HK$200 (door). Inquiries: 9043 8225

EDITOR'S PICK

Crystal Distortion

Live breakbeat with support from Jay Jay, Le Libertin and Christian. Tonight, Edge, G/F the Centrium, 60 Wyndham St, Central, HK$240 (advance), HK$280 (door). Inquiries: 2523 6690

Saturday Night Jazz Orchestra

Taka Hirohama leads the big  band in a night of swing with singer Elaine Liu. Tonight, 10.30pm, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, free (members), HK$80, includes one drink. Inquiries: 2521 7251

Urbtix: 2734 9009

Urbtix/CityLine credit- card booking: 2111 5999

Fringe: 2521 7251

CityLine: 2317 6666

HK Ticketing: 3128 8288

Please e-mail performances and events to listings@scmp.com



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