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Exhibitions
Fine Art Graduation Exhibition
The first annual show for fine art graduates from the Chinese University's SCS diploma programme showcases work in mixed media, oils, acrylic, ink and installation art. Today-tomorrow, Sep 8-11; Sep 13, 9am-10pm. SCS Central Learning Centre, Unit A, 1/F, Bank of America Tower, 12 Harcourt Rd, Central. Inquiries: 3111 7222
Summer Exhibition
Schoeni's annual summer exhibition rotates more than 200 oil paintings by neo-realists Wang Yidong and Zhu Yiyong, as well as postmodernists Chen Yu and Shui Mei. Tue-Sat, 10.30am-6.30pm. G/F, 21-31 Old Bailey St, Central, and G/F, 27 Hollywood Rd, Central. Inquiries: 2869 8802 or go to www.schoeni.com.hk. Until Sep 8
The Past And Present Of Orthopaedics
Not for the faint-hearted, this exhibition traces the development of orthopaedic medicine in Hong Kong. Tue-Sat, 10am-5pm; Sun, 1pm-5pm. Hong Kong Museum of Medical Sciences, 2 Caine Lane, Mid-Levels, Central. Inquiries: 2549 5123. Until Nov 30
Crop Circle Cosmic Art
Co-organised with the HK UFO Club, this exhibition asks if there's anybody out there. Mon-Fri, 11am-7pm; Sat, noon-4pm. e-art.com.hk & Euro Cafe, HK Station, Airport Express, Central. Inquiries: [email protected]. Until Sep 27.
Contemporary Ceramic Pillows
Popular during the Song Dynasty, the ceramic pillow is reinvented by present-day artists from around the world. Sat-Sep 26. Mon-Sat, 11am-7pm. In conjunction with the exhibition, visiting potters Steve Heinemann and Takeshi Yasuda will hold workshops Sep 16-17 and Sep 29-30 respectively. The Pottery Workshop, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central. Inquiries: 2525 2949
We Love Gor Gor
Commissioned by a businessman describing himself as one of Leslie Cheung's biggest fans, this exhibition shows 12 portraits of the actor and singer. Mon-Sat, 6pm-closing. One-fifth, Star Crest, 9 Star St, Wan Chai. Inquiries: 2861 3317. Until Sep 13
The Exhibition: Ceramics Of New Zealand
Contemporary ceramic art from New Zealand artists that ranges from the sculpted teapots of Rick Rudd to the figurines of Darryl Robertson. Tomorrow-27. Mon-Sat, 11am-6pm. Shop B, G/F, Tin On Sing Commercial Building, 41-43 Graham St, Central. Inquiries: 2541 5125
Performing Arts
Pancakes
Dejay Choi is Pancakes, a musician and composer who has five indie pop albums under her belt. In this performance, the 24-year-old shares her views on friends, families and careers and invites painters Chi Hoi, Chan Chi-cheung and Kwok Ying to contribute artwork to the show. Tomorrow, 6pm; Sun, 3pm and 8pm. HK City Hall. $120 and $150 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7323
Kong Xiangdong
The Shanghai Conservatory and Curtis Institute-trained pianist gives a recital of Tchaikovsky's works, including The Seasons, Tomorrow, 8pm. Concert Hall, HK Cultural Centre. $90, $150, $220, $280 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2877 1226
Extra-curricular
The Fall Of HK: Britain, China And The Japanese Occupation
Philip Snow, author of the recently published book of the same title, tells the story of the occupation of Hong Kong from the perspective of each of the key powers and looks at the subsequent evolution of Hong Kong. Today, 6.15pm. Extension Activities Room, 8/F, City Hall High Block, Central. Free, no registration required. Inquiries 2813 7500 or www.royalasiaticsociety.org.hk
Aussie Rules Football
The Hong Kong Dragons are organising a day of football the Australian way and are pitting against each other teams from Hong Kong, China, Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore. Tomorrow, 9am-6pm. Free. Tin Kwong Rd Recreation Ground, Kowloon. A post-match Indian buffet will be held at 8pm at the Viceroy, Sun Hung Kai Centre, Wan Chai, $200. Inquiries: 9773 4900
WINPAC Wine Fair
The fair offers an unlimited tasting of 1,000 New World wines and a buffet. In addition, SCMP readers can volunteer to join the consumer judging panel to taste all the winning wines and recommend the 'SCMP best mix-dozen' on which readers will qualify for a discount. Tomorrow, 3pm-9pm. Conrad Hotel, Admiralty. $350. Inquiries: 2293 2368 or www.winpac-hk.com
Banking For Profits In Asia
Three panellists, Vincent Plant, head of consumer banking for Standard Chartered Bank, and Greg and Emmanuel Pitsilis, authors of Banking In Asia, discuss key opportunities and challenges facing Asia's banks today. Sep 8, 12.30pm lunch, 1.10pm address. FCC, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central. $150, $170. Inquiries: 2521 1511
Wittgenstein's Language Games
The HK Philosophy Cafe invites all those interested in 20th-century philosophy to go to its regular meeting and give their interpretation - this time on Wittgenstein's language games. Sep 9, 7.30pm. Fringe Club, 2/F, Fotogalerie, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central. Inquiries: [email protected]
Ask The Expert
For questions about setting up and running your own business, the WBOC (Women's Business Owners Club, which also welcomes men to events) has brought together a panel of experts from the fields of banking, IT, law and insurance. Sep 9, 6.30pm. HK Football Club, 2/F, 3 Sports Rd, Happy Valley. $299-$399. For every $50 donation to the WBOC you can have a 15-minute confidential session with any one of the experts. Inquiries: 2541 0446
Film
Commonwealth Bank Australian Film Festival
Eight Australian films make their Hong Kong debut. The comedy The Man Who Sued God casts Billy Connolly as a man attempting to avenge himself on the Almighty when his house is destroyed by lightning, while Danny Deckchair sees Rhys Ifans escaping his suburban prison by taking off in a deckchair tied with helium balloons. The Hard Word depicts a venal police system and Beneath Clouds the search for identity by black and white Australians. Today-Sep 14. Call for locations, times and details of outdoor screenings. $50. HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2585 4404
Unknown Pleasures
Mainland director Jia Zhangke's movie about disaffected youth. In Putonghua with English subtitles. Tomorrow, Sep 13 and 26, 7.30pm; Sep 21, 2.30pm. Lim Por Yen Film Theatre, Hong Kong Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai. $50 HK Ticketing. Inquiries, call 2582 0200
Oceanmen: Extreme Dive
The latest Omnimax show is the story of deep-water divers. Wed-Mon, 1.30pm, 5pm and 8.30pm. The Space Museum, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST. $24 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2721 0226 or www.hk.space.museum. Until Jan 31, 2004
Night Scene
Rude Movements
DJ Simon Pang spins his monthly meltdown of tunes from past and present. Tomorrow, 9.30pm. 1/5 Star Crest, 9 Star Street, Wan Chai. Inquiries: 2520 2515
Fresh 'n' Funky
Founder of one of London's longest-running R'N'B nights, DJ Brian Norman returns . Sep 11, opens 7pm. Non-members' entrance after 11.30pm is $100. Drop, B/F, On Lok Mansion, 39-43 Hollywood Rd, Central. Inquiries: 2543 8856 or [email protected]
Urbtix: 2734 9009 Urbtix/CityLine credit card booking: 2111 5999 Fringe: 2521 7251 CityLine: 2317 6666 HK Ticketing: 3128 8288
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