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Annabel Walker

Exhibitions

Side By Side

Melbourne modernist Jack Courier provides the inspiration for students from the Australian International School. Funds raised from the exhibition will be used to buy prints by Asian artists that will be available for AISHK students to borrow so they and their families can enjoy art in their own homes.  Tomorrow-Aug 8, 10am-7pm. The Rotunda, Lobby (between One and Two Exchange Square), Central. Inquiries: call Carolyn Bickerton, 2194 3816

Dynamic Balance Of Art

Nina Pryde exhibits 16 large format pieces which mix abstraction with geometric design.  Tomorrow-Aug 29. Mon-Fri, 9am-7pm, Sat, 9am-5pm, Sun closed. SCS, Central Learning Centre, 1/F, Bank of America Tower, 12 Harcourt Rd, Central. Inquiries: 3111 7222

Happy Variations In Chinese Ink

These 'newcomers' will exhibit Chinese painting and calligraphy. The graduates are from art classes held by St James's Settlement continuing education programmes for elderly people.  Tomorrow-Aug 14. Mon-Fri, 11am-7pm, Sat, noon-4pm (closed 2pm-3pm and Sun). HK Station Airport Express, Central. Inquiries: rosettalui@e-art.com.hk.

Illumination

Works by local artist Wong Kin, who illuminates  drawings of everyday objects  with projected images.  Tue-Sun, noon-8pm. Agnes b's Librairie Galerie, 22 Elgin St,  Central. Inquiries: 2869 5505.  Ends tomorrow

See The World

A collection of photographer  Lee King-hin's images from  70  countries.  Daily, 9am-10pm. Free. 3-4/F, The Atrium, Hong Kong  Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai. Inquiries: 2582 0200.  Until Aug 9

Second Nature

British artist Ralph Kiggell exhibits a series of  prints exploring nature in the tropics.  Tue-Sat, 11am-7pm (closed 2pm-3pm); Sun, 1pm-5pm. John Batten Gallery, G/F, 64 Peel St, Central. Inquiries: 2854 1018. Until Aug 9

Denis Murrell

Macau-based Australian artist Denis Murrell exhibits his highly-textured abstract paintings. Daily, 9.30am-4.30pm. 4/F, Hong Kong Cyberport 2, 100 Cyberport Rd. Inquiries: 2882 0388. Until Aug 10

Impression Of Tang Dynasty

Shanghainese artist Wang Jian's bright, textured oil paintings depict women dancing and children at play.   Mon-Sun and public holidays, 10am-7pm. J Gallery, The Peninsula hotel, Salisbury Rd, TST.  Inquiries: 2369 9062 or  www.jgallery.com.hk. Until Aug 15

Pure

Showcase of talent such as the Gary Hume-esque pop art figures of George Savill and the works of Waldemar Kolbusz.  Tue-Sat, 11am-7pm. Galerie Martini, 1/F, Wellington St, Central. Inquiries: www.galeriemartini.com  or 2526 9566. Until Aug 23

Summer Loves

Following on from his group exhibition earlier this year, Tran Quoc Vinh is back with a solo show depicting women performing the most mundane of tasks, but stylised in such a way that they are beautiful and arresting. Mon-Sat, 10am-7pm, closed Sun. hkfineart. com Gallery, 15/F, The Centrium, 60 Wyndham St, Central. Inquiries: 2537 7322. Until Aug 30

City And Country Life:  China Around The May Fourth Movement

Images from  China between 1908 and 1932 by social scientist Sidney Gamble who pioneered photography use as part of social study.  Mon, Wed-Sat (closed Tue) 10am-6pm; Sun and public holidays, 10am-7pm. Hong Kong Heritage Museum, 1 Man Lam Rd, Sha Tin. Inquiries: 2180 8111. Until Oct 6

Alan Chan - The Art Of Living

Alan Chan is known for combining traditional Chinese arts and crafts with modern design. This  exhibition features his signature Mr Chan Tea House and corporate images.  Mon-Sat, 10am-6pm, Sun and public holidays, 10am-7pm. Hong Kong Heritage Museum, 1 Man Lam Road, Sha Tin. $10. Inquiries: 2180 8188 or http://hkheritage.museum. Until Oct 27

Upcoming events

A Softer Palette

Vietnamese painter Do Man presents subtle works  focused on his homeland's tranquil countryside, while   countryman Trinh Thanh Tung focuses on the female image. Mon-Sat, 9.30am-6.30pm; Sun and public holidays, 10.30am-6pm. Arch Angel Art, 38 Peel St, Central. Inquiries: 2854 4255 or antiques@archangel antiques.com.hk. Until Aug 21

Change For Eminent

Huang Hui's series of abstract paintings depicting the world of Chinese opera stars.   Mon-Sat, 10.30am-6.30pm. Memory Gallery, Mezzanine 3, Baskerville House, 13 Duddell St, Central. Inquiries: 2868 6189. Until Aug 31

b.art

Local artist Michael Clements uses his pop-surrealistic touch to look at social and political events.   He exhibits  paintings and video. Ten per cent of proceeds from sales will be donated to the Kely Support Group.  Tomorrow-Aug 11. Mon-Sat, 6pm-late; closed Sun. One-fifth, Starcrest, 9 Star St, Wan Chai. Inquiries: 2580 9240

Performing Arts

Thursday Happy Hour

As part of the Cultural Centre's free monthly programme, a special guitar concert will be staged by the Muse Guitar Ensemble. Aug 7, 6pm-7pm. Foyer, HK Cultural Centre. Inquiries: 2734 2820 or www.hkculturalcentre.gov.hk

Wave 2003

A showcase of the best of local performing art, this year promoting experimental theatre.  Times vary. HK Arts Centre, McAulay Studio. $90 HK Ticketing. Bookings and inquiries: 3128 8288 or www.hkticketing.com.   Ends tomorrow

Huqin Melodies

Internationally recognised huqin master Wong On-yuen will perform  old and new scores with his award-winning son,  Sun-tat. Besides classics The Butterfly Lovers and Spring, they will also premiere music by Chan Hing-yan. Aug 8, 8pm, Sheung Wan Civic Centre Theatre. Aug 9, 8pm, Ngau Chi  Wan Civic Centre Theatre. $100, $70 Urbtix. Tel: 2268 7321

Fetish: Stories

Expand your sensual and sexual horizons at Fetish: Stories, a dance performance by former DV8 performer and collaborator Robert Tannion. For adults only. Aug 8-10, 8pm. Theatre, Hong Kong City Hall. $150, $100 Urbtix. Tel: 2268 7323

Jose Feliciano:  'Hello To Hong Kong'

Born blind, Jose Feliciano plays guitar, bass, banjo, keyboards, mandolin and harmonica, along with his 10-member band. Aug 9, 8pm. Convention and Exhibition Centre. $580, $380 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 3128 8288

Extra-curricular

Flamenco Dance School With Clara Ramona

An intensive workshop  for dancers of different levels who want to brush up on dancing with their castanets or Andaluzi, a fusion of Spanish and Moorish  styles. Aug 11-23, registration by Aug 4. Mey Jen Stage Productions. $180-$280. Inquiries: 2522 6698 or e-mail oasisdance_hk@yahoo.com

Salsa Cruise

Now back in Hong Kong, dancers can board the Superstar Leo for a three-day/two-night salsa cruise to Xiamen.  Sailors can also take advantage of the on-board family-friendly options including Buccaneer's Wet & Wild fun zone and Charlie's Child Care Centre. Aug 13-16. Price per person from HK$1,599. Inquiries: 9238 1071 or www.hkmambo.com/salsacruise.

Plump DJs

Hot breakbeat outfit Plump DJs, dubbed the 'new Chemical Brothers', pump it up in Hong Kong this weekend as part of their world tour. Queen's Disco, Theatre Lane, Central. Tomorrow, 11pm-6am. Tickets: $250 at the door.

Last Summer

The Double D Workshop, an amateur collective founded  this year, presents a bittersweet love story about the intertwined fate of two very different couples. By chance the couples find themselves breaking up at the same time at the same place. A year later the spurned lovers meet again. Aug 6-9, 7.45pm. Hong Kong Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central. $80, $60. Inquiries: 2521 7251

Film

The Day The Earth Moved

Produced by famed animation studio Tama Production, the movie follows 11-year-old Tsuyoshi and his family after  their home is devastated by the 1995 Kobe earthquake. Amid the ruins, the frightened city residents begin pulling together, determined not to remain victims. today 7.30pm, Sat, 2.30pm. Lim Por Yen Film Theatre, HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai. $40-$80 HK Ticketing.  Inquiries: 2103 9508    Chinese and English subtitles.  today, tomorrow, Aug 15, 7.30pm; Aug 10, 5.30pm. $50 HK Ticketing. Lim Por Yen Film Theatre, HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai

The Yins And Yangs Of Ann Hui

Hui's trilogy of supernatural films spans 20 years from The Secret (1979) to the Josephine Siao-produced The Spooky Bunch (1980), to Visible Secret (2001). In Cantonese with English subtitles. Aug 15-24. $40. Inquiries: 2739 2139 or www.filmarchive.gov.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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