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Liana Cafolla

Exhibitions

Fotomo

Kimio Itozaki, founder of the Fotomo technique (photography + model),  creates 3-D models of Japanese street scenes.  Daily, 11am-9pm. Pao Gallery, 4/F, Hong Kong Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai. $20, $30. Inquiries: 2582 0280. Ends Sun

The Art of Henri Michaux

The reclusive Belgian-born artist's ink and paper, pastel and brush works.  The poet-writer-painter's work was exhibited in the Centre Pompidou in Paris and New York's Guggenheim Museum five years before his death in 1984. Mon-Sat, 9.30am-6pm; Sun, 1.30pm-5.30pm. University Museum and Art Gallery, University of Hong Kong, 94

Bonham Rd, Mid-Levels. Inquiries: 2241 5513. Ends Apr 20

Stairway to Heaven: New Works by Lau Yan-tsun

The Hong Kong artist exhibits  works celebrating the classical nude and exploring ecstasy. Mon-Sat, 11am-7pm. Grotto Fine Art Ltd, 2/F, 31C-D Wyndham St, Central. Inquiries: 2121 2270. Ends Apr 19

Awake

Oil paintings by Beijing-based artist Sun Guangyi, and fashion from Sin Sin's spring/summer collection,

inspired by the sacred mountains and spirit of Shangri-la. Tue-Sat, 10.30am-7.30pm; Sun, 2pm-7pm. Chouinard Gallery, G/F, 1 Prince's Terrace, Mid-Levels. Inquiries: 2858 5072. Ends Apr 23

New Horizons

Stylised landscapes in vivid colours by contemporary Vietnamese artist Dao Hai Phong. Mon-Sat, 9.30am- 6.30pm; Sun, 10.30am-6pm.

Arch Angel Art, 38 Peel St, Central. Inquiries: 2854 4255. Ends Apr 23

RE

An installation and sound performance by  18 local young artists, to foster appreciation of the Yau Ma Tei district.  Opens today. Thu-Tue, 10.30am-7.30pm. Shanghai Street Artspace, G/F, 404 Shanghai St, Yau Ma Tei, Kowloon. Inquiries: 2770 2157. Ends Apr 26

Performing Arts

The Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra and London  Philharmonic Choir

The HKPO and the LPC perform Haydn's 18th-century choral masterpiece, The Creation. With soprano Eteri Lamoris, tenor Jon Garrison and bass Kevin Deas, under the baton of HKPO principal conductor Samuel Wong. Tomorrow and Fri, 8pm. Hong Kong Cultural Centre Concert Hall. $100-$320 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2312 6103

Lost and Found in Babel

A collaborative dance work inspired by the evolution of language and communication by choreographers Frankie Ho of Hong Kong and Japan's Taiju Matsumoto. Fri, 8pm; Sat,  3pm and 8pm; Sun,  3pm. Cattle Depot Theatre, No7, Cattle Depot Artist Village, 63 Ma Tau Kok Rd, To Kwa Wan, Kowloon. $60, $90. Inquiries: 9628 4114 or  9640 0907

Vibration in Stillness

A percussive music and dance performance featuring local  musicians Lung Heung-wing and Chin Kwok-wai, producer/choreographer Allen Lam, and violinists and dancers. Fri and Sat, 8pm, and Sun, 3pm. A meet-the-artists session will be held after Saturday's performance. Studio Theatre, HK Cultural Centre. $140 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7323

No Exit

Jean-Paul Sartre's disturbing play, based on the theme that hell is not fire and brimstone but other people. In English. Apr 19-20, 8pm. Fringe Studio, Fringe Club, 2 Lr Albert Rd, Central. $45-$100.  Inquiries: 2521 7251

Chinese Music Funtasia

The Hong Kong Music Lover Chinese Orchestra performs Chinese and western classical songs, nursery rhymes, and old English favourites, all rearranged and played with traditional Chinese musical instruments. Sun, 3pm, Ngau Chi Wan Civic Centre Theatre; Apr 25, 3pm, Yuen Long Theatre Auditorium; May 8, Sai Wan Ho Civic Centre Theatre. $70 Urbtix. Inquiries:  2268 7321

Extra-curricular

An Evening with Andrew Motion

British Poet Laureate and author Andrew Motion is chair of creative writing at the University of London and visiting professor at the University of Hong Kong. He will read from his most recent collection, Public Property and Selected Poems,  which explores the themes of loss and desolation. Tomorrow,  7pm. British Council, 3/F, 3 Supreme Court Rd, Admiralty. Free. Inquiries and registration:  2913 5233

Visual Arts Workshops

Various workshops and group activities for children aged four to seven. Today to Fri. Colour My World, 108 Aberdeen Marina Tower, 8 Shum Wan Rd, Aberdeen.  Inquiries: 2580 5028

Poco's Happy Easter

Easter fun, games, crafts and lucky draw with Poco the Panda and friends. In English. For children aged two to seven. Sun, 11am-12.30pm or 2pm-3.30pm.  Movenpick Marche Restaurant, Levels 6 and 7, The Peak Tower, 128 Peak Rd. $64, $80, includes kids' lunch. Adults free. Inquiries: 2899 2912

Ho Kom-tong: A Man for  All Seasons

Andrew Tse gives an illustrated lecture about his great-grandfather, a member of the prominent Ho family, and the man responsible for the building of the recently preserved Kom Tong Hall in Mid-Levels. In English. Apr 19, 7pm. Jewish Community Centre, King David Room, 70 Robinson Rd, Mid-Levels. Free. Inquiries: 2589 2660, or register for attendance at jcclib@jcc.org.hk

Film

A Talking Picture

A professor takes a cruise, visiting some of the most famous sites of the ancient world. The eloquent

dialogue - and the trip - centres on the rise and fall of western civilisation. But the ship, like civilisation, is headed for stormy waters. With Leonor Silveira, John Malkovich and Catherine Deneuve. Today, 9.30pm. HK Cultural Centre, Grand Theatre, Salisbury Rd, TST.  Inquiries: www.hkiff.org.hk

The 28th Hong Kong International Film Festival

The festival continues with about 300 films at various venues around Hong Kong. $30-$55. For full details and ticketing information, see www.hkiff.org.hk. Ends Apr 21

Novel Drama Melodrama

As a contribution to this year's Hong Kong International Film Festival, the HK Film Archive is screening 40 films of Cantonese and Putonghua literary adaptations from the 1950s and 1960s:  25 Cantonese classics will be screened until Apr 30, followed by 15 Putonghua classics from May 1-30. Some films have English subtitles. 50 Lei King Rd, Sai Wan Ho. $30 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2734 2900, or go to www.lcsd.gov.hk/fp

Urbtix: 2734 9009

Urbtix/CityLine credit card booking: 2111 5999

Fringe: 2521 7251

CityLine: 2317 6666

HK Ticketing: 3128 8288

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