Exhibitions A Nostalgic View of Hong Kong and China Early photographs, maps and prints of Hong Kong, Macau and China. Tue-Sat, 11am-6pm, Picture This Gallery, Suite 603B, 6/F Office Tower, 9 Queen's Rd Central. Inquiries: 2525 2820. Ends Jun 19 Open Space, Treasured Places - Beyond the Visible Featuring impressionistic, glass works by Kirstie Rea, and glass wall panels by Lisa Cahill. Mon-Sat, 11am-7pm, Gaffer Studio Glass, Unit 5a, 15/F The Centrium, 60 Wyndham St, Central. Inquiries: 2521 1770. Ends Jun 19 Sanctums Meditative abstract paintings by Gregory Burns. Mon-Sat, 11am-7pm, Sun, 1pm-7pm, Karin Weber Gallery, 20 Aberdeen St, Central. Inquiries: 2544 5004. Ends Jun 20 Hutong Remembrances Zhang Guoning's latest works, featuring the ancient hutongs of his native Beijing. Mon-Sat, 10.30am-7pm, Sun, noon-6pm, Connoisseur Art Gallery, G3, Chinachem Hollywood Centre, 1 Hollywood Rd, Central. Inquiries: 2868 5358. Ends Jun 20 Chu Teh-chun and His Universe An exhibition of colourful abstract oils, acrylic on paper works and Chinese ink on paper works by the Chinese artist, whose work has received high accolades in France. Part of Le French May festival. Mon-Sat, 9.30am-6pm, Sun, 1.30pm-5.30pm, the University Museum and Art Gallery, Bonham Rd, Mid-Levels. Inquiries: 2241 5512. Ends Jun 20 Stall Installations by Canadian visual artist Germaine Koh. Wed-Sun, noon-7pm, Para/Site Art Space, G/F 2 Po Yan St, Sheung Wan. Inquiries: 2517 4620. Ends Jun 20 China West and Canada East Landscape paintings of western China and of the Beijing-born artist's new home in Canada by Jack (Jie) Zhou. Mon-Fri, 10am-7pm, Sat, 10am-3pm, Art Beatus Gallery, Shop 301-302, Exchange Square Podium Level, Central. Inquiries: 2522 1138. Ends Jun 21 Burma: an Eternal Beauty Contemporary artist Linda Ting Wareham exhibits new paintings of the country and its people. Mon-Sat, noon-11pm, Aria Artelier, 103, l/F Exchange Square II, Central (entrance from Forum fountain). Inquiries: 2521 9011. Ends Jun 22 RR 11 Show 2004 New graduates from the Hong Kong College of Technology present 2D and 3D graphic design and local eco-culture. Mon-Sat, 9am-6pm, Sun, 11am-6pm. Two venues: Euro Cafe, HK Station, 12C, Level 1, HK Station, Central; Euro Cafe, 1/F Entertainment Building, 30 Queen's Rd Central. Inquiries: 2420 2472. Ends Jun 25 Human/Nature Contemporary Canadian Installation An installation by four Canadian contemporary women artists. Each artist uses different media to explore the relationship between the environment and the human spirit. Wed-Mon, 10am-9pm, HK Visual Arts Centre, 7A Kennedy Rd, Mid-Levels (beside Hong Kong Park). Inquiries: 2847 7442. Ends Jun 25 Oil Paintings by Yang Gang Featuring his well-known scenes of horses galloping across the Mongolian grasslands. Mon-Sat, 10am-6pm, Sun, 1pm-5pm, Yan Gallery, 77 Wyndham St, Central. Inquiries: 2139 2345. Ends Jun 30 Tian Xing - in Tibet New works of Tibet created in nuanced and bright gouache by the Hong Kong resident artist. Mon-Sat, 11am-7pm, Sun, noon-5pm, State-Of-The-Arts Gallery, 3/F 78 Queen's Road Central. Inquiries: 2526 1133. Ends Jun 30 Performing Arts Word Up! A children's drama, with performances of classic and contemporary poetry by Browning, Dickinson, Whitman and others as you've never heard them before. In English. Today, noon, McAulay Studio, Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai. $95, $125 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: www.faustfestival.com Journey to the West A children's drama based on the classic Chinese tale about the Monkey King and his mission. With song, dance and audience participation. In English. Performed by the Purple Turtle Theatre Group. Today, 10.30am, tomorrow, 2.30pm and 5pm, Fringe Club, 2 Lr Albert Rd, Central. $95, $110 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2521 7251 The Last Five Years Staged as part of the Faust Festival, this musical chronicles a relationship from two perspectives: her story begins at the end of the affair, his begins on the day they meet. Today and tomorrow, 8pm, Fringe Theatre, Fringe Club, 2 Lr Albert Rd, Central. $180-$220 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2521 7251 The Dresser English-language drama by Ronald Harwood about the relationship between a British actor-manager and his servant, set against the background of the London Blitz. Directed by Jessica Lefkow. Today and tomorrow, and Jun 16-19, 8pm, Fringe Club Studio, 2 Lr Albert Rd, Central. $140-$240 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2521 7251 HKPO and Andre Watts Internationally renowned pianist Andre Watts, who made his debut with the New York Philharmonic Orchestra 42 years ago, performs with the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra under the baton of Samuel Wong. The programme includes Brahms' Piano Concerto No2, and Beethoven's Symphony No2. Today and tomorrow, 8pm, Cultural Centre Concert Hall, $100-$320 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2312 6103 Hong Kong Wind Philharmonia Family Concert Hong Kong's first professional wind orchestra joins the HK Youth Wind Philharmonia and the HK Junior Wind Philharmonia to perform works including Suite in E-flat by Gustav Holst, the Finale from Beethoven's 5th Symphony, and the premiere of John Cheetham's Concerto Agariana for Saxophone featuring soloist Kenneth Tse. Conducted by Victor Tam, Kelvin Ngai and Donald Choi. Tomorrow, 8pm, City Hall Concert Hall, 7 Edinburgh Place, Central, $100-$140 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2468 4597 or go to www.hkwp.org Extra-curricular Storytelling for Kids Frank Stock reads a story from Three of Diamonds by Anthony Horowitz. In English. For children aged eight to 12. Tomorrow, 11am-11.30pm, Bloomsbury Books, 2/F Club Lusitano Bldg, Duddell St, Central. Refreshment provided. Free, reservations required, e-mail books@bloomsbury.com.hk . Inquiries: www.bloomsbury.com.hk Auditions - Alice in Wonderland The Hong Kong Players is auditioning for its Christmas pantomime to be performed Dec 2-11. Roles for male and female actors, dancers, singers and chorus, for participants aged 10 to 90. Please bring a recent photo. Sun, 10am-1.30pm, Kindermusik by Catherine, 10/F Suite 1005/A, The Centrium, 60 Wyndham St, Central. Inquiries: chairman@hongkongplayers.com GOAL - Growth Through Outdoor Activity Learning A five-day summer learning camp focusing on confidence boosting for 10- to 15-year-olds with learning and/or social differences. In English. Cantonese speaking staff available. Jul 1-5. $6,000 for five days, includes board, meals, instruction, equipment, professional education and medical/psychology support and workships. Inquiries: 9278 2774, 2866 0048, www.premiersport.biz or www.focus-hk.org Film Dev The story of a true friendship.StarringAmitabh Bachchan, Om Puri, Fardeen Khan and Kareena Kapoor. In Hindi with English subtitles. Tomorrow, 9.15pm, Sun, 6pm, Chinachem Golden Plaza Cinema 1. $100, $120. Inquiries and tickets: 2368 2947, 2311 1718 or 2523 2252 Novel Drama Melodrama The screenings of Cantonese and Putonghua classics has been extended by popular demand. Hong Kong Film Archive, 50 Lei King Rd, Sai Wan Ho, $40 Urbtix. For full schedule, see www.lcsd.gov.hk/CE/CulturalService/HKFA . Inquiries: 2734 2139. Ends Jun 27 Night Scene Friday Fest The Dan LaVelle Trio play acoustic bossa nova and nouveau latino. Today, 6pm-8pm, Tong Chong St, Taikoo Place (MTR Quarry Bay, exit A), free. Inquiries: 2844 5094 Groove to the bait Garoupa play live. Today, 10.30pm until late, Fringe Club, 2 Lr Albert Rd, Central, $80 includes one drink. Inquiries: 2521 7251 Party! Party! Party! With DJs Tszpun and Ray'iio, supported by Fish, Biran, Ivan George and VJ Fungo. Tomorrow, 10pm until late, Music Room Live, 2/F California Entertainment Bldg, 34-36 D'Aguilar St, Central. $160, includes two drinks. Inquiries: 2763 1801 Urbtix: 2734 9009 Urbtix/CityLine credit-card booking: 2111 5999 Fringe: 2521 7251 CityLine: 2317 6666 HK Ticketing: 3128 8288 For a complete listings service visit totallyhk@scmp.com
