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SCMP Reporter

Exhibitions

Peder Johnson

Terracotta works, bronze reliefs and portraits by the American painter and sculptor.  By appointment only, Gallery at Sea Ranch, 2AG Sea Ranch, Lantau Island. Free shuttle boat from Queen's Pier, Central. Inquiries: 2989 1231. Ends  Wed

Galerie La Vong - 11th Anniversary Exhibition

Paintings by Vietnamese artists.  Mon-Sat, 10.30am-6.30pm, Galerie La Vong, 13/F One Lan Kwai Fong, Central. Inquiries: 2869 6863. Ends Wed

Properties of World Heritage in China - Photographic Exhibition

Showcase of China's World Heritage sites. 1/F Devon House, Taikoo Place, 979 King's Road, Quarry Bay. Inquiries: 2560 0619. Ends  Thu

Asian Video Installation Exhibition

Works by Cao Kai,   Tsui Kuang-u and Jang Hey-yeun.  Tue-Sun, 2pm-8pm, Museum 63 Artist Commune, Unit 12, Cattle Depot Artist Village, 63 Ma Tau Kok Rd, Kowloon. Inquiries: 2104 3322.  Ends Aug 22

Shades of Hong Kong

Simon Maxwell's photographs of landscapes, botany, architecture and Buddhist sculpture taken around Asia. Mon-Fri, noon-3pm and 6pm-2am, Sat-Sun, 6pm-midnight, Tango Martini, 81-85 Lockhart Rd, Wan Chai. Inquiries: 2528 0855.  Ends Aug 28

Summer Breeze

A group exhibition of photographs, calligraphy, paintings and mixed media works.  Mon-Fri, 10am-7pm, Sat, 10am-3pm, Art Beatus Gallery, Shop 301-302, Exchange Square Podium, Central. Inquiries: 2522 1138 or 2526 0818. Ends Aug 28

The Splashing Richness of Ink and Brushes

Works by current and former teachers and graduates of CityU's department of calligraphy.  Daily, 10am-7pm, City University of Hong Kong, 6/F Amenities Building, Tat Chee Ave, Kowloon. Inquiries: 2194 2477. Ends Aug 29

12 Realms Beyond Words

Works by 12 staff members of the Hong Kong Institute of Education's Creative Arts Department, comprising multimedia works, ink, watercolour and oil paintings, calligraphy, prints, ceramics, photography and mixed media paintings. Mon-Sat, 9.30am-6pm, Sun, 1.30pm-5.30pm, University Museum and Art Gallery, University of Hong Kong, 94 Bonham Rd, Mid-Levels, free. Inquiries: 2241 5512 or go to www.hku.hk/hkumag. Ends Aug 29

Summer in the City

Paintings by Vietnamese artists.  Mon-Sat, 10am-6.30pm, Sun, 1pm-5pm, Zee Stone Gallery, G/F Yu Yuet Lai Bldg, 43-55 Wyndham St, Central. Inquiries: 2810 5895. Ends Aug 31

Weltsprache Fussball (Planet Football)

A photographic exhibition of football mania,  showing the universal appeal of the sport.  Mon-Fri, 10am-8pm, Sat, 2pm-6pm, Goethe Gallery, Goethe-Institut Hong Kong, 14/F Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai. Inquiries: 2802 0088.  Ends Aug 31

His and Hers

Paintings by  still-life specialist Zhao Ying and portraits by her husband, Weng Wei. Mon-Sat, 10.30am-6.30pm, Schoeni Art Gallery, 21-31 Old Bailey St, and 27 Hollywood Rd, Central. Inquiries: 2869 8802.  Ends Sep 1

The Moment

Works by local artist Galen Tse. Tue-Sun, noon-3.30pm and 4.30pm-8.30pm, Agnes b. Librairie Galerie, 22 Elgin St, Central. Inquiries: 2869 5505. Ends Sep 26

Performing Arts

San Guo Zhi

Life-size puppets are used to tell two stories  from the popular Chinese novel, Romance of the Three Kingdoms,  staged by the Kagebousi Theatre Company of Japan and the Chengdu Puppet Arts Theatre Company. In Cantonese with English surtitles. For ages over eight.  Fri-Sat, 7.30pm, Aug 22, 3pm, Sha Tin Town Hall Auditorium, $100-$180 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2370 1044

Hong Kong Sinfonietta - Melange a Peter Donohoe

Playing Stravinsky's Ragtime, Beethoven's Symphony No1 in C, Op 21, and Brahms' Piano Concerto No1 in D minor, Op 15. With a solo performance by pianist Peter Donohoe, head of Britain's Birmingham Conservatoire. Conducted by Yip Wing-sie.  Aug 25, 8pm, City Hall Concert Hall, $100-$250 Urbtix

Extra-curricular

International Arts Carnival

The Leisure and Cultural Services Department presents an international carnival of 500 programmes by 30 local and visiting performers. Events include puppet shows, music, dance, drama performances, theatre and films. Inquiries: 2370 3495. Ends Aug 29

Snow White and the Seven Dwarves

The tale of the beautiful princess who flees her evil stepmother and finds refuge with seven special friends. Performed by the Purple Turtle Theatre Group. In English. For children over two.  Fri-Sat, 11.30am and 2.30pm, Grappa's Country Restaurant, Jardine House, Central. $150 in advance from HK Ticketing, $180 at the door.  Free for children under two. Inquiries: 2110 0014 or 2865 4255

Film

A Tribute to Sylvia Chang

The career of actress, producer, writer and director Sylvia Chang Ai-Chia is showcased in  13 films including her most recent work, 20:30:40. All movies have Chinese and English subtitles, except Legend of the Mountain which is in Putonghua. A seminar in Cantonese will be held on  Sat, 4.30pm. HK Film Archive, 50 Lei King Road, Sai Wan Ho, $30 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2739 2139. Programme schedule, www.filmarchive.gov.hk. Ends Aug 22

Time and Tide - Changes in Hong Kong Cinema in the 70s

The 1970s Hong Kong film scene was marked by Michael Hui's comedies, Cho Yuen's neo-martial arts interpretations, Bruce Lee and soft-porn sensationalism. Twelve films from the decade will be screened.  HK Film Archive, 50 Lei King Road, Sai Wan Ho, $30 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2739 2139. Programme schedule, www.lcsd.gov.hk/fp. Ends Aug 27

Dream Cuisine

Part of Asia Society's annual summer film series, A Taste of Asia, Dream Cuisine is a moving documentary about love, old age, and cultural and culinary clashes. Hatsue, 78, and Koruku, 72, the owners and chefs of a traditional Chinese restaurant in Tokyo, have reached a turning point in their lives. Hatsue, who was born in Jinan in Shandong province, longs to return to China but Koruku is reluctant. In Japanese and Putonghua with English subtitles.  Thu and Sat, 7.30pm, Agnes b. CINEMA!, Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, $80 ($40 students, senior citizens), HK Ticketing or Asia Society. Inquiries: Asia Society, 2103 9508/2 or www.asiasociety.org. The film series ends on Aug 28

International Children's Film Carnival 2004

Screenings of feature, educational and animated films from around the world.  Various venues and languages, most films have English subtitles. Part of the International Arts Carnival, $40 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2734 2900. For programme details, go to www.lcsd.gov.hk/fp. Ends Aug 29

Australia: Land Beyond Time

The greatest sights of the continent in a 40-minute show that takes you from the red sands of the Outback, to  its unique wildlife and plants to the beauty of Uluru. Not for children under three. Space Theatre, Space Museum, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, $24, $32 Urbtix or Space Museum Box Office. For schedule and inquiries: 2721 0226. Ends Sep 30

Urbtix: 2734 9009

Urbtix/CityLine credit-card booking: 2111 5999

Fringe: 2521 7251

CityLine: 2317 6666

HK Ticketing: 3128 8288

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