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Liana Cafolla

Exhibitions

The Splashing Richness of Ink and Brushes

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

The Central Business District: Historical Perspectives

Photographs, maps, models and paintings showing the rise of  Central  since the 1840s.  Mon-Sat, 9.30am-6pm, Sun, 1.30pm-5.30pm, The University Museum and Art Gallery, University of Hong Kong, Bonham Rd, Mid-Levels. Inquiries: 2241 5512. Ends Aug 30

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

Flip: Chinese Contemporary Book Design

The latest instalment of the Hong Kong Heritage Museum's Design 8 exhibition series presents the most innovative book designs from Hong Kong, Taiwan and the mainland during the past decade. Mon, Wed-Sat, 10am-6pm, Sun, 10am-7pm, Hong Kong Heritage Museum, 1 Man Lam Road, Sha Tin, $10. Inquiries: 2180 8188. Ends Jan 24

Performing Arts Cobbler's Princess

The Cinderella story is adapted by the Ukrainian Shumka Dance Company of Canada,  featuring Cossacks and Ukrainian regional dances.  For ages over three. Fri, 7.30pm, Sha Tin Town Hall Auditorium, Sat,  7.30pm, Tuen Mun Town Hall Auditorium, $80-$180 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2370 1044

Alice in Wonderland

About 1,000 young pupils from Christine Liao School of Ballet, along with three principal dancers from local dance companies, present a  performance in celebration of the school's 40th anniversary.  Sat-Sun,  Grand Theatre, Hong Kong Cultural Centre, $100-$200 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2736 6118

Extra-curricular

Luncheon on Women Entrepreneurs

The latest instalment of lectures on entrepreneurship from the Hong Kong Association of Business and Professional Women and Hong Kong Women Professionals and Entrepreneurs Association. Speakers include Catherine Kwai,  Chong Kin-wo and  Priscilla Chu. Tomorrow, noon, Hong Kong Chinese Chamber of Commerce, 24-25 Connaught Road, Central, $250. Inquiries: 2969 6332 or

e-mail jennie_ng@amway.com

International Arts Carnival

The Leisure and Cultural Services Department's  international carnival of 500 programmes by 30 local and visiting performers. Inquiries: 2370 3495 or www.hkiac.gov.hk. Ends Sun

Film

Videotage Video Showcase

Screenings of the group's work for the year. Sat,  3pm, Videotage, Unit 13, Block PB 567, Cattle Depot Artist Village, 63 Ma Tau Kok Road, To Kwa Wan, Kowloon, free. Inquiries: 2573 1869

Take Out

A deliveryman is threatened by the loan sharks who smuggled him to New York. Shot in documentary style, the film illuminates the plight of illegal immigrants. In English and Putonghua with English subtitles. Part of the Asia Society's A Taste of Asia series.  Tomorrow and Sat,  7.30pm, Agnes b. CINEMA!, Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, $40-$80 HK Ticketing or Asia Society. Inquiries: 2103 9508/2 or go to www.asiasociety.org. The film series ends on Sat

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.  Visit www.lcsd.gov.hk/fp. Inquiries: 2734 2900. Ends Sun

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



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