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Liana Cafolla

Exhibitions

Blind Fly 2

Drawings by local artist Carrie Chau, who is inspired by flight, as shown by the prevalence of paper planes in  this exhibition. Daily, 11.30am-9.30pm, Palace IFC Level 1, IFC Mall, 8 Finance St, Central. Inquiries: 2167 7321. Ends Fri

Contemporary Chinese  Conversation

Mixed-media paintings by Chen Weimin and Xiaoyang.  Daily, 10am-11.30am, 3pm-6.30pm, Brasserie on the Eighth, Conrad Hotel, Pacific Place, Queensway, Central. Inquiries: 2559 5141. Ends Sep 15

LIFEservice in Hong Kong

A contemporary art exhibition of conceptual works by German artist in residence, Piet Trantel, whose understanding of art is embodied in the question: 'What can I do for you?'. The artist will recruit a group of volunteers to serve the needy. The exhibition opens with a talk on The Boundary of conceptual art in Hong Kong, tomorrow,  6pm-7.30pm. Then Tue-Sun, 2pm-8pm, Museum 63 Artist Commune, Unit 12, Cattle Depot Artist Village, 63 Ma Tau Kok Rd, Kowloon. Inquiries: 2104 3322 or www.artist-commune.com Ends Sep 16

East-West Focus

An exhibition of paintings by Nina Pryde that fuse Chinese and western art by mounting rice paper on canvas and combining paint and Chinese calligraphy. Tue-Sat, 2pm-8pm, Museum 63, Artist Commune, Unit 12 Cattle Depot Artist Village, 63 Ma Tau Kok Road, Kowloon. Inquiries: 9096 9212.

Ends Sep 17

Fortune Seeker II

Surrealist works by Liu Baomin. Mon-Sat, 10.30am-7pm, Sun, noon-5pm, Gallery on Old Bailey, 17 Old Bailey St, Central. For further information, call 2869 7122. Ends Sep 17

Packed

Works by Stephen Eastaugh,  exploring themes including travel, local quirks and landscapes.  Tue- Sat, 1pm-7pm, Sun, 1pm-5pm, John Batten Gallery, 64 Peel St, Central. For further details, call 2854 1018. Ends Sep 18

Fourth Dimension

Graduation show from students studying at the Hong Kong Arts Centre for a Royal Institute Technology University degree, and includes work ranging from ceramics to digital imaging. Daily, 10am-8pm. The Pao Gallery and 2-4/F Fujimage Galley, Hong Kong Arts Centre. Inquiries: 9098 7921. Ends Sep 19

Pham Luan - Mid-Autumn Festival

Contemporary Vietnamese artist Pham Luan exhibits bold, brightly coloured brushworks of the mid-Autumn celebrations in his native Hanoi. Mon-Sat, 9.30am-6.30pm; Sun, 10.30am-6pm. Arch Angel Art, 38 Peel St, corner of Hollywood Rd, Central. Inquiries: 2854 4255. Ends Sep 23

The Moment

Still-life and portrait photographs and videos of Hong Kong 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

East-West RetroArtive

An exhibition of contemporary photographs and paintings that exemplify modern, futuristic cities. By local and international artists including Erwin Olaf (from the Netherlands), Fabien Verschaere (France), JonOne, (US) Warren Leung Chi-wo (Hong Kong) and others. Daily, 10.30am-7.30pm. Art Statements Gallery, 5 Mee Lun St., Central. Inquiries: 2122 9657 or 9502 3847. Ends Sep 30

Canned Revolution

Andre Eichman, founder of the mainland-banned organisation of the same name, exhibits  images that represent the threat of commercial coercion. Tue-Sun, 11am-8pm. 5 opt Studio/Gallery, 5 Prince's Terrace, Mid-Levels. For further information, call 2536 9818. Until Sep 31

History Re-Stored: Ancient Greek Coins from the Zhuyuetang Collection

Gold, silver and bronze coins from the 7th century BC to the 1st century BC, and from Asia to Egypt. The coins reflect the milestones of the period. Mon and Wed-Sat, 10am-6pm, Sun and public holidays, 10am-7pm, Special Exhibition Gallery, HK Museum of History, 100 Chatham Rd Sth, TST, $5, $10, free on Wed. Inquiries: 2724 9042. Ends Oct 4

Climate and Sea-level Changes in Hong Kong During the Past 500,000 Years

Dr WS Yim of the University of Hong Kong's Department of Earth Sciences, exhibits the highlights of his 30 years of research.Mon-Wed and Fri, 1pm-9pm; Sat-Sun, 10am-9pm. Science News Corner, 2/F, Hong Kong Science Museum. 2 Science Museum Rd, TST East, Kowloon. $25, free on Wed. Inquiries: 2732 3220/31. Ends Nov 7

Performing Arts

Eifman Ballet of St Petersburg This Russian group only performs works by its founder, Boris Eifman. The ballet  Tchaikovsky, a dance rendition of the composer's  creations, is performed today,    3pm, Cultural Centre Grand Theatre, Salisbury Rd, TST, $120-$340 Urbtix

Ballet: The Last Emperor

The Hong Kong Ballet's original work about the tragic story of the last Manchu Emperor was created for the handover, and has not been performed here since then. Sep 18, 8pm. Auditorium, Tuen Mun Town Hall. $80, $120, Urbtix. For further information, call 2105 9724

The Trocks

Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo is an all-male comic ballet company, better known as The Trocks. Now celebrating  its 30th anniversary, the troupe of expert dancers is known for  its playful take on classical ballet. Sep 14-19, Lyric Theatre, Academy for Performing Arts, Wan Chai, $200-$450 HK Ticketing. For further details, call www.trockadero.org

The Punchline Comedy Club

With magician-comedian John Lenahan from the US, and Milton Jones and Mickey Hutton from the UK. Thu-Sat, Sep 9-11, 9pm. The Viceroy, 2/F, Sun Hung Kai Centre, 30 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai. $260. Inquiries: 2827 7777 or 2317 6666

Faust

Charles Gounod's opera on Goethe's tale of the devil and the philosopher he seduces gets an airing under the directorial auspices of local opera stalwart Lo King-man, conductor David Stern and the Hong Kong Sinfonietta, and the Chorus of the Opera Society of Hong Kong. Sep 16-20, 7.30pm, Cultural Centre Grand Theatre, $120-$650 Urbtix. For further details, call 2268 7231

Oyster

With its title inspired by a Tim Burton book, this piece of music theatre from Israel's Inbal Pinto Dance Company promises dark humour with acrobatics.  Sep 17-19, 8pm, City Hall Theatre, $100-$220 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2734 9009

Extra-curricular

The Development of Asian Writers and the International Market

How Asian writers are discovered, published and marketed. With Toby Eady, publisher of Jung Chung (Wild Swans), Xinran (The Good Women of China) and many other writers. Tomorrow,  5.30pm-6.30pm. Gallery Bar, Fringe Club, 2 Lr Albert Rd, Central. $80 (non-members), $65 (members). Inquiries: 2521 7251

Meet the Author: Xinran

The author is one of the prime examples of Chinese writers hitting it big in Western markets. She will discuss her new book, Sky Burial. Tomorrow,  7.30pm, Fringe 02 Theatre, Fringe Club, Lower Albert Road, Central. $65 (members) $80 (non-members). Inquiries 2521 7251

Hong Kong Philosophy Cafe - Kowloon Branch

The group will discuss the topic: 'Does the emotion of the love song have a logic?' Introduced by Laurence Goldstein and Manolete Mora, and moderated by Steve Palmquist. In English. Tomorrow,  7.30pm-10pm. Museum Cafe, HK Museum of Art, TST. Free. Inquiries: 6280 0749 or 6188 3745

Breathing Techniques - Free Introductory Lectures

Jac Vidgen lectures on the Buteyko method of breathing reconditioning for the treatment of asthma, allergies, rhinitis, coughing, sleep and anxiety disorders and stress.  Tomorrow, 8pm-10pm, Drs Owens, Trodd & Partners, 2/F Dairy Farm Shopping Centre, 35 Beach Rd, Repulse Bay; Tue,  7pm-9pm, Integrated Medicine Institute, 7/F Baskerville House, 13 Duddell St, Central. Free. Other venues Wed-Sat.  Inquiries: 9378 5185  or  www.buteykoasia.com

Raja Yoga Meditation

A foundation course in English and Cantonese. Every Mon, 7pm-8pm, Raja Yoga Meditation Centre, 17 Dragon Rd, Tin Hau. Free. Inquiries: 2806 3008 or www.rajayoga.com.hk

Film

The Woman Next Door

Starring Gerard Depardieu and Fanny Ardant. When the former lovers find themselves living next door to each other with their spouses, it's only a matter of time until passion is reawoken. In French with English subtitles. Sep 11, 7.30pm. Agnes b. Cinema! HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai. $50 HKTicketing.  For full details see www.hkiff.org.hk

Australia: Land Beyond Time

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

MACAU

Rules by the Masters - from Beijing's Palace Museums and Shanghai Museum

An exhibition of 279 painting and calligraphy works of Shi Tao and  Ba Da Shan Ren.  Opens Sat, then Tue-Sun, 10am-7pm, Macau Museum of Art, Avenida Xian Xing Hai. 5 patacas, free on Sun. Inquiries: (853) 791 9814; 791 9800

Photo Motion

The Macau Cultural Centre's resident artist, Chris Nash, will display his evocative photography portraits, Mon-Sun, 9am-7pm, Foyer, Macau Cultural Centre,  Av. Xian Xing Hai. Free. Inquiries:

(853) 700 699. Ends Thu

Artworks by Mio Pangfei

The mainland modern painter, who survived the Cultural Revolution, is now based in Macau. His abstract paintings and installation art are on display. Tue-Sun, 10am-7pm. Macau Museum of Art, Avenida Xian Xing Hai. 5 patacas, free on Sun. Inquiries: (853) 791 9814, 791 9800. Ends Sep 26

Czech Movie Posters

The exhibition attempts to demonstrate the transformation of visual styles in the Czech Republic between 1898 and 2000. One of the rare posters features the late master of horror, Boris Karloff. Tue-Sun, 10am-6.30pm, Macau Museum of Art, 1/F Macau Cultural Centre. Inquiries: (853) 791 9814 or  www.artmuseum.gov.mo. Ends Oct 10

Auspicious Treasures of Macau's Return to the Motherland

Highly patriotic exposition of presents from mainland provinces, cities and autonomous regions to celebrate Macau's handover from Portuguese to Chinese rule in December 1999. Macau Forum, Outer Harbour. Tue-Sun, 10am-7pm. Permanent exhibition. Free. For details, call (853) 988 4000 or visit www.iacm.gov.mo

National

BEIJING

Beijing Symphony Orchestra

The orchestra performs Mahler's Symphony No. 9. Today,  7.30pm. Forbidden City Concert Hall, Zhongshan Park, Xi Chang'an Jie. 30-380 yuan. For further details, call (86 10) 6559 8285

The Final Bound Foot

A photography exhibition featuring the tradition of foot binding. By Qin Junxiao. Daily, 9am-10pm. Fa Fa Gallery, 1 Xiangjiang Beilu, Jingshun Lu, Xiangjiang Village Club. Inquiries: (86 10) 8450 6888.

Ends Fri

Backstreet Boys - In Concert

The band perform their first concert in the city. Sep 24, 7.30pm. Stadium of Beijing Olympic Sports Centre, 1 Anli Lu, Haidian District. 200-1200 yuan. Ticket inquiries: (86 10) 8447 7308. For further information, call (86 10) 6491 2233

Shangri-La

The opera based on the story of the pursuit of the mythical utopia is performed by the China National Children's Art Theatre. Sep 23-26, 7.30pm. Poly Theatre.For further information, call (86 10) 6500 1188 ext 5126

Record of a Journey to the East

German artist Sebastian Heiner exhibits his abstract oil paintings, inspired by travels in Asia. Tue-Sun, 11am-7pm. China Art Seasons, 2 Jiuxianqiao Lu, Dashanzi Art District. Inquiries: (86 10) 6431 1900. Ends Sep 30

GUANGZHOU

Shumka's Cinderella

Now touring China, this Canadian-produced dance production is based on the choregraphy of Ukrainian Viktor Lytvynov and Canadian John Pichlyk. Today,  Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall, Dong Feng Zhong Lu. For further information, call (86 20) 8666 0569

Arie Vardi - Piano Recital

The Israeli pianist, accompanied by Chopin Piano Prize-winning student Chen Sa, plays works by Chopin and Schubert. Wed,  8pm. Xinghai Concert Hall, 33 Qing Bo Lu, Er Sha Island. 40-230 yuan. Inquiries: (86 20) 8735 2222 ext 312 for English, or see www.concerthall.com.cn

Gatherings

An exhibition of contemporary works by young artists from the Winnipeg Art Gallery of Canada. Tue-Sun, 9am-5pm. Guangdong Museum of Art, 38 Yan Yu Lu, Ersha Island. 15 yuan. For further information, call (86 20) 8735 1468 or 8735 1336. Ends Oct 17

Antique Exhibit of Ancient Yunnan

Artefacts and utensils  in bronze, gold, silver and wood. Tue-Sun, 9.30am-4.30pm, Guangdong Provincial Museum, 215 Wen Ming Lu, 12 yuan. For further details, call (86 20) 8383 2195. Ends Dec 1

SHANGHAI

Hong Kong Chinese Music Awakens the City

The Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra performs for the first time in Shanghai,  Today,  7.15pm, Shanghai Grand Theatre. For further information, call (86 21) 6372 8701

Half-life Fate

The Shanghai Opera House perform the opera version of Zhang Ailing's touching story, Bansheng Yuan, about a young couple in 1930s Shanghai. Tomorrow-Thu, 7.15pm.  100-280 yuan. Lyceum Theatre, 57 Maoming Nan Lu. Inquiries: (86 21) 6217 8530 or 6281 5937

Simon Mulligan

The well-known pianist, whose playing was heard in the award-winning film, The Pianist, plays on Sat. Sep 11, The Glamour Bar, 7/F 20 Guangdong Lu, near Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu. 50 yuan, includes one drink. Inquiries: (86 21) 6350 9988

Night Shanghai

An exhibition of oil paintings inspired by nightlife in the city. By artist Du Pu, Room With a View, 12/F 479 Nanjing Dong Lu. Inquiries: (86 21) 6352 0256 or www.topart.cn. Ends Sep 15

Contemporary Photography Painting - Shen Jianhua's Artwork Exhibition

The Chinese scholar and photographer exhibits  abstract works that  meld artworks and photography. Art 50, 50/F 728 Pudong Da Dao. Inquiries: (86 21) 5036 6666 extension 1688. Ends Sep 22

TAIPEI

Kitaro Silk Road

Kitaro and seven other top Japanese musicians will perform Silk Road, Hitaro's most well received work in Taipei. Tue and Wed,  7.45pm. Taipei International Convention Center, No 1, Sec. 5, Xin-yi Rd, Taipei. NT$1,500-3500. Inquiries: (886 2) 2341 9898 or www.ticket.com.tw

La Scala Philharmonic Orchestra

Conductor Riccardo Multi will lead La Scala Philharmonic Orchestra to play Rossini, Verdi, et al. on Tue, 7.45pm,  and Dvorak and Brahms on Wed, 7.45pm.  National Concert Hall, CKS Memorial Hall. NT$ 600-3,600. Inquiries: (886 2) 2702 5131 or www.ticket.com.tw

The Collection from Shung Ye Museum of Formosan Aborigines

The collection includes Chinese, western, and modern-style paintings by Taiwanese artists.  Tue-Sun, 9.30am-5.30pm, Taipei Fine Arts Museum, 181 Sec 3, Zhong-shan N. Rd, Taipei, NT$30. Inquiries: (886 2) 2595 7656 or www.tfam.gov.tw. Ends Sep 12

Regional

Bangkok

Soi Festival

The second annual Soi Festival is set to erupt with a line up including Tokyo electro-popsters Spank Happy and multi-media magicians Cornelius,  supported by local acts Futon, Death of a Salesman, and the charmingly named Saliva Bastards. Fri,  8pm and Sat,  6pm. House cinema, 3 RCA Plaza,  Royal City Avenue. 501 baht. Inquiries: (66 2) 641 5177/8 or www.houserama.com

Bangkok's 6th International Festival of Music and Dance

The festival gets off to a thunderous start with the Novosibirsk  State Opera and Ballet Theatre's double bill of Igor Stravinsky's Fairy's Kiss, and Carl Orff's Carmina Burana. Fairy's Kiss is a little-seen work, in which the composer takes Hans Christian Andersen's fairytale The Ice Maiden and gives it a dark and weird twist, while paying sardonic homage to Tchaikovsky. Wed   and Sep 12, 7.30pm, Grand  Theatre, Thailand Cultural Centre, Ratchadaphisek  Rd. 1,000-4,000 baht. Inquiries: (66 2) 204  9999 or visit website www.thaiticketmaster.com

World Gourmet Festival

More than a dozen world-class chefs descend on the Four  Seasons Hotel, along with vintners, distillers, chocolate makers, cigar experts and other purveyors of culinary debauchery. Guest superstars include Sergi Arole from Madrid's Michelin two-star La Brioche, Tetsuya Wakuda of Tetsuya's in Sydney, and Todd English of the Olive Group Restaurants in the US. Sep 13-19, with a gala seven-course dinner  on Sep 17. Four Seasons Hotel. Discount rooms available.  Inquiries: (66 2) 250 1000 or wgf.bangkok@fourseasons.com

Blue

Pouting pop poseurs Blue are set to descend on Bangkok, amidst a symphony of teenybopper shrieks and rivers of running mascara. Sep 21, 7pm, BEC Tero Hall,  Suan Lum Night Bazaar, Rama  IV Road. 1,500-2,500 baht.  Inquiries: (66 2) 262 3456 or www.thaiticketmaster.com

SINGAPORE

Les Ballets Trockadero de  Monte Carlo

Dancing a fine line between high art and high camp, The Trocks are a 14-man ballet company from New York who perform classical ballet excerpts, both male and female roles, to dazzling and hilarious effect. Tue-Sat, 8pm (Sat also at 2.30pm Sat), Esplanade Theatre,  1 Esplanade Drive. S$15-S$95. Inquiries: (65) 6348 5555 or www.sistic.com

The Good Citizen

Dick Lee's first non-musical is a play about a nominated member of parliament and successful architect whose national values are put to the test. In English. Tue-Sun, 8pm (also at 3pm on Sat), DBS Arts Centre, 20 Merbau Rd. S$38-S$43. Inquiries: (65) 6348 5555

Tchaikovsky's Pathetique Symphony (SSO)

An all-Tchaikovsky concert by the Singapore Symphony Orchestra. Conducted by Lev Markiz, music director of the Nieuw Amsterdam Sinfonietta. The programme includes Mozartiana Suite, Variations on a rococo theme  and the Sixth Symphony.  Fri, 7.30pm, Esplanade Concert  Hall. S$12-S$60. Inquiries:  (65) 6348 5555

An Evening of Huang Mei  Opera Tunes

The Singapore Chinese Orchestra and three renowned performers will present excerpts from standard Huang Mei opera tune, including Seventh Fairy Maiden, Female Consort and The Butterfly Lovers. Fri-Sat, 8pm, SCO Concert Hall,  7 Shenton Way. S$11-S$31. Inquiries: (65) 6348 5555

Bernard Quesniaux & the Eric Linard Editions

This exhibition features prints by 17 artists published by leading French printmaking studio, Eric Linard Editions. The highlight of the exhibition is French artist Bernard Quesniaux, who created in collaboration with the museum a series of lithographs that explore his witty use of line and colour to express the human figure. Sun-Mon, 1pm-5pm, Tue-Sat 9.30am-8pm, Singapore Tyler Print Institute, 41 Robertson Quay. Inquiries: (65) 6336 3663. Ends  Sep 19

Lantern Fun-tasy 2004

This year's annual Lantern Festival brings fun for the whole family with Disney characters from Nemo to Aladdin illuminating the Chinese Garden. The 'Legend of Journey  to the West' celebrates the Year of the Monkey, with a 1:3 replica of Beijing's 'Heavenly Temple' floating on the centre lake. Daily, 5pm-11pm, Chinese Garden, Chinese Garden Rd. $S$7-$S13. Inquiries: (65) 6261 3632. Ends Oct 3

TOKYO

From Renoir To Warhol

An exhibition of about 80 masterpieces from the Guggenheim Collection. Bunkamura Museum of Art. JR Shibuya Station. 1,500 yen. Inquiries: (81 3) 5777 8600, or see www.bunkamura.co.jp/english or www.guggen.jp. Ends Oct 11

Great Dinosaur Exhibition

The best of the ancient beasts, which children will adore. The special star attractions are the fossils of two dinosaurs and more than 200 exhibits. Makuhari Messe,  1,200-2,500 yen. Inquiries: (81 3) 5777 8600. Ends Thu

Masterly Visions: from Manet, Monet, and Renoir to 20th-Century Art

An exhibition of the masters not to be missed. Tue-Sun, 10am-8pm, Bridgestone Museum of Art, Tokyo Stn, Yaesu central exit, Kyobashi 1-10-1, Chuo-ku. 500-700 yen. Inquiries: (81 3) 3563 0241 or www.bridgestone-museum.gr.jp/e/index.html. Ends Oct 3

Miss Saigon

A musical by Cameron Mackintosh,  about a wartime romance between a US soldier and a Vietnamese woman. Imperial Theatre, 3-1-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, 4,000-13,500 yen. Inquiries:

(81 3) 3201 7777. Ends Nov 23

Urbtix: 2734 9009

Urbtix/CityLine credit-card booking: 2111 5999

Fringe: 2521 7251

CityLine: 2317 6666

HK Ticketing: 3128 8288

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