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SCMP Reporter

Exhibitions

East-West Focus

Paintings by Nina Pryde that fuse Chinese and western  techniques. Tue-Sat, 2pm-8pm, Museum 63 Artist Commune, Unit 12, Cattle Depot Artist Village, 63 Ma Tau Kok Rd, Kowloon. Inquiries: 9096 9212 or 2658 0836. Ends Sep 17

Treasures of Music - An Exhibition of Hong Kong Music Documents Collected

Music scores, manuscripts, clay-printed Cantonese opera scripts, photos and gramophone records.  Daily, 10am-8pm, Exhibition Gallery, Central Library, Causeway Rd, Causeway Bay. Inquiries: 2921 0259. Ends Sep 23

Indosiam

Rare books and prints from Asia,   dating from the early 19th to early 20th century. Wed-Sun, 1pm-7pm, Indosiam, 1/F, 32 Lyndhurst Terrace, Central. Inquiries: 2854 2853.  Ends Sep 30

Hong Kong Foodscape - Text Image Installation

Hong Kong's food culture through photographs,  installations and interactive exhibits that produce scents and sounds. Mon and  Wed-Sat, 10am-6pm, Sun, 10am-7pm, HK Heritage Museum,  1 Man Lam Rd, Sha Tin, $5, $10, free on Wed. Inquiries: 2180 8188. Ends Oct 4

Performing Arts

HKPO and Joshua Bell

Grammy award-winning violinist Joshua Bell  and the HK Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by  Samuel Wong. Today,  8pm, Cultural Centre Concert Hall, $140-$480 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2312 6103

The Punchline Comedy Club

John Lenahan from the US, and Milton Jones and Mickey Hutton from Britain. Today,  9pm, The Viceroy, 2/F Sun Hung Kai Centre, 30 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, $260. Inquiries: 2827 7777 or 2317 6666

The Passion of Music

Cellist Trey Lee plays at a charity concert in aid of young people in need, organised by the Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups. Sep 14, 8pm, Cultural Centre Concert Hall, Salisbury Rd, TST,  $100-$500. Inquiries: 2123 9598, 6417 8712 or charityconcert@hkfyg.org.hk

The Trocks

The all-male Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo is known for its playful take on classical ballet.  Sep 14-18, 8pm, Sep 18-19, 3pm, Lyric Theatre, Academy for Performing Arts, Wan Chai, $200-$450 HK Ticketing. Details:  www.trockadero.org

Simply Classic: Roman Travelogue

The Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra plays pieces by Beethoven, Respighi and Rossini,  conducted by Paolo Olmi.  Sep 17-18, 8pm, Cultural Centre Concert Hall, Salisbury Rd, TST, $80-$280 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2721 2332 or www.hkpo.com

Ballet: The Last Emperor

The Hong Kong Ballet's original work about the  last Manchu emperor. Sep 18, 8pm, Auditorium, Tuen Mun Town Hall, $80, $120 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2105 9724

Faust

Charles Gounod's opera based on Goethe's tale of the devil and the philosopher he seduces. Directed by Lo King-man.  Sep 16-20, 7.30pm, Cultural Centre Grand Theatre, Salisbury Rd, TST, $120-$650 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7231

Oyster

Featuring Israel's Inbal Pinto Dance Company.  Sep 17-19, 8pm, City Hall Theatre, Central, $100-$220 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2734 9009

The Overcoat

Theatre du Pif's  award-winning version of Gogol's  touching play about a lonely clerk whose life is transformed by a new overcoat. In English.  Sep 24-25, 8pm, Sep 26, 3pm, Sha Tin Town Hall, Cultural Activities Hall, $120 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7323

Extra-curricular

Storytelling for Kids

Natalie Haughton reads Gruffalo's Child by Julia Donaldson. Today,  11am-noon, Bloomsbury Bookshop, 2/F Club Lusitano Building, Duddell St, Central,  in English. For children aged five to eight. Free, reservations required, 2110 9828 or 2526 5387

Compact: 28 years of the American Community Theatre

The ACT invites members, friends and would-be members to its annual party.  Sep 16, 8pm, Bohemian Lounge, 3-5 Old Bailey St, Central. Inquiries and reservations: 9419 7096 or act_hk@yahoo.com

Women Business Owners Club: Ask the Expert

Advice for women - and men - on selling a business, tax, branding, and more from a panel of  specialists.  Sep 21, 6.30pm-10pm, HK Football Club, Happy Valley, $250 members, $310 non-members.  Inquiries: 2541 0446 or www.hkwboc.org

Film

The Woman Next Door

When former lovers  meet again, their passion is rekindled - with tragic results. Starring Gerard Depardieu and Fanny Ardant. In French with English subtitles. Today,  7.30pm, Agnes b. Cinema!, Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, $50 HK Ticketing. Part of a series of Truffaut films; details, www.hkiff.org.hk

Night Scene

Karissa and Friends

Live jazz. Today,  10.30pm-12.30am, Blue Door, 5/F, 37 Cochrane St, Central, $80. Inquiries: 2858 6555

DJ Nathan G

Funky, deep and progressive house music with DJ Nathan G from Australia. Today,  11pm, The Viceroy, 2/F Sun Hung Kai Centre, Wan Chai, $200 advance from HMV, $240 at door. Inquiries: 6135 7910

The Art of Relaxation: Kitaro

The Japanese New Age guitarist and Grammy  winner, known for his evocative  music, performs. Tomorrow,  8pm, HKCEC, Grand Hall, $290-$990 HK Ticketing

Yamaha Drum Clinic 2004

Japanese drummer Kozo Suganuma, known as the King of Many Strokes, hosts a drum clinic.  Sep 13, 9.30pm, Hard Rock Cafe, 30 Canton Rd, TST,  $60.   Inquiries: 2737 7638 or see www.tomleemusic.com

Concert: Elton John

With old favourites and new songs. No interval.  Sep 14, 8pm, HKCEC, Hall 3. $490-$1,690 HK Ticketing

Urbtix: 2734 9009

Urbtix/CityLine

credit-card booking: 2111 5999

Fringe: 2521 7251

CityLine: 2317 6666

HK Ticketing: 3128 8288

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