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SCMP Reporter

Exhibitions

From Separation to Individuation

Works by British artist Deirdre Butler on the themes of separation and divorce.  Mon-Sat, noon-late, Economist Gallery, Fringe Club, 2 Lr Albert Rd, Central. Inquiries: 2521 7251. Ends  Thu

Pal Wong's Peace and Love Exhibition

Action figures, graphic artwork and  installation by the artist. Daily, 10am-8pm, 4/F Pao Gallery, Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai. Inquiries: 9487 2497. Ends Fri,  1pm

The Omega Suite

Photographs of America's death chambers by Lucinda Devlin. Mon-Fri, 10am-8pm, Sat, 2pm-6pm, Goethe Gallery, Goethe-Institut, 14/F, Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai. Inquiries: 2802 0088. Ends  Fri

Contemporary Japanese  Architecture 1985-1996

Photographs showing how contemporary design in Japan's cities, suburbs and countryside has been influenced by the period's economics. Mon-Sat, 9.30am-6pm, Sun, 1.30pm-5.30pm (closed afternoons on  Fri and  public holidays), University Museum and Art Gallery, University of Hong Kong, 94 Bonham Rd, Mid-Levels, free. Inquiries: 2241 5512.

Ends Jan 2

New Phase 2004: The Hong Kong Visual Arts Society 31st Annual Exhibition

Paintings, sculptures and mixed media works by  artists who were at the vanguard of the local 1960s visual arts scene, and works by younger  artists working in diverse media including glass and stone. Mon-Sat, 9.30am-6pm, Sun, 1.30pm-5.30pm (closed  afternoons  on Fri and public holidays), University Museum and Art Gallery, University of Hong Kong, 94 Bonham Rd, Mid-Levels, free. Inquiries: 2241 5512

Facade Facade

Works by Shanghai artist Huang Yuanqing. Daily, 10am-11.30am and 3pm-6.30pm, Brasserie on the 8th, Conrad hotel, Pacific Place, Queensway, Admiralty. Inquiries: 2559 5141. Ends Feb 9

Hunting and Rituals -

Treasures from the Ancient

Dian Kingdom of Yunnan

Excavations of Dian burial sites from 1955 onwards led to the discovery of more than 30 sites of the Dian kingdom, which reached its peak between the Warring States period and the Western Han dynasty.  Mon and Wed-Sat, 10am-6pm, Sun, 10am-7pm, Special Exhibition Gallery, HK Museum of History, 100 Chatham Rd South, TST. Inquiries: 2724 9042. Ends Feb 21

Voices from Yunnan:

A Photovoice Exhibition

Photographs taken by villagers in China's northwest Yunnan province that provide a visual portrait of their lives and concerns. Organised by  Nature Conservancy. Daily, 10am-8pm, M1, New Extension, HK Convention and Exhibition Centre, Wan Chai, free. Inquiries: 2526 3334. Ends Feb 28

Tricky Wonderland

The secrets behind the special effects in a range of successful films are exposed in this exhibition.  Exhibition Hall, Hong Kong Film Archive, 50 Lei King Rd, Sai Wan Ho, free. Inquiries: 2739 2139 or go to www.filmarchive.gov.hk.

Ends Mar 6

Performing Arts

Theatre of Illusion

American  illusionists, The Spencers, perform a show combining magic, movement, illusions, music, and special effects. For children aged six and over. Today,  Sha Tin Town Hall Auditorium, $90-$150 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7323

Lunchtime Recital

A Christmas show by the City University Philharmonic Orchestra. Tomorrow,  1.15pm-1.45pm, St John's Cathedral, Garden Rd, Central, free. Inquiries: 2523 4157

Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra: New Year Gala

The HKPO offers a programme reminiscent of a Viennese New Year celebration.  Featuring  Australian soprano Amelia Farrugia.   Thu-Fri and  Sun, 8pm, Cultural Centre Concert Hall, $140-$480 Urbtix.  Inquiries: 2721 2030

La Traviata

Verdi's opera, produced by Warren Mok and performed by the Hong Kong Sinfonietta, Opera Hong Kong Chorus and Hong Kong Dance Company. In Italian with Chinese and English surtitles. Fri-Jan 4,  7.30pm, Grand Theatre, Cultural Centre, TST, $120-$680 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7321

HKPO: Amadeus Concert

The Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra performs a programme of works by Mozart and from the film Amadeus, including the Don Giovanni Overture, the Magic Flute Overture and the Concerto for Flute and Harp. With Andrea Lam on piano, principal flautist Megan Sterling, and principal harpist Christopher Sidenius.  Jan 6, 8pm, Cultural Centre Concert Hall;  Jan 7, 8pm, Tsuen Wan Town Hall Auditorium. $100-$240 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2721 2030

Chinese Music Company of Hong Kong

The company will perform a selection of solos, duets and operatic songs and music accompanied by traditional Chinese instruments.  Jan 9, 8pm, Auditorium, Sha Tin Town Hall, 1 Yuen Wo Rd, Sha Tin, $80-$120 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7321

Extra-curricular

Latin Tuesday

Salsa, cha cha and other latino moves.  Every Tue. Class from 7.30pm-8.30pm followed from 9pm by dancing to the sounds of latin band, Azucar Latina. Bohemian Lounge, 3-5 Old Bailey St, Central, $150.  Inquiries: 2526 6099

English Language Clinic

Author  Dr Gillian Bickley offers advice on all English language problems. By appointment only. Tomorrow,  6pm-8pm, G04 The Center, Wyndham St, Central. $75 members, $90 non-members for a 15-minute session. Inquiries:

2186 8449

Come Out and Play

A night with local indie bands.  Fri-Sat,  10.30pm until late, Fringe Gallery, Fringe Club, 2 Lr Albert Rd, Central, $80.  Inquiries: www.89268.com

Asian Cultural Council - Call for Fellowship Applications

The ACC supports cultural exchanges in visual and performing arts between the US and Asia. It is now accepting applications for fellowship opportunities in the US in 2005. Grants are available in the fields of archaeology, architecture (design, history and theory), arts administration, art criticism, art history, conservation, crafts, dance, film and video, museology, music, painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture, and theatre (not for undergraduate study). The application deadline is Jan 3, 2005. Inquiries: 2895 0407 or www.asianculturalcouncil.org

Film

Tales from the Crypt

The creepy keeper of the crypt recounts five tales of horror. The 1972 film relied on characters and storylines rather than gore and special effects to claim a place as one of the best British horror films ever.  Tomorrow, 7.30pm, Agnes b. Cinema!, Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai. $25-$50 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2970 3300

The Science of Climate

What is global warming, and who are the culprits behind global warming? This film shows that recent climate changes are minimal compared to changes over longer periods before humans had the ability to have an impact. In English with Chinese subtitles. Tomorrow,  3pm-3.30pm, HK Science Museum Lecture Hall, 2 Science Museum Rd, TST East, free. Inquiries: 2732 3232

Tricky Wonderland

Screenings of films famous for their special effects, including Stanley Kubrick's 1968 classic, 2001: A Space Odyssey, James Cameron's Aliens, and  The Twins Effect by Dante Lam, winner of the 2003 HK Film Awards for special effects. Cinema, Hong Kong Film Archive, 50 Lei King Rd, Sai Wan Ho, $40 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2739 2139 or go to www.filmarchive.gov.hk. Ends Jan 8

Urbtix: 2734 9009

Urbtix/CityLine

credit-card booking: 2111 5999

Fringe: 2521 7251

CityLine: 2317 6666

HK Ticketing: 3128 8288

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