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SCMP Reporter

Exhibitions

Photographs of China and Its People 1862 - 1872

An exhibition of photographs taken by Hong Kong resident John Thomson (1837-1921).  10am-6pm,  Wattis Fine Art, 2/F, 20 Hollywood Rd, Central. Inquiries: 2524 5302l. Ends today

Dissections

Associating the human form with trees, Amabel Liu creates paintings of gigantic, ancient trees in striking colours. Noon-10pm, Economist Gallery, the Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central. Inquiries: 2521 7251.

Ends today

Egghibition

Artists, designers, photographers and egg enthusiasts showcase their passion for ovums in a photography exhibition. Daily, 10am-10pm, 2/F Lobby, Times Square, Causeway Bay. Inquiries: 2118 8855. Ends Mar 31

Impressionism: Treasures from the National Collection of France

Impressionist masterpieces from the Musee d' Orsay in Paris and other French museums. Exhibits include The Dance Class by Degas, and Monet's Water Lilies. Fri-Wed, 10am-8pm, $10-$30, Contemporary Hong Kong Art Gallery, 2/F Hong Kong Museum of Art, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST.  Inquiries: 2721 0116. Ends Apr 10

DNA Explore

Scientists and academics from England present interactive exhibitions,  performances  and lectures on  DNA. (Suitable for students aged nine-16). Mon-Wed and Fri, 1pm-9pm, Sat-Sun and public holidays, 10am-9pm, HK Science Museum, 2 Science Museum Rd, TST East,  free. Inquiries: 2723 3232. Ends April 15

Performing Arts

Vivekananda: The Making of a Revolutionary Saint

Shekhar Sen performs inspirational music about a revolutionary saint. In Hindi and English, with English translation. Tomorrow, 8pm, City Hall, Concert Hall, Central, $100-$250 Urbtix. Inquiries: 9329 1931

Hok Yau Plays Music

A live band playing jazz, rock and metal. Tomorrow-Fri, 7.30pm, O2 Theatre, the Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, $80 ($65 members). Inquiries: 2521 7251

The Joe Rosenberg Quartet East

Black Saint artist Joe Rosenberg blends jazz and contemporary  music. Tomorrow, 7.30pm, Loke Yew Hall,  University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam Rd, free but tickets required. Bookings: 2859 7045. Fri, 8pm, the Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, $80-$90. Mar 29, 1pm, Exposition Hall, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Clearwater Bay Rd, Sai Kung, free. Inquiries:

2791 4968

Spartacus

Irek Mukhamedov, former principal dancer with the Bolshoi Ballet,  choreographs the Hong Kong Ballet's version of Spartacus. Fri-Sat,  8pm, and Sat-Sun, 3pm, Auditorium, Sha Tin Town Hall, $80-$230 Urbtix. Inquiries:

2105 9724

Avril Lavigne

Angst-ridden singer-songwriter comes to Hong Kong on The Bonez Tour 2005. Fri, 8pm, HKCEC, Hall 3, $320-$780 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2877 8260

The Magic Horn

The brass quintet, Canadian Brass, performs numbers by Bach, Vivaldi and Mozart. Mar 28, 8pm,  City Hall, Concert Hall, Central, $90-$180 Urbtix. Inquiries:

2268 7321

Diana KrallThe successful jazz musician takes to centre stage. Mar 29, 8pm, HKCEC, Grand Hall, Wan Chai, $388-$888 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2159 4855

Farewell My Concubine

A dramatic love story is interwoven with dance, ancient Chinese melodies, Peking opera, story-telling and Suzhou dialect ballad-singing as well as modern music. Apr 1-2, 7.30pm, Apr 3, 3pm, HK Cultural Centre, Grand Theatre, Salisbury Rd, TST, $90-$180 Urbtix. Inquiries: 3103 1809

Salieri the Master

and Mozart the Genius

The oldest and most active choir in Hong Kong, the HK Oratorio Society, sings music by the great masters.  Apr 5, 8pm, City Hall, Concert Hall, Central, $90-$180 Urbtix. Inquiries: 9463 5217

Extra-curricular

The Future of English-language Publications in Asia

Hugo Restall, editor of the Far Eastern Economic Review, discusses the difficult times for print media globally and locally. Today, 12.30pm, 1/F Foreign Correspondents' Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, $180 ($150 members), including lunch. Inquiries: 2521 1511

Aids: I Dare Say - Care

about Aids, Do it!

Aids Festival 2005 organised by St John's Cathedral's HIV Education Centre has different ethnic groups perform drama, dance, yoga, and more. Sun, 2.30pm-5.30pm, Chater Rd pedestrian precinct, Central, free. Inquiries: 2523 0531

Preserving the Heritage of

Hong Kong: Victoria Prison

Alex Hui talks about the unique cultural history of Victoria Prison. Mar 29, 7.30pm, 1/F Foreign Correspondents' Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, $250 ($175 members), including dinner. Inquiries: 2521 1511

Wanderings in the Last Millennium of Chinese Society

Social historian David Faure leads a talk on how Chinese society has changed in the past thousand years and how local people became Chinese.  Mar 31, 7pm, HK Museum of History, G/F Lecture Theatre, TST, free, followed by a self-paying dinner with the speaker. Inquiries: 6010 0364

Ultimate Frisbee

The Ultimate Frisbee spring league starts from April 13 until June, being played every Wednesday night in Causeway Bay. Newcomers are welcome.

To join, e-mail StevenKLee2000@yahoo.com, deadline is Apr 5. Inquiries: www.hkupa.com

Film

10 on Ten

While being filmed in his favourite film setting - the car - director Abbas Kiarostami takes audiences on a cinematic crash course.  Today, 7.15pm, Kwai Tsing Theatre, 12 Hing Ning Rd, Kwai Chung; Apr 6, 2.30pm, HK Science Museum, 2 Science Museum Rd, $42, $55. Inquiries: 2970 3300 or www.hkiff.org.hk

Gunner Palace

Documentary   on the chaotic and dangerous Iraq war told first-hand by US troops. Husband-and-wife directors of the film, Michael Tucker and Petra Epperlein, will answer questions after the screening. Tomorrow,  7.30pm, 1/F Foreign Correspondents' Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, $250 includes dinner ($175 members). Inquiries: 2521 1511

Revenge by the Volcano

(aka Blood of Love)

Sun Yu's 1932 silent film involving a warlord's nephew lusting after a farmer's sister.  With English intertitles. Live music accompaniment. Today,  9.30pm and Mar 28, 2.30pm, Hong Kong Film Archive Cinema, 50 Lei King Road, Sai Wan Ho, $40, $80. Inquiries: 2739 2139

Urbtix: 2734 9009

Urbtix/CityLine

credit-card booking: 2111 5999

Fringe: 2521 7251

CityLine: 2317 6666

HK Ticketing: 3128 8288

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