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SCMP Reporter

Exhibitions

Asian Density

Monoprints and ceramic titles by Japanese artist Kentaro Hara.   Today, noon-10pm, The Economist Gallery, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central. Inquiries: 2521 7251. Ends today

Impressions of the East:  The Art of George Chinnery

Glimpses of the orient in the 19th century through paintings and sketches. Mon-Sat, 10am-6pm, Sun, 10am-7pm (closed on Tue), Museum of History, 100 Chatham Rd South, TST, $5, $10. Inquiries: 2724 9042. Ends Aug 29

Animal Kingdom

Paintings of animals by young artists Elizabeth, 14, Cheryl, 12, and Lam Lam, 11. Tue-Sat, 11.30am-8pm, One Fine Day, 3/F, 85 Queen's Rd Central (entrance on Queen Victoria St). Inquiries: 2810 6805. Ends Aug 31

Photography Exhibition  by Frank Breuer

The German photographer's images of  the Ruhr area in the Netherlands. Mon-Fri, 10am-8pm, Sat, 2pm-6pm, Goethe-Gallery, Goethe-Institut Hongkong,  14/F HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai. Inquiries: 2802 0088. Ends Aug 31

Transcendence of Time

Exhibition of rare ammonites from the Cretaceous period  (146-65 million years ago) and petrified wood of the Triassic period (245-208 million years ago) from Madagascar. Mon-Sat, 10.30am-7.30pm, Sun, noon-5pm, Osage Gallery, Lower Ground Shop 1, 45 Caine Rd, Central. Inquiries: 2537 0688. Ends Aug 31

Rotational Summer Exhibition

Paintings by neo-realist and avant-garde artists including Li Guijun,  Li Yousong  and Zhang Linhai.  Mon-Sat, 10.30am-6.30pm, Schoeni Art Gallery, G/F, 21-31 Old Bailey St, Central. Inquiries: 2869 8802. Ends Sept 10

Hong Kong Four-Cast

Photographs of Hong Kong by Almond Chu,  Lau Ching-ping,  Hisun Wong  and Wong Wo-bik.  Mon-Sat, 9.30am-6pm, Sun, 1.30pm-5.30pm, University Museum and Art Gallery,  HK University, 94 Bonham Rd. Inquiries: 2241 5500. Ends Sept 11

Art of Giving

Showcases donations of contemporary Chinese art.  Daily, 10am-6pm (closed Thu),  HK Museum of Art, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, $5, $10. Inquiries: 2721 0116. Ends Oct 30

Performing Arts

Chinese Dance Performance

The Nor Chinese Dance Studio  takes to the stage. Today-tomorrow, Sai Wan Ho Civic Centre, G/F 111 Shau Kei Wan Rd, $120 Urbtix. Inquiries: 3184 5760

Oops! Belle the Witch is Gone!

Theatre Ensemble presents a children's theatre classic. In Cantonese. Tomorrow-Sun, Aug 23-28, 7pm (Sat-Sun also at 3pm), Shouson Theatre, HK Arts Centre,  2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, $150-$230 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2421 6176

The Tears

Here Come the Tears 2005

Suede frontman Brett Anderson and former guitarist Bernard Butler  will perform songs from their new album. Thu, 8pm,  HK Convention and Exhibition Centre, Wan Chai, $320-$680  HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 3128 8288

Stars of Tomorrow 2005

The Jean M. Wong School of Ballet celebrates its 45th year with  1,000 students, alumni and  principal dancer of the Leningrad Ballet, Sergey Kononenko. Fri-Sat, 7.30pm, HK Cultural Centre, Grand Theatre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, $160-$500 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2886 3992

Summer Wave Summer Youth

Four short creative works by Zuni Youth that explore what it means to be young. Fri-Sat, 7pm,  O2 Theatre, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, $60, $80  HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2521 9126

Destroyers and Liberators

Three self-destructive teens are driven by their fears and moral values to reconstruct their lives. Presented by The Bad Sisters theatre group. In Cantonese and English. Fri-Sun, 8pm, McAulay Studio, HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, $80, $100 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2582 0200

Hong Kong Dance Expo 2005

A three-day event featuring 55 programmes and more than 50 international dance troupes performing Chinese dance, ballet, jazz, modern and western folk dances. Groups include dancers from Australia, China and Macau. Fri-Sat, 7.30pm, Sun, 3pm, Sha Tin Town Hall, Auditorium,  1 Yuen Wo Rd, Sha Tin, $60-$120 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2967 8253

Small Stories in a Big City

A drama by Asian People Theatre Festival Society about happy stories you can find in a small city. In Cantonese. Sat-Sun, 8pm, Fringe Club, O2 Theatre and Fringe Studio, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, $65 (members), $80  HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2521 9126

Swan Lake

The Christine Liao School of Ballet  stages the classic ballet with a cast of 120 swans and  principals Eriko Ochiai  and Wang Yong.  Aug 26-27, 7.30pm, HK Cultural Centre,  10 Salisbury Rd, TST, $80-$200 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2736 6666

Summer Fling 2005

The Kassia Women's Choir sings classic and contemporary hits including The Carpenters' We've Only Just Begun and Don't Rain on My Parade by Barbra Streisand. Aug 27, 8pm, The Helena May, Garden Rd, Central, $200, includes one drink. Inquiries: 2575 3931

Extra-curricular

Hong Kong Food Expo 2005Five-day expo featuring demonstrations from chefs, sampling and cooking tips. Today, 10am-6pm, HK Convention and Exhibition Centre, Hall 1-2, Wan Chai, $20. Inquiries: 1830 668

Russia's Role in Asia's  Security Balance

Alexander Goltz, a veteran Russian military correspondent and  defence analyst, discusses the goals of Russian security policies in Asia. Wed, 12.30pm, Foreign Correspondents' Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, $150 (members), $180, includes lunch. Inquiries: 2521 1511

Hong Kong Computer and Communications Festival 2005

One of the largest IT events in Hong Kong, with more than 400 vendors showcasing computers, consumer electronics and more. Fri, 11am-8.30pm, Sat-Sun, 10.30am-8.30pm, Aug 22, 10.30am-6pm, HK Convention and Exhibition Centre, Hall 1,  Wan Chai, $10, $20. Inquiries: 2785 8867

Film

International Children's Film Carnival 2005

Feature films, animations and shorts. Today-Sun,  various times and venues, $40 Urbtix. Inquiries: www.lcsd.gov.hk/fp

Hidden Master

A Tribute to Yoji Yamada

The first Hong Kong-Japanese film festival paying tribute to the Japanese filmmaker (1931-1996). Today-Wed, Broadway Cinematheque and Palace IFC, various times, $50, $65 (tickets: 2388 3188 or 2388 6268). Inquiries: www.cinema.com.hk

Twilight Samurai

A samurai warrior takes care of his daughters after his wife dies, but when an old female friend arrives  they find  the confines of tradition and class are impossible to break. Today, 9.40pm, Broadway Cinematheque, Prosperous Garden, 3 Public Square St, Yau Ma Tei, $50, tickets: 2388 3188. Inquiries: www.cinema.com.hk

A Class to Remember

A bunch of truants, junkies, factory workers, senior citizens and immigrants attend night school. When a classmate dies, the students are forced to reflect on their own lives. In Japanese with English subtitles. Wed, 9.40pm, Broadway Cinematheque, Prosperous Garden, 3 Public Square St, Yau Ma Tei, $50, tickets: 2388 3188. Inquiries: www.cinema.com.hk

Kilimanjaro - To the Roof of Africa

An up-close experience of Africa's highest mountain featuring distinct climate zones and ecosystems from alpine deserts to rainforests. Daily, 1.30pm, 5pm, 8.30pm, Space Theatre, HK Space Museum, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST. $24, $32 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2721 0226. Ends Jan 31

Urbtix: 2734 9009

Urbtix/CityLine

credit-card booking: 2111 5999

Fringe: 2521 7251

CityLine: 2317 6666

HK Ticketing: 3128 8288

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