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SCMP Reporter

Exhibitions

Twelfth Anniversary

Works by contemporary Vietnamese artists from three generations. Today, 10.30am-6.30pm, Galerie La Vong, 13/F One Lan Kwai Fong, Central. Inquiries: 2869 6863. Ends today

New Trend

Works by Hong Kong Institute of Education graduates including Choi Yuk-tin,  Yuen Wing-yan  and Lam Pak-kei.  Today, 2pm-8pm, Artists Commune, Unit 12, Cattle Depot Artist Village, 63 Ma Tau Kok Rd, Kowloon. Inquiries: 2104 3322. Ends today

Jovi Wong

Dreamlike oils, watercolours and ink paintings of people and animals. Tue-Sun, 11am-7pm, Galerie des Arts et de la Culture,  1 Ngan Wan Rd, Mui Wo, Lantau. Inquiries: 2984 2110. Ends Aug 26

The Motion in Calligraphy

Henry Ho  infuses Chinese calligraphy with abstract expressionism. Mon-Fri, 10am-7pm, Sat, 10am-3pm,  Art Beatus, Shop 301-302 Exchange Square Podium, Central. Inquiries: 2522 1138.  Ends Aug 27

Nudenotnaked

Nude photographs by Norman Yip.  Mon-Sat, noon-9pm, Three Boxes, G/F 35 Graham St, Central. Inquiries: 2850 4822. Ends Aug 27

Big Tools/Small Tools

Installation that combines analog and digital along with macro and micro imaging. Wed-Sun, noon-7pm, Para/Site Art Space, G/F, 4 Po Yan St, Sheung Wan. Inquiries: 2517 4620. Ends Aug 28

Transcendental Vision: Paintings by Peng Ximing

Hanging scrolls, handscrolls and albums  of landscapes by the late artist (1908-2002). Mon-Sat, 9.30pm-6pm, Sun, 1.30pm-5.30pm, University Museum and Art Gallery, HK University, 94 Bonham Rd, Pokfulam, free. Inquiries: 2241 5500. Ends Aug 28

Hundred Days Sars - Overcome in Unity

Exhibition covering the Sars epidemic through panels, photos, newspaper clippings and videos. Tue, Thu-Sat, 10am-5pm, Wed, 10am-7pm, Sun,  1pm-5pm, HK Museum of Medical Sciences, 2 Caine Lane, Mid-Levels, $10, $5. Inquiries: 2549 5123. Ends Sept 30

The Robot Zoo

Exhibition of eight robots and 13 interactive exhibits, with giant robot animals showing the biomechanics of how real animals move and change colour. Mon-Fri, 1pm-9pm, Sat-Sun,  10am-9pm (closed on Thu), HK Science Museum, 2 Science Museum Rd, TST East, $10, $20. Inquiries: 2732 3232. Ends Oct 25

Space and Places

Four architects - Wallace Chang,  Barrie Ho,  Desmond Hui  and Rocco Yim  - reconstruct space in galleries. Mon-Sat, 10am-6pm, Sun,  10am-7pm (closed on Tue), HK Heritage Museum, 1 Man Lam Rd, Sha Tin, $5, $10. Inquiries: 2180 8188. Ends Nov 28

Performing Arts

Oops! Belle the Witch is Gone!

Theatre Ensemble presents a children's theatre classic. In Cantonese. Today-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. Tomorrow, 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  more than 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

Fantastic Dreams

The Fanny Cheung School of Ballet performs Fantastic Dreams. Sat, 7.30pm, Sai Wan Ho Civic Centre, 111 Shau Kei Wan Rd, $80 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2556 8895

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

Hayley Westenra

The young classical singer performs hits from her album Odyssey. Sun, 3.30pm, Festival Walk LG2, Kowloon Tong, free. Inquiries: 2844 2200

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, Dixie Chicks' Wide Open Spaces 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

Russia's Role in Asia's  Security Balance

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

The Bond of Purity and Protection

Celebrating the Indian festival of Raksha Bhandan, Dadi Ratan Mohini Dadi from Rajasthan hosts a  meditation session. Tomorrow, 6.30pm-8.30pm, Brahma Kumaris Raja Yoga Centre, 17 Dragon Rd, Tin Hau, free. Inquiries: 2806 3008

Encountering George Chinnery and His Use of Shorthand

Geoffrey Bonsall talks about the meticulous inscriptions found on George Chinnery's works. Fri,  6.15pm, Extension Activities Rm, 8/F City Hall High Block, Central, free. Inquiries: 2813 7500

Carman Wong Clay Art Workshop

Clay art teacher Carman Wong hosts a fun and creative workshop. For kids aged six to 12. In Cantonese. Sun, 10am-noon, 3/F HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, free (reservations required). Inquiries: 2896 5939

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

A Class to Remember

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

The Same Old Song

(On connait la chanson) Alain Resnais' musical  inspired by the novel The Singing Detective about infinite forms and possibilities of love. In French with English subtitles. Today, 7.30pm, HK Film Archive, 50 Lei King Rd, Sai Wan Ho; Aug 28, 7.30pm, HK Science Museum,  2 Science Museum Rd, TST East. $50 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2734 2900

Urbtix: 2734 9009

Urbtix/CityLine

credit-card booking: 2111 5999

Fringe: 2521 7251

CityLine: 2317 6666

HK Ticketing: 3128 8288

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