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SCMP Reporter

Exhibitions

In Rome 2005

Emmett Moran Vanriper,  Tripty Arya and  Yue Winston Yeo's  photos of the events after the death of Pope John Paul II.  Mon-Thu, noon-midnight, Fri-Sat, noon-3am, Fotogalerie, 2/F Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central. Inquiries: 2521 9126. Ends Aug 23

Adored Perfection

Ngo Ba Hoang's   portraits of his wife. Mon-Sat, 9.30am-6.30pm, Sun,  10.30am-6pm, Arch Angel Art, 38 Peel St,  Central. Inquiries: 2854 4255. Ends Aug 25

Photography Exhibition by  Frank Breuer

The German photographer's images of the Ruhr area of 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

Last Hunters of China's  Vanishing Forest

The Orochen Foundation presents a photographic journey of the struggles of the Orochen people in  Manchuria. Mon-Sat, noon-10pm, the Economist Gallery and Fringe Gallery,  Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central. Inquiries: www.orochenfoundation.org.

Ends Aug 31

Artificial Garden Rock

Zhan Wang's  stainless steel sculptures that have been pounded onto a rock's surface. Mon-Fri, 10am-6.30pm, Sat, 10am-6pm, Hanart TZ Gallery, 2/F Henley Bldg, 5 Queen's Rd Central. Inquiries: 2526 9049. Ends Sept 3

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,  University of Hong Kong, 94 Bonham Rd. Inquiries: 2241 5500. Ends Sept 11

Hong Kong Union of Visual Artists

Inaugural Exhibition

Artworks by 40 artists. Mon-Sat, 9.30pm-6pm, Sun, 1.30pm-5.30pm, University Museum and Art Gallery,  University of Hong Kong, 94 Bonham Rd, Pokfulam, free. Inquiries: 2241 5500. Ends Sept 25

Performing Arts

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.  Today-tomorrow, 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. Today-tomorrow,  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. Today-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. Today-tomorrow,  7.30pm, Sun, 3pm, Sha Tin Town Hall, Auditorium, 1 Yuen Wo Rd, Sha Tin, $60-$120 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2967 8253

Fantastic Dreams

The Fanny Cheung School of Ballet performs Fantastic Dreams. Tomorrow, 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  in a small city. In Cantonese. Tomorrow-Sun, 8pm, O2 Theatre and Fringe Studio, Fringe Club, 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

In the Beginning

City Contemporary Dance Company presents an ensemble by choreographer Helen Lai,  which embodies creation myths of Hebrews, Chinese, Egyptians, Indians and Mayans. Sept 9-10, 8pm, Sept 11, 3pm, HK Cultural Centre, Studio Theatre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, $120, $160 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2329 7803

Hong Kong Sinfonietta and Karen Lam

A concert of musical stories highlighting The Story of Babar (in English), The Little Gecko (in Putonghua) and Monkey King's Adventure on the Moon (in Cantonese) with the Hong Kong Sinfonietta, and presented by Karen Lam.  Sept 10, 7.30pm,  Sha Tin Town Hall, Auditorium,  1 Yuen Wo Rd, Sha Tin; Sept 11, 3pm, Tuen Mun Town Hall, Auditorium, 3 Tuen Hi Rd, Tuen Mun, $80-$200 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2836 3336

Extra-curricular

Hong Kong Computer and Communications Festival 2005

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

Instrumental Music Training Scheme

The Music Office offers courses on western and Chinese musical instruments including the violin, cello, double bass, dizi, zheng and pipa. For children aged six to 14. In Cantonese. Apply by tomorrow for courses starting in November. Various locations and times, $130 (weekly one-hour lessons

for one month). Inquiries: www.lcsd.gov.hk/musicoffice

Body, Mind and Energy Workshop

James Wong's introductory workshop on effective ways to work your body, mind and energy. Tomorrow, 3pm-5pm, Three Boxes, G/F Graham St, Central, free. Inquiries: 2850 4822

Film

Alain Resnais - Travelling in Time

Classic films by the French filmmaker. Today-Aug 31,  various venues and times, $50 Urbtix. Inquiries: www.lcsd.gov.hk/fp

Not on the Lips  (Pas sur la bouche)

Alain Resnais' musical questions the true meaning of love. Set in Paris. A woman omits to tell her husband she was previously married. When her ex-husband reappears a trail of lies ensues. In French with English subtitles. Today, 7.30pm, HK Film Archive, 50 Lei King Rd, Sai Wan Ho; Aug 31, 7.30pm, HK Science Museum, 2 Science Museum Rd, TST East. $50 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2734 2900

Morning Raga Bollywood film that focuses on a retired singer who overcomes tragedy with the help of  musicians. In English. Today,  7.30pm, HK Space Museum, Lecture Hall, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST; Aug 20, 3.30pm, Agnes b. Cinema, HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai. $60 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2103 9502

Night Scene

Live, Loud and Beautiful

A competition between models brave enough to show their musical talent.  Today, 10pm, Hard Rock Cafe, G-1/F Silvercord,  30 Canton Rd, TST, $180, includes two drinks. Inquiries: 2375 1323

Club ing

DJ Invisible from the US spins hip-hop and R&B.  Today, 10pm, 4/F Convention Plaza, 1 Harbour Road, Wan Chai. $180. Inquiries 2836 3690

Red Taurus

Local veterans play a mix of Latin jazz and funk. Today and tomorrow,  10pm, Bohemian Lounge, 3 Old Bailey Street, Central. Inquiries: 2526 6099

Urbtix: 2734 9009

Urbtix/CityLine

credit-card booking: 2111 5999

Fringe: 2521 7251

CityLine: 2317 6666

HK Ticketing: 3128 8288

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