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SCMP Reporter

Exhibitions

In Rome 2005

Emmett Moran Vanriper, Tripty Arya and Yue Winston Yeo's  photographs of the events after the death of Pope John Paul II.  Today, noon-midnight, Fotogalerie, 2/F Fringe Club,

2 Lower Albert Rd, Central. Inquiries: 2521 9126. Ends today

Adored Perfection

Ngo Ba Hoang paints his wife in contemplative portraits. Mon-Sat, 9.30am-6.30pm, Arch Angel Art, 38 Peel St, Central. Inquiries:  2854 4255. Ends Thu

Fabien Verschaere

The artist creates  fairy tales through drawings, paintings and illustrations. Mon-Sat, 10.30am-7.30pm, Art Statements, G/F, 5 Mee Lun St, Central. Inquiries: 9502 3847. Ends Aug 31

Hide and Seek

Exhibition of Hello Kitty works.  Daily, 10.30am-8pm, Pao Gallery, HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai. Inquiries: www.hiden seek.com.hk. Ends Aug 31

Contemporary Croatian Drawing Exhibition

Abstract, cartoon and contemporary drawings by Croatian artists. Daily, 10am-8pm, HK City Hall, 1/F Low Block, Edinburgh Place, Central. Inquiries: 3101 2738. Ends Aug 31

Mind and Soul

Oils on canvas and mixed media pieces by Joel Ferrari  and Bobit Segismundo.  Tue-Sat, 6pm-late, Vodka Bar, G/F, 13 Old Bailey St, Central. Inquiries: 9803 6650.  Ends Aug 31

Keeping Cool XIII

Paintings by Vietnamese artists.  Mon-Sat, 10.30am-6.30pm, Galerie La Vong, 13/F One Lan Kwai Fong, Central. Inquiries: 2869 6863.  Ends Sept 28

Hundred Days Sars - Overcome in Unity

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

Ozone Application

Focuses on the demonstration of modern ozone applications widely used in our daily lives and commercial industries. Mon-Fri, 1pm-9pm, Sat-Sun and public holidays, 10am-9pm (closed Thu except public holidays), HK Science Museum, 2 Science Museum Rd, TST East. Inquiries: 2732 3232. Ends Nov 6

Performing Arts

Drum Jam

Kumi Masunaga  leads a drum jam with more than 70 drums and percussion instruments. Today, 8pm, Fringe Gallery, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, free. Inquiries: 2521 7251

From Classroom to Stage 2005

The Hong Kong Children's Dance Group shows their talent. Tomorrow, 7.30pm, Grand Theatre, HK Cultural Centre,

10 Salisbury Rd, TST, $80-$220 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2734 9009

Retrospective Exhibitionist

Miguel Gutierrez's solo performance encompasses choreography, music and dance.  Thu-Sat, 8pm, Fringe Studio, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, $100, $120 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2521 9126

Heydance Night Fever

A Broadway-style show with

tap dancing and Latin moves performed by Hey Dance. Thu-Sat, 7.30pm, O2 Theatre, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central. $95, $120 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2521 9126

Summer Fling 2005

The Kassia Women's Choir sings classic and contemporary hits.  Sat, 8pm, The Helena May, Garden Rd, Central, $200, includes one drink. Inquiries: 2575 3931

Alan Tam in Concert

The Canto-pop singer performs. Thu-Fri,  8pm, HK Coliseum, 9 Cheong Wan Rd, Hunghom, $100-$500 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2734 9009

Unique Jiangnan Operatic Genre

The Wu Opera Troupe of Zhejiang stages excerpts from On Broken Bridge and The Substituted Marriages. Aug 29-31, 7.30pm,  Sai Wan Ho Civic Centre, Theatre, 111 Shau Kei Wan Rd, Sai Wan Ho, $100-$200 Urbtix. Inquiries:  2268 7323

RenaissanceMFM Creation presents a variety show of 72 characters played by six performers, showcasing art forms including hip-hop dance and Peking opera. In Cantonese. Sept 1-3, 8pm, O2 Theatre, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, $70 (members), $80 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2521 7251

Singing Alone

The Drama Gallery's cabaret of  local and international musicals performed by Gladys Liu.  Sept 8-11, 8pm (Sat-Sun also at 3pm), Ngau Chi Wan Civic Centre, Cultural Activities Hall, 2-3/F Ngau Chi Wan Municipal Services Bldg, 11 Clear Water Bay Rd, $100 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2372 9007

Darren Sigesmund Jazz Quintet

The Canadian trombonist and composer  and his group play original compositions fusing jazz, Latin and classical music. Sept 9-10, 7.30pm, O2 Theatre, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, $80 (members), $99 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2521 7251

Hong Kong Sinfonietta

and Karen Lam

A concert of musical stories with the Hong Kong Sinfonietta, 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

Secrets to Career Success

Life coach Vivien Eakin  speaks about finding more career success. Today, 7pm-8.30pm, Zama International, 1003-4 Kinwick Centre, 32 Hollywood Rd, Central, $100. Inquiries: 2528 0280

A Woman's World

A  networking event with topics including stress release techniques by Lydia Wilson,  the powers of crystals by Rosina Maria Arquati  and property investment by Ofra Ou.  In English. Today, 6.30pm-8.30pm, Executive Club, 3/F Central Plaza, 18 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, free. Inquiries:  2511 8337

Hong Kong's Prosperity, Stability and Relations with the Mainland

Chief Executive Donald Tsang Yam-kuen  speaks about Hong Kong's development. Tomorrow, 12.30pm, Foreign Correspondents' Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, $150 (members), $180, includes lunch. Inquiries: 2521 1511

Cholesterol - Fact, Fiction or Fad?

All about cholesterol. Tomorrow, 7pm, Life, 10 Shelley St, SoHo, Central, free. Inquiries: 2810 9777

Film

Alain Resnais - Travelling in Time

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

Golden Lemons

Documentary road movie about German punk band Die Goldenen Zitronen (The Golden Lemons), who embark on a tour with schizophrenic rocker Wesley Willis around the American southwest. Directed by Jorg Siepmann (2002). In German with English subtitles. Fri, 7.30pm, HK Film Archive,  50 Lei King Rd, Sai Wan Ho, $40 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2802 0088

No Smoking

Adapted from the novel Intimate Exchanges by British playwright Alan Ayckbourn. The plot involves a woman who refuses to smoke because of relationships which have unwittingly come to an end. Sun, 5.15pm, HK Film Archive,  50 Lei King Rd, Sai Wan Ho, $50 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2734 2900

Island of the Sharks

Cocos Island has the world's highest concentration of large marine predators. In Cantonese

and English. Daily, 3.50pm, 7.20pm (Sat-Sun also at 12.20pm), closed Tues, Space Theatre, HK Space Museum, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST. $24, $32 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2721 0226. Ends Sept 30

Kilimanjaro - To the Roof of Africa

An up-close experience of Africa's highest mountain in Tanzania, 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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