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SCMP Reporter

Exhibitions

Communication

Student fine art exhibition featuring surrealist, expressionist, classical and abstract works. Today-tomorrow, 10am-10pm, White Tube, HK Arts Centre,  2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai. Inquiries: dicky_lui@hotmail.com Ends tomorrow

Angle of the Wind

Ding Yuange's  paintings and sketches of traditional dancers.  Today, 3pm-midnight, tomorrow,  3pm-3am, Fringe Gallery, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central. Inquiries: 2521 7251. Ends tomorrow

The Floating World

Sovereign Contemporary Asia Art Award 2004 winner Jeffrey du Vallier d'Aragon Aranita's  scenes of Hong Kong and China.  Today-tomorrow, 8am-9pm, 1/F Devon House, TaiKoo Place, Quarry Bay. Inquiries: 2844 5094. Ends tomorrow

Japanese Paper Dolls Exhibition

Japanese artist Michiko Tanaka  crafts 30cm tall characters from the world of Peking Opera and Kabuki, with accessories such as swords and head gear. The Economist Gallery, Fringe Club,  2 Lower Albert Rd, Central. Inquiries: 2521 7251. Ends Sat

Sketches of Stanley

Lorette Roberts'  lively watercolours and illustrations of Stanley. Today-Sat, 11am-6pm, Picture This Gallery, Suite 603B, 6/F Office Tower, 9 Queen's Rd, Central. Inquiries: 2525 2820.  Ends Sat

Clotheslines

Spanish painter Marques de Jadraque explores mundane objects in vivid colours. Today-tomorrow, 11am-7pm, Sat, 11.30am-6pm, 10 Chancery Lane Gallery, 10 Chancery Lane, SoHo, Central. Inquiries: 2810 0065.  Ends Sat

Frontline

Group show by Lu Peng,  Wang Qing  and Zhang Hongtu  exhibiting chaotic paintings, gloomy landscapes, bronze sculptures and unglazed porcelain. Today-Sat, 10am-6.30pm, Plum Blossoms Gallery, G6, 1 Hollywood Rd, Central. Inquiries: 2521 2189.  Ends Sat

3 x M Group

Burmese artists Win Pe Myint,  Bogie  and Min Zaw  exhibit abstract and figurative paintings. Mon-Sat, 11am-7pm, Sun, 1pm-7pm, Karin Weber Gallery, G/F, 20 Aberdeen St, Central. Inquiries: 2544 5004. Ends Nov 10

Space and Places

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

Essence of Purity

Exhibition to Commemorate the 100th Birthday of Chao Shao-an

A retrospective of painter Chao Shao-an (1905-1998) known for his works featuring birds, landscapes and feathers. Mon-Sat, 10am-6pm, Sun and public holidays, 10am-7pm, (closed Tue),  HK Heritage Museum, 1 Man Lam Rd, Sha Tin, $5, $10. Inquiries: 2180 8188. Ends Jan 2

Performing Arts

Vocal Recital by Nancy Li

The Aurora Vocal Society presents soprano Nancy Li, who performs Chinese, Italian, Latin-American and French songs as well as operatic arias. Today, 8pm, HK City Hall, Theatre, Edinburgh Place, Central, $80, $100. Inquiries: nancyliwong@yahoo.com

The Devil's Tale

Hong Kong Sinfonietta's crossover project blending Stravinsky's music, dance and words on works including Ragtime, Octet and The Devil's Tale. Tomorrow-Sat,  8pm, Kwai Tsing Theatre Auditorium, 12 Hing Ning Rd, Kwai Chung, $120-$250 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2836 336

The Red Lovers

Guangdong Song and Dance Theatre's dance about lovers sacrificing their lives for the 1927 revolution. Stars Wang Lie and Li Shu. The performance won Wenhua's Grand Award plus awards for choreography, music and lead performances. Tomorrow-Sat, 8pm, Auditorium, Sha Tin Town Hall, 1 Yuen Wo Rd, Sha Tin, $70-$110 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7323

Madama Butterfly

Hong Kong Ballet's production of Madama Butterfly about betrayal and sacrifice centred around a son who never really knew his mother and misunderstood his father. Tomorrow-Sun, 7.30pm (Sat-Sun also at 2.30pm), Grand Theatre, HK Cultural Centre, $100-$280 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2105 9724

The Postman

Chung Ying Theatre Company presents the story of Nobel Laureate Pablo Neruda, a poet from Chile, who flees the persecution of a right-wing government to a remote island.  Starring Luther Fung,  Edmond Lo  and Brenda Chan.  In Cantonese. Tomorrow-Oct 31, 8pm (Sat-Sun also at 3pm), HK Cultural Centre, Studio Theatre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, $120, $180 Urbtix.  Inquiries: 2521 6628

Latin Passion

Walter Castro  brings the sounds, rhythms and movements of Buenos Aires to the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra. Programme includes Gershwin's Cuban Overture, Piazzolla's Concerto for bandoneon and guitar, and Copland's El Salon Mexico. Tomorrow-Sat, 8pm,  HK Cultural Centre, Concert Hall, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, $100-$250 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2370 1044

Classical Elegance and  Romantic Passion

Nineteen-year-old violin soloist Yang Tianwa  joins the Pan Asia Symphony Orchestra in a repertoire of Bach's Air on the G String, Mozart's Violin Concerto No 4 in D and Saint-Saens' Havanaise. Sat-Sun, 8pm, Auditorium, Tuen Mun Town Hall, 3 Tuen Hi Rd, Tuen Mun, $60-$100 Urbtix. Inquiries:  2268 7321

Bravo! Belgium

Belgian conductors Dirk Brosse  and Florian Heyerick,  along with clarinet player Andrew Simon  and flutist Marc Grauwels,  join the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra in a repertoire of van Maldere, Bach, Franck and Brosse. Nov 3, 8pm, HK City Hall, Concert Hall, Edinburgh Place, Central, $100-$250 Urbtix. Inquiries:  2721 2030

Carlos Acosta's Tocororo

A Cuban Tale

The first black principal dancer for the Royal Ballet, Cuban  Carlos Acosta,  with dancers from the Cuban National Ballet perform the tale of a boy who left the country to search for his dreams in the big city. Nov 5-6, 7.30pm, HK Cultural Centre, Grand Theatre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, $120-$380 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2370 1044

Duel in Concert

Duel's classical musicians  Craig Owen  and Greg Scott  play all styles of violin music. Nov 5-6, 8pm, HK Cultural Centre, Grand Theatre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, $100-$400 Urbtix.  Inquiries: 2721 2030

Extra-curricular

Charity Bazaar

The American Women's Association of Hong Kong hosts its annual charity sale with jewellery, home decor, clothing and toys for sale. Today, 10am-6pm, The Excelsior Hotel, 281 Gloucester Rd, Causeway Bay, free. Inquiries: 9683 6887

Managing Personal Finance

Cathy Holcombe,  a senior research analyst, talks about how to make your money work for you. Today, 6.30pm, Dot Cod, Basement, Prince's Bldg, 10 Chater Rd, Central, $80, $120, includes one drink. Registration required. Inquiries: events@hkwips.org

German Bierfest 2005

Marco Polo's annual bierfest with German beer, food and band The Notenhoblers performing German music.  Sun-Thu, 5.30pm-11pm, Fri-Sat, 5.30pm-11.30pm, The Marco Polo Hongkong Hotel, 6/F Concourse, 3 Canton Rd, Harbour City, TST, $60-$80 (Sun-Thu), $100-$150 (Fri-Sat), including beer and mug. Inquiries: 2113 3217. Ends Nov 3

Nao Victoria

Visit the Spanish merchant ship as it stops in Hong Kong after acting as a temporary  Spanish  base at Japan's World Fair. Today-Sun, 10am-5pm, Ocean Terminal, Harbour City, TST, free. Inquiries: 2763 6236

The Hung Collection

Robert Hatfield Ellsworth launches his new book Chinese Furniture: The Hung Collection. Today, 5.30pm-7pm, Kelly and Walsh, 236 Pacific Place, Admiralty, free. Inquiries: judy.yue@kellyandwalsh.com.

The Emperor's Bones

Former South China Morning Post reporter and author of The Palace of Heavenly Pleasure, Adam Williams,  discusses his new book The Emperor's Bones - a historical epic set in China. Tomorrow, 6.30pm, 8.30pm (dinner), Kong Club, Windsor & Edinburgh Rm,  1 Jackson Rd, Central, $150-$200 (includes drinks), $450-$500 (includes dinner).  Inquiries: 2103 9508

Urbtix: 2734 9009

Urbtix/CityLine credit- card booking: 2111 5999

Fringe: 2521 7251

CityLine: 2317 6666

HK Ticketing: 3128 8288

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