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SCMP Reporter

Exhibitions

On the Road to Mandalay

Myanmese artist Tin Tun Hlaing    paints photo-realistic scenes of Myanmar's culture, tradition and daily life in the countryside. Today-tomorrow, 10am-6.30pm, Zee Stone Gallery, G/F Yu Yuet

Lai Bldg, 43-55 Wyndham St, Central. Inquiries: 2810 5895. Ends tomorrow

Press the Button Tour:  The First Stop, Hong Kong

Photo installation by local artist Seemanho  and Japanese photographer Kabo.  Today-tomorrow, 4pm-8pm, Sat-Sun, 2pm-8pm, Seeman Backyard, 1/F, 43 Peel St, Central. Inquiries: 3527 3167. Ends Sun

Hong Kong, The Pearl of the Orient 1843-1938

Lithographs, photographs, postcards, wood engravings and watercolours of Hong Kong Harbour. Today-Sat, 10am-6pm, Sun, 1pm-5pm, Wattis Fine Art, 2/F, 20 Hollywood Rd, Central. Inquiries: 2524 5302. Ends Sun

Red Babies II

Yu Chen  paints Mao-like chubby babies with playful or menacing expressions. Mon-Sat, 10.30am-6.30pm, Schoeni Art Gallery, 21-31 Old Bailey St, Central. Inquiries: 2869 8802.  Ends Dec 21

Blessings - Voyage to Shangri-La

Sun Guangyi  interprets traditional Chinese culture through stylised Buddhist images. Tue-Sat, 10.30am-7.30pm, Sun, 2pm-7pm, Sin Sin Fine Art, 1 Prince's Terrace, Mid-Levels. Inquiries: 2858 5072. Ends Dec 22

Duddell Street Gallery Exhibition

Oils, watercolours and lacquers by Asian artists including Nguyen Trinh Thai's  Floating Houses, Pham Duc Phong's  Red River and Nguyen Cao Ai's Fish Market. Mon-Sat, 10.30am-7.30pm, Sun, noon-6pm, Asia Fine Art, 302 Printing House, 6 Duddell St, Central. Inquiries: 2522 0405.  Ends Dec 24

Sense and Touch

Wood works of girls in various  provocative poses and oil paintings by German artists Christiane Erdmann  and Wulf Winckelmann.  Mon-Sat, 10am-6pm, Kwai Fung Hin Art Gallery, 20 Ice House Street, Central. Inquiries: 2580 0058.  Ends Dec 31

East Meets West

Cultural relics from the Pearl River Delta region that highlight the history of Sino-western exchanges. Mon-Sat, 10am-6pm, Sun and public holidays, 10am-7pm (closed Tue), HK Museum of History, 100 Chatham Rd South, TST, $5, $10. Inquiries: 2724 9042. Ends Jan 2

Chinese Paintings from the  C.P. Lin Collection

Chinese art collected over the past 30 years, including masterpieces by Wu Changshuo  (1844-1927), Qi Baishi  (1864-1957) and Huang Binhong  (1865-1955). Daily, 10am-6pm (closed on Thu except public holidays), HK Museum of Art, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, $5, $10. Inquiries: 2721 0116. Ends Jan 8

Assembly Halls

Shao Yinong  and Muchen  photograph places used in the cultural revolution as assembly halls, such as old barns.  Tue-Fri, 11am-7pm, Sat, 11.30am-6pm,  10 Chancery Lane Gallery,  G/F, 10 Chancery Lane, SoHo. Inquiries: 2810 0065. Ends Jan 14

Winter 05/06

Oils, acrylics, works on paper, photographs, mixed media and sculpture by  artists including Peter Blake RA,   Caroline Cheng,  Ronnie Ford  and Lam Wai Kit.  Tue-Sat, 11am-7pm,  Amelia Johnson Contemporary, 1/F, 74 Hollywood Rd, Central. Inquiries: 2548 2286. Ends Feb 19

Optical Illusion

Illusions that fool the eyes and brains and challenge common perceptions. Mon-Fri, 1pm-9pm, Sat-Sun,  10am-9pm (closed Thu),  HK Science Museum, 2 Science Museum Rd, Tsim Sha Tsui East. Inquiries: 2732 3232. Ends Mar 26

Performing ArtsQuidam

Cirque du Soleil presents an acrobatic show with a mysterious world of nameless characters. Today-tomorrow, 8pm. Grand Chapiteau, Waterfront Park, Cyberport. $200-$1,400 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 3128 8288

Trojan Women

Lam Lap-sam directs the Greek tragedy about the miserable fate of Trojan women at the hands of Greek masters. In Cantonese. Today-Sun, 8pm, HK Academy for Performing Arts, Amphitheatre, 1 Gloucester Rd, Wan Chai, $40-$85 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2584 8500

Rent

Karen Mok stars in the Pulitzer Prize and Tony award-winning Broadway musical about a bunch of poor artists and musicians struggling to survive in New York. Today-Dec 25, 8pm (Sat-Sun also at 2.30pm), HK Academy for Performing Arts, Lyric Theatre,  1 Gloucester Rd, Wan Chai, $295-$695 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: www.siteforrent.com

Christmas with the Bach Choir

The Bach Choir perform traditional carols with the audience invited to sing along. Today, 8pm, St Andrew's Church, 138 Nathan Rd, TST, $50 (kids), $100 (adults). Inquiries: 9042 8569

Going for More

Hong Kong trio Le Groupe Dance dik gam deu  performs contemporary jazz dance using modern dance styles  with two guest dancers from the Nakura Jazz Dance Studio, Tokyo. Tomorrow-Sat, 8pm, Fringe Theatre, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, $80 (members), $99 HK Ticketing. Inquiries:  2521 7251

Li Ning  - The Legend of Magic with China Acrobatic Circus

A fusion of magic, drama, music, dance and technology by Li,  artistic director Feng Xiaogan  and composer Zhao Fang.  Magic tricks include The Wonderful Magic Box, Four Thousand Years of Legend, Legend of Egypt and Magic Crystal. Tomorrow-Sat, 8pm, Sun, 3pm, HK City Hall, Concert Hall, Edinburgh Place, Central, $120-$230 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7323

Music-in-Education Programme

The Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra presents a family concert with Harry Wong  as presenter and Harmen Cnossen  as conductor in a programme of classics including Harris Ho's Four Seasonings. Tomorrow, 8pm,  Sha Tin Town Hall, 1 Yuen Wo Rd, Sha Tin, $100, $150 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2721 2030

The Nutcracker Christmas Extravaganza

Entertainers from Australia provide a  display of juggling, singing, mime acts, and flag dancing with a Nutcracker theme. Tomorrow-Sun, 4pm and 7pm; Dec 19-22, 6.30pm;  (30-min shows), Oval Atrium, Podium Level 1, IFC Mall, Central, free. Inquiries: 2295 3308

2005 Hong Kong Youth  Music Interflows String  Orchestra Contest

Orchestras from primary and secondary schools perform, including St Paul's College Primary School and La Salle College. Sat, 10am (primary school class), 2pm (secondary school class), Sha Tin Town Hall, Auditorium, 1 Yuen Wo Rd,  Sha Tin, $20 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2582 5334

Jolly Christmas Jingles

Young musicians from Sha Tin College perform Christmas carols, festive songs and music ensembles. Sat, noon-2pm, Sai Square, Waterfront Park, Sai Kung, free. Inquiries: 2488 0611

Delicate Access

A bilingual English-Chinese performance of Madeleine Marie Slavick's  poetry from her latest book Delicate Access, along with vocal artist Priscilla Leung.  Sun, 5.30pm-7pm, Kubrick, Prosperous Garden, 3 Public Square St, Yau Ma Tei, free. Inquiries:  6151 7260

The State Symphony  Capella of Russia

Valeri Polyansky  conducts the choir in a programme of Russian folk songs, classical choral pieces and Christmas carols. Dec 23, 8pm, HK City Hall, Concert Hall, Edinburgh Place, Central. Dec 24, 3pm, Sha Tin Town Hall, Auditorium, 1 Yuen Wo Rd, Sha Tin. $80-$200 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7321

Hollywood

Holiday on Ice takes audiences on a journey through film-making, from early classic films to present day blockbusters with extravagant costumes and figure skating. Dec 24-30, 2.30pm, 8pm, HK Coliseum, 9 Cheong Wan Rd, Hunghom, $150-$595 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2810 8800

Extra-curricular

A New Miscellany-at-Law

Justice Kemal Bokhary  reads extracts and silly snippets from A New Miscellany-at-Law: Still Another Diversion for Lawyers & Others by Sir Robert Megarry.  Today,  6pm-7.30pm, Bloomsbury Books Ltd, 2/F Club Lusitano Building, Duddell St, Central, free. Inquiries: books@ bloomsbury.com.hk

The Killer Darts Competition

Open entry for pros or beginners. Today, 7pm, The Globe, 39 Hollywood Rd, Central, free. Inquiries: 2543 1941

Crisis in Command

Author Sue Ebury  discusses the British Army Aid Group and the politics of Intelligence in China 1942-1945. Tomorrow, 6.30pm, Museum of Coastal Defence, Lecture Hall, Tung Hei Rd, Shau Kei Wan, free. Inquiries: 2476 5057

William Ng - Psychologist

The English Speaking Union hosts William Ng, a psychologist, who gives his thoughts on how to develop resilience against stress. Tomorrow, 6.45pm-8pm, G04 The Center, 99 Queen's Rd, Central, $25-$90. Inquiries: 2186 8449

Book Fair and Flea Market

Featuring art books and local designer's artworks. Sat, 10am-5pm, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, free. Inquiries: 2525 1310

The Paper Princess

In a storytelling session for kids, Sam Jam (aka Nury Vittachi)  reads from his new book, The Paper Princes. For kids aged five-nine. Sat, 11.30am-1pm, Bloomsbury Books Ltd, 2/F Club Lusitano Building, Duddell St, Central, free. Inquiries: 2877 3161

Christmas Cocktail Class

Learn how to mix five classic cocktails and three Christmas cocktails. Sat-Sun, 3pm-5pm, Madison's, G/F Hutchinson House, Central, $500, includes drinks and snacks. Inquiries:  2523 4772

Operation  Santa Claus

The Newsmakers Portrait Exhibition and  Charity Auction

Caricature portrait exhibition of newsmakers such as Bill Clinton and Arnold Schwarzenegger  by South China Morning Post artist Terry Pontikos.  A portrait of yourself or a friend by Pontikos

is also up for auction. Bid until 11.59pm, Sat.  Today-Sat, 9am-7pm, The Rotunda, Exchange Square, Central. Inquiries: osc.scmp.com

Liu Tung Mui

Paintings donated by artist Liu Tung Mui,  a winner of Ten Outstanding Youth Persons of Hong Kong 2005. Mon-Sat, 9am-7pm, Main Atrium, UG/F China Hong Kong City, 33 Canton Rd, TST. Inquiries: 2734 8373. Ends Sat

Urbtix: 2734 9009

Urbtix/cityline credit- card booking: 2111 5999

Fringe: 2521 7251

cityline: 2317 6666

HK Ticketing: 3128 8288

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