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SCMP Reporter

Exhibitions

The Best of Galerie La Vong 2005

Exhibition of Vietnamese artists. Today, 10.30am-6.30pm, Galerie La Vong, 13/F One Lan Kwai Fong, Central. Inquiries: 2869 6863.  Ends today

Slower than Fast

Photographer Nelson Yee captures moody moments of  the city with images of vending machines at night. Today, 8am-9pm, 1/F Devon House, Taikoo Place, Quarry Bay. Inquiries: 2844 5094. Ends today

Wonderland

Artists transform ordinary landscapes. Victor Lai  paints with energetic oil brushstrokes;  Andrew Lo  recreates the vastness of the Australian forest; and Raymond Fung  splashes his landscapes  with ink on paper. Today-tomorrow, 10am-6.30pm, Plum Blossoms, G6, 1 Hollywood Rd, Central. Inquiries: 2521 2189.  Ends tomorrow

Desire

International artists Emmanuelle Antille,  Noritoshi Hirakawa,  Camilla Holmgren,  Hiram To   and Yvonne Todd  showcase installation, video, slides and photographs which examine and deconstruct the relationship and feelings about desire. Wed-Sun, noon-7pm, Para/Site Art Space,  4 Po Yan St, Sheung Wan. Inquiries: 2517 4620. Ends Jan 28

Piece of Memory

Two  stories of memories by artists Helen Lau and Dennis Ng. Daily, 10am-10pm, White Tube, HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai. Inquiries: 9747 4381. Ends Jan 28

Unity - Wall Drawing Installation

Jolans Fung  traces everyday life, memories and his imagination with a combination of loose drawings and installation. Tue-Sun, 2pm-8pm, 1a space, Unit 14, Cattle Depot Artist Village,

63 Ma Tau Kok Rd, To Kwa Wan. Inquiries: 2529 0087. Ends Feb 3

Of Tea I Sing, Of Tea I Drink

Li Xinping's impressionist paintings of tea production

and tea making. Mon-Sat, 10.30am-7.30pm, Sun, noon-5pm, Osage Gallery, Lower Ground Shop 1, 45 Caine Rd, Central. Inquiries: 2537 0688. End Feb 14

Bliss of Vision VI: Merging

Art show promoting healthy eye-sight by artists aged from five to 93, including Yik Yuet-sek,  Leung Shun, Ha Bik-chuen  and Charles Kao. Proceeds go to World Eye Organisation. Daily, 11am-7pm, Lee Gardens, G/F Office Lobby,  33 Hysan Ave, Causeway Bay. Inquiries: 2525 2099. Ends Feb 15

Hong Kong Art Biennial Exhibition 2005

More than 100 works by 86 Hong Kong artists with award-winning pieces including Huangpu by Cedric Maridet    and Family History Textbook by Zheng Bo.  Daily, 10am-6pm  (closed Thu),  HK Museum of Art,  10 Salisbury Rd, TST, $10, $5. Inquiries: 2721 0116. Ends Mar 5

The Enchanting Art of  Paper-cutting Switzerland  and Foshan, China

Paper-cuts by Chinese and Swiss artists, with works divided into three categories: late Qing/early Republican period, the Cultural Revolution and modern period. Mon-Sat, 9.30am-6pm, Sun, 1.30pm-5.30pm, University Museum and Art Gallery, University of Hong Kong, 94 Bonham Rd, Pokfulam. Inquiries: 2241 5500. Ends Mar 19

Optical Illusion

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

Performing ArtsOne Night in 2

Harmony Tree presents two plays: Farmer McGregor's Garden about a happy environment disrupted by a spider and Captain Hook's Revenge, Richard Coleman's  play about Captain Hook taking revenge on Peter Pan. In English. Today, 8pm, Agnes b. Cinema,  HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, $60, $120 Urbtix. Inquiries: 3102 8312

Hamlet

Tang Shu-wing  directs the Academy School of Technical Arts in the Shakespearean tragedy.  Starring Chan Hiu-wa, Chan Kin-ho and Chan Kwan-kin. Live music by Nelson Hiu.  In Cantonese. Today-Sat,  7.45pm (Sat also at 2.30pm), HK Academy for Performing Arts, Academy Studio Theatre, 1 Gloucester Rd, Wan Chai, $45-$90 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2884 8500

Zheng Music of  Guangdong Regions

Zheng recitalists Lin Maogen,  Gao Baijian, Rao Ningxin  and Chen Junhui  together with  yehu player Ling Jiheng highlight an array of Chiuchow, Hakka and Cantonese zheng solo and ensemble works. Today, 8pm, HK City Hall, Theatre, Edinburgh Place, Central, $90-$150. Inquiries: 2268 7321

City Festival 2006

Festival showcasing music, dance, theatre and visual arts (including the following four performances) from local and international artists, with Singapore as this year's city spotlight. Today-Jan 28, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, free to $280. Inquiries: www.hkfringeclub.com

Tales from The Heart

Ten  storytellers including  performer Sean Curran    and writer Nury Vittachi  share their favourite stories. In English. Tomorrow, 8pm, Fringe Gallery, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, $50, includes one drink. Inquiries: 2521 7251

Scotland the Brave!

Guest conductor David Gwilt  leads the seven-piece ensemble the Whistlebinkies, local pipe band the Red Guards Band, with the City Chamber Orchestra  of Hong Kong in a series of traditional Scottish and Celtic tunes. Tomorrow, 8pm, HK City Hall, Concert Hall, Edinburgh Place, Central, $80-$180 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7321

Peter Pan

The Hong Kong Repertory Theatre and British director Leon Rubin  present James Barrie's  stage version of Peter Pan and the evil Captain Hook in Neverland. In Cantonese with Chinese and English surtitles. Tomorrow-Jan 23, 7.30pm, Sat also at 2.30pm,  HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, $100-$250 Urbtix. Inquiries: www.hkrep.com

Whatever...

Tibetan-Australian comedian Nick Sun makes fun of ethnic comedy. Winner of Britain's 2004 top comedy competition, So You Think You're Funny. In English. Wed-Sat, 7.45pm, Fringe Gallery,  2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, $120 (members), $150 HK Ticketing. Inquiries:2521 7251

Happy Birthday, Amadeus!

The HK Chamber Music Society presents a concert celebrating Mozart's 250th birthday,  with performances by flutist Izaskun Erdocia,  cellist  Wolfgang Nuesslein,  pianist  Mary Wu  and oboe player Yiu Song-lam.  Wed, 7.30pm (concert), 9pm (dinner), The Pacific Club, Harbour City, TST, $100-$250, $470 (includes dinner). Inquiries: 2719 4749

Mari Masak & Makan  (Come Cook & Eat)

Main Wayang Company's interactive kitchen-based comedy where audience participation is part of the fun, with a Peranakan cultural twist. In English. Wed  and Fri, 8pm, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, $120 (members), $150 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2521 7251 or www.mainwayang.com

Lady Day

A West End cabaret hit about Billie Holiday in one of her final appearances at a small bar in Philadelphia in March 1959. Performed and created by  Dawn Hope  and Warren Wills.  In English. Thu-Sat, 7.30pm, Fringe Club, Fringe Theatre, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, $120 (members), $150 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2521 7251

Extra-curricular

Baron School of Music Audition

The school is holding auditions for talented musicians. Today-Jan 26  and Feb 3-16, various times,  1/F St John's Bldg, 33 Garden Rd, Central. Inquiries: www.baron schoolofmusic.com

Air Canada's Robert Milton

The Canadian Chamber of Commerce hosts a talk by Air Canada's chairman who will discuss the success of an aviation company and how it affects passenger travel. Tomorrow, 6pm, HK Jockey Club, Happy Valley, $690 (members), $790, includes drinks and dinner (registration required). Inquiries: 2110 8700

Anthony G. Solimini Jnr  The head of Sandler Sales Institute  leads a talk on what salesmanship and entrepreneurship have  in common. Tomorrow, 7.15pm-9.15pm, Edge, G/F  the Centrium, 60 Wyndham St, Central, free (members), $150. Inquiries: contact@

entrepreneurs.com.hk

Guitar Workshop/Master ClassesGuitar workshop by Alvaro Pierri   who teaches at the University of Quebec, the Mozarteum in Salzburg, and the Conservatory  in Vienna. Tomorrow-Fri,  4pm-8pm, Tom Lee Music Theatre, 1 Cameron Lane, TST. Free if participants attend all  four sessions ($500 deposit required) or $500 for one session. Registration required. Inquiries: afreris@pacific.net.hk

Poetry Reading

Gillian Bickley  reads works from her latest poetry book, Moving House and other Poems from Hong Kong. Other readers include Dave McKirdy,  Mani Rao  and Sayed Gouda.  Tomorrow, 10.30am-noon,  Helena May, 35 Garden Rd, Central, $50. Inquiries: 2259 3456

FilmAlieNation - In a Strange World, Nobody is a Stranger

Part of the City Festival 2006, a selection of films highlighting Singapore (including the following film). Today-Jan 24, Fringe Club, Roof Garden, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, $50, includes one drink. Inquiries: 2521 7251

Chinta Kaseh Sayang

A bored housewife turns her affection to other men behind her husband's back. In Malay with English subtitles. Today, 9pm, Fringe Club, Roof Garden,  2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, $50, includes one drink. Inquiries: www.hkfringeclub.com

Law of Desire (La Ley del Deseo)

Pedro Almodovar's  tale about

the despair in a relationship

between a gay director and his bisexual lover.  In Spanish with Chinese and English subtitles. Today, 9.40pm, Broadway Cinematheque, 3 Public Square St, Yau Ma Tei, $50. Inquiries: www.cinema.com.hk

Urbtix: 2734 9009

Urbtix/CityLine credit- card booking: 2111 5999

Fringe: 2521 7251

CityLine: 2317 6666

HK Ticketing: 3128 8288

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