The Planner

Published: 12:00am, 27 Mar 2006

Exhibitions

Shadows and Light

Gerard Bookle focuses on the beauty of negativity, darkness and sadness in mixed medium glass and metal leaf on canvas. Tomorrow-Wed, 10.30am-7.30pm, Sin Sin Fine Art, G/F, 1 Prince's Terrace, Mid-Levels. Inquiries: 2858 5072. Ends Wed

Statement and Dialogue II

Photography exhibition with two identical figures within one scene. Daily, 10am-8pm, White Tube, 10/F HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai. Inquiries: 9752 5860. Ends Thu

Balance Beauty Bold

American artists Catharine Newell and Steve Klein, and Australians Marcus Dillon and Holly Grace present textured, sculptural and abstract glass art. Wed-Thu, noon-6pm, Gaffer Studio Glass, Unit 6-8, 17/F Hing Wai Centre, 7 Tin Wan Praya Rd, Aberdeen. Inquiries: 2521 1770. Ends Thu

Faces

Anita Ng Yuen-kwan photographs faces layered with coats of dark paint. Today-Thu, noon-10pm, the Economist Gallery, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central. Inquiries: 2521 7251. Ends Thu

Full of Passion

Andres Merida's surrealist paintings of figures and faces. By appointment, Sofia Gaspar Spanish Contemporary Art, 8/F, 53-55 Hollywood Rd, Central. Inquiries: 2854 4667. Ends Apr 29

Early 20th-century Guangdong Painting

Featuring early 20th-century Guangdong paintings by artists including Gao Jianfu, Huang Shaomei, Huang Bore, Zhang Guchu, Zhao Haogong and Lu Zhenhuan. Daily, 10am-6pm, (closed Thu), HK Museum of Art, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, $5, $10. Inquiries: 2721 0116. Ends Jul 30

Performing Arts

All Over The World, Tonight!

Kassia Women's Choir celebrates global music with songs such as Russian folk song Kalinka and Taiwanese folk song Diu Diu Dang A. Today-tomorrow, 8pm, Sheung Wan Civic Centre, 5/F Sheung Wan Municipal Services Bldg, 345 Queen's Rd, Sheung Wan, $180, $200. Inquiries: 2575 3931

The Lady Kadoorie Master Series

Featuring classical musicians from Uruguay. Today: guitarist Eduardo Fernandez and baritone Carlos Carzoglio perform 20 Schubert songs. Tomorrow: guitar recital by Fernandez, followed by vocal recital by Carzoglio accompanied by Russian pianist Valery Gerasimov. Shows at 8pm, HK City Hall, Edinburgh Place, Central, $100, $150 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2868 0837

Romeo and Juliet

Bareknuckle Shakespeare stages the story of desperate young lovers oppressed by their parents and society. Tomorrow, 8.30pm, Wed-Thu, 6pm and 8.30pm, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, $75 (members), $100 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2521 7251

Choral Concert

The Cecilian Singers present Back to the Elements, songs of earth, wind, fire and water. Proceeds go to Rainbow Project for Autistic Children. Tomorrow, 8pm, St Stephen's Chapel, St Stephen's College, 22 Tung Tau Wan Rd, Stanley, $50, $100 (including wine and snacks). Inquiries: 2813 1047

The Piper

Colour My World Youth Theatre presents a production based on the folk tale The Pied Piper of Hamelin. Proceeds go to charity AsiaActs. Tomorrow, 7.30pm, McAulay Studio, HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, $200 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2580 5028

Coast to Coast

Kassia Men's Chorus takes on American road-trip songs from the Temptations' My Girl to the Beach Boys' Barbara Ann. Thu, 8pm, HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, $150, $170 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2575 3931

Eva Meier Recital: Berlin Twenties

Singer Eva Meier offers a programme of Eisler, Heymann, Hollaender, Weill and Spoliansky. Thu, 6.45pm (drinks), 8pm (concert), Studio 1, Broadcasting House, Radio Television Hong Kong, 30 Broadcast Drive, Kowloon, free (pick up Fine Music magazine for ticket form). Inquiries: 2339 6425

Soundfest: Japanese Drum Master

Japanese taiko drummer Eitetsu Hayashi reinvents the ancient tradition of Japanese drumming, in collaboration with the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra. Fri-Apr 4, 8pm, HK Cultural Centre, Concert Hall, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, $100-$250 Urbtix. Inquiries: www.hkpo.com

Iberian Dances

Iberica de Danza from Spain tackles Spanish dance, from folk and classical to bolero and flamenco. Sat, Tsuen Wan Town Hall, Auditorium, 72 Tai Ho Rd, Tsuen Wan; Sun, Yuen Long Theatre, Auditorium, 9 Yuen Long Tai Yuk Rd, Yuen Long. Shows at 8pm, $90-$180 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7323

Extra-curricular

The Hong Kong Acting Meet Up

A gathering for people interested in acting, filmmaking or theatre production. All welcome. Today, 8pm, Fringe Club, Rooftop, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, free (registration required). Inquiries: 6220 2430

The Good, The Bad and The Nutty

The Music and Drama Institute presents unpredictable aspects of touring, with speakers including Celina Chin (Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra) and Helen Ng (Hong Kong Ballet). Today, 7pm-9pm, Music and Drama Institute, Lecture Hall, 16/F, Dotcom House, 128 Wellington St, Central, free. Inquiries: 2526 1499

Rediscovering the Source of the Yangtze

The Royal Geographical Society hosts a talk by Wong How-man, who led an expedition of Nasa scientists, geographers and biologists last year to find the source of the Yangtze. Tomorrow, 6.30pm (drinks), 7.30pm (lecture), 2/F Olympic House, So Kong Po, Causeway Bay, $50-$150. Inquiries: [email protected]

Island School Alumni Association March Reunion

Reunion, with live music and guests Sandy Pescod and Chris Forse. Tomorrow, 7pm (drinks), 8pm (dinner). Royal Yacht Club, Kellet Island, Causeway Bay, $150 (drinks), $490 (dinner), $550 (drinks and dinner). Inquiries: www.alumni.island.edu.hk

Film

Cheaper by the Dozen

Comedy with Steve Martin playing a father who is left to look after his family of 12 when his wife leaves on a book tour. Today, 7pm, RSVP for venue, $100 minimum charge for dinner. Inquiries: [email protected]

The Human Body

An internal journey of the human body through thermal imaging, X-ray and computer graphics. Daily, 3.50pm, 7.20pm, Omnimax Space Theatre, HK Space Museum, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, $24, $32 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2721 0226. Ends Fri

Urbtix: 2734 9009

Urbtix/CityLine credit- card booking: 2111 5999

Fringe: 2521 7251

CityLine: 2317 6666

HK Ticketing: 3128 8288

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