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SCMP Reporter

Exhibitions

Equinox and Solstice

Brinda Miller  creates mixed-media paintings with a combination of abstraction and realism. Today, 10.30am-6.30pm, Reflections Contemporary Indian Art, 22/F Onfem Tower,  29 Wyndham St, Central. Inquiries: 2525 5438. Ends today

Art Publishing in Germany

Goethe-Institut Hongkong presents recently published art books showing contemporary trends in German art, design, photography and architecture. Today-tomorrow, 10am-8pm, Exhibition Gallery 4, HK Central Library, 66 Causeway Rd, Causeway Bay. Inquiries: 2829 9920. Ends tomorrow

Pham Luan: Observer,  Painter and Traveller

Scenes from the artists' travels, including canals in Amsterdam and horse carriages in New York. Mon-Sat, 9.30am-6.30pm, Sun and public holidays, 10.30am-6pm, Arch Angel Art,  58 Hollywood Rd, Central. Inquiries: 2851 6882. Ends Apr 20

Tomorrow Cloudy Sky

Yang Jiechang's  coloured inks of mushroom clouds.  Mon-Fri, 10am-6.30pm, Sat, 10am-6pm, Hanard TZ Gallery, Rm 202,  2/F Henley Bldg, 5 Queen's Rd, Central. Inquiries: 2526 9019.  Ends Apr 22

Australia - Art and About

Works by Australian glass artists including Giles Bettison,  Clare Belfrage  and Lisa Cahill.  Wed-Sat, noon-6pm, Gaffer Studio Glass, 6-8, 17/F The Hing Wai Centre,  7 Tin Wan Praya Rd, Aberdeen. Inquiries: 2521 1770. Ends Apr 25

Deborah Paauwe

Ranked among the top 10 most collectible photomedia artists in Australia, the artist explores the period between childhood, adolescence and adulthood. Mon-Sat, 10.30am-7pm, Art Statements, G/F, 5 Mee Lun St, Central. Inquiries: 2122 9657. Ends Apr 25

Nine Dreams and a Song

Australian artist Susan Purdy  uses an early European technique of photograms in her works of leaves, flowers and Chinese calligraphy. Tue-Fri, 11am-7pm, Sat, 11am-6pm, Amelia Johnson Contemporary, 1/F, 74 Hollywood Rd, Central. Inquiries: 2548 2286. Ends May 6

The Art of Mark Rothko:  Selections from the National Gallery of Art, Washington

Paintings from different phases of the abstract expressionist's career, from early works of figurative and surrealist compositions to mature works of monumental size and colour. Daily, 10am-6pm (closed on Thu except public holidays), HK Museum of Art, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, $5, $10. Inquiries: 2721 0116. Ends Jun 4

Performing Arts

Don Juan in Chicago

Theatre Garoupa presents David Ives'  comedy about the sexcapdes of a modern-day playboy. Today-Sun, 8pm, Gecko Lounge and Wine Bar, Ezra Lane, Lower Hollywood Rd, Central, $170 (advance), $190 (door) includes one drink. Inquiries: 2537 4680

Love in a Fallen City

A game of love between a couple who have their own agenda and  plots. Starring Tony Leung Ka-fai,  Louisa So  and Alice Lau.  In Cantonese with Chinese and English surtitles. Today-Apr 11, 7.45pm, HK Academy for Performing Arts, 1 Gloucester Rd, Wan Chai, $120-$300 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 3103 5900

Mozart in the City

Violinist and music director Richard Tognetti  plays with The Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra in a programme including Mozart's Symphony No 29 and Tognetti's Deviance on Paganini's 24th Caprice. Tomorrow-Sat, 8pm,  HK City Hall, Edinburgh Place, Central, $100-$250 Urbtix. Inquiries: www.hkpo.com

Know Your Mozart Piano Concerts I and II

The HK Sinfonietta offers Mozart's piano concertos. Concerto I: Featuring pianists/presenter Chang Tao,  who has performed  in New York's Carnegie Hall, Sat, Tsuen Wan Town Hall, 72 Tai Ho Rd, Tsuen Wan. Concerto II: Featuring Carol Yu, graduate of the Royal Academy of Music; and Yim Wan, teacher at Chinese University of Hong Kong, Sun, Yuen Long Theatre, 9 Yuen Long Tai Yuk Rd, Yuen Long. $90-$150 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2836 3336

Exsultate, Jubilate

Yip Wing-sie conducts the Hong Kong Sinfonietta and soprano Rao Lan, who has toured extensively in Europe, in a repertoire of Mozart's Exsultate, Jubilate and Mahler's Symphony No 4. Apr 14, 8pm,  HK City Hall, Edinburgh Place, Central, $100-$300 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2836 3336

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

Returning from Japan, Theatre Hikosen  fuse the classic children's tale with singing, colourful props and life-size performers in puppet costumes. In Cantonese except matinee on Apr 21 (in Japanese with English subtitles). Apr 21-23, HK Cultural Centre, Grand Theatre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST. Apr 25, Tsuen Wan Town Hall, 72 Tai Ho Rd, Tsuen Wan. All shows 3pm and 8pm. $90-$200 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7323

Hong Kong Children's  Symphony Orchestra

Under the baton of  Yip Wai-hong and Grace Yu, the orchestra performs with young musicians Yu Zhengyang,  Lam Che-ho  and Wong Wai-yin  in works including Beethoven's Egmont, Vieuxtemps'  Violin Concerto in A minor and Tchaikovsky's Melody. Apr 22, 8pm (sold-out), Tsuen Wan, 72 Tai Ho Rd, Tsuen Wan. Apr 23, 3pm (sold-out), 8pm (additional show), HK City Hall, Edinburgh Place, Central, $60-$130 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7321

The Horn

John Cheng conducts 16 horn players  in a repertoire of chamber horn music.  Apr 22, 8pm, HK City Hall, Theatre, Edinburgh Place, Central, $150, $220 Urbtix. Inquiries: 9042 4090

Extra-curricular

Chevalier Championships 2006

Tennis players including former world No 1 Marcelo Rios,  Thomas Muster,  Pat Cash  and Wayne Ferriera  compete. Today-Sat, 3pm-11pm, Sun, 1pm-5pm, Victoria Park Tennis Centre, Causeway Bay, $250-$650 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 3128 8288

Les Cocktail Des Francophones

A gathering for French speakers. New members welcome. Today, 6.30pm, FINDS, 2/F LKF Tower, 33 Wyndham St, Central, free. Inquiries: noelitos@gmx.ch

Chinese Scholar-Officials and Their Calligraphy

James Hayes, author, historian and art collector of Chinese Qing dynasty scholar-officials' calligraphy, gives a talk. Tomorrow, 6.15pm, Extension Activities Room, 8/F HK City Hall High Block, Edinburgh Place, Central, free. Inquiries: 2813 7500

The Life and Work of Emi Wada

The Academy award winning film and stage costume designer shares stories of her life as a visual artist. In Japanese with English translation. Tomorrow, 1pm-2pm, Drama Theatre, HK Academy for Performing Arts, 1 Gloucester Rd, Wan Chai, free. Inquiries:  2584 8802

My Harbour Design Competition Workshop Ferry Ride

With the harbour and cityscape as an inspiration, kids and families are invited to participate in a craft and model making workshop aboard a ferry. Sat, 2.30pm-4pm, meet at North Point (East) Passenger Ferry Pier, North Point (MTR Exit A1), free (first-come, first served, registration recommended). Inquiries:  8108 6202

Explore Aberdeen

Senior students from Aberdeen Baptist Lui Ming Choi College offer one hour tours of Aberdeen harbour and cultural sites, including a 30-minute sampan tour. In English. Sat, 10am-3pm, starting at Aberdeen waterfront (opposite bus terminus), free. Inquiries: 9867 8591

The Simple Health Diet

Certified holistic health counsellor Anita S.K. Cheung  leads a talk on finding the best diet for your body. Sun,  4pm, Life, 10 Shelley St, SoHo, free. Inquiries: 2810 9777

Urbtix: 2734 9009

Urbtix/CityLine credit- card booking: 2111 5999

Fringe: 2521 7251

CityLine: 2317 6666

HK Ticketing: 3128 8288

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