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SCMP Reporter

Exhibitions

New Summer Collection

Works by portrait artists Dai Ping Jun and Tsui Tin Yun with themes highlighting sensuous women with military equipment. Today, 10.30am-7pm, Connoisseur Art Gallery, Shop G3, Chinachem Hollywood Centre, 1 Hollywood Rd, Central. Inquiries: 2868 5358. Ends today

Summer 2006

Selection of oils, acrylics, works  on paper, photos, mixed media and sculpture by the likes of Caroline Cheng, Lam Wai Kit, Patricio Reig, Konstantin Bessmertny and Nishizawa. Today-tomorrow, 11.30am- 6pm, Amelia Johnson Contemporary, G/F 6-10 Shin Hing Street (off Hollywood Road), Central. Inquiries: 2548 2286.  Ends tomorrow

Wear Me Out

Movana Chen's installation of magazine pages woven into clothing. Today-tomorrow,  noon-midnight, Fringe Club,  2 Lower Albert Rd, Central. Inquiries: 2521 7251.  Ends tomorrow

La Salle College-Heep Yunn School Photo Exhibition

The photography clubs of La Salle College and Heep Yunn School presents images of Central's skyscrapers juxtaposed with  old districts. Today-tomorrow, 9am-9pm, HK Cultural Centre, Foyer, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST. Inquiries: 9347 7304. Ends tomorrow

Mastery

Glass sculptures and glass paintings by Gerry King, Kevin Gordon, Simon Butler and Noel Hart. Today-tomorrow, 9am- 7pm, Gaffer Studio Glass at the Rotunda, Exchange Square, Central. Inquiries: 9678 2726.  Ends tomorrow

Artist of the Month

Nguyen Thanh Binh uses minimal colour to create a strong visual impact of school girls. Today-tomorrow, 10am-7pm, hkfineart.com Gallery, 15/F  the Centrium, 60 Wyndham St, Central. Inquiries: 2537 7322.  Ends tomorrow

The Rhythm of Music

Zhao Mu's impressionist oils  of musicians playing stringed instruments. Today-Sat, 10am-7pm, Wan Fung Art Gallery, G/F Cityplaza Three, Taikoo Shing. Inquiries: 2736 9623.  Ends Sat

Hong Kong Street Scenes

Laurence Lai's black and white photos of the city's streets, alleys and daily life. Mon-Sat, noon-midnight, Fringe Club, Fringe Gallery, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central. Inquiries: 2521 7251.  Ends Sept 4

Portraits and Nudes

Hoang Hai Anh and Doan Hoang Lam's self portraits and nudes  in thick brush strokes and  stylised compositions. Mon-Sat, 9.30am-6.30pm, Sun and public holidays, 10.30am-6pm, Arch Angel Art, 58 Hollywood Rd, Central. Inquiries: 2851 6882.  Ends Sept 14

Performing ArtsAntigone

A.T.T.I.C theatre company stages  a Sophocles tragedy about state power  and liberty when two people dare to disobey in the midst of a civil war. In English. Today-tomorrow, 8pm, McAulay Studio, HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, HK$90, HK$110 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2688 6097 HMFree, My Favourite!

Facial Corner performs a drama about a girl who misses her deceased mother and goes to a music store to buy her mother's favourite song. In Cantonese. Tomorrow-Sat, 7.45pm, Fringe Club, Fringe Theatre, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, HK$80 (members), HK$100 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2521 7251

Genee International Ballet Competition

The Royal Academy of Dance presents a competition with aspiring dancers who worked  with choreographers and professional dancers, plus Yuri  Ng choreographs two pieces. Semi-finals: tomorrow-Fri,  11am, HK$140 HK Ticketing. Finals:  Sun, 6pm, HK$275-HK$500  HK Ticketing. HK Academy for Performing Arts, 1 Gloucester Rd, Wan Chai. Inquiries: 3128 8288

September Strings 1

Mendelssohn Violin Concerto

Taiwanese violinist Robert Chen, concertmaster of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, joins the Hong Kong Sinfonietta and conductor Yip Wing-sie for Mendelssohn's Violin Concerto in Eminor, Op64. Fri, 8pm, HK City Hall, Concert Hall, Edinburgh Place, Central, $100-$220 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2734 9009

Muse Guitar Ensemble Concert

The ensemble plays works including   the world premiere of Pluck Flavours by local composer Cheung-Wai Hui. Fri, 7.30pm, Lecture Hall, HK Science Museum, 2 Science Museum Rd, TST, HK$80-HK$100 Urbtix. Inquiries: 9326 7637

HK Live!

Headlining is New York-based indie band Johnny Hi-Fi with Taiwanese singer Eric Hsu, Japanese bassist Justin Matsubara, Pakistani drummer Asif Khan and female member Kim Henry from the Bronx; Hong Kong's The Lovesong  and all-girl country  act The Shotgun She-Ras. Sat, 10pm, Fringe Club, 2 Lower  Albert Rd, Central, HK$100 (advance), HK$150 (door). Inquiries: www.hk-live.com

Flute and Harp Duet

Flautist Fidelia Leigh and harpist Amy Tam  accompanied by pianist Hong Man-kin and recitation from Lee Mak. Sept 9, 8pm, HK City Hall, Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$80-HK$160 Urbtix. Inquiries: 9630 1352

Horacio 'El Negro' Hernandez

Havana percussionist, who has performed with Carlos Santana and Tito Puente, plays Latin jazz and Afro-cuban beats. Sept 12, 8pm, Jockey Club Auditorium,  HK Polytechnic University, Hunghom, HK$100 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2737 7603

Yang Liu and the Lady Tennant Stradivarius

The violinist from the mainland plays the most expensive musical instrument, the Lady Tennant Stradivarious, sold at an auction (US$2 million), accompanied by the City Chamber Orchestra of Hong Kong and guest conductor Andrew Sewell. Sept 19, 8pm,  HK City Hall, Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$100-HK$250 Urbtix. Inquiries: 3420 0107

Extra-curricular

Tassel-Making Class

The Textile Society of Hong Kong hosts a class by Adrienne Laverick on how to make tassels using cords, silks and beads. Today, 2.30pm-5pm, the Helena May,  35 Garden Rd, Central, HK$300, includes refreshments and materials. Inquiries: sabyron@hkucc.hku.hk

Big Picture Analysis

of Commodities

Economic analyst Puru Saxena covers China's and India's oil prices, the 'paper' era and how the oversupply of the world's  paper currency continues to depreciate its value. Today, 6.30pm-8pm, Canadian Chamber of Commerce, Suite 1301, 32 Hollywood Rd, Central, HK$50 (members), HK$100, includes  wine and snacks.

Audition for Singers

The Hong Kong Women's Choir, which sings to raise money for  HK charities, holds auditions for  a capella singers. Today, noon, e-mail for venue, free. Inquiries: novachoir@hotmail.com.

FilmBest of Les Lutins du

Court-Metrage 2006

Six award-winning shorts from  a short film festival in France.   In French with English subtitles. Today, 7.50pm, Broadway Cinematheque, 3 Public Square  St, Yau Ma Tei, $55. Inquiries: www.cinema.com.hk

Love Education for Boys

Short films with gay themes.   In English and Thai with English subtitles. Today, 9.40pm, Broadway Cinematheque, 3 Public Square St, Yau Ma Tei, $55. 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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