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SCMP Reporter

Exhibitions

Shall We Dance? Part II

Liu Ku's oils on canvas of exuberant dancers from the Cultural Revolution period twisting and turning in a surreal manner. Today-Sat, 10am-6pm, Yan Gallery, G/F, 77 Wyndham St, Central. Inquiries: 2139 2345.  Ends Sat

*EDITOR'S PICK

The World of the Etruscans

Showcases terracotta statuettes, pottery, stone sculptures,  bronze ware and jewellery from the ancient civilisation of the Etruscans, from the 9th century BC to the 1st century BC, in Tuscany. Sun-Fri, 10am-6pm, Sat, 10am-8pm (closed Thu), Museum of Art, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$5, HK$10. Inquiries: 2721 0116. Ends Sun

Domestica Invisibile

Leung Chi-wo's photographs of living space, showing the lack of privacy and the negligence  of not noticing details. Mon- Fri, 10am-8pm, Sat, 2pm-6pm, Goethe-Institut Hongkong, 14/F Hong Kong Arts Centre,  2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai. Inquiries: www. goethe.de/hongkong.  Ends Sept 20

*EDITOR'S PICK

State of Transition, Contemporary Painting from Shanghai Revisited

An exhibition by eight artists, featuring ink paintings by Han Tianheng and Mao Guolun; landscapes by Leng Hong;  Chen Jialing's poetic lotuses and birds; Zhang Guiming's colourful folk theme; and abstract figures by Wang Dalin. Mon-Sat, 10am-6pm, Alisan Fine Arts, 315 Prince's Bldg, 10 Chater Rd, Central. Inquiries: 2526 1091. Ends Sept 21

The Cultural World of a Ci Poet

A collection of literature and personal objects of Soong  Hsun-leng, a modern Ci poet,  plus his family's collection of Chinese paintings, calligraphy, rare books and seals. 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 5512. Ends Sept 24

Mexican September 2006

Cultural Festival celebrating Mexican heritage through music, dance, film and art, including  the following two exhibitions. Various venues, free. Inquiries: www.mayahk.com Ends  Sept 30

Luis Fernando Robles

The Colombian painter brushes patches and dabs of colour  on the canvas, giving a sense of timelessness. Daily, 11am-6pm, State-of-the-Arts Gallery, 3/F, 78 Queen's Rd Central. Inquiries: 2526 1132. Ends Sept 14

David Garza

Abstract artist from Monterrey, Mexico, paints organic landscapes bursts of colour and surrealist animals. Mon-Fri, 10am-1pm, 3pm-5pm, the Consulate General of Mexico, 30/F Shui On Centre, Harbour Rd, Wan Chai. Inquiries: 2511 3305. Ends Sept 30

*EDITOR'S PICK

Micro Intrusion

Kum Chi-keung's installation using elements such as bird cages, nests, fish and ping-pong tables. Wed-Fri, 11am-7pm, Amelia Johnson Contemporary, G/F,  6-10 Shin Hing St, Central. Inquiries: 2548 2286. Ends Sept 30

Octomania (On drawing the No 8)

Artists from Hong Kong, Guangzhou and Macau draw inspiration from gambling  and its role in contemporary Chinese society. Wed-Sun, noon-7pm, Para/Site Art Space, G/F, 4 Po Yan St, Sheung Wan. Inquiries 2517 4620. Ends Oct 8

Sketching Hong Kong: Exhibition on Kong Kai Ming Collection

The artist, teacher and writer creates contrasting distances through sketches of Hong Kong street scenes. Mon-Sat, 10am- 6pm, Sun and public holidays, 10am-7pm, HK Museum of History, 100 Chatham Rd South, TST. Inquiries: 2724 9042.  Ends Oct 9

Three Filipino Artists

Francesca Enriquez paints moody domestic interiors; Waling Waling Gorospe offers observations

of daily life; and Elaine Navas depicts gates and doors in textured fields of colour. Mon- Sat, 10.30am-7.30pm, Sun and public holidays, noon-5pm, Osage Gallery, Lower Ground Shop 1, 45 Caine Rd, SoHo, Central. Inquiries: 2537 0688. Ends Oct 10

Image + Imagination

Miao Xiaochun's monochromatic high-definition photographic installation and video based on Michelangelo's The Last Judgment, which shows the painting from new perspectives. Mon-Sat, 10am-7pm, Osage Contemporary Art Space, 4/F Union Hing Yip Industrial Bldg, 20 Hing Yip St, Kwun Tong. Inquiries: 2537 0688. Ends Oct 31

Performing Arts

*EDITOR'S PICK

Fairytale Soup

A council of witches are fed up with their reputation and send their nicest witch, Brenda, to awaken a handsome prince from a sleeping spell. Along the way she meets characters such as Cinderella and the Big Bad Wolf. Tomorrow-Sat, 8pm, Fringe Theatre, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, HK$60 (members), HK$75 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2521 7251

Madame Bovary is Me

Performance by Edward Lam Dance Theatre. In Putonghua and Cantonese with Chinese surtitles. Today-Sat, 7.30pm, Sun, 2.30pm. HK Cultural Centre, Studio Theatre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$140-HK$200. Inquiries:  2734 9009

September Strings 2: Shostakovich Cello Concerto

Dutch cellist Pieter Wispelwey plays with the Hong Kong Sinfonietta and German-born conductor Daniel Raiskin in a celebration of Russian composer Dmitri Shostakovich's 100-year birthday with his Cello Concerto No1, Op107. Tomorrow, 8pm, HK City Hall, Concert Hall, Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$100-HK$220 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2734 9009

*EDITOR'S PICK

Dancers' Homework II: Talk to Her

The City Contemporary Dance Company stages an all-female  cast  in a journey of  love, devotion, hatred and solitude. Starring Noel Pong, Tokyo native Makie Okabe, former Cloud Gate dancer Wu Yi-san, Qiao Yang from the mainland and Janet Chang from Taipei. Sat-Sun, 7pm (Sun also at 3pm), CCDC Dance Centre Theatre Studio SEVEN, G/F, 110 Shatin Pass Rd, Wong Tai Sin, HK$40, HK$75. Inquiries: 2726 9027

U Shrinivas

The mandolin maestro, who has played at the Jazz Festival in Germany and Mexico's Cevantino Festival, performs. Sat, 6.30pm, Wei Hing Theatre, City University of Hong Kong, Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon Tong, HK$80-HK$500. Inquiries: 9641 8214

Flute and Harp Duet

Flautist Fidelia Leigh and harpist Amy Tam perform music including Sakura variations and A Man and a Woman, accompanied by pianist Hong Man-kin with recitation from Lee Mak. Sat, 8pm, HK City Hall, Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$80-HK$160 Urbtix.  Inquiries: 9630 1352

2nd Intimate Cabaret: Desire

In 10-minute segments, 10 solo performers from the  martial arts, Butoh dance, contemporary dance, music, photography, poetry and acting  explore the theme of desire. In English and Cantonese. Sat, 8.30pm-9.30pm, 7/F, Room 707, Fibres and Fabrics Industrial Building, 7 Shing Yip Street, Kwun Tong, HK$50-HK$100. Inquiries: maggieblue@alltheatreco.com

Hongdou Cantonese Opera Troupe of Guangzhou

Excerpts from operas including Guan Hanqing and  Reprimanding the Gods. Starring Ou Kaiming, Zeng Hui, Su Chunmei and  Zhang Xiongping. Sept 11-12, Ko Shan Theatre, 77 Ko Shan Rd, Hunghom; Sept 13, Tsuen  Wan Town Hall, 72 Tai Ho Rd,  Tsuen Wan. Shows at 7.30pm, HK$100-HK$280. Inquiries:  2734 9009

*EDITOR'S PICK

Madama Butterfly

Edo de Waart conducts the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra and  Chinese soprano He Hui as Cio-Cio-San (Butterfly) with US tenor Andrew Richards as Pinkerton  in  Puccini's best-loved operatic

opus. In Italian with Chinese and English surtitles. Sept 16 and 18, 8pm, HK Cultural Centre, Concert

Hall, Edinburgh Place, Central,  HK$150-HK$600 Urbtix. Inquiries:  2721 2030

Everything Up Until Now and Including

The Mark Jarecke Project from the US presents dancer Andrea Johnston in a piece about confronting the present and  the human body's fragility and brutality. Sept 14-16, 8pm, Fringe Studio, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, HK$99 (members), HK$120 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2521 7251

VAAMAA - The Feminine

The Sri Shakti Academy and Rico Cheung present a dance that interprets the journey through life, tracing female energy as it travels through time. Performed by dancers of Indian classical dance forms, Chinese dance, flamenco, martial arts and yoga. Sept 15-16, 8pm, Sheung Wan Civic Centre, Theatre, 345 Queens Rd, Central, HK$100-HK$200 Urbtix. Inquiries: 6019 0621

Saregama Live

Performance by Debojit and Twinkle, winner and finalist of one of India's most popular TV music shows. Sept 16, 7.30pm, Jockey Club Auditorium, Hunghom, HK$200-HK$800 Urbtix. Inquiries: 9152 0767

The Wizard of Oz

Purple Turtle Theatre Group presents Dorothy in the land of Oz. Sept 16-17, noon, Grappa's Cellar, B/F Jardine House, 1 Connaught Place, Central, HK$165 (advance), HK$180 (door), includes food and drinks. Inquiries:  2520 6568

Yang Liu and the Lady Tennant  Stradivarius

The violinist from the mainland plays the most expensive musical instrument, the Lady Tennant  Stradivarius (sold at an auction for 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

Threads of a New Tradition

The Textile Society of Hong Kong presents a talk by Percy Vatsaloo on the techniques and processes involved in the Isan weaving project, made by people in north-eastern Thailand. Today, 6.30pm (drinks), 7pm (talk), the Helena May, 35 Garden Rd, Central, HK$50 (members), HK$100. Inquiries: dsilkstone@cr.gov.hk

*EDITOR'S PICK

Call of the Peacock

The Ladies' Wing of the Indian Merchants' Chamber presents women entrepreneurs and  up-and-coming designers from India, who will showcase a selection of handmade arts and crafts, designer wear, fashion accessories and jewellery. Today, 10am-8pm, tomorrow,  10am-5pm, Holiday Inn Golden Mile Hotel, Crystal Ballroom, 50 Nathan Rd, TST, free. Inquiries: 3118 7338

Artist Body

As part of the Meditations  Live lecture series, the Goethe-Institut Hongkong presents performance artist Marina Abramovic in a talk about  her life and work such  as The Great Wall Walk (1988),

which involved walking 2,000km  of the structure's length. Tomorrow, 6.30pm-7.30pm (reception), 8pm-9.30pm (talk), Recital Hall, the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts,  1 Gloucester Rd, Wan Chai, free (registration required). Inquiries: www.hkas.edu.hk

*EDITOR'S PICK

Vodka Slam

Poet and writer Alan Jeffries leads a night of performance poetry where wordsmiths compete for the finest recitation, with a HK$1,000 prize. for the winner. Tomorrow, 8pm, Vodka Bar, 13 Old Bailey Street, Soho, free. Inquiries:  9803 6650

Master Class by Glen Chin

A workshop for actors, led by  Glen Chin who has appeared in more than 100 movies and TV shows in Hollywood and Asia.  Sept 11, 8pm-10pm, 16/F Dotcom House, 128 Wellington St, Central, HK$280. Inquiries: www.storyhongkong.com

The Hong Kong Bach Choir - Auditions

The choir is holding auditions  for a performance in December.  Sept 11-12, 7pm-10pm, e-mail for venue details. Inquires: leungfelicia@yahoo.com

Contemporary Indian Art: Narratives Beyond the Nation

A talk by Dr Chaitanya Sambrani, head of art theory at the Australian National University School

of Art on the development of contemporary Indian and Indonesian art from non-Western origins. In English. Sept 12, 6.30pm-8pm, the Asia Art Archive, Room 208, 2/F Wah Koon Bldg, 181-191 Hollywood Rd, Sheung Wan, free (registration required). Inquiries: 2815 1112

Urbtix: 2734 9009

Urbtix/CityLine credit- card booking: 2111 5999

Fringe: 2521 7251

CityLine: 2317 6666

HK Ticketing: 3128 8288

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