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SCMP Reporter

Exhibitions

My Favourite Moleskine

A collection of works on a paper notebook by emerging young artists nominated by members  of an online community. Today, 11.30am-10pm, LOG-ON, Festival Walk, UG Level, Kowloon Tong. Inquiries: 2265 5333. Ends today

EDITOR'S PICK

State of Transition, Contemporary Painting from Shanghai Revisited

An exhibition by eight artists of ink paintings including Han Tianheng and Mao Guolun; landscapes by Leng Hong; and Zhang Guiming's colourful folk theme. Today, 10am-6pm, Alisan Fine Arts,  315 Prince's Bldg, 10 Chater Rd, Central. Inquiries: 2526 1091. Ends today

Wisdom - The Gems of China

Shanghai artists Liu Dewei, Xu Maoping, Zhou Gang and Guan  Qijun express their perspectives on life through different styles, forms and colours. Today-tomorrow, 11am-8pm, Sat 11am-5pm, Galerie Ora-Ora, 12/F, 41-43 Graham St, Central. Inquiries: 2851 1171.

Ends Sat

Milkshake

Han Yajuan's oils of images  related to sugar and milk. Today-tomorrow, 10am-7pm, Sat, 10am-3pm, Art Beatus, Shop  301-302, One Exchange Square, Podium, Central. Inquiries:  2522 1138. Ends Sat

Summer Group

Group exhibition of contemporary paintings, photographs and sculptures by Simon Birch, Marques de Jadraque, Nicole Dufour, William Furniss, Huang Rui and Matthew Johnson.  Today-tomorrow, 11am-7pm, Sat, 11.30am-6pm, 10 Chancery Lane Gallery, G/F, 10 Chancery Lane, SoHo, Central. Inquiries: 2810 0065. Ends Sat

Nostalgia of Old Hanoi

Works by Vietnamese painters including Pham Luan's old quarters and street scenes in  rain or sunshine; Le Thanh Son's landscapes and stormy seashores; and Nguyen Tu Nghiem creates Vietnam's old traditions. Today-Sat, 10.30am-6.30pm, Galerie La Vong, 13/F, One Lan Kwai Fong, Central. Inquiries: 2869 6863.  Ends Sat

EDITOR'S PICK

Wei Dong

The controversial artist from the mainland creates Renaissance and Baroque-style paintings mixed with pornography, androgynous women and sexual ambivalence against a backdrop of traditional Chinese landscapes. Today-tomorrow, 10am-6.30pm, Sat, 10am-6pm, Hanart TZ Gallery, 202 Henley Bldg, 5 Queen's Rd Central. Inquiries: 2526 9019. Ends Sat

Boo - Infancy of BFSH & Ngai Wing hong

BFSH and Ngai Wing-hong photograph the campaign and party for the recent release  of the Boo Boo CD. Today- Sat, noon-10pm, Fringe Club, Economist Gallery, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central. Inquiries: 9422 9138. Ends Sat

Traces of Tranquility

The Calligraphy of Fung Yat-fung

Calligrapher Fung Yat-fun, a winner at the Hong Kong Art Biennial 2005 for his Ode of Hai Ou piece, displays his latest version of Shupu (The Manual on Calligraphy) and other clerical, running and cursive styles. Daily, 10am-9pm (closed on Tue) Hong Kong Visual Arts Centre, 7A Kennedy Rd, Central. Inquiries: 2521 3008. Ends Sept 25

Exhibition at Beaufort House

Italian artist Oliviero Masi paints Tuscan landscapes and nudes, plus other artists on display include David Hockney, Henry Moore, Miro, Picasso, Matisse, Noncentini and Adelaide. Opening reception today, 5pm, Fri-Mon, 11am-7pm, 47 Square St, Central. Inquiries: 9199 7097. Ends Sept 25

David Garza

Abstract artist from 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

Lucien Adrion

Post-impressionist paintings of liveliness of Parisian streets scenes and villages around Bievres by controversial French artist Lucien Adrion (1889-1953), who was involved in Nazi activities during the second world war. Opening reception today, 6pm-8.30pm. Mon-Fri, 10-7pm, Anna Ning  Fine Art, 2 Ice House St, Central. Inquiries: 2521 3193. Ends Oct 6

EDITOR'S PICK

Octomania (On Drawing the No8)

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

Hair Dialogue

Installation by mainland artist  Gu Wenda and Hong Kong artist Leung Mei-ping, whose works are a representation of humankind,  with pieces using human hair  from different nationalities. Sun-Fri, 10am-6pm, Sat, 10am-8pm, (closed Thu), HK Museum of Art, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, $5, $10. Inquiries: 2721 0116. Ends Oct 8

Fist Power

Zhao Fang's paintings of reciprocation through delicate images of fists and muscular bodies. Mon-Sat, 10.30am-6.30pm, Schoeni Gallery, 21-31 Old Bailey St, Central. Inquiries: 2869 8802. Ends Oct 11

The Craft of Donald Damask

Abstract monoprints on cashmere, vicuna, silk and cotton rag by Donald Damask. Opening reception today, 6pm-9pm.  Tue-Sat, 10.30am-7.30pm, Sun, 2pm-7pm, G/F, 1 Prince's Terrace, Mid-Levels. Inquiries: 2858 5072. Ends Oct 12

Likeness and Unlikeness:

A Selection of Work by

Qi Baishi from the Liaoning Provincial Museum

Retrospective of 80 landscape, flower and bird paintings by  the Chinese artist, who was awarded the title of the People's Artist by the Ministry of Culture  in 1953. Sun-Fri, 10am-6pm, Sat, 10am-8pm, (closed Thu), HK Museum of Art, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$5-HK$10. Inquiries:  2721 0116. Ends Nov 26

Hong Kong's Popular Entertainment

Artefacts depicting the development of popular entertainment over the past century, including exhibitions of festivals, street entertainment, horse racing, football, toys,  comics and amusement parks. Mon-Sat, 10am-6pm, Sun and public holidays, 10am-7pm, (closed Tue), HK Heritage Museum, 1 Man Lam Rd,  Sha Tin, HK$5, HK$10. Inquiries: 2180 8188. Ends Feb 26

Performing ArtsHistory Theatre 1587, A Year of No Significance (re-run): A Complete Record of the Failure of China

Zuni Icosahedron presents a collaboration between Mathias Woo and TV screenwriter Zhang Jianwei. The performance depicts incidents in 1587 which changed Chinese history. In Cantonese  with English surtitles. Today- Sat, Sept 25, Sept 29-30, Oct 2,  Oct 6-7, 7.30pm; Sun, Oct 1,  Oct 8, 5pm, Shouson Theatre,  HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, HK$150-HK$320 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2566 9696

Flute and Guitar Recital

Recital by flautist Peter Chan  and guitarist Stephen Chau in a programme including Jacques Ibert's Entracte, Bach's flute solo, Chinese folk melodies and Maximo Diego Pujol's Nubes de Buenos Aires. Today, 7.30 pm, Lee Hysan Concert Hall, Esther Lee Bldg, Chung Chi College, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Sha Tin, free. Inquiries: 2609 6716

Illusion

Turbulent River Dance Theatre stages modern dance with the theme of never-ending time, always moving on its own path like a train. Tomorrow-Sat, 8pm, (Sat also at 3pm), Fringe Studio, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, HK$130 (members), HK$145 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2521 7251

Majestic Drums VII -

Mesmerizing Mexico

Opening concert of the 30th orchestral season of the Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra with the EM (Ear Massage) Percussion Quartet from Mexico joined by local percussion groups Four Gig Heads and father-and-son duo Lung Heung-wing and Mark Lung, in a repertoire including Let the Thunder of Drums Roll IV. Tomorrow-Sat, 8pm, HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$100-HK$220 Urbtix. Inquiries: 3185 1600

EDITOR'S PICK

Le Nozze di Figaro

Maurizio di Mattia directs Opera Hong Kong with a local and international cast in Mozart's four-act opera filled with assignations, deception, love and humanity. In Italian with Chinese and English Surtitles. Today-Sat, 7.30pm, Sun,  2.30pm, HK Cultural Centre, Grand Theatre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, $150-$780 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7321

Nearly Broadway Express

American Community Theatre presents a combined revival of two musicals - Broadway Express and Nearly Broadway, with songs from 26 musicals, including Jesus Christ Superstar, Miss Saigon and Rent, plus a satirical take on songs. Starring Sheri Tillman Dorfman. Sept 26-30, 8pm, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, HK$170 (members), HK$190 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 3128 8288

As Quick as Love 2

Empty Space Theatre presents  a drama about love and sex involving six chairs, six lives and six moments. In Cantonese. Sept 28-30, 8pm, Fringe Theatre, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, HK$80 (members), HK$99 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2521 7251

Cantible

A cappella quartet of Richard Bryan (counter-tenor), Steven Brooks (tenor), Mark Fleming (tenor) and Michael Steffan (baritone) from Britain blend British humour and music  into a programme including a

homage to the Beatles, Strangers  in the Night and Summertime from the opera Porgy and Bess. Sept 27, 8pm, HK City Hall, Concert Hall, Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$120-HK$280 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7321

EDITOR'S PICK

Nijinsky

Choreographed by Xing Liang,  the star of Chinese modern  dance, City Contemporary Dance Company presents an all-male feature focusing on Nijinsky. Sept 29-30, 8pm, (Sept 30-Oct 1 at 3pm), HK Cultural Centre, Studio Theatre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$120-HK$500 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2329 7803

Flamenco Directo

Founders ?ngel Rojas and  Carlos Rodriguez lead Nuevo Ballet Espa?ol from Spain in a production of contemporary dance with flamenco traditions. Sept 29-30, 7.30pm, Sha Tin Town Hall, Auditorium, 1 Yuen Wo Rd, Sha Tin, HK$100-HK$250 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7323

EDITOR'S PICK

Balanchine and Beyond

New artistic director John  Meehan stages four ballads, from Balanchine's neo-classical works to more recent works including Stephen Mills' Hush and Yuri Ng's yeah yeah Xi Men Qing. Oct 13-14, 7.30pm, (Oct 14-15 also at 2.30pm), HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$80-HK$280 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2105 9724

An Evening of Mozart

Hong Kong pianist Jimmy Chiang and his teacher, pianist Krassimira Jordan from Austria, who was  the gold medal-winner of the  Rio de Janeiro International Piano Competition, perform with the Pan Asia Orchestra, conducted by Yip Wai-hong. Oct 13, 8pm, Sha Tin Town Hall, 1 Yuen Wo Rd, Sha Tin; Oct 15, Tuen Mun Town Hall, 3 Tuen Hi Rd, Tuen Mun. Shows  at 8pm. HK$60-HK$110 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7321

Wuhan Peking Opera Theatre

The opera troupe with performers including Liu Wei, Liu Hangbin, Zhou Jian, Liu Baotong and Chen Youling provide three opera nights. Oct 11: Burning Pei Yuangqing Alive and Wreaking Havoc in Heaven. Oct 12: Village  of the Four Greats and Zhong Kui Marrying His Sister Off. Oct 13: The Leopard and The Temple Ritual from Beating the Gold Bullion. Shows at 7.30pm, Kwai Tsing Theatre, 12 Hing Ning Rd, Kwai Chung, HK$100-HK$280 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7323

Maywa Denki - Mechatronica

Japan's art unit Maywa Denki integrates art, product innovation and engineering into a synthesis  of wacky musical instruments  and nonsensical electronics. Oct  20-21, 8pm, HK City Hall, Concert Hall, Edinburgh Place, Central,  HK$100-HK$160 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7323

The Woman in Black

From London's West End, Robin Herford and Australian television and theatre star Brett Tucker perform in this chilling drama.  Oct 19-29 (no show Mon), 8pm (Sat-Sun also at 2.30pm), HK Academy for Performing Arts,  1 Gloucester Rd, Wan Chai, HK$295-HK$595 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 3128 8288

Camerata Salzburg

Violinist Julian Rachlin, who  has performed with Vienna Philharmonic and the London Symphony, plays with the chamber orchestra Camerata Salzburg in a night of Mozart. Oct 22, 8pm, HK City Hall, Concert Hall, Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$200-HK$480 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7321

A Midsummer Night's Dream

Italy's Teatro alla Scala Ballet Company tackles choreographer George Balanchine's 1962 piece about the magic of love. The Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra accompany the ballet. Oct 27-29, 7.30pm, HK Cultural Centre, Grand Theatre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$150-HK$550 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7323

Extra-curricular

EDITOR'S PICK

Contemporary Art Spaces,  Politics, Asia and Australia

Alan Cruickshank, director of Contemporary Art Centre of South Australia, and art critic John Batten give a talk on running a successful contemporary art space; art writing and criticism; the Australian and Asian art scenes; and impressions of the Singapore Biennale. Today, 6.30pm- 8pm, Asia Art Archive, 181-191 Hollywood Rd, 208 Wah Koon Bldg, free (registration required). Inquiries: 2815 1112

China's Cosmopolitan Age between Empire and Communism

The Royal Asiatic Society hosts a talk by Dr Frank Dikotter on how the 1911-1949 period in China  was a golden age of openness in politics, culture and the economy. Tomorrow, 6.15pm, Extension Activities Rm, 8/F HK City Hall, High Block, Edinburgh Place, Central, free. Inquiries: 2813 7500

R. Ian Lloyd

The photographer, who has  shot assignments for National Geographic, leads a digital camera photography workshop covering exposure setting, lighting, pixel and memory management,  data storage, plus a talk on his misadventures involving spitting camels and Australian bush fires. Sat, 8.45am-4.30pm, Time Warner Conference Room, 30/F Oxford House, Taikoo Place, 979 Kings Rd, Quarry Bay, HK$1,500 (registration required). Inquiries: 2813 9809

Runner's Workshop

The Iyengar Yoga Centre of Hong Kong hosts a workshop led by yoga instructor Linda Shevloff and massage therapist Sher Martelle, who demonstrate yoga stretches and muscle massages for runners. (Participants advised to bring a towel and massage oil.) Sun, Sept 24, 12.30pm-2.30pm, Rm 406, New Victory House, 93-103 Wing Lok St, Sheung Wan, HK$250. Inquiries: 2541 0401

Meet the Founders of the Lonely Planet Publications

Founders of the travel guides, husband-and-wife team Tony  and Maureen Wheeler, launch  the book The Lonely Planet Story, about building a multinational company from travelling the world. Sun, 12.30pm-1pm,  Kelly and Walsh, Pacific Place,  Shop 236, Admiralty, free. Inquiries: 2524 2068

Urbtix: 2734 9009

Urbtix/CityLine credit- card booking: 2111 5999

Fringe: 2521 7251

CityLine: 2317 6666

HK Ticketing: 3128 8288

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