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SCMP Reporter

ARTS

Exhibitions

Skin Deep

Norm Yip photographs nude males from Hong Kong, Japan, Malaysia and Singapore in provocative and sensuous images. Today, noon-10pm, Baileys at the Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central. Inquiries: 2521 7251.  Ends today

EDITOR'S PICK

Micro Intrusion

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

Enlightening Pursuits

Scholarly objects such as desk utensils, wooden boxes and paper weights from the Mendiexuan Collection, dating from the Tang dynasty (618-907) to the early 20th century Today-Sat, 9.30am-6pm, University Museum and Art Gallery, the University of Hong Kong, 94 Bonham Rd, Pok Fu Lam. Inquiries: 2241 5500. Ends Sat

Antiquarian Books

Featuring old and rare 19th-20th century books from the mainland, Indochina, Thailand and Japan. Today-Sat, 2pm-7pm, Indosiam Rare Books, 1/F, 89 Hollywood Rd, Central. Inquiries: 2854 2853.  Ends Sat

Croatia - A Country of a

Thousand Islands

Joan Wong's photographs of Croatia. Today-Sat, noon-8pm, The Travellers' Home Bookshop, 2/F, 55 Hankow Rd, TST.

Inquiries: 2380 8380. Ends Sat

Hong Zhu An

The Shanghai-native creates Chinese brush paintings, inspired by woodcarvings, oils, batik, calligraphy and bronzes. Today-Sat, 10am-6.30pm, Plum Blossoms, G6, 1 Hollywood Rd, Central. Inquiries: 2521 2189. Ends Sat

Creature Machines

Mainland sculptor Zhao Guanghui exhibits machines and cars  that are morphed into fishes, stingrays and tadpoles. Daily, 10am-10pm, Times Square,  2/F Atrium, Causeway Bay. Inquiries: 2118 8900. Ends Oct 3

The Technique

Ong The'Huy (aka Barry Ong) uses spray guns to create oil paintings of buddhas and strange images. Mon-Sat, noon-10pm, Fringe Club, Economist Gallery, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central. Inquiries: 2786 3067. Ends Oct 7

Inner and Outer Landscapes

Swiss artist Karina Wisniewska  and Feng Bin from the mainland showcase abstract paintings and works with blurred motion. Mon-Sat, 11am-7pm, Sun, 1pm-6pm, Karin Weber Gallery, 20 Aberdeen St, Central. Inquiries: 2544 5004. Ends Oct 14

Illusion

Steven Liang's glass art in vibrant colours and geometric patterns. Mon-Sat, 11am-7pm, Choice Gallery, 21 Wing Fung St,  Wan Chai. Inquiries: 2804 2222. Ends Oct 14

Tofu Memo

The winner of the Silver and Bronze Award at the 5th Expo  of Arts & Crafts Masterpieces by National Leadin Artists, Yi Zhou presents underglaze porcelain works. Mon-Sun, 10am-7pm, (close Tue), Uma G, G/F,  12 St Francis Street, Wan  Chai. Inquiries: 2528 3669.  Ends Oct 17

EDITOR'S PICK

Marilyn Monroe & Friends

Sam Shaw's (1912-1999) photographs of Marilyn Monroe and friends, including Alfred Hitchcock, Anthony Quinn, Cary Grant, Marlon Brando, Remy Schneider and Sean Connery. Mon-Fri, 10am-7pm, Sat, 10am-3pm, Art Beatus Gallery Shop 301-302, Exchange Square Podium, Exchange Square, Central. Inquiries: 2522 1138.  Ends Oct 17

EDITOR'S PICK

Jerry Kwan

Retrospective exhibition of abstract works since the 1970s, including prints and drawings from his early stage, oils  painted in New York and  mix-media works after his  return to Hong Kong. Tue-Sun, 2pm-8pm, Cattle Depot Artists Village, 63 Ma Tau Kok Rd,  To Kwa Wan. Inquiries: 2529 0087. Ends Oct 21

Figure Figures

London-based Hong Kong artist Joe Joe Ngai's displays whimsical portraits with exaggerated garments and clothing. Mon- Sat, 11am-2am, Galerie Ora-Ora (Gallery II) at Philia, 4-8 Arbuthnot Rd, Central. Inquiries: 2851 1171. Ends Oct 23

Nonsense Machinese: Naki

Multi-media exhibition of fish-motif nonsensical machines  by art unit Maywa Denki. Daily, 11.30am-8pm, agnes b. Art Gallery, 1/F, 18 Wing Fung St, Wan Chai. Inquiries: 2869 5505.  Ends Jan 13

Performing Arts

Eric Speller and

Members of Les Six

French oboe soloist Eric Speller performs with members of Les

Six, including Chin Hing-sang

on bassoon, Izaskun Erdocia on  flute, Yiu Song-lam on oboe  and Choy Kwok-tin on clarinet. Accompanied by pianist Amy Sze. Today, 8pm, Kwai Tsing Theatre, 12 Hing Ning Rd, Kwai Chung, HK$120, HK$150 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2734 9009

EDITOR'S PICK

Nearly Broadway Express

Seven actors perform 24 musicals in one show: half is a tribute  to the musicals; the rest is a parody. Tonight-Sat, 8pm,  Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert  Road, Central, Today-Sat, 8pm,  Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, HK$170 (members), HK$190 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 3128 8288

Hayashi's Back

Taiko drummer Eitetsu Hayashi returns to perform with the Hong Kong Philharmonic and organist Ryuta Suzuki in Niimi's Fujin-Raijin, which was written specially to exploit Hayashi's technique. Today,  8pm, HK Cultural Centre, Concert Hall, 10 Salisbury Rd,  TST, HK$100-HK$300 Urbtix.  Inquiries: 2721 2030

12 Angry Men

Theatre Space Foundation presents a drama about jurors deliberating the fate of a teenager accused of killing his father. In Cantonese. Today-Sun,  (Sat-Sun, also at 3pm), Sheung Wan Civic Centre, Theatre, 5/F Sheung  Wan Municipal Services Bldg,  345 Queen's Rd, Central,  HK$100, HK$150. Inquiries:  2540 1011

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. Today-Sat, 8pm, Fringe Theatre, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, HK$80 (members),  HK$99 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2521 7251

The School & I

Chung Ying Theatre Company's adaptation of a true story about a village primary school in Sai Kung with only a headmaster, a teacher and a student. In Cantonese.  Tomorrow-Sun, Oct 5-7, 7.30pm  (Sat, Oct 2, Oct 7-8 also at 2.30pm), HK City Hall, Theatre, Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$100-HK$170 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2521 6628

Flamenco Directo

Founders Angel Rojas and  Carlos Rodriguez lead Nuevo Ballet Espanol from Spain in a production of contemporary dance with flamenco traditions. Tomorrow-Sat, 7.30pm,  Sha Tin Town Hall, Auditorium,  1 Yuen Wo Rd, Sha Tin, HK$100-HK$250 Urbtix. Inquiries:  2268 7323

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. Tomorrow-Sat, 8pm, (Sat-Sun   at 3pm), HK Cultural Centre, Studio Theatre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$120-HK$500 Urbtix.  Inquiries: 2329 7803

Musical Moments

Charity concert dedicated to Lifeline Express, featuring Hsu Li-tong, Jovita Leung, David Quah, Robert Vincencio and Marsha Yuan in a programme of Broadway and West End musicals including Rent, Jesus Christ Superstar  and Miss Saigon. Oct 2, 8pm,  HK Cultural Centre, Concert  Hall, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$500-HK$2,000. Inquiries:  2721 2030

Swire Maestro:

De Waart meets Vadim Repin

Playing the famous 1708 Ruby Stradivarius, the Russian violinist Vadim Repin plays with conductor Edo de Waart and the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra, tackling Beethoven's Violin Concerto and Berlioz's Symphonie Fantastique. Oct 6-7, 8pm, HK Cultural Centre, Concert Hall, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$100-HK$400 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2721 2030

Postcards from Broadway

Hong Kong Musical Theatre Federation presents Broadway musicals from the 1920s to the present day, including Les Miserables, West Side Story and Love in a Fallen City. Starring Broadway veterans D.Michael Heath and Laurie Williamson, and Hong Kong's Rebecca Pan. Oct 7-8, 7.30pm, (Sun also at 2.30pm), Sha Tin Town Hall, 1 Yuen Wo Rd,

Sha Tin, HK$90-HK$160 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2291 6358

Ensemble Planeta

The all-female quintet from Japan performs in a non-vibrato vocal style, recreating music in a cappella arrangements with a timeless feel. Oct 19, 8pm, HK City Hall, Concert Hall, Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$120, HK$240 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

Tales from Russia

David Atherton conducts the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra in Prokofiev's musical fable Peter and the Wolf and Tchaikovsky's The Nutcracker. Peter and the Wolf is told in music and narrated by Kathy Lam (in Cantonese) and Ben Pelletier (in English). Oct 13-14, 8pm, HK Cultural Centre, Concert Hall, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$100-HK$250 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2721 2030

EDITOR'S PICK

Balanchine and Beyond

Hong Kong Ballet's new artistic director John Meehan stages four ballets, from Balanchine's neo-classical works to more recent pieces, 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, Krassimira Jordan, 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

Concert of Folksongs from Northern Shaanxi

Hong Kong's Wang Kwong Chinese Orchestra perform xintianyou (translated as rambling in the sky), a type of Chinese  fork song in Northern Shaanxi, accompanied by vocalists from  the Yulin City Folk Arts Troupe.  Oct 14, 8pm, Yuen Long Theatre,  9 Yuen Long Tai Yuk Rd,  HK$80-HK$140 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7321

New Vision Arts Festival: The Rite of Spring

The Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra with Wong Ching on pipa, Luo Jing on zheng, soprano Wu Yanyu and soprano II Meng Meng perform Stravinsky's Rite  of Spring and Chen Qigang's Iris Devoilee, which merges Peking opera and western symphonic music. Nov 9 and Nov 11, 8pm,  HK Cultural Centre, Concert Hall, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$100-HK$300 Urbtix. Inquiries:  2721 2030

Rockapella

A five-man a cappella troupe

from the US, originally members of Brown University alumni,

who sing a fusion of soul,

rock, R&B and jazz. Nov 19,

8pm, HK City Hall, Concert

Hall, Edinburgh Place, Central,  HK$120-HK$280 Urbtix.

Inquiries: 2268 7321

Extra-curricular

EDITOR'S PICK

Roger Hamilton

Author of Wink and Grow Rich launches his new book, Wealth Dynamics: Your Life, Your Legacy, an entrepreneurial guide to finding success with real-life stories of the world's top entrepreneurs. Today, 7pm, Novotel Century, 238 Jaffe Rd, Wan Chai, free. Inquiries:  9884 1545

Airport of the Nine Dragons

The Royal Geographical Society presents author and captain Charles Eather, who flew Cathay Pacific planes in their first year of 1946 to the 1970s, shares tales of civil aviation in his book, Airport of the Nine Dragons, as it developed in Hong Kong. Today, 6.30pm (drinks), 7.30pm (lecture), the Jardine Penthouse, 48/F Jardine House, One Connaught Place, HK$100 (members), HK$150. Inquiries: rgshk@netvigator.com

Linen Home

Three exhibitors showcase handcrafted home furnishings, scarves, bags and Indian art, such as silk and linen duvet covers, bedspreads and table covers in  a collection of east and west  styles. Today, 10am-8pm, Conrad Hotel, Tai Tam Rm, Pacific Place, Admiralty, free. Inquiries:  9464 9612

EDITOR'S PICK

Walk for Nature@Mai Po

Participants can explore a specially designed  5km route in Mai Po Nature Reserve which is usually closed to the public, highlighting the area's ecology and native species such as the mudskipper, black-faced spoonbill, dragonfly and buffalo. Enrolment closes tomorrow.  Walks will be held on Oct 15 and Oct 22. Inquiries: www.wwf.org.hk/walk

Cecilian Singers

A four-part mixed choir welcomes new members every Monday in Central. Call for venue. Inquiries: 2570 3783

Urbtix: 2734 9009

Urbtix/CityLine credit- card booking: 2111 5999

Fringe: 2521 7251

CityLine: 2317 6666

HK Ticketing: 3128 8288

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