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SCMP Reporter

Exhibitions

Public Auction of Fine

Stamps & Postal History

Phila China's exhibition of auction items from the 1940s to present, including the First Set of Imperial Chinese Stamps (1878, Qing Dynasty) in complete sheets of  25. Auction tomorrow at 10am. Exhibition today, 10am-6pm, Phila China, 9/F, 50 Gloucester Rd,  Wan Chai. Inquiries: 2530 0100. Ends today

First Anniversary Exhibition

Reflections holds a first- anniversary exhibition featuring Indian artists including Ganesh Haloi, Maqbool Fida Husain,

Ram Kumar, Anjolie Ela Menon and Akbar Padamsee. Today-tomorrow, 10.30am-6.30pm,

22/F Onfem Tower, 29 Wyndham St, Central. Inquiries: 2525 5438. Ends tomorrow

EDITOR'S PICK

Concurrence

Su Cheng's monochromatic silkscreens and acrylics of detailed collage scenes, such as men on bicycles, clothing hung on a mountain and a merry-go-round superimposed on a tree. Wed- Fri, 11am-7pm, Amelia Johnson Contemporary, 6-10 Shin Hing St, Central. Inquiries: 2548 2286.  Ends Oct 29

Wild White!

A finalist of the 2004 Sovereign  Art Foundation Compeition, Bali-based artist I Gusti Ngurah Buda creates abstract paintings of geometrical shapes that fluidly overlap. Sin Sin Fine Art, G/F,  1 Prince's Terrace, Mid-Levels. Inquiries: 2858 5072. Ends Oct 31

West Journey

The winner of Britain's Young Artist of the Year, Hunting Art Prize, Tung-pang Lam, exhibits works using non-traditional materials such as sand, nails and plywood, along with installations, photographs and video. OC Gallery, G/F, Olympian City 1,  11 Ho Fai Road, West Kowloon; and Central Plaza, 1/F Lobby, Central Plaza, 18 Harbour Rd,  Wan Chai. Daily 9am-9pm. Inquiries: 2132 8718. Ends Oct 31

Stilled Emotions

Clementine Chan's oils of  vast space with small figures experiencing spiritual freedom. Daily, 10am-7pm, (closed Tue), UMA G, G/F 12 St Francis St,  Wan Chai. Inquiries: 2528 3669. Ends Nov 8

EDITOR'S PICK

Artists and their Models:

Masterpieces from the Pompidou Centre, Paris

Features portraits, sculptures  and installations by 20th-century masters such as Pablo Picasso, Henri Matisse, Francis Bacon and Marc Chagall. Daily, 10am-8pm (closed Thu), HK Museum of Art, 2/F Special Exhibition Gallery, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$20, HK$40. Inquiries: 2721 0116. Ends Dec 3

Wear It or Display It

Thirteen Spanish artists showcase wearable clothing and accessories art of landscapes, figures and bold images. Opening reception today 6pm-9pm. Other times, by appointment only. Sofia Gaspar Spanish Contemporary Art, Time Center, Unit 8B, 53-55 Hollywood Rd, Central. Inquiries: 9261 6790. Ends Dec 8

Performing Arts

EDITOR'S PICK

Maywa Denki - Mechatronica

Japan's art unit Maywa Denki integrates art and engineering  into a synthesis of wacky music. Today-tomorrow,  8pm, HK City Hall, Concert Hall, Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$100-HK$160 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7323

A Celebration of the Life of Anthony Camden

Concert to commemorate Anthony John Camden (1938-2006), former dean of music at  the HK Academy for Performing Arts Academy. Today, 7.30pm, HKPA, 1 Gloucester Rd, Wan Chai, free (first-come, first-served). Inquiries: 2584 8514

The Heavenly Wing!

FD and FD Drama Society performs a musical about life,  love and amazing events in the world. In Cantonese. Today, 7.45pm, tomorrow, 3pm and 7.45pm, Fringe Theatre, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central,  HK$80 (members), HK$99 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2521 7251

EDITOR'S PICK

The Woman in Black

Robin Herford and  Brett

Tucker star in this chilling drama. Today-Oct 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

New Vision Arts Festival

Cross-cultural music, dance  and theatre from Asia and around the world, including the following four performances. Today- Nov 19, various venues and times,  free-HK$450 Urbtix. Inquiries: www.newvisionfestival.gov.hk

EDITOR'S PICK

Shen Wei Dance Arts

Opening festival performance with choreographer Shen Wei leading the Shen Wei Dance Arts company in  The Rite of Spring   and Near  the Terrace.  Post-performance  talk tomorrow. Contains some nudity. Today-tomorrow,  7.45pm, HK Cultural Centre, Grand Theatre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$120-HK$360 Urbtix.

Inquiries: 2370 1044

Youth Ballet of Asia

The Youth Ballet of Asia features dances by former principal artists of the HK Ballet and students  from L'Ecole de Jeune Ballet and Kansai Dance Art in Japan, which blends classical ballet and free movements.  Tomorrow, 7.30pm; Sun, 2.30pm, Sai Wan Ho Civic Centre, 111 Shau Kei Wan Rd,  Sai Wan Ho, HK$160 Urbtix.

Inquiries: 6332 1119

Camerata Salzburg

Violinist Julian Rachlin  accompanies the chamber orchestra Camerata Salzburg in  a night of Mozart. Sun, 8pm, HK City Hall, Concert Hall, Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$200-HK$480 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7321

Extra-curricular

Allen Carr's Easy Way to Stop Smoking Seminars

Briton Rob Groves holds seminars to kick the nicotine habit. Today-Sun, 1pm-6pm,  C Club, B/F, California Tower,  30-32, D'Aguilar St, Central, HK$2,500-HK$2,850 (one session). Inquiries: 2911 7917

JamArt Workshop: Travel Painting

John Li Kam-wah, whose work  is displayed at the Hong Kong Museum of Art, describes how he captures the visions and sounds  of travel on paper. Tomorrow,  10am-noon, Bellavista Art Gallery, Unit 2201 Yue Xiu Building,  168 Lockhart Rd, Wan Chai, HK$50. Inquiries: 9024 9528

Parents' Information Day

St Paul's Convent School has organised an information day  for parents of students seeking Form 1 places (2007-2008). Tomorrow, 2pm-3.30pm, SPCS, 140 Leighton Rd, Causeway  Bay, free (registration required).

Inquiries: 2577 2160

Film

EDITOR'S PICK

The Red Cockatoo

(Der Rote Kakadu)

Set in the legendary Dresden dance club in  1961, a 20-year- old  discovers a wild rock'n'roll lifestyle.  Directed by Dominik Graf. In German with English and Chinese subtitles. Today, 7.30pm, Agnes b Cinema!, HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, HK$40, HK$60 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2734 9009

Eighteen Springs

Ann Hui directs a  drama centring on class prejudice.   Starring Leon Lai and Anita Mui.  In Putonghua with English and Chinese subtitles.  Today, 7.30pm, HK Space Museum, Lecture Hall, Salisbury Rd, TST. Oct 30, 4pm, HK Film Archive, 50 Lei King Rd, Sai Wan Ho, HK$40 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2734 2900

Magnificent Desolation:

Walking on the Moon

Tom Hanks narrates a journey  to the moon.  Daily, 3.50pm, 7.20pm (Sat-Sun and public holidays also at 12.20pm), closed Tue, Omnimax Space Theatre,  HK Space Museum, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST. HK$24, HK$32 Urbtix.

Inquiries: 2721 0226

Night Scene

Thierry Nkeli Faha

Unplugged acoustic African

night with Togo musician Thierry  Nkeli Faha. Tonight, 8.30pm- 10.30pm, Life, 10 Shelley St,

SoHo. Inquiries: 2810 9777

EDITOR'S PICK

SoulWhat!

Jazz from the Hungarian group, made up of former students from Liszt Ferenc Academy of Music. Tonight, 10.30pm, Bluedoor,  5/F 37 Cochrane St, Central, HK$150, includes one drink. Inquiries: 2858 6555

Listen Up!

Mark-1 Music Centre presents bands including So What,  Polymer and Garoupa. Tonight, 10.30pm, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, free (members),  HK$80 (on the door) includes  one drink. Inquiries: www.mark-1music.com.hk

Urbtix: 2734 9009

Urbtix/CityLine credit- card booking: 2111 5999

Fringe: 2521 7251

CityLine: 2317 6666

HK Ticketing: 3128 8288

Please e-mail performances and events to listings@scmp.com



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