Exhibitions LAST CALL First Time in Hong Kong Exhibition of paintings up for auction, highlighting award-winning Chinese art from the 2006 national competition run by the Beijing National China Art Association, ranging from avant garde and oils, to inks and colour. Auction: tomorrow, 1pm. Exhibition: today, 10am-6pm, HK Exhibition Centre, 3/F, Low Block, China Resources Bldg, 26 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai. Inquiries: hoising@hoising.com.hk Ends today LAST CALL Praise of Life Guangdong-born artist Xu Zhao Qian, whose work has been exhibited in Britain, Japan and Sweden, creates tranquil and romantic paintings of mountains, rivers, flowers, birds and still lifes. Today, 11am-8pm, Galerie Ora-Ora, 12/F, 41-43 Graham St, Central. Inquiries: 2851 1171. Ends today LAST CALL Under-layers: Works by Carol Lee The artist, whose work has been shown at Hong Kong Art Biennial Exhibition, creates a 12-foot long glass table installation and works of newsprint to express the change of time. OC Gallery, G/F Olympian City 1, 11 Ho Fai Rd, West Kowloon, and Central Plaza, 1/F Lobby, Central Plaza, 18 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai. Today, 9am-9pm. Inquiries: 2132 8718. Ends today Breath of Light and Shade Luxembourg-born artist Gust Graas creates abstract paintings with glowing hues, earthy tones, distinctive textures and faint images of houses and birds. Today-tomorrow, 10am-6pm, Kwai Fung Hin Art Gallery, 20 Ice House Street, Central. Inquiries: 2580 0058. Ends tomorrow My Light Photography Exhibition Joey Ho, winner of the Honourable Mention Prize in the exhibition section of the 14th Asia Pacific Interior Design Awards 2006, displays a spiral design of bright primary colours and projections of family photographs that reflect on the meaning of life. Daily, 10am-7.30pm, HK Central Library, 66 Causeway Road, Causeway Bay. Inquiries: 2232 0088. Ends Nov 29 EDITOR'S PICK The Impossible - 30 Years of Oxfam Hong Kong Oxfam Hong Kong's history shown with photographs high-lighting ethnic minorities in Laos, Hong Kong and Shenzhen. Photographers include John Fung, Tim Liu, Tsang Wing Kai and Madeleine Marie Slavick. Mon-Sat, noon-10pm, Baileys at the Fringe Fotogalerie, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central. Inquiries: 3120 5246 or www.oxfam.org.hk Ends Nov 30 Christie's Hong Kong Autumn Auctions Exhibition of auction items including contemporary Southeast Asian art, 20th century Chinese art, classical Chinese paintings and imperial Chinese ceramics. Opens today. Daily, 10.30am-6.30pm, HK Convention and Exhibition Centre, Grand Hall, 1 Expo Drive, Wan Chai. Inquiries: 2521 5396. Ends Nov 30 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 Mystique Vibrant glass art by Janice Yeung, a semi-finalist at the Philippe Charriol Foundation 20th Anniversary Art Competition. Opening reception today, 6.30pm-8.30pm. Nov 24. Wed- Sat, 12.30pm-7.30pm, TOO Art Gallery, Shop B, 2/F HK Arts Centre, 2Harbour Rd, Wan Chai. Inquiries: 2834 0123. Ends Dec 17 Performing ArtsRobin Gibb Magnetic Tour The former Bee Gee performs with his own band. Today, 8pm, HK Convention and Exhibition Centre, 1 Expo Dr, Wan Chai, HK$380-HK$1,380 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 3128 8288 EDITOR'S PICK Much Ado About Nothing A one-hour adaptation of Shakespeare's comedy involving sparring lovers, a half-brother and a police officer. In English. Today-tomorrow, 6pm and 8.30pm, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, HK$80 (members), HK$100 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: ( www.bareknuckle shakespeare.com) The Dai Vinci Code Concert of song and humour by the Hong Kong Welsh Male Voice Choir. Today-tomorrow, 7.30pm, Mariners Club, Middle Rd, TST, HK$325, includes dinner. Inquiries: 9222 8826 Disco Inferno Hong Kong Youth Arts Foundation stages a musical comedy set in a London nightclub about a man who trades his soul. Tomorrow, 7.30pm, Shouson Theatre, HK Arts Centre, 2Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, HK$80, HK$120 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2877 2625 Pulse The Academy Dance Ensemble performs a selection of works, from ballet, Chinese dance, contemporary dance and music dance theatre. Today-tomorrow, 8pm, HK Academy for Performing Arts, 1 Gloucester Rd, Wan Chai, HK$85-HK$100. Inquiries: 2584 8514 Art Garfunkel Live The five-time Grammy award winner performs hits from his solo career and the era with Paul Simon. Tomorrow, 8pm, HK Convention and Exhibition Centre, 1 Expo Drive, Wan Chai, HK$380-HK$980 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2882 1689 De Ling & Empress Dowager Ci Xi Hong Kong Repertory Theatre stages the story of De Ling, a Qing dynasty princess who arrives at Forbidden City amid infighting between corrupt officials under the harsh rule of Empress Dowager Ci Xi. In Putonghua: tomorrow, Nov 28, Dec 1, Dec 3, Dec 6, 7.45pm. In Cantonese: Sun, Nov 29-30, Dec 2, Dec 5, Dec 7, 7.45pm. With Chinese and English surtitles. HK Cultural Centre, Grand Theatre, Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$120-HK$320 Urbtix. Inquiries: 3103 5900 EDITOR'S PICK Ani Choying Drolma The Nepalese nun, who has toured more than 50 cities, returns with a performance of traditional melodic Tibetan Buddhist chants. Kenneth Wong, former member of '80s band Raidas, and Sum Tin are guest performers. Sun, 8pm, Kwai Ching Theatre, 12 Hing Ning Rd, Kwai Chung, HK$120-HK$220 Urbtix. Inquiries: 6132 7900 The Anniversary Concert Cheng Tan conducts the Music Lover Choir of Hong Kong with pianist Cindy Leong and performer Tom Lee in a programme of Gospel Mass and the Angels Carol. Sun, 8pm, HK City Hall, Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$100, HK$120 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2553 5300 Extra curricular Public Lecture The Department of Architecture of the University of Hong Kong presents a lecture on 'Material, Fabrication, Performance' by Professor Toshiko Mori from the Graduate School of Design at Harvard University. In English. Today, 6.30pm-8pm, K419, Knowles Building, Pok Fu Lam, free. Inquiries: 2859 2131 Captives of Empire The Royal Asiatic Society presents a lecture by Greg Leck on the allied internment under the Japanese during the second world war. Today, 6.30pm, Activities Room 1, G/F Central Library, Causeway Bay, free. Inquiries: 2813 7500 Contemporary Art Lecture Series Christie's and Asia Art Archive present two lectures. Peter Nagy, director of Gallery Nature Morte in India gives a talk on India Abroad: Contemporary Art Goes International (3.30pm-4.30pm). Dr Oei Hong Djien discusses the increased international interest in contemporary Indonesian art (5pm-6pm). In English with simultaneous interpretation in Putonghua. Tomorrow, Room 406-407 (Old Wing), HK Convention and Exhibition Centre, 1 Harbour Road, Wan Chai, free. Inquiries: 2978 9944 HEDITOR'S PICK Where Medicine meets Spirit Former cancer patient Anita Moorjani discusses her near death experience and one's inner spirit to overcome illness. Dr Peter Ko also speaks on cancer medicine. Tomorrow, 7.30pm-9.30pm, PolyU room TU201, HK Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, HK$150. Inquiries: 2982 2807 or peterlloyd@netvigator.com Film The Art of the Commercials The best award-winning commercials from around the world, including the following programme. Various times, Agnesb Cinema, HK Arts Centre, 2Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, HK$40 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2582 0273. Ends Dec 10 Programme Five: Ads in Action: Greenpeace campaigns featuring commando-style protests and television ads on topics such as disarmament, climate change, forest preservation and toxic waste. Post-screening seminar in Cantonese. Today, 7.30pm; Dec 3, 4pm. Three Men and Lilian (Die Drei von der Tankstelle) Wilhelm Thiele's 1930 film about three rich men who return home and find out their fortunes are gone. In German with English subtitles. Today, 7.30pm, HK Film Archive, 50 Lei King Rd, Sai Wan Ho, HK$30 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2802 0088 Night Scene Cointreauversial's Getty Image Launch party for the Be Cointreauversial gallery at One-fifth. Tonight, 6.30pm (exhibition opening), 11pm, One-fifth, 9 Star St, Wan Chai, free (e-mail to be on guest list). Inquiries: aa@elite-concepts.com EDITOR'S PICK The Me?.. We! Movement Indie bands and artists include model and singer Rosemary performing tracks from her album, Dreams Come True; R&B singer Beto from Macau; rock group Kissing on the Dance Floor; psychedelic rock outfit Soulbath; and Empty Tomb, Tonight, 10.30pm, Fringe Club, Lower Albert Rd, Central, free (members), HK$90, includes one drink. Inquiries: www.j-sonic.net R:Evolution The new monthly Magnetic Soul night of drum and bass with DJs Cookie, Teem, Kay C, JP Lui and Blood Dunza. Tonight, 11pm, Club Magazine, 3/F Cosmos Bldg, 8-11 Lan Kwai Fong, Central, HK$100, includes one drink. Inquiries: foxymcdee@gmail.com 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
