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Jade Lee-Duffy

Exhibitions

LAST CALL

Mark Roberts - Chinese Temples and the Sea

Watercolours of temples around Hong Kong and Cheung Chau, with coastal waters and seascapes. Today, 10am-7pm, Rotunda, Exchange Square, Central. Inquiries: 2817 8464. Ends today

EDITOR'S PICK

Immagini dalla Toscana

Massimo Cruciani, known as the Craftsman of Colour, reinterprets medieval architecture with misty tone in glass art paintings.  Mon-Sat, noon-8pm, Economist Gallery, Fringe Club, Lower Albert Rd, Central. Inquiries: 2505 1011.  Ends Dec 27

Gallery Soho

The gallery's (formerly John Batten Gallery) inaugural exhibition featuring three-dimensional artwork pieces from local Asian and European artists, who work in marble, stone, bronze and other metals, plus porcelain by Jakie Leung Koon-ming. Wed-Sat, noon-6pm, Gallery Soho, 64 Peel St, Central. Inquiries: 2530 9122. Ends Dec 30

Performing Arts

EDITOR'S PICK

Percussion Passion

Percussionists Orlando and David roll out traditional Cuban beats, Latin numbers and dance rhythms, with guest performers demonstrating the Cuban styles. Today-tomorrow, 7.45pm, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, HK$160 (members), HK$180 HK Ticketing. Inquiries: 2521 7251

LCO Chamber Group and Vladimir Krainev

The London Chamber Orchestra Group and pianist Vladimir Krainev perform Brahms' piano works, a trio for clarinet, cello and piano and the Shostakovich quintet for piano and strings. Today, 8pm, HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$150 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2734 9009

EDITOR'S PICK

LCO Chamber Group and Gary Graffman

Performance includes aolo piano (left hand) works by Bach and Brahms and the Korngold Suite for left hand piano and strings, performed by the the London Chamber Orchestra Group and pianist Gary Graffman. Tomorrow, 8pm, HK Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$150 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2734 9009

EDITOR'S PICK

Nocturnal Vista

Theatre du Pif presents a production based on Franz Kafka's Metamorphosis.  In English with Chinese surtitles. Today-tomorrow,  8pm (Sat also at 3pm), Sun, 5pm, HK Cultural Centre, Studio Theatre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$100, HK$160 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7323

Testimony

City Contemporary Dance,   three-time  Dance Alliance award winner Helen Lai, actor Lee Chun-chow and pianist Nancy Loo in a work  inspired by  Shostakovich. Today-tomorrow,  8pm, Kwai Tsing Theatre, 12 Hing Ning Rd, Kwai Chung, HK$120-HK$220 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2329 7803

EDITOR'S PICK

The Nutcracker

Hong Kong Ballet accompanied by HK Sinfonietta.  For ages three and above. Today-tomorrow,   Dec 19-21, Dec 23-25, 7.30pm; (Sat-Sun and Dec 23-26 also at 2.30pm), HK Cultural Centre, Grand Theatre, Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$100-HK$300 Urbtix.  Inquiries: 2105 9724

EDITOR'S PICK

Marionettentheater Schloss Schonbrunn

The 200-year-old Vienesse puppet company brings a fantasy world of marionettes to life to the music of Mozart and Strauss.  Today, 8pm, Yuen Long Theatre, 9 Yuen Long Tai Yuk Rd. For ages three and above. Tomorrow, 8pm, Sun 3pm, HK City Hall, Theatre,  Edinburgh Place, Central,  HK$90-HK$170 Urbtix.  Inquiries: 2268 7323

Extra-curricular

EDITOR'S PICK

45th Christmas Wedding Expo

Exhibitors showcase wedding products and services. Today-Sun, noon-8pm, HK Convention Centre and Exhibition Centre, Hall 5,  1 Expo Drive, Wan Chai, HK$20. Inquiries: 2591 9823

Nury Vittachi Book Signing

The author  signs his new books, The Shanghai Union of Industrial Mystics and Twilight in the Land of Nowhen. Tomorrow, 2pm-4pm, Bookazine, Princes Bldg, 10 Chater Rd, Central, free. Inquiries: www.jam100.com

Night Scene

EDITOR'S PICK

The Jazz Folk Trio

Matt McMahon and Simon Barket team up with Peter Scherr.  Tonight-tomorrow,  10.30pm, Blue Door, 5/F, 37 Cochrane St, Central, HK$120, includes one drink. Inquiries: 2858 6555

Listen Up!

Featuring bands including alternative rockers The Sinister Left; rock outfit Helter Skelter; and punk/Britpop trio The Train. Tonight, 10.30pm, Fringe Club, Lower Albert Rd, Central, free (members), HK$80. Inquiries: www.mark-1music.com.hk

R:evolution

Featuring DJs from the Magnetic Soul drum 'n' bass crew Cookie, Teem, Kay C, JP Lui and Blood Dunza. Tonight, Club Magazine, 3/F Cosmos Bldg, 8-11 Lan Kwai Fong, Central, HK$80, includes one drink. Inquiries: www.magneticsoul.co.uk

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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