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Jade Lee-Duffy

Exhibitions

LAST CALL

On White

The gallery's (formerly John Batten Gallery) inaugural exhibition featuring porcelain pots and installations by Jakie Leung  Koon-ming. Today, noon-6pm, Gallery Soho, 64 Peel St,  Central. Inquiries: 2530 9122.  Ends today

LAST CALL

Weng Fen and Yang Yong

Chinese contemporary artists Weng Fen and Yang Yong's  photographs of women in the city and country. Today, 10.30am-7pm, Art Statements, G/F 5 Mee Lun St, Central. Inquiries: 2122 9657.  Ends today

LAST CALL

New Works by Wei Ligang

The former fellowship grantee 2005 from the Asian Cultural Council transforms calligraphy into contemporary ink paintings, blending Japanese modern calligraphy and western abstract expressionism. Today, 10am-6pm, Alisan Fine Arts, 315 Prince's Bldg, 10 Chater Rd, Central. Inquiries: 2526 7091. Ends today

An Amazing Journey

Works by Vietnamese artists, including Bui Xuan Phai, Le Pho, Do Quang Em and Tran Luu Hau, who illustrate Vietnam's transition in the past 50 years. Today, 9.30am-6.30pm, tomorrow, 10.30am- 6pm, ArchAngel Art, 58 Hollywood Rd, Central. Inquiries: 2851 6882. Ends tomorrow

To the Edge

Fred Croft exhibits ceramics with surface marks, torn edges and stamps, and layered prints of organic objects. Today-tomorrow, 11am-8pm, 5 o.p.t Gallery, 5Prince's Terrace, Mid-Levels. Inquiries: 2536 9818. Ends tomorrow

EDITOR'S PICK

Drawing Calligraphy

As part of the Hayashibara International Arts Festival Rising Stars exhibition, works include calligraphy by more than 20 artists with disabilities from the mainland, Japan and Hong Kong. OC Gallery, G/F, Olympian City I, 11 Hoi Fai Rd, West Kowloon and 1/F Lobby, Central Plaza,  18 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai. Daily, 9am-9pm. Inquiries: 2132 8718. Ends Jan 2

At the East-West Crossroads: The Art of Wucius Wong

One of Hong Kong's most famous artists shows a retrospective of abstract Chinese landscape paintings dating back to the 1950s. Sun-Fri, 10am-6pm, Sat, 10am-8pm, closed Thu. Museum of Art, Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$5, HK$10. Inquiries: 2721 0116.  Ends Mar 4

Performing Arts

EDITOR'S PICK

Dance Till Dawn

Tap dancing world record holder James Devine (with 38 taps per second) from Ireland leads and teaches more than 1,000 local and overseas dancers in a 2,007-minute (33-hour) dance marathon. Starts today at noon until 12.30am on New Year's Day. World Trade Centre, Main Entrance, Causeway Bay, free. Inquiries: 2576 4121

Accompanying Colour

Musician Jonathan Douglas plays the piano, accompanied by a lighting designer in a music installation performance of blues, jazz, new age and pop. Today, 8.15pm, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, HK$95 (members), HK$120.  Inquiries: 2521 7251

Oliver!

Hong Kong Chorus Society presents the original Broadway musical, adapted from the Dickens novel and based on Lionel Bart's score. In English with Chinese surtitles. Today-tomorrow, 2.30pm and 7.30pm, Kwai Tsing Theatre, 12 Hing Ning Rd, Kwai Chung, HK$180-HK$340 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2411 6203

EDITOR'S PICK

Tweaksters

The duo of Regan Patno and Julia Snyder from the US dance and jump around the stage in an array of skilful feats of strength and balance, using flower pots, ropes and pipes as props. Today, Sheung Wan Civic Centre, 5/F, Sheung Wan Municipal Services Bldg, 345 Queen's Rd, Central. Tomorrow, Sha Tin Town Hall, Yuen Wo Rd, Sha Tin. Shows at 8pm. HK$80-HK$140 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2268 7323

2007 New Year's Gala

The Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra  rings in the New Year with traditional Viennese music such as waltzes and polkas by the Strauss family and others. With guest conductor Johannes Fritzsch and soprano Rachelle Durkin. Today-tomorrow, 8pm,  HK Cultural Centre, Concert Hall, Salisbury Rd, TST,  HK$100-HK$400 Urbtix.  Inquiries: 2721 2030

Three Sisters

Seals Players Foundation takes on Chekov's drama about lost dreams. In Cantonese with English surtitles. Today, 8pm,  tomorrow, 3.30pm, HK City Hall, Edinburgh Place, Central, HK$120-HK$200 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2734 9009

Les Miserables

Chung Ying Theatre Company performs the musical version of Victor Hugo's story of poverty and frustration. In Cantonese. Today-tomorrow,  2.30pm and 7.30pm; Jan 1, 2.30pm. HK Cultural  Centre, 10 Salisbury Rd, TST,  HK$120-HK$200 Urbtix.  Inquiries: 2521 6628 or www.chungying.com

Nokia New Year's Eve

A global party in five cities - Mumbai, Berlin, Rio de Janeiro, New York and Hong Kong - with the Asian line-up including Atomic Kitten, DJ Jamaster, Eason Chan, The Grasshoppers, Hacken Lee, Joey Yung, Josie Ho, Jun Kung Paul Wong, Soler and Twins. Tomorrow, 8.30pm, Ocean Terminal, Car Park, Harbour City, Canton Rd, TST,  two free tickets with purchase  of a Nokia phone (model N7362885300) at authorised sellers. Inquiries: 2136 6338

Hong Kong Youth NeoWinds Orchestra New Year's Eve Concert

Danilo Delfin conducts the Hong Kong Youth NeoWinds Orchestra with the Ying Wa College and Primary School Choirs in a programme of songs including The Seventh Night of July and A Christmas Carol Fantasy. Tomorrow, 3pm, Jockey Club Auditorium, Hong Kong Polytechnic University,  Hung Hom, HK$100 Urbtix.  Inquiries: 2731 4193

EDITOR'S PICK

Jose Carreras

The tenor from Barcelona sings famous arias and songs with the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by David Gimenez. Jan 3-4, 8pm, HK Cultural Centre, Concert Hall, Salisbury Rd, TST, HK$280-HK$1,800 Urbtix. Inquiries:  2721 2030 www.hkpo.com

Charming Tunes in Chiuchow Music

The Chiuchow Music Ensemble  of the Guangdong Chiuchow Opera Theatre present folk music and favourite arias. Jan 6, 8pm,  Sheung Wan Civic Centre, 5/F, Sheung Wan Municipal Services Bldg, 345 Queen's Rd,  Central, HK$130 Urbtix.  Inquiries: 2268 7321

Extra-curricular

HK International Cat Show

Cats from Hong Kong, Malaysia, Australia and the US compete in different categories: the show also features booths selling cat food, gifts and accessories, presented by The Hong Kong Cat Fanciers' Club. Today, noon-8pm, Hall 28, HK Convention and Exhibition Centre, 1 Expo Drive, Wan Chai, HK$25 adults, HK$15 children. Inquiries: hkcfc.com@gmail.com

New Year's Eve Countdown Carnival

The Jockey Club co-hosts an Equestrian Fun Park with dressage demonstrations, a talk by Nelson Yip (who will participate in the 2008 Paralympic Games), photos with Shetland ponies and Olympic mascots. Today and Jan 1, 1pm-5pm; tomorrow, 1pm-midnight, Sha Tin Park, free. Inquiries: 2591 1340

41st HK Brands and Products Expo

Hong Kong's largest outdoor exhibition featuring famous brands and products, plus a Miss Exhibition Pageant, booth-design contest, children's drawing competition and giveaways. Mon-Sat, 11am-10pm, Sun, 11am-1am, Victoria Park, Causeway Bay, HK$10. Inquiries: 3421 2012  or www.hkbpe.com.hk. Ends Jan 1

Film

EDITOR'S PICK

It's a Gift

WC Fields plays the harangued grocer whose woes seem to soar when he invests in a withered orange grove in Norman McLeod's 1934 comedy. In English. Today, 7.30pm, Agnes b Cinema,

HK Arts Centre, 2Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, HK$50 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2734 9009

A Stanley Kubrick Odyssey

Retrospective of 12 films by the renowned director, including the following film. Various venues and times, HK$60-HK$75, HK$100 (gala opening). Inquiries: 2388 0002. Starts today- Jan 21

2001: A Space Odyssey

The opening film shows Kubrick's 1968 cult science-fiction classic about four astronauts setting off for Jupiter.  In English. Today, 7pm, Cyberport, Shop L1-3, Level1, The Arcade, 100 Cyberport Rd, HK$100. Inquiries: 2388 3188

Night Scene

Blues Espresso

Edward Chun on vocals and guitar, Jimmy Chan on blues harp, Koya Hisakazu on bass and Lego Shum on drums play electric blues, blues rock and R&B. Tonight, 10.30pm, Fringe Club, Lower Albert Rd, Central, free (members), HK$80, includes one drink. Inquiries: 2521 7251

Pre-NYE Party

DJ Ghoststyle and a guest DJ spin R&B and house. Tonight, 10pm, One-fifth, 9 Star St, Wan Chai, free (unlimited vodka 10pm-midnight). Inquiries: 2520 2515

EDITOR'S PICK

Classics

New Year's Eve party

with vocalist Hayley Birbeck and keyboardist Ernie Corpus performing classics such as Chicago's All That Jazz and Tina Turner's River Deep Mountain High. Tomorrow,  8.30pm, Post 97, Lan Kwai Fong, Central, HK$700, includes dinner and one glass of champagne. Inquiries: 2186 1817

Cleopatra and Her Men

New Year's Eve dress-up party spread across four venues - Viceroy, Milano, DV8, Sukhothai, featuring live band and DJs. Dress code: Roman, Egyptian, togas and slaves, prizes for best costumes. Tomorrow, 8pm, 4/F Sun Hung Kai Centre, Wan Chai, HK$1,088, includes dinner buffet, 3am breakfast and unlimited drinks all night. Inquiries: 2317 6666

Igor Favretto

New Year's Eve party with DJ Igor Favretto dropping deep funky house. Tomorrow,  Armani/Bar, 2/F Chater House, 11 Chater Rd, Central, HK$300, includes  one drink. Inquiries:  2805 0028

EDITOR'S PICK

Hip Hop Sushi

DJ $hin, Japan's DMC champion, rings in the New Year with hip hop cuts and fresh grooves from Japan. Tomorrow, 10pm, One-fifth,  9 Star St, Wan Chai, HK$300, includes unlimited drinks from 10pm-midnight. Inquiries:  2520 2515

EDITOR'S PICK

New Year's Eve

Jazz party and dinner with Cherryl Hayes and The Jason Cheng Trio. Tomorrow, Grappa's Cellar, B/F Jardine House, 1 Connaught Rd, Central, HK$488, HK$888 (per couple), includes four-course dinner and a glass of champagne. Inquiries: 2521 2322

New Year's After-Party

DJ John Delfin from New York rings in the New Year with soul, funk, garage, house and tribal trance. Tomorrow, 11pm-late, FINDS, 2/F LKF Tower, 33 Wyndham St, Central, HK$150, includes a mini bottle of champagne. Inquiries:  2522 9318

EDITOR'S PICK

Clockenflap

Robot returns with a three-room New Year's Eve bash: house and electro with DJs AKW, Mike the Unstoppable, Jay Nimrod, Drafus The Lady Killer, Romantic Eddie and The Jilted Johns. Breaks and D&B with DJs Bodhi, Arkham, Kay C, J-P Lui. Chillout with DJs Ken and Barbie. Tomorrow, 10pm-7am, Skitz, 1/F Jubilee Centre, 42-46 Gloucester Rd,  Wan Chai, HK$150, HK$800  (VIP tickets). Inquiries: www.clockenflap.com

New Year's Eve Milonga

Party with TangoTang, Hong Kong Tango Club, featuring traditional Argentinian music by Tango Atipicos and DJ Kamong. Tomorrow, 8pm, G/F, Jupiter Terrace, 18Jupiter St, North Point, HK$290 (members), HK$350, includes light buffet and two drinks. Inquiries: 9802 7764

Urbtix: 2734 9009

Urbtix/CityLine credit- card booking: 2111 5999

Fringe: 2521 7251

CityLine: 2317 6666

HK Ticketing: 3128 8288

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